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There is a big difference between perception and reality when it comes to crop subsidies around the world.
According to a study from the Cotton Economic Research Institute at Texas Tech University, all countries, both industrialized and developing, support their agriculture sectors with vastly divergent policy tools and combinations of tools.
But that's not what the news media would have the world believe. According to the CERI report, the news media "have linked low farm incomes in the developing world to the subsidies and protection given by the United States and other industrialized countries.
"As a result, an impression has been created that agricultural subsidies and protection are confined to the United States and other developed/industrialized nations."
One reason for this is that today's news media is far too cozy with anti-agriculture organizations like Oxfam America and the Environmental Working Group. When has a member of EWG or Oxfam actually stepped on a farm to ask a farmer a few simple questions about his operation?
Apparently, not the writer of this excerpt from a 2008 Oxfam study. "Devised during the Great Depression, the farm bill was designed to assist American farmers when the market bottomed out. But these days, the farm bill's commodity subsidies do little to help American farmers and rural communities."
Funny, nowhere in this writer's assessment could I find a substantiating statement from a Mid-South cotton producer saying something like, "Sure, I can produce cotton for 50 cents a pound with no subsidies and stay in business. Next question?"
There's also no mention in the Oxfam study that U.S. agriculture and its related industries account for about 5 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product and about 12 percent of total U.S. employment.
Or that globally, the United States exports more wheat, corn, soybeans, sorghum, and cotton than any other nation. Or that U.S. agriculture is the only sector in the U.S. economy with a trade surplus.
We also don't read much about other countries' subsidies in national newspapers. For example, where is coverage of the National Cotton Council report that India, one of the largest critics of U.S. cotton subsidies, is buying cotton from its own producers at inflated prices and selling it to domestic textile mills at deflated prices? As a result of this subsidization, India's cotton producers have ramped up acreage and have overtaken the United States as the world's second largest producer of cotton. Gee, you'd think these guys were trying to run us out of business or something.
The Texas Tech study concluded that agriculture has a special status in both developed and developing countries with a wide variety of subsidy and protection instruments in place. While developed countries certainly subsidize and protect their agricultural sectors "developing countries are equally, if not more, prone to protect their agriculture sectors."
The study found:
• Most countries use guaranteed minimum prices and import tariffs to protect domestic producers. The highest levels of producer support are in South Korea, followed by Japan and the EU. The highest levels of agricultural tariffs were found in Egypt, India and South Korea.
• Industrialized country governments are moving from price supports toward decoupled direct income payments. A decoupled payment of at least 65 percent of the 2000-02 historical payment for cotton began in 2006 in the European Union.
• Developing countries supplement their price support programs with input subsidies, which are excluded from calculations of the aggregate measure of support (AMS) by the World Trade Organization, but are nonetheless trade distorting. For example, $13 billion of the $15 billion that China spent on grain support programs in 2008 went toward subsidies for seed, machinery, fuel and fertilizer.
• Developing countries' tariff protection is higher than that of industrialized countries.
• The use of sanitary and phytosanitary measures to restrict imports are more frequent among developing countries than in developed countries. For example, corn imports into China require a bio-safety certificate and quarantine permits.
I'd be very surprised if conclusions from this very thorough Texas Tech study found their way into Oxfam or EWG literature anytime soon.
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Dion O'Bannion
On November 10, 1924, Chicago Mobster Dion O'Banion is murderd. He was born on July 8, 1892 in Maroa, Illinois and was an Irish-American bootlegger of the early 1920s, and organized crime boss. O'Banion was the leader of the notorious North Side Gang in Chicago, and was an arch rival of Johnny Torrio and Al Capone.
From a life of petty crime O'Banion rose during Prohibition to command the best distilleries and breweries in Chicago and dominated bootleg distribution on the North Side of Chicago, including the elegant Gold Coast, and among Chicago's fashionable clubs and restaurants. His office was in a flower shop at 738 North State Street. On the morning of November 10, 1924, O'Banion was gunned down by agents of Al Capone at his flower shop. Three men entered the shop, ostensibly to pick up funeral flowers; one grasped his hand in greeting and held it while the other two drew pistols and shot him at close range. Some 15,000 persons attended his lavish funeral, including Torrio and Capone. O'Banion was buried at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois. His killing sparked a brutal five-year gang war between the North Side Gang and the Chicago Outfit that culminated in the killing of seven North Side gang members in the St. Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929.
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Peter Jackson directed The Lord of the Rings films which exceeded all expectations.
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- In The Two Towers film Jackson played a soldier of Rohan.
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Verizon Names Michael Maiorana to Lead Public Sector Sales Organization
NEW YORK – Verizon has named Michael Maiorana as senior vice president of public sector markets for Verizon Enterprise Solutions, effective immediately.
In his new role, Maiorana will lead Verizon's strategic direction in public sector markets and be responsible for sales and customer satisfaction for federal, state and local governments, as well as education and public safety customers across the U.S.
He succeeds Susan Zeleniak, who has retired after a 39-year career in public sector and telecommunications, 16 of them at Verizon.
Previously, Maiorana was president of the Washington-Baltimore-Virginia region for Verizon Wireless, with responsibility for sales, marketing, customer service, retail stores and the expansion of the company's wireless network.
Prior to that, Maiorana was vice president of national government sales and operations at Verizon Wireless, where he led sales and customer service for federal, state and local government customers, including those in law enforcement, public safety and municipalities.
Maiorana began his career with Verizon in 1990 as a sales representative and moved on to assignments of increasing responsibility in corporate and government accounts, retail sales, sales operations and training.
He is currently serving a second term as a member of the board of directors of the Northern Virginia Technology Council.
Maiorana earned a Master of Business Administration in finance from Montclair State University, and hold a bachelor's degree in marketing from Rutgers University.
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The Hilbert-Chow Morphism and the Incidence Divisor
For a smooth projective variety $P$ of dimension $n$, we construct a Cartier divisor supported on the incidence locus in the product of Chow varieties $\mathscr{C}_a (P) \times \mathscr{C}_{n -a - 1}(P)$. There is a natural definition of the corresponding line bundle on a product of Hilbert schemes, and we show this bundle descends to the Chow varieties. This answers a question posed by Barry Mazur.
2010 Mathematics Subject Classification: Primary 14C05
Keywords and Phrases: Chow variety, Hilbert scheme
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NHL Game Night 2/14: Capitals at Lightning
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Mike McKenna allowed 3 goals on 12 shots before being pulled after one period. Karri Ramo allowed 2 goals on 20 shots the rest of the way.
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Online lighting estimator
The CalcMaster online interior lighting estimator is now available in Flash format for enhanced interactivity and a richer, more animated Web environment. According to the company, the new design makes it simple for users to perform estimates of interior lighting needs using the IES zonal cavity method. In addition, all calculations are instantaneous, with the required number of luminaires or calculated luminance levels displayed in red. The estimator operates in English or metric units, or can be mixed. It can be found in the Technical Resources section of the company's Web site.
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Alexandros.michael needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 178 designs submitted by 36 freelance designers.
We are two casual guys from Cyprus, having none but one common fascination - building something that makes someone's life a bit easier. We are on our master's year in the UK, intertwined in the worlds of entrepreneurship and computer science.
We are looking on creating a platform for students to find information on their studies, ask other students and receive advice from respectable institutions.
If that catches on, we are then looking on further expanding our platform for institutions and advisors to offer online advise at a cheap cost - fast and easy.
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We want a logo for our platform uninook.com. As our name states, we think of it as a "nook" for students.
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Chris Roussell turned in his second-straight double-double and helped Southeastern hold off a late rally by Union and pick up a 63-60 win in the first road contest of the season on Tuesday night in Jackson, Tenn.
The Savage Storm improves to 4-0 on the season and will continue on its five-game road swing when it opens the Kentucky Wesleyan Classic at 8 p.m. on Friday against Shaw.
Roussell was impressive in the contest, leading SE on offense and on the boards with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
He paced a total of four players in double-digits as he was joined by Travis Timmons with 13 points, Steven Kohli with 12 and Andris Misters with 10.
"We never could shake them," said head coach Kelly Green of the three point win.
"It didn't feel like we executed well tonight," he continued. "Chris and Travis played well, not committing any turnovers, but our big guys didn't have a good day."
Roussell's 11 rebounds was tops for the Storm, while Mateus Oliveira and Kohli each added six boards as SE held a 38-34 edge on the glass.
Timmons fell short of making it four-straight games with double-digit assists, dishing out five helpers on the day, matching the effort by Roussell. Neither player committed any turnovers in the contest as the Storm finished with just nine as a team.
Timmons did pick up three steals in the game, while Roussell added two.
Southeastern was very consistent shooting the ball, hitting 48.5 percent in the first half and 48.1 percent in the second.
The Storm defense held Union to 37.1 percent shooting from the field on the day, but saw their foes sink eight three pointers and hit five more free throws in the game to keep things close.
SE held a 38-22 advantage in points in the paint as well as a 13-8 edge in points off turnovers, while UU turned in a 12-8 edge in second chance points and a 22-13 advantage in points off the bench.
The teams traded buckets to open the game, but SE would quickly seize control and push its lead out to 12-5 early.
Union would reel off a quick run to take a pair of one-point leads before the Storm would again pull out in front and hold the lead for the remainder of the game, pushing the advantage to nine points before settling on a 35-28 lead at halftime.
SE would maintain that lead until midway through the second half when UU used a scoring spurt to take a pair of leads, first at 50-49 and again at 52-51.
Timmons would then answer with a three pointer and the Storm would not trail again in the contest.
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Baise Outdoor Quest: VICTORY!!
Victory on the final stage 3 today and winners overall in the 2012 edition of Baise Outdoor Quest!!! The final stage began with a short but nice and technical paddling, some rapids and a very big mountain arch that we paddel thru. The teams started with 30sec between depending on their posistion. We was the first team of and kept our place the whole stage. The stage after the kayak was a running stage with a elevation of 1000 meter and today as the other days it was where hot outside. Mimi "mountain goat" set of in a very high pace uphill, we guys had to push hard to keep up with Mimi 😉 Finally at the top of the 1000 meters there where a mandatory reststation. Just a couple of minutes after we arrived the Chinese team China Geology University came in to the station. Team China Geology University is fulltime pros within the multisport, if they keep develop thier skills they will be among the top teams. Fact, the girl in this chinese team has a personal best of 2:32 on the marathon distance. We shall be happy that we kept them behind us. The final day ended up with a long MTB stage with some really long gradients, where one steep with an elevation of 300 meters where we hade to push our bikes uphill and thru the terrain. In the middle of this stage there was a adventure skill, it was a puzzle that where needed to complete. It took only 1 minute to complete, so half of the team took care of the bikes when the other 2 puzzeld To win here in China has been one of Thule Adventure Teams big goals since we started up the team in 2009. The race here in Baise is one of our favorite races, relative short stages (6-7 hours) and varying & beautiful nature. Also there are decisive stages. Nice staying and good food here in Baise aswell. Results day 3: 1. Thule Adventure Team 5.43.15 2. China Geology University(Beijing). 6.02.24 3. Team Champion System 6.06.29 Total result: 1. Thule Adventure Team 18.09.13 2. China Geology University(Beijing), 18.58.40 3. Kolumb, China: 19.10.08 4. Team Peak Adventure, Australia: 19.24.52 5. Team Champion System: 19.42.02 6. Team Multisport.fi, 21.32.53 7. Team RedBull. 21.36.59


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Steven Sinofsky, Microsoft's former President of the Windows Division is now using an iPhone. Sinofsky, who departed company with Microsoft back in November 2012 hasn't taken long to discover what we already know. The discovery was made by 9to5 Mac who received a tip about Sinofsky's use of Twitter for iPhone.
We were tipped to a tweet from Sinofsky (@stevesi) from January 11th that was sent from Twitter for iPhone. We soon discovered a second tweet from the same platform on January 4th. Sinofsky is still tweeting from his Microsoft Surface and the Web, but we don't see as many Windows Phone-based tweets as we do earlier in his Twitter timeline.
In his defense, Sinofsky did try to clarify why he was using an iOS device. He claimed via Twitter that he uses an iPhone and a Samsung device as he wants to be familiar with the work of all companies. I suppose it is a fair excuse but we are sure once he is familiar with all the other devices, that iPhone will be his first choice!


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An engrossing biography of one of Renaissance Italy's most accomplished powerbrokers.
Few people were better able to navigate the sea of shifting alliances and internecine squabbles that characterized 15th-century Italy than Caterina Sforza (1463–1509). All the more remarkable is that she was able to do it in an era when all of her rivals were men. Widowed by three husbands—two of them assassinated before her eyes—Sforza ruled over the province of Forlì as regent for her young son Ottaviano, and was reviled, admired and feared in equal measure by popes, foreign powers and her own subjects alike. Lev (Art History/Duquesne Univ.) deftly explores the psychological strains endured by the Countess, from her first marriage to a diffident and cowardly nephew of Pope Sixtus IV, to the murder of her beloved second husband and the merciless vengeance she took upon the conspirators, to her heroic and single-handed defense of her city from the Venetians and her ultimate imprisonment in the dungeons of Cesare Borgia. The author writes with a light touch and an eye for the pageantry and drama of the time—her subject was known as one of the best-dressed women in Italy—while colorfully recounting weighty affairs of state. In one memorable scene, Sforza gains the upper hand negotiating a military alliance with a young Machiavelli: "While Machiavelli had thought the seduction of Catarina was complete, she made it clear that the courtship was only beginning. Stung by his misreading of the situation, he showed his shock and hurt through both his words and gestures, betraying his inexperience. Only later would Machiavelli learn to conceal his true thoughts behind a mask of wit and irony."
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My Fabulous Disease
The Night Don Lemon Hugged Me
Our first meeting on-camera was six years ago. The memory of it pains me still, despite my enthusiasm for appearing on national television for any reason whatsoever.
"And how long have you been off drugs?" He asked. The look in his eyes carried a journalist's skepticism. The intense lights of the CNN studio seemed to brighten at the question.
"Six months," I answered. The idea of appearing at the anchor desk with Don Lemon was losing its allure. Granted, I wanted to help promote the documentary Meth, and discuss gay men, drug abuse, and my own crystal meth addiction. But the interview had become too real, too well lit and far too direct for me to escape the truth with my usual manipulations.
"And where are you living now?" Don asked me. I felt flush, reddened by shame and by the pitiful answer I was now obligated to give.
"I live in a halfway house with other men recovering from addiction, Don."
My mother is watching, I thought. My friends. And people who know me who will be far too polite to ever mention they saw this.
Don Lemon's news story was insightful and illuminated a very real health threat to gay men. And it featured an actual gay drug addict on camera. A well-spoken one, but an addict just the same.
In the six years since those uncomfortable few minutes, I published a book about living in Los Angeles during the dawn of AIDS. I embraced my HIV status by launching my blog, My Fabulous Disease. And despite relapses and lessons along the way, I have faced my addiction and loosened its grip on my life and productivity.
And so, as fate would have it, I found myself back at Don Lemon's desk recently, live on the air, to talk about living with HIV and how I was combating stigma with weapons of joy and good humor (pictured above, with video below).
I have no explanation why I should be so lucky as to appear twice on CNN, the second serving to wash away the discomfort of the first. There's no reason except the unimaginable grace that has carried me through the last six years.
Don's studio is much larger now, and both his command of the newscast and his popularity have grown accordingly. During the few minutes of commercial break before our segment, he welcomed me to the desk like an old friend.
The lighting was just as intense as my first visit, revealing my bright grin, lined with age and survival and experience. I didn't complain. I even asked if it could be brighter in the studio. "Madonna lighting, please," I joked to the crew as I took my seat.
There was no mention of crystal meth. No doubting glances or talk of halfway houses. Instead, Don smiled as he introduced me, assuring his viewers this story about AIDS was a little bit different, and then pronounced me "a trip." I beamed with pride, more grateful to be there discussing this topic than anyone watching could ever know.
I wasn't the only one who had a newfound lightness of being. Since our first meeting, Don had published Transparent, a book about his life and career that included coming out publicly as a gay man. He's familiar with being an "other," and with fighting shame in order to reveal who you are. We had both found a path to freedom paved with rigorous honesty.
We talked about HIV stigma and Madonna lighting. He shared a story of seeing an AIDS patient on a New York City street years ago. I interjected my new favorite topic, the injustice of HIV criminalization. We were two very different men comfortable in our own skin, who refused to allow shame a place at the table.
At the end of our interview I began to shake his hand and something remarkable happened. Don stood and reached out for a hug. It was surprising for an anchor, maybe even awkward for a brief second, and then the sweetness of the gesture won out as we embraced.
The humanity -- and perhaps even bravery -- of his simple act wasn't lost on viewers, many of whom wrote to tell me how moving it was.
But for me, it was something more. Don Lemon, who remembered our first visit and never mentioned the circumstances, who knew this interview meant growth for me, a sort of redemption perhaps, and who even knew a little about overcoming shame himself, reached out in a gesture of support.
A hug.
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Mark S. King has been an active AIDS activist, writer and community organization leader since the early 1980s in Los Angeles. He has been an outspoken advocate for prevention education and for issues important to those living with HIV.
Diagnosed in 1985, Mark has held positions with the Los Angeles Shanti Foundation, AID Atlanta and AIDS Survival Project, and is an award-winning writer. He continues his volunteer work as an AIDS educator and speaker for conferences and events.
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A winner was selected from 83 designs submitted by 20 freelance designers.
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I need 3 labels that will catch the eye, and stand out. They have to be simple, unique, attractive, playful, and memorable. They need to communicate beauty, style, and innovation. The style has to be same for all 3 labels, and the design very similar, but slightly different.
The customers are 100% women.
The labels will be printed on clear paper which will be placed on jars and bottles (please see the attached image of the jar).
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Ever since Steen has been back, everybody has been looking forward to a match against Generico. They has a tag team match at All Stars which so far being talked as one of the matches of the year, and you could feel the hatred in the air on BOLA.
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How to Develop a National Homeschool Organization
Michael P. Donnelly
Director of International Relations
May 5, 2010
Starting a national homeschool organization can be a rewarding and important step. We would like to support you. We have compiled this 3-step approach to help you as you begin. While the approach is simple, we recognize that a significant amount of work may be involved to set up and run a national organization. After 27 years of advocating for homeschoolers we've learned a few things about what a national organization can and should do. These steps are not intended to be exhaustive but rather as a guide to help put you on the right path to initiating a formal organization that we pray will bless homeschoolers in your country. HSLDA has a number of resources that we hope will be of assistance to you. Visit our website for more information. We look forward to hearing from you again!
Step 1
Name the organization. Example: National Lithuanian Homeschool Association
Consider whether it will be beneficial to become an official nonprofit organization. If so, undertake the process. Before contacting a lawyer, consider saving legal fees by doing it yourself. It may be as simple as getting the paperwork and filling in the blanks.
Create a letterhead to promote the credibility of the organization and to be prepared to assist families when dealing with government agencies. It would be valuable to have the names of influential individuals on the letterhead—prominent businessmen, significant officials, well-known Christians. Therefore, it will be important for you to develop relationships with people in these groups. They only need to be sympathetic to homeschooling, not necessarily active homeschoolers. Japan made a huge step forward by using names of CEOs of big corporations, influential missionary names, etc. and they have never been challenged by their government.
Inform HSLDA of your official status by providing the following: the name of the organization and local contact person, mailing address and telephone number, email and website addresses (see Step 2). It is especially important to supply HSLDA with national information such as the compulsory school attendance age, a summary of the current legal situation, an estimated number of national homeschoolers, and any specific needs that exist.
Step 2
Develop a website.
Fill the website with anything and everything you can think of that will interest homeschoolers: "How to" articles, personal stories, memos, special education information, practical hints, basic information, articles from other countries, etc.
Connect with HSLDA in order to get more things to put on the website. Most anything you find at www.hslda.org may be posted on your website either in English or in translation.
Send out a notice to any interested folks when the website is up and running.
Collect email addresses to develop a broadcast list:
- Send a notice once a month to draw interest to the website.
- Send notices whenever there is an update or addition to the website.
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Promote an annual gathering.
Consider the needs of the homeschoolers throughout your nation as you plan. At first you may need to work in connection with another country or with outside speakers. There are many materials available through HSLDA that can be shipped—brochures, studies, books, etc. If there is a financial need, it is possible for HSLDA provide aid through the Home School Foundation.
Legal Note
It is important to remember that parents who want to take their child out of school need to have a plan in place ahead of time. This plan should include not only what they intend to do when they homeschool, but also the process they will use to take the child out of the government school. Parents will need to pull together their books and curriculum for the coming year and write a letter to the local government authority. It might say that they are going to teach their child in an independent education program with the same amount of days, subjects, and so on as the local school requires. The plan would include an evaluation component, such as a test or a report from a certified teacher or dated samples of the child's work. Another method that has been successful is the CLASS approach. HSLDA will assist in providing U.S.-based curriculum through CLASS (Christian Liberty Association of Satellite Schools) recommendations. This program provides a certificate of enrollment for their correspondence course. Once the educational plan is complete, the parents need to decide when and how to withdraw their child. It is much better to go to the authorities with a reasonable, well-thought out plan than to wait for them to come to you.
HSLDA wishes to be a resource for you and welcomes your contact about issues you may have. Please contact us directly with specific questions or to set up a time to speak with one of our international support staff.


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Dark Neutrals: Smoky Brown Eyes
Dark Neutrals: Smoky Brown Eyes
This is probably my last look dedicated to MAC's Warm & Cozy Collection. I'm pretty sure my next look is going to use some *color* as the past few have all been fairly neutral, given the theme of Warm & Cozy. I've never been a huge fan of using super dark bases overall, just because I've always found they have a tendency to eat color and not enhance it as much as lighter bases can do. Relaxed seemed to work best when layered with shimmery eyeshadows, rather than softer, more satiny shades.
You will need the following…
- Eyes: MAC Relaxed Shadestick (shimmery chocolate brown), MAC Modelette Eyeshadow (soft medium brown), MAC Mulled Cider Eyeshadow (dark red-toned brown), MAC Coppering Eyeshadow (dark orange-red), MAC Antiqued Eyeshadow (coppery brown), MAC Embark Eyeshadow (dark matte red-brown), MAC Chamomile Eyeshadow (matte beige), MAC Feline Kohl Power (black), MAC Goldmine Eyeshadow (gold), Dior DiorShow Extase Mascara (black)
- Cheeks: Chanel Imprevu Blush (dirty copper), Chanel Empreinte de Chanel (gold highlighter)
- Lips: MAC Warm Me Up Lipstick (pinked coral), MAC Feelin' Dreamy Lipglass (milky pink)
- Brushes: 266 (firm, angled brush), 226 (fluffy crease brush), 219 (pointed crease brush), 214 (smudge brush), 249 (flat, firm brush), 239 (fluffy shadow brush), 129 (dense blush brush)
- Substitutes: Relaxed = Constructivist; Modelette = Era; Mulled Cider = Folie; Chamomile = Blanc Type; Feline = Graphblack; Warm Me Up = Cosmo; Feelin' Dreamy = Dreamy
Directions: Start by applying Relaxed shadestick as your eyeshadow base all over the lid with the 249. Using the 239, apply Modelette eyeshadow on the inner third of the eyelid. Next, apply Mulled Cider eyeshadow on the middle third of the eyelid and lightly blend with the inner corner. Darken the outer third of the lid with Coppering eyeshadow with the 239, gently brushing it into the lower crease. Next, define the crease by applying Antiqued eyeshadow with the 226. To add more depth, tap and lightly blend in Embark eyeshadow in the crease with the 219. Lightly tap and brush Modelette eyeshadow directly above the crease to soften. To finish the eyeshadow look, sweep Chamomile eyeshadow as a highlighter on the brow bone. Bring everything together by applying Feline kohl power on the lower waterline and Goldmine eyeshadow on the lower lash line, and then sweeping lashes with DiorShow Extase mascara.
For cheeks, apply Imprevu blush to the apples of the cheeks and sweep upwards towards the temple with the 116. To highlight, apply Empreinte de Chanel lightly over the cheekbones with the 165.
For lips, apply Warm Me Up lipstick first, and then layer Feelin' Dreamy lipglass for a lighter lip.
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How Schmidt Happens to Be The Most Popular Name on TV
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by Tom Utescher
Power forward Emily Carpenter isn't generally regarded as an outside shooting threat for Mount St. Joseph Academy, but the rising junior nailed a huge medium-range jumper for the Magic last week in the Lou Cappiella Summer Basketball League.
After the Magic were forced into overtime by Norristown High School, the Eagles seemed about to win the game when they scored off a rebound with 10 seconds left in the three-minute OT period. Mount St. Joe had just enough time to get the ball down court and put it in the hands of Carpenter, whose shot went through the net right at the buzzer to give the Magic a 46-45 victory.
It was the last game of the regular season, and the win kept Mount St. Joe in second place heading into this week's playoffs, with a record of 4-2. They will have to face Norristown again in the semifinal round, though, since the Eagles are the third seed in the tournament. In the other semifinal contest, undefeated Neumann Goretti High School was slated to play number four Radnor High.
Early scoring from sophomores Libby Tacka and Sarah Wills, as well as from Carpenter, led the Magic out front, 7-3, in the first three minutes, but the Magic would never make a clean break from the Eagles. Norristown senior Briana Hedgepeth, a good-sized guard who can slash quickly to the basket and also rebound effectively, almost singlehandedly kept her team in the game during the first half, scoring 12 of the Eagles' 15 points.
Mount St. Joseph's 20-15 lead at the interlude included six points from sophomore Kristen Lucas and five from Carpenter.
In the first five minutes of the second half, the Mount had the lead up to nine points several times (24-15, 28-19), but the Eagles, now with more balance on offense, kept clawing back. They would never take the lead during regulation time, but going into the final 30 seconds the Magic were only ahead by a single point, 39-38.
The Mounties came back on the floor from a time-out and quickly turned the ball over, but Norristown missed a lay-up at the other end and MSJ's Ulasewicz corralled the loose-ball rebound. Fouled with eight seconds left, she made the first shot of a one-and-one, then after the Eagles missed another lay-up, Hedgepeth grabbed the rebound and went back up to score just before the buzzer. The contest was headed to overtime at 40-40.
Scores in the paint by Carpenter and Lucas were sandwiched around a lone free throw for Norristown to make it 44-41, but as the clock hit the one-minute mark Hedgepeth put in a lay-up. She was fouled on the play, but she was unable to convert the free throw to tie the game.
Mount St. Joe had a 44-43 edge and also had the ball, but the Magic committed another ill-timed turnover with a little over 40 seconds to go. Norristown worked the ball around in its offensive set, and wound up opting for an outside shot. Although this attempt failed, Hedgepeth was there to rebound the miss, and her lay-up moved the Eagles ahead, 45-44, with 10 ticks on the clock.
By the time the Mounties got into position on offense and delivered the ball out to Carpenter on the right wing, she no longer had time to go to the basket. She squared up and calmly released the game-winning jumper, which went in just as the buzzer sounded.
The junior finished with 11 points, while Lucas led the winners with an even dozen and Tacka wound up with eight. The Magic received six apiece from Ulasewicz and Wills, and three from sophomore Caitlin Morrissey.
Norristown's Hedgepeth, who had kept her team from getting hopelessly buried in the first half, ended the night with a game-high 24-points.


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Toyota's 2014 Tundra a back-to-basics truck – Houston Chronicle
Toyota's 2014 Tundra a back-to-basics truck
If you're an avid observer of pickups, the outward changes to Toyota 's refreshed 2014 Tundra full-size pickup, which arrived in showrooms last month, are easy enough to spot. Tauter lines, different front grilles, and fascia and tailgate give the Tundra a more aggressive look, and that's never a bad thing in pickups, it seems.
In a nod to practicality, the Tundra now sports three-piece bumpers, softening the hit on your wallet if you need to replace a mangled bumper. The lockable, removable tailgate now features an integrated spoiler Toyota claims helps fuel efficiency. Every little bit helps with a brawny squared-off truck. Besides, the spoiler's handy for temporarily parking a cold beverage. The tailgate is easier and smoother to lower and lift. Last, but not least, a large TUNDRA is now stamped into the tailgate.
Inside the cabin, a subtle, but significant, change is controls for the audio and heating, ventilation and air conditioning have been shifted about 2½ inches closer to the driver. Tundra's signature large, work-glove-friendly volume and tuning-round knobs remain. We're big fans of that back-to-basics approach and anything else that doesn't involve cracking open the owner's manual or reduces the risk of distractions while driving.
There were enough natural distractions during our first drives with the new Tundra, which took place in Jackson Hole, Wyo. in the shadow of the Grand Tetons. The top-of-the-line 5.7-liter i-Force V8 was a delight, even at those altitudes, which averaged 6,500 feet.
When you don't have to worry about struggling engines and gear-hunting transmissions, you can concentrate on the cabin experience. With the new Tundra, the most impressive takeaway was its quietness and manners. Toyota's engineers adjusted the shock absorbers to better tame the judder on harsh roads. Likewise, the steering system was retuned, making the Tundra less fussy on bad stretches of pavement or uneven road surfaces. Toyota also came up with new hood insulation, cabin headliner, body mounts and a noise-absorbing dash to help quiet the interior.
A few weeks later, driving a 2014 Tundra Double Cab (more about configurations in a bit) i-Force around sea-level Houston, the 401 lb.-ft. of torque on tap was a joy, even though we didn't come close to using the full 381 horses the Huntsville, Ala.-built engine packs.
Our time in Tundras underscored that today's consumers, whether they are looking for a work truck or a hauler that can pull double duty for family transportation, are big winners. Virtually all new full-size pickups have full-blown, four-door crew cab variants, torque-happy V8s or turbo gas or diesel six-cylinders available, deliver decent fuel economy (for a heavy truck with the aerodynamics of a refrigerator), offer a quieter, more refined ride, car-like interior appointments and better claimed payload and towing capabilities.
With so many things being relatively equal, the shopper's big decision – which truck to actually buy – can come down to the little things that surprise and delight.
All Tundra crew cabs, for example, come with air conditioning outlets for the rear passengers. And owners who want to bring along their dogs or long objects such as boogie boards, may enjoy the standard power back window that slides down, making pass-throughs or communication possible.
For 2014, every Tundra comes with a backup camera, Bluetooth hands-free phone interface and ToyotaCare, free factory-scheduled maintenance and roadside assistance for 25,000 miles or two years, whichever comes first.
Here are the basic ways to go for those considering Tundras.
There are three cabs: standard two-door, Double Cab (extended four-door), and CrewMax that gives rear passengers 7.6 inches more legroom than the Double Cab.
Though there are three bed lengths: 5.5 feet (short), 6.5 feet (standard) and 8.1 feet (long). The CrewMax is available only with the short bed, and the long bed comes only on the regular cab.
There are three engines: a 4.0-liter V6 rated at 270 horsepower and 278 lb.-ft. of torque; a 4.6-liter V8 making 310 horsepower and 327 lb ft.; and the previously mentioned top-of-the-line 5.7-liter i-Force. EPA overall fuel economy estimates range from 17 mpg for the standard cab with V6 to 15 mpg for the 5.7-liter V8 4WD. The V6 is offered only with the standard or double cab 2WD. A 5.7-liter V8 that can run on flex fuel is available. With gas mileage within 1 or 2 mpg of each other, the big V8 is an inviting proposition at about $1,500 more.
There are five grades levels: SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum (new for 2014) and the 1794 Edition.
The Limited comes with leather-seating surfaces, soft touch materials for doors and console, and wood-style trim. The functional upgrade is dual-zone automatic climate control is standard on the Limited.
Platinum gets better leather, a premium JBL audio system with navigation, and heated and ventilated front seats.
The 1794 Edition is Toyota's King Ranch fighter. With all the goodies from the Platinum, the 1794 is aimed at fans of ranch living with its saddle-brown leather seating and complementary soft-touch materials for shift console, door trim and instrument panel. A blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert system is an available on Limited, Platinum and 1794 Editions.
The time-honored technique of using wheels to distinguish models is employed on the 2014 Tundra. SR and SR5 trucks come with 18-inch-styled steel rims. The Limited, Platinum and 1794 Edition have all-new 20-inch alloy wheels.
When equipped with a tow package, the Tundra can tow up to 10,400 pounds (2WD regular cab). That rating, incidentally, is compliant with an industry towing standard that was agreed to by auto manufacturers some time ago. Toyota has implemented it and laid its cards out on the table.
The Tundra tow package's rear springs help provide level full-load rear suspension height and maintain a full range of suspension travel, and a one-piece towing receiver is integrated into the frame prior to bed installation.
The towing package also features engine and transmission oil coolers, heavy-duty battery and alternator, and seven- and four-pin towing connections that sit above the hitch to help avoid damage during high-departure-angle driving and a prewired hookup under the dash for a third-party trailer brake controller.
With the towing package, the six-speed automatic transmission gains a selectable tow/haul shift mode that can hold lower gears when accelerating or decelerating to help enhance control and safety. Standard for all models, trailer sway control uses the vehicle stability control (VSC) system to help combat trailer sway.
The MSRP for Tundras range from $25,920 for the regular cab SR and V6 engine to $47,320 for Platinum or 1794 Edition CrewMax 4WDs. Of course, no pickup sold (and in Tundra's case, assembled) in Texas would be complete without an available Texas Edition package. The Tundra's comes with 20-inch premium alloy wheels and tires, 5-inch chrome oval running boards or steps, stainless-steel exhaust tip, Texas Edition badges and custom floor maps. That TX option lists for $4,195 on a 4WD Double Cab. (Prices do not include $995 in delivery/handling charges.)
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Type: Playgroup
Age: Toddler 18-36 Months
Topic: Sensory Play
All the fun of a traditional playgroup but with none of the fuss! Drop in to socialize with other families and play with toys reserved just for this age group. Parents supervise their children at this informal gathering. "Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn." -O. Fred Donaldson
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Sherman Field Forever Project:
Honoring the Past, Building for the Future
"I think a baseball field must be the most
beautiful thing in the world.
It's so honest and precise. Every star gets humbled.
Every mediocre player has a great moment."
- Lowell Cohn in "The Temple of Baseball"
Visit the Official Sherman Field Website to sign up for free newsletter updates, view design ideas, be part of history in the making!
Sherman Field Construction Update: Making Progress!By J.J. Yost, Planning & Construction Manager, Lincoln Parks & Recreation
Note: If you've been out to Sherman Field lately, you've noticed that it looks quite a bit different than it did even 2-3 months ago! We asked J.J. Yost to give us a construction update, which follows. We still need more donations to reach the $2.2 million campaign goal. To see the exciting donor opportunities, please visit www.ShermanField.org and look at the "Donate" section.
We received federal funding support for the first phase of construction which conisted of new ballfield lighting. This phase was initiated and completed between the 2010 and 2011 baseball seasons.
The second phase of construction includes the new dugout structures and maintenance/storage building. The materials and labor involved in this phase of the project were donated by Sampson Construction (to which we are extremely thankful.)
The third phase of construction involves the new restroom building. We determined that the most cost effective approach to this item is to obtain a pre-fabricated restroom building from a vendor, meaning it is essentially factory built, shipped to us in multiple pieces and set by crane on a foundation. This building will be delivered October 27!
The fourth and final phase is now underway. Between now and the start of baseball season next spring, the contractor will be constructing the remaining improvements that generally consist of the new ticket/consessions building, new concourse and entrance plaza, multiple parking lot improvements (that cannot be started until the completion of the midget football season), site drainage and infrastructure improvements, new perimeter fencing and donor recognition.
I am very much planning on having all construction activities completed by next spring! See you at the ballpark.
Sherman Field Fundraising Campaign Kicks Off
Gathering at the news conference to announce the Sherman Field Forever Campaign and the naming of the park around Sherman Field on March 31 was (from left): Mayor Chris Beutler, Harlan Chamberlain (Joba Chamberlain's father), Lancaster County Commissioner Brent Smoyer, John Sampson, Lincoln Parks Foundation President Liz Lange and Lincoln Parks and Recreation Director Lynn Johnson.
The Mayor announced the field will be named for Morris "Sam" and Evelyn Sampson who founded Sampson Construction Company in Lincoln in 1952. The naming recognizes a significant contribution from their son, John Sampson, President of Sampson Construction. Headquartered in Lincoln, the company employs about 300 workers and is donating about $445,000 in labor and materials for renovation work at Sherman Field. The campaign is offering inscribed ball tiles, bats and brick pavers to help fund the project. Find out more by visiting www.ShermanField.org
History of Sherman Field
Built in 1947, Sherman Field is a premier baseball facility owned by the City of Lincoln and located at 2nd and South Street. Sherman Field has a long and proud history, having been the home of the Lincoln Chiefs in the '40s and '50s, with players like Satchel Paige, Nellie Fox and Bobby Shantz.
Since 1961, this historic field has been used for American Legion and state high school baseball games. More than 6,000 boys of summer have learned to win and lose on this field every year. Some of the most well known include Joba Chamberlain and Alex Gordon, both former Huskers now playing Major League Baseball.
Why We Need Improvements
With its rich history, Sherman Field is a favorite venue for players, coaches, fans and sponsors. The playing field is in good condition and the grandstand was renovated in 1997.
However, the restroom, storage and maintenance buildings need to be replaced in order to better serve park users and visitors, and to provide increased efficiencies in the operation and maintenance of the complex.
The Nebraska School Activities Association has committed to using Sherman Field to host state high school baseball tournament games through 2012. Improvements are necessary to continue to host this tournament and attract others, which have a positive impact on Lincoln's economy.
Opportunity Knocks
The City of Lincoln has committed $500,000 for this project and the Lincoln Parks Foundation is leading a private fundraising campaign to leverage the City's commitment and seek private donations to complete other improvements which will enhance the complex and preserve it for future generations.
Proposed Improvements
Sherman Field is one of Lincoln's icons and these exciting plans are designed to celebrate the field's history while improving and preserving it for future generations.
- New/Replacement Public Restrooms
- New Maintenance/Storage and Umpire Support Building
- Reorganization of Parking Lot with ADA accessibility
- New Stadium Entry/Access Plaza
- New/Replacement Ticket Collection and Concessions
- Renovated Ballfield Dugout Structures
- Regrading of the Infield
- Fencing and Lighting Improvements
- Added Historic/Interpretive Features
- Enhanced Landscaping
- Donor Recognition
Get Involved
Contributions to Sherman Field Forever campaign can be made to the Lincoln Parks Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 organization. All contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law. Gifts of any size are appreciated.
Lincoln Parks Foundation
2740 "A" Street, Box 201
Lincoln, NE 68502
Find out how you can help with this exciting project! There are numerous naming and donation opportunities. To learn more about these donation opportunities email Susan Larson Rodenburg at email@example.com or call 402-440-3227.
To learn more about the project details, contact:
JJ Yost, 402-441-8255, email@example.com or
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A joint initiative between the American Immigration Council and AILA seeks to change the playing field for immigrants facing deportation.
Register for AILA's National Day of Action (NDA) on April 11, 2019, to meet with members of Congress and share how the administration's immigration policy changes are harming American families, businesses, and communities.Register Now
AILA Doc. No. 08070160 | Dated July 1, 2008
by Jonathan Ginsburg
Stephen K. Fischel, AILA member and friend to us all, died Saturday, June 28, 2008, after collapsing two days before in the lobby of an AILA convention hotel in Vancouver, Canada. He was surrounded by friends to the end.
A dedicated and tenacious public servant for over 30 years with the Department of State, Mr. Fischel maintained an unrivaled standard of integrity, professionalism, and collegiality, though he was as tough on defense at State as he was in his revered game of hockey. Fischie (his preferred appellation) retired from government service as Chief of the Office of Legislation, Regulations, and Advisory Assistance with the Visa Office. A principal negotiator of NAFTA's immigration provisions, the US-Mexico migration talks, and the Memorandum of Understanding between State and the Department of Homeland Security respecting visa policy under the Homeland Security Act, he displayed in these efforts, as everywhere in his public service and professional life, characteristic leadership, surpassing legal skill and knowledge, common sense, integrity, and abiding courage.
Fischie generously shared his knowledge and insight with AILA, both as a government official—he attended virtually every annual conference and a great many others as well—and, after retiring, as an active AILA member and dedicated contributor to AILF programs. Beyond his professional dedication lay his deep devotion to his parents, now deceased, his brother and his family, to MaryEllen Lannon, to his hockey teammates, and to his many, many friends, with whom he freely shared his passion for skiing, hockey, and the blues.
Let us raise a glass to our warm, funny, flirtatious friend, and remember him always, surrounded by us, holding forth, laughing uproariously, enjoying life, giving of himself. Goodbye, dear friend.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 08070160.
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SCSI Host Adapter Drivers
Make sure the SCSI host properly defines the DLT1 tape drive by confirming that the drive is identified as a DLT1 and that the appropriate device driver is loaded. Only use drivers provided by Dell. These drivers can be downloaded from support.dell.com. If a SCSI host does not recognize the product identification string of the drive returned by an inquiry command, the host may disable the internal cache on that drive. If the internal cache is disabled, the DLT1 tape drive''s performance can be reduced to 100KB/second or less.
Record Size and Type
In general, fixed-length records, or blocks, maximize the throughput and the bigger the record the better. With data compression off, record sizes should be 32KB or even 64KB in size. Using 64-KB records should result in throughput in the 3MB/second range. Many backup applications default to a smaller record size, which will reduce the throughput performance of the drive.
Data Compression
Different types of data compress differently. Low compression ratios will produce slower performance. Graphics and video files, such as JPEG and MPEG files, as well as zipped files, are already compressed. In the Novell environment, entire volumes are often pre-compressed. Compressed files may actually expand slightly when the tape drive attempts to re-compress them. Other file types, such as executables, do not compress easily. For these reasons, it is not uncommon to experience less than a 2:1 compression ratio, achieving less than the specified compressed capacity of the data cartridge. This will affect the performance of the DLT1 drive because the drive will actually have to store more data.
Many backup applications provide the option of using either hardware or software data compression. When possible, use hardware compression; it is generally more efficient than software compression.
NOTE: It is never beneficial to enable both hardware and software compression at the same time.
Network Conditions
Often, when backing up network drives, the network bandwidth, traffic, and other factors limit performance. Compare the time it takes to complete a remote backup to that required for a local backup. If your local backup is faster, the performance decrease that you are experiencing is probably related to the network and not to your tape drive.
Number, Size, and Location of Files to be Backed Up
The size and number of files included in a backup affects performance. The fastest backups occur when the disk contains a few large files. Slower backups occur when the disk contains large numbers of small files. If the files are in the same directory path, performance will be higher; the more directories you have in which the files are being stored, the slower your performance will be when backing them up.
Host System Configuration
Host processor speed, host adapter performance, bus configuration, host software, and performance of the hard drive are also factors affecting backup performance. It is often possible to get a sense for the maximum data transfer rate possible, regardless of the DLT1 tape drive, by copying to a null file on disk. When this transfer rate is lower than the DLT1 tape drive throughput specifications, it is likely that improvements will have to be made in the host before the DLT1 drive can reach its maximum transfer rate.
What variables could interfere with the backup performance of my Dell™ PowerVault™ 110T or 120T DLT1 tape drive?
There are a number of variables that can affect the backup performance of your DLT1 tape drive. Among the most important are:
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Lords will not hear Macrossan patent appeal
Final legal whistle blown
The House of Lords has rejected Neal Macrossan's application to appeal against a ruling that his software was not patentable in the UK.
Macrossan's invention is an automated system that compiles the necessary documents for incorporating a company in the UK.
In November last year, appeal court judges ruled that this was both a business method and a computer program and was therefore excluded from patentability under Article 52 of the European Patent Convention. His patent application had originally been rejected by the patent office, a decision he had challenged.
In rejecting the case the Lords said it "does not raise an arguable point of law of general public importance". Macrossan had hoped the Lords would hear his appeal, as the highest court is not bound by any precedents.
His legal team said the Lords' decision was strange, as in the Court of Appeal the judges has taken the very unusual step of addressing questions to the Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office in a bid to clarify how patentability of software should be assessed.
Dr John Collins, partner at patent law firm Marks & Clerk, said while Macrossan's appeal was over, there are three cases currently before the high court that could result in changes to "the restrictive interpretation of the Macrossan decision by the UK Patent Office".
The patent office maintains that the appeal court ruling is in line with its own procedures anyway, and that it doesn't forsee any need to change the way it does business as a result of the case. ®
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Early Childhood Home Visiting
Melissa Lim Brodowski, Jacqueline Counts, and Aislinn Conrad-Hiebner
This chapter provides an overview of early-childhood home-visiting programs and offers a brief summary of the research, policy, and practice issues. The first section defines home visiting and the funding available to support it. The next section summarizes common characteristics of home-visiting programs and describes the features of several evidence-based home-visiting programs. The outcomes from home visiting for parents and children, including relevant cost-benefit studies, are briefly reviewed. The chapter concludes with implementation issues and future directions for home visiting.
Economic Insecurity and Family Well-Being
Janice Berry-Edwards
Economic insecurity and family Well-Being is a growing concern for American society. With the dramatic changes that occurred following the "great recession" of 2008, and the lingering effects since, families have experienced stressors and multiple strains in their adjustment to the impact of the changing fiscal climate and their financial demands. To understand the experience of economic insecurity, an understanding of economic security is helpful in providing a context for how these two dynamics emanate and impact families and their Well-Being. This article provides a glimpse of how the fragility of the economy and the mental tax experienced by the family are inextricably interdependent and connected.
Food (In)Security
Maryah Stella Fram
This entry provides an overview of current knowledge and thinking about the nature, causes, and consequences of food insecurity as well as information about the major policies and programs aimed at alleviating food insecurity in the United States. Food insecurity is considered at the nexus of person and environment, with discussion focusing on the biological, psychological, social, and economic factors that are interwoven with people's access to and utilization of food. The diversity of experiences of food insecurity is addressed, with attention to issues of age, gender, culture, and community context. Finally, implications for social work professionals are suggested.
Foster Care
Joyce E. Everett
Social work has long been involved in child foster care. Though its initial involvement de-emphasized the importance of infant–caregiver attachment, Bowlby's theory of attachment is particularly relevant for child-welfare practice. This entry chronicles the history of child foster care and describes the evolution of legislation most pertinent for the provision of foster care. The characteristics of children in foster care since 2000 and the dynamic flow of children entering and exiting care are described. A brief account of foster care services and future trends in the field are highlighted.
Juvenile Justice: Juvenile and Family Courts
Mark Ezell
This section defines and discusses the jurisdictions of the juvenile and family courts as well as their influences on social work practice. The history of the court, several interpretations of it, as well as various reform efforts are reviewed. Opportunities for social workers to be employed by the numerous agencies affiliated with the court, as well as several nontraditional social work roles, are outlined in this section. The final two parts of the section discuss the major innovations and primary challenges faced by the contemporary court such as gender, class, and racial biases in the system, questions about the effectiveness of the court and associated programs. Finally, proposals to abolish or reinvent the juvenile court are presented.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Catherine K. Lawrence
In 1996, The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act repealed the 60-year-old national welfare program of Aid to Families with Dependent Children and replaced it with a new cash assistance program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). This law introduced a new generation of rules and regulations for delivering cash and other assistance to families who are poor, and it fundamentally changed the way the United States assists such families and their children. Opinions regarding the success of TANF and its impact on families vary; welfare caseloads have declined since TANF implementation, but economic self-sufficiency eludes many families.


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Small-business owners' income decreases
Forty years ago, a small business owner in the Eastern Sierra could make a good, middle class living.
Today, that same business owner's income has been decreased by 50 percent (adjusted for inflation), according to a recent study, meaning most small-business owners struggle to make ends meet every year.
It doesn't have to be this way.
"Now is the time to plan ahead," said Steve Frisch, president of the Sierra Business Council Tuesday, as he gave the Mono County Board of Supervisors a briefing on a Mono/Inyo County economic report.
The reasons for the decline are complex. They include "big picture" factors, such the nationwide trend toward stagnant or declining wages relative to costs of living, and statewide factors such as the loss of the aerospace industry and its well-off employee visitors from Southern California.
But a lot of the decline is self-inflicted and, thus, can be changed.
"Even during the boom times, that number didn't go up, and we should have seen an increase because during those times, people had more disposable income," Frisch said. "People were still not capturing that income."
"The bottom line is that small-business owners have not kept up with the rise of online sales, which are increasing at three times the rate of brick and mortar sales," he said.
"People complain about it, but it's here to stay and we have to adapt," he said.
On that note, the Eastern Sierra has an historic and unique opportunity to improve its economic vitality in the form of Digital 395.
"Rural broadband access is related to a 10 percent increase in retail sales," Frisch said. "If the county or town invests even more, [for example] in infrastructure that will support the broadband technologies, we have seen as much as 25 percent increases [in retail sales]."
The next, or concurrent, thing the Eastern Sierra needs to do is to effectively support and market its already diverse recreational activities.
"The good news is you have a product that is second to none here," said Frisch. "I live near the Tahoe Basin and while it's a beautiful place with a lot of recreational opportunities, we don't compare to your trails, your climate, or your fishing.
"But there are millions of dollars being invested in the Tahoe Basin right now by large corporations (Vail Resorts, Inc.)," he said. "You are going to have to compete with them. If you don't sell yourself, you'll fall far behind."
He added that the Eastern Sierra also has another unique asset that could draw visitors—its geothermal and other renewable energies. The rise in demand for local agricultural products—such as organically raised beef from the Tri-Valley area, Alpers Trout, and wine from the Chalfant area—is another asset the Eastern Sierra could tap and market more effectively.
Supervisor Hap Hazard, who has been the driving county force behind Digital 395, said he agreed with Frisch on many topics.
"We are losing people everyday who come here and don't have Internet access in their campgrounds," he said. He said a planned geothermal visitor center near the current geothermal plant could be a pilot project for showcasing the Eastern Sierra's abundant renewable energy resources.
These are the kind of things the county should consider, Frisch said. "Making sure buildings are compatible with renewable energy when its available—that's the kind of supporting role a government can play," he said.


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The Ford Focus, introduced in 2000, is a subcompact car that replaced the Ford Escort. Originally launched as a three-door hatchback, four-door sedan, and five-door wagon, a five-door sedan was manufactured in 2001. For over a decade, the Ford Focus has pleased drivers and passengers with its constantly improving performance and additional features.
The Ford Focus, known for its fuel economy, started out as an entry-level car for new drivers, as well as for those who wanted an economical, small compact car. In subsequent generations of manufacturing, the Ford Focus became faster and more refined, establishing itself as a quality subcompact car that offers style and functionality to make it a top seller in its class.
The 2012 Ford Focus has gone through a redesign for the 2012 model year. The Ford Focus Electric will be available in Spring 2012. Ford offers the 2012 Ford Focus as a sedan or a four-door hatchback (called the 5-Door).
The 2012 Ford Focus comes with a completely redesigned chassis and an improved suspension, which results in crisp handling. A rear stabilizer bar and fully-independent control blade suspension hugs the road and resists body roll. The base S model comes equipped with a 2.0-liter Ti-VCT direct-injection I4 engine and a five-speed manual transmission, touting impressive fuel efficiency at 26/36 mpg city/highway. Fifteen-inch steel wheels with wheel covers are standard; other models offer 16- or 17-inch aluminum wheels (the ST will have 18-inch alloy wheels with a Y spoke pattern).
Standard equipment on the S model includes SafeCanopy side curtain airbags, AdvanceTrac electronic stability control, manual climate control, an air filtration system, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, power door locks and power front windows, an AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 capability, cloth seats, power mirrors with integrated blind spot, halogen headlights, and an EasyFuel capless fuel filler.
In terms of trim levels, the SE contains the 2.0-liter Ti-VCT direct-injection I4 engine and a five-speed manual transmission. It also includes standard equipment such as front and rear power windows, MyKey--which allows parents to control young drivers' speeds and stereo volume, and it activates chimes if seat belts are not worn by adolescent and young adult drivers, all through the use of a configurable key.
Besides sporting the 2.0-liter Ti-VCT direct-injection I4 engine and a six-speed automated manual transmission, standard equipment in the SEL model includes a six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission with SelectShift, SYNC voice-activated communications and entertainment system, dual-zone automatic climate control, fog lamps, an AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers and MP3 capability, and MyFord Driver Connect.
The Titanium comes equipped with a 2.0-liter Ti-VCT direct-injection I4 engine and a six-speed automated manual transmission. It also offers MyFord Touch, which is an 8-inch display screen for navigation and communications. Other standard equipment includes the push button start and a HD radio.
The Ford Focus Electric model, debuting in Spring 2012, means that you'll never have to buy gas again. Using a 23kWh, high-voltage lithium-ion battery system, it employs an advanced liquid heating and cooling system to regulate battery temperature and maximizes battery life, so you can get the most miles out of a charge. It can be charged by a standard 120-volt household outlet.
The 2012 Ford Focus ST, which will make its debut in late 2012, is the sportiest model Ford Focus has ever manufactured. Equipped with a 2.0-liter, turbocharged, direct-injection EcoBoost engine; a sports-tuned suspension; a six-speed manual transmission; and high-performance brakes, it offers the power and control that high-performance vehicles need. It has RECARO partial leather seats, and a cockpit feel to the interior, including the instrument panel and shifter knob. Eighteen-inch alloy wheels remind you that you're not driving just any subcompact car.
Ford introduced the Focus in 2000 and released the AdvanceTrac stability system in 2001. The following year saw the introduction of the four-door hatchback—the ZX5—and the ZTW wagon, the SVT sport-tuned hatchback, and the Mach Audio ZTS.
In 2004, the 2.3-liter PZEV engine became available in all 50 states.
2005 models boast major interior and exterior redesigns. The same year, Ford introduced the ST sedan and discontinued the SVT hatchback. However, all remaining models contained a new standard 2.0-liter, 136 horsepower engine.
In 2006, an MP3-compatible CD player came standard on all models. Steering wheel audio controls were adopted for vehicles with CD-changers.
The 2008 model year brought changes to the appearance of the exterior and interior. All hatchback and wagon models were discontinued, but a coupe was introduced.
In 2009, Ford offered four sedan trim packages, as well as two coupe packages. The company also introduced stability control. Stability control, anti-lock brakes and keyless entry became standard on all models the following year. Then, in 2011, Ford discontinued the coupe model.
2013 Ford Focus
Compact, Hatchback, Sedan
The 2013 Ford Focus offers good fuel economy in a stylish package.
2012 Ford Focus
The Ford Focus is all-new for 2012. The exterior features a new sleek, sporty design. On the interior is an array of new technologies and features that rival even larger vehicles. Making their debut in 2012 are the Focus four-door sedan and five-door hatchback. Also, an SE sport package is now available, as well as an all-new Titanium edition. The 2.0-liter engine that powers the focus is also new, along with Active Park Assist.
2011 Ford Focus
Compact, Sedan
2010 Ford Focus
Compact, Coupe, Sedan
The big news for the 2010 Focus is the addition of four-wheel ABS and stability control as standard features. Also added as standard equipment are Ford's MyKey system, keyless entry, power door locks, driver's message center, and Sync with traffic, directions, and information, a system similar to GM's OnStar.
2009 Ford Focus
The 2009 Ford Focus suits those on the lookout for a reasonably priced sedan.
2008 Ford Focus
2007 Ford Focus
Compact, Hatchback, Sedan, Wagon
The 2007 Ford Focus marks the smallest car offered by Ford and remains relatively unchanged for the launch of the 2007 model year.
2006 Ford Focus
2005 Ford Focus
The 2005 Ford Focus is a small, yet spacious car.
2004 Ford Focus
2003 Ford Focus
2002 Ford Focus
If you seek plenty of options and lots of configurations to consider, the 2002 Ford Focus could be the right choice for you.
2001 Ford Focus
The 2001 Ford Focus is the automaker's entry into the traditionally import dominated subcompact market.
2000 Ford Focus
The 2000 Ford Focus is intended to be the new volume leader world-wide for Ford.


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I am using the interapplication communication API classes from my c# program. I read an previously generated xml and write the data to the live cylce pdf form
I use the below classes and use the IField.value( myField.Value = xmlcolValue;) to write to the form. It works fine for all the text boxes, But is not writting/selecteing/checking the checkboxes.
I have tried using the IFeild.setExportValues(..) but it gives me an error "Security setting prevent me from doing that".Could you please let me know how to solve this issue?
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