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Long before the stage manager invited us to visit the folks in Grover's Corners in the iconic "Our Town," he narrated the journey of the Kirby clan in "The Happy Journey to Trenton and Camden."
The omniscient figure is one of the many pleasures of "Wilder Times," a celebration of the work of Thornton Wilder, also beloved for "The Skin of Our Teeth" and "The Matchmaker." A collection of four short plays from the great American writer, "Wilder Times" explores such quintessential themes as the restlessness of the American spirit, the resilience of the common man and the irrepressible joy of youth.
For the record it's also a homecoming of sorts as Wilder spent some of his childhood in Berkeley and graduated from Berkeley High School, where he once had a play performed at school assembly.
Barbara Oliver directs these one-acts with great finesse at the Aurora Theatre Company, where it will run through Dec. 9. While the first two of these pieces are charmers, they are relatively lighthearted, shot through with the homespun observations that make Wilder seem like a souvenir from a bygone era.
In "Infancy," (1962) two babies (Brian Trybom and Patrick Russell) have great insights into the world while adults behave like children. In "Childhood," (1962) three siblings disenchanted with their parents pretend they are orphans. The ensemble, which includes notable actors Stacy Ross, Soren Oliver and Heather Gordon, leapfrog from one role to another with wit and agility, which highlights Wilder's embrace of unconventional techniques.
Scenery is almost unnecessary, props minimal. The focus here is on the text, the way words alone can transport us and move us.
Since his plays are so steeped in quaintness and Americana, it's easy to forget that Pulitzer winner bravely experimented with the boundaries of the form. His ambitions shine through in "The Happy Journey," (1931) in which the stage manager launches a family on a trip to see a relative. The family car stops for a funeral procession and a snack before reaching its destination. The children (Gordon and Russell) joke and tease, the redoubtable mother (Ross) gets offended and everyone makes up.
Under the veneer of the mundane, Wilder suggests the tragedies that shake a family to its core. They are on their way to visit a daughter (a nuanced turn by Marcia Pizzo) who has just lost a baby. Their older son was recently killed in the war. But it's clear that there is no stopping the Kirby family, that no matter what fate sends their way, they will endure.
It's in the centerpiece of the evening, "The Long Christmas Dinner," (1931) that the playwright's shattering insights into the human condition can be most keenly heard. As in "Our Town," Wilder can condense the triumphs and travails of a lifetime into a few short minutes.
Ninety years rush past for the Bayard family as the whirligig of time brings in its revenges. The new house becomes the old family manse. A schoolboy bounds into the room one minute. The next moment he's a frail old man.
With his signature economy of dialogue and stage directions, the playwright summons up the life cycle in a few sage observations in between the turkey and the stuffing. Capturing both the idiosyncratic nature of personality and the universality of aging, Wilder sees the truths of existence with heartbreaking clarity.
Oliver's crisp direction and the nimbleness of the cast beautifully frame "The Long Christmas Dinner." The always illuminating Ross morphs from a dying old woman in one scene to a bright-eyed little girl in the next. The nurse brings in babies through one door while the elderly wander beyond our ken through another. Every entrance and exit indicates the end of an era.
In this deeply stirring piece, we see the impermanence of life thrust up against the monotony of routine. The quandary of our little lives is at the center of all of Wilder's plays. That's what make his pieces timeless even in our future-obsessed society. Even his short pieces ache with the epic struggles of being alive.
As he put it, his work "is an attempt to find a value above all price for the smallest events in our daily life."
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Where: Aurora Theatre Company, 2081 Addison St., Berkeley
Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes (one intermission)
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General sales tax received by the county in March was down more than one-tenth compared to a year ago. Sales tax on January sales was $50,233, down from $56,020 in 2012.
However, because of a payment triple the usual size for November sales, sales tax collections for the first three months of 2013 remain 66.1 percent above 2012 levels. So far, the county has received $266,123 in general sales tax, up from $160,209 for the first quarter of 2012.
Sales tax for the jail bonds was $44,174, down from $49,677.
Landowner seeks road closure
Leroy Kraus asked the county commission to consider closing 180th Road between Upland Road and U.S. 77. There is a bridge along the road in poor shape, he said.
It also is a dirt road, with all the issues that entails, including people who go "mudding" — intentionally driving muddy roads for recreation — along it.
Kraus owns land along the road, and he said he had spoken with some of the other property owners who were OK with the idea of closing it.
Commissioner Randy Dallke said he would want to see the road in person before considering closing it.
Commissioner Roger Fleming said he would abstain from any vote about closing the road because he owns property adjacent to it. That would require both Dallke and Dan Holub voting in favor of a closure.
County Clerk Tina Spencer said a road closure would require a petition signed by all of the adjoining landowners.
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That's despite the lack of any significant effort to build the talent base or invest in higher education, said urban planning professor Greg Schrock, who co-authored the study.
"If it weren't for people moving here, we'd be in a whole lot of hurt economically," he said.
The study analyzed census figures from 2000 and data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey from 2005-07 and 2008-10.
The findings suggest people are committed to living in Portland, Shrock said. In many cases, workers make some kind of a sacrifice to live here,
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One-fifth worked 35 hours a week or fewer, the highest share in the U.S. Nine percent were self-employed, ranking No. 3 among metro areas. And an estimated 34.8 percent of young workers with a college degree held jobs that didn't require it.
Still, they're overwhelmingly willing to work. Almost nine out of 10 were working or looking for a job in 2008-10, just above the U.S. average for metro areas, according to the study.
That number by itself puts the "Portlandia" satirical claim to rest, said Joe Cortright, an economist who studies Portland's "brain gain." He reviewed the PSU report before its release this week.
"If people were here to retire, if they were not working, if they were slackers or trust fund babies, that would show up in that number," Cortright said. The influx of educated young people is a huge asset as the economy recovers, he said.
Shrock said the pool of talented workers could help public officials recruit businesses.
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Let me put one thing straight: I don't think UKIP is an English-nationalist party, by any stretch of the imagination.
Page 61 of the party's 2015 general election manifesto, for instance, makes it abundantly clear that it is British-nationalist. This page talks of Britain as a "strong, proud, independent, sovereign nation" – in its own right, that is, rather than as a union of nations. It commits the party to promoting a "unifying British culture, open to anyone who wishes to identify with Britain and British values", which in practice always tends to mean denigrating Englishness and subordinating it to Britishness. And it states support for "a chronological understanding of British history and achievements in the National Curriculum, which should place due emphasis on the unique influence Britain has had in shaping the modern world" – not caring to mention that this curriculum and Britain-centric version of history would apply to English schools alone.
That said, I would still maintain that UKIP should be viewed as an 'English national' party and as the default choice for English nationalists at this election. By this, I mean that UKIP speaks to a culturally English, British patriotism: an England-centric imagining of 'Britain' that is virtually indistinguishable to the great majority of English people from what is understood by 'England' itself. Most ordinary English people, I would say, are still stuck in this traditional Anglo-British mindset, and would talk of 'England' and 'Britain' as fully interchangeable terms. To put it in fancy psycho-babble, the 'Symbolic' (formal discourse or language) used by UKIP might be British, but its 'Imaginary' (imaginative and emotional associations) is English: UKIP talks British but speaks to the English.
Indeed, I would argue that the explanation for UKIP's rise to the level of support it enjoys today (consistently polling around 12% or 13% UK-wide – higher in England) is that it has tapped in to the groundswell of English nationalism and the increasing identification as English of those living in England. UKIP is the default English national party, in the same way that the SNP is the Scottish national party and Plaid Cymru is the party of Wales. That is to say, it places the concerns of those who wish to preserve the integrity of England as a nation and defend the interests of English people at the heart of its policies, even if they are couched in British terms.
There are many examples of pro-English policies in their manifesto, which most actual English nationalists would readily agree with, such as:
• the demand for a referendum on the UK's EU membership, and support for withdrawal, or 'BREXIT'
• insistence on much tougher limits on immigration, including via proper border controls (made possible by BREXIT) and an Australian-style points system; reducing the access of foreign nationals to public services and social housing
• reduction of the UK's overseas aid budget – reinvesting the money in English public services
• focus on building houses in brownfield sites, as opposed to concreting over England's green and pleasant land with unsuitable and unwanted development
• scrapping the Barnett Formula and allocating spending on a genuine needs basis, which in reality means less money for Scotland and more for deprived English areas
• scrapping HS2, which is a vanity project driven by EU dreams of a pan-European high-speed rail network, and which threatens to devastate vast swathes of precious English countryside
• resisting the Labour and Lib Dem push for various forms of unwanted local or regional devolution in England
• improving social care provision in England
• preserving the English NHS as a publicly funded service, free at the point of use; using the redistributed Barnett funds to abolish parking charges in English hospitals
• reintroducing grammar and technical schools in England to improve the prospects of bright students from poorer areas, and to enhance vocational training.
However, one area where the UKIP manifesto is seriously deficient is the question of an English parliament: the manifesto doesn't raise this at all. The only commitment that is made towards enhancing English-national democracy is that of English votes on English laws, despite the fact that this is an unworkable policy. For instance, after the election, it's quite possible that there could be completely different English and UK parliamentary majorities: the Tories winning a majority in England, while the only workable UK-wide majority would be formed by Labour in partnership – formal or informal – with the Lib Dems and the other 'progressive' parties, including the SNP.
The answer, obviously, is separate UK and English parliaments; but UKIP are unwilling or unable to acknowledge this elephant in the room. This may be because they are still intent on positioning themselves as a party for the whole UK, rather than an overtly England-centric party or – heaven forbid – and English-nationalist one. But England-centric they undoubtedly are: addressing priorities and grievances that are either solely or primarily those of the English.
It is for this reason that I am recommending that all English nationalists vote UKIP at the election tomorrow. Sadly, owing to our First Past the Post voting system, a vote for the English Democrats is a wasted vote – assuming they're standing in your constituency at all: they're not in mine. Many would say that voting for UKIP is also a waste; and indeed, because of the electoral system UKIP are generally not expected to win any extra seats at the election, despite being the third-largest party in terms of share of the vote.
However, in reality, there is only a minority of seats where people's votes make any difference at all, i.e. the marginal seats that might actually change hands. The constituency where I live is a very safe Conservative seat, so voting UKIP won't make any difference in terms of the overall election result. The point of doing so is merely to register support for the types of English national policies I've outlined above.
If, on the other hand, you live in a constituency where your vote could help swing the result, I would argue that you should vote in such a way as to minimise the chance of a Labour-controlled government. This is because Labour, of all the parties, is most committed to local / city / regional devolution in England – whether or not the people affected have voted for it. Labour's manifesto avoids almost any reference to 'England' other than in the sections where it discusses its wish to see devolution to so-called 'county regions' (whatever they are) and a Senate of the Nations and Regions (and you know what that means) to replace the present House of Lords. Labour is also, of course, obsessed with avoiding a referendum on the EU and can be relied upon to do nothing whatsoever about immigration, other than perhaps to increase it.
Accordingly, if you live in a Tory-Labour marginal, I'd say vote Tory. If you live in a Labour-Lib Dem marginal (like the Cambridge constituency near my home), I'd say gird your loins and vote Lib Dem, to prevent Labour from amassing the seats it may need to form a government.
But ultimately, if your vote, like mine, will make very little difference – or if you have no truck with the sort of tactical voting scenarios I've just described – vote UKIP: the English national party in British-nationalist clothes.


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When last we brought word of Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall interacting with reporters, it was about his response to a question in reference to the $30,000 fine he picked up for an on-field altercation with an official.
"Back up off me, bro," Hall said.
Hall went a little further on Tuesday. Multiple reports from Redskins beat writers tell the tale of Hall laying into Mike Jones of the Washington Post at the Redskins facility. Rich Campbell of the Washington Times reports it was a "profane, non-physical" altercation that eventually had to be broken up by defensive backs coach Raheem Morris. Campbell reports that Hall and Jones later met calmly to discuss the matter.
Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports that the issue was a quote from something Jones wrote last week about defensive coordinator Jim Haslett holding one-on-one meetings with members of the secondary in hopes of improving their play. Per Rapoport, Hall disputed a quote that Jones, who hasn't made any comment, had on tape. If that is the article in question, it's hard to see what got Hall all hot and bothered.
"Hopefully you'll see it. Hopefully you'll see it this week. You'll see it through the rest of this season," Hall said in his only direct quote in Jones' piece.
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Subway Series Spark!
In all honesty, I really have to give my Yankees some credit. After an exceptionally long, lackluster offseason and kickoff to the season that consisted of losing our closer, losing our new starting pitcher, and well – losing in general, I was just about ready to accept the "fact" that my boys just weren't going anywhere in 2012. Ready I was to rant about using rookies, vent against the long-contracted veterans, and strangle Joe Girardi.
I find myself exceptionally busy for being on summer vacation, so I haven't been able to actually watch games as religiously as I have in previous seasons. In the games I saw, the team looked lifeless, dead, beaten before they even stepped on to the field. But that was then.
I don't know when things changed, how they changed – or even if anything really changed at all. What's different now? It's the same old guys, but now these old guys that I thought were getting too old and too stinky seem to have new life. I look at the Yankee record, 34-25, just ½ out of first place, and I wonder: WHEN THE HECK DID THIS HAPPEN?
Surely, I feel like an idiot.
Okay, maybe I wrote my boys off a little too early. But it's only June 10, and I don't want to get too cocky, either. Then again, I actually watched this Subway Series in its entirety, and the Yankees looked fantastic in all aspects. The power bats surged, the starters dominated in lengthy fashion, and perhaps most importantly, the team had that all-important fire that has been missing.
The whole team has exceeded my expectations recently, but three guys especially I think deserve some special recognition and apologies.
Ever since the second half of 2010, I have been relentlessly ripping on Phil Hughes. I was mad at him for being fat and worthless in 2011. I thought he was done, and I was mad because I have his rookie card and would like it to be worth something someday. Constantly, I ridicule my Yankees for getting rid of their prospects, but I felt that Phil Hughes was one guy that they held on to for far too long.
Finally, I think I'm seeing the real Phil Hughes.
A 6-5 record with a 4.76 ERA may not seem too wonderful on the surface, but let's remember, Hughes, like the vast majority of the Yankees team, didn't exactly burst out of the gates when the season started. He sort of scuffled along, to put it nicely, racking up a frightening 7.88 ERA in his first month. Just when I thought all faith was lost, he started to improve. Take away that one bad start against the Angels, and Hughes has been fantastic from May onwards. He has lowered his ERA in 8 of his last 9 starts, proving that he definitely has something left to offer. He bounced back from his worst start of the year in LA – 7 runs on 11 hits in 5.1 innings – with arguably the best start of his career in his next time out against the Tigers – a complete game, where he surrendered just 1 run on 4 hits.
So Phil, I'm definitely sorry for hating on you. I forgot you were only 25. You've really stepped up this season. While I previously thought our starting rotation was God awful this year, you've shined a light. Keep it up!
When the Yankees were in Anaheim a few weeks ago, I wanted to kill Brian Cashman. It was the first time I saw the adorable, amazing rookie Mike Trout in action. God was he cute…and he seriously impressed everyone in my home. I wanted him, and I made it clear that I wanted him, prancing around my house saying, "Let's trade for Mike Trout! Take him, and pay the Angels to take Teixeira!" Little did I know, he could have been a Yankee. Supposedly, he was set to be the Yankee's first draft pick in 2009, but they lost that draft pick to the Angels due to the signing of their free agent. That free agent was Mark Teixeira.
I was livid when I learned that. During the Angel's series, I was probably at my height of my "I'm sick of Mark Teixeira sucking with a huge contract" phase. He just made me so mad, promising to bunt but never doing it, popping up or grounding right into the shift, and making that annoying face when trying to hit. He was the perfect example of what was annoying me about the Yankees: veterans with giant contracts that sucked but were still getting paid, doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
Mark is a historically slow starter. At June 10th, maybe he's just now getting his groove on. He's actually hitting almost .250, which doesn't seem like much, but he had been hovering around .220-.230 for so long that it was sickening. Teix has definitely shown glimpses of improvement at the plate, and still is arguably the best glove over at first. I'm looking forward to seeing how he performs going forward.
The last guy I feel the need to apologize to is someone I've never come out and openly criticized. I have underestimated him, and perhaps neglected him. I don't think I've shown Russell Martin nearly enough love, and today especially, he reminded me why I love him.
I admit it, I'm not over the whole Jesus Montero thing, and I probably never will be. And all my blabbering about that little catching cutie probably made it seem like I had absolutely no faith whatsoever in Russell Martin. I never said it, but he worried me, spending practically the whole season under the Mendoza line. I mean seriously – Chris Stewart was hitting better. I know a catcher's primary focus should be on assisting the pitchers, but when the Yankees were stinky, the pitching was too, along with Martin. So I didn't feel like he was doing very well overall.
When the calendar flipped to June, something sparked in Martin. All of a sudden he's insanely good. Martin is hitting at a hot clip of .333 so far this month. And today, he was literally my hero, hitting 2 home runs (one to right field and one to left), WALKING OFF, and winning the Subway Series finale for my boys in style. Coincidence that Martin and the starting pitching have been hot simultaneously? I don't know.
All I know is that I don't know what has changed with my Yankees, but I'm liking the results very much. Winning is fun. But more importantly, thinking you can win is even more rewarding. This series against the Mets opened my eyes, as everything seemed to work out for my boys. The Subway Series brought the best out of my Yankees, sparking my team and myself once again.
I just hope we can carry this forward.
Go Yankees!


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Friday, March 25, 2011
Article: "Help! IEP Time" on Aspergers: A Mom's Eye View
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- Joanne said...
And I thought this post was going to all about me.... It caught my eye seeing that I'd just done Tristan's IEP the other day...
I have 2 points regarding IEP's - not enough time is given. Teacher's think that 30mins is enough time to talk through every detail about your child.
Secondly, there is not enough funding and help given to kids with problems.
- March 25, 2011 at 12:55 PM
- John Elder Robison said...
I wish I had the patience to go down that IEP road with my Aspergian son, but I just could not do it. Eventually he dropped out of school, took the GED, and enrolled at community college. They have transfer to the regular Umass system after two years, and that just seemed simpler.
- March 27, 2011 at 1:45 AM
- Joanne Houldsworth said...
John - I agree that it takes a lot of work and a huge amount of patience to make the IEP process work...And not just during the initial phases of eligibility and planning. Making sure the plan is implemented in accordance with what was agreed, takes constance vigilance as well.
It sounds like you and your son arrived at a viable alternative, and I'm sure Cubby will find his niche successfully. For younger kids (my son is 10) though, homeschooling or private school might be the only other alternatives.
BTW - I was a pleasure speaking with you at the ASPEN conference yesterday. I really enjoyed your talk and can't wait to read your new book! Good luck with it!
- March 28, 2011 at 11:24 PM
- Tom said...
We have been waiting for the IEP meeting for months, before Christmas, but nothing yet. We always get the "almost but more paper work!" They railroaded us into a 504 Plan at first & that was pretty much a dead end. We are trying to be optamistic about an IEP though, Oklahoma Schools are not known for being AS friendly! Great blog by the way!
- March 29, 2011 at 8:44 AM
- Joanne Houldsworth said...
Tom - I'm so sorry that you are being delayed so much...so frustrating!
Doesn't Oklahoma have time limits by which things have to happen? (In NJ an initial meeting must be held within 20 calendar days from the date of referral to determine if an evaluation will be conducted. From that point, the school must conclude the evaluation and hold the eligibility determination meeting within 90 days.)
Perhaps you should investigate Parental Rights in Special Education for your state, if you haven't already done so. Knowledge is power!
And if your state doesn't have any official policies regarding timing, I would still follow-up frequently on status to keep your child in the forefront of their minds....you don't want to lose a whole school year if you can avoid it.
Good luck!
- March 29, 2011 at 10:03 AM
- Tom said...
Joanne, thanks for the advice. We have blown up phones & rolled out sleeping bags (so to speak) at the school board & are now starting to make some head way. Its like you have to break a leg or two just to get a head! Thanks, I love your blog!
- April 3, 2011 at 1:24 AM
- aspmom said...
My hat is off to the parents who fight and advocate for their children in the school systems.
Very relieved that homeschooling lets us avoid the battle of IEPs!
- April 5, 2011 at 5:43 AM
- Ersht said...
This is from the perspective of someone who's been through getting on an IEP in high school (for completely different reason): I really wish that I had either dropped out (like John Elder Robinson mentioned) or gone through regular school. The IEP didn't prepare me for much post-high school, and was really a waste of 3 years worth of time. Now that I was dx'ed with AS many many years later, I know the social struggles I experienced in high school just made my situation worse, leading me to believe I probably would have dropped out. Trying to do college now to go to a 4 year school just emphasizes that I didn't get what I should have in high school.
- April 28, 2011 at 9:48 AM
- Miguel Palacio said...
A family member who also had autism left school at the 9th grade. Then immediately got his GED and immediately enrolled in College and has been going part time. Got sick of highschool, was getting bored to death, found it sub-par. The high-school tried to label him as a "drop-out" when in fact he became a college "drop-in".
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Show your hands are empty, ask to borrow a coin. Rub your thumb on the coin and then flick it in the air. To everyone's amazement it does not come down but remains in midair, spinning like a Flying saucer! The coin will fly for about 30 seconds and then land back on your hand.
Many great effects can be achieved. You can even let the coin fly between two cups, placed mouth to mouth together! Let the coin levitate inside a glass tilted sideways, or even let it float completely around your body!
This is a great visual trick that's easy to master with an instant reset. At any time the coin can be handed out for inspection and the hands can be shown empty. Andy Duroe teaches you the effect in every detail. The DVD comes with accesory so you can perform the trick right away.
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Couple accused of bilking elderly woman
A Gardnerville Ranchos couple, accused of bilking a 75-year-old neighbor whom they befriended out of nearly $10,000, are charged with multiple felonies,
Robert Ralph Tucker, 58, and his wife, Nancy Ann, 56, are each charged with principal to theft against a person age 60 or older; three counts of principal to forgery; four counts of principal to uttering a forged instrument, and principal to exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable person.
The alleged crimes came to light when a Nevada State Bank employee became concerned about the large amounts of money being taken out of the woman's account.
The employee suspected the victim might have Alzheimer's disease, and wasn't capable of making decisions about her finances.
The elderly woman told officers she and the Tuckers were neighbors and had shared meals and played card games together.
She said she had loaned the couple money, and they had access to her bank account.
According to the criminal complaint, the Tuckers are accused of stealing checks, forging the victim's signature, and cashing the checks.
The crimes allegedly occurred from Nov. 19, 2012-June 12, 2013.
The woman was placed under temporary guardianship in August.
The Tuckers were arrested Monday on a warrant. Robert Tucker is in Douglas County Jail on $20,000 bail; Nancy Tucker was released on her own recognizance and ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim.
They are to appear in court on Wednesday.
According to reports, Robert Tucker has a 2010 gross misdemeanor conviction in Sparks after he was arrested for uttering a forged instrument and burglary.


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Supporters can have their names on beautiful brick paths "to the future" for BCTC. On the historic front lawn of the developing Newtown Campus, many walkways will allow visitors to enjoy the mature trees and lovely plantings. Your name could be one of those that helps to create a path. A brick may honor a friend, celebrate an event, congratulate a graduate, or memorialize a family member. For a small investment, everyone can participate in BCTC s dynamic future.
These brick paths will last a lifetime, symbolizing our students paths to success. Your messages will be permanently engraved into each brick, creating items of beauty and durability.
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Work will be progressing on the former Eastern State Hospital site, including the renovation of the Administration Building, laundry building, and Magowen Building.
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text: Careers with the Federal Government The Federal Government must hire tens of thousands of new workers to fill mission-critical jobs based on a survey of 35 federal agencies representing 99% of the federal workforce (Where the Jobs are, 2009 / Partnership for Public Service September 2009.) Learn more by viewing the Finding and Applying for Jobs in the Federal Government video. The Federal Government is by far the largest employer in the United States. A large percentage of these government employees are members of the military, but there are also millions of civilian federal employees. Federal Employees are stationed in all parts of the United States and in many foreign countries. There are a number of federal jobs in the state of Colorado, predominately at the Federal Center in Lakewood, a suburb of Denver, as well as other locations throughout the state. Over 500,000 people work for the Federal government in the Rocky Mountain Region. Regardless of your major, skills, or interests, there is a federal job that is a good fit for you. There are jobs in computer systems, accounting, health service, law enforcement and much more – but deciding which one matches your needs and abilities is the challenge. This workshop will provide information and resources to help you be successful in your Federal job search. The Federal Job Search How Federal Jobs Are Filled Federal Government Resumes KSA and questionnaire documents Federal Core Competencies Background Checks and Security Clearances Benefits Available to Federal Government Employees What Can I Do In Government With My Major? Information on e-Scholar! – (scholarships, internships, grants for students) Resources The Federal Job Search: Step 1 - Meet with a Career Counselor Meeting with a Career Counselor from the Center for Career and Professional Development can help you determine career goals to fit your major and interests. You can work with a counselor to plan a path to reach your goals, whether you seek employment in the government, the private sector or you are open to possibilities in both areas. The job search plan for government employment requires creating a different format resume and some extra steps you may not have used. Working with a Career Counselor provides support and added information for this process. Contact at 303-458-3508 or 800-388-2366 x3508 to set up an appointment. Career counseling appointment can be conducted either in-person (at the Northwest Denver Campus), or over the phone or via Skype. One resource where you can explore career options within federal employment and review easy to understand job descriptions is Making the Difference. There you'll find the 411 on branches of the government and federal agencies in order to learn what they do and the types of positions they fill. The site also has information on federal internships and student opportunities. For more detailed information about tiles, a job seeker can check OPM's Classification Manual. Step 2 - Go to the USAJOBS Website: Now that you've met with a Career Counselor, created a federal format resume and know about some of the options that interest you, the first place to check for job openings in the Federal Government is the USAJOBS website. Most agencies advertise job openings in the USAJOBS system. This system allows you to sort openings by occupation, location, occupational group, keyword, grade level, salary, and Government agency. The search for a Federal position isn't nearly as complex as it was a few years ago. USAJOBS provides current information, is convenient and user friendly, and is updated daily. It provides worldwide job vacancy information, employment information fact sheets, job applications, forms online, and the ability to help you create a Job Agent for updates on the latest listings. In many cases, you can simply apply for positions online. You will want to create an account in USAJOBS by clicking on "My USAJOBS" in the top menu bar. Having the account gives you an opportunity to create and upload resumes, apply for jobs within the system and access detailed information about open positions. Current undergraduate students may also want to look at StudentJobs.gov for internships and part-time positions. USAJOBS an online Resume Builder. Using the "Resume" link, you can create multiple online resumes specifically designed for Federal jobs based on the federal resume you created with a Career Counselor. You can also use the Resume Builder to print, save, edit for future use, or send by fax or email to employers. For many of the vacancies listed on the site, you can submit resumes created through USAJOBS directly to hiring agencies through an electronic submission process. You will also want to utilize the federal format resume you developed with your Career Counselor. That file can be sent directly to recruiters in federal agencies. Use the "Veterans" Link at the top of the page on USAJOBS to find more information on hiring programs for veterans, to calculate your Veterans Preference Status and to find the forms to report your veteran status. Step 3 – Contact Federal agencies: You can also contact agencies directly for assistance and information about special hiring programs. Because a number of agencies operate as "Excepted Service Agencies" they are not required to post all positions through USAJOBS. If submission via USAJOBS is required, you will be directed to that site. There are many benefits to contacting agencies directly. HR specialists can often direct you to appropriate openings quickly. They can also explain special hiring programs for Bilingual or Bi-cultural applicants, Veterans and workers with disabilities. Professionals in IT occupations and medical occupations currently qualify for direct hiring programs in many agencies. Senior-level management candidates may also be hired on a special program either through USAJOBS or within the agencies. Step 4 – Look for federal opportunities promoted through Regis University Center for Career and Professional Development Several federal government agencies post information about jobs, internships, and special programs for students and recent graduates on CareerLink. Some agencies also attend career fairs and other employer events at Regis to meet prospecitve candidates. See our events calendar, employer directory and job postings on Regis CareerLink. Step 5 – Study the Vacancy Announcement: Once you have found a position that interests you, you will need more information on the specific opportunity. Use USAJOBS and the agency web site to obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement. There is always information on each position and your questions be answered as you read through the announcement to find: Basic information on the opening Who may apply Education requirements Opening and closing dates Pay range Series and grade Promotional potential Job duties Basic qualifications How to apply Conditions for employment Location(s) Whether or not a test or other documentation such as Knowledge, Skills and Abilities sheets or questionnaires are required. Step 6 - Develop a Federal Resume and Carefully Follow all the Application Instructions: Although creating a federal format resume, both as a Word document on on the USAJOBS site is recommended, you can apply for most jobs with a resume or the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612). For jobs that are unique or filled through automated procedures, you may be given a special form and/or instructions in the job announcement. When you apply using a resume, use the example of a federal format. How Federal Jobs Are Filled While the Federal job search process has become more like that of private industry, there are still significant differences due to laws, executive orders, and regulations that govern Federal employment. The application you submit will typically go through several levels of review. First, HR specialists will screen it to see if the application meets the basic requirements for the position, Then specialists or a panel of experts will rate the application according to the additional qualifications listed on the vacancy announcement. If the application rates among the top applications, it will be forwarded to the hiring manager who will choose the candidates who qualify for the next step in the process. This may include tests, addition documentation and, ultimately, interviews. Federal Hiring Process 1. Review resumes for federal program, veteran and citizen status and qualifications 2. Assess and rank candidates from KSAs, questionnaires and possibly other tests 3. List and certify eligable candidates in order and schedule interviews 4. Make job offers; conduct background and security screenings - may delay start date Every agency follows its own procedures when requesting applications. Some agencies ask only for a resume tailored to the Government's requirements. Others also ask for written statements about skill levels or ask the applicant to fill out a questionnaire. Copies of academic transcripts or other materials may be requested. There are two classes of jobs in the Federal Government: 1) those that are in the Competitive Civil Service, and 2) those that are in the Excepted Service. Competitive service jobs are under OPM's jurisdiction and subject to the civil service laws passed by Congress to ensure that applicants and employees receive fair and equal treatment in the hiring process. These laws give selecting officials broad authority to review more than one applicant source before determining the best-qualified candidate based on job-related criteria. "Excepted Service Agencies" have their own hiring systems which establish the evaluation criteria they use in filling their internal vacancies. If you are interested in employment with an excepted service agency, you should contact that agency directly. Federal Government Resumes A resume for a Federal position includes all of the information in a standard resume plus some additional details. Government resumes are often 2 - 4 pages which is longer than the 1 - 2 page resume typical in the private sector. Creating a resume involves gathering the required information and putting it into the correct format. If you have a standard resume, you already have most of the information you need. In addition, resumes and applications for Federal employment must include the following: Complete contact information: mailing address, phone, email. Social Security Number - this is the only type of resume where you will include this number. Job facts – You will need to copy the announcement number, position title and grade level from the vacancy announcement. If the announcement lists more than one grade level, state the lowest level you would accept. For example, if the announcement describes the job as 'GS 5/7', decide whether you would take the GS-5 or if you would only accept a GS-7 position. Be sure you qualify for the level you choose. Work experience – From each past job, give the standard information found in most resumes. State the job title, starting and ending dates (including month and year), employer's name and address, and major duties and accomplishments. Include the average number of hours worked per week, salary or wage earned; supervisor's name, address and telephone number, and whether they can be contacted. If you have had past jobs in the Federal Government, include the occupational series numbers with the starting and ending grades of those positions. It is essential to describe skills, duties, accomplishments and education in a way that proves how you meet the job qualifications. Study the vacancy announcement and emphasize the parts of your work history that are related to the qualifications listed there. Education and Training – Give the names and addresses of all colleges and universities that you attended - as well as the same information on your last high school. List degrees received, the month and year the degrees were conferred, and your major areas of study. Consider providing the number of credits you have earned in subjects related to the position. In the Federal Government, 24 credits in a subject is often considered equivalent to a major. If you are working toward a degree, show the total number of credits you have earned. If you are still in school, include the month and year you expect to graduate. (Use the word 'expected'.) Whether you are a student or a graduate, include your GPA and the scale used (i.e. 3.57/4.0) Other qualifications – Be sure to mention relevant skills and achievements that are not immediately obvious from other parts of your resume. These could include computer skills, knowledge of a foreign language, or professional designations. Performance awards – List any performance awards or bonuses you might have received. Qualifications summary – You might want to summarize your qualifications in a separate section of your resume. These sections work best when they focus on the qualifications shown in the vacancy announcement. Hiring preferences – If you are a veteran or a former Federal employee who was laid off you might qualify for a hiring preference. Read the vacancy announcements or contact the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to learn more. Submit your information in the format as specified by the vacancy announcement. Some Federal agencies have developed their own automated resume builders that applicants must use. These agencies often use automated systems to check applicants' qualifications and then sort resumes by looking for the keywords requested by the hiring manger. Be sure and use keywords from vacancy announcements exactly as they appear. Refer to the examples of the federal format for paper and electronic submission In Addition to your Resume: KSAs and Questionnaires for Federal Job Applications When applying for a federal position, you may be asked to provide more than a resume and letter of interest. You may be asked to write about your experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the particular position. You may also be asked to complete a self-assessment questionnaire about attributes that apply to you. KSAs or assessments may also be delayed until later in the process, after your resume is reviewed and you are determined to be a top candidate. Here are terms you will want to know: Knowledge: organized body of information, usually of a factual or procedural nature, which, if applied, makes adequate performance on the job possible Skills: the proficient manual, verbal or mental manipulation of data, people, or things. Demonstrate observable, quantifiable, measurable. Abilities: the power to perform an activity at the present time. Implied is a lack of discernible barriers, either physical or mental, to performing the activity. KSA essay styles: convey "pictures": Narrative CCAR KSA (long- one page)*- have a good beginning, a couple good examples and a closing that summarizes Example KSA- shorter style – (medium-half page) List KSA (shortest-1/2 page numbered or bulleted list) CCSR: *method to write about KSAs Context- specific situation Challenge- what needed to be addressed Action- what you actually did Results- what happened because of what you did Example of the introduction to a written KSA demonstrating ability to work with data on a computer (note use of CCAR method) As a summer intern with PPS, I acted as the network controller for the company's operations center. The company was experiencing data communication problems including data isolation, equipment fault detection and circuit outages. In order to correct these problems, I attended professional training classes. The knowledge and experience I gained and applied from the classes enabled me to decrease data communications problems within. (The following paragraphs provide technical details.) You may find this KSA worksheet helpful in drafting your KSA statements. Refer also to an example of a Federal resume with the accompanying KSA essays. Standard Self-Assessment Questions: Likert Scored Qualification ratings: 1 Low-5 high (4 or 5 is desirable) Check all that apply (as many as possible!) Yes/No questions/statements Keep in mind some agencies, like the US Foreign Service, still administer some type of written test that is taken in a scheduled, proctored setting. Make note of test requirements for any job you apply for and seek clarification about that test from the hiring agency. Federal Core Competencies Within the documentation you submit for a federal position (resume, KSAs, cover letter, etc.) you may wonder what the hiring officials are looking for. The list of Federal Core Competencies can help you think about any applicable skills you possess that not only match the job, but also the general skill set the federal government seeks. Communicate these competencies, as appropriate, in your resume and KSAs. A Word about Background Checks and Security Clearances Most agencies will make a job offer and await your answer before they perform a background check or security clearance. A background check involves a check of criminal and bankruptcy court records, and verification of citizenship, residence, education and employment. References will most likely be called. Some positions require a most extensive security clearance. There are several levels of clearance in the federal government; the announcement will tell you the level of clearance required. Since a clearance can take 6 months or longer it can delay how soon you can actually start the job. To facilitate this process, make sure the contact information for former employers and other references on your resume are up to date and complete on the SF86 form. Your references will be contacted and interviewed, so let them know about the process. A 50-state criminal background check and/or credit check may be performed. Be advised: Your online social networking pages can be accessed during a Federal Government background check or security clearance, regardless of your privacy settings. Check the content on your Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn,Twitter, and other sites for photos and content you do not want a potential employer to see. Benefits Available to Federal Government Employees Pay is only part of the compensation an employee will earn working for the Federal Government. A broad array of family-friendly benefits programs are offered to meet the needs of an employee and his/her family. Each Federal agency has a unique mission and requirements, and they each offer unique benefits packages. Listed below is a sampling of the benefits that may be available to permanent Federal employees: The Federal Government's benefits program- is a nationally recognized model that offers choice and flexibility along with a substantial employer contribution to premiums. Employees can pay their share of premiums as well as out-of-pocket costs with pre-tax dollars. Leave policy provides ample time off to take care of personal, recreational and health care needs, in addition to 10 paid holidays every year. Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) – Benefits based on amount of service and salary history - Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) – Multiple investment options similar to a 401(k) plan. Social Security – Credit earned while working with the Government. Retirement benefits, disability protection, and survivor protection. –Medicare – Part A: available to you at no cost at age 65. Student Loan Repayment - Authorizes agencies to repay Federally insured student loans as a recruitment or retention incentive for candidates or current employees. Tuition Assistance – Offered to Federal employees to help pay for their classes when it is part of their training and directly relates to their official duties. E-Scholar, an important and very valuable website for students, can be accessed by going to Student Jobs. It provides students, parents and career professionals information on educational opportunities offered by Federal Government departments and agencies. Information on scholarships, internships, fellowships, grants, and cooperative programs is available. Don't miss this site! Resources In addition to USAJobs, the following websites and print resources are available to help you with your federal job search. Internet Resources: USA.gov - the only government web site that provides you with easy, one-stop access to all online U.S. Federal Government resources. It also gives you access to many federal government links – branches and departments, contacts, FAQs and articles. Student Jobs - On this site you can search for jobs and internships and create a profile and resume. This is a gateway to federal agency information and articles. E-Scholar, an important and very valuable website for students, can also be accessed by going into this site. It provides students, parents and career professionals information on educational opportunities offered by Federal Government departments and agencies – or partnering organizations. Information on scholarships, internships, fellowships, grants, and cooperative programs – domestic and foreign - is available. Don't miss this site! America's Job Bank – Contains listings of government and private sector job opportunities compiled by the State Employment Services offices throughout the nation. Partnership for Public Service – A non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to revitalizing federal government service. The Partnership works to make the government an employer of choice for talented, dedicated Americans through educational outreach, research, legislative advocacy, and hands-on partnerships with agencies on workforce management issues. Federal Employment for People with Disabilities. Office of Personnel Management, Veterans Employment Information. FedScope -- A database of federal employment to find agencies and numbers hired by state, job category and income level. GovLoop – State, local, international and federal networking - students are welcome (basic service is free; cost if upgrading search) Best Places to Work -- Rates employee satisfaction both in the government and private sector organizations. The new report from the Partners for Public Service and the National Academy of Public Administration,Where the Jobs Are: The Continuing Growth of Federal Job Opportunities, lists the professional fields and the numbers of positions likely to be filled in 24 major agencies representing 95 percent of the federal government. Regis University Center for Career and Professional Development has information on its website (www.regis.edu/ccpd) which will help you write effective resumes (including a resume for federal government applications) and cover letters. There are also other online workshops on the site on Networking, Interviewing, Negotiating and Researching Careers and Employment. Thank you for participating in the Federal Job Hunting Workshop, offered online by Regis University Center for Career and Professional Development. Your questions and comments about this online workshop are welcome. For an appointment to discuss your federal job search or to receive further assistance with your job search strategies, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at 303.458.3508 or 800.388.2366 x3508.


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Hello everyone 🙂
Well the daffodils are out, the clocks have gone back…it must be spring!!
Another part of spring is Mothers Day. This year I made her a bouquet of poseable felted flowers and a needle felted sheep.
Here are some pics:
Ideally I would have taken pictures of each individual flower for my reference, and one of the sheep but oh well, I should be able to at the end of April when I'll be staying with my Mum for Wonderwool 🙂
The flowers were made in a variety of ways but have the same base structure. What I mean by this is that:
1. The stems were all created by making a cord/rope around some relatively tough craft wire which I have from my jewellery making. To be honest this was very tricky. I was able to make a nice tight rope and leave one 'brush' end dry (to attach the stem to the flower) but the other end suffered because, despite being 'folded' so not pointy or sharp it kept poking through the non brush end and slipping down. I remedied this by needle felting when dry but it's a technique I need to perfect.
2. The flowers consist of (with varying degrees of decoration using complimetary colours in different patterns):
i) Shaped single layer pieces of felt, some of which had we felted balls needle felted to the centre.
ii) Individually felted petals all with dry brush ends. These ends then felted together and into the brush end of the stem.
iii) Multiple layers of shaped (ie rounded etc) felt needle felted together (with or without wet felted ball attached with felting needle to the centre).
All the flowers were attached to stems by wet felting the brush end onto the flower. The flowers were laid face down onto my work space, and I held the stem vertically over the centre with one hand whilst felting and fulling with the other. When it was sufficiently well held together I gently turned the whole thing the right way up and rolled between my hands as I would for a cord near the end stages.
This was an excellent experiment to do! I'm very pleased that I've managed to make a technique I conjured up myself (clever me 😉 ) work this well. I would like to try using pipe cleaners instead of craft wire for the stems but they seem to be hard to find! I'm hoping this will help prevent the wool from slipping over the wire and allowing it to slip out of the supposedly enclosed end.
They do stand up on their own, despite being quite long. Yay! As well as being able to bend the stems, the petals are also poseable to a degree, so you can make the flowers look more or less open. The opportunity to experiment so widely and freely with flower design and techniques was fanastic, I've loved making them since I started making felt and I've learnt some new techniques and tips for them.
I realise that it can often be difficult to understand written explanations unless you're aware of the feltmaking processes so I will try my very best to photograph my projects as I go from step to step for anyone reading.
Finally, a belated wish to any Mother reading that she had a wonderful day on Mothering Sunday. You're all wonderful 🙂
I took some photos of some old needle felting of mine. I went on a bit of a fish frenzy when I first started, based on the fish mobile in Gillian Harris' book (see here for more on her).
Forgive the quality of the photos…
And now for the flowers. Unfortunately the best ones are in use on my Mum's knitted handbags…I will post about them as soon as possible as her stuff is gorgeous but she's too much of a technophobe to have a blog or Flickr or anything!
The reddy petals in the flower on the left are more purpley in real life. They look really nice decorating my wooden mirror 🙂


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With its new Mojo UFO tent, Sierra Designs is hoping that campers who like to travel light are willing to spend a small fortune to shave a few pounds off their pack. Because the space-age looking shelter weighs less than two pounds, but comes with an $1,800 price tag—that's a whopping $900 per pound.
What makes the tent so expensive is the use of an ultralight material called cuben fiber which is typically used in sails and inflatable structures. It makes the Mojo UFO resistant to the elements, but also look like something astronauts would sleep in on the moon. The tent also uses a set of carbon fiber poles that allow the two-person structure to be set up in mere minutes, but they definitely contribute to the tent's hefty price tag which could instead be used to pay for a bed in a luxury five-star hotel. [Sierra Designs via Gizmag via Gear Junkie]


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Here's an easy, simple recipe that you can make on the weekends to stock your fridge with protein for the week. If you have a family, they'll enjoy this one too. It's very versatile and can be eaten warm straight from the crock pot with brown rice or steamed veggies, can be wrapped in tortillas, tossed with pasta, made into enchiladas, or put on top of a salad. Leftovers make great soups, sandwiches or chicken salad. But if you're busy and just want to have some easy, tasty protein on hand in the fridge, this is a great way to do it.
I adapted the recipe from here: The Best Whole Chicken in a Crock Pot, adding celery and omitting the salt while subbing Mrs. Dash for part of the other seasonings.
Moist, Easy Crock Pot Chicken
Mix together in a bowl:
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp Mrs. Dash table blend
Cut two stalks of celery with leaves so they will fit in the bottom of your crock pot. Place them inside. Chop one medium onion into thick slices and layer those on top of the celery. Take a 4-5 pound whole chicken, remove the giblets, rinse the bird with water and then rub the mixed seasonings all over the outside of the bird. Sprinkle some of it in the cavity as well. Stick the chicken in the crock pot, breast side down, on top of the onions. I used my smaller, round slow cooker for this, and the chicken was stuffed in there pretty tightly with no space around it. That's fine; it's also fine if there is space around your chicken.
Put the lid on and turn your crock pot on high for 4 to 5 hours. Do NOT lift the lid! Do not add any liquid. My chicken was done after 4.5 hours. It is done when the meat just falls off the bones. You can lift the chicken out onto a platter or cookie sheet; it will probably fall apart into pieces and you can either serve it this way or, if you are prepping the chicken for later use, you can remove the skin, pick all the meat off the bones, and put it into a container to cool before refrigerating.
Then you can place the bones back into the crock pot with the broth, add a little splash of vinegar and a cup or two of boiling water, and let that simmer in the crock for several hours. Later, strain it for some delicious and healthy bone broth to use in your favorite recipes. So much better than canned chicken broth!
This is my go-to way to make chicken for the week. I hope it helps you as well. Enjoy!
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Motorcyclist dragged, killed by stolen SUV in NE Houston
A motorcyclist was hit and killed by a stolen SUV on Uvalde Road late Saturday, according to the Harris County Sheriff's office.
According to officials, the driver and passenger in the maroon Isuzu Ascender, reported stolen in an earlier car-jacking, were speeding when they hit Thomas Hooper, who had just pulled his motorcycle out of a parking lot near the Woodforest intersection.
"The motorcycle and the rider of the motorcycle became entangled in the Isuzu," HCSO Sgt. Mike Harvey
said. "They pushed him for 50 yards before he was dislodged, and they
continued to push the motorcycle for another 100 yards before the
motorcycle caught on fire."
When the SUV burst into flames, the driver finally stopped, investigators said. Witnesses say they saw both men flee the scene.
Hooper was taken to East Houston Regional Medical Center, where he died.
Source; https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Motorcyclist-dragged-killed-by-stolen-SUV-in-NE-4617247.php


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Doubles Point Proves Key; Faierman Clinches
PHILADELPHIA – The Yale men's tennis team scored its first Ivy League win of the season on Sunday in a 4-2 decision against Penn. Playing at Penn's home venue, Yale stayed tough at the crucial junctures to wrestle away the match from the host team. The Bulldogs captured the doubles point with two tiebreaker wins, and posted just enough singles wins to seal the victory.
The victory marks the Bulldogs' first away win of the season, and moves Yale to a 1-1 conference record, having lost its only other Ancient Eight encounter so far to No. 60 Princeton on Saturday. Against Penn, the Bulldogs found themselves in an early hole after the Quakers grabbed a win at the No. 2 doubles spot. The Elis managed to turn the tide, though it was anything but easy. At No. 1 doubles, freshman Tyler Lu and sophomore Martin Svenning needed a tiebreaker to defeat Nikola Kocovic and Matt Nardella. The story was the same at the No. 3 spot, where the Yale duo of junior Daniel Faierman and freshman Alex Hagermoser edged the Penn tandem of Austin Kaplan and Thomas Spratt, 8-7.
The clash for the doubles point turned out to be a critical juncture in the match, as Penn made Yale work hard for three singles victories. The difference between the two teams came down to the outcome of just a few games. Lu and Svenning did their part at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, respectively. Lu, the highest-ranked player on court Sunday at No. 98, rolled to a 6-3, 6-2 win over Kocovic. Svenning claimed a 6-4, 6-3 win over Vim De Alwis. Meanwhile, Penn picked up two points with wins at No. 4 and No. 6 singles. With the score locked at 3-2 in favor of the Bulldogs, Faierman, playing at the No. 3 position, was in the midst of a strong comeback. After losing a close opening set, he had stormed back to take the second set without the loss of a game. The third set was as competitive as the first, but Faierman reversed the outcome and came away with the clincher.
Conference play continues next week when the Bulldogs return to their home courts on Saturday, Apr. 12, to face No. 46 Cornell. This will be the first of Yale's three Ivy League home matches. The second of these will take place on Sunday, Apr. 13, against No. 19 Columbia, the highest-ranked Ancient Eight squad.
Report by Robert Batista '15, Yale Sports Publicity
|Yale University
|University of Pennsylvania
|#1 Singles
|#98 Tyler Lu
|Nikola Kocovic
|Yale University
|6-3, 6-2
|#2 Singles
|Martin Svenning
|Vim De Alwis
|Yale University
|6-4, 6-3
|#3 Singles
|Daniel Faierman
|Jeremy Court
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Family Law Bylaws
Article I
§1.1 Name
This section shall be known as the Family Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) and hereinafter designated as the "section."
§1.2 Purpose
This section exists to promote the objectives of the TBA, particularly as they relate to the areas of laws encompassed within the name of the section. To that end, the section shall serve as a medium through which its members may undertake activities designed
(1) to enhance their knowledge, competence and skills within this field,
(2) to assist and cooperate with each other in addressing problems within this field, (3) to seek uniformity and improvements in this field of law by collaborating with the TBA regarding legislative recommendations, and (4) to encourage better communication between those lawyers engaged in this field of law. In so doing, the section may act alone or in concert with other sections or committees of the TBA, or such other organizations as shall be deemed appropriate by the council created in Article VI.
Article II
§2.1 Enrollment
Any member in good standing of the TBA shall, upon proper application accompanied by advance payment of annual dues for the current year, be enrolled as a member of the section.
§2.2 The Membership
Members so enrolled and whose dues are paid pursuant to the provisions of this Article shall constitute the membership of the section.
§2.3 Dues
Dues for membership in the section shall be $20 and shall be payable upon enrollment and thereafter annually, in advance, at the beginning of each TBA fiscal year succeeding such enrollment.
§2.4 Delinquency
Any member of the section whose annual dues shall be more than six months past due shall thereupon cease to be a member of the section.
§2.5 Payment of Dues
The annual dues of the section shall be payable tot he TBA at its headquarters in Nashville, which shall deduct therefrom 2d0 percent for the performance of its administrative functions. All other funds collected by the TBA on behalf of the section shall be segregated by the treasurer of the TBA, who shall maintain said funds for the sole use and benefit of the section.
Article III
§3.1 Establishment
The council, as defined in 6.2d, of the section is authorized to establish, or to empower the chair of the section to establish, such committees as it may deem necessary and desirable to promote effectively the activities of the section within the jurisdiction of the section.
§3.2 Appointment of Committees and Chairs
The chair and members of all committees shall be appointed pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Article V of these bylaws. The section chair shall announce the membership and chair of each committee of the section for the following section year, no later than the council meeting held during the annual meeting of the section.
§3.3 Death or Resignation of Committee Chair or Member
In case of the death, resignation or disability of any committee member or chair, the section chair shall appoint his successor to fill out the unexpired term.
§3.4 Authority of Committees
The power and duties of each committee, as well as the area of its proposed activities, shall be determined by the council. No action of a committee shall establish a policy of the section unless it has been submitted to an approved by the council.
§3.5 Special Committees
Special committees may be created by the chair of the section with the consent of the counsel. The powers and authorities, terms of office and size of such special committees may be determined by the council at the time of creation of said special committee.
§3.6 Standing Committees
Standing committees may be created by the council of the section. Standing committees shall be the Legislation Committee, Continuing Legal Education, and Publications which are hereby established.
§3.7 Suspension, Discontinuance or Consolidation of Committee
The council may suspend or discontinue any committee whose function may not be considered necessary in carrying out the objectives of the section or may consolidate the functions of one or more committees so as better to accomplish such objectives, and may designate and establish additional committees.
Article IV
Meetings of the Membership
§4.1 Annual and Special Meetings
The section shall hold an annual meeting of members in conjunction with the annual meeting of the TBA. The section may, upon approval of the council, hold other meetings of members throughout the year, within or without the state of Tennessee.
§4.2 Notice
(a) Special meetings. Notice in writing of the time, place and general purpose of a special meeting shall be mailed no fewer than 10 nor more than 40 days prior tot he meeting to each member entitled to vote at the meeting.
(b) Annual meeting. Notice in writing of the time and place of the annual meeting shall be mailed no fewer than 20 nor more than 40 days prior to the meeting to each member entitled to vote at the meeting. In lieu of such separate notice, the notice may be reprinted in an issue of the Tennessee Bar Journal or Across the Bar and mailed to each member entitled to vote.
§4.3 Quorum
The members of the section present at any meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
§4.4 Voting Eligibility
Any member of the TBA and the section whose good standing can be certified by official TBA records for 30 days prior to the time of the voting, shall be eligible and entitled to vote.
§4.5 Mail Voting
The council may direct that a matter be submitted to the members of the section for vote by mail. In that event, binding action of the section shall be by a majority of the votes received from members in accordance with the rules fixed by the council.
§4.6 Agenda
Among the matters of business to be transacted at the annual meeting of the section shall be at least the following:
(a) Election of officers and council members
(b) Report of the section chair
(c) Report of the secretary/treasurer
(d) Report of the committees
(d) Installations as may be appropriate.
The agenda shall also consist of other matters as decided by the chair or council.
§4.7 Speaking
No member may speak on any question for more than five minutes. No member may speak more than once on a question, except that the member bringing the question before the meeting has the right to close debate thereon.
§4.8 Parliamentary Procedure
The parliamentary rules of order contained in Roberts' Rules of Order, except as otherwise herein provided, shall govern all meeting of the section.
Article V
§5.1 Terms
The terms of each officer commences upon his election and continues until his qualified successor is elected.
§5.2 Officers of Section
The officers of the section shall be the chair, the chair elect, and secretary/treasurer.
§5.3 Chair
(1) preside at all meetings of the section and of the council;
(2) appoint the chair and members of all committees of the Section who are to hold office during his/her term as chair;
(3) superintend the performance of all activities of the section;
(4) keep the council duly informed and carry out its decisions;
(5) present at each annual meeting of the TBA a report of the work of the section for the year then ending;
(6) call meetings of the council when, in his/her discretion, such are required or when at least four council members request in writing that he/she do so; and
(7) perform such further duties and have such further powers as usually pertain to such offices as the chief executive or as may be designated by the council.
§5.4 Chair Elect
The chair elect shall be the automatic successor to the office of chair at the annual meeting of the section next following his election as the chair elect. The chair elect shall:
(1) in consultation with the chair, arrange for the appointment to all committees of the chairs and members thereof who are to hold office during the next TBA year;
(2) have the responsibility for the continuing legal education programs offered by or under the sponsorship of the section during his/her term as chair elect, including programs of the section offered at its meetings;
(3) aid the chair in the performance of the chair's responsibilities in such manner and to such extent as the chair may request; and
(4) perform such further duties and have such further powers as may be designated by the council. In the event of the death, resignation or disability of the chair, the chair elect shall perform the duties of the chair for the remainder of the chair's term of office or for the duration of the disability, whichever first ends.
§5.5 Secretary/Treasurer
The secretary/treasurer shall be the automatic successor tot he office of chair elect at the annual meeting of the section next following his election as the secretary/treasurer. The secretary/treasurer shall:
(1) be responsible for the publication of any newsletter published by the section;
(2) consult with and assist all officers of the section as to the work of the section, generally in such manner and to such extent as they may request;
(3) be the custodian of all principal books and documents of the section;
(4) arrange for the preservation of such of the records and reports of the section and its committees as he deems advisable;
(5) (may) permit the custody of other property of the section by the staff of the section;
(6) give or cause to be give due notice of, and shall keep the minutes for, all meetings of the section and of the council, and a record of all action that may be taken by consent without a meeting;
(7) be responsible for the financial affairs of the section, and shall be accountable for all funds of the section;
(8) recommend to the chair and the council financial policies for the section; and
(9) perform such further duties and have such further powers as may be designated by the council. In the event of the death, resignation or disability of the chair elect, the secretary/treasurer shall perform the duties of the chair elect for the remainder of the chair elect's term or for the duration of his disability, whichever first ends.
§5.6 Rotation of Officers Among Grand Divisions
It is the policy of the section as of 1990 that the offices of chair, chair elect and secretary/treasurer shall rotate among the three Grand Divisions of the state of Tennessee.
Article VI
The Council
§6.1 Powers
The council shall:
(1) establish such policies of the section as it may determine which are not inconsistent with any policy of the TBA;
(2) at the annual meetings, approve a budget of the section for the fiscal year commencing with the adjournment of that annual meeting;
(3) authorize the expenditure of all monies of the section or appropriated for its use, but it shall not authorize commitments or contracts involving the payment of money during any fiscal year in an amount exceeding the monies of the section or appropriated for its use;
(4) hear all reports of the officers and committees of the section;
(5) hear, consider and act upon such propositions, resolutions and matters presented to it which pertain to the activities of the section; and
(6) subject to the action of the members taken at meetings of the section, have general supervision of the affairs of the section. Between annual meetings of the section, the council may fill vacancies of its own membership.
§6.2 Composition
The council shall be composed of the following persons:
(a) Officers
(b) the last retiring chair; and
(c) six members elected to the council by the section membership for three-year terms (hereinafter "the elected members") past chairs of the section, including the last retiring chair, but not the officers or the elected members of the council, shall be honorary members of the council. As such, they shall be given notice of, and have the right to attend, all meetings of the council and to participate in the discussions, but shall not have any voting rights at any such meeting.
§6.3 Term
(a) Original Elected Members. Those elected members of the council who are elected at the 1986 organizational meeting shall constitute the original elected members of the council (hereinafter "the original elected members") and shall serve the following staggered terms: two elected members, shall reside in the Western Grand Division of the state and shall serve until the adjournment of the 1987 annual meeting; two elected members, shall reside in the Middle Grand Division of the state and shall serve until the adjournment of the 1988 annual meeting; and two elected members, shall reside in the Eastern Grand Division of the state and shall serve until the adjournment of the 1989 annual meeting. In the event the original elected members are not elected at the 1986 annual meeting, they shall be appointed by a majority vote of the officers elected and shall serve as though elected at the annual meeting.
(b) Successor Elected Members. It is the policy of the section that those elected members elected for three-year terms after the 1986 annual meeting to the council shall, at the time of their election, reside in that Grand Division of the state represented by the retiring elected members whom they replace.
(c) Vacancy. Members elected by the council to fill a vacancy created by the death, resignation or disability of an elected member shall serve only until the adjournment of the next annual meeting of the section, whereupon the section members shall elect a successor who shall serve only for the unexpired remainder of the term.
§6.4 Eligibility for Re-election
No person then a member of the council continuously for three years or more shall be eligible for election as a member of the council, but this provision shall not bar election as an officer.
§6.5 Quorum
A quorum is required to conduct council business. A quorum exists when a majority of the council members in office are personally present at a council meeting.
§6.6 Controlling Vote
Once a quorum exists as provided by §6.5, action of the council shall be by majority vote of those members present.
§6.7 Meetings and Notice
The council shall hold at least two regular meetings each year, at least one of which shall be at the time and place of the annual meeting of the association, to dispatch any necessary business. The chair may, and upon written request by at least four members of the council shall, call special meetings of the council between annual meetings. At least 15-days' written notice of the time and place of a meeting of the council shall be given by mail to each member of the council at his address as shown on the records of the TBA.
§6.8 Poll of Council
Notwithstanding the provisions of §6.5, a meeting personally attended by a majority of the council members in office is not essential for certain action by the council. The chair of the section may, and upon written request by three members of the council shall, submit or cause to be submitted to each of the members of the council, in writing, any proposition upon which the council may be authorized to act, and the members of the council may vote upon the proposition either by written ballot or by telephone vote, confirmed in writing over their respective signatures ~ to the secretary/treasurer, who shall record the proposition and votes in the matter. Action of the council under this section shall require the concurrence of a majority of the council in office and shall constitute the binding action of the council.
§6.9 Council Authority
Between meetings of the section, the council shall have full power to do and perform all acts and functions which the section itself might perform.
§6.10 No Compensation
No salary or compensation for services shall be paid to any officer, member of the council or member of any committee. No salary or compensation for service as an employee of the section or the TBA shall be paid any such person, except as may be specifically authorized by the Board of Governors.
§6.11 Executive Committee
The executive committee of the council shall consist of the immediate past chair, chair, chair elect and secretary/treasurer.
Between meetings of the council, this executive committee shall have full power, and authority to do and perform all acts which the council itself might perform; provided, however, the executive committee shall not rescind any action taken by the council. The executive committee may meet by conference telephone or similar communications equipment.
A meeting of the executive committee may be called by the chair or by any two other members thereof, who in either case shall give at least 24-hours' notice in person or by telephone of the time and place or manner of meeting to each other member of the committee. The executive committee may act at a meeting by a majority vote of the members of the committee in office, or by the written consent of the majority of the members of the committee after notice to all such members.
Article VII
§7.1 Elective Offices
Commencing with the 1987 annual meeting of the section, the membership shall elect:
(a) a secretary/treasurer to serve a term of one year (and thereafter the offices of chair elect and chair, respectively);
(b) two members of the council to serve a term of three years; and
(c) officers or council members to fill vacancies in any offices or upon the council as provided in Article VIII.
§7.2 Chair
The chair elect shall automatically succeed to the office of chair and shall serve a term of one year. In the event the office of chair elect shall be vacant, then a chair shall be elected in the manner set forth in §7.5.
§7.3 Chair Elect
The secretary/treasurer shall automatically succeed to the office of chair elect and shall serve a term of one year. In the event the office of secretary/treasurer shall be vacant, then a chair elect shall be elected in the manner set forth in §7.5.
§7.4 Eligibility for Office
Except as otherwise provided by §6.4, any member of the TBA and the section whose good standing can be certified 30 days prior to the time of election shall be eligible for office.
§7.5 Nominations and Voting
Not later than March 1 prior to the annual meeting of the section, the secretary/treasurer shall cause nominating ballots to be sent by mail to each member of the section at his address as shown on the records of the TBA. Any eligible member can be nominated for any elective office for which there will be an election a the annual meeting.
Any member wishing to make such nomination(s) shall cause the nominating ballot to be received by the secretary/treasurer no later than the 15th day of April or, if that day be a Saturday or Sunday, on the following Monday. No later than the 15th day of May, the secretary/treasurer shall give written notice of the names of the nominees nominated for their respective positions, as well as the time and place when the election shall be held at the annual meeting of the section.
Elections for contested positions shall be by written ballot, unless otherwise ordered by unanimous consent of the section members present. Each contested position shall be voted upon separately. Election shall be a majority of the votes cast by those present in person at the meeting. A run-off election to choose between the two leading candidates shall be held if a majority vote is not initially obtained.
§7.6 Term of Office
The term of office shall begin with the adjournment of the annual meeting following the election, and shall end following the annual meeting at which a successor has been duly elected. If at the close of any term of office a successor has not been elected, then the term shall be extended until a successor shall have been elected.
Article VIII
Succession of Officers
§8.1 Chair
In the event of the death, resignation or disability of the chair, the chair elect shall not succeed to the office of chair but shall, in addition to performing the duties of the chair elect, perform the duties of the chair as defined in §5.3.
§8.2 Chair Elect
In the event of the death, resignation or disability of the chair elect, the secretary/treasurer shall not succeed to the office of chair elect but shall, in addition to performing the duties of secretary/treasurer, perform the duties of the chair elect as defined in §5.4.
§8.3 Secretary/Treasurer
Between annual meetings of the section, the council may fill a vacancy in the office of secretary/treasurer to serve until the next annual meeting of the section.
§8.4 Absenteeism
If any officer or member of the council shall fail to attend two successive meetings of the council, council shall at its next meeting declare the office vacant unless the council then finds, or has theretofore found, that good cause existed for one or both of the absences.
Article IX
Representation of TBA Position
§9.1 Representation
No action by the section shall become effective as the action of the TBA unless and until it is approved by the Board of Governors of the TBA. Any resolution adopted or action taken by the section may, on request of the council or the section, be reported by the chair of the section to the Board of Governors of the TBA, or to the annual meeting of the association, for action thereon.
Article X
§10.1 Approval
These bylaws shall become effective upon the approval of the majority of those present at the first organizational meeting of the section held on the 4th day of April, 1986, Nashville, Tennessee, as certified by the chair elected at that organizational meeting.
§10.2 Amendments
These bylaws may be amended at any annual meeting of the section by a majority vote of the members of the section present and voting, provided notice of the amendment has been mailed to all section members at least 10 days prior to the annual meeting.
§10.3 Limitations
These bylaws, and any amendment duly adopted, shall be subject to the constitution and bylaws of the TBA.
Article XI
Miscellaneous Provisions
§11.1 Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the section shall be the same as that of the TBA.
§11.2 Disbursements
No invoice, statement or other evidence of expenditure on behalf of the section shall be forwarded to the secretary/treasurer of the section or the treasurer of the TBA for payment without having been approved by the chair of the section.