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The Annals of Roger de Hoveden: Comprising The History of England and of Other Countries of Europe from A.D. 732 to A.D. 1201, Volumen 2
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Talented farmhands blocked by Major Leaguers
Since he earned his MLB callup last June, Yasiel Puig has been inescapable -- in headlines, in highlight reels, on the field, off the field. Everywhere.
But there could've been a different name, a different face in his place. It could've been Joc Pederson.
Since he earned his MLB callup last June, Yasiel Puig has been inescapable -- in headlines, in highlight reels, on the field, off the field. Everywhere.
But there could've been a different name, a different face in his place. It could've been Joc Pederson.
Pederson, after all, was Puig's teammate and fellow outfielder at Double-A Chattanooga when Puig got his first sip of Major League espresso. Maybe under different circumstances, Pederson, an 11th-round pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft, would've gotten the call. Maybe the players' situations would today be reversed.
"When you look at Yasiel Puig, there's still lessons he's learning at the Major League level," said De Jon Watson, the Dodgers' vice president of player development. "And don't forget, him and Joc were at the same level, and I think Joc may have been out-hitting him at the time of his callup to the big leagues. If you go to the [California] League and compare their numbers side by side, the year before, they pushed each other."
Pederson, a left-handed hitter, has continued to excel at Triple-A Albuquerque, where he's hitting .319/.432/.592 with 16 home runs, 37 RBIs and 15 stolen bases in 238 at-bats. The 22-year-old, ranked the No. 2 prospect in the Dodgers' organization, is just a "phone call away" from the Majors, Watson said. He views Pederson as a plus defender with an above-average arm, average to above-average speed and a strong hitter who has shown the ability to drive the ball.
The primary hindrance for Pederson is well beyond his control and is also well-documented. Puig combines with Andre Ethier, Matt Kemp, Scott Van Slyke and, when healthy, Carl Crawford to create an outfield logjam at the Major League level.
"I think [Pederson's] learned what he needs to learn right now; I think he's showing the skills that he needs to bring to the ballpark every day," Watson said. "We continue to really emphasis the smaller pieces of his game, and I would say, yeah, he is knocking on the door.
"It's just a matter of opportunity knocking back."
Pederson might be knocking the hardest, but there's a growing line of farmhands close behind him.
Shortstop Corey Seager, the organization's No. 1 prospect, could turn out to be the best of the bunch. The 20-year-old brother of Seattle third baseman Kyle Seager had difficulty adjusting to Class A Advanced Rancho Cucamonga at the end of last season, racking up more strikeouts (31) than hits (16) in his 100 at-bats. But he's made the transition this season.
The left-handed Seager is batting a team-leading .343 with a .388 on-base percentage, .607 slugging percentage and 12 home runs.
"I think he's having a phenomenal year, both offensively and defensively," Watson said. "I think there were some pieces that he needed to learn about his stride direction, where he was on the plate, how pitchers were trying to attack him, and I think he's made those adjustments. … We're seeing the results of the adjustments he's made thus far."
Some have suggested a shift to third base may be in the future for Seager, who stands at 6-foot-4, 215 pounds.
However, Watson doesn't see it.
"Right now, he's a shortstop, and I don't see why he wouldn't play shortstop going forward," Watson said. "His range is fine. He's getting to balls both left and right, coming in. He has more than enough arm. He understands the flow of the game. There isn't a better place on the field to teach a guy how to play and field than shortstop."
Though Seager and Pederson are a potent one-two punch, the organization may be at its deepest on the mound. Pitching is a well-noted area of depth on the Clayton Kershaw-fronted Major League staff, and that depth trickles down through the system.
After taking Seager with their first pick in the 2012 Draft, the Dodgers have taken pitchers first in the last two, with right-hander Chris Anderson in 2013 and righty Grant Holmes in '14's pitcher-heavy haul. Los Angeles challenged Anderson by sending him directly to Class A Great Lakes in '13, where he excelled. He then began at Rancho Cucamonga this season, where he's faced some growing pains with a 5.46 ERA and a 1.65 WHIP across 59 1/3 innings.
"He's had to make some adjustments to how he attacks hitters there," said Watson, who raves about Anderson's mid- to high-90s fastball. "It's been a great learning year for him thus far."
Anderson, the Dodgers' No. 5 prospect, is joined in Rancho Cucamonga by No. 7 prospect and fellow 2013 draftee Tom Windle, who outpitched Astros No. 2 prospect Mark Appel on Thursday and is putting together a fine season. Fellow southpaw Chris Reed has a 3.25 ERA and 83 strikeouts in 83 innings at Double-A Chattanooga, and Watson says he's on the verge of "really getting over the hump." Then there's right-hander Zach Lee, the No. 4 prospect, whom Watson says is commanding the ball well down in the zone at Triple-A Albuquerque and could be with the Dodgers within a year.
The jewel of them all, though, could be left-hander Julio Urias, who has a 3.76 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 40 2/3 innings at Rancho Cucamonga at just 17 years of age. Urias, the Dodgers' No. 3 prospect, commands both sides of the plate with a fastball that sits in the low- to mid-90s, but can touch 98 mph, and he mixes in an above-average breaking ball and changeup. The key for him, Watson said, will be conditioning his 5-foot-11, 160-pound frame for handling the innings he'll need to log as a starter.
"It's a slow development process of getting his body prepared," Watson said. "But with his weapons and with his pitchability, and where he is mentally as far as what he's seeing and how he's attacking hitters, he's really advanced for his age."
Urias will need time to develop, and he should have the luxury of that time with a well-stocked Major League roster ahead of him. With few immediate needs or gaping holes on that roster, the Dodgers' top prospects -- such as Pederson -- have the chance at additional seasoning before reaching The Show.
That's something Watson finds beneficial, but it's not necessarily a guarantee for success.
"I think what's really helpful is when you have those types of Minor League players in your system," Watson said.
Michael Lananna is an associate reporter for MLB.com.

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NFL to open regular season with replacement officials
The NFL will open the regular season with replacement officials.
League executive Ray Anderson has told the 32 teams that with negotiations remain at a standstill between the NFL and the officials' union. The replacements will be on the field beginning next Wednesday night when the Cowboys visit the Giants to open the season.
The NFL Referees Association was locked out in early June and talks on a new collective bargaining agreement went nowhere. Replacements have been used throughout the preseason, with mixed results.
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MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Transave, Inc., today reported completion of patient enrollment in a Phase II study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Arikace(TM) (liposomal amikacin for inhalation) in non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis patients. The results, which are expected to be available by mid-year, will shed new light on how this patient population responds to treatment. Presently, there are no approved treatments for the disease.
"Today's announcement marks the achievement of yet another important milestone in the development of Arikace for chronic lung infections," said Tim Whitten, Transave's Chief Executive Officer. "We believe Arikace has the potential to be an important new treatment for non-CF patients with bronchiectasis. We look forward to seeing the Phase II results in June and moving to Phase III as soon as possible."
The double-blind, placebo-controlled study is designed to evaluate Arikace in non-CF patients who have bronchiectasis with Pseudomonas lung infections. In the trial, 64 adult patients were randomized 2:1 to Arikace - either a 280 mg or a 560 mg dose - or placebo for 28 days, followed by a 28-day off-treatment observation period. Arikace and placebo are administered once daily using an Investigational eFlow(R) Nebulizer System (PARI Pharma GmbH), a novel, highly efficient, portable aerosol delivery system. Sixteen clinical sites throughout Europe and India are participating in the study.
Bronchiectasis is characterized by localized, irreversible enlargement of the bronchial tubes. Involved bronchi are dilated, inflamed, and easily collapsible, resulting in airflow obstruction and impaired clearance of secretions. The accumulation of mucus in the bronchi leads to frequent infections, which further reduce lung function in these patients. One of the most frequent pathogens infecting bronchiectasis patients is Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which is associated with increased sputum production, more extensive bronchiectasis, more hospitalizations, and reduced quality of life.
The disease is often misdiagnosed and mistaken for asthma or pneumonia. There is currently no drug specifically approved for the treatment of bronchiectasis or the associated lung infections in the U.S.
About Arikace (liposomal amikacin for inhalation)
Arikace is a form of the antibiotic amikacin, which is enclosed in nanocapsules of lipid called liposomes. This advanced pulmonary liposome technology prolongs the release of amikacin in the lungs while minimizing systemic exposure. The treatment uses biocompatible lipids endogenous to the lung that are formulated into small (0.3 micron), neutrally-charged liposomes that enable penetration of the biofilm and are highly efficient, with a very low lipid-to-drug ratio (0.65). Arikace can be delivered through nebulization, which enables the small aerosol droplet size (1 to 5 microns) to facilitate more effective distribution in the lungs. In addition to this clinical study in non-CF bronchiectasis patients with Pseudomonas lung infections, clinical development has been initiated in CF patients with Pseudomonas lung infections, with positive Phase II results reported in June 2008. Arikace has been granted orphan drug status in the United States by the FDA, and has received an orphan drug designation in Europe by the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of Pseudomonas infections in patients with CF.
About PARI Pharma and the eFlow(R) Electronic Nebulizer
Arikace is delivered by an Investigational eFlow Nebulizer System developed by PARI Pharma GmbH. The Investigational eFlow Nebulizer System uses eFlow Technology to enable highly efficient aerosolization of medication including liposomal formulations via a vibrating, perforated membrane that includes thousands of laser-drilled holes. Compared to other nebulization technologies, eFlow Technology produces aerosols with a very high density of active drug, a precisely defined droplet size, and a high proportion of respirable droplets delivered in the shortest possible period of time. Combined with its silent mode of operation, small size (it fits in the palm of the hand), light weight, and efficient battery use, products incorporating eFlow Technology reduce the burden of taking daily inhaled treatments. The Investigational eFlow Nebulizer System and eFlow Technology are proprietary to PARI Pharma and can be optimized to specific drug formulations.
About Transave, Inc.
Transave, Inc., is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative inhaled pharmaceuticals for the site-specific treatment of chronic lung diseases. The company's major focus is on developing antibiotic therapy delivered via proprietary advanced pulmonary liposome technology in areas of high unmet need in lung diseases. The Transave team is dedicated to leveraging its development and commercialization expertise, along with its intellectual property, to bring life-extending and life-enhancing medicines to patients. For more information about Transave's technology and development programs, visit http://www.transaveinc.com/.
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Economic Geology: Principles and Practice
Economic Geology: Principles and Practice
ISBN: 978-1-444-39486-3 March 2011 Wiley-Blackwell 680 Pages
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This book provides a broad panorama of mineral deposits, covering their origin and geological characteristics, the principles of the search for ores and minerals, and the investigation of newly found deposits. Practical and environmental issues that arise during the life cycle of a mine and after its closure are addressed, with an emphasis on sustainable and "green" mining.
The central scientific theme of the book is to place the extraordinary variability of mineral deposits in the frame of fundamental geological processes.
The book is written for earth science students and practicing geologists worldwide. Professionals in administration, resource development, mining, mine reclamation, metallurgy, and mineral economics will also find the text valuable.
Economic Geology is a fully revised translation of the the fifth edition of the German language text Mineralische und Energie-Rohstoffe.
Additional resources for this book can be found at: www.wiley.com/go/pohl/geology.
The author's website can be found at: http://www.walter-pohl.com.
Table of contents
What are ore deposits?
Mining in the stress field between society and environment.
The mineral resources conundrum.
Part I Metalliferous Ore Deposits.
1 Geological ore formation process systems (metallogenesis).
1.1 Magmatic Ore Formation Systems.
1.2 Supergene Ore Formation Systems.
1.3 Sedimentary Ore Formation Systems.
1.4 Diagenetic Ore Formation Systems.
1.5 Metamorphic and Metamorphosed Ore Deposits.
1.6 Metamorphogenic Ore Formation Systems.
1.7 Metallogeny – Ore Deposit Formation in Space and Time.
1.8 Genetic Classification of Ore and Mineral Deposits.
1.9 Summary and Further Reading.
2 Economic geology of metals.
2.1 The Iron and Steel Metals.
2.2 Base Metals.
2.3 Precious Metals.
2.4 Light Metals.
2.5 Minor and Speciality Metals.
2.6 Summary and Further Reading.
Part II Non-Metallic Minerals and Rocks.
3 Industrial minerals, earths and rocks.
3.1 Andalusite, Kyanite and Sillimanite.
3.2 Asbestos.
3.3 Barite and Celestite.
3.4 Bentonite (Smectite Rocks).
3.5 Boron.
3.6 Carbonate Rocks: Limestone, Calcite Marble, Marlstone, Dolomite.
3.7 Clay and Clay Rocks.
3.8 Diamond.
3.9 Diatomite and Tripoli.
3.10 Feldspar.
3.11 Fluorite.
3.12 Graphite.
3.12.1 Graphite deposit types.
3.13 Gypsum and Anhydrite.
3.14 Kaolin.
3.15 Magnesite.
3.16 Mica (Muscovite, Phlogopite, Vermiculite).
3.17 Olivine.
3.18 Phosphates.
3.19 Quartz and Silicon.
3.20 Quartzite.
3.21 Quartz Sand and Gravel.
3.22 Sodium Carbonate, Sulfate and Alum.
3.23 Sulphur.
3.24 Talc and Pyrophyllite.
3.25 Volcaniclastic Rocks.
3.26 Wollastonite.
3.27 Zeolites.
3.28 Summary and Further Reading.
4 Salt deposits (evaporites).
4.1 Salt Minerals and Salt Rocks.
4.2 The Formation of Salt Deposits.
4.3 Post-Depositional Fate of Salt Rocks.
4.4 From Exploration to Salt Mining.
4.5 Summary and Further Reading.
Part III The Practice of Economic Geology.
5 Geological concepts and methods in the mining cycle: exploration, exploitation and closure of mines.
5.1 Economic Considerations.
5.2 The Search for Mineral Deposits (Exploration).
5.3 Development and Valuation of Mineral Deposits.
5.4 Mining and the Environment.
5.5 Deep Geological Disposal of Dangerous Waste.
5.6 Summary and Further Reading.
Part IV Fossil Energy Raw Materials -- Coal, Oil and Gas.
6 Coal.
6.1 The Substance of Coal.
6.2 Peat Formation and Coal Deposits.
6.3 The Coalification Process.
6.4 Post-Depositional Changes of Coal Seams.
6.5 Applications of Coal Geology.
6.6 Summary and Further Reading.
7 Petroleum and natural gas deposits.
7.1 Species of Natural Bitumens, Gas and Kerogen, and their Properties.
7.2 The Origin of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
7.3 Formation of Petroleum and Natural Gas Deposits.
7.4 Exploring for Petroleum and Natural Gas Deposits.
7.5 The Exploitation of Petroleum and Natural Gas Deposits.
7.6 Tar Sand, Asphalt, Pyrobitumen and Shungite.
7.7 Oil Shales.
7.8 Environmental Aspects of Oil and Gas Production.
7.9 Summary and Further Reading.
"The book provides an extensive overview of natural resources and societal issues associated with extracting raw materials." (Economic Geology, August 2013)
"It is difficult to specify the readership that would benefit most from this book, but advanced students of economic geology, mining engineering and environmental studies would certainly find much of interest by perusal of selected sections. Practitioners would also gain insights into fields well beyond their specialities, which was certainly the case with this reviewer. Economic Geology: Principles and Practice merits a place on the shelves of all university and geological society libraries." (Miner Deposita, 2011)
Tony Waltham writes, "For an impressive overview of a huge subject, this book must take some beating." (Geology Today, 1 March 2012)
"Overall, an excellent resource for earth science and geology students enrolled in mineral exploration and/or general mining and reclamation programs; also very useful to practicing economic geologists/professionals involved in mining, mine reclamation, and environmental studies. Summing Up: Highly recommend." (Choice, 1 January 2012)
"I highly recommend the landmark text book Economic Geology: Principles and Practice by Walter L. Pohl, to any students, professional geologists and others in the related industries, and anyone interested in mineral ores, and in the environmental aspects of economic geology. This book is especially important is a time of escalating demand for minerals and ores of all types, in a world facing ever increasing population and environmental and sustainability pressures." (Blog Business World, 10 October 2011)


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Mind and Nature: A Necessary Unity
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Renowned for his contributions to anthropology, biology, and the social sciences, Bateson asserts that man must think as Nature does to live in harmony on the earth and, citing examples from the natural world, he maintains that biological evolution is a m
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Is sensible enough? Probably not. If you want a purely functional vehicle, there are many cheaper than Skoda's improved third generation Octavia. If, on the other hand, you want good common sense mixed with a warm feel-good factor that reminds you how wise your purchase was, Skoda's Mondeo-sized and much-improved mid-ranger could be just the ticket. Especially in 1.6-litre TDI form.
For the person who doesn't feel the need to try too hard, there's always the Skoda Octavia. This was always the five-door family model for those self-assured enough to not need a badge to lean their egos on, who recognised a good car and weren't afraid to reward a once-unfashionable marque with their money. We're now well into the third generation of Octavia and while it's become steadily more sophisticated and socially mobile, it remains a car that has a certain cool sense about it, especially in 1.6-litre TDI diesel form. The first generation version ran from 1998 to 2004, with the second generation model then enjoying a nine year innings which is almost unheard of in the midrange market. But that hints at how Skoda buyers aren't instantly seduced by all that is new, shiny and superficial. There's always been substance to the Octavia and this improved third generation car, which despite its Golf underpinnings these days campaigns in Mondeo and Insignia territory, explores that theme still further.
Driving Experience
The Octavia's engine line-up will look like familiar fare to anyone who, maybe not realising the sheer size of this third generation design, is maybe considering a slightly smaller Volkswagen Golf or a SEAT Leon as an alternative purchase. Like those two cars - and Audi's A3 Sportback - this car's UK sales will be very heavily dependent on the 1.6-litre TDI diesel engine we look at here which in standard form now puts out 115PS, good enough of rest to 62mph in 10.1s on the way to a 126mph top speed. To be honest, this car doesn't feel that fast - and in this diesel guise would benefit from a sixth speed in its manual transmission to ease the engine strain at higher revs. Not that you'll be short of speeds if you select the DSG auto gearbox option, this offering you up to seven ratios but with the usual auto transmission sprint-sapping penalties attached. Still, you can perk things up a bit by recourse to the kind of hi-tech intervention you simply wouldn't expect to find on a family-minded Skoda of this sort: 'Driving Mode Selection'. It's the Czech brand's version of Audi's 'drive select' set-up and it's standard whatever your engine choice on all but entry-level Octavias to allow you to match the set-up of the car to the mood you're in and the road you're on.
Design and Build
Skoda people will probably quite like the fact that the look and feel of this car doesn't attract too much attention, even in this updated form where the lines have been streamlined, especially at the front. The two adjacent headlights form a dual face with a crystalline look and feature full-LED technology. The brand logo has gained more presence, with the front of the car featuring what the Czech maker hopes is a more powerful and wider appearance. Of course, it remains just as spacious as before and you get a feel for that when you lift the heavy bootlid. The cargo area is absolutely huge, the 590-litre capacity reached over a notably low lip and the space on offer almost double what you'd get in a comparably-priced Ford Focus and over 50% more than you'd get in a Volkswagen Golf. There's 610-litres if you go for the Octavia estate model. Has all this been achieved at the expense of rear seat occupants? It seems not. Enter in through the wide door openings and you'll find more headroom and elbow width than you'd get in comparably-sized Focus-class competitors too. Up front, you still wouldn't think you were in an Audi but everything's certainly much more Volkswagen-like these days in terms both of fit and finish, the feeling supposed to equate to that of 'wearing a well tailored suit', according to the design team. So-called 'Simply Clever' features include an allergen filter for the Climatronic air conditioner, an optional rear-view camera that's kept clean using washer jets and an optional umbrella under the front passenger seat. Plus iPads can be mounted to the front seats' backrests.
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Expect to pay around £19,000 for a 1.6 TDI Octavia, with an £800 premium on top of that to find if you want the estate version. Whichever one you choose, your car will come with alloy wheels, tinted glass, climate-controlled air conditioning that also cools the glovebox, a height-adjustable driver's seat, a four-spoke leather-covered steering wheel, a trip computer, an eight-speaker stereo with a DAB digital radio and USB and AUX-in sockets and a hill holder clutch that stops you from drifting backwards on uphill junctions. There are also nice touches like the ice scraper built into the fuel filler lid and I'd want to specify the neat double-sided boot floor mat that you can flip around to suit either normal luggage or muddy boots and filthy dogs. I'd also want to pay extra for the optional spare wheel, provision of which could save you a lot of hassle if it's ever needed. You'll need at least an SE model if you want the Driving Mode selection system - which is fair enough - but it is a bit disappointing that you have to stretch up to the priciest trim levels for basics like steering wheel stereo controls, floor mats and a rear seat ski hatch.
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The upfront costs of the Octavia are certainly attractive when you weigh up what you're getting in the package but what about running the car? Skoda's engineers have achieved significant improvements in fuel consumption and emission figures thanks to advanced petrol and diesel engines, a low drag coefficient and reduced vehicle weight. The 1.6-litre TDI engine delivers 68.9mpg on the combined cycle and 106g/km thanks to a Start/stop system that cuts then engine when you don't need it, stuck in traffic or waiting at the lights. Opt for the pokier 150PS 2.0-litre TDI diesel and you can expect 65.7mpg and 113g/km of CO2. What else? Well, there's the usual three year / 60,000 mile warranty. And there's the choice between fixed or flexible servicing regimes, depending on whether your annual mileage is short or long.
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Harvard dominated the boxscore as it defeated Columbia Saturday afternoon, 10-3 (Gil Talbot).
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Danielle Tetreault scored four goals for the second straight game as the Harvard women's lacrosse team defeated Columbia, 10-3, Saturday afternoon in New York City. The win was the Crimson's fourth straight as it remains in a three-way tie for third place in the Ivy League standings.
Harvard (8-6, 4-2 Ivy League) opened an early 2-0 lead as Tetreault notched a pair of goals within a 60-second span. Columbia (2-12, 0-7 Ivy League) evened the game with back-to-back scores from Camille Richardson and Taylor Gattinella before the Crimson rattled off eight unanswered goals to take control. Tetrault began the run with her third for a 3-2 Harvard lead at half.
Chelsey Newman scored 39 seconds into the second half and Tetreault completed her scoring with 27:25 remaining to move the score to 5-2. Newman tallied her second goal before Melanie Baskind got on the board, and Christine Thexton made it an 8-2 game in favor of the Crimson with 11:12 to play. Jennifer VanderMeulen notched a pair of goals within 57 seconds as Katie Angulo finished off the scoring for the Lions for the 10-3 final.
Tetreault's four goals came off nine shots with the junior adding two draw controls, one ground ball and one caused turnover on the defensive end. Newman totaled two goals, five ground balls and one caused turnover as five different Crimson found the back of the net.
Kyleigh Keating recorded a career-high seven ground balls and four draw controls, while Micaela Cyr added five ground balls, two draw controls and one caused turnover. Kelly Weis made eight saves in 52:15 of action in goal before giving way to Julia Nagle who made her first career appearance, logging 7:45 with one save. Saturday marked the 10th time in 14 games that Harvard has held an opponent to fewer than 10 goals, and the fourth time the Crimson has held an opponent to five or fewer.
Harvard dominated the stat sheet with a 42-16 advantage in shots, a 33-19 edge in ground balls and a 12-3 margin in draw controls. The Crimson was also a perfect 15-of-15 on clear attempts. Kacie Johnson, the sixth leading scorer in the nation entering the weekend, was held scoreless for Columbia and Skylar Dabbar made 17 saves in goal.
Harvard remains locked in a three-way tie for third place in the Ivy League standings with one conference game remaining. Five teams are within one game of first place in the standings, as Dartmouth and Penn are on top of the Ancient Eight with a 5-1 record and Cornell, Harvard and Princeton are even with a 4-2 mark.
The Crimson will conclude its regular season on Friday, April 27 at Harvard Stadium against Dartmouth at 7 p.m.
Game Notes: Harvard remains locked in a three-way tie in the Ivy League standings with Cornell and Princeton at 4-2 … Harvard has held 10 of 14 opponents to under 10 goals and four opponents to five or fewer … Danielle Tetreault registered four goals for the second straight game … Kyleigh Keating recorded a career-high seven ground balls, the most by a Crimson student-athlete since Melanie Baskind notched seven vs. Columbia on April 23, 2011.


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U Get Inn Motel is a motel chain in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas which has motels in Angel Pine, Flint County and Fort Carson, Bone County. Its name seems to be a shortened form of "You, Get In". Both hotels are inaccessible. Carl Johnson meets The Truth in the Angel Pine hotel to begin the mission Body Harvest.
The interior of the Angel Pine hotel can be seen during the cutscene for Body Harvest. The interior consists of one motel room with a bathroom. The room has a reflective mirror. The interior is not normally accessible, but can be accessed through the use of cheats or modifications.
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Teen pleads guilty in drunken crash that killed friend
A teenager who was driving drunk when he killed a passenger in a Montgomery County crash pleaded guilty Thursday to two felony charges, officials said.
David Wiggins, 19, pleaded guilty to intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault, officials with the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said. He was sentenced to three years in prison and 10 years of community supervision.
Benjamin Brown, 17, was killed in the crash on Dec. 23, and Sean Fontenot was injured.
Prosecutors said the three friends had left a party and were headed to another when Wiggins lost control of his vehicle on Keenan Cutoff. He was speeding when he entered a curve in the road, went off the road and struck a power pole line. Brown, a front passenger seat, was killed on impact.
Fontenot, 17, was in the back seat. He suffered serious injuries. Wiggins was also injured.
Wiggins had a blood alcohol level of .146, almost twice the legal limit of .08, officials said.
As part of the plea agreement, the community supervision terms require Wiggins speak to students at local high schools on the dangers of driving while intoxicated and how his poor decisions led to the death of one of his best friends, the prosecutors' office said.


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Being a single pet owner isn't always a walk in the park — there's no one to share early morning toilet trips or stressful vet appointments. But Rover and his needs can cramp your style when it comes to romance, too.
Charlotte Reed, a pet-care and lifestyle expert at The Pet Socialite Inc. (www.charlottereed.com), says Friday night's hot date shouldn't be cut short thanks to a standing appointment to walk the dog. It's a lesson she learned the hard way: Years ago, as a city single, She was a devoted dog mommy, but felt challenged and stretched by her pet responsibilities. Like an overwhelmed single mother, she let herself go, wearing sweatpants to the dog park and never meeting anyone. That is, until the day she asked herself a simple question: Other than a pet owner, who are you?
Reed quickly realized she'd placed so much focus on her dog duties that she'd put her romantic life on hold. So she ditched the sweatpants, found a dog walker and began planning her social engagements in advance.
"A lot of people forget about all the other parts of themselves," says the 47-year-old former attorney. "People become frustrated, spending all their time not meeting anyone and saying 'Gee, I miss my other life.' "
Dating sites like petpeoplemeet.com, where singles upload photos of themselves and their four-legged friends, have helped thousands of pet owners find similarly animal-mad soul mates. But Reed, who married a fellow animal lover four years ago, says it's still possible to find — and keep — love with a pet-less partner.
"He has to have a good sense of humor when the dog craps in his shoes," says Reed, who stresses the importance of keeping your home tidy and pet clean so your love interest isn't put off by pet hair on the sofa. "It's nice if they end up loving your dog and you can build your family together."
Stacy McCosky, who lives on the Upper East Side, says she has zero tolerance for men who don't understand the bond she has with her pet.
"If you don't like my dog, then forget it, you're not going to be in my world," the 37-year-old says.
Reed agrees with this point of view.
"You should want to impress the pet just like you would his or her family," she says. "Besides, parents won't be living with you, but the pet will."
Pre-Date Tips for Dog Owners:
*Vacuum rugs, carpets and furniture before your guest arrives.
*Discuss other interests and hobbies rather than talking only about your dog.
*Don't introduce your pet to a potential suitor dressed in elaborate clothes, or use accessories like dog strollers and backpacks. It may send the message that you spend more time thinking about your dog than yourself.
*Do all doggy chores, like feeding and walking, before your date arrives.
*Show your human companion how to greet your dog to ensure a smooth introduction.
Tips for Non-Dog Owners:
*Don't fake interest in your partner's pet. If you don't think you can live with the animal, be honest about it.
*When you visit the pet's home, wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, in case you pick up some stray hair.
*Respect that sometimes your partner may have to give up time with you to take care of their pet.
*Help with chores. Offering to walk the dog is a really nice, romantic gesture.


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Blogging has been a little less frequent than usual these days, but it's only because I have been so busy shooting some pretty awesome ad campaigns. We have 3 new campaigns coming out in the upcoming weeks, but before we get to those, I want to share with you this recent ad campaign. It is for the Ski & Ride School at Heavenly Mountain Resort, and worked with Hammerquist Studios. What a fun and hilarious concept. In total, there are 6 different diagnosis profiles, and you can see them in the advertising section of my site. Big thank you's go out to Fred Hammerquist, Dylan Kahler, and Nick Berry. It was a blast working with you guys on this.
We got to do our own casting for this project, which is something I have really been enjoying. The characters and types of people I like to photograph are a little harder to find, but the thrill of the search and the reward when you find that perfect person is so worth the extra effort.
Thanks to our friends at EVO for the amazing wardrobe and gear we used in the ads. If you haven't been to the new EVO store in Fremont, you should check it out. It's an incredible retail space and beautifully designed. Even if you aren't into outdoor adventures, the store and restaurants next door are worth a visit.
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Hair & Makeup: Cara Aeschliman
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First, we reached our initial funding goal in less than 24 hours! Next, we achieved our first set of stretch goals in under 1 week! Now we have met our second set of expanded goals in just 2 weeks!
Read Update #4: OMG! 1000 backers! (and about that harassment stuff)
About this Project:
I love playing video games but I'm regularly disappointed in the limited and limiting ways women are represented. This video project will explore, analyze and deconstruct some of the most common tropes and stereotypes of female characters in games. The series will highlight the larger recurring patterns and conventions used within the gaming industry rather than just focusing on the worst offenders. I'm going to need your help to make it happen!
As a gamer, a pop culture critic and a fan, I'm always working to balance my enjoyment of media while simultaneously being critical of problematic gender representations. With my video web series Feminist Frequency, I look at the way women are portrayed in mass media and the impact they have on our culture and society.
With your help, I'll produce a 5-video series (now expanded to 12 videos) entitled Tropes vs Women in Video Games, exploring female character stereotypes throughout the history of the gaming industry. This ambitious project will primarily focus on these reoccurring tropes:
- Damsel in Distress - Video #1
- The Fighting F#@k Toy - Video #2
- The Sexy Sidekick - Video #3
- The Sexy Villainess - Video #4
- Background Decoration - Video #5
1st Set of Stretch Goals Achieved!
- Voodoo Priestess/Tribal Sorceress - Video #6
- Women as Reward - Video #7
- Mrs. Male Character - Video #8
- Unattractive Equals Evil - Video #9
- Man with Boobs - Video #10
- Positive Female Characters! - Video #11
2nd Stretch Goal Achieved!
- Let's Bump up the Production Quality!
3rd Set of Stretch Goals Achieved!
- Tropes vs Women in Video Games Classroom Curriculum
- Video #12 - Top 10 Most Common Defenses of Sexism in Games
Each video will be between 10 and 20 minutes long and available online for free for everyone and anyone to watch, share and use.
Creating these videos take a lot of time and money to produce. I will be researching and playing hundreds of titles from across the gaming industry (including some truly awful games that I wouldn't wish upon anyone!). Your support will go towards production costs, equipment, games and downloadable content.
Please pledge any amount you can and become a backer of Feminist Frequency's Tropes vs Women in Video Games!
Feminist Frequency is an ongoing web series of video commentaries focusing on representations of gender, race, class, sexuality and ability in pop culture.
Last year I released a video series called Tropes vs Women analyzing female representations in the mainstream media. This previous series was highly successful and shared all over the web. Not only did it provide people the language to understand the media they were engaging with, but it's even served as a guide for some professional writers and media creators to actively avoid gendered character stereotypes and create more in-depth, and more engaging female characters.
Help me create another successful video series that will contribute to and help amplify the existing conversations happening about female characters in games and maybe even get the attention of the gaming industry to start creating more interesting, engaging and complex female characters, that avoid the standard boring cliches.
Visit FeministFrequency.com to see examples of my previous video work.
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Tips from a seasoned quilter
Just a few tips from someone who has been quilting for years:
No matter how new you are to quilting, your work is a piece of ART. Enjoy it.
Always, always square your blocks before putting the top together even when you are going to use sashing (the strips between the blocks).
Press and then measure twice before cutting. You will save a lot of seam ripping!
Quilting is more about the process than the giving. Enjoy the process and think of the giving as an added bonus.
When putting together pieces smaller than 4 inches across and matching seams, match the seam on both sides for more accurate piecing.
When possible, waste a little fabric to save a LOT of stress. Add a ¼ inch to blocks that can be squared to size before finishing the block. If its a 4 square block, add a ¼ inch to the pattern piece cut size and square after piecing. If its a 9 patch, square a pair before adding the 3rd row and square again before putting the blocks together. Its easier to have a little more fabric to work with when squaring than to be off by 1/8 of an inch and try to work with it.
The flaws we see in our own work are rarely ever noticed by those who admire our work. Its best not to show off the flaws but just think of them as your own twist on the Art Work. (see bullet #1)
And my personal favorite! There NEVER needs to be a reason to purchase or acquire more fabric any more than there needs to be a reason to eat chocolate.
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Twitter Inc has won the dismissal of an unusual lawsuit accusing the social media company of fraudulently arranging a private stock sale it never intended to complete, with a goal of stoking interest in its November 2013 initial public offering.
U.S. District Judge Shira Scheindlin in Manhattan said Precedo Capital Group Inc and Continental Advisors SA failed to show that Twitter was responsible for the cancellation of a secondary market offering they had been arranging with another firm, GSV Asset Management Inc.
Filed one week before Twitter went public, the $124 million lawsuit accused the company of using GSV as its agent to arrange the aborted offering as a means to raise more money in its eagerly awaited IPO and justify a $10 billion market valuation.
Noting the plaintiffs dealt directly with GSV and never with Twitter, however, Scheindlin said the complaint "does not plausibly allege that Twitter granted GSV Asset express authority to act as its agent for any purpose.
"Moreover," she added, "the complaint does not allege that Twitter secretly limited that authority contrary to the standard practice in the securities industry."
Scheindlin dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought again.
Joseph Baratta, a partner at Baratta, Baratta & Aidala representing the plaintiffs, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Twitter did not immediately respond to similar requests. The San Francisco-based company has said the lawsuit lacked merit.
The lawsuit claimed Twitter had been seeking to avoid repeating problems that afflicted Facebook Inc's 2012 IPO, and sidestep the potential for an excess supply of its shares by controlling transactions in the private market.
Precedo, a broker dealer licensed in Arizona, and Continental, a Luxembourg financial adviser, claimed GSV offered to provide up to $278 million of Twitter shares that they could market to other investors.
But they said that, after the marketing process began, Twitter caused GSV to cancel the offering on Oct. 5, 2013, upon learning that investors were willing to pay $19 per share, above the $17 or less offered in other private transactions.
The firms said Twitter cost them fees and reputational damage and sought $24.2 million of compensatory damages plus $100 million of punitive damages. GSV was not a defendant.
Twitter priced its IPO at $26 per share on Nov. 6, 2013, then valuing the company at $14.1 billion.
Twitter shares were up $1.10, or 2.4 percent, at $46.11 in Monday afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
The case is Precedo Capital Group Inc v. Twitter Inc, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 13-07678.


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June 11, 2013, 7:31 p.m.Los Angeles Times staff and wire reports
Maxine Stuart, 94, a stage, film and TV actress whose long career included memorable guest appearances on "The Twilight Zone" and "The Wonder Years," died Thursday of natural causes at her Beverly Hills home, according to her daughter, Chris Ann Maxwell.
Stuart began her career in New York theater and had a handful of small movie parts but was best known for her television work. In the early 1950s she appeared in dramatic anthology programs and was a regular on "The Edge of Night" soap opera.
After moving to Los Angeles in the late '50s with her then-husband, character actor Frank Maxwell, she was cast in a string of television series. In a 1960 episode of "The Twilight Zone" titled "Eye of the Beholder," she portrayed a woman covered in bandages awaiting her 11th surgical operation to correct her appearance. Stuart played the part until the bandages were removed, when actress Donna Douglas was revealed at the end of the show.
Stuart received an Emmy nomination in 1989 for her guest role as a piano teacher in "The Wonder Years." Her career stretched into the early 2000s and included parts on television in "Dr. Kildare," "Peyton Place," "Murphy Brown," "NYPD Blue," "Chicago Hope" and "Judging Amy."
In 1993, she joined the CBS daytime drama "The Young and the Restless" for a story line about an older couple. William J. Bell, the show's co-creator, cast Stuart after seeing her play an intern on "Murphy Brown."
"She epitomized what I wanted – someone who brought a feistiness, a vitality and energy with her, who's gregarious and fun-loving," Bell told The Times in 1993.
Stuart, then in her 70s, agreed that she still had plenty of energy. "When you're 20, you think, 'Oh, my God, if I ever get to be 30, I'll be so old.' But when you get to be this age, if you don't look in the mirror — or see yourself on TV — you don't know."
She was born Maxine Shlivek on June 28, 1918, in Deal, N.J. She and Maxwell divorced in 1963, and she married writer David Shaw in 1974. He died in 2007.
STUART, Maxine (Maxine Shlivek)
Born: 6/28/1918, Deal, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Died: 6/6/2013, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.A.
Maxine Stuart's westerns – actress:
Wanted: Dead or Alive (TV) – 1960 (June Koster)
Stoney Burke (TV) – 1963 (Hilda Pollard)


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Question of the Week, Week Six: Top issue
August 30, 2013
Each week through the primary, The Breeze will ask the candidates for Cape Coral City Council an issue-related question....
To paraphrase the News Press...The incumbent John Joseph Sullivan appears too negative and has no clear vision for the Cape. I rest my case. VOTE SULLIVAN OUT!
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1Sandy I can't guest/guess. I'll tell you it is not 65% residential and 35% commercial as the city manager John Szerlad quoted in the media.
Sullivan at the halom/helm as Mayor kepy his word of no new taxes only to be over ridden by the Slick Six Council. Take a look at the proposed wages alone for police, fire, & city workers. A 3% increase in wages which is in line with other communities and government agencies. But then a 5% BONUS which is OUT OF LINE. Show me the other cash strapped communities that came up with the money toi provide and 8% (3 + 5 = 8). Actually $1 x 3%= $1.03, and 5% x$1.03 = $1.11. That is more than 8% the way the city manager is calculating the increases. As far as the reduction in pension the city budgets will never see those savings in 25 years.
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1 dumb Sandy. Sullivan is telling it like it is most of these concoted NEW TAXES have no earmark as to really where or what they are going to be spent on. They will be stuck into the black hole general fund to operate the city. Another 5% bonus? A fatter general fund to show bonding agencies we can BORROW more and increase our debt to more than 1 billion dollars and increase the debt service on that money? To set a bigger budget next year to keep the general fund pumped up for greater wasted operations?
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@MrNOCommonSense: It must extremely awful to live with yourself. Ah, the end of the RAG era!
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Mr. Common Sense: your comments are sickening and repulsive. I hope the Breeze censors you.
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LEETZ, truly a legend in his own mind. He does not have a clue on how to be a Councilman, none. He is asked a specific question on a single issue and we get the LEETZ response, not the answer to the question but a vague response. That's because he doesn't have a clue of what the single most pressing issue is here in the Cape and through out the nation...JOBS! The Mayor's stooge has to go!
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John Joseph Sullivan says, he doesn't know where the tax increase money will go? He is serious in that he does not know? This guy doesn't have a clue. 4 years ago the tax base consisted of 92 percent residential and 8 percent commercial. Guest what it is today with this Mayor at the helom? That's right 92 percent residential and 8 percent commercial. Where were all his "business" attraction strategies for the last 4 years? Right again, he had NONE! It is truly time for change! VOTE SULLIVAN OUT!
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Ford Expands Environmentally Friendly 3-Wet Paint Capacity by 50 Percent Globally in 2013
- Ford is adding four more plants to its network of manufacturing operations that use its industry-leading 3-Wet paint process; the process will be added to two facilities in the United States, as well as one in China and one in Spain
- Ford, which was the first automaker to implement the high-solids solvent-borne 3-Wet technology in 2007, currently has eight plants in North America, Asia Pacific and Europe that use the process
- The 3-Wet process has helped Ford reduce CO2 emissions by 15-25 percent and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions by 10 percent at those facilities where the process is used; similar reductions are expected at new 3-Wet facilities
DEARBORN, Mich., April 3, 2013 – Ford Motor Company is expanding its industry-leading 3-Wet paint capacity by 50 percent this year, adding the environmentally friendly process to four more plants on three continents. The actions will reduce CO2 emissions by an estimated 15-25 percent at those facilities.
Ford was the first automaker to implement the 3-Wet high-solids solvent-borne technology in 2007; it now has eight plants in North America, Asia Pacific and Europe equipped to use the process to paint vehicles. High-solids solvent-borne technology refers to a paint formulated to minimize solvents, resulting in a concentrated pigment and resin mixture with fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released. The technology will be in place in 12 plants in 2013 then expand to additional facilities worldwide over the next four years.
"The 3-Wet paint process is significantly more advanced than conventional technologies in applying durable paints in a high-quality, environmentally sound and cost-efficient manner," said Bruce Hettle, director of manufacturing engineering.
The 3-Wet process derives its name from three layers of paint applied one after the other prior to earlier coats having cured. The process eliminates stand-alone primer application and a dedicated oven required in the conventional process that was used before. Advanced chemical composition of 3-Wet paint materials allows for the three layers of paint – primer, base coat and clear coat – to be applied while each layer is still wet.
The 3-Wet technology process means Ford can maintain the top quality characteristics its customers demand, including long-term durability and chip and scratch resistance.
How it works
Enabling the 3-Wet high-solids solvent-borne paint formulation technology is a combination of process and product developed by Ford and its suppliers. Together, they have created a superior system that saves 20-25 percent of process time. Due to the eliminated stand-alone primer application and dedicated oven – both reducing the paint booth size – Ford saves electricity from the blowers that circulate massive volumes of air through paint booths, and reduces its use of natural gas needed to heat the air and ovens. This results in significant reductions of CO2 emissions, as well as reductions in VOC compared to current medium-solids and solvent-borne paints.
Since the pilot launch at Ohio Assembly Plant five years ago, Ford's global 3-Wet paint process has reduced CO2 emissions by 15-25 percent and VOC emissions by 10 percent compared to either conventional high-solids solvent-borne or waterborne systems.
Locations where Ford is installing the 3-Wet process in 2013:
- Flat Rock Assembly Plant, Flat Rock, Mich.
- Kansas City Assembly Plant, Claycomo, Mo.
- Jiangling Motors Co. Ltd., Jiangxi/Nanchang, China
- Valencia Assembly Plant, Valencia, Spain
Locations with 3-Wet capability in North America:
- Ohio Assembly Plant, Avon Lake, Ohio
- Cuautitlán Assembly Plant, Cuautitlán, Mexico
- Michigan Assembly Plant, Wayne, Mich.
- Louisville Assembly Plant, Louisville, Ky.
Locations with 3-Wet capability in Asia Pacific:
- Chennai Assembly, Tamil Nadu, India
- CAF 2, Chongqing, China
- Ford Thailand Manufacturing, Rayong, Thailand
Location with 3-Wet capability in Europe:
- Craiova Assembly Plant, Craiova, Romania
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About Ford Motor CompanyFord Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 171,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.


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Students, civil rights groups say 'No' to school cops
As post-Newtown proposals aimed at making U.S. schools safer take shape, civil rights groups are taking an unusual stand, saying "no thanks" to more police in school.
Several groups have already told Congress that more armed officers in schools won't necessarily make students safer. On March 28, a coalition of young people from across the nation announced its opposition to "the deployment of additional armed guards" in schools.
"We don't need more guns," said Judith Brown Diannis of the Advancement Project, a coalition of civil rights groups that supports the students. "We need people who can build relationships with young people."
Hers and others are pushing for schools to hire more counselors and social workers, saying the threat from outside intruders like the one at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., is exceedingly rare. "Unfortunately, when these tragedies happen, we never make the choices that are about the long-term solutions," she said.
The Obama administration has proposed adding 1,000 more school resource officers (SROs), counselors, social workers and school psychologists. On Jan. 16, President Obama unveiled a "Comprehensive School Safety" program that would give schools and local law enforcement agencies $150 million for new personnel, with the Department of Justice slated to develop a model for SROs.
The National Rifle Association also recently unveiled its "National School Shield" plan to beef up school safety. Asa Hutchinson, a former Republican congressman who is leading the effort, told USA TODAY last month, "An armed guard is not a 100% guarantee of security — we would never say that. But it certainly enhances the response" to a shooting.
The national group that represents school police officers notes that the rise of SROs in the early 2000s coincided with a 17% decline in juvenile arrests and a 13% decline in violent crime. But civil rights groups point to recent statistics in places like Florida that suggest cops in school led to more arrests for minor, often routine disciplinary disturbances, often tied to district "zero-tolerance" policies for violence, drugs and weapons. These arrests, they say, send kids down a path of school suspension, expulsion and delinquency, worsening what they call the "school-to-prison pipeline."
"Unfortunately, police have been used as discplinarians," said Brown Diannis, "and juvenile courts have been used as the principal's office."
In one 2011 case, police pulled 15-year-old Malcolm Calvert off a Hallandale Beach, Fla., school bus, handcuffed him, arrested him and charged him with battery for throwing a lollipop at a friend. Malcolm spent several hours locked up at a juvenile detention center before police let his father take him home. Malcolm's friend declined to press charges, said Shannan Holder, a public defender in Broward County, Fla. Prosecutors dropped the case, but the arrest threw Malcolm into a depression that required counseling.
"He was not the same child that he was before this incident occurred," Holder said. Malcolm, a special-education student, started acting out in class and has since gotten in trouble with police for other petty offenses. "Those are the negatives when you put handcuffs on a child for such a small infraction," Holder said.
Now 17, Malcolm is still getting counseling. Holder said it's helping. "This has been two years, and he's just starting to get over the incident and the after-effects of what happened."
His father, Ernest Saunders, said he's doing better, but he's "still got a long ways to go."
A January 2013 report from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice found that about one delinquency arrest in seven was school-related in the 2011-12 fiscal year.
Overall, Florida's findings suggest that the "school-to-prison pipeline" idea is real: Just over half of school-related arrests in 2011-12 were for first-time offenders. The report also found that African-American boys accounted for 35.5% of school-related arrests.
"That's a civil rights issue that as a nation we have to be willing and ready to address," said Chandlee Johnson Kuhn, chief judge of Family Court in Delaware.
Mo Canady, who heads the National Association of School Resource Officers, said the organization is not calling for a larger police presence in schools, just a better-trained one.
"There's a huge difference between a properly trained, properly selected school resource officer and an armed guard," he said. "A school resource officer is engaged in the day-to-day activities of a school." When local police and schools work together to select and train police and agree on boundaries, he said, "you don't see arrests increase — you see them decrease."
Canady said schools shouldn't have to choose between more cops or more counselors. "I don't see it as an either/or type of thing," he said. "I think that communities will have to decide what it is they want. I'm all for more counselors. I'm all for well-trained school resource officers. I think if you can have both, you're really putting yourself ahead of the game."


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Dan Walters: Judge ramps up pressure for school reform with ruling
A sociopolitical bomb exploded in a Los Angeles courtroom Tuesday when a judge declared that five key job protection laws for teachers are unconstitutional because they violate the rights of 6 million public school students to receive effective educations.
Judge Rolf Treu's tentative ruling is an immense victory for education reformers who have battled the state's education establishment – especially the powerful California Teachers Association – for years over teacher tenure, seniority and dismissal procedures.
"Plaintiffs have proven, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the challenged statutes impose a real and appreciable impact on students' fundamental right to equality of education and that they impose a disproportionate burden on poor and minority students," Treu declared.
Reform and establishment forces have waged pitched battles over these and other education issues in the Legislature, in the courts and on the ballot – most recently over how a new school finance system should be implemented.
The conflict is also reflected in the stiff challenge mounted by charter school advocate Marshall Tuck, backed by education reform groups, against state schools chief Tom Torlakson, who's received massive financial support from the CTA. Treu's decision gives Tuck some new ammunition for his assault on the educational status quo.
Silicon Valley entrepreneurs have been key elements of the reform drive, and one, David Welch, formed and financed Students Matter, which filed the lawsuit against the state on behalf of several Los Angeles students, contending that they were being deprived of meaningful educations by teacher job protection laws.
Welch assembled a dream team of top-flight lawyers, and they recruited education experts to testify about the laws' negative effects, particularly on poor students.
Judge Treu completely accepted their contentions that the laws protect what he called "grossly ineffective" teachers, adding, "The evidence is compelling. Indeed, it shocks the conscience."
So what now?
Ironically, the ruling came one day after the state Senate approved a major rewrite of teacher dismissal laws that the pending case had spurred. And in his ruling, Treu virtually begged the contending parties to negotiate a settlement, saying he would "trust the Legislature to fulfill its mandated duty to enact legislation on the issues herein discussed that passes constitutional muster."
Meanwhile, he suspended any immediate effects pending appeal of his ruling and, implicitly, legislative action.
The situation is analogous to federal courts' crackdown on the state's overcrowded prisons that eventually forced Brown and the Legislature to act.
The Capitol's politicians are now on similar judicial notice to ensure that schools are managed for the children's benefit, not the adults.


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The Economic Stimulus bill: Give us your comments
This is the complete text of the massive $789 billion economic stimulus legislation that Congress intends to send to the White House by Monday for President Barack Obama to sign into law.
Obama has said that this measure will save or create up to 3.5 million jobs and is an essential part of the government's multi-part effort to prevent the recession from turning into a "catastrophe." We invite citizens to read this legislation and point out any specific parts that you find interesting, or that you question.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The Brookings Institution and the Urban Institute, two respected Washington think tanks, maintain a joint Tax Policy Center. It has analyzed the tax provisions of the massive economic stimulus bill that's expected to be signed into law next week and given them grades, as on a report card, on the basis of how well each measure would boost the economy in the short run, per dollar of budget cost. To see the report card go to:
Tax Policy Center analysis The Senate Finance Committee and the Congressional Budget Office both have issued documents analyzing the massive economic stimulus legislation that's to be enacted by next week. The Finance panel's study explains various provisions in depth. The CBO report details estimated costs. To see them go to:
Please note that the Joint Explanatory Statement of the Committee of Conference for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 is now available. The text for Division B, which includes tax, unemployment, health, state fiscal relief, and other provisions, is available on the Finance Committee website.
The Congressional Budget Office's table detailing the estimated cost of the Conference Agreement For H.R. 1, The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009.


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Hauʻoli Mau Loa rescues threatened plants with $600K gift to Lyon ArboretumUniversity of Hawaiʻi
Margot Schrire, (808) 956-6774
Director of Communications, University of Hawaii Foundation
Director of Communications, University of Hawaii Foundation
Posted: Jan 21, 2011
"Approximately 90 percent of the 1,400 plant species native to the Hawaiian Islands are found nowhere else in the world. Consequently, Hawai'i has the dubious distinction of being the "Endangered Species Capital of the World," with more than 300 plant species listed as endangered or threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service."
~ Nelli Sugii, Director, Hawaiian Rare Plant Program, Lyon Arboretum
HONOLULU – The Hauʻoli Mau Loa Foundation has pledged $600,000 to support the Harold L. Lyon Arboretum's Micropropagation Lab capital improvement project. This project will develop significantly greater lab capacity and enhance the critical rescue and recovery work the Arboretum undertakes to protect and save the most rare of Hawai'i's native plants.
The Arboretum's Lab, the only one of its kind in Hawai'i, is vital in preventing the extinction of native Hawaiian plant species by maintaining plant and seed bank collections, and propagating plants for use in restoration and reintroduction projects. Currently this lab houses more than 16,000 individual plants and 160 native plant species, which is less than 50 percent of the species requiring protection. The new laboratory facilities will nearly double the size of the lab and provide an efficient working environment more conducive to the Arboretum's critical rescue and recovery research being conducted.
"If we are to meet the pressing conservation needs of the State and the region, a larger, efficient and updated laboratory is imperative," said Dr. Christopher Dunn, director, Harold L. Lyon Arboretum. "We greatly appreciate Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation's support which will have a tremendous impact on the efforts to rescue, recover and rehabilitate threatened plant species in the State of Hawai'i and around the tropical world."
Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established by Helga Glaesel-Hollenback.
"As we considered this grant to Lyon Arboretum we realized that our appreciation for their efforts in rescuing some of our most threatened species and thereby helping to maintain Hawai'i's rich biodiversity was inspired by the work of David S. Boynton, an esteemed educator, environmentalist, photographer, and friend to Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation," said Janis A. Reischmann, executive director, Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation. "Although we're facing an uphill battle, we remain hopeful because of passionate individuals and essential groups like Lyon Arboretum."
Established in1990 the Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation currently supports five program areas: youth, environment, affordable housing, humanitarian relief, and "first generation partners." The Foundation recently completed a research and planning process that led to two new interest areas within its environmental program: invasive species prevention and environmental career pathways for Hawai'i youth. The potential in supporting Lyon Arboretum's Hawaiian Rare Plant Program also emerged during this recent research and planning phase.
"The Arboretum's Hawaiian Rare Plant Program is the primary living plant and seed storage facility for the government and private conservation programs in the State of Hawai'i. Their work has a tremendously positive impact on the efforts to rescue, recover and rehabilitate threatened plant species," said Virginia Hinshaw, UH Mānoa chancellor. "This new gift will make a significant impact on this critical work."
Please contact Emily Fay at (808) 956-5665 or firstname.lastname@example.com for information on how you can support the Lyon Arboretum. You can also make a gift to support their conservation efforts at www.uhfoundation.org/ConservationLabFund.
The University of Hawai'i Foundation, a nonprofit organization, raises private funds to support the University of Hawai'i System. Our mission is to unite our donors' passions with the University of Hawai'i's aspirations to benefit the people of Hawai'i and beyond. We do this by raising private philanthropic support, managing private investments and nurturing donor and alumni relationships. www.uhfoundation.org
The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa serves approximately 20,000 students pursuing more than 225 different degrees. Coming from every Hawaiian island, every state in the nation, and more than 100 countries, UH Mānoa students matriculate in an enriching environment for the global exchange of ideas. http://manoa.hawaii.edu.
Mission of the Lyon Arboretum
To increase the appreciation of the unique flora of Hawai'i and the tropics, by conserving, curating, and studying plants and their habitats; providing inclusive educational opportunities; encouraging use by the broader community; and supporting the educational, scientific, and service activities of the University of Hawai'i. http://www.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum/
Hau'oli Mau Loa Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established by Helga Glaesel-Hollenback who, in her words, "found great happiness on the islands of Hawai'i" and through her philanthropy sought "to return the generosity of the islands." The Foundation seeks to expand opportunities for those less fortunate, especially children, to find hope for their future and seeks to enhance stewardship, preservation and protection of the environment. www.hauolimauloa.org


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August is my favourite month because.....it's my BIRTHDAY!
And this year's birthday is super special because I get to celebrate with my loved one.
I received a lovely bouquet of roses for my Birthday this year from someone close to my heart and it's a super memorable Birthday.
Here are three of my favourite photos posing with the roses. This simply made my day!
Thank you friends for all your lovely wishes too! I am indeed very touched.
A special shoutout to my dear friend Subasni who was the first to wish me.
I kept my birthday hidden from my FB profile. By noon, I received a wish from Subasni and before I knew it, streams of Birthday wishes began to flow in. Thank you so much!
It's great to be surrounded by awesome friends!
And this was the scene at Mcdonalds where me and some dear friends from Primary and Secondary school did a pre-Merdeka "minum" session. MCD rolled out some really great deals and we just could not resist it.
It's MERDEKA today and I wish you Happy National Day, Malaysia.
I love you!