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As North Carolina citizens vote on same-sex unions this week and Washington state begins recognizing same-sex marriage next month, gay and lesbian couples throughout the country find themselves in frustratingly complicated financial situations that require much more careful planning.
"Oftentimes they have to seek more planning assistance, more legal assistance, and more tax assistance than many other couples," says Shawn Koch, a Portland, Ore.-based lawyer turned fee-only certified financial planner. "There's frustration because 'sometimes I'm treated as married and sometimes I'm not.'"
[See 12 Money Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes.]
Without recognition of marriage at the federal level and in many states, same-sex couples must cobble together their own financial and legal protections. Not doing so can leave assets vulnerable in the event of a break-up or death.
Lee Bucyk learned this the hard way after a property dispute with her ex. When Bucyk and her then-partner moved from Illinois to Arizona, they had a joint property agreement for homes they owned in both states. The agreement had been signed and notarized in Illinois, and they planned to have an attorney create a new agreement for Arizona.
But when the couple split soon after the move, Bucyk sued her ex and wound up getting less than the original agreement because it wasn't updated in Arizona. Had they been legally married, Bucyk believes she would have gotten half since Arizona is a community property state.
"When you're going through a cross-country move, those things get set aside," she says. "In the end, though, [not having an agreement in Arizona] cost me a lot of money."
Here's a look at the financial issues same-sex couples should consider, many of which also apply to other unmarried couples comingling money.
[See How to Get Marital Benefits—Sans Marriage.]
• Property issues: Bucyk's story illustrates the importance of airtight legal agreements. Property titling is especially tricky for unmarried couples, because while heterosexual married couples have unlimited asset transfers between husband and wife, unmarried couples trigger gift tax for transfers above $13,000. For instance, if one partner owns property and adds the other person to the deed, it creates a taxable gift of half the house's value, explains Jean A. Dorrell, certified estate planner and founder of the Summerfield, Fla.-based Senior Financial Security, Inc.
However, most property owners in a committed, cohabitating relationship would want the other partner to have property rights if the owner died. Koch, who advises unmarried couples on financial planning issues through Koch Financial Partners, says some couples avoid the gift tax issue by gifting $13,000 worth of equity in the home each year until they reach 50/50 equity. Thirteen states recognize transfer on death for real estate, according to Dorrell, so some couples name the other partner as a beneficiary or use a real estate trust if transfer on death is not recognized in that state. Titling property as joint tenants is another option, but depending on the specifics, that can have implications for taxes or force the property into probate court when the owner dies.
• Insurance: Some employers now offer health insurance to domestic partners, but those benefits create imputed income, which is taxed at the employee's rate (benefits for spouses are not taxed.) The additional tax is especially burdensome to couples with disparate incomes. "If you have two women, where one stays home with children and one works, the one who has zero income would file her own tax return at a zero rate," explains Shelly Goch, a New City City-based CPA and partner in the accounting firm Adeptus Partners, LLC. "But the benefit is taxed at the employee's tax rate." (The income-earning partner in this scenario would also be unable to set up a Roth IRA for her nonworking partner because IRAs fall under federal law.)
However, some employers are starting to "gross up" employees' salaries to offset the imputed income tax. As of March 2012, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation knew of 36 for-profit employers with a policy of grossing up. Last June, Cambridge, Mass., became the first municipality to gross up city employees' benefits.
• Taxes: Each taxpayer in an unmarried couple can take only half the exemption of a married couple. For some couples, this makes little difference in their tax liability, but for others, the difference can be substantial. For instance, if one person is working while the other raises children or finishes school, that couple will often owe higher taxes than a couple who is married, filing jointly, according to Goch. She adds that same-sex couples also miss out on deductions such as alimony.
[See What Kind of Estate and Tax Planning Do I Need to Do?]
To further complicate matters, some states require registered domestic partners to split their income for state tax purposes, while the federal government requires those taxpayers to file separately. Running both sets of numbers requires more time and often more money for a financial professional, says Koch.
• Estate planning: The property issues mentioned above are only one aspect of estate planning. Making sure a partner is named as the primary beneficiary on life insurance or retirement accounts is especially important for same-sex couples, because without beneficiary forms, assets will pass to a parent or other relative rather than the partner. Beneficiary forms are more powerful than a will or trust, adds Goch.
Unmarried partners also run into issues with inheriting retirement accounts. "In a traditional marriage, your spouse can do a 401(k) rollover and it's not taxable," says Goch. "But when you're in a same-sex partnership, it's going to force a lump-sum distribution that's all taxable if it goes through your trust." Partners who are named as beneficiary on a retirement account would have to begin taking distributions immediately, whereas a widowed spouse has more flexibility.
"Every couple is unique because some might have families that are very unfriendly towards the relationship so they know they need to protect themselves," says Koch. "Others have very supportive families. Either way, you're best served by getting very savvy on these issues or consulting experts."


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After a year of collaborative work, the Mt Tabor Central Yard & Nursery Planning Group had the opportunity yesterday (12/17/08) to present our proposal to Portland City Council cocerning our plan for updating the central maintenance facilities and nursery. Much has been written about this process – a lot that is available on this blog (specifically in my Master's thesis project for Portland State University), so I need not rehash many of those issues. But there are two things about yesterday that I feel that I need to point out.

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Please browse the sections below for answers to frequently asked questions about our sailing cruises.
• I have a mobility issue or I am travelling with someone who has a mobility issue, is this cruise suitable?
- The Woodwind boarding ramp is approx 22″ wide and there are no hand rails (crew members will offer their arms and hands to help guests board). The current tide determines the angle of the ramp (higher tides mean a steeper slope to the ramp). At the end of the ramp guests must go over a step (approx -11″) onto the deck.
- The cockpit area provides bench seating with a non cushioned back rest and an area where guests can brace their legs. This is the most suitable place for guests with mobility and/or stability issues to sit and feel the most secure. In order to access this area, guests must step (or swing legs) over and down approx 13.5″ to the bench and then down to the cockpit floor (approx 16″ down).
- As Schooner Woodwind is a sailboat, she may at times, sail heeled over at an angle of 5-20 degrees from one side to the other. Guests with mobility issues will likely find it difficult to move around the boat and/or keep themselves seated comfortably when the boat is heeling.
- The restrooms (heads) are located below deck – accessed by means of a companionway ladder (about six steps).
- Can I bring my mobility aid aboard?
- Most wheelchairs and walkers do not fit aboard the Woodwind without compromising the safety of the boat and/or other passengers aboard. Mobility aids can be left at our Dock Office and retrieved following the cruise. The captain has the authority to determine if it is safe to the other passengers aboard to allow mobility aids aboard.
- Are you ADA compliant?
- The vessel configuration does not violate law. There are no vessel configuration regulations now in place with which to comply.
Please consider all of these factors before deciding to purchase a ticket for a cruise on the Schooner Woodwind. The captain has the right to determine if a specific person with limited mobility will be a danger to other guests aboard due to the current conditions. In such cases that a person is not able to sail, a refund will be provided to this person and 1 caregiver that stays behind.
• When will the decision be made to cancel a trip due to bad weather?
Unless there's a tropical storm heading our way, the decision is typically made just prior to departure time.
• Are there life jackets for my infant?
Yes. When you purchase an "infant" ticket, it will signal us to provide you with an infant life jacket for the duration of the cruise when you pick up your boarding ticket at the dock office.
• What should I wear for the cruise?
Soft-soled shoes are required and the dress is very casual and comfortable. Depending on season, layered clothes work best. We supply emergency ponchos should there be rain during the cruise.
• What about motion sickness?
Since we sail in relatively protected waters and we have a heavy ballasted keel, it is very rare for people to get seasick (less than 1%). We recommend getting "sea bands" for your wrists if you are concerned about this. You can purchase these wrist bands from our ticket office prior to your cruise. Motion Sickness pills will work too, however the side effect is they may make you drowsy. We do not sell medication to help with motion sickness; please bring anything you may need with you.
• What about being caught out in a lightning storm?
During the summertime, lightning storm forecasts are a common occurrence. Most of these do not materialize, but if one does "pop up" while sailing and when possible, we will head for the dock as soon as we can. Our captains are excellent at reading these storms: where they are and where they are going.
• What do you typically see? Where do you go?
All cruises are dependent on weather factors. Minimally, all cruises will sail past the Naval Academy, Annapolis Harbor area, and the "Scenic Severn River". Most trips leave the harbor and head out to the Bay, passing by osprey nests and other sailboats & powerboats. While sailing you may get a to see the 4.5 mile long, Chesapeake Bay Bridge and as the Woodwind sails back into the harbor, the historic, Annapolis skyline stands out quite prominently. If the wind is light, we often sail up the Severn River where the magnificent waterfront estates meet the shoreline. Some trips are just right for a cruise under the Bay Bridge, and on less frequent occasions, we can sail to Thomas Point Lighthouse. It's very easy for us to say "each trip is unique", which keeps frequent sailors coming back for a new adventure!
• Can we go below decks to get out of the rain and/or extreme heat?
We do encourage you to stay out on deck where you can truly experience sailing, however there is space below decks if you need to get out of the elements for awhile.
• Can I bring a bottle of wine onboard?
No. We have a liquor license and it does not allow any type of alcohol to be brought onboard. We do sell a variety of beer, wines and bubbly.
Public Cruises
• Why are there no refunds or exchanges on tickets?
To be fair to other passengers and to guarantee a place onboard to guests who purchase advance tickets, we must enforce this policy. It enables us to give the best customer service possible with a consistent policy.
• Must I buy a ticket for an infant or toddler?
Yes, they count as a passenger according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
• Can I buy tickets more than 6 days in advance?
Yes you can, only if you agree to purchase 18 or more tickets and sign a Group Sail contract. There have been many times that people have elected this choice to guarantee the boat will go out with their group and pay for a few extra people (that aren't going) to ensure their date and time. Click here for group sail information.
• When do I need to show up?
We begin boarding 15 minutes prior to departure time. Allow plenty of time for traffic and parking and time to check in at our Dock Office to pick up your ticket(s). We cannot hold the boat if you will be late.
• What kind of snacks come with the cruise?
Assorted types of chips, pretzels or cookies.
• Can I smoke onboard?
There is no smoking or vaping permitted on any public cruises.
• What about cigars?
No cigars are permitted on public cruises.
• Can I bring food onboard a public cruise?
If you wish to bring food onboard, it must be individually packaged for each person. No spreads, buffets, etc., and no cakes.
Private Cruises
• Do you do teambuilding?
We have wonderful team building programs for groups of 7-70 people, including our popular "Ultimate Team Challenge: Match Racing Program" with our two, identical schooner. Visit our Teambuilding page here to learn more.
• Can I bring my own food?
We work with our exclusive caterer, Palate Pleasers, to provide your group with the best menu for your sailing event. All food is served chilled or at room temperature. Our menus include great appetizers, brunch, breakfast items, and gourmet bagged lunches to full lunch and dinner buffets. All food is prepared and delivered to the boat and served by the extraordinary crew aboard. See our menus here.
• Who takes care of gratuities and taxes?
All gratuities and taxes are included in your charter contract.
• Can I have my wedding on the Woodwind?
Small weddings are ideal aboard the Woodwind. Rehearsal dinners while sailing or a cruise to entertain and show off Annapolis to your guests is also a treat aboard. A true taste of Maryland!
• What if the weather is bad?
We typically sail rain or shine unless the captain cancels the cruise due to unsafe conditions. We do offer "Rain Insurance" at an additional cost on some of our private charters. See below.
• What is Rain Protection?
Schooner Woodwind offers "Rain Protection" at an additional cost. This insurance gives the charterer a time period of 24 hours prior to the charter until 2 hours before the scheduled departure to cancel if there is a greater than 30% chance of rain forecasted for the time of the charter.
Rain Protection is not available:
- On any charters contracted within 14 days of the Event Date.
- If the charter originates from a port other than Annapolis, MD.
- If both Woodwinds are chartered for the same cruise time.
Girl Scout Cruises
• What is the cruise like? What will they learn?
First the girls will learn how to ask for permission to board the schooner. Once aboard the captain will give a safety speech about the boat and have one of the girls demonstrate how to put on a lifejacket. After leaving the dock, the crew will ask for volunteers to help raise the sails. Then the Girl Scouts will be divided into smaller groups (depending on size of the group) where they will be taught the aspects of sailing by one or two of our professional and fun crewmembers. During this time they will learn about nautical terms, proper lookout, boating safety, Chesapeake Bay facts, weather and the basics of sailing. We do this in a question and answer manner. For example, the crew would ask "does anyone know how a sailboat can sail through the water" and when the girls start answering the questions, the crew keeps asking them more probing questions, so they are learning the whole time.See curriculum for each program.
After this learning period which length is determined by the girls attention span, they are then quizzed on everything they have learned by the captain in order to sail the boat. When the girl answers a question right, they get to steer the boat for a little while, and use their newly acquired skills. Depending on wind conditions and the attention of the girls, they may also be instructed how to work the sails. Everyone will get a chance to sail the boat. See curriculum for each program.
• What do the adults do?
The adults (and siblings) can listen in on all the fun the girls are having, take pictures or simply relax and enjoy the sail. While the girls are in their learning stage, the adults can steer the boat.
• What is a good age for the cruise?
Any age is great for these cruises. The captain and crew tailor the experience for the age group aboard. We have had every age group aboard, and they all love the experience!
Descriptions for each group are on these web pages:
Brownies, Juniors, Teens, All Ages
• What are the times for a Girl Scout sail?
We sail from mid-April through the end of October. Click on Girl Scout Brochure for our exact times and dates we can sail.
• How much are the tickets?
Weekday Daytime: $47 Adults, $45 Students (12 years old +), $32 Children (under 12)
Weekend trips: $51 Adults, $48 Students (12 years old +), $32 Children (under 12)
– Rates include soda, snack, tax and gratuity.
– Child & Student Tickets include Schooner Woodwind Participation Patch
• Do they get a turn at the wheel (helm)?
Absolutely. They all participate in a sailing trivia contest and when they get the question right, they steer the boat. Everyone will get the chance.
• How many people do we need in order to get the "Group Sail" Price and reserve further than 6 days out?
18 people is the minimum number of people. 48 is the maximum- unless you use both boats.
• What happens to the extra tickets that we don't purchase for the "Group Sail"?
We have a capacity of 48 passengers. Any remaining tickets you do not purchase will go on sale to the general public six days prior to that sail.
• If we don't have the minimum 18 people to get a "Group Sail" what are my choices?
You can still sail with us, but you would not be able to get your tickets until they went on sale to the general public six days prior to the date that you wanted to sail. Under certain circumstances, we may be able to group you with another Girl Scout group. You could also check with other groups to get your numbers up to 18 people, or open it to siblings, too.
• If we wanted to brush up on our nautical terms, where should we go?
Go to our Educational page where they can learn terms, names of the sails and other great information.
• Does Schooner Woodwind have Scout patches? If so, how much?
We have great Participation Patches that say "Annapolis Sailing Cruises". They come with each child or student ticket that you purchase. Additional patches are $4.25. Click here to see patches
• Do you have merchandise so the girls can remember their adventure?
We have a wide variety of merchandise. From t-shirts to hooded sweatshirts, postcards to patches, we have it all. Check out our Ship's Store for what we sell. All this merchandise can be bought at the dock office. For large quantity orders, please let us know ahead of your visit, so we can make sure we have everything in stock.
• What is the life jacket policy?
According to the Girl Scout USA Safety Checkpoints, they want all girl scouts, adults, and other children aboard a "Girl Scout" cruise to be outfitted in life jackets. We have purchased Type III lifejackets which are more comfortable for non-emergency use.
• How many people can we fit on the boat?
The USCG limits us to 48 passengers. We take aboard one captain and three crew members. We do have two Woodwinds, so if you have an extremely large group (49 to 96), we can fit them aboard both boats.
Boat & Breakfast
• What is included in the B&B package?
The package includes tickets on our two-hour public Sunset Sail on Saturday evening, accommodations aboard the boat overnight, and breakfast aboard the boat Sunday morning.
• When do you offer the B&B package?
We offer our B&B package on Saturday evenings only from May through September.
• How many cabins are available?
We only sell three of the forward double occupancy cabins. We will only sell four cabins if all B&B guests know each other.
• What are the cabins like?
Each of our private cabins has a double bed size berth. The air-conditioned cabins are clean and nautical but are much smaller than a cruise ship cabin. The cabins have a complete set of sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels. The cabins are below deck and are accessed by a vertical ladder. There are two shared "heads" (bathrooms) with built-in hand held showers.
• Does the boat sail overnight or during breakfast?
No, the boat is docked overnight at our dock at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel and breakfast is served aboard in the cockpit while overlooking Annapolis Harbor.
• Is the captain aboard the boat overnight?
Yes, the captain remains aboard the boat overnight and serves breakfast in the morning.
• Do you have air conditioning in the cabins?
Yes, dockside air conditioning is available when needed.
• What happens if it rains?
We sail rain or shine unless the captain cancels the cruise due to unsafe conditions. If the Sunset Sail is cancelled the cruise portion of your package will be refunded or you may choose to sail at another time if there is space available. If the captain were to cancel the entire B&B due to unsafe conditions then your entire package would be refunded.
• May I get on and off the boat once it is docked?
We have all passengers disembark after the Sunset Sail. Our B&B guests may re-board the boat from 9:30pm-midnight. After 12am, the captain removes the ramp from the dock to the boat so you will not be able to leave after midnight.
• May I sit up on the deck upon returning to the boat?
Yes, you may enjoy the evening on the deck of the Woodwind as long as you are not disturbing the other guests.
• May I bring a bottle of wine aboard the boat to drink in my cabin?
No, you cannot bring any alcohol aboard the boat. State liquor licensing laws do not allow you to bring alcohol on or off the vessel. You may purchase wine or beer from our crew while on board. If you wish, you may request to have it chilled in your stateroom.
• What is the cancellation policy?
Your credit card is charged upon purchase of your Boat & Breakfast package. If you need to cancel your package, we will refund your payment minus a $25 cancellation fee if we are able to re-book your cabin. If we are unable to re-book your cabin, then no refunds are given.
• Can I give a B&B package as a gift?
Yes, you may purchase a gift card for a B&B and the recipient of the gift can reserve a cabin for a time that fits his/her schedule.
What to Bring/Wear
• What should I wear for the cruise?
Soft-soled shoes are required and the dress is very casual and comfortable. Depending on season, layered clothes work best. We supply emergency ponchos should there be rain during the cruise.
• What should I bring aboard?
Bring cash for bar items or for an extra soda (or water) or snack. Bring a real raincoat, if it is forecasted to rain, yours will far surpass our complimentary rain ponchos that we have aboard.
• Can I bring a bottle of wine onboard?
No. We have a liquor license and it does not allow any type of alcohol to be brought onboard. We do sell a variety of beer, wines and bubbly.
• Can I bring food onboard a public cruise?
If you wish to bring food onboard, it must be individually packaged for each person. No spreads, buffets, etc., and no cakes.
• Should I bring a life jacket?
We have life jackets for everyone aboard.
• Where is the best place to park?
Great Question!
We have made up a very detailed page with an interactive map about the parking in Annapolis.
PRIVATE PARKING LOTS, CITY GARAGES AND EASTPORT STREET PARKING are the only ways to park without a 2-Hour Limit. All Woodwind cruises are 2-hours or longer.
• What do I do when I arrive at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Dock?
Check-in at our ticket office when you arrive at the dock for tickets and boarding instructions. Our ticket office staff will direct you to the boarding line for your cruise; if both Woodwind and Woodwind II are sailing there will be two lines.
If you have not already purchased tickets, you can do so at our ticket office on the dock.
• What do I need when I check-in?
If you bought your tickets online you should bring the print out of your ticket confirmation page. If you have a smart phone you can bring up the confirmation email on your phone. If you bought your tickets over the phone then please have your confirmation number and a photo ID with you when you pick up your tickets. You will get a Boarding Ticket so that you know what boat you are boarding and where to line up.
• When should I arrive?
Please arrive at the dock no later than 15 minutes before the schedule departure time of the cruise. If you arrive early you can check-in at any time, there is a great bar and restaurant located on the water at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. No alcohol may be brought aboard.
Click on the picture above to get a 360 degree view of the boat and where the Schooner Woodwind is docked.


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The first type of motor built is still in widespread use
In the late 1800s, several inventors built the first working motors, which used direct current (DC) power. After the invention of the induction motor, alternating current (AC) machines largely replaced DC machines in most applications. However, DC motors still have many uses.
DC motor principles. DC motors consist of rotor-mounted windings (armature) and stationary windings (field poles). In all DC motors, except permanent magnet motors, current must be conducted to the armature windings by passing current through carbon brushes that slide over a set of copper surfaces called a commutator, which is mounted on the rotor. The commutator bars are soldered to armature coils. The brush/commutator combination makes a sliding switch that energizes particular portions of the armature, based on the position of the rotor. This process creates north and south magnetic poles on the rotor that are attracted to or repelled by north and south poles on the stator, which are formed by passing direct current through the field windings. It's this magnetic attraction and repulsion that causes the rotor to rotate.
The advantages.
The greatest advantage of DC motors may be speed control. Since speed is directly proportional to armature voltage and inversely proportional to the magnetic flux produced by the poles, adjusting the armature voltage and/or the field current will change the rotor speed. Today, adjustable frequency drives can provide precise speed control for AC motors, but they do so at the expense of power quality, as the solid-state switching devices in the drives produce a rich harmonic spectrum. The DC motor has no adverse effects on power quality.
The drawbacks.
Power supply, initial cost, and maintenance requirements are the negatives associated with DC motors.
Rectification must be provided for any DC motors supplied from the grid. It can also cause power quality problems.
The construction of a DC motor is considerably more complicated and expensive than that of an AC motor, primarily due to the commutator, brushes, and armature windings. An induction motor requires no commutator or brushes, and most use cast squirrel-cage rotor bars instead of true windings — two huge simplifications.
Maintenance of the brush/commutator assembly is significant compared to that of induction motor designs.
In spite of the drawbacks, DC motors are in wide use, particularly in niche applications like cars and small appliances.
Permanent magnet motors.
Here, permanent magnets instead of armature windings are mounted on the rotor. Since the magnetic field produced on the rotor is limited in strength and isn't controllable, permanent magnet motors are typically small and produce little horsepower.
Series motors.
Series motors connect the field windings in series with the armature. Series motors lack good speed regulation, but are well-suited for high-torque loads like power tools and automobile starters because of their high torque production and compact size.
Shunt motors.
Shunt motors use high-resistance field windings connected in parallel with the armature. Varying the field resistance changes the motor speed. Shunt motors are prone to armature reaction, a distortion and weakening of the flux generated by the poles that results in commutation problems evidenced by sparking at the brushes. Installing additional poles, called interpoles, on the stator between the main poles wired in series with the armature reduces armature reaction.
Compound motors.
Here, the concept of the series and shunt designs are combined. The Figure above shows one way of wiring a compound motor with interpoles. The blue lines indicate the shunt field, the red lines designate the series field, and the green lines show the interpole windings in series with the armature.
After more than a century, DC motors are still in widespread use, and thanks to niche applications that show no signs of disappearing, they'll be around for many years to come.


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November Common Cents- The Money & Homebuyer Class
November 20 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 5:00pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, repeating until November 27, 2019
Free, Fun and interactive learning and support around important financial topics with long-term prep to be a homebuyer.
This is a 16 hour course all together. It covers financial topics and long range planning for homeownership and comes with a certificate for graduates.
A light meal is provided and childcare is available.
Open to all who want to master their money and future!
Registration requested by the first event occurrence of the series each month.
Childcare registration is required.
This event takes place in the large classroom at Community Action Duluth.
Tickets are no longer available.


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The Creator-Endorsed Mark
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(See also this article at PBS MediaShift about the Creator Endorsed Mark, and this example of the mark being used in commerce.)
The Creator-Endorsed Mark is a logo developed by Questioncopyright.org and first used in June 2009 that a distributor can use to indicate that a work is distributed in a way that its creator endorses — typically, by the distributor sharing some of the profits with the creator. The mark is not an alternative to a free license; rather, it's meant to be used in conjunction with free licensing. You release your work under a free license, and then grant or withhold permission to use the CE Mark based on how distributors behave.
As more and more creators freely circulate their works on the Internet, the mark provides a reliable way for non-exclusive publishers to signal to their customers that they are supporting the artist. The mark enables consumers to distinguish distributors based on how supportive of the artist they are, and to allow creators to encourage — not necessarily require, but encourage — particular methods of distribution for their freely-licensed work. Our experience is that given a choice, audiences will often prefer sources that support the artist, when they have a reliable way of recognizing such sources.
How it works:
A distributor may only use the mark with permission from the creator of the work, and creators may grant blanket permission to use particular versions of the mark to anyone who meets certain conditions. For example, the creator might say that anyone who shares any profits at all with them can use the generic "proceeds support" version of the mark:
Furthermore, a creator might grant permission to anyone who shares a certain percentage of their profits to use a "percentage" version of the mark, as long as it does not exceed the actual percentage shared. For example, a distributor sharing 25% of profits could use this mark:
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The Creator-Endorsed Mark design was done by Nina Paley.
The marks:
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All available Creator-Endorsed Mark SVG files, by type:
- artist-10-percent
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- artist-25-percent
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- artist-50-percent
- artist-55-percent
- artist-60-percent
- artist-70-percent
- artist-75-percent
- artist-100-percent
- artists-25-percent
- artists-50-percent
- artists-75-percent
- artists-100-percent
- author-25-percent
- author-50-percent
- author-75-percent
- author-100-percent
- authors-25-percent
- authors-50-percent
- authors-75-percent
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Additional possibilities
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
What about these variations?
"Creator endorsed -- x% goes to charity"; just plain "Creator endorsed"; and the like, where money may go elsewhere or nowhere? For example, someone might endorse freely redistributing their music by BitTorrent and similar means in a nonprofit way. There are no "proceeds" in this case. (Or can one use the "100% supports the artist" on a technicality in this case? :))
Or was the idea mainly to use these on physical media, rather than electronic forms of distribution?
Re: Additional possibilities
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Yes, we plan to release non-monetary versions of the mark too. For now, just to keep it simple, and because there was some urgency to start using these, we've launched with the monetary versions.
All the marks are meant for both physical and electronic display.
-Karl Fogel
awesome idea
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
nice work here. I definitely agree with the ideology behind this design.
Re: awesome idea
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Scalable Vector Graphics
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Is there any chance of SVG versions of these logos? EPS is not an open standard and is not usable format for some.
Re: Scalable Vector Graphics
Submitted by kfogel on
Oh, more than a chance. There will be scalable versions. We have some updated versions that I need to post first; then I'll coordinate with Nina on getting SVG versions here.
By the way, I apologize -- I didn't realize EPS wasn't an open standard. Can you describe the problems with it?
Re: Scalable Vector Graphics
Submitted by admin on
Still working on the SVGs, but we do have much larger PNGs available now -- they should scale to most uses. More as soon as we have more.
Re: Scalable Vector Graphics
Submitted by admin on
Okay, talked to Nina Paley (the designer of the mark) about this. She knows EPS as the standard for scalable vector graphics. Is there some other format you had in mind? Is SVG a specific format as well as a generic term? If so, can you convert the EPS to that format, or to whatever format is appropriate?
In other words, we need either more specifics here, or volunteerism, or both :-).
-Karl Fogel
SVG format
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
> Is SVG a specific format as well as a generic term?
Yes, it names a W3C format for graphic images.
EPS vs SVG
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Yes, SVG is the name of a particular format. (I never thought of the name as confusing until you pointed it out!) The format is developed and endorsed by W3C, the same international group that developed and standardized HTML and many (most?) web standards. Many web browsers have built-in support for viewing it, and many open-source graphics editors have strong support for it.
EPS is based on PostScript, developed by one company (Adobe) specifically for use with their proprietary products; it is a semi-open standard in the sense that no licensing fees need to be paid to read or write the format, and open-source readers and writers do exist. However, it is complex and not officially fully documented, so robust support is most commonly found in more expensive, proprietary editors (like Adobe's products).
So... EPS is to the graphics world what Microsoft Word files are to word-processing. Yes, it's the industry standard, and most people can probably find a way to open it legally without paying the manufacturer, but people concerned about freedom and openness might want to consider alternatives. SVG is rapidly becoming a new standard in certain circles.
Creator Original Seal
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
First I must say I love this idea and what you are doing. This is such a momentous step in the right direction to help support artists in this new digital age. I had one question. Is there a different "creator endorsed" symbol between Nina's original DVD versus someone else's DVD who is also "creator endorsed" but decides to use the standard "creator endorsed" symbol over the "30% proceeds go to the artist" symbol? Is there someway to differentiate what is the creators original merch versus a creator endorsed merch? Does it even matter? Just curious what you think?
thanks again for putting these beautiful pieces together and great job on the film!
ben hicks
Re: Creator Original Seal
Submitted by kfogel on
Thanks, Ben. We're glad you like it!
The answer to your question is: the Creator-Endorsed Marks can mean whatever the permitting artist wants them to mean. That is, the terms of use for the marks state that it is the artist who gives others permission to use the marks on that artist's works (presumably when distributing the works). If the artist wants to sign a contract with a distributor that allows the distributor to use the "30%" mark, then great. Most of the time, that contract will actually stipulate that 30% of something goes to the artist, but in the end it's really up to the artist.
So for example, the symbol as it appears on our DVD distribution of Nina's film was arranged between Nina and QuestionCopyright.org. She has similar contracts with other distributors.
If you're an artist, you can give someone permission to use the same symbol when they distribute your works, but you don't have to have exactly the same contract Nina has with us. It's up to you.
If you're a distributor, you can use the mark on an artist's only with the permission of that artist — it's as simple as that. How you get that permission is up to you. The obvious way is to give the artist some percentage of profits or revenue, but again, the terms of use merely encourage that, they don't require it.
The relationship between artists and distributors can work however the two parties want. The point of the Creator-Endorsed Mark is to give artists some leverage in that relationship that's independent of any monopoly (i.e., restrictive copyright) on their work.
Hi Karl, I'm sorry I don't
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Hi Karl,
I'm sorry I don't think I was clear last time. I guess what I'm trying to say is that all of these seals say "creator endorsed". To me "endorsed" means to "approve" of this merchandise/screening etc. This is all fantastic stuff but I'm wondering if it would also be beneficial to have a "creator original" seal.
I guess what I'm saying is that as a fan, if I see two seperate versions of the DVD both with "creator endorsed" seals. How do I know which is the one the artist created on their own versus the one the creator simply "approved of". Do you see what I'm saying?
I would be more likely to purchase the one the creator made themselves over the version that is "approved" but in some cases it might be hard to distinguish which one is the "true" original.
Does that make sense?
thanks again
Re: Hi Karl, I'm sorry I don't
Submitted by kfogel on
I see what you mean, but I think it's more distinction than the mark needs to implement. Any artist can put "original" or some other word on that merch. Or they could only allow use of the mark to *mean* "original". It's a question of definition. The mark's purpose is to mean "approved" or "endorsed". Being original (direct from artist) is a different question, and one the artist can express in other ways if they want. No one else can claim to be "original" without the artist's permission, since that would still be fraud, mark or no mark.
Re: The Creator-Endorsed Mark
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Numbers like 25% should always mean 25% of revenue, not 25% of profits (it's always so easy to do some creative accounting to make profits zero...).
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I agree. You can fatten the pockets of everyone, or even "lose" money on this particular endeavor while scurrying money away as if profit from other works. Then profits comes to $.01 per 1000 items, so they use the 100% mark by handing over this penny every 1000 items. Those paying for the expensive works, motivated thinking that the product is expensive because this is such a generous vendor, end up rewarding the wrong people. The real partner supporters suffer sales and maybe lose out in the market or drop the artist, fans get hoodwinked, and the artist suffers inexplicably. This is a bad deal for everyone trying to do the right thing while encouraging cheating in order to maximize profits. Remember, this is not theory. There are many arbitrary decisions that have to be made in accounting/billing. Any honest person in power that votes against investors in order to do the right thing will not last in that position long or ever be given such an account. Don't pressure vendors to pick artist or investors (artists or survival in the market) when drawing an arbitrary line. You should make it as easy and objective for them as possible. All it takes is one "cheater" (going by the books) for everyone else to suffer.
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
[This comment can replace one made a bit earlier today. It includes the same general content but a little more clearly and better formatted. I must have rushed and not previewed properly last time.]
I agree, the % values should be based on revenue, not on profits. A vendor can create special positions or hire arbitrary contractors (eg, as a payoff to friends or even maybe to launder money) so as to break even or even "lose" money on some particular product or class of products.
Say profits comes to $.01 per 1000 items. This enables them to easily use the 100% mark by handing over this penny every 1000 items. Consumers paying for the expensive products from this firm, motivated thinking that the product is expensive because this is such a generous vendor, end up rewarding the wrong people. The real partner supporters suffer sales and maybe lose out in the market or drop the artist, fans get hoodwinked, and the artist suffers inexplicably.
This is a bad deal for everyone trying to do the right thing while encouraging cheating in order to maximize profits.
Remember, this is not theory. There are many arbitrary decisions that have to be made in accounting/billing. Any honest person in power that votes against investors in order to do "the right thing" will not last in that position long or ever be given such an account.
Don't pressure vendors to pick between artists or investors (or between artists or survival in the market) when drawing an arbitrary line. You should make it as easy and objective for them as possible.
All it takes is one "cheater" ("going by the books") for everyone else to suffer.
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How about an "X supports the coder" variant? I would use it on the "canonical" version of open source software I write.


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I didn't pick that up from the trailer. Just that there were aliens out that who visited us - which I have to admit, seemed like a bit of weak point, but I was prepared to put that aside.
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'''All-American Council''' is name of the periodic general councils of the [[Orthodox Church in America]] (OCA). This title began with the granting, in 1970, of autocephaly to the former Russian Mission, which was commonly referred to as the [[Metropolia]]. The councils prior to autocephaly were called [[All-American Sobor]]s.
'''All-American Council''' is name of the periodic general councils of the [[Orthodox Church in America]] (OCA). This title began with the granting, in 1970, of autocephaly to the former Russian Mission, which was commonly referred to as the [[Metropolia]]. The councils prior to autocephaly were called [[All-American Sobor]]s.
The first All-American Council, held on [[October 20]]-22, 1970 was also the last All-American Sobor, the fourteenth, after the [[diocese]] received the Tomos of [[autocephaly]] from the [[Church of Russia|
The first All-American Council, held on [[October 20]]-22, 1970 was also the last All-American Sobor, the fourteenth, after the [[diocese]] received the Tomos of [[autocephaly]] from the [[Church of Russia|Patriarchate]]. The following is a list All-American councils since the first with notes of the principal activities during each:
==First All-American Council==
==First All-American Council==
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All-American Council is name of the periodic general councils of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). This title began with the granting, in 1970, of autocephaly to the former Russian Mission, which was commonly referred to as the Metropolia. The councils prior to autocephaly were called All-American Sobors.
The first All-American Council, held on October 20-22, 1970 was also the last All-American Sobor, the fourteenth, after the diocese received the Tomos of autocephaly from the Moscow Patriarchate. The following is a list All-American councils since the first with notes of the principal activities during each:
- 1 First All-American Council
- 2 Second All-American Council
- 3 Third All-American Council
- 4 Fourth All-American Council
- 5 Fifth All-American Council
- 6 Sixth All-American Council
- 7 Seventh All-American Council
- 8 Eighth All-American Council
- 9 Ninth All-American Council
- 10 Tenth All-American Council
- 11 Eleventh All-American Council
- 12 Twelfth All-American Council
First All-American Council
The first council was held at St. Tikhon's Monastery in South Canaan, Pennsylvania. The council accepted the autocephaly Tomos and approved the new name of Orthodox Church in America. After approving a new short constitution, the council decided to convene a special session of the council the following year to revise the Church Statutes to reflect the new status as an autocephalous church.
Second All-American Council
The second council was also held at St. Tikhon's Monastery in South Canaan from October 19-21, 1971. The council adopted the revised Statutes for the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) which was based upon the short constitution adopted at the council in 1970. The Statutes specified convening an All-American Council every two years. The council also welcomed into the OCA the Albanian Orthodox Archdiocese led by Bp. Stephen (Lasko).
Third All-American Council
The third council was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on November 13-15, 1973 and for the first time used hotel convention facilities for the sessions. This council was the first council to meet in a number of sessions and workshops instead of convening only in plenary sessions. The council approved the expansion of the central chancery, permit women to be delegates at diocesan meetings, and increased the assessments for funding the central administration (chancery). The Council welcomed the Exarchate of Mexico led by Bp. Jose (Cortes y Olmos) into the OCA.
Fourth All-American Council
The fourth council was again held in a hotel convention facility in Cleveland, Ohio, in November 10-13, 1975. A theme on Missions was adopted for this council, and the business of the Council centered on issues of the day.
Fifth All-American Council
The fifth council was held in the Canadian Archdiocese, in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on October 25-28, 1977. This council was the first held outside the United States. The first order of business for this Council was the election of a metropolitan, as Metr. Ireney had announced his retirement six months earlier due to failing health. After failing to gain a two thirds majority on the first vote, a runoff second vote was held to choose two candidates for selection by the Synod of Bishops. While gaining only 179 votes to 348, Bp. Theodosius (Lazor) of Pittsburgh was selected by the Synod over Bp. Dmitri (Royster) of New England. Discussion and deliberations at the council after the election of the new first hierarch were held under the theme of Stewardship. Attending the Council for the first time was the Bulgarian diocese led by Bp. Kyrill (Yonchev) of Pittsburgh|Kyrill (Yonchev)]] which had been received into the OCA in 1976. This council introduced the attendance of observers, including women, to council sessions. The council moved the date for the sixth Council to 1980, from the normally scheduled 1979, to coincide with the tenth anniversary of autocephaly.
Sixth All-American Council
The sixth council was held in Detroit, Michigan, on November 9-14, 1980. Discussions and deliberations for this Council were held under the theme of Orthodoxy, America, and The Future. The council amended the Statutes to admit women as delegates at All-American Councils. The council also revised the Statutes to schedule convocation of the All-American Councils every three year instead of every two years. The council also expressed support for Abp Valerian (Trifa), bishop of the Romanian Diocese of the OCA, who was defending himself against accusations of being a Nazi war-criminal. At the council the Synod of Bishops announced the formation in 1981 of the Diocese of Washington (DC) as the see for the Primate of the OCA. The council was also advised of the established in 1978 by the Synod of Bishops of the Diocese of the South.
Seventh All-American Council
The seventh council was the first scheduled in the summer and was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 22-26, 1983. The discussions and deliberations of this council were held under the theme of Church Growth. This council was the last one attended by Fr. Alexander Schmemann, who was very ill and died after the council adjourned on December 13, 1983.
Eighth All-American Council
The eighth council was held in Washington, D.C. on August 17-22, 1986. The discussions and deliberations at this council were held under the theme of Evangelization. Among the issues debated, but not resolved, was that of admitting deacons to the councils as clergy delegates.
Ninth All-American Council
The ninth council was held in Saint Louis, Missouri on August 20-25, 1989. The discussions and deliberations of the council were under the theme of The Orthodox Church in America: Reflecting on the Past, Planning for the Future. The ninth council reflected a change in the format for sessions by reverting back to plenary sessions only. The council noted the retirement of Fr. Daniel Hubiak who had been the Chancellor of the OCA since he succeeded Fr. Joseph J. Pishtey after he died on November 2, 1972. The council also noted that the newly appointed chancellor was Fr. Robert Kondratick.
Tenth All-American Council
The tenth council was held in Miami, Florida in July 26-31, 1992. The discussions and deliberations were held under the theme of Discerning God's Will: Our Spiritual Life and Ministry. Most of the deliberations were based upon subjects submitted by parishes during pre-council preparations. The council mourned the death of Fr. John Meyendorff just a few days before the council convened.
Eleventh All-American Council
The eleventh council was held in Chicago, Illinois on July 16-21, 1995. The theme of the council was Gathered in Community. The deliberations were again held in plenary sessions that were organized to reflect the changes in the departmental structures of the central administration.
Twelfth All-American Council
The twelfth council was convened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 25-30, 1999, one year late due to "logistical circumstances.


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City stabbing victim mourned
New London - On the day Matthew Chew was buried, questions still lingered around the circumstances of his violent death last Friday night on a downtown street.
The 25-year-old was stabbed about 11:30 p.m. Oct. 29, shortly after leaving his job as a cook at 2 Wives Gourmet restaurant on Huntington Street. He was on his way to his Washington Street apartment, less than a tenth of a mile away.
Police immediately called the incident "drug related" and assured residents that there was no threat to the public. But friends quickly dismissed that characterization and said the attack on Chew was a random act.
Police have declined multiple requests from The Day to provide additional information, including how they determined the crime was drug-related, what they mean by that phrase, and whether Chew knew his attackers.
"No new information will be released at this time as the investigation is active and solid leads have been developed. Once we reach a point in the investigation that would make releasing case specific details prudent we will issue a statement," Deputy Chief Marshall Segar said in an e-mail.
On Friday, friends and family of Chew gathered in the sanctuary of All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation to mourn his death and celebrate his life. Chew was buried earlier in the day at Dean Cemetery in Canterbury.
"You didn't know Matt if he didn't get under your skin,'' said Wayne Fowler, who is married to Chew's sister, Mindy, making the roughly 200 people at the service laugh.
His brother-in-law had ADHD, he said, and he was told it was like running around in a dark room filled with furniture. Chew dealt with his ADHD by running around the room and wrecking everything, Fowler said.
"He appeared to be selfish, but he wasn't. If Matt got an idea into his head, he was going to do it and he wouldn't stop until he did,'' Fowler said.
Reading poems and lyrics from songs, speaker after speaker told of Chew's forgiving nature, his penchant for practical jokes and his ability to focus on his art and music.
Mourners sobbed as a montage of photographs documented Chew's life: a youngster dressed up as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle for Halloween; climbing rocks; holding his young nieces and nephews; and lazing around with his dog, Ellie. The final image was Chew in a mustard-colored T-shirt with the words "Karma" written across the chest. He was a Buddhist.
"Matt's life held tremendous meaning,'' said Carolyn Patierno, pastor of All Souls. "It's hard to make sense of such depravity and cruelty. We try to extract meaning out of death, but nothing would make sense for us.''
Chew was stabbed at least six times, according to sources, and tried to run back to 2 Wives after the attack but collapsed on the street outside the restaurant. He was taken to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital and then flown by Life Star helicopter to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he died.
Chew's friends believe he was the target of random violence and question how the police could say the public wasn't at risk if a suspect was at large.
Chew was in the wrong place at the wrong time, according some who gathered at his wake Thursday night.
"If someone was trying to mug him for drug money, he would have given it to them. He wouldn't have fought back,'' said one young woman who knew Chew for 10 years. "He would have tried to solve it by giving it to them."
She added that she's worried about walking on the streets with her 4-year-old child.
Marco Frucht, another friend, made a video that attempts to retrace Chew's steps from 2 Wives to where he was killed. Frucht said his timeline of events is based on conversations he has had with Chew's friends and co-workers.
In the video, which is posted on YouTube, Frucht said that Chew, after being stabbed, banged on the door or window of a sober house on Huntington Street.
But on Thursday, a man at the house said no one heard or saw anything that night. He said he didn't realize anything had happened until he opened the front door the day after the stabbing and discovered crime-scene tape.
The 2 Wives pizza restaurant, where Chew invented a popular pear and Gorgonzola pie, sits atop Huntington Street, normally a quiet section of road. Attorneys' offices, two churches, a house for recovering addicts and a large brick apartment building line the two sides of Huntington, a street Chew would have walked every day.
From the restaurant, his apartment on Washington Street was down the street and around the corner, no more than a few hundred yards away.
Some of his friends think that Chew was stabbed near the bottom of the street and then staggered back up the hill before collapsing near the New London Public Library, which is next door to 2 Wives.
At Hanafin's Pub, just around the corner from 2 Wives where Chew and his friends often gathered, owner Diarmuid Hanafin hung a large photograph of Chew over the pub's dart board as a memorial.
"Matt was on our darts team and looked forward to playing every week," Hanafin said. "It's absolutely heartbreaking."
Day staff writers Karin Crompton, Stephen Chupaska and Chuck Potter contributed to this report.
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Those involved in the New London music scene are memorializing Chew with two charity concerts at the Oasis Pub at 16 Bank St. Performers Friday night were Diamond Twins and Chumzilla. Straight to VHS, Fatal Film and Swagger Jackers are scheduled to play tonight. Sean Murray, a local music promoter, said proceeds raised during the shows will benefit a scholarship fund in Chew's name and Smilin Pit Bull Rescue.
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Children's mental health is an important part of their overall well-being. To help guide parents, the American Academy of Pediatrics offers a collection of interviews with pediatricians about child behavior, emotions and other mental health topics.
Click on the questions or descriptions below to hear responses to individual questions, or click on the link to listen to an entire interview.
(recorded January 2013)
Dr. Thomas K. McInerny is the 2012-2013 president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He has been a pediatrician in private practice in Rochester, N.Y., for 40 years and is a professor at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Golisano Children's Hospital. He served on the AAP Task Force on Mental Health, which developed the AAP Mental Health Toolkit.
(recorded March 2011)
Jane M. Foy, MD, FAAP, is professor of pediatrics at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C. and chaired the AAP Task Force on Mental Health from 2004-2010.
(recorded August 2011)
John Duby, MD, FAAP, is director of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio, and a professor of pediatrics at Northeast Ohio Medical University. He is the chair of the AAP Mental Health Leadership Workgroup.
(recorded November 2011)
Pediatrician Karen Soren, MD, FAAP, is director of adolescent medicine and associate clinical professor of pediatrics and public health at Columbia University Medical Center in New York.
Marian Earls, MD, FAAP is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician in Greensboro, North Carolina, and she is a past member of the AAP Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child & Family Health.
Mary Margaret Gleason, MD, FAAP, is a pediatrician, psychiatrist and child psychiatrist at Tulane University School of Medicine. She is a member of the AAP Committee on Early Childhood.
Garry Sigman, MD, FAAP, is a specialist in adolescent medicine and an associate professor of pediatrics at Loyola University Health System in Chicago.
(recorded September 2011)
Michael Reiff, MD, FAAP, is a professor of pediatrics and the director of the Autism Spectrum and Neurodevelopmental Clinic, and director of the LEND program at the University of Minnesota. He is the author of the AAP book, "ADHD: What Every Parent Needs to Know."


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Sierra College | Bringing real world expertise to the classroom
TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. – California Community Colleges educate 80 percent of the law enforcement personnel, emergency medical technicians and firefighters that serve the state, and U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics' projections consistently show growth in positions requiring skilled workers with postsecondary education at the sub-baccalaureate level.
The Sierra College, Tahoe-Truckee campus welcomes Adam McGill, Truckee Police Department Chief of Police, on campus for spring semester. McGill will teach "Introduction to Administration of Justice" from 6:15 to 9:20 p.m. on Wednesdays. The intro class touches on the history and philosophical roots of the U.S. justice system, addresses the expectations of professionals as perceived from within and outside of the system and includes discussions about crime, punishment and rehabilitation theories.
McGill holds a master of science in emergency services administration from California State University, Long Beach and a bachelor of science in criminal justice administration from the University of Phoenix where he later taught in the undergraduate and graduate criminal justice programs.
"In order to provide the best education possible, our Administration of Justice (AJ) program is constantly modified and updated based on industry standards and best practices," said Sierra College Department Chair Nick Willick. "One way we stay up to date is by hiring qualified instructors with real world experience who are also skilled in teaching." Sierra College's AJ program prepares people for entry-level jobs with police agencies, private security companies, corrections, courts, investigations, forensics and other positions serving the community.
Q-and-A with Adam McGill
Q: What do you hope students take away from your class?
The intro class is always exciting. Usually it is students' first exposure to the criminal justice system and related careers. The course offers a 30,000-foot view of this comprehensive and complicated system. Students can find out "Is this where I want to take myself and my career?" and make a more informed decision about what they want to do. Some students may not want to pursue this career and that is OK, too. We want people to have a career they enjoy.
Q: You've been described as an energetic and passionate educator. Describe your teaching philosophy or approach.
I offer real insights from the field, and this enhances the learning experience for students who appreciate hearing about real world experience. There is a lot of two-way communication. Students like an instructor who is engaged daily in the subject matter. Since I'll be teaching a night class, I'll be able to reference things that happened three hours earlier.
Q: Who should take your class?
Anyone interested in gaining insights on the criminal justice system and considering a career in administration of justice.
Q: What else would you like to add?
I'm excited about the chance to interact with students and bring clarity to any issues. This is a great opportunity for the police department and town to partner with Sierra College. It's another example of working together and an opportunity to hear students' perspective on law enforcement.
In addition to the intro class, the AJ program is strengthened by instructors Jeff Granum and Michael Fox who bring a wealth of real world experiences into the classroom. "Police Field Operations" will be offered for credit during the spring semester. Students who enroll in this Tuesday evening class will learn about the history and development of patrol philosophy, field activities including patrol, complaints, requests for services, searches, arrests and other community and criminal incidents.
Academic Enrichment (AE)
Nearly 100 ninth through 12th-grade students take advantage of Sierra College's Academic Enrichment program each year to experience college-level courses while they are in high school. The AE program admits high school students from the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District for $1 per credit hour (the majority of classes are three credit hours).
"Sierra College provides the support and academic rigor to help students identify, achieve and often surpass their academic goals. We accomplish this through exceptional faculty members and by offering a variety of classes, certificates and associate degrees," said Dr. Kim Bateman, dean of Sierra College, Tahoe-Truckee.
The Tahoe-Truckee campus also offers career and technical education courses in business administration and accounting, early childhood education, EMT I and EMT continuing education, Mechatronics, photography, intro to digital imaging, spreadsheets and nutrition.


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My favourite features for it are the independent tabs and better multithreading. Whlie I think firefox is great, it's starting to hang often for me as I have a bunch of tabs open, some with rather heavy web-apps. One app hanging causes my entire browser to hang and breaks my work-flow. Additionally, at times firefox crashes and then you've just lost everything you were busy with.


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- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- In a small bowl, toss together bread cubes, 2 teaspoons olive oil, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese. Distribute croutons onto a baking sheet and bake in the oven, tossing occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until golden. Remove and let cool.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with the salt and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside. Once chicken has cooled off a bit, slice into strips.
- In a blender, combine lemon juice, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy fillet, and remaining garlic and Parmesan cheese. Process until smooth.
- Toss together lettuce and dressing and distribute onto plates. Top each plate with chicken and croutons.