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Press Release: 20 September 2011
Minister for Arts launches National Gallery's online resource on the Maclise Conservation Project.
New digital documentation of conservation project funded by Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Mr Jimmy Deenihan, T.D., Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, today (Tuesday 20 September) launched the National Gallery's online resource on the Maclise Conservation Project, which documents the ongoing conservation treatments of one of the most important historic Irish paintings in the collection, The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife by Cork-born artist, Daniel Maclise (1806-1870).
Commenting on the launch, Minister Deenihan said "I am delighted to launch this online resource, a project which will enable people to peer through the conservation window and view the extensive work being carried out on one of Ireland's best known history paintings. A resource such as this gives us all a unique chance to view the exciting and challenging work undertaken by an immensely skilled conservation team on such a vast canvas. I have no doubt that this project will be enjoyed by a wide audience and I would like to thank Bank of America Merrill Lynch for their continuing support of the arts in Ireland."
The new online resource dedicated to the Maclise Conservation Project is available to view on the Gallery's recently redeveloped website. It gives a detailed visual account of the challenges presented by the scale of the painting (317 x 515 cm), including descriptions of the technical surveys and analyses of materials carried out by the conservation scientists.
Simone Mancini, Head of Conservation in the National Gallery of Ireland, says: "Given the scale of the painting, its history and execution, the project presented many exciting conservation challenges. For that reason it was not feasible to carry out conservation and analysis on the painting in public, and so the Centre for the Study of Irish Art and the Gallery's Digital Media Team collaborated with the Curatorial Team and the Conservation Department to create a dedicated online resource where visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the background to the project and to follow online the ongoing conservation of the painting as it progresses."
A project timeline records all the various stages of the conservation treatment since autumn 2010 when the project was initiated, and will allow the public to follow progress online over the next twelve months. The site provides additional historical and art historical information on the painting, as well as details about Daniel Maclise's life and times.
Raymond Keaveney, Director of the National Gallery of Ireland, says: "With funding from the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Art Conservation Project, the treatment of the Maclise painting began in autumn 2010 with the aim of preserving the cultural value of this significant work for future generations. The detailed analysis and research being carried out on the painting by the Gallery's conservation team is now accessible through a dedicated section on the Gallery's website. It affords an exciting opportunity for everybody to follow the work in progress on this important Irish painting, and to obtain an insight into the workings of the Gallery's Conservation Department and its contribution to the management and care of the collection. A conservation project on this scale not only works to preserve a masterpiece, but also adds to our understanding of the artist's working method and the materials and techniques employed."
The Maclise Conservation Project is being carried out with the generous support of Bank of America Merrill Lynch as part of their Global Art Conservation Programme. Peter Keegan, Country Executive Ireland, Bank of America Merrill Lynch says: "We are privileged to have supported the National Gallery of Ireland in conserving this iconic and instantly recognisable piece of Irish history, The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife. Funding from the Bank of America Art Conservation Project will ensure that this vital artistic treasure is conserved to the highest standards and enjoyed by the public for many years to come. It is encouraging to know that the process is being recorded, so that scholars from around the world can learn about the techniques of Maclise as well as the methods employed by the conservation team at the National Gallery. As a company in more than 100 countries, we are proud to support the preservation of treasures from many nations, to highlight beauty, traditions and heritage, as well as the need for art conservation."
It is envisaged that conservation on the Maclise painting will take another 12 months to complete. All stages of the project are being filmed and documented as the work progresses and updates will be available to view online on a regular basis.
A number of short videos on the project, produced by creative agency IDEA, are also available, giving an insight into the history of the painting and the conservation challenges it presented. Ciarán Flanagan, Managing Director, IDEA says: "The series of videos and interviews produced for the Maclise online resource has grown into a fascinating documentary about the importance of conservation, the invaluable work of the professionals and conservation experts in the National Gallery of Ireland and the incredible new discoveries that are being made about the artist's techniques, and the development of conservation techniques."
Visit the new online resource about the exciting conservation work being undertaken on Daniel Maclise's 'The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife', which contains videos, photographs, interviews and more.
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As the Marlies continue their tour of the Eastern Conference, their next stop is the home of the Penguins.
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Twenty youngsters received free haircuts Christmas Eve thanks to a good Samaritan who said he wanted to do something nice in memory of the 26 children and adults killed in the Newtown, Conn. school massacre earlier this month.
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My hat is off to the thoughtful, generous gentleman who bought twenty haircuts for our kids. The fact that he chose to remain anonymous allows us all to look at each other and think,"maybe it was you" and we can all respect each other a little more today. Thank you, sir, for that too; and Happy Christmas to you and yours!
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Quietly, Friday I think, Obama reversed his executive order freezing the wages of Federal employees, including Joe Biden (since Joe Biden is not a member of Congress, he had to be included separately, I guess).
It's only about 1/2 of 1% ... but do any of them deserve a raise? Obama keeps telling us what a sorry record Congress has, and how they're not doing their job ... but everybody now gets a raise.
While the general public has seen their wages decrease (most impactfully both the upper and lower middle class that Obama says he loves so much), Federal employees get a raise? Not to mention their neat pension and health care benefit programs. While cities and towns go bankrupt and states are running dangerously high deficits, and those govt employees are losing both their jobs and pensions, the Feds get a raise?
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Home, belongings, and pets lost in fire Monday, family asks for donations
No one was injured but three family dogs died in a house fire Monday, Oct. 7, on Arrowhead Drive east of Pine River. The fire destroyed the home owned by Ed Gard.
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Chiropractic Websites, ADA Compliance and Legal Threats
Chiropractors, ADA Website Compliance and Legal ThreatsI received a call last week from Kathy Jones of NACA Texas about letters surfacing around the country (Texas, New York, Connecticut) from law firms threatening civil litigation against Chiropractors stating their websites discriminate against individuals with visual, hearing, or physical manual dexterity impairments under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The letters threaten civil litigation or a payment in lieu of litigation since their websites were inaccessible, violating the ADA. Unfortunately, many DCs have out of fear and lack of understanding have paid these ransoms to the plaintiff's law firms. After giving two webinars on the topic last week with NACA Texas last week I decided I better share the information with more Chiropractors across the US.Web accessibility lawsuits and threats are only the latest exploit of the ADA, volumes of cases have been threatened and litigated over physical barriers in businesses and now websites. The new slew of ADA website threats in Texas comes on the heels of verdicts against major retailers Target, Winn Dixie and a few others with substantial payouts. Chiropractors and other healthcare business have been targeted in these new legal threats in Texas from Austin ADA attorney Omar Weaver Rosales. Understanding the Law – Enacted in 1990 the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. The American Disability Act is comprised of 3 parts: Title I, II and III. Title I pertains to employment and hiring, II is for state and local government, and III applies to any businesses private or public that offers public accommodations. The ADA lists twelve separate categories of business, one being doctors' and dentists' offices. The suggested violations in the letters fall under the American Disability Act's title III. The Department of Justice has taken the position that title III covers websites of public accommodations, although title III does not specifically mention the Internet. The only guidelines for websites mentioned in the entire act are located in title II, Accessibility of State and Local Government Websites to People with Disabilities (June 2003) which refers to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C®) and the ADA tool kit. What makes a website accessible? The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C®) that the ADA references are a set of programming standards that most professional web development companies and programmers integrate into their websites. The W3C is an international community of the foremost experts in programming and web development that creates open standards to ensure the long-term growth of the Web. These standards were developed to ensure universal parameters for adaptive hardware and software to improve the internet browsing experience of those with impairments. Almost all of the items criteria would not be noticed by an internet user unless they were using adaptive technology. They include language that describes pictures, captions for videos and name descriptions for links, flashing items, audio that auto-plays and much more.As a chiropractor and owner of a web development firm, the above information is difficult at best. Unless you are a web programmer not much will make much sense. It would be on par with explaining how to palpate and adjust C1 to a non-Chiropractor. I found a number of website checkers. Just enter your url and results populated. Unfortunately, they all offered varying results and did not include all aspects of the guidelines and many were outdated.If you are now afraid that your websites may not be accessible, one exception does exist. According to the DOJ your business may meet its legal obligations by providing an accessible alternative for individuals to enjoy its goods or services, such as a staffed telephone information line. The website alternative must provide an equal degree of access in terms of hours of operation and range of options and programs available, so it would have to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you do not have a call service keep reading. Chiropractic Websites - My staff and I completed a check of the largest providers of Chiropractic websites and generated these results. I choose sites of friends, colleagues and individual chiropractor's websites listed on chiropractic websites development companies' sites. Based on the ADA guidelines, our reviews of Chiropractic websites and claims made in the lawsuits we created this list of areas of concern:♦ Ecommerce and shopping cart. All images need alt tags and the checkout process needs to have labels on every form♦ Downloadable Forms – If you have new patient forms posted on your site as downloadable files include them not only as .pdf but html and .rtf formats. Make sure if it is a fillable form online that it ♦ includes descriptive HTML tags for all images and links.♦ Make an appointment - If this is an application on your site make sure that it includes descriptive HTML tags.♦ Video – Avoid Flash. If the video is embedded from youtube.com add the caption option. 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World Spine Day 2016 – "Straighten Up and Move"October 16th, 2016 marks the fifth World Spine Day. This year's theme: Straighten Up and Move. World Spine Day is a collaborative effort from the Global Alliance for Musculoskeletal Health, World Federation of Chiropractic, and numerous other health organizations to promote awareness about spinal health. They provide education about posture, physical activity, and the impact of spine conditions on work and life while promoting a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to care.To spread the message of World Spine Day the organization encourages health care providers and organization to coordinate an event to raise awareness. To support the efforts, they have created social media content, brochures, videos and even an app about spinal health for providers to download for free. This year's event so far include: spinal screenings, health fairs, exercise classes, yoga classes and a Spine Climb event.The World Federation of Chiropractic https://www.wfc.org/website/ has added a cash incentive to coordinating a WSD event by hosting an annual competition open to chiropractic organizations and Chiropractors worldwide to show off their World Spine Day planned activities. Chiropractic Colleges, Chiropractic Organizations and Individual Doctors of Chiropractic can submit their project and activities for cash prizes. Dr. Richard Brown is the committee chair for World Spine Day and the Secretary-General of the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC).Prizes Include:Chiropractic Associations: First prize: US$600 Runner up: US$300Chiropractic Colleges: First prize: US$600 Runner up: US$300Clinic/individual DC: Best entry: US$500Entries need to be submitted by November 15, 2016 to Sarah Villarba at firstname.lastname@example.com . Winners will be featured in the December issue of the WFC Quarterly World Report.The project also encourages individuals to talk about their own experiences with spinal conditions by using the hashtag #MyBackStory World Spine Day Toolkit Become an official supporter Check out the funny video for World Spine Day written, directed and starring their Global Coordinator Dr. Robyn Brown
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The Largest Chiropractic Event of 2016The Florida Chiropractic Association's National Event in Orlando August 25 -28th 2016 has evolved into the largest event for Doctors of Chiropractic in the World. The FCA reports over 4,500 attendees including: DCs, LMTs, CAs, vendors, and friends of the profession. No longer just a coveted event for Florida Chiropractors, DCs in attendance traveled from over 45 states for the grand event.The 4-day spectacular featured heavy hitting speakers from all facets of the Chiropractic profession. The FCA truly provided something for everyone, which is not easy in this profession. A motivational speech from Dr. Patrick Gentempo, Dr. Joseph Mercola discussed natural medicine, sports guru Dr. Spencer Baron showed a few moves, Dr. Carrick explained TBI and PTSD , Dr. Fabio Mancini led a congo line out of one of his classes, and the Acupuncture legend Dr. Paul Jaskoviak detailed practical applications for everyday practice. I have to admit that I have never enjoyed a required course as much as I did with the FCA's panel series. NO more boring power points of materials from years past. Every expert Chiropractor offered real insight and valuable information that made the hours slip away. Over 20 hours of Chiropractic CEs were offered with continuing education credits available in over 40 states, thanks to Texas Chiropractic College.Eager DCs filled the expo area to find the latest and most innovative products available. New comers, CerviPedic Neck-Relief, offered a new idea in travel pillows that also functioned as a portable cervical traction device. Foot Levelers unveiled their newest orthotics the AM7™ and CPOYA™. Over 400 vendors filled the grand hall with information, demonstrations and much to add to your chiropractic practice.If you missed this year's event, not to worry it will be back again in 2017. Impatient for Chiropractic continuing education then check out one of the other FCA's four regional stretched across Florida in the next twelve months.
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Chiropractor Eliminated from DOT Physicals in New York
When New York Chiropractors certified to do DOT physicals received a letter saying that they would be removed from the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Doctors of Chiropractic in New York and across the country wanted answers. An alphabet soup of agency, registries and organizations are all part of this frustrating puzzle with no quick fix in sight. As of June 1st 2016 New York Chiropractors are no longer able to provide DOT physicals and have been classified on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) list as not currently certified, compliments of the New York State Board of Chiropractic. The New York State Board of Chiropractic decided to reverse their opinion on DOT physicals that had been in place for over 10 years late last year. On September 24th of 2015 the New York State Board of Chiropractic sent letters to New York Chiropractors on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME) list explaining that DOT physicals were, "beyond the scope of chiropractic practice as defined under New York State law." To make matters worse they also stated that it would take a legislative decision to expand the scope of practice. The Chiropractic board's decision resulted from strong arming by the New York State Education Department, no member of the Chiropractic Board signed the letter. The history behind this controversy starts in 2005 when the New York State Board of Chiropractic sent a statement to the FMCSA through the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) that the components of the DOT physical exam were within the scope of practice of Chiropractors in New York. In 2014 the FMCSA created the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners requiring all providers to pass a national exam to become certified and listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Federal and New York State law supports Chiropractors inclusion in the NRCME. 48 DCs in New York were listed as providers and performed over 30,000 exams before being removed this June. Currently hundreds of Chiropractors across the country are certified and conducting DOT exams on truck drivers every day. Currently challenges are being made to return New York Chiropractors to the NRCME list by petitioning the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration over the procedures of their recent ruling. Other options include having the New York State Board of Chiropractic reversing their decision or a legislative change to the chiropractic practice act.The New York State Chiropractic Association is also working on changing the state practice act part of their agenda this year. They want to add a number of law changes to expand the scope of chiropractors in New York. The changes include the ability to diagnose and differentially diagnose, along with the examine; which includes stand-alone examinations such as those required for DOT exams, school sports physicals, scoliosis screenings, and more. Without changes the ability of Chiropractors in New York to perform any type of physical exam beyond the spine could come into question. Medicare and Insurance carriers could question a Doctor of Chiropractic's ability under the New York scope to provide exams and treatment. Fortunately for New York Chiropractors and DOT certified DCs nationwide the Safe Drivers, Safe Road Coalition (SDSRC) stepped up to battle this fight. This 501 (c)6, formed by a group of dedicated DOT educators and certified Chiropractors that want to protect, defend and expand the rights of chiropractors in their participation in the performance of DOT physicals. They believe maintaining Chiropractors on the national registry will allow truckers and the trucking industry greater access and lower costs for exams.The trucking industry agrees with the SDSRC. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) sent a letter to the New York State Board for Chiropractic asking them to reconsider their decision and that they shouldn't make truck drivers' lives any more difficult.A larger battle could be brewing in other states based on the New York situation. According to the SDSRC, they believe challenges in Connecticut over DOT physicals two years ago from the Connecticut Medical Association, Connecticut Orthopedic Medical Society and other groups could be part of a strategy to eliminate Chiropractors state by state. After recent online statements on an industry list serve they fear theses attacks are being fueled by a few medical doctors in the transportation industry. Extra Opinion: After having the opportunity to meet with Dr. David Thorpe of the the Safe Drivers, Safe Road Coalition last weekend I understand the potential set backs that face the entire Chiropractic profession. The real problems generated from this biased attack against Chiropractors in New York and others in recent years, namely in Connecticut and Texas, shows with legal and administrative challenges to state laws can eliminate the ability to provide school physicals, order and perform diagnostic tests, receive and accept referrals, plus much more. The right to practice is being eroded by malicious factions using the state chiropractic practice acts against DCs. Today they are coming for New York DOT Exams, who will be next? It is time for Chiropractors to stand up and demand to practice to the extent of their education. The Safe Drivers, Safe Road Coalition (SDSRC) wants to defend Chiropractors across the US and is asking for help. Donate to the SDSRC
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Chiropractic Online Reputation Part 1
Good, bad or absent, we all have an online reputation. When someone types your name, practice or chiropractor in your town into a Google search the results will be their first impression about you and your practice, making your online reputation. Your online reputation is composed of every site, post, mention and reference to you on the web. Most Chiropractors are not aware of the condition of their reputation. Just because you have a website don't think that will be the first or only thing that appears and the search from your laptop in no way reflects what everyone else sees.If you do one thing for your Chiropractic practice's online reputation this year, own your Google Business Listing. Many of you have probably already done this, but there is more . . . stay tuned. Internet sources report that 44% of Google business listing are not owned.I remember a professor telling our class in Chiropractic College (circa 2001) that when he started into practice he walked three miles around his first office looking for phone booths. He placed his business card in each phone booth's phone book in the Chiropractor section. Most recent Chiropractic graduates right now will have a puzzled look on their face wondering what I am referring to and many experienced Chiropractors are probably nodding their collective heads.The days of phone booths and phone books are over. Today's new patients are not thumbing through a big yellow book. They are searching for you on Google. With over a trillion searches a day, a few of them are looking for you. Truth be told, not everyone is searching for you on Google; just the majority.Just like the days of old you can buy a big ad on some directory, even Google, but before you do that there is a much simpler free way to improve your ability to be found on Google for free. The goal is to ensure a return on investment (ROI) that meets or exceeds the markets expectation. This is no different than any business in the world, what you get in return has to be significantly more that is costs you.This is not an introduction manual, but a simple guide. To get started with your Google Business Listing go to Google maps and search for your business, your name, and any other provider that has ever worked in your office. Make a list of the URLs (Web addresses) of all of the listings. Hopefully you only have one. If you have more than one listing that can be a problem, which is a conversation for another day.Find your listing, claim it, and verify it. Google, the Master of the Internet tries to add every business that it can find to its maps. That is why we all love them. Unless you opened your doors in a brand new building, you probably have a listing. When a listing is verified, it lets Google know that this information is accurate and that listing will rank higher in Google searches.Claim your business then verify it. Google will send you a postcard or call your office to verify that you are at the address of the listing. Your updates and additions will only be seen if you verify the listing. When a listing is verified, it lets Google know that this information is accurate and then that listing will rank higher in Google searches.Many Chiropractors have fallen into the trap of having third parties set up their Google business listing account not under your Gmail address. My professional experience with working with Chiropractors for years to improve their online reputation, I can safely say that half of Chiropractors do not have access to their listing. I also recommend you set up your business listing in your own name, with your own Gmail account and then add Manager permissions to any providers helping with your online reputation.This is vital in the event that relationship ends and you are shut out of your own account. If another company or person claims your listing you have some work to do.Now that you have your listing, add some pictures. Potential patients want to see your face, even if you have a face only fit for radio. They are not searching for a super model; they are looking for someone they can trust with their health. Add your logo, office hours a description about your business that talks about things potential patients might be looking for. They are looking for help from back pain and headaches not for wellness, and their subluxations to be removed. Save that conversation for your office.Add pictures of the outside of your office and the inside to give your potential patients the comfort of knowing what to expect inside. Clean up the room. I have seen pictures with dirty face paper on the table. Patients do not know what to expect so leave anything that could resemble medieval torture out: Knee to chest tables and anything with multiple leads. You might be excited about your new traction table, might be a little scary to a potential patient. Electric rehabilitation equipment, computerized systems have a great visual appeal, start there. Take a picture of your staff, unless you burn through receptionists. A smiling face at the front desk is more inviting than an empty chair.Do you need a professional photographer to shoot the pictures? It wouldn't hurt. If that is not in your budget then it can be as simple as a millennial and a smart phone. Now you are set. Want to know the value? You can track how many times your listing is viewed, someone calls from the listing, when they call and reply to reviews in the Insights section on your new Google Business Listing.Think about how many more patients you could help, if they could just find you. I had an upset chiropractor tell me recently that numerous new patients did not show for their first visit because they went to his old address still on Google maps.
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Back in May we told you about City Council approving BikeSharing for Toronto… importing the wildly successful Bixi System from Montreal with a planned launch date of Spring 2011:
The program is now scheduled to start in 2011 with 1,000 bikes, and will be run by the same people who run BIXI in Montreal.
City Council put some conditions on the approval though… Bixi has to garner at least 1000 annual subscriptions and round up $600,000 in sponsorship money by Nov. 30 of this year.
Bixi will be launching a Toronto website in late July at toronto.bixi.com (this link will re-direct to the main Bixi site until then) but in the meantime have released some FAQs (PDF) for people interested in the system:
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1. Why should I pledge for BIXI Toronto now? Why not wait?
• In order to launch BIXI Toronto, City council has placed a requirement that 1000 pledges be generated by November 30th 2010.
2. What other milestones must be reached to ensure this program?
• In addition to 1000 pledges, 80 docking station locations must be secured; As well, $600,000 in
3. If I pledge now, will I receive a refund if these milestones are not met?
• Yes. Your money will be returned.
4. When will BIXI Toronto be launched if these milestones are met?
• BIXI Toronto is scheduled to start May 2011.
5. How much money does it cost?
• For a year round membership it is $95.00. (This is less than a monthly TTC Metropass)
6. Is BIXI a seasonal program?
• Unlike other cities, BIXI Toronto will be run year round. (In Montréal it is a seasonal program fromMay to November, hence their fees are slightly less).
7. Who can use BIXI?
• You have to be at least 14 years of age and measure at least 1.24 metres (4'1″) in height to use BIXI. BIXI users who are minors must be subscribed by their legal guardians and remain under their responsibility.
8. How do I access the bicycles once I have pledged?
• A BIXI-key will be provided to you. This key will give you 24 hr access to any BIXI bike across the city.
9. Can I lend my BIXI-key to someone else?
• No. Your BIXI-key is yours and yours alone and is not transferable.
10. How can I pay for BIXI?
• Payment can be made with VISA or MasterCard. For those who do not have a credit card, a holder of a credit card can pay for your subscription to the service, whether they subscribe to it or not. This person must fill out the subscription form and click on the Add a co-subscriber button and enter the pertinent information. Subscription and usage fees will be charged to their credit card.
11. What kind of benefits do I receive for signing-up early?
• People who pledge before the launch of BIXI will receive perks packages. They will also be
recognized on the website.
12. Where can I sign-up?
• Online at http://toronto.bixi.com (this website will not be live until the launch date of July 28th, 2010).
For more information on the way BIXI works, please check out: http://montreal.bixi.com/f-a-q


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District Policing Partnerships A talking shop
In northern Ireland District Policing Partnerships (DPPs) were set up by the Policing Board in conjunction with local councils in early 2003 to provide accountable and effective policing
District Policing Partnerships A talking shop
Meanwhile a new MI5 headquarters has been built to direct and gather intelligence in the interests of national security meaning the interests of the rich and powerful such is the nature of political policing under the state.
District Policing Partnerships (DPPs) were set up by the Policing Board in conjunction with local councils in early 2003 to provide accountable and effective policing.
Propaganda blitz
Despite a massive propaganda blitz waged by the PSNI, establishment parties and the mainstream media it seems that not everyone is buying into the spin surrounding DPPs. According to the latest major public survey conducted by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency in February, fewer than one in seven people believed DPPs were doing a good job.
These statistics are an illustration of DPPs being merely a talking shop with no legislative authority. Rather than real ownership and empowerment, input by local residents in DPPs is limited to making suggestions as a spectator, reinforcing our sense of dependency.
At the same time, the District Policing Commander continues to have the power to refuse to answer any questions during a public meeting on the wide scope of national security - which basically translates into British ruling class interests. How many imperialist wars of plunder or recent curtailments of long-standing civil liberties, including internment without trial, have been justified in the interests of national security?
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A stronger, more militant and confident working class will be able to, and must, take on responsibility for tackling anti-social crime in its own communities as part of a wider independent movement, because the police wont do it and are complicit due to the very nature of capitalism and the state. No amount of token reforms, sexy makeover, and government from Dublin, Stormont or London can disguise the repressive nature of policing in working-class communities.
We should not succumb to populist quick-fix calls for zero-tolerance, or more police on the streets, providing the green light for an intensification in police brutality, and evidently failing to address the underlying root causes of crime such as poverty, despair, poor housing.
We must demonstrate through our actions and methods that only by collectively organising, and practising solidarity where we live and work as a class can we begin to tackle and remove the scourge of anti-social crime and the real crime of capitalism.
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Study Abroad in Granada
A Willamette University program, designed to support the Independent Liberal Arts Colleges Abroad (ILACA) Consortium. The ILACA Consortium members: Gonzaga University, Pacific Lutheran University, Seattle University, University of Portland, University of Puget Sound and Willamette University.
About Granada
In Granada you will find yourself immersed in a city with a deep and interesting history, a modern flair, and old world beauty. At the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains Granada's jewel, the Alhambra, watches over the city. During the day you will dive into the Spanish and Granada culture through courses, museums, cultural events and interactions with your host family. Through the evening you will continue your cultural and language immersion as you chat with some of the many thousands of university students, relax in a café or tapas bar, or simply sleep and dream in Spanish.
Program overview
The Granada program is available during the Fall and Spring semester. Courses are taken at the University of Granada's modern language center: El Centro de Lenguas Modernas (CLM). The CLM provides Spanish language courses to students from around the world, taught by experienced professors in a beautiful and traditional facility. Each semester begins with a comprehensive orientation program followed by a month long intensive Spanish language course (Intensivo). After the Intensivo students choose from a variety of topics courses depending on language ability. During the Spring semester program participants can also choose to take a Spanish Literature course from the visiting faculty member from one of the ILACA institutions.
Essential Academic Aspects
The DELE
All students are required to take the Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) during their semester in Granada. This exam is Spain's official accreditation of the degree of fluency of the Spanish language.
Language Agreement
All students agree to speak the target language at all times while in Spain and accept that there is a direct correlation between the time dedicated to using Spanish and the fluency achieved.
An easy way to meet Spaniards and improve conversational and colloquial Spanish is to participate in an intercambio, a language exchange with a Spanish-speaking student learning English.
Casa de Porras
La Casa de Porras is a cultural center run by the University of Granada. Students can take exercise, sport, art, and culture workshops with Spaniards. Fees for the courses are partially subsidized by the program, there may be costs for materials.
Your Life in Granada
Students live with Spanish families or Señoras (host-mothers), usually within walking distance of the CLM. The ILACA students live in pairs with each family.
The CLM also offers various opportunities and activities for students including:
- A theater workshop
- Guided walking tours
- Regular musical recitals and flamenco shows
- Films in Spanish, French, English and the other languages taught at the CLM
- Sporting activities such as hiking, mountain biking, swimming, soccer and basketball.
Financial Assistance
Contact your Study Abroad Advisor to find out specific cost information for your university. In most case, financial, grants, and loans can be applied to the cost of the program.
Semester program fees include:
- Tuition
- Course materials
- DELE exam costs
- Excursions
- Double occupancy homestay
- All meals
- Laundry
- Medical insurance
- On-site orientation and support
- Pre-departure support
- Visa courier fee
Airfare, visa costs, and personal expenses are not included.
Academic Credit
All courses offered in Granada are recognized and approved for academic credit by member institutions of the Independent Liberal Arts Colleges Abroad (ILACA). Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your Study Abroad Advisor for more information.
How to Apply?
Contact your the study abroad office at your university:
Gonzaga University
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(509) 313-3583 or 800-440-5391
Pacific Lutheran University
Tanya Ulsted
Wang Center for Global Education
Seattle University
Education Abroad
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University of Portland
Studies Abroad
University of Puget Sound
Carmen Eyssautier
Office of International Programs
Willamette University
Dr. Kris Lou
Office of International Education
If your university is not listed and you are interested in Willamette University's Granada Program please contact:
Dr. Kris Lou, Director, Willamette University
Applications for students outside the above mentioned schools are accepted on a rolling basis.
Withdrawal/Refund Policy
All withdrawals must be made in writing to Willamette University's Office of International Education at Willamette University. Applicants canceling fewer than 60 days prior to the arrival date (start date) of the program will forfeit $300 of the program fee as well as any unrecoverable costs. Cancellations made fewer than 30 days prior to the start of the program will forfeit $500 of the program fee as well as any unrecoverable costs. Unrecoverable costs can include partial payment of housing and meal costs (approx. $2000) depending on the date of withdrawal. No refunds will be made after the start date of the program.


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i like the idea of the grimlock mustang. JAZZ (none of this 'meister' jive!) looks pretty cool. hopefully they do some decals or something... maybe like the hydrogen powered version of the rx-8 like here
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Don't know if anyone's spotted this, but I finally scored myself a Unicron (the kid got one ages ago) last night at Target because they had them marked own to $14. Nice! So, if you're looking to grab one or to grab another, better hurry.
Alternators Silverstreak is definitely out in the US, shipping with Hound I believe.
PF, what is it about the Energon Blaster he's gonna dig? You're not the only collector I know who has had nice things to say about it.
Sorry Adam, can't be helped sometimes. I too really want new TF, so seeing OS was more of a downer than anything because I couldn't get him. Check the top shelves of your WMs, that's where I saw 'em at the 2nd store I visited.
I went through the BWTF gallery earlier, I really REALLY like the repainted Mirage (now 'Dreadwing'), very military-looking and unified. I don't care for the new packaging look, nor most of the repaints. Energon Devastator looks kinda weak compared to the other 2 Energon Gestalts. Galvatron is awful. The Starscream repaint looks slick, like the current version is the "shadow" and the repaint is the "whole" one. I hate to say it, but this Kicker & Highwire set looks kinda cool to me even though it's not the Microman fig. Alpha Q really surprised me, I can't wait to see more of that just on sheer curiosity. Grimlock & Swoop look way crappy to me, and their combined mode is 10 times worse. Anything I forgot to mention (possibly because I didn't see it)?
Darth Vader is becoming the Mickey Mouse of Star Wars.
Kylo Ren - came from Space Brooklyn, although he moved to Space Williamsburg before it was trendy.
The use of a lightsaber does not make one a Jedi, it is the ability to not use it.
It's a big gun with an autobot symbol on it that shoots darts.Originally Posted by JediTricks
I think the sword is much cooler looking -- but frankly, we've got tons of swords and sabers already, so he'll dig the blaster. (Not that we don't have a few too many blasters either I suppose.) I think the thing is really kind of lame looking, but I know what the kid likes. He's asked about TF weapons in the past also, if they'd ever made any of the guns.
Ive heard about Unicron going down in price but was wondering which version of him it is. Did you get the orange colored one that first came out or the recolored black and green Unicron? Im tempted but would prefer the first one that came out.Originally Posted by plasticfetish
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It was the first version. I just hit a different Target today and saw 3 of the on their shelves for $14, so they're still out there.
Good luck.
Thanks for clarifying, I guess Hasbro really could do no wrong with that criteria. At least it's a motivation I can understand.Originally Posted by plasticfetish
The only Unicrons on sale (for $20 around here) at my Targets have been the Armada boxes, which is really freaky because I got mine 6 months ago from Target at the same price, so they must have a LOT of these still in their warehouses.
Darth Vader is becoming the Mickey Mouse of Star Wars.
Kylo Ren - came from Space Brooklyn, although he moved to Space Williamsburg before it was trendy.
The use of a lightsaber does not make one a Jedi, it is the ability to not use it.
Hahah success! My buddy at Target pulled an Omega Supreme for me out of the back before the August first set. He's cool, but I didn't get the same feeling I got out of opeing Unicron.. The search for Cliffjumper and Shockblast continues!
Oh hey, yeah. Saw Omega Supreme at Target tonight (they had 2 of them out) and it looks really cool. $50 though -- that's steep!
How's it out of the box Adam? Good stuff?


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The Mississippi House early Thursday morning passed a more conservative, sharply focused and cautious charter school bill compared with the Senate's more free-wheeling version passed last week.
The House's bill – approved after a marathon floor debate – limits charters to 15 a year statewide, gives school boards in districts rated A, B or C a veto, and prohibits students from crossing district lines. The Senate bill doesn't have a limit, doesn't give a veto to C-rated districts' trustees, and allows students to cross lines everywhere.
The continuation of more local control in the House version holds more open the possibility of improvement beyond "C" ratings, a potential demonstrated in numerous school districts. At the same time, passage of a charter bill signals to all districts that maintenance of historic local control rests on improved performance.
The House leadership was faced with certain bipartisan opposition that would have derailed a broader bill. Its pragmatic approach in fashioning a bill that could pass demonstrates the productivity of reasonable compromise. Even though the vote was still largely along party lines, some of the principal concerns of opponents, both Democratic and Republican, were addressed.
The House version closes a loophole that would allow for-profit charter ventures, which was a major point of contention. That action, along with a prohibition of virtual charter schools also included in the Senate bill, doesn't guarantee that all charter operators will be reputable and successful, but it helps.
Lee County Rep. Steve Holland's unsuccessful amendment requiring full funding of the existing Mississippi Adequate Education Program before any charter implementation made a valid point: Even as charters are allowed, the state must live up to its statutory obligation to adequately fund the traditional schools that will still house all but a small number of students.
The strongest justification for charter schools is as one means of helping improve student performance in the lowest-performing districts. The House bill is closer to that more focused concept than the Senate's.
A revised charter school law is far from being placed on the books. The Senate's version goes to the House; the House version goes to the Senate. The process of eventually reaching an agreement could be long and tedious.
The House's bill isn't perfect, but its more restrained approach is the better course.


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Henderson County commissioners decided not to lower the property tax rate Monday, choosing instead to fully fund budget requests from the public schools, rescue squad and sheriff's department, along with partial funding for Blue Ridge Community College's capital needs.
Henderson County commissioners decided not to lower the property tax rate Monday, choosing instead to fully fund budget requests from the public schools, rescue squad and sheriff's department, along with partial funding for Blue Ridge Community College's capital needs.
Monday's decision to keep taxes level means that funding the county's now-$111.9 million budget starting July 1 requires the board to dip into its available fund balance by roughly $7.1 million, leaving about the same amount remaining.
The board voted 3-2, with Commissioners Grady Hawkins and Larry Young dissenting, to keep the county's property tax rate at 51.36 cents per $100 valuation. Hawkins had proposed lowering it to 50 cents, which would have cost the county $1.64 million in revenue.
Chairman Charlie Messer and Vice Chairman Tommy Thompson argued that keeping those tax dollars in a rainy day fund, to offset potential tax hikes next fiscal year or to deal with unforeseen catastrophes, was the wiser course of action. Commissioner Mike Edney voted with them.
"I want to do everything I can for the community college, the sheriff, the EMS, the school system, and I'm hoping we can do that," said Thompson. "But to cut the tax rate – which is a wonderful idea and I'd love to see that, too - it's a very small amount for an individual household."
"We talked about people who are on a fixed income," Hawkins responded. "If you've got a $230,000, $250,000 home, that's about $35 to $40 a year… Yeah, they may take that money to Walmart and spend it, but that's okay. It goes into the economy."
While the county's final budget won't be approved until June 17, commissioners preliminarily added about $1.2 million Monday to the working budget for 2013-14. The board voted unanimously to fully fund Henderson County Public Schools' request for an additional $870,846, for a total allocation of $22 million.
The schools plan to use $1 million for capital projects, including school safety improvements and upgrades to dilapidated buildings and heating/cooling systems. Another $370,846 was requested to give employees raises who didn't get them the past two budget cycles, as well as to match 1 percent state raises for locally funded teachers.
"The real facts are the schools came to us with a very, very conservative budget," Messer said, especially considering the district took a 7.5 percent cut two years ago.
While supporting the motion, Hawkins expressed hesitancy about $300,000 in capital requests for 1,006 new computers the school system plans to use for online testing within the next two years, since state plans could change. He also suggested using $500,000 set aside for putting artificial turf and lighting at the county's new athletics and activity center to fund school capital needs, but was rebuffed by three other commissioners.
"You don't rob Peter to pay Paul," said Edney. "Especially (when), I think, the capital reserves is one-time money and if we increase the school budget, that's going to be an ongoing expense, so it's got to come from an ongoing source."
On a motion by Hawkins, the board voted 5-0 to give Blue Ridge Community College $250,000 "to keep the ball rolling" on capital needs. The college had requested $547,050, but Hawkins pointed out there was still roughly $279,000 left over in capital dollars for BRCC in the current year's budget.
The board also unanimously approved a $100,000 request from the Henderson County Rescue Squad to cover an increase in pay for part-time employees from $8 to $10 per hour, expand shift coverage to 24 hours and cover administration costs, uniforms, training and volunteer incentives.
The only other major tweak the board made to their budgetary work-in-progress was reducing the amount earmarked for a park in Tuxedo from $440,000 to $225,000. While wanting to help, commissioners also acknowledged that the county had already invested $325,000 in the old Tuxedo Mill site.
"That's an area of our county with a main highway going through there," said Thompson. "And if we can just get a few things down there, we can build that community back up. I can remember back in the mid-'60s, there were actually businesses on the old road. You go through there now, you've got nothing but one grocery store."
About 18 people spoke about the budget before the meeting, representing a mix of community views and interests. Three people spoke specifically for Hawkins' tax rate cut, while two others voiced support for keeping taxes low in general.
Several nonprofit representatives spoke, asking the board to consider upping their allocations. Angie Alley of The Healing Place said lost grants and state budget cuts have hurt the organization serving men, women and children recovering from sexual violence; she asked the board for $48,871 for basic services and a crisis line.
Two speakers voiced support for the Hendersonville Symphony's youth outreach program, which reaches 2,300 students each year. Donna Hastie, president of the symphony's board of directors, told commissioners much money is spent "helping children after they have a problem. We believe that music education is preventative medicine."
Commissioners did not take any action on the nonprofit requests.
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What's the link between epileptic seizures and earthquakes, basic and applied research?Fri, 11/01/2008 - 12:15pm | by daniel
A recent preprint describes two kinds of phenomena in terms of coupled threshold oscillators - earthquakes and epileptic seizures. It turns out that methods developed for earthquake prediction may become useful in predicting seizures:
http://arxiv.org/abs/0712.3929 .
Besides, it may be a good starting point to discuss the interdisciplinary aspects of basic and applied research, e.g. how to write or to review grant proposals on cross-disciplinary topics.


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Monday, November 16, 2009
Spotted: a real live Mermom!
This mythological mom was spotted in Chile. The photo of "Magdelana"-- which was not doctored-- was submitted by proud grand-kid Javiera Gajardo.
Seriously, she's pretty fabulous, even with legs
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Computer science is a rapidly changing discipline. The lifetime of a particular computer system or software package can be very short. The computer science curriculum is designed to prepare students for multiple careers in a rapidly changing environment. The department's courses emphasize fundamental concepts and techniques that will last longer than present technology.
Computer science majors complete a core of basic computer science courses that includes the study of algorithms, data structures, database concepts, computer architecture, programming languages, operating systems, and software engineering. Majors also complete important courses in closely related fields, e.g., discrete mathematics, digital logic design, and probability and statistics. The major requires students to study all aspects of the science of computing, including hardware, software, and theory.
Courses in database systems, compilers, computer graphics, fractals and chaotic dynamical systems, artificial intelligence, theory of computation, analysis of algorithms, computer networks, computer vision, web-based information systems, and cryptography are available as advanced electives. A three-term senior project provides valuable practical experience in the specification, design, implementation, and documentation of large software systems. Qualified students can undertake independent study in advanced topics in computer science, participate in a research project with a faculty member, or complete a senior thesis.
Programming assignments and large projects are part of most computer science courses. These assignments familiarize students with the wide variety of tasks performed by software professionals. Programming assignments include system specification, system feasibility studies, system design, system maintenance studies, and user interface design in addition to system implementation (i.e., coding), testing (verification and validation), and documentation. Projects include both individual and team activities and require appropriate written and oral presentations.
Computer science majors have diverse interests and career goals. Five free elective courses allow students to tailor their undergraduate education to their specific goals. Students planning to undertake graduate study in computer science usually take additional advanced courses in computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics.
The department has its own local area network. This network is connected to the campus-wide network and the Internet. Laboratory machines are mostly Sun Ultra workstations. Computer science majors have unlimited access to the department's laboratories. Computer science majors are frequently employed by the computing center as user consultants, and by the department as system managers and course assistants.
The student chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery provides seminars and other technical activities throughout the year and sponsors the school's programming teams which compete in local, regional, and national contests. The national computer science honor society, Upsilon Pi Epsilon, has chartered its Indiana Alpha Chapter at Rose-Hulman.
Computer Science Program Educational ObjectivesGraduates from the computer science program will be prepared for many types of careers in the computing industry and be prepared for graduate study in computer science and in closely related disciplines. In the early phases of their careers, we expect Rose-Hulman computer science graduates to be:
Computer Science Student OutcomesBy the time students graduate with a computer science degree from Rose-Hulman, they will be able to:
The faculty strives to maintain an open atmosphere that encourages mutual respect and support as well as learning and sharing of knowledge.
The computer science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET,www.abet.org
CSSE electives cannot include any of CSSE 372, 373, 375, 376, and 477.Science elective is any CHEM, PH, GEOL, or AB courses totaling at least 4 credits.
HSS electives must be distributed as required by HSS.
Summary of graduation requirements for the computer science major
To complete the major in computer science a student must complete the following:
Area Minor in Computer Science
Advisor: J.P. Mellor
Students majoring in Software Engineering may not receive a Computer Science minor.
Required courses
CSSE120 Introduction to Software DevelopmentCSSE220 Object-Oriented Software DevelopmentCSSE230 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis16 additional credits of computer science courses numbered above 200.None of these may be CSSE 371-376, CSSE 477 or CSSE 493. Use of CSSE 490, CSSE 491 or CSSE 492 toward these 16 credits requires department head approval.
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The Preservation Directorate at the Library of Congress
September 14, 2015
Conservators with the Library's Preservation Emergency Response Team explain and demonstrate how the Library of Congress prepares for and responds to emergencies that threaten or damage collections, in particular, for dealing with water-damaged collections. The video includes a brief description of the broad range of preservation activities undertaken by the Library's Preservation Directorate. Video en Español: los conservadores de la Biblioteca demuestran los pasos fundamentales para rescatar materiales afectados por agua.
Mitigation During Emergency Response: Stabilization of Paper and Film-based Materials
February 15, 2012
Program sponsored by the Library of Congress Preservation Directorate and the Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) Preservation Working Group. This program featured lectures and a hands-on response and recovery exercise.
After the Disaster: Replace, Recover or Digitize?
June 7, 2011
Program held at the Library of Congress by the Preservation Directorate and the Federal Library and Information Center Committee (FLICC) covering evaluation of various disaster recovery options and workflows for providing access to titles damaged by a disaster; developing a disaster recovery contract; how to set up work plans - large scale and small - to deal effectively with damaged materials. Speakers: Blane Dessy, FLICC; Jeanne Drewes, Preservation Directorate; Elmer Eusman, Preservation Directorate.
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Can We Relax Yet? Assessing Risks to Library Collections and Operations
June 24, 2010
Day-long workshop co-sponsored by the National Agricultural Library, FLICC, the Library of Congress Preservation Directorate, and LYRASIS. The workshop presented a pratical approach to risk assessment.
FLICC Disaster Preparedness National Update
February 23, 2010
Program held at the Library of Congress and sponsored by FLICC featuring updates on national and international initiatives on disaster preparedness in cultural institutions. Speakers included: Jane Long, Heritage Preservation; Angela Gladwel, Federal Emergency Managment Agency (FEMA); Nancy Gwinn, American Library Association (ALA) representive for the U.S. Committee on the Blue Shield.
Getting Your Feet Wet
June 24, 2009
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Meeting co-sponsored by FLICC featuring models of Continuity of Operation Plans (COOPs), which resulted in over a dozen FLICC members signing a proclamation of mutual assistance in the event of a collections emergency.
Networking for Disaster Response
February 25, 2008
The Library of Congress convened approximately 30 directors and staff representing U.S. federal libraries to develop a framework for a mutual assistance emergency network in the greater Washington, DC region.
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February 15, 2011
Program held at the Library of Congress and sponsored by FLICC on the development of the Government Printing Office's (GPO) digital repository, the Federal Digital System (FDsys). FDsys is at once a content management system, an advanced search engine, and a preservation repository and as such, reflects one of the preservation initiatives for the Federal Depository Library Program. Speakers: Kate Zwaard and David Walls (U.S. GPO).
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April 20-21, 2006
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Safeguarding Document Collections, Part II
December 7, 2006
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Women's Championships comes to a close
Aaron Smith
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Published: July 9, 2012 |
RENO, Nev. -
Lindsay Baker of Brigham City, Utah, had a breakout performance at the 2012 United States Bowling Congress Women's Championships and is in position to win three titles now that the event has ended its 86-day run at the National Bowling Stadium.
The 2005-06 NCAA Collegiate Bowler of the Year at the University of Nebraska rolled a 784 series in doubles, 735 in singles and 707 in team to take the Scratch All-Events crown with a 2,226 total, the third-highest all-events score in 93 years of tournament history. Jodi Woessner of Oregon, Ohio, set the all-events record with 2,330 at the 2010 USBC Women's Championships in El Paso, Texas.
Baker, a 26-year-old right-hander, also teamed with two-time Junior Team USA member Elysia Current of Ephrata, Pa., to win Scratch Doubles and tie for the top spot in Diamond Doubles with 1,480. Current, the 2011 USBC Queens runner-up, added a 696 set to the doubles effort.
Since their combined entering average exceeded 440, Baker and Current did not receive any handicap. They share the top Diamond spot with Corina Grasso of Fort Collins, Colo., and Megan Hill of Eastlake, Ohio, who shot 769 and 606, respectively, and received an additional 35 pins of handicap per game to reach their final total. All Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire standings are unofficial until final verification is made.
"I'm completely ecstatic," Baker said. "It's been an interesting few weeks waiting, but I'm glad it worked out the way it did. I've put so much time and effort into my game, and there are so few opportunities for female bowlers, so I'm really excited. I also got to bowl with a doubles partner who is such a great talent, so I'm happy we get to share this."
Baker nearly put herself in position for a fourth title, too. She is second in Diamond All-Events with a 2,262 handicap total, behind Joyce Biondo of Carpentersville, Ill., a member of the 2011 Diamond Team champion, who leads with 2,269.
Pam Pancoast of Lomita, Calif., needed every pin she could get in her final game to win Scratch Singles. She finished with 779, one pin ahead of Tammy Lewis of San Jose, Calif.
The 50-year-old right-hander began her singles competition with games of 213 and 266 before rolling one of the record four perfect games at the 2012 event. Pancoast, who finished second in Scratch All-Events with 2,219, struck on 27 of her last 28 shots.
"Oh my gosh, I'm elated," Pancoast said. "It has sunk in more since I actually bowled the tournament. I think my husband was more excited about it than me at first. The closer I got to holding onto something, the more excited I got. I didn't think that score would stick, so it's pretty exciting to become a national champion."
Betty Brooks of Lakewood, Calif., Caryn Evitts of Waukegan, Ill., and Kristin Warzinski of Fort Worth, Texas, also rolled perfect games at the 2012 Women's Championships, bringing the all-time total to 19. There also were three 299s, two 298s and two 297s this year.
Coefficient of Friction of Palo Alto, Calif., also tasted victory for the first time at the Women's Championships as the Scratch Team winner with a 3,302 total.
Games of 1,160, 1,053 and 1,089 helped the group edge out Together Once Again of Keller, Texas, which finished with 3,297. Brittany Hillman led the way for Coefficient of Friction with a 720 set and was joined by Mandy Green (655), Jackie Wyckoff (654), Terri Stynes (639) and Kimberly Power (634).
"We've been on pins and needles all week just hoping our score would hold up," said Wyckoff, a Bowling Writers Association of America board member. "I'm absolutely thrilled, and my teammates are just ecstatic. Now, we can cross that off the bucket list."
Complete standings for the 2012 Women's Championships can be found at BOWL.com/womenschamp.
Also in the headlines this year was Mini Tvaska of St. Petersburg, Fla., who extended her own participation record by making her 66th consecutive Women's Championships appearance. The 94-year-old began her historic run at the 1947 event in Grand Rapids, Mich. Seven other bowlers made memorable marches down Center Aisle at the one-of-a-kind facility as they celebrated 50 years of tournament participation.
The 2012 Women's Championships featured more than 6,100 teams and ran each day from April 14 until July 8.
In 2013, the Women's Championships will move down the street to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, where 44 specially-constructed lanes will be set up to host the world's largest participatory sporting event for women. The Stadium will be home to the USBC Open Championships in 2013, marking the first time both tournaments will be held in the same host city in the same year.
Presenting sponsors for the 2012 USBC Women's Championships are Circus Circus, Eldorado Hotel Casino and Silver Legacy Resort Casino in Reno, Nev. Other sponsors include Harrah's Reno Casino, official brackets sponsor, Kegel, official lane maintenance provider, Humana, official registration sponsor, Steltronic, official scoring system, and supporting sponsors Storm Bowling Products, Nationwide Insurance, Sands Regency Casino Hotel and Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa and MyBowlingVacation.com.
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