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A 90-year-old Needmore man told state police a folder containing the deed to his property and other important paperwork was stolen from his vehicle between July 15 and July 22. The vehicle was parked at 715 Chest Road in Belfast Township when the theft occurred. Anyone having additional information regarding this case should contact Trooper Wadsworth at 717- 485-3131.
Pistol Stolen
A .25 caliber Excam pistol (Model #GT27) and a bottle of Oxycodone pills were stolen from a locked vehicle parked at 832 Lincoln Way East, McConnellsburg, between 11 p.m. on July 30 and 10 a.m. on August 1. The owner of the stolen items, a 30-year-old McConnellsburg man, has valued the loss at $210. Anyone having further information linked to this theft is asked to call Trooper Wadsworth at 717-485- 3131.
Police Investigate Car Crash
State police in McConnellsburg are continuing to investigate a single-vehicle crash along Lincoln Way East on Wednesday, August 4. According to reports, a westbound 1990 Accura driven by 21-year-old Emory Bishop of McConnellsburg travelled off the Todd Township roadway just outside the borough of McConnellsburg at 10:05 p.m. The vehicle went into the grass and struck a large tree.
Bishop was not wearing a seat belt and was taken to Fulton County Medical Center before being flown to Conemaugh Valley Memorial Medical Center. Passenger Loren Stains, 19, from McConnellsburg, also sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Fulton County Medical Center for treatment.
Stains will be cited by state police through Magisterial District Judge Wendy Mellott for underage drinking. The investigation into violations allegedly committed by Bishop is ongoing.
Police Release Monthly Report
State police, McConnellsburg, released a crime and patrol activity report for the month of July, during which a total of 84 criminal offenses were reported. Forty-four of the offenses were cleared, and 40 arrests were made. In addition, 26 crashes were investigated as were two hitand run accidents, one fatal collision and four driving-under the-influence accidents. One individual was fatally wounded , and 18 individuals suffered injuries. Furthermore, 12 seat-belt citations, one child-seat citation, 579 traffic citations and 372 warning notices were issued.
Warfordsburg Man Cited
A Warfordsburg man was cited with harassment through Magisterial District Judge Carol Jean Johnson. State police reported 48- year-old Vincent Irving Venzant allegedly struck a 65- year-old Warfordsburg area woman in the face during a verbal argument on Tuesday, August 3, at 9:30 p.m. The incident occurred at 492 McKibbin Lane, Union Township.
Harassment Charge Filed
Thirty-five-year-old Ashley Robert Ramsey of Hustontown has been cited by state police with harassment through the office of Magisterial District Judge Devin Horne. Ramsey allegedly grabbed a 24-year-old female by the wrist and twisted it harshly several times during an argument at a location along Doran Road, Taylor Township, on July 30 at 10 p.m.
Woman Will Be Cited For Harassment
Thirty-nine-year-old Mc- Connellsburg resident Tina Marie Weddle will be cited for harassment after an inciplus dent that occurred at 39 Brooklyn Drive in Todd Township. On Tuesday, August 3, Weddle allegedly slapped a 28-year-old male from McConnellsburg in the face during a verbal argument at 8:20 p.m.
Firecracker Lit
A firecracker was placed inside a mailbox located at 3436 Buck Valley Road, Union Township, between 11 p.m. on August 2 and 8:30 a.m. on August 3. The firecracker was lit but did not go off. The mailbox belonging to a 82-year-old woman did not sustain any damage during the attempted mischief. Anyone having further information linked to this case should call Trooper Barnett at 717-485-3131.
Trash Can Catches Fire
A firecracker was placed inside a plastic trash can and ignited, causing the can to catch fire, state police in Mc- Connellsburg reported.The mischief occurred at 603 Old 126, Warfordsburg, on Tuesday, August 3, at 12:10 a.m. Victim is a 71-year-old female. Anyone with additional information concerning this mischief is urged to contact Trooper Barnett by calling 717-485-3131.
Teen Driver Cited
A teenage driver has been cited for driving a vehicle at safe speeds in connection with a single-vehicle accident along Route 16 in Ayr Township.
State police in McConnellsburg reported on July 25 a westbound 1996 Neon driven by the 17-year-old female from Warfordsburg slid off the wet roadway and into an embankment. The car then rolled over, leaving the driver and its passenger, a 15- year-old Needmore boy, with moderate injuries. Both teens were transported to Fulton County Medical Center for treatment. Both individuals were using a seat belt when the 1:25 p.m. accident occurred.
McConnellsburg Man Charged With Assault
Troy Knepper, 40, Mc- Connellsburg, was charged with simple assault and two counts of harassment after an alleged physical altercation with a 37-year-old woman and a 16-year-old male, both of McConnellsburg.
The incident took place at a McConnellsburg Borough home Sunday, Aug. 8, at 10 p.m., McConnellsburg state police reported.
Knepper was arraigned before Magesterial District Judge Wendy Mellott and sent to Franklin County Jail.
Accused Of Harrassment
A criminal complaint for harassment against Kenneth Shawn Farley, 41, of Needmore was filed with Magesterial District Judge Carol Jean Johnson after he allegedly called a 42-year-old Needmore women 89 times between July 16 and July 28 despite being told not to by both the state police and the victim.
Dublin Twp. Single-Vehicle Crash
Driver Darren J. Hoffman, 18, McConnellsburg, was not injured when he lost control of his 2006 Dodge Stratus as he was negotiating a righthand turn on Route 522 in Dublin Township on Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 10:30 p.m.
State police, McConnellsburg, reported that Hoffman's southbound vehicle slid across the highway and struck an embankment twice. The vehicle came to a stop facing north in the highway's northbound lane.
Hoffman was wearing a seat belt and was not injured. He was charged with driving vehicle at safe speed, according to the police report.
Prescription Drugs Stolen
Prescribed pills belonging to a 33-year-old man were taken from his home at 18740 Lincoln Highway in Todd Township between 6:45 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. July 19.
McConnellsburg state police continue to investigate the theft. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police at 717-485- 3131.
Laptop, Gun Stolen
A 24-year-old McConnellsburg Borough man reported to state police that he discovered items belonging to him missing from his 412 Lincoln Way East apartment when he returned from the grocery store early Saturday morning, Aug. 7.
McConnellsburg state police said that, according to the victim, a Toshiba laptop computer and a Colt .45/410 single-shot rifle, silver with a black stock, were taken sometime between 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, and 1 a.m. Aug. 7. The victim also reported to state police that three individuals known to him were at his home when he left to go to the store.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the state police at 717-485-3131.
I-70 Hit-and-Run
A disabled 1998 Dodge Neon legally parked on the shoulder of Interstate 70's westbound lane at mile marker 170.3 was hit by an unknown vehicle on Saturday, Aug. 7.
The Bethel Township hitand run ocurred at 11:30 p.m., McConnellsburg state police reported.
fultoncountynews.com Minor Injury Reported In Brush Creek Accident
Only a minor injury was reported in a single-vehicle accident on T-366 in Brush Creek Township Friday, Aug. 6, at 5:30 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police, McConnellsburg.
Police said Alana L. Miller, 19, Warfordsburg, was southbound when she lost control of her 2000 Volkswagen Beetle as she negotiated a left-hand turn. Her car traveled onto the berm and as she attempted to steer it back on the road, she lost control again, causing the vehicle to spin and slide into an embankment. The car slid along the embankment, then back down onto T-366 and rolled over on its roof. The car slide across both of the road's lanes on its roof for approximately 100 feet, stopping on private property along the east berm.
Miller was wearing a seat belt. Police said she was charged with driving vehicle at safe speed.
Man Accused Of Prescription Fraud Arrested
A Warfordsburg man wanted in Martinsburg, W.Va., for prescription fraud was taken into custody by Pennsylvania State Police, McConnellsburg, at 1958 Stoneybreak Rd. in Bethel Township. Harry Oliver Bailey Jr., 58, was served with an arrest warrant Aug. 6 at 9:18 a.m.
Scrap Aluminum Stolen
A 57-year-old Warfordsburg man told McConnellsburg state police that 500 to 600 pounds of scrap aluminum were taken from outside his Brush Creek Township home at 2930 Moss Rd. The theft took place, state police reported, sometime between July 28 and July 30.
Anyone with information is asked to call the state police at 717-485-3131. Whitetail Causes Motorcycle Wreck
A 2008 Harley-Davidson sustained moderate damage after driver David Ash, 43, of Greencastle swerved to avoid a white-tailed deer as he drove north on state Route 522 in Needmore Monday afternoon. Ash was transported from the accident scene by Needmore Ambulance Co. McConnellsburg state police reported no further details.
Car's Tires Sliced
An unknown actor sliced two tires of a 2004 Chevrolet Aveo belonging to Molly Jo Berkstresser, 23, of Mc- Connellsburg. The vehicle was parked in the parking area at the rear of the victim's residence at 406 Lincoln Way East when the criminal mischief occurred between 8 p.m. July 28 and 6:50 a.m. July 29. Mc- Connellsburg state police are continuing their investigation.
Driver, Passengers Escape Burning Vehicle
The occupants of a 1995 Grand Prix escaped injury Tuesday after their car became engulfed in flames on the shoulder of Interstate 70's eastbound lanes just west of Exit 158 in Brush Creek Township just after midnight.
McConnellsburg state police said driver Joshua M. Eichelberger, 49, Warfordsburg, heard the engine make a "popping" noise and saw smoke coming from under the car's hood before pulling off the road and exiting the car along with passengers Jennifer A. Eichelberger, 28, and a 3-year-old child, both of Warfordsburg.
The driver, state police said, was charged with driving without a license. Drug Arrest At Facility Where Autistic Man Died
PENNDEL, Pa. (AP) –A counselor at the Pennsylvania facility where an autistic man died after being left in a hot van has been arrested on drug charges.
Bristol Township police say 34-year-old Uron Brinson of Trenton, N.J., sold $5,000 worth of cocaine in the parking lot of Woods Services on Friday to a police informant.
Police say Brinson also sold $1,120 in cocaine on July 26 in the parking lot of the special needs organization in Bucks County.
The 12-year employee at Woods Services is being held on $200,000 cash bail.
Bryan Nevins, a 20-yearold Woods Services resident with autism, died July 24 inside a van on a 97-degree day. Another counselor is charged in his death.
Plane Crashes Kills 2
SALINA, Pennsylvania (AP) –Authorities in western Pennsylvania say two bodies have been removed from the wreckage of a twinengine plane that crashed into a house, narrowly missing a man sleeping on a couch with his dog.
Westmoreland County spokesman Dan Stevens says the bodies were found after the plane was unearthed from the wreckage of the home in Bell Township in a rural section of the county about 90 miles (145 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh.
Stevens says officials believe only two people were aboard the aircraft. He says the county coroner is trying to identify the victims.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the BE58 Beech Baron took off from a regional airport in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, at 9:08 a.m. Saturday and crashed 11 minutes later, setting the house on fire.


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Pet of the Week - Nov. 21, 2011
- Written by Homeward Pet Adoption
Our foster volunteers provide an invaluable service by giving these kittens a chance to be socialized and cared for in a home environment. This also allows us to get a sense of the kittens' personalities so we can find the right match in a forever home. Here at Homeward Pet we spend time with our potential adopters to help them find the right felines for their lifestyle.
We always recommend adopting a pair so the kittens learn important social skills from each other and also keep each other amused (especially important at about 3 o'clock in the morning)!
If you are contemplating adding a kitten or two into your family, come on in and meet these little cuties and talk with our adoption counselors. If you decide a kitten is just too much energy for your household, we always have mellow adults just waiting for a comfy lap!
Come meet all the felines at Homeward Pet Adoption Center! We're located at 13132 NE 177th Place in Woodinville.
Our shelter is open for visitors between 12 noon and 6 p.m, Wednesday through Sunday.
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Camp Hill is a city in the west shore region of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
The area where the town of Camp Hill stands today was first settled in 1735 by people living on the west shore of the Susquehanna River, across from Harrisburg. This settlement was positioned on the main road to Harrisburg. In the mid 1800's the Cumberland Valley Railroad was built from the Susquehanna River to Carlisle. The railway expanded to Chambersburg and in 1839 a railroad bridge was build to Harrisburg connecting to the coal trains from the north. By the late 1800's one-third of the residents of Camp Hill were railroad workers. This increased the settlements population and on November 10, 1885 Camp Hill became a legalized town.
By the 1900's Camp Hill had become more of a suburb than a working town and most of its inhabitants commuted from the town to work across the river in Harrisburg. The town continued to grow throughout the 1900's as a fire department, several schools, shopping centers, retail establishments, and a variety of public works buildings were established. Today Camp Hill is a very pleasant little town with many shops and establishment. It is also conveniently located four miles outside of Harrisburg, nineteen miles from Carlisle, and thirty five miles from Gettysburg.
Get in
•Amtrak station in Harrisburg: 4th and Chestnut Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Station Hours & Quik-Trak Kiosk Hours: Monday to Friday: 4:30 AM- 11:59 PM, Saturday to Sunday: 6:30 AM- 11 PM, Ticket Hours: Monday to Friday: 6AM- 8:30PM, Saturday: 6:30AM- 7:15PM, Sunday: 6:30 AM- 8:30PM, http://www.amtrak.com
•Greyhound in Harrisburg: Harrisburg Capitol Station, 411 Market St., Harrisburg, PA 17101, Station Hours: Monday to Sunday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Main Phone Number: (717) 255-6970, http://www.greyhound.com/
•Harrisburg International Airport 135 York Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17057, Main Phone Number: (888) 235-9442, http://www.flyhia.com
Get around
•Diane's Balloon Wraps: balloons, cards, banquets, custom designs, gift baskets, stationary, and a wide selection of indoor and outdoor flags. Address: 1509 Market St, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Store Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 10AM-6PM. Phone: 717.732.0432
•Underneath it all: A lingerie boutique. Address: 1849 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Store Hours: Tuesday–Wednesday 10am–5pm, Thursday–Friday 12pm–6pm, Saturday 10am–4pm. Phone: 717.761.7474 or 717.319.8554, Website: www.underneathitall.net
•Tara's Bridal & Special Occasions: A bridal boutique. Address: 1501 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Store Hours: Monday & Tuesday: 11am-6pm, Wednesday-Friday: 11am-8pm, Saturday: 10am-5pm. Phone: 717.737.7379. Website: www.tarasbridal.com
•Creative Elegance Boutique: An upscale women's boutique which carries a wide range of clothing for many different occasions. Address: 2129 Market Street,Camp Hill, PA 17011. Store Hours: Monday & Saturday: 10am-5pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday: 10am-6pm, Thursday: 10am-8pm. Phone: 717.737.5400. Website: www.creativeeleganceboutique.com
•Holmes Cycling & Fitness: A cycling and fitness equipment outfitter which carries quality fitness equipment, kids bikes, mountain or road bikes, and much more. Address: 2139 Market Street,Camp Hill, PA 17019. Store Hours:January-March: Monday-Friday 11am-7pm,Saturday 10am-5pm; April-August:Monday-Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm; September-December:Monday-Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-5pm. Phone:717.737.3461. Website: www.holmescycling.com
•Rose Marie's Antiques: Antique dealer. Address: 2136 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011-4725. Phone:717.763.8998
•Barnes & Nobles: Book store. Address: 58 South 32nd Street,Camp Hill, PA 17011.Store Hours: Sunday 9AM-9PM, Monday-Thursday 9AM-10PM, Friday-Saturday 9AM-11PM. Phone:717-737-0221. Website: www.barnesandnoble.com
•Pazazz Home decor: Specializes in unique gifts, furniture, home accents, and artisan jewelry. Address: 3806 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Phone:717.761.4880. Website: www.pazazzz.com
•Fishbone Apparel:Specializes in alternative sports lifestyle merchandise ranging from apparel to snowboarding and skateboarding equipment. Address: 4343 Carlisle Pike,Camp Hill, PA, 17011. Store Hours: Monday—Saturday 11am–8pm, Sunday 12pm–5pm. Phone:717-737-6389. Website: www.fishbonesk8.com
•Wine and Spirit's Stores: A wine and spirit's store. Address: 3760 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011-4325. Store Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9am-9pm. Phone: 717.731.7142. Website: www.finewineandgoodspirits.com
•For the Love of Art:A specialty art store which has products ranging from chocolates to hot air balloon sculptures. Address:15 South 35th St., Camp Hill, PA 17011. Phone: 717.975.5199. Website: www.fortheloveof-art.com
•Jos. A. Bank: Specializes in men's apparel from suits to tuxedo's. Address:28 S. 32nd Street, Suite C & D, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Phone:717.763.0121. Website: www.josbank.com
•Pier 1 imports: Furniture and Home décor, Address: 94 South 32nd Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Store Hours: Monday- Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 11am-7pm. Phone: 717.737.3303. E-mail: www.pier1.com
•Michael's: Craft store. Address: 3415 Simpson Ferry Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011-6404. Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm; Sun 10am-7pm. Phone:717.975.0102. Website: www.michaels.com
•Capital City Mall: Over 80 stores and restaurants. Address: 3506 Capital City Mall Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011-7003. Phone:(717) 737-1578. Website: www.shopcapitalcitymall.com
•Boscov's Department Store. Address: 170 South 32nd Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 11am-6pm. Phone: 717.763.1100. Website: www.boscovs.com
•Bon-ton Department Store. Address: 3525 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011. Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-6pm. Phone: 717.761.7500. Website: www.bonton.com
•HallMark: Greeting Cards & specialty gifts. Address: 3531 Capital City Mall Drive,Camp Hill, PA 17011-7007. Phone:717. 737.3116. Website: www.hallmark.com
•Kathie's Christmas and Collectibles: Specializes in Collectibles from fine porcelain to jewelry. Address: 3309 Hartzdale Drive,Camp Hill,PA 17011. Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 AM-9 PM, Sunday 12 PM-5 PM. Phone: 717.975.0505. Website: www.kathieschristmas.com
•One Good Women: Gourmet Gifts. Address: 1845 Market Street. Camp Hill, PA 17011. Store Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 10am- 5pm, Thursday 10am- pm, Saturday: 9am-3pm. Phone: 717-975-8101. Website: www.onegoodwoman.com
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My Work Here
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Today marks the start of the IUCN World Conservation Congress the world's largest and most important conservation event. Held in Jeju, Republic of Korea from 6 to 15 September 2012, over 9,000 representatives from governments, NGOs, business, UN agencies and social organizations will come together to discuss solutions for the world's most pressing environment and development issues.
Held every four years, the World Conservation Congress aims to improve how we manage our natural environment for human, social and economic development. Wildscreen, the charity behind ARKive is being represented at the summit by Richard Edwards, Chief Executive of Wildscreen.
In honor of this globally significant environmental event, and as an IUCN Red List partner, the ARKive team thought we should highlight some of the unique species found within the Republic of Korea.
Bronzed Barbarian
The bronze whaler is a formidable shark species, displaying power and speed as it moves through the water looking for prey. This finned powerhouse earned its name from both its metallic sheen, and its tendency to surround harpooned whale carcasses. It typically feeds on schools of bony fish such as sardines, mullets and soles, although it has been known to take squid, cuttlefish and sawfish too.
Fancy Flyer
With its dramatic wing markings and abdominal patterns, the bekko tombo is a stunning dragonfly with a feisty temperament; males often exhibit fierce competition over females. This Korean native was once abundant, but its populations have dwindled due to introduced predators and urban expansion, with the filling in of ponds leading to extensive habitat loss. It is sadly now considered to be Critically Endangered.
Admirable Avian
The wetlands and waterways of the Republic of Korea provide important habitat for a number of migratory birds, including the the Vulnerable white-naped crane. This elegant bird can be easily identified by the large ring of bare red skin around each eye and the white stripe running from the crown to the nape of the neck. Like other crane species, the white-naped crane is often seen 'dancing', a spectacular display involving flapping the wings, tossing grass and sticks, jumping, running and bowing.
Sea Skipper
The spinetail mobula is an impressively large ray with a 'wingspan' of up to 210 centimetres. This agile acrobat of the sea also has a long tail resembling a whip, which has a sting at the tip. They are often seen leaping out of the water as a means of communication or play. Unfortunately, this ray is commonly caught as bycatch by the fishing industry throughout its range.
Tusky trekker
The Latin name of the Chinese water deer, Hydropotes inermis, literally means 'unarmed water-drinker', which refers to the species' lack of antlers and its affinity for marsh-like habitats. As its name suggests, the Chinese water deer is an adept swimmer, and may swim between islets in search of food and shelter. While they do not bare antlers, the male Chinese water deer has enlarged upper canine teeth, or tusks, which measure up to eight centimetres in length.
Get involved
Keep up to date with the latest news from the IUCN World Conservation Congress with the ARKive blog as we will be keeping you posted on all the big stories over the coming days.
You can also find out the latest news from the official IUCN Congress twitter hub.
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I am aware of several who post on the OC.net but usually not in Convert issues as they have grown beyond the basic convert issues. As you a new convert or an inquiorer. The closest parishes that I am aware of in that area of Texas are the following:38 miles toFort Worth (GOA, OCA, AOCA-WR), 72 miles toDallas (AOCA, GOA, and OCA), and 86 miles to Mesquite (AOCA- WR). I live in Texas some 115 miles from you. We in Texas often have to travel a distance to get to a Church if you do not live in a metropolis in Texas. I for example travel 55 miles one way to get to church on Sunday. ThomasConvert Issues Forum Moderator
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Are young residents turning their heads to religion?
Are young residents turning their heads to religion?
Yes, according to a study released early last month that says more young U.S. residents claimed "no religion" on 2012 documents.
According to a Gallup poll, one-third of Americans under the age of 30 have no religious affiliation.
"When comparing this with previous generations under 30, there's a new wrinkle," said Greg Smith, a senior researcher at the Pew Research Center, who released a similar study late last year.
Locally, those statistics seem to hold true. In response to a Courier and Daily Comet Facebook post, many young residents said they choose not to have a religious affiliation or attend church.
Tommy Robinson, a 29-year-old pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Houma, said he has witnessed young people having personal relationships with God while not belonging to a congregation.
"As a local pastor, I'm interested to see if everyone equates religion with church," he said. "Many have neglected church attendance while still clinging to Jesus."
But what's important, according to local young adults who don't claim a religion, is not to confuse "no religion" with atheist or claiming a religion with going to church.
"I don't go to church, but I talk to God daily," said Dawn Vercher of Cut Off. "I consider my religion to be Baptist. I strongly believe in God and just don't attend church. I feel all we need is God in our hearts and our lives."
Savannah Pelotto agrees.
"Religion is man-made," the 27-year-old Houma resident said. "I live by my faith."
The decision to pray or talk to God apart from a congregation could be a generational gap, as many older locals disagreed with the notion.
"I don't understand why someone would claim (no religion)," said Cheryl Robinson, 57. "I am proud to claim that I am a Christian.
"I attend church every Sunday," the 48-year-old Houma resident of Grace Chapel added. "To me it's just practice for what heaven will be like — worshipping and praising God — and also learning the Bible."
The study also said the percentage of American adults who have no explicit religious identification averaged about 18 percent in 2012, up from about 15 percent in 2008. The results go on to show the increase from 2011 to 2012 is slower but still rising.
Those results don't seem to hold true locally.
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, about 66.9 percent of the Terrebonne Parish population reported being affiliated with a religion. That number rose to 67.5 percent in 2012.
About 71 percent of the Lafourche Parish population reported religious affiliation in 2010. That number rose to about 84 percent in 2012.
"I am proud to be a Christian, and so are my family members, even though we don't attend church," 40-year-old Bayou Blue resident Shannan Brunet said. "We have had trouble with so many churches that we decided to just practice our belief at home. It is sad that people are choosing no religion. Faith is a strong thing that can help you through your life no matter your choice of God. I would be lost without mine."
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Flashback Friday: Miley Cyrus' Banquet Homestyle Bakes Commercial [VIDEO]
Although it's only been three years since the final episode of 'Hannah Montana' aired, it seems like a lifetime ago since Miley Cyrus was a Disney darling. Today, we're taking a look back at simpler times, when the singer embraced her wholesome family image.
Earlier this week, Miley posted a clip of herself from a Banquet Homestyle Bakes commercial. The video features Mi as the clean-cut daughter in the ideal American family, beaming as she takes a bite of her dinner.
While we love Miley's edgy fashion choices and new music, we also kind of miss when she was an innocent kid. Ahhh, good times.


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Ferroglobe PLC (GSM) Hits New 52-week Low During February 11 SessionEquities Staff Follow |
Ferroglobe PLC (GSM) established a new 52-week low yesterday, and could be a company to watch at the open. After opening at $8.21, Ferroglobe PLC dropped to $7.36 for a new 52-week low. By the closing bell, the company's stock was at $7.40 a share for a loss of 10.52%.
Falling to a new 52-week low is never fun for company's shareholder, but, depending on who you ask, it can be either a buy or a sell signal. Someone bearish on the stock might see it reaching its lowest price in a year as a sign of growing downward momentum and make sure they sell their shares. Bulls, though, are more likely to see a new 52-week low as the stock hitting its low point and anticipate a bounce in the share price.
However one plays it, it's often a critical moment for any stock and should be noted by investors.
Ferroglobe PLC saw 2.53 million shares of its stock trade hands, that's out of 171.84 million shares outstand. The stock has an average daily volume of 823,299 shares. After hitting a new 52-week low, Ferroglobe PLC enters the new trading day with a market cap of 1.27 billion, a 50-day SMA of $9.52 and a 200-day SMA of $13.81
For a complete fundamental analysis analysis of Ferroglobe PLC, check out Equities.com's Stock Valuation Analysis report for GSM. To see the latest independent stock recommendations from Equities.com's analysts, visit our Research section.
Ferroglobe PLC is the producer of silicon metal and silicon- and manganese-based alloy, serving customers in the specialty chemical, aluminum, solar, steel and ductile iron foundry industries.
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Sigwolf wrote:He was, is, and always will be a complete piece of trash.
ffemtreed wrote:sounds like whomever wrote that article is jealous or has a personal beef with Kane. I don't see the big deal if he is out partying and winding down after a long stressful season. That is what young people do if they can. i don't read in to the third party reports of the he said she said and all supposedly made to the writer of the article. What did he do have a sign that said hey everyone come tell me your bad stories of Patrick Kane so I can write about it. Sounds to me Kane took home the girl the author was trying to bang at the bar.
If there is a problem with his drinking I am sure someone in the chicago organization will read him the riot act and make the necessary adjustments. If the staff doesn't do it hopefully someone on his team will take him aside and help straighten him out if if affecting his on ice performance. There is no way me you or anyone can say he has a problem just from reading this article or assuming what happened with the cabby up in buffalo.
Froggy wrote:if i had a nickle for every girl i drunkenly choked...
checks bank account... it turns out i do... hmm... go figure...Spoiler:i am either very strangley, or very poor... would either be that much of a shocker?
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The Water Research Commission (WRC) was established in terms of the Water Research Act (Act No 34 of 1971), following a period of serious water shortage. It was deemed to be of national importance to generate new knowledge and to promote the country's water research purposefully, owing to the view held that water would be one of South Africa's most limiting factors in the twenty-first century.
Below is a bibliography of the the many useful reports and manuals prepared by WRC on sanitation and wastewater treatment. These are available on the WRC website.
- WRC Website – http://www.wrc.org.za/
- Bibliography of Publications
Bibliography Contents
- WRC: Building Knowledge for SA's Future……………….2
- KSA 3: Water Use and Waste Management…………….3
- Ecological Sanitation………………………………………………4
- Services Provision…………………………………………………….6
- Wastewater Treatment…………………………………………..18
- Education and Awareness……………………………………..26


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DailyDirt: Farming In The Future
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- Organic farming is great, but it often produces lower yields of crops compared to conventional farming techniques. Organic farming yields are actually comparable for some fruits, but for vegetables and cereals, conventional farming has the upper hand. The score isn't settled yet; organic farmers might be able to increase their productivity if they can find better sources of organic nitrogen. [url]
- Singapore has a commercial vertical farm in operation that could bring back more agriculture to the tiny nation-city. Sky Green Farms is selling its crops in Singapore supermarkets, and it's looking to license its technology to other countries that might also need small-footprint farming. [url]
- VertiCrop is another vertical farming technology company based in Canada which grows vegetables hydroponically with a fraction of the water and land usages of a standard farm. The mechanized farming can be managed by as little as 3 people and still process 10,000 plants every 3 days. [url]
- Some architects are creating "farmscrapers" -- super tall buildings that contain agricultural features. Growing trees on the sides of a skyscraper probably has a few problems, but the designs look cool. [url]


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Women's History Month Workshop: Designing Embodied Pedagogy
Friday, March 9, 2012, 11 am to 2 pm
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Embodied pedagogy creates space in the classroom for students to engage the course material and their peers in emotional, experiential, and practical ways as well as intellectual ones. In this way, embodied pedagogy educates the whole person by affirming and supporting each student's bodily, emotional, and practical intelligence. Although embodied pedagogy can be adapted to any course content, this style of teaching is especially useful in classes that deal with emotionally-charged or sensitive topics such as racism, sexism, heterosexism, controversial ethical issues, political views, and violence. These pedagogical techniques are also useful in classes that seek to empower students to take responsibility for their own learning and in those that aim to establish a sense of community among students in the class.
This experiential workshop is designed to cultivate pedagogical techniques that speak to alternative, bodily ways of knowing. Drawing on methods derived from Gestalt therapy, phenomenology, embodied cognition theory, decolonial theory, and feminist consciousness-raising practices, the facilitator will model key aspects of embodied pedagogy for participants and organize exercises that invite the participants to try out these techniques themselves. The facilitator will also work with participants to develop embodied pedagogy techniques that are appropriate for their own curricula. Registration required; spaces are limited for this event. Lunch is provided.
Dr. Jennifer McWeeny is an associate professor of philosophy at John Carroll University. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and has special interest in epistemology, French phenomenology, feminist philosophy, early modern philosophy, and Asian and comparative philosophy. During her three day residency, Dr. McWeeny will participate in multiple events with the campus community.


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Massive Robot Band Entertains at Maker Faire Paris 2015
Published on May 8, 2015
Over the past decade, the Maker Movement has spread across the globe and doesn't show any signs of slowing down, even for an instant. Maker Faire events are currently staged world wide, with 131 taking place during 2014 in places as far afield as Norway, Mexico, Japan, and China. Of course, not all the events draw massive attendance like the 100,000 makers and maker fans that jam pack the World Maker Faire in New York City every Fall. But, even the smallest Maker Faire event draws and connects people with a common interest, passion, and curiosity about making and the self fulfilment that it generates.
Maker Faire Paris, for example, drew around 7,000 visitors for its inaugural event in 2014. One year later, Maker Faire Paris 2015 was absolutely buzzing with energy when over 35,000 people showed and engaged with the makers.
One of the most interesting, entertaining, and perhaps dramatic, maker exhibits was 'The One Love Machine Band' designed and executed by Kolja Kugler. The Berlin based artist and creator has built a reputation for innovative dynamic robotic sculptures constructed almost entirely from recycled industrial parts and what some people would classify as 'junk'.
Philippe Kervizic, Business Developer for leFabShop - organizers of the Maker Faire Paris 2015 event, was kind enough to share some photos and a short video clip of the band with us.
Given the limitations of time and budget, it's impossible to attend all, or even more than just a few, of the great Maker Faire events. This year, we're already committed to participating in the Bay Area Maker Faire (May), Maker Faire Tokyo (August), and the World Maker Faire (September). But if we were able to scrape together the budget, Maker Faire Paris would be the next one we'd add to our annual travel itinerary.


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WR Jenkins signs with Patriots
The New England Patriots have signed free agent wide receiver Michael Jenkins.
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In his ninth season, Jenkins caught 40 passes for 447 yards and two touchdowns with the Minnesota Vikings last year. He joined them in 2011 after seven seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, who drafted him in the first round in 2004 out of Ohio State.
Jenkins has 354 catches for 4,427 yards and 25 touchdowns in 130 games, including 79 starts. The Vikings released him March 5.
The Patriots lost their top two receivers from last season when Wes Welker, who had 118 catches, signed with the Denver Broncos, and Brandon Lloyd, who had 74 receptions, was released. They've added free agents Danny Amendola from the St. Louis Rams and Donald Jones from the Buffalo Bills.


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Cancer 'postcode lottery' condemned
Areas with the worst survival rates for cancer have been named and shamed by a charity after it said there is an "inexcusable" postcode lottery of care across England.
Macmillan Cancer Support said that there are wide regional variations in the proportion of patients who do not survive a year after diagnosis.
The charity said that 24% patients in the best performing local health area - north east Hampshire and Farnham - die within a year.
A consultant analysing a mammogram for signs of cancer
But in the worst regions almost four in 10 patients die within 12 months of diagnosis.
In Barking and Dagenham, east London, 38% of patients die within a year of diagnosis. The same proportion of patients die in this time frame in Crawley, West Sussex, Newham, east London, Swale, Kent, Thanet, also in Kent, and t he Vale Royal health area - which covers Winsford, Northwich and surrounding rural areas in Cheshire.
According to Macmillan 's analysis of Office for National Statistics data, 37% of people in Medway, Kent, die within 12 months of diagnosis, 36% die within a year in Waltham Forest, north east London, and the same proportion die in this time frame in Telford and Wrekin in the West Midlands and in Luton, Bedfordshire.
Meanwhile many other areas around England have much better survival rates, the charity found.
Macmillan said that the postcode lottery could be explained by how quickly patients are being diagnosed and treated. A spokeswoman said that areas with the poorest survival rates are on average failing to meet at least one key NHS waiting time targets for treatments.
The charity has estimated that if the whole country managed to match the survival rates seen in the 10 best-performing areas, 6,000 people would survive longer every year.
"This analysis shows an inexcusable postcode lottery which is responsible for 6,000 people dying needlessly within 12 months of being diagnosed with cancer every year," said Juliet Bouverie, director of services and influencing at Macmillan Cancer Support.
"It's a no-brainer - when patients have to wait longer for diagnosis and treatment their chances of surviving are significantly reduced.
"It is also a disgrace that our survival rates continue to lag behind other European countries. Failure to act now will see us fall further behind.
"All the Westminster political parties must make cancer a top health priority ahead of the general election and commit to reducing the number of people who are diagnosed late."
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New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/06/2013 --The smartphone market continues to grow at a phenomenal pace. When it comes to operating system, the smartphone market is dominated by Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone and Google Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG) Android. In terms of devices, the smartphone market is dominated by the iPhone and Samsung.
The smartphone market was once dominated by Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ: RIMM). However, increasing competition, product delays and lack of innovation has resulted in RIMM losing significant market share. In fact, the company has been struggling to survive and is pinning its hope on the launch of the new BlackBerry 10 operating system later this month. Even if the new operating system is well received by users, RIMM will hardly pose a challenge to Apple and Samsung. Find out more on RIMM here: http://www.wallstreetreport.net/market-scan/?symbol=RIMM
According to data released by Kantar Worldpanel ComTech last month, Apple achieved its highest ever share in the 12-week period ended November 25, 2012. The company's share for the 12-week period was 53.3%. The company's market share was boosted by the launch of the iPhone 5, which had been one of the most awaited products in the smartphone market. Apple's gains came at the expense of Android and Research In Motion. The Kantar data showed that RIMM's share of sales for the 12-week period ending November 25, 2012 fell to 1.4%, down from 7% a year ago.
Dominic Sunnebo, Global Consumer Insight Director at Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, said last month that Apple has reached a major milestone by passing the 50% share mark for the first time with further gains expected to be made during December.
While Apple dominates the U.S. smartphone market, the leader in Europe has been Samsung. According to data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech, Samsung's share across the big five European nations in the 12-week period ended November 25, 2012 was 44.3%. Apple is in the second place, with a market share of 25.3%. In terms of operating systems, Android dominates the smartphone market in Europe. The Kantar Worldpanel ComTech data showed that Android's market share for the 12-week period ending November 25, 2012 was 61%, up from 51.8% a year ago.
In China, set to become the world's biggest smartphone market, Apple is once again behind Samsung. In fact, in the third quarter, Apple's market share by shipments was under 10%, according to data from research firm IDC. The research firm said in a report that Apple fell to 6th position in China in the third quarter. Meanwhile, Samsung retained the top spot in China in the third quarter.
While Apple's performance in the third quarter was disappointing, the launch of the iPhone 5 in China in December should have helped the company. After getting regulatory approval, the iPhone 5 was launched in China on December 14.
Apple last month reported that it sold more than two million iPhone 5 in China, in just three days following the launch on December 14. This despite the fact that the iPhone 5 costs more in China than in other Pacific Rim countries due to a local electronics import tax.
Apple CEO Tim Cook last month said that consumer response to iPhone 5 in China has been incredible, setting a new record with the best first weekend sales ever in China. Cook noted that China is a very important market for Apple and customers there cannot wait to get their hands on Apple products. In the last fiscal year, China accounted for 15% of Apple's revenue. And with China's smartphone market growing at a phenomenal pace, this figure is likely to go up in coming years.
Apple also launched its iPhone 5 in a number of other countries last month, including Brazil, Chile, Kuwait, Malaysia, Qatar, Russia, United Arab Emirates and Turkey.
The smartphone market is expected to continue to grow at a brisk pace in 2013. According to research firm Strategy Analytics, globally smartphone shipments will increase 27% during 2013. The research firm expects Samsung to widen its lead in the worldwide smartphone market over Apple.
Strategic Analytics forecasts Samsung to sell 290 million smartphones in 2013. This is significantly below Samsung's own forecast of 390 million smartphones for 2013. Meanwhile, the research firm expects Apple to sell 180 million smartphones in 2013. Strategy Analytics' prediction means that Samsung will hold 33% of the global smartphone market, while Apple will hold 21% of the smartphone market.
In order to catch up with Samsung, Apple will have to boost its sales in China. Strategy Analytics expects Apple to launch a smaller and cheaper "iPhone mini" to help counter the increased competition from Samsung and other local brands.
The increasing competition has hurt Apple shares in recent months. After hitting an all-time high of $705.07 in September 2012, Apple shares have fallen sharply. Apple will report its first-quarter results on January 24, 2013.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - In the opening round of the 2013 New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Softball Tournament, fifth-seeded MIT fell to fourth-seeded Wellesley College with a score of 2-0. This is the first time since the 2005 season that the Engineers have made it to the NEWMAC tournament. MIT dipped to 17-13 for the season, while the Blue moved to 22-12.
Wellesley earned its first run in the bottom of the first inning, when Lauren Goldfarb reached on a fielder's choice, stole second and scored off Jayne Ellis' base knock to right field.
MIT threatened in the top of the fourth, as singles from senior Leah Alpert (Needham, Mass.) and sophomore Kelly Wang (La Canada, Calif.) put runners on first and second with just one out. With a new pitcher, however, the remaining two batters struck out, leaving two on base at the end of the inning.
Wellesley added an insurance run in the bottom of the fifth inning, giving them a 2-0 lead. The Engineers played strongly in the bottom of the seventh inning, as a double from sophomore Sarah Van Belleghem (Los Gatos, Calif.) and an infield single from Alexandra Marshall (Glen Head, N.Y.) put runners on first and third with two outs. Senior Anna Christensen (Vernon Hills, Ill.) reached first on fielder's choice but Marshall was out at second, ending the game with a Wellesley victory.
Van Belleghem went 2-for-3 and Wang was 1-for-2. Sophomore Ellie Fodor (Trenton, Mich.) threw all six innings, allowing just two hits and one earned run. She walked a pair and struck out three, moving to 10-6 on the season.
The Blue will face top seeded Springfield College later on today, while the Engineers will next play Babson College on Saturday, May 4 in game six of the tournament.


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Wednesday/Oct. 3
Potomac Child, Adolescent and Teenager Grief Support Group. 6-7:30 p.m. For children (4 yrs old) through teens who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling. Parent/guardian group meets at the same time. A six-week group led by Montgomery Hospice professional counselors. Wednesdays. (No meeting Oct. 31) Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Dr., Registration required: 301-921-4400.
Hazak Speaker & Lunch: "The President as a Leader." noon-3 p.m. Congregation B'nai Tzedek, 10621 South Glen Rd. Lunchtime discussion with Michael Eric Siegel on his new book, "The President as a Leader." Bring a dairy/pareve lunch. Beverages and dessert provided. Free. Call 301-299-0225.
Saturday/Oct. 6
Pet Connect Rescue Dog Adoption Event. 10 a.m. - 1p.m. White Flint Plaza Petsmart, 5154 Nicholson Lane. Visit www.petconnectrescue.org
Monday/Oct. 8
Montgomery County Civic Federation Meeting. 7: 45-10 p.m. State Sen. Jamie Raskin summarize state issues, from redistricting to gambling. County Council Senior Legislative Attorney Michael Faden will provide the gist of some controversial county issues. Meet at the County Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Ave. Free parking in adjacent County Garage. All County residents and representatives of civic organizations welcome. No admission charge. Visit www.montgomerycivic.org.
Sunday/Oct. 14
50+ Expo. noon-4 p.m. The Beacon will be hosting 50+ Expo and Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington (POB) will be on site to perform glaucoma screenings. Free and open to the public. White Flint Mall.
Monday/Oct. 15
Job Search Program. The Career Gateway, JCA's job search training program, kicks off its next session. Featuring small classes, individualized attention, 30 hours of instruction over five class days, and long-term mentors, The Career Gateway is open to job seekers age 50 and over who want to turbo-charge their resumes, hone their interviewing skills, network more effectively, discover the hidden job market, and develop personal job search plans. Classes are held at the Ann L. Bronfman Center, 12320 Parklawn Dr. November classes also are open for registration. Call 301-255-4200 or visit www.AccessJCA.org.
"Understanding the Older Eye." 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Join guest speaker Aisha A. Macedo, M.D., ophthalmologist to discuss how the eyes change as one ages. Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Dr. Metro bus accessible and free parking. Call 240-777-4449 or 202-234-1010.
Oct. 16-18
Hebrew Parent and Child Class. The class meets every Tuesday from 10-10:45 a.m. Cost: Members $150, Non-Members $180. For ages 12-24 months. Enjoy the Hebrew language through stories, rhymes, songs, finger play and much more with an Israeli preschool teacher. Call 717-842-0918.
Saturday/Oct. 20
Free Remodeling Seminar. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hopkins & Porter, Inc. will be offering "How to Fall in Love with Your Home Again", a free design and remodeling seminar that will include a complimentary lunch with opportunity to discuss one's own project with professional staff. Space is limited to 15 participants per session. RSVPs are required. Call 301-840-9121, #17 or email firstname.lastname@example.com to reserve a space. The seminar will take place at the offices of Hopkins & Porter, 12944-C Travilah Rd., #204.
Pet Connect Rescue Adoption Cat Event. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. BARK! (Congressional Plaza), 1643 Rockville Pike. Visit www.petconnectrescue.org
Tuesday/Oct. 23
Open Meeting of the Potomac Village Garden Club. 7:30 p.m. Get suggestions from the State Division of Natural Resources George Timko who has worked on the deer project for 20 years. Saint Francis Episcopal Church River Road in Potomac Village across from the Safeway. There will be a social time after the presentation with refreshments to allow time for organizing and seeing what is working in the garden club gardens.
Executive Functioning Skills Lecture by Dr. Patrick Savage. 7-9 p.m. Local expert speaks about behavior, emotions, learning and parenting. Our Lady of Mercy School, 9222 Kentsdale Dr. $10 at door, refreshments are provided. RSVP to email@example.com
Wednesday/Oct. 24
Har Shalom Open House for the 2013-2014 School Year. 10 a.m.-noon. Half Day and Full day options available. Tour the building, observe preschool classes in progress and meet Rabbi Raskin, the ECEC Staff and Current ECEC Parents. Call 310-299-7087.
Parenting Discussion. 7:30-9:30 p.m. "Building Resilience: How to Raise Successful Children and Adolescents" by renowned pediatrican and best-selling author Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg at the Bullis School, 10601 Falls Road. Tickets available through the Parent Encouragement Program at 301-929-8824 or online at www.PEPparent.org.
Saturday/Nov. 3
Pet Connect Rescue Cat Adoption Event. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. White Flint Plaza Petsmart, 5154 Nicholson Lane. Visit www.petconnectrescue.org
Saturday/Nov. 17
Pet Connect Rescue Adoption Cat Event. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. BARK! (Congressional Plaza) 1643 Rockville Pike. Visit www.petconnectrescue.org
Saturday/Dec. 15
Pet Connect Rescue Adoption Cat Event. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. BARK! (Congressional Plaza) 1643 Rockville Pike. Visit www.petconnectrescue.org
Zumba at Village Yoga. An easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that's moving people toward joy and health. Classes are Tuesday nights, 7:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m., and Saturday mornings 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 10154 River Road. Call 301-299-1948.
Beginner's Yoga Classes at Village Yoga. Village Yoga is adding a new Beginner's Yoga Class, Mondays, 8-9 p.m. Continues our Thursday, 7:30-8:45 p.m. Beginner's Gentle Flow class as well. 10154 River Road. 301-299-1948. Visit www.villageyogayogi.com.
Fenton Street Market. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 27. The market is located in downtown Silver Spring at One Veterans Plaza, intersection of Fenton and Ellsworth streets. It will not be open on Sept. 8 and Sept. 22.
Members Wanted. The Potomac Area Newcomers Club is a group of more than 200 women who have moved to the Potomac area from all over the United States and around the world. The club offers such activities as bridge, mah jong, book groups, golf, luncheons and museum trips as a way to help newcomers as well as current residents to form new friendships, expand their horizons, and take advantage of the opportunities that are available in the Washington, D.C. area. Visit www.potomacnewcomers.com
Free Parent-Child Playgroup. Every Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Har Shalom Early Childhood Education Center. Meet new friends as you and your child play with age appropriate toys. Call 301-299-7087.
Volunteers Wanted. The Bethesda Urban Partnership is looking for fun-loving, upbeat volunteers to help assist with various local festivals including Taste of Bethesda (Oct. 6). For more information, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
CANTER-Mid Atlantic to open a racehorse rehabilitation program with donations from Delaware Park and the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association earmarked to serve Delaware Park trainers and owners. To find an ex-race horse, volunteer, or make a donation, visit www.canterusa.org/midatlantic
To become a volunteer Bike Patrol member on the C&O Canal, contact Norman Liebow at email@example.com or 301-714-2218.
The Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to assist its blood collections staff at blood drives and blood donor centers. To register for training, or for more information, call the American Red Cross Volunteer Office at 1-800-272-0094, ext. 1, or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Volunteers are needed to assist sexual assault victims and their families through the Victim Assistance and Sexual Assault Program of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. To schedule an interview visit www.montgomerycountymd.gov/vasap or 240-777-1355.


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Latest Activity: Mar 1, 2018
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Another High Court Challenge Against the National School Chaplaincy Program
Website: http://www.highcourtchallenge.com
Breaking News! After successfully challenging the Commonwealth government in the High Court of Australia over funding for the National School Chaplaincy Scheme, Ron Williams is to take them on again. In an attempt to circumvent the High Court ruling, the government has passed some extremely questionable legislation which tears at the heart of parliamentary democracy and public accountability. Williams has consulted with his crack legal team and the decision has been made today (Saturday, 7 July) to mount another challenge.
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Mounting a High Court challenge is extremely expensive and Ron Williams is just an average, suburban Dad. If all of us who care about a secular, democratic Australia can chip in as much as we can, it will help enormously. Please consider donating at:
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Embiggen Books - Your Australian Atheist/Skeptical Bookshop
Embiggen Books, an Australian bookstore devoted to promoting science, philosophy, rationalism and skepticism is now on Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Warren Bonett and Kirsty Bruce of Embiggen are also passionate and active members of the atheist and skeptical communities.
Australian Atheist Issues
For new members, if you want to get a grasp of some of the issues effecting atheists in Australia, you might like to take a look at the Atheist Nexus (Australia) submission on "Freedom of Religion and Belief in the 21st Century" made to the Australian Human Rights Commission early last year. It's long, but easy reading, and worth spending some time on. A report, using information compiled from submissions, should be released later this year.
Atheist Meetup Groups - Australia
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Growers purchasing Stoneville and NexGen brand cottonseed for the 2006 season will benefit from a choice of premium seed treatments that provide control of key nematodes, diseases and early-season cotton insects.
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Originally posted at Truthout by Jeffrey Kaye
In recent weeks, former Bush speechwriter Marc Thiessen has been on a public relations campaign defending the efficacy of waterboarding, going so far as to say that the torture technique sanctioned by the Bush administration is not only safe, but is in line with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
On Tuesday, in an interview with "Fox News," John Yoo, the former Justice Department attorney who was the principal author of legal memoranda that cleared the way for CIA interrogators to waterboard "war on terror" detainees and subject them to other brutal torture techniques, asserted that waterboarding was harmless.
In his defense of the practice, Yoo cited the thousands of US servicemen who have undergone SERE training and said, "we don't think it amounts to torture because we would not be doing it to our own soldiers otherwise."
However, a previously unreleased internal Department of Defense (DoD) memo, summarizing a review of the Navy SERE program in late February - early March 2007, reveals that there was fierce criticism within the DoD of the Navy SERE school in North Island, San Diego, for being the only SERE facility to still use waterboarding in its training program.
The memo, obtained by Truthout, stated that the use of waterboarding left students "psychologically defeated" and impaired in the ability to develop "psychological hardiness."
The attempt to remove waterboarding from Naval survival school training goes back to at least 2005, which was also the period when then-Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney Steven Bradbury was fashioning a series of legal opinions that approved waterboarding as an "enhanced interrogation" technique. Bradbury cited the use of waterboarding on numerous SERE students over the years, supposedly without reported serious injury or prolonged mental harm, as relevant in approving it as not meeting the legal criteria for torture.
The Joint Personnel Recovery Agency memo from Fort Belvoir, Virginia, is marked "For Official Use Only," and addressed to the headquarters of the departments of the Navy and the Marine Corps, and copied to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Global Security Affairs. US Air Force Col. Brendan G. Clare signed it.
SERE stands for Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape, and SERE schools exist across the military services, but the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA) is considered the "Executive Agency" for all the SERE schools. The aim of SERE "Code of Conduct" training is to prepare US military personnel for possible capture and torture by an enemy that does not follow Geneva conventions guidelines.
The Clare memo stated, in part:
3. Area of Concern: The JPRA official stance is that the water board should not be used as a physical pressure during Level C SERE training. This position is based on factors that have the potential to affect not only students but also the whole DoD SERE program. The way the water board is most often employed, it leaves students psychologically defeated with no ability to resist under pressure. Once a student is taught that they can be beaten, and there is no way to resist, it is difficult to develop psychological hardiness. None of the other schools use the water board that leaves the San Diego school as a standout.
In an attachment to Colonel Clare's memo, "Observations and Recommendations," JPRA indicates that the waterboard technique as used in the SERE schools is "inconsistent" with the JPRA philosophy that its training and procedures be "safe, effective" and provides "a positive learning experience."
The water board has always been the most extreme pressure that required intense supervision and oversight because of the inherent risks associated with its employment.... Forcing answers under the extreme duress of the water board does not teach resistance or resilience, but teaches that you can be beaten. When a student's ability to develop psychological resiliency is compromised... it may create unintended consequences regarding their perception of survivability during a real world SERE event. Based on these concerns and the risks associated with using the water board, we strongly recommend that you discontinue using it [underlined in the original].
According to a "Talking Paper" attached to the memo, JPRA addressed its concerns regarding waterboarding with the commander of the San Diego SERE program going back to 2005. The paper indicated that waterboarding continues at the California SERE School because it is "an emotional issue with former Navy POWs." The talking paper, dated October 11, 2007, was incisive regarding criticism of the North Island program. Colonel Clare indicated that three of the six SERE schools had been visited by Congressional staffers, and that "It's only a matter of time before Navy SERE School (W) is visited and the Navy has to explain and justify the continued use of this instructional method and JFCOM/JPRA is asked, why it was allowed to continue."
Furthermore, the paper indicated that JPRA felt it had "exhausted all efforts" at lower levels of bureaucracy, and indicated the issue should be brought to the attention of officers at the JFCOM [Joint Forces Command] Flag level, with an eye to preventing "an embarrassing situation" for the military, and "discretely prevent a risky and documented ineffective training technique." As of October 2007, there were no DoD restrictions on physical pressures applied during SERE training, including the waterboard.
Colonel Clare indicated that he specifically brought his concerns to Air Force Gen. Lance L. Smith, Commander, JFCOM, in December 2006, but was told that lacking anything in writing, "I should 'stay in my lane.'" (General Smith left JFCOM in November 2007 and is now retired.)
The Navy SERE school in Brunswick, Maine, discontinued the use of waterboarding in its training curriculum after a SERE psychologist found via "empirical medical data ... elevated levels of cortisol in the brain stem caused by stress levels incurred during water boarding." Cortisol is a stress hormone released by the adrenal glands as part of the body's fight-or-flight mechanisms. Excess cortisol can lead to chronic stress, impaired cognitive abilities, thyroid problems, suppressed immune functioning, high blood pressure, and other health problems.
The OPR Report and the PREAL Manual
A great deal has been written about the purported safety of waterboarding. Recently, former Vice President Dick Cheney has advocated its continued use, and told ABC "This Week" that he was "a big supporter of waterboarding."
The issue came to prominence again when the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) report was released February 19. The report capped a four-and-a-half-year-long investigation into misconduct by Justice Department attorneys in the writing of memos and other written materials used to justify the use of harsh interrogation techniques ordered by the White House and the CIA.
In each of the released three drafts of the OPR report, there is a short section, introduced without comment, on a May 7, 2002, SERE "Pre-Academic Laboratory (PREAL) Operating Instructions" manual. We do not know when or how the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) obtained this manual, but it's possible that it was supplied by the same means that other JPRA/SERE material was delivered to OLC.
The August 2002 torture memos drafted by Yoo and former OLC attorney Jay Bybee, as well as memos written in 2005 by former OLC acting head Bradbury, had relied in part on assurances from the SERE program and personnel that the waterboard technique was not physically harmful, was used upon SERE students, albeit at a lesser degree of application, and was, therefore, with medical monitoring, safe to use.
The PREAL document had noted, as OPR pointed out, that SERE training was different from "real-world conditions." Under the SERE techniques, the SERE trainee could "develop a sense of 'learned helplessness'" during training.
The interrogator must recognize when a student is overly frustrated and doing a poor job resisting. At this point the interrogator must temporarily back off, and will coordinate with and ensure that the student is monitored by a controller or coordinator. (Pages 40-41 of the OPR Final Report.)
Despite the warnings that, even at SERE training school level, the dangers of waterboarding (and other SERE techniques) required monitoring, with the implication that the dangers were even worse in "real-world conditions," neither the OPR report, nor the memorandum written by Associate Deputy Attorney General David Margolis, who reviewed the final OPR report, indicated that SERE itself had decided the dangers were too great to include waterboarding in its training. It is not known when waterboarding was ceased at the bulk of the SERE schools, but it appears that it had been discontinued for the reasons described above at all but the North Island SERE school by the time Bradbury was writing his OLC opinions, which like the Yoo/Bybee memos approved the use of waterboarding.
"Learned Helplessness"
According to a related SERE document, dated September 26, 2007, written by SERE Human Factors Chief Gary Percival Ph.D., "Waterboarding consists of immobilizing an individual and pouring water over their face to simulate drowning." It elicits a gag reflex in the victim, "making the subject believe his or her death is imminent." The document noted that when waterboarding is "poorly executed," it "can cause extreme pain and damage," including broken bones from pulling against restraints. As a result, and in line with risks associated with other SERE techniques, at SERE school both medical and psychological monitoring is considered vital to protect students from injury. Dr. Percival indicated that JPRA did not support use of waterboarding in SERE training, as it "does not teach resilience or resistance," and "risks promoting learned helplessness."
As the SERE techniques were "reverse-engineered" by SERE psychologists and CIA contractors, John Mitchell, Bruce Jessen, and possibly others, for use by the CIA in early 2002 (or late 2001), the requirements for the presence of both medical and psychological personnel at the interrogation site was written into the torture protocols. Besides possible physical damage or even death, the presence of psychologists, in particular, was meant to provide monitoring capacity to prevent the acquisition of a state of "learned helplessness" in the prisoner.
A 2001 document written for the Human Factors Directorate of JPRA, "Scientific Implications for Code of Conduct Training Across the Captivity Spectrum," co-written by Dr. Percival and Dr. J. Bruce Jessen, described learned helplessness:
When students feel they are faced with unsolvable problems, their performance and retention are significantly reduced. Training models that induce learned helplessness are worse than no training at all.
According to the American Heritage Medical Dictionary, learned helplessness (LH) is "A laboratory model of depression in which exposure to a series of unforeseen adverse situations gives rise to a sense of helplessness or an inability to cope with or devise ways to escape such situations, even when escape is possible."
The original experiments on LH, performed by former psychologist and former American Psychological Association president Martin Seligman, in the mid-1960s, and published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology with Steven Maier as "Failure to Escape Traumatic Shock," exposed dogs to a situation where they were faced with inescapable electrical shocks. Within a short period of times, the dogs could not be induced to escape the situation, even when provided with a previously taught escape route. Drs. Seligman and Maier theorized that the dogs had "learned" their condition was helpless. The experimental model was extended to a human model for the induction of clinical depression and other psychological conditions.
According to New York Times reporter Scott Shane, James Mitchell was an admirer of Dr. Seligman's writings on LH, and told him so at a meeting at Dr. Seligman's home in December 2001, where "a small group of professors and law enforcement and intelligence officers gathered ... to brainstorm about Muslim extremism." CIA psychologist Kirk M Hubbard accompanied Dr. Mitchell.
According to the OPR report, in late July 2002, OLC attorneys received a psychological assessment of Abu Zubaydah "and a report from CIA psychologists asserting that the use of harsh interrogation techniques in SERE training had resulted in no adverse long-term effects" (p. 62). In the CIA's Office of Inspector General (OIG) report on the use of "enhanced interrogation techniques," (EITs) released last year, the proposal to use SERE-like techniques on Zubaydah, and other prisoners, originated in the CIA's Counter-terrorism Center and the Office of Technical Services (OTS). The report stated:
CIA's OTS obtained data on the use of the proposed EITs and their potential long-term psychological effects on detainees. OTS input was based in part on information solicited from a number of psychologists and knowledgeable academics in the area of psychopathology....
OTS also solicited input from DoD/JPRA regarding techniques used in its SERE training and any subsequent psychological effects on students.
Moreover, the CIA OIG report remarked that the subsequent Yoo/Bybee memos of August 1, 2002 were "based, in substantial part, on OTS analysis and the experience and expertise of non-Agency personnel and academics concerning whether long-term psychological effects would result from use of the proposed techniques."
It is not known if Dr. Hubbard, or Drs. Jessen or Mitchell, or even psychologist Dr. R. Scott Shumate, who accompanied Mitchell to the Thailand interrogation of Zubaydah in April 2002, were among those in the CIA who guaranteed "no adverse long-term effects" for the torture techniques proposed. Dr. Shumate was the chief operational psychologist for the CIA's Counter-terrorism Center at the time, and is reported to have left the Zubaydah interrogation in protest over the use of SERE techniques.
Dr. Seligman denied that he had any connection with the implementation of the CIA's torture program. In a recent article, he described his association with the SERE program:
I gave a three-hour lecture sponsored by SERE (the Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape branch of the American armed forces) at the San Diego Naval Base in May 2002. I was invited to speak about how American troops and American personnel could use what is known about learned helplessness to resist torture and evade successful interrogation by their captors. This is just what I spoke about.
I was told then that since I was (and am) a civilian with no security clearance that they could not detail American methods of interrogation with me. I was also told then that their methods did not use "violence" or "brutality." James Mitchell and Bruce Jessen were present in the audience of between 50 and 100 others at my speech, and that was, to the best of my knowledge, the sum total of my "assisting the CIA."
The San Diego base is the site where the controversial continuation of waterboarding students in SERE training continues. Dr. Seligman did not describe under what circumstances he was told he could not be given details about the US interrogation program or even why the subject came up.
Dr. Seligman now says he is "grieved and horrified" over the use of the learned helplessness theories in the construction of the CIA's torture protocols. Yet, when I wrote to Dr. Seligman in August 2007 to ask, "what is your position on the use of your research by others, and on psychologists involved in military/CIA interrogations under the current administration?," Dr. Seligman replied: "The only 'position' I am comfortable staking out is 'Good science always runs the risk of immoral application. It goes with the territory of discovery.'"
The Margolis Memo, SERE and the Waterboard
In a memo to the attorney general vacating the decision of the OPR report to charge OLC torture memo authors Yoo and Bybee with "professional misconduct" and refer them for bar discipline, Margolis supplied his own analysis of the use of the SERE material. He described SERE training as "relevant to the threshold question of whether everyone subjected to the waterboard suffers severe physical pain or suffering." Furthermore, Margolis stated that Yoo and Bybee relied on the psychological assessment of Zubaydah in order to assess if Zubaydah "would suffer severe mental pain or suffering as a result of the waterboard."
Margolis felt the Yoo/Bybee memo relied too much on the SERE experience, and not enough on the monitoring of Zubaydah or others by CIA medical personnel and psychologists, or on the CIA's psychological assessment of Zubaydah. But the evidence of the recently revealed 2007 JPRA memo on waterboarding shows that the SERE schools themselves had serious doubts that waterboarding could be made safe, even under controlled conditions. This doubt had led them to campaign vigorously within the Pentagon bureaucracy to end the use of the waterboard at the remaining SERE school where it was used.
There is no indication in his memo that Margolis was aware of this situation, nor made an attempt of his own to investigate the facts behind the CIA or OLC assertions regarding waterboarding and its use by SERE.
As for the Zubaydah psychological evaluation, it is clear the evaluation was written specifically to get permission for waterboarding, and not to undertake a serious psychological evaluation of the prisoner. The report is amateurishly and hastily written, and is mostly a compilation of claims about Zubaydah that have since been refuted or even dropped by the government, e.g. that Zubaydah was a top al-Qaeda official, that he wrote the al-Qaeda resistance manual etc.
While Margolis could say that both Yoo and Bybee were not competent to judge the validity of the psychological evaluation of Zubaydah, and that they relied on the statements of the CIA psychologists in the case, nevertheless, it is notable that the psychological evaluation was only produced after Yoo had indicated in a July 13, 2002, letter to CIA acting General Counsel John Rizzo that consultation with "experts" would constitute the "due diligence" necessary to contest a charge of "specific intent" in a torture case. A psychological evaluation could be considered such a consultation with experts. Yoo also cited as examples of such "due diligence" surveys of professional literature and "evidence gained from past experience."


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Welcome to the Real World!by Tom Runge • April 25, 2006 Share:
The Schroeder Center for Career Development (SCC) teamed with the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations to offer our seniors an evening of keen insight into the world after Wabash. International Hall, Detchon Center was full as almost 50% of the senior class learned about the real world from a number of talented speakers.
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- Susan Strayer - noted author and consultant. Susan discussed the fine points of surviving the first 90 days on the job or in grad school, benefit packages, and other important first steps.
- Mike Gaby '92 - CPA with his own firm. Mike took the wind right out of the salary sails by explaining the various deductions from a pay check before it gets to the employee and offered helpful hints for tax time.
- Dale Smith '78 - realtor and business owner. Dale provided critically-important information about credit ratings and home buying.
- Beau Barrett '98, Merrill Lynch Certified Financial Planner. Beau offered sage advice on the best investment options for new grads.
Many thanks to Scott Crawford, director of the SCC, Stephanie Hopkins, assistant director, and Toni McKinney, secretary, for a truly informative evening.
Top - Susan Strayer's Opening slide says it all!
Right - Susan makes a point about the first 90 days at work.
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