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The plant manager of a business in the 6000 block of Sterling Drive in the 15 Mile-Mound Road area, told Sterling Heights police someone cut the pad lock and chain off a gate along the railroad tracks and stole 2,800 pounds of copper which was stored outside on racks.
The theft occurred sometime between 2 p.m. on Saturday and 5:30 p.m. on Monday, according to Sterling Heights police Lt. Luke Riley.
A man living in the 35000 block of Shell Driver in the 15 Mile �Ryan roads area of Sterling Heights told police someone opened a Verizon account in his name.
The man discovered the fraud on Tuesday when he received a bill for over $250. The man told police he doesn�t have an account with the cellular telephone company.
A man living in the 13000 block of Brougham Drive east of Schoenherr Road told Sterling Heights police someone damaged his mailbox and knocked it off its post with a baseball bat sometime Tuesday morning.
A resident living in the 44000 block of Merrill Road in the Mound-M-59 area, said someone struck her mailbox with a car. The incident occurred sometime between 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday.
A woman living in the 11000 block of Canterbury Drive in the 16 Mile-Dodge Park area, said a gas company in California told her she owes them over $100. The woman said she never lived in California and knows nothing about the gas bill.


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Just this week, the front-runner for the Mexico job, Miguel Herrera, called Vela "extraordinary" and declared that he would speak to him if he got the nod, while Giovani dos Santos told Marca that the 24-year-old "would add a lot of things to the national team."
The consistent talk about Vela and El Tri has not gone away for two reasons that have remained constant, certainly over the past 18 months.
- Vela remains a player that would add significantly to El Tri's quality.
- It is practically inconceivable that any player would not want to play in the World Cup next summer.
Point No. 1 could be seen in spades last weekend, when Vela blitzed four goals in Real Sociedad's 4-3 comeback victory over Celta Vigo. The second can be seen through Vela's social media, in which he has wished the national good luck ahead of recent games.
The context of the standoff is vital in starting to understand the problem, although neither side has fully explained, with "personal reasons" given as the official justification from the Mexican federation for Vela not accepting call-ups to the national team.
Vela cemented his place as somewhat of a "golden boy" of Mexican soccer as early as 2005 when the Under-17 team won the World Cup in Peru, but domestic first division clubs in Mexico were fighting over the player long before, with Chivas winning out.
Vela's problems with the national team appeared to begin when he was slammed in the Mexican press for what was seen as his bad attitude at seeming to ignore then-coach Efrain Flores' instructions before he was about to enter the field for a game against Colombia in Monterrey on Sept. 7, 2010.
Asked about it afterward, Vela brushed it off.
"When I can be here (with the national team), whichever coach calls me, I'm delighted," he said. "I've always said that to come (with the national team) is a pleasure and an honor and I've got no problem with making the very long journey to be here."
But it is easy to forget how brutal the reaction was the following day in the press.
Former Mexico goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal said Vela could "go to hell," former striker Carlos Hermosillo remarked that the player had "no discipline ... all he has done is fall and injure himself," and Alberto Garcia Aspe opined that Vela "needs psychological help."
As a 21-year-old at the time and reportedly immature for his age, it isn't difficult to conclude that the criticism hurt Vela.
But what came next was worse.
Press reports came out about an alleged party at the hotel after the Colombia game, in which various national team rules — including indiscipline and receiving personal visits outside of allowed hours — were broken.
The federation jumped at the chance to crack down hard on the players, with eleven players fined, including Rafa Marquez, Dos Santos and Javier Hernandez.
A six-month ban was handed out to two players: Vela and Efrain Juarez.
It was all done publicly, with no real explanation of exactly what had happened or why Vela and Juarez were the ones being slapped with such an extreme punishment.
The players rebelled, Marquez said his fine "made him laugh," and the wheels were set in motion for Nestor de la Torre to leave his post as director of national teams.
In came his brother, Jose Manuel de la Torre, as coach and Vela flew back across the Atlantic to join the national team once more — playing 58 minutes over two games in March 2011 — and hasn't been seen in a Mexico shirt since.
While being careful not to attribute blame without full knowledge of the situation, it wouldn't be the first time the federation has mismanaged personnel, and one could draw parallels with what Victor Manuel Vucetich has just been through with Mexico's soccer rulers.
Vucetich is the most successful Mexican domestic manager of the modern era, the Mexican equivalent of Germany's Ottmar Hitzfeld, but was coldly tossed aside after just two games in charge of El Tri, despite Mexico making the World Cup playoffs.
The coach was far from pleased and opened up, suggesting he wouldn't consider a return to the job with the way the federation runs things.
"Financial interests are put before sporting interests ... and before human interests, when the fundamental part and essence are the players and the pitch, which they look after least," Vucetich told ESPN recently.
Not all the blame should be ladled on the FMF, or any responsibility necessarily taken off Vela's shoulders, but we should at least refrain from criticizing and coming to premature conclusions before we know the full story.
After all, Vela seems to have done fine without Mexico, while El Tri, on the other hand ...

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A van that Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain once drove has failed to fetch its steep asking price on EBay. The van is a 1972 Dodge Sportsman Royal, referred to as "Melvan" because it once belonged to U.S. band The Melvins, a band that Cobain was a roadie for.
The current owner is Montesano, Washington musician Ben Berg, who says the van has been driven exactly once around the block before being parked for 14 years. He originally put the van on EBay with a reserved price at $150,000. The bidding reached $99,000 before the auction date was reached on March 13. Berg then put the van back on Ebay a few days later with a starting price of $50,000.
According to the item description: "The Kiss Mural on the side was hand drawn by Kurt Cobain using sharpie markers shoplifted from the Thriftway grocery store in Montesano, Wash."
"There were a lot of questions in the first listing that addressed why I am selling this piece of rock and roll history and not donating it," Berg wrote in the EBay description. "I have no other motives other than getting out of debt and saving my home."
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J. Wandres documents the life of 1944 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Lt. Paul Shulman who was one of only fifty Jewish midshipmen commissioned in his class during World War II. After leaving the U.S. Navy and returning to civilian life, Shulman volunteered to help the Haganah, the paramilitary force of the Jewish Agency for Palestine headed by David Ben-Gurion. Wandres' book fully details Shulman's role in helping to launch the navy of new Israeli nation and is based on interviews and correspondence with former U.S. Navy shipmates and Machal volunteers, Israeli and American archives, and declassified Secret U.S. Department of State documents. This program will be held at the Edward Myerberg Center, 3101 Fallstaff Road, 410-358-6856. Program is being co-sponsored by the Baltimore Zionist District and Edward Myerberg Senior Center.


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A Lockheed Martin order from Iraq for 36 advanced F-16 fighters would be the biggest export purchase of the plane in five years, according to company data.
Iraq wants to buy the aircraft to reduce its reliance on U.S. airpower, the Wall Street Journal reported. Ann van Hooydonck, Lockheed's spokeswoman in Europe for aerospace issues, didn't return a call seeking comment.
More than 4,300 F-16s have been built for 24 countries, with 52 follow-on purchases by 14 customers, according to the company's Web site. Lockheed won a $3.5 billion agreement in 2003 to sell 48 F-16s to Poland and in 2000 sold 80 of the planes to the United Arab Emirates in an order valued at $6.4 billion.
The Bethesda, Md.-based company's most recent F-16 export order came from Morocco in 2007 for 24 aircraft. Morocco was the 25th country to select the plane, picking the U.S. model over the Rafale from France's Dassault Aviation SA. Other recent orders have come from Turkey and Pakistan.
Lockheed Martin has advanced 8 percent this year in New York trading. The shares traded in Germany fell 0.9 percent to the equivalent of $112.82 as of 12:05 p.m. in Frankfurt.
Production of the F-16 will probably continue beyond 2012, with major upgrades being incorporated for all F-16 versions, Lockheed Chief Executive Officer Robert Stevens said in July at the Farnborough International Air Show in England.
Morocco, Turkey
On June 6, the U.S. awarded Lockheed a contract worth $233.6 million to begin production of the 24 planes for Morocco.
In May 2007, the governments of Turkey and the U.S. signed an agreement for the sale of 30 F-16s. The total value for aircraft and equipment is about $1.8 billion. Turkey had an earlier F-16 order and also pledged to buy F-35 Joint Strike Fighters made by Lockheed Martin.
Pakistan has committed to buy 18 F-16 planes, and may purchase as many as 36.
Iraqi funds would be used to finance its purchase, which would be reviewed by the Defense Department, State Department and Congress, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people.
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Compare the new gazette.com to an ongoing home renovation: We hope you'll see that it's more modern, cleaner and even better organized. However, because it's ongoing, we know it'll need tweaks along the way.
So Wednesday, after our 30-day countdown, we're introducing the new gazette.com as our continuing commitment to improve our various platforms to provide news, information and content to you.
We're changing the format of Page A2 on Wednesday so you can see what's new with your website and how to use it more effectively. Please note that Page 2 will return to its regular format Thursday.
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The rotator area has been eliminated, so we can present more of the top news of the day to you. We think this new approach will provide you with easier access to stories, photos and videos.
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FOUR French backpackers have been left with nothing but the clothes on their backs after arsonists destroyed their two tents and thousands of dollars of possessions on New Year's Eve at a caravan park in Orange.
The travellers, in town to pick cherries, were part of a group of backpackers who travelled to Sydney to welcome in 2013 but returned to Orange yesterday to find their campsite burnt to the ground.
Marie Dufour estimates she lost about $3000 worth of possessions and is unsure if she will be covered by her traveller's insurance.
She does not understand why the group was targeted.
"We left everything here. I've lost all my jeans," she said.
"We need the stuff to go to work and we have nothing. We don't have a lot of money."
Her tent-mate Antoine Mickael has no insurance and estimates he's lost $2000 in the fire.
Like his friends he will be forced to borrow clothes before he can return to work at a local orchard.
Jonathan Mur was able to salvage four t-shirts from his campsite, but said he had lost $2500 worth of possessions in the fire.
"I've lost all my clothes and my bag ... I don't know what to do," he said.
"I took one shirt and one pair of jeans [to Sydney] for New Year's.
"I'm just here for a job."
His tent-mate Antoine Fournier said he had lost $3000 of possessions in the fire including a year's worth of contact lenses.
Despite their misfortune the group say the incident has not tarnished their feelings about Orange and will not scare them away.
The group's friend Romain Rendud's tent was just metres from the two torched tents but miraculously was untouched by the fire.
He said other backpackers staying in the park had rallied around to collect clothes and money for the victims.
"Maybe the objective [of the fire] was to make people move on," he said.
"I'm here to work and meet a lot of people not to be scared.
"French backpackers are not the bad guys. We're nice to all people."
Canobolas Local Area Command's Inspector Bruce Grassick said the matter was still under investigation and the police had no plans to base officers at the site 24/7.
"We task and deploy according to crime trends," he said.
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The following people were arrested on felony charges by law enforcement agencies in Davidson County, and, unless noted otherwise, were either placed in the Davidson County Detention Center or released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Lexington District Court on the date given:
• Warren Dale Walker, 21, of 161 James Drive, Thomasville, was charged with felony breaking and entering, felony larceny after breaking and entering, two counts of misdemeanor unlawful transport of copper and two counts of felony obtaining property by false pretense, $15,000 secured bond, Oct. 31.
• Michael Anthony Powell, 28, of 874 Floyd Church Road, was charged with felony larceny defeat anti-theft device and misdemeanor larceny, $10,000 unsecured bond, Nov. 18.
• Joshua Martin Coe, 25, of 179 Pearl Valley Lane, Winston-Salem, was charged with misdemeanor larceny, felony larceny defeat anti-theft device and second-degree trespassing, $15,000 secured bond, Nov. 21.
• Michelle Renee Romesburg, 36, of 125 Dawn Drive, Clemmons, was charged with felony breaking and entering and felony larceny after breaking and entering, $2,500 secured bond, Nov. 19.
• Enrique Martez Hill, 32, of 586 Quail Road, was charged with felony possession with the intent to sell or distribute cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia, $100,000 secured bond, Nov. 4.
• Helan Wannetta Holmes, 28, of 131 E. Eller Drive, was charged with felony obtaining property under false pretense and misdemeanor larceny, $5,000 unsecured bond, Nov. 4
The following larcenies more than $1,000 were reported to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office and the Lexington Police Department:
• A 2013 Chevrolet Sonic valued at $15,000 was reported stolen from a home on Kindley Road near Thomasville at 7:46 p.m. Sunday.
• A television, three DVD players, dishes, swimming pool, grill, cellphone and wallet valued at $1,568 were reported stolen from a home on Hall Parrish Road between Oct. 6 and 7:55 a.m. Sunday.
• A heart-shaped diamond ring valued at $5,000 was reported stolen from a home on McKinney Lane near Thomasville between Oct. 9 and 12:15 p.m. Saturday.
• A laptop, $100 in change and ring all valued at $2,500 were reported stolen from a home on White Oak Drive between 7:15 a.m. and 2:22 p.m. Friday.
• A generator and guitar valued at $1,029 were reported stolen from a home on Kirkwood Avenue between Oct. 14 and 11:48 a.m. Friday.
• Two televisions, Air Jordan shoes, a bookbag, smartphone and purple sack with change inside all valued at $2,359 were reported stolen from a home on Holt Street between 8:30 p.m. Friday and 8:18 a.m. Saturday.
• Scrape metal valued at $2,100, a dishwasher, lawn mower and washing machine valued at a total of $2,475 were reported stolen from a business on Old U.S. Highway 29 near Thomasville between Oct. 7 and 11 a.m. Monday.
• A purse, wallet, $805 in cash and $150 in gift cards worth a total of $1,035 were reported stolen from a vehicle on Wafford Road between 8:59 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday.


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August 2419, 2012 |
Springfield offered up perfect weather for Evangel's annual move-in day for new students. About 500 new students, including freshmen and transfers, moved in to the residence halls on Friday, August 24. As per tradition, an army of faculty, staff and returning students were on hand to help them unload and get settled.
New students have come from 45 states and numerous foreign countries, including Bolivia, Spain, Hungary, Congo, Kenya, Indonesia, Singapore, Phillipines, China and Sri Lanka, as well as our neighbors Mexico, Canada and Bahamas.
New students spent most of the day unpacking and getting settled. At 3 p.m., they were invited to the Welcome Extravaganza in the Chapel. EU Launch activities are scheduled over the next week to assist new students in their transition to college life. Classes start on Wednesday, August 29. See the full schedule of events.


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EVANSTON – A lot can get lost amid the sea of people at the IHSA girls swimming and diving state meet.
As Evanston Township's pool deck and stands were jammed with people and state powers New Trier, Fenwick and Glenbrook South were breaking state and national records, Tri-Cities area teams fared quite nicely during Friday's preliminaries.
Despite only one area individual qualifying for today's championship finals (St. Charles East's Nicole Chapko in the 100-yard breaststroke), East, St. Charles North and Rosary still had plenty to cheer about.
The veteran Saints did the most damage with quality performances from Chapko, Mary Snyder and Izzie Bindseil.
Along with qualifying for the championship flight of the 100 breaststroke (sixth, 1:03.65), Chapko earned a date in the 200 IM consolations finals with a 2:05.67 that was good for 10th.
Fellow senior Snyder narrowly missed qualifying for the 200 freestyle championship. Snyder will have to settle for the consolation swim in the 200 freestyle along with the 100 freestyle. The Villanova-bound Snyder was pleased despite being shut out of championship heats.
"I was really loose for this meet and it was nice to know that I just got here," Snyder said. "I felt really good. I can just go into tomorrow and swim fast like last week."
Snyder, Chapko, Bindseil and Kimmie Scott also were part of the 400 freestyle relay that qualified for the consolation championship with a 3:32.22 and was good enough for 11th overall.
"We were up and down and we were all a little tenuous at the start," East coach Joe Cabel said. "We're pretty confident that we can go faster. We're looking forward to tomorrow."
St. Charles North featured a young squad across the board and didn't fare quite as well as their crosstown rivals.
Freshman Monica Guyette provided a highlight for the North Stars after she won her heat in the 500 freestyle with a 5:01.39 – nearly seven seconds better than her sectional qualifying time. The blistering time was good enough for 10th and a spot in today's consolation finals.
"From where we started the year to where we finished was awesome," North coach Rob Rooney said. "This was a rebuilding year for us but we saw a lot of great things. We're hoping that Monica can swim even faster tomorrow."
Rosary didn't fare much better than North. A year after taking the third-place state trophy, Beads coach Bill Schalz's job was much tougher as he welcomed back a lineup filled with underclassmen.
Freshman Annie Gosselin paced the Beads with a 57.08 swim in the 100-yard backstroke. The effort was good enough a spot in today's consolation championship heat.
Gosselin was somewhat unhappy with her performance despite the meet being her first state experience.
"I'm kind of disappointed with my swims, to be honest," Gosselin said. "I was expecting to do a lot better, especially in the 200 IM. That was one of my goals all year was to make top-six. Overall, I'm happy with my first state meet. It's a whole different experience. I guess I'm alright with it."
Gosselin's swam alongside Glenbrook South's Olivia Smoliga in the 100 backstroke as the Georgia recruit set a national record with a 51.84, displacing the old mark by one tenth of a second.
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By Theresa Harrington
Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 at 4:09 pm in Education.
The Mt. Diablo school board will hold its first meeting of the 2013-14 school year at 7:30 p.m. in the district office at 1936 Carlotta Drive in Concord. The board has decided to meet on Wednesdays, instead of Mondays, from now on. (This is the same day that the Contra Costa County Board of Education meets, as well as the same day the West Contra Costa County Board of Education meets.)
Here is the agenda for tonight's meeting:
"1.0 Call to Order
1.1 President will call the meeting to order Info
2.0 Announcements
2.1 In closed session, the Board will consider the items listed on the closed session agenda. Info
3.0 Public Comment
3.1 The public may address the Board concerning items that are scheduled for discussion during closed session only. These presentations are limited to three minutes each, or a total of thirty minutes for all speakers or the three minute limit may be shortened. Speakers are not allowed to yield their time. Info
4.0 Adjourn to Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
4.1 Negotiations – The Board may discuss negotiations or provide direction to its representatives regarding represented employees, pursuant to EERA (Govt. Code Section 3549.1) Agency negotiators: Julie Braun Martin and Deborah Cooksey. Agencies: MDEA, CSEA, Local One M&O, Local One CST, MDSPA, and Supervisory. Action
4.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957.6 Designated District representatives: President Cheryl Hansen, Interim General Counsel Jayne Williams; Unrepresented employee: Superintendent Action
4.3 Public Employee Appointment pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54957 (b) (1): Superintendent Info
4.4 Anticipated Litigation – Conference with Legal Counsel regarding the initiation of litigation in one (1) matter pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9 (c). Action
4.5 Potential litigation based on facts and circumstances (one matter) pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9 (3)(c): Claim filed on behalf of J.Doe Info
5.0 Reconvene Open Session
5.1 Reconvene Open Session at 7:30 p.m. Info
6.0 Preliminary Business
6.1 Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call Info
7.0 Report Out Action Taken in Closed Session
7.1 Negotiations Action
7.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators Info
7.3 Public Employee Appointment – Superintendent Info
7.4 Anticipated Litigation Action
7.5 Potential Litigation Info
8.0 Consent Agenda Action
8.1 (Item #1) Items listed under Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be approved/adopted by a single motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items; however, any item may be removed from the consent agenda upon the request of any member of the Board and acted upon separately. Action
8.2 (Item #2) Recommended Action for Certificated Personnel Action
8.3 (Item #3) Request to increase and decrease Full Time Equivalent (FTE) for the 2013-2014 school year Action
8.4 (Item #4) Recommended Action for Classified Personnel Action
8.5 (Item #5) Classified Personnel: Request to Increase Positions Action
8.6 (Item #6) Education Code 44258.2 – BOARD AUTHORIZATIONS Action
8.7 (Item #7) Approval of Variable Term Waiver Requests Action
8.8 (Item #8) IFAS Vendor Warrant Report and IFAS Vendor Warrant Cancellations Report for the months of June and July 2013 Action
8.9 (Item #9) Approve adjustments to Special Education/Student Services contracts for the 2012-13 School Year for services rendered Action
8.10 (Item #10) Resolution Rendering Local Ordinances Inapplicable: Northgate High School Aquatics Center Project Action
8.11 (Item #11) Resolution, Disposition of Surplus Property Action
8.12 (Item #12) Ratification of Award of Summer Contract Action
8.13 (Item #13) Ratification of Award of Summer Contracts Action
8.14 (Item #14) Ratification of Award of Summer Contracts Action
8.15 (Item #15) Final Change Order for Bid #1618/Contract C-914 for Structured Cabling, Adding Ethernet Drops in Classrooms with Fiber Optic Backbone at various school sites. Action
8.16 (Item #16) Notice of Completion for Bid #1618/C-914 Action
8.17 (Item #17) Ratification of Award – Inspector of Record (Project Inspector) Contract Action
8.18 (Item #18) Independent Contract for The Event Group. Action
8.19 (Item #19) Independent Contract for STAND! for Families Free of Violence. Action
8.20 (Item #20) 2013-14 Contract for Sierra Pacific Tours Action
8.21 (Item #21) 2012 Contract 2012-13 for Michaels Transportation Action
8.22 (Item #22) Williams Quarterly Summary Report Action
9.0 Consent Items Pulled for Discussion
10.0 Public Comment
10.1 The public may address the Board regarding any item within the jurisdiction of the Board of Education of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District that is not on this agenda. These presentation are limited to three minutes each, or a total of thirty minutes for all speakers, or the three minute limit may be shortened. If there are multiple speakers on any one subject, the public comment period may be moved to the end of the meeting. Speakers are not allowed to yield their time. Info
11.0 Communications
11.1 District Organizations – At regular Board meetings, a single spokesperson of each recognized district organization may make a brief presentation following the Consent Agenda. Items are limited to those which are informational. Info
12.0 Reports/Information
13.0 Business/Action Items
13.1 Appointment of Principal, Elementary School Action
13.2 Appointment of Vice Principal, High School Action
13.3 Appointment of Vice Principal, High School Action
13.4 Appointment of Vice Principal, Middle School Action
13.5 Appointment of Administrator, Equity and Disproportionality Action
13.6 Appointment of Program Specialist, Categorical Programs, Site Based Action
13.7 Appointment of Program Specialist, Categorical Programs, Site Based Action
13.8 Appointment of Program Specialist, Special Education Action
13.9 Appointment of Program Specialist, Special Education Action
13.10 Appointment of Coordinator, Student/Community Services 9-12 Action
13.11 Classified Personnel: Appointment of Assistant Construction Manager Action
13.12 Classified Personnel: Appointment of Educational Consultant/Behavior Management Specialist Action
13.13 Classified Personnel: Appointment of Interim Transportation Coordinator Action
13.14 Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution Accepting Final Environmental Impact Report for the Ygnacio Valley High School Sports Field Lighting Project Info
13.15 Community Facilities District # 1 (Measure A) Action
13.16 Solar Energy Savings and District Cost Update Info
13.17 Department of Justice – Open Purchase Order Action
13.18 Diablo Valley Community College, Contra Costa Community College District, agreement for MDUSD high schools funding, effective July 1, 2013 to May 30, 2014. Action
13.19 Request to approve MDUSD/Solution Tree Marzano Research Lab Contract Action
13.20 Multi-Disciplinary Team for Equity and Disproportionality Action
13.21 Meeting Extension Action
14.0 Future Agenda Items
15.0 Board Member Reports
15.1 Board reports Info
16.0 Closed Session
16.1 Items not completed during the first Closed Session will be carried over to this closed session. Action
17.0 Adjournment
17.1 Adjourn Meeting Info"
Although Trustee Brian Lawrence has repeatedly asked that the names of candidates be made public before board meetings, so the public can comment on the appointments before they are made, no names appear on the agenda reports. The district typically doesn't name the candidates until the item comes up for a vote, when the name is announced by Julie Braun-Martin. This gives the public no opportunity to comment, since the public is left in the dark until the last minute.
Do you think the district and board should list the names of those to be appointed on staff reports or attach an addendum to the agenda the day of the meeting listing the names, so the public could have the opportunity to comment before the board votes?
Trustee Lynne Dennler is absent.
Hansen reported out of closed session that board discussed negotiations with an unrepresented employee and will continue those discussions after the meeting (regarding superintendent).
Board approved consent calendar.
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TAIEX closes little changed
Shares closed little changed yesterday as the market's benchmark weighted index traded in a narrow range and gains in electronics shares were offset by declines in old-economy stocks.
The weighted index opened at 7,873.70 and moved between 7,876.68 and 7,845.56 before closing 0.24 points higher at 7,856.36. Turnover was NT$68.23 billion (US$2.28 billion). In all, 2,526 stocks closed up, 2,209 finished down and 466 remained unchanged.
The heavily weighted electronics sector was one of the few winners yesterday, gaining 0.39 percent. However, some old-economy shares lost ground.
Primasia Securities vice president Wang Chao-li (王兆立) said that some volatility and consolidation could be expected in the short term, as volume shrinks and investors remain cautious about chasing prices.
SAS posts large losses
Sino-American Silicon Products Inc (SAS, 中美矽晶), which makes solar wafers, posted losses of NT$2.36 billion for last year as prices declined. In 2011, SAS made a net profit of NT$429 million, the company said yesterday.
The company approved a plan yesterday to arrange NT$4 billion in syndicated bank loans to repay existing bank loans and to replenish cash for its medium-term operation.
SAS also said its foundry subsidiary GlobalWafers Co (環球晶圓) last year made NT$980 million, or NT$3.44 per share. The board of GlobalWafers approved a cash dividend of NT$2.8 per share.
MOF issues new regulations
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Monday published regulations for state-invested securities and investment firms after checking their internal auditing procedures, following a recent stock speculation scandal.
The ministry said the chairman and general manager of the firms are banned from serving at the parent company, except on temporary terms. The board of directors should include at least one member from outside the company, such as an expert or an academic, it said.
Should fund managers and their close family members wish to buy stocks, their purchase should be approved by relevant authorities, according to the regulations. A decision on investment targets should be made by at least two staff members, the ministry added.
Internal auditing officials should conduct quarterly checks on the company and report the results to the board of directors, according to the new regulations. The regulations will take effect immediately, the ministry said.
HTC to launch new models
HTC Corp (宏達電) will release two entry-level to mid-range smartphone models in Taiwan soon, as part of its strategy to boost sales volume, two local telecoms operators said yesterday.
Chunghwa Telecom Co (中華電信), the country's largest mobile service provider, said it will offer the 4.3-inch "HTC Desire P" at about NT$10,900 (US$365), starting next month, while Far Eas-Tone Telecommunications Co (遠傳電信), the third-largest telecoms operator in Taiwan, said it would introduce the 4-inch "HTC Desire Q" early next month at a price of about NT$6,990.
Meanwhile, the new HTC One flagship smartphone has generated strong interest in the US despite a delayed launch date, with "several hundred thousand" orders received to date, HTC president for global sales and marketing Jason Mackenzie said in an e-mail.
NT dollar declines
The New Taiwan dollar closed lower against the US dollar yesterday, declining NT$0.002 to close at NT$29.891.
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Dear Editor: Let's talk about "cash for clunkers"; what about this, does it make any sense? A clunker vehicle at 15 m.p.g .and 12,000 miles per year uses 800 gallons a year of gasoline. A vehicle at 25 m.p.g. and 12,000 miles per year uses 480 gallons a year. So, the average clunker transaction reduced US gasoline consumption by 320 gallons per year.
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To mark the release of a new iTunes Beatles compilation, Tomorrow Never Knows, Foo Fighter Dave Grohl has written some words outlining his love of the British band.
NME.com reports that he said: "If it weren't for The Beatles, I would not be a musician.
The Beatles seemed to be capable of anything. They knew no boundaries, and in that freedom they seemed to define what we now know today as Rock and Roll."
Grohl also reveals that his six-year old daughter is also a fan, saying, "From one generation to the next, The Beatles will remain the most important rock band of all time. Just ask Violet."


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As we all know, no car is truly finished. A car may be ready to hit the road and look like a million bucks, but the owner will always have some little detail nagging at him every time he takes the car out. The seller of this 1965 Chevrolet Corvair two-door hardtop on Hemmings.com is rather upfront with a number of such details on the rear-engined coupe, none of which should be deal-breakers for such a clean and attractive car. From the seller's description:
This a great-looking hardtop, two-door coupe that sports a gorgeous light maroon paint as shown in the photos. As the photos also show, the interior looks as if it just arrived at the dealer's showroom. Not only is it an eye-catching car to look at, it is also full of options such as Powerglide automatic transmission; 164-cu.in., 140 hp, six-cylinder engine with four carburetors; excellent tires on real chrome wire wheels with knock-off hubs; wood sport oversize steering wheel; AM/FM radio (the radio is not original but fits perfectly in the original position); dual Chevrolet side mirrors; bumper guards front & rear; dual exhaust; custom taillights with the center blue cats-eye; the chrome and body rubber gaskets are excellent; and the final bonus is that it has the correct California license plates for 1965. The odometer shows only 69+ thousand miles and is fully functional. One front fender wheel-well chrome strip is dented and a new replacement is included. The brakes are due for replacement soon and all the needed parts are included. As shown in the last trunk photo, a selection of spare parts are also included. The VIN plate lists the following: 105375L121424 with the Dealer Delivery stamp blank. Fresh fully synthetic oil was just replaced along with a new oil filter – this car is ready to be driven anywhere. A spare tire, the original jack and a car cover is also included.
See more Corvairs for sale on Hemmings.com.
I had a 1969 Monza coupe. I really liked it. It was my daily driver back in 1980-1981. This example is perfect. I'd love to have it..
just beautiful lines on the second generation Corvair—light, lithe and flowing. A classic for all time, really. This is a really nice example.
I think GM in '63-'64, when the '65s were being created, must have been an AWESOME time to work there. The full sized lines were becoming gorgeous, the intermediates all received great facelifts and the Corvair was shaping up to be stunning,
Nice car. I'm not much of a Corvair fan but I still like the looks of a well-done, well-kept example. Corvair really didn't have much of a chance after 'Ralphie' launched that book back in the 60s. It turned the tide against Corvair and started a tidal wave in America that has never ended: law suits.
Nice car! The fastest I have ever been on 4 wheels was in one of these!
Ah, the '65 – '69 Corvair is still a beautiful styling exercise among rear-engine cars! (or even conventional drivetrains for that matter.)
If I ignore the map pockets, I think the interior door panels bear a striking resemblance to the panels Chevy installed on the '67 – '69 Camaros.
I note it is sold. The Corvair was a prime poster child for GM's history of improvement that makes a car top-notch — and then killing it. See also: Pontiac Fiero.
Must have been a good buy. It's already sold.
A Price would be nice. How do you designate this ad as a Hemmings find of the day without a sell price. Seems ridiculous to me.
There is a link to the advertisement in the 3rd sentence of this blog entry. The "Find Of The Day" entries always include a link to the sales listing.
Full of options- agreed except for the first one, The 2 speed auto trans killed it for me, and I would imagine any other performance enthusiast with 2 legs.
Seems like a waste of the extra 2 carbs.
Must have sold to someone who liked its looks.
Stunning. These cars were great entry level vehicles in the Hobby but as usual lust and high tides float all boats. The only reason to pay a big number (relitavely) for a Corvair is that once it's yours, all you have to do is enjoy it and take care of it. For us older guys it makes sense since we don't have the energy or the patience to restore something unless the car is very special. So somebody buy it and enjoy. I, of the large car contingent, am looking at a 65 Coupe in Lucerne Blue with a matiching interior and automatic transmission which everybody hates unless you drive in traffic.
Mom's first new car was identical to this, except in bright red. The 140 engine was a strong runner, and we never had trouble with the 4 carbs. I just wish I knew back then that a full oil change with filter was four quarts, not five.
Wow, I'm the first to comment! Nice looking car! I presume the spare is in the trunk because of the K-H wire wheels? Having a 140hp engine with a Power Glide would be good for local driving – if you are not concerned too much about gas miliage. A 140-off the line is great fun, especially when the secondaries kick in! However, out here in the Wild, Wild West, the price of premium gas is close to $5.00. While I drive my '65 500 4-door with a 110 hp/Powerglide, I would like to get back to my '65 Corsa Turbo Convertible with a 4spd!
Nice looking Monza! Thanks for the article!
The 65-67 4 door hardtop was an even nicer design than the coupe. It includes both the curvy Italian design of the Late models with a more formal roofline. I drive my 66 Monza Sport Sedan daily, love the ride, handling, the dash layout and of course.the styling!
Well, it didn't take long for this one to be snatched up. At an asking price of $9k I'd say it was well bought. Congrats to the new owner!
Nice car with alot of rare options, but I never knew the 140 h.p. was available in a non Corsa and with an automatic. P T Cheshire
The 140 was standard on the Corsa and an option on the Monza and 500. Few bought the 500 with the 140, mostly with the 110. I have both a 500 with a 95/3spd and a 110 with powerglide.
Corsa had the option of the 180 turbo with the standard 4 speed. Powerglide was not an option for Corsa.
Lastly, the wood wheel, was not "oversize" it was an option along with the telescoping steering column. I have one of both.
Ralph Nader rode in my wife's '65 Corvair and lived to collect royalties on his diatribe.
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When I was in college I had a 64 4 speed convertible Bronze with a Lite Tan interior and top , it was cute , But you could not road race it . On the other hand the 65 and up handled very well . The 65 is still a Beauty today and this 1 has real chrome wire wheels .


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There's no doubt that there is just something nice about buying a MAC product – although I am not obsessive about the brand, I do have a soft spot for some of their eyeshadows and the lipsticks! I love the vanilla scent.
Before Christmas I did some sorting out, and ended up with more back to MAC products then expected! With this I popped down to the counter and chose;
Angel – one of my favourite pink lipsticks ever. I don't know why it has a hold over me. My last one was smushed.
Ruby Woo – a foray into red. I've decided glossy red is a bit of a risky area for me because I have such full lips, the red and gloss make me look a bit too porny. Ruby Woo is a matte true red.
Underage – a nude pink beige pink gloss. It's too pale for me normally so I would wear this over something.
Baby Sparks – another favourite of mine! It's a Dazzleglass (I do love a glitter gloss) and it's pink with blue micro sparkles.
I will get the most wear out of Angel and Baby Sparks for sure; they're nude pinks on me. I also liked Ruby Woo despite the fact it looked a bit dry (as to be expected) I like the fact it's quite a true red as I don't like anything too blue based. Underage is really pale, and settles into lines somewhat.
Closer look at my beloved Baby Sparks….I almost never finish lip glosses but I managed to finish this! The sparkles look silvery here but there's definitely a blue tinge:
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One dress size in one yearApril 20th, 2004 , by admin
I've been doing some shopping at the before and after Easter sales. To my delight, I'm wearing a size smaller in dresses and shorts.
Compared to the world of advertising, this doesn't seem like a remarkable feat. I heard an ad on the radio today with a girl gushing how on some diet she had lost 20 pounds in two months. I read a magazine ad that said buy this exercise equipment and you'll tone your tummy in four weeks.
Compared to those wild claims my modest dress size in a year seems pretty tame. It's certainly not going to get me an advertising contract. Nonetheless, I'm very pleased, and I'll tell you why.
I did not go on the Blood Type Diet to lose weight. I was happy enough with my weight before. Oh, I knew I didn't have the perfect figure, but I was content. I started on the Blood Type Diet because nothing else, including some high priced medicines, had helped my indigestion and GERD. When my GERD symptoms were gone in a week, and I could stop taking the medication, I made a lifetime commitment to the BTD.
I don't watch my portions, because I'm not trying to lose weight. I eat whenever I'm hungry, but I only eat beneficial and neutral foods. I eat until I feel satisfied. Even so, I lost 5-6 pounds the first 2 months I was following the BTD. In the 9 months since then, I've lost another 5-6 pounds. That translates into a size smaller swimsuit for the summer.
For me, losing weight has been a bonus. If your goal is to lose weight, I think you will see success on the BTD. Perhaps your bonus will be that you feel better, and then you will do what I did - make a lifetime commitment to eating right for your type.


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My long-distance sub would feel the extra weight of his submission if some of you guys helped decide what I did to him. His asshole is currently off limits, but I can order him to do a variety of things or deny him certain activities (sexual or otherwise, like sleeping on the floor or not being allowed to have beer). He's primarily straight but knows I'd like to see him with men (which he won't have direct access to, unfortunately, so this is as close as well get for now). He's into humiliation/degradation/suffering, etc.
We don't have the webcam set up yet, but he can take pictures for me (not for posting, sorry).
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Rinkside View Loses By Landslide Margin
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COMMENTARY: Viewers overwhelmingly loathe the "rinkside view" that Fox Sports West/Prime Ticket is showing on Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks telecasts. It is time for this utter failure of an experiment to end. Now.
LOS ANGELES — In the spirit of both Halloween and the 2008 election, Fox Sports West/Prime Ticket (FSW/PT) is scaring fans away from their Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks high definition (HD) broadcasts this season, and it is quite clear that the voters have spoken and have given Tom Feuer, Executive Director of FSW/PT, and both the Kings and Ducks, a mandate to dump the "rinkside view" that they are using this season on all HD broadcasts for the Kings and Ducks.
In fact, as voters across the country decide on Barack Obama vs. John McCain, and as California voters are about to decide on propositions dealing with marriage, funding public transportation projects, reapportionment and the like, Southern California hockey fans have also voted and they have given a landslide victory to the No on Rinkside View campaign. Read more of this post


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The sequestration could have a big impact on Arizona's border if the cuts go through.
Border patrol agents could be furloughed up to 14 days starting next month. And they may have to say goodbye to their overtime pay, which we're told makes up at least 20 percent of their overall pay.
"Some of the areas like Casa Grande are 90 minutes to two hours away from their border patrol station," said Shawn Moran with the National Border Patrol Council. "If there is not overtime to allow for overlapping, there's going to be some gap in coverage as the off-going shift leaves to make it back to the station within that eight-hour window and the on-coming shift would just be starting."
The federal government has also warned of longer wait times at ports of entry and our international airports.
"This is the best thing that smuggling organizations could ever ask for; less border patrol agents and less staffing out on the border," Moran said.
To help get an idea of what it takes to keep our border secure, the so-called "gang of eight" took a tour Wednesday. Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake hosted the trip down to Nogales. Lawmakers have said they are trying to finish up a bill designed to better secure our border and put about 11 million illegal immigrants on a path to citizenship.
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Nailaga Mangrove Ban
District representative Jeremaia Tuwai said the decision was reached at the districts 2ndquarterly meeting and will complement the aims of a development plan that has been drawn up with the assistance of WWF South Pacific.
Tuwai said it is a decision supported by all clan leaders.
He said the ecological importance of mangrove forests has dawned on the people after various awareness exercises on climate change adaptation with a specific focus on mangrove protection and coastal resilience, sustainable land management and river care.
A focus point of the 20 year district development plan is the reforestation of mangrove areas, through the replanting of mangroves along riverbanks.
A district consultation exercise carried out before the plan was drawn up identified harvesting for various purposes like firewood and house-building, as the biggest threat to the survival of mangrove forests.
"So we are advocating with all villages in the district, Nawaqarua, Natutu, Votua, Koroqaqa and Nailaga about the need to harvest only dead mangroves for firewood," Tuwai said.
The Tikina has also appealed to the Department of Environment and Department of Land and Water Resources for a resolution to the deaths of acreages of mangrove forests during dredging exercises at the Ba River.
"We support dredging wholeheartedly and just want to see that our mangroves are not harmed in the process," he said.
Tuiwai said mangroves are an important source of livelihood for about 2000 people in the district who directly rely on it for food and a source of income through the crabbing industry.
"Mangroves also have an additional medicinal value and important of course is the climate resilience aspect that we have learnt about through the awareness exercises and the protection it affords our coastlines from heavy wave action," he said.
Weekly visits to villages raising awareness about the protection of mangroves are also being carried out.
"We need the support of the people of Nailaga for the ban to work and for that to happen we hope to raise understanding about the important role of mangrove forests so that our people readily support the stance we are taking," he said.


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SHELBY, N.C. – "I meet people all the time with my canes," said Brett Elliott, woodcarving artist from Fallston.
SHELBY, N.C. – "I meet people all the time with my canes," said Brett Elliott, woodcarving artist from Fallston.
For years, he has hand-carved unique canes that feature anything from giraffes to angels to a self-portrait. Elliott started making canes when he was out walking one day. He said he saw a piece of wood on the ground and thought it resembled a snake, so he cut it off the tree. Then he found a real snake.
"I picked up the snake and looked at all the details of it. So the next day I started on it," he said. "I drew out what I wanted to do. I used oil paints and colored it up. I thought, you know that wasn't hard."
Not long after, he found another piece of wood.
"I said that looks like a rhinoceros. It just jumped out at me," said Elliott.
He usually numbers his canes, but he's given away some that weren't numbered. He said when he used to give them away, people didn't appreciate them as much.
"But when I started selling them, people thought more of them," he said.
It can take Elliott anywhere from 40 to 200 hours to make a cane. He doesn't have a shop, but he sells the canes to people who see him out walking and ask to buy them. Most of his canes feature animals in motion, like the one with a frog at the top and a snake climbing the cane, as if the snake is chasing the frog.
"Motion draws people," he said. "I love to put motion in everything that I do."
Another cane features a quail in flight, and another shows a lion catching a gazelle.
Variety of arts talents
Elliott doesn't stop at making canes though.
"I love doing woodwork of all kinds. I make ocarinas," he said. "I have people ask me to play at funerals, parties, bonfires."
Elliott can't read music, but he learned by ear.
"I just heard a guy playing one at the mall and I bought one," he said.
When he first started, he couldn't play very well. So he put the instrument down, only to pick it up again 10 years later.
"And suddenly, I could play it," he said.
He also does a bit of writing. He has finished a story about two little boys called "Scream of the Bobcat" or "Adventure on Buffalo Creek."
"That's just another thing I like to do," he said. "I'm trying to write one about a spaceship."
'It opens the world to them'
His other passion is photography.
"I have a gallery of pictures on National Geographic's website," said Elliott, whose camera of choice is a Fuji.
The brand isn't the most expensive, but as he said, "it's not the camera; it's the photographer."
Photography lets people see the world more, according to Elliott.
"You give a kid a good camera and it opens the world to them," he said.
His photography subjects include fireworks, birds, sunsets, butterflies and other insects, especially spiders.
"I love taking pictures of spiders," he said. "I've learned a lot of different things. It's just amazing the things I get to see. Every once in a while you catch something that you didn't know was going to happen."
Historical collection
Another hobby of Elliott's is collecting arrowheads.
The first time he found one, he took it to the Schiele Museum in Gastonia. They found the arrowhead was more than 2,000 years old. He has since collected a box full of them. Some are 7,000 years old. One is 11,000 years old.
"And it's all just laying on top of the ground," he said. "You just have to open your eyes."
Elliott said the place where he usually hunts arrowheads was probably the site where the toolmakers created them. It's also on the North Carolina registry of Native American sites. He said there is a 50-yard circle around the area, lined at the edges with rocks, where the Indian children would throw away the scraps for the toolmakers.
"I would love to have been an archaeologist," he said.
But he is content with his life just as it is. In 2002, he was diagnosed with primary progressive MS.
"That's why I have to use a cane," he said.
Yet he sees no reason to be down.
"Life is life. You take what comes and you do the best you can with it," he said. "My life is so rich. Why be down? Life is full."
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - The 2009 softball season got underway with
a bang Friday for the Tennessee Tech softball team, but the Golden
Eagles couldn't fan the flames and found themselves
extinguished twice in the first day of action at the UTC
Tech got a three-run home run in the top of the first inning from freshman Holly Thomas, but went on to lose the opener, 8-4 to Campbell University, A few hours later, Tech took a 2-0 loss to Troy, managing just two hits against the Lady Trojans.
Tech (0-2) is scheduled to play Virginia Tech Saturday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a contest against the Maine Black Bears at 2:30 p.m. The tourney wraps up Sunday with a 2:30 p.m. game against the host Lady Mocs.
Thomas had a breakout game in her first career outing as a Golden Eagle, going 3-for-3 with four RBI, slamming a three-run home run in the first inning of the opener. It came with one out, after freshman Cassidy Skeen singled in her first career at bat, and Whitney Cummings, another freshman, walked to set the table.
Campbell answered with two in the bottom of the first off sophomore starter Maddie Schmissrauter (0-1). After a walk, Karlie Love belted a two-run homer.
Tech loaded the bases with nobody out in the third but couldn't score as Campbell starter Brittany Stanley (1-0) worked out of the jam.
Thomas made it 4-2 with an RBI double in the fifth inning, scoring Skeen who had reached on an error and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Cummings.
The Fighting Camels grabbed the lead in the bottom of the fifth with a two-out, four-run rally. It started with a pair of walks and an RBI single, before Love blasted her second home run to give her five RBI.
Trailing 6-4, Tech loaded the bases again in the sixth on singles by Kimmie White and Kaleigh Gates and a walk to Skeen, but reliever Katie Woodcock got a pop up to end the threat.
With two out and two on in the Campbell sixth, Leathers delivered a two-run double to make it 8-4. Senior Kristina Hortert took over for Schmissrauter and got out of the inning.
Thomas collected her third hit of the game to lead off the seventh, and Callie Schmidt reached on an error to put two runners on base, but the Golden Eagles couldn't capitalize.
In the second game, the Golden Eagles had just two hits against two Troy pitchers. Starter Ashlyn Williams (1-0) worked the first six innings and allowed singles to Skeen and sophomore Lacie Coquerille, walked one and struck out 11 to earn the win. Moore pitched a scoreless seventh to earn a save.
Thomas (0-1) went the distance for Tech, allowing five hits and four walks, striking out three for the loss.
Troy scored one in the second as Hillary Hughes doubled and eventually scored on an infield error. The Trojans added two in the top of the sixth on a bases loaded single by Tasha Elmore, and two more in the top of the seventh on a two-run home run by Heidi Johnson.
Golden Eagles fall twice in Chattanooga to open season
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - The 2009 softball season got underway with
a bang Friday for the Tennessee Tech softball team, but the Golden
Eagles couldn't fan the flames and found themselves
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Groundbreaking at "The Plant"
Earlier in the week, I got a heads up from Eisenmann Corp. that today they would be breaking ground at a really cool project in Chicago, dubbed "The Plant."
What it is, in a nut shell, is a vertical farm and food business incubator, including a brewery, that will host an in-house anaerobic digester to generate enough heat and power for all 20 expected tenants of the building. It's huge, as it used to be a meat packing plant, and it has been vacant for several years.
Biomass Magazine reported on plans for the Plant earlier in the year, and Operations Manager Melanie Hoekstra told us the combined-heat-and-power process will produce about 2.1 million Btu per hour when fully operational, processing about 10,000 tons of brewery waste per year. Initially, the process will digest about 5,000 tons annually, she said, until the building is at full capacity and can utilize all the energy that can be produced with 10,000 tons of feedstock. Any extra will be sent to the grid…for free (Though it is a non-profit organization, she explained that in Illinois, only a very small amount of energy can be sold to the grid before the generator is considered a utility.)
The last thing I'll say about The Plant—and I haven't touched on all of its components— the CHP generator itself, from Alcor Energy, is made of old, repurposed Air Force jets.
You can check out the full article here.
Congratulations to Eisenmann and the rest of the partners involved in the project. What a great way to use an empty building. The shining aspect, of course, is that it will produce its own clean and renewable energy.


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Schools are tricking Ofsted by using a range of underhand tactics to pass their inspections, including shipping unruly children off to Alton Towers, teachers have claimed.
Other allegations, made on the Times Educational Supplement (TES) forum include paying disruptive pupils to truant, telling weak teachers to stay off sick and schools bringing in experienced teachers from other establishments.
Ofsted has confirmed there were 38 complaints about "a school's conduct or activities" during inspections carried out between April and November last year but denied the problem was widespread.
One post from a teacher on the TES forum describes how his last school "sent two coach loads of disruptive pupils to Alton Towers during the two days of Ofsted".
Another said that her colleague at a school that was judged "outstanding" was sent to a struggling inner city school to teach while inspectors were present and had to pretend that she always worked there.
One described how a newly qualified teacher had a nervous breakdown after being told that capability proceedings had been brought against her, just so she would not be observed during an impending inspection.
And another contributor wrote how they heard the most badly behaved children at their school had each been paid up to £100 not to attend while Ofsted was there.
But this is not a new issue; last year Education Secretary Michael Gove spoke of how many schools were hiding pupils' naughty behaviour from inspectors.
Speaking as the government published new guidance for schools on dealing with bad behaviour last April, Gove suggested Ofsted was not seeing the full picture during inspections.
He said he had been told by teachers "weak teachers are invited to stay at home, we make sure disruptive pupils don't come in, and the best teachers are on corridor duty. We put on our best face for inspections".
Ofsted national director Sue Gregory responded to the allegations made on the TES site, saying schools only have two days notice before their inspections so have little time to make changes.
She added that as their records, including attendance levels and staffing details, are thoroughly examined, "any sudden changes are readily observed".
"In over 5,500 school inspections conducted by professional and highly trained inspectors last year there have been only a handful of issues raised with us about possible misrepresentation of the school's position, all of which were looked in to.
"While we do not take suggestions of wrongdoing lightly, it would be a disservice to all those schools who strive to do the best for their pupils to suggest that there is some sort of wide scale problem, based on anonymous and unsubstantiated claims."
Teachers took to the site to vent their frustration at Ofsted inspections, with one saying "How the bloody hell can one guy come in for one day and deem a school unsatisfactory!!"
Another added: "If 'playing the game' brings about the safest and best possible outcome for staff in the school - why would you not do it?"
One contributor went into detail over the measures their school took to "trick" Ofsted:
- "Sending the worse pupils on "work experience" to another school...
- "Study leave" for worse behaved pupils...
- Organising residentials for the worst pupils and teachers!!
- Buying in supply teachers to work as TAs...
- Prizes for the classes with best attendance that week....(not as part of a bigger scheme)
- Bringing in policy documents from another school and changing the front covers...
- LEA advisors brought in to team teach with poorer teachers....
At the time of Gove's concerns over the issue last April, former Ofsted inspector and ex-headteacher Adrian Elliott took to the Local Schools Network site to discuss the perceived problem.
He reminded critics "as far as staff are concerned, remember schools only get 48 hours notice before an inspection".
"The most shocking thing about this story, which has been picked up by much of the media, is the sheer naivete of believing that a school where behaviour is poor can be transformed by the absence of one or two teachers and half a dozen pupils."
Leslie Gannon, head of campaigns for the National Association of Head Teachers told The Huffington Post UK many of the tales were "apocryphal".
"Few inspectors would fail to notice a sudden drop in numbers of staff and pupils during a school inspection and a cursory glance at an attendance record would usually be enough to trigger alarm.
"In addition, the limited time available to school leaders between the announcement and execution of an inspection does not leave much time for the planning of skulduggery; any notice period is usually taken up with preparing the required paperwork and resources.
"That said misconceptions among those outside the profession on the scope and purpose of inspections and indeed, on teaching in general, can lead to unfair assumptions being made about school performance," she added.
"It's sad that we are not able to give credit where it is due and accept the great work done by the overwhelming majority of schools."


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Print version ISSN 1413-8670On-line version ISSN 1678-4391
Braz J Infect Dis vol.8 no.2 Salvador Apr. 2004
Actinomycosis simulating malignant large bowel obstruction
José Augusto Ferreira Bittencourt; Elmes Luiz Andreis; Eduardo Lahude Lima; Dalvani Elias Dorn; Virgínia Muller
Surgery Department of Nossa Senhora da Conceição Hospital, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
We present a case of a 58 year old white male who entered the hospital with abdominal pain and developed large bowel obstruction, simulating malignant disease. Anatomopathological examination showed abdominal actinomycosis, a rare presentation of this disease.
Key words: Actinomycosis, abdominal, bowel obstruction.
Actinomycosis is a chronic suppurative granulomatous disease caused mainly by Actinomyces israelli [1]. This bacterium is universally distributed and is not very virulent; it is rarely related to abdominal disease. Primary bowel involvement is rare, but it has increased in frequency over the last few years [2-8]. Since it is difficult to diagnose, and presents an unspecific clinical picture, this disease is generally only found during postoperative anatomopathological examination, and it is confused with other abdominal diseases, such as diverticulitis, abscesses, inflammatory bowel disease and carcinoma [4,6-12]. We report a case of bowel obstruction due to actinomycosis, simulating neoplastic disease.
Case Report
A Caucasian male, 58 years old, visited the emergency room at Hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceição, with a complaint of abdominal pain and distension. Previously healthy, he reported a history of episodes of very intense diffuse abdominal pain, accompanied by distension and vomiting, which had developed over 10 months and resolved spontaneously. He told of alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea between the crises. During this period he had lost 10 kg. He denied having had previous surgery. On examination he presented discrete abdominal distention and an absence of palpable masses. The laboratory tests were normal, including a negative HIV serum test. A simple abdominal X-ray did not show any significant changes. He was given a barium enema, which did not present any abnormalities. He was then evaluated by examination of bowel transit, which showed marked distention of small bowel loops, with a possible mechanical obstruction of the middle and distal portions of the ileum. After this study, the abdominal pain and distension became markedly worse and the patient was submitted to an emergency laparotomy, due to an intestinal occlusion, suggesting a neoplasm.
At abdominal exploration, an intense inflammatory process was found involving the cecum and distal ileum. There were multiple firm fibrotic adhesions of the loops, and the cecal appendix could not be identified. The macroscopic aspect of the lesion was strongly suggestive of neoplasm. Thus, it was decided to perform an ileocolectomy, with primary anastomosis.
The patient had a satisfactory postoperative evolution. The anatomopathological examination showed chronic and acute suppurative inflammation in the mesentery and mesocolon, multiple adhesions of the small and large bowel, and a large number of abscesses, with the presence of sulfurous granules, strongly indicative of intestinal actinomycosis (Figure 1-3). Penicillin was given I.V. and the patient was discharged on the 14th day after surgery, with complementary treatment using oral antibiotics for six months.
Actinomycosis is a rare infectious disease caused in almost all cases by a filamentous anaerobic gram-positive bacterium called Actinomyces israelli. This microorganism is not very virulent, and it is usually found in the human oropharynx, especially in individuals with bad oral hygiene [1]. This bacterium is widely distributed, with equal urban and rural distribution, and it is three times more frequent in men [13]. When it is pathogenic, it cause a characteristic granulomatous inflammatory reaction, followed by necrosis and extensive fibrotic reaction. It mainly presents in three forms: cervicofacial (50%), abdominal (20%) and thoracic (15%) [6,7,14,15]. The involvement of the gynecological tract has been recently reported, related to the use of an intrauterine device [6,14]. Hydronephrosis due to extrinsic compression of the actinomycotic granuloma has also been reported [6,7, 11]. Anorectal and hepatobiliary primary actinomycosis have already been described in the literature (16-18). The involvement of multiple organs, such as in this patient, is rare but has been previously reported [6,7, 19].
Intestinal actinomycosis involves the cecal appendix and terminal ileum in 65% of cases. The symptoms are unspecific and include a high temperature, loss of weight, constipation and abdominal pain [6,7]. Predisposing factors include previous abdominal surgeries, foreign bodies, appendicitis, bowel perforations or neoplasm. Diagnosis is extremely difficult, and it is made preoperatively in only 10% of the cases [7]. Although this bacterium is opportunistic, it has rarely been associated with HIV [3].
The presence of sulfur granules occurs in 50% of the cases and may often be observed with the naked eye. Although they strongly suggest a diagnosis, they are not pathognomonic for the disease [6,7,13]. Bacterial culture supplies a definitive diagnosis, but often there are false-negative results [6,9,13,19]. Imaging studies are not very useful for diagnosis, though computed tomography is the examination that supplies the best information. Colonoscopy may suggest a benign process and should be performed whenever possible [6].
Bowel obstruction due to actinomycosis is very rare, and few cases have been reported [6,10,20,21]. Treatment with penicillin alone for 2 to 6 months is effective in 90% of the cases. Erythromycin and tetracycline are adequate alternatives. Surgery is needed only for cases of bowel obstruction or difficulty in ruling out neoplastic disease, as well as an adjuvant in debridement of necrotic tissues and abscesses, although it is performed in most cases due to the difficulty in recognizing the disease [6,7,11,19].
Intestinal actinomycosis is an unusual disease that must be considered in the differential diagnosis of abdominal masses. It is difficult to diagnose, but diagnosis is the key to treatment. Surgery should be avoided due to the adequacy of clinical treatment. It should be reserved for the complicated cases, such as obstructive or undifferentiated pictures of cancer. The lack of precise diagnostic methods makes diagnosis and management by the surgeon difficult, complicated by the fact that this is a rare disease.
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3. Smith T.R. Actinomycosis of the distal colon and rectum. Gastrointest Radiol 1992;17:274-6. [ Links ]
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7. Cintron J.R., Del Pino A., Duarte B., Wood D. Abdominal actinomycosis. Dis Colon Rectum 1996;39(1):105-8. [ Links ]
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10. Hinnie J., Jaques B.C., Bell E., et al. Actinomycosis presenting as carcinoma. Postgrad Med J 1995;71:749-50. [ Links ]
11. Bertram P., Treutner K., Kleinschimidt L., et al. Rectal stricture caused by actinomycosis of the pelvis. Eur J Surg 1996;162:837-9. [ Links ]
12. Chica F.S., Ferrer F.V., Del Pozo C.D., et al. Abdominal actinomycosis simulating crohn's disease. Gastroenterol Hepatol 2001;24(6):300-2. [ Links ]
13. Brown J. Human actinomycosis: a study of 181 subjects. Human Pathol 1973;4:319-30. [ Links ]
14. O'Connor K.F., Bagg M.N., Croley M.R. Pelvic actinomycosis associated with intrauterine devices. Radiology 1989;170:559-60. [ Links ]
15. Endo S., Murayama F., Yamaguchi T., et al. Surgical considerations for pulmonary actinomycosis. Ann Thorac Surg 2002;74:185-90. [ Links ]
16. Brewer N.S., Spencer R.J., Nichols D.R. Primary anorectal actinomycosis. JAMA 1974;228:1397-2000. [ Links ]
17. Ormsby A.H., Bauer T.W., Halls G.S. Actinomycosis of the cholecystic duct: Case report and a review. Pathology 1998;30:65-7. [ Links ]
18. Alvardo-Cerna R., Bracho-Riqueline R. Actinomycosis - a complication of a fistula-in-ano: Report of case. Dis Colon Rectum 1994;37:378-80. [ Links ]
19. Deshmukh N., Heaney S.J. Actinomycosis at multiple colonic sites. Am J Gastroenterol 1986;81:1212-4. [ Links ]
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The Orlando Science Center, in partnership with Walmart, has announced the next "Walmart $5 Day" will be this Sunday, April 15. Thanks to Walmart's generous support, all guests to the Science Center on this day will enjoy exhibits, giant screen films and live programs for the significantly discounted price of $5. General admission fees are usually $17 for adults and $12 for kids (ages 3-11).
This marks the third year for this partnership between the Orlando Science Center and Walmart. Walmart $5 Day provides admission to all the Science Center's exhibits, giant screen films and live programs, including a special day of DNA activities throughout the building. For many, this event presents the opportunity to experience the Science Center for the first time. Walmart Market Manager for Central Florida Rick Tomb said, "Walmart $5 Day is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our customers in a very engaging atmosphere. These are the types of community programs we are proud to sponsor for our Central Florida neighbors."
During this day of reduced admission, guests will explore the fossils in DinoDigs, encounter live swamp critters in NatureWorks, experience preschool activities in KidsTown or even get the job done in Bob the Builder – Project: Build It! Based on the characters featured in HIT Entertainment's top-rated television series, the new Bob the Builder exhibit is based on the themes of building and construction and encourages children to "construct" their own knowledge through open-ended, discovery-based learning and play.
In between exhibits, spend time in the Dr. Phillips CineDome to see movies on an enormous eight-story screen, including our newest picture, Tornado Alley. Narrated by Bill Paxton (Twister, Titanic), this explosive giant screen adventure takes viewers on an epic chase through the severe weather capital of the world. Follow Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the scientists of VORTEX2, the largest tornado-research project ever assembled, on separate missions to encounter one of Earth's most remarkable events—the birth of a tornado.
"We are grateful to Walmart for their continued support of the Orlando Science Center," said Science Center President JoAnn Newman. "Walmart $5 Day is an opportunity to introduce the concept of informal learning and hands-on science discovery to new audiences and old friends who haven't visited in a while."
For more information on Walmart $5 Day, call 407.514.2000 or visit www.osc.org.


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MONTREAL - In 1974, Montreal FM radio station CHOM applied to the Canadian broadcast regulator for permission to broadcast in both French and English. CHOM was best known in the early 1970s for its endless Led Zeppelin weekends and never-explained ability to send the smell of hash oil out over Montreal's airwaves. As has always been the case, many francophones listened to CHOM and many of its broadcasters were quite proudly bilingual. What better way to express Montreal's linguistic dualism, the station asked, than to broadcast in both languages?
While touting its commitment to the ideal of bilingual media, the Canadian Radio Television and Telecommunications Commission reluctantly ruled that CHOM could broadcast in both English and French for three years, on an experimental basis. In 1976, barely more than a year into the experiment, the CRTC decided that CHOM's bilingualism could not continue. At that time, surveys claimed, 70 per cent of the station's listeners were francophone.
The CRTC put an end to CHOM's bilingualism because French-language radio stations in Montreal complained about unfair competition. Bilingual broadcasting, these stations claimed, would start the slow slide of francophone listeners toward English radio, with dire consequences for French music and the French language. This concern partly masked the fear that a bilingual CHOM would eat into these stations' ratings and advertising revenues. Then, as now, the Montreal radio industry is haunted by the spectre of bilingual stations able to use French announcers but freed from the high quotas of French-language music imposed upon francophone broadcasters. In 1980, the CRTC even denied CHOM's request to intersperse four hours of French programming into its broadcast week.
CHOM's bilingual interlude was hardly the first case of Montreal radio broadcasting speaking in both languages. In 1966, the popular Montreal jazz musician Nick Ayoub was quoted in The Gazette as saying, "We don't need no B and B Commission to understand jazz." The jazz to which Ayoub was referring was the jazz you could hear on "Jazz en liberté," a bilingual program produced for both the French and English networks of the CBC throughout the 1960s. "Jazz," Ayoub added, "was the only truly national expression of brotherhood between majority and minority groups."
The "B and B Commission" Ayoub didn't need was, of course, the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, which was launched exactly 50 years ago in 1963. This milestone anniversary in 2013 invites us to ask, once again, whether French-English bilingualism has a future in Canada.
In reflecting on this question, I'm always struck by the difference between street life in Montreal, where bilingualism seems to flourish, and our major local media, which are uniformly English or French. The greatest cause of linguistic estrangement in Montreal is the fact that our lingering 20th-century media, whether radio, television or newspapers, operate in one language only. Roughly 63 per cent of CHOM's present-day listenership these days, however, is francophone. But these listeners, an industry analyst has noted, are worth nothing to an English-language station. Ad agencies, which divide the market neatly along linguistic lines, refuse to pay for them, and so they are carried by English radio as a kind of dead weight.
Invisible to advertisers, these listeners do like the rest of us — they cross the linguistic divide in their daily lives. Meanwhile, the linguistic walls between Montreal media remain intact.
For more information about the public event Wednesday at McGill University titled Does Bilingualism Have a Future in Canada?, visit www.mcgill.ca. The event is being held at the Faculty Club at 3450 McTavish St., between 3 and 5:30 p.m.


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Centennial High instructor named science-teaching academy fellow
CHAMPAIGN — In a lab in first-hour accelerated biology class at Centennial High School, freshmen students spent Wednesday morning making wet slides of various kinds of protists.
At the beginning of the lab, biology teacher Lynn Wiedelman helped Graham Walters, Lilly Bost and Kamryn Malenius focus their microscopes when they looked through and saw a blur.
As Wiedelman adjusted the knobs of the microscope and the students looked through, it wasn't hard to understand that their view was totally different.
"Oh my gosh, it's so awesome," Walters said about the euglena on the slide.
"Ew, they look like bugs," Bost added.
Wiedelman, who teaches biology at Centennial High School, was selected this year as an Astellas-NSTA Fellow in the National Science Teachers Association's New Science Teacher Academy.
It's her second year teaching at Centennial, and she teaches academic biology, accelerated biology and microbiology, which is a junior-senior elective. The goal is to expose students to life sciences, she said, and she has done labs like having students tape their thumbs to their hands and trying to complete different tasks, and having them extract DNA from a strawberry. Wednesday's lab exposed the students to protists, which can be found in everyday items like toothpaste and ice cream, Wiedelman said. Protists are one kingdom in which living things can be classified.
The fellowship is designed to provide intensive professional development to teachers in their second or third year, Wiedelman said. She was one of 14 teachers from Illinois chosen.
To apply, she had to write essays about her philosophy of teaching, and why she wanted to be a fellow. She's a graduate of the University of Illinois.
"I really enjoy bettering myself as a person," she said about why she applied, and she likes to learn new things and teach them, rather than teaching the same things repeatedly.
She has a science-teacher mentor in Hawaii, and puts together lessons and tries new things in her classroom, then writes reflections on them. She also has access to webinars featuring scientists and researchers, as well as experts in education. She'll also receive financial help to attend the association's 2013 National Conference on Science Education in April in San Antonio.
Because of the fellowship, Wiedelman said, she has been focusing more on having students follow up on what they've learned after labs, and incorporating literacy and writing into her classes.
She's working on helping students learn to read scientific writing, actually pull information from their textbooks and even understand articles in scientific journals.
She wants her students to know how to make a claim and use scientific evidence to back to up.
She wants them to be self-reliant, to be able to figure out how to find information.
Wiedelman, who went to William Fremd High School in Palatine, said she was inspired to become a teacher by her biology teachers there.
"I'm hoping to do that for some of my kids," she said, and hopes they all remember her as someone who taught them something.
Jill McLean, the content area chairwoman for science at Centennial, said that even though Wiedelman is only in her second year of teaching, "she has not acted like a beginning teacher."
"She is just constantly trying to add new ideas to the way she teaches, to her classroom," McLean said. "She's been a leader with developing some changes in our biology courses. She's not sitting back and letting other people decide what we're doing."
McLean said Wiedelman is able to engage her students and keeps them active in class.
"She just is doing all the things needed to become an amazing teacher," McLean said.
McLean said Wiedelman's chance to attend the association's conference will allow her to bring back ideas after she meets with science teachers from all over the country.
"She's the kind of person who will easily share those with us," McLean said. "I think we're all winning by having her taking part in this."