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10th July 2013 04:53 AM #1
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Discipline through spanking?
My son is now turning 11 months old. I am really having a hard time because he is such a hyper-active child.
Now, sometimes, after work, since I am tired I sometimes lose patience on him and then I spank him in the hands together with yelling. Then I felt sorry few seconds after it.
Is it bad spanking your child occassionaly. I wonder what the effects could be. Thank you.
11th July 2013 08:06 AM #2
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At 11 months of age, your child will not understand the purpose of a spanking which means the spanking won't correct the problem.
Around 15-18 months, I found that my children started to test their boundaries and purposefully disobey me.
My guess (from your post above) is that you are spanking your child out of frustration rather than to correct the behavior.
At 11 months of age, what is he doing that you perceive to be bad behavior? If he is just running around or getting into things you don't want him to get into, then try to do a better job of baby proofing your home so that he only has access to things that he can't hurt, and that can't harm him. Baby gates are wonderful at helping to keep a child in a separate area. Another thing that works well is a Play Yard or Play Pen. Here are some pictures of what these look like:
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If you find that you are frustrated and you are tempted to spank your son, it would be best to put him in his cot so that he is safe and cannot harm himself, and then close the door and walk away for a few minutes until you are able to regain control of yourself. You will feel much better about doing this and your son will not experience any negative effects of being spanked at such a young age.
And later, when your son is old enough to know better or when he starts to test his boundaries and he purposefully disobeys you, that will be the time for loving, firm discipline - but never discipline from a place of frustration or anger. Good, firm discipline and training is very important, but for now, just enjoy the cuddle time with your little guy. These "baby days" will be gone before you know it.
Warm Regards,
12th July 2013 08:43 AM #3
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Hi Kate,
Thank you so much for this. It helped me a lot and yes I think I am just frustrated and annoyed
He has a playpen but he's not contented in such a small place to play. But I will see what I can do.
"I found that my children started to test their boundaries and purposefully disobey me." - this so true, because when he see me yelling, he looks at me then teasingly continues to do what he was doing. Makes me laugh sometimes - but I want to correct that.
Anyway, thank you and I will keep you posted if in case there will be improvement.
12th July 2013 09:13 AM #4
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Sometimes it helps to rotate toys in the play pen. Just give him one or two toys at a time, and when he becomes bored with those, then take them out and give him something else. This should help him to be contented for longer periods of time. As he gets older you can rotate boxes of toys, having one box of toys in the closet one week, and then rotating and putting the toys he played with last week in the closet. Having 3 boxes of toys to rotate through can be helpful. When a child sees a toy a week or two later it's like having a brand new toy to play with.
13th July 2013 02:18 AM #5
Hi bhebs23,
I have to agree with Kate that it is best to not spank your 11 month old, even if it is just a tap on the hands. He is too young to associate this response with his behaviour. I personally believe that spanking is never the answer. It concerns me that if we correct behaviour using force this teaches a child to use their strength or force to control others, even if it is many years in the future.
I, like many others, have opted for a gentle discipline approach. I still teach my children the difference between right and wrong and where the boundaries lie - but I do so with respect and care. Dr. Sears (the well-known attachment parenting doctor) has some excellent resources on gentle discipline here. Interestingly, he talks about using humour for discipline and how this can diffuse a difficult situation.
Could your son be bored as you mention he is very active? Do you think he is getting enough outside exercise and stimulation in the day? You could make a 'feely box' for him to explore. You just take an old box or basket and fill it with materials and objects of interesting textures. They can be everyday objects e.g. wooden spoon, sponge, loofer, keys etc.
You could also try saving special toys for the time when you come home from work and are feeling most busy and frustrated. Is your son in childcare whilst you are at work? Perhaps he is having difficulties adapting to the change in setting between childcare and home?
Have a read of the article 10 Reasons Not to Hit Your Child. It explains about spanking devaluing a child's worth and how anger breads anger.
I hope you can find a approach that is right for you and your child and you both become less frustrated and enjoy some special mummy-son times together.
Best wishes,
19th July 2013 10:59 AM #6
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I am a strong Bible believer and there are many verses there which says that we should spank them.
Proverbs 23:13-14 - Withhold not correction from the child: for [if] thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
Proverbs 13:24 - He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Proverbs 29:15 - The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
Proverbs 22:15 - Foolishness [is] bound in the heart of a child; [but] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Proverbs 19:18 - Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
I agree with Kate, though, that you should discern if your child is purposely disobeying you or not. If he is , then you should spank him, but in the right manner:
1.) in a private room and never public
2.) talk with him about what he did --may be based with Bible verses
3.) spank him with a belt or a rod on his behind while lying face down (your hands should be just for caring and caressing, never for hurting)
4.) spanking should reflect the discipline and not your anger (Ephesians 6:4 says we should not provoke our children to wrath)
5.) see to it that he understands that you are mad with what he did and not with him... that you love him, but you hate the sin or wrong that he did because it will ruin his life if he gets used to doing what is wrong.
20th July 2013 02:42 AM #7
Dr. Sears does address the Biblical interpretation of these verses in his article 10 Reasons Not to Hit. Whilst this isn't a forum for theological debate, there are a huge number of Christians and theologians who believe that the discipline talked about in the Bible is related to non-physical discipline. Being a Christian does not mean you believe you should spank your child, particularly if you follow a gentle parenting approach.
In terms of parents who spank with an instrument such as a belt; such objects have been shown to risk extra, unintended damage by the parent. This just does not sit right with my understanding of gentle parenting.
With respect,
20th July 2013 06:25 AM #8
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Hi, everyone...
Yes, I think it will all boil down to what your conviction is.
That is why the Bible really specifies that you spank with a rod... because LJ is right, there are really risks when you use the belt.
Thank you.
20th July 2013 04:15 PM #9
For those following this thread, there is an excellent article here by the respected author Elizabeth Pantley (who also happens to be a Christian) on To Spank or Not to Spank? - I would encourage you to read this if you are considering this issue. Pantley concludes that spanking is not for the best of the child and she writes: 'Positive, respectful, consistent discipline is the real key to raising well-behaved children.' Gentle Christian Mothers has more indepth articles on the gentle parenting response to discipline.
The NSPCC is a children's protection charity and it has produced some useful information on positive parenting here under the topic 'why smacking is never a good idea'. Save the Children's statement about this topic is 'years of experience show that smacking doesn't work. It can have a very detrimental outcome on a child's development.'
Depending on what country you live in, there is legislation concerning spanking/ smacking particularly if you use an instrument instead of your hand which can cause additional pain and additional emotional problems for a child as they grow up. The physical punishment of children is banned in these countries: Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Austria, Cyprus, Croatia, Latvia and Italy. This article explains that the UK may soon ban physical punishment towards a child with any instrument.
My feelings are these: not using physical punishment does not mean that we don't discipline our children - it just means we do it in a gentle way, showing respect and understanding through the boundaries we place and the words we use.
Best wishes,
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4th September 2013 11:11 AM #10
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How to make the child follows you without screaming or betting them? I am a mother of 5 years old girl. Everytime I get angry due to not following simple instructions. I easily get mad.
5th September 2013 06:57 AM #11
If you get angry then you child will copy you and also get angry. As parents, we need to set a good example and not react angrily or rashly to our children. If you feel that you are getting angry then try and use humour to diffuse the situation. You may find you both end up laughing together instead of getting into a vicous circle of anger. You can also remove yourself from a situation if you think you are going to get angry.
It is a good idea to plan ahead - try not to take young children into situations that often end in one of you getting angry. For example, don't take tired or hungry children to do the weekly shop.
If you think your child is starting to 'act up' then sit down with them and talk about how you are both feeling. Offer them a different activity to do. Or, even better, a choice of activities.
If you build a relationship with your child through gente parenting and respect then you are less likely to have to deal with bad behaviour. Take time each day to have some special mummy and daughter quality time together; paint a picture together or go for a walk and spot new things.
Dr. Sears (the atttachment parenting doctor) writes this on the subject of gentle discipline:
'Discipline is more about building the right relationship with your child than using the right techniques. You want to put into place a guidance system that keeps the child in check at age four and keeps his behavior on track at age forty, and you want this system to be integrated into the child's whole personality, a part of him or her.'
There are loads of useful practical tips for parents who want to use gentle, effective discipline on the Dr. Sears website.
I hope some of these suggestions help.
Please post back and let us know how you get on.
Best wishes,


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Sitting pretty: Crow in her NYC loft, with wall-to-wall draper's cabinets (used as bookshelves) from the Sundance catalog, a rug from Pottery Barn, and a table and couch from ABC Carpet & Home. (Crow wears sweater and pants by Isabel Marant; visit isabelmarant.tm.fr.)
A taste of the country: Crow (wearing a shirt by The Row and Bootheel Trading Co. by Sheryl Crow jeans), in her kitchen with her beloved stove.
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Carmen Imes - Class of '99
If you had told me 5 years ago that as a mother of 3 young children I would be entering a Ph.D program, I would have said you were nuts … and we both would have been right. This is nuts, humanly speaking. But God is full of surprises! Read the rest of this entry »


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Try using the latest Backtrack 5 R3.
...i have bt5 r 2 installed on my pc along side ms win7. My backtrack just keeps freezing any time i launch gerix or any other application that comes with it. It puts the whole system on halt n at dat point i will need a hard restart to get it running smoothly again.
Try using the latest Backtrack 5 R3.
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No, I have the same problem with that and i have BT5r3. My problem is that whenever i randomly minimize or maximize things in the panel it will just freeze up to where i have to do a hard reset. I have BT5 installed on my laptop and BT5r3 installed on my desktop and it does the same thing for both of the computers.


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Also Known as Rowan Pohi
Reading Level: Grades 7+
Life is hard for 15-year-old Bobby Steele. Especially since he has the same name as his father...the man who made the newspapers when he attacked his wife with a hot iron. Bobby hates sharing his name. Bobby doesn't blame his mother when she walks out on them. He'd walk too if it wasn't for his little brother.
Bobby's name change started as a joke. When he and his friends find an application for a prestigious prep school at an IHop, they make up a kid and submit an application. When that pretend guy, Rowan Pohi, is accepted, the temptation is too great. Bobby decides he needs a new life, anything is better than the one he has.
Check availability of this book
Other tales double identities include:
The Mark of Conte by Sonia Levitin
Secrets of My Hollywood Life by Jen Calonita and


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Applications are currently being accepted for open positions on Boards and Commissions.
You may submit the online application, or complete and submit a printed copy of the application form.
Application Deadline: February 17, 2017
Fairfield's boards and commissions are comprised of residents of Fairfield who volunteer their time to assist the City in a variety of different ways. For a description of the duties, please visit board duties.
Most of the terms of office for these non-compensated, volunteer positions expire on March 31. Therefore, Council begins advertising for upcoming vacancies each year in January. Residents are encouraged to watch the local newspapers, TV18 (Fairfield's government access channel) and the City's Web site for these announcements.
For questions regarding Fairfield's boards and commissions, please call the Clerk of Council at 513-867-5383 Mondays through Thursdays, 9:15 AM to 3:00 PM.
Visit the links below for more information on some of the boards, meeting schedules, agendas and minutes.
Board of Zoning Appeals (Development Services)
The primary responsibility of the board is to interpret the provisions of the Fairfield zoning code and to hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement or decision of determination by an administrative officials in the enforcement of such codes. Board of Zoning Appeals Agendas.
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission of the City shall administer the Civil Service provisions of the genearl laws of Ohio for the classified employees of the City and school district.
Cultural Arts Advisory Commission (Parks & Recreation)
The Cultural Arts Advisory Commission serves as an advisory group to the Parks and Recreation Board on cultural arts activities within Fairfield with special attention to public education of the importance of arts programming, to enlistment of support from civic groups and businesses, and to exploration of cultural arts opportunities for the City of Fairfield. Cultural Arts Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes.
Design Review Committee (Development Services)
The Design Review Committee reviews development plans in the Town Center (D-1 Zoning District).
Environmental Commission (Parks & Recreation)
The City of Fairfield Environmental Commission serves as an advisory body to the City of Fairfield Parks and Recreation Board for the purpose of promoting Environmental Stewardship and maintaining and increasing the amount of tree cover on public and private land in Fairfield by coordinating, initiating and publicizing activities that affect the Community Forest and Community Environmental Resources. Environmental Commission Meeting Agendas and Minutes.
Parks & Recreation Board (Parks & Recreation)
The City of Fairfield Parks & Recreation Board has the responsibility for enhancing the City's natural environment and enriching the quality of life for the citizens by overseeing a variety of leisure programs, facilities and services. Parks & Recreation Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes.
Planning Commission (Development Services)
The Planning Commission provides a vision for the ongoing development and growth of the city and its neighborhoods. It promotes and coordinates long-range planning, approves development plans and advises City Council on issues relating to growth and development. Planning Commisson Meeting Agendas and Minutes.
Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC)
The Traffic Advisory Committee provides a process for identifying and addressing problems related to speeding, excessive volumes, and safety on neighborhood streets.
Ward Boundary Review Commission
The purpose of the Commission is to review the 4 City wards to determine if they have substantially equal population in each ward. The Commission makes a recommendation to Council for their review and adoption. This Commission is created every 5 years and typically meets for 2-3 months starting in April.


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A convoy of up to 200 taxis is converging on Parliament House in a mock funeral procession at noon in protest against proposed industry reforms they say will bankrupt small business owners.
The protesters, members of the state's multibillion-dollar taxi industry, will attempt to hand Premier Ted Baillieu a funeral wreath and ask him to sign a card that reads: "As Premier, I offer my condolences on the imminent death of small business in Victoria should this government adopt the Fels report into the taxi industry in its entirety, especially the unnecessary devaluation of existing taxi licenses, with no form of compensation, effectively killing off as many as 3000 small businesses in this state."
Many of the taxi drivers who have joined today's convoy are being paid $50 to be there.
Harry Katsiabanis, spokesman for protest organisers Taxi Industry Stakeholders Victoria, said it was fair to pay ordinary drivers to protest because they were forgoing income.
"These guys make $8 an hour. It's unfair for them not to make any money, so they are being compensated," Mr Katsiabanis said.
The Victorian taxi industry is on the cusp of almost unprecedented industry reform. A 15-month inquiry by Professor Allan Fels, the former head of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, proposed 145 reforms and innovations in a bid to raise the service standards of Victoria's oft-maligned taxis.
The Baillieu government has until December 12 to respond to the final version of Professor Fels' report, which has not been made public but is believed to closely resemble the draft version.
The industry says many of the report's recommendations are fair but is fiercely opposed to two key reform proposals – reducing the value of taxi licences and ditching the requirement for operators to affiliate with a booking network.
Mr Katsiabanis, who owns a taxi depot and a number of licences, said the Victorian taxi industry was mostly made up of small business owners, not "mega-wealthy taxi tsars".
"There are 10 people in Victoria who own 10 or more taxi licences. Most of the rest own one or two," Mr Katsiabanis said. "We're not talking about Kerry Packer here, we're talking mums and dads who work to put their kids through school."
Taxi licence values have ballooned beyond $500,000, but have recently declined towards $400,000.
But Professor Fels said the taxi industry "needs to put the interests of customers first, not those of networks, licence holders, brokers and others".
"Otherwise the Victorian public will continue to get poor service," Professor Fels said. "The protest shows that unlike the Victorian public, the leaders of the taxi industry still don't get it – the industry needs major reform."
In a report commissioned by industry group the Victorian Taxi Association, a leading analyst of Australia's taxi industries has lashed out at Professor Fels' reform ideas as fanciful, predicting they would impose economic hardship on drivers and clog city streets with prowling cabs.
Professor Des Nicholls, an economist at the Australian National University, said decisions to boost the number of taxis in Victoria should be based on hard data about the level of public demand for them, not a theoretical conviction that there is "latent demand".
"There is no evidence there's latent demand that's untapped," Professor Nicholls said. "Every overseas study shows if you massively increase the supply of taxis, the demand doesn't keep up. So if you increase the supply by 15 per cent, you need the demand to increase more than that. And it's not going to happen."
Professor Nicholls predicts there will be "an extended period of chaos and turbulence" if the Baillieu government adopts in full the report's recommendations.
He said the Victorian government already had all the data it needed to make an informed decision about how many taxis Melbourne needs, if only it used the booking data of networks 13Cabs and Silver Top. The network duopoly has data on every meter activation in the city, and the time between bookings and pick-ups, both of which could be used by the government regulator to chart changes in supply and demand.
He said this was one good reason to maintain the requirement to affiliate with a booking network, the other being to prevent unaffiliated drivers from congregating at the airport and major cab ranks or cruising the streets in search of fares.
However, the regulator, the Victorian Taxi Directorate, does not currently collect this data. It uses a public interest test to make decisions on releasing new taxi licences.
Professor Allan Fels said the regulator had failed for years to break the industry's self-interested stranglehold on the allocation of taxi licences. "The Victorian public is ill-served unless there is a clean break with industry and its pressure to restrict the number of taxi licences," Professor Fels said.
Suggestions the streets would be flooded with cabs were alarmist, he said. "Ours is a balanced, even compromised approach, because a licence will cost $20,000 a year for five years. That will kill off any irrational entry."
A spokesman for the City of Melbourne said that if the number of taxis on the city streets grew, they would work to ensure the increased traffic at major cab ranks was well managed.


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While battles were waging in far-away places, countless men, women and child felt the impact of war and even supported the war effort from the safety of their home towns here in America. For a view of what it was like to hold steady on the home front, here are some excerpts from the latest installment of the War Era Story Project.
C. Catherine Crowley, 76, of Centerville, lived in a boarding school while her mother worked in a factory to support the war.
"It was 1943 and I was living with my mother in Chicago, happily sharing a room with her in the home of a Swedish family. I remember the air raid sirens and all the lights of Champlain Avenue going dark, and all of us being very quiet until the "all clear" was sounded. And as a little girl of seven, I was fascinated by the pretty flags with stars on them on some neighbor's windows. None of this alarmed my innocent self until the day that my mother told me I was going to live in a boarding school with the nuns, as she was taking a job in the war factory. And so, off I went for four years, war years, living with little girls who cried every night for their fathers, some of whom were killed or injured in that far-off war.
"But we were little girls, lovingly sheltered by the sisters from the horrors of war in far off Europe. We never saw the news reels or heard of the news on the radio. I was blissfully unaware. And then one day, I received a letter from my mother telling me that Uncle Pete had been killed in France, riding in a jeep that hit a land mine... that is the story I remembered. And I remember every night all of us girls praying for the soldiers, many of whom were fathers of the little girls who shared my life with the nuns."
L. Lyle Dreibelbis, 93, of Cincinnati, was a mechanical engineer assigned to the rocket lab at Wright Field in Dayton during the war, and saw a unique opportunity to contribute to the effort.
"One morning, on my way to work, I picked up a newspaper that had a picture of a V-1 (Buzz-Bomb) dud that had landed in London. I suggested to my Colonel that I be sent to London to pick up five of these duds and bring back for study. He thought that was a good idea and left immediately. He came back with five, which were disassembled; drawings were made, and an order was placed for 250 units with Willys' Overland.
"These were tested at a site just east of what is now Destin, Florida. To launch the winged missile, rockets were used to propel a sled along 600-foot inclined rails. The failure rate was about 25 percent.
"I had a concept of launching the missile from a truck, so that a system would work like artillery. You would launch a few missiles, then move to a new location and quickly launch more ... This method of launching missiles and some aircraft is still used today. This was the most exciting and self-satisfying job of my entire career."
Alethia Green, 92, of Columbus, is the proud widow of one of the Tuskegee Red Tails, and recalls how she and the other military wives supported each other.
"We wives had a tremendous job on the home front. For instance, taking care of the children, paying bills and budgeting were very hard. I became quite a household engineer myself. Being a soldier's wife is not an easy job for anyone. Much was required of me; however, I made it through it all by the grace of God. Church, faith, community, neighbors, family and support groups like the Officers' Wives Club were invaluable to me.
"My prayer would be for communities to support the wives and children in the states while their husbands are serving our country. There should be a way for nonmilitary people to connect with military people to be a support system. Child care, food, monetary support for emergency situations, invitations for holiday meals, listening ears, positive and constructive advice and prayers are a few suggestions on how non-military people could be of assistance."


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Leigh anne - from Seattle, WA
Is there a cardboard cake circle underneath each of the cake tiers? It sounds like you're doing your dowels properly - they should be cut to the height of the tier they're going into. Then each tier of cake that is stacked on top should be on a cardboard cake circle so that the dowels in the layer below support the cake circles. Put dowels in every tier that has something above it. If you're doing this and the cakes are still falling, maybe your filling is too liquid? Try filling your cakes with buttercream on your next try and see if that makes a difference. It will be more stable. You can do it!


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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That all unpaid irrigation maintenance and operation charges against the lands on the Wind River Indian Reservation, owned by the Trustees of Church Property of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Wyoming, a Wyoming corporation, and described as the north half of the southwest quarter, the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter, the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter, section 8, township 1 south, range west, Wind River meridian, Wyoming, are hereby canceled and the accrual of such charges shall be suspended for such period, not to exceed five years, as said lands continue to be held by the present owners.
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Alliance creates career pathways to address workforce skills gaps
University of Phoenix, the nation's largest private university and leader in educating today's working learner, today announced an educational partnership with Maricopa Community Colleges that will provide new educational opportunities in manufacturing, healthcare, business, and hospitality. The new partnership was announced at a special signing ceremony at Rio Salado College.
"This new partnership will provide a transition from associate's to bachelor's degree in areas like manufacturing, hospitality and business, where we know we need skilled workers and need them now."
Through the new partnership, University of Phoenix and Maricopa Community Colleges will work with area business, academic and diversity leaders to identify workforce needs and develop focused curriculum and specific career pathways to meet those area workforce skills gaps. Students will have the opportunity to earn an associate's degree at any Maricopa Community College and then seamlessly transition to a bachelor' degree program at University of Phoenix.
"We agree with President Obama—community colleges are critical in developing our next generation of skilled workers—and that's why we continue to invest in these types of partnerships," said Dr. Bill Pepicello, President, University of Phoenix. "When two education providers like University of Phoenix and Maricopa Community Colleges come together to present education solutions, the benefit to students, employers and the local economy is that much greater."
As part of the partnership, Maricopa Community College students will have the opportunity to potentially convert prior training and work experience into college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) at University of Phoenix. Through a new University of Phoenix transfer policy, credits earned through an associate's of arts degree at Maricopa Community Colleges will transfer to University of Phoenix and satisfy general education course requirements so students can immediately begin working towards their bachelor's degree in their field of study. University of Phoenix and Maricopa Community Colleges will also explore transfer trends to ensure the partnership is meeting local employer demands.
"The Maricopa Community Colleges are committed to helping our students reach their educational goals, and part of that commitment is ensuring that they have as many ways as possible to achieve success," said Dr. Rufus Glasper, Chancellor of the Maricopa Community Colleges. "This new partnership will provide a transition from associate's to bachelor's degree in areas like manufacturing, hospitality and business, where we know we need skilled workers and need them now."


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Al Sharpton calls for Barney's boycott & defends Jay Z
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The Reverend Al Sharpton is demanding a boycott of Barney's after allegations surfaced that the department store racially-profiled two black shoppers.
While speaking Saturday at his National Action Network, Sharpton urged African Americans to avoid Barney's unless the store issues a suitable response.
Trayon Christian claimed he was detained after buying a $350 belt. After hearing Christian's story, Kayla Phillips charged that she had a similar experience when purchasing a $2,500 bag.
Meanwhile, Jay-Z has come under fire for his relationship with the high-end store. The rapper, who is set to launch a clothing line with Barney's, says he's waiting for all the facts to surface. Sharpton has reportedly defended Jay Z for waiting to take action, saying Barney's is the enemy, not Jay Z.
Jay Z is reluctantly addressing calls for him to cut ties with Barneys after allegations of racial profiling involving the luxury department store. The hip hop mogul posted a statement to his "Life And Times" website Saturday saying he was, and still is, waiting for all the facts to come out before speaking out on the cases but says he felt compelled to say something due to what he called "the negligent erroneous reports and attacks" on his character.
The rapper says he's being "demonized." He says making a premature decision to pull out of his project with Barneys wouldn't hurt the store or him, but all the people who stand a chance at higher education. He explains he's against discrimination of any kind but says making snap judgments without all the facts is committing the same sin as someone who profiles.
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Wheeler dreams come crashing down
The bullpen could be one of the areas the Twins would have room at add an additional piece. A year removed from the Minnesota bullpen having the worst ERA in the Majors, the Twins are looking for a solution. During this offseason, the Twins have brought in some names who don't spark a lot of excitement but the team is hoping they will be able to piece together better results on the field. Brian Duensing will be making a return trip to help solidify some of the middle innings. Anthony Swarzak, Matt Capps, and Alex Burnett will all be asked to improve upon their results from last year.
News broke earlier last week that the Twins were contacted by the agent of Dan Wheeler, a free-agent relief pitcher. The veteran righty spent last season with the Boston Red Sox and he is coming off of a rough season where he pitched 49.1 innings and posted a 4.38 ERA and a 1.115 WHIP. In the last three seasons, he has pitched to the tune of a 3.65 ERA with a 1.011 WHIP while appearing in an average of 52 innings per season. Not perfect numbers but the Twins are going to be looking for a cheap one-year option on a player and Wheeler could fit this mold. In my offseason blueprint, I had the Twins signing Wheeler after the Red Sox offered him arbitration and he declined it.
With Wheeler added to the mix, the bullpen of the Twins could look like this:
Closer: Matt Capps
LHP: Glen Perkins
LHP: Brian Duensing
RHP: Anthony Swarzak
RHP: Alex Burnett
RHP: Dan Wheeler
RHP/LHP: [Fill-in the Blank]
It seems that the addition of Wheeler might only be a pipe dream as the Star Tribune is reporting the Twins are out of money for next season. La Velle E. Neal III also gave an interesting quote about Wheeler by saying, "I was told a move for him wasn't possible, then learned the reasons why." He leaves the reason why up to the reader. But after turning down arbitration following a year he made $3 million, it seems Wheeler could be in looking for more money than the Twins are willing to spend. The team is up to $99 million spent for next season and the only way to clear money would be to trade away some of the existing parts. The Twins seem to be done on the free agent front and are ready to head to Florida with their current roster of players.
After the debacle that was the Twins bullpen in 2011, it would have been nice to add one more piece. Terry Ryan has put his faith in some unlikely bullpen arms in the past that have worked out in his favor. It's just tough to know who is going to help the Twins rebound in 2012.
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- Baseballpaul said...
Do you think TR makes another move this off-season, or as you hinted at in the post, do you think the Twins are ready to head to Florida with their current roster?
I think they're ready to go with what they've got.
- January 3, 2012 at 7:43 PM
- NoDak Twins Fan said...
It seems like they will head to Florida with their current roster.
There is a possibility that they could trade someone to clear some room in the budget but most of the trade candidates would have little value on the market. It would be better to see where the Twins are in July and make trades based on their place in the standings.
- January 3, 2012 at 9:24 PM
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One of the more indelible images of 2012 was the video clip of a New York high-rise resident lowering a plastic jug to waiting hands on the street below in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. With no electricity, elevators in the building (and many like it) were paralyzed. Residents trapped inside had no fresh water, leaving them no choice but to repel plastic jugs down from their apartments.
What was at best an inconvenience for this apartment dweller was a matter of life and death for other New Yorkers who lived in high-rise senior centers and assisted living facilities. In rooms cold and dark, with elevator service nonexistent, they, too, were trapped. This was for me a sour note in an otherwise positive story that's received publicity in the past few years: reverse migration. People are moving back to the urban core. Although the largest group of urban migrants is young, a significant minority of the elderly is likewise returning to the nation's downtowns. Often the reasons are the same: convenience and easy access to cultural institutions. For the elderly, there is also the allure of nearby medical facilities. The phenomenon has come wrapped with a bonus: Urban density makes more efficient use of energy.
But what happens if the power goes off?
If the only means of egress in an emergency is a dark flight of stairs, urbanites are likely to be at a serious disadvantage compared to their suburban and rural neighbors. As urban density increases, climate change ignites a growing number of severe storms that can bring down a city's often aging infrastructure. It's clear that architects and those who legislate public policy have to collaborate as never before to design resilience into high-density urban developments. This is not simply a matter of code-mandated building systems. Operable windows are also called for. And the building's skin should itself be a source of energy, which has the extra benefit of, yes, being more sustainable.
But these are tactics, not strategies, and they will come about only if government, developers, architects, and the design and construction industry invest research dollars into developing resilient buildings. Taking the lead to promote the design of attractive, affordable, and adaptable high-density residential architecture won't come easily or cheaply. But, as Hurricane Sandy showed us, the alternative is unconscionable.
Mickey Jacob, FAIA, 2013 President


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this is a known bug.
On Feb 4, 2007, at 12:12 PM, David Kitchens wrote:
> Hey everyone,
> I initially saw no issues with 1.3 beta but today I happened to
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> Diagnostics: IPSEC and on the SAD page I see under the Source
> column the
> word Invalid, and in the Destination column I see the word
> extension. The
> other columns are all blank. Looking at the SPD page, everything looks
> normal for the 5 VPN's I have running. I was checking this after
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> a couple clients servers last nite and one of the sessions kept
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ST Helena Hospice's annual Christmas bazaar will take place at a new location on Saturday.
The fundraiser will be at its shop on Angora Business Park, Peartree Road, Stanway, between 9am and 4pm.
Gifts and festive decorations will be on sale and there will a visit from Santa and his helpers


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CDAC Committee Members
Diane McEachern/ Co-Chair
Hi, I have lived in rural Alaska for almost 14 years and have been a faculty member of the Kuskokwim campus of UAF since 2003. Previously I was the Lead social worker for Lower Kuskokwim School District where I realized my goal of practicing cross cultural social work in a wilderness area! Now, I coordinate and teach within two wonderful cohort programs, Rural Human Service (RHS) and Human Services (HUMS) both of which are designed around the adult indigenous learner. My students have taught me a great deal about both my profession of social work but also how to understand different ways of experiencing, knowing and understanding the world around us. I often feel grateful for the diverse dynamics within these classrooms and try to practice a continual reflective practice as a teacher.
I am in the final stages of doctoral work in Educational Studies with focus on Adult Learning and Indigenous Populations. And as they say…it is good to have a passion for whatever your PhD quest is or the quest will become grueling. Mine remains a rich and interesting quest for me.
I love exploring Alaska, quilting, and, for now, doctoral related reading (!).
Dr. M. Kayt Sunwood/ Co-Chair
I've been at UAF since 2005. In this time I've taught courses for Education, Women's Studies, and Sociology, as well as traveled throughout Alaska working with teachers in rural schools for the Math in a Cultural Context project.
I manage the UAF Women's Center and teach Women's Studies online through the Center for Distance Education.
In the Chancellor's Diversity Action committee my contributions have included serving as a connection and conduit to the Women's Center as well as serving as a resource on women's and gender issues. I've been involved with many of the committee's initiatives, the website committee perhaps heads the list of my special assignments and commitments. My work with CDAC, the Women's Center, as President of Staff Council, and my other work at UAF and in the community is driven by my passion for connecting people with the resources and the information that they need. My research, as well, is fueled by this passion, and focuses on online community building.
My recent research interests are best practices for online teaching and learning with special emphasis on engaging students in critical thinking on equity issues.
Walks with our dogs on our 70+ acres on the edge of the Alaska wilderness, enjoying the bird visitors at our feeders (and enjoying our cats watching the birds) keeps me occupied. I've also added documentary film making as an enjoyable pursuit.
Ana Richards
I am a UAF Alumna (International Student) and am currently the Manager of the Office of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity since 2005.
I am a firm believer that a successful community has its roots embedded in the contributions of their diverse population. Every individual desires to coexist in a community that will appreciate, value, and respect their potential to enhance and enrich their society. The annual report in the magazine Diversity Inc, states that of the 50 most successful businesses surveyed the common thread for success has its base in their diverse employment infrastructure. CEO's understood that in order to address the changing needs of today's society and attract diverse consumers, they needed to hire experts that can understand their new clients. UAF is in the business of education. This is where we shape our leaders for tomorrow. It is vital that we not only provide the educational element but also the understanding of diversity in today's society. There is no greater responsibility than to equip UAF students with everything they need to succeed in life and in their career. As a forerunner in this market, I believe providing students with the understanding of the importance of diversity will give help set them apart and provide potential employers with well rounded and qualified individuals.
During off time, volunteers at the J.P. Jones Community Development Center and enjoy relaxing with friends, dancing, as well as book & movie discussions.
Jane Weber
I am an associate professor of Mathematics and chair of the Department of Developmental Education. I was both an undergraduate and a graduate student with a teaching assistantship at UAF starting in 1985; faculty since 1993. I'm a regular volunteer at the Pet Pride shelter and at the Food Bank. Riding bicycles is my passion and my motto is FUN!
I have been a member of CDAC since its inception and have been cochair since 2008. I believe that the overall status of diversity at UAF is a reflection of the status of diversity in our current society. It is an indicator of the maturity and development of our community and a matter of social justice. Advances in diversity can only happen if we all stand together to honor this diversity and to make our university a more welcoming and equitable place for all.
Christa Bartlett, CMA - CPC
I have worked as an adjunct for UAF/CTC since 1999 and have been a full time Assistant Professor since 2003. Currently, I am an Assistant Professor in the Allied Health Department at the Community & Technical College (CTC). I serve as the Program Director of the Medical Assisting Program and coordinator for the Health Care Reimbursement Certificate and Medical/Dental Reception Certificate. I currently serve on several committees including Adjunct Faculty Development at the CTC, Chair for the Students Awards Committee, and CDAC.
Since this is my first year serving on this committee I am just getting familiar with our goals and missions and becoming more involved with each meeting. I am a representative for faculty senate.
Diversity is important because it enriches the educational experience allowing us to learn from those whose experiences, beliefs, and perspectives are different from our own. Diversity promotes personal growth and a healthy society. It challenges stereotyped preconceptions, encourages critical thinking and helps students learn to communicate effectively with people who might be different. Diversity is important at UAF because it strengthens our community. Education within a diverse setting prepares students to become good citizens and fosters mutual respect and teamwork.
I enjoy being outdoors and most all sports & activities that come with summer. Cooking, reading and golf are among my favorites. I am originally from Georgia , but have lived in Fairbanks since 1994. I have one son who is 16 and a sophomore at West Valley High School .
Jenny Liu
Hi, my name is Jenny Liu . I am an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and a Registered Civil Engineer in the state of Alaska . I teach courses and research in transportation infrastructure engineering. I have been at UAF since 2006, and am the Committee on the Status of Women representative on CDAC. I appreciate and respect diversity because it is always fun and valuable to meet people with different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. In my free time, I love to hang out with my son.
Yvonne McHenry
Yvonne McHenry, known to many as "Mac", has been at UAF since the early 1980's where she attended as a student athlete and became a student employee with Human Resources, formerly Personnel Services. During her college years Yvonne was given the opportunity to work in a part-time position with benefits at the Power Plant, now known as Facilities Services – Utilities Operations, and accepted the challenge in 1986. The position soon turned into full-time and Yvonne continued to complete her baccalaureate degree receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1988.
Yvonne has been with UAF HR for 19 years, has seen employees come and go during her tenure, and has interacted with many through her role as Senior HR Consultant. As an ex-officio member of the CDAC for the past few years, Yvonne helps give advice, guidance and support that will continue to promote and enhance the diversity of students, staff and faculty at UAF.
Anne Marie Mattacchione
I am a mother of a teenager who is currently attending UAF, working toward a degree in Justice and working as a CSO with the University Police Department. I am a strong advocate for children and family issues, and I enjoy teaching children birth-school age. In my spare time, I enjoy racquetball, running, being a home chef, gardening, and dancing.
I hold two Early Childhood Education/Child Development degrees, have been a UAF Adjunct since 1998 in Early Childhood Education, and in 2010 I was hired as a full-time faculty member in Early Childhood Education at UAF Community and Technical College. I have been in the Early Childhood Profession for 28 years and have enjoyed working with children, families and staff in a variety of settings and positions including:
- Early Head Start Director- I opened the first EHS in Fairbanks
- I have worked with the State of Alaska Department of Administration, legislators, the Governor's office and locally
- Since 1997, I have worked with disabilities service agencies and families who are joyful and challenged by differing abilities of their children.
- I am currently the Director of a large, non-profit child care center birth-12 yrs with 25 staff members and 125 families
Bob Shefchik
Longtime Fairbanksan Bob Shefchik was named UAF's executive officer March 23, 2009. Shefchik has 28 years of experience as a public manager developing and implementing complex projects and initiatives, as well as serving as strategic advisor to elected officials, boards, commissions, legislators and other policymakers.
Most recently he served as the chief of staff for the Fairbanks North Star Borough, from 2005 - 2009. In that position he was responsible for the day-to-day management of borough operations. Prior to that, he worked for six years as the finance officer and assistant director at the UAF Geophysical Institute. In addition, he served for nearly two decades in various positions with the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, including assistant superintendent for business and finance, and director of business services, among other positions.
He is a graduate of Lathrop High School and holds a bachelor's degree from Cornell University.
Mary Sue Dates
Mary Sue Dates is the office coordinator for the UAF Career Services Dept. She has been with the university since December 2007 and has served on UAF Staff Council since 2008. She believes in and has a passion for communication within the UAF community. Mary Sue works diligently to keep staff informed on issues and current topics. She encourages any staff member to contact her with their concerns.
Ross Imbler
I began attending UAF as a student in 2005 and graduated in 2008 with a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in Women's Studies. In 2010, I completed my M.A. in Profession Communication at UAF. My thesis focused on gendered language, specifically the intersubjective meaning of girl. I have been an adjunct for CLA, CTC, and CDE in the disciplines of Communication, Sociology, and Women's and Gender Studies. I currently work for the Development Office which is charged with bettering the university via philanthropy. Diversity is necessary for the enrichment and continuance of our society. It is the key to innovation and as such must be encouraged and embraced at all levels of a society. With this goal in mind, and with a world viewed through the lens of Critical Theory, I passionately strive to better the world for all of us.


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Strategy #3: Chain of Custody and Supply Chains
The booklet "Saving the Titanic" was originally published by Paul Freundlich, founder of Green America (formerly Co-op America). It contains a dozen green strategies for our society to avoid the "icebergs" of climate change, nuclear catastrophe, economic collapse, and other ills. Today, we excerpt Solution #3, and over the coming days, we'll share the rest of Paul's solutions:
In a global economy, rarely does the entire continuum from extraction, production, distribution and consumption, to recycling or disposal exist within one entity. The complex patterns of sub-contracting and outsourcing are an easy shield, and the purchasing power of corporate giants allows them the freedom to make policy and set pricing that carry all the way down the chain. Reaching agreements that result in companies taking responsibility for the chain of custody is an important strategy. The ILO (International Labor Organization) has taken a positive ideological position, though organized labor's practical involvement has been questionable of its reluctance to deal with industries and nations where unions are excluded or inhibited.
How: Under pressure from activists and investors, large companies set standards for vendors, and support verification (that vendors are living up to standards). Monitoring is strengthened by mediating NGOs such as CREA and New Standards, which connect local NGOs and workers with the verification process.
Result: Verification helps vertically integrate the entire supply chain for each business, with the end user taking responsibility for the performance of smaller units of contracted production. Probability: Once retailers stop hiding behind the screen of non-ownership, they have plenty of clout to effect change. There already has been considerable progress in several industries.
In the days that follow, we'll post the rest of Paul's 12 strategies for righting the ship.
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Dolphin Artists :: Herbie Hancock
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Herbert Jeffrey Hancock (born April 12, 1940) is a jazz pianist and composer from Chicago, Illinois, United States. Hancock is one of jazz music's most important and influential pianists and composers. He embraced elements of rock, funk, and soul while adopting freer stylistic elements from jazz. As part of Miles Davis' "second great quintet" Hancock helped redefine the role of a jazz rhythm section, and was later one of the first jazz musicians to embrace synthesizers and Jazz funk. Read more on Last.fm more
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Crime scene investigators document the crime scene. They take photographs and physical measurements of the scene, identify and collect forensic evidence, and maintain the proper chain of custody of that evidence. Crime scene investigators collect evidence such as fingerprints, footprints, tire tracks, blood and other body fluids, hairs, fibers and fire debris.
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Challenge Filed In Governor's Race
(AP) A Democrat running for Oklahoma governor is challenging the candidacy of two independents in the race.
Democratic State Rep. Joe Dorman on Tuesday challenged the candidacy of independents Joe Sills and Kimberly Willis, both of Oklahoma City.
Dorman claims Sills did not disclose on his candidacy form a guilty plea in 2000 to a felony crime of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Sills says he thought the question on the candidacy form applied only to embezzlement-related crimes and that he plans to contest Dorman's challenge.
Dorman alleges Willis was not a registered independent for the amount of time required by law.