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Courses that are offered on the Moodle online learning management system are usually for a prescribed time period called a session. Course sessions may be 8 or 9 weeks or longer, depending on the content of the course. Check the registration page for a listing of scheduled courses/sessions. Registration periods for mentored course sessions close approximately 2 weeks prior to the start date of the session.
The EmComm management course, Public Service and Emergency Communications Management for Radio Amateurs (EC-016) is open to members on the ARRL website and does not require registration. For more information about that course please refer to the Online Course Catalog.
How do I register for a course?
You can register for our courses online. Go to the course registration page, to find the course you want, and click on the course number to register.
The EmComm management course, Public Service and Emergency Communications Management for Radio Amateurs (EC-016) is open to members on the ARRL website and does not require registration. However, application, documentation of prerequisites, a recommendation and a fee are required to take the final assessment and earn the course completion certificate.
How do I get into the online course?
All courses are provided online with access through the ARRL Web site. First you must register and pay for the course. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your registration. Then, one or two days prior to the opening of your course session, you will receive a "Welcome" e-mail with instructions on how to access the course.
After I register for a course when can I get into it to do the lessons?
You will have 24/7 access to the course after the session opens, for the duration of the course session.
The EC-016 is available at any time, since no registration is required for this course.
How are the courses structured?
Courses on the Moodle platform typically present a structured sequence of topics. Students read information on a topic, then a review. Most learning units also have activities that students will do offline to experience some aspect of the topic. Mentored courses may require students to submit responses to activities as part of the successful completion of the course. A quiz made up of multiple-choice questions concludes each unit. These quizzes are offered for student use to check comprehension of concepts presented in the lesson. They are not monitored by course mentors.
Students work at their own pace and convenience; however all work must be completed during the class session. Graphics, photos, audio clips, and video clips are used throughout our courses to help illustrate specific points. Internet links to additional sources of information and related materials, e.g. downloadable software, are also commonly used.
At the end of the course an online final assessment is taken. For most courses, a score of 80% or better is required to pass. For mentored courses, instructors must also verify student completion by evaluating work on required activity assignments.
What is the role of the online course mentor?
Each student is assigned to a volunteer mentor. Mentors are very dedicated hams that have taken the course they mentor and additional mentor training, and are usually very experienced in their topic. Some mentors were contributors to the development of their course(s). Volunteer mentors are key to the success of the Continuing Education Program. They review and comment on the results of student activities, and are there to help their students when needed. They also keep track of their students' progress. Mentor - student interaction is normally by e-mail, but telephone contacts are also made when necessary.
I haven't heard from my mentor, what do I do?
Mentors are expected to get in contact with you within a few days after the course session begins. If you have not heard from your mentor there may be a problem with communication or your mentor may be away for a brief period. Please notify us at firstname.lastname@example.com so we can follow up and determine what the problem is. If at any time during your course session you lose communication with your mentor or have an issue that needs to be resolved, please contact us with a description of the problem so we can find a timely solution.
Don't wait until the end of the course session to bring communication problems to our attention!
What are the requirements to pass a course?
To receive a certificate of course completion, students are required to complete all learning units and student activities, pass assessments including a Final Assessment (exam) with a score of 80% or better. All students who successfully complete the course requirements and pass the assessments earn a course completion certificate.
I registered for a course and have not heard anything. What is going on?
Once you register for a course you will not receive any additional information until the week the course starts. You will receive a "Welcome" e-mail from the ARRL the day before the course starts with instructions on logging into the course.
Occasionally various Internet Service Providers (ISPs) block e-mail generated from the ARRL system, erroneously assuming it to be spam. If you do not receive our "Welcome" message before your course session begins this is one possible source of the problem. Check your spam folder to see if your personal mailbox filters or ISP filters may have blocked our message from your in-box. If you can't locate the message, please contact us, or your mentor, so we can re-send it. Please let tell us if you learn that your ISP is blocking our mail so we can remedy the problem.
The course already started and I still do not have my information. Why?
All student information including the "Welcome" email with information about access to the course is sent to the e-mail address in your member profile at ARRL. If you want to verify that information is correct, go to "Edit Your Profile" at the top of this page.
If your e-mail address on file with us is correct , check your Junk Mail folder or spam filters to be sure our mail isn't being redirected or prohibited. To assure that you will receive mail from us you can set a preference in your e-mail client to allow mail from arrl.org or arrl.net addresses.
If you cannot locate the "Welcome" e-mail please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com so we can provide the information to you.
I want to withdraw from a course, do I get a refund?
Please refer to our withdrawal and refund policies.
Can I get a copy of the lesson content in the online courses for later reference?
A printed course transcript of the Introduction to Emergency Communications course will be available for purchase by the end of July 2011.
Amateur Radio Emergency Communication Course.
I'm a newcomer to Amateur Radio and wish to become involved in local emergency communications. Can you explain the benefits of taking the Introduction to Amateur Radio Emergency Communication course?
This course will help you become a better emergency communicator. You will learn to work effectively with the public and with volunteer agencies during a communications emergency. One of the basic tenets of Amateur Radio is to provide a pool of experienced communicators during emergencies. All Amateur Radio operators are encouraged to receive training in emergency communication, and this course is suitable for newly licensed operators. However, those who have been actively operating Amateur Radio for perhaps a year or more will find much of the terminology and many of the practices more familiar and easier to assimilate. This should not discourage the newly licensed individual, but should merely inform you of what to expect.
For more information about ARRL Emergency Communication training click here.
I would rather take the ARRL Introduction to Emergency Communication class and/or the course exam in person rather than online. How do I locate a class or exam in my local area?
For information about ARRL authorized emergency communications field classes and exam opportunities click here.
I am having difficulty getting into the Moodle platform. What should I do?
First make certain that you are logged into the ARRL website at www.arrl.org. If you see a "Hello" with your name at the top of the page you can be certain you are logged in.
When you are actively enrolled in a course on ARRL's online learning platform (Moodle) you will be able to enter the course through the ARRL Web site from this page: www.arrl.org/student-course-history. To make access easier next time you may want to save the link to this page in your "favorites" menu on the ARRL Web site.
When you complete the course a record of your completion will appear on this page and you will be able to download and print your course completion certificate.
If the button to enter the course does not appear on this page, or if after clicking through you still cannot get to the Moodle platform or open the course, please send us an e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com and describe your problem. Please include a phone number where we can reach you during the day. We'll determine what the problem is and get back to you. Please allow at least 2 business days for us to get back to you. The CEP Administration desk is staffed during regular business hours, Monday- Friday.
Moodle is an acronym for Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment. It is an open source online learning management platform.
The Moodle course platform is not responding, or some lessons/functions are not working. How do I get help?
For assistance with navigation on the Moodle platform, browser settings, problems with Internet connection to the course, please click on the "Support" tab in the menu bar of the course to reach the HELP DESK at CTDLC (Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium). Or you can contact the Help Desk at http://esupport.ctdlc.org or call toll free: 1-866-GO-CTDLC
CTDLC Help Desk Hours of Operation:
Mon-Thurs: 8AM-10PM EST
Fri: 8AM-8PM EST
Sat: 8AM-5PM EST
Sun: 10AM-8PM EST
How do I sign up for the advanced emergency communications course for managers?
The new EmComm management course (EC-016) is open to members on the ARRL Web site and does not require registration. Application, documentation of prerequisites, a recommendation and a fee are required to take the final assessment and earn the course completion certificate. You'll find the details in the online course catalog.
How do I get another copy of my course completion certificate?
If you have an ARRL member account you can log into our Web site and go to your student page where you will find a record of the courses you have completed with ARRL. A link is provided for you to access and print a course completion certificate. You may want to bookmark this page for future reference.
If you are not an ARRL member you can contact us at email@example.com to request a replacement certificate.
What kind of computer/browser configuration do I need to take one of your online courses?
We would suggest that the minimum computer requirements be:
- PC: Windows XP(SP3) with the current version of java 1.6.0_24
- MAC: OS X and the most current version of java 1.6 update 8.
Our online courses require connection to the Internet. You'll probably need something faster than a dial-up modem to have a satisfactory experience with our online courses. While you can certainly access our courses with any speed, we suggest a broadband connection (384 kpbps or higher) for a pleasant experience.
The Moodle online platform is configured for any standard-supporting browser with current updates.
- Firefox 3 or later
- Safari 3 or later
- Google Chrome 4 or later
- Opera 9 or later
- MS Internet Explorer 7 or later
We strongly suggest Firefox on both PC or MAC.
Enable Pop-ups. You'll need to enable pop-ups from the course coming from moodle.ctdlc.org for the course content to display properly and for the various features of the platform to work as intended.
If you don't already have it, you'll need to download Adobe Flash. Instructions are provided for these last items when you sign into the course.
I have completed the course activities and the final assessment and I'm still listed as "incomplete." When will I know if I passed?
For mentored courses, passing the course is not automatic when you successfully complete the final assessment. Your mentor is responsible for communicating to ARRL that you have completed all of the requirements of the course. Your mentor will initiate the status change from "incomplete" to "passed." When that happens you will receive a graduation message from the Continuing Education Program and you will be able to download and print a course completion certificate from the ARRL website.
I am having trouble navigating the course on the Moodle platform. How can I get help?
Please be sure to read the course navigation instructions presented on the Welcome page of the course. If you are still having difficulty, contact the Continuing Education Program Admin desk at email@example.com or (860) 594-0242 during business hours on weekdays.
The CTDLC Help Desk can also provide help with navigation and browser issues. Contact them at: http://esupport.ctdlc.org


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Opposition leader Tony Abbott's attacks on Prime Minister Julia Gillard's character successfully distracted any discussion of actual policy in the final weeks of parliament, Greens leader Christine Milne says.
Senator Milne says Mr Abbott had just one trick in the toolbox this year and that was to destroy the carbon price before it came into effect in July.
When that failed miserably, he had no policy position and resorted purely to character destruction of the prime minister and pursuing power at any cost, she said.
"By doing that he is actually distracting from the policy agenda and he did it very successfully in this last couple of weeks of sitting when the whole debate was back on Julia Gillard and her character not on, well, what is Tony Abbott going to do, what policies has he got, where's he going to get his money from," she told ABC television on Sunday.
"He has successfully distracted the country from actually what he may or may not be able to do. That's a tragedy in terms of us going into an election year."
Parliament finished for the year on Thursday, with the final weeks marked by opposition attacks on the prime minister over her role as a lawyer in 1992 when she provided advice to Australian Workers' Union officials over the establishment of an association, purportedly to promote the development of changes to work to achieve safe workplaces.
That association was allegedly used by the two union officials to siphon off money for their personal use, but no charges have been laid.
Senator Milne said the public hated this toxic debate.
"If there's ever been a bigger disconnect, I can't remember it," she said.
Senator Milne said people in the community were concerned about low Newstart payments, support single parents and climate change and Afghanistan.
"Here we've got the major parties in this massive scrap about who can hold onto power and that's the tragedy. We actually need to be having a national debate about things that matter to the country," she said.

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The dog days of summer are upon us, and most Marylanders are more inclined to reach for beach-friendly paperbacks than a 265-page treatise on climate change. That's a shame, because the latest effort to address greenhouse gas emissions in Maryland — an ambitious plan released last week by Gov. Martin O'Malley — ought to be required reading, particularly by those who dismiss such efforts as too costly or unnecessary.
Here's the CliffsNotes version: Climate change is real, it's accelerating, it's potentially disastrous, and Maryland, with its hundreds of miles of coastline, wetlands and coastal development, is more vulnerable than most. The question is not so much whether the state should take aggressive action but how best to meet some reasonable goals.
In releasing this latest plan — a road map to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2020 — Governor O'Malley described the work as "hard … life-and-death hard." He's absolutely correct. None of it will be easy, certain sectors of the economy will feel the pinch more than others, and it would be far less aggravating for Maryland to let others make the needed sacrifices first.
But to choose inaction because neighboring states aren't doing as much to reduce emissions (or even because neighboring countries aren't) would be the equivalent of not bailing out a sinking life raft because the other occupants are too slow to do the same. You don't wait, and you don't crow about moral victories or leadership (sorry, environmental community); you do it because you don't want to drown — or for the next generation destined for the raft to drown either.
But here's the other point made clearly by the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan: This is not a matter of picking your poison or choosing whom to sacrifice, it's actually a potential win-win for Maryland. While it's true that some businesses will face higher costs, the net effect of reducing greenhouse gas emissions will be more jobs and a boost to Maryland's economy.
As a 2011 report by the Regional Economic Studies Institute of Towson University pointed out, the new standards should result in a net increase of $1.5 billion to $1.7 billion in public and private investment and tens of thousands of jobs. And that's not even counting the economic benefit of improved human health or a cleaner environment from lower pollution.
Naysayers may remain skeptical, but Maryland has already taken substantial action to reduce the state's climate change footprint. The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative has used an emissions cap-and-trade system to invest millions in energy efficiency, clean energy technology and other consumer benefits, and the Clean Cars Program has reduced tailpipe emissions (and raised fuel efficiency standards) — both examples of progress that has already been made without harm to the economy.
Perhaps that's not a lot of comfort to people who want cheap, coal-fired electricity and don't care about the sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, mercury and toxic metals — in addition to the carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases — those power plants are pumping into the air. But those jobs are illusory because they are not sustainable. The sooner Marylanders understand that and accept more forward-looking policies, the sooner the state's economy will be positioned for long-term growth and the green jobs that will be a part of it.
Can Maryland by itself reverse the global levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (recently measured by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration at 400 parts per million, the highest level in 3 million years)? Of course not. But to postpone the needed actions would be like ignoring public pension debt until, like Detroit, it's time to file for bankruptcy. Delay only makes the consequences worse, with this additional caveat: One can survive bankruptcy, but there isn't a spare planet available. The sooner action is taken, the easier the transition will be and the sooner the state will enjoy the benefits of those policies. All that's lacking is the political will.
Mr. O'Malley, a possible candidate for president in 2016, obviously intends for his climate change efforts to get noticed beyond Maryland's borders, but that doesn't make them any less correct. Cut past the rah-rah about leading the nation, and the problem remains really simple. Maryland's per-capita greenhouse gas emissions are four times of that of China and twice what Europeans contribute. We need to clean up our act — not only for simple self-preservation but because it presents an economic opportunity as well.


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Nascar Cup Series Ricky Craven Crash New Hampshire 2004 [00:31]
Fluid leaking causes this crash at turn 3
NASCAR driver Jeremy Clements suspended for racist comment at Daytona [00:34]
Nationwide Series driver Jeremy Clements has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR for the apparent use of a racial slur during an interview last weekend with a reporter at Daytona International Speedway, ESPN.
Danica Patrick Confirms NASCAR Boyfriend [01:07]
Danica Patrick has confirmed she is dating fellow NASCAR driver, Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
NASCAR Crash Sends Car Debris Into The Stands At Daytona [02:06]
More than two dozen fans were injured after a multi-car crash at the end of Saturday's race. A car slammed into — and partially went through — the fence and into the stands.
2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series Daytona Last 2 Laps And Huge Crash [02:49]
I Hope The Fans That Were Injured Get Well Soon & Not Too Many People Are Badly Injured.Kyle Larson's Engine Went Into The Crowd & That Caused Some Of The Injuries. Some Injuries Were Caused By Debris From Kyle Larson's Car & The Catch Fence.


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From my corner of the world to yours: here's to relaxing, restoring holidays full of woolly love, handknit warmth, and maybe a festive cocktail or two!
Alice had to stay behind in Nashville, unfortunately, so no Northwest Christmas for her … though I doubt she would have relished the opportunity to meet my parents' gigantic (but very sweet and flail-y) new dog.
Life in Washington is trucking along … and it's good to be back. Catching up on neighborhood gossip and all those "do you remember so-and-so from high school?" stories. Even though I haven't really lived here since heading off for college (in 1998! oh, how time flies), it's still home. And I suspect it always will be, this damp old mill town.
As always, thanks for reading. Over the years (5: how could that be?!) this space has become another little home, so important to me and my crafty life in so many delightful, surprising ways. So onward into 2012!


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Courtney beats East Lyme's Formica to win fourth term
Norwich — U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney scored another convincing victory and a fourth term in Congress Tuesday as voters again chose him to represent the state's 2nd Congressional District.
Courtney, a Democrat, captured the win by 36 percentage points, according to results available at 11 p.m. with 58 percent of the district's precincts reporting. He easily defeated Paul Formica, the Republican challenger and the first selectman of East Lyme.
It was the third straight election in which Courtney's margin of victory was at least 21 percentage points.
"I view this vote as a vote of confidence. These are very challenging times, not only for our country but for eastern Connecticut," Courtney said as he addressed about 80 supporters at the Holiday Inn in Norwich. "You have to earn it every single day in terms of asking for their support."
Courtney received 116,300 votes, or 67 percent, as of 11 p.m. Formica finished with 54,397 votes, or 31 percent. Green Party candidate Colin Bennett and Libertarian candidate Dan Reale each garnered about 1 percent of the vote.
Since being elected to his seat in 2006, Courtney, 59, has helped secure funding for the annual production of two submarines at Electric Boat in Groton. He also led efforts to secure $80 million for infrastructure improvements at the Naval Submarine Base.
Among his other work, Courtney led the effort to postpone interest rates from doubling on federally subsidized student loans. And he advocated for extending health care coverage as he voiced early support for the Affordable Care Act.
Formica, 59, was a late entry to the race after Christopher Coutu dropped out to run for the state Senate seat in the 19th district.
The three-term first selectman of East Lyme ran a campaign in which he routinely turned the conversation to his business experience. Formica owns the Flanders Fish Market in East Lyme and said his experience managing the restaurant has translated well to municipal government and could do the same on a national level.
Knowing he was the underdog, Formica said, he still had a great day Tuesday touring the district and talking to voters. He was in 16 of the district's 64 towns, he said, and three of his children were in several others.
His last stop of the day was his restaurant, where Republican supporters dined on lobster macaroni and cheese and other seafood delicacies while waiting for results to come in. While early returns indicated Formica had lost even in East Lyme, his spirits remained high and he said he would do what he could to work with Courtney.
"I promised we would do whatever we could to fix the economy and find good jobs. To come together," he said. "That's what we gotta do."
Courtney started Election Day by casting his vote in Vernon, where he resides. He was scheduled to make 10 stops in seven other towns, including Groton, New London and Norwich. He stopped in at Dev's on Bank, a restaurant in New London, to congratulate owner Candace Devendittis on the fifth anniversary of her business.
Later he watched the election returns come in with his supporters. He entered a ballroom at the Holiday Inn just after 9:30 p.m. to a rousing round of applause. He then gave a five-minute speech, which ended with supporters chanting his name.
"Despite all the negativism that's been out there, we've focused like a laser beam on the needs of the people in eastern Connecticut," Courtney said of the campaign season.
Courtney beat former U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons in 2006 in his second run for the 2nd Congressional District seat. He lost to Simmons in his first attempt in 2002.
He raised more than $1.4 million in campaign contributions during this election cycle. That total was 13 times more than Formica's, according to campaign finance filings.
Across the 64-town district, there were 427,753 registered voters. Unaffiliated voters (197,774) make up nearly half of the district's voters and outnumber both Democrats (133,842) and Republicans (91,599), according to the Secretary of the State's office.
McConnell courting Pompeo to run for open Senate seat in Kansas
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Samaritan helps police recover purse snatched from Day reporter in New London


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S.O.C. ends 2012 on high note
S.O.C. (Save Our Children, Children in Motion), with sponsors like the Reaud Family Foundation, H.E.B. and the Wortham Foundation, helped ensure that more than a dozen children had a merry Christmas, and provided a way for 15 families to have enough nourishment to see them into the new year.
Over the holidays, S.O.C. founder and president the Rev. J.D. Roberts spearheaded the drive to meet the challenge of making sure roughly 15 youngsters from the Beaumont area were ready for Christmas morning with a little something nice to herald in the holiday. The children, all served through the S.O.C. program, were selected based on word-of-mouth need. Additionally, 15 families were given a month's worth of groceries to bring in 2013 with one less thing to worry about.
"I'd like to thank the Reaud Foundation, the Worthams, the generous support we get from H.E.B.," Roberts said, "because without the wonderful things these people do, there would be a lot more people doing without things that they need."
Roberts with support from S.O.C. volunteers delivered the goods, which came as a welcome surprise to the recipients. The group handed out 15 bicycles, assorted toys and electronics, literature provided by Lifeways Christian Bookstore, and assorted groceries to make sure families had a hearty Christmas meal.
"We just want to make sure that people in need get the things they need," Roberts added. "This is a good way to end the year on a high note."


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NEW YORK (AP) – A Libyan man under indictment in the deadly 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Africa must arrive in New York and prove he cannot afford a lawyer before a public defender can be appointed to represent him, a Manhattan judge said Friday.
U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan rejected an application from David E. Patton, the head of the Federal Defenders of New York, to appoint an attorney for Abu Anas al-Libi.
The 49-year-old al-Libi was seized last Saturday and has been undergoing questioning aboard a U.S. Navy warship in the Mediterranean. He is charged in Manhattan federal court with conspiracy to kill officers and employees of the United States at the U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Near-simultaneous bombings in August 1998 at those embassies killed 224 people, including a dozen Americans.
In his application, Patton relied on a part of federal criminal code rules requiring that a person making an arrest outside the United States take the defendant "without unnecessary delay" before a magistrate judge.
Federal prosecutors argued that the application is premature in part because al-Libi "has not been criminally arrested."
"Rather, he has been detained by the United States Armed Forces, acting under their own legal authorities," the government told Kaplan.
The judge wrote that he was "mindful of the fact that Mr. Patton's concerns may include the legality of the defendant's current detention, assuming that he is not detained pursuant to an arrest on this indictment."
Kaplan did not offer any guidance on ways Patton could raise that concern with military officials.
The judge said a decision whether to go forward with a criminal prosecution based on the Manhattan indictment is a decision for the executive branch of government.
"It remains to be seen whether such a prosecution will go forward," Kaplan said.
A message for comment sent to Patton Friday was not immediately returned.
Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruqai, known by his alias Abu Anas al-Libi, has been on the FBI's most wanted terrorists list since it was introduced shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. A reward of $5 million was offered for his capture. The indictment against him claims his role in the 1998 bombings was to scout one of the targeted embassies. His family and former associates have denied he was ever a member of al-Qaida and said he has lived an ordinary life since coming home in 2011.
Al-Liby was captured as he returned to his Tripoli home from morning prayers.
(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


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It used to be Fall River's dirty little secret. But opiate abuse has become so common, it is no longer in the shadows. "I've yet to come across a person who has not been affected by prescription drugs, that doesn't know a family member, a neighbor, someone in their life who has been affected by drugs," said Laura Washington, the BOLD Coalition program director for Stanley Street Treatment and Resources.
It used to be Fall River's dirty little secret. But opiate abuse has become so common, it is no longer in the shadows. "I've yet to come across a person who has not been affected by prescription drugs, that doesn't know a family member, a neighbor, someone in their life who has been affected by drugs," said Laura Washington, the BOLD Coalition program director for Stanley Street Treatment and Resources.
A grassroots group consisting of a large segment of community, known as the Fall River Partnership for Success, has mobilized to fight this problem plaguing our community. The city is actually at the forefront of efforts nationwide — and is collaborating and learning about efforts in other parts of the country — to tackle the problem head on through both prevention and treatment efforts.
"We are the model for what the state is doing," Washington said of the partnership, which is made up of 12 "sectors," representing a wide swath of the community — from education leaders, to political officials, law enforcement, medical professionals and media.
Three of the group's leaders discussed their efforts to address the opiate problem with The Herald News Editorial Board recently. One of its leaders on the frontlines of the issue is Walsh Pharmacy owner Tom Pasternak, who also serves as chairman of the BOLD Coalition. Pasternak believes that the Centers for Disease Control and the federal government have been far too complacent as the epidemic, he says, has become a "pandemic."
Unfortunately, he said, some unscrupulous pharmaceutical companies hold tremendous influence at the federal level, which has allowed the approval of dangerous, powerful opiate-based drugs, which end up fueling opiate addiction — and that can lead to heroin use. That, combined with a lack of coordination among doctors prescribing such medication and pharmacists dispensing it, has made the opiate-based drugs widely available, only adding fuel to the fire.
"Fall River is leading in that way to fight this national problem," Washington said. Locally, the Partnership for Success II, with a grant from the state, is helping to get the message out about the dangers associated with prescription drug abuse among young adults, launching a public service announcement featuring "The Portuguese Kids" on the Internet and other media targeted at 18- to 25-year-olds.
Meanwhile, at the state level, Gov. Deval Patrick took an extraordinary step on Thursday in declaring opiate abuse a public health emergency. In doing so, Patrick has given emergency powers to the Department of Public Health director, and has directed his administration to "treat it like the public health crisis it is."
While there are a number of paths that can lead to opiate addiction, it often begins in the medicine cabinet. Therefore, among Patrick's directives are for the DPH to mandate that physicians and pharmacies use the Massachusetts Prescription Monitoring Program, a database intended to prevent prescription drug abuse and fraud. The previously voluntary program has been in existence for more than 20 years, but has been woefully under-utilized by both doctors and pharmacists and has not been promoted and explained properly by DPH.
Patrick's directives — which also include immediately banning Zohydro, a powerful new opiate-based prescription medication; granting permission for first responders to carry the overdose anitdode Narcan; requiring a state panel to issue further action steps in 60 days, and issuing of a public health advisory informing the public about treatment options — should help ensure that proper emergency safeguards are swiftly put into place.
But the solution to the problem does not begin and end with government action. "It's not a political issue; it's a public health issue," said Michael Aguiar, the youth program coordinator at SSTAR. "We can make a difference if everyone does their part." With a lack of action on the federal level, it is up to states and local communities to take steps to address it.
And at both levels, both Fall River and Massachusetts are on the cutting edge. It will take as many people as possible to become a part of the solution. One easy place to start is in the medicine cabinet — by properly disposing of prescription medications so they cannot be abused.
To learn more about the Partnership for Success efforts and to access a variety of resources on prescription drug abuse, visit stoprxaddiction.org and stopaddictionbyprescription.org.


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Best/Favorite image of 2011
Posted 19 December 2011 - 03:49 AM
2 Ikelite DS125 Strobes
Sigma 50mm 2.8 Macro
Nikon 105mm VR
Tokina 10-17 Fisheye
Sigma 17-70 2.8-4
Site - My Gallery
Posted 19 December 2011 - 08:40 AM
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Posted 19 December 2011 - 09:15 AM
Nikon D800, Subal, Sea&Sea D1's
Posted 19 December 2011 - 11:35 AM
I have some shots that I maybe prefer personally, but this one ended up on the cover of the Roatan divesite guide book so that makes me happy. Taken on the mast of the El Aguila wreck in Roatan.
Posted 19 December 2011 - 11:42 AM
Posted 20 December 2011 - 04:32 AM
This was taken during a trip with my wife and a few from our local dive club to the Maldives. It's a destination I always dreamt about, so we jumped at the opportunity.
I had got a 100mm macro lens for my birthday from my wife, but didn't get a chance to get it in the water before the trip. Most dives were going wide angle- with the hope of Manta's and Whale Sharks (which didn't disappoint).
I like this shot because it seems so surreal, being able to clearly see it's "teeth". I have it printed 12x16 in the entrance to our unit and it looks so menacing, even though the Anemonefish is tiny!
Posted 20 December 2011 - 04:46 AM
Breaking with tradition, I'll start the fave/best shot thread since everyone else more qualified is busy. I was thinking of which shot to post: Marlins, sharks, whales, baitballs, penguins etc etc... but one shot stood out among the thousands I took this year. Now this subject has few peers when it comes to the underwater kingdom. He is the only animal whose eyes are filtered, almost magically! All other animals behave around him like adoring puppies, even humans! Why? Because he is Doctor Alex Mustard, and he is the most helpful, kindest and genuine guy you can find. Nobody can say anything bad about him and everyone loves him. He has no critics (well one other!) because he is a happy uw photog.... or is he?
Yes, more important than finding the rarest shot of marlins mating with dolphins and giant squid playing nurse maid to flamboyant cuttlefish, I finally shot the real Alex Mustard. Beneath the kind, gentle and to many... sexy (rrrrwoowrr!) exterior hides an angry man. He may take fantastic photos of people in diving positions, but secretly he is really ....
Thought I'd put one up of him too
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Posted 20 December 2011 - 11:48 AM
This summer was one of the best for Loggerhead Turtle nests here in Palm Beach, Florida. On this dive we must have seen close to a dozen on a section of The Breakers reef called Turtle Island, you had to watch out drifting or you would crash into one!
Happy Holidays,
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Posted 20 December 2011 - 02:47 PM
This pic means so much on so many levels, and marks the point where the lights finally came on...my first time in Bali...my first visit to Indonesia...my first time south of the equator....my first Bintang..
my first underwater photo workshop... where I was truely free to make pictures...and dive with kindred souls......
It was inspirational, magical....and unforgettable.
Dedicated to those that were there, and to those who inspire me here.
Thank you, and happy snapping in 2012.
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Posted 20 December 2011 - 03:29 PM
Merry Christmas to all.
Posted 20 December 2011 - 07:59 PM
Upper left: Fairly Basslet, Grand Cayman. Leave it to me to get my best macro of the year at Alex's wide angle workshop. 105VR with my departed D300s.
Upper Right: Hawksbill Turtle - what you do with a large animal when you have a 60mm on. He was totally tame, fun interaction.
Lower; Big Ass Ugly Ling Cod. These are pretty common around here and I think I finally got a portrait I like. Shot with a XZ-1 P&S, single strobe, sometimes simple is better.
Cheers, Jack
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Posted 20 December 2011 - 10:30 PM
While maybe not my best, it is my favorite of 2011... so far! It was a sunny October day at a local dive site and I wanted to practice balancing ambient and strobe (fill) light. I looked up, saw the sun-ball and then found a clump of plumose anemones, then asked my wife to swim circles above me until we were able to combine all the elements! She was patient beyond what I deserve and while the plumose aren't the most striking foreground element, I like the photo. Thanks for looking.
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I'm pretty sure it isn't my best image for 2011, but it is without doubt my favorite!
A morning spent at Crystal River was the perfect antidote to a hectic DEMA show. People had mentioned that the interaction you get with manatees is very special and they were absolutely right. When any large mammal choses to interact with me I feel immensely privileged, and boy did these guys interact with me!
I love manatees!
Wishing everyone safe diving and great shooting for 2012.
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Posted 23 December 2011 - 06:51 AM
This was my last dive with my P&S and the longest dive I've done so far (120 min), half the dive with day light and half the dive in the darkness of the night.
My wife is in the shot and that makes it more special for me (the only active woman tech diver in Chile).
This was my first dive, and only dive so far, with my new dSLR equipment. The dive was really fun and marks a new era for my photography.
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Nikon D7000, Tokina 10-17, Aquatica AD7000, Aquatica Mini Dome, 2xInon Z-240 type 4.
Posted 24 December 2011 - 12:18 AM
Taken on a stormy day in an estuary in Perth, West Australia on snorkel in 1 meter of water, visibility 1 meter.
I liked the symmetry and thought the seahorses expression in combination with the shallow milky water and dark overcast sky made for a weird atmosphere.
Rainy day by xanderwater, on Flickr
Posted 25 December 2011 - 11:17 AM
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Posted 25 December 2011 - 11:59 AM
This is my favorite from the year. It was taken on one of the last dives of Alex Mustard's Red Sea workshop. That week was the first time I was shooting wide angle so for me, this was the culmination of a weeks worth of lessons and I have a very distinct memory of where I was when I took the shot, how I set it up and what I was thinking as I was trying out various camera and strobe configurations.
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Less Rowdy
So long, Rowdy.
It was an ignominious and unfortunate end, that night at Texas Motor Speedway back in November, and it's somewhat sad that our last look at Kyle Busch in the Camping World Truck Series -- for the time being, at least -- was of the guy being parked by NASCAR after wrecking Ron Hornaday intentionally under caution. Because say what you will about Busch, and say what you will about Sprint Cup interlopers moonlighting in other series, but there was something about the sight of that No. 18 truck with "Rowdy" scribbled above the window that added a little extra juice to every event. Truck races are often crazy and unpredictable enough on their own, but with Kyle around, every night had the potential to turn into Thunderdome.
So yes, if we're being honest with ourselves, Rowdy -- remember, that's his Truck Series nickname -- will be missed. Busch has an entire slice of his sizable persona that stems from that one circuit, in which he's won 21 times during the past three seasons. Truck races are just more fun with Kyle in them, even if his presence increases the likelihood of dominance, or fireworks, or both. But this year he's stepping away from the series, letting Jason Leffler run the majority of the races in a Kyle Busch Motorsports vehicle backed by Dollar General, as Busch focuses on building KBM's new Nationwide program and trying to win that long-awaited first Sprint Cup championship at Joe Gibbs Racing.
"For me, I've always wanted to build Kyle Busch Motorsports into a place that doesn't need Kyle Busch to sustain itself," he said. "That's where I want to grow, that's where I want to be with it. I haven't been able to get to that point yet. Our sponsors haven't stepped in and said, 'Hey, we want to try somebody else behind the wheel,' which I'm all for. With Dollar General and the aspect of having Jason Leffler, they're good with that. Whether we can find some more sponsors that would be supportive of Jason and let him run for the full title, or supportive of other drivers, we'll do what we need to do to fill out a whole year."
Except, it seems, put the boss in the seat. Busch has other things to worry about this year, given that he's started a Nationwide program which he'll share with older brother Kurt, and drive in about 18 races. That may seem like a lot, but it's a massive step down from the ridiculous 86 national-series events he competed in during the 2009 season, or even the 71 he drove last year. It's no secret that Sprint Cup championship races as of late have favored drivers who place more (or in the case of Jimmie Johnson, all) of their focus only on the sport's premier series, and the trend -- from Carl Edwards to Kevin Harvick to now Kyle Busch -- has been to shed much of the extracurricular stuff and place more emphasis on the big prize.
Counting his Sprint Cup schedule, Busch is looking at roughly 54 national-series events in 2012, a notable step down from what he's accustomed to. No question, that's a bummer for those fans used to seeing him race more often on circuits that present a lower ticket price. But for Busch, it just might be the missing link between the Sprint Cup regular season and the Chase, the former of which is usually spectacular for the No. 18 team, and the latter of which has always been a disappointment.
"I think two of the last three years, Kyle has led the points going into the Chase, and then we haven't won the championship yet. This is a long season. Kyle is young. He feels like Superman, he thinks he's Superman, but he is a human being," said Dave Rogers, crew chief on Busch's Sprint Cup car.
"I think he gets tired. I can't get him to admit that to me, but I think he gets tired, because I get tired. I think by him lightening the load and taking it easy, he is going to be able to stay a little fresher. One thing we don't talk about is, when you run Nationwide Series, Truck Series, Cup Series, you run all three, the schedule goes from 7 in the morning to 5 at night. Well, how are you properly hydrated? How are you eating right? How are you taking care of yourself? ... I do think by running all three series, you miss an opportunity to take care of your body. With Kyle backing off his schedule, I think he's going to be able to stay hydrated better, eat healthy. I know he's working out, lifting weights, trying to get in better shape. I think all that will make him fresher for the final 10 races of the season, and hopefully, we'll have a better Chase."
Busch has 104 NASCAR national-series victories entering this season, and wants to get to 200. He's always contended that the extra workload doesn't hurt him, that he benefits from the additional track time, that if he's going to be at a raceway, he might as well be in a car. All legitimate points. And yet, recent history is difficult to ignore, as are Busch's boggling shortcomings in the Chase, in which he's won exactly one race -- that when he wasn't even eligible for the championship, in his rookie campaign of 2005. Now, he's cutting back. "Let's focus on this," team president J.D. Gibbs said of the strategy, referring to that sterling silver cup Busch has yet to hoist on his own.
"It all relates to one another," Busch said. "It's all circumstantial upon something else. I think running less races is also a conditioning tool. I've been working really hard in the offseason and doing some things, and running less races will also help that. Just being more focused and trying to operate more on a level field with Dave and how much he works and how hard he works. I have to do the same."
Rogers understands it's a difficult mental shift for his driver to make. "Kyle is a racer's racer. He loves to race race cars. There's nothing wrong with that," he said. "It's good for our sport. I give him a lot of credit for prioritizing, doing what's best for the team versus what's right for Kyle Busch. He has lot of fun racing. Hey, I have a lot of fun racing late models, too. I love going to the Saturday night shows. But we all come to a point in life where we have to make priority decisions, and put what's first first. I think Kyle is doing his best to make sure he's giving enough of himself to this race team that we can accomplish our final goal."
Granted, it's probably more than coincidence that Busch is stepping away from the Truck Series in the wake of his on-track meltdown last year in Fort Worth, an act of blatant aggression that not only got him parked for the remainder of the race weekend, but also led to a public spat with M&M/Mars, the primary sponsor on his Sprint Cup car. If there's ever a time to cut back and put someone else in the vehicle, it's now, as repercussions from that night at last begin to diminish. Goodness knows, having Busch in that Truck opener at Daytona would only dredge up old highlights and vendettas all over again. Of course, that doesn't mean he won't miss racing in a series that spawned his race team, that gave him his start in NASCAR, and that has come to feel like a second home.
"I'm definitely going to miss it," Busch said. "I love it. [Series director] Wayne Auton and the guys who run the Camping World Truck Series, they're great people. It's fun to participate in. I've had a great time running over there, and racing against competitors and winning, and also getting recognition for the sponsors that we have. I think that's been great over the past two years that we've done it. Unfortunately, I'm going to take a step back and not do it this coming season to allow Kyle Busch Motorsports to develop into something that can sustain itself without me behind the wheel all the time."
That means saying goodbye to Rowdy Busch, at least for now. It may not be the best thing for those who enjoy watching the Camping World Truck Series. But from a Sprint Cup perspective, it might just be the best thing for Kyle Busch.
The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer.


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La Liga Wrap: Title race rages on as top three win
It is as you were at the top of La Liga as Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid all won in the three-way title race on Saturday.
Atleti faced a tricky test away to UEFA Champions League hopefuls Athletic Bilbao and they came away with a slender 2-1 win from San Mames.
Ernesto Valverde's side threatened to halt Atleti's streak of four consecutive Liga victories with just six minutes gone as Iker Muniain capitalised on some questionable defending with a fine lob.
However, Diego Costa levelled with a neat finish for his sixth goal in five games across all competitions as the sides went into the break level.
Koke scored the all-important goal with a header 10 minutes after the interval, and Aymeric Laporte saw red for the hosts in the closing stages, ending any hopes of a late comeback.
The result leaves Atleti a point above Barcelona, who were 1-0 winners at Espanyol, while Bilbao remain in the last Champions League spot.
Real produced an emphatic response to their back-to-back defeats against Barca and Sevilla as they hammered Rayo Vallecano 5-0.
Gareth Bale silenced his critics with two goals and an assist, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Daniel Carvajal and Alvaro Morata also on target at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Barca's Catalan derby triumph was far less convincing as a late Lionel Messi penalty sealed the points for Gerardo Martino's side.
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Sevilla saw a six-match winning run in the league ended as they were defeated 1-0 by Celta Vigo at Estadio de Balaidos.
The hosts dominated possession, but Unai Emery's men were guilty of squandering some very good chances, particularly Carlos Bacca and Vitolo.
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Bolt Prospects 2007-2008 Preliminary Rankings
It's been a lengthy evaluation process but the time is finally here!
Today, Bolt Prospects is releasing its Preliminary Rankings for the 2007-2008 season. Due to the addition of the Lightning's 2007 draftees, who will be appearing in the rankings for the first time, we have re-expanded the list back to 25. Seven players who have never appeared in the rankings make their debut this Fall.
Just a reminder of the rules: a prospect is any player under the age of 24 on opening night of the Lightning's NHL season that has not played 41 or more games in an NHL season or more than 82 games in their NHL career. For goaltenders, the games thresholds are slightly different. Netminders will be considered prospects if they have not achieved 30 or more decisions in an NHL season or 41 decisions in their NHL careers. In addition, due to the large number of prep school players drafted by the Lightning in the last two years, all college players will be considered prospects, regardless of their age, until they graduate.
Players over the age of 24 on opening night that have not graduated are considered overage prospects. Please note Vasily Koshechkin has been moved to the overage prospect list due to age.
With all the legal disclaimers out of the way, lets begin:
1. G Karri Ramo, Norfolk (AHL)
Ramo was among the last cuts at the Lightning camp after leading camp scrimmages in all statistical categories for goaltenders. He suffered a high ankle sprain after one game with Norfolk, but is expected to return soon and resume his duties as the starter for the Admirals.
Chad- "Ramo won the back-up job in Tampa Bay late last season and was in contention this fall. It's just a matter of time before Ramo is a main-stay in Tampa.â€
Tim- "The only thing keeping Ramo from being an NHL netminder is the untradeability of Marc Denis, and the only winner in this scenario is the Norfolk Admirals.â€
2. G Riku Helenius, Seattle (WHL)
Helenius missed almost the entire season last year with shoulder surgery. Now healthy and with a Tampa contract in hand, Helenius has made the decision to move to the Canadian junior ranks.
Pete- "Playing in the WHL this season Helenius will get more opportunities to get his career back on track than he would have playing sparingly back home in Finland.â€
3. D Mike Lundin, Tampa Bay (NHL)
One of the biggest movers in the Preliminary rankings is Maine alumnus Mike Lundin who leaps from 14 on our list all the way up to 3.
Pete- "Lundin defied the odds making the Lightning with a nearly flawless camp. He may not be be the most imposing player physically, but his mobility and his intelligence have vaulted him to the head of the line in the organization.â€
Chad- "Recognizing he will add strength/weight as he develops, the Lightning projects him as a legitimate NHL Top Four defenseman.â€
4. D Matt Smaby, Tampa Bay (NHL)
Smaby joins Lundin as the only Lightning prospects to make the team out of camp this season.
Chad- "Smaby is finding ice time in Tampa and the club projects him to be a Top Four/Five defenseman once he gets more comfortable in the league. Smaby will be a force and fan favorite in Tampa Bay, but it will take time for him to adapt.â€
Pete- "Smaby beat out a plethora of veteran defensemen to make the Lightning, and his physical edge is a dimension the Lightning haven't seen on their blueline since Cory Sarich was a young man.â€
5. D Vladimir Mihalik, Norfolk (AHL)
Vladimir Mihalik enters his rookie season of professional hockey after showing steady, incremental improvement over the past two seasons in the WHL.
Tim- "Summer worries about Mihalik struggling with the speed of the pro game are nearly abated.â€
Pete- "Mihalik's already taking a steady shift on the top pairing in Norfolk and he's showing the ability to chew up minutes. He's incredibly smooth and mobile for such a big man, and his ability to jump in the play offensively and unleash his laser shot are very underrated. As good as Lundin and Smaby are going to be, Mihalik could be better.â€
6. LW Dana Tyrell, Prince George (WHL)
Tyrell is the first of the 2007 draftees to make our list and represents a new breed of Lightning prospect exhibiting speed and skill at the expense of bulk.
Pete- "Fresh off the Canada Russia SuperSeries and a strong showing in Norfolk Admirals camp, Tyrell debuts on Bolt Prospects' rankings at 6. Boasting superb speed, fearlessness, and a strong work ethic, Tyrell has all the tools to make it to the NHL. Now he just has to put it all together.â€
Tim- "Tampa's first pick this past summer has all the tools to be a scoring line forward in the NHL; speed, scoring touch, strength and defensive play, hockey smarts.â€
7. C Blair Jones, Norfolk (AHL)
After playing 20 games in Tampa last season in a checking role, Jones has started this season on the top line in Norfolk in more of a scoring role.
Tim- "Centering the top line in Norfolk this season should help round out Jones' offensive game. His short-lived training camp showed unequivocally that Jones needs another year of seasoning.â€
Pete- "The Lightning see Jones as their third line center of the future. Jones has had a strong start to the season in Norfolk offensively and is showing that when his intensity level is high he can be a force at the AHL level.â€
8. LW Luca Cunti, St. Cloud State (WCHA)
The Lightning's riskiest and arguably most talented 2007 draftee debuts at 8.
Chad- "Possibly the biggest wildcard of the Lightning draftees, and that's not referring to his NCAA amateur status for St. Cloud State — which is still up in the air. Cunti may be the most talented forward in the system, but he has to find the dedication to match. He's in a great situation when he's finally cleared to play.â€
Pete- "The Lightning took a home run swing for the fences drafting Cunti despite a reputation for having a poor attitude. Luca silenced critics who claimed he would never come to North America by committing to St. Cloud State University where he will play for respected coach Bob Motzko who helped develop fellow Central European Thomas Vanek.â€
9. D Kevin Quick, Michigan (CCHA)
Kevin Quick embarks on his college career this season with Michigan of the CCHA after playing last season with Salisbury in the New England prep ranks.
Chad- "The Lightning can't say enough about the far-off future of this Michigan Wolverine freshman. For now, he will just try to find ice time on a deep and talented Michigan roster.â€
Pete- "Now the real test begins for Kevin Quick. The slick skating defenseman may have the most upside of any blueline prospect in the organization, but he spent last season playing inferior opposition in the prep ranks. Now he will be playing with the big boys in the CCHA, and we will see Quick pushed harder than he ever has been in his career. Exciting stuff.â€
10. C Mitch Fadden, Lethbridge (WHL)
While not quite the homerun swing that Cunti was, Mitch Fadden comes to the Lightning organization with some baggage and an even bigger amount of upside.
Tim- "There could very well be warrant out for the arrest of Jake Goertzen for highway robbery in stealing this sleeper in the fourth round of the 2007 draft. Fadden's great skating and natural scoring ability bolsters the Lightning's offensively-challenged group of prospects.â€
Chad- "Fadden will push for the WHL scoring title this year, but some Lethbridge followers will tell you he has a lot more to offer than what he shows. Like Cunti, Fadden is a bit of a wildcard. If he can get the mental side of his game together, the Lightning will have a steal.â€
11. G Jonathan Boutin, Norfolk (AHL)
Boutin retains the distinction of being the organization's best prospect you've never heard about.
Pete- "Boutin is entering his third year of professionally hockey. That's a critical year developmentally. He got the year off to a disastrous start playing poorly in Norfolk camp, breaking a team rule, and getting temporarily banished to Mississippi for the ECHL preseason. Boutin's back now though and looks poised to regain his spot as the team's backup in Norfolk behind wunderkind Ramo. His athleticism is unmatched by any other netminder in the Lightning organization.â€
12. G Ryan Munce, Norfolk (AHL)
The pleasant surprise of the early season in Norfolk has been the play of netminder Ryan Munce who makes his debut in the rankings at 12.
Chad- "While his top-end upside may have some question marks, Munce was one of the highlights of Norfolk's training camp and he's continued that strong play to the regular season.â€
13. LW Justin Keller, Norfolk (AHL)
Keller, a former runner-up for WHL MVP, has started his second season of professional hockey on the second line in Norfolk.
Chad- "Keller looked comfortable in his brief Lightning preseason action. If he can stay healthy this year in Norfolk he should make a name for himself. A playmaking center at his side would do wonders for this sniper.â€
Pete- "Keller's strong camp with Norfolk earned him the privilege of a single game call-up to Tampa in the preseason. Keller is the proverbial Little Engine That Could. He's small and his skating is just average, so at times he takes a beating. But he's also a very hard worker and an incredibly intelligent player with a sniper's instinct. Keller will be one of the Lightning's young prospects counted on to step up for the Admirals this season.â€
14. D Andy Rogers, Norfolk (AHL)
Despite coming to camp in the best shape of his life, Andy Rogers had a mediocre showing at Traverse City and now finds himself as the 7th defenseman in Norfolk.
Tim- "Still too early to give up on this former 1st rounder, but clearly Rogers' stock is dropping on the blueline with the emergence of Lundin and Mihalik as top prospects; Rogers still has another two years left on his rookie contract so this isn't a make-or-break campaign for him in the organization, but he has his work cut out for him on a veteran-laden Admirals backline.â€
Pete- "If all you saw of Rogers was the pre-game warm-ups you'd assume he was the bluechipper of bluechippers. Big men should not be as mobile as Rogers. However, partly due to losing huge parts of the last two seasons to injury, Rogers' puck skills haven't developed and his decision making with the puck borderlines on awful at times.â€
15. C Alex Killorn, Deerfield (USHS)
Bolt Prospects places a future Harvard man at 15 in their rankings.
Tim- "The speed of the New England prep school leagues are known for producing players that translate well to the college and professional hockey ranks. Like Quick, Killorn is a long-term investment. Red Line compared this 2007 3rd round pick to Brian Rolston and Harvard University will be the next stop in 2008-2009 for this young forward who already possesses tremendous skating, scoring, playmaking skills.â€
Chad- "Killorn has the ability to be a high-end prospect in the organization. Patience is the key.â€
16. C/LW Johan Harju, Lulea (SWE)
Harju, 21, was drafted overage by the Lightning in the 2007 draft and has vaulted quickly into the organization's spotlight with a red hot start to the Elitserien season for Lulea.
Chad- "Thought to be coming to North America this season, Harju stayed in Sweden where he is white-hot for Lulea of the SEL. Harju could play his way into the NHL camp next summer with a chance to make the Lightning.â€
17. LW/D Mike Egener, Norfolk (AHL)
Faced with long odds of making it in the organization due to the Lightning's depth on defense, Egener has been moved to forward and has thrived in the new role. His forechecking has even drawn comparisons within the organization to that of possible Hall-of-Famer Gary Roberts.
Pete- "It's hard to believe Egener is going into his fourth year of professional hockey. The mobile, aggressive blueliner is at least two years behind schedule due to injuries and difficulty adjusting to the speed and rigors of the pro game. Don't cash out your stock on Egener just yet though. He's still one of the better skaters in the organization and he had a good camp in Norfolk. Moreover, his recent conversion to forward as a result of roster shortages in Norfolk has yielded intriguing results. Is Egener the next Ben Clymer?â€
18. RW/C Chris Lawrence, Norfolk (AHL)
Lawrence was a prolific scorer in his final year of junior hockey in the OHL, but has been forced to adjust to a third line checking role in his rookie season of pro hockey.
Chad- "Lawrence was fantastic for Mississauga last season playing with confidence in the OHL. He needs to play with that same swagger as a rookie pro.â€
Pete- "Lawrence looks like a bit of a project, but the good news is he's been coachable so far and seems willing to work on the shortcomings in his game.â€
19. RW Marek Kvapil, Mississippi (ECHL)
One of the great enigmas in the Lightning organization has been Marek Kvapil, a young man who showed he can be on the top line in Norfolk one week and demoted to Mississippi the next.
Chad- "Kvapil had a strong rookie year, then a tough sophomore campaign. He simply has to put it together this year for Norfolk. He certainly has the skills.â€
Pete- "Kvapil continues to destroy his chances of success in the organization by refusing to play with the intensity the coaching staff in Norfolk expects. He won't hang in to take a hit to make a play and he won't work hard to get the puck back on the forecheck or the backcheck.â€
20. LW Radek Smolenak, Mississippi (ECHL)
Smolenak started white hot this season in Traverse City, but was promptly exiled to the ECHL for soft and dispassionate play.
Chad- "Smolenak had a fantastic Traverse City tournament and earned the coveted 'prospect' label from those that lead the Lightning. The key for him now is to establish consistency in his game for Norfolk.â€
Pete- "Lets cut to the chase: when you're 6'3†200+ lbs you should not cling to the perimeter and you should not refuse to compete along the wall. Like Kvapil, Smolenak won't sniff the AHL until he shows intensity and lets the organization know he wants it.â€
21. D Dane Crowley, Everett (WHL)
Other than Boutin, Crowley might be the organization's best kept secret.
Chad- "Crowley was returned WHL Everett as an overager and is adding some much needed experience and defensive presence to the Silvertips. Crowley has the ability to put up big points this year.â€
22. RW Stanislav Lascek, Mississippi (ECHL)
It's hard to believe this is the same guy who once finished second in the QMJHL in scoring.
Tim- "After a disastrous 2006-2007 campaign, Lascek needed to have a strong Traverse City tourney followed by an equally strong Norfolk training camp – neither happened. Lascek will find himself starting the season in Mississippi and if he's not careful, outside of the Lightning's future plans.â€
Chad- "Lascek has the tools to be an offensive force in the AHL, but injuries, off-ice issues and lackluster play have delayed his impact. When he is healthy, he will start in the ECHL, where he likely will be among Mississippi's leading scorers."
23. RW/C Matt Marshall, Nobles (USHS)
Marshall is the sixth and final 2007 draftee to make the rankings and the organization felt he might have been the best skater in his entire draft class.
Tim- "Another great skater taken by the Lightning in the 2007 draft, Marshall lacks the finishing skills to have any scoring line upside; however, as a long term project, Marshall could develop into a checking or energy line contributor in the NHL.â€
Pete- "The Lightning believes it got a checking line bulldog in this summer's draft in Nobles forward Matt Marshall. The team touted Marshall as perhaps the best skater in the 2007 draft class and he carries the reputation of being a bull-in-a-china-shop on the forecheck. Unfortunately, he also carries the reputation of having Roberto Duran-esque hands. Marshall has one more year of prep school before he will move on to Vermont of the Hockey East conference.â€
24. D Jay Rosehill, Norfolk (AHL)
Rosehill quietly continues to stick around at the AHL playing his honest brand of physical, simple hockey.
Chad- "Probably the Lightning's most unheralded defensive prospect, all Rosehill does is play his hardest and give an honest effort night in and night out. A great teammate.â€
Pete- "From the outset, this year looked like it might be the year Rosehill's nine lives would run out. The young defenseman defied the odds the past two seasons primarily sticking in the organization at the AHL level but this year he's facing a glut of prospects and veteran AHL defensemen the likes of which he's never seen. Still, Rosehill had a very good camp for the Admirals and if we've learned anything it's not to bet against Jay Rosehill."
25. C Dimitri Kazionov, Kazan (RUS)
Kazionov has established himself as one of the better two-way players in Russia. The question is whether he and his younger brother, who is also a Lightning prospect, will ever find their way to North America.
Pete- "The Kazionov brothers were supposed to head over to North America this season but those plans fell through. Dimitri, the older of the brothers, plays a solid third line role for Kazan in the Superleague, but he might be a scoring liner in Norfolk.â€
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Recall Information
Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
Kaz USA Recalls Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
|January 12th, 2012
|Recall Contact Numbers
Kaz Recall Hotline: (800) 370-8137
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Name of product:
Honeywell Surround Select Portable Electric Heaters
About 19,000
Kaz USA Inc., of Southborough, Mass.
Ningbo Honecho Industry Co., Ltd. of China
The heater's internal housing, including the fan, heating element and circuitry, can detach, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
None reported
This recall includes Honeywell Surround Select Series portable electric heaters with model numbers HZ-420, HZ-430, and HZ-440 and five-digit date codes that have 11 as the last two digits. The heaters are black or white cylinders with a handle on top. The model number is stamped into the plastic on the bottom of the heater. The date code is located on the metal prongs of the heater's electrical plug. "Honeywell" and "Surround Heat" are printed on the front of the heaters. This heater was distributed by Kaz USA under license from Honeywell.
Sold at:
Best Buy, Meijer and Walmart stores nationwide from July 2011 through December 2011 for between $50 and $70.
Manufactured in:
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and contact Kaz for a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Kaz at (800) 370-8137 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.kaz.com/recall.
Location of date code
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.
CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products—such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals—contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any other recalled product.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go online to: SaferProducts.gov, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain this news release and product safety information at www.cpsc.gov. To join a free e-mail subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.


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It's hard enough to stick with anything for a week or a month. Imagine challenging yourself to do one thing for the whole year.
An Issaquah woman has done that by shopping only at Goodwill stores for all of 2011.
I need to clarify two things right off the top. Goodwill did not pay the woman to spend her year "Living the Goodwill Life ." And, her name is Beautiful Existence. Really. She legally changed her name a couple of years ago after meditating on a mountain top in Colorado.
She has a unusual name and a curious outlook on the world. She wants to completely understand things that most of us don't give a second thought, like thrift stores.
Beautiful wondered, could a person get everything they need at a Goodwill store?
"It was my goal to buy just from the Goodwill everything except for food. Even though the Goodwills sell food, I couldn't really live off the snack candy or ask my family to do that," she says. "For the most part, and I can definitely say being at the end of this, you absolutely can find everything you need at a thrift store."
Outside of food, toiletries, and medication, she only purchased 15 items from a source other than Goodwill.
"They were very specific things like a particular color uniform for a class that I was in," says Beautiful.
But everything else from Goodwill? Prove it. Oh, she can with stacks of receipts for the full year. What she paid for an item at the Goodwill is listed, and next to each item she wrote a comparable price from a retail store. For example, a child's toy she paid 99 cents for has a retail price of $4.99.
The comparisons go on, and on, and on. Beautiful is waiting until the end of the year to calculate her savings, which she says will be "significant."
Among her discoveries this year, two treasures that she paid $31 for which might be worth $8,000.
"I have a piece of jewelry that I purchased and I have a limited edition print from artist Harold Keeler who was a well known around here," she says. "I'm trying to get a good estimate from a gallery and from a jewelry store before I actually put the final total together."
Here are a few of her favorite Goodwill finds:
She learned from doing this challenge that our throw-away society gets rid of a lot of quality stuff, but that's okay because it helps people who need to shop at thift stores. She was also surprised to see so many professionals shopping at Goodwill.
"I have seen more people at thrift stores that I would have never seen 10 years ago. They're coming in off of work with their suits, definitely looking for designer labels," Beautiful says. "There's nothing wrong with it. If you think that all you're going to find in there are certain types of people, you're mistaken."
Now that her Goodwill challenge is over, she has projects lined up for the next decade. Her 2012 plan, which she'll also blog about, is called "Parents tested, mommy approved. Her latest edition of "Parents" magazine which has yellow sticky notes on almost every page. She's been studying the publication and she's going to spend the year testing the tips and suggestions found in articles, and taking on their advertisers to determine if their products live up to claims.
"I'll check out all those 'how to' articles about what you should do with your kids, or how you can improve your love life. Is any of that stuff true? I'll find out," she says.


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Most accurate Coachella speculation source on the internet since 2008.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Coachella lineup finalized
49 comments:
- Harrisment said...
MJ? Srsly?
- April 8, 2009 at 3:01 PM
- Monklish said...
No probably not. I have no clue who CoS tweeted about, but other than the neverdying U2 rumor, I've heard nothing.
- April 8, 2009 at 3:17 PM
- Monklish said...
Damn, I broke my no more commenting rule. Well, no more starting now.
- April 8, 2009 at 3:18 PM
- Anonymous said...
- April 8, 2009 at 4:16 PM
- Anonymous said...
Finalized barring any additions isn't really an announcement.
That's like saying it will be sunny tomorrow unless it rains.
- April 8, 2009 at 4:51 PM
- PierogiHead said...
Boston? More like a mile or two away from you, you weirdo.
- April 8, 2009 at 5:06 PM
- PierogiHead said...
Also what you're saying about me is pretty slanderous. I posted one comment on CoS that hinted to a MJ add as a joke and the Coachella board spread the rumor like wildfire. The rest was whoever else's doings, so it's pretty disheartening to see you falsely accuse me of that dozen or so ridiculous comments that followed.
As far as the MIA posts on here, none of them even put you in a bad light and you yourself even said they were oddly non-aggressive or something. I basically did your job that day because you weren't around to keep your readers up to date. Sorry if that offends you, but at least I got out the message, Monklish. I'd really appreciate if you ammended your front page that falsely accuses me of these wrongdoings.
- April 8, 2009 at 5:15 PM
- Monklish said...
You were right. I edited it.
- April 8, 2009 at 5:27 PM
- PierogiHead said...
Thank you, I appreciate that, and I have confidence that you will know this is actually me (I'm sure you can check my IP Address somehow, or something that sketches me out.) Best of luck in the future, and I don't intend to say anything else on here so count me in on your "no more commenting rule."
- April 8, 2009 at 5:33 PM
- timmy two teeth said...
i hate to start something up but KROQ has "exciting Depeche Mode News" tomorrow morning... idk
- April 8, 2009 at 9:09 PM
- Anonymous said...
they want listeners. so they pretend like theyre going to release some coachella news.
- April 9, 2009 at 12:33 AM
- Timmy2teeth said...
Yeah they're shutting down Hollywood blvd. For the jimmy kimel show. Dgaf
- April 9, 2009 at 8:23 AM
- Anonymous said...
Have faith in GV my friends...this is NOT over yet.
- April 9, 2009 at 11:37 AM
- Jason said...
Um yeah it is.
They arent gonna announce shit at this point.
We are locked in.
- April 9, 2009 at 11:47 AM
- nationocean said...
The stars will have eyes at Coachella.
Jacko? I forecast rain.
Depeche Mode? I forecast hail.
U2? I forecast clear skies.
David Bowie? I forecast partly cloudy with slight chance of rain.
- April 9, 2009 at 12:50 PM
- Anonymous said...
^ STFU PierogiHead!
- April 9, 2009 at 12:58 PM
- DannyOceans said...
U2 headlining Saturday night...just saw Bono at Cheateau Marmont. Band is in town rehearsing for the next week.
- April 9, 2009 at 2:08 PM
- Anonymous said...
what say you bout cos twitter?
- April 9, 2009 at 6:04 PM
- Anonymous said...
what say you bout cos twitter?
- April 9, 2009 at 6:04 PM
- Austin said...
CoS seems pretty excited. I cant see them getting so worked up and so vocal about stuff thats impossible. I wouldnt say that the line up is LOCKED down. Until paul comes out and says its locked down.
- April 9, 2009 at 6:18 PM
- Anonymous said...
So set times tom? Last year they were out 9 days prior, makes me think late add...
- April 9, 2009 at 9:19 PM
- Anonymous said...
Hey Monk, Bassnectar isnt on the dome lineup, did that not come true or will he be in the do LAb possibly???
- April 10, 2009 at 12:01 AM
- Anonymous said...
Anon 9:19 Set times have never been posted nine days before. Never. Expect them mid week, as always.
- April 10, 2009 at 10:26 AM
- Anonymous said...
Muse, Pixies, FNM, The Strokes, U2
- April 10, 2009 at 11:54 AM
- Anonymous said...
When will people get it through their heads that U2 is not fucking playing.
- April 10, 2009 at 12:31 PM
- Anonymous said...
Anon 12:31 11pm or so on the 19th would alleviate any doubt.
- April 10, 2009 at 12:47 PM
- timmy 2 teef said...
^ you're verry faithful. i'd wait until at least tuesday. lmao
- April 10, 2009 at 1:07 PM
- Jason said...
Um Joss Stone just got added, so maybe things arent finalized after all.
- April 10, 2009 at 5:09 PM
- Anonymous said...
finalized eh? Not really.
- April 10, 2009 at 5:10 PM
- Anonymous said...
Who said they just added her? All that does is confirm that she is playing and is one of the adds.
- April 10, 2009 at 8:52 PM
- Anonymous said...
Whether or not they add anyone else, I have to say this has been one of the most entertaining reads leading up to next weekend. thanks, Monk
- April 10, 2009 at 9:34 PM
- Blakely said...
The End
- April 13, 2009 at 7:37 PM
- roger said...
hi i need help i'm trying to find out if Lemonwilde is playing and if so what time cause i have to see them. they are rumored to appear on filter magazine's coachella sampler CD, but i don't know what time they are going to be on stage! if anyone can help, email email@example.com
- April 14, 2009 at 2:00 AM
- Anonymous said...
set times are up
- April 14, 2009 at 12:41 PM
- Anonymous said...
Does the 9:25pm slot on Sunday seem strange to anyone else? GV couldn't possibly be giving more time to the Cure on Sunday than Macca gets on Friday, right? The theory of a big late add for Sunday still seems plausible...
- April 14, 2009 at 2:08 PM
- Anonymous said...
No it doesn't. The cure will play for three hours and nobody will play after them. That's it. The end. Go away.
- April 14, 2009 at 2:54 PM
- daniel said...
haha. that last one was very Wizard of Oz. "you can't see him no way no how!" haha
- April 14, 2009 at 4:28 PM
- daniel said...
no but i'm sure they wont play that long. but like last year, have the main stage, regular set. and have etienne play out to the end like justice.
- April 14, 2009 at 8:53 PM
- Anonymous said...
Of course they WILL play that long. You can choose to believe what you choose to believe. However, the truth is that the Cure plays three hour shows, and they are a headliner. Last time, Paul tried to give them less, and they just went over anyway. This will be a way to cut back on the amount of fines he'll have to pay for breaking curfew.
- April 15, 2009 at 8:52 AM
- daniel said...
stfu & take a breath. who cares, really?
- April 15, 2009 at 5:16 PM
- Anonymous said...
I apologize. I was wrong. They only played for 2hrs 50mins.
Do you feel better now?
- April 21, 2009 at 8:22 AM
- Ryan said...
I had a great Coachella. Come back next year Monk.
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so are we going to do this again this year?
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