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Lead Agencies:
Nations Development Programme, Bureau for Crisis Prevention
and Recovery (UNDP/BCPR)
- ProVention
Consortium Secretariat
- United Nations Human Settlements
Programme (UN-HABITAT)
- United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Disaster Risk Management into Development Financing:
The Role of International Financial Institutions
Arnold, World Bank
Yokohama at the midway assessment of IDNDR it was
stated: "Equally, the creation of the organizational framework called for by the General Assembly, which includes National Decade Committees, has laid the basis for intensified preventive and preparedness effort sin the second half of the Decade; "(see:
Yokohama Strategy and Plan of Action for a Safer
World B. Assessment of the status of disaster reduction
midway into the Decade, 3.)
the Plan of Action it was recommended: "As appropriate, establish and/or strengthen National Committees for the Decade..."(see:
Yokohama Strategy and Plan of Action for a Safer
World II. Plan of Action 11.5.)
the end of IDNDR when the successor arrangement the
Strategy for Disaster Reduction was established,
the Secretary General of the United Nations requested "Governments to maintain and strengthen established national and multisectoral platforms for natural disaster reduction in order to achieve sustainable development goals and objectives, with the full utilization of scientific and technical means. "He also stated in his report that: "Given the success of national committees and focal points for the Decade in a large number of countries, the Secretary General strongly encourages all Governments to take the necessary measures to implement this appeal..." (See Secretary-General's
Report to the UNGA, 1999, A/54/497, para. 32)
"The ISDR Secretariat has renewed its efforts to re-establish these contacts. A priority for the coming year is to revitalise and strengthen the building of stronger national networks or national platforms drawing from several sectors and disciplines to further improve the implementation of disaster reduction." (see
ISDR website, Country information, Introduction)
Platforms are concrete manifestations of political
willingness and institutional recognition of disaster
risk reduction as a relevant issue within the national
interests. National Platforms can work to involve
in ISDR activities the various ministerial departments,
agencies, institutions, organizations, civil society
and individuals working for the advancement of disaster
reduction, so that each Member State may play an
ever-increasing role in ISDR's work, and particularly
in the formulation and execution of its programmes.
Particularly in its implementation, national platforms act very distinctively. In some instances, national platforms have a major role in promoting DRR as an international issue (Germany). In other cases, they have a major role in addressing the needs for DRR within their own countries (most expected in developing countries). In some countries, we found a combination of the previous cases (Switzerland and France).
On the European level, where several National Platforms of Disaster Risk Reduction exist, the National Platform started to network among themselves with the aim to make use of existing synergies and to coordinate their activities on the regional level.
The thematic session on National Platforms will show on the case study of European National Platforms:
the potential of the National Platform structure in the implementation of the ISDR (national and regional).
The session will be started by inputs provided by representatives of different National Platforms on structures and working agenda, followed by a panel on networking and regional activities. So far the National Platforms from France, Switzerland, Czech republic and Germany confirmed their participation to the thematic session.
Czech Republic National Committee for DR and
Cooperation among DR platforms in Central Europe
session will discuss good practices and lessons learned
with various aspects of establishing and strengthening
National Systems for Disaster Reduction, such as:
- Legal and regulatory frameworks
- Policy and planning
- Organizational structures
- Resources and Capacities at local and national levels
- Partnerships and cooperation at national and regional levels
session will commence with a brief session introduction,
followed by short presentations of panelists from national
governments, international and regional organizations
as well as donor agencies on the topic of national
systems for disaster risk management. Each contribution
will aim at emphasizing a different aspect of the topic
or present a different point of view. The panel presentations
will be followed by an open discussion which will focus
on identifying recommendations on how to improve the
functioning of national systems for disaster risk management
in the broader context of governance, how to make more
effective the assistance provided, as well as the identification
of issues which may require further discussion in the
follow-up to the World Conference.
Towards Good Governance For Effective Risk Reduction –
Fiji Experience
Joeli Rokovada, Director, National Disaster Management
Tearfund (a UK based Christian relief
and development NGO with extensive experience in
disaster management)
present ideas and generate discussion on why and
how community-focused disaster risk reduction (DRR)
can be supported and expanded by national and institutional
donor policy frameworks.
1. The effectiveness of community-based disaster preparedness: a case study
Indian NGO Discipleship Centre will present its community-based, low cost flood
preparedness and mitigation project operating in Bihar State. The effectiveness
of the project in saving lives and livelihoods has been demonstrated through
recent severe flooding, and detailed cost-benefit research has proved it to
be a worthwhile investment. Such local level risk reduction can and should
be supported through effective national and donor policy.
A conceptual framework for risk reduction
Tearfund will present its community-focused conceptual framework for disaster
risk reduction (modified 'crunch model'). This model informs the
development of government policies based on good risk reduction practice at
community level.
Effective national and donor policy frameworks for
disaster risk reduction
A/ Community risk reduction must be facilitated through a strong national policy
framework. The Indian government's approach to DRR will be discussed
from an Indian perspective.
Local and national risk reduction can be either supported
or hindered by donor policy. Tearfund will discuss
the obstacles that institutional donor organizations
face when seeking to 'mainstream' risk
reduction, and offer recommendations to address them.
This will be based on Tearfund's consultation
with 9 key donor organisations in 2003 including
the EU, UN agencies, governments and financial institutions.
Tearfund and Cranfield University will present a
new tool – a framework of indicators –which
enables donor organizations to measure and monitor
their progress with mainstreaming risk reduction
into relief and development processes. The indicators
were developed in wide consultation with donor organizations
and experts in 2004 and will be introduced at this
session. The framework is designed to enable donor
organizations to determine the 'level' of
mainstreaming they have achieved, where level 1 represents 'zero
progress' and level 4 represents 'fully
mainstreamed'. The Swedish International Development
Agency (SIDA) will comment on the framework's
application for donor organizations, as well as SIDA's
own approach to mainstreaming.
National and Donor Policy Frameworks for
Disaster Risk Reduction
Venton, Disaster Mitigation and Preparedness Officer, Tearfund
Tel. +44 (0)20 8943 7995
La Trobe, Public Policy Officer, Tearfund
Tel. +44 (0)20 8943 7962
Session 1.5 will have two parts, namely, a) Presentation
of Experiences, and b) Plenary discussion. The Presentation
section will be a forum for sharing of experiences
and approaches on Disaster Reduction on Critical
Facilities. The Plenary discussion will try to look
into the future of the efforts and develop a consensus
of approaches and recommendations to the WCDR through
the chairperson of the Thematic Cluster.
With micro and macro case studies; and good practices from Asia, Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean, the session will offer and generate significant knowledge that has direct relevance to the inter-governmental process.
The key speakers from Action Aid International will present a paper and show a documentary that will analyse the challenges, good practices and past experiences in the area of governance and risk reduction. The session proposed by ActionAid International will take forward the outcomes of the seminar we are hosting in December mentioned in the next section.
work for the proposed session: ActionAid
International is organizing an international seminar
on "governance and disaster risk reduction"
in December 2004 in Bangladesh. The seminar is one
six seminars in a series titled "Managing
Risk: Exploring Interfaces Between Disasters and
Development" organized
by Integrated Planning Against Risk [IPAR] and funded
by Economic and Social Research Council[1] in the UK.
The IPAR network is a transdisciplinary group of
development practitioners, policy-makers and academics.
It is hosted by five organizations; ActionAid International,
Centre for Development Studies (University of Wales,
Swansea), Benfield Hazard Research Centre (University
College London), Wageningen University Social Scientists
and INTRAC.
Members from the network will be participating in the seminar along with local Bangladeshi organizations. We are currently exploring collaboration with Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme [CDMP] of UNDP and Government of Bangladesh; DFID funded Chars Livelihoods Programme and University of Dhaka.
International has carried out a number of studies
on the subject across many
countries including Ethiopia[2], Malawi[3], India and
Bangladesh. We published a paper together with the
Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters
(CRED) and University Collage London on the subject
for the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD)
in Johannesburg in 2002 entitled "Development at Risk"[4].
We will be drawing on experience both from across ActionAid International and our partners experience at a micro and macro level to feed into the parallel session. The very timing of our Bangladesh seminar provides an ideal platform to develop discussions for the WCDR international conference.
ActionAid International are also discussing and developing thinking with other NGOs including Tearfund, Christian Aid, British Red Cross, Cafod, ITDG, Stakeholder Forum and the Department for International Development.
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is the UK's leading research funding and training agency addressing economic and social concerns. They aim to provide high quality research on issues of importance to business, the public sector and government. The issues considered include economic competitiveness, the effectiveness of public services and policy, and our quality of life. (www.esrc.ac.uk)
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is the UK's leading research funding and training agency addressing economic and social concerns. They aim to provide high quality research on issues of importance to business, the public sector and government. The issues considered include economic competitiveness, the effectiveness of public services and policy, and our quality of life. (www.esrc.ac.uk)
[2] www.actionaid.org.uk/wps/content/documents/em_gov.doc
[4] www.actionaid.org.uk/content_document.asp?doc_id=194
learning shows that dominant disaster management
approaches (preparedness and
mitigation and response) alone cannot help societies
and vulnerable people cope with the increased pattern
of disaster risk. What is most important is a full
adoption of -risk reduction- that relates
to how systematic development and the application
of policies, strategies and practices can minimize
vulnerabilities, hazards and the impact of disasters
on a society, in the broad context of sustainable
Increasingly appropriate governance is noted as fundamental if risk considerations are to be factored into development planning and if existing risks are to be successfully reduced. Learning from practitioners suggests that good governance does reduce disaster risk.
in the form of transparency, participation and accountability
can explain why
different groups of people are affected differently
and have different recovery patterns, and among these
groups why the poorest and most marginalized have
the least capacity to cope. AAI research in Bangladesh
and Ethiopia clearly suggests that there are strong
linkages between levels of accountability and government's
performance in risk reduction.
it has long been acknowledged that strengthening
public accountability is likely
to be the most effective way of reducing the negative
impact of emergencies on some of the world's
poorest people[5], very little work has been done on
what this means and on how to strengthen channels
of institutional accountability in order to reduce
disaster risk. There has been substantial investment
in strengthening governance in many developing countries
in recent years, but this has rarely been extended
to disaster risk.
ActionAid International, therefore, is applying for a parallel session to contribute to the future direction of disaster reduction, which falls under the discussion of theme of governance focussing on risk reduction and sustainable development and transparency-accountability.
of the session: One of the key issues that has emerged
from the UN/ISDR online
dialogue is the following: "Political will and accountable governance is the most essential element for sustainable development as well as effective disaster reduction at all levels, in government and society at large".
Although this has been conceptually acknowledged,
significant knowledge gaps exist in terms of understanding
what form and nature of governance can reduce disaster
risk. The second area, which is also poorly researched,
is how citizen participation could build the form
and nature of governance that essentially protects
citizens from disaster risk.
Purpose and main discussion issues in the session: Given the problem mentioned above, the ActionAid International proposed session will discuss the barriers of risk reduction, potential solutions and suggest a policy direction for the WCDR negotiation process.
See, for example, Drèze, J., and Sen, A., 1989, Hunger and Public Action, Oxford: Clarendon Press
In recent years there have been two important trends in thinking about the impacts of climate on human societies. First, there has been an increasing focus on preventive measures dealing with disasters arising from climatic extremes. Secondly, it has been recognized that, whatever the outcome of mitigation measures to combat climate change, some climate change is inevitable and adaptation measures that address the most likely impacts of climate change especially within the development context will be necessary. There is the need to explore the contextual linkages between disaster prevention and adaptation to climate change in order to promote a more comprehensive approach to current and future climate risks, which maximizes benefits for the sustainable development process.
Thematic Link : Theme 1: Governance: Institutional Policy Frameworks for Risk Reduction. The proposed session is closely linked to Theme 1 of the parallel sessions. It proposes a more comprehensive approach to current and future climate risks by highlighting linkages and divergences between disaster risk management and adaptation to climate change. Thereby it addresses an issue of relevance to development processes, which deserves more practical recognition on the international to sub-national level.
Approach: A Short Paper will presented by the agencies highlighting the core messages. The presentation will be followed by an open discussion
Risk Management in a Changing Climate
Discussion Paper
Sperling, Presenter, VARG Secretariat, Washington,
Francisco Szekely, Presenter, European School
of Management and Technolgy (Berlin), Berlin
The disaster reduction policy framework
in Switzerland is based on an integrated and holistic
approach taking into account the entire disaster
cycle (addressing prevention, response and recovery),
on a dialogue on risks between all the actors concerned
(including the residents) and on the principles
of sustainability. A central element of the session
will be to point to the relations with other countries
and specifically focus on the transfer of Swiss
experiences abroad and on the return of lessons
learnt abroad to Switzerland.
Session themes
- Integrated approach for disaster reduction.
- Sustainability as key criteria for action.
- Implementation on the basis of a sound analysis of risks.
- Direct involvement of the local population.
Key messages
- Further progress in terms of disaster reduction could be achieved in
Switzerland thanks to the efforts made in implementing the Yokohama Strategy
on a national
- Risk reduction should be promoted as a topic of concern for the general
- Emphasis should be laid on integral policy frameworks, which include
response and recovery and take into account multi-risk factors, multi-stakeholders
and the issue of sustainability.
- Exchange of information and experiences on an international level should
be further promoted (two-way communication).
Workshop of a duration of 2 ½ hours.
Key issues and questions will be introduced at the beginning and a synthesis
presented at the end of the workshop.
Focussing on a mountainous area, the workshop will deal with the following
- Risk identification: Assessment of risks
and identification of damage potential.
- Risk
avoidance: Land-use planning as a priority for integral
risk management.
- Living
with risks: Definition of protection objectives.
Appropriate land-use.
Consideration of needs of all concerned.
Maintenance and regular check of existing protection
Systematic assessment of protection measures after
occurrence of disasters.
Awareness building among the concerned population.
Issue of insurance against natural hazards.
- Preparedness:
Preparation for emergencies.
- International
solidarity and cooperation :
Cooperation, exchange of know-how and lessons learnt.
The workshop will include several short presentations.
Although focussing on Swiss experiences, it is designed
for a wide international audience and will take into
account the particular situation and needs of developing
WCDR highlights the significance of Governance in order to render disaster risk reduction a sustainable and effective intrument to reach Poverty Alleviation and the Millenium Development Goals. This concerns national structures, but also municipal stakeholders in countries where the local actors are increasingly involved in disaster risk reduction responsibilities. The proposed thematic session has the objective to
will include the proposed Governance-related sub-themes
Local authorities and municipality policies for risk
reduction, "Community action and participation and Transparency
and accountability".
Content and structure
Good Governance is a precondition for effective disaster risk reduction. The session will analyse which elements of Local Governance are of special interest for disaster risk reduction and will present good practice examples, from the municipality, national and NGO points of view.
Some of the discussed aspects are:
The surging migration of people from rural areas into high-density urban areas has contributed to a rapid growth of megacities (generally defined as cities with populations that exceed 8 million people). Given their sheer size, as well as their economic and social importance, these cities are at a particularly acute risk with regards to disasters. As more cities have swelled into megacities over the last few decades and even more cities are expected to join this rank, their risk from natural and human-made disasters continues to increase.
urban governance is as the heart of reducing disaster
risk. All three factors
that contribute to urban risk viz. hazard, vulnerability,
and human settlement, are directly influenced by urban
planning, enforcement of regulatory environments, improvement
of social welfare and other acts of governance. Similarly,
public policy has failed to effectively address the
issue of illicit construction that continues to swell
the population of megacities and to contribute to their
vulnerability. The rapid increase in disaster risk
of megacities can therefore be ascribed to a great
extend to failures in urban governance. The strain
to provide basic civic amenities combined with the
complexity of the issues relegates the attention of
megacities managers and policy-makers from the
disaster risk reduction agenda. Disaster management
practice continues to focus on post-disaster response
and recovery, causing major gaps in public policy and
leaving an increasingly larger fraction of the population
at risk from disasters. Local implementation remains
the weakest link in disaster risk management. Disaster
risk reduction should find roots within city functions
because these functions service the public, build infrastructure
and enforce regulation. This is the essence of mainstreaming
and of sustainable development. A governance system
that assigns authority of policy setting, resource
allocation and oversight to central government but
shifts implementation towards local government and
local institutions is paramount to enable the shift
from response to mitigation.
This session will focus on issues of governance related to disaster risk reduction of megacities on the basis of actual experiences from megacities.
Each speaker will have 20 minutes for discussing a specific theme in relation to the experience of his/her city. The rest of the time will be for discussion and for taking questions and comments from participants.
Opening Remark and Introduction (Head of UN-HABITAT OR UNDP)
issue will explore how the development and implementation
of the Istanbul Earthquake Master
Plan by the Municipality of Istanbul has impacted
governance practices both at the local and central
government levels, in particular, the participation
of a large academic constituency in formulating a
holistic plan; the involvement of professional organizations;
the review by independent international experts;
the decentralization to the district municipalities
for actual implementation; and the pressure on the
central government to enable implementation by undertake
legislative reforms and enacting new policies.
construction is a failure of governance and the example
of Quito's deforestation
and un-planned use of land is an illustration of
the socio-political difficulties that are imposed
on local governments to deal with this issue. The
sprawling of un-planned urbanization is acute in
Quito were most of this development takes place on
hazardous slopes that are subject to land erosion,
landslide, flush-flooding and other geo-meteorological
hazards and which resulted in the increase of
This session is organized by UN-HABITAT
session explores the Theme of education and involvement of stakeholders. Kathmandu has a long-standing and rich experience in community-based disaster-risk reduction programs. These
experiences and their impact on governance will be
reported and discussed in this session.
The Municipality of Santa Fe deBogota' has successfully used information technology not only for disaster risk assessment but also for risk communication, education and for involving stakeholders and policy makers in understanding their options for disaster risk reduction and for understanding the trade-offs involved in the policy and decision making process.
Stakeholders' involvement
in Identifying and Implementing Risk Mitigation
Options –
Experience from Nepal
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|A layered Greek yogurt and berry parfait with granola is a delicious way to fit in a quick and healthy breakfast, especially when you substitute a lower fat granola!
Yogurt and Berry Parfait with Granola
Isn't that just so pretty?
This is actually one of my favorite breakfast meals or afternoon snacks to have because it is so easy to throw together and it's super healthy. I love pairing crunchy granola with fruit - usually mixed berries such as strawberries, raspberries and blackberries with blueberries - and adding that to thick, creamy Greek yogurt to make a layered parfait. It gives you a super decadent feeling, but helps to keep you on track so you can enjoy a good, hearty, favorite Southern meal later.
You can even make your own homemade Greek style yogurt - it's easy! Whether you make it yourself, or buy it, the mere act of straining yogurt increases the protein levels, making it a great, high protein, healthy choice as a meal replacement option.
Unfortunately, granola is generally notorious for it's very high fat content, so a serving can frankly be a bit puny, but with a lower fat granola, a serving is closer to a cup, so you can enjoy a more generous serving, a little more guilt free. Of course yogurt parfaits are very adaptable, and you don't need a fancy glass to enjoy one either - any cup or container will do. Substitute the fruits and nuts to your own individual taste and put together a gorgeous and healthy yogurt parfait of your own.
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- 1/2 cup of blueberries
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- 1/2 cup low fat granola
- 1 tablespoon of chopped walnuts
- Mint leaves to garnish, optional
Mix the blueberries, mixed berries, sugar and mint; stir well and set aside to macerate for about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove 1/2 of the fruit and place it into the bottom of a glass, reserving the juice. Top the fruit with 1/2 of the yogurt and 1/2 of the granola. Continue layers with remaining fruit, yogurt, and granola. Sprinkle walnuts on top and spoon some of the juices over the top. Garnish with a sprig of mint if desired.
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All Seattle Public School students have the opportunity to take the PSAT during the 10th and 11th grade. Talk with your high school counselor to learn the details of the PSAT. By taking the PSAT students have access
to resources that will help prepare them for the future:
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Most Washington State Community and Technical Colleges require a placement test. These tests allow students to be placed at the appropriate curriculum level for their educational needs.
The Seattle Colleges District uses a placement exam. If you are planning on attending on of the Seattle Colleges, take advantage of the FREE Test Prep Sessions available at each site.
Size, location, academic focus, campus life, public vs. private, in-state vs. out-of-state are just a few characteristics which should be considered when selecting a college. There is a college out there for everyone; it just takes time to find the best fit for you. Starting the college search process can begin at any time during high
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The college application process begins during the fall of a student's senior year. Application deadlines for colleges range from the middle of November to well into March, so it is important for students to decide where they want to apply and submit their applications and financial aid forms on time. While you can use tools like College Board's College Matchmaker to learn about a college and their admission information, always contact the college's admissions office to get the most updated information.
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Download a PDF version of the Strategic Report
As we plan the future direction of San Jacinto College, there are many external and internal factors we need to consider. I am proud of the tremendous progress we have made since the 2010-2013 Strategic Plan was implemented. The fact that we awarded more than 6,000 degrees and certificates to graduates within the last two years is a great indication that our focus on student success is helping to move our nation's student success agenda forward.
San Jacinto College is one of 30 community colleges nationwide to have been selected for the American Association of Community Colleges' Pathways Project, a partnership to build capacity for community colleges to implement a pathways approach to student success and college completion. Imagine the number of students who will succeed after we remove barriers for their completion and make their pathway to graduation more clear.
This Pathways Project will help us scale up student success initiatives already in place that are working – those in which we are seeing great results – and will allow us to re-evaluate initiatives that are not as successful. This is important work for us that will guide many of our decisions and actions in the future.
There has been tremendous change in higher education across our state and country since I began my tenure as Chancellor more than seven years ago. That change has had a financial impact on San Jacinto College, and I am proud to say we have a Board of Trustees that is dedicated to fiscal responsibility. We have prioritized and repurposed both operational and capital dollars to help us navigate that change. You can see that change on our campuses with the creation of nine new buildings, with one more scheduled to open spring 2017, plus significant renovations of several of our older facilities. More change is on the way as we begin work on the new buildings and renovations from the $425 million bond referendum, "San Jac Tomorrow," approved by voters last November. This will allow us to build centers of excellence to further meet the workforce demand in our region, and provide an entry point to higher education for students who wish to move on to four-year colleges and universities.
Through our work with our local communities and industry partners, we continue to meet training demands by providing skilled workers to our local workforce. We have active advisory committees that keep us apprised of the local workforce needs, and we must listen and respond to their recommendations. Through these partnerships, we have increased the number of courses and programs in areas such as maritime, pipefitting and welding, construction and craft trades, to help fill skill gaps in our region.
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Brenda Hellyer, Ed.D.
Chancellor, San Jacinto College
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West Bromwich Albion come from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Aston Villa
West Brom recovered from two goals down to snatch a point in an entertaining 2-2 draw with Aston Villa at The Hawthorns
By Rebecca Stephenson (@1rebs)
Last Updated: 20/01/13 4:01pm
With earlier results going against them, Villa found themselves second from bottom of the Premier League at kick off, and reacted swiftly, racing into a two goal lead before half time through Christian Benteke and Gabby Agbonlahor.
But the second half belonged to West Brom as they created a host of chances to breach the nervy Villa defence, and once Chris Brunt had halved the arrears, it was just a matter of time before the equaliser came, with Peter Odemwingie obliging with just seven minutes remaining.
It was little more than West Brom deserved, despite emerging second best from a first half that will give all at Villa Park hope of a better second half to the season.
Paul Lambert's youngsters raced from the blocks showing little fear, in spite of the predicament they found themselves in at kick off, languishing 19th in the table after the afternoon's games.
Charles N'Zogbia, Agbonlahor and Benteke provided a formidable attacking triangle, and West Brom had no answer to their movement that was relentless down both channels.
And it was little surprise that the opening was not long in arriving. A piece of individual brilliance from the Belgian Benteke saw him lose his marker with a drop of the shoulder and turn to power a right-footed shot into the far corner.
The pressure continued, and the home crowd were becoming increasingly frustrated by their side's lack of shooting composure. Graham Dorrans and Brunt were both wayward with efforts on Brad Guzan's goal, whilst Romelu Lukaku struggled to get the better of the returning Ron Vlaar.
So the second goal was richly deserved and predictably the opening was created by N'Zogbia. His drive down the right and pin-point ball inside to Agbonlahor saw the forward finish with aplomb to silence the home crowd still further.
Half time came at a bad time for Villa, and gave Steve Clarke the chance to regroup his troops, and West Brom did just that.
A far more positive West Brom outfit emerged for the second period, and immediately set about reducing the arrears.
Chris Brunt took just over four minutes to find his shooting boots, side-footing in from the edge of the box to start the nerves jangling in the Villa camp.
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The President's Podium: Tracking Prescription Drug Abuse
By Richard S. Pieters, M.D., President, Massachusetts Medical Society
The Centers for Disease Control's just-released state-by-state report on opiate abuse has cast a bright new light on this serious and potentially deadly problem.
Saying that an "increase in painkiller prescribing is a key driver of the increase in prescription overdoses," CDC noted that prescribers wrote 259 million prescriptions for painkillers in 2012, and that 46 people die from prescription overdoses every day. That prompted CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden to capture the paradox: "All too often, and in far too many communities, the treatment is becoming the problem."
Massachusetts ranked in the top 10 in prescribing long-lasting painkillers, but 41st in overall prescribing of opioids. Rankings, however, are only a reference point, as volume itself is insufficient to indicate whether overprescribing or under prescribing is occurring. And rankings matter little when counting the human toll: in Massachusetts alone, 688 residents died from opiate overdoses in 2012, and more than 200 additional lives have been lost since November 2013, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).
Multiple responses are under way in the Commonwealth: The Governor has formed an Opioid Task Force, the legislature has filed bills, DPH launched Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Program, and police and fire departments are now carrying naloxone.
Regionally, five New England governors agreed to collaborate, and nationally, the U.S. Senate has announced the formation of a Prescription Drug Abuse Working Group.
Physicians are adding their voices as well. MMS immediate past president Dr. Ronald Dunlap offered his perspective in April, and American Medical Association President Dr. Robert M. Wah, following the New England governors' announcement in June, shared a five-point proposal to combat prescription drug abuse.
The CDC is focusing attention on overprescribing by healthcare providers, and while others continue to see physicians as part of the problem, thefts from pharmacies and diversion from families and friends remain major contributors to the problem, as is the influx of heroin into Massachusetts and New England.
A critical need in responding to this crisis is getting better data. We should know the sources of the drugs – how many come from prescriptions, how many from thefts, how many are diverted from home medicine cabinets – to develop responses.
Better data is available through the state's Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP), a program MMS helped to establish more than 20 years ago. It's one of the best tools we have to track prescription use, and one CDC urges all states to use. The experiences of New York and Tennessee are testimony to the effectiveness of such programs.
In Massachusetts, however, the program has yet to fulfill its promise.
A well-run PMP has four purposes: (1) identifying patients who get schedule II and III prescriptions from multiple doctors; (2) identifying prescribers who inappropriately write many prescriptions or write prescriptions for high dosages; (3) providing a clinical review of those patients and prescribers, to determine what interventions might be necessary; and (4) facilitating research in discovering trends, practices, and problems.
To achieve the program's full benefit, two things must occur: (1) the PMP must allow all prescribers and dispensers access to up-to-the-minute data on individual patients, and (2) the state must reform its structure to devote resources to the clinical analysis of data and to streamline outreach to providers.
Further, a re-energized medical review board, created as part of the original PMP but subsequently reduced in its role, will give an added boost to the effort. The board can determine patterns of abuse, propose needed interventions, and should be charged with responsibility for referral of such activity to licensing boards or law enforcement authorities.
For the individual clinician, the monitoring program should be a tool seamlessly incorporated into clinical decision making, but it should never impede appropriate patient care. One of the most difficult tasks for physicians in patient care is balancing the alleviation of pain and the risks of addiction, and we must recognize that patients who experience severe pain will always require treatment and should be able to get relief.
An improved PMP, with real-time data, with all prescribers participating, and with accurate and timely data analysis, should be regarded as the cornerstone of our collective efforts to address prescription drug abuse. It's time for that to happen, and physicians stand ready to help.
Addiction is a major public health problem that needs prevention and treatment. Prevention requires the use of all pain management tools, including such methods as physical therapy and acupuncture. We should use the PMP as a starting point to engage other stakeholders to develop a comprehensive strategy for chronic pain management, with the hope of less need for opioids and thus less addiction. Such actions should also lead to more compassionate and enlightened treatment of addiction.
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Santa Barbara, Calif. - R.J. Smith came up in the bottom of the ninth with the bases loaded and the Gauchos trailing by one, and drove a base hit to left field to bring in two runs to cap a five run inning as the Gauchos defeated the Sacramento State Hornets 10-9.
The Hornets took a 2-0 lead in the second with RBI singles by Dave Lusk and Jimmy McFarland. The Gauchos cut the lead in half in the bottom of the second when Tyler Von Schell deposited one of his two home runs on the day to left. UCSB then tied the game in the third when Andy Campanella hit a sacrafice fly to right field to bring in Smith who led off the inning with a triple.
The Hornets exploded with five runs in the fourth to take a 7-2 lead. Tim Maghan capped off the inning with a two run home run to left.
The score remained the same until the Hornets brough another run accross in the seventh on a Cory Williams RBI single. The Gauchos offense began to claw away from the seventh inning on. Mike Kolbach drove in the Gauchos third run of the day. After the Hornets scored one final run in the eighth, the tides began to turn for the Hornets.
Von Schell hammerd his second home run to left and Donovan Warrecker singled home Jeff Bannon to cut the lead to 9-5 going into the ninth.
Reliever Russell Wirth entered the game for the Gauchos in the ninth and shut down the Hornet offense. Going into the bottom of the ninth, the Gauchos needed to play catch-up.
Jeff Carter led off the inning with a hit-by-pitch. Kolbach and Chad Peshke followed with walkes to load the bases. Dave Molidor then walked to bring in Carter and cut the lead to 9-6. Von Schell then singled to left scoring Peshke and Kolbach and Chris Crawley, who came in to run for Molidor advanced to second. Bannon followed with a bunt single to once again load the bases. After a Warrecker strike-out, Smith took the plate and sent a walk-off single to left, to score Crawley and Von Schell.
Jimmy McFarland went 4-for-4 for the Hornets including one run scored and three RBI. Smith and Von Schell were both 3-for-4 on the day, and Bannon added two hits of his own for the Gauchos.
With the win, the Gauchos improve to 25-24 overall, 15-11 in the Big West, while Sacramento State drops to 21-31, 13-13 in the conference. Russell Wirth earned the win in relief to improve his record to 1-0 while Steve Cuckovich took the loss in relief to drop to 5-2 on the year.
The same two team will wrap-up the series tomorrow with a 1:00 p.m. start time. This game will also be the final home game for the Gauchos as they will honor the seniors in a pregame ceremony.


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Homeschooling in Ecuador: Is alternative education legal?
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Legal Status of home schooling: Homeschooling is legal. While a new homeschooling agreement was recently released (Acuerdo Ministerial 0067-13), it has not been widely announced or implemented. Homeschooling is still fairly uncommon, although it is a growing phenomenon. Those interested in homeschooling, please see the contact information below.
The Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador (2008) states that parents are "free to choose for their children an education in accordance with their principles, beliefs and pedagogical choices" (Art. 29). The education law (Ley Orgánica de Educación Intercultural, Registro Oficial Nº 417, March 31, 2011) confirms that parents are guaranteed the constitutional right to "choose, in compliance with the best interests of the child, the type of educational institution they deem appropriate for their children, according to their beliefs, principles and their culture and language" (Art 12).
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Found! A mini collection of weekly Milwaukee bus passes between the years of 1930–1979. I would love to know more about the keeper of these—certainly the owner held a steady job.
The transit system changed names over the course of 40 years as did the design; great shifts in color palettes and typographic sensibilities. We've got some great fluorescent inks that my scanner couldn't capture...
The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company > T.M.E.R.& T. Co. > Milwaukee & Suburban Transport Corporation > The Transport Co. > Milwaukee County Transit System
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What are the radius arms and where are they located?
Radius arms are part of beam axle or solid axle suspension systems. Solid axles and radius arms are found most frequently on trucks and SUVs. The radius arm is a piece of stamped steel that connects the axle to the chassis to control the forward and back motion of the wheels. It helps to keep the steering under control. The radius arm attaches to a bracket on the chassis and a bracket on the axle by the shock absorber. There is one radius arm for either side of the solid axle. Each radius arm has rubber bushings at each end to protect it from the kind of damage that results from metal striking metal.
How do I know if my radius arms need to be replaced?
It's more than likely that you'll have to replace the radius arm bushings than the radius arm itself. Like all suspension parts, the radius arm and its bushings get exposed to the elements. The bushings also get worn from their near constant movement. If they wear out, the radius arm may start to clunk against the brackets, which is often audible inside the truck cabin. The sound will come from underneath the floorboards. You may also notice that the steering becomes loose or sloppy. Loose steering poses a danger to yourself, your passengers, and other drivers, so if your radius arm bushings reach that point, it's time to replace them. If you suspect you have a problem with your radius arm bushings, you can visually inspect them for wear or cracks. You can also jack the car up, so the wheel is off of the ground, and then have someone try to move the wheel in and out. While they are moving the wheel check the radius arm for play, if it is moving you probably need to replace the bushings.
If the bushings get too far gone, the clunking of the radius arm against the brackets can crack the brackets and wear on the radius arms. This poses an even bigger threat to your steering control. You should visually inspect these parts if you are replacing the radius arm bushings. Replace the bracket or the radius arm itself if it shows cracks, corrosion, or other signs of damage.
Can I replace the radius arms myself?
Replacing the radius arms is about as difficult as replacing any other suspension part. If you need to replace your radius arms, odds are that their bushings need replacing too. This can be done while the radius arm is off. Unfortunately, if you want to replace the bushings alone, you'll still have to replace the entire radius arm.
First, you'll have to raise and secure the vehicle. Then support the suspension with a jack to take some of the pressure off of it. Then you're going to want to disconnect the coil spring from the axle. Then you can disconnect the radius arm from the axle. If you are just replacing the bushings, you may choose to do so now by simply sliding out the old bushing and sliding on the new one. Then, you could reconnect this end of the radius arm, and then work on the other end. Otherwise, continue by disconnecting the radius arm from the chassis bracket. Again, here you can replace the bushings. If you're installing a new arm, put the bushings onto it, put it into place, and bolt it on. Then you can reconnect the spring. As with any other suspension part, you'll want to replace both radius arms (or both sets of bushings), left and right, at the same time. You'll also want to have your suspension professionally aligned following this job.


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EndGame in Oakland draws fans of old-fashioned pastimes
When it came time to move EndGame across town to its Old Oakland location a decade ago, professional movers weren't needed - the game store's customers were more than happy to load the trucks.
"There were a number of folks who told us they wanted to help. They told us, 'We're available,' " said EndGame founder Aaron Lawn. "I said, 'Great. We'll box everything up, and we're going to need help moving over.' It was like moving an apartment."
Most successful retail businesses list "consumer loyalty" among their prized assets. At EndGame, there's a much finer line between customer and employee. The unique symbiotic arrangement has allowed the store to survive, and even expand, despite a business plan and location that to an outsider might look like a longshot.
In a world overwhelmed by smartphone apps and video games, the store sells only board games, card games, miniatures for war gaming and other analog pastimes. Still, the sprawling second floor is often packed with regulars on weeknights. EndGame announced a Kickstarter campaign last month, with a $25,000 goal to help turn the abandoned storefront next door into a cafe. It received pledges of more than $21,000 in the first 24 hours.
Customers, owners
Most of the store's five co-owners - Lawn is one of two with emeritus status - are former customers. The newest full-time employee, Matthew Reid, got his start at EndGame on the other side of the cash register when he was 12, playing the futuristic battle strategy game Warhammer 40K.
Founded in 2001, EndGame moved into the old Swan's Market building in 2004, when the site at Washington and 10th streets had been empty for more than a decade. A curious feature - a pair of mezzanine levels with no stairway access - was a selling point to Lawn and his new partners.
'This is perfect'
"When we walked in it was a shell. Nobody had been in here for years and years," Lawn said. "I pulled out a ladder and climbed upstairs, and said 'This is perfect. We have a place to play up here, separated from the showroom.' "
The nine-month construction project, aided by a redevelopment grant from the city of Oakland, included staircases and a bridge between the platforms.
The community did much of the rest. Partitioned game stations were built - sort of a cross between a work bench and a Las Vegas craps table - to hold the terrain, dice and painted figures used in war games such as Warhammer and the Viking game Saga.
Along with events and tournaments, EndGame has hosted concerts. The weekly Friday night "Little Generals" program has a summer camp vibe, with a group of teens playing strategy battle games with kids as young as 7. Last weekend, the popular annual board game auction drew more than 100 patrons.
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Lawn, a data analyst, founded the original store after he lost his job during the dot-com crash. The idea to carve out playing space came after watching customers in other game stores, who felt intimidated by the often complicated games.
"If you walk upstairs in our store, you can see the table, you can see the terrain and you can see people playing," Lawn said. " 'Where do I get started?' 'Here's where you get started.' "
The bigger the challenge, the more customers seem to rally. Owners say Occupy Oakland was a particularly tough time.
"That was the time period when I was most proud of our customers," Lawn said. "They kept coming in, and they would specifically say, 'I'm here because I was worried that nobody else would come.' "
The level of loyalty sometimes borders on absurd. Last year, when a young Magic: The Gathering player accidentally took another player's "Uncommon" card - worth less than a dollar - several customers offered to help.
"There was a 15-comment Facebook post exchange, just trying to get that card back to the person," co-owner Chris Hanrahan said. "That's the kind of community we have. The kind of community that will fill (a holiday) toy barrel 20 times over."
Geek stereotype
Customers say the male geek stereotype of gamers still exists, but baby steps are being made toward a wider demographic. Longtime board game night regular Eric Vogel, a clinical psychiatrist from Hayward, notes with amusement that a hipster crowd has started to seep in - and has turned him on to the New Parkway movie theater and nearby art galleries. Vogel was among the vocal supporters of the Kickstarter effort, which has exceeded its goal by more than $10,000 with two weeks left. The EndGame Cafe will serve the public, and the barista will bring coffee and food to game-players at their tables.
Co-owner Chris Ruggiero says 2013 was EndGame's best financial year since the mid-2000s, with a boost from technology that might surprise nongamers. EndGame owners say app versions of board games playable on smartphones and tablet computers have helped sales of tabletop games. Kickstarter has opened up a new market for local game makers. Board game-centric Web series have fueled sales.
"The motivation was to form a community and have a good time, not to make money," Hanrahan said. "But we've made a little money. If we were going to close now, it would be because we were bored."
Peter Hartlaub is The San Francisco Chronicle's pop culture critic. E-mail: email@example.com Twitter: @PeterHartlaub.


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My dear Twitter pal, KD Rush, threw down the gauntlet and challenged his friends to name their top ten books and give their reasons why. Never one to refuse a challenge, here are my top ten and why they are special to me:
10) Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild: I started dancing when I was 5-years old and it's been a huge part of my life ever since. My parents were dancers and I followed in their footsteps. As a child I wanted to be a ballerina too, but was told I was too tall so never got the opportunity to find out if I would have been any good at it. I really related to this book in a big way and although I haven't read it for more years than I care to remember, the enjoyment of it has always stayed with me.
9) The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty: As a teenager, I was into horror and anything paranormal and this book gave me both. I read it when I was in my early teens and it scared the crap out of me, so much so I wore a cross to bed for the next month! Funnily enough, I had the same reaction when I saw the film (under age of course, lol). But whatever way you slice it, this book is powerfully written and scary as hell.
8) Salem's Lot by Stephen King: Ahhh, my first encounter with vampires. This book drew me in to a new world and was responsible for my burgeoning fascination with vampires. Since reading Salem's Lot, I've read a whole host of other vampire novels since (The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice is another favourite, but didn't quite make my top ten) and still do for that matter; I even write about them!
7) Kane & Abel by Jeffrey Archer: This, along with the sequels The Prodigal Daughter and Shall We Tell The President (2nd version) are firm favourites. The stories are very well written and I really enjoyed them.
6) The Rats by James Herbert: (Along with Lair, Domain and The City, the rest of the books in the series). There are several reasons why I like this series, but the main two are, they had a ring of believability to them, and I knew some of the places mentioned. As I'm British and my first job when I left school was in the city of London, I used the Underground on a daily basis. These books fed my love of horror/fantasy!
5) Wit'ch Fire by James Clemens (The Banned and The Banished series): For me, this is a great fantasy series. I found myself rooting for the main protagonist all the way through. It contained most of the elements you find in a great fantasy series and I didn't want to put them down once I'd started them!
4) Lightning by Dean Koontz: I haven't enjoyed all of Dean Koontz's books, but there were a few memorable ones. Lightning was, for me, the best of them. I think it contained a great concept, was gripping and I enjoyed it so much I've read it several times over the years!
3) The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe by C S Lewis: It's funny, but for some reason I never actually got around to reading the rest of the books in the series, something I still plan to rectify! Although my love of fantasy ultimately began with the fairy stories of Hans Christian Andersen and The Brothers Grimm, this amazing story further fuelled that love and remains a firm favourite even now.
2) Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone (Sorcerer's Stone in the US) by J K Rowling: With great characters, Hogwarts and the wonderful creatures she created, what's not love to love about this series. It's fabulous escapism, the stories are great and the climax is amazing.
1) Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer: I don't care if I hear a few groans from the audience, this is my favourite book! I thoroughly enjoyed all of the Twilight books, but this final one gripped me more than any other book I've read and I didn't want to put it down until I'd finished it. The other big plus for me was it had vampires in it. I enjoyed Stephenie's new take on vampires and the humanity she gave them. I enjoyed the back story of how the wolf pack came to be and how the synergy changed between them and the vampires throughout the four books. I think the saga will stand the test of time; they may never become 'classics', but I don't care – it's still my No. 1!
I have to admit, narrowing my huge list of favourite books down to just ten was a major task and one that's taken me several days. Just outside of my top ten were books by Sidney Sheldon, Dan Brown, Alison DeLuca, Anne Rice, Terry Brooks, Raymond E Feist and David Eddings.
Ok, now it's your turn. What are your top ten books and why? Care to share?


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Wrong on all counts. Warne was probably third or fourth in line for MoTS after Ponting, Clark and maybe Hussey, but nothign else was all that close.Originally Posted by FaaipDeOiad
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Wrong on all counts. Warne was probably third or fourth in line for MoTS after Ponting, Clark and maybe Hussey, but nothign else was all that close.Originally Posted by FaaipDeOiad
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It's cold on the outside they say
But the cold leaves you clear while the heat leaves a haze
Score: 2-1 Australia Well, that was always gonna be optimistic
Top Runscorer: Pietersen Not far off
Top Wicket Taker: McGrath Wasn't counting on Clark's awesomeness
Most catches (wk excluded): Hayden Have no idea if this was right or not
Biggest surprise: Bell That was a decent one, only Clark was a bigger surprise really
Biggest disappointment: Hussey Erm....
Man of the series: Pietersen Could have been if we weren't so utterly dire in general
Not that bad an effort really, TBH. Just the one shocker.
Not bad. Thought England would do the crappy salvage some pride thing, but the retirements and the awesome focus of this Aussie team meant that wasn't to be...Originally Posted by Matt79
GOOD OLD COLLINGWOOD - PREMIERS IN 2010Originally Posted by Irfan
Is Cam White, Is Good.
Score: nah.
Top Runscorer: yup. Not an especially long punt tho, tbf.
Top Wicket Taker: nah. Ankle & captaincy ****ed his chances.
Most Catches (wk excluded): yup, partly. Shared the honours with Colly.
Biggest surprise: Nah, has to be Clark. Bell went ok tho.
Biggest disappointment: Nah, miles off. Harmison's 10 @ 61 carry the day for mine.
Man of the series: yup. Always a fair bet, but his captaincy has suprised me.
3/7. Must try harder.
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- As featured in The Independent.
"There is presumably such a thing as a good second-ball duck. This was not one of them." - Barney Ronay on James Vince's innings v. Australia
Top Runscorer: Ponting, Spot on
Top Wicket Taker: Warne, Pretty close, but not the leader
Most catches (wk excluded): Hayden, Don't really care TBH
Biggest surprise: Hoggard, Wasn't the biggest surprise, but pretty close, did really well
Biggest disappointment: Flintoff, Right, for me anyway.
Man of the series: Warne, Wrong
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Business advice comes in many forms. One form is a popular television show where business people pitch ideas to possible investors – Dragon's Den. There are several lessons in which business owners can take from the show – so when you hire a company consultant, these are some of the areas the expert will focus on. Listed below are three lessons for starting or enhancing your business.
Have A Plan – And Keep That Simple
One of the best pieces of business advice is to have a plan for the business. This should include a market assessment, statistics and an idea of where you want the business to go. If you have ideas then you may be tempted to throw everything to your plan. In fact, the majority of business advice suggests that you concentrate on the key areas so that you can do those well. Having a 'kitchen-sink' business plan may make it difficult to focus on what's vital.
Know Your Figures
The second piece of business advice is always to know your statistics. You need to know how much it is to make your product or perhaps produce your service and just how much you can sell that for. That tells you how much profit you possibly can make. You need to keep track of the actual sales you make and the money you have to invest so you know what your cash flow is. When you have to spend on shipping, this kind must be factored in also. If this is a weak area, then your consultant will be able to help you with this after having a business review.
Take A Look At Your Market
This is a key piece of business advice. The development of your company depends on good market research. You should know who your competitors are, what they provide and how you can differentiate yourself from them. You must also be alert to fresh market trends to be able to be the first to consider advantage from them. An advisor who is well versed in most aspects of business can help you research with regards to this area. The consultant will also suggest opportunities regarding extending your market reach and expanding your business.
Believe In Your Service
Finally, it is important to rely on the value of the products and services you provide. This will go a long way in helping you to network and also market effectively. This particular piece of business advice is especially important when starting a fresh venture – and it'll also help the consultant to help you.


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Our Mission is to provide effective, comprehensive,
after school services for youth in our community.
We are committed to our community and its families,
and provide the opportunities deemed essential in successful children.
Youth who participate in such programs are exposed to several opportunities that assist them in developing healthy self-concepts, social attitudes and networking skills.
We intend to meet the needs of adolescents and their families
while playing a key role in their success.
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Reviewed by Aidan M. (age 9)
I love this book because every chapter makes you cringe in suspense. I don't have a favorite part. Everything is perfect. This is unlike any other book I've ever read. Peg Kehret's style is like "You don't get your happy ending until the end." It is part of a series co-written by Pete the cat. I feel tenser and tenser every chapter. Peg makes mysteries heaven.
I recommend this book to you mystery lovers out there! Third, fourth, fifth graders and beyond would not push this book away.


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People create fake accounts on Twitter?
The Office of the Attorney General and the Austin City Attorney's office worked together to shut down a Twitter account that impersonated the Austin Police Department.
The account, @AustinPD, apparently had hundreds of followers before being suspended by Twitter last week at the request of state and city officials. Here's why they acted:
Postings on the site featured fictitious updates about purportedly official APD activities, status and statistics. For example, one posting claimed announced that APD officers would be "making more stops" at this year's South by Southwest festival.
@AustinPD's page now reads, "Sorry, the account you were headed to has been suspended due to strange activity. Mosey along now, nothing to see here."
No word yet on whether Chief Art Acevedo will create @THE_REAL_APD, like @THE_REAL_SHAQ.


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The information includes graduation rates, estimated education costs, median debt of students who completed programs, and other information designed to help students make better-informed choices about colleges and universities they select.


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Pity the poor editor seeking to avoid cliches. It is a futile attempt that, for better or worse, only shines a spotlight on what has become the new normal.
Be that as it may, it is fun. Over the past couple of years, I have joined with colleagues throughout The Washington Post, especially the inimitable Anne Kornblut, to collect cliched words and phrases that journalists rely on too much — indeed, at their peril. It was a little-noticed collection that has suddenly become oft-cited, perhaps even going viral.
After Jim Romenesko posted the list on his blog, I expected pushback from the powers that be, who might want to double down on their use of such terms. Instead, we received support from a dizzying array of sources, in particular through a feeding frenzy of retweets and e-mails. Clearly, this hot-button issue struck a nerve.
We learned that picking winners was a favorite Washington parlor game. Indeed, the list became a Rorschach test, if you will, for how you perceive journalism in the 21st century, particularly with the rise of the 24-hour news cycle. Friends told me the list was being passed around in other newsrooms, making me feel like a most unlikely revolutionary. It was a paradigm shift — at least for now.
To be sure, the list was incomplete. But rather than shutter it, we've added many more #bannedphrases sent from throughout the Fourth Estate, official Washington and beyond. Herewith, a dozen examples:
The [anything] community
Inside the Beltway
It's the [anything], stupid
That's just [person's name] being [person's name]
It is what it is
Political theater
Part and parcel
Main Street vs. Wall Street
Critics say it can't be done. After all, page views are the coin of the realm, and efforting to write cliche-free prose on deadline is a fool's errand. Needless to say, even in the august pages of The Washington Post's Outlook section, this list is more honored in the breach.
But ultimately, the list begs the question: If even this hastily convened national conversation can midwife a new way of writing — call it Journalism 2.0 — will the tightly knit community that is the mainstream media finally begin thinking outside the box? Just imagining fewer cliches gives me a palpable sense of relief and bolsters my faith that perhaps this beleaguered industry can avoid an ignominious end.
And here's the kicker.
THINGS WE DO NOT SAY IN OUTLOOK (updated on March 22, 2013)
Note for non-journalists: "TK" is newsroom-speak for "material to come."
At first glance
As a society (or "as a nation")
TK is not alone
Pundits say (or "critics say")
The American people (unless in a quote)
The narrative (unless referring to a style of writing)
Probe (as substitute for "investigation")
A rare window (unless we're talking about a real window that is in fact rare)
Begs the question (unless used properly — and so rarely used properly that not worth it)
Be that as it may
It is important to note that
Needless to say
[Anything] 2.0 (or 3.0, or 4.0 . . .)
At a crossroads
Inside the Beltway
Outside the box/Out of the box
TK is a favorite Washington parlor game
Yes, Virginia, there is a TK
Midwife (as a verb that does not involve childbirth)
Call it TK
Pity the poor TK
Imagine (as the first word in your lede)
It's the TK, stupid
Palpable sense of relief
Rorschach test (unless it is a real one)
The Other
Effort (as a verb)
Little-noticed (that just means the writer hadn't noticed it)
The [anything] community
Hastily convened
Ignominious end
Tightly knit community
In the final analysis
At the end of the day
Literally (unless quoting Vice President Biden)
Ultimately (especially as first word of last graf)
Rise of the 24-hour news cycle (it rose a long time ago)
Remains to be seen
Feeding frenzy/feeding the frenzy
Double down
Dons the mantle of
Political theater
Hot-button issue
Face-saving compromise
The argument goes (or its cousin, "the thinking goes")
Shutter (as a verb)
Part and parcel
It is what it is
The new normal
Paradigm shift (in journalism, all paradigms are shifting)
Unlikely revolutionary (in journalism, all revolutionaries are unlikely)
Unlikely reformer (in journalism, all reformers are unlikely)
Grizzled veteran (in journalism, all veterans are grizzled — unless they are "seasoned")
Manicured lawns (in journalism, all nice lawns are manicured)
Rose from obscurity (in journalism, all rises are from obscurity)
Dizzying array (in journalism, all arrays make one dizzy)
Withering criticism (in journalism, all criticism is withering)
Predawn raid (in journalism, all raids are predawn)
Sparked debate (or "raised questions")
Ironic Capitalizations Implying Unimportance of Things Others Consider Important
Provides fresh details
But reality/truth is more complicated (oversimplify, then criticize the oversimplification)
Scarred by war
Main Street vs. Wall Street
Shines a spotlight on (unless there is a real spotlight that really shines)
TK is no panacea (nothing is)
No silver bullet
Shifting dynamics
Situation is fluid (code for "I have no idea what is going on")
Partisans on both sides
Charm offensive
Going forward
Stinging rebuke
Mr. TK goes to Washington (unless a reference to the actual movie)
The proverbial TK ("proverbial" doesn't excuse the cliche, just admits you used it knowingly)
Fevered speculation
Growing body of evidence (in journalism, no bodies of evidence ever shrink)
Increasingly (unless we prove in the story that something is in fact increasing)
Tapped (as substitute for "selected" or "appointed")
Any "not un-" formulation (as in "not unsurprising")
There, I said it (more self-important than "voicey")
To be sure
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|Potato salad made from small red potatoes, and a basil pesto with parsley, dried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes and dressed with mayonnaise and Parmesan.
Creamy Pesto Potato SaladIf you're not into green food, you might want to click away. I totally get it - sometimes green in a food is a bit off-putting to me too, especially when nature didn't intend it to be green - like all those dyed foods on Saint Patrick's Day. And then there's The Cajun's aversion to anything slightly resembling a vegetable, so I pretty much would have to say that an herb centered ingredient like basil potato salad, would literally send him running.
Basil is prolific in the garden right now though and anybody that ever plants it, usually has an overabundance of it. What does one do but make pesto! That's pretty straight forward - basil, or even a mixture of herbs, pine nuts (or pecans or walnuts if you prefer), lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper, Parmesan, olive oil, and for this one, a bit of dried red pepper flakes.
And, by the way, if you happen to have some pesto leftover, you can freeze it in ice cube trays, or in muffin cups for larger servings, or both. Spray the tray with a bit of olive oil non-stick spray and spoon in the pesto. Freeze until solid, pop out and put into a zipper freezer bag. For lots of fun ways to use pesto, visit this post.
I have never combined pesto with a full recipe potato salad to be honest, mostly because it means I would be the sole person eating it, but I thought I'd give it a try. I'm trying to break out of the traditional southern style box and try a few new types of potato salads anyway.
After folding the pesto into the potato salad, while I liked it, I found that I really missed the creaminess of a potato salad. I tried a bit of Greek yogurt and then sour cream, but wasn't crazy about the tang that added especially against the strength of the extra virgin olive oil. Then I tried just good ole light mayonnaise and really loved it {I know, surprise, surprise} and so my creamy version of pesto potato salad was born. I didn't have any sun dried tomatoes in the pantry when I decided to pick the basil, but I am certain that they would have been an excellent addition, so I've included them as an option.
Recipe: Creamy Pesto Potato Salad©From the Kitchen of Deep South Dish
Prep time: 10 min |Cook time: 30 min | Yield: About 4 to 6 servings
For the Pesto:
- 3 pounds of small red potatoes, unpeeled
- 2 cups of basil leaves, packed
- 1/4 cup of flat leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped sun dried tomatoes, optional
- 3 cloves of garlic, unpeeled
- Juice of half of a lemon
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
Cut the unpeeled potatoes into chunks. Add them to boiling and well salted water and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, or just until tender, but still firm, not mushy. Drain and set aside to cool.
For the pesto, rinse herbs and pat dry. Toast nuts in a dry skillet for 4 to 5 minutes until fragrant. Remove and set aside to cool. Add the unpeeled garlic to the pan and toast about 7 minutes, turning over halfway. Remove and set aside to cool. Once cooled, peel.
In a food processor bowl, pulse the basil and parsley, just until broken up, about 3 times. Add the sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Pulse about 5 times then process while drizzling in the oil. Add only enough of the oil to make mixture smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large bowl.
Add the Parmesan and the mayonnaise to the pesto and blend until thoroughly mixed. Add the cooled and well drained potatoes and gently toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Refrigerate several hours before serving.
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CHICAGO, Sept. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Female Health Company (NASDAQ-CM: FHCO - News), which manufactures and markets the FC2 Female Condom, today announced that Michael R. Walton retired from its Board of Directors effective September 9, 2013.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120712/MM39764LOGO)
Mr. Walton, 76, elected to retire to reduce his workload. He has been a director for 14 years and a long time supporter and early investor in FHCO.
O.B. Parrish, Chairman and CEO of The Female Health Company said: "Mike's participation on the Board and support over the years has contributed to the Company's success. I have enjoyed working with Mike, and we will all miss working with him as a Board member."
About The Female Health Company
The Female Health Company, based in Chicago, Illinois, manufactures and markets the FC2 Female Condom® (FC2), which is available in the U.S. and approximately 143 other countries globally. The Company owns certain worldwide rights to the FC2 Female Condom®, including patents that have been issued in a number of countries around the world. The patents cover the key aspects of FC2, including its overall design and manufacturing process. The FC2 Female Condom® is the only available FDA-approved product controlled by a woman that offers dual protection against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, and unintended pregnancy. The World Health Organization (WHO) has cleared FC2 for purchase by U.N. agencies.
"Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
The statements in this release which are not historical fact are "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information or future events, developments or circumstances. Such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results and future developments could differ materially from the results or developments expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: product demand and market acceptance; competition in the Company's markets and the risk of new competitors and new competitive product introductions; the Company's reliance on its international partners in the consumer sector and on the level of spending on the female condom by country governments, global donors and other public health organizations in the global public sector; the economic and business environment and the impact of government pressures; risks involved in doing business on an international level, including currency risks, regulatory requirements, political risks, export restrictions and other trade barriers; the Company's production capacity, efficiency and supply constraints; and other risks detailed in the Company's press releases, shareholder communications and Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. Actual events affecting the Company and the impact of such events on the Company's operations may vary from those currently anticipated.
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Panel Discussion
Panel discussions at mathematics meetings provide a setting in which experts in a given area of concern can share their knowledge, experiences and expertise with interested educational professionals at the university, college, high school, and middle school levels.
In keeping with the spirit of outreach by the mathematics community, the panel discussion at this meeting will address an issue that has been under considerable discussion in recent years and which addresses pre-college students who intend on continuing on to college.
The Transition from High School to College
Organizer: Jill Dumesnil, University of Alaska Southeast
Panel Members: To be announced
Brief Description: It is understood that the levels of awareness vary for what constitutes appropriate mathematical preparation for college bound high school graduates. This panel discussion is intended to address this issue. Among others, topics discussed will explore answers to questions such as: What is the best way to prepare high school students for college level mathematics? Can middle school teachers help the cause? Should high school students enroll in mathematics courses taught at colleges/universities? Do dual credit mathematics courses taught at colleges/universities benefit students who enroll in them? Should dual credit courses be taught at high schools? Do AP courses serve college bound students well? etc.
All who are interested in this subject are invited. Moreover, all who have any of the above questions, or others, or believe they have answers to any of these questions through experience and/or research are encouraged to participate in this discussion.


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OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Ray Rice's incredible fourth-down journey through the San Diego defense helped the Baltimore Ravens move closer to a second straight division title.
It's also possible that Rice's catch-and-run gem - a 29-yard gain on a fourth-and-29 situation in Sunday's 16-13 overtime victory - could ultimately be the defining moment for a team in the hunt to secure the top seed in the AFC playoffs.
``We'll see what it means, if we can capitalize on it and stack some success on top of that,'' coach John Harbaugh said Monday.
Baltimore punted on all six first-half possessions and trailed 13-10 when Rice weaved his way up the field to secure a first down at the San Diego 34 with 1:37 left in the fourth quarter. The 5-foot-8 running back eluded several tackles, received a crushing block from wide receiver Anquan Boldin and finally lunged forward to cover the necessary yardage.
``It's going to go down in history. It was just a remarkable play ... the greatest play I've ever seen or been a part of,'' Harbaugh said. ``It was 11 guys who made the play happen. One guy had a real big role in it. It was a sensational play by Ray Rice.''
Had the Ravens lost, they would have dropped into a tie with New England and Denver for second-best record in the AFC. Instead, Baltimore (9-2) remained a game behind Houston for the best record in the conference and retained its grip on the No. 2 seed.
The Ravens have played seven games decided by seven points or fewer. They have won six of them.
``We know how to win football games,'' quarterback Joe Flacco said. ``We've done a great job of that over the years. It wasn't perfect, but not every game is going to be perfect. When you can grind one out in the end like that it shows that you're a tough football team with a lot of resilience that knows how to win.''
Said Rice: ``We firmly believed we were going to get the first down.''
If the Ravens (9-2) beat fading Pittsburgh (6-5) this Sunday and Cincinnati loses to San Diego, Baltimore will clinch the AFC North title.
``The thing our guys have done is, as a team, they've positioned themselves really well to take advantage of an opportunity,'' Harbaugh said. ``That's what you try to do. Every game makes the next game that much more important.''
The Ravens have won four straight, all without injured linebacker Ray Lewis, who's been sidelined since Oct. 14 with a torn right triceps. To most players, a torn triceps is a season-ending injury.
Knowing how resilient Lewis is, Baltimore placed him on the injured reserve/designated for return list. And now it appears as if Lewis might be back in the weeks ahead.
``I think he will. That's a best guess,'' Harbaugh said. ``He's working hard to do that. There have been no setbacks, so there's a possibility.''
Baltimore's defense has done just fine without Lewis. After holding the Steelers to 10 points one week earlier, the Ravens had six sacks and limited the Chargers to 280 yards over nearly five quarters.
``Defensively, we played pretty well throughout,'' Harbaugh said. ``But as the game went along, we got better on defense. We tackled better. We defended better. We are improving on defense, and we improved throughout the course of the game.''
Still, the Ravens wouldn't love to have Lewis back. The 37-year-old worked the sideline in San Diego, offering advice and encouragement while dressed in a sweatsuit. But he's far more valuable on the field.
``It would be great to get Ray Lewis back. All of our guys would welcome Ray back with open arms if and when that happens,'' Harbaugh said. ``Adding a great player into the mix is only going to make us better.''
The Ravens made a roster move Monday, placing safety Anthony Levine on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. David Reed, last year's starting kick returner, was activated from the physically unable to perform list.
Harbaugh said tight end Ed Dickson (knee) and linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (ankle) will likely practice sparingly this week but could play against the Steelers.
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