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'Painting by Numbers: 32B, 34C, 36D': Women become living canvases for cancer awareness
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Betsy Rascoe (left), who modeled to support a friend, and artist Sandie Heiss Photo by Toby Tabachnick
At first, most were shy that afternoon last September, modestly folding their arms over their bare breasts. But it wasn't long before the 23 women who volunteered to have their chests painted to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer abandoned their inhibitions and joined together in what many described as an "empowering" experience.
Organized by Hadassah Greater Pittsburgh, "Painting by Numbers: 32B, 34C, 36D," culminated last weekend with a photographic exhibition of the artwork painted on the 24 models — which included one man — at Jask Gallery in Lawrenceville.
The models were painted by 14 female artists and then photographed by two female photographers. The identity of the models is confidential, and their faces are not shown in the photographs.
Several of the models were survivors of breast cancer and had undergone mastectomies; some also had reconstructive surgery.
But many of the models that joined together last fall at the Wexford Health and Wellness Pavilion volunteered their time and their bodies in solidarity with, or in memory of, a friend or family member who had suffered from breast cancer.
Such was the case with Betsy Rascoe of Mt. Lebanon, who has not had breast cancer, but who has been diagnosed as "high risk" and who has had multiple associated surgeries.
"My friend [Gerrie Delaney] had just been diagnosed with breast cancer when I heard that Hadassah was looking for models," Rascoe said at last Thursday night's opening reception for the exhibit. "I said to her, 'This is something we can do together.'"
Prior to the event, Rascoe contacted the artist who would be painting her to discuss the design she wanted on her chest.
"I told her, 'I want whimsical, I want happy, uplifting, fun,'" Rascoe recalled.
The end design was a Peter Max-inspired, vibrantly colored, spacescape, with which Rascoe was thrilled.
During the painting and photography, each model was in her own private room in the health center, but soon the models joined together in the hallway, which was closed that day to the public.
"We brought appetizers and wine," Rascoe said. "It was such a fun environment. People were running around half naked, chatting away, sharing their stories with each other. It was very relaxed."
Sandie Heiss, the artist who painted Rascoe, admitted it took her awhile to get fully comfortable with the idea of painting a woman's bare chest.
"I was more inhibited than the models were," she said. "I didn't know how they would react to me putting my hands on them. But they were very open. We talked more than we painted. I was very honored to be asked to do this."
The paintings varied in subject and style, with each model choosing her own design after consultation with her artist.
"This is the first thing I have done with Hadassah," said photographer Melissa Shontz, adding that she had been recruited to volunteer her services by member Miriam Quast.
A 23-year survivor herself, Shontz decided to be painted as well.
"The general tone was almost joyful," Shontz recalled. "It was almost liberating, revealing yourself bare-chested, but for a good reason — not to be prodded or given a diagnosis."
Artist Jasmine Karnavas agreed that the atmosphere the day of the painting had been one of strength and camaraderie.
"It was very empowering," Karnavas said. "Most of us [artists] had never painted anyone. But it ended up being a collaborative effort, listening to the story of the model."
Francine Surloff, who modeled in memory of her sister who died of breast cancer, said that although she was nervous at first, Karnavas put her at ease.
"It was an unbelievable day," Surloff said. "There were women of all ages and all builds."
Surloff is "not uncomfortable at all," she said, having her bare, painted breasts on display at the exhibition.
"It's worth it if even one person would get a mammogram because of this," she said. "My sister waited, and when she finally went, she was stage 4. She inspired me to do better things. I want to make a difference."
The printed photographs are available for purchase framed and unframed. One hundred percent of the sale's proceeds will go to breast cancer research.
Similar events have been sponsored by other Hadassah chapters across the country in the last few years.
"I am thrilled beyond words," said Barb Scheinberg, president of Hadassah Greater Pittsburgh. "We will definitely be doing this again."
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers, with about 12 percent of women in the United States developing the disease during their lifetime. The risk of developing breast cancer is slightly higher among Jewish women than among other women due to the high prevalence of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations in Ashkenazi Jews.
Toby Tabachnick can be reached at tobyt@thejewishchronicle.net.


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Lake Darling inflows fall to 2,000 cubic feet per second, pool drawdown to 1,592 feet continues
Inflow is currently estimated at 2,000 cubic feet per second and falling. Releases from the dam will remain at 2,800 cfs until the pool reaches an elevation of 1,592 feet or when local snow melt starts. Local melt is expected to start next week.
St. Paul District adds Twitter account
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, established a Twitter account last week, increasing the ways we disseminate information and the way the public, media and other interested parties receive it.
Lake Darling pool is being drawn down to 1,592 ft.
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is drawing down Lake Darling's pool elevation to 1,592 feet. Current releases from Lake Darling Dam of 2,800 cubic feet per second will be maintained to bring the pool down to this elevation by the end of next week.
Corps awards $4 million contract to build Mississippi River islands in Pool 9
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $4 million contract to McHugh Excavating and Plumbing, Inc., of Onalaska, Wis., Feb. 5 to begin construction on the second and final stage of its Capoli Slough Islands habitat restoration project, taking place five miles south of Lansing, Iowa, in Pool 9 on the Mississippi River.
Corps of Engineers to host public meeting on Valley City Sheyenne River flood risk management study
ST. PAUL, MINN. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, along with Valley City, N.D., will hold a public meeting to provide a status update to the public to the Valley City Sheyenne River Flood Risk Management Feasibility study Jan. 10, 2013.
Media invited to tour dewatered Lock and Dam 7
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, emptied all of the water out of Lock and Dam 7 recently to complete maintenance.

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10 Funny Old Sayings That People Say Wrong / Get Confused By
We're about to go over 10 funny old sayings that people either say wrong or get confused by. We'll start with the confusing ones first. If you're bewildered by some of these, maybe this will help clear things up.
5 Funny Old Sayings That Confuse People
Alright, here are 5 funny sayings that make some people scratch their heads.
#1 – You Can't Have Your Cake and Eat It Too
This expression is over 450 years old and the reason it puzzles people is because they don't understand why they can't do both things—have their cake and eat it too. To understand this phrase better, try switching the words "have" and "eat" so that it says "you can't eat your cake and have it too."
Still don't get it? Basically, the reason you can't do both is because they contradict each other. Yes, if you eat the cake, then you wouldn't have it anymore. So you can only pick one of the options. That said, if you really want to show this old saying who's boss, just eat half the cake instead. That way, you'll have eaten it while also still having it. Problem solved.
#2 – A Friend In Need Is a Friend Indeed
This expression can be interpreted in multiple ways, thus making it confusing. For example, does it go "a friend in need is a friend indeed" or "a friend in need is a friend in deed"?
On top of that, some wonder why a "friend in need" would make them a "friend indeed"? Well, to clear things up, let's add a few words to the phrase so it's easier to understand: "A friend (who helps when you're) in need is a (true) friend indeed." There, that's better. This phrase basically means that if you're in need of help, true friends will be there for you.
#3 – A Watched Pot Never Boils
This is one of those funny old sayings that some people are bewildered by because they take it too literally. Obviously, if you watch a pot it will come to a boil. What this phrase is trying to say, however, is that when we wait for things to happen (in this case, waiting for a pot to boil), it can feel like it's taking forever, as if time has slowed to a crawl.
#4 – It Takes More Muscles to Frown Than to Smile
This one is perplexing because there doesn't seem to be any solid information that confirms this statement. Yes, after researching this phrase, every source basically said: "It takes (X) amount of muscles to frown and (Y) amount of muscles to smile." The problem? The "X" and "Y" numbers varied depending on the source.
You know, I've always had a slight curiosity on whether or not this was true, I just never bothered to look it up. But then when I do try to look it up, nobody seems to know for sure. Now that's funny! Actually, it's not. I'm a little disappointed.
#5 – It's Always Darkest Before The Dawn
Like #3, people take it too literally and thus it doesn't make any sense. What it means, though, is that things feel their worst just before they take a turn for the better.
5 Old Sayings / Terms That People Say Wrong
Now, lets talk about 5 funny old sayings and terms that people say wrong.
#1 – I Couldn't Care Less
This is a classic phrase that frequently gets used wrong. The correct phrase is "I couldn't care less," which means it's impossible for a person to care less. However, what a lot of people end up saying is "I could care less," which is actually the opposite of what they're trying to say because it means they do, in fact, care.
#2 – Bull In a China Shop
Some mistake this phrase as "a bowl in a china shop."
A bull in a china shop sounds like a recipe for disaster. A hulking like that would break everything as it clumsily walks through the shop, or at least, that's the implication. This old saying is often used as a simile when referring to a clumsy person. However, some people incorrectly think it's "a bowl in a china shop." I can understand the confusion considering the words "bull" and "bowl" sound the same, but the misinterpreted form doesn't make much sense given the idiom's meaning.
#3 – Getting Off Scot-Free
Sometimes people say this wrong because they think its "getting off scotch free." While that would certainly top my list of funny sayings, the actual term is "getting off scot-free." What's a scot? It's basically the equivalent to modern tax. Hence, getting off scot-free meant getting away tax-free.
#4 – For All Intents and Purposes
Often this is misused as "for all intensive purposes." While your purposes may be intense, the correct way to say it is "for all intents and purposes." It basically means that "X" is almost like "Y." E.g., My desk is, for all intents and purposes, a table.
Other synonyms for it include: nearly, virtually, more or less, practically.
#5 – Cole Slaw
Okay, this isn't much of a saying, it's more a word, but I decided to include it anyways since people commonly say it as "cold slaw." The actual term, cole slaw, is a salad consisting of raw cabbage, mayonnaise, and other sliced vegetables. It comes from the Dutch term "koolsla" meaning cabbage salad.


The Hojo wallet has two horizontally oriented card pockets on the front side. In sailmaking, the horizontal joining seams are commonly refereed to as Hojos, hence the name. This minimalist wallet also has a larger pocket for folded bills, or more cards.
The two fabric options, Cuben Fiber and Kevlar, are both repurposed sailcloths that are of a stiffer construction, giving the wallet some rigidity. Both of these fabrics were used in the 1995 America's Cup sail production. This fabric was never actually a sail, rather leftover fabric, donated more recently by a retired sail designer who still had a couple end rolls on the shelf.


Ground Crew offers two service agreement options: monthly installments or pay per service. Both include an auto-renewal feature that allows us to continue services without interruption year after year. All auto-renewal agreements receive an annual notification of services; however, the auto-renewal feature does not require services to be continued.
Statement of services at an agreed upon price.
Total amount of services divided into 12 equal monthly installments.
Invoices are generated on the 13th of the month; due on the 10th of the following month.
All invoices billed after completion of service; due on a net 15-day term.
May cancel agreement at any time (15-day cancellation notice required).


BVA BDRC | German Leisure Guests to the Rescue!
German Leisure Guests to the Rescue!
Findings from BVA BDRC's 2013 German Hotel Guest survey report a booming German leisure market – no doubt a welcome relief for European hoteliers.
Unlike much of Europe, the German hotel market has performed relatively well through the recent economic crisis. Of the 5 biggest European markets, only Germany delivered anything more than negligible growth in demand for hotel rooms over the last 12 months.
A booming German leisure market is indeed welcome relief for European hoteliers, but reports have not been all good news as the German corporate travel market has continued to contract. However, this has been more than compensated for by the growth of leisure. German hotels benefited from a 7% year-on-year increase in demand from Germans staying in hotels in their own country for leisure reasons, whilst the growth in outbound (international) German leisure volume was even higher at 11.8%, delivering an estimated 114 million international leisure room nights in the last 12 months. Hotels in Mediterranean destinations such as Spain, Italy and Turkey were the major beneficiaries.
Domestically, the outlook for German hotels is generally optimistic. The Ifo Business Climate Index, an early indicator for economic development in Germany, sat well above the December 2012 figure for the first few months of 2013 and rose for the 3rd consecutive month in July. RevPAR is forecast to rise a further 2-4% in 2013. Occupancy is likely to be steady, while rates are predicted to shift upwards. Furthermore, Germany remains an attractive market for hotel investors, with lenders more comfortable about offering credit than in most other European countries.
Germany is famous for its family-run Gasthäuser which tend to offer fairly basic accommodation, but when it comes to hotel brands, it is traditionally seen as an upscale-orientated market. However, the supply-side landscape of the German hotel industry is changing; Accor's economy brand, Ibis (taken together with its sub-brand variants Ibis Budget and Ibis Styles), had the largest bedroom inventory in Germany; furthermore, local operator Motel One, also operating at the top end of the economy tier, more than doubled its presence in the last 4 years, while French brand B&B also expanded significantly in Germany.
Overall, the economy tier now accounts for an estimated fifth of branded German hotel room stock and is the most rapidly growing segment of the market. To set this in context, the British economy tier is almost twice as large as a proportion of total supply (41%), and the French almost three times as large (61%), which suggests that despite the recent expansion there remains significant latent growth potential. The study reported that the core Ibis brand had an estimated 8.3% of domestic German hotel market share for business stays, with only 5.8% of the country's bedroom inventory, evidencing the view that economy brands are capable of out-performing the market.
Accor's strategy of creating an Ibis 'mega brand' by re-badging its Etap and All Seasons hotels, allied to its 'Big Bang' international advertising campaign, appeared to be paying rich dividends in terms of brand equity, with Ibis comfortably emerging as the BVA BDRC 'Most Improved Brand' in Germany for 2013. Ibis is now the most widely used brand for both business and leisure by German travellers and, on the composite measure of brand equity, it overtook midscale competitor Holiday Inn, moving into 3rd place in the BVA BDRC Brand Ranking Index.
Despite only having a limited presence in Germany, Hilton once again emerged as the No.1 brand, finishing ahead of the pack on top-of-mind brand awareness, prompted brand recognition and leading choice. Hilton also enjoyed a very positive brand image, with strong associations with 'luxury', 'style', providing a 'sense of high status' and 'makes me feel special'.


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Service Animals on Campus
Section: III. STSV - 117
Approved By: Dr. Ivan Harrell, 6/18/20
Last Review: 6/9/20
Last Revision: 6/9/20
Prior Revisions: none
Initial Adoption: 6/8/16
This policy is established for the purpose of governing the presence of animals on campus.
TO WHOM DOES THIS POLICY APPLY
This policy applies to all employees, students, visitors, and vendors. No one is excluded from this policy.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act
Chapter 49.60 RCW (Discrimination)
Chapter 49.60.214 RCW (Misrepresentation)
Chapter 7.80.120 RCW (Fines)
Chapter 70.84.020 RCW (Guide Dog)
Chapter 70.84.021 RCW (Service Animal)
Chapter 34.05482 RCW (Brief Adjudicative Proceedings)
Chapter 162-22 WAC (Employment-Handicapped Persons)
Chapter 110-300-0225 WAC (Pets and animals in Early Learning Centers)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L.93-11)
Tacoma Municipal Code-Title 17 (Animal Control)
Tacoma Municipal Code 17.02.070 (Confinement of an animal in a motor vehicle)
"Service Animal" means an animal that is trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability, including physical, sensory, psychological, intellectual, or other mental disabilities.
"Service Animal in Training" means an animal that is being trained for the purpose of assisting or accommodating an individual with a disability.
"Therapy/Emotional Support Animal" means an animal that provides emotional or passive comfort that alleviates one or more of the identified symptoms or effects of a disability. A therapy/emotional support animal is not a service animal under this policy.
"Owner/Handler" means any person having an interest in or right of possession to an animal, or any person having control, custody, or possession of an animal.
"Physical Control" means control by means of a leash of no more than eight feet in length, cage, bridle, or other restraining device held by the owner or keeper. Reasonable modifications of this provision may be made to accommodate a service animal (Tacoma Municipal Code _ Title 17).
"College Facilities" includes all buildings and facilities in the possession or owned, used, controlled, leased or rented by the college, and agencies that have educational agreements with the college. Exemptions to this policy are allowed for college properties that are long-term leaseholds and occupied by agencies that are not affiliated with the college, i.e., Pierce Transit, Tacoma Area Coalition for Individuals with Disabilities (TACID), etc.
"College Premises" includes all land and other property in the possession of or owned, used, controlled, or leased/rented by the college.
"Reasonable Accommodations" are modifications or adjustments to the tasks, environment, or to the way things are usually done that enable individuals with disabilities to have an equal opportunity to participate in an academic program or a job (U.S. Department of Education, 2007).
It is the policy of Tacoma Community College to require that all animals be attended, leashed, or properly restrained while on college premises and under the direct physical control of their owner/handler per Tacoma Municipal Code Title 17. The owner/handler is subject to the campus code of conduct while on college premises or working in a campus facility. The owner/handler is responsible for all cleanup and no animal shall be permitted to run at large or be disruptive on any college owned property. Per Tacoma Municipal Code 17.02.070 it is considered a violation for an owner or person to confine any animal in a motor vehicle in such a manner that places it in a life or health-threating situation. Animals are not permitted in college facilities with the exception of service animals, college sanctioned events at which animals are participating, or when animals are part of an academic program. All service animals must meet the U.S Department of Justice Guidelines. Service animals in training may be permitted, but are not entitled to, the same access as service animals. Therapy/emotional support animals are not considered service animals under this policy.
Service Animals Permitted
Owners/handlers of service animals are permitted to be accompanied by their service animal to all areas of the college's premises, including facilities and programs where the owner is allowed to go. Such areas include public areas, public events, classrooms, and other areas where college programs or activities are held. Limited exceptions for service animal access exist. For example, when consistent with other college policies, state and/or federal laws/regulations, a service animal may be restricted from specific areas of the college, such as food preparation areas, animal research facilities and premises, medically sensitive patient and clinic areas, and biologically sensitive or hazardous research sites. If a service animal is restricted from certain areas, the Office of Access Services is available to assist in evaluating reasonable accommodations for the owner.
Assessing Service Animal Status
College personnel must allow a service animal access to an event or activity with its owner/handler when it is readily apparent that the animal is trained to do work or perform tasks for the service animal owner/handler. Examples include a dog guiding an individual who is blind or has low vision, pulling an individual's wheelchair, or providing assistance with stability or balance to an individual with a mobility disability.
If the need for the service animal is not apparent, college personnel may only ask service animal owners for the following information:
Whether the service animal is required because of a disability; and
What work or task the animal has been trained to perform.
If the owner/handler states that the animal is required because of a disability and the owner/handler states that the animal has been trained to do work or a task for the owner/handler, then the service animal must be admitted in all areas except those that are restricted as explained herein. If there is any doubt that an animal is a service animal, college personnel should admit the animal and then consult with the Office of Access Services regarding future access.
College personnel should not ask service animal owner/handlers for medical documentation or the nature of their disability, except as noted herein. Service animal owner/handlers may not be asked for a special registration, identification card, license, or that the animal demonstrate its ability to perform work or tasks.
College Assistance
Potential and current students and guests are not required to register their service animal with the college. Service animal owners/handlers who are students who regularly access college facilities are encouraged to contact access services within the student affairs department who can assist the owner/handler with proactively informing other college personnel, such as faculty, advisors, building coordinators, etc., that the service animal should be allowed access.
Employees with Service Animals
College employees who require the use of a service animal in the workplace should make a request for a workplace accommodation by contacting the ADA coordinator in Human Resources. For more information see the College's Policy on Equal Employment Opportunity, Board of Trustees Resolution 98-04 and WAC 162-22-100.
Animal Owner/Handler Responsibilities
Animal owners/handlers are responsible for complying with policy and shall be responsible for damage or injury caused by the animal. Additional responsibilities include:
Ensuring the animal does not disturb or disrupt normal academic or administrative functions;
Immediately cleaning up after the animal and properly disposing of waste or other debris from the animal;
Preventing the animal from entering any pond, fountain, or stream located on college premises; and
Complying with relevant city, county and/or state license or leash laws while the animal is on college premises.
Owner/handler who violate this procedure or disregard an instruction to remove an animal from college premises may be subject to additional penalties, including banning from any college premises or other fines or penalties under applicable city, county or state rules, regulations or laws.
Service Animal Owner/Handler Responsibilities
Service animal owners/handlers are responsible for complying with policy and shall be responsible for damage or injury caused by the animal. Misrepresentation of a service animal is a civil infraction (RCW 49.60.214). Additional responsibilities include:
Keeping the service animal under their direct control at all times, such as by a harness, leash or other tether; however, if the use of a harness, leash or other tether interferes with the service animal's safe, effective performance of work or tasks, or if the owner/handler's disability prevents the use of such devices, then the service animal must be under the owner/handler's control through voice control, signals, or other effective means;
Ensuring the service animal does not disturb or disrupt normal academic or administrative functions;
Immediately cleaning up after the service animal and properly disposing of waste or other debris from the service animal;
Preventing the service animal from entering any pond, fountain, or stream located on college premises; and
Complying with relevant city, county, and/or state license and leash laws while the service animal is on college premises or in college facilities.
Removal of Service Animals from College Facilities
College personnel may only ask service animal owners to remove their service animal from college premises or from the immediate area for the following reasons:
 If the service animal is not under the owner/handler's direct control;
 If the service animal is disturbing or disrupting the normal administrative, academic, or programmatic routine, then the owner/handler must first be given the opportunity to get the animal under control, but if the disruption or disturbance continues, the owner shall remove the animal upon request; or
 Emergency assistance may be contacted if the presence, behavior, or actions of the service animal constitutes an immediate risk of danger to people or property.
The service animal may only be excluded by college personnel for that incident. If asked to remove the service animal, the owner/handler must be offered the opportunity to return to college premises or the immediate area without the service animal and be provided with reasonable assistance at that time to participate in the college service or program. Owner/handler with concerns about the removal of their service animal should contact the Access Services Director.
Service Animals in Training
Service animals in training may be permitted, but are not entitled to, the same access as service animals. The college president or appointed representative will have authority over the building area and has the discretion whether to permit access to the service animal in training. Any individual bringing a service animal in training on college property is responsible for complying with this policy.
Violations of Procedure
Depending on the seriousness of the animal's conduct or repeated conduct, service animals may be excluded from college premises temporarily or permanently if they are found to be in violation of this procedure. If a service animal is excluded, the access services coordinator shall, if requested, assist in evaluating reasonable accommodations for the owner/handler. The Access Services Coordinator is responsible for conducting the necessary assessments regarding ongoing or permanent removal of a service animal. Owner/handlers who violate this procedure or disregard an instruction to remove a service animal from college premises may be subject to additional penalties, including being banned from any college premises or other fines or penalties under applicable city, county or state rules, regulations or laws. Violations of this procedure by an owner/handler who is a college student or employee may be referred for corrective or disciplinary action. Concerns relating to violations of this procedure should be referred to the Access Services Director for students or ADA coordinator in Human Resources for employees.
At the College's discretion, brief adjudicative proceedings may be used in matters relating to the college's enforcement of this policy.
 Access Services Coordinator: Students
Located in Advising Counseling Center, Building 7.
 ADA Coordinator: Employees, Volunteers, Visitors
Located in Human Resources, Building 14
Grievance Process/Complaint Reporting
Individuals who wish to make a complaint that a college employee may have violated the college's non-discrimination and/or non-retaliation policies, including a failure to permit access to a service animal under this policy, may contact:
 Tacoma Community College Human Resources Office-Executive Director of Human Resources
Individuals who wish to file allegations of discrimination also may contact the following:
United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
 Email: ocr@ed.gov
 Phone: 1-800-421-3481 (voice)
 Phone: 1-800-669-4000
 TTY: 1-800-669-6820
Washington State Human Rights Commission


All students, of all ages and all disciplines, are invited to bring a friend to classes and/or lessons during the week of December 6 through 11. Share with your friends enjoyment of the arts, show them how talent develops, and give them a hands-on Beck Center experience.
Behind the doors of the Beck Center, truly amazing things are happening. Friends will be inspired by seeing first-hand the youngest of our students as they strive to master first positions in dance or an adult finally achieve his lifelong dream to play the piano. Magic happens each week in all disciplines – dance, music, theater, visual arts, creative arts therapies, and outreach.
Our students need and want to share their talents.
Each student and friend will have an opportunity to sign up to win tickets to an upcoming Beck Center Youth Theater production.
We request that only one friend be invited and that this is a peer who is close in age.
We encourage our adult students to take advantage of this special week.
For more information, contact the Education Department at 216-521-2540 x12.


Hackney Homes is recruiting apprentices and calling on the borough's young people to play a part in building Hackney's future.
Youngsters aged between 16-18 can apply now to become apprentice electricians, gas engineers and multi-trade operatives.
As well as gaining paid on the job experience, the apprentices will learn construction skills by attending college one day a week and will receive NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent on completion of their training.
Apprentice Electrician, Kurtis Knibbs, 18 is currently in his second year apprenticeship. Commenting on his experience so far he said: "When you do an apprenticeship you get the best of both worlds. The training that we get at college is really good and I've also learnt a lot from my practical work. I've built friendships with Electricians who have mentored me in Hackney Homes and everyone is really helpful."
Since the emergence of the scheme in 2001, 66 Apprentices have completed training and 45 have gained employment with Hackney Homes.
Young people are the future of our borough. This scheme is a great opportunity for them to excel in their chosen field, gaining new skills to help them develop. They may even go onto work for us and make a difference to the lives of many residents throughout the borough.
To find out more about the scheme and to apply visit www.hackneyhomes.org.uk/trade-apprenticeship-scheme or call 020 8356 6935.
The closing date for applications is 18 July 2014.


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Throne-Holst, Calone exchange barbs over experience, electability
The two candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for the First Congressional District seat in a primary argued over who has better job creation ideas during a debate held by the Southold Democratic Club Tuesday night at Southold High School.
Former Southampton Town Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst of Bridgehampton and former Suffolk County Planning Commission chairman David Calone of East Setauket are both looking to challenge incumbent Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin of Shirley in the fall.
Mr. Zeldin won the seat in 2014, defeating longtime incumbent Democratic Tim Bishop of Southampton.
Mr. Calone is an attorney and CEO of Jove Equity Partners LLC, a venture capital firm that helps start and build technology companies. He served on the Suffolk County Planning Commission from 2008 to 2015 and was its chairman for several years.
Ms. Throne-Holst's four-year tenure as Southampton Town Supervisor ended in 2015. She also served as a town councilwoman for two years prior and is a former executive director of the Bridgehampton Child Care Center. Ms. Throne-Holst is also a founder of the Hayground School in Bridgehampton.
Both candidates agreed on a number of the issues during Tuesday's debate, such as a $15 an hour federal minimum wage, which Mr. Calone feels should be indexed to inflation; plans for a legal path to citizenship; funding for Planned Parenthood; and taking climate change concerns seriously.
Unlike an earlier debate they had in Amagensett, there was a little more disagreement between the candidates this time around, particularly on a question about how to create skilled, high paying jobs.
"It's very important to understand what the economy in this community — in this district — is built on," Ms. Throne-Holst said. "This economy is built on agriculture and the service industry, the healthcare industry and, yes, tourism, second-home ownership and the environment. And if we don't support and build that job base, we are letting down what is the basis of us in economy here."
She pointed out that as supervisor, "We put some revitalization and economic development plans in place in one of the most economically distressed communities in Southampton: the Flanders Riverside area."
Mr. Calone said he created the Long Island Emerging Technologies Fund, which has helped ten companies get start-up funding in the past two years. These are companies that came from research facilities, including Brookhaven National Lab, Stony Brook University and Cold Spring Harbor labs, he said.
He also was involved in a program that helped young farmers get money for equipment in order to expand or start farms on Long Island, he said.
Ms. Throne-Holst said that while Mr. Calone talks of high-tech jobs, she questioned how many people actually work in that industry.
"We need to make sure the service industry and the healthcare industry are supported," she said.
Mr. Calone said he's been a leader in developing aquaculture companies, too.
Ms. Throne-Holst said she was involved in the creation of the state's Clean Water and Technology Center in Stony Brook University, which attempts to address nitrogen pollution in groundwater and surface water.
In order to win back the seat held by Mr. Zeldin, Ms. Throne-Holst said: "We're going to need a candidate that can beat him…And I'm the only candidate here that has run and won in four elections, and defeated Republicans."
Ms. Throne-Holst said she's also the only candidate to have served in elected office, where, she says, she cut spending and debt and helped improve the town's bond rating.
"We need a candidate who has actually gotten the job done," she said.
Ms. Throne-Holst said she's been supported by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, former Congressman Tim Bishop and former Congressman Steve Israel.
Mr. Calone said he's been a federal prosecutor who fought corporate fraud and worked with foreign governments to fight international crime and terrorism. He also said he's helped jumpstart numerous businesses and has served on the Suffolk County Planning Commission, which has developed guidelines for solar and wind power installation.
In addition, Mr. Calone said he's helped start a non-profit called Patriot Boot Camp, which supports veterans to start technology companies.
Mr. Calone pointed out that he's backed by the Long Island Environmental Voters Forum and that all of the elected Democrats Ms. Throne-Holst served with on the Southampton Town Board are supporting him, not her, for Congress.
The Long Island Environmental Voters Forum criticized Ms. Throne-Holst on its website for her "support for high-density development in water-sensitive parts of Southampton Town."
Ms. Throne-Holst said the Long Island Environmental Voters Forum "has gone astray" and is being supported by Caithness, a company looking to build a large power plant in Yaphank.
Mr. Calone said he's been a Democrat all his life, and believes in Democratic principals, whereas Ms. Throne-Holst was registered with the Independence party before she ran for Congress and changed her enrollment to Democrat.
The primary is June 28.
Photo: Former Southampton Town Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst and former Suffolk County Planning Commission chairman David Calone at Tuesday's debate at Southold High School. (Credit: Tim Gannon)
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Deadline To Be Extended To June 30 For Maryland Park Lake District Redevelopment Proposal Submissions
The City of Maryland Heights will extend its submission deadline for receipt of proposals from parties interested in developing an approximately 1,800-acre area located along the Maryland Heights Expressway known as the Maryland Park Lake District (MPLD) to June 30, 2016, at 4:00 p.m.
"Due to a recently proposed ice sports complex development to be located adjacent to the MPLD, the City Council believes it would be prudent to extend the submission deadline to June 30, 2016, so prospective developers have sufficient time to consider the impact of the proposed hockey complex on any potential MPLD redevelopment proposal," said City Administrator James S. Krischke. "A resolution to extend the city's MPLD real estate development submission deadline to June 30 is currently before the City Council and we expect that resolution to be approved by the City Council at its June 2 meeting."
On February 4, 2016, the City Council authorized staff to seek requests for proposals for redevelopment projects within the MPLD and set April 15, 2016 as the proposal submission deadline, which later was extended to May 31, 2016. The City will consider proposals from qualified developers interested in redeveloping all or a portion of the area in a manner consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan for the MPLD. The Comprehensive Plan for the MPLD contemplates that the area will be redeveloped for a mix of uses, which may include regional retail, office campus, hospitality and entertainment venues, regional sport venues, and residential developments, together with appropriate accessory commercial uses carefully integrated into a town center development.
On Monday May 23, the St. Louis Blues hockey team announced plans for the proposed development of a $35 million practice facility next to Creve Coeur Lake Park, which is located on Marine Avenue in Maryland Heights on land owned by St. Louis County. With seating for 1,800 spectators, the proposed complex would host youth and collegiate hockey as well as St. Louis Blues practice sessions, according to St. Louis Blues officials. Team officials said they hope to open the ice complex in late 2018.
"We plan to announce the proposals we have received and the next steps in the development process at the conclusion of the submission period on June 30," Krischke added.
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About NEPAL AND TIBET
Nepal is a small country with varied diversified population. This country is famous for its unity in diversity, in language and lifestyle, caste and religions. Although there are different religions like Hindu, Buddhism, Christian, Muslim and others that live in Nepal, there is no discrimination among them. Every religion is prevailing with equal respect. Different religious sites can be found here like Pashupatinath temple the greatest deity of Hindu, Swayambhu stupa and Boddhanath stupa of Buddhism, different Mosques of Islamism and churches of Christianity etc. Nepalese are religious people. So, they have strong faith in divine Power.
In Nepal, the typical costume of women is Gunnau Cholo, Dhoti and Patuka and the Nepali costume of men is Daura Suruwal and Dhaka topi. There can also be other costumes as well, like Bakhu, Lehnga, haku patasi, kactihad etc. Each costume also represents the culture of the specific society. The rituals and language of one society may or may not be similar to others in the human race.
There are many typical dances in each society like Kauda dance related with Magar, Ghatu dance is related with Gurung, Dhimal dance is related with Dhamal etc. Likewise, festivals also differ from one caste and religion to the other like Dashain, Tihar, teej, etc, which are celebrated by Chhetri, Bhraman and Hindu, Fagu and Maghi etc, celebrated by Maithali and Bhojpuri and Losahar clebrated by Tamang and Sherpa. Some festivals like Dashain and Tihar are celebrated by many religions like Hindu and Buddhist, but celebrated according to their rules and norms. If you have ever been on trips to India and Nepal, you must be aware that while celebrating their festivals, all people enjoy meeting their relatives and close friends.
There are several social and cultural beliefs and customs in Nepal like respecting elders, regarding and respecting guests, loving those who are younger, helping the poor, etc. This belief has made Nepali people helpful, peaceful and popular. Many cultural heritage places of Nepal included in the world heritage list like Pashupatinath, Swayambhu, Patan Durbar Square, Changunarayan, Lumbini, Bhaktpur Durbar Square, Bouddhanath and Hanumandhoka Durbar Square have become property of the whole human race. So in a year thousands of foreigners come to our company to visit and taste our culture heritage. Similarly, some tourists come to Nepal to observe the lifestyle and peaceful environment created by Nepal and its culture. These visits have helped Nepal to gain financial status. The profit our company earns by selling trips to India and Nepal and trekking packages to our guests is shared and invested for the preservation of cultural heritages and awareness of the local community.
Tibet is a rich and beautiful land located at the main part of Qinghai-Tibet plateau, southwest frontier of China. Tibet is so sunny that it produces a year-round sunshine of over 3,000 hours in a year. Its old name, 'land of snow' the name by which Tibet is almost popularly known is always thickly covered with snow with hardly any signs of inhabitation in many places.
Tibet is cold in winter, cool in summer and generally dry, receiving only 450 millimeters (18 inch) of rain or snow. Sunlight is extremely intense. The thin air neither blocks nor holds heat, so sunshine feels warm, shadows are chilly, and temperature can vary greatly within a day.
Religion and spirituality have a deep influence on all aspects of life in Tibet. Monasteries and nunneries scattered across play an important role in their communities. Monks and nuns of Tibet are often very active in promoting Tibet's culture, language and environment.
The basic understanding of Buddhism is essential in Tibet. Buddhism's values and goals permeate in almost everything in Tibet. Many Buddhists learn sutra, meditate, and discipline themselves to make their ethics higher. The Temple in Tibet is open to everyone; they accept all people without any distinction. With Buddhism as an essential aspect, it permeates things like culture, literature and art.
With an average elevation of over 4,000 m, Tibet is considered to be the highest region in the world and is often called the 'Roof of the World'. This comes as no surprise, especially since southern Tibet is located in the Himalayas, which contains many of the world's highest summits. In addition to its incredible heights, Tibet is also one of the most isolated areas on earth; with most of the people living in elevations ranging from 1200 m to 5100 m.
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Q: Rebus polymorphic dispatch strange behavior I'm having a strange problem with polymorphic message dispatch in Rebus 3.1.2 with MSMQ transport and StructureMap 4.4.2 container.
If I have a message:
public class SomeMessage

and some handlers:
public class Handler1 : IHandleMessages<SomeMessage>
public class Handler2 : IHandleMessages<SomeMessage>

When I send SomeMessage, both handlers fire as expected.
However, when I have a message:
public class SomeMessage : ISomeInterface

and some handlers:
public class Handler1 : IHandleMessages<SomeMessage>
public class Handler2 : IHandleMessages<ISomeInterface>

When I send SomeMessage, only Handler1 fires.  But if I comment out Handler1 and send the message again, Handler2 will fire.
The same is true if SomeMessage inherited from SomeBaseClass and Handler2 handled SomeBaseClass (or even object).  Only Handler1 will fire.  But if I comment out Handler1, Handler2 will fire.
It's almost like it doesn't attempt polymorphic dispatch if it finds any handlers for the specific message class.
Because Handler2 will fire when I comment out Handler1, I don't think it's a container issue.  I'm guessing if this was really broken, someone else would have noticed.  So I'm assuming it's me, but I don't know where to go from here.
AFAIK, there's nothing to configure about polymorphic dispatch, right?
Any idea what I might be doing wrong?

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Q: Location parameter for Poisson distribution According to wikipedia location parameter is such a number $x_0$ that satisfies:
$$f_{x_0, \theta} (x)= f_\theta(x - x_0)$$
My main goal is to calculate second order Taylor expansion of probability mass function of poisson distribution around location parameter. To do this my first idea was just to derive form of this location parameter:
In our example location parameter $k_0$ will be a number that satisfies:
$$\frac{\lambda^ke^{-\lambda}}{k!} = \frac{\lambda^{k - k_0}e^{-\lambda}}{(k-k_0)!}$$
$$\frac{1}{k!} = \frac{\lambda^{-k_0}}{(k - k_0)!}$$
$$-\ln(k!)=-k_0 \ln(\lambda) - \ln[(k -k_0)!]$$
Let's rewrite $\ln(k!)$:
$$\ln(k!) = \ln((k - k_0)! \cdot (k - k_0 + 1) \cdot k-k_0+2 \cdot ... \cdot k) = \ln(k - k_0) + \ln[\prod_{i = 1}^{k_0} k - k_0 + i]$$
Putting this together:
$$-\ln(k-k_0) - \ln[\prod_{i = 1}^{k_0} k - k_0 + i] = -k_0 \ln(\lambda) - ln[(k - k_0)!]$$
$$k_0 = \frac{\ln[\prod_{i = 1}^{k_0} k - k_0 + i]}{\ln\lambda}$$
My questions are:

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*Are my calculations correct? Is my calculated parameter $k_0$ really a location parameter?

*Is it necessary to first derive location parameter for calculating Taylor expansion afterwards? Is there any way around?

A: I think you misapply the characterization you cite on wiki, which I believe simply says that the location parameter is a horizontal shift--being thought of as a newly added parameter--  to a PMF or PDF. See the more general notion of group family. The location parameter doesn't need to "solve" anything.
Instead, what you are solving is when the Poisson PMF is equal at two different points in its support, namely $k$ and what you have labelled as $k-k_0$. Since the Poisson PMF is nonmonotonic (see pic below), there may be two points with equal mass, but since the distribution is discrete, this is not necessarily guaranteed for arbitrary $k$.  Moreover, as $k$ gets large, the PMF monotonically tends toward zero, so sufficiently large $k$ will have no partner point with the same mass.

Not sure what you want to do with Taylor expansions...


Coronary heart disease! Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. CHD is also called coronary artery disease.
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. CHD is also called coronary artery disease.
Coronary heart disease is usually caused by a condition called atherosclerosis, which occurs when fatty material and other substances form a plaque build-up on the walls of your arteries. This causes them to get narrow. As the coronary arteries narrow, blood flow to the heart can slow down or stop. This can cause chest pain (stable angina), shortness of breath, heart attack, and other symptoms, usually when you are active.
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the United States for men and women.
Bad genes (heredity) can increase your risk. You are more likely to develop the condition if someone in your family has a history of heart disease -- especially if they had it before age 50. Your risk for CHD goes up the older you get.
High blood pressure increases your risks of coronary artery disease and heart failure.
Abnormal cholesterol levels: your LDL ("bad") cholesterol should be as low as possible, and your HDL ("good") cholesterol should be as high as possible to reduce your risk of CHD.
Other risk factors include alcohol abuse, not getting enough exercise, and having excessive amounts of stress.
Higher-than-normal levels of inflammation-related substances, such as C-reactive protein and fibrinogen are being studied as possible indicators of an increased risk for heart disease.
Increased levels of a chemical called homocysteine, an amino acid, are also linked to an increased risk of a heart attack.
It may feel heavy or like someone is squeezing your heart. You feel it under your breast bone (sternum), but also in your neck, arms, stomach, or upper back.
The pain usually occurs with activity or emotion, and goes away with rest or a medicine called nitroglycerin.
Many tests help diagnose CHD. Usually, your doctor will order more than one test before making a definite diagnosis.
You may be asked to take one or more medicines to treat blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol levels. Follow your doctor's directions closely to help prevent coronary artery disease from getting worse.
Aspirin, with or without clopidogrel (Plavix) or prasugrel (Effient) to help prevent blood clots from forming in your arteries and reduce your risk of having a heart attack. Ask your doctor if you should be taking these medications.
Beta-blockers to lower heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen use by the heart. These reduce the risk of arrhythmias and improve survival after a heart attack or with heart failure.
NEVER ABRUPTLY STOP TAKING ANY OF THESE DRUGS.
Always talk to your doctor first. Stopping these drugs suddenly can make your angina worse or cause a heart attack.
Everyone recovers differently. Some people can maintain a healthy life by changing their diet, stopping smoking, and taking medications exactly as the doctor prescribes. Others may need medical procedures such as angioplasty or surgery.
Although everyone is different, early detection of CHD generally results in a better outcome.
If you have any of the risk factors for CHD, contact your doctor to discuss prevention and possible treatment.
Avoid or reduce stress as best as you can.
Eat well-balanced meals that are low in fat and cholesterol and include several daily servings of fruits and vegetables.
Get regular exercise. If your weight is considered normal, get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day. If you are overweight or obese, experts say you should get 60 - 90 minutes of exercise every day.
Keep your cholesterol and blood sugar under control.
Moderate amounts of alcohol (one glass a day for women, two for men) may reduce your risk of cardiovascular problems. However, drinking larger amounts does more harm than good.
If you have one or more risk factors for coronary heart disease, talk to your doctor about possibly taking an aspirin a day to help prevent a heart attack or stroke. You may be prescribed low-dose aspirin therapy if the benefit is likely to outweigh the risk of gastrointestinal side effects.
New guidelines no longer recommend hormone replacement therapy, vitamins E or C, antioxidants, or folic acid to prevent heart disease. The use of hormone replacement therapy in women who are close to menopause or who have finished menopause is controversial at this time.


Buying of any property is a vital enterprise mostly if it is your first time and it will be wise if you consider it in a serious way. You should find a better way and a recommended one when you are purchasing a property all the time. You will come to find that many people buy any form of property using different methods like loans.
In order for you to buy any property in an easy manner, you should look into some several aspects seriously. You should ensure that you have found a better way to get enough money to buy your property and you will have no difficulties. It will be a perfect idea as a home owner to Consider Federal Housing Administration loan in a serious way and you will be able to get what you want with no teething troubles.
Those borrowers who go for the FHA loans enhance a lot of benefits and advantages that they didn't expect and that is the reason why you are recommended to go for it too. You will always be insured by the FHA if you go for the Federal Housing Administration loan and more gain will be on your side all the time. You will have more returns that you can't imagine of if you opt to go for the FHA loan at any time.
Federal Housing Administration insured mortgage loan can also be obtained for multi-family, single-family, hospitals and also the manufactured and mobile home and this is something that you should know. There is a dissimilarity between the Federal Housing Administration and the conventional loans and you will gain more when you apply for the FHA loan.
You should know that FHA loans have lower credit requirement when you compare them with the conventional loans and this is one of the benefits that you will gain when you go for these types of loans all the time. You will have benefits like minor down overheads when you go for the Federal Housing Administration loans and that why you are always recommeeded to go for it all the time you want to buy a house or do some home improvements.
Before the FHA loan is approved and given to you, the lenders will first calculate some factors like house income, repayment ratios and other of this kind in order to determine whether you are eligible for the loan. You will also be able to repair and improve your home in an incredible approach if you go for the Federal Housing Administration loan which is a huge advantage to you.


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NFDL Schools Superintendent Testifies At Senate Hearing
North Fond du Lac Schools Superintendent Aaron Sadoff was one of those who testified on the State Senate's school accountability legislation this week. He says he prefers the Senate's version to the State Assembly's Bill. He says he's glad they are going about it through a bill and not including it as part of the State Budget. He says he like a few things about the Senate's version. He says it would keep the current system for grading school performance intact with terms like meeting expectations and exceeding expectations as opposed to a letter grade. It also calls for one assessment for all such as the Badger exam or ACT testing. He says it also wouldn't require turning schools that aren't doing well into charter schools after a certain period. He says it's difficult for schools with a poorer population to turn things around quickly. Sadoff feels public schools are being held accountable enough, but he says the legislation would incorporate voucher and charter schools as well.


In light of all the excitement around the new royal baby and her very royal name (Charlotte Elizabeth Diana), SiriusXM Doctor Radio took a dive into the psychology behind names and naming.
Kids with popular names tend to be more popular. Studies show that when children meet other children for the first time, familiar names help make the situation more comfortable.
That affects grownups, too. People with unusual, unpopular or "less attractive" names scored lower on self-esteem scales as adults, smoked more and were more likely to drop out of college, according to one study.
Your name can affect your dating life. When dating sites show only name and location (no photo!), those with "less familiar" names get fewer responses from others in their area.
First-born males are most likely to be "namesaked." And those boys are usually named after someone in their dad's family. First-born girls rarely getting a namesake, but whoever is born next will probably get it!