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Stuck in Neutralby Terry Trueman
Shawn McDaniel's life is not what it may seem to anyone looking at him. He is glued to his wheelchair, unable to voluntarily move a muscle—he can't even move his eyes. For all Shawn's father knows, his son may be suffering. Shawn may want a release. And as long as he is unable to communicate his true feelings to his father, Shawn's life is in
Shawn McDaniel's life is not what it may seem to anyone looking at him. He is glued to his wheelchair, unable to voluntarily move a muscle—he can't even move his eyes. For all Shawn's father knows, his son may be suffering. Shawn may want a release. And as long as he is unable to communicate his true feelings to his father, Shawn's life is in danger.
To the world, Shawn's senses seem dead. Within these pages, however, we meet a side of him that no one else has seen—a spirit that is rich beyond imagining, breathing life.
The paperback features an Extras section, giving readers even more insight into Shawn's life, and includes a Q&A with Terry Trueman, as well as a sneak peek at the sequel to Stuck in Neutral, Life Happens Next.
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- 9780064472135
- Publisher:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publication date:
- 07/28/2012
- Series:
- Stuck in Neutral Series
- Edition description:
- Reprint
- Pages:
- 114
- Sales rank:
- 66,980
- Product dimensions:
- 4.90(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.20(d)
- Age Range:
- 13 - 10 Years
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Chapter One
My name is Shawn McDaniel. My life is like one of those "good newsbad news" jokes. Like, "I've got some good news and some bad newswhich do you wanna hear first?"
In the jokes, it's always the good news first, so here goes: I've spent my entire time on planet Earth, all fourteen (almost fifteen!) years I've been alive, in Seattle. Seattle is actually a hundred times cooler than you could believe unless you lived here too. Some people gripe and moan about the rain and the weather, but I love Seattle. I even like the rain.
Our house is about a mile from the Seattle Center, home of the Space Needle, Key Arena where the Sonics play, and the Pacific Science Center. And we're only about a mile and a half from Bell Town, the unofficial former Grunge Capital of the universe. I'm the youngest kid in our family, three years younger than my sister, Cindy, and two years younger than my brother, Paul, who, although I'd hate for them to know I admitted it, are pretty cool for a brother and sister.
Okay, that's good news, huh? Here's some more: I have this weirdI don't know what you'd call itability? Gift? Power? Whatever name you want to give it, the thing is that I can remember everything I ever hear, perfectly, with total recall. I mean Everything! Perfectly! Totally! I don't know of anybody else, anywhere, who can do this. Most people remember bits and pieces of things they've heard in life, but I've got it all, every sound, ever.
This started when I was three or four years old. At first I could only remembermost of what I heard. But by the time I was five years old, everything I heard just stayed in my head. I can remember people talking, TV commercials, every melody I've ever listened to from boring, brain-dead country Muzak to nasty rap lyrics, to the theme music from Jeopardy!, towelleverything: lines from movies, overheard conversations that strangers were having in the street, like"Well, do you still love him or not?" I heard one lady say this to another lady while they were waiting for the bus in front of our house, and swoosh came the sound of the bus along the wet road, and its brakes went squeal . . . eeeekkk and the other lady answered, "I don't know. I haven't eaten turkey since he left on Thanksgiving."
For all you know, I might remember, perfectly, what you said to your girlfriend two years ago when I overheard you two fighting outside the Orange Julius at Northgate, or what your dad said to you in Champs when you were ten, and you and he were shopping for a baseball mitt. Remember, you wanted that Ken Griffey Jr. autographed model but your dad said it cost too much. He wanted you to buy a cheaper one made in Taiwan. Your dad said, "Come on, I can write Ken Griffey Jr. right in here," and he pointed at a spot in the pocket of the glove, and you said, "Can you really do that?" And your dad said, "Has the pope got a bullet in him?" And you both laughed. I'm not making it up. It happened. And if I heard you again, even once, after all these years, I'd recognize you, I'd remember your voice, the sound of it, perfectly.
I hope I'm not coming off as conceited here. I'm sure I am. I mean, I do think that my hearing memory is kind of amazing, but it's not like it's made me rich or famous. I just happen to have this one talent that I know makes me gifted and specialyuck! I hate that word "special" when it's applied to people. As in "he's a very special person." Geez! Who isn't! But the other side of people is true too. Everybody has negatives about themselves, stuff they wish wasn't a part of them. The bad news about us.
I could go on about my good news for hours, but you probably want to hear the punch line, my bad news, right? Well, there isn't that much, really, but what's here is pretty wild. First off, my parents got divorced ten years ago because of me. My being born changed everything for all of us, in every way. My dad didn't divorce my mom, or my sister, Cindy, or my brother, Paulhe divorced me. He couldn't handle my condition, so he had to leave. My condition? Well, that brings us to the guts of my bad news.
One bad news deal is that in the eyes of the world, I'm a total retardate. A "retard." Not "retard" like you might use the word to tease a friend who just said or did something stupid. I mean a real retard. Real in the same way that total means total. As in total retard: Everybody who knows me, everybody who sees me, everybody, anybody who even gets near me would tell you I'm dumb as a rock. Let me illustrate through the wonders of science.
Every year the school district sends out a school psychologist (scientist) to test me for IEPs (Individual Educational Plans). And every year since I was six, the psychologist gives me a bunch of tests ("scientifically normed and standardized"), which are mainly intelligence tests filled with shapes and colors, square pegs and round holes, and "Who was George Washington?" and "What's two plus one?" And every year I sit there and miss every question, fling the blocks into the air or drop them all over or smack myself in the eye with one. Then the shrink goes in and gives my mom a number: I.Q. = 1.2, or mental age 3 to 4 (that's months, not years). Then the psychologist packs up his scientific garbage and moves on to the next dummy.
This has gone on for eight years now. Every year, year in and year out. Yep, according to the world I'm dumb as a fence post. I've heard the docs explain why they think I'm so stupid to my parents and my parents explain it to their friends about a trillion times. They think it's because my brain doesn't work. They don't know that is only partially true.
Meet the Author
Terry Trueman grew up in the northern suburbs of Seattle, Washington. He attended the University of Washington, where he received his BA in creative writing. He also has an MS in applied psychology and an MFA in creative writing, both from Eastern Washington University.
Terry is also the author of Stuck in Neutral and its companion novel, Cruise Control; Hurricane; 7 Days at the Hot Corner; No Right Turn; and Inside Out.
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Stuck in neutral is a great book about a kid with disabilities. It is very interesting to see what the world might be like in the mind of a disabled kid like Sean. When Sean was born his father left him but, when Sean was older his father came back and wanted to," put Sean out of his pain". You will have to read the book to discover the crazy twist in this interesting thriller. I really liked this book because, I think it is very interesting to picture the world through a kid like Sean's eyes. It was also interesting to hear his comments and wonder if disabled people really think like that. I dislike this book for only one reason, because there wasn't enough to read! I would really recommend this book because it is really a great book and has plenty of drama. It is really a fun book and I would recommend it to almost all readers.
This book may be the best book I've ever read in my entire life, and as an avid reader, I take this statement very seriously! I have never thought so much while reading a book as I did with this one. It's an emotional ride, but 1,000% worth your time! Don't pass this one up!!
Stuck in Neutral Have you ever taken the time to think about other people who are different than you? Some people might, but many probably really don¿t realize what others go through. I have just finished reading Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman. If you enjoy reading books that make you think, then I would recommend this book. I would really recommend it to everyone it¿s the type of book that once you start to read you don¿t want to stop. As I said before, many people don¿t realize what others go through. This book is about a fourteen year old boy named Shawn who has cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a condition where the person has no control over the body functions and cannot move, talk or do anything by themselves. In this book, Shawn¿s father is thinking about killing him, saying ¿[m]aybe you¿d be better off if I ended you pain (21).¿ This is what his father told him, without knowing that Shawn can actually hear him. The significance of the book¿s title Stuck in Neutral is that Shawn¿s life is as if he was literally ¿stuck in neutral¿ because he doesn¿t have control over his life and can¿t stand up for himself. I believe that the author¿s purpose in writing is to make people who read his book think. The writer wrote this book because he has a son who is in the same condition as Shawn. The author wanted to invent a character and a world which might be based on how life might be like for his son Sheehan. I believe that the author¿s intended audience in reading would be all ages, because he wants people to realize that others who are in the same situation as Shawn need to be treated with respect, even if they might not be able to understand or hear you. The author interpreted the character¿s situation in this story by showing what others think of him and what he thinks. This character was mainly based on the author¿s own son because they are in the same situation, but the author also added parts that he thinks could happen. The whole story seems like it could happen and just seems so realistic. The narrator¿s point of view is mainly that everyone thinks he is a ¿retard¿ because of intelligence tests that show his brain does not function properly. The person telling the story is Shawn, the one they say doesn¿t have a properly functioning brain. He¿s actually really smart, however he just can¿t talk and do things for himself. I feel that it is important that Shawn is telling the story because that is what makes it so interesting. It makes you think, ¿What if people who were in the same condition as Shawn really did know what was going on, but couldn¿t do anything about it?¿ In this book, I really couldn¿t connect to any of the characters. Paul, Shawn¿s older brother,sneaks him potato chips once in awhile behind their mother¿s back If I were in Paul¿s place, I could see myself doing that also. I think that the author was successful with his goals in writing the book. I believe that I did learn what the author wanted me to learn because it¿s true. We can¿t answer questions like, ¿Does he like potato chips and rock and roll?¿ We just don¿t know if people that are mentally challenged understand what we tell them or if they have the capability of feelings like we do. I think that the author wants his readers to realize these things. Hopefully, the readers will treat people who are in the same situation as Shawn with respect instead of treating them like they¿re a doll or something after all they are human beings. My final conclusions about the book are that it really makes you think and realize, ¿What if?¿ From when I started the book, I didn¿t want to stop reading it kept me thinking throughout the whole book. I do agree with the message that we don¿t know what others in the same situation as Shawn know, and we can¿t answer questions for them. We don¿t know if they understand us. We can just hope they do and hope they feel all our love for them. I did like the ending, but at the same time I would have liked if it
"My name is Shawn McDaniel. I'm 14 years old. I think my father is planning to kill me." As can be seen, Terry Truman's "Stuck in Neutral" is about a mental boy who thinks his father is planning to kill him. With believable as well as sensitive characters, a tragic plot, and a universal theme makes Terry Truman's "Stuck in Neutral" an over all great, attention grabbing, as well as emotional book. Terry Truman makes the main characters, Shawn McDaniel and Sydney E. McDaniel, believable as well as sensitive. To me, these characters are sensitive because Shawn loves everyone. The father, Sydney E. McDaniel, wants to kill his son because it was painful to see Shawn go through his misery. The author makes the plot of the book "Stuck in Neutral" tragic. In this story a mentally ill kid finds out his father might kill him but throughout the story he says he doesn't want to die. The father did not want to kill him, but seeing his child suffer throughout the day was painful for him to watch. KLIATT, a critique, said, "...heart-rending, this novel was written by the [father] of such a child, as [he] explains in an author's note at the end. This book will provoke thought and discussion..." Terry Truman's message for the book is universal. Generally speaking, the message Terry Truman tried to send was that people aren't as they appear. This theme is universal because it can affect anyone. I think that this is the theme because in the story the father appeared to be intelligent, passionate, and smart in front of everyone. Later in the story the father's grief got the best of him. The father didn't appear as he was in the beginning because in the beginning he didn't want to kill his son and now he does. Terry Truman "Stuck in Neutral" is a spell binding, mournful, five star books because of the tear-jerking plot, the cast of sensitive, characters, and a theme that applies to anyone. This book, by Terry Truman, would make readers want to cry and make them want to stay all night reading this book. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy emotional books because the way the boy talks about his father knowing his father will kill him is very sad.
I read how this book for summer reading because it has a smaller book. But this book showa how the life of a disabled person lives daily. Shawn McDaniel, who has Cerebal Polsy. He lives with his mom,brother, and sister. His dad walked out on him when he was six, because he couldn't handle taking care of disabled person. This book shows the reader what disabled people do day after day,and how hard there life is. Read the book to find out the rest of the story.
Book Review Outline Book title and author: Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman Title of review: Stuck in Neutral book review Introduction A boy named Shawn has a disease to where he cannot move anything. He thinks his dad is making a plan to kill him. Description and summary of main points A boy named Shawn has a disease and cannot move or talk. Evaluation I think this book is really worth reading. It is a very good book. I would highly recommend it.
Stuck in Neutral is a book about a 14 year old boy named Shawn, and he has Cerebral Palsy. He isn't capable of interacting physically or verbally to anyone. In reality, he considers himeself a genious. He knows how to do most of the things other people can do, but he has no one of letting anyone know. He lives with his Mother, Sister, and Brother. His father walked out on them a while ago because he wasn't able to cope with Shawn's problem. The story is set in Seattle. The book is quite depressing in the way it shows what his life must be like, trapped inside a body that won't let him express himself. However, it is also very enlightening, encouraging the reader to imagine what someone in that situation might feel. Shawn is almost posotive that his father, a poet, want't to put him out of his misery by murdering him. His dad feels like he would be doing the right thing, but Shawn explains in the story that he's not ready to die, and give up so easily. He want's people to know how educated he is, and what they see isn't really what he is. The books ends with Shawn being so sure that his father is about to kill him, then suddenly he gets a seizure and no ones knows exactly what happened. I thought it was a weak ending to an amazing book, which is a shame. Maybe the author wants the readers to create their own ending? Because I know I did. This story is very dramatic, and far to believable. I would recommend it to anyone.
This book is short but so thought provoking. It's written in first person in Shawn's voice. Shawn has cerebral palsy and cannot control any of his muscles. He cannot communicate with anyone, and, yet, he has a great attitude and a full understanding of the world around him. I enjoyed learning about the ways that Shawn was like every other teenage boy and hearing about his struggles and those of his family because of his condition. Shawn loves his brother, sister, and his parents. His father left the family when Shawn was young because he could not stand seeing Shawn in pain everyday. And now he wants to compassionately kill Shawn, so he won't suffer anymore. But Shawn doesn't want to die. He likes his life. He loves his seizures. That was perhaps the most interesting bit of all, but I won't spoil it with an explanation. This book is humorous despite the heavy content. It's very well written, and it made a great audiobook. It's a perfect book club book because there is SO much to discuss. I highly recommend it. http://www.momsradius.com/2016/10/reading-together-ya-book-stuck-in.html
Hi. Awesome book.i guess ill go now.
Had to read it for school
Stuck in Neutral was a great book that got me thinking and gave me a new perspective on how I look at people who are mentally challenged. It makes me think that they are not just a person that is without a mind, but that they may be abnormally intelligent. The main character Shawn McDaniel has his own world in his head and wonders how it would feel to be "normal". He gives you the insight on how a mentally challenged person thinks and lives. This is a great book and would recommend it to anybody.
the book stuck in neutral is about a fourteen year old boy named shawn. he suffers from cerebral palsy. i liked the book because it made me feel like i was actually in the book experiencing what shawn was. i loved how the author made everything in real life. i didnt like that the ending at all and i thought that they should have taken more tests on him so they could see how smart he really was.
Stuck in Neutral is a story about a kid that can not talk or express his feelings. He is like an aver age teenage boy and has the same thoughts, some of them are odd, but funny. He is in a wheel chair. He rides in a van. He also has a sister , that brings her friends over and he has a crush on some of them. It was a funny book it has a good meaning to it. I did not like the end you do not know what happens. Its great for teens or preteens. It is an over all great book and it you get the chance to read it do it.
In my last class of the day, I finished this book. I read the last page, blinked, read it again, threw the book down (completely frusterated) and cried. My school's book club read this book together this month. My librarian reccommended it because she said it truely moved her. This book is about someone who has a very different perspective on the world than you and I. I could not imagine what it would be like, unable to speak, move, or control my eyes. Reading this book, however, made me think. The story was an emotional rollercoaster for me: there were parts where I was so disgusted with the father and sister that I wanted to throw the book across the room and scream at them for being so ignorent.. and there were parts where I cried from the love that his family showed to him, from his brother protecting him, to his mom patiently feeding him. I sincerely reccomend this book to the brave, who are not afraid to think.
Stuck in Neutral was a great book and also an easy read. Terry Trueman did great job illustrating the mind of a 14 year old boy, which played a big part in this book. There were a lot of surprises and even some humor that made me laugh. Sometimes I felt bad for Shawn, it made me think about my life and how I should be thankful for what I have. Trueman makes you wonder if people like Shawn really do have thoughts about life or if they really are just "vegetables". Its kind of a scary thought that if people with cerebral palsy do have feelings, what gives us a right to choose whether they should live or not. I just could not put the book down, I read it in one night! The ending just kept me thinking I loved it. I really recommend this book.
Stuck in nuetral is a story about a teenage boy shawn who has cerebral palsy and loves life. Everybody thinks he's retarded but he is actually really smart. His dad has a gut feeling on killing shawn to release his "suffering." Wouldn't recommend reading it because it is very slow reading and focuses to much on his disesase. No real climax and characters are petrayed well (no individuality). Six traits did not match with the story line. Not enough dialogue more like a journal on shawn's thoughts. Overall I would recommend not reading it. I give it two stars out of five.
Stuck in Neutral is a very emotional book. It makes you feel sad yet somehow happy at the same time. I found it very stimulating and it made me think. I imagined what the main character, Shawn, felt like living with cerebral palsy. Also that it must be horrible and very sad for him and his parents to go through that kind of life. But Shawn is special because he is very smart and his parents and friends think that he cannot comprehend and cannot understand. But what they don't know is that he can. Imagine how that would make you feel if you or one of your family members or friends had this same disease and could not communicate to you. This book will really catch your eye because it is something that goes on in everyday life. People have to deal with this kind of disease and it affects them just like how it affects Shawn. Stuck in Neutral is a very entertaining book. It has many key features that make the book stand above all the rest. Some people will relate to what Shawn's parents,and tot hose people this book will be emotional.
An outstanding spine tingling glimpse into the underside of Cerebral Palsy.Shawn is a fascinating character, but beyond character. A real live breathing person.Something that will stick with me every waking day. I fell in love with Shawn and was astonished by his way of thinking, his way of expressing himself. This is truly an amazing story. Remarkable and worthy of your every minute and more to come.
* "My name is Shawn McDaniel. I'm 14 years old. I think my father is planning to kill me." As can be seen, Terry Truman's "Stuck in Neutral" is about a mental boy who thinks his father is planning to kill him. With believable as well as sensitive characters, a tragic plot, and a universal theme makes Terry Truman's "Stuck in Neutral" an over all great, attention grabbing, as well as emotional book. Terry Truman makes the main characters, Shawn McDaniel and Sydney E. McDaniel, believable as well as sensitive.These characters are believable because, like Shawn some people are mentally ill and most all dads care about their sons. To me, these characters are sensitive because Shawn loves everyone. The father, Sydney E. McDaniel, wants to kill his son because it was painful to see Shawn go through his misery. Kirkus Review says, "Shawn will stay with readers, not for what he does, but for what he is and has made of himself." Another critique is a School Library Journal, "The character of Shawn, compassionately drawn, will challenge them to look beyond people's surfaces." The author makes the plot of the book "Stuck in Neutral" tragic. In this story a mentally ill kid finds out his father might kill him but throughout the story he says he doesn't want to die. KLIATT, a critique, said, "...heart-rending, this novel was written by the [father] of such a child, as [he] explains in an author's note at the end. This book will provoke thought and discussion..." Another critique Paulette, a student review, Building Rainbows, "This book just makes you want to keep flipping the pages. It's one of those books that get you saying,"I wonder what's going to happen next. This book also shows you how to have faith in yourself. Believe in yourself." Terry Truman's message for the book is universal.I think that this is the theme because in the story the father appeared to be intelligent, passionate, and smart in front of everyone. Later in the story the father's grief got the best of him. The father didn't appear as he was in the beginning because in the beginning he didn't want to kill his son and now he does. Terry Truman "Stuck in Neutral" is a spell binding, mournful, five star books because of the tear-jerking plot, the cast of sensitive, characters, and a theme that applies to anyone. This book, by Terry Truman, would make readers want to cry and make them want to stay all night reading this book. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy emotional books because the way the boy talks about his father knowing his father will kill him is very sad.


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Hi my friend. This was simply an amazing write. You did a wonderful job writing about the subject you were given. I liked the characters and your story as well. Good luck in the challenge. I plan on reading more of your works. Susan :)
I read her note as well. It did not suprise me she did not continue with it. I promise if I host a challenge I will keep my word. Take care. It still made a wonderful story. Susan :)
Excellent write. You are really insightful my friend. You have depths that are not hidden from yourself. We all have three of us dont we - there is me, my 'self' and I. We each battle for position and power in living the life we want - why else would we say 'we' if there really were only one of 'us'........chuckle chuckle........
much love......and much friendship........
Vee x
Hi Baby. You had outdone yourself. I hope you onn persuit this too. I can see you doing this. You captured something all go through one time or another.
I love you ...xxxxxxx ;-)
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Hehe. :D Oh Quinnabelle, such mean and awful things I could say about this.... And Darren kinda reminds me of someone... You know....? :) *evil smirk* Haha, but I love it.
haha that was really good, i like it. makes me self concious because your an awesome writer. ;P
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After hosting more than 30 long nights of festive concerts of one type or another, the Bridgewater Hall opened its spring season with Ravel, Canteloube and Fauré, presented with plenty of French polish. It's really far too early in the year to be writing this, but this was a concert that is likely to remain a highlight of 2005. I strongly recommend you tune in when Radio 3 gets round to broadcasting it.
Whatever it was that attracted a capacity audience - Harry Christophers' customarily refined interpretations with The Sixteen or the consistent excellence of the BBC Philharmonic - they couldn't fail to have been captivated by Susan Bullock's radiant characterisation of six of Canteloube's colourful arrangements of folk songs from the Auvergne. Never over-sentimental, Bullock was engagingly responsive to the emotions and moods evoked by these shepherds in the songs they sang to each other across mountain and river as they tended their sheep deep in the Cantal countryside. In the best-known piece, "Bailèro", the soloist's seamless unfurling of its gentle melody was given piquant colouring by the piping woodwind of the BBC Philharmonic. With the merest nod and wink she was flirtatious in the catchy "Tchut, tchut" and ravishingly dreamy in the lullaby "Brezairola". She enlivened the spun-out rustic tale of the soldier who plans to shoot the old husband of the girl he fancies and, between the pawky verses of "Malurous qu'o uno fenno", the orchestra added its own imaginatively interpretative touches to the rugged peasant landscape.
Christophers had earlier drawn period atmosphere and Gallic charm as well as precise articulation from the orchestra in music from Ravel's fairy-tale ballet, Ma mère l'Oye. Balanced between affection and affectation, this performance glittered beguilingly in its contrasts of dynamic and texture, light and shade. From elfin horn fanfares to tinkling celeste, with Beauty on a mellifluous clarinet and her Beast on a gawky double-bassoon, Christophers guided us through fluttering forests of magical creatures. Only towards the end did he introduce the merest hint of menace into this fantasy world when the strings, at a particularly slow tempo, beckoned us into a slightly sinister "Jardin féerique".
In a gravely eloquent reading of Fauré's Requiem, the singers of the Sixteen (or Two Dozen, in this case) evoked an unearthly expressiveness (strictly within the Fauréan bounds of discretion, reticence and restraint), while the orchestra provided unobtrusive but sterling support. Libby Crabtree brought a crystalline clarity to the solo "Pie Jesu" and both choir and orchestra displayed the elegance of execution for which they are admired. "People play me as if the shutters were drawn," Fauré once said; here it was as if we had stumbled upon some private memorial, and caught a haunting glimpse of paradise.
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As a techie kind of guy, Gregg Favalora is still experiencing the afterglow of attending the recent Computer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. He describes the show as a manic crowd of 100,000 people looking at new electronic products of extraordinary quality and capability. With a specialty in optics technology, Favalora was particularly interested in the display technologies. I am excited about stereoscopic televisions that use high-quality passive eyewear, that is, polarized glasses that dont need batteries, said Favalora, a principal at Optics for Hire, an optics design consulting service that works with companies to provide electrical, mechanical and optic designs.
Favalora, 36, works in a crowded one-room office in Arlington, with two other Optics for Hire staffers, reviewing patents, writing proposals or on Skype, catching up on progress with the engineering teams in Belarus and Ukraine. But out of these cramped quarters comes optical magic: his role is to help customers invent complicated optical systems, everything from ophthalmology devices, to video game technology, to eco-friendly LED streetlights and automotive optics. Our jobs are analogous to an architecture firm, in that clients come to us with complicated desires and our team of engineers create the blueprints or actual prototypes for them, said Favalora. Optics for Hire creates the precise curves that describe a lens; software that detects objects, or electronics that read bar-codes. Weve been asked to make holographic televisions, award-winning video game technologies, and analyze optics patents, said Favalora.
Favalora credits his family with providing the inspiration around optics. His grandfather collected antique optical instruments, such as beautiful brass microscopes and technical illustrations of camera lenses. His Aha, I love 3D! moment came in the summer of 1988 when he found a laser at home, which his dad was using to help level underground pipes for his construction company. From that moment, through today, Ive wondered how to create hologram-like images that look 3-D to the unaided eye.
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Q: Whats the latest in 3-D - and do you have 3-D in your own home?
A: Consumers are buying todays generation of 3-D, called stereoscopic 3-D, which requires you to wear polarized glasses. We developed the next generation, called autostereoscopic 3-D, that doesnt require glasses. We have clients who are quite interested in that next-gen 3-D technology. I dont have a 3-D TV, but my kids have 3-D books and some lenticular 3-D posters around the house.
Q: Whats the biggest challenge with getting a patent?
A: Im an inventor on nine U.S. patents and perhaps the biggest challenge in getting a patent is writing a first draft of the application for ones attorneys Im a control freak. It also takes some patience and a significant budget to convince the patent examiners that your invention is indeed worthy of a patent.
Q: What else do you do, when you're not creating/working with optics?
A: What? I cant hear you over this laser.
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In the late 1700s the use of agricultural lime to rejuvenate depleted fields became prevalent. The valley became a production area for building, whitewash, and agricultural lime, due to an easily quarried supply of Cockeysville marble, which readily turned into lime when cooked. Marble was dumped into the top of the kiln and burned using wood as fuel. The burned marble, now lime powder, was then collected and bagged at the base of the furnace. The Jenifer and Shanklin families operated the most recent lime kilns in the valley. The remnants of the last eight of these lime kilns are still visible today in the park.
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Celebrate the Season!!
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It has been a great year for myself and my family. I have enjoyed these past months as a City Councilman, working to find solutions and helping the community grow. The holidays are here to remind us all to be happy and to enjoy life through whatever we may believe as true Christmas. This time is truly the most awaited month for all people, all ages and all walks of life. Apart from this, it is also the month of gift giving. this is the month wherein we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ as our savior.
As this month is fast approaching the end, a lot of people are preparing for this season. Among all celebrations throughout the entire year, Christmas is still the most memorable. People help other citizens through donations and volunteering services. They take it to their hearts to help people and see them fulfilled and happy as well. This will serve as a good memory that is worthy to be cherished. This season invites people to become busy in preparing all of the gifts for their loved ones, friends and relatives.
Before we truly end this year, we still recall our past memories. These can either be good or bad as these are all a part of life. Before ending this year, we are also making our New Year's resolution and promising to change something about ourselves. We also want to change one of our behaviors or core values. I am expecting great things for Mineral Wells…I am expecting great things from everyone to grow this great City for our future.
This is the opportunity to share good times with everyone else in the family. The Christmas and New Year Celebrations are truly wonderful times for you to cherish them with your family, loved ones and friends.
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you!
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I was contacted by a few citizens about the Mineral Wells Animal Shelter. I want to let the citizens of Mineral Wells know that we have the best workers and caring workers at our shelter and that I am very proud that they serve our city. "It's easy to point fingers but harder to solve the crisis that animal shelters across the country face. Most are filled to the brim because people aren't spaying or neutering their animals or making lifetime commitments to them. "
I found the following and at the end of this long post is a letter from our Chief of Police, Mr. Dean Sullivan.
"It isn't easy facing the never ending stream of animals each day. It's challenging facing the anger and frustration of people not wanting to be told how to care for their pets. It's devastating when you have to make the "call" because there is no more room in the shelter, and the stream of animals entering the shelter just won't stop. But this selfless commitment goes unrewarded, unrecognized and constantly criticized until the lack of resources, constant stream of homeless and abused pets, and lack of support from the community becomes enough to make it all not worth it. The long hours, the challenging statistics, the shortage of resources, but most painful of all is the cruelty toward animal care workers from those claiming to love animals on their blogs and websites. We're working in the trenches day in and we're making a lasting change. Why? Because the animals count on us.
Texas, more than any other state across the nation, is exceptionally hard on its animal control staff, as the larger agencies are typically buried underneath large, under-resourced, code departments, or are nothing more than a staff of one or two fighting alone to be effective and compassionate at the same time, with little to no support. Texas shelters have some of the highest euthanasia rates in the country, and the lowest funded animal control agencies. One has to wonder, will we ever get there as a community divided, or have we been fighting the battle for so long we no longer see that we should all be on the same side? "
From The Chief of Police of Mineral Wells,
Honorable Mayor and Member of the City Council,
I have reviewed the email(s) received in regard to concerns about operations and staff at the Mineral Wells Animal Shelter.
First, the volunteers are more than a "little miracle", they are the essence and strength of all the progress that has been made thus far. No volunteers have been unwelcome, denied access, or are otherwise banned. Volunteers are welcome and have access to the animals not otherwise claimed or re-homed that are deemed available for adoption or rescue by the staff. The underlying context of what is being portrayed and what actually occurred involves a particular incident with a member of a rescue group who was asked to leave the shelter after challenging the staff regarding the assessment of certain animals. While this may be a difference of opinion or conflicting personality issue, the fact remains the staff at the shelter are charged with the responsibility of maintaining operations and a business decorum at the shelter. Any person, member of the public, volunteer, rescuer or otherwise who fails to treat the staff and/or visitors to the shelter in a respectful and professional manner will be asked to leave.
With respect to the comment, "59 cats [that] were killed last month [September, 2015] that could have been saved", that statement is true but does not represent the complete story. Two specific calls account for 33 of the 59 total cats in the September euthanasia figures. One call involved animal hoarding and after consultation with the humane society, the animals were determined to be diseased and malnourished to the point they were deemed unfit for adoption. The other call was a Code Enforcement investigation of an abandoned structure where the cats were determined to be feral and not adoptable, As unfortunate a consequence as it may seem, these types of situations do happen in the business of animal control and those 33 animals could not be saved.
Looking at the overall numbers for 2015 year to date, intakes have increased 31% (1901 vs 1456 total dogs and cats taken in) compared to last year. This figure is in large part due to the number of public drop offs, both owner surrenders and strays, the shelter has experienced. The return to owners is down about 5%, while adoptions have remained steady at 54%. The number of euthanasia for dogs and cats has increased slightly (6%) through the first 10 months when compared to the 2014 year end totals. Considering the volume increase in overall intakes, the euthanasia figure is unremarkable at this time. Putting this information into perspective, in 2012, the return to owner rate was 10%, adoptions 21%, and euthanasia 68%. To date in 2015, the return to owner rate is 15%, adoptions 54%, and euthanasia 28%. The volunteers and staff absolutely deserve the highest praise and credit for these improvements at the shelter.
Other emails to Council members have been received regarding the Mineral Wells Animal Shelter Facebook. While the shelter staff does attempt to monitor this Facebook page, it is the product and result of volunteer efforts and not the staff. It is true, the shelter lost a great volunteer who had been taking pictures and posting excellent call outs on the shelter animals in need of a home. That volunteer was unable to keep up with the demands of the page due to personal reasons and nothing else. Another volunteer has picked up the slack and is doing a fabulous job trying to get the word out. However, the only official place to check intakes and availability of animals in the Mineral Wells Animal Shelter is via the city's webpage and the "Impounded Animals" list. As previously discussed with City Council, this page is updated almost daily and has interactive features to notify, hold, and/or inspect for potential adoption an animal housed at the shelter. The social media pages related to the shelter are not connected to the records management system and do not guarantee an animal will be or is still available.
The shelter is regulated under the Texas Health and Safety Code, which governs the activities at an animal shelter or humane society in this state. The Mineral Wells Animal Shelter abides by this code. The procedures outlined for the disposal of unwanted or abandoned animals and euthanasia are being followed. Furthermore, the staff is not employing a "heavy handed solution of just killing every one that comes in" nor is every animal coming in "being killed immediately". The types of statements being perpetuated can only best be described as alarmist and uninformed.
Lastly, the Mineral Wells Animal Shelter is not nor does it claim to be a "No Kill Shelter" and never has. The shelter is a facility where impounded or surrendered animals are kept in the interest of public health, public safety, and rabies control. I do not anticipate the shelter could ever truly be classified as "No Kill" since that would reflect a greater that 90% return or re-home rate. With a rural and virtually unregulated environment surrounding this community, a "no kill" shelter makes for great conversation and a lofty goal but unrealistic. Our priorities are the health and safety of the public we serve. While rescues, fostering, and re-homing unwanted or abandoned animals are important goals, these are not primary to the reasons for animal control in a community.
The Mineral Wells Police Department and Animal Control Shelter have a complaint process in place. To date, none of the individuals expressing concern via email, social media, or other communications outlet has contacted this office or requested to submit a formal complaint against a member of the Animal Shelter team. Vague and indirect reference to inaccurate information or alleged facts concerning the conduct of any employee is troubling, but the most appropriate and, in some cases, legal venue or outlet for such a forum is the complaint process and not social media.
From my perspective, great strides have been made at the shelter. While there is always room for improvement in any business model, I do not believe agitation or negative energy directed at the dedicated staff members or other volunteer elements of the shelter is appropriate. To be an effective partnership, we need everyone working together. Volunteers are an invaluable component to this process and have helped make this all possible. It is incumbent the relationships formed in the interest of the animal shelter be maintained with a mutual respect for one another and a vision for the shelter to be shared by all.
The Importance of Social Media in Government
I apologize for being away so long from my writings, but with all the major meetings and addressing several concerns that citizens needed answers, I placed my articles on the back burner. That is why I wanted to address this subject about Social Media in Government, as this is a way for me to stay in touch with you and for you to reach me.
Not everyone working in the city, and council members, is open to the use of social media. Some are not yet used to it, and some are not open to the idea of sharing everything with the public. Others find it is an open platform where they can actually reach out to their constituents and just about anyone whom they are serving. However, there are still people who are not completely open with the idea of putting up their social media accounts and getting started in communicating with anyone who would follow them or those who would add them as fiends.
As millions of people are now using social media for discussing nearly everything, different government offices are now opening their official social media accounts. The fact that there are many people who are accessing information online, following a page of government offices allows them to get to know some updates on what the officials are doing. Also, simple announcements can also be done in the accounts, which makes it easier for anyone to know and spread the word about it in a timely manner.
Benefits that Both Government and Public Can Get from Using Social Media
There are a lot of benefits that both the city and public can get from the use of social media. If you are one of those who is trying to find out what benefits social media could bring to the city and the public, check out the following:
- Fast and Convenient Information Dissemination
Before, people had to wait for announcements made by the city or different city offices about certain topics in the newspaper. Now, people can get it right on their news feeds. With just a simple tap, officials and everyone following them can share the information in a short period of time.
- Reaching Out to People is Easier
Instead of finding ways on how to communicate, like finding phone numbers or assembling communication devices with different people especially during calamities, just a single post could already be read by a lot of people. Those people who could read the posts can actually share it with others and let everyone connect with certain officials.
- Education
Aside from all official matters, councilmen can actually learn a lot from the posts of certain individuals. The daily posts of officials do not necessarily have to be about their job or whatever things they do online. Most of the time, they can share their words or quotes of wisdom or just anything that could educate the public or their audience. Maybe share an egg or two!
There are many benefits that the city government, councilmen and public can get once they welcome the use of social media in their offices and at home. Also, as they make use of social media platforms as their way of communicating with the public, they are able to get the best out of connecting the bridge between the government and everyone. This makes the city government transparent with everything they do. Also, with opening their doors in communicating with a lot of people and with everyone who wants to be more at ease with people, it shows how the city government works with them.
I hope to stay in touch as often as I can, so become my friend on Facebook (Clif Wright), my tweeter @Clif_Wright) email at email@example.com and join my small webpage at www.letsgrowmw.com . One thing I hope you get from this article is that Social Media is how I want to work and keep you informed. I look forward to hearing about your problems and ideas that we can solve together and implement for the city. Together we can grow Mineral Wells and make it a gathering point for many activities.
Teach Manners and Respect
There are times during the day that I observe behavior from young adults that never ceases to amazement. My parents taught me one thing that I carry with me to this day. Nothing shows how you were raised by your express of manners and respect that were taught to you by your parents.
You can often hear that whatever behavior your child shows will reflect to your own behavior. This is partly true since it is the responsibility of parents to mold their children to become a better individual. Teaching of manners is often disregarded because there are instances that the environment takes the major role in molding the child's behavior.
A child who knows how to show respect is well loved by the people in their surroundings. I always make a point to compliment the parents on how respectful their child was. The importance of teaching manners in front of a senior person, a teacher, siblings, to everyone, is important. In school, it is expected that a child can learn the proper manners and respect to other people; however, there are instances that the school can not make some strategies in bringing up a good pupil or student.
The facts state that it really depends on the person. Children are not born knowing the right way of respecting others. Though children have different personalities, all of them should be taught to become respectful. There are contributing factors on the development of the child's behavior. In addition, it is not only the parents that should be blamed for a negative attitude of a child. However, it is the parents' major responsibility to teach their children to respect not only them, but also all people around them. To this day, I remember my mother making sure that I learned to respect my elders and the proper manners when in public. I do miss that lady and think about her everyday.
You will notice that these days, kids are a little disrespectful. You can see children or teens arguing with their parents. They use some foul language which is not appropriate for their age. Children of today's generation are not afraid to fight authority and do not even respect authority in school. Sadly, this has been the norm in today's kids. Parents have to work harder in teaching their children manners. Because of the influence of television, the internet, and many other technologies, it seems that all these have taught a child to be a rude, disrespectful adult.
Below are some tips I used to teach my children manners and respect:
Teach your child to say thank-you and you're welcome even for simple things. Teach them to say "Yes" and "No'" instead of "Yep" and "Na". Look for ways to help others — open the door for someone whose hands are full. Or just open a door for anyone. Not only do courteous behaviors show you are thinking of others first, they also make you a more pleasant person to be around, notes the article "Good Manners," on the Women's and Children's Health Network website.
They are not your friend, they are your child; therefore, you deserve respect from them. Make it clear to your child. If you notice a bad attitude, take some actions. Discipline them if necessary so that it will instill in their mind that they are not behaving properly. Show respect as you correct them. If you see disrespect on your child's part, you should tell it to them in a respectful manner also.
On the other hand, a child must also play their part. Since, they have they own free will, they must be aware of the positive attitude that they must possess and the bad attitude that they must eliminate. They need not be a burden to their parents for they will feel that they had failed in the upbringing of their child.
Remember that good manners can be learned and bad manners must be avoided and removed. Someday, as parents, we will be gone and the only things that will be left are the teachings we instilled in our kids.
Just a side note:
The budget process is almost over and we are getting ready to move forward with the new year. On September 15, everything will be final. I appreciate everyone that came out and participate in watching the process. One of my goals in the next few months is to get planters in the downtown area. So, watch for the pictures of the planters…..I think they are a great design! We will be needing help in picking plants and flowers to put in the planters and support in taking care of the plants and flowers….Any volunteers? I look forward to the beautification of downtown Mineral Wells!
As always, you can reach me at my small website http://www.letsgrowmw.com, Facebook Clif Wright, and of course, my email address firstname.lastname@example.com. Let me know what you think and let me help you enjoy your City!
The Job of a City Councilman
Well, because of the 2015-2016 budget, I have not been able to write an article, but since this is a new process to me, I thought I would give you an insight on being a City Councilman.
The challenge of being a newly elected City Councilman
Being new on any new adventure surely brings frustration to people. The day I took office, I was looking for the training manual. Have not found that manual as of today. There are a lot of changes to overcome and more expectations to meet. Specifically, acquiring this position for the City of Mineral Wells gives a heavy responsibility to a councilman.
The mere understanding of the entire process is already a burden and cause of stress. However, coping with the job will be easy after a few months of performing the different tasks and required activities. One must invest in patience and love towards his work so that everything will be fine in the long run. I have been told that sometimes I wear my feelings on my sleeve and I need to be prepared to accept criticism from all points of view.
The duties which are entrusted are:
Working with city staff– The city staff has been there longer than the newly appointed Councilman. One has to depend on guidance and the advice from the staff on procedures and goals. There are different appointed positions to evaluate that report to the council. The decision to maintain or select new appointed positions is a very responsible decision a councilman must weigh on during his/her tenure..
Communication with the public– As an official, a councilman takes charge on passing municipal ordinances. There might be conflicts and issues whenever this official failed to orient the people comprehensively.
When it comes to ordinances, a council member must make sure that he approves the regulations reasonably. Noise control guidelines, land development policies, traffic ordinances, and anti-pollution procedures are some of the ordinances he needs to pass. The ordinance is required to be presented by one council member. A council member must always think of the welfare of the majority over his personal interests.
As a member of the city government, a councilman is expected to promote good connections with government, state, and federal agencies. He must appropriately work with the other officials to resolve problems and issues that bother the citizens.
Setting Tax rates– There is a need for proper calculation of tax to be implemented. As a newly elected councilman, it might be hard to determine the exact amount he must set. The newly elected official will experience confusion in some instances.
Budget– A city councilman is responsible for approving the yearly budget of the entire city. In Mineral Wells, the City Manager formulates and presents the budget to the council for agreement. This process then is for the Councilman to determine if there are any additions and deletions that need to be made.Aside from the budget, he will also approve the current expenditures of funds within the city.
Working as part of a team– A city councilman always needs the help of other government officials and constituents. It is better to have a frequent coordination with the other departments in order to ensure a united city government.
A newly elected city councilman will encounter exhaustive procedures dealing with his job at first. He must prepare himself with wide knowledge and related experiences to accomplish his duties professionally. Choosing to serve the people will require him to be versatile on coping with the daily operations. I decided to become a City Councilman so that I can make a difference in growing our city.
By October 1, we will be ready for the new year and I have several ideas in place to beautify the city and help in driving businesses to our city.
As always, please stay in touch with me and I am always interested in your input and ideas. Please join my Facebook page at Clif Wright and have your friends to do the same or watch my Web page for new things happening in the city at http://www.letsgrowmw.com or email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
City Agenda for 8-18-2015
Hello Everyone,
We are currently in the process of budget meetings and there has been many things said that was not correct. I have included here the link to the City Councilman packet that we work from during the Council meetings.
I want everyone to know that I am FOR the Police and Fire Department and the City Employees in dealing with the compensation package delivered by Chief Sullivan. In the minutes, you will find attached by recommendation on how to justify spending cuts instead of raising taxes. This proposal was for 1 year and review during the year.
The next year will prove very interesting as I still have hope in the Baker coming to life and watching this town grow. I have faith in our city leadership and believe in direction to grow Mineral Wells. If nothing happens in the next year, yes…then we need to find another direction to follow.
If you have any questions or concerns…leave me a note here, or on Facebook.
Budget Hearing Aug 11
This could be to late to post, but tonight August 11 we are having our second budget hearing. I need people to come out and express their ideas.
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