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Curlicued letters aptly spell out the hotel's moniker, illuminated softly below the rows of angled pallets that embellish its exterior facade, a colour scheme mimicked by the rustic walls and earth-toned mosaic panels within the reception area. Spartan rooms dressed in cool shades of slate or cobalt blue come adorned with abstract bursts of oil on canvas and the clean lines of the minimalistic trappings furnishings each makeshift abode. Carving a path away from the residence, urban explorers make their way towards local treasures like the Dharmikarama Burmese Temple, Khoo Kongsi, and Cannon Street, or simply step out onto the streets for a bite of the homegrown fare that the island state is famous for.
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Penang Island: What to see and do
Before the slew of awards as one of the top culinary spots in the world, one of the most compelling destinations as voted in the NY Times, and being the home of foods worth travelling the world to gorge on, the little island of betel nut palms was the Malay peninsula's 'convenient magazine for trade'.
Standing proud as one-half of the nation's only historical cities (alongside Malacca) recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Georgetown was named after King George III, and is the country's oldest colonial settlement and the Federation of Malaya's second city only after Singapore. Embodying all things Penang-nite, the state's capital is treasured by her people for her heritage and old-world charm. Follow the Heritage Trail walks which take you past the iconic landmarks like Fort Cornwallis, which comes with her own 17th-century Dutch cannon and the cultural-crossroads of the Street of Harmony where the many major religions strive side-by-side, before ending your tour at the Penang Ferry Terminal, where a return ride to mainland Butterworth gives you a view of a metropolis floating on water.
The island's most famous beach destination, Batu Feringghi is known for her Hard Rock Hotel luxury resort, clusters of para-gliders and windsurfers, and the plentiful stalls of the night market. A coastal heaven which shines with her string of international resorts and sun-worshippers by day, Georgetown's north-western neighbour transforms into a carnival of lively haggling and colourful exhibits as the sun sets. Surviving the 2004 tsunami waves in form and name, Feringghi's shores return with her clutches of sun-frolickers on beach buggies and jet-skiers, as well as the odd tanning bodies or two. Then, find a souvenir worthy of a Malaysian night market at the Jalan Batu Ferringhi pasar malam as you polish off your skills in running down prices off imitation handbags, t-shirts, and local artwork.
Then, chart your discovery of Penang cuisine as you drive down 'The New Esplanade' of Gurney Drive, the island's celebrated seafront promenade. Spoken in the same breath as 'hawker food' and 'dining by the sea', the local's Persiaran Gurney may intimidate with her handful of fancy skyscrapers and luxury homes, but as you stroll past the high-rise developments and five-star hotels, a rewarding alfresco fare of char kway teow, assam laksa and lok lok awaits. Welcoming the groups of families on a quiet evening out, or the young partiers off for a night in the city, the mobile stall providers open till late and cleverly combine the experience of an authentic Malaysian eat-out with the soothing sensation of a beach getaway.


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1. My Heav'nly Father gives me all good and lovely things:
The sun that shines, the rain that falls, the meadowlark that sings.
2. I'm glad to pay a tithing, one-tenth of all I earn;
It's little when I think of all God gives me in return.
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The grass isn't the only thing that's green at T-Mobile Park. With a sincere and sustained commitment, the Seattle Mariners are working to significantly reduce our environmental impact.
Since 2006, the Mariners have been leaders in sustainable ballpark operations. Further, we use the power of our position as a community leader to educate and encourage fans, partners, employees and the community at large to make changes both large and small that advance the cause of sustainability.
In 2015, The Mariners recycled or composted 87% of all waste generated at T-Mobile Park. In 2005, the rate was just 12%. Nearly everything used at T-Mobile Park is recyclable or compostable including food service items (plates, knives, forks, cups, straws, bottles, etc.). Compost and recycling bins have replaced garbage cans on concourses and cleaning crews hand separate plastics and compostable waste after each game. The Mariners concessions partner Centerplate donated over 8 tons of food to Northwest Harvest, Operation Sack Lunch and the Salvation Army in 2015.
During 2015, due to recycling and composting, the Mariners diverted over 2.7 million pounds of waste from the landfill, saving $123,000 in waste disposal costs.
Every year since 2010, Major League Baseball named the Seattle Mariners American League Recycling Champions.
Lighting the Way
In 2014, the Seattle Mariners became the first Major League Baseball team to illuminate the playing field with LED lights. The 578 GigaTera fixtures use 800 watts of power each. The old technology metal halide lights used 1,000-2,000 watts each. LED lights are 20%-30% brighter, using 60% fewer watts, which will reduce power usage at T-Mobile Park by 784,000 kWh each season, saving more than $50,000 in energy costs alone. The LED fixtures are also expected to last 30-years, compared with the 2-3 year life span of the old fixtures.
Zero Waste Stations
Zero Waste Stations placed strategically throughout the public areas of T-Mobile Park educate and encourage fans to recycle by placing their waste in the proper containers. There are 16 Zero Waste Stations with containers for recyclable bottles and cans, food waste and compostables, and the only landfill-bound waste containers in the entire ballpark. Because nearly everything used to stage an event at T-Mobile Park is recyclable or compostable, the landfill waste containers have been replaced by over 400 recycling/compostables containers.
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In 2011, BASF became the Mariners founding sustainability partner. Through that partnership, the Mariners and BASF have focused attention on various environmental issues through a unique partnership that helps fans learn about how the Mariners and BASF have made T-Mobile Park one of the greenest ballparks in baseball, and how they can practice recycling and composting at home. Last season, the Mariners recycled over 1,365 tons of food waste, yard waste, plastics, paper and other items that would have gone into landfills.
Urban Garden
BASF and Cedar Grove Compost have joined with the Mariners to create an Urban Garden at T-Mobile Park. Located behind the 401' marker on the center field wall, the garden produces vegetables and herbs that are incorporated into the ballpark menu including greens for the Hit It Here Salad and radishes used as garnish for the Northwest Mex tacos at Edgar's Cantina. The garden was created by Seattle Urban Farm Company and is a demonstration of the full circle of T-Mobile Park's recycling program. Compostables are collected, using BASF's organic waste collection products, and turned into compost by Cedar Grove, which is then applied to the garden, whose produce is harvested and served to T-Mobile Park guests.
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Four electric vehicle charging stations are located next to the Mariners parking garage, available for use 24 hours a day. Each 240 volt AC input unit is capable of fully recharging a vehicle battery in two-to-six hours. Blink Network registration is required.
An array of Panasonic HIT Double solar panels on the skybridge connecting T-Mobile Park to the parking garage generates 40,000 kilowatt hours of power annually, which is fed into the T-Mobile Park distribution grid.
Solar panels at the Mariners Spring Training headquarters at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona produce 345 kWh of electricity annually, enough for half of all the team's power needs each year. In addition, the recently renovated facility received LEED Gold Level certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices. The project was undertaken as part of the City of Peoria Sustainability Action Plan.
Captain Plastic & Kid Compost
The Seattle Mariners are assisted in spreading the word about sustainability by the team's two environmental superheroes-Captain Plastic and Kid Compost. Their mission is to help make T-Mobile Park as "green" as possible. Together, they urge fans to join the "Green Team" at T-Mobile Park and at home. They appear on signage, recycling bins, video features and make live appearances during games to encourage fans to participate in the ballpark's recycling and composting efforts.
Green Sports Alliance
The Mariners are founding members of the Green Sports Alliance, a groundbreaking coalition of professional sports teams and sporting venues committed to promoting "greening initiatives" in sports. In 2012, MLB Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig was honored by the Alliance at its annual summit at T-Mobile Park with the first Environmental Leadership Award.
The nonprofit organization was launched in 2011 with founding members from six major leagues (MLB, NFL, MLS, WNBA, NHL, NBA), their home arenas, the Environmental Protection Agency and Natural Resources Defense Council. It is the first time teams from the six major professional sports had collaborated on a common environmental agenda. Since the launch, over 300 sports teams and venues from 20 different sports leagues and 14 countries have joined the Alliance.
In 2015, the Mariners were named finalists for the GSA's Environmental Innovators Awards for leadership in environmental sustainability.
Awards and Accolades
2010-2015 - Major League Baseball American League Recycling Champions
2013 - Natural Resources Defense Council Game Changer Award, Scott Jenkins, Vice President Ballpark Operations
2013 - NW Energy Coalition Bob Olson Memorial Conservation Eagle Award, Scott Jenkins, Vice President Ballpark Operations
2011 - Washington State Recycling Association Recycler of the Year
2011 - Seattle Business magazine Green Washington Environmental Leadership Award
2011 - International Association of Venue Managers Venue Excellence Award
2008 - Washington CEO Magazine Green Washington Awards Special Recognition
T-Mobile Park Sustainability Fast Facts
- Mariners were the first MLB team to stage a "carbon neutral" game on Earth Day 2008. The environment harming effects of emissions and consumption of natural resources for the 2015 Earth Day game (Vs. Houston Astros) were mitigated through the purchase of carbon offsets, renewable energy credits and water restoration certificates.
- The Mariners have increased the recycling rate for T-Mobile Park from 13% in 2006 to 87% in 2015.
- Over 2.7 million pounds of recyclable materials, including paper, plastic, glass, aluminum, food waste, grass clippings and other organic matter was composted or recycled last season.
- Mariners concessions partner Centerplate donated 8 tons of food to food banks and feeding programs in 2015. Almost 50 tons have been donated since the program began in 2011.
- Solar panels now provide over half the electricity used on an annual basis at the Mariners Spring Training complex in Peoria, Arizona.
- The Mariners are founding members of the Green Sports Alliance, a groundbreaking coalition of professional sports teams and sporting venues committed to promoting "greening initiatives" in sports.
- The Mariners two Recycling Superheroes, Captain Plastic and Kid Compost, encourage fans to reduce, reuse and recycle at T-Mobile Park and at home.


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VERNON >> An Oneida city woman was injured after a personal injury accident on Peterboro Street in Vernon early Thursday morning.
At approximately 2:40 a.m. Thursday, Oneida County Sheriff Deputies responded to Peterboro Street near the intersection of Arquint Road in Vernon for a personal injury accident.
Upon arriving to the scene, deputies found Lisa M. Winzalevitch, 40, of Oneida, received minor injuries after crashing her 1999 Subaru into a guard rail. Winzalevitch was transported from the scene to Oneida City Hospital by Vineall ambulance for evaluation.
After being discharged from the hospital, Winzalevitch was charged with driving while intoxicated, failure to keep right, and failure to reduce speed at a curve. Winzalevitch was arraigned in the Village of Vernon Court and sent to Oneida County Jail in lieu of $250 cash bail.
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A newspaper is reporting that up to 20 people were killed in Haiti after the truck they were traveling in plunged into a canal.
The daily Le Matin said the pilgrims were traveling to the northern part of the country Friday night when the accident occurred on a highway near the town of Marchand Dessalines.
The Saturday report said some of the passengers were crushed by the truck and others drowned. A police spokesman couldn't be reached for comment.
Traffic accidents with double-digit death tolls occur regularly in impoverished Haiti, where road safety rules are seldom enforced or respected.


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In 18 years as pastor of Steele Creek Church of Charlotte, N.C., Kelvin Smith had never before shown a video to his congregation instead of preaching a sermon
But his heart was stirred every time he privately watched a DVD recording of The Cross, the centerpiece program of the My Hope America With Billy Graham evangelistic outreach.
So on Oct. 27, Smith showed The Cross at both Sunday morning services, resulting in about 30 new decisions for Christ and droves of believers coming to the altar to pray for the needs in their lives.
Near the end of the first service, a 17-year-old young man came forward to surrender his life to Jesus, tears streaming down his cheeks. His mother told Smith that her son had reluctantly gotten out of bed that morning and had vowed to sleep through the entire service.
"Instead, she said he did not close his eyes the entire time and was just fixated on the film," Smith said.
In the second service, a 7-year-old boy came forward with his family and insisted on being baptized even though there was no formal baptism ceremony scheduled.
Associate pastor Ted White talked to the child after his decision for Christ, verifying the boy's understanding of the Gospel and the significance of baptism as an act of obedience serving as an outward sign of the decision he'd made in his heart.
"This was just the simplicity of a child knowing, 'I have received it' and saying 'I want to do it now,'" White said.
Smith said he decided to show the film 11 days before its Nov. 7 national television debut because he not only wanted any unsaved attendees at Steele Creek to have a chance to respond to a powerful Gospel presentation, but also in hopes that believers would be inspired to invite their nonbelieving friends and family members to watch the program with them.
Steele Creek had already trained 125 people (82 homes, counting husbands and wives) to be Matthews.
"I wanted those who are Christians to take this My Hope campaign to heart because there are lost people out here in our communities who need hope," Smith said.
He told the approximately 1,500 attendees at the two services that they could have a DVD recording of the program, but only if they planned to show it to nonbelievers.
Steele Creek is one of more than 28,000 churches in the United States and Canada poised to use a My Hope video program as a tool to bring an evangelistic crusade into their living rooms.
Smith said Mr. Graham, who turns 95 on Nov. 7, comes across in the video as an entirely trustworthy communicator, regardless of whether the viewer is familiar with his background as a worldwide evangelist.
"When you hear a man of that age talk about the cross, it's very special and it draws you to him," Smith said. "And when you're drawn to him, he's going to lead you to Christ because that's what leads him.
"Praise God for the anointing on the film and the hope that it gives. May God use it for many, many years, and may He use it powerfully on Nov. 7."
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April 5, 2005
Child Development: Could I Have a Definition, Please?
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR
Talking to babies in their own language - baby talk - may help them learn new words faster.
A group of researchers led by Dr. Erik D. Thiessen, an assistant professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, tested 40 8-month-old infants. The babies were played tapes of two sets of four-word nonsense sentences, one spoken in ordinary adult conversational tones, the other in the pitch and rhythm of baby talk.
For a few minutes, the babies listened to the sentence. Then a single word was repeated while a light flashed on one side of the room. As long as the infant looked at the light, the word continued to repeat. When the baby looked away, the recording stopped.
Dr. Thiessen says earlier studies have shown that infants consistently focus longer on the light when they hear a word they know. By timing the infant's gaze, the researchers showed that they learned words more efficiently when trained with baby talk than with adult speech. The study appears in the March issue of Infancy.
Discussing his findings, Dr. Thiessen said, "This way of talking, which we all have an urge to do, is actually beneficial for babies."
But he warns against adopting any particular method to help a baby's linguistic development. "Babies can learn from a wide variety of speech, not just baby talk," Dr. Thiessen said. "It's more important to interact through language in natural ways than to try to use some specific technique you think will make your baby grow up smarter."
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BANGOR, Maine — The increasing cost of Maine's public schools, paired with dropping student numbers, raises the question of whether the state's education system is sustainable.
From 2005 through 2012, per-pupil spending on education in Maine has gone from $9,356 to $11,063. During that same approximate time period, Maine has lost students, according to data from the Maine Department of Education. Enrollments in K-12 public schools slipped from more than 208,000 in 2002 to just under 185,000 in 2011 and, according to experts and census data, the trend is more pronounced in the northern half of the state.
Simple math shows that if those two data sets continue to move in opposite directions, pressure on education funding in Maine, particularly that which comes from local property taxes, will worsen.
Compounding the problem, test scores are flat, a point Gov. Paul LePage forcefully makes when criticizing the reputation of Maine schools.
"We have a lot of folks in this audience who say, 'It's for the kids, it's for the kids.' Gosh, I'm getting tired of hearing that," Plymouth resident Neal Strong said at a recent meeting about whether the school district in central Maine should borrow money to balance its budget.
He's not alone in his frustration.
Selectmen, school board members and residents from towns across Maine are voicing concerns that taxpayers can't be asked to bear ever-larger burdens to pay for schools. This sentiment was increasingly being heard even before LePage proposed a bienniel budget last week that would shift millions of dollars in costs to the local level.
In the Rockland-area RSU 13, for example, school board officials pleaded with local lawmakers earlier this month to find a way to reduce rising pressure on property taxes, which Superintendent Lew Collins called "unsustainable for our district and our communities."
In the Lincoln-area RSU 67, voters just last week approved a $12.1 million school budget after rejecting it five times over the course of six months.
Earlier this week, voters in Newport-area RSU 19, which includes Plymouth, rejected for a second time a bid by the local school board to borrow money to cover a $2.9 million hole in the budget.
In SAD 17 in the South Paris area, the local tax assessment jumped 6 percent last year and could rise another 11 percent this year if the state budget is approved as is. Late last month, the district's financial problems came to a head when five members of the school board walked out of a budget meeting with selectmen.
Hal Ferguson, a selectman from Otisfield, which is within SAD 17, put it this way: "It's becoming a catastrophe for any town to absorb."
Don Chasse, chairman of the Madawaska Board of Selectmen in northern Maine, said Thursday that taxpayers in his town also have had enough. The town, which just last week managed to pass a school budget after voters rejected it last November and demanded $525,000 in cuts, will have a tough path to a balanced budget for the coming year if it includes increases on property taxes. Aside from state funding cuts, Madawaska is dealing with another revenue hit created when Twin Rivers Paper Co. received a major tax abatement in 2010 which cut the mill's value for taxes in half. If numbers in the biennial budget proposal hold true, the town could see a $2 million hole in municipal and school funding, much of which could be passed to residents who pay property taxes.
"That would be unbelievable," said Chasse. "It couldn't happen here."
In Boothbay, Town Manager James D. Chaousis said state government is passing along a debate that is more appropriate for the State House than a town hall.
"When taxes go up at the local level, sometimes we don't always make great decisions on services because of the fear of taxes going up," he said. "I really think the Legislature is in a better position to make policy decisions."
And when property-tax payers realize that proposed cuts in the homestead exemption and circuit breaker programs will cost them more, Chaousis expects some level of revolt.
"When they realize that they'll lose those discounts and their taxes will go up, then the shock will set in," said Chaousis.
At the Maine Heritage Policy Center, a conservative think tank based in Portland, school funding trends have long been a focus and are exacerbated by the fact that for the first time, natural population growth in Maine began to shrink in 2012, according to CEO J. Scott Moody. That means there are more deaths than births in Maine, which over time will lead to even fewer students in Maine.
"We could freeze education spending tomorrow at current levels and per-pupil spending will still go up simply because there are fewer and fewer students," said Moody, who cited figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. "This is going to become a real problem in the 57 percent of Maine towns that are losing population, and most of them are in the 2nd Congressional District [eastern and northern Maine]."
While some say the equation can be eased with education reforms that include the introduction of virtual schools and give parents the option of sending their students to whatever school they choose, others say initiatives such as those run the risk of producing worse achievement outcomes for students.
Lois Kilby-Chesley, president of the Maine Education Association, said cutting costs in response to declining enrollments isn't as feasible as some suggest.
"In a small school district where you lose a small number of kids, you can't save money by cutting back on the staff," she said. "You still have to have teachers in all the grades."
Kilby-Chesley said that most school budget increases are modest when put into context.
"I can't deny that the cost of schools are going up," she said. "The cost of keeping competitive and having the best educators that Maine can in the classroom, those costs go up every year. We need to keep moving forward. We have to keep going because our kids deserve it."
Between 2004 and 2010, according to Education Department data, combined federal, state and local funding for education has gone from less than $1.8 billion annually to more than $2 billion. State funding for education represents nearly half of the state General Fund budget.
After increasing in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 to about $910 million, state general purpose aid for education will fall to approximately $894 million, not including a shift of teacher retirement costs to the local level, in 2014 and 2015 if the Legislature enacts LePage's recent funding curtailment and biennial budget proposals.
Eric Conrad, spokesman for the Maine Municipal Association, said LePage's budget proposal as written would shift $342 million in costs to local taxpayers over the next two years unless municipalities and school boards can make up for the budget gaps with cuts.
"The property tax is the only way that municipalities can raise money," he said. "We really feel like the administration is making a major mistake."
During last week's unveiling of LePage's biennial budget, Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen acknowledged that school districts face more tough choices but insisted that the budget includes targeted funding initiatives within general purpose aid that he said will help municipalities fund recent department directives, such as encouraging the regionalization of services, creating a teacher and principal accountability system, developing a standards-based high school diploma and implementing new national education standards known as the Common Core.
"Frankly, I consider myself lucky that we're flat-funded given the rest of the challenges we've been hearing about [elsewhere in the state budget]," said Bowen. "We've tried to put some targeted pieces into the budget. We understand the challenges."
Connie Brown, executive director of the Maine School Management Association, is a former superintendent of Augusta-area schools. She said that most districts in Maine already have gone a long way toward decreasing spending and that the options left aren't easy or significant enough to solve the problem of education funding.
"Local taxpayers are already overburdened," she said. "As a matter of state policy, the real solution is not pushing down costs to local taxpayers. I think we should be looking at where are resources are being spent and reprioritizing resources in a way that reflect long-held values of Maine's citizens."
Among Brown's suggestions are funneling money from the state's liquor contract — which LePage proposed this week should fund a repayment plan for the state's hospitals, which are owed hundreds of millions of dollars in past payments — or casino revenues to education.
"I think I understand the goals that the governor is trying to achieve," said Brown. "However, in the times that we're in, that kind of commitment needs to be made over time. We need to look at the other priorities of state government and education before making that kind of commitment."
Whatever happens, Kilby-Chesley said she's confident Maine residents will step up on behalf of public education.
"Mainers and Maine taxpayers recognize the value of public education," she said. "They want the best for their kids and grandkids. I believe that the Legislature will look at what's best for public schools and that there's an excellent possibility that things will change before the session ends."
Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that the property tax assessment for towns within School Administrative District 17 has risen 17 percent in the past two years. According to Superintendent Richard Colpitts, the rise in the local tax assessment was 6 percent in this fiscal year and would be 11 percent next year if the district's revenue picture, including proposed state subsidies for education, remains the same.


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Shakhtar Donetsk have entered the race to sign Tottenham Hotspur target Bernard, by offering Atletico Mineiro €22million for the Brazilian's services, reports UOL.
The 20-year-old attacking midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, but could now complete a surprise switch to Ukraine.
Shakhtar manager Mircea Lucescu is on the lookout for replacements for Fernandinho and Willian, who both left the Donbass Arena earlier this year, and has identified Bernard as a man to fill the creative void.
Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas has also been credited with an interest in bringing the Brazil international to White Hart Lane, as he too looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the 2013/14 campaign.
Atletico Mineiro are reportedly holding out for closer to €25million for Bernard's signature, but are understood to be giving serious consideration to Shakhtar's offer.
With the club also set to lose Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Lucescu will be hoping to tie up a deal for Bernard before Tottenham have chance to make a rival bid of their own.
Bernard is one of a trio of young Brazilian stars that Villas-Boas has been casting his eye over, with long-term target Leandro Damiao and Corinthians midfielder Paulinho also on the north London club's radar.


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Among the hundreds of shows Kansas City act Quixotic has performed at theaters, museums, rock clubs and outdoor events over its nine years, last year's Arise Music Festival stands out for a very important reason.
"They actually had a super cool coffee-shop installation with really great DJs and live music," said Anthony Magliano, artistic director of the dance/music-fusion troupe. "Sometimes it's hard to find really good coffee at festivals, and our violinist Shane ended up doing a late-night set there, too. He basically just walked around doing late-night renegade sets all over the festival."
At some fests, that would be cause for ejection. At Arise, it's just part of the deal.
The event, which returns for its second year at Loveland's 100-acre Sunrise Ranch Aug. 8-10, is an almost textbook summer-in-Colorado affair. It features not only dozens of music acts such as Beats Antique, Galactic, Grateful Grass, Groundation and Kan'nal, but also yoga, herbalist workshops, a children's village, art installations, films and plenty of opportunities to connect with social and environmental activists.
It's part Burning Man — the neo-psychedelic confab that takes over the Black Rock Desert in Nevada each year — and part community potluck.
People camp and bring their kids, but they also meditate and belly dance and dress in elaborate costumes while listening to celebrities like actress/activist Daryl Hannah (last year's guest of honor) and Sheryl Lee.
"I don't go to regular music festivals because I tend to run in the opposite direction wherever there's big crowds," said Lee, who grew up in Boulder and is known for her role as Laura Palmer in "Twin Peaks." "But already there are things that I'm hoping to see and do. There's a famous herbalist who's teaching an herbology workshop (Brigitte Mars) that I'm really excited about."
Lee, along with Arise founder Paul Bassis, crafted a poetry program that will feature her work. From her vantage point these days as a California-based natural healer and poet, Arise is one among a wave of events taking a conscious, holistic approach to the usual wall of impersonal noise and overpriced food at most music festivals.
"It does seem like there's a hunger for this," she said. "People are doing so many incredible, inspiring, interesting things all over this country and I think that's where the hope is — seeing how innovative and creative people can be."
Organizers are expecting about 5,000 attendees for the second annual Arise, which is certainly not alone in offering yoga, spiritual workshops and dance classes next to its raft of jam bands and outdoor art exhibits.
But for Quixotic, which has performed dozens of times in Colorado — including at mountain festivals like the yoga-centric Wanderlust — Arise is an evolution of the concept.
"We stayed on site the whole time last year and got to check everything out firsthand," Magliano said. "It's a very community-driven festival. Even the people whose property we were on (Sunrise Ranch) were incredibly passionate."
And while earnest, environmentally friendly events are easy to come by on the Front Range, Arise founder and executive producer Bassis — a former producer of the Reggae on the River festival in Northern California who now lives in Louisville — isn't afraid, for example, to jump into the debate on fracking via op-eds to the Boulder Daily Camera.
"The intention of the festival is to facilitate and amplify that inspiration into real life action," he said via e-mail about the festival's activist bent.
Quixotic, which plays between 60 and 70 shows per year nationally, has seen the highs and lows of outdoor fests: bored audiences, incredible energy, inadequate stage setups (given its aerial dance components), communal vibes, and more.
But beyond the stereotypically Colorado feel-good aesthetic, Magliano sees an intelligently organized event in Arise's attention to detail and well-rounded programming.
"The support for experimental art and workshops is really quite a production," he said. "I'm also hoping they have that coffee installation again."
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A crisis, it's been said, is a terrible thing to waste.
Economist Paul Romer originated the aphorism a decade ago, but it's since entered the political lexicon.
California is facing a water crisis, the third – and by far the worst – year of drought, with the all-important Sierra snowpack just 12 percent of normal and man-made reservoirs drawn down to historically low levels.
Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a drought emergency, and local water purveyors up and down the state have imposed stricter conservation measures.
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Last week, state water officials dropped projected deliveries to agricultural and municipal agencies south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to zero for the first time, and instituted emergency procedures to protect the Delta from saltwater intrusion.
The situation's only bright spot is that Southern California water agencies, having constructed more storage in recent years to counter erratic deliveries from the north, and tightened up conservation measures, are in fairly healthy condition to ride out the drought.
By happenstance, the drought occurs just as politicians are engaged in one of their periodic attempts to stabilize California's water supply, and the crisis adds another dimension to already dicey water politics.
The state incessantly debates whether rising water demands – the vast majority from agriculture – should be met mostly by constructing more reservoirs and conveyances or through stricter conservation.
Broadly, big water agencies and users – known colloquially as "water buffaloes" – advocate the former and environmentalists the latter. But Brown and other politicians are all over the map.
Coincidentally, Brown's administration just published a white paper that embraces both major remedies, but is not specific on what should be done. And with water, the devil is very much in the details.
Brown wants to build twin tunnels to bypass the environmentally troubled Delta and improve stability of shipments southward, but faces very stiff opposition.
There are at least four water bond proposals floating around the Capitol, to replace one already on the 2014 ballot. But they vary widely in details, with additional reservoirs and the tunnels the major issues, and Brown, prior to declaring a crisis, had implied he doesn't want any bonds on the ballot as he seeks re-election this year.
Meanwhile, what's happening, or not happening, in the state Capitol is reflected in wrangling within California's very fragmented congressional delegation over how the feds should respond both to the drought and longer-term water supply issues.
Every faction in water politics may see the crisis as an opportunity to advance its larger cause, but it could just as easily mean a continuation of a perpetual political stalemate.


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A major Web travel site on Monday announced the results of its pet travel survey — and listed the Five Pines Lodge in Sisters and The Oxford Hotel in downtown Bend among the top 10 pet-friendly properties in the country.
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TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site*, today announced the results of its pet travel survey of more than 1,100 U.S. respondents, and the top 10 pet-friendly properties in America, according to TripAdvisor travelers. The number of U.S. respondents who plan to hit the road with their furry friends in the next 12 months (44 percent) is significantly down from the past year (71 percent). Fifty-one percent of respondents maintain that it's challenging to find animal-friendly accommodations; however, TripAdvisor has identified some deluxe digs for Fido and family.
With less pets vacationing with their owners in the coming year, respondents cited the top reasons for leaving their four-legged companions at home:
It's difficult to find a pet-friendly accommodation – 51% It's a hassle to take a pet on vacation – 46% It can be expensive taking a pet on vacation – 17%
Of those hitting the road with their pets in the next 12 months, they plan to stay in the following accommodations:
Hotel – 64% Home of family or friends – 45% Vacation rental – 40%
Twenty-two percent of pet owners admit they have snuck their four-legged friend into a hotel or B&B that was not pet-friendly.
"While most pet owners are passionate about their furry companions and prefer to take them along for the ride, they feel like they're barking up the wrong tree when it comes to finding pet-friendly properties," said Brooke Ferencsik, director of communications at TripAdvisor. "TripAdvisor travelers have helped throw pet-owners a bone by identifying some great animal-friendly accommodations, with many of the best in show on the West Coast."
Top 10 Pet-Friendly Properties in the U.S.:
1. Beachside Village Resort, Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida – Average Nightly Rate: $205+
Pet owners visiting Florida's East Coast can enjoy a relaxing stay with their pooch in one of the premier hotel rooms, studios, or suites at this seaside property. Dedicated pet walkers are available upon request for pups in need of a promenade. "The pool area is great and you are right across the street from the beach. Best of all: It's small-dog friendly," commented a TripAdvisor traveler. The hotel welcomes pets weighing 35 pounds or less, and there is a fee of $25 per night for pets.
2.Olea Hotel, Glen Ellen, California – Average Nightly Rate: $260+
Located in Sonoma County, travelers can enjoy the unique amenities at this small boutique hotel. Pets are welcome in the Hillside Queen Rooms and dogs will even receive a special welcome basket which includes treats, bowls and towels. A TripAdvisor traveler noted, "The inn keeper personally showed us to our room where we were welcomed with a cute little gift basket of treats for both us and our pup." There is a fee of $25 per night for pets.
3. Bardessono, Yountville, California – Average Nightly Rate: $650+
Traveling pet owners visiting Napa Valley are invited to stay at this sustainable hotel that boasts organic cotton bed linens and hand-crafted bath products. Pooches will be given plush dog beds and bowls to enjoy their supper. A TripAdvisor traveler said, "If you are looking for a small, upscale resort that pampers you (and your pet) do not miss the opportunity to stay here." There is a one-time fee of $150 for pets.
4.Inn of the Five Graces, Santa Fe, New Mexico – Average Nightly Rate: $650+
Located in one of Santa Fe's most historic neighborhoods, this former adobe building is now a spectacular hotel adorned with exotic antiques, rugs, textiles and architectural elements. Guests traveling with pets 50 pounds or less are welcome to stay in one of five perfectly appointed rooms. A TripAdvisor traveler noted, "Waiting in the suite were treats and stuffed animals for the animals!" There is a fee of $75 per night for pets.
5. Five Pine Lodge & Spa, Sisters, Oregon – Average Nightly Rate: $235+ Travelers can hunker down in one of three pet-friendly cabins that provide plush beds, soaking tubs and private balconies, while nearby hiking trails offer plenty of outdoor fun for four-legged friends. A TripAdvisor traveler said, "The pet-friendly cabins are at the edge of the property, just steps away from the bordering forest, so very easy to take them out for walks." There is a fee of $25 per night for pets.
6.The Grand Del Mar, San Diego, California – Average Nightly Rate: $595+ Luxury awaits man and his best friend at this Mediterranean estate. Travelers can relax in the pristine guestrooms where four-legged friends will find their own amenities including beds, bowls and toys. A TripAdvisor traveler commented, "We had our dog, and the grounds are very green and lush and it was a perfect place to let him roam outside." The hotel welcomes pets weighing 25 pounds or less, with a one-time $100 fee.
7.Sunglow Ranch – Arizona Guest Ranch and Resort, Pearce, Arizona – Average Nightly Rate: $299+ Situated on 475 acres, pets will have plenty of space to play at this western-style ranch. Traveling pet owners can enjoy a leisurely stroll on the property's three-mile trail and later unwind in the "Hummingbird" and "Coyote" casitas that welcome pets weighing 25 pounds or less. "It was a pleasure to stay in a place where the accommodations are incredibly beautiful and still dog-friendly," said a TripAdvisor traveler. There is a fee of $25 per night for pets.
8.Allison Inn & Spa, Newberg, Oregon – Average Nightly Rate: $330+ Located in Willamette Valley, those with wagging tails in tow can relax in this luxurious hotel. Animals are welcome in terrace-level rooms where pooches will be pampered with tasty treats and kibble. One TripAdvisor traveler said, "Brought the dogs and went wine tasting. The staff took care of all dinner bookings, the dogs had wonderful stew, free room service and the spa was great." There is a one-time fee of $50 for pets.
9. Low-Key Hideaway, Cedar Key, Florida – Average Nightly Rate: $90+ Nestled in a tranquil island oasis on the Gulf Coast, animal lovers can enjoy the company of their furry friends at this property. Up to two well-behaved pets are invited to accompany travelers to this adult-only retreat. One TripAdvisor traveler commented, "The rooms have a back door that goes directly out to a grassy area with a gorgeous, unobstructed view, so while your dog sniffs around, you can soak up the sights." There is a fee of $10 per night for pets.
10. The Oxford Hotel, Bend, Oregon – Average Nightly Rate: $299+
This boutique hotel strives to provide a memorable stay for travelers and pets alike. Included in the animal-friendly amenities are a bed, travel-size dog bowls, pet salve, organic dog treats, and a map of nearby parks and trails. "One of the best and pet-friendly," noted a TripAdvisor traveler. There is a one-time fee of $55 for the pet package.
The list is based on the most highly-rated U.S. properties classified as pet-friendly on TripAdvisor, and ranked according to the TripAdvisor Popularity Index, which measures the quality, quantity, and recency of TripAdvisor traveler reviews.
About TripAdvisor TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site*, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 260 million unique monthly visitors**, and more than 100 million reviews and opinions covering more than 2.7 million accommodations, restaurants and attractions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to millions of monthly TripAdvisor visitors.This story originally appeared on ktvz.com.


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MLB.com asked either the GM or manager of every major league team which club (other than their own) would likely win the 2008 World Series?
The Red Sox were the overwheming favorite (17 votes), followed by the Tigers (7), Cleveland (3), Mets (2) and Atlanta (1).
Most common WS match-up: Red Sox-Mets (10 votes).
Jonathan Papelbon held court at camp yesterday (turns out his dog didn't eat the WS ball). ... Bruce Hurst will work as a minor league pitching coach this spring.


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ROCHESTER (AP) - A Rochester mother has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for causing injuries and fractures to her twin babies.
Twenty-two-year-old Kanishka Shereal Molina pleaded guilty to first-degree assault-causing great bodily harm in an agreement with prosecutors in Olmsted County. The infants suffered arm, leg and rib fractures.
Authorities started investigating after Molina and her husband brought their 4-month-old son to Saint Marys Hospital in May 2011. A body scan revealed multiple fractures. Police then went to the couple's home and found the baby's twin sister had also been injured.
Olmsted County District Court Judge Jodi Williamson sentenced Molina to 86 months in prison on Monday.


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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Private Classes Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Private Classes Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message yuly333Joined: 22 Jan 2003Posts: 12 Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2003 7:21 pm Post subject: Private Classes I'm thinking about doing private classes to supplement my income. Once I build my client base I would like to "hire" other teachers to teach the new classes and while I make a profit. For example, say I charge $20 for a class. I could hire other teachers and pay them $12 dollars an hour/per class, and they would still be making good money and I would have a good profit. Is this possible? How would I go about doing this? Is it legal? I don't plan on opening an actual business or corporation out of this in the beginning stages. Would it be illegal if I didn't? I would be doing this in Mexico, probably Guadalajara, if that helps. Any advice about this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Back to top bnixJoined: 16 Jan 2003Posts: 645 Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 2:43 am Post subject: When Things Sound Too Good to Be True...Usually They Are... Seriously,I do not think anyone on this board is going to be able to give you "off-the cuff"(and accurate) information as to whether what you are contemplating is legal or not..I know I can't.You will probably have to talk to someone official at some Mexican government bureau...if you want the REAL answers(well,even THAT is no guarantee,of course).Of course,since what you want to do is do all of this sort of sub-rosa,maybe you do not want to attract the attention of the authorities? I am not making any judgment(I honestly do not know) if what you are contermplating is legal.Of course,you could try it...but what happens if one of your "teachers" gets mad at you for some reason,real or imagined and goes and squeals to the authorities? Where are you then?What you are contemplating...sounds very nice in theory...but dealing with other people(especially some of the people in TESOL) on a basis which is largely unofficial.I don't know...whole thing does not sound like such a wonderful idea to me... Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


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Monday, January 18, 2010
Art History: Gorgeous Watercolor Georgia O'Keeffe Flowers
I visited the Frog Princess'
First Grade Classroom
on Friday afternoon
for our monthly
Art in the Schools
We looked at the work of
Georgia O'Keeffe.
(the frog princess and her classmates hard at work)
We focused on
O'Keeffe's paintings
of flowers.
I asked the students to sketch
a flower in pencil on their papers
(a piece of card stock)
and to try to touch all four sides of the paper.
We used our imaginations
to see flowers
from the perspective
(or view point)
of a bee...
(or...a butterfly, ladybug, wasp, etc.)
They traced over their pencil drawings
with permanent markers.
Then, we got out the watercolors
and got to work adding
bright, beautiful colors.
I love how this student transformed an
accidental splatter
intentional splatters.
I showed him how to
tap the brush
gently on his finger
to control the splatters.
My mantra:
There are no mistakes in art
only opportunities for new ideas!
The students really
got into their work
and did a fantastic job!
I love the stained glass effect
of the bold black sharpie lines
with the watercolor!
So happy!
I loved getting back into the classroom
and teaching art again.
Our masterpieces lined up
in the hallway to dry!
Happy Painting!
Posted by pink and green mama MaryLea
Labels: Art History, Permanent Marker, Preschool, School Age, Watercolors
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Dakini's Warm Breath
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The primary emblem of the feminine in Tibetan Buddhism is the dakini, or "sky-dancer," a semi-wrathful spirit-woman who manifests in visions, dreams, and meditation experiences. Western scholars and interpreters of the dakini, influenced by Jungian psychology and feminist goddess theology, have shaped a contemporary critique of Tibetan Buddhism in which the dakini is seen as a psychological "shadow," a feminine savior, or an objectified product of patriarchal fantasy. According to Judith Simmer-Brown—who writes from the point of view of an experienced practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism—such interpretations are inadequate.
In the spiritual journey of the meditator, Simmer-Brown demonstrates, the dakini symbolizes levels of personal realization: the sacredness of the body, both female and male; the profound meeting point of body and mind in meditation; the visionary realm of ritual practice; and the empty, spacious qualities of mind itself. When the meditator encounters the dakini, living spiritual experience is activated in a nonconceptual manner by her direct gaze, her radiant body, and her compassionate revelation of reality. Grounded in the author's personal encounter with the dakini, this unique study will appeal to both male and female spiritual seekers interested in goddess worship, women's spirituality, and the tantric tradition.News & Reviews
"A comprehensive, scholarly, and intriguing study of 'dakini,' the feminine principle of Tibetan Buddhism. A landmark study." —Library Journal
"Simmer-Brown has written what is destined to be a classic among vajrayana practitioners, Buddhists of other schools, and readers interested in Buddhism." —Shambhala Sun
"Dakini's Warm Breath is not only readable, but exhilaratingly lucid." —Tricycle: The Buddhist Review
"A scholarly and fascinating exploration into the feminine principle in Tibetan Buddhism." —Bodhi Tree Book Review
"A book-length discussion of dakinis, who are one of the most elusive aspects of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism, is a welcome edition to the growing literature on symbols of the feminine in Buddhism. Simmer-Brown skillfully interweaves traditional stories with commentaries by contemporary Buddhist teachers to provide the most complete discussion of this topic to date." —Rita Gross, author of Buddhism after Patriarchy and Soaring and Settling: Buddhist Perspectives on Contemporary Social and Religious IssuesReader Reviews


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Twelve days - twelve fabulous prizes. Atlus keeps the holiday spirit alive well into 2010 with twelve days of random prize packages for members of the Atlus Faithful.
Look at that JPEG, filled with wondrous prizes. Atlus has bundled up twelve unique prize packages filled with some of those items and is giving them away to certain fans of Atlus titles. Which fans? Only the truest....the bravest...the ones willing to sign up for the Atlus Faithful mailing list. Yes, simply adding your name to a list can score you one of the twelve packages, with one given away every day starting January 4th.
It's a rather lovely assortment too. There's plenty of swag from Demon's Souls, Luminous Arc, and Persona 4, including art books, t-shirts, and soundtrack CDs. Hell, they're giving away the soundtrack to Rule of Rose, as well as copies of upcoming games like Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey and Shiren the Wanderer.
Hit the link below to see a list of prizes, rules, and to sign up for the Atlus Faithful. Seeing as Atlus will often send out press releases to the fans before the press, it's almost silly not to be a member.
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 12 diseños de 2 diseñadores freelance.
Founder's Feast & Poker 2.0 Tournament
Hi everyone!
I aim to put together compelling events that help bring people together. My sweet spot is helping the tech scene connect and I'm known for my SF New Tech events that are San Francisco's largest and longest running monthly tech event.
This contest is for a very exclusive event I'm putting together to bring the venture capital world and young founders/CEOs of tech startups together for an enchanting evening of food, fun, and professional grade poker playing.
We're appealing to founders and CEOs of technology companies. From the scrappy boot-strapped dude with the laptop to the high-powered executive with the corner office.
We'll be using the Event service Eventbrite.com to register our guests.
Eventbrite provides a WYSIWYG HTML editor and I want to plug in a highly creative treatment that can really capture the essence of this exclusive event.
I'll need: a header logo for the event, a container for the event description & image of the venue, and area for sponsor logos to be displayed: Premier, Gold, Silver, Bronze, proportionally.
This event will commence at Stonebrook Court, an architectural masterpiece that has played host to presidents and kings, movie stars, and celebrities. Originally built in 1914, this magnificent home is one of the greatest estates in California. See http://bit.ly/sHr0f World renowned landscape architect Stephen Suzman designed the majestic garden, which includes follies, rolling lawns, a focal point of a grassy Tudor mount, knot garden, boxwood parterres, and long perennial borders filled with roses. The pool features a stone fountain surmounted by an antique bronze statue of Neptune.
We will enjoy cocktails on the Ballroom Terrace and will dine on gourmet food on the Grand Lawn.
The Poker 2.0 Tournament will commence in the Grand Ballroom, which features 16th Century gilded Venetian ceiling paintings from the Palazzo Grimani.


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Junior Police Academy impacts local youth
In the third year of the program, there is no shortage of local youth signing up for the Benton Police Department's Junior Police Academy, and the respect gained between officer and citizen is mutual.
"This is my third year to go through (the program)," said Jenny Bowen, a 2012 Benton High School graduate. "When I got in it my sophomore year, I did it because I knew (School Resource Officers) Quinton Jackson and Joey Bedsole, but I kept coming back because they were offering it, It's something you can't do all the time and it's free. It has never been boring. I've enjoyed all three years."
This year nine teenagers spent two weeks with a few Benton police officers. The got to spend time in police cruisers while officers performed everything from traffic stops to various crime responses in what is dubbed a ride-along. They spent a Saturday holding and shooting various guns at a safe firing range. The raced through an obstacle course; watched a helicopter land and met with the pilot; met SWAT team members; conducted mock traffic stops and learned how officers work the scene of a traffic accident; rode personal electric transportation machines called Segways; put on "drunk goggles" and performed field sobriety tests; met and watched K-9 officers in action; learned the process of fingerprinting; and much more.
A couple of participants who are 18-years-old even volunteered to be Tased. It was just for three seconds, but it made an impact they said they'll never forget.
"I liked all of (Junior Police Academy). I liked riding the Segway and stuff, but I did get Tased. Oh, it hurt. It hurt so bad," Erin Jackson said with a laugh. "You couldn't move. I screamed."
Bowen, who on a video replay didn't fall to the ground and didn't make a sound while being Tased, added, "Even though I had been doing this (program) for three years, this was my first year to get Tased. It was very painful. I'm glad that I did it, though, just so I can say that I got Tased. But it did hurt — a lot."
The students also were able to test several of their own abilities, to see if they would be a suitable candidate to someday be a police officer. They learned defensive tactics that officers sometimes have to use in the event a Taser doesn't subdue a suspect or for some reason they can't use a Taser at all. And they didn't just learn by watching. Some of the teens got to get out on a mat and learn from firsthand experience.
"I liked doing the obstacle course. It was fun," Hannah Baker said. "We jumped over a 5-foot wall, flipped over a 165-pound dummy and other stuff. And you run a lot. It wasn't easy, but I liked it."
They also learned how officers keep track of sex offenders and other programs inside the Criminal Investigation Department, including how to take fingerprints and how they can find fingerprints in machines such as the "glue machine." They also learned that it is important for officers to use their own fingerprints at times.
"My favorite part was probably the ride-along (with an officer while on patrol)," Kait Hill said. "I rode along for about three hours. I got to see a few people arrested and a few people pulled over, and then just a lot of background of the city. It was cool. It was interesting to see things from an officer's point of view. I learned that they have to leave their fingerprints on a car just in case something (bad) happens."
Jamie Freeze added, "The ride-along was definitely the best part. It was an experience. It was an insight just being around officers and you learn a lot."
Noah Griffith also added, "On the ride-along you get to see what all the police officers do throughout the day and that was really cool. I definitely respect (officers) a lot more because I didn't know they do all this dangerous stuff. During traffic stops, you don't even know who these people are or what they are capable of doing. It can be pretty scary — like we are sitting the car and you always have to look at the people's hands, like every five seconds or so to make sure they are not doing anything (bad)."
Many of the participants, such as Griffith, said they are even thinking about someday becoming an officer. But if nothing else, they all said they learned something valuable from the class and they recommend it to others.
""There was an announcement at (Benton High School) to sign up for the Junior Police Academy and I like different experiences, so I signed up," Ben Fortin said. "It was pretty fun and my favorite day was (gun) range day. And during the ride-along, I learned that there are so many different calls that can come in at any time. You can have something as simple as pulling someone over for not having a license (plate) and the next thing there is some dude in shed with weapons and stuff."
Freeze even won a certificate, a leather-bound notebook imprinted with the words "Benton Police Academy," a flashlight, a special coin, and also acquired a sense of pride as he took his cardboard cutout that he previously shot out during a graduation ceremony. Though he has experience with shooting guns in the past, there were some new tips that he learned through the program.
"You have to really focus on technique and stance and everything, because a lot of what it is, is a mind thing, so you have to really focus. I learned a lot of little tips that I didn't know before that really helped," he said.
Benton Police Chief Kirk Lane said during the graduation ceremony, "I think it was a lot of fun and I am glad you all got to see a little peek into what we do every day here at the police department. We are real proud of this group and knowing what you have learned can be put back into the community. We appreciate it if you tell others what we do here as well, because it really means a lot to us to know how you feel, what you think about us."
The remarks from the 2012 graduates of the Junior Police Academy were all praiseworthy and the word "fun" was heard often. Bowen said though she had been through the program the previous two years, she still learned something new this year.
"You get to go out and see what all (officers) do and the program is a little bit different each year. You do the same activities, but sometimes they are a little different (than previously)," she said.
Fortin added, "I actually learned that most officers are pretty nice, and they are not out to get people."
The 2012 participants were: Jenny Bowen, Ben Fortin, Hannah Baker, Corey Green, Joshua Stenger, Noah Griffith, Erin Jackson, Kait Hill and Jamie Freeze.
For more information about the Benton Junior Police Academy or the adult version of the class — Citizens Police Academy — call the Benton Police Department at 776-5948.


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The charitable donations accounts final rule is on the agenda of the NCUA's Dec. 12 board meeting released on Thursday.
The proposed rule would establish safeguards for charitable donation accounts including limiting CDA aggregate investments to 3% of the credit union's net worth.
Under the rule, at least 51% of total return from an account must be distributed to one or more qualified charities. Distributions are required to be made no less than every five years.
"Earlier this year, officials from federal credit unions told us that our investment rule prevented them from investing in third-party trust accounts that help fund charitable causes or events," NCUA Board Chairman Debbie Matz said in September. "Through my Regulatory Modernization Initiative, we worked to fix this unintended consequence."
The agenda for the December meeting also includes technical amendments and the corporate credit union rating system final rule, parts 700, 701, and 704.
The 2014 oversight budget for the Temporary Corporate Credit Union Stabilization is also on the agenda.
The requirements for FCU examination sites proposed rule will be discussed at the meeting as well.


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In the interval, the Coastal Commission approved the measure with stipulations that the efficacy of the rope be evaluated for three years of extensive monitoring by a park ranger. For the present, the rope will be placed only during the crucial five months of the pupping season. A short section at the foot of the stairs will not be roped off, in deference to those wanting to access the water.
With or without the rope, people willfully desiring to harass the seals are not being cited, in spite of clear signage detailing that it is a felony to cause any disturbance to a marine mammal in any way. People against the seals' presence use the beach at all times, claiming that the ill-defined "shared use" policy carries no prohibitions on use.
One would question why this appointed Planning Commission has such authority to reverse decisions made by our duly-elected district representatives on the City Council.
Why also does the commission find the seasonal pupping season rope meets the requirements of the La Jolla Local Coastal Plan while a year-round extension does not? This sounds like a challenge for the City Attorney's Office to sort this one out.
Ellen Shively
La Jolla Friends of the Seals
Writer suggests doing more homework
To Mr. Whittemore and your list of "Ghost Writers" Grace McCormack, Myrna Naegle, Dick McCormack, Hetty De Jong, La Jolla Shores Tomorrow and Save La Jolla:
At the risk of sounding brash, I anticipated responding to your overdue letter to the editor weeks ago. I now find it impossible, however, to retort intelligently to a letter full of dishonesty and deceitfulness. Therefore, as an alternative, I offer the following response and corrective criticism to your recent letter to the editor;
(i) In the future, prior to writing a counterpoint of view to a letter in our community paper, read the original letter first (see the original letters online at http://www.lajollaassociation.com/in-la-jolla-shores-its-do-what-we-say-not-what-we-do/ and http://www.lajollaassociation.com/in-district-1-its-who-you-know-not-whats-right-or-wrong/). Read it several times if you must, be sure you comprehend the issues and the facts outlined in the letter. Do not distort what you're reading. Attempt to put your thoughts in a coherent, logical and rational outline before responding, otherwise your rambling rhetoric, unfocused and self-serving logic is extremely transparent to both the readers and the community. Be timely. Don't wait a month before sharing your point of view with the community. By delaying your response it appears in actuality you have nothing of importance to contribute to the community.
(ii) (ii) If your goal is to persuade a reader and the community to acknowledge your point of view, you have an obligation to be truthful and specific. Identify your sources, use actual names and not innuendos. State only the facts. Your unrelenting distortion of the details has only hurt your creditability in the community. (iii) More importantly don't speak for others. It appears to the community you are trying to shield someone. In this case, Ms. Sherri Lightner is certainly capable of responding for herself. If she chose not to respond during her re-election campaign, that is her choice, not yours.
Oh, by the way, Mr. Whittemore, our environmental impact report is being prepared and we can't wait to hear your well-thought-out public comments.
Bob and Kim Whitney
La Jolla
Column on hazing gives off the wrong message
I take exception to Natasha Josefowitz's strangely detached tone in her column today (Sept. 27 LJVN, Page 10) on hazing, a cruel practice that ought never be condoned by adults and that children should be taught
from an early age to shun — either as a perpetrator or as an approval-seeking victim. She appears to condone reprehensible human behavior.
I read the column with interest, waiting for a single word of disapproval of a practice that is inherently primitive, sadistic and debasing for the perpetrator(s) and masochistic and humiliating for the victim — and sometimes deadly, as well.
There was no mention of the fate of the Florida A&M University drum major who was beaten to death
by drumsticks in his school's marching band bus last fall. This was institutionalized hazing, a known rite of passage to "acceptance" into that school's marching-band culture, freely undertaken by everyone involved.
Today, 13 band members are on trial for murder.
Josefowitz says, "There are many creative ways to ... gain acceptance into the desired group," among them are "patience and tolerance, keeping a cool head ... maintaining a sense of humor and ... being low key." She concludes that hazing "can be endured and membership will eventually follow. Being forewarned will make the hazing bearable, perhaps even fun."
Emphatically, I think not.
Frances O'Neill Zimmerman
La Jolla


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Organ Donation and Minorities
Transplantation issues disproportionately affect African Americans who comprise only 12% of the U.S. population yet make up over one-quarter of the 103,000 persons on the waiting list for organs and over one-half of those waiting for donated kidneys. 1,2 The situation is only made worse by very long wait times for organs to become available, and some never receive the organs they need. Despite the efforts of many individuals and organizations, organ donation rates remain quite low.
Why Minorities Are Overrepresented
The high percentage minorities represented in the organ waiting list is due to the fact that many of the conditions leading to the need for a transplant have higher rates among these groups. Conditions that commonly lead to the need for transplantation include:
Talk to Your Doctor
It is important to have this conversation with your doctor. There is sometime a lack of awareness of the true risk for organ failure, the challenges associated with waiting for an organ, and the maintenance required to keep an organ from being rejected by the body. The best thing you can do is help your mother avoid the need for a new organ entirely. Your mother's physician can help her to manage her diabetes in such a way that the damage to her kidneys is slowed down. A healthy lifestyle is important to not only maintaining current organ function, but in also preparing for donation.
Learning about diabetes and kidney failure may help your mother understand why she needs to do all the things her doctor asks of her such as: monitoring and controlling blood sugars, monitoring and controlling blood pressure, getting regular exercise and eating right.
National Minority Donor Awareness Day
August 1st is National Minority Donor Awareness Day. To learn more about what you can do, visit Donate Life America. Organ donation is not the only problem we face. Although there are more than 100,000 people of all ages, races, and religions in desperate need of life-saving organ transplants that may not come in time, hundreds of thousands more are in need of tissue transplants to restore their health, mobility, and sight.
To find out how to become a donor in your state visit http://www.donatelife.net/ or its Spanish companion website http://www.donevida.org/. 3
1. Annual Report of the U.S. Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients and the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network: Transplantation Data 2001-2002. August 27, 2004; http://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/AR2004.exe. Accessed 09/01/04.
2. U.S. Census Bureau. American FactFinder: Race Alone or in Combination: 2000. Accessed 09/01/04.
3. PRNewswire-USNewswire, Minorities Account for 51% of the U.S. Transplant Waiting List, 07/30/09.
For more information:
Go to the African American Health health topic.


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Chapter 41 - Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
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Centennial Hills Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System, a network of six acute care hospitals that provide care for patients throughout Southern Nevada and nearby communities. Located in northwest Las Vegas, the 262-bed hospital offers a wide range of healthcare services including emergency care, surgical services, cardiovascular and neurological care, women's health, maternity and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and specialty programs in stroke, chest pain, orthopedics, advanced wound care and hyperbaric medicine, and outpatient physical therapy.
Job Description:
Responsible for performing patient care/service activities/procedures as outlined by the state board of nursing and within the Nevada Nurse Practice Act. Performs assigned duties under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
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