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Heliopora coerulea
|Scope: Global
Language: English
|Scientific Name:
|Heliopora coerulea Pallas 1766
Common Name(s):
|Red List Category & Criteria:
|Vulnerable A4cde ver 3.1
|Year Published:
|Date Assessed:
|Obura, D., Fenner, D., Hoeksema, B., Devantier, L. & Sheppard, C.
|Livingstone, S., Polidoro, B. & Smith, J. (Global Marine Species Assessment)
This species is very widespread in the Indo Pacific region and is locally common within its range. However, given its extremely shallow depth range, it is particularly susceptible to bleaching, harvesting for aquarium and curio trade, localized stochastic events, and extensive reduction of coral reef habitat due to a combination of threats. Specific population trends are unknown, but population reduction can be inferred from declines in habitat quality based on the combined estimates of both destroyed reefs and reefs at the critical stage of degradation within its range (Wilkinson 2004). Its threat susceptibility increases the likelihood of being lost within one generation in the future from reefs at a critical stage. Therefore, the estimated habitat degradation and loss of 37% over three generation lengths (30 years) is the best inference of population reduction and meets the threshold for Vulnerable under Criterion A4cde. It will be important to reassess this species in 10 years time because of predicted threats from climate change and ocean acidification.
|Range Description:
|This species is widespread in the Indo-Pacific region. It has been reported in Fiji. It can be found from the Red Sea and East Africa to Southeast Asia and Polynesia, including southern Japan, Australia, and throughout the Coral Sea to American Samoa. The largest blue coral stand in the world is thought to be off of Ishigaki Island, in southwest Japan (Zann and Bolton 1985).
Specific records include:
Madagascar, Lakshadweep, western Thailand, northwestern Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Yap, Pohnpei (Micronesia), Papua New Guinea, Bismarck Sea - Solomon Islands, Great Barrier Reef (DeVantier and Turak pers. comm.).
Zann and Bolton (1985) present a detailed map of the distribution in the Pacific, which includes the Great Barrier Reef, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna, western Samoa, American Samoa, Tuvalu, the Marshalls, Micronesia and the area between Micronesia and the GBR, also Taiwan, Marianas, Bonin, and Ryukyu Islands of Japan.
|Countries occurrence:
Native:American Samoa; Australia; Bahrain; Bangladesh; British Indian Ocean Territory; Cambodia; Christmas Island; Cocos (Keeling) Islands; Comoros; Djibouti; Egypt; Eritrea; Fiji; India; Indonesia; Iran, Islamic Republic of; Iraq; Israel; Japan; Jordan; Kenya; Kiribati; Kuwait; Madagascar; Malaysia; Maldives; Marshall Islands; Mauritius; Mayotte; Micronesia, Federated States of ; Mozambique; Myanmar; Nauru; New Caledonia; Niue; Oman; Pakistan; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Qatar; Réunion; Samoa; Saudi Arabia; Seychelles; Singapore; Solomon Islands; Somalia; South Africa; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Taiwan, Province of China; Tanzania, United Republic of; Thailand; Tokelau; Tonga; Tuvalu; United Arab Emirates; United States Minor Outlying Islands; Vanuatu; Viet Nam; Wallis and Futuna; Yemen
|FAO Marine Fishing Areas:
Indian Ocean – western; Indian Ocean – eastern; Pacific – eastern central; Pacific – northwest; Pacific – southwest; Pacific – western central
|Additional data:
|Range Map:
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|This coral is generally common throughout its range, although it can also be locally rare. It is known to form large colonies up to 10 km long in Japan and Indonesia (Zann and Bolton 1985, Foster et al. 2006). It is rare in the main archipelago of Fiji, but is considered common near the outlier island of Rotuma, common in Tuvalu, and abundant in Kiribati (Zann, pers comm., Lovell, pers comm.). This species is dominant in the Marshall Islands, prevalent in Kiribati, and uncommon in Ofu lagoon pools (Fenner pers comm.).
There is no species specific population information available for this species. However, there is evidence that overall coral reef habitat has declined, and this is used as a proxy for population decline for this species. This species is particularly susceptible to bleaching, disease, and other threats and therefore population decline is based on both the percentage of destroyed reefs and critical reefs that are likely to be destroyed within 20 years (Wilkinson 2004). We assume that most, if not all, mature individuals will be removed from a destroyed reef and that on average, the number of individuals on reefs are equal across its range and proportional to the percentage destroyed reefs. Reef losses throughout the species' range have been estimated over three generations, two in the past and one projected into the future.
The age of first maturity of most reef building corals is typically three to eight years (Wallace 1999) and therefore we assume that average age of mature individuals is greater than eight years. Furthermore, based on average sizes and growth rates, we assume that average generation length is 10 years, unless otherwise stated. Total longevity is not known, but likely to be more than ten years. Therefore any population decline rates for the Red List assessment are measured over at least 30 years. See the Supplementary Material for further details on population decline and generation length estimates.
|Current Population Trend:
|Additional data:
|Habitat and Ecology:
|This species occurs on shallow reef (generally less than 2 m), exposed reef locations, reef flats and intertidal zones (Richards, pers. comm.). Off the coast of Kenya, this species can occur in generally disturbed or marginal habitat (Hoeksma, pers. comm.).
|Major Threat(s):
This species is collected for the curio and jewellery trade (dried skeletons give blue colour), and the aquarium trade. In 2005, 2,868 pieces of live and 5,787 pieces of raw Heliopora coerulea were exported for the aquarium and curio trade (E. Wood, pers. comm.).
The huge Heliopora stands that extend for almost 10 km in Banda Aceh, Indonesia were the most damaged species of all corals due to the earthquake (Foster et al. 2006).
In general, the major threat to corals is global climate change, in particular, temperature extremes leading to bleaching and increased susceptibility to disease, increased severity of ENSO events and storms, and ocean acidification. In addition to global climate change, corals are also threatened by disease, and a number of localized threats. The severity of these combined threats to the global population of each individual species is not known.
Coral disease has emerged as a serious threat to coral reefs worldwide and is a major cause of reef deterioration (Weil et al. 2006). The numbers of diseases and coral species affected, as well as the distribution of diseases have all increased dramatically within the last decade (Porter et al. 2001, Green and Bruckner 2000, Sutherland et al. 2004, Weil 2004). Coral disease epizootics have resulted in significant losses of coral cover and were implicated in the dramatic decline of acroporids in the Florida Keys (Aronson and Precht 2001, Porter et al. 2001, Patterson et al. 2002). In the Indo-Pacific, disease is also on the rise with disease outbreaks recently reported from the Great Barrier Reef (Willis et al. 2004), Marshall Islands (Jacobson 2006) and the northwestern Hawaiian Islands (Aeby 2006). Increased coral disease levels on the Great Barrier Reef were correlated with increased ocean temperatures (Willis et al. 2007) supporting the prediction that disease levels will be increasing with higher sea surface temperatures. Escalating anthropogenic stressors combined with the threats associated with global climate change of increases in coral disease, frequency and duration of coral bleaching and ocean acidification place coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific at high risk of collapse.
Localized threats to corals include fisheries, human development (industry, settlement, tourism, and transportation), changes in native species dynamics (competitors, predators, pathogens and parasites), invasive species (competitors, predators, pathogens and parasites), dynamite fishing, chemical fishing, pollution from agriculture and industry, domestic pollution, sedimentation, and human recreation and tourism activities.
|Conservation Actions:
These non-scleractinian corals are listed under Appendix I and II of CITES. There are no records in the CITES database of exports of non-scleractinians by weight. Parts of this species distribution fall within several Marine Protected Areas within its range.
Recommended measures for conserving this species include research in taxonomy, population, abundance and trends, ecology and habitat status, threats and resilience to threats, restoration action; identification, establishment and management of new protected areas; expansion of protected areas; recovery management; and disease, pathogen and parasite management. Artificial propagation and techniques such as cryo-preservation of gametes may become important for conserving coral biodiversity.
Having timely access to national-level trade data for CITES analysis reports would be valuable for monitoring trends this species. The species is targeted by collectors for the aquarium trade and fisheries management is required for the species, e.g., Marine Protected Areas, quotas, size limits, etc. Consideration of the suitability of species for aquaria should also be included as part of fisheries management, and population surveys should be carried out to monitor the effects of harvesting.
|Obura, D., Fenner, D., Hoeksema, B., Devantier, L. & Sheppard, C. 2008. Heliopora coerulea. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T133193A3624060. . Downloaded on 21 September 2018.
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10 Serving Trays for a Breakfast in Bed
Although it always makes a big show around Mother's Day—which is still a few months away—breakfast in bed should be a celebration in and of itself. For mothers! For fathers! For everyone! Enjoying breakfast in bed on a lazy weekend morning while reading a book or catching up on a few favorite blogs is one of life's small luxuries. Here are 10 trays to make it work:
• Serving Tray With Vintage Style Finish, $44 from Utopia Home and Garden
• Peck's Multi Purpose Breakfast Tray with Legs, $89 from The Bed Tray Shoppe
• Le Petit Dej' Breakfast Tray, $92 from A+R
• Rustic Wood Cutting Board Serving Tray, $85 from Gray Work Design
• Cappuccino Tray by Magis, £288.00 from Made in Design
• Deluxe Bent Wood Bed Tray, $179 from The Bed Tray Shoppe
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• Tiffany Large Breakfast in Bed Tray, £35.00 from Habitat
• Ronel Deluxe Bed Tray, $109 from The Bed Tray Shoppe
• Laptop Computer Desk & Serving Tray, $49.95 from Amazon
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Two days after confirming long-circulating rumors of a planned grocery store in Boulder, Walmart officials insisted they were not being deceptive about the nature of their efforts at Diagonal Plaza.
"I don't think we were trying to hide anything per se," said Joshua Phair, director of public affairs and government relations for Walmart's Mountain Division. "We're certainly not the only applicant for any particular project that wouldn't include the tenant name."
Wednesday's interview with the Daily Camera marked the first time a Walmart official has spoken publicly about the Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer's planned Neighborhood Market store in Boulder -- a proposed grocery store that had been shrouded both in mystery and controversy for months.
Last year, property owner R.W. Rinderknecht and an Oklahoma architecture firm filed documents with the city of Boulder seeking to combine the long-vacant PetSmart and Ross spaces at Diagonal Plaza and build a 52,000-square-foot grocery store at 3303 30th St.
The plans contained little information about the tenant, which was identified only as "Boulder (Diagonal), CA." However, some details included in the permits -- including the floor plan, certain paints and shelving materials, cart corral designs and a store number -- aligned with Walmart Neighborhood Market stores in development or in operation.
Repeated queries made by the Camera to Walmart over the past six months went unanswered.
With the rumored Boulder store the target of online petitions and at least one public protest, city officials maintained they had no information about the Diagonal Plaza development's planned tenant, noting they had dealt only with representatives for Rinderknecht and the project's engineers.
In this particular case, since there was not a change in use -- a 52,000-square-foot grocery store already was allowed under the zoning at the northeast Boulder shopping center -- Walmart let the property owner and engineers submit the building permit for the project, Phair said.
Permit approved
In a statement Wednesday, Boulder officials said Walmart's plans are allowable under current zoning regulations.
"While the city might have discretionary review authority for large site redevelopment, each zoning district has development thresholds -- i.e. square footage, floor area, number of units, etc. -- that specifies when a discretionary review process is triggered," officials said in the statement. "This is not the case for building permits or for business license reviews.
"While a proposed use must be consistent with zoning and meet relevant building codes, there is no approval (or denial) authority based on the identity of a specific tenant nor is there a requirement for a specific user or company to be identified."
On Wednesday, Walmart's building permit was approved by city planning officials, said Michael Banuelos, a city spokesman.
"Every store is different in terms of when we announce and what process we go through; and in a lot of cases, we go through a very comprehensive public process," Phair said.
Walmart's official announcement about the Boulder store came Monday, hours after the Camera reported that the company had made a job posting on Monster.com seeking assistant manager trainees for an unspecified location in Boulder.
'Great response'
The decision to open a Neighborhood Market grocery store in Boulder was based off desires to offer customer convenience and price competitiveness, Phair said.
"We have a lot of customers (in Boulder) who travel a great distance to get to one of our locations," he said.
Construction on the store is expected to take six to nine months and an opening is planned for the fall.
When open, the Neighborhood Market is expected to offer a variety of fresh foods, groceries, personal care products, pet items and a pharmacy, Phair said. The customers will dictate the product mix, he said.
The amount of general merchandise will be limited and "certainly no electronics or apparel," Phair added.
Walmart operates eight Neighborhood Market locations in Colorado. The Boulder location is the only one on the books for Boulder County currently, Phair said.
"I think we've experienced a great response from our customers," he said. "They like the convenience, they like the products that are offered and they, frankly, like the competition that they have spurred."
Based on the initial research conducted in Boulder and community response received thus far, Walmart officials said they are optimistic they'll see similar results in Boulder.
"With this one, we're fairly certain there's quite a bit of support for the project in the city," Phair said.
Contact Camera Business Writer Alicia Wallace at 303-473-1332 or email@example.com. ___


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Another View - Richard Ober: We have to act now to stop the decline in NH's future prospectsRICHARD OBER
September 01. 2014 8:02PM
THIS STATISTIC grabbed recent headlines: New Hampshire is now the fourth-best state in the nation in which to raise children.
That data, from the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book, was reported as bad news. That's because for the past decade, New Hampshire has consistently ranked first in this category. What happened? New Hampshire dropped to fourth for two reasons: Alarming rises in childhood poverty and in overall economic insecurity.
Trends like these catch many Granite Staters by surprise because we have had it pretty good for a long time. For much of the last three decades New Hampshire was among the fastest-growing states in the nation. The primary driver of this growth was in-migration, as hundreds of thousands of new residents moved here.
The rapid influx brought tremendous prosperity. We grew accustomed to top 10 rankings among the states in educational attainment, public safety, income, public health and raising kids. People talked confidently about the "New Hampshire Advantage," although few agreed about what that meant. There was a bit of hubris in all of this; we were doing well, and it seemed the growth would never slow.
Until it did.
Since 2006, the state's average annual population growth has plunged nearly 90 percent to fewer than 2,000 new residents per year. That's down from an annual pace of 18,000 in the 1980s and 11,500 in the early 2000s. For the first time since 1970, more residents are leaving than arriving. Natural increase — births over deaths — has also slowed.
That is a stunning directional shift, and it raises a dilemma: For 35 years New Hampshire was very good at welcoming new residents and importing prosperity. But how good are we at building it here?
We'd better find out fast because the benefits of our past growth were not equally shared and we can no longer count on importing our success. We must make the right investments and policy decisions here and now. That demands that we confront some challenging truths, especially facing children and youth.
• New Hampshire is growing older. At 41, we have the third-highest median age in the country. Who will replace all these workers as they retire?
• Too many kids have too little. Sixteen thousand more children live in poverty today than did in 2008 — that's a 63-percent increase, which is the highest rate of increase in the country. Why is that happening, and how have we let it?
• We rank second highest in underage drinking and in the top 10 for other drug use, yet 49th in providing treatment. What does that mean for the health of young people today and our economy tomorrow, given that excessive alcohol consumption alone costs $1.2 billion annually?
• We are last in funding for postsecondary education. Is it any wonder that New Hampshire students carry the second-highest debt load in the country and that too many go elsewhere for college?
Left unchecked, these trends could reduce our workforce by 10 percent in the next decade. Even now, employers report that they can't find the skilled young workers they need.
I have talked with hundreds of employers, educators, policymakers and other concerned Granite Staters about these trends. Most arrive at the same conclusion: Our long-term prosperity demands focused attention on increasing opportunities and lowering obstacles for children and youth. Taking care of our own is not just a social obligation; it is an economic imperative. Businesses will start, locate and expand in states that invest in healthy communities and a future workforce.
All of that is easier said than done, but I am bullish on our chances.
In New Hampshire, we understand the power of public-private partnerships. The state is small enough that we can get people together to solve problems. And our politics is less polarized than in many places. We just need to put these assets to work.
With our many partners, the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is working to improve early childhood outcomes in the North Country, leading a 10-year strategy to reduce teen drinking and drug abuse, and creating more affordable and accessible pathways to help students thrive in today's economy. We are proud of these efforts.
But we must do more, and that starts by asking questions. If fast growth was the defining theme of the last quarter century, what will it be for the next? How do we create a stronger safety net today while reducing the need for it tomorrow? Which investments in youth and children produce the greatest return in their quality of life and the state's economic prosperity? What do young people think?
These are the questions that need answers. I am confident that, in the finest New Hampshire tradition, we can work in partnership across business, government and nonprofit sectors to answer those questions and map out solutions — with all the urgency and the momentum that the work demands.
We owe it to our kids.
Richard Ober is president and CEO of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.


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|Mad Muppet Melodies
"Clean Up the House" is sung by the residents of the Big Blue House in several episodes of Bear in the Big Blue House. As one would expect, the song is sung whenever they begin cleaning the house.
Episode appearances
- "Episode 116: The Big Little Visitor"
- "Episode 119: Magic in the Kitchen"
- "Episode 237: We Did It Our Way"
- "Episode 308: Woodland House Wonderful"
- "Episode 315: Morning Glory"
- "Episode 418: To Clean or Not to Clean"
- Audio
- Songs from Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House (2000)
- Bear in the Big Blue House: Greatest Hits (2005)
- Video
- Early to Bed, Early to Rise (2001)
- Tidy Time with Bear (2002)


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After Study Abroad
Welcome back–we're so happy you'll be returning to Haverford! You've studied abroad, now find a way to carry that experience forward.
Be sure to check out the Travel Resources site for more information about international fellowships and grants, ways to return abroad, and other volunteer opportunities!
Re-Entry Conference
"Global Engagement: Life After Study Abroad" event for Delaware Valley area college students.
Evaluate Your Program
All returning students must submit the mandatory program evaluation.
Re-Entry Guide
Explore the re-entry process and student tips for making a successful transition back to the United States and Haverford College.
Connect with Academics
Ideas on how to connect your abroad experience to your academic career.
Submit our volunteer interest form and let us know you want to help.
Study Abroad Outcomes
Identify (pdf) areas of personal growth and new skills that may have prepared you for employment.
Ways to Get Involved
- Serve on the Student Study Abroad Advisory Board
- Be on the "Student Contacts" list for your program so that others can contact you about your experiences abroad.
- Participate in Study Abroad Information Sessions for students considering going abroad (two per semester).
- Represent your program (if asked) at the Study Abroad Information Fair in October
- Attend Pre-Departure Orientation small group sessions as a Resource Person for students attending your program.
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Prague Center Hostel
Our friendly hostel is glad to see big groups, schools, students, families and single tourists! It will be comfortable, calm, interesting time that you will spend here. We do care about each of our guests and try our best to make there stay in Prague and in our hostel unforgetable. Welcome to Prague Centre Hostel!
Free BEER and BECHEROVKA tasting and Free BILLIARDS!
It is located in the centre of Prague, only a few minutes walk from all touristic attractions. If you want to enjoy the night life of Prague, you'll be satisfied in our hostel.
All rooms have own KITCHEN or one kitchen for 2 rooms. Having a kitchen gives you the opportunity to cook your own meals and SAVE some MONEY. Nearest supermarket is just 100m away. Private rooms have a bathroom shared just for 2 rooms. Private Ensuite rooms have own bathroom. For groups 8-12 people we have rooms with 2 bathrooms.
Free BEER and BECHEROVKA tasting every day from 5p.m. till 7p.m. in the common room
Free BILLIARDS
The Vencesla's Square (central square) is 10 minutes walk away while Charles Bridge, the Old Town Square and the Main Railway Station are very close by.
Our helpful and informative staff will be happy to look after you.
For you:
* reception from 9:00 AM to 8 PM
* cooking facilities
* laundry
* transport service
*info board
*FREE - Prague walkng trips
*FREE - maps
*FREE - three computers with internet
Wi-Fi in all rooms and in the common room
bedlinen, soap,towels
*FREE - cofee and tea
*FREE - luggage storage before check-in and after check-out
*FREE - iron, hair drie
Please, note that the check-in time must be during our opening hours - see below! For later or sooner arrival you need to contact us during our opening hours to make an arrangement !
Check-in from 2:00 PM to 8 PM
Check-out before 10 AM
FOR CHECK IN call us when you will arrive to Prague. The receptionist will come very fast to accommodate you.
We are taking cash payments in CZK on arrival.
Credit Cards accepted (for little fee ).
We arrange pick-ups at the airport. It costs 550,-CZK per a car(1-4 persons) , 800,-CZK per car( 5-6 persons), 900-CZK per car (7-8 persons.) To book the pick-up contact us before your arriving.
You can park your car safe in the guard garage. It 's located 5 min walk away from the hostel and costs 500,-CZK per 24 hours. To book the parking place, contact us 24 hours before your arriving.
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
Hostel Facilities & Policies
- 24 Hour Security
- Airport Transfers
- Bicycle parking
- Cable TV
- Child Friendly
- Common Room
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Elevator
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free WiFi
- Fridge/Freezer
- Hair Dryers
- Hair Dryers For Hire
- Hot Showers
- Internet Access
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Laundry Facilities
- Linen Included
- Luggage Storage
- Meeting Rooms
- No Curfew
- Non Smoking
- Outdoor Terrace
- Parking
- Reading Light
- Reception (limited hours)
- Safe Deposit Box
- Steam Room
- Taxes included
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Towels Included
- Washing Machine
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 2 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
Must-Read Hostel InfoThis property has specific Terms & Conditions.
Check-in: 2pm to 8pm. If you wish to check in outside of these hours you must contact us beforehand to make arrangements. When you arrive in Prague, please call us so the receptionist will be here.
Check-out: 10am.
Payment is due upon arrival by cash (CZK) or credit card (with a small fee).
DirectionsShow MapHide Map
From the airport:
Take bus number 100 to Zlicin metro station, then take metro yellow line B to Karlovo Namnesti metro station. Then take the tram to the Sony Centre. This is Odboru Street. Turn left and walk 50 metres til you reach number 3 - that's us. Journey costs 32CZK per person.
From Holesovice train station:
Take tram number 14 to Lazarska stop and then walk along Spalena Street til you reach the Sony Centre on the corner. This is Odboru Street. Turn right and walk 50 metres til you reach number 3 - that's us. Journey costs 32CZK per person.
From the main railway station:
Take tram number 9 for four stops to Lazarska stop. Walk along Spalena Street til you reach the Sony Centre on the corner. This is Odboru Street. Turn right and walk 50 metres til you reach number 3 - that's us. Journey costs 32CZK per person.
From Florenc bus station:
Take metro yellow line B to Karlovo namnesti metro station. Then take the tram to the Sony Centre. This is Odboru Street. Turn left and walk 50 metres til you reach number 3 - that's us. Journey costs 32CZK per person.
We arrange parking spaces or a pick-up at the airport. Check your booking confirmation email for further details and contact information.
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FLORENCE, Ariz. (AP) — The nearly two-hour execution of a convicted murderer prompted a series of phone calls involving the governor's office, the prison director, lawyers and judges as the inmate gasped for more than 90 minutes.
They discussed the brain activity and heart rate of Joseph Rudolph Wood, who was gasping over and over as witnesses looked on. The judge was concerned that no monitoring equipment showed whether the inmate had brain function, and they talked about whether to stop the execution while it was so far along.
But the defense lawyers' pleading on the grounds that Wood could be suffering while strapped to a gurney, breathing in and out and snoring, did no good.
Nearly two hours after he'd been sedated Wednesday, Wood finally died.
A transcript of an emergency court hearing released Thursday amid debate over whether the execution was botched reveals the behind-the-scenes drama and early questions about whether something was going wrong.
Department of Corrections Director Charles Ryan read a statement Thursday outside his office dismissing the notion the execution was botched, calling it an "erroneous conclusion" and "pure conjecture." He said IV lines in the inmate's arms were "perfectly placed" and insisted that Wood felt no pain.
But he also said the Arizona attorney general's office will not seek any new death warrants while his office completes a review of execution practices. He didn't take questions from reporters.
Defense lawyer Dale Baich called it a "horrifically botched execution" that should have taken 10 minutes.
U.S. District Judge Neil V. Wake convened the urgent hearing at the request of one of Wood's attorneys, notified by her colleagues at the execution that things were problematic.
A lawyer for the state, Jeffrey A. Zick, assured Wake that Wood was comatose and not feeling pain.
He spoke to the Arizona Department of Corrections director on the phone and was given assurances from medical staff at the prison that Wood was not in any pain. Zick also said the governor's office was notified of the situation.
Zick said that at one point, a second dose of drugs was given, but he did not provide specifics. The participants discussed Wood's brain activity and heart rate.
"I am told that Mr. Wood is effectively brain dead and that this is the type of reaction that one gets if they were taken off of life support. The brain stem is working but there's no brain activity," he said, according to the transcript.
The judge then asked, "Do you have the leads connected to determine his brain state?"
The lawyer said he didn't think so.
"Well if there are not monitors connected with him, if it's just a visual observation, that is very concerning as not being adequate," the judge said.
Wood died at 3:49 p.m., and judges were notified of his death while they were still considering whether to stop it.
Zick later informed the judge that Wood had died.
Anesthesiology experts say they're not surprised that the combination of drugs took so long to kill Wood.
"This doesn't actually sound like a botched execution. This actually sounds like a typical scenario if you used that drug combination," said Karen Sibert, an anesthesiologist and associate professor at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Sibert was speaking on behalf of the California Society of Anesthesiologists.
Sibert said the sedative midazolam would not completely render Wood incapacitated. If he'd felt pain or been conscious, he would have been able to open his eyes and move, she said. The other drug was the painkiller hydromorphone.
"It's fair to say that those are drugs that would not expeditiously achieve (death)," said Daniel Nyhan, a professor and interim director at the anesthesiology department at Johns Hopkins medical school.
But the third execution in six months to appear to go awry rekindled the debate over the death penalty and handed potentially new evidence to those building a case against lethal injection as cruel and unusual punishment.
An Ohio inmate gasped in similar fashion for nearly 30 minutes in January. An Oklahoma inmate died of a heart attack in April, minutes after prison officials halted his execution because the drugs weren't being administered properly.
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said later that she was ordering a review of the state's execution process, saying she's concerned by how long it took for the drug protocol to kill Wood.
Family members of Wood's victims in a 1989 double murder said they had no problems with the way the execution was carried out.
"This man conducted a horrific murder and you guys are going, 'let's worry about the drugs,'" said Richard Brown, the brother-in-law of Debbie Dietz. "Why didn't they give him a bullet? Why didn't we give him Drano?"
Arizona uses the same drugs that were used in the Ohio execution. A different drug combination was used in the Oklahoma case.
States have refused to reveal details such as which pharmacies are supplying lethal injection drugs and who is administering them out of concerns that the drugmakers could be harassed.
Wood filed several appeals that were denied by the U.S. Supreme Court. Wood argued he and the public have a right to know details about the state's method for lethal injections, the qualifications of the executioner and who makes the drugs. Such demands for greater transparency have become a legal tactic in death penalty cases.
Wood was convicted of fatally shooting Dietz, 29, and her father, Gene Dietz, 55, at their auto repair shop in Tucson.


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Pictures of the forthcoming Comme des Garçons collection for H&M have been leaked to Fashionista and my intial verdict is thumbs up for the menswear. The women's collection might be a little overly quirky (I'm reserving final opinion for when the range hits the shops) but the menswear is spot on, no pun intended. Rei Kawakubo has obviously retained CDG's spirit in a surprisingly mainstream collection. From what I can see it's a mix of quality tailoring with some well-placed, original flourishes like bias-cut fabrics and contrasting buttonholes.
Can I put in a request for polka dots to take the crown from stripes? We just need to find a successor to plaid for next spring. Answers on a postcard please.
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March 29. 2013 12:09PM
Hollis man charged with stealing identity of soldier
HOLLIS - A Hollis man is under arrest, accused of stealing the identity of a 21-year-old U.S. Army soldier, opening lines of credit in the soldier's name and creating problems for him with the IRS.
Alberto Albearta-Gonzalez, 34, of 201 Silver Lake Road was arrested Thursday on one count of identity fraud.
Police opened an investigation Tuesday after they received a report from the Fort Riley, Kansas soldier. He told police someone in Hollis had used his name and Social Security number, allowing him to work and obtain credit.
Officer David Turgeon determined a man living in Hollis was using the soldier's name, had obtained a New Hampshire driver's license and had registered several vehicles.
About 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Turgeon stopped a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta, that was registered in the soldier's name, on Proctor Hill Road.
Police said the driver, Sabino Olguin Martinez, 45, also of 201 Silver Lake Road, was arrested because he did not have a valid driver's license. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle without a license and released on $500 personal recognizance bail.
Albearta-Gonzalez was arrested Thursday morning for identity fraud when he arrived at the police station to reclaim the Jetta.
Police said Albearta-Gonzalez, using the soldier's personal information, obtained numerous identity documents in his name, obtained lines of credit and created issues with the IRS by using the soldier's Social Security number.
He is being held without bail, based on a detainer issued by the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He was arraigned Friday in 9th Circuit Court, Nashua District Division.
Olguin Martinez is to be arraigned April 17.
ICE continues to investigate the case.


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A national center headquartered at the Graduate School of Social Work has formed an innovative partnership to help prepare social workers for a rapidly expanding area of care for the elderly and people with disabilities. More about the center's key role »
Boston College Graduate School of Social Work has announced new Certificate Programs within the MSW Program to give students the opportunity to engage in concentrated study in subject-specific areas of social work practice and expertise, allowing for enhanced skill sets and practice options.
Eight certificate options will be offered in the areas of Child Welfare; Latino Leadership; Neuroscience & Social Work; Policy & Community Organizing; Refugees & Immigrants; School Social Work; Trauma; and Veterans & Military Families. Certificate course offerings are subject to change each semester. More about the Certificates Program »
After the recent Boston mayoral election, the Boston Globe asked Associate Professor Tiziana Dearing and other forward-thinking civic figures to share their ideas on what a visionary new mayor could do for the city of Boston.
In her essay "A City of Innovators," Dearing offers an idea for New Economy Neighborhoods that would turn Boston's disenfranchised neighborhoods into "successful, small-scale engines of tomorrow. More about a 'City of Innovators' »
The National Resource Center for Participant-Directed Services (NRCPDS), a research center within the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work, and the Council for Social Work Education (CSWE) hosted an orientation to kick off their Partnerships for Person-Centered and Participant-Directed Long-Term Services and Supports Project. The Partnerships Project will infuse participant-directed and person-centered competencies into the social work classroom and field curricula within social work programs and the Aging and Disability Network organizations in eight U.S. states and New York City, equipping a cohort of future social workers with the knowledge and skills to implement and evaluate participant-directed and person-centered services. More about the Partnerships Project »
On September 25 the White House Office of Public Engagement and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) hosted the White House briefing, "Addressing the Social Determinants of Health in a New Era: The Role of Social Work Education." Professors James Lubben, Ruth McRoy, and Marylou Sudders attended as representatives of the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. More about White House Briefing »
Westy Egmont, Research Professor and Director of the Immigrant Integration Lab, led twelve students from the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work through England, Belgium, and France to study immigrant integration in the European Union (EU) this summer. The course, EU and U.S. Immigrant Integration: a Comparison of Social Policy, positioned students to actively research the issue of immigrant integration through a comparative analysis of policies and practices in the EU and the U.S. More about Immigrant Integration: Here and There »
The Hartford Academic Center of Excellence in Geriatric Social Work at Boston College recently launched and will focus on translating research into practice. Led by Dr. James Lubben, the Louise McMahon Ahearn Professor in the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work and a leading scholar in social gerontology, the Center will collaborate with local agencies to identify gaps in education and training on aging. The Center will translate research into new knowledge to inform practice and policy in geriatric social work. More about the Hartford Center at Boston College »
A new study that maps economic mobility has shown when it comes to escaping poverty, where people live matters. While some Southern and Midwestern cities didn't fare well by the metrics used, residents of Northeastern cities such as Boston have an easier time moving up the ladder.
Boston still struggles with struggles areas of concentrated poverty, but Tiziana Dearing, Associate Professor of Macro Practice at Boston College Graduate School of Social Work, says the city has shifted in important ways. "We are much better integrated, much more equal, much less overtly racist than we were 20 years ago — and than most of America thinks that we are now," Dearing says. More about Boston's Economic Mobility »
Get and give help. Consider small changes as well as big ideas. Build on strengths but consider moving outside of your comfort zone. Be ready. And be bold.
These suggestions for achieving success in social innovation are among the findings of a recent study co-authored by two Boston College faculty members on Massachusetts' status as a leader in social innovation, which addresses social needs by blending entrepreneurship and practices from business with social work's expertise in non-profit management and commitment to social justice.
Graduate School of Social Work Associate Professors Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes and Stephanie Berzin, directors of GSSW's Center for Social Innovation, and their co-author Luis de Zengotita compiled the study through interviews with 23 leaders of human service agencies who had spearheaded different types of social innovation initiatives. More about the study of social innovation in Massachusetts »
BC Social Work Associate Professor, Stephaine Berzin, co-organized a forum on campus earlier this month to discuss the issue of housing for vulnerable young adults aging out of the foster care system. The forum featured agencies and housing programs from across the state with a record of success in serving this at-risk population. More about the Forum on Housing for Vulnerable Young Adults »
The Graduate School of Social Work's groundbreaking National Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS marks its silver anniversary this year, its focus having changed in light of medical science's progress against the disease over the past quarter-century. But as conference founder Vincent Lynch adds, the need for the forum — which took place in May 2013 in Chicago — is as great as ever.
"Now, as then, it is social workers who confront the devastating impact AIDS has on individuals and families," said Lynch, who is director of continuing education at GSSW. "The goal of the conference has always been the same: to share experiences, practices, and ideas that will enable social workers to meet the needs of their clients." More about the HIV/AIDS Conference Silver Anniversary »
The Immigrant Integration Lab in the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work and the Center for Optimized Student Support in the Boston College Lynch School of Education co-hosted an event on May 10, 2013, that brought together experts from the fields of education and immigration. Panelists spoke on the obstacles and opportunities facing immigrant children in the world of education. More about the Seminar on Supporting Immigrant Students »
Dr. David T. Takeuchi will join Boston College Graduate School of Social Work this Fall 2013 as Professor, Associate Dean for Research, and Dorothy Book Scholar.
Takeuchi's main research focus has been on how race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status are associated with health, access to care, treatment, quality of care, and outcomes. He was a key architect of the National Latino and Asian American Study, one of the most comprehensive studies of Latinos and Asian Americans ever conducted. Takeuchi served as principal investigator of major grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and private foundations, and he is currently co-investigator of the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute funded by the National Institute of Health and Health Disparities. More about David Takeuchi Joining BC Social Work »
Students in the Social Innovation + Leadership Program at the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work participated in a day-long series of guided activities to develop innovative responses to social problems. The annual Social Innovation Day, this year held on April 8, gives social work students an opportunity to experience social innovation firsthand. More about Social Innovation Day »
The Hartford/Gerontological Society of America (GSA) National Center on Gerontological Social Work Excellence has chosen Boston College to be one of the first Hartford Academic Centers of Excellence in Geriatric Social Work.
The Hartford Center at Boston College will be led by GSA Fellow James Lubben, faculty member and director of the doctoral program at Boston College Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW). More about the Hartford Center at Boston College »
Deval Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts, spoke to the Boston College Social Work community on April 2, 2013, about the politics and policies of inclusion.
"Welcoming new Americans reminds us of our ideals," said Governor Patrick. "The American dream is more than the stuff of legend or folklore. It's real … and it's especially real in the lives of immigrants and those of us who work to make it real, and make it last." More about Governor Patrick's Address »
Graduate School of Social Work Associate Professor Marylou Sudders has been appointed by Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo to a special advisory panel that will study and recommend possible legislative solutions to address gun violence. Sudders, a former Massachusetts Commissioner of Mental Health, chairs the GSSW Health and Mental Health Concentration and focuses her teaching and research on mental health policy, children's mental health, mental health planning, and child abuse and neglect.
"I appreciate that, with the creation of this panel, we are trying to have a thoughtful conversation about guns and mental illness, instead of reacting viscerally to events," said Sudders. "I am honored to play any part I can in aiding this dialogue." More about gun violence panel »
Boston College welcomed 94 new American citizens at a Naturalization Ceremony hosted by Boston College Graduate School of Social Work on March 21, 2013.
"Social work is all about inclusion and empowerment," said GSSW Dean Alberto Godenzi. "There is something unique about experiencing this moment, when people from all walks of life collectively embrace the values of the nation. We wanted to bring this ceremony to BC to be witnessed by the students, faculty, and staff of Boston College." More about Naturalization Ceremony »
The Boston College Graduate School of Social Work Marketing & Communications Office has received four awards for the GSSW video, Where Transformation Happens, and the BC Social Work Magazine: 75th Anniversary Special Addition. More about four awards »
In recognition of initiatives such as the Graduate School of Social Work's Social Innovation and Leadership Program and Lab, Boston College has been named a Changemaker Campus by Ashoka, a global association of leading social entrepreneurs.
The Changemaker designation recognizes colleges and universities that "have embedded social innovation as a core value" and built "supportive environments for changemaking across the entire institution – from admissions through the curriculum, career services, all the way to community and alumni engagement." More about Boston College designation »
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has announced that Anthony "Angelo" McClain, PhD, LICSW, has been named its new Chief Executive Officer. McClain received his PhD in Social Work from Boston College Graduate School of Social Work in 2001.
McClain joins NASW, the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, after serving six years as Commissioner for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF). More about GSSW Alumnus »
Boston College Graduate School of Social Work is pleased to announce that Tom Crea, PhD, has been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure. Crea teaches in the Children, Youth and Families concentration. His areas of research include services for vulnerable children and families; decision-making in social services; special needs adoption, orphans and vulnerable children; and program evaluation. In addition to authoring several recent publications, Crea co-authored an article for an upcoming issue of The Lancet about child health and development in eastern Zimbabwe.
Tiziana Dearing will join Boston College Graduate School of Social Work in the fall of 2013 as a full-time Associate Professor of Macro Practice with a focus on social innovation and leadership. Since 2010, Dearing has been CEO of Boston Rising, a start-up anti-poverty fund dedicated to breaking the generational cycle of poverty in Boston's neighborhoods. Dearing earned a Master in Public Policy from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and a BA in English from the University of Michigan. More about Tiziana Dearing joining GSSW »
With an important major milestone completed, organizers of the Graduate School of Social Work's social innovation initiative are now planning for its next phase, including an effort to involve other Boston College schools, departments, and programs. Nearly three years ago, GSSW Associate Professors Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes and Stephanie Berzin launched the initiative, establishing a center to coordinate activities that promote social innovation — a growing field that blends entrepreneurship and practices from business/management and other disciplines to address social needs. More about GSSW social innovation leaders »
In the midst of a national groundswell for immigration reform, the Graduate School of Social Work co-sponsored a Dec. 14 colloquium that officially launched its broad-based effort to aid immigrants' transition into American democratic society. The event, held in the Heights Room of Corcoran Commons, served as a formal welcome for GSSW's Immigrant Integration Lab (IIL) and its director, GSSW Research Professor Westy Egmont. More about the colloquium »
By mid-century, the majority of the U.S. population will be made up of minorities, predominantly Latinos. In response, Boston College Graduate School of Social Work established a Latino Leadership Initiative program (LLI). The new offering bolsters students' linguistic and cultural competencies to work with Latino communities here and abroad. More about BC Social Work Latino Leadership Initiative »
December 5, 2013
12:20–2:00 p.m.
McGuinn 526
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Limited to 13 students only. Please email Chris Watt at email@example.com to reserve your spot.
The Macro-SIL Program at Boston College Graduate School of Social Work is sponsoring a Leadership Speakers Luncheon Series during the 2013-2014 academic year. Leaders are invited to campus to bring their expertise in administration, policy, and change management/transformation and social innovation to the discussions. They are interviewed about their greatest leadership challenge, their most important leadership lesson, and three pieces of advice for students. A facilitated Q&A session with students will follow each interview.
Mike Durkin is the current President and CEO of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley. Durkin has more than 30 years of experience with the United Way. More about Macro-SIL Leadership Speakers Luncheon with Mike Durkin »
6:00–7:30 p.m.
McGuinn 521
2 CEUs
Parking available in the Beacon Street Garage. See parking rates and information.
This fun event gives BC Social Work alumni and students a chance to explore careers and network with each other through informal conversation and a short panel discussion. Appetizers and beverages provided. Drop by for all or part of the evening.
This year over 70 Clinical and Macro alumni plan to attend. Last year over 25 alumni and 35 students attended.
Alumni: Please RSVP to email@example.com by November 1.
12:30–2:00 p.m.
McGuinn 400
Learn about why networking is so important and how do it right.
See other Career Services Events scheduled throughout the year.
1:00–2:00 p.m.
McGuinn 400
For First Year MSW students: This workshop will provide information on creating a resume for the final year field placement application process.
See other Career Services Events scheduled throughout the year.
12:20–1:30 p.m.
Faculty Dining Room, McElroy Commons
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Limited to 8 students only. Please email Chris Watt at email@example.com to reserve your spot.
The Macro-SIL Program at Boston College Graduate School of Social Work will sponsor a Leadership Speakers Luncheon Series during the 2013-2014 academic year. Leadership speakers will be invited to campus to bring their expertise in administration, policy, and change management/transformation and social innovation to the discussions. The program will take place as a luncheon series where leaders will be interviewed about their greatest leadership challenge, their most important leadership lesson, and three pieces of advice for students. A facilitated Q&A session with students will follow each interview.
The first luncheon, to be held on October 31, will be open to 8 macro students. Reservation sign-ups are on a first come, first-serve basis. Former Massachusetts Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Scott Harshbarger will be the first Macro-SIL guest speaker. More about Macro-SIL Leadership Speakers Luncheon with Scott Harshbarger »
12:00–1:00 p.m.
McGuinn 521
As health care reform continues to unfold across the U.S., Boston College Graduate School of Social Work will explore the context of the reform and its impact on the social work profession. Our school will invite key thought-leaders on health care to speak in a series of presentations this fall, culminating in the "Health Care Reform: From Policy to Practice Forum" on February 24, 2014. Kicking off the series is a presentation by Nancy Turnbull, a national expert on health care and the consumer perspective. More about Health Reform »
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Boston College Graduate School of Social Work invites you to participate in our interactive Online Information Sessions, held periodically throughout the year, to learn about our program and ask questions. The session will be facilitated by the Program Director, Dr. James Lubben, and by a current PhD student. More about PhD Online Information Session »
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Gasson 100
Convocation is a school-wide gathering to mark the start of the academic year and to welcome new members of the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work community.
Dean Alberto Godenzi, Associate Dean Sveta Emery, and Associate Dean Tom Walsh will recap the school's recent accomplishments and give an overview of upcoming initiatives.
Refreshments will be available.
12:30–3:00 p.m.
Heights Room, Corcoran Commons
Part of the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work 2013 Orientation program for all incoming students, this event will explore the social work profession's commitment to social justice and our school's promise to prepare students for empathetic and effective social work practice in a world filled with wonderful and complex diversity. More about GSSW Diversity Event »
9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Heights Room, Corcoran Commons, Chestnut Hill Campus
For all students scheduled to begin their First Year Internship in September. Breakfast, presentation, and meetings with advisors.
5:00–7:00 p.m.
The Campus Green, between Stokes Hall and Carney Hall
Rain location: McGuinn 521
The Boston College Graduate School of Social Work Student Collective will host a barbecue to celebrate the start of the new academic year. The entire BC Social Work community is invited to this annual informal get-together. More about BC Social Work Student Collective Barbecue »
8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Heights Room, Corcoran Commons, Chestnut Hill Campus
See Orientation Schedule for details.
4:30–7:00 p.m.
Gasson 100, Chestnut Hill Campus
See Orientation Schedule for details.
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Murray Room, Yawkey Center
RSVP required by May 28, 2013, to firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Forum on Housing for Vulnerable Young Adults will bring together representatives of agencies with successful housing programs for vulnerable populations from across Massachusetts to discuss who they serve, what type of housing and services are provided, where housing is located, when and how it was established, and why their program is working.
The forum is co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Task Force on Youth Aging Out of Department of Child & Family Services (DCF) Care and the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. More about the Forum on Housing for Vulnerable Young Adults »
9:15 a.m. — Academic Procession
10:00 a.m. — University Commencement (main ceremony)
12:30–2:30 p.m.— Graduate School of Social Work Diploma Ceremony
The 137th Commencement of Boston College will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013. The University Commencement, which is attended by all graduates, is held in Alumni Stadium (rain or shine) and will begin with the Academic Procession at 9:15 a.m. and end after approximately two hours. More about Commencement 2013 »
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Heights Room, Corcoran Commons
RSVP by May 10, 2013, to 617-552-4024 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Meet other admitted students, current students, faculty, and staff. Appetizers and light refreshments will be available. More about Newly Admitted Students Reception »
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Murray Room, Yawkey Center
The Class of 2013 from the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work will present posters on diverse policy topics. Students from the Children, Youth, and Families; Health and Mental Health; and Older Adults and Families concentrations will showcase and discuss analyses of policy components and implementation issues. More about the 6th Annual Policy Poster Session »
8:30–11:00 a.m.
Murray Room, Yawkey Center
1.25 CEUs. Breakfast buffet
RSVP by March 29, 2013, to Serena Heartz at firstname.lastname@example.com or 617-552-0866
Christine Griffin, Executive Director of The Disability Law Center, will be the featured speaker at the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work 7th Annual Pinderhughes Diversity Lecture. Griffin will speak on "Diversity and Inclusion: When Will People with Disabilities Be Included?" More about Pinderhughes Diversity Lecture »
8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Heights Room, Corcoran Commons
This conference is a collaborative effort highlighting doctoral student research in the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work, Lynch School of Education, and William F. Connell School of Nursing. More about Multidisciplinary PhD Research Day »
11:00a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Robsham Theater
Free but ticketed event. Limited tickets available at Robsham Theater Box Office.
Boston College Graduate School of Social Work invites the Boston College community to an address by Deval Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts, about the politics and policies of inclusion.
Having served as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights under President Clinton, Governor Patrick brings a commitment to education, immigrants, veterans, health care, and the environment. His administration is notable for the diversity of his appointments and the inclusivity of his policies. More about address by Governor Patrick »
9:30 a.m.–Noon
Heights Room, Corcoran Commons
2 CEUs
RSVP required by March 22, 2013, to firstname.lastname@example.com or 617-552-4027 (Seating is limited. Supervisors and students attend together.)
NOTE: The Mary Mason Appreciation Breakfast event is at capacity and now closed, but limited tickets are still available at Robsham Theater for the presentation by Governor Deval Patrick. Ticket information »
Field supervisors and their interns are invited to attend the annual Mary Mason Field Appreciation Breakfast. The event is an opportunity to thank supervisors for their significant contribution to our students' training and education.
We are proud to have as our special guest speaker Deval Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts. More about the Mary Mason Breakfast »
12:00–1:00 p.m.
McGuinn 400
Massachusetts requires Social Workers who work in public school settings as School Social Workers or as School Adjustment Counselors to obtain a Department of Education license in addition to their Social Work license. Requirements for courses and field education will be discussed at this workshop.
MSW graduates must also request a Panel Review of their application, and this workshop will explain what that entails.
Sponsored by the GSSW Advising Center. For more information, contact Liz Cinquino at email@example.com.
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Robsham Theater
One hundred immigrants will take the Oath of Allegiance to become citizens of the United States in a naturalization ceremony hosted by Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. More about Naturalization Ceremony »
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Murray Room, Yawkey Center
Recruiters from across New England will be on campus to talk to students about employment opportunities at their agencies. Boston College Graduate School of Social Work students and alumni are invited to meet with area agency representatives and pick up materials and handouts describing their programs. More about GSSW Recruitment Fair »
12:00–1:00 p.m.
McGuinn 400
Come learn about how you can use LinkedIn to connect with other professionals, GSSW alumni, and join groups like the GSSW. Staff, faculty, and students invited.
For more information, contact email@example.com.
12:30–2:00 p.m.
McGuinn 521
A member from the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Work will explain the social work licensure process in Massachusetts. While they will not be able to answer specific questions about requirements in other states, the process is similar enough in other states (except California) to make it worthwhile to attend for students looking to practice outside of Massachusetts.
For more information, contact email@example.com.
6:30 p.m.
Robsham Theater
Free, but registration requested
Boston College Graduate School of Social Work will host the U.S. premiere of a special documentary film, "Quando a casa é a rua (When Home Is the Street)." Award-winning Brazilian filmmaker Thereza Jessouroun chronicles the lives of street children in Rio de Janeiro and Guadalajara, and brings to life stories of the street children's resilience and transformation through the power of compassion and support. More about Film Screening »
8:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
McGuinn 121
Free, but REGISTRATION REQUIRED
3 CEUs offered
The 2013 GSSW Alumni Award Event is co-sponsored by the GSSW Alumni Association and the GSSW Diversity Committee, whose theme this year is "Living with Disabilities: Lessons for Social Workers."
Faculty, students, alumni, and staff are invited to attend a morning conference to explore the intersections of diversity and social work practice and to honor this year's recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award. More about GSSW Diversity Conference & Alumni Award Event »
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Murray Room, Yawkey Center
For Final Year Students: A half-day event to kick off your last semester at GSSW! The event includes an overview of the job search, a resume and cover letter writing workshop, and an alumni panel who will share their career experiences. Continental breakfast.


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Climate Research
Australian researchers have narrowed the predicted temperature range of global warming. They found that exceeding 6°C warming was now unlikely while exceeding 2°C is very likely for business-as-usual emissions. This was achieved through a new method combining observations of CO2 and global temperature variations with simple climate model simulations to project future global warming.
This Week in Climate News
Our own Heidi Cullen discusses the possible role of climate change in extreme weather patterns on CBS's Face the Nation. Watch>>>
"Weather Forecasting Improvement Act" was introduced into Congress Oklahoma Tornado Shows Progress in Weather WarningsWeather Satellite Outage Points to Larger Problems
From NASA
The Iowa Flood Studies (IFloodS) are a ground measurement study currently taking place in Iowa that will run through June 15th. The program uses detailed precipitation measurements to improve rainfall estimates from satellites.
A new NASA and university analysis of ocean data collected more than 135 years ago provides further confirmation that human activities have warmed our planet over the past century. The research reveals that the ocean has absorbed more than 90 percent of the heat trapped by greenhouse gases, leading to a thermal expansion of sea water that contributed to about 40 percent of the total sea level rise seen from 1873 to 1955.
From NOAA
While NOAA is forecasting an active 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, they are expecting a below average hurricane season for the Eastern and Central Pacific.
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This hurricane season is forecast to be very active
We've been in an active period since 1995, where the average number of named tropical storms has jumped significantly to 15.2 per year.
Climate change is likely to make North Atlantic hurricanes fewer but more powerful in coming decades
Growing coastal populations are putting more people and property in harm's way
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As hurricane preparedness week comes to an end and the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season gets officially under way, NOAA and other forecasters are expecting a very active season with up to 20 named storms and three to six major hurricanes. If it plays out that way, it would put this year as the second most active season since 2005, and well above the current active period average that started in 1995 – when the number of named storms jumped significantly over the 25 or so years before.
The variation makes sense, since hurricane numbers rise and fall every few decades with the naturally cycling Atlantic Multi-Decadal Oscillation, or AMO. But it's not clear why the average is significantly higher now than it was during the last upswing, which ended in 1970 or thereabouts. It's even less clear why we saw so many major hurricanes making landfall between 1950 and 1970, but none since 2005. There's no evidence that it has to do with climate change.
The graphic below charts our understanding of various types of extreme weather, based on how good our understanding is of what causes them (Y-axis) and how reliable our observations have been (X-axis). We clearly know more about both aspects of hurricanes than we do of tornadoes, but less than we know about heavy precipitation, heat waves and other weather extremes.
The current level of understanding makes it hard to say for certain how climate change will influence Atlantic hurricanes in the future. We do know that warmer sea-surface temperatures are likely to make them stronger (though they could be fewer in number); that rising sea level will make storm surges more damaging; that hurricane driven rains will probably become even more torrential; and that rapid population growth along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts will put more people and property in harm's way.
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Canapes au Camembert (Camembert Tartlet Shells)
Canapés au camembert are the perfect palate teasers. They have a flaky, buttery shell and are covered with a camembert sauce mornay, which is béchamel and some cheese. The key to a good homogenous spread is a ripe, gooey, aged cheese. The addition of mustard and a hint of red chili pepper make it slightly piquant.
You can serve them as appetizers, as a first course accompanied with a salad or bake in a large tart pan and serve it as a main course for a light lunch.
Making this dish took me back to my time in Paris just before I got married. I was working non-stop, and after work, my boss would often take me for dinner to a brasserie. We would always get some amuse-gueules to start our meal. Amuse, in French, means entertainment in a playful, casual way, and gueule is slang for mouth. Those wonderful appetizers were a perfect way to whet the appetite before a nice meaty main course. Amuse-bouches, like the canapés au camembert I made today, are just a more sophisticated name for the fare I had so often in those brasseries.
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Roasted Pheasant Stuffed with Sage and Granny Smith Apples
I'm still on the quest for the perfect 4-course "French meal" in honor of the opening of the movie called "Julie and Julia".
Pheasant is a French delicacy. My family would cook pheasant around the holidays. I looked through Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" in search of a good pheasant dish to make, and the only recipe I found was a stew called "faisan en escabèche" (pheasant jellied in lemon). I think it tastes better when it's roasted, so I made this dish.
I stuffed the game bird with sage, bread to absorb all the fat (and flavors) of the bird, and some Granny Smith apples for their sweet and acidic taste. Yogurt is used as a meat tenderizer. In France, I would always use two Petits suisses instead. What's a Petit suisse? Le Petit suisse is like yogurt, but better; it has a richer consistency than regular yogurt and is sold in half the size (4 ounces) of the standard American yogurt because of its high fat content . It's made from milk, sweet cream and a starter. And it's oh, so good.
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In France, you can't start a proper meal without an appetizer. This recipe marks the start to my 4-course "French meal" in honor of the opening of the movie called "Julie and Julia". I thought about making mini quiches, but I decided against it because of the vegetarians in the house who find them a bit eggy. I settled on making Pissaladière niçoise.
Pissala what, you say? Pissaladière niçoise is named after the city of Nice, located on the Mediterranean coast in southern France. The dish is composed of all the typical ingredients from the region such as black olives, onions, garlic and a bouquet garni (see tips). You can either use pizza dough or pastry dough. The only change I made is that I substituted nori for the anchovies. I know it's not traditional but none of the vegetarians in our house like anchovies. If you don't have a problem with them by all means, use them instead. They add additional flavor and complexity.
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Vichy Carrots (Carottes Vichy)
Carottes Vichy is named after the town of Vichy, located on the banks of the Allier River in the northern part of the Auvergne region in France. Vichy is famous for its numerous spas and its carbonated water, which is used in this dish to soften the carrots.
This recipe is ultra easy. All you need are some carrots, some Vichy water and some butter.
Veni, Vidi, Vichy! Maybe it's just me but I find this funny. It's in reference of Julius Caesar's immortal words "I came, I saw, I conquered" when he announced to the Senate his victory over Pharnaces. I spent 5 years studying classical Latin in school; that's probably the only few things I remember.
As a child, carrots Vichy was probably my favorite meal at the cafeteria of my elementary school. It was easy to eat (I was a slow eater), tender, sweet and so flavorful. For lunch time, I remember it was always served with a filet de merlan au citron et persil, which is a pan seared sage-flavored whiting (fish) drizzled with lemon juice with some capers and parsley.
Check back often to follow my French-inspired menu this week. We're having a 4-course "French meal" in honor of the opening of the movie called Julie and Julia.
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Green bean salad is probably the simplest, healthiest dish you can make. I usually serve it as a first course or as a side dish accompanying a roasted chicken or any other white meat.
As with other easy dishes, the key is to use good, fresh ingredients. I got some crisp haricots verts fins from the local market. Haricots verts fins literally means thin string beans in French; they are much more tender than regular green beans.
For an added contrast of texture, I added some toasted, sliced almonds and some coarsely chopped sun dried tomatoes to bring a tart, acidic flavor.
What I love about this dish is that you can mix and match green beans with anything, such as wax beans (called haricots beurres in French). Just select an ingredient that will create an appealing color contrast: nuts, capers, feta cheese or even anchovies all work well.
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Date published: 2013-04-17
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Date published: 2013-02-25
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IGN: "Sony has tasked its newly renamed first party studio Guerrilla Cambridge (formerly Sony Cambridge of MediEvil fame) to lead the charge. Members of Sony Cambridge had experience helping Guerrilla Games (the Sony-owned series behind the Killzone franchise) with multiplayer maps for Killzone 2 and 3 on PS3, and there are veterans on that team that have worked on all three core games in the series. And what this team has created – at least from the presentation I saw, as well as hands-on time with both the game's single-player and multiplayer offerings – gives plenty of cause to be excited, even if cautiously so."
The melee looks amazing in this game. I hope they implement it in KZ4. All of it.
Read this article and thier comments.... Funny how the comments gradually starts to talk Pokemon and how the vita is dead.... A lotta fanboys comment against the vita on ign.
I mean its a free country and all but this is getting out of hand.
Anyway this is the year vita starts to get people's attention. Huge games like KZ, tearaway,SS, (can continue but too many) are announced before E3. God only knows what will happen at E3 but I don't think Sony gunna make the same mistake as last year with minimal attention to the vita. Nintendo will look swell as well, hopefully they will bring something good this year. Microsoft, I'm kinda worried I know 720 should be announced but what of the 360? Any big games? I hope all is well for the other systems but the vita's gunna have a interesting year, that's for sure.
they need to polish this game more...it still has obvious edges that haters gonna be bashing about...anyways im still excited for my PSvita..
Bah all these hanheld games do nothing but take away time production and games for real consoles.What a waste.No serious games come from hanhelds.Id rather see them put those resources twords ps3 games or ps4 production
This & soul sacrifice will make me happy alone.. But I got some great ports to look forward to like NGS2+, DOA5+, Muramasa, & then there's tear away, dragons crown, warriors liar, etc.. Yep 2013 will rock! Possible PS4 reveal & release too!


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Sky Sox down the Aces
April 15, 2009
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. " Josh Whitesell celebrated his 27th birthday with two hits and an RBI, but three Colorado Springs runs in the fourth and fifth innings proved to be too much for Reno on Tuesday night as the Sky Sox topped the Aces 7-2.
The Sky Sox broke open the scoring with a run in the third to take an early lead, then pushed across six more runs over the next two frames to pull away for good. Reno fought back with a run in the seventh and another in the eighth, but the effort fell short, evening the series at 1-1.
Aces' starter Evan MacLane (0-1) was pinned with the loss, surrendering four runs on seven hits through four innings of work. MacLane, making his first start of the season, walked two and struck out one in a 78-pitch effort.
Out of the Reno bullpen, Jose Marte allowed three runs on two hits, walking three and striking out two. Josh Ellis worked two scoreless frames, allowing just a hit while striking out three.
The win went to Sky Sox starter Alan Johnson, who held the Aces scoreless through six innings. Johnson allowed just two hits and no walks, while striking out two.
Down 7-0 through six innings, the Aces offense came to life for the first time in the seventh inning. Alex Romero led off the frame with a double to left and advanced to third on a passed ball. That set up Rusty Ryal, who singled to left, chasing home Romero for Reno's first run of the game.
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An inning later, Brandon Watson and Ruben Gotay each singled, putting two on with nobody away in the inning. After a Romero strikeout, Whitesell singled to left, scoring Watson to make the score 7-2. A ground ball double play ended the threat, though, and Reno would get no closer to the scoreboard.
Whitesell and Ryal led the Reno attack with two hits and an RBI apiece. Gotay extended his hitting streak to five games, and Watson hit safely in his fourth-straight contest.
The Aces and Sky Sox hit the third leg of the series Wednesday at Security Service Field. Reno sends right-hander Tony Barnette (0-1, 4.15 ERA) to hill, while Colorado Springs is set to give the ball to southpaw Franklin Morales (0-0, no ERA). First pitch is set for 10:05 a.m. and can be heard live on Fox Sports Radio 1450.


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Meiyin Wu
An associate professor of Biology and Molecular Biology and director of the , ecologist Meiyin Wu's research focuses on habitat restoration and ecosystem management. The author of more than 20 articles and books, she holds two U.S. patents.
Have you always wanted to be a scientist?
My interest in science started when I was very young. I grew up in Taiwan in the countryside and was naturally connected to the landscape as a child.
Taiwan is surrounded by coral reefs. I would scuba dive and find damage to the reefs. I decided I wanted to work to restore, manage and preserve the natural world.
It's been a year since Superstorm Sandy struck. Why was New Jersey so badly damaged?
You have to look at what is really causing the damage. It's not just the storm, it's that people live in easily flooded areas. As New Jersey becomes increasingly urbanized, people continue to opt to live within the 100-year floodplain.
We build on the floodplains, barrier islands and coastal areas. Towns like Little Ferry, Hoboken and Jersey City were once marshlands. We live where the water will come in – it's our choice.
What about the damage to New Jersey's wildlife?
It's much easier to measure the storm's human damage by quantifying individual insurance claims and collecting information from municipalities. Post-Sandy mitigation efforts have been understandably focused on human needs stemming from the damage to coastal communities – on trying to restore cities and towns, rebuild boardwalks and fuel the state's economy.
It's not so easy to assess Sandy's damage to wildlife. We need to help bring wildlife back to the coastal areas that are being rebuilt. We can't ignore the damage to wildlife habitats and ecosystems: not paying attention to this damage would be a major mistake.
Are you involved in research that addresses post-Sandy recovery?
Yes. I'm part of a team of Montclair State and Rutgers University researchers that has received funding from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to identify and evaluate alternatives for flooding risk reduction for vulnerable communities along the Hackensack and Hudson Rivers.
My team – which includes College of Science and Mathematics Dean Robert Prezant and Earth and Environmental Studies professors Clement Alo and Josh Galster – is particularly focused on the Hackensack River communities of Hackensack, Moonachie and Little Ferry.
What other projects are you involved in?
I'll be beginning work on a project with Bedminster Township, the Audubon Society and the DEP to install four wildlife crossing tunnels to protect reptile and amphibian species endangered by roads. I have worked on projects like this since 2010.
New Jersey's population density is the highest in the nation, which means we have a dense road network system. Cars kill many animals.
Often, the roads intersect migratory pathways for endangered turtles, frogs, toads and salamanders. Amphibians move during spring from the woods to nest and breed in pond habitats. Reptiles like turtles do the reverse: they live in water but lay their eggs in sandy habitats during the spring and summer, when they become most active in the landscape.
We coordinate volunteers and students to monitor areas where road mortality occurs. We'll be surveying the Bedminster area beginning in February. Wildlife crossing structures are scheduled to be installed next fall – before winter comes. We'll monitor this until 2015.
You have worked on projects using ultrasound technologies. Are you still involved in that?
I have worked on patented projects like BallastSolution that uses ultrasound technologies to eliminate invasive microorganisms from ship ballast water for 10 years.
I'm also looking into ways to use ultrasound to help remove bacterial and other contamination on substrates and media such as on fruits and vegetables, aquaculture systems, sea walls, harbors and ship hulls.
I've received funding for a study that measures levels of mercury contamination in plants and animals living in New Jersey's aquatic habitats – particularly in species like fish and turtles that people eat.
How do you do it all?
I don't know how I do all this! I guess it's a matter of prioritizing. I have meeting days and working days. Monday, for instance, is my day for meeting with students.
How do you relax?
I work when I have to work. From 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., I am in my office. But in the evenings and weekends I'm with my kids and my family when they need me.
I don't have time to watch TV for myself, but I do watch shows like The Walking Dead that my kids like with them. I read books with them. We would compete to see who could finish each Harry Potter book first.
I love science fiction-type books. Michael Crichton is my number one favorite. He's one of the few writers whose science is correct – and he even gives references – in his books. I am also a fan of Dan Brown – I'm reading his Inferno right now.


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DALLAS - June 17, 2014 - To promote greater understanding of autism, UT Southwestern Medical Center has launched a regional brain tissue collection program that will support research on this condition, which affects an estimated one in 68 children.
As an inaugural member of Autism BrainNet, UT Southwestern is one of four academic sites nationwide that will collect, store, and distribute brain tissue to scientists studying this disease. The Simons Foundation, Autism Speaks, and the Autism Science Foundation last year created Autism BrainNet and, more recently, an outreach program and tissue donation registration site, It Takes Brains.
UT Southwestern will serve as a collection and storage site for autistic and normal brain tissue samples from the South-Central and Midwest regions of the U.S. Samples will then be distributed to qualified researchers around the world, with the common goal of accelerating autism research.
"The recognized incidence of autism has increased dramatically over the past 10 years," said Dr. Carol Tamminga, Chair of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern. "Because we know so little about the molecular brain mechanisms of autism, research with this tissue is extremely important so that we can learn about its neural networks and identify new targets for novel therapies."
With autistic brain tissue samples more readily available, "we will be able to study how the brain fails molecularly and generates the social abnormalities found in this disorder," said Dr. Tamminga, holder of the Lou and Ellen McGinley Distinguished Chair in Psychiatric Research, the Communities Foundation of Texas, Inc. Chair in Brain Science, and the McKenzie Foundation Chair in Psychiatry I.
Results obtained with the banked tissues will be compared to brain imaging, treatment, and genetic studies of autistic patients at UT Southwestern in a continuing effort to understand and treat autism. The Autism BrainNet initiative also will enhance studies that are underway on autism-related conditions, such as Fragile X Syndrome. Work in the UT Southwestern laboratories of Dr. Kimberly Huber, Professor of Neuroscience; Dr. Jay Gibson, Associate Professor of Neuroscience; and Dr. John Sweeney, Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, has linked similar neuronal firing changes in humans and mouse models of the Fragile X gene mutation, which requires further study using brain tissue samples as part of biomarker research.
Other institutions participating in Austim BrainNet include: the University of California, Davis MIND Institute, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, and the Harvard University/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Additional sites are expected to join in the future.
The focus of the It Takes Brains website is to educate families affected by autism so they may better understand the need for brain tissue donation, and to encourage their registration with Autism BrainNet to potentially increase donations.
As discussed on the It Takes Brains website, by studying brain tissue, researchers nationwide have already discovered that:
- Children with autism have different underlying brain structures than typically developing children, and an overabundance of nerve cells in an area of the brain involved in social and communication skills.
- The brains of autistic people have fewer oxytocin receptors than the brains of unaffected people. Oxytocin is a hormone that has an influence on social behavior.
- There appear to be structural differences in the brains of people with autism, including differences in the number and size of neurons and the presence of inflammation.
To learn more about Autism BrainNet, including how to register as a potential brain tissue donor, please visit http://www.autismbrainnet.org and http://www.
About UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern, one of the premier academic medical centers in the nation, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education. The institution's faculty includes many distinguished members, including six who have been awarded Nobel Prizes since 1985. Numbering more than 2,700, the faculty is responsible for groundbreaking medical advances and is committed to translating science-driven research quickly to new clinical treatments. UT Southwestern physicians provide medical care in 40 specialties to nearly 91,000 hospitalized patients and oversee more than 2 million outpatient visits a year.


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U.S. Women's Swimming Team Wins Gold in 4x200m Relay!
The U.S. Women's Swimming Team – Allison Schmitt, Dana Vollmer, Shannon Vreeland, and Missy Franklin – show off their gold medals after winning the Women's 4x200m Freestyle Relay on Day 5 of the 2012 Summer Olympics on Wednesday (August 1) at the Aquatics Centre in London, England.
The ladies finished the relay in 7:42.92, which was a second and a half faster than the silver medal winner, Australia. The French team picked up the bronze medal.
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Earlier in the week, Missy and Allison both picked up individual gold medals for the Women's 100 Backstroke and the Women's 200m Freestyle, respectively.
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