text: Clearwater Christian Women's Club Schedules LuncheonOn Wednesday, August 11, the Clearwater Christian Women's Club is hosting their monthly luncheon at the beautiful Cove Cay Country Club on the northeast corner of US 19 and Haines-Bayshore in Clearwater. Due to construction, coming south on 19, go ¼ mile past Haines-Bayshore and exit right on Whitney, loop under the overpass and back on to US 19. There will be a style show from Twice As Nice of Dunedin, and beautiful music by Lynette McMillan. The guest speaker will be Loretta Tuttle from Ormond Beach, who searched for illusive happiness while holding on tightly to resentment and unforgiveness. In a Bible study she learned of God's love and forgiveness, and tells how God helped her overcome fear and depression. All women are welcome! The club is not affiliated with any church or denomination. There are no dues or membership. The luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The cost is $15 and is inclusive. To make reservations, call Kitty at (727) 791-8762 or Ruth at (727) 797-5922 by August 6th. |


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We need help from area football coaches, and welcome input from all readers, in selecting the most deserving players for these all-area squads.
For the past several years, it has been a tradition of the Kalamazoo Gazette to produce all-area football teams.
Those honor squads were generally released on Thanksgiving Day and featured those players classified in Divisions 1-4 and 5-8, with a player of the year selected for each group of divisions.
The plan is much the same this fall, but with a few tweaks.
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Does the move Block run out after a certain time? What I mean by this is that is the Foe prevented from switching until it faints/the battle ends, or will it run out after a certain amount of time? And will the move still be in play if I switch out my Pokemon? For example, say my Snorlax uses block to trap a Charizard. If I switch in my Lapras, will the Charizard now be able to flee, or will it still be 'Blocked' and unable to flee/switch out.
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Prevents the target from switching out. The target can still switch out if it is holding Shed Shell or uses Baton Pass, U-turn, or Volt Switch. If the target leaves the field using Baton Pass, the replacement will remain trapped. The effect ends if the user leaves the field or if the user or target faints. Note that if the user then uses Baton Pass, the effect will now end. Pokemon protected by Magic Coat or the ability Magic Bounce are unaffected and instead redirect this move back to the user. Does not prevent the effect of Eject Button. If the target is hit with Roar or Whirlwind while Block is in effect, they will be forced out as per normal.
If the user switches out or uses Baton Pass, the target will no longer be Blocked, if the target or user faints the effects will go away, it will not wear off without this happening. Under the given circumstance, Charizard will be able to run away.
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How do I adopt a pet from the Bay County Animal Shelter?
Call 767-3333 or check the Bay County Animal Control Website for available pets for adoption.
What is the cost associated with adoption of a pet and what do I get with that payment?
I have stray cats, how can I get them removed?
Call the Bay County Animal Control Facility to see if cat traps are available. If they are available, you may pick up the trap from the shelter and pay a $25 refundable deposit. They will show you how to work the trap before you leave with it. You may pick up the trap on Tuesday and we ask that it be returned the following Friday.
I have stray dogs, how can I get them removed?
Call Animal Control Dispatch and advise the operator that you are requesting a dog trap to be brought to your residence.
I have raccoons or opossums, how can I get them removed?
Call the shelter to make sure they have wildlife traps available. Pick up trap from shelter, pay $25 refundable deposit.
How do I handle a barking dog complaint?
Try to get audio recording 15 consecutive minutes of the dog(s) barking, call animal control dispatch 784-4005, and advise the operator that you have a barking dog complaint and you have audio evidence to turn over to Animal Control
How many animals am I allowed to have in Panama City?
Four. 4 dogs or 4 cats, or any combo of each not to exceed 4 total animals.
How many animals am I allowed to have in Bay County?
Any amount as long as they are properly cared for.
Does animal control handle snakes?
Contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission at 265-3676 or 888-404-3922 for additional information about snakes. .Snake problems are best handled by professional pest control companies. However, if you have captured a snake or find yourself in any unsafe situation concerning a snake, contact Animal Control Dispatch and describe the situation.
Does animal control handle rats?
Rodent problems are best handled by professional pest control companies.
Will animal control micro chip my pet?
Bay County animal control will micro chip your pet for a fee of $10.00 if you bring your pet to the animal control facility during regular business hours.
How do I handle a welfare check complaint?
Call Animal Control dispatch with the location of the animal(s) and describe the situation.
Are pigs, horses, and other livestock allowed in the county?
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Does animal control handle wild birds?
Concerns about wildlife including birds are best addressed by calling Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission at 265-3676 or 888-404-3922.
Does animal control handle alligators?
Concerns about alligators or other dangerous wildlife are best addressed by calling FWC 265-3676 or 888-404-3922, or the Alligator Trapper hotline 866-392-4286.
How do I pay my citation?
Go to the Bay County Court House, Traffic Division with your copy of the citation.
What is a Notice to Comply?
Not a citation, but a notice that there has been a complaint in regards to your animal(s).
How can I find out if animal control picked up my pet?
Call Bay County shelter or check the website.
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Is there a charge for copies of animal control reports?
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How do I contact the Lynn Haven Shelter?
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Monday through Friday from 0800-1700 call 233-5100, after hours and weekends call 233-5000.
What can I do to help Animal Control with dogs running loose?
Take pictures or video of the dog(s) off property running loose. Once they are developed call animal control dispatch and advise the operator that you have pictures /video for pick up, and the offending address.
I have found an animal, what should I do?
If you would like to hold the animal, call the shelter to fill out a missing animal report. If you wish the animal picked up, call animal control dispatch at 784-4008.
Is there a fee to use a county trap?
There is a $25 refundable deposit for using any cat or wildlife trap.
What is the fee to have my animal euthanized?
The fee is $15 and you have to bring the animal to the shelter. Cremated remains are available at no charge.
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'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the base
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Expanding opportunities for women
WSU chemist honored with national leadership medal
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012
By Joanna Steward, College of Arts and Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. - Sue Clark, Regents professor at Washington State University, has been awarded the American Chemical Society (ACS) 2012 Garvan-Olin Medal for outstanding leadership in nuclear chemistry and radiochemistry and ongoing efforts to increase the participation and inclusion of women in science.
Clark is internationally known for developing methods to quickly identify radioactive materials in environmental samples and for contributing to the advancement of safe and sustainable nuclear energy development.
In addition to managing a highly productive research lab at WSU and teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, Clark is an active and widely respected member of the international chemistry community. Over the past decade, she has served on various advisory boards for the National Academy of Sciences, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Council for Chemical Research and other organizations.
Clark is a co-editor for the journal Radiochimica Acta and participates in a consultancy on nuclear forensics training materials for the International Atomic Energy Agency. She frequently is invited to speak at research conferences and has addressed academic audiences from Beijing to West Point.
In July 2011, President Barack Obama appointed her to serve on the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, which advises Congress on the technical aspects of the management and disposal of the nation's high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel.
Curiosity and creativity
Clark is passionate about mentoring and encouraging young scientists from all walks of life to pursue careers in chemistry.
"Traditionally, academic chemistry departments have not reflected the demographic diversity of the students, and that can create barriers, both real and perceived, to women and minorities," she explained. "We have an opportunity to provide a rich work environment at WSU that fosters curiosity and creativity in the chemical sciences for everyone, regardless of race or gender."
Previous recipients of the Garvan-Olin medal include notable female scientists from national laboratories, private industry and academia. Clark is the first faculty member at WSU to receive this prestigious award.
While honored, she is quick to point out the collaborative nature of her research and the supportive environment at WSU.
"Dr. Clark is an outstanding researcher, teacher and mentor. In association with the ADVANCE program, she has provided assistance to several female faculty members in science and in engineering at critical points in their careers," said KW Hipps, chair of the Department of Chemistry.
Value of teamwork
This spring, Clark is team-teaching a graduate seminar with fellow radiochemistry professor Ken Nash. According to Clark, they often have more people in class than are on the official roster. One regular visitor is Neil Ivory, a professor in the WSU Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, who is collaborating with Clark on a nuclear forensic microchip.
"She is a natural leader and a team builder. She knows how to bring together people with complementary skills to address multidimensional, systemic issues," explained Ivory.
The Garvan-Olin medal is Clark's second ACS honor in two years. She was elected as a fellow of the society in 2011.
"We are fortunate to have Dr. Clark on the faculty at WSU," said Daryll DeWald, dean of the College of Sciences. "She is an ideal scientific colleague and her participation in the international chemistry community provides our students with a unique perspective on some of the world's most complex issues."
Radiochemistry at WSU
Washington State University is home to a preeminent, internationally recognized academic radiochemistry program. The Department of Chemistry is one of the largest producers of graduates with expertise in radiochemistry in the nation. WSU radiochemistry alums are the backbone of much of the radiochemistry efforts in the nation, ranging from nuclear forensics to environmental stewardship, and advances in the nuclear fuel cycle at the U.S. national laboratories.
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After a tense special meeting Thursday, the board passed a motion on a 4–3 vote to prepare and execute a separation agreement with director Ben Schapiro.
Board members of the Morton Grove Public Library passed a motion to oust Executive Director Ben Schapiro at a contentious meeting Thursday.
Following a 4–3 vote, the board decided to prepare a separation agreement with Schapiro and authorized President Mark Albers to execute the agreement. All four of the board members who voted yes to the measure are recently elected members who ran under the party name B-PAC, which is an acronym of the last names of Paul Berg, Catherine Peters, Albers and David Calimag. Secretary Daniel Hoffman, Arthur Goldstein and Christa Quinn all voted against the motion.
Visibly upset after the vote, Hoffman gave an unexpected announcement.
"I will remain on the board, but not as secretary," Hoffman said. He declined to say any more than that when approached by Patch after the meeting was adjourned.
Relations between members of the library board have been far from hunky-dory since the B-PAC members swept library elections in April, winning a majority presence and appointing Albers to president. A major point of debate has been the prospect of a forensic audit being conducted on the library's finances.
An agenda for the meeting indicated only that it would focus on the retention of legal counsel, as well as a decision regarding the "appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal," of a specific unnamed employee. The agenda gave little away, but it soon became apparent that there were serious matters at hand.
Shortly after roll call, Trustee Goldstein asked to make a statement. He said there were decisions already made on the board between certain members in advance to calling the session.
"In my opinion, this meeting is completely out of order," said Goldstein. He called the proceedings "somewhat unethical."
Albers briskly thanked him for his statement and kept things moving to an executive session to decide on the retention of legal counsel, law firm Wolf and Tennant. As per village rules, the executive sessions were held away from the public, with citizens only allowed back into the boardroom for the official vote on the issue.
About 30 minutes later, residents were allowed back in to witness the board vote 4–3 to retain Wolf and Tennant.
Prior to voting to remove Schapiro, the board held another executive session, this one lasting more than an hour. Yelling from inside the heated board room could be heard by meeting-goers waiting outside.
Tensions eventually leaked outside the boardroom doors. At one point a loud male voice inside the room bellowed, "That was not why the levy was raised this year!"
This fueled a debate outside the room among residents about the recent tax levy and sparked a brief altercation between former library trustee Renee Miller and treasurer Peters' husband, Gil.
What began with bickering and snide remarks launched from both sides soon escalated to screaming and name-calling, and ended with the other residents intervening to separate the two after Gil approached the woman.
"We have enough of that in there; we don't need that out here," one resident said, pleading for civility.
As of press time, it was unclear why exactly the board wanted to remove Schapiro, and officials at the meeting declined to comment on the topic, citing that executive session rules prohibited the discussion of topics addressed during the private deliberations. Patch was unable to reach Schapiro in time for publication.
Casey Faust
1:58 pm on Friday, July 8, 2011
This is shameful behavior. Decisions made before the board meeting? Why is the forensic audit NOT being done? It was one of the major reasons B-PAC ran on for the election, now it has been delayed for the last two months. Why would Mr. Peters approach a woman over a difference of opinion! Shameful.
Dan Goldberg
8:38 am on Sunday, July 10, 2011
Audits are used to find inefficiencies and correct them. It's not a bad thing when dealing with public money, especially if there are questions from the public. To be conducted properly, time is needed for preparation. There is a methodology to the process. Forensic auditors begin by taking all the accounts, inventories, assets, capital and other economic elements and determining how they should work together. To use a hypothetical example, if an auditor sees that a business grosses $1 million a year, assumptions are that the cash, new capital, inventories, taxes, payroll, rent and other costs add up to $1 million. Then looking at the profits, cash, et al. and checks how they ought to interact (e.g. in some cases, there is an systemic overlap between certain values, which the accountant would make note of so as not overcount). Once collected, all of the reported values (as well as caveats) establishing a model for how the each side of the balance sheet should read is the goal. This is to help make sure income and expenses are all being allocated properly and efficiently. Maximizing efficient use of income and assets is a good thing, but a proper review to find the correct outcome takes time and preparation to do it properly, even before the auditor is called in. I don't think this new Board has been in office more than a couple of months? Worth keeping an eye on, but a little patience and understanding my help us better understand the process.
2:08 pm on Friday, July 8, 2011
Good luck to the B-PAC in finding another director who can maintain an outdated building, keep the patrons and staff happy, and still stay within budget. Ben Schapiro, you will be missed dearly.
Janice Cha
2:47 pm on Friday, July 8, 2011
(Ade, good job on summarizing a difficult board meeting.)
Larry Levin
4:30 pm on Friday, July 8, 2011
It was my good fortune to serve on the Morton Grove Public Library Board for a little over a year. And it was a privilege and a pleasure to work with Ben Schapiro. He is a man of great intelligence, heartfelt compassion and unimpeachable integrity, as well as a passionate believer in the future of the Morton Grove Public Library (although I suspect that view may have been somewhat compromised by the actions of the 4 recently elected members of the board). I know that all of us who truly love our Library appreciate all that Ben and his staff have done for us, and we wish only the best for Ben in his future endeavors.
Renée Miller
6:32 am on Saturday, July 9, 2011
Ben Schapiro was one of the best things to happen to the Morton Grove Public Library. I had the good fortune to serve on the board under two excellent directors, both of whom worked to advance the services of the library. When Sharron retired and Ben took over he was pretty much an unknown quantity. He proceeded to take a wonderfully run library and continue to make it one of the best libraries on the North Shore. In fact, under his leadership, we were voted the best library in the North Suburban Library system.
Firing Ben in a spiteful, somewhat unintelligent move on the part of the new board. They think in the 12th century and believe that libraries should have only books. Libraries are much more than books in the 21st century and Ben had much to do with making our antiquated building produce usefulness by using every possible inch of space that could safely be used by the public. With the help of an amazing library staff, the library moved rapidly into the new century in all areas of technology as well as keeping it stocked with books for those who still prefer that medium.
Firing Ben was not a smart move, but then the new members of the board do not come across showing a great deal of intelligence in library matters. Most of them had never even been in the library until they suddenly began appearing at board meetings late in 2010 at which time they began making untrue accusations based on information that was obtained from someone who did not follow the proper ethics.
Jill Alali
6:44 am on Saturday, July 9, 2011
This is absolutely sickening! My children and I have been regular library patrons for the past 8 years and it was obvious when Ben Shapiro took the helm in that the library just really began to soar to a whole new, amazing level. He is intelligent, approachable, visionary and Morton Grove was lucky to have him. If these new board members really were operating with the best of intentions for our library then the last thing they should have done was vote to remove Ben Shapiro. There is absolutely no valid reason for why he should have been removed. Truly shameful!
8:21 am on Saturday, July 9, 2011
"Shocking...sickening...unethical." There are many words that can and should be used to describe the actions of the new BPAC library board majority. But "surprising" cannot be one of them. These individuals showed their true colors during the campaign--from working to get the dedicated, hard-working incumbent trustees kicked off the ballot to their almost weekly inventions of made-up accusations that worked brilliantly to bring out the 8% of Morton Grove residents (a pathetic percentage when one considers that was enough to sweep them in) who were scared into voting for them.
This is what happens when the majority of residents -- especially the 11,000+ library card holders--sit out of local elections. I fear Ben Schapiro's unfortunate resignation is only the beginning of the dismantling of the Morton grove public library by the BPAC majority. Upset residents should-at the very least- show up the the upcoming board meeting to register their disapproval and outrage.
Laura Frisch
9:05 am on Saturday, July 9, 2011
This is a sad day for the Morton Grove library and our community. The library has become a community center, in large part thanks to Ben Schapiro and the fantastic staff at the library. Although this was done in executive session, all board meetings and committee meetings are open to the public and fall under the open meetings act. Please be an informed citizen and attend the next Board meeting and see for yourself what Albers, Berg, Calimag and Peters are doing to OUR library. Feel free to speak and make your comments known at the start of the meeting at 7am on this Thursday. You may want to get there early, bring coffee and a notepad. One of the 19 promises from the Bpac was to move the board meeting to the Baxter Room, let's see if they can fulfill at least that one.
Laura Frisch
9:06 am on Saturday, July 9, 2011
Pardon me, that would 7pm and they do tend to last for several hours, if you can not get there early.
Cynthia Levin
10:02 am on Saturday, July 9, 2011
Thank you, Patch.com, for covering the tone of this meeting as well as the content.
I'm sorry it came to this point for Mr. Schapiro. His leadership helped our library flourish and I will miss his presence greatly. I hope he finds a job with people who appreciate his talents and vision.
C Carmody
2:35 pm on Saturday, July 9, 2011
This story and what I have heard from fellow citizens about this meeting makes me wonder what BPAC stands FOR.
It is clear that they are *against* Ben Schapiro; *against* progressive uses of a library, which apparently should be only for books & learning to use computers, certainly not for hands-on learning through something as engaging of young minds as gardening; *against* separate 501(c)3 volunteer organizations such as the Friends supporting the activities of the library because they can't control them. I am concerned that they are not for our library. Time will tell.
Best wishes to Ben Schapiro, who has worked hard to invigorate our aging library.
Jennifer Alvarado
3:01 pm on Saturday, July 9, 2011
B-PAC has been in the majority of the board for only a few months and already the library is getting flushed down the toilet. First almost nixing a donated garden, now this?!? Ben Schapiro has made the library an accomodating and welcoming place to visit and learn. I am sickened to hear this and what future this B-PAC group has in store for the residents of Morton Grove. I am thoroughly disgusted!!! As my kids would say, how about a 'do-over' on election day? I wonder if the people who voted for B-PAC even go to the library or care about it's future. GEESH!
Best wishes to Ben Schapiro and his future endeavors.
Audrey H
3:18 pm on Saturday, July 9, 2011
Wow, such strong opinions being expressed based on no facts. Nobody knows why the board requested Shapiro's resignation, or why Shapiro submitted his resignation. Nobody knows what happed, except the board and Shapiro. It is not known publicly if there were drastically conflicting goals and vision for the future of the library, or a demonstrated inability to work together, or if anything inappropriate had been done in the past, or if Shapiro just didn't want to work under new leadership and resigned. Maybe he even found a new job and just resigned. Such accusations only serve to continue to divide the residents of this village and the whole community, and it is such a shame because it is only assumptions and fear that is driving this gossip, not any facts. We have a wonderful village, and a wonderful library, but making assumptions about what happened in those meetings or why Shaprio resigned is inappropriate at this time. Maybe we'll eventually learn that there was "shameful" and "unethical" behavior by to other side, not the new board. We need to wait for more facts to come to light. In the meantime, put aside the fear, the emotion, the assumptions and be calm, be adults, be respectful of your neighbords and those trying to do the best they can in a tough situation.
Daniel Marconi
5:17 pm on Saturday, July 9, 2011
Wow Miss Audrey: Can't believe you state that no facts exist yet you assume Mr. Shapiro resigned. The beginning of the article states
"Board members of the Morton Grove Public Library passed a motion to oust Executive Director Ben Schapiro at a contentious meeting Thursday." How do you consider this not to be a fact let alone not even a resignation but a removal. I'm pretty sure you and the rest of BPAC will learn that your behavior is "shameful" and "unethical". Where's the forensic audit? Huh? When's that gonna happen? It's not going to happen because they are coming to the conclusions themselves that it would be unnecessary. Further, retention of Wolf & Tennant's services are most likely tied to the decision to remove Mr. Shapiro as they need guidance in case of any wrongful termination litigation in the future. So, Ms. Audrey, get a clue.
Dan Goldberg
8:14 am on Sunday, July 10, 2011
Even IF Shapiro's employment was terminated, Illinois is an "employment at-will" state, meaning that an employer or employee may terminate the relationship at any time, without any reason or cause. The employer, however, cannot discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, military service or unfavorable military discharge. Notice is not required by either party based on the doctrine of "employment at-will.
Renée Miller
5:30 pm on Saturday, July 9, 2011
Daniel, nice to hear someone who can think for himself and is not intimidated by others who wouldn't know a fact if it bit them on the nose!
Lizzy T
8:09 pm on Saturday, July 9, 2011
Are we back at this again? I had quite enough of this during the election, everyone to act like adults please. One group won the election fair and square, sometimes hard to accept for those who did not persuade enough people to vote for them but that's what happened. This isn't grammar school, do-overs will occur during the next election. Let's watch what this Board does, but also give them time to accomplish what they promised the people too? This story said two completely things different things, one was "prepare a separation agreement" (whatever that is) then later said "ousted" which seems more opinion since nobody has confirmed anything to the contrary? Accusations of dismantling the library, unethical-shameful behavior do seem most inflamatory in tone. I rarely agree with Mr. Kansoer's viewpoints, but here he seems to be correct. Besides, I thought the Board approved the garden? And when did the story mention anything about the Friend of the Library? It may be summer when everyone is hot, but I hope everyone takes time to cool down and look, look at the facts and stop all this negative commentary until then.
Pat Craig
8:25 am on Sunday, July 10, 2011
As Mr. Poders said, the truth will come out in due time. In the meantime, what we are getting here is idle gossip, speculation and vitriol... much heat and little light... entertaining though.
Laura Frisch
9:28 am on Sunday, July 10, 2011
Mr. Kansoer is very fast to dismiss this as news and mocks the firing of a Library Director and the concerned residents who have made their voice heard in this forum. This is the future of our library at stake, one of the important community centers for our village. I wonder why Mr. Kansoer is trying to bury this story and stop any further discussion in this open forum? Every resident should have the right to be heard and Patch.com offers this forum to our community at no cost to the tax payers. How much did Albers, Peters, Berg and Calimag, the four library trustees who voted to hire two additional attorneys, cost the tax payers of Morton Grove this past week alone?
Pat Craig
9:55 am on Sunday, July 10, 2011
Actually Ms. Frisch, Mr. Kansoer waited a few days and re-read the story. I still don't have any evidence that the director was fired, (I was at that meeting as were you and the board voted 4-3 to authorize a separation agreement). Since the decision was made in executive session, unless a board member is giving you information about what happened, in violation of their legal duties, you are speculating as to the nature and motive behind the board's action.
Regarding "burying" this "story", I have no power to do that. I do, however, as a concerned resident also have the same right to express my opinion on this forum as do you... and I will continue to do so.
As someone who is close to an attorney, you of all people should understand the value of legal counsel. You are certainly entitled to opine that these actions were unnecessary... a stopped clock is accurate twice daily.
In the meantime I will also continue to follow this unfolding drama with as much interest as some others follow "reality programming" on television. I see many similarities between the two.
Laura Frisch
10:18 am on Sunday, July 10, 2011
I am not sure exactly what happened in the executive session, but do know that attorneys were hired by only 4 of the trustees and I know what a "separation agreement" means. Yes, I see four trustees voting a separation agreement with the library director as "firing" him, and I think many other residents see it as that as well. According to Audry H. "Nobody knows why the board requested Shapiro's resignation, or why Shapiro submitted his resignation" I didn't even know they requested his resignation or that Ben Schapiro submitted a resignation, maybe she has the information we, the public, are looking for? Maybe she has been talking with board members about these issues outside of the executive session, and which trustee might she have spoken with about this? You are right, Mr. Kansoer, we should all "continue to follow this."
Pat Craig
11:08 am on Sunday, July 10, 2011
I too question where the "facts" surrounding the actions of the board in executive session are coming from. You have held a position on the board as have I. It was made quite clearly to me in my training as I am sure it was in yours that what happens in executive session is not made public without a vote from the board to do so. Any "leakage" is contrary to the legal duties of a trustee. I would admonish the trustees on both sides of the table to look well to their legal obligations as stewards of a public institution.
I am pleased that we agree that this should be followed. I would hope that cooler heads will prevail here and we try to get true information rather than fanning the flames of controversy with rumor, acrimony and innuendo.
Audrey H
4:53 pm on Monday, July 11, 2011
Ms. Frisch, I take great personal offense at your insinuation that I know more than is public knowledge. You are way off base, completely wrong, and way out of line. Read my posting again. I was tossing out a bunch of possible scenarios to emphasize the fact that we DO NOT know what happened in that Executive Session, yet a number of people were throwing around accusations as if they did know. Those two scenarios in particular to which you referred are very common when a massive change in leadership of an organization occurs, such as a change in the majority of a board of directors, and it is frequently described in such a way. All we do know for a fact was that the board authorized the acceptance of a separation agreement. That's it. You can make your assumptions about what was behind that, as many people did on the postings, but do not put your assumptions forth as fact, and DO NOT accuse me or anyone else of lying, colluding, manipulating, or knowing more than is publicly known. THAT is shameful.
Laura Frisch
6:02 pm on Monday, July 11, 2011
Audrey "H"
I was simply asking questions. Once again I must point out, this is an open forum, just as the library board meetings are supposed to be open as well. Some of us stand behind our statements by putting our real names and even our real pictures next to our comments, unlike many who comment here.
But the true issue here is not bickering between those making comments, it is the library and what is happening because of the actions of certain board members who are still a Political Action Committee (PAC) under the name BPAC(Berg, Peters, Albers and Calimag). For the residents of Morton Grove and any member of the entire public who is concerned about what is going on at the Morton Grove Public Library Board and their meetings, YOU have the right to attend this THURSDAY, July 14, 7pm the Library Board meeting at the Morton Grove Public Library.
Audrey H
7:27 pm on Monday, July 11, 2011
Ms. Frisch, You are right, it is an open forum; a very public way of speaking to and about people. And for that reason, among many others, you need to be VERY careful with how you "just ask questions." You mentioned my name, you clearly stated the accusation that "maybe she has the information that we, the public, are looking for?" and "…maybe she has been talking with board members about these issues outside of the executive sessions, and which trustee might she have spoken with..." Statements full of inflammatory innuendo. Be careful with what you say and how you say it. Real, live people behind those "questions" and you are disparaging their reputation by making those comments. I feel very strongly that one's integrity is the basis of their character; that honesty and respect in every interaction with other people is extremely important. I would hate to think those qualities have become virtually extinct in public debate in Morton Grove. If you want to just ask a question, take responsibility for it, and don't try to throw the blame, accusations, or not so innocent suggestions towards anyone just to try to make your point. Regrettably, discussion boards are now nothing more than cesspools of negativity, gossip, and very bad behavior, and good people all too often are at the receiving end of those comments. Try respectful, honest discourse, and you will have no need to backpedal in the future.
Renée Miller
11:47 am on Sunday, July 10, 2011
It is also illegal and unethical for board members to discuss things outside of a board meeting. Based on Mr. Goldstein's comment for the record at the start of the meeting, some board members had ALREADY made decision about what was going to happen in the closed sessions. He implied that the new board members are behaving in unethical ways, not unusual for this group at all. A previous board member, who is one of their minions, often did the same thing causing the board to pass an amendment to the by-laws based on ALA rules that it is unethical to speak about board business outside of meetings or for two or more board members to discuss board business outside the board meetings. Seems like BPAC can't follow any rules unless they make them to suit their own needs.
Paul Young
10:34 am on Monday, July 11, 2011
At this point I will refrain from commenting on the opinions going back and forth, but I would like to give a heartfelt thanks to Ben Shapiro for his service to the community. I believe that Ben has done a wonderful job with the MG library and I always appreciated his opinions in regards to books and movies. I also appreciated his MBW style (Management by Walking around). I hope that the next Director can fill the shoes.
Jennifer Alvarado
1:21 pm on Monday, July 11, 2011
I think I will do the wait and see what comes of this, maybe there will be a calm after the storm. As I heard that there was as much yelling and screaming inside the closed session as there was out of it. I hope that members of the board can actually agree on something, and that something being actually beneficial to the library patrons.
Eric M Poders
4:33 pm on Tuesday, July 12, 2011
The agenda for the Morton Grove Public Library's Board of Trustees is up for this Thursday, July 14, 2011:
Eric M Poders
11:29 pm on Thursday, July 14, 2011
Morton Grove Public Library's Board of Trustees audio from Thursday, July 14, 2011:
Jennifer Alvarado
10:12 am on Friday, July 15, 2011
Interesting Eric thanks for the 411. As a village we have lost businesses to surrounding suburbs and now we 'lose' our library director....geesh. Skokie is calling my name to move back, 10 years as a MG resident and 29 as a Skokie resident, when I was at Niles North, the Morton Grovers always seemed more priviledged, a tighter community, had great places to shop and eat, can't we work together and get that back? I just read my parent's Skokie Review yesterday and about the fantastic Police station, I feel that our police station gets overlooked like the library, necessary improvements need to be made. It makes me irratated that it seems progress has slowed down. Anyway, the library is the center of every town, I'd like to have one that I am proud of.
Ellie Davis
8:51 pm on Saturday, July 23, 2011
The truth will set us free. Thank God for tapes. Ellie Davis
Jennifer Alvarado
10:20 pm on Saturday, July 23, 2011
I've listened to about 8 minutes of one meeting, and I guess since I'm for a new library anyway, no matter who is on the board, I didn't hear anything that was embarrassing. Since I have children to tend to, I don't have time to rehash old meetings, but if you wouldn't mind by giving me a time on the recording when there was something shocking... I'm probably just missing it, I'd like to hear it. Anyhoo, I need to tend to more laundry from when the lovely MG sewers backed up in the middle of the night, flooding most of my basement....
Peggy Leib
12:27 am on Wednesday, July 27, 2011
I took the time to listen to this recording that some of us Grovers are speaking of, I was not upset in any way shape or form. It was comforting to hear a group of eloquent, kind hearted, practical, educated people have a civil conversation about the progress of our library and our village. I hope that one day our current library board can put aside their control issues and work for our community. This is not a contest to see who made mistakes in the past, this is our library and people voted for a board of trustees to run it.
Lizzy T
8:42 am on Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Thank you Peggy for listenting to the recording, I hope you listened to both of them and truly heard what was said with objective ears. Perhaps if you listened again you would be upset. Perhaps you know them personally by the manner you describe them? These were people chosen by residents to represent our best interests. But know that even good people can do improper things. They may be eloquent and educated, but saying they wanted public opinion but then made secret plans to push their policies was not right. Stating a plan to make library patrons uncomfortable so they would call for a new building was not kind-hearted. You are right that this is not a contest, it is about exposing what was wrong in past and doing what is right in the future. This is the lesson we should take away from this, there are rules and they should be followed, especially by those elected to office.
Pat Craig
6:12 pm on Wednesday, July 27, 2011
From the tape of November 11, 2010:
{time 31:16.181} (voice of trustee Miller) "...I agree, I think it's important that people feel pain..." {time 31:18.777} (dialogue between trustees Miller and Fahey) "...they need to feel uncomfortable...yeah... they need to be miserable...take the St. Martha's parking away... forget about paying for (unintelligible)...and I think we should give the teens half...{time 31:31.210} (many voices talking over each other agreeing and laughing about ways to make the library patrons uncomfortable) {time 31:39.135} (mostly trustee Fahey and trustee Miller Miller) "...you are going to have people screaming for a new library... ya gotta have 'em feel pain {time 31:45.135}(voice of trustee Miller) ".. you know, you're laughing, but I tutored at Skokie and the teens come to use the computers right outside the four tutor rooms that they have and I can't tell you how many times Polly threw the (garbled) kids out because they were so loud nobody could study... so maybe that's what we need to start doing... I mean really... { time 32:08.750} (voice of Benjamin Shapiro) "...we've already had complaints about noise already..." {time 32:09.884} (voice of trustee Miller) "...well, let's put them right in the front window... I'm serious...{time 32:17.684}
Kind hearted? Civil? "Let 'em eat cake" is more like it. You were flim-flammed and snookered folks. Listen to the tapes and remember that the end doesn't justify the means!
sherwin dubren
8:08 pm on Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Personally, I like Ben Shapiro, but I do not agree with his image of building a new library
in Morton Grove. His sights have been on getting a new library building from the beginning of his stewardship, so it is no surprise that it came to loggerheads with the
current makeup of the library board. I voted for the BPAC people mainly because they
had the same thoughts as myself, that taxpayers can ill afford to build a new library
building in Morton Grove. Even going beyond that, I think big library buildings in our surrounding suburbs are there mainly for bragging rights. I may be old fashioned, but in
my mind, libraries are for informational and entertainment material, not places to keep our teenagers off the streets. I use the current library often and find it comfortable and
servicable. I'm sure the next director will share these viewpoints, so I don't regret the
loss of Ben. Aside from his visions of a new library, he was an apt administrator and
we will miss his talents in this area.
Tony Kovacs
10:35 pm on Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Elections have consequences! Anyone who thought BPAC would keep the former director was not paying attention. If we don't like the new direction-whatever that will be-there will be elections again. The whole thing would make a great paper for college pol. science majors (grass roots politics, tax revolt, future of library, etc.
Pat Craig
7:25 pm on Thursday, July 28, 2011
Tony not only do elections have consequences, but if you're elected, your actions have consequences also. Perhaps unintended sometimes, but consequences none-the-less


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TMCC's ECE program began in 1984 and was originally the Child Development program. In the mid-1990s, the name was changed to Early Childhood Education, following the trend in the field at that time. The ECE program meets the diverse needs of students and helps them achieve their educational goals.
- Conveniently scheduled classes, including evenings and weekends.
- Most courses are available in two formats-traditional classroom on the Dandini Campus and online.
- Small class sizes.
- High quality faculty with expertise and experience in early care and education.
- Campus Child Care Center accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for observation, field experience, and practicum.
- A variety of degree, certificate, and course options.
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— Marcela Orozco, TMCC ECE Program Graduate and Head TeacherThe early childhood education program at TMCC helped build the foundation for my career path. It has helped develop my skills and self-confidence as a professional in the ECE field.
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Thousands of runners will be flocking to the Fargo area this weekend to participate in the eighth annual Fargo Marathon. It has best described as Flat, Fast, Friendly & Fun… with an emphasis on Friendly & Fun! The Fargo Marathon has been the recipient of the Runner's World Magazine Reader's Choice Award as the #1 Best Value Marathon in America. Runners World also recognized the event as the 8th Best Overall Marathon in America in January 2010.
The festivities kick off on Thursday with a youth half mile and 1-mile run. Also starting Thursday is the Health and Fitness Expo at the Fargo Dome. Runners can pick up their packets and visit more than 80 vendors showcasing the latest and greatest in food, clothing, shoes, souvenirs and more.
Let the carb loading begin! On Friday night the pasta and lefse feed will be filling all of our runners with extra carbohydrates so they have extra energy for the big race. Friday evening is the start of the event with the 5K race. This year, the Fargo Marathon Organization set a goal to register 10,000 runners for the 5K. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and NIKE have partnered to produce a matching funds program with the goal of raising enough money to purchase a new pair of running shoes for 1000 underprivileged children in the Red River Valley.
On your mark…get set…run! Saturday morning the 10K kicks off bright and early at 7 a.m. with the half marathon runners starting at 7:30 and the full marathon runners at 8:15 a.m. If you are in the Fargo area you should definitely come down and cheer on the runners. The "cheerleaders" as I call them are an important part of the race. They keep runners excited and driven to keep going. If you can get to the finish line, which is inside the Fargo Dome, it is such a neat experience to see runners of all sizes and ages cross the finish line. What an amazing accomplishment it is for all the runners. The Fargo Marathon is one of the coolest events North Dakota has so get out and cheer on the runners this weekend!


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Lauren + Andrew :: Lake George, NY SDE
We love New York! Last fall we were again in Lake George with our favorite designer, David Michael Schmidt, filming a gorgeous wedding on the lake. Here is the SDE we made for Lauren and Andrew that night, shown just before a spectacular fireworks display on the lake! Also this wedding was just featured on [...]
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We were blessed to head up north again to work with our favorite floral and event designer, David Michael Schmidt at this incredibly beautiful wedding in Watch Hill, RI. Check out the SDE we played for Katherine and George that night!
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I don't know where to start with Elizabeth and Jonathan! We had such an incredible and hilarious time with them last Saturday on their wedding day. We started off at the Hutton Hotel capturing their preparations. Once the dress was on and a toast was made, we all headed over to the church for a [...]
Read MoreSierra + Tucker :: Nashville Wedding Highlight
It's finally here! Sierra and Tucker's highlight film was a blast to put together. We filmed their wedding back in March and if you haven't seen their teaser, you can view it here. Sierra was actually my first 2nd shooter when I started filming weddings back in 2004! We're so grateful to know Sierra and [...]
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Body & Soul act Django Django announce Belfast gig
Django Django, the Scottish band whose self-titled debut album has caused quite the stir this year, have announced details of a show in The Limelight, Belfast on 22nd June next.
The Scots were also recently confirmed for the third Body & Festival, joining the likes of Villagers, M82 and St. Vincent.
Tickets for the Limelight show are on sale now priced at £12.50 and you can read what we thought of Django Django's debut album right here.
Review by John Balfe | 11:56 | Friday 11th May 2012 | Music News
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Mountain Gate Fun Run – April 13, 2013
A motorcycle poker run through the beautiful Talimena drive! Each driver collects randomly drawn cards at each stop and then competes to make the best poker hand at the end of the day to win cash and prizes!
For more information, visit the Mountain Gate Fun Run website!
Fall Foliage Festival – Oct 26th-27th 2012
A special fall festival at the height of the fall color where the main thoroughfare of Talihina becomes a street fair and celebration!


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Wooden Stone's airy, 5,000-square-foot gallery space showcases fine American crafts that blend artistry and function. Now representing more than 600 American craftspeople, 100 of who are Carolinas natives, Wooden Stone primarily highlights work made by small numbers of artists at a time. The selection of finely crafted, functional artwork ranges from furniture to jewelry, and each of the pieces—composed of materials including ceramics, wood, glass, and metal—greets buyers with its own distinct feel and favorite knock-knock joke.
Spread out among four locations, Sports Connection combines the abundant attractions of a family fun indoor park with athletic activities and leagues geared to adults and youngsters alike. The Jump-N-Play Inflatable Zone hosts hopping whippersnappers in its bouncers, and a laser-tag arena surrounds phaser-wielding opponents in fluorescent-painted walls and the foggy air of epic competition. Additional attractions such as spinning bumper cars, a 25-foot indoor rock wall, and a laser-beam maze await visitors at the Ballantyne and Northlake locations.
Along with group outings and birthday parties, Sports Connection invites budding or freakishly good athletes into its plentitude of sports leagues for rounds of volleyball, soccer, and more. Indoor and air-conditioned camps and clinics held throughout the year enrich beyond physical skill with training in camp counseling and sports fundamentals.
The Bindu owner Kelley Gardner began studying yoga in 1989, and since that time she's worked with world-renowned scholars of yoga theory such as Paul Muller-Ortega, Douglas Brooks, and Bill Mahony. Inside the spacious studio instructors walk yogis through classes that are designed for every level of experience; basic yoga sessions are ideal for budding students of yoga and two-hour practice sessions challenge even the most experienced body benders. Although The Bindu has mats, blocks, straps, and blankets for students to use, individuals can bring their own equipment and should leave any laughing hyenas at home.
With a 12-year basketball career spent in the NBA minor league and FIBA Europe, BeReady director Ben Ebong believes the academy's vision is bigger than basketball alone. The game has had a profound influence on his life. It's taught him to be a leader, face challenges, deal with disappointment, and become a valuable member of a team. These are the same principles he instills in the players at each youth basketball camp. With the help of experienced coaches and professional speakers, the academy's program aims to build character in addition to athletic training. While learning fundamental basketball skills, students will begin to understand the discipline needed to compete at a high level and appreciate the importance of an active lifestyle. Much like team mascots who preemptively glue their heads on before doing backflips, they'll learn to set goals and draw up plans of action for achieving them.
The Tradition Golf Club's 18-hole course takes golfers across 6,978 yards of emerald corridors cleaved into a rolling expanse of dense hardwoods. Players can prepare for the grassy monolith's tree-lined fairways with lessons from one of the club's resident aces, who imparts swinging wisdom on any aspect of the game, from the basics of the proper grip, stance, and alignment to more nuanced topics, such as how to prevent a hybrid club from having polarized alter egos.
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Inspiration can be found in many places—at Café Elie, it frequently nestles at the bottom of a mug. Part coffeehouse, part art studio, and part home for wine lovers, the café welcomes budding artists and watercolor aficionados alike to classes aimed at students of all skill levels. While practicing upon canvases, patrons whet their whistles with the studio's caffeinated offerings or sip on wines they supply themselves.
The café's owner, accomplished artist Elie Bou Zeidan, leads students through the finer points of acrylic and oil painting, imparting knowledge he's gained through his studies and travels throughout the United States and France. Zeidan regularly displays his artwork alongside that of his students, easily viewed in monthly wine tastings, regular exhibitions, and by squinting really hard through the window.


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The night of Saturday was more than special for Beliebers in Barcelona, Spain. Justin Bieber performed a landmark concert at Palau Sant Jordi , a crowd of about 20 000 people, with the Believe Tour . This is the second show that Justin performs in Spain, where your tour ticket also had worldwide success with sold out shows.
The Spanish website, ACN , commented on the show's star, stating that despite having risen to the stage 45 minutes late, the singer took fans crazy. During the delay of Bieber fans did not boo, but yes, his name chanted by the minute. "Barcelona is one of my favorite cities to come sing. Sing with me," he whispered before singing Catching Feelings .
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By SP on May 20, 2012State Farm has hired Style Pantry to host this fun giveaway in collaboration with the Essence Music Festival. It's the "Celebrate Your Style" contest – which is part of the festival. I'd love to see all of your individual & unique styles. I bet they are drool worthy! How To Enter: 1. If you could go to the Essence Music [...]


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TweetHeart Social with Marc Vetri
Sat., Feb. 11, 3-5 p.m., $20
Share some love this Valentine's Day season by making pizza with Marc Vetri. He will be holding a kid-centric pie-making class and a silent auction at Nest, with 100 percent of proceeds benefitting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Tykes will also have the opportunity to make a Valentine for a kid at CHOP, decorate cupcakes and listen to a live band, among other activities. Make sure to reserve in advance. Nest, 1301 Locust St., 215-545-6378, nestphilly.com.
Valentine's Day Baking Workshop at Whipped Bakeshop
Thu., Feb. 9, Sat., Feb. 11 and Tue., Feb. 14, 7-9 p.m., $55/couple
Do something different with your Valentine this year — bake a cake! Whipped is holding three couples-friendly baking/decorating classes in the next week. They'll provide light refreshments, and you get to take home your handiwork (chocolate, vanilla or red velvet) after learning how make it all pretty. Reservations are required, and the classes are 21-plus. Whipped Bakeshop, 636 Belgrade St., 215-592-5449, whippedbakeshop.com.
Valentine's Aphrodisiac Dinner at Day by Day
Sun., Feb. 11 and Tue., Feb. 14, 6 p.m., $59
City Food Tours is bringing you an informative V-Day option at Day by Day. The dinner is built entirely around foods believed to be aphrodisiacs; you'll also learn about the ingredients of Cleopatra's supposed love potions along with a general history of the relationship between love and food. The three-course meal also includes a glass of wine and chocolates. Reservations required. Day by Day, 2101 Sansom St., 215-564-5540, zerve.com/phillyfoods/phlval.
Eat Your Broken Heart Out at Teri's
Tue., Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., $40 for food, pay as you go for drinks
Chef Jennifer Zavala is bringing you the ideal anti-Valentine affair: a misery dinner for lonely, dateless or opposed-to-romance eaters. She'll be cooking a four-course meal, with pastries by Christina Clark; the veg- and celiac-friendly menu includes dishes like scallop/squid-ink pasta and sweet-potato soup. There will also be DJs to provide dance-your-heart-out music, plus drink specials. Teri's, 1126 S. Ninth St., cherrybombphilly.tumblr.com.
Valentine's Day at the Pickled Heron
Tue., Feb. 14, $65
Spend your V-Day at Fishtown's newest French bistro. The evening's five-course menu will feature lobster bisque, beef tartare with quail egg and pan-seared halibut, among other plates. Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling the restaurant. Remember, it's cash only. The Pickled Heron, 2218 Frankford Ave., 215-634-5666, thepickledheron.com.


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I dreaded sitting down to write this post, because I knew it would require me to do something very difficult (and possibly gag-inducing). I was going to have to look at photos of donuts. Maybe even the worst of the worst donuts: Krispy Kremes. Disgusting.
It's not just donuts that make me cringe; coffee cake, cinnamon rolls and even some exceptionally saccharine muffins also make the list. I can't explain why, but the thought of eating these breaded, intensely sweet foods makes me ill. It's not that I'm the healthiest of eaters. It's just that I'd rather consume a mound of bacon than even think about touching one bear claw.
Sweets like cake and cookies are fine for me to eat (though I have always been the kind of person who will skip dessert to have another helping of dinner). Which is why my disgust at donuts and the like is so perplexing. Maybe it's the thought of consuming so much sugar first thing in the morning. Maybe it's the intensely rich sensation of biting into heavy bread slathered in icing. Maybe I'm just crazy.
Donuts are the go-to food managers bring into work to treat their employees. I can't count the times I've watched coworkers stampede towards a Krispy Kreme box, grab one (or three) and wolf down the sugary treat while watching donut-less me with a mix of suspicion and confusion. I've tried to make myself like them to avoid these sorts of situations. It would be amazing to never here the screech of, "WHAT! You don't like DONUTS?" again. But, unlike cauliflower and broccoli, I've never been able to make myself stomach them (that's probably actually a very good statement).
Sometimes I feel like I'm missing out on culinary experiences due to my donut fear. But then I look at my freezer, packed with frozen pizza, tortellini and burgers, and realize that I probably don't need to add another unhealthy food into my diet anyways.
Are there any foods that disgust you? Does anyone ever give you trouble for it?


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Looking for the perfect recipe to serve this Easter? You've got to try these edible Easter Baskets! This is not the basic side salad.These beautiful 'baskets' are filled with healthy Spring veggies, slathered with a scrumptious vinaigrette.
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In many Ugandan families, water users are equal, but some are more equal than others. Water scarcity in the Kamuli District in southeastern Uganda has led to increased domestic violence in the region, a Ugandan official said last week during a meeting in Parliament, The News Vision reported.
Parliament Deputy Speaker Rebecca Kadaga told delegates from the World Malayalee Council — an Indian nongovernmental organization — that the water depletion in Kamuli had led to many women being divorced and beaten by their husbands.
"Kamuli has 18 sub-counties and over 100 parishes, but there are cases where four villages share one water source and others do not have," Kadaga added.
For centuries, women in the country have been fetching water for home and field use. The water shortages, however, have forced wives to travel long distances to collect water –- a delay that many husbands ascribe to secret love affairs, Kadaga said.
Family violence is not the only consequence of water scarcity to gender relations in Uganda. Even though women are the primary water keepers in the country, few of them receive formal water management education, which is still considered a man's business.
Earlier this year, Kadaga urged participants in the 53rd Commission on the Status of Women held in New York to promote equal sharing of responsibilities for water use between men and women. She added that one of the main obstacles to women's political participation is the challenge to balance family responsibilities and political commitments.
Gender inequality was a major theme at the 5th World Water Forum held in Istanbul in March this year. At a special gender session, delegates to the forum discussed the impact of unequal gender roles for the health, dignity and social progress of women, particularly in less developed societies.
In a forward to the Water Forum newsletter, Maria Lubega Mutagamba — Uganda's Minister of Water and Environment — wrote: "Lessons from Africa and the rest of the world have demonstrated that increased [women's] participation in decision making leads to better operation and maintenance of water facilities, better health for the community, greater privacy and dignity for women, more girls attending school and increased income opportunities for women."
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It is really a serious pressing issue what we normally hear and see about water and society. Firstly water is definetely a public good and a natural resource, too bulky, finite, essencial, fugitive and very scarce. All of the charecteristics of water make it an economic good which then pose an elusive task in making it available to all, due to its charecters, unlike any other economic goods water cannot be tranported in bulk with vehicles like any other goods, it then raises a serious challenge of installation of pipes, canals, pumps and many more facilities to transport it, and all these require finances or revenue.
A clear understanding of how water operates may help our people to realise the importance of valuing those who travel long distances to collect water for their families, it is only lack of knowledge about water which make the Ugandian Men abuse their women and accuse them of secretes affairs. We must just bare in mind that women are family managers and understands the value of water, which makes them the custodians of our families in relation to water, and it will then help if we forward them to manage our water resources because they are certainly attached to water and know how it feels to have no water at all.
It is now the challenge of the government to establish workshops and arrange for different events which will assist the people at local areas to understand the challenges the government is facing and try and create peace, becuase without those women there is no water resources management and without good management people are prone to water related diseases and life is no more.
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The biggest hearing thus far in The People of the State of Colorado vs. James Eagan Holmes gets underway here Monday morning.
Anyone officially connected to the case has been under a gag order since Holmes was arrested in the July 20 movie theater massacre. All police reports, search warrants and other key records were ordered sealed.
This week's preliminary hearing will be the first public glimpse at the evidence prosecutors have against the alleged gunman who killed 12 people and wounded 70 in the attack.
The hearing could last a week, as prosecutors outline particulars of their 166 counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder. The district attorney have not publicly stated if they will seek the death penalty.
Holmes' attorneys may call witnesses to help lay the ground work for a possible insanity defense.
At the end, District Judge William Sylvester will decide if there is ample evidence to move to trial.
Monday's hearing is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. ET/9 a.m. MT. Yahoo News will be at the hearing and will update this story during recesses throughout the day. No electronic devices or messaging is allowed from the courtroom.
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Re:Cal Exclusive Interview with Yoshitaka Itoi
Here Re:Cal magazine met with the man, who led the world know how Japan can be a great surf-travel destination, with it beautiful culture and amazing waves. Yoshitaka Itoi, the director and film-maker of the epic surf DVD "Japan: style is everything," kindly made time for us, and dropped some lines.
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This 25,000 square foot linear office building was designed as an annex to an
existing administrative building on an adjacent site. The tall bar houses offices and
research facilities. The facade is composed of overlapping planes of glass and
perforated metal mesh to create sun shading for the offices beyond. The research
facilities are behind the opaque portion of the facade to allow for a controlled
environment. Public functions, circulation and lounge areas, are represented by the
areas of clear glass to provide a brightly lit and spacious environment for the
building's inhabitants to congregate and exchange ideas. A shipping and receiving
area is located at the back of the building on the ground floor.
Status: Unbuilt
Location: Seoul, KR
My Role: Designer