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NRS-Funded Studies Advance Knowledge of Rosacea's Causes
Many of the factors considered potential causes of rosacea are now coming into sharp focus as a result of medical studies funded by the National Rosacea Society (NRS) research grants program, and the growing body of scientific evidence is making major strides toward defining the precise development of this widespread disorder.
"Thanks to the many thousands of rosacea sufferers who have donated to this program, remarkable progress has been made in understanding this condition despite the challenges presented by its many signs and symptoms," said Dr. Mark Dahl, professor of dermatology at the Mayo Clinic Arizona and a member of the NRS Medical Advisory Board, which selects research grant proposals for funding. He noted that this knowledge is leading the way toward significant advances in treatment and care.
In ongoing research funded by the NRS, Dr. Richard Gallo and colleagues at the University of California-San Diego are continuing to study the role of cathelicidins, which they had discovered may cause inflammatory bumps and pimples as well as vascular effects such as flushing and visible blood vessels called telangiectasia, all primary characteristics of rosacea. Cathelicidins are an anti-microbial molecule that the body produces as part of its immune system to combat illness, and were found to be both more abundant as well as in a different form in rosacea patients, according to their study results published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature Medicine.1
Investigators believe this protective process may be further linked to rosacea because cathelicidins and related biochemicals may be prompted by a variety of factors that also provoke rosacea flare-ups. These factors may include heat, corticosteroids, exposure to the sun's ultraviolet light and microorganisms such as Demodex folliculorum.
In further NRS-funded research, the role of kallikreins -- enzymes also involved in immune response -- is now being studied in rosacea by Dr. Joseph Rothnagel and colleagues at the University of Queensland, Australia. In addition, Dr. Curdin Conrad and colleagues at MD Anderson Cancer Center are now investigating whether interferon and other substances may be present in the development of the disorder.
Studies have also found that the neurovascular system may play a role in the development of rosacea, as demonstrated in NRS-funded research by Dr. Martin Steinhoff, University of Muenster, and colleagues. Dr. Steinhoff's team recently found that neuropeptide-positive sensory nerves around blood vessels, which may be linked to stinging, increase during rosacea's development, and that the balance between several neuropeptides, corresponding receptors and related substances is disrupted in rosacea skin. Additional research is ongoing to determine whether this ineffective interaction contributes to the development of the flushing and inflammation of rosacea.
While Demodex folliculorum -- a microscopic mite that normally inhabits human skin -- has been found in greater numbers in those with rosacea, it has been long debated whether it may be a cause or simply a result of rosacea. It now appears that its true connection with rosacea's signs and symptoms may be linked to a distinct bacterium associated with the mites, called Bacillus oleronius. In a study funded by the NRS, Dr. Kevin Kavanagh and colleagues at the National University of Ireland-Maynooth found that B. oleronius stimulated an inflammatory response in 79 percent of study patients with subtype 2 (papulopustular) rosacea.
In other new studies funded by NRS research grants, Dr. Thad Wilson and colleagues at Ohio University are investigating how flare-up triggers may stimulate nerve activity in the skin, and Dr. Jamison Feramisco and colleagues at the University of California-San Francisco are testing for possible genetic components of the disorder. Dr. Noreen Lacey and colleagues at the University College Dublin Clinical Research Centre are evaluating the effect of topical antibiotics on lipid production and other properties that may be involved in rosacea.
In a recently completed study, Dr. Robert Walters and colleagues at Duke University identified the molecular pathway for flushing caused by niacin, also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid.
- Yamasaki K, DiNardo A, Bardan A, et al. Increased serine protease activity and cathelicidins promotes skin inflammation in rosacea. Nature Medicine 2007;13:975-980.
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SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service has arrested a Russian man who is accused of hacking store computers to steal thousands of credit card numbers.
The agency didn't say where the 30-year-old Moscow man, Roman Valerevich Seleznev, was arrested Saturday, but he was transported to Guam for an initial court appearance and detained for a July 22 hearing.
The U.S. attorney's office in Seattle says an indictment unsealed Monday charges him with bank fraud, obtaining information from a protected computer, possessing stolen credit cards and identity theft.
Investigators say he installed malicious software to steal credit numbers, using computer servers all over the world.
U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan in Seattle says the arrest shows cybercrooks can't hide behind distant keyboards.
Seleznev also is charged in a similar but separate indictment in Nevada.
The Russian Foreign Ministry in a statement on Tuesday described Seleznev's arrest as "yet another unfriendly gesture" of the United States.
"Neither are we notified of charges against our compatriots, nor were Russian consulate offices informed of Seleznev's arrest," the statement said.
The ministry said it was waiting for the United States to explain the incident and allow Russian consulate staff to visit Seleznev.
Moscow also blamed Maldives officials for ignoring "international legal norms" and allowing "intelligence services of another state to kidnap a Russian citizen and take him out of the country."

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One of Nebraska's worst blizzards
The "Blizzard of 1949" refers to a storm that occurred in the first week of January, 1949. However, the entire month of January was stormy.
The average snowfall for January in the counties of western Nebraska was 70 inches, and high winds created snowdrifts of amazing breadth and depth . Many Nebraskans have in their family photos some snapshots made in 1949 of snowdrifts of epic proportions.
Two stories come to mind that my mother told of that winter. My parents had been married only a few years, and they were living on a ranch about ten miles south of Johnstown, in western Brown County, Nebraska. My brother was about 2-1/2 years old.
When the blizzards struck that winter and the snow got deeper and deeper, my parents struggled each day to feed the cattle. At times, my brother had to stay by himself in the house. My mother laid him down for his nap and then she helped my dad and hoped that she'd be back before Dwight awoke.
On one of those bad days, my mom came back to the house and to her horror, my brother was not in his crib. He had awakened and decided to climb out by himself.
The first thought that came to my mother's mind was that he might have somehow opened the door and gone outside looking for them. She searched the house, calling his name, and couldn't find him. She looked outside the door for little footprints in the snow, but could see no sign. She came back inside, nearly frantic with worry -- and then she found him asleep behind the gas heater, safe and toasty warm.
The other story that my mother often told was about walking a couple of miles back to the house in one of the blizzards. I don't remember exactly why she was walking, but almost certainly, it involved a tractor or vehicle being stuck in the snow. The snow was blowing so hard that she couldn't see very far, and she was afraid she might get lost and walk in circles, so she followed the barbed wire fence all the way home.
Along the way, she found a pheasant that had been blown into the fence by the terrible wind and had frozen to death there. She removed him and took him home, and that night, they had a nice supper of pheasant.
They were tough people, my mom and dad, children of the Great Depression.
Related post: Ready for Winter? in which I recorded a few more of my parents' memories of the winter of 1948-49.


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It's not exactly true that "Ruthless," the current production at Laguna Beach's No Square Theatre, is the musical version of "The Bad Seed," but there are enough references to that play to cause eyebrow raising among the most casual theatergoers.
For instance, the child prodigy's surname is "Denmark," one letter removed from Rhoda's name, "Penmark." There's a radio announcer named "Max Anderson," "The Bad Seed" playwright's nickname, and mention of someone named Monica Breedlove, a character from "The Bad Seed." Also, there's a snippet of "Au Clair de la Lune," the tune Rhoda plunks out on the piano after her latest felony.
But playwright-lyricist Joel Paley had more targets than "The Bad Seed" on his mind when he created "Ruthless" some two decades ago. The story line shifts into
The No Square production gleefully capitalizes on these and other circuitous plot points in a deliciously campy rendition marred only by its excessive volume. The Legion Hall is no concert venue, and actors really don't need amplification, especially those with voices as powerful as those of the "Ruthless" cast.
Otherwise, the No Square show is a consummate treat on both the musical and satirical levels. This is one show where presentational styling (directing everything out front) is forgivable, and director Joe Lauderdale misses no opportunity to stick it to established pieces of theater while bringing out the best — and most outrageous — in his performers.
Chief among these is Yvonne Browning as the little girl's mother, an ordinary housewife who discovers midway through the show that she's actually talented, the beneficiary of a showbiz gene from her unknown actress mother. This whisks her into Margo Channing territory as a Broadway star, and her rousing vocal chords provide appropriate emphasis.
As her equally talented daughter Tina, who'd do anything for a good part, young Charlotte Rubino reminds us what 9-year-old Frances Gumm must have sounded like before she changed her name to Judy Garland. The girl not only has a show-stopping voice, but she excels at the art of parody, a tribute no doubt to director Lauderdale's coaching.
The mysterious theatrical force known as Sylvia, who arrives unexpectedly to take control of Tina's life and career is played to the hilt in full drag by Paul Nygro, who also choreographs the show. Nygro — an Actor's Equity pro appearing under special dispensation from the union — usurps the stage with dynamic authority.
Particular plaudits must be reserved for Nancy Miller, who stepped into a major supporting role (actually two of them) that night. (Original cast member Lisa Mansour returns for the final performances.) True, Miller carries a cheat sheet, but her interpretations — of a grade school director and a mannish reporter — are largely spot on.
Playwright Paley even sticks it to the critics with the introduction of Browning's adoptive mother, a rapacious reviewer who hates musicals — so much so she even has an extended solo to that effect. Carol Robinson richly enacts this character, while Sam Ellison completes the cast as both Tina's first victim and, later, her mom's crafty assistant, appropriately named Eve.
The three-piece combo accompanying the show, Mike Repper, Kory MacKenzie and Skyler Garn, keeps things briskly up-tempo, if occasionally a bit overloud, although in fairness, I was seated virtually next to them.
If there's a major flaw, it's not in the presentation but the preparation. Playwright Paley has descended, quite literally, into overkill by writing past the logical climactic point. It's easy to forgive, however, when the performances are this accomplished.
"Ruthless" winds up its brief engagement this weekend, and should draw capacity crowds. Parking is a problem, however, so the theater suggests leaving your car a few blocks away at the high school.
If You Go
What: "Ruthless"
When: Closing performances Friday through Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
Where: No Square Theatre, Legion Hall, 384 Legion St.
Cost: $20
Information: (949) 715-0333


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Is your iMac always mute? Replace your blown out speakers to keep your iMac singing like it should.
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Loosen the two Phillips screws securing the access door to your iMac.
Remove the access door from your iMac.
Remove the three T8 Torx screws securing the front bezel to the rear panel.
Use your thumbs to press both RAM arms in past the front bezel for enough clearance to lift it off the rear case.
While holding the RAM arms in with your thumbs, lift the lower edge of the front bezel enough to clear the rear case.
Insert a plastic card up into the corner of the air vent slot at the top of the rear case.
Push the card toward the top of the iMac to release the front bezel latch.
Pull the front bezel away from the rear case.
Repeat this process for the other side of the front bezel.
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Using a strongish magnet will grab and release the latches.
Are you sure it's safe to do this? How close is the hard drive, won't magnets interfere with it?
It's almost certainly fine. Modern hard drives are very resistant to magnetic fields.
Lay your iMac stand-side down on a table.
Lift the front bezel from its lower edge and rotate it away from the rest of your iMac, minding the RAM arms that may get caught.
Lay the front bezel above the rest of the iMac.
If necessary, remove the piece of kapton tape wrapped around the microphone and camera cables.
Disconnect both the camera and microphone cables.
Peel back the aluminum EMI shield up off the lower three edges of the rear case.
Remove the two 5 mm T6 Torx screws securing the display data cable to the logic board.
Using its attached black tab, pull the display data cable connector up off the logic board.
Pull the inverter cable connector up off its socket on the logic board.
Peel back the aluminum EMI tape from the two vertical edges of the display.
Remove the four recessed coarse-thread 7.5 mm T10 Torx screws securing the display to the rear case.
No problem taking those screws off, HUGE problem trying to put them back in. Reassembling this step is a lot more complicated. Those 4 screws are impossible to reinstall if you don't have a magnetized screwdriver, which I don't.
I used some 'chapstik' on my t10 driver and it held the screws long enough to insert them.
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No problem taking those screws off, HUGE problem trying to put them back in. Reassembling this step is a lot more complicated. Those 4 screws are impossible to reinstall if you don't have a magnetized screwdriver, which I don't.
Since I could not get a hold on a nice magnetized T10, I inverted the whole unit and worked upside down to avoid lost screws inside an iMac.
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Since I could not get a hold on a nice magnetized T10, I inverted the whole unit and worked upside down to avoid lost screws inside an iMac.
Great, now my problem is to find a new cable that connects the panel to LB.
I'm from Italy and nobody has got it .
Please help me
Thanks for all
I found a group of wires not mentioned on the instructions along the underside of the display at the right. They were connected to something at the right bottom of the display near the white plastic piece. I am unable to raise the display more than a couple of inches at this side of it and am wondering what do do.
The group of wires on the right side of the display is the inverter. Seems like a few steps were omitted, so I'll try to fill in the gaps. Use the T10 to remove the right speaker. It's the big white plastic squarish thing on the bottom right side of the iMac. It pulls stright up and you can either disconnect it or just leave it hanging. This should release the inverter cable from hanging up the right side of the display (it did for me, even disconnecting the inverter didn't help as the cable was under the speaker, the inverter doesn't need to be disconnected but it might be helpful to disentangle things and it's an easy one to take apart). The other step missing is to remove the perforated tape at the top of the LCD from the LCD, otherwise you can't really remove it. I found a spudger helpful for this task.
I know it's a couple years since the OP posted, but hope this helps someone.
Jeff Kamis
I've found that 'coating' the tip of the screwdriver with glue from a glue-stick will help to keep the screws from coming off of a non-magnetized driver.
Lift the display from its lower edge and pull it toward yourself to peel it off the EMI shield attached to its top edge.
Remove the single 5 mm T6 Torx screw securing the IR board bracket to the logic board.
Remove the IR cable finger and move the IR board, with cable still attached, out of the way.
Remove the single 30 mm T10 Torx screw securing the left speaker to the rear case.
Pull the left speaker out of the rear case.
De-route the left speaker cable along its path across the logic board.
Remove the single 17 mm T10 Torx screw securing the right speaker to the logic board.
Lift the right speaker out of the rear case and move it out of the way.
If necessary, lift the IR board cable to free the left speaker cable pinned beneath.
Pull the speaker connector toward the top edge of your iMac to disconnect it from the logic board.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Press Releases
Extending USA PATRIOT Act Provisions to Keep America Safe
Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), introduced legislation today, with the support of several other Members, calling for the reauthorization of three key national security provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act that are set to expire at the end of February.
Wendy Riemann (Sensenbrenner)(202) 225-5101
Extending USA PATRIOT Act Provisions to Keep America Safe
Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), introduced legislation today, with the support of several other Members, calling for the reauthorization of three key national security provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act that are set to expire at the end of February.
Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner:"As the author of the USA PATRIOT Act and its reauthorization in 2005, I fully understand the intense legal scrutiny these provisions have undergone over the last several years and support making them permanent. These three provisions have helped thwart countless potential attacks since the bill was signed into law and are critical to helping ensure law officials can keep our nation safe from attack."
Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Mike Rogers: "These are urgent tools and authorities that are crucial to the work of the Intelligence Community. We all agree on the need for an extension. This allows an opportunity to do robust oversight on the tools the Intelligence Community needs to keep America safe."
Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Lamar Smith: "The intelligence and law enforcement communities that are responsible for preventing terrorist attacks need to know that the tools they rely on to keep the American people safe will not be weakened or allowed to expire. We need the PATRIOT Act to prevent attacks and apprehend terrorists. This short-term extension is a step toward the long-term reauthorization of important and necessary national security provisions. It gives Congress time for an open and meaningful debate, while ensuring that our law enforcement and intelligence communities can continue to prevent attacks and save lives."
The three provisions that are set to expire are Section 206, 215 and 6001.
Section 206 of the USA PATRIOT Act provides for roving surveillance of targets who take measures to thwart Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) surveillance. Without roving wiretap authority, investigators would be forced to seek a new court order each time they need to change the location, phone, or computer that needs to be monitored, wasting valuable time.
Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act allows the FBI to apply to the FISA court to issue orders granting the government access to any tangible items in foreign intelligence, international terrorism and clandestine intelligence cases. The USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 significantly expanded the safeguards against potential abuse of Section 215 authority, including additional Congressional oversight, application requirements and judicial review. When last reported by the Administration, this provision had been used more than 230 times to keep us safe.
And Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorist Prevention Act of 2004 offers a definition for a 'lone wolf' agent of a foreign power and also allows a non-United States person who 'engages in international terrorist activities' to be considered an agent of a foreign power under FISA, even though the specific foreign power remains unidentified. This provision is essential, as it closes a gap in FISA that, if permitted to expire, could allow an individual terrorist to slip through the cracks and endanger thousands of innocent lives. When FISA was originally enacted in the 1970s, terrorists were believed to be members of an identified group. That is no longer the case and we need to respond accordingly.
Congressman Sensenbrenner was Chairman of the Judiciary Committee when the PATRIOT Act was first introduced and then signed into law.
Read this statement onlineHERE.


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Arenac County Relay for Life
Arenac County Relay for Life was held at the Standish-Sterling Middle School on July 11-12. Almost $55,000 was raised for the American Cancer Society at the 24-hour fundraiser.
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If you thought peanut allergies were bad, meet what may be a far worse affliction: Approximately 2% to 3% of the population suffers from severe allergies to spices, according to a presentation Friday at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Anaheim by its past president, Dr. Sami Bahna.
Spices are everywhere. So while it may be possible to avoid peanuts and other common allergens when dining at restaurants, the ubiquity of spices makes eating out extremely difficult, and can also restrict the use of store-bought and processed foods, as spices are not always listed on packaging.
According to Bahna, women are more likely than men to suffer from spice allergies because many cosmetic products, including makeup and body oils, contain spices that can set off reactions on the skin.
And on the food front, spice mixes make matters worse because people allergic to one or a few spices often don't know what they're dealing with. A curry powder, for example, can contain any combination of dozens of spices.


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My daughter will be getting her braces off in a few months. She has extra gum tisse above her front teeth and the ortho suggested it to be removed. Is this normal ..what is the procedure called and does it HAVE to be done ? Sure insurance will not cover probably falls under cosmetic
Yes, it is quite common and can easily be removed with a laser or surgical knife. It is important to have the gum tissue contoured for the future health of the area. Sometimes it is necessary to add a little local anesthesia to the area but it is a really minor procedure. Often insurance companies do not pay for these things but that does not mean that it should not be done.
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The Board of Selectmen agreed Monday night to explore the possibility of regionalizing Rutland's Department of Public Works with the town of Hubbardston, which would be the first regional public works department in the state.
Selectmen Chairman Leroy "Skip" Clark and DPW Superintendent Gary Kellaher met with Hubbardston Selectman Christopher Norcross and interim Hubbardston Town Administrator Brian Bullock to discuss the possibility.
Mr. Clark said Hubbardston Highway Superintendent Lyn Gauthier is expected to retire and town officials met to begin exploring whether a regional DPW would be feasible and economical for the two towns.
Mr. Bullock said the likely first step would be for the two towns to share a director.
"Prudently, that's the first step," he said. "We're looking for some help from the Central Mass. Regional Planning Commission to flesh it out."
Rutland and Hubbardston already share a regional emergency services dispatch center with the towns of Oakham and Barre, which has produced both savings and improved service for member towns.
"The board is willing to explore the possibility," Mr. Clark said. "They just want to be sure it will work and will save the town money."
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Blinn College • Bryan • Natural Sciences • Chemistry - CHEM
General Chemistry I CHEM-1411
- Summer I 2014
- Section SECTION_303 CRN-30217
- 4 Credits
- 06/02/2014 to 06/30/2014
- Modified 06/02/2014
Meeting Times
Lecture and Lab: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:40 AM to 3:40 PM, S113, S228
Contact Information
Instructor: Professor Inna Hefley
- Email: [email protected]
- Office: S111
- Phone: (979)209-7411
- Website: http://ecampus.blinn.edu
Office Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM, S111
Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry. The laboratory experiments are designed to support theoretical principles presented in lecture and include an introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and the preparation of laboratory reports.
Prerequisites: MATH1314 or MATH 1414 with a grade of "C" or higher or an SAT math score of 550 or higher or an ACT math score of 22 or higher.
Core Curriculum Statement
This is a Core Course in the 42-Hour Core Curriculum of Blinn College. As such, students will develop proficiency in the appropriate Intellectual Competencies, Exemplary Educational Objectives, and Perspectives.
- Define the fundamental properties of matter.
- Classify matter, compounds, and chemical reactions.
- Determine the basic nuclear and electronic structure of atoms.
- Identify trends in chemical and physical properties of the elements using the Periodic Table.
- Describe the bonding in and the shape of simple molecules and ions.
- Solve stoichiometric problems.
- Write chemical formulas.
- Write and balance equations.
- Use the rules of nomenclature to name chemical compounds.
- Define the types and characteristics of chemical reactions.
- Use the gas laws and basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to solve gas problems.
- Determine the role of energy in physical changes and chemical reactions.
- Convert units of measure and demonstrate dimensional analysis skills.
- Use basic apparatus and chemicals with proper laboratory techniques and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory.
- Make a detailed written laboratory report that includes careful recording of accurate experimental observations, interpretations of experimental data, and the presentation of logical conclusions according to theoretical principles with supporting references.
- Design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry.
Course Requirements
Textbook: General Chemistry, John E. McMurry, Robert C. Fay, 6th ed.,Pearson Prentice Hall (2012)
Lab Manual: General Chemistry 1411 Laboratory Manual, 4E, Beverly A. Clement, Blinn College, Bluedoor, LLC (2013)
Online Homework (Mastering Chemistry) Student Access Code Kit, Pearson Prentice Hall
Course Information Package (Handout Material), Blinn College Copy Center
Scientific calculator (standard, without graph and memory features)
Safety goggles (OSHA approved, with side shields)
Scantrons (AccuScan/Advantage)
Study Guide (0-321-72724-X) by Julie Klare, Gwinnett Technical College (optional)
Blinn College Policies
Blinn College policies on civility, class attendance; scholastic integrity; students with disabilities; final grade appeals; and electronic devices as stated in the Blinn College Student Handbook, Faculty Handbook, Blinn College Catalog and specific technical program handbooks. All policies, guidelines and procedures in the Student and Faculty Handbook and the Board and Administrative Policy Manuals are applicable to this course
Civility Statement
Members of the Blinn College community, which includes faculty, staff and students, are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all aspects of campus life. Blinn College holds all members accountable for their actions and words. Therefore, all members should commit themselves to behave in a manner that recognizes personal respect and demonstrates concern for the personal dignity, rights, and freedoms of every member of the College community, including respect for College property and the physical and intellectual property of others.
Civility Notification Statement. If a student is asked to leave the classroom because of uncivil behavior, the student may not return to that class until he or she arranges a conference with the instructor; it is the student's responsibility to arrange for this conference.
This statement reflects step one in a possible four step process. The Incivility Protocol is detailed in the Blinn College Student Handbook.
Attendance Policy
The College District believes that class attendance is essential for student success; therefore, students are required to promptly and regularly attend all their classes. A record of attendance will be maintained from the first day of classes and/or the first day the student's name appears on the roster through final examinations. If a student has one week's worth of unexcused absences during the semester, he or she will be sent an e-mail by the College District requiring the student to contact his or her instructor and schedule a conference immediately to discuss his/her attendance issues. Should the student accumulate two weeks' worth of unexcused absences, he or she will be administratively withdrawn from class.
There are four forms of excused absences recognized by the institution:
- observance of religious holy days—The student should notify his or her instructor(s) not later than the 15th day of the semester concerning the specific date(s) that the student will be absent for any religious holy day(s);
- representing the College District at an official institutional function;
- high school dual credit students representing the independent school district at an official institutional function; and
- military service.
Other absences may be considered excused at the discretion of the faculty member with appropriate documentation. A student enrolled in a developmental course is subject to College District-mandated attendance policies. Failure to attend developmental classes shall result in removal from the course as defined by the College District.
It is the student's responsibility to officially drop a class he or she is no longer attending. To officially drop a class the student must obtain the class withdrawal form from Enrollment Services, complete the class withdrawal form, secure the required signatures, and return the completed form to Enrollment Services. The last day to drop with a Q is according to the Academic Calendar.
Scholastic Integrity
Blinn College does not tolerate cheating, plagiarism, or any other act of dishonesty with regard to the course in which you are enrolled. The following text defines the faculty member's responsibility with regard to the scholastic integrity expectation for this and all courses at Blinn College.
It is the responsibility of faculty members to maintain scholastic integrity at the College District by refusing to tolerate any form of scholastic dishonesty. Adequate control of test materials, strict supervision during testing, and other preventive measures should be utilized, as necessary, to prevent cheating or plagiarism. If there is compelling evidence that a student is involved in cheating or plagiarism, the instructor should assume responsibility and address the infraction. Likewise, any student accused of scholastic dishonesty is entitled to due process as outlined in Blinn College Board Policy FLB (Local). The Scholastic Integrity Policy is located in the Blinn College Student Handbook. In a case of scholastic dishonesty, it is critical that written documentation be maintained at each level throughout the process.
Students with Disabilities
Blinn College is dedicated to providing the least restrictive learning environment for all students. Support services for students with documented disabilities are provided on an individual basis, upon request. Requests for services should be made directly to the Office of Special Populations serving the campus of your choice. For the Bryan campus, the Office of Special Populations (Administration Building) can be reached at (979)209-7251. The Brenham, Sealy and Schulenburg campuses are served by the Office of Special Populations on the Brenham campus (Administration Building Room 104) and can be reached at (979)830-4157. Additional information can be found at www.blinn.edu/disability/index.html.
Final Grade Appeal
If a student wishes to appeal a final grade in a course, Blinn College Board Policy FLDB (Local), Course Grade Complaints, outlines the timeline for the appeal and the four steps in the appeal. This policy is located in the Blinn College Student Handbook.
Electronic Devices
Cellular telephones and beepers/pagers must be disengaged while the student is in the Blinn College Library or any classroom/lab, unless otherwise instructed. Any noncompliance with this policy shall be addressed in accordance with the College District civility policy (administrative policy). This information is contained in Blinn College Board Policy FLB (Local).
Course Policies
a. Lectures: Our course is eCampus supplemented course which allows you to print outline for each chapter ahead of time to be able to listen and participate in class discussion. Keep in mind that it is only outline, and simply studying it alone will not be sufficient to ensure a good grade in this course. During the lecture, the most difficult concepts of a particular chapter will be emphasized, but the students are responsible for all material presented in the textbook. You are expected to read the relevant sections of the chapter beforeyou come to class. Feel free to ask questions relevant to discussed material. If material is still not clear to you, please, stop by my office to discuss it face-to-face in all details until it is completely clarified.
b. Exams: Exams will cover material in the textbook, handouts, lectures, homework problems, and labs. There will be four major exams worth 100 points each. All exams are closed notes/books format. Periodic table will be provided. You need a scantron, standard calculator, and know how to use it. There will be several versions of exam
given, make sure to specify exam version on your scantron, and mark all your answers on your copy of exam before you hand it in. Test remains the property of the instructor but you are encouraged to view it in my office after it is graded to work those problems that you missed on exam.
c. Homework: All homework assignments involve the online homework program "Mastering Chemistry". They are tailored toward each particular exam, and due on the day of that exam. All information about the registration for this program is given in the student access code kit accompanying your textbook. You need your Course ID (see
the first page of this syllabus) to logon to begin. The grading is based on the following criteria:
1. Homework is turned in on time;
2. Assignment is complete;
3. Answers are correct.
You have 6 trials for each problem, except for True/False and Multiple Choice questions for which you have only one trial. At the end of semester (Exam IV day) your access to homework would be cut off by the system. Homework collection and grading will be handled by the system. If you fail to submit your homework, you will receive a grade of zero.
d. Exam Reviews: Four exam reviews are included in our Course Information Package. They give you realopportunity to obtain problem-solving skills, practice toward the coming exam, and check your readiness. Each problem should be answered, and all calculations shown on your copy of review. You should be able to work most of the problems. If you have difficulties answering some questions, use my help and assistance. If you can't work most of the problems, you also need significant amount of help from the tutor. You are encouraged to make an equation card for each exam (total four cards), so that you can review them before the exam, they are helpful for the
e. Quizzes: Quizzes will be given at the beginning of lecture period. It will not be possible to offer makeup quizzes because they are an extension of lecture discussion and continuation of the dialog between instructor and student.
f. Labs: Lab work consists of the selected experiments which are integrated with the material being presented in our course and specified in the schedule. Each Lab Report (25 points) consists of three components: (1) Pre-Lab Questions (5 points), (2) Post-Lab Report and the Experimental Data (Originals) recorded during lab in laboratory notebook based on In-Lab Guidelines (15 pts), (3) Post-Lab Questions (5 pts). Pre-Lab Questions must be turned in at the start of the lecture period to receive full credit. Pre-Lab or Post-Lab Report turned in after that time would receive a late penalty (5 points per class period for pre-labs or labs turned in late). Your answers and data are expected to be your own, and not a collective, or team effort, in which case it is treated as a plagiarism, and all participants receive grade of zero. The students are responsible for correct planning of lab time to complete all work due on time and in full. In-Lab Guidelines suggest a format for you to prepare your Laboratory Notebook ahead of time so that you can efficiently collect and record the data needed for each part of the experiment. Turn in the duplicate pages of your data and observations to your instructor, clean your workstation, and sign the lab attendance list before you leave the lab. Completed Lab Report which includes (1) Post-Lab Report, (2) Post-Lab Questions, and (3) Original of your experimental data (all pages in this particular order, and stapled together) are due the next lab meeting. If you don't have goggles, or closed toed shoes, or the appropriate attire, you would be asked to leave the lab, and you will lose
points for this assignment. There will be no makeup labs. Pre-Lab and Post-Lab Questions can be submitted for the partial credit. To receive the full credit for a lab, your physical presence in the lab is required. Neatness and completeness of your data and answers are considered when points are assigned. The questions should be answered in full format (direct answer and the reasoning), calculations should be given step-by-step with the related equations, units, and the appropriate number of significant figures. While you are allowed to work in pairs while collecting data, this does not mean that you can work in pairs to complete the lab report. Each student must work his/her own lab report. Copying data, or answers from another student will be considered academic dishonesty and all participants will receive a zero for assignment. The experiments are designed to be practical learning experiences and therefore are not graded based only on results. Labs collected for grading may not be returned. Labs make up 25% of your final grade.
Answering Pre-Lab and Post-Lab Questions:
(1) Carefully read a question, and answer directly what you have been asked.
(2) If it is a definition, check a specific chapter in your textbook, or a glossary (at the end of a textbook).
(3) If it is a calculation, check lab manual or specific chapter in textbook for the example of such calculation.
(4) If they ask - how would your results have been affected, you have to analyze described situation and how it will change your data, and your final result. A simple answer "Data would be affected", or "It would be too high, or too low", without appropriate explanation, will receive no points.
(5) If you are asked to identify hazards and CAS number of a chemical, use MSDS information and directly follow MSDS format: a column:
Eye: _______________
Skin: ______________
Ingestion: __________
Inhalation: __________
Lab Final Exam: Lab exam is scheduled at the end of semester, it covers the topics in the performed labs and it is worth 50 points.
g. Computer Use: You are expected to use the computer to access eCampus and Mastering Chemistry for this course. Computers are available in the Learning Center and in the Open Computer Labs.
h. Final Exam: This exam is a comprehensive exam (cover the entire semester). It is worth 200 points and you will have two hours for its completion. Final Exam is scheduled on Monday, June 30th, from 11:40 a.m. to 13:35 p.m. in our classroom, S113.Students may view their final grades in their MyBlinn account under the "My Records" tab.
i. Problem Resolution: If you have a complaint about your class, you should first request a conference with your instructor to try and resolve the problems or issues. If the problems or issues cannot be resolved at the instructor level, you should request a conference with the Assistant Division Chair, Dr. Lee Don Bienski (S231), [email protected].
j. Classroom Conduct: Adult, honest and courteous behavior is expected. If you are late, enter the room in such way that does not disrupt class. If you have a question, raise your hand and wait to be called. Chattering, sleeping, excessive lateness, unexcused exits from class, talking out of turn, or other disruptive classroom behavior has no place in college setting. If a student is caught cheating (exam, quiz,presentation, lab data/answers, etc.), a written report is filed with the division chair, and the academic dean, following with grade zero for the assignment (course). You are allowed to take electronic notes. Once instructor entered the classroom or the lab, the students have to put their cell phones in the backpacks.
k. Exam Conduct: During exams there are some special rules to insure fairness. All exams are closed notes/books. Periodic Table would be provided. Only standard scientific calculators are allowed (no memory/graph features, no sharing of calculator with other students). Make sure you can use such type of calculator ahead of time. Visit the restroom, if required, before you receive your exam. If you must leave the room for any reason, you must turn in your exam (exam is over). All students will remove hats and sunglasses before the exam. At the beginning of the exam you would be asked to put your bags, cell phones and other materials on the back of the room. If your cell phone is visible during your exam, the exam will be taken up. Violation of these rules would result in grade zero for the exam.
l. Laboratory Conduct: The students work in teams (two students per one team). In no case will you allowed to work in a group consisting of more than 3 students. The students must wear approved eye protection, closed toed shoes, and the clothing that covers skin neck to below the knees, shirts with sleeves, or the lab coat/apron during the whole time of the experiment. No spare protection is available. Failure to follow the safety requirements will result in expulsion from the laboratory for the performed experiment. Each lab period will start with a briefing on the experimental procedure and safety. You can begin the experiment after this section, only when the instructor tells you to put on your protective gear and start. The students are expected to practice safe lab procedures and to clean up the working lab area, clean and dry the glassware and replace the items in the storage cabinets where you obtained them. Failure to clean up your lab area and equipment will result in loss of points (50%).
m. Make-Up Policy: There will be no makeup assignments except in case of excused absences. If an absence is due to illness, the student must provide doctor's note. The student will be allowed to make up work from days covered by doctor's note. If an absence is due to a death in the family, the student must provide a copy of the obituary. If an absence is due to an official school function, the student must provide a proper documentation. For a make-up to be given you must explain and provide documentation of why you missed a particular assignment (within 2 days of your returning to class). If your excuse is valid and you have sufficient written documentation, I will fill out the required form and place a make- up exam for you in the Learning Center (L258). Make-up exams can be different than the regular class exam. You will be allowed to make it up before the next regularly scheduled exam. There is no makeup for the missed labs (see the lab section), your presence is required, only Pre-Lab and Post-Lab Questions can be submitted for partial credit.
n. Late Assignments: Assignments turned in late will lose 5 points per class period.
o. Extra Credit Policies: Science project would be offered as semester progresses. A grading would be based on the rubric system. At the end of semester each lab group will present PowerPoint presentation (10 min.) on a selected topic (list of possible topics would be provided).
p. Help: Every student should feel free to visit me in my office for my help and assistance. If you need a lot of help for the extended period of time, also, in addition, seek the help of a tutor, or study group. The free tutors and the computerized Chemistry Tutorials are available on several workstations in the Learning Center (L258). Working hours can be found at Blinn College Learning Center website. Study groups formed with your classmates can be interactive and effective.
Grading will be based on a point system outlined below:
Four Major Exams (100 points each) 400 points
Homework 50 points
Laboratory Work and Lab Exam 250 points
Quizzes 100 points
Final Exam 200 points
Total 1000 points
The grading system of Blinn College recognizes the following grade values:
A = 90 –100% mastery of material
Lecture, S113
Lab, S228
Jun 3
Safety (Video, Quiz), Ch.1
Jun 4
Ch.1, Polyatomic Ions
Ch.1, Writing Lab Report
Jun 4
Ch.2, Strong and Weak Acids
Ch.2, Exp.2: Densities of Sol.and Liq.
Jun 5
Ch.2/Ch.3, Strong and Weak Bases
Ch.3, Dry Lab: Nomenclature*
Jun 6
Ch.3, Review (EI)*
Jun 9
EI (Ch.1, 2, 3), MC #1 due
Exp.3:Grav. Det.Of the Water of Hyd.
Jun 10
Ch.4, Solubility Rules
Ch.4,Dry Lab: Redox Rxns*
Jun 11
Ch.5, Exp.8: Acid-Base Titration
Jun 12
Jun 13
Ch.6, Review (EII)*
Jun 16
EII (Ch. 4, 5, 6), MC#2 due
SP Topics; Exp.9: Redox Titration
Jun 17
Jun 18
Ch.8, Dry Lab: Mol. Models*
Jun 19
Ch.8, Review (EIII)*
Jun 20
EIII (Ch. 7, 8), MC#3 due
Last day to drop classes w/a "Q"
Exp.11: Hess's Law and Heats of N.
Jun 23
Ch.9: Calculations
Jun 24
Science Project due
Jun 25
Ch.18, Review (EIV)*
Jun 26
EIV (Ch. 9, 10, 18), MC#4 due
Lab Final
Jun 27
Subtotals, Workshop
Final Exam: Monday, June 30th, 11:40 - 13:35 PM, S113
* Worksheet(s) in Course Information Package


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1. Perspectives
2. SQL Server 2005 Watch
3. News & Views
4. Reader Challenge
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1. Perspectives
by Brian Moran, [email protected]
Ok, it's official. SQL Server 2005 is here. Launch events all over the world are introducing the new product, you can download bits from MSDN, and you might even already be able to purchase media from certain distributors. Most SQL Server customers will move to SQL Server 2005--it's simply a question of when. Most technical folks will want to move yesterday; no one wants to be the last kid on the block with the newest coolest toy. But boring manager types who are actually concerned about safety might say, "Heck, what's wrong with waiting for the first service pack?" This week, I won't debate the pros and cons of a rapid upgrade cycle, but I will follow up on the idea I introduced a couple of weeks ago in "Upgrading: Who Wants to Be First?" ( http://lists.sqlmag.com/t?ctl=19214:7B3DA ). In that article, I emphasized that early adopters really won't be the first penguins in the water. But you might need some additional information about quality assurance testing and pre-release customer testing to help the nervous nellies feel comfortable that SQL Server 2005 is a safe and viable platform today.
One fact that might give your management the confidence to upgrade is that Microsoft subjected SQL Server 2005 to significantly more quality-assurance testing that SQL Server 2000. The company put SQL Server 2005 through 40 times more stress-testing hours than SQL Server 2000. 3900 machines hours were logged for SQL Server 2000 compared to more than 150,000 hours for SQL Server 2005. And the company increased the loads on SQL Server 2005 internal stress-testing tools by a factor of 10. SQL Server 2005 was subject to between three and five times more functional test paths than SQL Server 2000. As part of product testing, Microsoft upgraded more than 1000 customer databases in the internal Microsoft labs. And Microsoft's patented StackHasher exception technology tested 100 times more paths in SQL Server 2005 than in SQL Server 2000; more than 100,000 paths were tested in SQL Server 2000, but more than 10,000,000 were tested in SQL Server 2005.
Many of these improved tests are the result of huge investments that Microsoft made in testing automation. The company's internal AutoVerify tool filed 11,000 bugs and analyzed 182,000 dumps without human intervention. Thus, Microsoft's ability to do more testing was greatly enhanced. Microsoft estimates that its automation tools saved more than 20,000 person hours.
What about pre-release deployments? Here are some facts that might persuade a reluctant manager that an upgrade will be successful. Worldwide, Microsoft has 15 independent software vendor (ISV) upgrade labs that upgraded more than 200 ISV applications to SQL Server 2005 before the product's release to manufacturing (RTM). All of Microsoft's own internal, core business systems were converted to SQL Server 2005 before RTM. The company upgraded more than 100 applications, including five multi-terrabyte systems. And through its early-adopter programs, Microsoft upgraded more than 50 mission-critical customer applications around the world. Some of the most interesting applications include systems for Barnes & Noble, Experian, Nestle SA, NASDAQ, Xerox, and Texas Instruments. I'll explore some of the most interesting facets of those and other large SQL Server 2005 applications in a future editorial.
So, if you're excited about upgrading to SQL Server 2005 but your management doesn't want to be the first penguin, tell them not to worry: you won't be.
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Microsoft Launches Visual Studio 2005, SQL Server 2005
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On Monday, Microsoft officially launched Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005 at a gala event at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Presiding over the launch was Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, who gave the keynote address. Microsoft is making both products available to the public immediately. (Microsoft Developer Network--MSDN--subscribers have had access to them for over a week.) A third product, Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006, launches as well but won't ship until early next year.
The computer world has eagerly anticipated the launch of both products, which occurs over a year later than originally expected. Together, Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005 make up what Microsoft originally called the "Yukon wave" of products. This product wave was supposed to arrive midway between the release of Windows XP and Windows Vista, but delays moved the launches closer to Windows Vista, which is due next year.
Both product lines offer a bewildering array of editions. Visual Studio 2005 ships in several versions, including low-end Express Editions of individual developer environments, such as Visual Basic 2005 and Visual C# 2005, and several high-end Visual Studio 2005 Team System versions. SQL Server 2005 will ship several different versions aimed at the enterprise, at developers, and--with a free Express edition--at enthusiasts.
Amazingly, Microsoft is also offering the Visual Studio Express Editions for free for the next year. After that, the products will be bargain priced at just $49 each.
Both product lines bring wide-ranging functional improvements and can be integrated to increase developer productivity. This week on the SuperSite for Windows ( http://lists.sqlmag.com/t?ctl=1922B:7B3DA ), I'll examine the improvements. My overview of Visual Studio 2005 is already available, and later this week I'll publish a similar treatment for SQL Server 2005.http://lists.sqlmag.com/t?ctl=19219:7B3DA
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Microsoft Offers Visual Studio Express Products Free for 1 Year by Paul Thurrott, [email protected]
Monday at the Launch 2005 event in San Francisco, Microsoft successfully launched Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005. The company also unveiled an unexpected announcement--for the next year, Microsoft will offer the new Visual Studio Express Editions to customers for free. After that, the price will be $49 per product.
"We are announcing a pricing promotion for Visual Studio Express," a notice on the Microsoft Web site reads. "For the first year after the products launch on November 7th, 2005, customers will be able to visit MSDN to download their copy of Visual Studio Express for free! Our customers are very excited about the release of these products, so this limited-time download is our gift to the hobbyist, student, and novice community."
The Visual Studio Express products include various versions of Visual Basic 2005, Visual C# 2005, Visual C++ 2005, Visual J# 2005, and Visual Web Developer 2005. SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, which replaces the Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (MSDE), will remain free. The Express Editions are designed for individual developers creating Windows applications, Web sites, Web applications, and Web services.
In related news, the deadline-driven release of Visual Studio 2005 has triggered griping from some developers who believe that Microsoft ignored numerous reported bugs in order to release Visual Studio 2005 at yesterday's launch event. However, the software giant maintains that all 24 of the partners on its customer board and the members of the Secure Windows Initiative Team signed off on Visual Studio 2005 last month, enabling Microsoft to start shipping the product this month.
Customers who are interested in downloading any of the Visual Studio Express Editions or who want to find out more about these products should go to the Microsoft MSDN Web site.
(Windows XP Service Pack 2 must be installed on your desktop before you download any of the Visual Studio Express Editions.)
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Results of Previous Instant Poll: Launch Events
"Will you attend one of Microsoft's SQL Server 2005 launch events?" Here are the results from the 79 responses:
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4. Reader Challenge
by Umachandar Jayachandran, [email protected]
Congratulations to Ken Selvia, a Programmer Analyst for Enterprise Products Company in Houston, Texas and Shane Dubble, a DBA for Innoviant, Inc. in Wausau, Wisconsin. Ken won first prize of $100 for the best solution to the November Reader Challenge, "Grouping Sequential Changes." Shane won second prize of $50. You can read a recap of the problem and the solution to the November Reader Challenge at
Now, test your SQL Server savvy in the December Reader Challenge, "Troubleshooting Performance Issues" (below). Submit your solution in an email message to [email protected] by November 17. Umachandar Jayachandran, a SQL Server Magazine technical editor, will evaluate the responses. We'll announce the winner in an upcoming SQL Server Magazine UPDATE. The first-place winner will receive $100, and the second-place winner will receive $50.
Here's the challenge: Kevin is a DBA who manages several data warehouses in his organization. All the data warehouses are stored in SQL Server 2000 with Service Pack 3 (SP3) or SP4. Each data warehouse consists of a reporting database and a historical data store. Several applications connect to the reporting database to perform ad-hoc queries or operations. Kevin encounters blocking or performance issues periodically, and he wants to be able to troubleshoot these problems more efficiently. Help Kevin do the following:
1. Identify the executing Server Process ID (SPID), blocked status, wait type, wait resource, CPU, IO, and memory counters in a particular database.
2. Identify the current executing statement with the appropriate stored procedure or function name, if present.
3. Develop a simple query that Kevin can use to retrieve these details.
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The memory of the Coke cups played large in West's self-professed photographic memory of the era, which he bolstered by making extensive lists of items he remembered from his youth. The Coke cups, along with almost all the other props, were found on EBay — and ended up in West's apartment. "It was important that it not be 'Video Killed the Radio Star' '80s," he said. "It had to be wood-paneled, brown, feathered-hair '80s."
To further enhance the look, West adapted the filming techniques of the era: few close-ups, zooms, sustained shots and the use of Super 16-millimeter film instead of digital or 35-millimeter. The effect worked. Two weeks before the film opened, it had a sneak preview for an audience who'd never heard of it. "Most people thought it was a lost film from the 1980s until this 29-year-old director gets up at the end to speak. They said, 'What's going on here?'"
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Saturday afternoon the phone rings. The officer asked, "Is this the Domestic Violence advocate?"
As an advocate you must step back and look at the big picture. A client might not have anyone to lean on. After emotional and physical abuse, clients have no one to talk with and no help.
"We have a young lady and her three children needing an advocate's help. She has left her home due to an abusive boyfriend. She got a ride to the Sheriff's Department and has nowhere to go," the officer explained.
Arriving at the Sheriff's Department I didn't realize what a huge task I would be taking on.
I introduced myself to the client and the children. I told the client I was there for her, and she could trust me. We discussed her options. We discussed a safety plan, confidentially and other policies, and a plan for what she needed from her home. As we neared the home, the client got more nervous the closer we got to the house. The client looked in the mirrors of the car every five seconds to make sure the deputies were close by, and that no one else was following.
The client stated, "O.K. stop right here; my house is just past these trees on the left." I reminded her, "If you need me, I will be right here. Don't worry; the deputies are going to take you to the house just in case your boyfriend is home." The client got out of the car, and ran down the street until I could no longer see her. The children scream because they can no longer see mom. "Its O.K., Mommy will be right back. She is just getting your clothes, and some of your toys." I tried to calm the children.
A short time later, I saw the client with arms full of clothes, running as fast as she could towards my car. The client returned to the car, put her armful of items in the trunk, and plopped down in her seat. She was frantic and breathing hard. She explained, while she caught her breath, "He wasn't there, but I got as much as I could grab in my arms and fled."
We left the home area as fast as we could. A few miles down the road, the client realized she forgot her medication that her child must take daily.
The advocate called a deputy who was at the client's home to explain we needed to go back to the house for medication. The deputy explained the boyfriend arrived at the home, when they found illegal unknowns. The deputy stated we could not return to the home until the illegal situation had been handled.
The client exclaimed, "We have to wait somewhere until we can return to the house for the medicine!" "No problem, we can wait at the diner up the road until the deputy says it's O.K. to return to the home." I bought food for the client and the children. We tried to eat slowly to pass time. The children became unruly, throwing toys and running across the restaurant. We went outside so the children could play in the small area of grass hoping we wouldn't be there much longer. The unruly children played and fought for an hour in the grass. "Would you please call the deputy to see how much longer it will take?"asked the client. I tried to calm the children who were upset over leaving their home. I called the deputy again. "You cannot return yet, I promise to call as soon as it's O.K. for you to return," said the deputy.
I explained the conversation to the impatient client. We continued to talk. "It's so hard to leave, when the easiest road is to stay. I'm so tired of being treated this way. I have to get away from him, but I still love him," the client explained. "I understand it is hard to leave. You have to do what is best for you and your children. Your children witness the emotional abuse and physical abuse. If you don't get them out of that environment, it's highly likely they will act the same way when they get older. You don't deserve to be treated like that. You're doing the best thing," the advocated stated.
After another two hours, we all were getting tired and becoming impatient. I called the deputy again. The deputy apologized for the wait and stated it wouldn't be much longer. Another hour passed. Around 10:00 p.m. my phone rang. The deputy stated the coast was clear to return to the house. We traveled near the home again. The deputies guided the client to the house to get the medication. The client returned to the car in tears. She was shaken up and not ready to start her life all over again. I assured her again she was making the right decision.
When we arrived at the shelter, it was close to midnight. The children were sound asleep and we did not want to wake them. The client settled them in, then returned to the car. "Thank you so much for all of your help and your encouraging words. I think I'm doing the best thing for my children and me. I am ready for my new start in life," the client explained.
I wished her well, and assured her I would be there to help. The beginning of this long process was not good, but the ending was gratifying. Victims would have no help if advocates did not exist. Advocacy is very important to help victims and their children start new beginnings and get out of bad environments.
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Rye Patch Clarifies Rochester Project Technical Disclosures
By: Marketwired .
Nov. 7, 2012 08:09 PM
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/08/12 -- Rye Patch Gold Corp (TSX VENTURE:RPM)(OTCQX:RPMGF)(FRANKFURT:5TN) (the "Company" or "Rye Patch") is issuing this news release to clarify the disclosure contained in its November 6, 2012 news release. In that news release, the Company provided estimates of tonnage and grade and contained ounces of measured and indicated mineral resources and inferred mineral resources on the Company's LH and OG unpatented lode mining claims based upon resource information publicly disclosed by Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation ("CDE").
The information in the news release was derived solely from public information disclosed by CDE, and the Company has not verified any of the data that CDE has relied upon in estimating CDE's total published resources on the Rochester property. Accordingly, the Company withdraws all references stated in the November 6, 2012 news release and located on the Company's website to the tonnage, grade and contained ounces estimates calculated on the LH and OG claims. There are no current mineral resources on the Company's LH and OG claims and there is no assurance any mineral resources will be established in the future.
As disclosed in CDE's presentations at the Denver Gold Forum (September 11, 2012) and the Spokane Silver Summit (October 25, 2012), written copies of which are accessible on CDE's public website, CDE reported that 74% of CDE's measured and indicated mineral resource tons and 59% of the inferred mineral resource tons on the Rochester property are located on CDE's undisputed mining claims. CDE's published 2011 year end disclosure of total Rochester mineral resources was extracted from CDE's 10-K is also available on CDE's website and is shown in Table 1 below.
Table 1: CDE's Coeur Rochester Inc. 2011 Measured, Indicated and Inferred Resources ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rochester Year End 2011 Resources(1) Ounces per Ton Contained Ounces (100% Basis) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tons Silver Gold Silver Gold Ageq(2) Measured 131,085,000 0.46 0.004 60,586,000 501,000 85,636,000 Indicated 120,387,000 0.43 0.003 51,762,000 366,000 70,062,000 M & I 251,472,000 0.45 0.003 112,348,000 867,000 155,698,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inferred 40,543,000 0.58 0.003 23,619,000 122,000 29,719,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Rochester resources from Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation 2011 yearend resource table at $1,500 per ounces gold and $30 per ounce silver; 2. Ageq equals gold ounces times fifty plus silver ounces (Ageq = ((Au(i)50) + Ag).
CDE reported on December 5, 2011 that based on the 2010 year end reserve statement, up to 20% of the proven and probable reserve was affected by the LH and OG claims. From its September 11, 2012 and October 25, 2012 presentations, CDE now reports that no proven or probable reserves are located on the LH and OG Claims, notwithstanding a 19% increase in gold price ($1,220 vs. $1,025) and a 42% increase in silver price ($23 vs. $16.25) used in calculating CDE's December 31, 2011 year end reserve and resource disclosure.
Rye Patch Gold US Inc. controls over 100 square kilometres (40 sq. miles) along the Oreana trend. The LH and OG Claims which comprise the Rochester Project consist of 413 unpatented lode mining claims which cover over 30 square kilometres (7,500 acres).
Mr. William Howald, AIPG Certified professional Geologist #11041, Rye Patch's CEO and President, is a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101. He has reviewed and approved the contents of this news release.
The Company is a Tier 1, Nevada-focused and discovery-driven company seeking to build a sizeable inventory of gold and silver resource assets in the mining friendly state of Nevada, USA. The Company's seasoned management team is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of quality resource-based gold and silver projects. Rye Patch Gold US Inc. is developing gold and silver resources along the emerging Oreana trend, located in west-central Nevada, and is exploring 66 square kilometres along the Cortez trend near Barrick's two new gold discoveries. The Company has established gold and silver resource milestones and time frames in order to build a premier resource development company. For more information about the Company, please visit our website at www.ryepatchgold.com.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
William C. (Bill) Howald, CEO & President
This news release contains forward-looking statements, which address future events and conditions, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results, programs and financial position could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, some of which may be beyond the Company's control. These factors include: the availability of funds, the financial position of Rye Patch to pursue legal undertakings; the outcome of legal action relating to the Rochester property and the LH unpatented claims, the timing and content of work programs; results of exploration activities and development of mineral properties, the interpretation of drilling results and other geological data, the uncertainties of resource and reserve estimations, receipt and security of mineral property titles; project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses, fluctuations in metal prices; currency fluctuations; and general market and industry conditions. Litigation is inherently uncertain and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include unexpected judicial findings of fact, previously unknown facts arising, and decisions which depart from past legal precedent and similar events.
Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Investigation of incident in which mentally ill man was paralyzed continuesBy KATHRYN MARCHOCKI
New Hampshire Union Leader
January 23. 2014 12:37AM
MANCHESTER — A criminal investigation attempting to pinpoint who had custody of a mentally ill Manchester man when he suffered a broken neck that left him paralyzed continues more than three months after the incident.
A state prosecutor Wednesday said she understands state and city police investigating the incident involving Fern Ornelas, 53, have not yet turned all their reports over to Hillsborough County Attorney Patricia M. LaFrance.
"Until we get all those reports, we can't make any moves forward," New Hampshire Deputy Attorney General Ann Rice said.
She said it's possible the reports may be ready by the end of the month. Once done, Rice said she expects to review them jointly with LaFrance and "determine what steps are appropriate."
LaFrance, who has been overseeing the investigation, has not returned repeated calls or an email seeking comment this week.
Meanwhile, a spokesman for Gov. Maggie Hassan said Wednesday he expects the three-man team reviewing issues that face hospital emergency rooms to release its findings soon.
The governor appointed the team Nov. 4. to study what she called a "crisis in our emergency rooms." This was most recently demonstrated during two seperate violent incidents in the Elliot Hospital emergency department involving patients being held there while waiting for a bed to open at the state's acute psychiatric hospital.
One incident involved Ornelas and another incident occurred this summer when a patient allegedly attacked two staff members.
The team also will examine broader mental health issues facing the state.
Ornelas went to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston Oct. 17 with what family and friends say was a broken neck that left him paralyzed from the neck down. He has been at Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center in Greenfield since Dec. 12.
Ornelas went to Elliot Hospital emergency room Oct. 15 for a psychiatric episode. He allegedly attacked a security officer the next day. The two reportedly exchanged blows to the head until the guard subdued Ornelas with pepper spray and the help of at least two other security officers and a Manchester police officer, according to police and hospital accounts.
Ornelas went to Manchester police headquarters, where he was charged with simple assault, then went to Hillsborough County House of Corrections about midnight Oct. 17. Ornelas returned to the hospital in an ambulance at 9:30 a.m. that day paralyzed with a broken neck, family and friends said.
The criminal investigation seeks to determine how and when Ornelas suffered his injuries. Given it is a criminal probe, its findings could include recommending criminal charges.
Ornelas' family and friends say they anxiously await results of the investigation. On July 8, Angel Kinglocke, 34, of Manchester allegedly attacked two Elliot Hospital emergency department staff after waiting three days for a bed to become available at New Hampshire Hospital, the state's acute psychiatric facility. One staff member suffered critical injuries.
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GREENVILLE, Ill. – The Greenville baseball squad will enter its 15th season under head coach Lynn Carlson, and despite the loss of All-American and All-Region players from last year's club, the Panthers look to the 2011 season with excitement and optimism.
The 2011 Greenville Panthers are coming off of one of the best seasons in GC baseball history. At 28-14, the 2010 team tied a program record with their 28 wins and set another program record with a .951 fielding percentage. The team also hit .323, finishing in second place in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with an 18-6 conference mark, another program record.
Setting the pace for the Panthers was an exceptional senior class, led by Stefan Neece, who put together perhaps the greatest offensive season in program history. Neece hit an astounding .487, while crushing opponent's pitchers with 19 home runs and driving in 67 runs on the year. Equally amazing were his .663 on base percentage, 1.118 slugging percentage, and his 52 walks on the season, all of which led the entire NCAA Division III.
Also having a career season last year for the Panthers was senior Matt Leefers. Leefers' 8-4 record tied him for the second most wins in a season in Panther history. He was awarded the SLIAC Conference Pitcher of the Year and earned third team All-Region honors as well.
Bryan Hobbie, the Panthers cleanup hitter and centerfielder put together a solid senior campaign as well, driving in 38 runs and playing flawless defense, which earned him All-Region Gold Glove honors.
Despite these losses, the club looks to 2011 with anticipation of success. The 2011 squad returns five starting position players and two of the five starting pitchers from last season. Two of the returning starters were awarded all-conference honors. Second baseman Kyle Hobar (Germantown, Tenn.), and third baseman Kenny Trager (Lakewood, CO) earned second team all-conference and honorable mention all-conference honors, respectively.
The team also boasts one of the largest recruiting classes in recent memory with 18 freshmen on the roster, bolstering the number of returning players with hopes of competing for the conference title.
"The SLIAC (St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) should be interesting this year with defending champion Webster losing 12 seniors off of last season's team," said Carlson. "With a little good fortune and development, we could find ourselves right in the mix."
Apart from Carlson, the program's all-time coaching leader in games won, a terrific staff will help guide the Panthers this season. Both assistant coaches Andy Rincker and Dan Marsh return from last year's club to direct and teach in GC system.
"Our success will not just be measured in games," said Carlson. "We are striving to honor Christ in everything we do and to be good teammates. That is how we will truly win."
Greenville baseball will kick off the season Wednesday, Feb. 23, as it plays host to McKendree University in one of the Panthers 18 scheduled home games this season.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney's campaign is defending the Republican presidential nominee's decision to make no mention of the politically unpopular 11-year-old war in Afghanistan in his speech last week at the GOP national convention.
Romney was the first Republican since 1952 to accept his party's nomination without mentioning war.
Senior campaign adviser Eric Fehrnstrom told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday the closely watched national speech was a "home run."
The address was an opportunity to introduce Romney to millions of voters concerned about the economy, Fehrnstrom said, and with it Romney "accomplished what he set out to do, which was to talk about his better vision for America with more jobs and increasing wages."
The U.S. plans to trim the number of troops in Afghanistan to 68,000 by October.