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The Fact That Changed Everything: Father Boyle and Homeboy Industries
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An inviting pop of orange on the corner of Bruno Street in Los Angeles' Chinatown invites patrons into Homegirl Café. During breakfast hours, plates of chilaquiles are being served up alongside fresh baked goods. In short order, however, it's apparent this is no typical café. Indeed, a daily gathering is taking place in a lobby adjoining the café. This is the headquarters of Homeboy Industries, an organization that serves high-risk, recently incarcerated and former gang-involved youth through counseling, education, tattoo removal, legal services, job training and job placement. As usual, the morning meeting is standing room only.
How did this ray of hope come to be? "People walk into Homeboy's headquarters and ask, 'How did you conceive of this?' all the time," says founder Father Gregory Boyle. "The answer is, I didn't. It was a communal effort. Everybody was trying to come up with a sensible response to this enormously complex social dilemma."
The dilemma to which Boyle is referring is staggering, as evidenced by the following statistics from the Department of Juvenile Justice:
"Los Angeles remains at the forefront of gang violence, with 75 percent of youth gang homicides in the state of California occurring in Los Angeles County."
"Young people (under age 35) are five times more likely to be victims of crime and violence than adults."
Back in 1988, while was serving as pastor for Dolores Mission in Boyle Heights, Boyle confronted statistics like these on a personal basis, and the stark reality of them spurred him to make a change in his community. "The fact that I was burying kids as a pastor of a very poor parish, simultaneous with the fact that we had lots of middle school-aged gang members who had been given the boot from their schools and nobody wanted them, led to the beginning and evolution of Homeboy Industries," he explains.
That year, Dolores Mission and Boyle started a school for at-risk youth. Next, a jobs program, Jobs for a Future, was established. "We tried to locate employment for gang members," says Boyle. "By 1992, we were creating jobs for gang members, first, through our bakery, then, a month later, Homeboy Tortillas." Boyle knew that for ex-gang members, a job was the best way out of their street life. Along the way, there have been the successful launches of several businesses from silkscreen/embroidery and merchandise facilities to the café, a diner and farmers' market kiosks. Also in the mix – a solar panel training and certification program. These aspects of the program has been vital, thus one of Homeboy's mottos: Nothing Stops A Bullet Like A Job."
A lot has happened for Homeboy Industries over the years (it celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary is in 2013), including moving locations four times. The increased size of venues signifies the program's growth from serving an initial 3,000 clients to its current 15,000 participants per year. In addition to the aforementioned offerings, available to clients are case management, a court-mandated domestic violence batterers intervention program and twelve-step meetings. There are hopes, too, for adding childcare, transitional housing and food insecurity services to the roster.
As one might suspect, Homeboy's journey hasn't been without obstacles. "The very first thing was the wholesale demonizing that took place in those days when Homeboy was just beginning—the kind of a friend of our enemy is our enemy," remembers Boyle. "If gang members were demonized, then it was a short hop to demonize me for helping them." The result was that Homeboy Industries and Boyle regularly received death threats, hate mail and bomb threats. Says Boyle, "Now the place has quite changed in terms of being embraced by the city in general as a sensible way to proceed."
Still, Homeboy has barriers to overcome, like finding employment for those in the program with criminal records. Another daunting hurdle – funding. Operation costs run $14 million per year, only 40 percent of which comes through the organization's businesses. "People are always surprised, like if you need money to run the largest gang intervention rehab and re-entry program in the world there must be something wrong," says Boyle. "We have to do battle with that kind of crazy thinking."
And just what is Homeboy's battle strategy? Says Boyle, "Along with being of concrete help to people who walk through our door, Homeboy Industries is announcing a message to the world of, 'What if we invest in people rather than just seeking to incarcerate our way out of this problem? What if we were to begin to imagine a community of kinship touched by God where people recognize we belong to each other?'"
As far as statistics that have arisen from Homeboy's program, here's one that makes people take notice: Homeboy has a 70 percent retention rate in its services as compared to other programs in which the average retention is about 20 percent. As a result, programs from around the country have come looked to Homeboy Industries as a model. "We're hoping to convene the programs next year to share notes and practices," says Boyle. "Then, who knows, maybe it becomes a network that has some teeth that can help shape policy."
As for Homeboy's impact on Boyle, he says it's changed his life. "In the end, [these participants] saved my life. When I need patience, they save me from my impatience. When I'm lacking courage, they save me from my cowardice. If there's any saving that happens here, it's completely mutual."
For others who seek to undertake a seemingly insurmountable project, Boyle draws on personal experience. "As for me, I just tried to do the best I could, to be humble, listen at every step and respond."
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Man, I love the Whiskey Shivers. Caught them in Austin about a year ago, and they tear the stage up.
Oh, I'm glad that Price and Shelton seem to be over Shelton's comments, because I happen to think it's been much ado about nothing since the news broke. We love Shelton when he's twitter-bashing PETA, but we hate him when he gets a bit brazen about country music. Kinda senseless to me.
Ray Price and Tony Bennett may be the last of the WWII era singers (and vets) to still be knocking 'em out. They were also labelmates on Columbia Records.
@LuckyOldSun: And Pete Seeger, as well as Harry Belafonte, both of whom also recorded for Columbia Records. I don't know that the latter performs much anymore but the Newport Folk Festival ain't over 'til Pete Seeger sings…
Pete Seeger, yep. And Ralph Stanley. And Curly Seckler. And Jesse McReynolds. And more that I'm just not thinking of off the top of my head. Whatever point luckyoldsun was trying to make, she didn't do it very well.
Two great artists whom I was not thinking of, but Belafonte seems to have retired from music performing and become engaged exclusively as a social commentator/activist; Seeger also seems to be retired from performing, save for some occasional appearances at tribute events.
I named the only two mainstream singing stars of that era that I can think of who are still recording and putting out albums and maintaining active touring schedules. True, I did not mention Ralph Stanley and two other artists whom I never heard of and I thank you for your vigilance in calling me out on this ghastly infraction.
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The 2-Cyano-2,2-dimethylethanimine-N-oxymethyl Group for the 2′-Hydroxyl Protection of Ribonucleosides in the Solid-Phase Synthesis of RNA Sequences
Article first published online: 18 FEB 2013
DOI: 10.1002/chem.201204235
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Volume 19, Issue 14, pages 4623–4632, April 2, 2013
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Cieślak, J., Ausín, C., Grajkowski, A. and Beaucage, S. L. (2013), The 2-Cyano-2,2-dimethylethanimine-N-oxymethyl Group for the 2′-Hydroxyl Protection of Ribonucleosides in the Solid-Phase Synthesis of RNA Sequences. Chem. Eur. J., 19: 4623–4632. doi: 10.1002/chem.201204235
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- Article first published online: 18 FEB 2013
- Manuscript Received: 27 NOV 2012
- phosphoramidite monomers;
- protecting groups;
- RNA deprotection;
- RNA synthesis;
- solid-phase synthesis
The reaction of 2-cyano-2-methyl propanal with 2′-O-aminooxymethylribonucleosides leads to stable and yet reversible 2′-O-(2-cyano-2,2-dimethylethanimine-N-oxymethyl)ribonucleosides. Following N-protection of the nucleobases, 5′-dimethoxytritylation and 3′-phosphitylation, the resulting 2′-protected ribonucleoside phosphoramidite monomers are employed in the solid-phase synthesis of three chimeric RNA sequences, each differing in their ratios of purine/pyrimidine. When the activation of phosphoramidite monomers is performed in the presence of 5-benzylthio-1H-tetrazole, coupling efficiencies averaging 99 % are obtained within 180 s. Upon completion of the RNA-chain assemblies, removal of the nucleobase and phosphate protecting groups and release of the sequences from the solid support are carried out under standard basic conditions, whereas the cleavage of 2′-O-(2-cyano-2,2-dimethylethanimine-N-oxymethyl) protective groups is effected (without releasing RNA alkylating side-products) by treatment with tetra-n-butylammonium fluoride (0.5 m) in dry DMSO over a period of 24–48 h at 55 °C. Characterization of the fully deprotected RNA sequences by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE), enzymatic hydrolysis, and matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry confirmed the identity and quality of these sequences. Thus, the use of 2′-O-aminooxymethylribonucleosides in the design of new 2′-hydroxyl protecting groups is a powerful approach to the development of a straightforward, efficient, and cost-effective method for the chemical synthesis of high-quality RNA sequences in the framework of RNA interference applications.


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Ichbiah left Honeywell-CII-Bull in 1980 to set up Alsys (Ada Language Systems). After selling that company to Thomson in 1991, he left for the U.S. to set up Textware Solutions, a vendor of rapid text entry systems.
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MUMBAI: Shares of United Spirits today fell by over 4 per cent as the Board of the company ordered a probe into loans given by it to UB Group companies as it posted a whopping net loss of Rs 4,488.77 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2014. United Spirits' stock settled the day 4.65 per cent lower at Rs 2,279.05 on the BSE. In intra-day, it plunged 6.87 per cent to Rs 2,226. At the NSE, the scrip dropped 3.86 per cent to close the day at Rs 2,300.05. In terms of volume, 1.21 lakh shares were traded at the BSE , while over 9 lakh shares changed hands at the NSE during the day. The Board of United Spirits Ltd , now controlled by Diageo , has ordered a probe into the loans given by United Spirits to UB Group companies as it posted a whopping net loss of Rs 4,488.77 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2014.
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MUMBAI: Brokers and wealth managers are advising clients against tendering shares of United Spirits in the open offer by Diageo to raise its stake in India's largest spirits maker. Analysts said United Spirits shares may move up further over the next couple of years as investors are likely to turn more bullish on the company with Diageo taking charge. "I would advise that long-term investors should hold United Spirits shares, as I expect valuations to edge much higher with Diageo on drivers' seat," said Ambareesh Baliga, managing partner of global wealth management with Edelweiss Financial Services . Diageo relaunched its bid to increase stake in the company to 54.8% from 28.8% currently, at an offer price of Rs 3,030 per share, at 18.5% premium to the closing price on Friday.
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MUMBAI: Shivanand Mankekar, one of the largest individual shareholders in United Spirits, sold his 1.09 per cent stake in the liquor maker between April and June. The unassuming investor, who is also a management professor, may have pocketed a neat profit of Rs 150 crore if he tendered his shares in Diageo's open offer to public shareholders of United Spirits. Mankekar, known as Professor on Dalal Street , had bought around 15 lakh shares of United Spirits in a period spread between November 2012 and June 2013 at an average price of Rs 2,000 a piece.
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October 2, 2014
MUMBAI: Diageo PLC said United Breweries Holdings Ltd can no longer appoint an independent director to the board of United Spirits Ltd (USL) after reducing its ownership of the distillery. Diageo nearly doubled its stake in USL following a $1.9 billion bid earlier this year, giving it the right to appoint the majority of directors to USL's board. The London-listed beverage maker in a statement on Wednesday said Vijay Mallya, who controls United Breweries, will continue to serve as non-executive director and chairman of USL for as long as United Breweries owns at least 1.3 million USL shares.
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LONDON: For Diageo, the world's biggest drinks company, the United Spirits deal is likely to produce just the kind of high it has been looking for. Diageo has been looking for key acquisitions in emerging markets, given that its CEO Paul Walsh wants 50% of the company's sales to come from emerging markets by 2015. Diageo is willing to bet up to $2 billion on India's drinkers because high tariffs on imported liquor in India may come down once the EU-India Free Trade pact is finalised.
Diageo India posts 7 per cent decline in sales
September 6, 2013
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MUMBAI: Diageo Plc , the world's biggest distiller, may have elevated Indian-origin Ivan Menezes as its chief executive in July this year, but its Indian business isn't exactly in high spirits. According to the UK-based company's latest annual report, the Indian unit posted a 7% decline in reported sales for the year ended June 2013 with a 5% volume dip due to 'reduced stock in trade'. That's the worst sales growth in at least six years, for a country that's the third largest spirits market in the world.
United Spirits approves preferential allotment of shares to Diageo
May 27, 2013
NEW DELHI: Vijay Mallya led-United Spirits Ltd today said its board has approved allottment of around 1.45 crore shares on a preferential basis to Relay BV, a subsidiary of Diageo Plc, for a total consideration of nearly Rs 2,092 crore as part of the stake sale deal announced last year. On November 9, 2012 Diageo had announced buying a 53.4 per cent stake in USL for Rs 11,166.5 crore in a multi-structured deal. The company's board has approved the issue and allotment of 14,532,775 shares of face value of Rs 10 each at a price of Rs 1,440 per share of USL to Relay BV, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Diageo Plc, on a preferential basis, United Spirits Ltd (USL)
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Head out to the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall to start your trek. Follow narrow zig-zagging paths atop this phenomenal structure. This section of wall is unreconstructed – admire the ruined watchtowers and watch your footing as you climb the crumbling staircases. On a clear day, you can see myriad mountain ranges lacing the horizon
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Journey out to Mutianyu and walk a section of the Wall that has been restored. Admire sweeping views and enjoy a picnic before heading back to Beijing. Enjoy a stop en route at The Eastern Qing Tombs – the final resting place of five great Chinese emperors. This imperial mausoleum complex is the best preserved in the country.
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Wisconsin Agriculture; Berry Bunch's Cherry Fast Facts
Young scholars explore agriculture by researching Wisconsin's economy. In this cherry industry lesson, students read assigned text about the amount of cherries Wisconsin produces annually and the revenue it brings in to the state. Young scholars answer study questions and complete worksheets about cherries.
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Fun Faces of Wisconsin Agriculture: Curley's Beef Fast Facts
Students explore animal slaughter by researching the Wisconsin beef industry. In this meat statistics lesson, students practice using different math functions to identify how many burgers or sports equipment can be made from one slaughtered cow.
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Immigration To Wisconsin
Fourth graders see why people came to Wisconsin and what life was like in their new home. They engage in a wonderful series of lessons, which use a variety of multi-media resources. They plan a heritage day party as a culminating event.
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Seasons in the Woods
Winter in the cold Northwoods of Wisconsin can be hard on animals that aren't adapted to the climate. Investigate the animals that are out and about even in the coldest winter temperatures as you and your class examine animal adaptations, migration, and hibernation.
2nd - 6th Science 14 Views 14 Downloads CCSS: Adaptable
In Great Demand
Focusing on supply and demand, learners discuss economic principles in this lesson related to Wisconsin. After discussing supply and demand, learners answer questions related to a pizza parlor. They talk about profit, as well as other economic concepts.
2nd - 3rd Math 8 Views 63 Downloads
Goods for You!
Have your class learn about Wisconsin and farming. Learners begin by listening to stories that describe farming and engage in a discussion of goods and services. They could also compare the goods and services provided in different states.
2nd - 3rd Social Studies & History 3 Views 4 Downloads
Traveling Cat Flown Home to Family
Students locate Wisconsin and Belgium on a world map, then read a news article about a cat that stowed away on ship from the U.S. to Europe. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with map and vocabulary activities, then students read the news report and participate in a class discussion.
2nd - 6th Social Studies & History 3 Views 25 Downloads
Being Resourceful: Wisconsin quarter reverse
If your class understands goods and services then they'll be ready for this lesson on various resources. After reading a series of books and engaging in class lecture and discussion, pupils will fill out worksheets. They will list different types of resources and where they came from.
2nd - 3rd Social Studies & History 3 Views 0 Downloads
Roles of Leadership
Using a primary document from the journal of pioneer John Shaw, learners explore relations between the US government and Native Americans in Wisconsin during the early 1800s. Shaw recalls Tomah, Black Hawk, Keokuk, and other leaders. The reading leads to a class discussion of qualities and accomplishments that signify a good leader and a class game of Leader-O (like Bingo).
4th - 11th Social Studies & History 3 Views 5 Downloads
Using Wisconsin Fast Plants to Teach Energy Flow into the Ecosystem
The amazing process of a plant growing from a seed is the focus of this science lesson. Your class works in groups for a short time each day to document the growth of a plant they have sown from a seed. They utilize AlphaSmart devices, digital cameras, and keep a written journal with their observations.
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A Rain Garden Year
Pupils become plants in an interpretive play that depicts what happens throughout the seasons in a rain garden. As you narrate, young scholars bloom, flower, and go to seed accordingly. The lesson is first in a series of lessons written for the state of Wisconsin.
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Reebops: A "Model" Organism for Teaching Genetic Concepts
In a sweet simulation, junior geneticists examine the chromosomes of a fictitious Reebop marshmallow animal, combine chromosomes to produce offspring, and then make a model of the resulting Reebop baby. Phenotypes include number of antennae, nose color, number of body segments, leg color, and more!
6th - 12th Science 91 Views 88 Downloads