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Lately, local musician David Boone has been pondering the idea of faith. Though conviction is nothing new to someone with the strength to have untethered himself from a fundamentalist Christian upbringing, Boone's faith, presently, is taking the form of a physical journey. This fall, the 24-year-old guitarist and his friend, percussionist James Wasem, will embark on an 18-month series of tours across all 50 states. Though not a huge feat for big bands with big bucks, it's an ambitious journey for two guys in a Jeep Cherokee who generally play coffeehouses and taverns (they'll fly to Hawaii and Alaska). "It's all a matter of faith," says Boone. "Our goal with these first couple tours is to put our feet in the water and see how sustainable it is to do it full time."
Boone has always tested the waters. At the age of 15, after his guitar mentor died and his family "imploded," Boone dropped out of school and left Seeley Lake for the sunny shores of Sonora, Mexico. A year later he returned—"and then I basically dropped off the face of the earth," Boone says. Haunted by family turmoil, he was diagnosed as manic-depressive. For three years after moving to Missoula, he didn't play music. But when a friend said he was moving, Boone played a concert as a going-away gift—and he hasn't stopped since.
For the upcoming tour, Boone is releasing Culmination, a sampler album containing three songs off each of his seven albums. Culmination maps Boone's emotional journey with earnest acoustic folk on the first half and celebratory folk-rock on the second. But Boone's hardly finished soul-searching. He is already recording two more albums, one with a full band, the other a solo effort being recorded in a barn near Seeley.
"I'm going to take pictures of all the places I've experienced emotional heartache growing up…and I'm going to hang them all over this barn wall, and while I sing I'm going to let them wreck me again." It's an aggressive version of introspection he believes will be essential to the tour's success—and a test of strength that, if personal history is any gauge, he's sure to pass.
David Boone plays at Break Espresso at 7 PM, Thursday, Aug. 18, with fellow locals Tom Catmull and Jacob Kuntz. Cover is $6 at the door.


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i have a 1989 e32 735il, I recently had tranny out to check seal. all the fluid was drained out the car has not been run for at least 5 years i recently bought it from my buddy. I put the tranny back in and put 3.5 quarts of fluid in and its still not up to the full mark. also the tranny does not want to come out of first gear, the shifter will move it to each gear but it will not shift outta first. any help or ideas would be great. I do have the car on jack stands running it, not sure if that matters.
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Total capacity if the torque converter is drained is 7.5 liters. Your shift problem may be low fluid related.
Thanks, before i posted my problem i put the 3.4 quarts in and it still wasnt in the safe range and sounded like it wanted to shift into different gears. i will add more fluid and give it a try. i wasnt sure how much to put in after the recommended amount and didnt want to get carried away. the car did sit for bout 5 years before i bought it from my buddy.
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I changed the breather hose and lost where the extra little hose on it connects to. finally found where, and i then took off 2 wires to distributor cap for inspection. I put them back then car wouldnt start. I changed ignition coil, spark plugs,cap and rotor which were very bad condition, car still wont start,cranks but wont start. I noticed the engine fan stopped turning.Now im sitting for three weeks....help!!!!!!
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all you do is replace the Crankshaft position sensor which is situated in in the back of your engin, then you problem is sorted out, i have done that my self and advised many who had joy
Thank you for your response! sounds possible, i was told it maybe my ignition module which is a fortune for my module, but i'm not sure and don't want to save up to get that especially if its not the problem. there's no electricity reaching the ignition coil, i changed it and the cap and rotor and there's no spark in the wires. you still think its the crankshaft sensor?
100% CPS, it cost around $55.00 and you can fit it your self, it is a bit small place behind the engine, but i am sure you will manage
ok thank you very much for the information i will try that!
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City of Midlothian Event Partner in DFW Summer Balloon Festival slated for June 11th - 13th at MidWay Regional Airport
For Immediate Release --- Debby Standefer, President of The DFW Summer Balloon Classic & AirFest, is proud to announce partnership with The City of Midlothian as the 2010 Presenting sponsor of this wonderful free family oriented festival. A unique Aviation Extravaganza featuring magnificent, colorful Hot Air Balloons and an Air Show, the Summer Balloon Classic & AirFest presented by the City of Midlothian takes place at MidWay Regional Airport, minutes south of Dallas and Ft Worth in Midlothian/Waxahachie June 11th through the 13th.
"Midlothian is proud to again host the DFW Summer Balloon Classic & AirFest and to be a sponsor this year for the first time. This year's festival will be especially exciting, with the addition of an air show and aerobatic racing! While you and your family are in the area, consider taking the short drive into our historic downtown, with its fun shops and home style restaurants. Have a great time in Midlothian, and plan to come back!!" Mayor Boyce Whatley, City of Midlothian
This event has something to offer all ages, Standefer says. The Hot Air Balloons ascend into the skies twice daily Friday and Saturday as well as Sunday morning. The morning flights are followed by top ranked competitors flying their balloons to compete in challenging tasks right before your eyes. Our wonderful flying area and the organization of this event has attracted many national and world champion pilots (the NASCAR drivers of the ballooning world) ready to astound you with their precision. It is worth getting up early to see! During the Saturday evening the "Lite the Nite" balloon glow as the sun goes down, experience the breathtaking sight as the balloons stand inflated to glow like huge colorful orbs. Come early to see the Air Show and miss the traffic! The balloons will perform twinkle burns, waves, all burns directed by our event announcer, Glen Moyer, who is the premier announcer in ballooning. Weather permitting, this is the one time when spectators may be able to come up close to the balloons and talk to the pilots and see just how everything looks and works. Truly a wonderful experience! This year we will offer tethered balloon rides during balloon flying times, weather permitting.
Saturday afternoon features even more excitement with our Air Show, MidWay To the Skies. Beginning at 2pm a variety of airplanes will perform in dramatic formation flights and aerobatic performances, a thrilling sight for all! The stars of the show are the breathtaking Trojan Phlyers, also based at MidWay, with their astounding formation aerobatics that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Jan Collmer, co founder of the Frontiers of Flight Museum, will fly his Extra 300L in maneuvers that will have you biting your knuckles! We are proud to announce this year's debut of the Aerobatic Air Racing Challenge Series (ARC Series™) within the Air Show. This will be the first event of its kind held in the south. Teams of two will take to the skies in dramatic aerobatic maneuvers in a timed sequence. Pick your favorite and cheer them on to victory and we'll see who wins as they come to a stunning finish before us. Women pilots, male pilots, everyone is even in the air and anyone can be the winner! 2010 celebrates 100 years of Air Shows. After the Air Show be sure to head to the Event booth to meet the pilots and get their autographs!
Midday features the Aviation Extravaganza with helicopters, airplanes, military aircraft, powered parachutes, radio control aircraft, giant kites and more, in static displays, demonstrations and flyovers! Some flights will be available to the public. Of course there are booths and concessions of delicious foods, exhibits and vendors, an aviation themed Kid's area and more!
The premise behind the DFW Summer Balloon Classic & AirFest is to encourage young adults to become involved in aviation, thereby contributing to better future adults. Bring the entire family and introduce them to the vast wonderful world of aviation and show them how they can become involved! This is more than an event; it is an experience for all the senses with something for everyone.
"Sponsorship is invaluable to an event. It enables the event to grow in every way. The DFW Summer Balloon Classic & AirFest relies on sponsorships so that we can keep this a free event to the public and continue to grow each year. We work with our sponsors to develop integrated programs to not only promote the sponsor and assist them in achieving their marketing goals, but to create a positive experience on site for the public. The attendance this event garners not only locally, but from spectators across the metroplex and throughout the state, gives us the ability to market not only our sponsors but to showcase and market our growing airport and wonderful cities of Midlothian and Waxahachie while at the same time becoming an important revenue source for the cities through hotel/motel taxes as well as through retail and restaurant sales in town. We are honored to have the support of the City of Midlothian and proud to promote this incredible city we are so lucky to live and work in!" Debby Standefer says.
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FLORENCE, S.C. – The pairings for the Peach Belt Conference men's soccer tournament were announced on Monday. Seventh-seeded Francis Marion University will travel up Interstate 95 to face second-seeded UNC Pembroke, Wednesday (Nov. 2) at 7 p.m. in one of three first-round matches.
FMU finished its regular season with an 8-10-0 record following Saturday's upset of 15th-ranked Catawba College. UNCP, the defending PBC Tournament champion and a participant in last year's NCAA Division II Final Four, owns a 12-3-3 mark.
The two teams met last Wednesday in Florence, with UNCP claiming a 2-0 win. Francis Marion leads the all-time series 21-13-3.
Sophomore Jonathan Bartomioli leads the Patriots in scoring with seven goals and six assists. Senior goalkeeper Jonathan Runion has a 1.66 goals against average, and ranks first in the conference with 6.44 saves per match.
In the previous 14 PBC Tournaments, FMU owns a 9-13-1 record, including winning the 1999 tournament title. Francis Marion and UNCP have met four previous times in PBC Tournament competition, with the Patriots holding a 2-1-1 advantage.
In Wednesday's other first-round matches, USC Upstate (11-2-2) hosts USC Aiken (2-12-2) at 7 p.m. and Lander University (10-3-3) hosts North Georgia College & State University (9-5-2) at 7 p.m. Top-seeded Clayton State University (11-3-4) will host the tournament semifinals on Saturday and the championship match on Sunday.


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Newtown massacre prompts national discussion on mental illness
As investigators try to determine what prompted the massacre, the mother of a 13-year-old boy with mental illness says she fears her son will do the same thing. She wrote an online essay now behind a storm of debate.
A local child development expert weighs in on the warning signs of a young person in need of critical help, and other steps concerned parents should take.
"I love my son, but he terrifies me."
The words of a Boise, Idaho mother are sparking intense debate over children with mental illness.
Her 13-year-old is diagnosed with ADHD and Intermittent Explosive Disorder and she lives in fear of his violent threats.
"Every time I hear about a mass shooting, I think about my son and I wonder if someday I'll be that mom," said the concerned mother, reading her essay on The Today Show on NBC.
For as many who applaud that mom for speaking out, others say her comments are overly general and paint children with a broad brush.
"This is a mother who is very concerned, and has right to be very concerned about her child," said Dr. Marilyn Bull, an expert in child neuro-development at Riley Hospital who is on the national board of directors of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
"When a child has explosive behavior and is threatening to harm their loved adults, we have reason to be concerned and need to be seeking appropriate mental health resources for that youngster," she added.
Dr. Bull says anxiety, out of proportion reactions, and unusual behavior are some of the first signs. But she says there is no data to say that children with ADHD or autism are prone to carry out mass shootings.
But she warns parents about exposure to violence.
"Video and violent media of all sorts escalates the tendencies to violence and also tends to desensitize," said Bull, citing recent studies on the topic.
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I had a similar issue when trying to install INPA on the laptop using the very same modified VAG KKL lead.
My issue resolved itself when I found out that the lead actually was using Com 4 when connected,
not Com 1 as selected during INPA installation.
Sorry if I'm "teaching my Grandma to suck eggs" here but if you go to:
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- select Hardware Tab
- click on Device Manager button, the computers devices now are listed.
- now click the + on the "Ports (COM & LPT) it will now expand to show all the port details, now plug in your Vag Com lead into the USB port and see if it updates its Com number.
If it does you have to select this Com number when reinstalling INPA, or IIRC you can alter some info in one of the Eidebas files, but I'm not 100% sure which one!!!
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Each year the Providence Preservation Society recognizes significant contributions to the preservation and revitalization of Providence's historic resources. The awards acknowledge contributions in the field of historic preservation made by both individuals and organizations. Recognition encompasses the categories of preservation construction projects as well as preservation initiatives.
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Brown University, Peter Green House, 79 Brown Street - Material Conservation Award for Historic Exterior Elements and Stained Glass Lay Light
Calender Mills, 52 Valley Street - Rehabilitation & Neighborhood Revitalization Award
Fox Point Bath House, 455 Wickenden Street - Rehabilitation & Neighborhood Revitalization Award
William R. Huston House, 309 Benefit Street - Exterior Material Conservation & Restoration Award
Johnson & Wales University, Student Services Center, 274 Pine Street - Rehabilitation Award
Johnson & Wales University, Xavier Auditorium, 261 Pine Street
North Elmwood Revitalization, Phase II, Parkis Avenue - Neighborhood Revitalization Award
Magdalene Ribholtz House, 16 ½ Luongo Memorial Squ. -Neighborhood Revitalization Award
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Southside Gateways, Plain and Public Streets - Rehabilitation and Neighborhood Revitalization Award
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This is one of those time investments that's so simple, but can yield such great results in your life. In the famous "Good Samaritan" study from Princeton University in 1973, researchers John M. Darley and C. Daniel Batson put an injured person in the path of several groups of people, to see who would stop and help: those running late, those who had just enough time, and those with plenty of time to get to their destination. They also controlled for people's religious affiliation. The results: religious affiliation had no impact on whether the individual stopped to help the person—but whether the person was in a hurry had a huge impact. Only 10 percent of those in a big hurry stopped to help the person, 45 percent of those in a medium hurry did—but 63 percent of those not rushed at all stopped to help.
This means that being in a rush may be preventing you from being the kind of person you want to be—the kind to stop and help someone in need. Building in lots of cushion time in your schedule and preventing "constant hurriedness syndrome" is a great investment in yourself and in the quality of life of those around you.


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Are those expensive cat trees actually worth it?
I've been looking into buying some more furniture for my kitty. She is currently only 6 weeks old, so if I were to buy one of those tall and complex cat trees she most likely wouldn't be using it much quite yet. But I've also been wanting to get her a high quality cat bed and this is where my question comes in. Would it be more worth my money to buy a large, complex cat tree, one that includes a bed at the bottom, so she could use it now? Or, would I be better off just buying her a bed and/or a smaller tree/condo? If any of you have tall cat trees, how much do your cats use them and would you say they are worth the money? (They are generally around $100) Any info will be much appreciated, thank you!
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My kitten (she's 6 months old now) LOVES her cat tree. Hers is 2 tiers with a bed at the bottom and it has a tunnel/hammock thing which is like another bed. She was climbing up to the top pretty soon after I got it, though she was a bit older than 6 weeks.
I would say that a tree is a worthy investment, especially if it has scratching posts as well. Most cats love to be up high, or have that option there.
I have an inexpensive cat bed which Phoebe has only JUST started using. Her preferred sleep spot is still on top of a cushion, however. :p
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My cat has passed up every bed I have tried in favorite of sleeping on her cat tree. Her first tree got old and quite shabby after many years of use. I decided to replace it and bought a Petco "Premium" cat tree on sale. This new tree is a big disappointment. It is cheaply made and does not compare to what we had. I bought it online; it looked good online. We paid about $200 for the first tree, and about $100 for the Petco tree. we still have the original tree, and I am going to try to get it refurbished. So, it is the old get what you paid for that applies here plus do not buy online.
Nini Stephanie JoJo answered on 7/25/14. Helpful? / 0
My cats love "Catty Stacks." They are sturdy cardboard boxes that clip together to make towers or tunnels or hangouts. Since they clip together, you can rearrange them which keeps my kitties from getting bored. I have stuck a throw pillow in one of the boxes that they use a bed. Since you have such a little kitty you could start off with 2 and build up as she gets bigger.
I also love that they are easy enough to assemble and take down that I can fold them up and put them away if we have company and need extra space.
Lincoln answered on 7/28/14. Helpful? / 0
I have these cat trees and I'd say they are definitely worth the money. They are much sturdier and cats like a sturdy tree that won't tip over. My cats use them constantly. The cats also love scratching on the sisal wrapped posts of these trees. Your kitten will use the tree much more than you realize. I had 3 very young 6 to 8 wks old rescue kittens who were zooming up and down my biggest cat tree and playing on the highest shelves from the first day they were introduced to the tree. Also if you place a tree by a window, your cat will enjoy sitting on the tree and watching out the window. My cat tree shelves are nearly always occupied by some of my cats watching out the window.
Kitty Ga-Ga answered on 7/29/14. Helpful? / 0
My oh my! I 100% believe in the magic of a cat tree! They get your kitten out of the way, up high, and gives them sooooo much exercise. Make sure when buying one you buy one with lots and lots of rope on the posts for scratching and climbing.
I have two kittens, 6&4 months: I have had my six month old since he was 6 weeks.. and my 4 month since he was 11 weeks. Both absolutely ADORE their brand new 7ft cat tree!
We started off with an expensive 4ft PETCO cat tree.. in the long run it was not enough for both cats to enjoy together and fairly. So we sold it on craigslist and bought one off of Amazon. Same price for three more feet of tree! I swear by cat trees! Most kittens will NOT use their expensive bed that you buy them and it WILL leave you disappointed.
Please keep us updated on what you decide! :)
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|Ebook's Category: "Young Adult"
|Date of Publication: December 17th 2010 by St. Martin's Griffin
|Author: Shannon Delany
|Language of Book: English
|Book Stars: 3.47 of 5 stars
|Ebook Format: RTF, iBook, DOC, DJVU, MOBI, FB2, ePub, TXT, PDF
|Additional Info: ebook, 31 pages
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"Beasts and BFFs" is a bonus 13 to Life prequel story from bestselling author Shannon Delany.
Meet Jessie Gillmansen as she realizes that things might not be what they seem in the town of Junction. All Jessie wants is to avoid more change … but she has no idea what's about to come her way.


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|376 sq. ft.
|Property type
|guest house
|Minimum Stay
|1 - 7 nights
Mareluna Residence is a stylish palace far from touristic port only 500 mt, recently renovated. Mareluna is located in the historical centre of Castellammare del Golfo (overlooking the 'four corners' of the town) and at only 250 mt from first beach "Cala Petrolo" the fully equipped beach with deck chairs and beach umbrellas and a few steps away from the enchanting marina and the ancient Arab-Norman castle.
Castellammare is a charming little town west of Palermo. It is an easy drive to Erice, Trapani, and Segesta. The location could not have been better with numerous grocery stores and restaurants within a 2-3 minute walk. The owners were very helpful and made sure our stay was comfortable. On our next trip to Sicily there will be no debate on where we stay. Thanks for the wonderful experience.
We are a retired couple in our mid 60s. We stayed in the penthouse apartment for 10 days in early October. The apartment and it's location more than met our expectations. The owner Gino, and his wife and daughter were very helpful.
Castellemare del Golfo is a charming town with an excellent choice of restaurants within easy walking distance. We hired a car and found parking in the narrow streets which surround the apartment quite easy. It might be more difficult in the peak holiday season.
There are lots of walks in the hills above Castellemare and at the nature reserves at Zingaro and Monte Cofano. The historic sites at Erice, Segesta and Selinunte are within easy driving distance.
Delightfully decorated, clean apartment with two balconies, so that you get sun or shade at any time of day. Despite the traffic in the street during the day, it is quiet at night and we didn't have any trouble sleeping. The town is lively and not too touristy, with a busy fishing port, and there is a sand and shingle beach just 5 minutes walk down the road, as well as a long sandy beach 25 minutes walk away. We enjoyed visits to the Zingaro nature reserve (free car park and free entry to OAPs), Cefalu and Erice, and lots of lovely walks in the area. Orianna and her father were extremely helpful; thank you!
i absolutely loved the place. we stayed there with my mum for 6 nights in the rooftop appartment and can absolutely recommend it for those who search for a place to rest and feel homy-comfortable.it's new, well furnished and superclean. we saw also the lower appartments- all pretty much the same style, just in different colors.indeed, as already said above, it's very well located- all the local bars, cafes, gorceries and sights are within 5 min walk.it's great to be able to shop for fruits and veggies on the local market, grab a capuccino on the way back home and open a bottle of wine on your own terrace. a veryvery special thank you to the fantastic owners- Loredana and Gino- your kindness and helpfulness from the first email to the last evening goodbye will remain part of the memories that made that week such a beautiful time for us.till next time- saluti dalla cracovia !
Alessandra e Ines
We stayed in the "penthouse" appartment, and we liked it a lot.
Small, but with everything we needed, and very fresh and clean.
We were picked up at Palermo airport by the owners, very convenient! The location is just in the middle of everything, so we
did not have to walk far to find what we needed.
We enjoyed the good air-conditioning, as temperature was around 35 during our stay. Nice bedroom with very good beds.
Very friendly owners, just a pity we do not speak better Italian.
We would absolutely recommend this appartment.
Eva and Reiert Tandberg, Norway
We stayed 6 nights in this lovely apartment in Castallammare del Golfo.
As a family of 4 with the kids being 18 months and 4 years, we had all we needed. The host Loredana was very helpful and even had a small welcome gift ready for our arrival.
Although we didn't speak Italian and she didn't speak English we got to arrange for them to bring us a cradle for the youngest – they were very helpful (that's culla in Italian we know now ?).
We has lots of fun getting to know the people in the streets around the apartment. We spend quite some time on the balcony waving at the gas-man on the other side of the street and got the feeling that we kind of got to know the people there. At least they started to greet us when we met on the streets – lovely.
I would recommend this apartment as a great place to stay if you want to have restaurants and shopping within reach (there were 3 groceries within 50 meters of the apartment.). Castellammare is a great place to stay and it's easy to get to most of the western part of Sicily and see all the beautiful places.
With an ideal climate, a breath-taking landscape and a clear sea, Castellammare del Golfo is located a short distance from the Palermo and Trapani airports and at an ideal place to enjoy the beauty of western Sicily.
The ruins of Segesta and Selinunte (the largest archaeological park in the Mediterranean), the natural beauty of Scopello, the undisturbed nature of the Riserva Naturale dello Zingaro, the charm of Erice, the elegance of Trapani, the magnificent historical and architectural heritage of Palermo, the secrets of Mothia, the evocative scenery of San Vito lo Capo, and the crystalline waters of Egadi are only a few of the wonders within easy reach of the magnificent town of Castellammare.
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Mike Price's Miners enter Saturday's game 1-3 (0-0 C-USA) after losing to Wisconsin 36-27 in what was a very competitive football game in Madison. UTEP also hosted perennial powerhouse Oklahoma in their season opener and nearly won, trailing 10-7 in the fourth quarter but eventually falling 24-7. The Pirates will be keeping an eye out for senior quarterback Nick Lamaison, who is very mobile and tough to stop when running the I-Back Offense. On the ground, the Miners are led by sophomore tailback Nathan Jeffrey, who is averaging 6.4 yards per rush so far this season. In the passing game, senior wide receiver Michael Edwards is the go-to man, providing explosive speed in both the receiving and kick-return game.
After a three game road trip that saw the Pirates go 1-2, ECU (2-2, 1-0 C-USA) looks to stay undefeated in Conference USA play on their home field. Last weekend, the offense couldn't find the endzone but offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley is confident that will change this weekend. "We're so close to putting it together", said Riley, "it's agonizing". He went on to say that he was pleased with the way his offense ran the ball last Saturday, rushing for 109 yards after factoring loss yardage from sacks. Vintavious Cooper has led the Pirates in rushing in each of the last three games and will be a key player in keeping the offense balanced. Sophomore quarterback Shane Carden will be making his first career start in front of the Pirate Nation at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. "I'm pumped," said Carden, "I've been to a few football stadiums but there is really nothing like playing here."
On defense, the name of the game is execution. Missed tackles turned out to be the defense's Achilles heel against the Tarheels. "We made a lot of mental mistakes," said junior safety Damon Magazu, "we're really stressing (tackling) this week." Two North Carolina touchdowns were direct results of missed tackles last weekend.
Keys to the Game:
1. Force Lamaison to win the game with his arm- With the mobility of senior quarterback Nick Lamaison, it is paramount that the Pirates defense keep him in the pocket and not allow him to make big plays with his legs. In addition, ECU's run defense must contain tailback Nathan Jeffrey and try to make the Miners one dimensional.
2. Convert on third down- Last weekend in Chapel Hill, the defense founds itself on the field too often and it began to take a toll on them. The offense went 5 for 16 on third down in the game, which needs to be improved upon in able to continue drives and keep the defense off the field.
3. Protect the quarterback- With a young quarterback, who is only making his third career start, under center for the Pirates, it is imperative that they keep him upright and give him time to pass. The Pirates offensive line allowed seven sacks in their last game after only previously allowing three combined in their first three games. If given time, Carden has the ability and the weapons to pick apart UTEP's secondary.
When it's all said and done, I think the Pirates bounce back again and get back in the win column in front of their home crowd.
Prediction: East Carolina- 24, UTEP-21.


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Mania Tear Has to Fall
The Week in Review -- November 20, 1998
by Jerry Thomas (email@example.com)
Greetings, Fools.
The Los Angeles Times has been making rather free use of the term "Internet Mania" of late. Last Saturday, for example, a page-one item appeared below a headline that read, "The Stock Craze That Won't Die: Internet Mania Heats Up Again." The following Tuesday there was another piece; this one's headline read, "Small Investors, in Two Camps, Driving Internet Mania."
So there it is, officially official. Henceforth, banish all doubt: It's a mania. And I am not unsympathetic to the sentiment, either. Shares of Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) saw a trading range of more than 50 points this week, surging more than 20 points Friday morning alone on news of a 3-for-1 split. If that's not a mania, it is certainly mania-ish. I'm just surprised to see the conclusion stated so baldly, so right-there-in-the-Times, so nonchalantly rubbing shoulders with all the other uncontested facts that make up my morning paper: This ambassador went to Zimbabwe. That government functionary reports a fluctuation in this statistic. And the market for Internet stocks is -- certified and authenticated -- a mania.
Well, how do you argue that it's not a mania? Look at theglobe.com (Nasdaq: TGLO). IPOing at $9 a week ago, it shot up to $97 per share on its first day before collapsing like a routed army. A lot of small investors got hurt. For proof of that, one need only read the postings on our TGLO message board, with its messages sounding something like dispatches Napoleon might have sent during his retreat from Moscow. The board spawned Tuesday's Post of the Day, in which our own Nico Detourn (TMF Nico) offered some solace to the stunned speculators who thought this issue might be a quick ride to some fast capital gains. Alas.
But there is another side to this story. That can be found in the Fool Portfolio (soon to be rechristened The Rule Breaker Portfolio), which is enjoying being long in the Internet sector these days. Perversely holding through the routine (let us not mince words) crashes these stocks suffer (perhaps as often as two or three times per year), the managers of this portfolio are downright giddy to find their net asset value surging to a year-to-date return teasing the triple digits.
A mania? I dunno. How many times does the Internet sector have to come back from the dead before it is deemed not a mania? And if not a mania, how else do we make sense of these late events? Is "mania," or "bubble," or "tulip" the only proper template to fit over this highly uncertain set of observed conditions?
Stocks that comprise the Internet sector will see sharp corrections over the next ten years as the industry grows and takes shape. Some companies will be great winners, astonishing everyone with their performance. Others will be tragic losers, the shipwrecks lost in the exploration of this new world. And that is as bold a prediction as I am willing to make. As for what might happen in the short term, in the world of the day-to-day, your guess is as good as mine.
This week the market's attention was focused on two issues of some passing import. First, the cut in some key interest rates courtesy of Alan Greenspan and his colleagues at the Federal Reserve. Eyes, too, are following the fate of one Mr. Bill Gates, commander of Fortress Microsoft. I'm a Mac user, so harboring a playful disdain Bill Gates is part of my fun, much in the same way I enjoy my scorn for the Minnesota Vikings (who, incidentally, are poised for a whupping when my man Brett Favre comes to town this Sunday). This is only part of the reason why you might enjoy Rob Landley's four-part examination of Microsoft's woes featured this week in the Cash-King Portfolio. Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is a Cash-King holding, but Rob is the lone dissenter among the portfolio's managers. Beginning Tuesday, Rob dissects Microsoft's troubles: the litigation, the faltering product cycle, the company's historic lack of innovation, the threat faced by Linux, and so on. The rest of Rob's reports follow on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
For fun, this week try Attack of the Shareholder Perks, by Rick Aristotle Munarriz (TMF Edible). I've said it before: some of the rewards of ownership have nothing to do with a dividend yield or capital gains. Rick explores the fun stuff that some companies give to their shareholders just for being owners, from chewing gum to free dessert. Other doings: this week, the Boring Portfolio announced its intention to sell off its position in Atlas Air (NYSE: CGO) -- Dale Wettlaufer explains why in Wednesday's Boring Portfolio Report. And this week's Dueling Fools is a barn burner: Fools Rick Munarriz and Yi-Hsin Chang (TMF Puck) resort to fisticuffs to settle their differences over warehouse club Costco Companies (Nasdaq: COST). Okay, if not fisticuffs, at least poetry then.
Finally, let me remind everyone that next week is Thanksgiving, and that marks the launch of our second annual Fool Charity Fund Drive. Last year Fools like you helped us raise over $120,000 for Share Our Strength, an organization dedicated to helping alleviate the problems of poverty and hunger in our country. Top Fool David Gardner explains it all in Thursday's Fool Portfolio Report. If The Motley Fool (which comes to you free of charge) has done anything to enrich you over the past year, let me encourage you to give some of that back to help people who really need it.
Thanks Fools.
Until next week,
Fool on!


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I have a friend who is addicted to all things Mac.Steve Jobs announced the arrival of the new Mac Air Book two days ago and yesterday my friend negotiated his Christmas present. As a fellow Mac devotee, I am keenly aware of how strongly attractive this all is. In fact, I've often thought it is more than a little scary that the company logo is an apple with a bite taken out of it. Great shades of Adam and Eve. But I take refuge in the knowledge that the Hebrew doesn't actually say it was an … [Read more...]
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Decennial Census Information: 1920 Census
Columbia Holdings
- Fourteenth census of the United States taken in the year 1920.
13 vols.
United States. Bureau of the Census.
HA 201 1920 .A15 2000g - Butler Stacks
Detailed description of 1920 depository print holdings.
The complete set of 1920 census volumes is available in a reprint set, at the call number above.
- Abstract of the Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920.
060 Un332 1920 - Offsite
- Fourteenth Census of the United States. Compendium ... New York. Statistics of population, occupations, agriculture, manufactures, and mines and quarries for the State, counties, and cities.
060 Un324 - Offsite
- Statistical atlas of the United States.
060 Un326 1924 - Offsite
317.3 Un7825 - Offsite
- Supervisor's districts, Fourteenth Census, 1920.
317.3 Un779 - Offsite
Web Information
- 1920 Census of Population and Housing
Most volumes are available in both PDF and ZIP files, from the Census Bureau.
- Census Data for the Year 1920
From the United States Historical Census Data Browser, presented by the University of Virginia. Select variables and display data.
- Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS)
The IPUMS consists of twenty-five high-precision samples of the American population drawn from thirteen federal censuses, 1850-1990. These samples collectively comprise our richest source of quantitative information on long-term changes in the American population.
1920 Census Questions
- How to Use NARA's Census Microfilm Catalogs
National Archives & Records Administration
- Selected Historical Decennial Census Population and Housing Counts
United States Census Bureau
Reference Guides
- Census Data With Maps for Small Areas of New York City, 1910-1960.
Bowser, Benjamin P.
Ithaca, N.Y. : Cornell University Libraries : Distributed by Research Publications, 1981.
HA 730 .N5 B68 1981 - Lehman Reference
Includes not only the published census data for NYC, but also unpublished census data and special tabulation performed by the NYC Planning Dept. Levels include block, tract, and health area for 1910-1960, as well as assembly district, statistical area, and sanitation district for some earlier censuses. All data, including maps, are on microfilm (F d901) located in Lehman Library.
- Population of the City of New York, 1890-1930.
Cities Census Committee, Inc., New York.
New York City, Cities Census Committee, Inc. <c1932>
HA 730 .N5 C5 1930 - Lehman Reference
HA 730 .N5 C5 1932a - Business Reference
Compiles population data from Federal censuses, 1790-1930, and from New York State censuses, 1855-1925. Contains six general sections: City of New York, Its Regions and the Nation; Population Changes in Census Tracts, 1905-1930; Breakup of Congestion, 1905-1930; Nativity and Color of the City's Population, 1890-1930; Religious Composition of the City, 1855-1930; Distribution by Age-Periods of the City's Population, 1855-1930.
- Dubester's U.S. Census Bibliography with SuDocs Class Numbers and Indexes.
Cook, Kevin L.
Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited, 1996.
R016.3173 C772 - Butler Reference
Z 7553.C3 C66 1996 - Lehman Reference
Covers the 1790-1940 censuses, with a complete list of all census publications. Particularly useful for identification of the multiplicity of items in censuses after 1870.
- Fast Facts About the 1920 Census.
Washington, DC : U.S. National Archives, 1992.
AE 1.113:43 - U.S. Government Documents
- A Census Analysis of American Villages; Being a Study of the 1920 Census Data for 177 Villages Scattered Over the United States.
Fry, C. Luther
New York, Institute of Social and Religious Research [c1925]
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Fry, C. Luther
New York, Institute of Social and Religious Research [c1925]
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Fry, C. Luther
New York, Institute of Social and Religious Research [c1924]
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Fry, C. Luther
New York, Institute of Social and Religious Research [c1924]
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Fry, C. Luther
New York, Institute of Social and Religious Research [c1924]
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- Procedural History of the 1940 Census of Population and Housing.
Jenkins, Robert M.
Madison : University of Wisconsin Press, 1985.
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Laidlaw, Walter.
New York: New York City 1920 Census Committee, 1922.
HB 3527 .L14 1922 Q - Health Sciences Offsite
- Measuring America: The Decennial Censuses from 1790 to 2000.
Washington : Dept. of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, 2002.
HA 37.U55 M376 2002 - Lehman
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 to 1990.
Washington, DC : U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, 1996.
HA 214 .F67 1996g - Lehman Reference
- Population Information in Twentieth Century Census Volumes, 1900-1940.
Schulze, Suzanne.
Phoenix, AZ : Oryx Press, 1985.
R317.3 Sch853 - Butler Reference
Z 7164 .D3 S45 1985 - Offsite
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Thorndale, William.
Baltimore : Genealogical Pub. Co., 1987.
R911 T39 - Butler Reference
HA 217 .T5 1987g - Lehman
Provides maps for each state showing changes in county boundaries for each census.
- Topical Index of Population Census Reports, 1900-1930.
U.S. Bureau of the Census.
Washington, The Bureau, 1934.
R317.3 Un76801 - Butler Reference
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U.S. Bureau of the Census.
Washington, Govt. Print. Off., 1924.
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Ohlone College President's Office
State of the College Address - Spring 2004
Douglas M. Treadway
Ohlone Community College District
Presented January 9, 2004.
- Introduction
- Recent Developments
- Enrollment Planning
- Budget Status and Planning
- Facilities Planning
- Essential Qualities and Outcomes
- Societal Relevancy
- Closing Reflections
I hope that all of you had an enjoyable holiday season. In addition to the pleasure of being with our extended family for Christmas, for us the highlight was the performance of the college choir under the direction of Dennis Keller in the Mission San Jose. The acoustics were marvelous and the choral renderings were beautiful and inspiring. There is an expression: "How time flies when you are having fun." I can hardly believe that I am giving the State of the College Address for Spring 2004 when I still have some boxes in my office that I have not unpacked! I really have been enjoying my first six months serving the Ohlone Community College District.
Recent Developments
What's new for Ohlone College and around the world is of course a long list, but consider this:
Since we last met in August…
2003 turned out to be a good for the technology sector. Especially in the fourth quarter, our Bay Area economy shows strong signs of being on the rebound. 80% of biotechnology firms locally are moving from R&D to production in 2004.
Sadam Hussain was captured, but there is still no proof he had weapons of mass destruction. Ben Ladin remains at large and is still threatening us, but over two years have passed since the New York attacks without another tragedy on U.S. soil. Afghanistan and Iraq are devastated. The war on terrorism, we are told has had some victories, but pronouncements and tactics of our government are also producing more anti-American movements around the world than we have ever known California has a new governor who we call by his first name. This governor is showing a refreshing openness. He is willing, if the legislature will not come together, to take his case directly to the people. Some on the inside circle say he will be more supportive of community colleges than his predecessor. This remains to be seen.
We now have a new Chancellor for our state system: Mark Drummond, who has served the past four years as chancellor of the Los Angeles Community College District. Mark is well regarded by the other CEOs and has also made good inroads in the political arena. We are hopeful that he will be more effective with the legislature and governor.
Here at Ohlone College our own Kay Harrison, who does such a marvelous job in putting together these Flex Day programs, has been honored with the Chair Academy 2004 International Exemplary Leadership Award.
We are very fortunate to have a newly appointed Executive Director of the Ohlone College Foundation. Dr. Robin Koelkebeck begins January 15 in this important position. He most recently served in a similar position for seven years at Mira Costa Community College in San Diego. Robin has a strong background in community college foundation work and was recognized this year by the California Community College Association of Foundations as Fundraiser of the Year. Robin will be working directly with me in private fundraising and also grant writing for the District.
At the end of fall semester, we received a letter from Ron Burdett announcing his retirement from Ohlone College effective July 31 after 31 years of service. In his letter Ron said " The people who have been and are now with Ohlone are exceptionally special to me. I feel very fortunate and blessed to hold employment with the finest community college in the nation!" His sentiments strike a chord with each of us, whether we have been here 30 years or 30 days. The Ohlone College community is indeed unique and special.
In November my wife Carole and our grandson Aidan were on the campus during the noon hour when I was involved in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new telecommunications installation for the Deaf Studies program. News of that Ohlone College innovation made it all the way to the New York Times. Anyway, some of the deaf students approached Aidan at our table or across from our table communicating in sign language, which he seemed to enjoy. Later in November we had the good fortune of a large family reunion on the island of Maui. While we were being treated to a Luau my grandson was especially caught up with the Hula dancers. He said, "Grandpa—look! The dancers are showing the college language!"
Having just turned 3 years old, in his way of knowing things that is what happens regularly at a college. And thus it is so at Ohlone College in a way that is uncommon among higher education institutions. Because of the high importance of the Deaf Studies program to us, we are starting this month a national search for a new dean—for another outstanding leader, who following Ron's footsteps will take the program into its next plateau of excellence and renown.
Enrollment Planning
Enrollment for fall semester was 12,536, a 641 head count decrease compared to fall 2002. Enrollment for spring semester is projected to also decline. We are starting spring semester a week earlier than is usually the case and this may contribute to a drop in enrollments. Likely it will also result in more Add cards coming to the faculty. It is very important that faculty inform the registration office immediately of students who do not attend, so that wait list students can be enrolled. One important unknown is the impact of the CSU campuses cutting back their spring class schedules.
Whatever the enrollment spring semester, we have planned a summer session that is larger than before and hopefully can make up the difference. Overall, I have come to observe that Ohlone College, under the leadership of Ron Travenick, has very good enrollment management systems in place and we should be able to maintain the enrollment levels for which the state is funding us.
In order to plan appropriately for our new construction projects, we have done an analysis of state funding formulas, local demographics and other factors and are now projecting the following enrollment for Ohlone for when we occupy the Newark campus 2007-08:
- Newark 1,480 headcount 1069 FTES
- Fremont 9,000 headcount 7269 FTES
The ten year projection to 2008 is:
- Newark 2,340 head count 1738 FTES
- Fremont 10,200 head count 7938 FTES
In order to reach this plan, 80% of enrollment growth between now and the opening of the Newark campus would be applied to that Center and 20% to Fremont. After 2007 and for the next 10 years, the Fremont and Newark campuses would be managed so as to share 50/50 in the enrollment growth allocation that we are projecting at an average of 1.5% per year.
Full-time equivalent enrollment, upon which we are funded, is also something we can manage, to a certain extent. Unfortunately, a major weakness of Ohlone College is that we have established a pattern of student attendance wherein only 25% of our students are full-time. The state average is 37% full-time students. Because we have 50% of our students taking only one course and not enough other students taking a full schedule, we are very inefficient when it comes to funding formula applications and staffing patterns. There are specific programs such as a university express cohort and learning communities, which have proven at other colleges to increase the percentage of students attending full-time. This should be a dominant strategy for Ohlone in the coming years.
A second challenge for enrollment management is the fact that within our student body, students of Latino or Hispanic ethnicity are underrepresented by a factor of 50% less than found in the general population of our district. Outreach to this population will be a major goal of our student services staff, under the leadership of Lisa Waits. Outreach from the faculty and administration to community organizations with Latino constituents is also an important dimension of this priority.
Budget Status and Planning
We have been working on a principle for this academic year that focuses on quality rather than quantity. I believe we took a major step in that direction when our new College Council brought forward to the Board of Trustees, and we received approval, to scale back the scope of the new center at Newark. Funds that will be available from scaling back were allocated to higher quality construction materials that would last longer and take less maintenance. Also funds will be allocated to more efficient operating systems, including on-site energy generation. And finally, the Board reallocated $4.5 million to the Main Campus for much needed renovation of current facilities.
The budget news is not good, but it could be a lot worse. Regarding the current fiscal year, the new governor has put into place mid-year cuts for the public universities. Our latest information from the Chancellor's office is that he has spared the public schools and community colleges.
Today the governor's budget proposal for 2004-05 will be released. Preliminary information from his office indicates support for keeping and even increasing the fee hikes that were due to take place next year, then placing a cap of 10% per year going forward. For our students who paid $18 per unit instead of the prior $11 this year, they would see their fees escalate to $26 per unit this fall. With full financial aids and fee waivers supporting the needy students, it will be middle income and independent students who will have the most difficulty with these increases.
Because of Proposition 98, the community colleges are in line to receive about $400 million in new funding due to increased collections of property taxes. However, the governor's staff have indicated he will cut that amount in half and ask the legislature to set aside Proposition 98 due to the overall budget crisis. Without any increases, we are projecting a $1.8 million deficit at Ohlone College. Coincidentally, the amount of increase for next year that the governor is expected to propose would about bring us even.
Before learning of what Governor Schwartzeneger would be proposing today, I met with leaders of student, staff, and faculty organizations a well as administrative staff and pledged that I would not pursue further layoffs of full-time staff as a means of addressing next year's budget issues. At that juncture, we were projecting between one and a half and two million in deficit. Whatever numbers we are given as budget targets, up or down, the leadership has agreed with me to expand the current budget committee membership in order to bring more viewpoints to the table for development of next year's budget. Under the direction of Deanna Walston, and as an entity of the new College Council, a 2004-05 Budget Task Force will be appointed. The core group of the task force will be current members of the budget advisory committee.
We will need to find a minimum of $500,000 out of this year's remaining budget so that we can go into 2004-05 with a local cash balance that can serve as a buffer against still unknown resolutions of the full legislative driven budget process. As positions become vacant between January and June, we may need to make reductions in the expected level of services rendered. Through our EER process with the unions, some individuals may need to be reassigned for a short duration to fill a high priority vacancy. Additional cross training will need to take place between positions and even across units of service.
As the task force begins meeting later this month, all of you will have opportunity to participate in looking for ways to both generate and save dollars in the college budget. Under the present circumstances, unfortunately, our students and the general public are going to have to bear some of the burden of the cuts as we may be reducing hours of service, time for response, and as we already have experienced, a more narrow offering of courses than we would otherwise be able to afford. We are also going to have to be considerate and patient with one another and keep our own expectations of service reasonable under the circumstances We do not have enough custodians, maintenance or office personnel to carry on our own business as usual.
By deciding as a college on what is most essential, we can continue to offer a quality service even if the quantity of service is necessarily reduced. I am very much aware that cost cutting, even when coupled with prioritizing services will not at the end of the day yield the kind of quality institution we need to maintain and strengthen. The other essential budgetary strategy is bringing in new sources of funding. By hiring Dr. Koelkebeck, an experienced fundraiser, increasing the number of grants we pursue, and developing some of the District's surplus real estate for revenue purposes, we will be able to improve the District's financial condition going forward.
Facilities Planning
The revised educational master plan for Newark, which was authored by Jim Wright, contained several important changes from the previous plan. The new facilities plan has a stronger educational mission focus, and the planning was integrated with that of the Fremont campus and partnerships. Other objectives were to reduce initial costs to what the District could afford to operate; to have maximum flexibility in staffing and facility use; to have a campus-like feel and recurring themes of quality and sustainability in the curriculum, staffing, and operations.
With the Newark Education and Facilities Master Plans now revised and approved by the Board, architects will begin building designs and planning attention will shift to the Fremont campus. A parallel process will occur here with the faculty, staff, and administration working together on enrollment, program and facilities future plans
The District's Facilities Task Force has already held an initial exploration with the architects on the Fremont campus master plan scenarios. Those who participated in this initial discussion were very energized by some new opportunities we see to better plan for this marvelous campus site, including upgrading existing facilities and reconfiguring campus spaces and environments to be more conducive to our goals of academic community and sustainability.
As I have made mention most everywhere I speak, Ohlone Community College District fully intends to be a leader in energy and resource sustainability. Our board has passed a new policy in this regard, requiring all new construction to meet national sustainability standards. I am pleased to report that I am in contact with external funding sources, which show great promise to put us in the position at the Newark campus to be the first California Community College to be totally energy self-sufficient. I am very dedicated to this effort and will also work with staff and the architects to enhance the Fremont campus in its energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
There is new momentum toward planning for private development and partnerships regarding some of our land holdings both in Fremont and Newark. Because of funding issues, we are moving forward expeditiously to see what outside revenue can be generated through lease of our property that is surplus to our projected future needs. There will be specific forums and discussions held soon on what we are calling asset management for the District. It is my hope that my 2005-06 we will have a significant annual cash flow from land leases and partnership ventures to bolster our college budgets.
Defined Identity and Strategic Planning
In my first State of the College Address, I made a point of discussing the need for Ohlone College to develop a more defined identity and a more focused vision for our collective future. We recently noted in the media that CSU Hayward is discussing changing their name in order to provide that institution with a stronger identity. Their objective is the need to increase private giving to their foundation and the hopes that a name change would enhance their image and better differentiate them from other Bay Area higher education institutions.
You may have heard discussion of name changes for our two campuses. The revised master plan for Newark indicates the Center for Technology and Health Sciences. This title was accepted in principle but not formally adopted by the College Board of Trustees. They liked the focused mission, but some wanted to also keep Newark in the campus title.
There is broad agreement that we want to have only one college designation: Ohlone Community College. The debate will center on the most desirable naming of the campuses that comprise the college district. Geographical identity is no doubt the most straightforward approach. Not unlike CSU Hayward, however, some of us want to be a little more creative in order to build the identity at Fremont for university transfer and Newark for focused professional and technical programs and attract more financial contributors and partners. Our fledgling Internet Programs might benefit from Ohlone's own unique trademark to differentiate us from the large pack of distance learning providers. The District's Distance Education Master Plan is being re-written this semester and as this function is integrated with our other planning, it should become clearer as to the specific mission of the virtual campus.
The naming of the campuses will be followed on by a concerted campaign of our college foundation to provide major donors with naming opportunities for the District's buildings and labs, especially those that are being constructed or renovated by the Bond Funds.
The decisions related to college identity, naming opportunities and so forth will be guided by rewriting the District's overall strategic plan. The more I have thought about this matter, and especially in the context of very difficult budgetary constraints, I am mindful of the adage that "it is important not only to be doing things right, it is just as important to finding the right things to do." What to keep, what to set aside, what to add, what to enhance, and what to scale down are all questions that we need to be asking and answering in order to be the best we can be. Certainly we have a highly talented faculty and staff and strong academic and support programs. These have been developed and strengthened over the years. But excellence is never achieved by drifting into it. We cannot rest on our laurels or the achievements of those who have come before us. We must have a vision of our future and then not leave it to chance, but plan for it in a very proactive manner.
To that end, I am calling upon all of you to join me for a one-half day college wide planning session on Friday, January 30. By 12:00 noon we will have met our minimum attendance period for state reimbursement purposes, and can therefore cancel afternoon classes without any financial penalty from the State. Classes that meet on Friday afternoons only will be held, but others will be cancelled and all offices closed in order for all faculty and staff as well as interested students to participate in this joint planning symposium. The session is announced to go from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., January 30 in the college gym and adjacent rooms. More details will be forthcoming.
During the planning session, you will be asked to consider what specific goals and strategies we should be pursuing as a District during the next five years and you will also be asked to contribute your suggestions for how to deal with our budget shortages.
Essential Qualities and Outcomes
In keeping with new accreditation standards, we will be looking for a set of achievable outcomes, which address the following essential qualities of our community college:
- Colleague relationships. Collegiality through shared governance and day-to-day nurturance of our academic community. The courage and wisdom to reform our practices in the face of new competition, new student and community needs, and new understandings of the teaching/learning process.
- Student relationships. Our demonstrated concern for every individual and their full learning potential and outcomes, which point to increased student success.
- Community relationships. Our active participation in the life of the communities we serve in their educational, civic, cultural and economic issues and activities. Widespread involvement locally and focused involvement internationally.
- Outreach relationships. Demonstrated success in achieving more cultural diversity in our staff and student body and higher levels of participation among underserved populations and more involvement with groups that serve them
- Curriculum for the 21st Century. Quality and relevancy throughout the college. A culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Achieving success and prominence as a community college is about success in relationships—with one another, with our students and with our communities.
Achieving success and prominence is also about relevance to the changes taking place in society. Ohlone College has a number of centers of excellence, which are closely tied to the community and continually developing in direct response to community changing needs. Our Nursing Program headed by Sharlene Limon and her excellent faculty, is appropriately often cited in this regard and in particular the growing partnership with Washington Hospital. They donated $1.5 million to provide instructional support, and next month we will join them in the dedication of the Richard M. Warren Nursing Skills Training Laboratory for Ohlone College on the hospital's main campus in Fremont. Washington Hospital will also be an on-site partner with a community clinic at the new Ohlone Newark campus.
This month the Argus newspaper featured a story on Dominic Bonavolonta, former director of the Warner Bros. celebrity show "Extra". He will be an adjunct faculty member teaching a class at Ohlone College on directing live television. By involving this caliber of community professionals in our curriculum we keep our programs on the cutting edge of the industry.
I was privileged to join Jim Wright and Ron Quinta recently in touring the NASA Ames Research Laboratories. There I learned first hand of the partnership opportunities through student internships and scientific scholarly exchange, which are taking place with Ohlone and are planned to grow in the future. On another occasion we visited the biotechnology business incubator in Oakland and learned there of how Ohlone, CSU Hayward, and emerging companies can partner to be certain our curriculum is relevant to rapidly changing dynamics of Bay Area workforce needs.
Maintaining relevancy for professional and technical programs is fostered through partnerships, and we envision many more linkages to occur as Ohlone reaches out and further develops the curriculum in applied sciences, technologies and health care.
More elusive and diffused is the question of maintaining relevancy in the liberal arts or the general education portion of our curriculum. Faculty are doing excellent work in General Education program development and articulation for transfer. You are aware of the social, political, economic and spiritual evolution of a global society, which presents many challenges and opportunities to educators who understand their role as not just information providers but more as guides, interpreters and coaches preparing students for full participation in our democratic society.
Societal Relevancy
In my own continued learning, specifically regarding Ohlone Indians, Professor George Rodgers provided me with a book titled A Time of Little Choice: The Disintegration of Tribal Culture in the San Francisco Bay Area 1769-1810, which was written by Randall Milliken, a local archaeologist. While the first book I read, The Ohlone Way was both insightful and inspiring, this book was insightful in a very unsettling way. Milliken wrote:
"It should come as no surprise that the western world penetrated and destroyed the hopes and dreams of the native people around San Francisco Bay. The processes of westernization, by which highly organized, highly capitalized forces of world commercial society undermine simple lives and local spirits, stimulate material cravings, and constantly redefine appropriate standards of living, have worked to destroy local cultures time and time again in all parts of the world. In the grip of such processes, (indigenous) people have very little choice." "Furthermore, is it any wonder that the tribal people came to doubt the value of their native culture, and started to accept a definition of themselves as ignorant and unskilled, and deserving of a life of subordination in the new, caste-based social structure?"
I learned that between 1770 and 1810, only forty years, the tribal territories in all but the most northerly reaches of the San Francisco Bay region were emptied of native human habitation. The change began with Spanish colonial explorers and culminated with the Spanish missions as the new communities for the decided majority of the native peoples. Native groups had little or nothing to say about the abrupt change in the new shape of their world order. The Spanish conquerors limited their options for action and did not negotiate with them as equals nor did they respect their culture and values. New customs, religious practices, technologies, changed diet and rampant disease all fell upon a people within a few decades. The majority perished contrasted to centuries of health, longevity and prosperity under pre-occupation conditions.
The Ohlone College official school emblem shows the Ohlone Indian with ceremonial headdress, personifying pride, strength and fortitude. This is as it should be. Awareness of our heritage also needs us to keep in remembrance another image: that of a young Ohlone child on the ground, tears and great sorrow on her countenance, with the dying – disease ridden body of her mother in her arms. Not unlike images we see on television today of millions of children who are maimed from land mines, orphaned by war and disease, starving to death out of worldwide neglect, and hopelessly assigned to a new world order of pain, suffering and total uncertainty. Like the Ohlone peoples, for as many as a third of the world's population today, this is a Time of Little Choice.
I have been thinking, what if our official college seal showed two faces, perhaps back to back: the proud Indian chieftain and the suffering Indian orphaned child? Would not this dual image create in our day-to-day awareness the balance we must strive for in higher education today? That is: on the one hand promulgating the new information age, technology and the many virtues of American society; and on the other hand cultivating awareness of the deep and abiding conflicts that exist in society and the wisdom and commitment that is needed to end the human suffering at home and abroad. To teach against the contemporary grain on TV reality shows that you do whatever you need to in order to get ahead, truth telling be damned. To educate that America is not always right and our leaders must be accountable to tell us the truth. Our leaders must be the kind of people who will build good will among nations and honor other cultures and beliefs and not those who would rob from others their self-respect, cultural identity, hope and confidence for the future.
There is an ancient saying: "A hundred thousand joys—a hundred thousand sorrows." In this New Year, let us as the community of Ohlone celebrate our special identity with much joy. And let us also embrace our sorrows and those of the world around us—let us not turn away in our teaching from the harsh realities in our history and our present day world—but let us confront them and teach our students how to live in a world of ambivalence, co-optation, evil and contradiction. Let us teach both by living example and course lessons how to optimize human community and to be agents rather than victims of change.
In the book The Once and Future King, Merlyn speaks in his role as mentor to Arthur, a king leader in the making, and offers him a cure for his sadness and pain.
"The best thing for being sad, replied Merlyn…is to learn something. That is the only thing that never fails. You may grow old and trembling in your anatomies, you may lie awake at night listening to the disorder of your veins, you may see the world around you devastated by evil lunatics, or know your honor trampled in the sewers of baser minds. There is only one thing for it then—to learn. Learn why the world wags and what wags it. That is the only thing, which the mind can never exhaust, never alienate, never be tortured by, never fear or distrust, and never dream of regretting. (Arthur) learning is the thing for you."
In their book Thinking for a Living: Education and the Wealth of Nations, Marshall and Tucker set forth the thesis that "They point out that the key to both productivity and competitiveness (in the new economy) is the skills of our people and our capacity to use highly educated and trained people to maximum advantage (throughout society).
In the first part of the 20th Century, we adopted the principle of mass-producing low-quality education to create a low-skilled work force for mass-production industry. Building on this principle, our education system, modeled on industrial organization, was an assembly line approach to learning and training. It enabled us to create the most powerful economy the world had ever seen. But most of the competitive advantages enjoyed in the last century have faded with advances in technology worldwide and an altered structure of both our domestic and the rest of the world's economies.
Opportunity for Ohlone College Reform
Marshall and Tucker observed: "Educational institutions, for their part, proud of past successes and largely unaware of the changes in the world's economic structure, and therefore in new human resource skills requirements, have continued to pursue policies that are wholly inadequate for the present and future… We do not just need a new plan for a new education and training system or for a new economy. We need a plan to become a new society—a learning society."
The point of all of this is that as we at Ohlone College go about the task of developing a new strategic plan, a door is open before us to not just write an extension or amendment to what has gone on before. Instead, we are standing on the brink of a new century! We have the opportunity to design a new form of learning community for this new century. I recently had a visit from a representative of a university in China that is seeking our assistance with the creation of a community college in their city. Because China in many ways is where the U.S. was in our early farm to industry expansion era, they have studied our history and they want to replicate U.S. success in linking education and industry in the 20th Century. I believe Ohlone would be an excellent resource to China for this purpose and I will support further talks with the emissary and a delegation that will visit Ohlone College next month.
At the same time, I am even more interested in what we are doing here at Ohlone to create the next form of higher education, built instead on 21st Century conditions and opportunities. During the fall semester there were several faculty discussions having to do with reforms in the teaching learning process. Several professors who will be moving to the Newark campus are exploring just what it means to be able to design from the ground up a new college learning environment. They are speaking of creating an experimental college created out of the emergence of new technologies, new research in human learning, and convergent systems of education, industry and environmental sustainability, which will yield new paradigms for educational delivery. Similar discussion, while perhaps at this stage not as broadly experimental, is taking place among faculty on the Fremont campus.
Examples of ways Ohlone College would reform our educational practices are:
- More team based learning to better equip students for that aspect of contemporary industry and society
- More project-based learning to develop critical thinking skills as well as collaboration and research skills
- More interdisciplinary learning to reflect the fact that no major societal issue today is adequately addressed by a single discipline
- More technology-assisted learning to exploit this resource for better student achievement and on-demand, 24 x 7 knowledge access
- More individualized learning systems to improve course and program completion rates and to bolster confident and successful graduates
- More service learning whereby the classroom moves out into the community improving the environment, health and culture of our area
- Different structures, schedules, and formats of learning organization and more flexible
New facilities, new technology, a new time and culture for innovation, experimentation and educational reform are all now before us. Just how we are going to respond as an institution to these opportunities is the key question. As President, I am keenly aware of the fact that many new faculty members will be hired this year and next. What kind of professional environment will we be offering to these new faculty is very much on my mind? And a corollary question is what should we expect of them: to be replicators or pioneers? From my observations and conversations with a number of you present today (administrators, staff and faculty alike), I really believe you might find special satisfaction in being a pioneer of something different and more successful at Ohlone rather than being a replicator of what has gone on before, no matter how tried and true the past system appears in the present moment.
I would like to see us take our cue from the renowned orchestra leader Les Brown who said: "Shoot for the Moon…Even if you miss you will still land among the stars!"
Closing Reflections
In closing I want to share a parable with you that I hope communicates the essence of this State of the College Address:
A young woman was about to begin a daylong hike. At the trailhead she found a sign, which read: "Pause here and pick up stones. Carry them with you. At the end of your journey you will be both glad and sad that you have done so." Being both the curious and adventurous type, the woman picked up three small stones and put them in her pants pockets. As the day unfolded she enjoyed good weather, nature, and invigorating exercise. At dusk when her hike was done, she sat down and felt the stones in her pocket. Retrieving them she was amazed. She held three small pieces of gold in her hand! And then she remembered the sign: You will be both sad and glad. Indeed, she was very glad she had picked up the three small stones, which had turned to gold. Indeed she was sad, that she had not picked up more.
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Real-time evaluation of driver's alertness on highways
Larue, Gregoire S., Rakotonirainy, Andry, & Pettitt, Anthony N. (2011) Real-time evaluation of driver's alertness on highways. In Pratelli, A & Brebbia, C A (Eds.) Urban Transport XVII, Wessex Institute of Technology Press, Pisa.
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Suburbanisation has been internationally a major phenomenon in the last decades. Suburb-to-suburb routes are nowadays the most widespread road journeys; and this resulted in an increment of distances travelled, particularly on faster suburban highways. The design of highways tends to over-simplify the driving task and this can result in decreased alertness. Driving behaviour is consequently impaired and drivers are then more likely to be involved in road crashes. This is particularly dangerous on highways where the speed limit is high. While effective countermeasures to this decrement in alertness do not currently exist, the development of in-vehicle sensors opens avenues for monitoring driving behaviour in real-time. The aim of this study is to evaluate in real-time the level of alertness of the driver through surrogate measures that can be collected from in-vehicle sensors. Slow EEG activity is used as a reference to evaluate driver's alertness. Data are collected in a driving simulator instrumented with an eye tracking system, a heart rate monitor and an electrodermal activity device (N=25 participants). Four different types of highways (driving scenario of 40 minutes each) are implemented through the variation of the road design (amount of curves and hills) and the roadside environment (amount of buildings and traffic). We show with Neural Networks that reduced alertness can be detected in real-time with an accuracy of 92% using lane positioning, steering wheel movement, head rotation, blink frequency, heart rate variability and skin conductance level. Such results show that it is possible to assess driver's alertness with surrogate measures. Such methodology could be used to warn drivers of their alertness level through the development of an in-vehicle device monitoring in real-time drivers' behaviour on highways, and therefore it could result in improved road safety.
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