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The holidays might be over, but the season of losing jobs continues. I've heard of fed-up workers rounding up friends to celebrate quitting a job, but throwing a laid-off party is something new to me.

Real Simple writer Kate Parker shared the story of her friend who "has found a reason to celebrate even amidst one of life's cruelest moments," and sent her friends invitations to join together for a dinner party in honor of her job loss. The jobless friend gave the party a cheeky name (you can see her invitation by following the link, as long as you're comfortable with a curse word).

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If you're typing a URL into Safari on your phone, there's a convenient ".com" button on the keyboard — great when the suffix to the site you're trying to visit is .com. Not so great when it's a .net or .org site and you have to type it out — or so I thought! Turns out, you just have to touch and hold the ".com" button for a few seconds and a pop-up window appears, displaying .edu, .net, and .org suffix options. Brilliant!

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Oct. 1 at Wilson

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• All matches begin at 3:30 p.m.

Coach: Todd Olson, eighth season.

Key returners: Fred Bell, sr.; Gavin Klein, sr.; Dakota Giddings, soph.; Zach Prince, jr.; Isaac Roinas, jr.; Blake Staudenraus, jr.

Key departures: Chris Hardwick, graduated; Sasha Stearns-Droker, graduated; Ryan Wernet, graduated; Dusty Wilkins, graduated.

Top newcomers: Austin Hammer, fr.; Matthew Lyman, fr.; Chris Snead, soph.; Keegan Stierle, soph.; Austin Wilson, fr.

After two years of adjustments, South Kitsap junior Blake Staudenraus stands firmly as the school’s No. 1 tennis singles player.

As a freshman at Cedar Heights Junior High, Staudenraus was just months removed from the culture and climate of Italy.

Last year, he made the transition to the top singles position after Dalton Vavra graduated. It was a struggle at times as Staudenraus finished with a losing record. Couple that with the absence of coach Todd Olson, who was being treated for a serious illness, for most of the season and Staudenraus said it was a challenging year.

“It was hard for me and the team altogether to get our mentality up because we were worried about him,” he said. “It’s good to see him out here on the court.”

Olson declined to discuss specifics about his illness other than to say he feels well now.

And he’s excited that he again gets to watch his program and see the progression of Staudenraus and others.

“The second year at number one is where they usually come out of their shells,” said Olson, referring to Staudenraus. “He kind of took his lumps.”

Staudenraus, who was just 5 feet tall when he arrived two years ago, has grown seven inches the last two years.

“His game has grown up, too,” Olson said. “He’s got more weapons now. He was just pushing the ball back and now he dictates the game more.”

Sophomore Dakota Giddings might be just as entrenched as the second singles player. Olson said he is impressed with Giddings’ work ethic, citing a summer spent playing at the Bremerton Tennis & Athletic Club.

The Wolves haven’t sent a player to state since Vavra advanced in 2007, but Olson thinks that could end this year.

“I think Blake, Dakota and whoever we have at doubles can make it,” he said. “I think we have a really good shot all-around with our guys this year.”

Staudenraus and Giddings both have eligibility beyond this year, but Olson has made it clear to them, and the entire team, that inexperience won’t be an excuse not to succeed this season.

“It’s kind of the year to grow up,” he said. “It’s time to step up and see what we’re made of.”

The squad’s most experienced tandem — seniors Fred Bell and Gavin Klein — likely will move up to No. 1 doubles. They alternated between the second and third team in 2008.

“We know each other so well that communication is a breeze,” said Klein, who also played defender of the school’s state championship boys soccer team. “It’s a lot of fun to play together.”

A couple of returning juniors, Zach Prince and Isaac Roinas, also saw varsity time last season and are among those battling for positions on the final two doubles teams. Olson also mentioned newcomers such as sophomores Keegan Stierle and Chris Snead and freshmen Austin Hammer, Matthew Lyman and Austin Wilson as others competing for positions on the final two doubles teams.

“It’s going to be a fight down at the bottom,” he said. “We have a lot of kids wanting those last varsity spots.”

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Wishing you a very glorious summer weekend, my dear friends. Thank you for being here, and for all of your generous words. You are so good to me. Thank you. Xoxoxoxoxo

Lisa Jo Halfmann says: July 12, 2013 at 05:31 PM

Oh...Thank You! For the inspiring beautiful blog and oh so lovely pictures. I share them with my family. We smile so big at that sweet baby girl! Really loved the one with her holding on to and eating the bean. so so cute! Bless you and your family! have a great evening, Lisa Jo

And to you three, Alicia! And to you three.

You have a beautiful daughter/family/home. I enjoy reading your blogs and all that you share. Have a wonderful weekend!

Still love your family. I had to look at your bio to make sure you lived in Portland. I noticed it lacked any mention of your beautiful little one. But the reason I was checking is because I need a recommendation for a good value (read not cheapest but one that earns what it charges) hotel in Portland.

Oh please post a little video when she starts taking her first steps! Love her!

what is it about bare little baby feet?! so kissable and chubby and sweet. long days, a little cooler here in vancouver bc. all the fresh fruit ripening. thanks for sharing your life with us.

Oh I envy your backyard! You've created such a lovely haven. I'm gobsmacked that you can do it in our wet climate. Can everything get wet? Do you drag it in at a certain point in the year? Ever left things out when we got a shower over night? I'm jealous jealous jealous! I'm determined to get at least one nook done in my backyard this summer.

Can I just say how much I love her to go basket with kittens.
I wanna carry a basket full of plushie kittens where ever I go. I mean that is the only way to leave the house.
Have a great summer weekend!

Your photos are so lovely... they always make me smile. Thank you for sharing.

oh, alicia, do you realize how much you do for us? there are so many incentives in your posts. thank YOU. i sense you will be hearing little feetsies padding around the house soon. sooo cute. (don't you love silpats? easier cleanup.) please have a wonderful weekend.

I visit every time you post and love your photography and your projects, cooking, gardening and especially the sweet knitting and outfits for your darling wee one. Looks like she is thinking of walking - a whole new life experience.

I chuckled out loud at the bed-headed baby! Such a you ever tire of hearing that....I bet not. I wish I lived in Portland. So beautiful and green. I'm in San Diego, but Portland has us beat, I fear.

Kiss mimi for me!

Look at that beautiful babe standing up already! Oh my goodness, she is growing much too quickly. It looks like your days have been filled with delicious food, beautiful plants, and savory moments with Amelia. xoxo

Another beautiful post! Your little girl has so much hair and it's nice that she doesn't mind barrettes. :)

why yes, thank you, i believe i will have a cookie....and then i think, a nap on your quilt.

eeee the one with her crazy gorgeous hair in her face is priceless! thanks for making my night :-)

Having just moved from Portland OR to Knoxville TN your photo's bring a smile to my face. I miss Oregon and all that Portland has to offer. Visiting your blog is a big part of my week. I so look forward to your posts and the happy baby face, cookery, and trips around the neighborhood.
Thank you from the bottom & top of my heart.

What a beautiful summer you're having. I want some of Amelia's clothes for myself, they look so cool and light.

My girls hair was all in their little faces too:-)
Oh she is so edible:-)
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The the pre-baked shape.
Do they stay like that?
You have a green thumb outside:-)
I thought you once mentioned plants were hard for you...No!

Oh her hair! I just love it so much! Hope your summer weekend is full of magical moments and meadows full of wildflowers :)

Oh such lovely, summer days! And... thank you for being here! I just adore your blog!

Kathy Blue says: July 12, 2013 at 07:37 PM

I am always charmed with your posts - - and I always sit and smile at that darling child, I can see you are enjoying every minute - - these are golden days. So happy for you all.

You are so full of heart, I love it. Thanks for your glorious pictures and words, they make me feel so peaceful.

What wonderful pictures, they have me reliving my own babies' firsts. Life is going to change soon now that she's going vertical! Enjoy every moment, thank you for sharing them.

Luanne Graham says: July 12, 2013 at 08:04 PM

Your blog is often a highlight in my day. Thank you, Alicia, for sharing your life with us. :)

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The Steelers announced today that offensive coordinator Bruce Arians will not return in 2012 because he is retiring.

"Bruce Arians has informed me that he will retire from coaching," Coach Mike Tomlin said in a statement issued today by the Steelers.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported two days ago that Arians, 59, who was in the final year of his contract, might not return next season. But it was unclear at the time if he was going to retire or if the Steelers were not going to renew his contract.

"I appreciate his efforts over the past five years as the team's offensive coordinator and for helping lead our offense to new heights during his time with the Steelers," Tomlin said. "I am grateful to Bruce for contributing to our success and wish him nothing but the best in his retirement."

Arians has been the offensive coordinator since Tomlin became head coach in 2007. He was told last week by Tomlin that he would return in 2012, and Tomlin even indicated as much in a news conference one day after the Steelers' playoff loss in Denver.

Arians had even told many people, including the Post-Gazette, that he intended to return in 2012.

However, team president Art Rooney II indicated this week that some members of the coaching staff were considering retirement.

In a radio interview this morning on WDVE, Rooney said that whatever happened with Arians is "really Mike's decision," referring to Tomlin.

"It's that time of year we do the coaches' contract for those who don't have a contract and sometimes we extend contracts," Rooney said. "Mike's involved in those conversations with all his coaches."

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State coach Bill O'Brien met with his players for the first time tonight for 45 minutes at the Lasch Football Building.

Afterward, he left to rejoin the New England Patriots, where he will serve as offensive coordinator through the NFL playoffs.

"I think guys are really happy he's here and excited about the future," redshirt sophomore guard John Urschel said.

Sophomore tailback Silas Redd said he is excited about O'Brien's new offense.

"It will be completely different," he said.

A few players confirmed that linebackers coach Ron Vanderlinden has been retained from the previous coaching staff. On Saturday, O'Brien announced that he also would keep defensive line coach Larry Johnson.

Also today, Charles London, an assistant/quality control coach in his first season with the NFL's Tennessee Titans, was hired as Penn State's new running backs coach.

O'Brien said he hopes to have seven assistant coaches in place by Wednesday.

London, a former Duke player, was a graduate assistant for the Blue Devils in 2004-05 and was named running backs coach in 2006, when O'Brien served as the offensive coordinator.

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Gene Collier: Pirates lineup takes advantage of lefty-friendly dimensions

On the very kind of night PNC Park was built for, the kind of night when left-handed batters in black and gold lashed baseballs toward the full advantage of the yard's eminently reachable right-field distances, the Pirates were careful to add a key detail.

They won.

"I'm still a fan of the three-run homer," manager Clint Hurdle had said some hours before, as though by necessary clarification.

It would follow then that he would be a fan of three one-run homers, as well, so Neil Walker, Ike Davis and Gregory Polanco all reaching the seats in right in a little more than an inning fairly delighted the skipper, especially since no Pirates lineup of any stripe had produced three homers in the same game since April 17.

Furthermore, for all of its semi-hollow rep as a left-hander's offensive playpen, Tuesday night was the first time PNC Park yielded homers to three different left-handed-hitting Pirates in five years.

Exactly five years.

Garrett Jones, Ryan Doumit and Brandon Moss did it July 22, 2009. Another five years need not pass before we see such an explosion again, what with a wealth of left-handed bangers in residence.

That all this came on the night commissioner Bud Selig's victory tour hit Pittsburgh, allowing baseball's retiring omBudsman to confer on the Pirates the title of Exemplars of Parity, it was somehow left unnoticed that the club teeming out of the visiting dugout had a payroll of more than $200 million, roughly three times the current Nutting outlay.

Don't get me started.

Regardless, the Pirates went swiftly about the business of thumping 'em, 12-7, which is only what they should have done, when you consider both the state of the Dodgers and the continually urgent condition of Hurdle's team.

The Dodgers are in this series without the talents of Hanley Ramirez and Yasiel Puig, which is only, you know, the heart of the batting order. Subtract them to injury and you remove 23 homers and 101 RBIs.

On top of that, the Dodgers were bringing Josh Beckett off the disabled list after his hip impingement, and the Pirates made him look vulnerable.

Add the reality that the Pirates had lost eight of 11 and 11 of 16 against teams with winning records, and it was plainly a game the home team really needed, especially considering the overheated politics within the National League Central.

The most promising development that got all but lost over nine innings of escalating drama was not Polanco's first home run since July 2, but his at bat with the bases loaded in the sixth.

The hyper-talented rookie had been mad about his miserable July, but not, as Hurdle pointed out, sad.

"We don't do sad," Hurdle said. "It's good to be mad. It's OK to be mad. There have been games he's been mad he hasn't done better. That is what fuels good players, great players.

"There is an understanding that it's happening, so how can we recorrect, rekindle, reboot, and he's been very balanced and very balanced in his self-evaluation."

Polanco is always going to have a fairly long swing, unfortunately, and long swings typically have plenty of holes in them.

"He's got long arms, yeah, the swing is the swing," Hurdle said. "But you can still be short to the ball with long arms and the thing that's been really good when he's been good is that there's a direct path to the ball.

"Throughout his challenges, adversity, bad numbers whatever, sometimes you correct things in ways that aren't to your benefit.

"I've had guys who are 0 for 3 and when they go up there the fourth time, as a left-handed batter, I remind them they're to be thinking of a line drive to left center, and some say, 'Yeah, but 1 for 4 with a homer would be better.' "

Thus it was highly encouraging that Polanco was able to recalibrate his swing for the situation in the sixth, just three innings after his high fly to right carried into the crowd. On a 3-2 pitch from Jamey Wright with the bases loaded and two out, Polanco calmly swatted it to left for his second and third RBI, and that triggered a four-run inning his team would sorely need, at least in the moment.

On a night when Pedro Alvarez, your primary left-handed thumper, was forced to exit when he hurt himself running out a double in the fourth, Walker and Davis and Polanco hit three homers and drove in eight runs.

That's always been what a night at this summer address is supposed to look like.

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Two months into the year, and Acura has already introduced one of its 2014 models.

Not just any car, mind you: It’s the RLX midsize sedan. Years in the making, the luxury vehicle will replace the brand’s RL line, which ends with the 2013 model year.

“This is Acura’s all new flagship,” said Keith Drayton, sales associate at McDaniels Acura. The four-door, which starts in price at $49,000, “is redesigned from stem to stern,” he said.

The Savannah Highway dealership last week received one of the first 2014 RLX sedans, powered by a 3.7-liter V-6 engine churning out 310 horsepower and mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

As Honda Motor Co.’s upscale carmaker, Acura has scored solid marks on quality but has struggled to mint memorable, signature vehicles.

The RLX is geared to change that image. “It’s a very refreshing enhancement to the current fleet,” said Drayton, who put the car through its paces on an Atlanta area road course in February.

In a walk-through last week, the sales associate highlighted the model’s host of features:

• Direct injection engine that shoots gas straight into each cylinder’s combustion chamber.

• Remote key device that starts the engine when you push the ignition and unlocks the door when you touch the handle.

• Steering wheel paddle shifters as well as a roller on the wheel to scroll through the information display screen.

• Precision All-Wheel Steer or P-AWS, in which the four wheels turn independently when the vehicle is traveling at 40 mph or higher. Also during dramatic stops, the back wheels adjust their “toe angle” to provide extra braking ability.

• Acoustic windshield glass that removes road and wind noise.

• A “sport” button that switches the car into “a more aggressive mode,” he said.

• Oversized 19-inch wheels designed for noise reduction.

• Jeweled and light-emitting diode (LED) headlights.

• A Forward Collision Warning system that lights up on the dash in case of a potential crash in front, Collision Mitigation Braking system that helps the driver brake in an imminent crash and the Lane Departure Warning system, which alerts the driver to cars making an unintended move into your lane.

• Blind-spot indicators that light up on the side-view mirrors, and a Lane Keeping Assist System to help prevent the driver from drifting into another lane.

• Upgraded audio sound, including a standard version from ELS and a high-end optional system from Krell Industries.

• AcuraLink concierge system whereby the driver pushes a button to call a “personal assistant” in case of an emergency or for information such as traffic conditions.

• Voice command preferences to control the navigation and audio systems as well as smart technology to have e-mails and text messages read aloud.

• Ample head and legroom in the perforated leather front and back seats.

• A wide and deep trunk that can be opened electronically or push-button. “It’s a golfer’s dream come true,” Drayton said.

The sedan posts a more-than-respectable 20 mpg city and 31 mpg highway fuel numbers. Premium gas is recommended.

Acura retooled the body in the new RLX. “Basically, they started all over from the shell,” Drayton said. The manufacturer “made it more aerodynamic, wind resistant,” he said, while giving the car a fuller shape. The model is considered midsize but has the appearance of a full-size edition, he said.

Drayton said Acura intends to continue ramping up its lineup, with a host of new models on the way this year and next including the 370-hp RLX Sport Hybrid and the buzz-worthy NSX sports car.

In a moderate drive of a $55,000 RLX with nav system and other extras last week, the new Acura proved to be an eye opener.

First off, the four-door sedan takes on a refined aura outside and in. It’s a car with midsize measurements but a full-size personality.

The interior is elegant with fine wood grains and supple leather upholstery. Seating is quite comfortable, including in back. The rear space behind the driver’s seat provided plenty of legroom, even with the seat pushed all the way back.

Another engaging perk was the car’s quiet ride, from the purring engine to the sound dampening features.

On the open highway and in traffic, the RLX steered well, changing lanes with alacrity. The six-cylinder provided decent acceleration and brakes were firm but unwavering.

The high-tech safety gadgets, which also include a rear camera that activates when the car is in reverse, worked as advertised. Meanwhile, the center console was reasonably user friendly, with clear digital readouts for the dual climate control system for instance.

A clever feature is the center storage bin, which can open either to the left or the right. A button ingrained in the woodwork opens the glove compartment.

There were a few quibbles. The RLX performs almost sports-car like in the sport mode but lags somewhat in standard mode. The $55,000 pricetag, which included a few extras but not a whole lot, seems steep. Also, the solid fuel numbers don’t seem so sprightly when filling up with premium fuel.

Still, the new RLX is a luxury car, not a low priced economy model. At the very least, Acura may have struck on a sedan that motorists will remember. More likely, it’s on the way to the Japanese “inomama,” which the company said in a brochure is “Acura’s philosophy of carrying out ‘the will of the driver.’

To learn more, visit your local Acura dealer.

Reach Jim Parker at 937-5542 or


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Re: Draft #5 -- radically re-written

From: Robert Treat <xzilla(at)users(dot)sourceforge(dot)net>
To: Rod Taylor <rbt(at)rbt(dot)ca>
Cc: Merlin Moncure <merlin(dot)moncure(at)rcsonline(dot)com>,Josh Berkus <josh(at)agliodbs(dot)com>,Postgresql Advocacy <pgsql-advocacy(at)postgresql(dot)org>
Subject: Re: Draft #5 -- radically re-written
Date: 2003-07-30 14:02:47
Message-ID: 1059573767.22265.927.camel@camel (view raw or flat)
Lists: pgsql-advocacy
On Wed, 2003-07-30 at 09:26, Rod Taylor wrote:
> On Wed, 2003-07-30 at 08:57, Merlin Moncure wrote:
> > Another big update for 7.4 is enhancements to domains.  They got some
> > usability fixes and a big update in functionality, namely the ability
> to
> > define check constraints.  For me, that is a killer you
> > think its worth adding to the release?
> I don't think most readers will know what domains are and it's not
> really that killer of a feature.
> However, a techdocs writeup could be created describing how they should
> be used.

One of the best articles to date was Stephen Szabo's article on set
returning functions for 7.3. It would be nice to see articles like that
for all of the new 7.4 features (new domain functionality, new array
support, pg_autovacuum, working with functional indexes, tsearch2,
statement level triggers, etc..)

Robert Treat
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Sorting issue in table grid

From: Erwin Brandstetter <brandstetter(at)falter(dot)at>
To: pgadmin-hackers(at)postgresql(dot)org
Subject: Sorting issue in table grid
Date: 2007-10-17 21:01:59
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Hi developers! Hi Dave!

Testing the pgAdmin III 1.8.0  RC1 (Oct 9 2007, rev: 6725). Client Win
XP. Host: Debian Etch / PG 8.2.4

The phenomenon:
When applying a filter in the table grid, sorting stops to work sometimes.
I have seen this before, but could not reproduce it. This time I logged
the SQL statements and found the cause.

I work with varying filters to edit data in big tables. For this purpose
I sometimes comment out parts of the filter to reuse them later. Herein
lies the catch: pgadmin appends the "ORDER BY" clause without a newline,
so it gets commented out, if the filter ends with a comment.

Steps to reproduce:
Open edit grid on table foo, sort it by foo_id, and apply a filter:
    foo_id > 5000
    -- and foo <> 'sometxt'
The second (and last) line is commented out, for later use. pgAdmin
sends this query to the server:

SELECT * FROM foo WHERE foo_id > 5000
-- and foo <> 'sometxt' ORDER BY foo_id ASC

Make sure there is a newline before appending the ORDER BY clause.

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README file needs updates

From: Peter Eisentraut <peter_e(at)gmx(dot)net>
To: <pgsql-docs(at)postgresql(dot)org>
Subject: README file needs updates
Date: 2001-12-17 20:56:12
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The README file is presumably the first thing a new user reads, so it's
not unimportant to present concise and relevant information there.  Here
are the issues I currently have with this file:

| PostgreSQL Data Base Management System (formerly known as Postgres, then
| as Postgres95).

It's not quite that important what it was formerly called.

| This directory contains the development version of 7.2 of the
| PostgreSQL database server.

Is this updated all the time?  The 7.0.2 release still had the
"development" in there.  Do we want to keep the version in there?

| The server is not 100% ANSI SQL compliant, but it gets closer with
| every release.

This is not first-rate information.  The ANSI SQL standard is only one of
many concerns we deal with.

| After you unzip and untar the distribution file, look at file INSTALL
| for the installation notes and file HISTORY for the changes.

How did you read the README file if you didn't unpack the distribution

| PostgreSQL is not public domain software.  It is copyrighted by the
| University of California but may be used according to the licensing
| terms of the copyright below:
| ...

Duplicates information already in COPYRIGHT.

Here's a stab at something better:

PostgreSQL Database Management System

This directory contains the source code distribution of the PostgreSQL
database management system.

PostgreSQL is an advanced object-relational database management system
(ORDBMS) that supports an extended subset of the SQL standard,
including transactions, foreign keys, subselects, triggers,
user-defined types and functions.  This distribution also contains
several language bindings, including C, C++, Perl, Python, and Tcl,
and drivers for JDBC and ODBC.

Installation instructions are found in the file INSTALL.  This file
also lists supported operating systems and hardware platforms and
contains information regarding any other software packages that are
required to build or run the PostgreSQL system.  Changes over previous
releases are recorded in the file HISTORY.  A comprehensive
documentation set is included in this distribution; it can be read as
described in the installation instructions.

The latest version of this software may be obtained at  For more information look at our web
site located at

Copyright and license information is in the file COPYRIGHT.

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They have failed to reach a grand bargain concerning the country's troubling finances. They have avoided any action on a comprehensive energy policy. They have scuttled any notion of gun-control legislation even as the carnage continues in U.S. streets.

Federal officials have done pathetically little right of late, mostly because Republicans and Democrats can't forge any compromises. But on immigration reform it can be different. And it must be different because, for the good of the country, Congress and President Barack Obama must make progress on something big and profound.

Stung by the results of November's elections in which they decidedly lost the growing Latino vote, Republican leaders have said they are willing to embrace comprehensive reform.

Eight U.S. senators - four Democrats and four Republicans - have been working on such a deal and, yes, it is far from perfect. Those long opposed to such a measure say it would bring into the United States too many unskilled workers who would compete for jobs with unemployed Americans. Those long in favor of sweeping changes say the parameters being discussed include too many impediments on the path to citizenship for those illegally in this country.

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., is one of the eight to craft the legislation, and he said succinctly, "No one gets everything they want."

Congress must ensure that, as this debate continues, the perfect does not become the enemy of the good. And the idea put forth is a sound one.

For starters, border security would be tightened. That's critically important because there already are approximately 11 million illegal immigrants in the country.

Secondly, those here illegally would get temporary legal status within six months of the bill passing if they meet certain conditions, but most would have to wait at least 10 years and pay more than $2,000 in fines and penalties before they could apply for a green card. In the interim, they wouldn't qualify for federal benefits and would have to learn English.

Creating a legal path is important too because there is just no worldly way the country is going to round up and deport all these people, even if it had the desire to do so.

As for the concerns about job competition, American unemployment has been high as a result of the recession, but there is no getting around the fact that many jobs - especially in the service industry - are hard for employers to fill.

The plan also would require employers to move gradually to an Internet-based system that enables them to verify through the federal government that a prospective hire is allowed to work in the U.S.

The so-called "Gang of Eight" senators have put forth a sweeping measure that deserves careful consideration and debate. It must not be bludgeoned, but rather dissected.

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Pneumatic Conveying Systems and Components
Booth 1214 – This company offers a complete line of pneumatic conveying systems and components—including dense- and dilute-phase systems, railcar and truck unloading—that can handle even the most abrasive and fragile materials. Systems are custom built after an analysis of the process, facility, or procedure in question and after the material is tested in a fully equipped test lab.
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ABC News claims that Republican party leaders have given up on Joe Miller in Alaska and are now banking on Lisa Murkowski as the best bet for Republicans to keep the Alaska Senate seat. As evidence, it cites a “high level” Republican source and the fact that the National Republican Senatorial Committee in its latest ad spent 25 seconds attacking Democrat Scott McAdams and less than five seconds mentioning Joe Miller.
The NRSC denies ABC’s story, and I believe the denial. First, there’s no reason why anyone should give up on Miller’s campaign. Although he’s behind in the polls, I don’t think it’s possible to conclude from these polls that he has no chance, or even that he is less than even money to win. The polls do not, and cannot, adequately take into account the obstacle that Murkowski’s non-presence on the ballot poses to her campaign.
Second, as Ed Morrissey points out, there is good reason for the NRSC to focus its fire on McAdams – he represents the only way the Republicans can lose the seat. The Republicans can hold the seat with either Murkowski or Miller.
It’s also important that Miller finish ahead of McAdams. If McAdams were to finish second behind “write-in candidate,” the write-in votes would then have to be counted and some of Murkowski’s votes would probably be disqualified for technical reasons. Thus McAdams could squeak out a victory. But if Miller is ahead of McAdams, only Murkowski or Miller can win.
Under these circumstances, it makes sense for the NRSC to try to drive down McAdams’ vote and, in particular, to discourage any voters who have become disaffected with Miller from voting for McAdams. Quite simply, that is the optimal strategy for keeping the seat in Republican hands.
It’s possible that there are influential Republicans in Washington who are rooting for Murkowski, either because they like her or because they think Miller may be difficult to work with. But there’s no reason to believe that the focus on attacking McAdams stems either from any belief that Miller can’t win or any preference that he not do so.


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The Tracker has been updated again with news of MacMall’s memory special (which MacZone and MacConnection are unofficially matching in the spirit of competition) and the general trend of most resellers moving their shipping dates back to next week. If you don’t need more than 256 megs of memory (the small minority that you non-RAM-hungry people represent), MacMall and MacZone will substitute the memory for an AirPort card according to this reader feedback thread (“UPDATE: MacMall’s TiBook Memory Special“):

[dancdavis] I ordered the 500MHz from MacMall today, and instead of extra RAM, they gave me a free airport card (I bought the base station separately). If you don’t need more than 256MB, or if you want to buy a bigger chip later, talk to John at ext. 5146.

[blinky] I just got off the phone with Craig at MacZone. Since I already have my extra RAM, he gave me an airport card for free instead! He is willing to hear all deals, call him at 1-800-454-3686 x3689. Yes, the date of 2/7 has been pushed back a bit, and they just don’t know enough to say for sure yet when they will get them. I cancelled my outpost.com order and got overnight shipping from MacZone for $30 instead of the RAM installation charge.

So will you get your Titanium love before Valentine’s Day? Most resellers that we are tracking have shipping dates very close to the 15th, so it looks like it might be close. Anyway, here’s a tidbit from an Archive reader (note that these PowerBooks are being shipped right over from Taiwan):

If you ordered your Titanium PowerBook from the Apple Store, brace yourself for a possible long delay when the laptop hits Alaska. FedEx says that it could take up to a week for the machines to clear customs. Mine has been stuck in Anchorage for 2 days now, awaiting customs clearance. FedEx has no idea when it will be back on an airplane bound for the lower 48 [states].

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All of our instock Shimano Tri 2013 mens shoes are 25% off!

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shimano dura-ace-di2 electronic satellite shifter SW-7972 for sprinters

Shimano has just announced a new Dura-Ace Di2 satellite shifter aimed at sprinters that allows them to shift the rear derailleur from the drops while maintaining a firm grip on the handlebar.

The small lever buttons can be mounted anywhere on the bar and plug into existing dual control levers. There are separate buttons for left and right, with the right hand shifter handling downshifts and the left taking care of upshifts.

Shimano has already provided alternative shift button placements with their electronic aero-bar end shifters for triathletes and time trialists and their remote button module for easier shifting from the top of the bar. Now, sprinters have an option all their own.

They’ll be available come February 2011, pricing isn’t set.

“Shimano makes bike equipment that works beautifully. Campagnolo makes beautiful bike equipment that works.”

“Shimano’s boss did not start a cycling equipment company because his hands were frozen solid on a Giro mountain pass and he couldn’t get his wheel off.”

“Most bike shops sell Shimano.
You have to actively make the decision to go the Campagnolo route. This choice marks you out as different and more serious about your sport.”

“Shimano is the world leader in fishing tackle. Campagnolo only makes bicycle components.”

“One is made by scientists in the lab, the other by craftsmen with oil under their nails.”

“Now really?!?………..where did you see someone with a ‘Shimano’ tattoo lately???”

Dura-Ace 7900
How does Shimano push the envelope when the cycling community is just getting up to speed with its last Dura-Ace components? Shimano’s 7900 begins with a new hollow chainring design with a carbon shifting assist profile. The derailleur cables are tucked into the STI Dual Control lever bodies and their shifting action is double speed. The leverage ratio of the brakes is reconfigured, along with the brakepads, to boost modulation and match wet and dry weather stopping. Carbon fiber replaces aluminum in the rear derailleur’s pulley cage, and the world’s fastest-shifting front derailleur is reconfigured to eliminate micro adjustments at extreme chain angles. The 2009 topper? An asymmetric chain that is profiled on the inside link plates to better engage the next larger cogs.

Styled like nothing that came before it, Shimano’s Dura-Ace 7900 group may well be the “Swiss Watch” of the Dura-Ace legacy. It’s mechanical precision is certainly comparable- especially if one has the courage to disassemble the inner workings of its STI dual-action levers-but Shimano’s Di2 replaces the complicated mechanical innards of 7900 with simple (and reliable) electronics. Will Di2 overshadow Dura-Ace STI levers like the electronic quartz movement overwhelmed the self-winding mechanical watch?

Dura-Ace was always Shimano’s attempt to make a top of the line parts group, but it was not really successful until 1984.
In 1984, Shimano introduced Dura-Ace S.I.S. (Shimano Indexing System) the first successful indexed-shifting system. It was a 6-speed system with indexed shifters mounted on the down tube.
As with any new product, once it was in regular use, minor problems came to light, and they were rectified in later versions. One of the risks of buying into a brand new system is that you are, to some extent, a guinea pig. All of the compatibility problems associated with older Dura-Ace parts result from genuine improvements that Shimano made after the original introduction.
Since the original Dura-Ace was represented as the top-of-the-line possible with 1984 technology, Shimano had a bit of a problem explaining changes in compatibility. They didn’t want to obsolete earlier Dura-Ace versions and leave their customers stuck with orphaned equipment, but they also wanted to keep improving their products.
The marketing department tried to pass off the differences as signs of Dura-Ace’s higher quality vis-a-vis the lower priced systems.
Dura-Ace went through multiple generations, from 6-speed, through 7-speed and 8-speed through the 1996 model year.
1997 was a very big year for Dura-Ace. The system went to 9 speeds, and that was the most publicised change. In addition, however, the entire Dura-Ace system was re-designed and made to be inter-compatible with other Shimano components.
Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 / 7900
Three key words have emerged as the theme for the DURA-ACE system:
Speed, Smooth and Strength.
Speed and Smooth result in effortless shifting, improved braking operation, enhanced ergonomics and an attractive feeling and design. Strength is focused on the critical need for lightweight without sacrificing rigidity, durability or precision. “100% Power Transmission” is the goal pursued by the fusion of these three concepts.

After a broken leg sidelined his competitive softball playing, Mark Miller’s exercise routine took a different direction. During rehab, the athlete turned to swimming to ease the pressure on his joints. Next, he added cycling and running to his regimen, becoming a world-class triathlete. Eventually, that led to Miller opening his own custom bike shop, Precision Bikes, which recently moved to a bigger space at 114 Rena Drive.

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Miller’s transition from workout warrior to self-made businessman took several years of intensive training, competing and networking.
Twenty-two years ago, the then 34-year-old competed in his first long-distance race with a group of about 20 local triathletes. Gradually, Miller pulled ahead of the pack, putting 50 half-Ironmans, 27 full-Ironmans and 15 marathons under his belt, including Ironman Roth in Germany and Escape from Alcatraz. In 2010, he reached the pinnacle of the triathlete class, competing in both the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, and the Isklar Norsemen Xtreme Triathlon in Norway.
“The Norsemen was the hardest one for me,” Miller says. “I ended up having to spend 9.5 hours on the bike that day before I started running the 26 miles. It took me right at 15 hours to finish.”
Along the way, Miller befriended John Cobb, owner of Cobb Cycling in Tyler, Texas, who had worked with some of the world’s greatest cyclists including Lance Armstrong and Greg LeMond. “John Cobb taught me the most about cycling and the wind tunnel,” Miller says. “I owe a lot to him for taking me under his wing.”
For a while, Miller trekked to Cobb’s Shreveport cycling shop every weekend to work. “I just wanted to learn the cycling business, and I chased it for a long time,” Miller explains. After a few years, Cobb offered Miller a full-time job running his main warehouse. A year later, Miller decided to return home to open his own store.
With the help of close buddies Frank Camalo and Dr. George Sobiesk, Miller launched Precision Bikes in a small space at 3214 Johnston St. in April 2004. Another long-time friend and co-cyclist, Ruud Vuijsters, designed Miller’s website. Miller quickly became known for his custom-made bikes and personalized fittings. “I feel that I’m more of a destination place now,” Miller says. “Most of what I sell is for the racer, whether it is for the road or a triathlon.”
As demand grew for his customized services, Miller decided to expand to a larger location.
Last year, Miller opened at his new spot on114 Rena Drive. His longtime employee, Amanda Shone, came with him, along with two part-time repairmen. The 3,500-foot space has two repair stations up front and one in the rear; a showroom with racing and cruising bikes, athletic wear, shoes and accessories and a private room for bike fittings. Bike brands include QR, Cervelo, Felt, Colnago, Pinarello, BMC, Specialized and Linus. Clothing lines include Louis Garneau, Zoot, Coeur, Soas and 2XU. For shoes, Precision Bikes carries Sidi, Louis Garneau, Mavic, Specialized and Shimano.
Precision Bikes is Fit Institute Slowtwitch (F.I.S.T.), John Cobb and Retül certified, allowing Miller to custom-fit triathletes with cycles that move along with racers’ bodies. “I guess the thing that I offer that nobody else does is the fitting experience by positioning people on bikes,” Miller says. “Cycling is my passion now. I love going to work.”
Miller’s reputation in the cycling world grew quickly, attracting customers from throughout Louisiana as well as Texas and Mississippi.
Many professional triathletes have dropped by Precision Bikes, including Chris McDonald, Linsey Corbin, Anna Cleaver and world champions Chris McCormack and Miranda Carfrae. Pros have also taught Miller’s cycling camps in Lafayette and Mississippi.
Now that Miller is living his passion, his next goal is to complete the toughest challenge of them all — the USA Ultra Triathlon. Held in Tampa, Fla., this grueling double ironman consists of a 4.8-mile freshwater swim, 224-mile bike course and 52.4-mile run course. Athletes have 36 hours to complete the race.
At 55, Miller shows no signs of slowing down. “I am the last one of the 20 racers that started with me 22 years ago,” he says in his laid-back, unassuming manner. “I’m now training with guys in their 20s.”
Precision Bikes is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed Wednesday and Sunday. All fittings by appointment only. For more information, call (337) 981-7686, e-mail or visit the website at

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What is 50 years?

Los Angeles is the personification of our suburban nation, and this archetype is both celebrated and condemned for how it has shaped our society. It is now 55 years after the Federal Highway Act changed our national landscape, and 50 years after the dismantling of Pacific Electric Railway changed our metropolis.  Once deemed the city of the future, LA is on the precipice of a new epoch.  A sea change in demographics, cultural allegiances, and lifestyles are beginning to shift our collective decisions in terms of the way we will live, work, play and travel.  Like our predecessors, what grand decisions can we make right now to construct our shared future?
RETHINK/LA presents a series of visions based on both the stark environmental realities of the present and the optimistic possibilities for the future. This exhibit explores the effects on our city by framing the questions:

What does our future look like?

Where are we going and how will we get there?

Will we choose the status quo or seek a better more sustainable Los Angeles?

Perspectives on a Future Cityfast-forwards 50 years to illustrate a new American dream.

A Note on the Collaborative Process

Indicative of a team-oriented design process, throughout the exhibit are examples of a partnership cultivated between the contributors and the curatorial team.  Resulting in installations ranging from visionary collages, videos on the present city, and sound installations of local decision makers.  These works represent a unification of expert voice and creative vision, both necessary viewpoints in the future city.

About Rethink/LA

RETHINK/LA is a collaboration of creative individuals who are intent on re-inventing Los Angeles; through partnerships with select non-profits and impassioned organizations we believe that together we will create a singular, stronger, unified voice for the future. Rethink/LA will develop annual partnerships to creatively vision important issues and objectives that will affect our cities for future generations.

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7 Mendocino Coast residents charged in Kansas drug ring

Seven Mendocino Coast residents have been ensnared in a federal investigation into $17 million in illegal sales of "high-grade" marijuana and cocaine in Kansas.

James Michael Soderling, 42, of Fort Bragg pleaded not guilty Monday in Kansas to multiple drug charges, including marijuana and methamphetamine distribution and sales, according to court documents.

He is among 43 defendants listed in a 103-count indictment filed Oct. 31 as having had various roles in drug production, distribution and sales from 2005 to 2012 in Kansas, Missouri and California.

He and Sarah Soderling, 34, of Fort Bragg were arrested in July.

The investigation later broadened to include several prominent residents of the town of Mendocino, who now face charges that carry minimum sentences of 10 years in federal prison and $10 million in fines.

John Paul McMillon and his wife, Erin Keller, who are firefighters and emergency medical technicians with the Mendocino Volunteer Fire Department; former firefighter and vacation property manager Henry "Hank" McCusker; former fire marshal Jeffrey Wall, 42, of Mendocino who runs a construction firm; and Richard W. Smith Jr., 43, of Mendocino were arrested Nov. 7.

They are accused of involvement in a drug ring led by two Lawrence, Kan., men, who made millions in illegal drug sales, according to the documents.

All but Smith pleaded not guilty Nov. 9 before a magistrate judge in San Francisco. All but Soderling, McCusker and Smith were released on bail.

Reached at home, Wall said he and others have been asked by their attorneys to not comment on the case.

He added that "there's a certain type of culture where we live and a certain type of culture in Kansas."

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To the editor: Right to Work states do not lower the wages or lower the median income levels. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic data, between 1990 and 2010, states that were Right to Work saw employment grow by 25.9 percent vs. 7.9 percent for all other states. Manufacturing employment grew by 84 percent vs. 19.4 percent. Manufacturing wages per worker grew by 108.7 percent vs. 96.1 percent.

Anyone who is saying otherwise is being misinformed by the unions. The fact is the only one who will lose by making Ohio a Right to Work state are the union bosses who live high on the hog off the dues of people who are forced to pay them.

The law gives people the choice to join a union or not, not to get rid of them. The law also helps to make the unions more accountable to the people they support. If they do a good job then people will join, otherwise they can quit the union without having to leave their jobs.

In this economy, can we in Ohio risk companies moving to other states or new companies passing us by because of our union-controlled labor laws. If a factory moves to a Right to Work state, are union employees going to be glad they are unemployed and still in the union, or would they prefer to have a job?

In the end, does the person who has no job really care about the union perks, or just finding a good job?
Bryan Frohlich

Grateful for support
To the editor: The Materion Brush, Inc. Habitat for Humanity Golf Scramble was held June 16 at the Oak Harbor Golf Club.

Thank you to all of the people who volunteered and donated door prizes. A lot of work that goes into planning an event like this, and there are many that need to be recognized for their help and participation.

I would like to take the opportunity to say “thank you” to the following sponsors: Materion Brush, Inc., Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Ottawa County Chapter 30011, First Federal Savings of Lorain, Magruder Hospital, Buckeye Title Agency, Attorney Ernie Cottrell, Nationwide Insurance Agency; Aaron Grob, Crosser Funeral Home, First National Bank and National Bank of Ohio.

Also, a thank you to the following for their donations for door prizes: the Oak Harbor Golf Club, Toledo Mud Hens, The Andersons, Maumee Bay State Park, Samsen Home Furnishings, Packer Creek Pottery, Newport Dry Goods Co., AAA of Port Clinton, Drown’s Dairy Plaza, Waldo Peppers, Cleats, Cruisin’ Tunes, Lakeside Association, RvI, Inc. and Country Lane BBQ of Perrysburg.

All money raised from the event benefits Habitat for Humanity of Ottawa County.
Shelley A. Asmus, Executive Director
Habitat for Humanity of Ottawa County

A heartfelt thanks
To the editor: I’m writing in recognition of a group of people that went far and beyond their call of duty – the staff at Otterbein-Portage Valley Nursing Home in Pemberville.

Our mother, who was a resident there for 9 years, had a massive stroke. The staff made daily visits to support and comfort us and also talked, prayed and sang hymns to Mom. The residents at OPV, along with Pastor Pete Johnston, Pastor Daniel Beaudoin and Pastor Jim Budke came in daily and gave us comfort and prayer. They are all a very special group of people.

We also want to thank Director Mitch Hoyles and his staff at Robinson-Walker Funeral Home in Genoa for their very special caring service during our time of loss.

Mom will be greatly missed by many, including her family, friends and especially her second family – the staff and residents at OPV. Thanks to all of you from the bottom of our hearts.
Sue (Recker) Pavlica and family

race relations improved

Has President Obama, America's first African American president, improved race relations since he has been in office?
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My Micro NY creates smaller living for New York City

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The sample design of the nARCHITECTS apartment building. (Image by via nARCHITECTS.)

In a city that has 1.8 million one-and two-person households, but only 1 million studio and one-bedroom apartments, it's time to get creative.

Last week, New York City's Mayor, Mike Bloomberg, announced the winner of the adAPT NYC competition to develop an innovative micro-unit apartment-housing model with units ranging from 250 to 370 square feet.

The Brooklyn based firm, nARCHITECTS, was part of the developing team for My Micro NY, the contest's winner.

Eric Bunge, co-principal architect with nARCHITECTS, says the units they designed have two general areas, because people need both amenities and freedom of expression.

"We thought it would be best not to overdesign the units, so each unit has what we call the 'toolbox', which is where you have your kitchen, bathroom, storage and 16 feet of overhead storage," he said.

The other portion of the unit, called the 'canvas,' has 9-foot-high ceilings with nothing else, leaving it to the resident to decide what to do with the space.

Having higher ceilings gives a sense of space and allows for overhead storage, Bunge said. But it also gives the feeling of living in a larger volume.

The apartment building will include community spaces and group amenities such as a bike room. On top of the building, Bunge says, there's going to be a community garden or plots for the residents to grow things.

"Underpinning the need for this communal list is this idea that people living in small spaces need to live in expanded senses of community," he said. "There's a little den on every floor, but there's also a very important creative space on the ground floor."

The overall construction of the complex will take about a year, Bunge said, because the cellar and ground floors will be built with traditional construction, while the rest will be built with modules.

The construction of the modules will only take a matter of weeks because they stack on top of one another. Everything is already built in, ready to go.

"It's going to be a very spectacular moment in Manhattan when suddenly these modules go up in a couple of weeks," he said.

Though the units are recommended for one to two people, Bunge says when he and his wife first moved to New York, they lived in a 350 square foot apartment for four years.

"We managed to do that merely because it's New York," he said. "One of the things people come here for is the life outside the apartment. I think we'll see a very interesting spread of people who might be interested in this."


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I''m posting pictures of the Royal Empress ring designed by Vatche since this ring style doesn''t seem to be very popular.  I found this website to be most helpful so this is my contribution back to the community.

This is most likely the ring that I am going to purchuse for my fiancee.


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Journal Issue: The Juvenile Court Volume 6 Number 3 Winter 1996

The Juvenile Court: Analysis and Recommendations
Carol S. Stevenson Carol S. Larson Lucy Salcido Carter Deanna S. Gomby Donna L. Terman Richard E. Behrman

"In counties having over 500,000 population, the judges of the circuit court shall, at such times as they shall determine, designate one or more of their number, whose duty it shall be to hear all cases coming under this act. A special court room to be designated as the juvenile court room, shall be provided for the hearing of such cases, and the findings of the court shall be entered in a book or books, to be kept for that purpose, and known as the 'Juvenile Record,' and the court may for convenience be called the 'Juvenile Court.'"1

With these words, the Illinois legislature created the first juvenile court in 1899. The legislation contained a comprehensive set of definitions and rules "to regulate the treatment and control of dependent, neglected, and delinquent children." The Illinois legislature further directed that the legislation was to be "liberally construed," with the goal that the "care, custody, and discipline" of these children "shall approximate as nearly as may be that which should be given by [its] parents."2

The concept of a special court, or division of a court, to handle matters related to juveniles spread rapidly throughout the country. By 1907, juvenile court laws had been enacted in 26 states and the District of Columbia.3 Today, some version of a juvenile court or juvenile division exists in all 50 states. These courts are products of state law and vary from state to state in terms of their status and placement within the state's court hierarchy, the types of cases they hear, how they are staffed, their relationship to child welfare and juvenile probation agencies, and the level of resources appropriated to them. (See the article by Rubin in this journal issue.)

Over the past century, the court has been shaped and challenged by a number of factors. First and foremost, juvenile court practice has been formed by state statute. U.S. Supreme Court and state appellate court decisions and federal legislation have had an influence on the court's practice. Social science has also shaped the court: understanding of parent-child bonding has shifted the priorities and the procedures of the court's work with abusive and neglectful families. Knowledge about the effectiveness of various forms of intervention with juvenile offenders has shaped correctional programs and other approaches to addressing the behavior of delinquent youth. As with any institution dealing with human behavior, the juvenile court has been greatly influenced by larger social trends and problems. The violence in American society—on the streets and in the homes—the persistence of child poverty, and the increase in single-parent households all impact the court's day-to-day work.

As the 100th anniversary of the juvenile court approaches, it provides an opportunity to examine the strengths and weaknesses of this special court and to identify opportunities for improvement. The goal of this journal issue is to present a clear description of the court today and to address challenges for the future. It is important to note, however, that this is not a publication about juvenile crime or child abuse; it is about the court's relationship to these important issues. No article in this journal issue questions the need to continue some version of a specialized court to handle some child-related issues.

Although there have been calls to eliminate or greatly curtail the court's jurisdiction over criminal acts committed by juveniles (these proposals are discussed in the article by Ainsworth in this journal issue), there is a wide-spread consensus that a specialized court for some set of child-related matters is necessary. The greatest difference of opinion lies in defining the scope and describing the specifics of the court's jurisdiction.

This analysis has four sections. The first provides an overview of the historical mission of the juvenile court. In the second section, more detail about the court's role in handling delinquency, status offenses (noncriminal misbehavior of juveniles), and child abuse and neglect cases is presented. The third section examines the current status of the court as an institution, and the fourth section discusses the future of the juvenile court.


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The Learning Clinic offers a friendly, rural setting.
Our education program is entirely individualized.
Teachers and students plan each day and write each objective.
Opportunities exist for vocational shadowing and work-study.
We use the most effective assessment and teaching tools to make sure that your child learns, because we believe your child is unique and capable.
Our students find challenge and motivation in wilderness camping, canoeing, and hiking.
Noncompetitive sports and games, swimming, boating, and biking are part of the daily program.
We want students to have fun and increase their self-esteem while practicing new skills.
We offer counseling and testing to help your child meet the challenges of choosing a career or vocation.
Our staff includes clinicians who work with parents, teachers, and house parents to identify treatment goals and to measure progress.

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Total Students 66 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1
National avg.: 13:1
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Radiant Logic Announces ADAP, an Open Source REST API Layer for LDAP

Identity management company innovates with a REST API for directories—now available for download

NOVATO, Calif. - April 28, 2014 - PRLog -- Radiant Logic, market-leading provider of a federated identity and context service based on virtualization, today announces “ADAP” (Adaptive Directory Access Protocol), a REST interface for LDAP directory services. The company is contributing the open source ADAP code to a Kantara Initiative work group, aimed at expanding the traditional Identity Management (IdM) segment to Identity Relationship Management (IRM). ADAP is available for download at the Radiant Logic website. With ADAP, web and mobile applications can tap directly into directory sources that support the LDAP V3 standards, including Oracle/Sun Directory, Microsoft Active Directory, Open LDAP, ForgeRock OpenDJ, OpenDS, Novell NDS eDirectory, Red Hat Directory, IBM Tivoli, and RadiantOne HDAP.

Traditionally, directories have been used as a source of important information for two categories of applications: email services, which use directories to store and look up email addresses, and IdM and security applications, such as web access management, federation, provisioning, and GRC. These applications use the directory as a source for identities, groups, and other contextual information, particularly in the enterprise space.

“ADAP for LDAP provides an approach for accessing the information and structure of a directory that represents an alternative to SCIM or Graph API,” said Joni Brennan, Executive Director at the Kantara Initiative. “Accessing objects in the directory is essential. Reaching these objects by “traversing” a directory and revealing the context surrounding an object is innovative. This context is essential for web services needing access to these rich information stores, while also respecting separation of duties and only disclosing information on a need-to-know basis.”

Because directories have a hierarchical structure, context can be discovered and information can be progressively disclosed by navigating the “directory information tree.” Until now, complete access to the directory information was accessible only through a direct call using LDAP.

“ADAP means greater flexibility for cloud, web, and app developers and extends business capabilities when it comes to accessing traditional directory sources,” said Michel Prompt, CEO at Radiant Logic. “Our API performs on top of any LDAP directory—not just our own VDS—and we are happy to be contributing this open-source technology to the application developer community. When coupled with HDAP (big data technology applied to LDAP) and the RadiantOne integration layer, ADAP provides a simple way to access the information about identities and their relationship to other data that’s buried across diverse data silos. This contextual data is the ultimate target that will drive this new identity and relationship management category.”

About Radiant Logic

As the market leader for a federated identity service based on virtualization, Radiant Logic delivers simple, logical, and standards-based access to all identity within an organization. The RadiantOne federated identity service enables customizable identity views built from disparate data silos, driving critical authentication and authorization decisions for WAM, federation, and cloud deployments. Fortune 1000 companies rely on RadiantOne to deliver quick ROI by reducing administrative effort, simplifying integration, and building a flexible infrastructure to meet changing business demands.

About the Kantara Initiative
Kantara Initiative is non-profit organization that enables trust in identity services through compliance programs, requirements development, market influence, and information sharing among industry, research & education, government agencies, and international stakeholders.

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