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Brian Downing, the man who is accused of "pressing his testicles on the neck of an unconscious LSU fan," as the Times-Picuyane puts it, turned himself in to police last night and has been booked on one count of sexual battery and one count of obscenity. Here's his endearing mugshot.
Brian Downing, Alabama fan wanted in post-BCS sexual assault on LSU fan arrested in New Orleans [NOLA.com]

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ESA and Arianespace sign a Frame Contract for the procurement of launch services
Today at the Paris Air Show, taking place at Le Bourget, ESA and Arianespace signed a Frame Contract for the procurement of launch services. It constitutes one of the key elements of the new legal framework on launchers exploitation from 2009 onwards.
The main purpose of the Frame Contract is to maximise the use of Ariane, Vega, and Soyuz at CSG, while ensuring competitive launch service prices for ESA missions and defining a set of standard contractual provisions for all launch services procured by the Agency from Arianespace.
In addition, the Frame Contract implements the decisions taken on launch service procurement policy by the ESA Council meeting at ministerial level, and fosters the establishment of a European institutional market for the launchers operated from the CSG.


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That's not my opinion, mind you. That's what people online in Japan are saying.
This is Melonpan, a geek from Switzerland who has been amusing the internet for the past few years with his antics. Perhaps you're a fan. Or maybe you remember the time he jumped out of a plane with a hug pillow. Maybe not.
Melonpan's schtick is that he's as outrageous as they come—and he's pretty damn outrageous. He certainly is worthy of the honor (honor?) a 2ch blog recorded yesterday: "The Craziest Otaku in the World" (世界で一番クレイジーなオタク).
Online in Japan, the reaction varied from "Yup, he's a perv" to "He's a fashionable perv" and from "His life sure seems fun" to "The fuck."
Below, you can find some highlights of Melonpan's insanity:
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Photos: Melonpan's YouTube Channel and Melonpan's Flickr Page
To contact the author of this post, write to bashcraftATkotaku.com or find him on Twitter @Brian_Ashcraft.
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How Festivals Can Really Help -- By A Festival Itself/
Joanne Feinberg of the Ashland Independent Film Festival writes in...
Referring back to your post "Who Do you Really Need to Meet at Film Festivals?" I wanted to talk about how we (film festivals) can be helpful to filmmakers beyond the hope of a big distribution deal... I think I can speak for most of us when I say that festival programmers are in this because we are truly passionate about film, and really want to help films find their audience. I think there are many ways that festivals can help independent filmmakers reach out into our communities and build their audience. Our audience here in Ashland is hungry for truly independent film (and for the interaction with filmmakers that is such an essential part of the festival experience). I hope that we can continue to work with filmmakers to develop new business models that will benefit both their distribution efforts, and a healthy future for film festivals and independent theaters, as well.
You asked for some suggestions... I mentioned recently in a response to your blog (http://www.ashlandfilm.org/News.asp?NewsID=30), that our festival helps to bring back festival films for theatrical runs at our home base, the Varsity Theater (part of the Coming Attractions theater chain). We work with their Programmer by giving suggestions of films we think are appropriate, and then we help them by publicizing the films to our mailing list (building on the word-of-mouth that was created during the Festival), and by use of in-kind advertising that we have with local media.
I've heard many positive stories from our filmmakers about meeting up with other programmers and exhibitors during the festival who have then gone on to book their films at their festivals and theaters. These are people who are often on our juries (another benefit to having your film at a festival - a great way to build relationships and get exposure to people in the industry). For example, Richard Beer, the Artistic Director of Film Action Oregon/The Hollywood Theatre Project in Portland (and part of The Art House Convergence
happening at Sundance this month) is on our Advisory Board, has been a juror at our festival, and he and I often share ideas about films we are excited about. This has been mutually beneficial for our programming here at the festival and at the Hollywood Theater, and especially for the filmmakers whose films we both screen. Recently Richard told me that after meeting director Todd Darling at our '08 festival, he programmed SNOWMOBILE FOR GEORGE as part of his weekend documentary series, and after seeing THE CAKER EATERS here, he invited it to POW Fest (where it won Best Feature) and will be giving it a theatrical run this spring.
Filmmakers have told me about selling large numbers of dvds after screenings (in our lobby), collecting emails from the audience to continue their outreach, and of making contacts with attending press (also often on our jury). I think the Art House Convergence at Sundance is a very exciting opportunity for programmers of festivals to network with exhibitors, and for filmmakers to meet us all.
Personally, I'd love to hear more from filmmakers about their successes and especially about what festivals can do to help self-driven distribution efforts, so we can offer more than the hope that "your film [will] be discovered and you [will] be given a pot of gold and the keys to Hollywood." :-)
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The European Aviation Safety Agency has named the first members of its EASA Virtual Academy, which aims to sustain competency among national aviation regulatory staffs across Europe and promote harmonized regulatory and certification practices among European nations. The members are CAA International (an aviation consultancy wholly owned by the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority), the Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (which is associated with the European Civil Aviation Conference, which in turn includes 44 European nations), the Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile, or ENAC (France's only aviation-oriented university) and Servicios y Estudios para la Navigacion Aerea y la Seguridad Aeronautica, or SENASA (a training, consultancy and technical assistance company headquartered in Madrid). "The effectiveness of the EASA system is based on thorough cooperation between EASA and the member states," said EASA Executive Director Patrick Ky. (EASA's members include the 28 nations of the European Union and the four nations of the European Free Trade Assn.) "Training of staff is a key element of this cooperation." He added that "the EASA Virtual Academy will expand beyond Europe in the future to promote the EASA system as the leading aviation safety global system." Consistency among international aviation authorities is the focus of a session at next week's Rotorcraft Certification Summit in Irving, Texas. The session, "Certification Barriers and Reforms: The International Arena," will feature presentations by the U.S. Government Accountability Office's assistant director of Civil Aviation Issues, Vashun Cole, and Jonathan Archer, director of Engineering and Airworthiness for the General Aviation Manufacturers Assn. Limited space is still available for the event; you can find more about it at www.rotorcraftsummit.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Over a lifetime, the average U.S. college graduate will earn at least $800,000 more than the average high school graduate, a study published Monday by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco shows.
That's after accounting for the high cost of college tuition and the four years of wages lost during the time it takes to complete a typical undergraduate degree, the researchers found.
"Although there are stories of people who skipped college and achieved financial success, for most Americans the path to higher future earnings involves a four-year college degree," wrote Mary Daly, the San Francisco Fed's associate director of research, and Leila Bengali, a research associate, in the latest Economic Letter from the regional Fed bank.
In short – "college is still worth it."
Click the link to read entire story Skip college, forfeit $800,000: Fed study – Yahoo News.


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Catching prospect Hedges looking to be 'full package'
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- For as long as he possibly can, and to the best of his ability, Austin Hedges works attentively with his pitcher to avoid the (mostly) unavoidable -- keeping batters from reaching base.
He does so in any number of ways; it's sequencing pitches, framing them, and pitch selection, as well. Hedges, as all catchers must, has to be aware of what's working for his pitcher at all times and, maybe more importantly, what's not working.
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- For as long as he possibly can, and to the best of his ability, Austin Hedges works attentively with his pitcher to avoid the (mostly) unavoidable -- keeping batters from reaching base.
He does so in any number of ways; it's sequencing pitches, framing them, and pitch selection, as well. Hedges, as all catchers must, has to be aware of what's working for his pitcher at all times and, maybe more importantly, what's not working.
Even here, in the Arizona Fall League, where tinkering with pitches and mechanics is tolerated and encouraged, the bottom line remains the same -- getting outs. Allowing a baserunner here is every bit the deflating proposition as it is anywhere else.
Maybe for the pitcher, but not for Hedges.
"That," Hedges said, smiling, "that is fun time."
Of all that's required of a catcher, and the list is too long to recite, the one element that Hedges enjoys the most is trying to neutralize the running game, either by cutting down runners attempting to steal or with blocking balls in the dirt, protecting each and every inch of the 90 feet of dirt between bases.
"For a catcher, growing up, that's what you always dream of … throwing a guy out, especially if he's the big basestealer on their team," Hedges said. "When a guy gets on first base, the adrenaline kicks in. It doesn't change the way I call a game. It's more of a personal thing."
Hedges' pop time -- his throw to second base -- routinely runs in the 1.8-second range (2.0 seconds is considered to be a good baseline for a Major League catcher). A spiked slider in the dirt? Hedges has an answer for that, too, as he nimbly shifts from one side to the other to smother the ball before it can trickle too far away.
In his two-plus seasons in the Minor Leagues, Hedges has thrown out 32 percent (87 of 269) of the would-be basestealers who have tested him. The Major League average for catchers in 2013 was 27.2 percent. As of Tuesday, Hedges had thrown out 11 of 21 would-be basestealers in the AFL.
"He's getting really close just to, mechanically, catching in the big leagues," said Padres manager Bud Black, who saw Hedges last month in Arizona. "He's checking off some boxes."
During a recent AFL game, Hedges essentially kept the Peoria Javelinas in the game, nabbing three would-be basestealers and blocking seven pitches in the dirt, including an astounding four with runners standing at third base, wanting nothing more than to scoot home for an easy run.
"It was a 2-2 game for most of the game and the pitcher was struggling," said Tyler Barton, a statistics coordinator for Major League Baseball Advanced Media who witnessed Hedges' effort. "But he [Hedges] kept blocking pitches. He probably saved five or six runs that day."
To be sure, there's a lot to like about Hedges, a 21-year-old with an advanced skill set for a premium position and an aptitude that, many in the game agree, exceeds that of his peers who play the same position. He's rated as the third-best catching prospect by MLB.com and, last season, advanced to the Double-A Texas League before his 21st birthday.
Ted Simmons, who caught parts of 21 seasons in the Major Leagues, once said it takes 1,500 Major League at-bats or 500 games in the big leagues to truly know what you have in a catcher. But to those who work in the game, particularly former Major League catchers, they seem to be in complete agreement of what Hedges already is, and what he'll eventually become -- the next big thing.
"I hate to anoint a Minor League player anything prior to his time, but there's no reason why he can't play in the big leagues for a long time," said Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, who caught 18 seasons in the Major Leagues and worked closely with Hedges while he was a special assistant for the Padres until earlier this month.
"I would expect that 15 years from now, that he would have a good [Major League] career and that he would still probably be playing."
Ausmus, current Padres assistant general manager A.J. Hinch and former big league catcher Brent Mayne -- now an amateur scout for the organization -- saw an awful lot of Hedges while he was playing one hour up Interstate 5 at Junipero Serra Catholic High in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., in the spring of 2011. Looking through different lenses, these former catchers essentially saw the same thing: an exceptional defender with a skill set beyond his years.
"I think that he embraced the position from an early age," said Randy Smith, the Padres' vice president of player development and international scouting. "And he's a very good athlete. No matter what position that you play … athleticism is critical. He's got good reactions. That's why he's so good at blocking. He can read the ball, anticipate it."
The Padres' decision in 2011 to give Hedges a $3 million bonus -- he was considered a strong UCLA commit and fell to the second round -- was the highest bonus in franchise history for a player not drafted in the first round. Today, that bonus looks like money well spent.
Before long, it could be considered a steal.
"To me, one of his greatest strengths is he can do a lot of things in small spaces," said Hinch, who was a catcher for seven seasons in the big leagues. "You've got to move your feet in small spaces. Those are things learned over time, but he has this natural timing to how he catches. For me, it's how he's able to stay calm and under control but also work quickly in small spaces."
Simmons, a former Padres bench coach who is now a senior advisor to Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik, recently returned from scouting players in the AFL. While he saw only a handful of games in which Hedges played in, Simmons saw enough to recognize a rare and special talent.
"He has an arm that controls the running game," Simmons said. "I think he threw out six [would-be basestealers] in a row when I saw him … six. That was the most impressive thing I saw. He's a true catch-and-throw guy. He was very impressive."
These are the physical elements of Hedges' game that are considered advanced, especially for his age. But there's a whole other aspect of the job that Hedges has already made inroads with -- the mental side of catching, Ausmus said.
"It's his aptitude for the game … he sees things in the game at 20 and 21 that most people don't see until they're 25 or 26," Ausmus said. "It's happened because he's, for lack of a better term, a baseball rat. He's trying to work his pitchers through seven, eight, nine innings. He's got an understanding of what's important in the big picture."
Hinch has seen this for himself the last two seasons, during Hedges' stop in the Midwest League in 2012 and then last season when started with Class A Lake Elsinore and advanced to Double-A San Antonio.
"He set such high standards for himself … that elite pop time down to second base don't satisfy him," Hinch said.
What does begin to satisfy Hedges is earning the trust of his pitchers. This isn't about throwing down two fingers and simply hoping for the best. It's about something deeper, something much more visceral.
"When a guy shakes me off, I want to be able to communicate to him and get him to trust me," Hedges said. "… I think the best advice I've gotten so far is that the wrong pitch with conviction is better than the right pitch without conviction. I always try to think of that. If the pitcher knows his slider is good, then you throw it the best you can. That's always better than, say, a mediocre fastball.
"It's getting the full trust out of your pitcher. That helps to develop our relationship."
Hedges' calling card, obviously, is his defense, but he's far from a slouch offensively. He has a .268/.337/.421 slash line in his first 748 plate appearances with 15 home runs and 98 RBIs. He's hitting .294 in 51 at-bats this fall. He hit .224 in 20 games after his promotion to San Antonio and will likely begin the 2014 season there again.
"This guy has a chance to impact both sides of the ball," Smith said. "… He's still learning, but he gets it."
Hedges is quick to acknowledge that his hitting gets overlooked, and he's fine with that. But that doesn't mean he works any less at it or neglects it. In fact, it's just the opposite.
"Catching is always going to be the priority," Hedges said. "There are so few true offensive catchers in the league. There is a good reason for that, too. It's a difficult position to play. But I want my offense to be as good as my defense. I work as hard at my offense as I do my defense. As much as I know I need to prioritize defense over my offense, I want it to be as good as it can possibly be.
"I want to be the full package."
Corey Brock is a reporter for MLB.com. Keep track of @FollowThePadres on Twitter.


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Take a cop car out of the hands of Johnny Law and you've got yourself either a taxicab or one mean sedan with hot rod potential. It's been like that ever since the 1960s, when OE manufacturers began to serve The Man some beef in the form of big-blocks, Sure-Grips, big brakes, and trick cooling. You know, Akroyd's Blues Brothers rundown—you'd have been disappointed if we hadn't brought that up.
Everyone wants one of the legendary, 440-powered '69 Mopars, reputed to be the fastest squad ever. Sorry, that's not happening for you. The good news is that late-model fuzzmobiles fairly well trounce anything from the pathetic late 1970s through the early '90s, highway patrol Mustangs and Camaros notwithstanding. However, the newest Chevy Caprice PPV and Dodge Charger models won't hit the auction blocks for a couple years, at least, and if you're jonesing for the day you can score yourself a used, donut-stained Ford Taurus, then you might be reading the wrong mag.
The only practical, cheap, used cop sedan these days is the '98-up Ford Crown Victoria. It's only potential competition is the car it replaced: the Chevy Caprice. For a recent episode of our Roadkill video show, we decided to find out what happens when each of these cars is driven properly—which is to say, outside the law.
Caprice 9C1
Many Chevy models have carried the 9C1 option code, signifying the police model, and the best four-doors are the '94–'96 Caprices. That's a short, three-model-year run (after which the entire B-body platform disappeared), but the cars stayed in service forever, and agencies loved them so much that some had their Caprices refurbished, nearly doubling what would have been a normal term of service.
The '94–'96 models are the ones to look for because they carry the LT1 V8, similar to what was found in Corvettes of the same years, though the Vettes had aluminum heads and the Caprice's are iron. You want to avoid the small, L99, 4.3L V8 and make sure to get the 5.7L; they look the same, so check the engine-compartment decal or the option decal under the trunk lid. The '94–'95 cars are OBD1, while the '96s are the OBD2, which has proven easier to hop up. All the 5.7s are factory-rated at 260 hp and 330 lb-ft—though they probably made more than that when they were new—and have 700-R4 transmissions and 3.08 rear gears. Bone stock and near new, these cars were good for low 15s in the quarter-mile.
Being 17-plus model years old, it's hard to find an LT1 Caprice that isn't totally trashed. The major problems you'll encounter with these are dead fuel pumps and failed Optispark ignitions.
Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
These get credit for the coolest police-package name ever, though they weren't intercepting much when introduced in 1992, thanks to the weakling 190hp, 4.6L V8. In 1998, they were restyled and significantly cooler, but even by 2001 when better heads had been introduced, they still meandered through acceleration runs with 220–239 hp. You really want the '04-up models with 250 hp, and though that sounds like it's in the neighborhood of the Chevy's output, the torque is less, and at higher rpm: 297 lb-ft at 4,000 for the Ford and 330 and 3,200 for the LT1. With the newer CVPIs, you get 3.55:1 rear gears and, if you're lucky, a 4R75E automatic that hasn't blown up yet; the trans is the car's Achilles' heel. The suspension and frame started to get beefed up in 2003, when rack-and-pinion was added, but the better buy is the '06-and-up that has steel front control arms (the older ones are aluminum) and a few other upgrades like 17-inch wheels and a standard tach.
The last Crown Vic was made in September 2012. Gone was the last of the real, full-framed, American sedans.
Our Thrash Test
For our more-fun-than-science comparo, we picked up an '06 CVPI with 101,000 miles on it for $2,500 and a 1995 Caprice 9C1 with 173,000 for $1,300. The mileage and the prices reflect the difference of 11 model years between the cars.
Our first exercise was, natch, an acceleration contest of a couple hundred yards. This was where we discovered the G80 Positraction rearend in the Chevy was totally 86'd and would only roast one tire (for a good long way, we might add). But even with a light-footed launch to avoid tirespin, the Chevy truly humiliated the gutless Crown Vic.
Next, we goofed off in a big parking lot, executing Rockfords, slides, and PIT maneuvers, and smashing trash cans for no apparent reason. This is where the Ford began to show its stuff, proving itself a better handling car with better brakes.
Finally, it was off to the desert for some bashing. We put BFGoodrich mud tires on the Chevy, thinking the terrain was going to be rocky and we'd need the puncture protection, but the narrow, aggressive tires proved a mistake because the terrain turned out to be Baja-level silt. The Chevy trans was also more finicky than the Ford's in the soft earth. The 9C1 soaked high-speed whoops better than the Ford, but the Crown Vic out-handled the Caprice, just as it had on pavement.
We were predisposed to believe the Chevy was the badder-ass car. Indeed, its acceleration to any speed makes the Ford look like it's chained to a tree. It's also easier and cheaper to hop up, and more aftermarket parts are available. If you care, it beats the Ford in off-road whoop-de-doos.
It's unusual for us to overlook such a glaring horsepower deficit, but we ultimately preferred the Ford because the chassis platform is more modern, the interior is far nicer, the brakes are more trustworthy, and it's a cooler-looking car. As an added bonus, the P71s in the used-car market outnumber the 9C1s these days by 50 to 1, and they can be had in better shape with lower miles. Throw boost and another few hundred horsepower at the Crown Vic and you'd be standing proud.
So Ford wins our haphazard, hooning showdown. Disagree and want to set us straight? Or are you a Blue Oval guy and feel like gloating? That's what the Internet is for. Display your superior intellect by commenting on our Roadkill show on YouTube.com/MotorTrend; just search for "Roadkill episode 12."


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Modern commercial aeroplanes are well known for being extremely safe and comfortable. Nonetheless, following a series of recommendations can render all flights more enjoyable, especially those over three hours long.
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Atmospheric pressure and changes in oxygen levels, noise, temperature, vibrations, the possibility of turbulence, humidity and space available inside an aircraft are slightly different to what we are used to, although they are perfectly tolerable for travelers.
During the flight we'llnormally be at an equivalent altitude between 1,500 and 2,500 metres, for pressure purposes. This leads to a small reduction in atmospheric pressure and the partial pressure of oxygen. When pressure drops, gases tend to expand and this can bother some passengers. We recommend avoiding heavy meals or food that causes flatulence the day before you fly. Our onboard menus are designed to stear clear of ingredients that may cause any discomfort.
Pressure adjusts during take-off and landing. You may notice discomfort in your ears. A simply correction, equalising the pressure in your middle ear, is to pinch your nostrils with your fingers and blow out softly through your nose, chewing gum or, simplest of all, blowing your nose.
Humidity inside the aircraft is around 10-20% lower than normal. That may make your skin, airways and eyes feel slightly dry. Avoid drinking alcohol and coffee starting the day before you fly because they can dehydrate you. During the flight you should drink plenty of water or juices or use a moisturising cream on your skin.
Small time differences can cause jet-lag (daytime tiredness and sleepiness) and the bigger the time difference the more it affects your internal body clock. Unfortunately there is little you can do to counteract the effects of changing timetables.
When you reach your destination, try to adjust to the local timetable as soon as possible if you have to stay awake for a long period of time. Otherwise, try to keep to your regular timetable with a difference of no more than 4 hours.
Sharp movements and turbulence can occasionally cause people problems. Turbulence happens for different reasons and is usually detected in time by the crew, who inform passengers over the speaker system. Passengers should sit down and put on their seatbelts as quickly as possible to prevent injury.
There is also what is known as clear-air turbulence. This cannot be detected beforehand and happens suddenly and unexpectedly, which is why you should wear your seatbelt throughout the entire flight unless you need to get up for any reason.
All Iberia flights are "non-smoking". Use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes and electronic cigarettes on our planes is strictly prohibited. If you are a regular smoker and think this might bother you, ask your doctor about nicotine substitutes such as chewing gum or patches.
The air in the cabin is recycled completely every three minutes.
Sitting down for long periods of time is not problematic for most of us, but some people's feet or ankles might swell and sometimes it might exacerbate a previous circulatory problem. This is the case of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). It is rare condition and occurs among people who are especially predisposed to it when they are forced to spend long periods without moving.
There is limited space available and possibility of movement. We recommend wearing loose-fitting clothing and stowing hand luggage so that it does not block your legs.
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We also suggest you get up occasionally, stretch your arms and legs or even walk around the cabin at times when the service to the other passengers is not affected and when flight conditions allow. Keep your eye on the seatbelt sign and always follow crew instructions closely.
Gently tilt your head to one side. Hold that position for three seconds, exhaling completely. Inhale, return your head to its upright position and repeat on the other side. Repeat three times.
Stretch your arms upwards and inhale. Hold that position and your breath for three seconds. Put your arms behind your head and exhale. Repeat three times.
Stand on your toes and lift your heels up off the ground. Hold this position for three seconds. Then rock back on your heels, stretch your toes and raise them. Repeat three times.
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DAVIE – Dolphins rookie defensive end Dion Jordan was active in the early stages of Tuesday's training camp practice, the team's first session in full pads.
The first-round pick went through a special teams drill in which players practiced blocking punts by getting a hand on a red rubber ball booted by an assistant coach, and then a pass rush drill.
Then Jordan's action came to a screeching halt.
Although Jordan, the No. 3 selection in the draft from Oregon, was taken off the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list he's occupied for the previous two days, he's still limited as he recovers from February surgery on his right shoulder to repair a torn labrum.
Coach Joe Philbin isn't sure when Jordan, the highest draft selection the Dolphins have ever used on a defensive player, will participate in a full practice.
"We'll have to see," Philbin said. "We'll have to watch the tape, and it's going to be a gradual process. We'll have to see how he responds, see how he feels tomorrow and take it from there. We are never going to rush a guy if we don't feel he's ready. We'll take our time."
At least Tuesday's limited action was a step in the right direction.
"It felt real good, first of all, just being out there with the guys and being able to run around and hit things and get back to normal football routine," Jordan said.
Because of traditional rookie defensive line hazing rituals Jordan's new hair style features one bronze streak in the middle and one bronze streak on each side of his head. It was crafted on Monday night. Veteran defensive tackle Paul Soliai was the man most responsible. But Jordan doesn't mind. After missing most of the off-season workouts and the first two days of training camp practices, he's ready for anything that says NFL.
"I'm paying my dues," the angular Jordan (6-6, 250) said with a smile.
Jordan is being counted on to help what could be one of the NFL's best defensive lines. He'll be playing beside a pair of Pro Bowl defensive tackles in Soliai and Randy Starks, a quality tackle in Jared Odrick, and a Pro Bowl defensive end in Cameron Wake.
Regardless, Jordan would perform he said he doesn't feel pressure.
"No, I don't feel any pressure," he said. "I feel like as far as my personal goals I just want to get out here and help any way I can because the whole thing is do better than we did last year and take this team as far as we can, and as long as I compete and make myself better as a player then I'll help the team doing that."
Odrick, a first-round pick in 2010 who had an injury-shortened rookie season, said patience is the key for Jordan, the pass-rushing specialist who is being counted on to play opposite Wake.
"Everybody wants to jump the gun and get out there, including himself and the rest of us," Odrick said. "But you've got to be smart about it."
So far, defensive end Olivier Vernon, the second-year player from the University of Miami, has done well holding down the right defensive end position, the spot he'll eventually share with Jordan.
Vernon, who earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week in October, has earned rave reviews so far in off-season workouts and training camp. Jordan, who had 14.5 sacks in his college career, said he's not concerned with being a starter. He just wants to play "no matter what it is."
"If it's as a pass rusher, if coach put me out there to start even if its special teams, I want to play football no matter where it is," Jordan said. "I'm going to work, and you've got to earn everything, so I have to earn whatever it is."


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82 HASKINS & SELLS September Accounting for Milk Distributing Companies BY F. H . SANFORD, of the New York 39th Street Office THE business of distributing milk has within the past few years been the subject of numerous investigations, official and otherwise, due principally in the begin-ing to the strenuous objection on the part of the public to the steady advance in the price of the commodity. One result of these investigations has been to change the status of the industry from a private to a semi-public character, somewhat comparable with power, light or coal companies. It seems probable, considering the great importance of milk and its by-products, butter, cheese and cream, as articles of human diet, and the relationship between the milk supply and the health of the children in a community, that the trend toward public regulation of the industry will continue. A sufficient supply of pure milk at fair prices is necessary to the health and comfort of the community. What constitutes a fair price, whether the subject be considered from the point of view of the distributor or the regulating authority, must be determined from an accurate knowledge of the original cost of the milk, plus the costs incidental to its distribution. What these costs are can best be determined from an adequate system of accounts, properly kept. While most of the larger companies have such systems, enough others do not to make the preparation of a comparative statement of the costs of several companies operating in the same territory far from a simple matter. The accountant, therefore, should be fully informed as to the progressive stages of purchase and distribution to the end that he may so conduct an examination as to ascertain the costs of these operations, or, in the case of a system engagement, so design the accounts and records that these costs may readily be determined, and the selling price of the commodity accordingly justified. The following statement of sales, cost and profits is the form used by the several large distributors as evidence submitted at a hearing before the Milk Committee of the United States Food Administration, for the purpose of fixing the prices for bottled grade " B " milk in New York City for the month then ensuing. EXHIBIT " A" COUNTRY, BOTTLED—RETAIL: Quarts sold, Sales, Cost—Schedule No. 1: Up to delivery, Delivery, etc., Total cost, NET PROFIT, EXHIBIT " A" SCHEDULE NO. 1 Amount per quart QUARTS SOLD, COSTS UP TO DELIVERY, Purchases, Country—Can station expenses, Country—Factory expenses, Freight and ferriage, Hauling—City, City factory expenses, Depreciation. Total, COSTS OF DELIVERY, ETC.: Branch operation and maintenance, Delivery expenses, General, selling and administrative expenses, Depreciation, Deduction from sales, Shrinkage, Total, TOTAL COSTS,
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Accounting for milk distributing companies
Sanford, Frederick Haniman
Milk trade -- United States -- Accounting
Haskins & Sells. New York Office
Haskins & Sells Bulletin, Vol. 04, no. 09 (1921 September 15), p. 82-86
|Originally published by: Haskins & Sells
|Deloitte Digital Collection
|Digital Publisher
|University of Mississippi Libraries. Accounting Collection
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Garrison Doles: Home
How to host a Song Chapel concert
1. Listen to some of the songs on the player that you'll find on the left side of this page.
2. Take a look at your calendar and think about when you'd like to have a concert.
3. Send me an email - email@example.com - and we can choose a date.
4. Smile in anticipation of the wonderful time we're going to have together.
I'd be happy to bring the Song Chapel to your church/school/community
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What is the Song Chapel?
Garrison Doles shows up at your door with a guitar slung over his shoulder and begins to deliver the songs that God has provided, songs that are real and substantial, made of scripture and worship and prayer. Here is the workman with his tools and materials and God builds a chapel of song.
Penetrating deep into the landscape of contemporary Christian life to render an authentic, personal account.
The songs and stories of Garrison Doles arise from a distinctive spiritual practice and give voice to a longing for deeper surrender to God's presence and assurance. An accomplished and popular professional performer, this faithful journeyman committed himself in 2002 to the discipline of writing new songs every month for The Wellsprings Service, a creative worship gathering that ministers to a diverse community.
"I write these songs out of my engagement with the scriptures and out of my own unique spiritual journey. Listening for God's voice in the stillness, I try to allow myself to be available as an instrument of God's expression, so that I may render the richness of these treasured texts into songs that crack the shell of familiarity and offer sustenance for our daily lives. I'm called to share the fruits of this spiritual practice with a broader congregation, and I'd like to come to your church."
With Garrison's savory mix of songs and stories, these concerts offer humor, depth, and meaning. Each one can be a full evening in itself, or Garrison can craft something to complement an event already on your schedule. Men's groups, women's groups, college age, young marrieds, singles: in the company of Garrison Doles, any group will find itself drawn deeper into the transforming grace and mystery of God.
"Garrison Doles blends heart and faith into melodies that stir the soul. His music is both inspiring and filled with the message of God's love and grace. He combines his gifts of song and story with a humility that speaks to the soul. Warning: his music may cause you to tap a foot, join in on a chorus, or well up with tears! If you miss hearing Garrison, you've missed an opportunity to draw near to the heart of god."
Dr. Wayne Wiatt
District Superintendent, East Central District
Florida Conference, United Methodist Church
"In a time when our souls are troubled with many worries, tasks, and anxieties, flooded with media that is dead set on drawing us away from the life of the Holy Spirit, Garrison Doles brings us back to our center, to the God who dwells in and around us. Through his ministry, as witnessed in my own parish congregation, I have experienced an evening of joy, release, and faith-building that touched the lives of all those present."
Rev. Ben Berinti, C.Pp.S.
Pastor, Nativity Catholic Church
Longwood, Florida
"Garrison Doles' unique guitar playing, both intricate and raw, mixes with his thoughtful assembly of lyrics to create a melodic story you will want to read over and over again. The brush work of deep insight stands out starkly against the canvas of his simple yet serious devotion. I relish every opportunity to hear Garrison perform, and I recommend him to all who are interested in going deeper with their lord."
Rev. Mo Leverett
Urban Ministry leader, Singer/Songwriter
Presbyterian Church in America
"Garrison is prophetic and God's spirit speaks to my heart through him. His creative gifts have been a blessing to this congregation."
Rev. John Christiansen
Senior Pastor, Orlando Community Church


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Van Persie joins Arsenal for pre-season
Robin van Persie has flown out to Germany with Arsenal for the club's pre-season friendly against Cologne as speculation mounts that he will stay at Emirates Stadium.
Van Persie, 29, is wanted by Juventus and both Manchester clubs, but none of the trio have yet offered anything like the fee Arsenal are demanding before they would consider selling their striker.
Arsenal have made it clear they will keep the Dutchman for the final year of his current contract unless they are paid £25 million, but the interested clubs do not want to stump up a big fee on top of his reported wage demands of £190,000 a week, and there is a growing belief that he could now stay in North London.
Van Persie challenged Arsene Wenger and the club last month when he issued a statement explaining why he wanted to leave the Emirates, claiming Arsenal lacked ambition.
Wenger has certainly tried to meet that challenge with a series of big-name signings including the expected arrival of highly rated Spain international Santi Cazorla, who is also reported to have flown to Germany as part of the Arsenal squad even though his £16.5 million transfer has yet to be officially completed.
Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud have also arrived and are part of the 24-man squad that travelled to Germany on Monday.


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Thousands of Tunisians turned out Saturday to pay a final tribute to independence leader Habib Bourguiba, who died Thursday at the age of 97.
Leaders from Europe and the Middle East -- including French President Jacques Chirac, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and Palestinian President Yasser Arafat -- attended the former president's funeral in his birthplace Monastir 160 km south of the capital Tunis.
Other personalities attending included the prime minister of Qatar, Sheikh Abdallah ben Khalifa Al-Thani, the speaker of Portugal's parliament, Antonio Almeida Santos, Mauritanian President Mauuiya Ould Sid'Ahmed Taya and Prince Moulay Rashid of Morocco, King Mohammed's younger brother.
A large security force was deployed in the Mediterranean city, where large numbers of people paid their respects at the Bourguiba family home or lined the streets to watch the funeral cortege.
Tunisian President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali on Thursday decreed seven days of national mourning.
Bourguiba was long considered one of the leading voices of moderation and gradualism in the Arab world, creating in Tunisia a moderate, pro-western regime that sought to reduce the influence of religion on society, in particular by guaranteeing women's rights.
After he had had himself proclaimed president for life in 1975, however, civil dissension exacerbated by economic difficulties mounted.
He was overthrown in a bloodless coup on November 7, 1987, following allegations that he had become senile. He lived out his retirement in an official residence in Monastir.
On Friday, Bourguiba's body was taken to Tunis for an official ceremony at his party headquarters.
The body was then returned to his sea-front family home in Monastir and lay in state on the tiled patio where friends and followers called to pay tribute.
Thousands of others waited outside the gold-domed Bourguiba family mausoleum where the former president would be laid to rest -- MONASTIR, Tunisia (AFP - Photo by AFP)
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Lukas Foss, Composer at Home in Many Stylistic Currents, Dies at 86
By Allan Kozinn
Lukas Foss, a prolific and versatile composer who was also a respected pianist and conductor, died at his home in Manhattan on Sunday. He was 86, and also had a home in Bridgehampton, N.Y. His wife, Cornelia, announced his death.
Although he was a German émigré, Mr. Foss was, from the start of his composing career, considered an important voice in the burgeoning world of American composition, along with Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Elliott Carter and Leonard Bernstein. And like Bernstein, he enthusiastically championed the works of his colleagues. But where Bernstein, in his compositions, melded jazz and theater music with a lush symphonic neo-Romanticism – or wrote theater music outright – Mr. Foss preferred to explore the byways of the avant-garde, focusing at different times on techniques from serialism and electronic music to Minimalism and improvisation. But as he moved from style to style, his voice remained distinctive, partly because he distrusted rules and never fully adhered to those of the approaches he adopted, and partly because a current of mercurial wit ran through his work.
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Ted Cruz's red-meat Republicanism
It seems a fair bet at this point in time that neither Ted Cruz or Joe Biden will be the next presidential standard-bearer for their party.
So why the hoorah over dueling, cross-town speeches Cruz and Biden gave in Columbia, S.C. Friday night?
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Because the Cruz-Biden talk-a-thon does mark a kind of unofficial start to the 2016 rubber chicken circuit. And, more importantly, both men currently have the best claim on their party's id, if not its nomination.
Wildly different in style and separated by a generation in age, Cruz and Biden share a gift for the stump speech and for knowing what their side wants to hear. Under a different sort of "Friday Night Lights," they give us the mood of the party bases in May 2013.
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ted Cruz remembers the Alamo.
Yes, folks, he remembers the Alamo and the freedom fighters of Texas, and the South Carolinians who fought with them. He remembers the U.S. Constitution, and the protection it gives to gun owners and people of faith.
And make no mistake, Cruz remembers the transgressions of the Obama administration: the botched gun-running sting operation Fast and Furious, the health care law that tramples personal freedom and the drone strikes the White House uses to kill with impunity.
( Also on POLITICO: Old pro Biden hits his marks)
With this litany of conservative touchstones and more, Cruz drew round after round of applause Friday night here at the South Carolina GOP's Silver Elephant Dinner, an annual fundraising event that routinely hosts aspiring presidential candidates.
It remains to be seen whether Cruz's keynote speech represents an early step toward seeking the presidency.
( QUIZ: Do you know Ted Cruz?)
What it was, for now, was one more successful stop on the rubber-chicken circuit for a Republican who has become a master of political dinner theater with an act that should give real pause to party bigwigs who think a remodeled GOP 2.0 is just around the corner.
Every Drudge-linked, Fox-hyped, Rush-endorsed zinger a Republican county activist could want – Cruz delivered it here.
Beginning with the tale of how two South Carolina-born officers, William Travis and James Bonham, helped lead the doomed fight at the Alamo, Cruz expressed his gratitude to the Palmetto State.
( Also on POLITICO: 2016 GOPers pledge to NRA: We'll stand firm)
"Thank you for the support South Carolina has given, then and now, as we fight side by side," said Cruz, who also compared conservative former Sen. Jim DeMint to the legendary American revolutionary known as the Swamp Fox.
It was the bill of particulars against Obama that really got Cruz – and the Silver Elephant attendees – going in earnest.
( Also on POLITICO: What Ted Cruz knows)
Pointing out that Obama said this week in Mexico that American guns fuel violence across the border, Cruz jabbed: "I would suggest a place he could have started, was not to have his Department of Justice selling guns to Mexican drug cartels."


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JERUSALEM — Over the past several years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has on several occasions confronted or even undercut President Obama, taking his message directly to the Israel-friendly United States Congress, challenging Mr. Obama's appeal to the Arab world, and seeming this fall to support his opponent, Mitt Romney.
Mr. Netanyahu woke up Wednesday to find not only that his Republican friend had lost, but also that many Israelis were questioning whether he had risked their collective relationship with Washington.
"This has not been a very good morning for Netanyahu," a deputy prime minister, Eli Yishai of the religious Shas Party, told journalists in Eilat.
The prime minister, facing his own re-election fight on Jan. 22, did not directly acknowledge any missteps, but he rushed to repair the relationship. He called the American ambassador to his office for a ceremonial hug. He issued a damage-control statement declaring the bond between the two nations "rock solid." He put out word to leaders of his Likud Party whose congratulatory messages had included criticism of Mr. Obama that they should stop.
Mr. Netanyahu still maintains strong ties to members of Congress, particularly Republicans, and to other influential Americans. But his strained relationship with Mr. Obama may prove more than a temporary political headache. Israeli leaders and analysts are concerned that the prime minister has hampered his ability to influence Washington on vital policy matters, particularly the Iranian nuclear threat and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In practical terms, Jerusalem is worried that Washington will agree to direct talks with Tehran, and go easier on the Palestinian Authority's quest this month for upgraded status in the United Nations.Continue reading the main story
"Netanyahu backed the wrong horse," Mitchell Barak, a pollster and strategist, said at a morning gathering of Americans watching the election results here. "Whoever is elected prime minister is going to have to handle the U.S.-Israel relationship, and we all know Netanyahu is not the right guy."
Mr. Obama's re-election seemed to embolden Ehud Olmert, the former prime minister who has spent the past few years battling corruption charges, making it more likely that he will forge a comeback that he hopes can unite and expand Israel's center-left bloc.
"Given what Netanyahu had done these recent months, the question is: Does our prime minister still have a friend in the White House?" Mr. Olmert asked at a meeting with Jewish leaders in New York. "I am not certain of this, and this might be very significant to us at critical points."
Few believe that Mr. Obama will act to punish Mr. Netanyahu, but their notoriously tense relationship, made worse in recent months not only by the Romney question but also by Mr. Netanyahu's hard-line position on Iran, could hurt efforts to coordinate priorities. And freed from electoral concerns, the second-term president may prove likelier to pursue his own path without worry about backlash from Washington's powerful and wealthy pro-Israel lobby.
"I would be surprised if he were more rather than less forthcoming in dealing with Israel," Bob Zelnick, a former Middle East correspondent for ABC News who now teaches at Boston University, said of Mr. Obama. "My sense is that he both dislikes and distrusts Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and that he is more likely to use his new momentum to settling scores than to settling issues."
On Iran, the immediate concern here is that a White House pursuit of bilateral talks would stretch out the timetable for diplomacy even as Mr. Netanyahu's famous "red line" for halting Iran's capability to develop a nuclear weapon closes in. On Wednesday, one member of the inner circle of Iran's ruling system said such talks — the subject of an October article in The New York Times — are "not a taboo," though another said it was a "big mistake" for Washington to think it could "blackmail" Iran into relations.
Several analysts said Mr. Obama was loath to take on a new Middle East military operation; indeed, one of the biggest applause lines in his victory speech was his declaration that "a decade of war is ending."
Regarding the Palestinians, Israeli officials had been counting on the Obama administration to forcefully oppose the United Nations bid — as it did last year — and to chastise those countries that support it. But Palestinian leaders seemed unworried on Wednesday, making the bid for nonmember state status in the General Assembly a central focus of their congratulations.
"We will not retract," said Saeb Erekat, the chief Palestinian negotiator. "We hope President Obama will even support this move."
Regardless of how he handles the United Nations effort, Mr. Obama is unlikely to pursue the peace process more broadly in the early part of his second term, given the turmoil across the Middle East and internal divisions among the Palestinians.
"I think he recognizes the importance of this issue — he would be a fool not to," said Diana Buttu, a political analyst and former Palestinian Authority official based in Ramallah, in the West Bank. "But when it comes to the priority list of issues he will have to deal with, I'm just not certain that this is going to be No. 1 or even No. 10 on that list."
Ehud Barak, the defense minister who shared a close partnership with Mr. Netanyahu for much of the last four years but has tried to distinguish himself on Iran and other issues as elections approach, since he leads the separate Independence Party, congratulated Mr. Obama nearly an hour ahead of Mr. Netanyahu, and followed up by e-mailing reporters photographs and video of himself with the newly re-elected president.
"Even if there were certain kinds of bumps on the road in recent years, we should be able to move beyond it," Mr. Barak said in an interview. "There is nothing better to mend any scar or grudge from the past than making better achievements in the present and the future."Continue reading the main story


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Tiffany Bromfield is the CEO of the San Diego Business Improvement District Council, one of the few non-profit business improvement district (BID) councils in the nation and the only one with paid staff. The BID Council recently invested in a Bike-Friendly Business District plan, which it's set to implement in seven districts this fall before rolling out into all 17 districts. (Note: Columnist April Economides was the consultant hired to create this plan.) A BFBD is where merchants encourage community members to bike to area shops and restaurants – and where merchants and their employees ride, too. BFBDs integrate bicycling into a district's operations, events, and promotions. More info is here.
AE: Please explain the BID Council's role and what you are tasked to do as its CEO.
TB: The BID Council is an association of 16 business-based BIDs and one property-based BID, formed to foster collaboration between them. The BID Council acts as an advocate for the BIDs with the local municipality, state and federal governments. Additionally, the BID Council manages programs that help all BIDs or that have a citywide importance to small business owners. Finally, we're incubating about 19 'micro districts' in the City of San Diego with funding and staff support.
AE: Some BID leaders would be content to manage all of that – I know you keep very busy! Yet, you decided to invest time and money into creating a Bike-Friendly Business District (BFBD) program. Why do you see this as important for San Diego?
TB: The BID Council invests in BID-wide programs when they can benefit all of our member non-profit associations. The BFBD was a program that we could create and share with the 17 BIDs and 19 micro districts.
AE: A BFBD program seemed an easy sell to your 17 BIDs. What do you attribute to them immediately and enthusiastically adopting this idea?
TB: We had some early adopters that were already doing bike-friendly programs, and a large concentration of our districts are in urban, bikeable communities. For example, the El Cajon Blvd. BIA already hosted a quarterly community ride called "Bike the Boulevard" where locals biked to five locations on a Saturday. The Adam's Avenue Business District's local businesses already sponsored bike valets at local events, and at one of its restaurants/bars. The BFBD is a way to put some of the puzzle pieces in to fill in around existing promotions and activities to make a full picture.
AE: The plan we created together for San Diego has about twice as many ideas as what we executed during the Long Beach pilot. What elements are you most excited about?
TB: I am most excited about adding bike valet components to all of our special events. We host around 60 different events in all the BIDs over the year, so adding this component will draw new people and encourage alternative modes of transportation to the events.
AE: A year after the program's launch, what would you love to report that it accomplished?
TB: I would like to say that we were able to encourage all of the special events in San Diego (both BID and non-BID) to have a bike component to get people to the events they host.
AE: Any words of wisdom for other BID leaders considering launching a BFBD program?
TB: A plan is a great way to get you thinking about other ways to incorporate bikes into everything you do. As we talk to the member BIDs about the plan, we've come up with new ideas. We left the plan broad enough that each district could put their stamp on it.
At 'press' time, the San Diego BID Council was about to announce its BFBD program to the public and media. Please check back here for updates.


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The Village Idiot at Lakewood Village Tavern with special guest cohost Sam Dee
The Village Idiot at Lakewood Village Tavern is Clevelands biggest comedy open mic night ! This is a show-up / go-up format open mic that welcomes all levels of talent. From very first time performers to traveling professionals that are in town performing at one of our many clubs, this show regularly attracts over 20 comics a week. Current host and curator, Joshua Morrow, has been a part of The Village Idiot 4 years now and has helped make it a staple on the Cleveland comedy scene. It's a must do for any local comic, and a fun night out for those just wanting to see a show. It is always free and starts at 9pm. (comics can sign up at 830pm)


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'65 GTO, a blown '34 Ford Coupe from Down-Under, and more!
Jared Freemyer
Fairfax, Missouri
We like Jared's '67 RS/SS factory four-speed Camaro. The interior is mostly original, but he's restored almost everything else.
Robert Wayne Fowler
Durham, North Carolina
This '86 Monte Carlo SS features a 468ci big-block making around 800 hp. The car has a full tube chassis, but Robert hasn't had a chance to make a pass with it yet.
Peter Liddy II
Holden, Massachusetts
Peter found this '65 Pontiac GTO seven years ago in Maine (it's originally from Arizona). Featuring a Tri-power 389, the Pontiac is a nice highway cruiser.
Graham Scriven
The Australian hot-rod scene has been exploding in the last decade. Here's Graham's '34 Ford coupe with a blown Ford 302.
Terry Beltz
Hudson, Florida
Terry owns this '46 Studebaker pickup with his wife Jeanne. It features an Edelbrock intake and carb on top of the small-block Mopar.
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Hoping to avert another tragedy like the torture and murder of a Palmdale boy in May 2013, Los Angeles County will try Tuesday to bolster their efforts to keep its children safe from abuse and neglect.
The Board of Supervisors will consider carrying out a few — but not all — of the preliminary recommendations of its blue-ribbon Commission on Child Protection, as well as check the progress of reforms under way at the Department of Children and Family Services.
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas said the commission presented a "feasible and viable plan of action," but he stopped short of endorsing its proposal to create "a lead agency … with the ability to transcend structure and propose the movement of financial and staff resources without regard to department lines" — essentially the hiring of a child-protection czar for the county.
For now, Ridley-Thomas has embraced the call for DCFS to collaborate more closely with law enforcement agencies and health departments to protect children, especially those under age 1, who are most likely to die from abuse or neglect.
"Through the implementation of these recommendations, this board has the opportunity to immediately address child safety in Los Angeles County," Ridley-Thomas said, adding that nurses should join social workers in responding immediately to critical cases. He urged departments to create medical hubs where children can be examined for physical and psychological trauma before being placed in foster care.
The commission pressed the District Attorney's Office to ensure the Sheriff's and Probation departments and any other law enforcement arm utilize the Electronic Suspected Child Abuse Reporting System to alert other agencies that might help the victims.
Ridley-Thomas asked for an estimate of what it would cost to place deputies and probation and police officers at DCFS locations to speed up background checks of potential foster parents when children are removed from their own parents and other caregivers and in need of emergency placement.
DCFS Director Philip Browning said the recommendations "have merit" but noted that "the devil is in the details."
He pointed to the high cost of hiring and training nurses to respond to critical cases and the difficulty of creating an "overarching entity that would bring departments together" when each has a different mandate, jurisdiction and funding focus.
"Is there a jurisdiction in the U.S. where this is already being implemented?" he asked. "Let's not try to reinvent the wheel. Let's first see what someone else has done, and if there's a model, let's look at it."
The commission, chaired by former DCFS Director David Sanders, will finalize its recommendations in April. Meanwhile, DCFS is continuing to implement reforms begun a year ago.
Browning said DCFS has hired 100 social workers and plans to add 350 more, to bring the total number to about 1,450 by March of 2015. He projected this would reduce each social worker's average caseload from 32 currently to 24 — a 25 percent drop.
David Green, a veteran social worker, believes changes are urgently needed. "There have been several studies that say the optimum caseload per social worker is 14, but we carry double, triple or quadruple that number," Green said. "There were a couple of months last year when social workers weren't able to see 1,000 to 2,000 children because there just weren't enough staff to do the visits, and that's the worst-case scenario."
Under new rules, recruits must not only have a master's degree in social work but undergo 52 weeks of training, including a combination of online courses, classroom education and simulations of real-world situations they would encounter in the field.
"In the past, we just had an eight-week classroom PowerPoint sort of thing, but we know we can't just take someone out of the schools of social work, give them a PowerPoint presentation and expect them to do a good job," Browning said.
The first batch of social workers who underwent the new training will get their first full caseloads this month. Veteran social workers, meanwhile, will need to take a refresher course.
DCFS is also streamlining its Child Protection Hotline (800-540-4000) to better log the types of calls that come in — as not all warrant emergency action or a referral — clarify the protocol for fielding them and respond more quickly as an agency.
Green hopes all these changes will result in more thorough attention to the county's most vulnerable. "There have been a lot of nights when I can't sleep because I'm thinking about whether these kids are going to be OK," he said. "We don't want a lapse in services."


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The Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR) condemned Wednesday the decision taken by the Political Parties Committee to freeze the activities of the Labor Party and suspend its newspaper Al-Sha´b, reported ArabicNews.com.
The agency quoted a statement by (EOHR), calling "for an end to administrative interference in political party affairs", and that all sides, the government and political parties, have to refrain from violating rights and freedoms, which only weakens the ability of Egypt to face future economic and social challenges.
Decision of freezing the party on May 21st followed accusations in Egypt's government press that it was using the bi-weekly Al-Shaab to incite students at Cairo's Al-Azhar university to demonstrate against the recent republication of an allegedly blasphemous novel by Syrian writer Haidar Haidar.
ArabicNews.com quoted a member of the EOHR as saying that the organization believed that decision "represents a gross infringement of party life and democracy in Egypt." – Albawaba.com
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Shashank Vyas: Post Balika Vadhu I Can Act!
TV actor Shashank Vyas, who has successfully completed a three-year journey on Balika Vadhu, credits the popular series for making him confident about his acting ability.
The actor, who plays the key role of Jagdish aka Jagya in the Colors' show, says he was nervous and unsure of his acting skills when he stepped into the show in 2010. "Now I can say I can act! When I started my journey, I was nervous. I was worried about how I will cope up. Now I am quite confident of myself and of the show as well," Shashank told.
He says Balika Vadhu has been a learning experience. "It feels good to know how much people like the show after three years also. I am working with senior actors and working with them is a wonderful experience. I see my (acting) graph rising now," he said.
However, he admits that his real challenge will only come after Balika Vadhu. "My next journey will decide my career. This is my debut show and people accepted what I played. In my next show, it will be a challenge for me as an actor," he said.
Shashank entered the social issue-based show when it took a leap in July 2010.
Most TV shows are being pulled off air barely after a few months of their launch, but in the case of Balika Vadhu, its story has made it a success, says the actor. "As far as daily soaps are concerned, writing is the main thing. There are so many brilliant actors, but if the work on paper is not good, you can't do anything," he said.


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We had just finished their Valentine Day Mini Session last month so I thought it would be fitting to use my favorite sibling capture to announce mom as the winner...I know she will be thrilled and so will these three adorable kiddos as they LOVE being in front of the camera.
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In February, real estate tycoon Donald G. Abbey listed two properties: a Med-style estate in Bradbury, Califronia, and this large-scale home affectionally named Whispering Rock. At one time, Whispering Rock was the fifth most expensive home in the country.
The high price buys lots of over-the-top features, like Indiana limestone sliding, African mahogany Italian marble, a room with 45-foot ceilings and heated porticos, and a perch on a 24-acre private island next to the Glacier National Park. It also sits in the middle of Flathead Lake, a detail that promises stunning views and ample privacy. However, buyers wouldn't bite, and the price was cut $27 million to $78 million, reports Curbed. (Maybe buyers were turned off by the fact that it's only accessible by boat?)
The home has five bedrooms and eight bathrooms, takes up 24,000 square feet of luxurious living space, and sits on 24 acres of stunning property. There are fireplaces in the guest house, library, living room, and master bedroom. The home also boasts a second-story gallery, baronial hall with limestone fireplace, 120-inch television, and "lustrous" built-in mahogany paneling.
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BENGHAZI, Libya, June 28 (UPI) -- Libyan rebels seized a major munitions depot Tuesday after rousting dozens of government troops guarding it.
Rebels armed with small arms and artillery guns mounted on pickup trucks took control of the stockpile of ammunition, bombs and missiles located in the western Libya desert near Ghaaa after a half-hour battle that ended with them chasing off about 60 soldiers fighting for embattled Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, the Los Angeles Times reported.
The Times said some Arab network television analysts called the arms depot the largest in Africa, with ammunition stored in dozens of large concrete bunkers covered with dirt. Some of the bunkers had been damaged previously by NATO bombing but the rebels found plenty of munitions, some decades old, but few guns or launchers, the Times said.
The insurgents also seized dozens of military vehicles.
The rebels' advance came as the prosecutor for the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, called Tuesday for Gadhafi's aides to executive arrest warrants for the arrest of Gadhafi, one of his sons and a brother-in-law.
"Gadhafi cannot retain power to keep attacking his victims," Luis Moreno-Ocampo said.
The rebels' health minister said hospitals in rebel-held eastern Libya were running out of supplies. Dr. Nagi Barakat said most emergency aid coming from abroad goes straight to the battle fronts, and if a new offensive broke out, hospitals would face a crisis, the BBC reported Tuesday.
On the cancer ward of a children's hospital in Benghazi, the rebel capital, most patients aren't getting the proper dosages of medicine because drugs are scarce and doctors divvy supplies to ensure every patient gets at least a little, Dr. Amina Bayou said.
"We try to divide the drugs between this patient and that patient. It's not good," she said. "We are treating more than 200 children. We ask parents to go to Egypt to buy medicines and when they bring them back, we divide them up like parceling out food."
At Hawari General Hospital, Director Ezzedin Benomran estimated more than 20 patients have died since February because of a lack of supplies. The physician said the supply of anesthetics is so low the hospital closed nine of its 12 operating rooms and performs only emergency operations, the BBC reported.
Barakat said cash donated by foreign governments and non-government organizations isn't keeping up with the demands of all the hospitals in a city such as Benghazi, which services the entire population of eastern Libya.
Rebel leaders said they would pay for new supplies but cash also is in short supply.
Gadhafi has shrugged off word of the arrest warrants accusing him and his family members of crimes against humanity during the first two weeks of the popular uprising that led to a NATO bombing campaign, The New York Times reported.
Gadhafi's government, which isn't among the 115 countries that recognize the court, denounced the ruling. The Justice Ministry was quoted as saying the court "is a tool of the Western world to prosecute leaders in the Third World."
The warrants raise the issue of how the court could gain custody of Gadhafi, the Times said. Among possible scenarios are capture by rebel forces who would turn him over to the Hague or expand NATO's airstrike role to include the arrest of the three Libyans. However, any operations to track down the three men would require revising NATO's policy of limiting alliance actions to aerial attacks, the Times said.
Justice Minister Mohammed al-Gamudi said the warrant is a cover for what he characterized as NATO's attempts to assassinate Gadhafi, Primedia Broadcasting Eyewitness News in South Africa reported.
Among other things, the warrant obliges countries that recognize the court to arrest Gadhafi if he arrives in their countries, including South Africa where President Jacob Zuma expressed disappointment with the ICC ruling.


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The federal government is by far the single largest source of financial aid to college students, but there are also state government loans, college-sponsored loans, commercial lending institutions and credit unions which also offer private student loans. Qualifying for funding involves filling out multiple forms, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and providing a detailed profile of your financial situation to potential lenders. As with all financial aid applications, it is important to fill out the forms completely and submit them as soon as possible.
Direct Student Loans (formerly known as Stafford) | Offered by the federal government, these low-interest loans are for eligible students to help cover the cost of higher education at a four-year college or university, community college, or trade, career, or technical school. Eligible students borrow directly from the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) at participating schools. Direct Loans include both subsidized and unsubsidized loan options.
Direct Subsidized Loans - Direct Subsidized Loans are for students with financial need determined by the U.S. Department of Education based on the information reported by the student on their FAFSA. Interest is paid by the government while you are enrolled at least half-time, during the six month grace period, and in deferment. The loan payments may be deferred while in school.
Direct Unsubsidized Loans - you are not required to demonstrate financial need to receive a Direct Unsubsidized Loan. Unlike the subsidized option, you are responsible for paying the interest that accumulates while you are enrolled at least half-time, during the grace period and during deferment. The loan payments may still be deferred while in school.
Perkins | The Federal Perkins loan has a fixed interest rate of 5.00% and a longer grace period than the standard direct loans. Perkins loans offer a low-interest loan for both undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional financial need. Exceptional financial need is determined by the U.S. Department of Education based on the information reported by the student on their FAFSA. Federal Perkins Loans are made through a school's financial aid office. Your school is your lender, and the loan is made with government funds. You must repay this loan to your school or your school's loan servicer. More information is available at your school's financial aid office.
Private | Private student loans are meant to fill the gap in financial aid that is left between the Cost of Attendance (COA) and the Federal loans/aid you've received. Private loans are not offered through the federal government, so it's important to look for a loan program from an institution you trust, like your credit union's Student Choice solution. These loans are in the name of the student but often require a co-signer. They are not guaranteed or subsidized by the government. Instead, they are based on the credit qualifications of the student and/or the credit qualifications of any co-signer they have on the loan.
Look for a loan with zero origination and other additional fees, low interest rates, flexible deferment and repayment options, and an easy application process. You'll also want to make sure that the loan is certified through the school - which means the school verifies the amount you need to borrow to prevent you from borrowing too much or too little. Funds should be given directly to the school and any difference back to the borrower for books, transportation, technology and other educational expenses.
Federal PLUS (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students) | Parents of dependent students may apply for a Federal PLUS Loan to help pay their child's education expenses as long as certain eligibility requirements are met. These loans are in the parent's name, cannot be transferred to the student, and include origination and other fees. Graduate and professional students may apply for PLUS Loans for their own expenses.
Deadlines | You should fill out your FAFSA as early as possible. You can complete your FAFSA as early as October 1st of the academic year for which you're applying, through June 30th of the following year. That means you have 18 months to complete the form. However, some states and colleges have much stricter deadlines, some as early as March. Apply as early as possible to maximize your eligibility for available scholarships, grants and aid.
Rates and Conditions | Each loan may have different rates and conditions for borrowing. Make sure you know the interest rate, how it's calculated, and the benefits each option offers.
Fees | Federal student loans and many private student loans include fees for origination. Some loans include additional fees. Make sure you understand what fees are included in your loan and how that will affect your loan amount and repayment. When you're searching for loan options, look for those that have zero origination or other additional fees.
Repayment Options | Make sure you know what options are available to you and choose the option that is right for you. Full deferment (of principal and interest) is a flexible option because payments are delayed until after graduation and grace periods, but you can still make voluntary payments to reduce your loan amount without fear of penalty or missing a payment. Payment of interest while you're in school means you'll pay the interest while you're in school to help reduce your total debt, but can be difficult while attending class or trying to work.
Resources and Links For more information about the FAFSA, federal student loans, and other programs, please take a look at the links below:
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A round shaped white and brown semi precious gemstone Wild Horse stone designer cabochon 32 mm in diameter and 5 mm thick.
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sjmorris007 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de papelería y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 161 diseños de 34 diseñadores freelance.
Addicted To Hype
Addicted to Hype represents an urban nightlife and promotions company which utilizes guerrilla marketing and street promotions to drive commercial success to Large Marketing spend companies attempting to drive their corporate messages into the 18-35 yr old market place.
General clients include collaborations with PR companies and large spirits retailers, pop culture landmarks, magazines, major events etc who strive to reach this popular niche in real, urban, innovative ways.
Classic promotions include sponsored major events and parties, large media attention "stunts" and landmark events, underground and locally connected word of mouth hype. We leverage off the young nightlife, club, pub, concert culture, sporting events and deliver exciting, captivating corporate campaigns and branded messages.
We are keen to position ourselves within this niche with a renewed identity that represents our business model and offering. However, we also are conscious of corporate responsibility and a desire to adhere to things like "drink responsibly" and embrace that as an ethos. We're the next iteration of the "Work Hard, Party Hard. But always responsibly." and trying to instill a chivalrous good behavior ethos to the indulgent side of nightlife.
A winning design will be edgy, yet refined. Hinting on wickedness yet remaining functional. Best of luck!
Core demographic is the 18-35 marketplace, heavily male dominated but no so much that it would exclude a female marketplace.
Our business is designed to cater to this market space, but most of our clients are large reputable companies trying to tap into that niche, so it can't be too crass etc. The card needs to serve both purposes.
Some ideas might be allusions to urban / street culture, but hidden in an innocent design so "the kids in the know" will "get it", but others will see the logo at face value only.
This is the first time we've engaged 99designs, we're hoping for a successful outcome and that the details I've provided will help.
For insight addictedtohype @ gmail.com can be inquired to.
We are looking to start with the corporate cards and banners etc, but grow our brand around a successful logo.
This will then potentially grow to all corporate letter head and watermarks etc, as well as an online presence, all print media, etc.
Addicted To Hype is the business name, and we're hoping for an engaging, yet clearly legible font.
There will likely eventually be an appropriate "tag line", but we also believe this will be variable and might change often. We envision the font being used with the tag line as in the business name, but likely smaller case.
Some ideas around logos include a "crest", we've had an idea relating to the old Bayer heroin bottle maybe with the work Hype on the bottle (but classy), but we also don't want to stifle good innovation by prescribing that as the ideal solution (maybe 1 person could try that? ;)
Predominantly the background should be white, as on a business card it is key to be able to scrawl details in pen or pencil on the card.
Color scheme is up to the creators, but strong, dominant colors will be preferred.
Artwork should be provided in multiple formats and copyright free.
Vector, TIFF, jpg, etc would be ideally desired.