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Catlady, a longtime poster to this blog, has been asking the AJC to look at the strange calculus of Georgia school equalization grants through which Gwinnett out earns many poor Georgia counties.
The equalization grant program forces wealthier school districts to share money with lower wealth districts. While similar grants have been controversial in other parts of the country, the program has not roused widespread opposition here.
I am happy to report that AJC reporters James Salzer and Nancy Badertscher examined this year's $436 million grant program and found some odd stuff.
Among their points: Somehow, Cobb and DeKalb don't qualify for equalization grants, but Gwinnett and Henry do.
As Quitman County's school chief Allen Fort said about the formula: "What we have is a Ford Pinto. What Fulton and Cobb have are a Cadillac and Ferrari. What Gwinnett has is a Lamborghini. When their Lamborghini has a flat tire, they get an equalization grant. When our Pinto has a flat, we get nothing."
One of the systems the AJC reporters highlight is Calhoun County, which they describe as "a two-school system of about 600 students from a no-stoplight town 80 miles south of Columbus. Vast fields of peanuts, cotton and corn spread out across much of Calhoun County. The population is slightly less than 6,700, about one-fifth of which resides in the local state prison. The non-prison population is about half of what it was a century ago."
The piece juxtaposes Calhoun with Gwinnett: (This is an excerpt. Please read the full AJC.com story.)
The "equalization" fund's biggest check this fall will go to Gwinnett County — Georgia's largest school district — followed by Clayton, Paulding and Henry county schools. At the same time, many rural districts in desperate financial condition will receive smaller grants than last year, and some will receive no help at all.
Here in impoverished Calhoun County, the grant of $150,000 for the coming school year represents a 50 percent cut from last year. Gwinnett will receive $43 million, an increase over last year and enough to cover Calhoun's entire school budget for six or seven years.
"We don't have art, we don't have music, we don't have JROTC," said Calhoun County Superintendent Danny Ellis. "We don't have the luxury of offering summer school. … We are cutting to the bone and there is no meat. It is literally a situation where you just wonder what can we do to stay open."
The system is so strapped that teachers will get seven days of furloughs; Calhoun also cut a bus route and all three instructional coaches to save money. It offers only one AP class, in history. By comparison, Collins Hill High School in Gwinnett offers 21 AP courses. Calhoun's high school has a total of 12 teachers; Collins Hill has 21 in the English department alone. Teachers in Gwinnett face two furlough days next year, five fewer than teachers in Calhoun County.
The equalization fund, set up in 1985, is supposed to provide greater equity in school funding for systems with lower property tax bases. But the collapse of the real estate market in metro Atlanta has changed this landscape, too, and the largest grants go to districts that are neither rural nor comparatively poor.
In the final hours of their 2012 session, state legislators passed a bill intended to slow the growth of the equalization fund and get more money to poor rural districts. And, in fact, this upcoming school year's grant to Gwinnett is $13 million lower than it would have been under the old rules.
"It's a lot fairer now than it was," said Senate Education Chairman Fran Millar, R-Atlanta.
But the Legislature's last-minute fix didn't result in windfalls for many of the state's poorest districts, and communities left out in the cold are mystified by lawmakers' interpretation of "equalization."
"What can we do to get some?" asked Dennis Holsey, whose son attends Hancock (County) Central High School. "We need money. We don't have too many jobs in our area. Poverty is high. It's not fair that our kids don't have the same opportunities."
Hancock County's system, with the second-lowest household income in the state in 2010, gets no money from the equalization fund because, under the formula used for doling out the money, Hancock is too property-wealthy for its number of students.
"Our [tax digest] has declined much faster than the rest of the state," said Rick Cost, chief financial officer for Gwinnett schools. "At the same time, we've also been growing faster in student population — the double whammy."
–From Maureen Downey, for the AJC Get Schooled blog
June 19th, 2012
5:58 am
And yet, if kids in Gwinnett do better on tests than kids in Hancock, Arne Duncan will conclude that it's because they have better teachers, not better conditions for teaching and learning.
June 19th, 2012
6:35 am
Make sure when you do the calculations, you do so on a PER STUDENT basis. Also, don't forget to include the millage rate that each county taxes themselves for education.
June 19th, 2012
6:41 am
That Gwinnett Schools receive so much money while other school districts are facing massive financial difficulties is criminal in my book. I would love, as a DeKalb Taxpayer and school parent, to sue somebody for this nonsense.
June 19th, 2012
6:49 am
The DeKalb School System has been run by idiots for the last 30 years… and Gwinnett is one of the top five most populous county in the entire State, hence more people to tax. They obviously have better lawyers to write their grant applications as well. DeKalb County likes to send money to contractors to build more school buildings instead of improving the existing schools with more resources and better trained personnel.
June 19th, 2012
7:00 am
All these funds could be better spent on road improvements.
Since there seem to be accounting inconsistencies, the entire program should be eliminated.
June 19th, 2012
7:02 am
If folks in Calhoun County are unhappy, there are plenty of homes on the market in Gwinnett County…and Cobb, Fulton, Cherokee, and, well you get the idea.
June 19th, 2012
7:02 am
I want kids in Calhoun and Hancock and other truly rural districts to have close to what kids in Gwinnett, Henry, Palding get in the terms of education. No money should be going to Gwinnett, Henery, or Paulding County schools. These are not truly rural districts.
June 19th, 2012
7:09 am
Mountain man…..all that information was in the Sunday paper…..very interesting.
June 19th, 2012
7:19 am
If folks in Calhoun County are unhappy, there are plenty of homes on the market in Gwinnett County
The solution to legalized thievery is "move." Very helpful. That works until the formula is re-written, then you have to move again to the county with the best shyster wringing money out of the system.
I don't see any allowance for the size of the school system. Up to a certain point, bigger is more efficient. With the decline in rural population some of the smaller counties need to merge. It's a huge logistical challenge for less than 10,000 widely dispersed people to maintain a decent school system.
June 19th, 2012
7:28 am
let's see……how much state tax is paid by gwinnett county folks (and metro atl for that matter), vs Quitman county…..and how many kids are there. What a complete crock. If you want a better system, spend your tax money on it like Gwinnett has.
And btw, since "spending money on minorities" seems to be the absolute top focus for govt these days, you won't find more minorities in any other school system……I'll bet the head of Quitman is a white guy……and he wants to take money away from poor minority kids???? (haha).
What do you want to bet that there is a really good (small) private school where all the better off kids in Quitman go, and thus the taxpayers there don't ever support decent public school funding.
June 19th, 2012
7:31 am
Of course, it's a lot easier to "rail against the system that is so unfair", than to convince your local taxpayers to actually pay for a decent system. Quit blaming others, and fund your own system to a decent level. Jeez, this "take other peoples money" attitude is spreading to all levels of govt and our society.
June 19th, 2012
7:40 am
I am glad your reporters are looking into this. On a related note, is the school district the largest employer in many of these rural districts?
Same with some of the USG affiliates around the state. Have many of these been created or enlarged to be the means of good-paying jobs in these rural counties?
Something I was reading about Kentucky recently where education and health care were the only employment opportunities in many areas. Not to begrudge anyone a job but it also means there's no dynamism to the local economy. Which will always influence the schools when the primary means of employment is ultimately a wealth transfer from another part of the state.
Technology and innovation happen in urban areas and trading areas near rivers because of the vibrant exchange of ideas from people with a variety of backgrounds and interests. Rural economies throughout history have been stagnant. Apart from the Gwinnett real problem, are Georgia's metro areas and the lottery proceeds being used to try to play make believe about the reality of rural life?
There are real reasons why it cannot achieve comparable prosperity. Redistribution won't change that. It just allows people to continue to live in places without a real future but for those transfers.
June 19th, 2012
7:46 am
Why are you people so surprised? Any time government gets involved in any redistribution project, the benefactors of the redistribution are always the political favorites. Gwinnett and a few other districts are the show ponies of the state. They are the only ones that can get any national recognition. Without their success, Georgia is just that state that is ranked 47th nationally in quality of education.
How about this? Each district fund it's own program. That's a novel idea. If Calhoun wants to trade in its Pinto on a Lamborghini; let them pay for it. If Gwinnett's Lamborghini gets a flat, let them pay to repair it or consider downsizing to a more economical program.
All redistribution programs are unfair depending on where you are in the food chain. I'm sure if Calhoun was getting $43 million they'd not be complaining about how unfair the system is. If you are seeking fairness, let each system stand on its own. Every child is entitled to the best education his/her community can provide…not someone elses community.
June 19th, 2012
7:51 am
As someone else has already pointed out, the issue is these "poorer" districts a) don't spend their money wisely, and b) have very low tax rates, thus less money to spend poorly. The simple numbers don't lie: Gwinnett County has the third lowest property value per student ($136) of any jurisdiction in the entire state, behind the Pelham City ($24) and Clayton County districts ($115).
June 19th, 2012
7:51 am
How about we stop equalization grants all together and fund QBE for one time since it was started, which has NEVER been done, and see how that works?
June 19th, 2012
7:57 am
Do away with these grants period. If they must remain, then a district should only be elgible if it has maximized it property tax rate on its property owners for at least two years prior to receiving any funds.
The amount sent to the state, should also be cut in half. This program should be a bare bones program that districts should not automatically receive or expect to receive.
Rick Cost?? He was the CFO for either Dekalb or Clayton,right?
June 19th, 2012
7:59 am
Joe Martin has had several interesting and enlightening comments regarding equitable funding for schools along with the equalization grants. There have been several blogs on this topic that are worth revisiting.
Regarding equitable funding, he mentioned that the QBE formula developed in the 80's has remained static over time and not been adjusted for inflation. He has also made suggestions to modify the equalization grant algorithm to look at the total vs. weighted FTE for each school system.
What a lot of this comes down to is what incentive is there for a 'receiving' system like Gwinnett to have its elected state representatives vote to change the funding formulas, especially when they benefit from it?
The blogs I referenced can be found at:
At the end of the day, politics rule….
June 19th, 2012
8:09 am
Political fairness in Gerogia? Not now, now ever, never.
June 19th, 2012
8:09 am
Further proof the need to take federal and state government out of the school system and put it local. Having BIG governemnt ,whether state or federal take money and then disburse it is totally criminal!
June 19th, 2012
8:10 am
It would really help if AJC reporters actually understood the things about which they write. As Mountain Man points out, Equalization is determined on a Per Student basis. Yes, Gwinnett has a big tax digest and a lot of revenue….but, they happen to be the largest system in the state. That breaks down to Gwinnett not being so wealthy when looking at available resources per student. And, if all of that does not make sense….the point about moving to another school district is right on. I wish some school systems would quit complaining about being poor on the one hand while pouring a ton of money into football and sports programs – see Buford City Schools.
June 19th, 2012
8:13 am
@ Ernest….Joe Martin needs to give up. His ideas are all old school. His answer, state government should write a check for about $2 billion and everything will be okay in K-12 funding. Smart guy but no common sense.
June 19th, 2012
8:14 am
The largest school system in the state in a county with a big tax digest and a lot of revenue should be self-sufficient. Other counties, especially ones with their own financial issues, should not be subsidizing education for Gwinnett County students.
June 19th, 2012
8:28 am
Gwinnett county, the way the US will look if Romney (it's our turn) is president, a disaster.
June 19th, 2012
8:29 am
I wish some school systems would quit complaining about being poor on the one hand while pouring a ton of money into football and sports programs
It's not only football and sports, it's programs in general. Mr. Ellis complains Calhoun has no JROTC, and only one AP class. But when you have around 300 students in your combined middle/high school, how many AP teachers can you support?
I'm sure their student/teacher ratio would make Gwinnett teachers green with envy.
June 19th, 2012
8:33 am
The article never breaks things down per student, and you have to make it to nearly then end of the article before it mentions how many students Gwinnett has. I had to take out my calculator to get the per student grants, and it is about $250 per student in Calhoun, and $260 per student in Gwinnett. That was using rounded numbers though. The article also goes into great detail on income wealth, but no school district in Georgia funds education with an income tax.
There is no doubt that Calhoun isn't wealthy, but did you know they spend $3000 MORE than Gwinnett per FTE? Or that they spend 21% of expenditures on Admin, Vs. 14% in Gwinnett? This lengthy piece through out a lot of numbers, but it was basically an anti-Gwinnett rant. There's a lot more to this than $43 million v. everybody else.
Also, the new legislation passed reduced Gwinnett's slice quite a bit, as well as eliminated counties like Hall and Cherokee, so I think it is a good deal more fair than what we had.
June 19th, 2012
8:37 am
@Attentive Parent: So you feel that rural areas, based on their "lack of innovation and exchange of vibrant ideas", should be left to wither on the vine? Interesting perspective. I suspect you do not subscribe to the idea that a global economy is truly unsustainable, given fuel costs and eventual fuel scarcity, while a vibrant local economy is the key to economic stability.
June 19th, 2012
8:39 am
Also, the new legislation passed reduced Gwinnett's slice quite a bit
No, it didn't, from the AJC article: http://www.ajc.com/news/poor-schools-still-get-1459452.html
• Fiscal 2011: $37.7 million
• Fiscal 2012: $39.9 million
• Fiscal 2013: $43.2 million
• Median household income: $63,219
June 19th, 2012
8:41 am
Maureen, like most leftists, can't see the forest for all the trees. This is exactly why school vouchers are needed. Tie education money to the student and let the student's parents decide the best school for their kid. The competition would do wonders for the education establishment. Schools would be forced to streamline and innovate. Inefficient ones would wither and die and efficient ones would prosper and grow. It is the teachers who are against this. They would rather be negotiating with a monopoly employer, especially when that monopoly employer is a government who can force people to pay up or go to jail. It is time for some real change in our system.
June 19th, 2012
8:41 am
"I'm sure their student/teacher ratio would make Gwinnett teachers green with envy."
I teach in a rural district that is negatively impacted by the equalization formula. I'm sure our student/teacher ratio would not make Gwinnett teachers green with envy. This past year my student/teacher ratio was 1:30. Next year it will be higher. I have four teachers in my department and I try to keep everyone's preps to around 2-3 courses (4×4 block schedule), however, some teachers have more preps or teach an extended day to cover the course load. Smaller does not necessarily mean less work….
We have one elementary PE teacher and she will have up to 60 students at time. They cut her para-pro so she is on her own.
June 19th, 2012
8:42 am
I don't know if it would matter in this instance, but Georgia has FAR too many counties. Some of those smaller rural counties should seriously consider consolidation to realize some economies of scale.
June 19th, 2012
8:42 am
Or how about these numbers? Gwinnett has $148 million subtracted from what they earn in QBE for their "Local Five Mill Share." About 20% of earnings. Calhoun has about $500,000 subtracted. About 15% of earnings. Education finance is very complicated – the article spends nearly 2000 words on one slice with little context. We do ourselves a disservice when we try to pretend this is as simple as who gets a bigger check in one program.
June 19th, 2012
8:44 am
@Dunwoody Mom – You're right that it did go up, but it would have gone up even higher under the old formula – several million higher.
June 19th, 2012
8:46 am
I luv it when the vultures fight over their ill gotten spoils!
June 19th, 2012
8:48 am
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June 19th, 2012
8:52 am
Smaller does not necessarily mean less work…
I agree in some cases, like the elementary PE teacher with 60 kids. But when Calhoun's middle/H.S. ratio is less than 12:1 somebody has empty seats in the classroom.
June 19th, 2012
9:01 am
Well, gee, Clarence, that makes me feel a whole lot better. @@
June 19th, 2012
9:09 am
@Aquagirl: While the ratio may be accurate for Calhoun…it may also be distorted by special education classes. Special education class size is mandated by the federal government. Resources classes will pull down the overall student/teacher ratio and make it look like everyone in the system enjoys smaller class size.
June 19th, 2012
9:17 am
If the state would release some of the restrictions on SPLOST funds, my district would benefit.
For example, if the funds could be used to offset transportation costs alone, we would be in better fiscal shape. Under Perdue school transportation costs were shifted to the local systems. At one time the state paid around 50% for transportation. Currently it pays around 12%.
June 19th, 2012
9:21 am
If someone could explain to me what school vouchers have to do with the topic at hand, other than a knee-jerk non-sequitur, I'd appreciate it. Vouchers aren't going to do squat for anyone in the state outside the Atlanta sphere of influence.
June 19th, 2012
9:28 am
A lot of the comments above seem to indicate a metro-ish belief that everyone should be taxed at the same rate. We're talking about primarily property taxes here. That same rate idea is a recipe for disaster. If you tax the farms in south Georgia at the you will have nothing to eat! An acre with a McMansion on it in Gwinnett county should not be taxed at the same rate as an acre with peanuts on it in Calhoun county. Of course, I'm one of those unenlightened, non-cosmipoliton country folk…
June 19th, 2012
9:32 am
Buzz144 @ 8:41 am – No Buzz, Vouchers are not the Answer! Many of us around Georgia do not want the tax dollars going directly into the coffers of the Religious Right and their churches, as well a other religious Churches and organizations who will further make the situation worse and with fewer kids being educated. If that is what you prefer then that is your choice, Pay for it, out of your own pocket.
June 19th, 2012
9:33 am
Resources classes will pull down the overall student/teacher ratio and make it look like everyone in the system enjoys smaller class size.
That's true of any school system. If it produces more extreme ranges in tiny places like Calhoun, it's a problem inherent to their size. That's why I pointed it out, their problem may not lie simply in a low tax base, it's exacerbated by inefficiency. Hiring a specialized teacher for 5 students hurts your finances. In a school with 300 students it's a deal breaker.
June 19th, 2012
9:38 am
I teach in Calhoun County. The ratio is closer to 24:1. We have 15 teachers plus 2 coaches for the middle and high school combined.
June 19th, 2012
9:40 am
Maureen, the answer to that is an easy one. Some Students are more Equal than Others. Many here and around Georgia knows what that means too! That has been the operational platform that has been in place since the inception of public school education in Georgia. Not until that changes, no one will ever see fairness in the public educational system here. This is primarily why the LOUD YELLS for private school Vouchers is the order of the day. We must keep the system of division and HATE going! its the Southern Way of life……Proudly.
June 19th, 2012
9:44 am
I know that ratio is still a lot lower than most metro schools. And Aquagirl, the problem with consolidation down here basically boils down to physical distance. Our county is geographically large. Why should rural students have to spend hours on the bus?
June 19th, 2012
9:46 am
"Hiring a specialized teacher for 5 students hurts your finances. In a school with 300 students it's a deal breaker."
Absolutely, but federal mandates give the system no choice whatsoever. Chances are that teacher is paid through federal funds and not state or local funds.
While I can only speak for my rural district, inefficiency is not the issue. We have trimmed our central office and eliminated most teacher/admin positions that were funded at the local level. There are still a few positions that are partially funded by local funds.
We have teachers, who in addition to their regular classroom responsibilities, are overseeing attendance regulations/paperwork, 504 regulations, homebound paperwork, various grants, after school programs, summer programs, etc….often for little to no compensation.
We are efficient.
June 19th, 2012
9:49 am
Take the math compliments of Clarence, June 19th, 2012 8:33 am and the idea of Aquagirl that Georgia nees to consolidate the number of rural counties and you have a solution.
Georgia has a very large number of counties for it's size. Apparently this was an early state goal that voters would be only be one day's travel from the country seat for voting purposes.
If Georgia were to cut the number of counties in half, a lot of money would be saved on administrative costs for all kinds of county business including education.
June 19th, 2012
9:49 am
To all that advocate local responsibility – read the Georgia Constitution:
"PARAGRAPH I. Public education; free public education prior to college or postsecondary level; support by taxation
The provision of an adequate public education for the citizens shall be a primary obligation of the State of Georgia. Public education for the citizens prior to the college or postsecondary level shall be free and shall be provided for by taxation…"
A few paragraphs down, you'll find the local authority: "Authority is granted to county and area boards of education to establish and maintain public schools within their limits." They receive the money from the State.
Taxation authority belongs to the State – cities, counties and boards of education can set the rate, but only to what State Law allows.
The long and short of it is that if you want management change, throw out your local board. If you want structural change to the pitiful condition of education in Georgia, talk to your Senator, Representative and the Governor. They have the power. Your property tax money goes to the State first, then they distribute it back to local government as your Representatives see fit.
I always find it amusing that people pound the table when it comes to discussing the constitutional and unconstitutional, and they don't know anything about the complicated Georgia Constitution. Glad I took Georgia History and Civics in 8th grade. No, I'm not a lawyer.
June 19th, 2012
9:49 am
While I'm well aware that there's tremendous emotion on this issue, the bottom line appears to be:
1. School systems get their local revenues from property tax — not income tax or other income-related measures.
2. School systems account for their spending on a per-pupil basis.
3. As a result, property tax revenue per pupil is the core issue — which is what the equalization grants attempt to address disparities in.
4. The rural/suburban/urban characterization is a false dichotomy. It doesn't matter what the income or other wealth is in a community if the school system can't access it — property tax wealth per pupil is what counts.
5. Case study: Henry County. Henry County has been at its state maximum on millage for several years. (In most counties, like Henry, that's 20.00 mills plus bond debt millage). Henry County Schools cannot raise more local revenue, they're at the cap. That's why the equalization grants are critical to low-property-wealth (on a per-pupil basis) school systems like Henry — they simply can't raise any more local revenue.


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SPCA's Undercover Survey on Pet Shops & Farms
Between August and October this year, the SPCA sent mystery shoppers out to 49 pet shops and farms to check on their hygiene standards and knowledge of pet care and licensing requirements.
The survey showed that a majority of the establishments visited were misinforming customers on pet care or provided no information at all. And 77 per cent of them were found flouting their pet shop licences by not assisting with dog licensing applications.
But can we expect the profit-driven pet trade to be ethical? And what should we be on the lookout for as responsible pet purchasers and owners?
938LIVE's Shireen Abdullah speaks with Corinne Fong, Executive Director of the SPCA, to learn more.
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My Ghoul Friday
Check back often!
Recent Moans from the Minions...
To round out my jar project, here are some specimen (or ingredient) jars.
I haven't finished putting them all together, but you get a sense of where I'm going with this.
How are they made? Simple. I coated the inside with watered down white glue and let them dry. Then the fun part begins: figuring out what I have around the house that could be creepy ingredients.
The cool thing about the glue-haze is it allows me to use items I might shy away from normally, because the grimy-screen blots out the details of the item inside. For example, the tiny rubber snake (pictured right) would not strike fear in a four-year old, but placed in the jar, and carefully glued into place with a little epoxy at certain angles, it suddenly looks a little more plausible that my critter is alive.
The second project with the jars was to make simple lanterns (or candle holders, if you prefer). Pictures and a quick how-to below.
I spent most of my hot and humid Sunday hidden away in my office, trying to forget the heat outside. The best way I know to do that is to make things for Halloween.
A total of 19 candle stubs are ready for their part in my jar project. They are made with hot glue, acrylic paint, toilet paper rolls, and LED candles.
If you're waiting to see the final product of the jars, it'll be posted soon (not quite done). If you'd like to learn more about how I made these, I've included some pictures and basic instructions below.
Generally speaking, I don't do a lot of gore in my Halloween themes. This year, I need a bit of it for the story I'm going to tell. This was project one of the glass jars (the other plans are much less gross).
What I did was take a few of the jars from yesterday that had been glazed with watery glue. I mixed red and brown paints, watered them down, and mixed them with a touch of glue as well. I poured it into the bottom of the jars and swirled them around.
Then, I dipped my paint brush into the paint mix and splattered it on the insides of the jar.
I took my organs - 2 hearts, a nose, a brain, an ear, lips, fingers, eyeballs, tongue - and painted them as well to give them a more realistic aged look before placing them in the jars.
I have slowly been collecting jars and bottles over the last year or so. Hoarding them away one at a time, I've hidden them in drawers, piled them into boxes, and even rolled them underneath furniture.
Last night, having realized I didn't have the materials I needed to continue working on pieces for upcoming shows, I decided to round up all the bottles and jars from their spots around the house. I've been saving them for a Halloween idea.
Imagine my surprise and delight when the tally hit 50. What, you can't imagine it? Well, perhaps it would help to know it takes a shockingly long time to polish off a jar of relish or honey, or to use up the last of the oyster sauce on the weekend stir-fry.
The jars will have various purposes, but all of them needed to have that hazy look. Kind of ironic since I spent so much time soaking and scrubbing them to make sure they were clean (I like fake mold in my work, thank you).
As I was getting ready to start hazing them, I was reminded of elementary school when we made stained-glass lanterns by covering the outside of the jars with pieces of tissue paper and coating them with white glue. Anyone else do this? It's actually a neat final effect.
All I did to give them a grimy coat was pour about a 1/8 to 1/4 cup water into the bottom of the jar, added a squeeze of glue, stirred, and then rolled the jars to coat the sides. Then I poured the glue mix from one jar to another, turning each one.
I have three different plans for the jars at this time. We'll see if it comes to fruition.
It's been a while since I've seen these figures grace my worktable. Perhaps that's why Series 7 of my Plague Doctor collection has 9 figures in total instead of 4 or 5.
They still need touch ups, and when that's done, I'll add them to the Art Ghoullery so those who'd like a closer look can take a peek.
Brimston straddles the line between bat and demon. While he was not born of the deepest fiery depths (else he may have been named Brimstone with an e), he still has some nasty personality traits.
He constantly produces a slime - from his nose, eyes, and mouth - that inevitably coats everything he comes in contact with. This includes his trusty staff from which he displays the day's trophies. The slime is like a pheromone-signature: one sniff and other creatures know he owns a particular item (or has at least made a claim on something).
Brimston spends his day collecting: shiny objects; squishy objects; smelly objects; foul objects. Generally speaking, if it's shiny or gross, Brimston must have it. And if it's both? Even better.
He prefers to travel at night, but has been known to venture out in the daylight when he's on the trail of a particularly coveted target.
The other day Pam Morris revealed an entire crew of new creations, including this zombie girl.
The crazy carrot-coloured hair.
The...contemplative gaze ("...braaaiiiins?").
The beautiful smile.
I was sold. Or rather, the piece was. To me.
Be sure to give them a browse in her Etsy shop before they're all gone.
Looking for something to do today? Alright. I've got two suggestions on how to spend your Saturday.
First, for any locals in the Greater Toronto Area, you can attend The 7th Annual Scarefest hosted by Boneyard Bargains. It takes place at 115 Philip Ave in Scarborough. BBQ, props, a few vendors, and lots of local haunters. Officially kicks off at 1 pm (which means I need to finish getting dressed).
For the rest of you, I can offer a distraction for at least an hour. If you didn't get enough of me via my ten minute interview on this month's Hauntcast, you can now listen to the entire uncut interview on their "Treats" page. And if you don't doze off at the beginning, some of you might find my stories about being a first time vendor, and starting out as an artist, interesting.
Thanks to Shellhawk again for taking the time to chat with me.
Enjoy your holiday weekend, everybody!
Before everyone takes off for the holiday weekend, I thought I would mention that a certain ghoul will be chatting with Shellhawk on the Charmed Pot segment of Hauntcast tomorrow, July 1.
I guess they wanted a little Canadian content for Canada Day.
We talked for over an hour on skype, which I'm told she's whittled down to about 10 minutes. I'm hoping she didn't just keep the parts where I sound ridiculous in my rambling.
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I thought this was pretty cool. That new scoreboard at the Bradley Center sure looks like an improvement.
If you haven't checked out John Hollinger's extended Bucks season preview yet, take the time to do so. It's very, very thorough and well thought out. What I thought especially seemed on point was his failure to panic over the loss of Luke Ridnour. He obviously had an unbelievable year last year, but that's the thing. It was UNBELIEVABLE. Ridnour likely wouldn't have produced with as much success this season, so Keyon Dooling will probably be a similar player, but much less expensive.
Frank and Alex have officially previewed the season.
Charles F. Gardner reports that Drew Gooden has some playful jabbing for the Bucks rookies and comments on Coach Scott Skiles organization skills. Also, Gardner reports on Skiles trying to calm the Larry Sanders needs minutes chatter early.
A negative sign in the Erick Dampier watch: he's attended a Raptors practice. If winning is Dampier's number one motivation, he'll avoid the Raptors. Winning usually isn't people's top priority though. Money often does the talking for free agents, but oddly enough, Toronto can only offer the minimum to Dampier. How he'd end up with Toronto boggles the mind. The Raptors do appear to be most in need of a center of all the teams coveting Dampier though, as Andrea Bargnani and Amir Johnson are their most enticing options at the moment, neither being much of a real center.
Jeremy Schmidt writes the Milwaukee Bucks blog Bucksketball.com
About the Author (Author Profile)Jeremy Schmidt writes the Milwaukee Bucks blog Bucksketball. He founded it in January of 2009 because he hated his job. It's like basketball, but with Bucks instead of basket. I know ... I'm sorry. He might come off as a bit negative, but I'm really not so bad. He just wants the Bucks to succeed, so he points out areas where they are coming up short. Someone has got to do it and he's ornery and opinionated enough to take on that task. He isn't sure if this should be in third person or not. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com if you must use e-mail.
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Improvement from Jennings would hopefully offset the loss of Ridnour a bit too. Otherwise, yeah, I don't think it would have been possible to replace his contribution last year, even if Ridnour himself had been retained.
Re: Dampier, the only reason for going to Toronto that I can think of is playing time, to possibly earn one last multi-year deal next year. Still doesn't make much sense, but who knows.


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2016 Campaign Checklist: They've All Been So Busy
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A look at the politicians who may run for president in 2016.
Chuck Hagel Confirmed as Defense Secretary
By Justin Snow | Thursday Feb 28, 2013
After weeks of delay, the U.S. Senate today confirmed Chuck Hagel as the next secretary of defense, voting 58-41.
Ed Koch, Mayor Who Became a Symbol of NYC, Dies
By Deepti Hajela | Friday Feb 1, 2013
Ed Koch, former mayor of New York City and champion of gay rights, died Friday from congestive heart failure at the age of 88.
Barney Frank Wants to be Interim Mass. Senator
By Jason St. Amand | Friday Jan 4, 2013
Although Barney Frank has only been out of Congress for a single day, he said he told Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick that he wants to be interim senator when Sen. John Kerry leaves to become secretary of state.
Brian Sims Win as PA's First Out Representative Indicative of National Move Toward LGBT Inclusiveness
By Andrew Clark | Saturday Nov 24, 2012
The recent election of Brian Sims as Pennsylvania's first out-gay representative is another example of the national sea change of LGBTs becoming involved in politics at all levels.
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Two gay candidates running for a Sacramento City Council seat are trading barbs on the campaign trail ahead of the June vote.
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Once again control of the local Democratic Party in San Francisco is up for grabs this June.
Gay Conservatives Not Abandoning Anti-Gay Pol
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The Hampton Inn by Hilton™ hotel in Guayaquil - Downtown is located in the heart of the tourist, financial and commercial district of Guayaquil. In fact, The Hampton Inn Guayaquil hotel is only seven minutes from "José Joaquin de Omedo" International Airport. So whether you travel to Guayaquil for business or pleasure, the Hampton Inn hotel in Guayaquil is perfectly situated for all of your travel needs. As for proximity to local points of interest, few can compare. The hotel in Guayaquil is just a few blocks from the amazing Harbour Malecon 2000 and Las Penas Town, as well as various museums, parks, and historic cathedrals.
Enjoy a range of free amenities when you stay at the Hampton Inn Guayaquil-Downtown hotel, including free high-speed internet access and Hampton's free hot breakfast with signature waffles and oatmeal. Even if you're in a rush, don't miss the most important meal of the day. On your way out, simply grab one of the free Hampton On the Run Breakfast Bags®, available Monday to Friday, for a quick, healthy meal to go.
Every light, airy guest room includes a clean and fresh Hampton bed™ , a 32-inch flat-screen TV, and a large work desk. Prop your laptop on the portable lap-desk and sit back in the comfortable easy chair.
The spacious one-bedroom suite includes one king bed and sleeper sofa. Additionally, the one bedroom suite has a more spacious work area, an ergonomic desk chair and complimentary high-speed internet access. Every light, airy guest room includes a clean and fresh Hampton bed™, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, and a large work desk. Prop your laptop on the portable lap-desk and sit back in the comfortable easy chair.
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Game Recap: Rockies 11, Cubs 5 -- hit parade
The Cubs and Rockies combined for 31 hits today, although it was Colorado that capitalized the most on their ability to regularly get on base.
In his first ever start in Colorado, Randy Wells got hammered -- going 5.1 innings, giving up 8 hits, and surrendering 7 runs (5 earned) to the wild card contending Rockies. He was relieved by Jeff Stevens, who managed to put it out of reach with his 4 run one inning appearance. Ouch.
Offensively, the Cubs found themselves with a ton of opportunities -- they had runners on in all but one inning all day, but they only managed to nit-pick their runs one at a time and never really got close. Still, every regular but Soriano collected at least two hits, including the 4-for-5 Milton Bradley, who suddenly has his AVG up to .266. Wouldn't it be shocking and somewhat ridiculous if he managed to finish the year near .280?
Anyway. The Cubs lost. As a team, they left 13 men on base, and overall they had 27 different run-scoring opportunities that they squandered. They should have pummeled the Rockies, but instead left the game as sad participants. Still, they will have a chance to even the series tomorrow, which I for one would be perfectly satisfied with.
One other note:
It's come to our attention that Alfonso Soriano's rally-killing strikeout late in the game was a selfish act on his part. I have to agree. I believe that Soriano is a me-first kind of player, although none of his teammates (or even really the journalists covering him) have exposed him as such (despite the enjoyment that seemed to permiate from the Cubs clubhouse and press box whenever Sosa was called out). I believe that striking out to end the rally is exactly the kind of glory that a hound like Soriano seeks, and this is just another example of how his me-first antics are destroying the team.
So let me say to Soriano on behalf of Cub Fan Nation: we're onto your game, buddy! It's only a matter of time now!


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Educators Embark on a Global Education Adventure
Automation of jobs. Globalization. Demographic shifts. New skill demands. These forces are necessitating that students learn differently in order to thrive in the interconnected world. But, how does that happen?
In June, 36 award-winning educators will travel to Brazil on a continuation of their learning journey as the NEA Foundation's Pearson Foundation Global Learning Fellows. The fellowship is a professional development opportunity designed to help educators acquire the necessary
New Online Games Let Students Tryout STEM Careers
According to a recent national study, across the fields of Science, Technology, and Engineering, and Math, job postings outnumbered unemployed people by almost two to one, while, overall, unemployed people outnumbered job postings by well more than
Huffington Post Blog: Helping STEM Take Root
"Helping STEM Take Root: Engaging the Minds of Students"
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President & CEO, The NEA Foundation
"To see a hopeful future for science education, look no further than the Raccoon Creek watershed in rural Ohio. There, Vinton
From the classroom to Mars: Loving science and math
2012 China Experience: Global Engagement
On our final day of the trip, after visiting a middle school in the suburbs of Shanghai, the Global Learning Fellows sat down together for a group discussion about their overall Global Learning Fellowship experience. The conversation focused on
2012 China Experience: Global Competitiveness
On Monday, the Global Learning Fellows met with leaders of Fastco Shanghai Trading Company, the Fastenal Asia Sourcing and Trading Company. Fastenal is a global manufacturing leader that sells industrial and construction supplies around the
2012 China Experience: Global Perspective
Visiting the Beijing Jinsong Vocational School and Dinner Meeting with Intel's Julia Zhu
On Thursday Global Learning Fellows got an up-close look at some aspects of Chinese education. We started the afternoon with a tour of Beijing Jinsong
2012 China Experience: We arrived!
Ni Hao! Greetings from the 2012 class of NEA Foundation-Pearson Foundation Global Learning Fellows in Beijing.
In 2010, a group of education leaders came together with a common vision: to create greater global exposure for public school educators.
2011 China Experience: Thank You, Good Bye
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On the bus ride to the hotel after our last dinner together in Hong Kong, we all had a chance to say goodbye.
Then, Kathy Welling of EF Tours had us each all clasp our own two hands in the way that felt most natural.
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All health professionals, such as doctors, nurses and pharmacists strive to provide the best possible care. In order to achieve this we must educate current and future health providers to consider each patient's uniqueness and that means first and foremost taking into consideration how sex and gender impact health and wellness.
Online Continuing Medical Education and Certificate Program
LWBIWH's "Y Does X Make a Difference?" currently has one completed module and two modules in various stages of production for web-based availability. Course participants who complete the NIH CME hours will get credit toward the LWBIWH Certificate of Advanced Training in Sex and Gender-Based Medicine. Our certificate program is the first of its kind for practicing physicians and nurses. Currently our expert faculty members hail from Brown University, John's Hopkins, University of Kansas and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Lubbock and Amarillo). Jenkins spoke with Janine Clayton M.D., Director of the National Institutes of Health Office of Research on Women's Health and they agreed that the LWBIWH will link to the NIH CME program Sex and Biology. To access the CME models please visit health.edu. A list of current modules is below:
"Y" Does "X" Make a Difference? Introduction to Sex and Gender in Healthcare
Sex, Gender, and Diabetes"Y" Does "X" Make a Difference
Sex and Gender in a Medical Emergency: "Y" Does "X" Make a Difference
Influenza: "Y" Does "X" Make a Difference
The Rising Tide of Clinical Depression : "Y" Does "X" Make a Difference
"Y" Does "X" Make a Difference: An Ethical Reflection
From the Bench to the Bedside: "Y" Does "X" Make a Difference
Lipid Disorders in Women: "Y" Does "X" Make a Difference
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: "Y" Does "X" Make a Difference
Acute Coronary Syndromes: Y Does X Make a Difference?
Female Sexual Dysfunction: Y Does X Make a Difference
Chemoprevention of Breast Cancer
Cognitive Function and Alzheimer's Disease
National Collaboration
Marjorie Jenkins M.D. serves as an external consultant and workshop planning committee for the Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN International Workshop Embedding Sex and Gender into Medical Education. Jenkins has presented "Evaluating the Gaps in Sex and Gender Medicine and the Need to Fill Them" and co-facilitated a workshop with Ana Nunez M.D. of Drexel University on curriculum integration models and institutional level of readiness. Attendees included the Director of NIH Office Research in Women's Health, the Director of Health Services Research Administration, the Canadian Director of Health and representatives from thirteen U.S. medical schools and Puerto Rico.
Research and Education Symposium
The LWBIWH led the development and planning of TTUHSC's first Gender-Specific Women's Health Symposium. With support from the Offices of Provost Steven Berk and President Tedd L. Mitchell, we welcomed more than 100 faculty and students to the Merket Alumni Center in Lubbock. The event highlighted research and education in the areas of women's health and sex and gender differences. In addition to presentations from TTUHSC faculty, participants had the opportunity to attend skill-building workshops in utilization of public databases to achieve publication, integration of sex and gender into research and integration of sex and gender evidence into established curricula.
Interprofessional Training
The Amarillo LWBIWH has developed a live forum including three professionals, a doctor, pharmacist and physical therapist. These expert faculty members will utilize a real-time patient simulation to guide attendees through a 1.5 hour teaching exercise on Osteoporosis: It's Not Just a Woman's Disease. Attendees include nursing, pharmacy, medicine and allied health professionals from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center as well as community health providers.
Curriculum Development
LWBIWH is now facilitating the development of sex and gender-based medicine curricula in the TTUHSC Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing. TTTUHSC and LWBIWH are recognized nationally and internationally for our expertise in health care professional curriculum. To date the Institute has contributed more than $200,000 to curricular development.
The Sex and Gender Women's Health Collaborative www.sgwhc.org is the first and only centralized web-site repository for sex and gender research and educational materials. Dr. Jenkins is a founding member of the executive and planning committee for this initiative.
The LWBIWH is leading the effort to create the first Sex and Gender-Based Medicine clinical case textbook for students. Jenkins is the lead editor. Other editors include Lynn Schuster M.D. of the Mayo Clinic, April Ronco Ph.D., of Wakeforest and Alyson McGregor M.D. of Brown University.


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We are watching a storm system developing over the SW United States and NW Mexico that will have a MAJOR impact on our weather beginning tomorrow and continuing through early Thursday morning.
The main issue will be very heavy rainfall as well as a chance for severe weather. The severe weather threat will likely remain south of I-20 and most likely south of HWY 79 as the low moves northeastward into East Texas on Wednesday.
As the low moves in, a warm front will move northward with it and the atmosphere along and south of the warm front is where most of the severe weather will likely form.
The Storm Prediction Center has issued a SLIGHT RISK for severe weather for the southern half of east Texas from Wednesday morning through Thursday morning.
We will have to watch the path of this storm very closely because on the eastern side of the low pressure, storms will probably be severe with gusty winds and even an isolated tornado. We will be watching the position of the warm frontal boundary, which is where most of the severe weather is likely to occur. In addition to the potential for severe weather, very heavy rain appears likely Tuesday night through early Thursday morning. Rainfall totals of 2.00" to 5.00" are possible...along with some locations getting even more than that.
Another cold front late Saturday and early Sunday should give us more rain.
We could be dealing with areas of localized flooding this week as well. Everyone across East Texas needs to pay close attention to the forecast this week, as weather will have a major impact on daily plans. Friday should be calm, but quite warm for January. Highs will be in the upper 60s to near 70. The cold front on Saturday/early Sunday is likely to deposit some colder air back into ETX for the following week. Stay tuned!
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If you had a technology toy room to play with the most amazing educational technologies available today, what would be in it?
I've been given the remarkable privilege of starting a Center for Educational and Emerging Technology where university faculty and K-12 educators can come together to explore classroom technologies.
It will be a space where everyone can get their hands on the technology and discuss in a very diverse group the potential it has for meaningful change in the classroom. The budget is limited to start off, so what tools have you seen that have the potential for disruption in either higher ed or K-12 classrooms? If it's expensive, what groups do you think would likely fund their purchase for a center like this?
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Sep 30 2013: Holograms are an interesting idea. But to what end? I'm trying to think of the objectives that would be achieved through technology like that. I find them fascinating, but outside of giving students access to expert knowledge without having to fly in the speaker (which can be done much more cheaply through google hangouts), I don't know what they would learn that would be worth the cost.
I spent quite a bit of time researching gamification last year and while I definitely think it has some remarkable promise for certain kinds of learning, it takes a great deal of time to learn basic concepts this way and isn't appropriate for every learning objective. I definitely agree that lecture is over-used, but one activity I have my students do is go out into the community and see how people are learning. Without a classroom or objectives or tuition. If you just need to learn about something, how do you start? Nine times out of ten, it's direct instruction. We go to youtube for a demo, we read a book or an article, we ask somebody the question flat out. It doesn't mean we understand the very intricate nature of our question this way, but it is how we start. To say that lecture has no place in education at all would miss some important scaffolding.
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Earlier this week, Hugh Acheson was on-site and checking-in with the construction crew remodeling the historic house on South Milledge Avenue that will soon become home to his iconic Athens neighborhood restaurant, 5&10.
Acheson said he hopes the move around the corner from the original Five Points location on South Lumpkin Street will be complete by July.
But the chef, whose other endeavors include The National in Athens, Empire State South in Atlanta, and regular appearances as a judge on Top Chef, sighed as he talked about being over budget and behind schedule.
"We're not doing that much in the main part of the house," Acheson said, pointing to a paint-streaked vintage fireplace. "We're mainly opening up vistas. We want to retain everything that makes this house special."
The gentle build-out includes several contiguous dining areas, a bar, a coffee bar, and restrooms. A new addition at back of the house will contain a two-story kitchen, with the main kitchen on the top floor, and a pastry kitchen, walk-ins and storage below. There will be room for new offices in the basement of the house.
Beyond moving 5&10, and working on two new cookbooks, Acheson confirmed that he's planning to open a new restaurant in Savannah, tentatively named Vittoria. It will be a major project with Jamestown Properties, the Atlanta real estate company that brought Empire State South to the 999 Peachtree Street development.
"It's a big restaurant, but it will be Italian with a beer garden upstairs, and a seasonal, fine dining Italian restaurant downstairs," Acheson said. "Kyle [Jacovino], the chef at 5&10 now, will be the chef down there, and I have another chef coming in to take over 5&10 when he departs."
Summing up his existence these days, Acheson allowed that he doesn't spend much time in the kitchen at 5&10, anymore.
"I write books, play a jackass on TV, and try to do too many things at once," he said.
In other Acheson-related news, Atlanta Magazine's Bill Addison is reporting that Ryan Smith is joining the Staplehouse team, and will leave his position as Empire State South's executive chef by year's end: www.atlantamagazine.com.
— Bob Townsend, AJC Food and More blog.
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Did he mention what part of Savannah this might be based in? Is he planning it for the historic district?
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Victory Drive.
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thanks Anton!
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[...] There is a beer garden involved (he apparently knows Savannah) and more big plans. For the full story in the AJC…click here. [...]
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that is a great pair of jeans
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Save of the Week
Tyler Deric recorded his second-ever MLS shutout on Saturday against the Philadelphia Union, and he had to earn it. At the start of the second half, Andrew Wenger played a ball towards goal that Conor Casey stretched for but couldn't get a toe on. Deric switched from expecting a deflection to blocking the rolling ball. Casey was still around to recover the spilled ball, but Deric got down to get his hand on the follow-up shot and preserve the clean sheet.
Tally Hall recorded his first Save of the Week honor in Week 8 against New York. He's up for the award yet again, this time for his diving save to keep Toronto FC's Luke Moore from finding the back of the net. Hall used full extension and deflected the ball with his left hand to keep the match tied at 2-2. That save proved to be crucial as the matched ended in a 2-2 draw giving the Dynamo a point in the standings.
Let's get Tally his second Save of the Week award. CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR TALLY
The last time Tally Hall faced the New York Red Bulls, he garnered his first-ever Save of the Week award. After Friday's 2-2 draw against New York, Tally's up for the award again, this time for his diving stop to tip Eric Alexander's shot around the post.
Let's get Tally his second Save of the Week. CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR TALLY
Dynamo defenders have had their share of goal line saves and with that comes some national recognition, such as Corey Ashe being nominated for MLS Save of the Week after his hustle play to knock Kamani Hill's open shot off the line. Ashe's save is up against a couple of other defenders a a couple of keepers, your vote decides who comes home with the award. CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR ASHE
Defenders don't always make headed goal line clearances, but when they do, there's a good chance that they'll be nominated for Save of the Week. That's what David Horst did against the Galaxy to preserve a shutout en route to a 1-0 win, and sure enough he is up for MLSsoccer.com's weekly award.
Like Horst's save? The vote is in your hands. CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR HORST
Finally. Tally Hall captured his first MLS Save of the Week title with his monster save vs. New York last week. Watch the save again and again below.
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It wasn't the prettiest of games on Wednesday against the New York Red Bulls, but Tally Hall still made the prettiest of saves in the second half against Bradley Wright-Phillips. So pretty that it's up for MLS Save of the Week.
Tally still hasn't won a Save of the Week vote: now's the time to change that. CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR TALLY
Did you know that Tally Hall has never won Save of the Week? Let's change that. The Dynamo keeper is up for the award this week for his excellent stop on David Texeira's close-range shot.
Saturday's match between Seattle and Columbus really had it all: an early red card, a controversial celebration, a high-profile injury and a coach getting fired in the fallout.
Add two Save of the Week candidates to the list.
The kick save by Crew 'keeper Matt Lampson and a desperate tip from Sounders netminder Michael Gspurning are two of the five finalists for the Week 27 Save of the Week award.
Rounding out the ballot is the flying stop by Toronto's Joe Bendik, the slightest of touches from Sporting Kansas City's Jimmy Nielsen and a last-minute lunge by Tally Hall that saved a point on the road for the Houston Dynamo
Cast your vote in the poll at right. Voting runs until 11:59 pm PT on Thursday.
Check out complete Save of the Week coverage — including a full archive of 2013 winners.
Expect another tight race as five MLS goalkeepers vie for the Week 14 Save of the Week award.
Two US national team goalkeepers -- Houston Dynamo's Tally Hall and Real Salt Lake's Nick Rimando -- join early MLS Goalkeeper of the Year candidate Troy Perkins (Montreal Impact), DC youngster Joe Willis and Seattle veteran Michael Gspurning as the fivesome battle for your vote. This wasn't the only spectacular save Hall made against Columbus, as he pulled off an impressive double save before half to keep the Crew off the board.
Make your pick in the poll at the right. Voting runs until 11:59 pm PT on Thursday.
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About 300 students were allowed back into their dorm rooms shortly after 6:00 a.m. at Texas State University following a bomb hoax that forced an evacuation for about four hours.
Texas State officials say the incident began after midnight when a police officer spotted a person smoking in violation of the school's smoke-free campus policy. The officer found a potentially explosive device in the back of the individual's pickup truck, which officials said had an ignition mechanism attached.
Dr. James Lechleiter, professor of cellular and structural biology at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, has received a patent for a discovery that could be good news for injured soldiers, athletes and other trauma victims.
Lechleiter discovered that a class of compounds actually protects neurons in the brain after a traumatic brain injury.
The research on cell and animal models has shown that two compounds stimulate the brain's caretaker cells, called astrocytes, to do their job.
The San Antonio Conservation Society is taking reservations for its annual seminar for school teachers to earn education credits. The class is open to teachers of all subjects in Bexar County and surrounding counties.
This year's teacher education seminar is titled History - Hijinks & Haunts: The Treasures of Alamo Plaza.
Many classical music organizations are participating in the city-wide Dvořák Festival, and the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio are doing so too. YOSA Music Director Troy Peters has the lowdown.
"We are working with the Children's Chorus of San Antonio and also with musicians from the San Antonio Symphony" he explained. "So we'll have a string orchestra of students and professionals playing together, playing the great Dvořák 'Serenade for Strings.' And then we're also going to do a nice little set of choral music with the Children's Chorus of San Antonio."
Freshman state Rep. Scott Turner, a tea party-backed Republican from North Texas who used to play in the NFL, announced that he had filed with the state to be considered for speaker of house in 2015, but one political expert isn't surprised by the challenge.
Professor Jim Henson with the University of Texas at Austin's Texas Politics Project said this type of tea party challenge against current Speaker of the House Joe Strauss, R-San Antonio, has happened so often that it has become expected.
Much of the money for putting on arts events in San Antonio comes indirectly from those who visit the city. Many art events are created and managed though a city organization called the Department for Culture and Creative Development, who run the SA Hearts website.
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In never-before-seen footage on the streets of North Korea and in the secretive prison camps, a new Frontline documentary airing tomorrow night takes viewers inside the most clandestine country in the world. What is it like living under the volatile and mysterious Kim Jong-Un?
A longtime medical examiner for Bexar County has been appointed to the newly-formed National Commission on Forensic Science.
The commission, which meets for the first time in February, was created last year to establish national standards to help assure the scientific value and accuracy of evidence in criminal cases and investigations.
Dr. Vincent DiMaio of San Antonio, who is now a consultant, said lawmakers and the president became interested in standardizing evidence after DNA evidence began to disprove convictions.
As health insurance plan enrollment passes six million, the White House is paying special attention to uninsured Latino citizens to help them find coverage. The administration is also encouraging families who are of mixed citizenship status to apply despite any fears.
Currently, the Department of Health and Human Services does not have specific information on the breakdown of enrollment numbers by race -- the data are still being compiled.
Under a campaign to get more Latinos enrolled, 344,000 calls were made in Spanish nationwide; that's about 4 percent of call volume.
The last member of the Texas Syndicate on a 20-defendant federal indictment has been sent to prison, and federal officials say the sentencing effectively shut down the prison-based gang in San Antonio.
Of the handful of prison gangs in Texas, the TS had operated mainly in the other big cities in the state -- Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and Austin. But Assistant U.S. Attorney Joey Contreras in San Antonio said the government's earlier success in getting rid of the Mexican Mafia allowed the TS to get a foothold here.


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Friends' Davis is "WDEL HS Athlete of the Week"
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Updated Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 11:06pm
Video Profile of Sam Davis
Wilmington Friends lacrosse player Sam Davis is this week's WDEL High School Athlete of the Week.
Sam tallied 10 goals and 3 assists in three games last week, including a big 11-10 victory over Cape Henlopen, 4 days after losing to Salesianum, the top team in the state.
"We just kind of calmed down a little bit. We realized that everyone makes mistakes, and as long as we settle down, we take deep breaths, we calm down, and we play as a team we can definitely beat and stay with anyone in the state."
Sam is one of the top goal scorers in the state, but is quick to pass the credit along to his Quaker teammates.
"I've capitalized, at least the past two years, off of great creators. This year, with the experience that I have, I try to feed off of my other teammates' energy."
Lacrosse continues to be one of the fastest growing sports in the country, and Sam says the pace of the game along drew him to the game, thanks to his Dad.
"I can remember passing with him in the backyard. Just kind of learning everything and getting everything figured out. I used to play baseball before then and I just remember loving lacrosse a lot more and having a lot more fun moving."
After his senior year at Friends, Sam will be off to Goucher College, a small Division III school. Why did he want to be a Goucher Gopher?
"First lacrosse, and then I visited and I love it. It's a really small school. The players and team are really nice, and the coach is really nice. It just seemed like good fit for me."
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Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - Cam Newton threw for 170 yards with a touchdown and also ran for a score to lead the Carolina Panthers to a 17-6 win over the Oakland Raiders.
Steve Smith had four catches for 45 yards and a score and Greg Olsen hauled in six passes for 53 yards for the Panthers (6-9), who have won three straight and four of their last five. Rookie linebacker Luke Kuechly had nine solo tackles and an interception that led to a score in the triumph.
"It was a momentum builder to get wins in back-to-back games and then to add a third one," Kuechly said. "It is a good feeling. We've been playing good in situations all year, and now we are able to capitalize on it."
Matt Leinart replaced an injured Carson Palmer for Oakland in the first quarter and completed 16-of-32 passes for 115 yards with an interception. Terrelle Pryor also made a limited appearance for the Raiders (4-11). He caught one pass for 22 yards, rushed for two yards and completed a 5-yard pass in Oakland's seventh loss in eight games.
"I'm disappointed, we have to be able to run the football better," said Raiders head coach Dennis Allen. "They dominated the line of scrimmage in this particular game and we struggled to run it. We have to do a better job running the football."
The game featured a pair of former Heisman Trophy winners at quarterback and it remained that way even after Palmer, the 2002 recipient, was knocked out of the contest by a blindside hit from Carolina's Greg Hardy. Leinart, a USC product like Palmer, won college football's most prized award in 2004, while Newton received the honor in 2010 while leading Auburn to a national title.
Newton got the better of the play early, connecting with Smith for a 23-yard touchdown to give Carolina a 7-0 lead. Newton rolled to his right and lofted it up to Smith, who made a diving grab in the back right corner of the end zone.
Palmer left the contest on the next series. He had completed each of his three passes for 31 yards before exiting.
After a trade of punts, Sebastian Janikowski's 21-yard field goal capped an 11-play, 73-yard trek to pull the Raiders within 7-3. Earlier in the drive, Leinart found Derek Hagan for a 19-yard gain on 3rd-and-12 to get the ball to the Carolina 23.
Graham Gano missed a field goal for Carolina with 1:41 left in the first half, but Leinart's pass on the ensuing Raiders possession was intercepted by Kuechly and returned 25 yards to the Oakland 29. A 22-yard pass to DeAngelo Williams on first down set up a 3-yard Newton touchdown run on third down to put the Panthers up 14-3 just 17 seconds before the intermission.
Newton's pass on the final play of the third quarter was intercepted by Miles Burris and returned to the Panthers' 18. An unnecessary roughness penalty put the ball on the eight and Pryor's 5-yard pass gave the Raiders the ball at the three. Darren McFadden scored on the next play, but the touchdown was nullified following a holding penalty on Steve Wisniewski. Leinart's next two passes fell incomplete and Oakland was forced to settle for a 31-yard Janikowski field goal.
Gano's 51-yard kick with 2:46 left put the Panthers up 17-6 and sealed the win.
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This is the second time in less than a month a Maryland child has been suspended for this kind of play.
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(Reuters) - MasterCard Inc
MasterCard shares were down 7 percent at $74.29 before the bell.
Total operating expenses were up 21.1 percent at $1.21 billion as the company set aside $95 million for litigation settlements.
The company said it also saw an increase in rebates and incentives it offers to customers as it signs up new business.
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The companies were accused also of preventing merchants from steering customers to cheaper forms of payments.
MasterCard's net income rose to $623 million, or 52 cents per share, in the fourth quarter, from $605 million, or 49 cents per share, a year earlier.
Adjusted earnings were 57 cents per share, below the average analyst estimate of 60 cents.
Net revenue rose 12 percent to $2.13 billion. Analysts on average had expected $2.14 billion, according to Thomson Reuters
MasterCard's worldwide purchase volume increased 11 percent to $805 billion from a year earlier, while annual growth in its U.S. purchase volumes rose 7.4 percent to $275 billion.
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UNDATED (WSAU) Lawyers for the Chippewa Indians and the state D-N-R are scheduled to meet today with Federal Judge Barbara Crabb, to discuss the status of a lawsuit which seeks to stop the tribes from deer hunting at night. The judge could set a date to hear arguments in the D-N-R's lawsuit.
The tribes say they want to exercise their centuries-old treaty rights to hunt-and-fish in much of northern Wisconsin – but the state says the night-time shootings will put motorists and others in danger. A Mole Lake tribal member received a night-time hunting permit from the Great Lakes Indian Fish-and-Wildlife Commission. But the agency revoked the permit yesterday, while the legal challenge proceeds. The tribal hunting was supposed to begin Monday, and the commission could not say when it might start.
In 1989 Judge Crabb ruled against a similar night-time tribal hunt – and she gave the D-N-R the power to regulate hunting statewide. Now, the tribes said the state opened the door to night-time deer hunting, when they approved the night-time hunting of wolves for the first time this year. That argument was part of the tribes' response filed yesterday to the state's lawsuit. The tribes also said they need the hunt to survive, as unemployment is up to 93-percent among some bands.


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Erlotinib Side Effects
Not all side effects for erlotinib may be reported. You should always consult a doctor or healthcare professional for medical advice. Side effects can be reported to the FDA here.
For the Consumer
Applies to erlotinib: oral tablet
In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by erlotinib. In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking erlotinib:More common
- Burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
- cough or hoarseness
- diarrhea (severe)
- difficult or labored breathing
- fever or chills
- lower back or side pain
- painful or difficult urination
- rash (severe)
- sensation of pins and needles
- stabbing chest pain
- tightness in the chest
- Bloody or black, tarry stools
- blurred vision
- chest pain or discomfort
- constipation
- convulsions (seizures)
- eye irritation or redness
- inability to speak
- pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
- severe stomach pain
- slurred speech
- sudden, severe chest pain
- sudden, severe headache
- sudden, severe weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body
- sweating
- vision changes
- vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
- Agitation
- blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
- bloody nose
- burning feeling in the chest or stomach
- burning upper abdominal or stomach pain
- confusion
- dark-colored urine
- darkening of the skin
- decreased urine output
- general feeling of tiredness or weakness
- headache
- increased thirst
- irregular heartbeat
- lethargy
- light-colored stools
- loss of appetite
- mood changes
- muscle pain or stiffness
- muscle twitching
- nausea or vomiting
- rapid weight gain
- red skin lesions, often with a purple center
- sore throat
- sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
- stomach pain, continuing
- stupor
- swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
- tenderness in the stomach area
- trouble breathing
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- yellow eyes or skin
Some of the side effects that can occur with erlotinib may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:More common
- Acid or sour stomach
- belching
- blemishes on the skin
- bloated or full feeling
- bone pain
- burning, dry, or itching eyes
- diarrhea (mild)
- difficulty with moving
- dizziness
- dry eyes
- dry skin
- excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
- excessive tearing
- fear
- feeling sad or empty
- feeling unusually cold
- hair loss
- headache
- heartburn
- indigestion
- irritability
- itching skin
- joint pain
- loss of interest or pleasure
- nervousness
- passing gas
- pimples
- rash, mild
- redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
- shivering
- sleeplessness
- stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
- swelling
- swelling or inflammation of the mouth
- swollen joints
- thinning of the hair
- tiredness
- trouble or inability to sleep
- trouble with concentrating
- weight loss
- Loosening of the fingernails
- redness or soreness around the fingernails
- Brittle and loose nails
- discharge, excessive tearing
- increased hair growth, especially on the face
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to erlotinib: oral tablet
Respiratory side effects have included reports of serious interstitial lung disease, including fatalities in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer or other advanced solid tumors. Dyspnea (41%) and cough (33%) have also been reported.
Dermatologic side effects including rash (75%), pruritus (13%), dry skin (12%), alopecia, hirsutism, eyelash/eyebrow changes, paronychia, and brittle and loose nails have been reported. Bullous, blistering and exfoliative skin conditions have been reported including cases suggestive of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis, which in some cases were fatal. Cases of rosacea-like folliculitis and Malassezia sympodialis have also been reported.
Treatment should be interrupted or discontinued if the patient develops severe bullous, blistering, or exfoliating conditions.
The appearance of a rash in cancer patients treated with erlotinib is strongly associated with longer survival, according to researchers from the drug's developer, OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Rash resulted in study discontinuation in 1.2% patients. Dose reduction or interruption for rash was needed in 5.1% of patients. In erlotinib-treated patients who developed rash, the onset was within two weeks in 66% and within one month in 81%.
The median time to onset of diarrhea was 12 days. Diarrhea resulted in study discontinuation in 0.5% of patients. Dose reduction or interruption for diarrhea was needed in 2.8% of patients.
Patients receiving concomitant antiangiogenic agents, corticosteroids, NSAIDs, and/or taxane-based chemotherapy, or who have prior history of peptic ulceration or diverticular disease are at an increased risk for gastrointestinal perforation. Erlotinib should be permanently discontinued in patients who develop gastrointestinal perforation.
Gastrointestinal side effects including diarrhea (54%), nausea (33%), vomiting (23%), stomatitis (17%), and abdominal pain (11%) have been reported. Gastrointestinal perforation has been reported in patients receiving erlotinib, including fatalities. Gastrointestinal bleeding has been reported infrequently.
Hepatic side effects including hepatic failure, hepatorenal syndrome, and liver function test abnormalities such as elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and bilirubin have been reported. A case of hepatitis has also been reported.
These elevations were mostly transient or associated with liver metastases.
A pharmacokinetic study in patients with advanced solid tumors and moderate hepatic impairment according to the Child-Pugh criteria has been reported. In this study, 10 of the 15 patients died on treatment or within 30 days of the last erlotinib dose. Eight of these patients died from progressive disease, one patient died from hepatorenal syndrome, and one patient died from rapidly progressing liver failure. Six out of the 10 patients who died had baseline total bilirubin greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal suggesting severe, rather than moderate, hepatic impairment. All patients had hepatic impairment due to advanced cancer with liver involvement such as hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, or liver metastases.
Patients with hepatic impairment should be monitored closely during therapy with erlotinib, and dosing should be interrupted or discontinued if changes in liver function are severe.
Liver function test abnormalities (including elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and bilirubin) were observed in patients receiving single-agent erlotinib 150 mg in the Maintenance study. Grade 2 (>2.5 - 5 x ULN) ALT elevations occurred in 2% and 1%, and Grade 3 (>5 - 20 x ULN) ALT elevations were observed in 1% and 0% of erlotinib and placebo treated patients, respectively. The erlotinib treatment group had Grade 2 (>1.5-3 x ULN) bilirubin elevations in 4% and Grade 3 (>3-10 x ULN) in <1% compared with <1% for both Grades 2 and 3 in the placebo group.
General side effects including anorexia (52%) and fatigue (52%) have been reported.
Immunologic side effects including infection (24%) have been reported.
Ocular disorders including abnormal eyelash growth, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or keratitis are known risk factors for corneal ulceration/perforation.
Erlotinib therapy should be interrupted or discontinued if patients present with acute/worsening ocular disorders such as eye pain.
Ocular side effects including conjunctivitis (12%), keratoconjunctivitis sicca (12%), corneal perforation and ulceration, abnormal eyelash growth, and keratitis have been reported.
Renal side effects including cases of hepatorenal syndrome, acute renal failure or renal insufficiency (some with fatalities) have been reported.
Other side effects including a case of bilateral eardrum perforation have been reported.
More about erlotinib
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Brinks Dynamics Carver is a different type of vehicle, one that steers like a car but banks like a motorcycle. Perfect for driving through traffic the Carver offers you speed, maneuverability and a modest fuel consumption of 49 mpg. It banks from left to right in just a second. This unrivalled agility lets you cope with any emergency situation, avoid obstacles, and makes for sheer exhilarating fun.
Carver, developed by aeronautical engineers, has a jetfighter-like cockpit hiding the integral welded steel chassis providing safety for the driver and passenger. The front window merges with the body-colored roof panel that can be easily detached to enjoy a panoramic view from all angles. The most important thing of this vehicle is the Dynamic Vehicle Control system which automatically adjusts the tilt angle of the cockpit to the speed and acceleration of the vehicle, enabling the Carver to lean before cornering, while the power assisted front wheel steering and active rear wheel steering offers stability.
Brinks Dynamics Carver is a great vehicle in which you can have a lot of fun driving it. Its 4 cylinder 16 valve turbo intercooler engine offers 68 bhp and a torque of 74 lb.ft, making the Carver to reach 62 mph in just 8.2 s, and giving it a top speed of 115 mph.
Length: 133 in
Height: 55 in
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Weight: 1417 lbs
Top speed: 115 mph
Acceleration 62 mph: 8.2 s
Max. tilt angle: 45°
Turning circle (curb to curb): 374 in
Fuel consumption
- Urban: 40.2 mpg
- Extra-urban: 56.0 mpg
- Combined: 49.0 mpg
Cylinders/valves: 4 cylinder 16 valve turbo intercooler
Displacement: 659 cc
Max. power: 68 bhp @ 6,000 rpm
Max. torque: 74 lb.ft @ 3,200 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual & reverse