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Pets, Pets, Pets
If an old dog could pen his last wishes it may read something like the following, which comes from an email being circulated by the PETCO Foundation:
"Before humans die, they write their last will and testament and give their home and all they have, to those they leave behind. If, with my paws, I could do the same, this is what I'd ask for….
To a poor and lonely stray, I would give:
--My happy home.
--My bowl and cozy bed, soft pillows and all my toys.
--The lap, which I loved so much.
--The hand that stroked my fur and the sweet voice which spoke my name. I'd will to the sad, scared shelter dog the place I had in my human's loving heart, of which there seems to be no bounds. So, when I die, please do not say, "I will never have a pet again, for the loss and pain are more than I can stand." Instead, go find an unloved dog, one whose life has held no joy or hope and give MY place to HIM. This is the only thing that I can give… The love I left behind."
Although it may sound simplistic, owners who have recently lost a beloved pet fall into one of three categories: those adamantly opposed to adopting another pet because they do not want to be vulnerable to heartbreak again; those who choose to wait a certain amount of time either to grieve or out of "respect" for their irreplaceable pet and those compelled to get another pet ASAP.
We run into many folks who fit the last two categories at the shelters. Once these adopters start looking, there is often a sense of urgency to fill the pet void. The determined ones have already spent hours perusing Petfinder and/or combing other shelters. They are ready for a new four-legged companion. When a rescuer ascertains that the adopter has great pet potential, the race is on to find the right furry fit for that particular person or family because you know that your adoption window of opportunity will be tiny. You hope the homeless tabby or Terrier you've been advocating will be fortunate, not that you begrudge another animal in need. You just want your waif to be the chosen ONE.
Before Last Hope Animal Rescue moved the dog adoption center to the former Bideawee Shelter last June, I was a little uneasy about having our shelter within Bideawee's 18-acre pet cemetery, especially since the dogs would have to tip toe past graves to get to the fenced play yard out back. It is an odd and eerie juxtaposition. Thankfully, the grave of Nixon's famous Cocker Spaniel "Checkers" is closer to Wantagh Parkway. It's farther from our playground.
Out of respect, Last Hope dog walkers stay on the path. Even though the dogs don't know where they are, it upsets me, especially since my outdoor photos tend to have tombstones in the background. Many of the headstones have the departed pets' images immortalized in marble. Plenty of the graves have flowers or stuffed animals placed on top. The inscriptions are quite moving. You could spend hours reading them; but if you do, bring a box of tissues.
Moving to Wantagh has been a boon for Last Hope's dogs. We have attracted many new and fabulous volunteers, well over 200. The dogs get plenty of TLC and attention. New dogs come and go quickly because we have more help doing home checks and formalities. Dogs that have lingered among the masses at town shelters are more conspicuous at Last Hope. Our dog adoptions continue to increase, all with excellent pet references. Compare 88 dog adoptions in 2010 to 164 in 2011, and then add 23 more in Jan. 2012 alone. We hope the momentum continues.
After eight months in our new location, I've realized that being within the magnificent pet cemetery has tangential benefits. Many of our guests have plots in the pet cemetery. Some have just lost a pet; others regularly visit their pets' graves. They come inside the shelter to donate supplies, tour our facility and sometimes to search for the next dog of their dreams. It speaks volumes about the caliber of the home when adoption applicants mention their pets are buried at Bideawee.
I always read between the lines when I speak to people seeking a dog. To me, these folks move up several notches on the "applicant ladder." Usually this statement about having a pet plot (something I don't have) implies that not only do they have the means to care for a new dog, but they also will shower the dog with love and consider him an integral part of their family, now and forever. Thus, the dying dog's last will and testament above will be fulfilled.
For adoption at Babylon Town Shelter (631-643-9270) Lamar St. W. Babylon: Both poster dogs come from the "where are our owners; we deserve better" file. This young wiggly wagging Cocker Spaniel #12-50 has a microchip and a cherry eye, a fixable condition common to his and other breeds. His owner has been notified but has not replied. The Cocker deserves better. "Merlin" #12-77 a longhaired dapple Dachshund (blue eye and brown eye) was found wandering near Rt. 109 last week. How could someone lose such a cutie and not come looking for him? The Doxie deserves better too. Female: "Delilah" the American Bulldog gets to hang out in the office but she would prefer a home; "Hope" the Shepherd mix loves to play outdoors; the "Odd Couple"- Mama Pit and her tiny puppy who looks like a Schnauzer. Males: "Max" the abandoned Samoyed; "Pepe" the Sheltie/Corgi mix came in with an imbedded dew claw; "Luigi" the five year old Cockapoo, supposed to be good with kids, dogs and cats.


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Reminscing... One Year Ago
Here I am at 40 weeks smiling on the outside...
And a look at the journey... good lord, it's crazy how much our bodies can stretch!
Becoming a parent has got to be one of the best things that has ever happened to me. It's definitely challenging and tiring (what's free time again??), but incredibly rewarding. I can't imagine our life without her.
What a crazy year!
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What a lovely post!! The pictures of you are beautiful (as always), but I totally get what you are saying. This whole journey is exhausting and frustrating at times... but I wouldn't change it for the world. Halle makes me laugh and smile everyday and I have so much love for her it's incredible... I know you feel the same. Happy early birthday to beautiful Alice! She's such a lucky girl to have you for her Mama! xoReplyDeleteReplies
I definitely feel the same way, Kerry!Delete
I love all these pictures. You're so beautiful. What a wonderful journey! I can't believe she's 1 already!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Me either, Michaela, me either ;)Delete
Awww, prego body. So fun, most of the time ;)ReplyDeleteReplies
ha. Glad I'm not doing it again anytime soon ;)Delete
What a beautiful post Christine. And yes, the female body is an AMAZING thing...you look gorgeous in each and every one of those pics (you were such a cute pregnant gal)! Can't wait to watch you and your hubby enter the second year of parenting. Wishing you all the best. xoReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you so much, Amy :)Delete
oh how I loved watching that bump grow! From what I remember with Saige, getting from 1 to 2 is even funner than the first 12 months; it's already proving true with Mister Gabriel.ReplyDelete
congrats on surviving the first 363 days ;)
Thanks, Sara! Congrats to you too! I can only imagine how crazy it gets with two!!Delete
I'm so happy you posted this.... this is exactly how I'm feeling these days. Today is my due date and I'm feeling rather discouraged. Everyone keeps telling me that same thing - that the baby will come when he's ready - but it's starting to feel like he'll never be ready. Your 10 days past-due story really puts mine into perspective (I need to stop feeling sorry for myself!). It will all be worth it in the end, and in the grand scheme of things, what's another week?!ReplyDelete
You looked incredibly beautiful throughout the entire pregnancy : )
Oh, I know exactly how you feel. It is a hard time. I know I officially started "waiting" right around the 37 week mark so anything past that gets hard!! All I can say is that you will NOT be pregnant forever!! I seriously had to ask that of people. Hang in there, it WILL be so, so worth it in the end.Delete
Awww, C! This post made me cry (I'm an ugly crier). I too get emotional reflecting on that time & empathize w/ any mama who was/is overdue. Beautiful mama, I am in utter LOVE w/ that last pic of you cradling Alice especially. ::sniffle::ReplyDelete
Uh-oh, here come the waterworks again......
P.S. Don't you often wonder what we ever did w/ all our free time before bebes?!Replies
That's another thing new since becoming a mom - the constant waterworks, haha! Remind me what free time is again??Delete
I especially love those last two pics in your series!! SO sweet! Happy Birthday to Alice! :)ReplyDelete

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You've exchanged gifts. You've kissed and hugged. Now, you're ready for ... "The Terminator!" Wait, "The Terminator?" Why not? Not everyone's idea of the perfect romantic film is "Gone With the Wind," "Casablanca" or the latest Meg Ryan release. Depending on your point of view, some of the most unlikely flicks can be enjoyed as perennial Valentine favorites. Here's a list of five:
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How a romantic sees it: John (Bruce Willis) flies 3,000 miles to reconcile with his workaholic wife, Holly (Bonnie Bedelia), at Christmas. John employs an elaborate plot involving Holly's co-workers, some wacky German nihilists, the LAPD, and the FBI to show Holly the really important things in life: family, togetherness and well-placed Scotch tape.
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How a romantic sees it: Wounded heart Annie (Sandra Bullock) rides the bus everyday of her lonely, repetitive life. Then, one day, dashing demolitions expert Jack (Keanu Reeves), climbs aboard and the sparks ignite. Can Annie and Jack get their relationship into the fast lane, or is this just another romance destined to end up in flames?


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"May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds." - Unknown
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -- I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." - Robert Frost
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Welcome to the Chicago Hiking, Outdoors, & Social Meetup Group. We strive for adventures, fun, and friendships. This group is for people who enjoy hiking, being outdoors and meeting new people. We feature hikes for all skill levels, canoeing, camping, biking, social gatherings and other outdoor activities. These events are a great way to get out, meet people, and smell some fresh air. If you have a suggestion, please feel free to contact the Organizer or post them on "ideas for meetup" on the calendar page. Most of the activities are pretty tame, but any participation in this group is at your own risk. If you want to meet fun and adventurous people, this group is for you. Come join us. It will be an adventure you won't soon forget.
Adventures are closer than you think!
Get Involved:
We need Assistant Organizers and Event Hosts! If you don't see your preferred activity listed or a hike on your side of town, please volunteer by contacting the Organizer! You might be surprised just how many people are looking to do the same activity that you are. Other ways to volunteer would be a Greeter (Greet new members as they join the group.) or Monthly News Letter Editor (Write articles for a Monthly News Letter to be published on the message board.). We welcome Event & Group Sponsors who need some publicity for a great price!
Why not become a Hike Leader?
Monthly Photo Contest:
We are having a Monthly Photo Contest. You have 1 month to upload your favorite photo. At the end of the month, the Assist Organizers will pick the top 12. We will then have a poll for voting on these 12. The members will be able to rate each picture from 1 to 10 rating. The photo with the highest ratings at the end of this month will win. This photo will then be used as the open page picture for following month. The only thing you receive are bragging rights.
Upload January Photos Here: http://www.meetup.com/ChicagoHOS/photos/799681/ Please name the photo and leave a comment about the photo.
So why not amaze the rest of the members with you photography skills?
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The company has survived a copyright and patent infringement claim from Oracle that threatened to undo Android. Its hardware partners have fared less well, with Samsung on the defensive as it tries to reverse the billion-dollar judgment Apple won over the summer and with other Android hardware makers paying patent protection money to Microsoft and Apple.
Google's backward motion will be the result of a push by regulators and corporate litigants around the world to tame the company's ability to disrupt established markets and to extract tolls for daring to subsidize what was once expensive with ad revenue. Only a handful of companies are competing effectively against Google, and those that are doing well, like Baidu in China, tend to benefit from a regulatory advantage or, like Microsoft and its Office suite, from force of habit.
[ Freedom of online expression may be at risk. Read Google, Mozilla Warn Of Threats To Internet Freedom. ]
Google's greatest challenge in 2013 will come not from competitors but from the difficulties of monetizing mobile ads. Adblock Plus is now available for Android devices. Your move, Google.
My 2012 Predictions Scorecard
But before we get to Google's future, let's look at its past, specifically as it relates to my 2012 predictions.
1. Google Stars In "Regulatory Theater"
True. And the show continues. As this story was being written, the Wall Street Journal was reporting that U.S. and European Union antitrust officials plan to meet next week to discuss what to do about Google. They will struggle to come up with an effective remedy because search is subjective and Google's argument that it can bias its rankings as it sees fit is largely unassailable if you subscribe to free market capitalism.
2. Google Loses 5% Market Share To Bing
False. Microsoft's Bing search engine has gained market share in the U.S. but only about 1% as of October 2012. It presently receives about 16% of U.S. searches. Google meanwhile accounted for 66.9% of U.S. searches in October, according to ComScore, a record for the company. "Competition is only a click away," as Google puts it, turns out to be another way of saying "You can't get there from here."
3. GM Goes Google
False. Following the departure of CIO Terry Kline earlier this year, GM opted not to follow-through with the plan to switch to Google Apps, according to a person familiar with the matter. I asked GM's current CIO, Randy Mott, whether he'd be willing to be interviewed about the decision not to go Google. I haven't heard back.
4. Android's Share Of Smartphone Sales Reaches 60%
True, and then some. According to Gartner, Android accounted for 72% of smartphone sales in Q3 2012.
5. Google Chrome Ends 2012 With 35% Market Share
True enough. Chrome had 34.77% of the global browser market share in October 2012, according to StatCounter.
6. Google TV's Second Act Stronger Than Its First
Debatable. It would be hard to have a weaker second act, given Google TV's unimpressive debut, but second-generation Google TV devices haven't exactly been making waves. My prediction that Google would launch an ARM-based Google TV set-top box remains unfulfilled, but Sony has done so, the Sony NSZ-GS7.
7. Google Will Take A Shot At Siri, As Apple Promotes Its Replacement For Google Maps
True, even if Apple Maps has underwhelmed.
8. Google Will Release Chrome For Android
9. Google+ Survives
True. Google+ may not be an immediate threat to Facebook, but it's hanging in there.
All told, that's either six or seven right out of nine, depending on whether or not I get credit for prediction #6 about Google TV. Now on to 2013. Keep in mind that past performance does not guarantee future results.


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Studying in Boston: America's College Town!
Considering going to college in Boston? That¹s a smart idea - because your educational experience will extend far beyond the classroom.
On the streets of Boston, college students are literally everywhere. More than 250,000 call it home which keeps the city young and energized. In fact, one in every five people is either a student or affiliated with higher education. And yes, there are more than 80 colleges in the region, but that is just the beginning.
There¹s cross-registration and shared resources between schools, college events open to all students, inter-collegiate concerts, rival sports teams - the inter-connectedness of the student scene is incredible.
Boston truly is a perfect setting for students because, at its core, it's a big city with a small town feel. Think "urban" on a human scale. It¹s brimming with cutting-edge businesses and world-class cultural institutions; yet it¹s accessible - you can literally walk across town in a few hours.
Everywhere you look, you'll find something going on. There's the gleaming, sky-scraper-studded downtown, where internships await. Then there's the historic brick sidewalks and gas lanterns of the Back Bay for shopping, and the North End for authentic Italian dining. Just across the Charles River, you'll find the renowned city of Cambridge, where there are more Nobel Prize winners, cafes, street musicians, and bookstores, per capita than anywhere else on the globe. Of course, Boston's pro sports teams have been on a roll in the last few years...love them or hate them - they add to the excitement. Add in the pulsing music venues that gave birth to Aerosmith, John Mayer, and the Dropkick Murphys, and you'll find the vibe you¹re looking for.
In Boston, you'll also experience multi-cultural diversity first hand, in the assorted shops and restaurants of Boston's many varied neighborhoods, not to mention the international mix of students with whom you will share the classroom. Here, eight percent of your classmates will be from a different country - far more than in New York City, San Francisco, or any other major metropolitan area.
And when it's all said and done, and you have your college diploma in hand, you can rest assured you will be among the most hirable post-grad populations in the country. After all, with a Boston-based college education on your resume, you're off to a smart start.
No wonder people from all over the world come here to live and to learn.


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Girl Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts and Broad Meadow Brook will host a special program for Junior Scouts in Worcester on Saturday, march 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Juliette Scouts in grades 4 & 5 may also register.
Wildlife program: Try your hand at observing and helping some of the wildlife that lives in your community. Earn your Wildlife Badge while you learn our state's wildlife symbols and different animals or plants that are endangered in Massachusetts. Learn how the sanctuary tries to protect them and learn how you can TAKE ACTION too! Lots of fun activities!
For Troops and individual scouts.
Safety-wise rules apply to Troops.
Individual Scouts must attend with an adult.
Event#: 4692
Registration fee is $8 per Scout.
Registration will end when 30 Scouts have registered or on March 19.
To register: Contact Mass Audubon Society at 508-753-6087 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Spinning Records
The Grizzlies may have recorded their fifth winning season in franchise history in 2012, but there were plenty of other standout performances by the team and individuals. Below are numbers that either set records or were close to it from the Grizzlies this season:
Nick Noonan had a memorable day on May 20th at Round Rock after going 4-for-5 at the plate. Two of his four hits were home runs, including his first career grand slam. The part of his day that stood out the most, though, was his 8 RBIs, the most ever by a Grizzlies hitter in a single game in the franchise's 15-year history.
Noonan and Conor Gillaspie each matched the Grizzlies' team record for hits in a single game with five each. Noonan had five hits on June 12th versus Sacramento at Chukchansi Park, and Gillaspie recorded five hits on April 21st at Tacoma.
On May 22nd, Francisco Peguero became the first Grizzlies hitter since Michael Byas (2002) to register two triples in a single game. Peguero ended his season with the Grizzlies with 10 triples, which tied Nate Schierholtz (2008) for second-most triples in a single season in Fresno history.
With the help of Peguero's 10 triples, the Grizzlies set a franchise record with 48 triples for the entire season, surpassing the previous record of 43 set in 2006. The 48 three-base hits were third most in the PCL.
Justin Christian and Brock Bond each set themselves among the Grizzlies leaders in batting average and on-base percentage with their 2012 performances. Christian's .343 batting average ties Tyler Graham (2010) for the third best clip in a season. Bond's .332 average and .422 OBP are tied for eighth best and fifth best, respectively, in team history.
A couple of records set that were lowlights for the season include fewest team stolen bases (64) and grounded into double plays (134).
Todd Linden returned to the Grizzlies in 2012 for his sixth season in his career after spending the last 2 1/2 years away from affiliated baseball. The switch-hitter spent the entire campaign with Fresno and established himself as the leader in most offensive categories for the franchise's career leaderboard. Linden is first in games (558), hits (563), doubles (117), triples (19), home runs (83), RBI (310), runs (361), walks (267) and strikeouts (529).
Eric Hacker also returned to the Grizzlies in 2012 after spending the 2010 season with Fresno. The right-handed pitcher moved up the franchise's career leaderboard in wins (3rd with 28), strikeouts (9th with 232), starts (4th with 54) and innings pitched (7th with 316).
Another pitcher, Yusmeiro Petit, placed his name among many several single season Grizzlies record boards in his first year with Fresno. The right-hander struck out 153 batters, which is the third most ever by a Grizzlies pitcher. He only walked 36, helping him tally the franchise's best K/BB ratio (4.25). Meanwhile, his 166.2 innings pitched are ourth most thrown by a Grizzlies pitcher in a season.
Jean Machi and Heath Hembree each had 15 saves, which are tied for seventh most in a season by Grizzlies pitchers. It was also the second straight season in which two Fresno hurlers each had 10 or more saves. Marc Kroon and Dan Otero had 20 and 12, respectively, in 2011.


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BOSTON -- Edward McDermott, a probation department lawyer testifying with immunity in the criminal trial of three of his former colleagues, said "stretch scoring" was how he referred to the ratings he and other top probation officials would give job candidates in a final interview.
On Monday afternoon, McDermott, who said he had recently been demoted, said he was told only minutes before his first interview with a job applicant that the top choice of former Commissioner John O'Brien of Quincy would have to be scored highest.
"I was somewhat taken aback, quite frankly, and not too happy," McDermott told the jury.
O'Brien, whose leadership of the department ended in 2010, and two former deputies, Elizabeth Tavares and William Burke III, are facing federal charges of mail fraud for their alleged scheme to cover-up what was a patronage-based personnel policy in the department.
McDermott said he had been in charge of an interstate compact to transfer probationers, and is unaware of his current job title after a demotion. "I was demoted about five weeks ago. I don't know what my current job title is," McDermott said.
After applicants for promotion or new postings in the department made it past an interview with a judge, a chief probation officer and a regional administrator – which prosecutors contend was rigged to benefit candidates with political backing – they would be interviewed by two individuals, which could include McDermott, Francis Wall or Patricia Walsh, McDermott said.
McDermott is the second witness in the case against three officials accused of a host of charges, including racketeering, and after testimony ended Monday afternoon, Assistant U.S. Attorney Fred Wyshak objected to Judge William Young's insistence, laid out in an order ahead of the trial, that prosecutors first focus on the specific cases that constitute the mail fraud charges before getting into the wider array of alleged crimes that might help buttress a racketeering charge.
"It's very choppy and it's very disorganized," said Wyshak, describing how the prosecution's case has gone so far under the judge's strictures.
"But who's responsible for that?" countered Young, who reiterated what has become a mantra from the bench in the trial that held its opening arguments Thursday: "This is not a case about patronage hires. It simply is not."
As Young has made clear to the jury, the three are charged with covering up an allegedly secretive patronage system, pretending that policies that discourage favoritism and nepotism had been followed.
Monday afternoon also concluded the third day of testimony for former acting commissioner Ellen Slaney, who maintained that she was not testifying to avoid a potential 20-year sentence or the loss of her pension for her role in an alleged patronage scheme.
"I only learned this week that I was an unindicted co-conspirator," said Slaney, who retired as acting commissioner after 39 years in the department in 2013. Slaney said she believes all the deputy commissioners and all the regional supervisors were named unindicted co-conspirators, and said she was not promised anything in return for her cooperation.
Continuing a cross-examination that began Friday, defense attorneys peppered Slaney with questions about errors in the manual intended to govern departmental hiring, her own efforts on behalf of her niece, and the 15-minute, secondary round of interviews that Slaney claimed O'Brien corrupted by choosing candidates he wanted advanced beforehand.
"It was like speed-dating is that correct?" Burke's attorney, John Amabile, asked Slaney, who said "yes," and also acknowledged she had her own preferences before heading into the interviews.
Slaney at first agreed the interviews were like a "robo-interview" and that the information gleaned from them was "minimal" before becoming more argumentative on the stand, freighting her answers with qualifiers and pushing back against Amabile's premises. After at first agreeing with Amabile's characterization of the interviews, when questioned about her autonomy as the commissioner's representative in the process, Slaney said they are "certainly more than a robo-interview."
Slaney said she participated in seven hiring processes as a regional supervisor between 2000 and 2005, and in five of those cases she was given names – either by the human resources director, Janet Mucci, or Tavares. In her testimony, Slaney also said she would then pass along the names of the favored candidates to the chief probation officer on the interview panel, but not the judge. The three-person panel would forward the names of up to eight candidates for the final interview panel, Slaney said.
Tavares's attorney Brad Bailey previously questioned Slaney whether her passing names from Tavares to her fellow panel member was any different from Tavares passing names from O'Brien to Slaney. Slaney said she would tell her fellow panelists to make up their own minds, while Tavares wanted to make sure the preferred candidates made it through.
Slaney said Tavares in 2005 asked her to step down from the interview process – which she had already objected to – allegedly saying "they needed to get it done right."
O'Brien, Tavares and Burke are accused of offering the patronage jobs to legislators and others in positions of power in exchange for "political currency." In 2005 when Slaney participated in a panel to review seven applicants seeking the first assistant chief probation officer position at Bristol Superior Court, all three panelists preferred Mary Viera – who had the backing of former Rep. John Quinn – over Joseph Dooley, O'Brien's preferred candidate, who had the backing of Sen. Marc Pacheco, a Taunton Democrat. Dooley was eventually hired to the post.
Slaney conceded Dooley was qualified but said Viera was by far her top choice, even before the interview.
Bailey contended that Dooley's experience as a probation officer in Superior Court and the chief probation officer at Taunton District Court provided "a lot for people to look at." Viera served as assistant chief under Chief Probation Officer Eugene Monteiro, a vocal backer of Viera who was on the panel with Slaney and Judge Robert Kane.
"He indicated that he had a problem with Joe and that he wanted his assistant chief to get the promotion," Slaney said.
O'Brien's attorney Stellio Sinnis elicited from Slaney that the procedures manual in place for nearly a decade after the Legislature granted the probation commissioner appointing authority in 2001 mistakenly indicated that the chief justice of administration and management retained appointing authority. Prosecutor Karin Bell produced a letter from Robert Mulligan, the former chief justice, confirming that the appointing authority had changed in accordance with the 2001 law.
Defense attorneys attempted to depict Slaney as a departmental rival of O'Brien, who believed Ron Corbett – who became O'Brien's successor and her predecessor as acting commissioner – should have had the job, though Slaney resisted that characterization.
"I thought he was the natural progression," Slaney said of Corbett. She said she was "surprised" when O'Brien received the post, but said "disappointed" would be too strong a word. O'Brien was appointed to head up the department by the former chief justice of administration and management in December 1997.
Amabile also attempted to show that Slaney was worried about losing her pension if convicted. Bell indicated that the statute of limitations for a racketeering charge had already expired from the time of Slaney's last participation in the patronage process, and Slaney said she was unaware of both the statute of limitations and her pension amount.
Slaney also rejected the argument advanced by defense attorneys that she had used her position in the department to help her niece – previously identified as Moira Toomey. Toomey was hired to a probation position in Suffolk Probate Court after Slaney spoke to former First Deputy Commissioner John Cremens, according to Slaney, who said Toomey no longer works for the department.
"I asked that she be treated like everyone else," said Slaney, who said she was concerned her reluctance to participate in the patronage scheme had reflected badly on her niece's job prospects.
The trial broke Monday afternoon shortly after Wyshak began his direct examination of McDermott, a 58-year-old who was hired in 2004 after meeting O'Brien through his mentor Bill Kennedy, the former chief of staff to former Speaker Tom Finneran. He was granted legal immunity for his testimony June 27, 2011, according to a letter from U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz.
Witness at probation department trial describes 'stretch scoring'
BOSTON -- Edward McDermott, a probation department lawyer testifying with immunity in the criminal trial of three of his former colleagues, said "stretch scoring" was how he referred to the ratings he and other top probation officials would give job candidates in a final interview.


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Stuttering is a
Alternative Names
Children and stuttering; Speech disfluency; Stammering
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
About 5% of children (1 out of every 20 children) aged 2 - 5 will develop some stuttering during their childhood. It may last for several weeks to several years.
For a small number of children (less than 1%), stuttering does not go away and it may get worse. This is called developmental stuttering, and it is the most common type of stuttering.
Stuttering tends to run in families. Genes that cause stuttering have been identified.
There is also evidence that stuttering may be a result of some brain injuries, such as stroke or traumatic brain injuries.
Stuttering may rarely be caused by emotional trauma (called psychogenic stuttering).
Stuttering is more common in boys than girls. It also tends to persist into adulthood more often in boys than in girls.
Stuttering may start with repeating consonants (k, g, t). If stuttering becomes worse, words and phrases are repeated.
Later, vocal spasms develop. There is a forced, almost explosive sound to speech. The person may appear to be struggling to speak.
Stressful social situations and anxiety can make symptoms worse.
Symptoms of stuttering may include:
- Feeling frustrated when trying to communicate
- Pausing or hesitating when starting or during sentences, phrases, or words, often with the lips together
- Putting in (interjecting) extra sounds or words ("We went to the...uh...store")
- Repeating sounds, words, parts of words, or phrases ("I want...I want my doll," "I...I see you," or "Ca-ca-ca-can")
- Tension in the voice
- Very long sounds within words ("I am Booooobbbby Jones" or "Llllllllike")
Other symptoms that might be seen with stuttering include:
- Eye blinking
- Jerking of the head or other body parts
- Jaw jerking
Children with mild stuttering are often unaware of their stuttering. In more severe cases, children may be more aware. Facial movements, anxiety, and increased stuttering may occur when they are asked to speak.
Some people who stutter find that they dont stutter when they read aloud or sing.
Signs and tests
No testing is usually necessary. The diagnosis of stuttering may require consultation with a speech pathologist.
There is no one best treatment for stuttering. Most early cases are short-term and resolve on their own.
Speech therapy may be helpful if:
- Stuttering has lasted more than 3 - 6 months, or the "blocked" speech lasts several seconds
- The child appears to be struggling when stuttering, or is embarrassed
- There is a family history of stuttering
Speech therapy can help make the speech more fluent or smooth, and can help the child feel better about the stuttering.
Parents are encouraged to:
- Avoid expressing too much concern about the stuttering, which can actually make matters worse by making the child more self-conscious
- Avoid stressful social situations whenever possible
- Listen patiently to the child, make eye contact, dont interrupt, and show love and acceptance. Avoid finishing sentences for them.
- Set aside time for talking
- Talk openly about stuttering when the child brings it up, letting them know you understand their frustration
- Talk with the speech therapist about when to gently correct the stuttering
Drug therapy has NOT been shown to be helpful for stuttering.
It is not clear whether electronic devices help with stuttering.
Self-help groups are often helpful for both the child and family.
Expectations (prognosis)
In most children who stutter, the phase passes and speech returns to normal within 3 or 4 years. Stuttering that begins after a child is 8 - 10 years old is more likely to last into adulthood.
Possible complications of stuttering include social problems caused by the fear of ridicule, which may make a child avoid speaking entirely.
Calling your health care provider
Call your provider if:
- Stuttering is interfering with your childs school work or emotional development
- The child seems anxious or embarrassed about speaking
- The symptoms last for more than 3 - 6 months
There is no known way to prevent stuttering.
Prasse JE, Kikano GE. Stuttering: an overview. Am Fam Physician. 2008;77(9):1271-1276.
Stuttering. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. NIDCD. NIH Pub. No. 10-4232. Updated March 2010. Reviewed OCtober 2008.
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David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc. Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine.


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2 Week Specials, Care & Community in Kenya by Alice Peers
I spent time away this summer volunteering in local orphanages and schools in Nakuru, Kenya. It was the best trip I've ever been on and provided me with a different view of life and an experience which I will never forget. I chose to do the Care and Community project which lasted two weeks.
My Accommodation
Throughout my stay in Kenya three other female volunteers and I lived with a lady called Marium. The three other girls were my friends from school in England (we came to Kenya together to volunteer). Marium was so friendly and welcoming. I felt at home in her house and her domestic, Lynette cooked us breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.
My room was large and had two single beds, a large wardrobe and an en suite! Having such a nice room made me feel comfortable and, as I was so worried about what my host family's house would be like, it was such a relief.
The food we ate was so good. Again, this was a concern of mine, however after the first day I started to look forward to the meals as they were so delicious! We often ate a traditional dish called chapati, which was like a round naan bread with a beef stew and rice. We also ate Kenya's staple food ugali, spaghetti bolognese, chips and mince meat dishes. Marium always made sure we had fruit for pudding. I was never hungry and I think I actually put on weight during my stay!
My Care & Community placement
Our placement involved working at three different locations. In the morning of each day, we went to a place called Sure 24, which is basically a large orphanage with a school next door. At Sure 24, we helped to build a pit latrine for the boy's dormitory and this involved a lot of hard work!
In the afternoons, we visited other centres including: Kardesh Children's Orphanage, the Sure 24 school and Hope Children's Centre. The Kardesh Children's Centre was a really lovely place; there are about ten children there, all under the age of 5. We played with the children and helped the carers do chores, such as laundry. At the Sure 24 school, the children were older and again we played with them and also had the opportunity to go into a class to teach them.
Hope Children's Centre was the last centre we visited and this was a tough experience as it was based in the slums. The children there loved seeing us and we brought bubbles and footballs along, which they really appreciated. I found the days very enjoyable, but also hard work!
Other Activities
As well as a lot of hard work, Projects Abroad took us out to see local attractions and scenery. We went to Menegai Crater, Thompson Falls, Lake Baringo and the Nakuru National Park.
At Lake Baringo, we went on a boat trip and saw crocodiles and loads of birds and wildlife. Seeing the crocodiles was a brilliant experience, but a bit scary as they came very close to our boat! In the middle of the lake there is an island and we stopped off here to have a walk around and see the lake from a different view. It was so beautiful and our tour guide told us about a man who lived here. After the tour was finished we went back to the main land and had lunch in a local restaurant.
The next day we went on a safari to the National Park. On the way we stopped at a snake park and saw all the snakes, which were found locally. Some of my friends in the group held a snake, however I was too scared! On the safari we saw many animals, such as: hippo, zebra, baboons, wildebeest, antelope and rhino. For lunch we stopped at a waterfall and ate lunch just next to it – this really was a great day.
I would recommend this trip and project to absolutely anyone that wants to go away and volunteer. I had such a brilliant time and I will never forget any of the people I met on my trip, or the experiences I had and none of this would have happened without the help and assistance of Projects Abroad or my host family – so thank you!
Alice Peers
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