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The Good Shepherd Clinic
About The Good Shepherd Clinic
Mission | History | Board
Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson County strives to make Dawson County a better place by providing health care for those who have none.
The Good Shepherd Clinic was the vision of Dr. Mark Weaver, Organizing Pastor for Grace Presbyterian Church in Dawsonville, Georgia. Dr. Weaver and the congregation at Grace saw the need in the community and began to serve the community's underprivileged with holiday meals and then a café. Dr. Weaver began sharing his vision of a clinic for those with no health insurance, and church members took on many roles in their journey to establish a clinic for the Dawson County community. In September, 2009 the clinic opened its doors in the basement of the church, with three exam rooms and an office where Prescription Assistance volunteers worked during clinic hours to help provide free prescription assistance to clinic patients.
In 2010, the clinic lost its visionary, Dr. Weaver, to a fatal brain aneurysm, but his vision lives on. An expanded Board of Directors, drawing on talented volunteers from within the community, has helped lead the clinic to its current status as a vitally important part of the community. Now located in modern facilities at 200 Dawson Commons Circle, Suite 200 in Dawsonville, an expanded wider range of services includes general medical care; basic dental care; women's Wellness screening; prescription assistance; eye exams and glasses; and information, referral and advocacy for health and support services. The clinic does not provide emergency care or treat chronic pain requiring narcotics.
Jane Stuckey, RN, BSN, MS
Ms. Stuckey is Chairman of the Board of Good Shepherd Clinic. She received a Certificate in Healthcare Finance from the University of Florida; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bethune Cookman College; and a Master of Science in Health Services Management from the Florida Institute of Technology. She has served as Chief Operating Officer in both non-profit and for-profit healthcare systems, and in 30+ years as a Clinical Strategist she specialized in master strategic facility planning and operational understanding. She has completed more than 35 healthcare projects nationwide, including projects at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY; Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY; Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA; Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC; Caritas St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Boston, MA, and; Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center, Meadowbrook, PA.
Brooke Anderson
Mr. Anderson is General Manager of Etowah Water and Sewer Authority. He has guided the expansion of the water treatment facility, water reclamation facility, conversion to a fixed base meter reading system, obtaining a Section 404 permit for the Russell Creek Reservoir, and improvements to the water system, sewer system, operations, and customer service. He is a member of the American Water Works Association and the Georgia Association of Water Professionals. He is also the Chairman of the Small to Medium Systems Committee and is a member of the Legislative Committee for the Georgia Association of Water Professionals. He currently serves as Chairman of the North Georgia Water Resources Partnership, and was appointed by Governor Nathan Deal to serve on the Coosa-North Georgia Regional Water Planning Council. He served as the President of the Rotary Club of Dawson County, and currently serves on the School Governance Council for Robinson Elementary School and the Dawson County Junior High School. He also serves as Chairman of the System Governance Council.
Jo Brewer
Ms. Brewer graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a BS degree in Clinical Laboratory Science and a Masters of Business Administration. She is currently the Executive Director of the Medical Plaza 400 and Laboratory Services for Northeast Georgia Health System where she has been employed for over 30 years. She serves as the 2017 Chairman of the Board of the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce. She is also a board member of the Georgia Chapter of the Clinical Laboratory Management Association and an active member of the Dawson County Rotary Club. She is an active member of Grace Episcopal Church where she serves as Lay Eucharistic Minister and Lay Reader. Jo has been married to Steve for 38 years and they have one grown son. When she is not involved in community activities, Jo enjoys yoga, zumba and gardening.
Brian Burke, OD
Dr. Burke was a medic in the 9th Infantry Division for 3 years after graduating from high school in Kettering, Ohio. After completing his enlistment, he attended Wright State University before graduating from The Ohio State University with a Doctorate in Optometry in 1990. He then completed a one year residency at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Chillicothe, Ohio. After 20 years in north metro Atlanta, he opened Dawson Vision eye clinic in 2003. Locally, he has been awarded the 'Outstanding Citizen of the Year' in 2015 and 'Business Leader of the Year' in 2016. He has been an active member of the Dawson County Rotary Club since 2005 and a volunteer doctor at the Good Shepherd Clinic since 2015.
Robin Correnti
Robin received a B.A. in Business Management from Emory & Henry College in 1988. She began her career in the financial industry holding positions as Trust Administrator, Brokerage Coordinator and Retail Operations Officer for First Bank & Trust Company. Robin also worked for the Washington County, VA Sheriff's office managing grant applications. She led many fundraising projects in Washington County for the March of Dimes, American Cancer Society and Ecumenical Faith in Action. After relocating to Georgia in 2009 Robin worked in the legal field as Billing & Collections Coordinator for several Law Firms. She held several positions with the Rotary Club of Abingdon, VA including serving as President in 2008/2009, and is currently an active member of the Rotary Club of Dawson County. Robin will manage the clinic's annual Ask Letter campaign.
Randy Davis
Mr. Davis has been in the construction industry for thirty-eight years. He was involved in commercial and residential projects throughout the southeastern US. He has a residential contractor's license from the State of Florida and also has real estate and insurance licenses from the state of Georgia. He was an area manager/salesman for a large national building materials supplies company in the southeastern US and was responsible for developing new business. He is an Elder at Grace Presbyterian Church and serves on the Social Justice and building committees and sings in the choir. He is currently a member of the Dawson County Board of Equalization and was past president of his HOA for six years. He volunteers at several local charities.
Debra H. Duke, MHA, CRA
Ms. Duke is a Healthcare Executive Consultant with over 30 years of academic and not-for-profit experience leading hospital and physician practice operations in a multihospital system. She is currently Director, Client Services for SG&A Services, LLC, responsible for client services to include needs assessment, project structural review, and development of consultative services needed by clients. From 1998-2017 she served as Executive Director of Imaging, Neurosciences, Bariatric, Oncology Service Lines for Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA. Prior to that she served as Administrator of Radiology/Cardiology at Emory Clinic in Atlanta, GA. She received a Bachelors of Medical Science degree from Emory University, Atlanta, GA and a Masters of Healthcare Administration degree from the University of St. Francis, Chicago, IL. Ms. Duke is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, is Founding Chair of Rotarian of Hall County, and is an Advisory Board Member of Lanier Technical College.
Joe F. Fortune, Jr.
Mr. Fortune is a graduate of Georgia State University and the American Institute of Banking. His career included the Trust Company of Georgia (now SunTrust) and almost 30 years at the Coca-Cola Company, from which he retired as manager of systems for manufacturing. He has 12 years of experience working in free clinics. He is a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Dawsonville, GA, sings with the Dawson Community Chorale, and is a member of the Dawson County Tax Equalization Board.
Joey Homans
Mr. Homans graduated cum laude from Washington State with a BA degree, and earned a JD degree from the University of Puget Sound School of Law which included one year at UGA law school. Joey is a longstanding (1989 – present) member of the law firm of Fox, Chandler, Homans, Hicks & McKinnon; they have offices in Dawsonville and Gainesville. He has a wide diversity of experience. Joey served as General Counsel for: Etowah Water (1993-2004), Gilmer County Board of Tax Assessors (2008-2012), Hall County Board of Tax Assessors (2010-2016), Dawson County (1997-2016), and the City of Demorest (2014–Present). Joey is very active in the Dawson Community ranging from a youth sports coach, member of Kiwanis (former President) and member of the Dawson Chamber of Commerce. He is married to Kristie Myers and has four children, Whitney, Katie, Michael and Shelby.
David Jordan
David is a pastor and native Texan who began participating in professional ministry while a student at Texas Tech University and serving at various times as a youth minister, music minister and student missionary. He did his theological training at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth. David began serving in his first pastoral position at Grace Presbyterian Church. He serves as an ambassador for the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and volunteers as a mentor with Dawson County High School students. David is a member of the Lanier Chamber Singers, a choral ensemble based in Gainesville. He is an avid reader, hiker, and recreational tennis enthusiast. David will manage the clinic's social media programs.
Dick McNeill
Mr. McNeill graduated from the University of Arizona with a BS degree in Finance, and from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where he earned an MBA with a major in Marketing. He served in the US Army for eight years, and was honorably discharged as a Captain; he was awarded the Army Commendation Metal. During his 32-year career at The Coca-Cola Company he held many Marketing and Sales Management positions; he retired as a Vice President and subsequently returned to Coke for two years as a consultant. He served for six years as an adjunct professor at UNG where taught Marketing and Business Communications; while at UNG he started and managed the Cottrell Speaker Series for the business school. Dick is an active member of the Rotary Club of Dawson County, and Grace Presbyterian Church where he serves as a Ruling Elder.
Steve Melching
Steve graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BA degree
in Journalism along with a concentration of studies in Advertising and
Public Relations. During his career at Federated Department Stores, he held management positions in Advertising, Marketing and Sales promotion.
He also held Advertising Sales and management positions at the
Atlanta Journal Constitution and local community publications. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce for five years, including 2016 as Chairman. He is also active with the Dawson County Boy Scouts and Dawson County Relay for Life-American Cancer Society.
Ann Moore
Ms. Moore is from northeastern Pennsylvania and graduated from Wilkes University with a BS in Nursing. She worked as an Emergency Room Nurse for 12 years. She then moved to Georgia with her husband (and clinic Good Shepherd Clinic physician), David. After a few years as a "stay at home Mom" she returned to nursing, working as the School Nurse at Vickery Creek Elementary School in Forsyth County, retiring from that position 1 year ago. She serves as Secretary of the Board, Good Shepherd Clinic.
David Moore, MD (Medical Director)
Dr. Moore graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, and after completing his family practice residency moved to Sautee, Georgia. He initially practiced at the Village Health Clinic in Helen, Georgia for three years, repaying his National Health Corps obligation. He has since practiced in Cleveland, Georgia for five years and Cumming, Georgia for the past 21 years as part of the North East Georgia Medical Center physician group. He is board certified in family practice and a fellow of the American Academy of family Practice.
Marjorie M. O'Byrne
Ms. O'Byrne graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in history and political science and minors in psychology and education. She taught history at the secondary education level for two years. After her move to Georgia, she began at Pacesetter Steel Service, Inc as an executive secretary. She advanced through a number of positions and in 1995 was made Vice President of the company. She remained in that position until her retirement in 2000. During her tenure at Pacesetter she oversaw the growth of the company from three employees in an office park to 210 employees with service centers in Chicago, Marietta, Philadelphia, Houston and St Louis. She is active in Grace Presbyterian Church in Dawsonville, GA.
Douglas Edward Powell
Mr. Powell is a founding member of the Board of Directors of the Good Shepherd Clinic, and served as Treasurer for 5 years. He received a B.S. in Business Administration from Kansas State University in 1967. Upon graduation, he was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in U.S. Army, serving as an Army Aviator, flying helicopters. He served a tour in Vietnam, receiving a Bronze Star and the Air Medal. After 43 years with Phillips 66 and Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., where he became a Marketing Director and Corporate Accounts Sales Manager, he retired in 2010. Doug and his wife, Mary, were part of a small group who founded Grace Presbyterian Church in Dawsonville in 2005, and in 2008, they and a group of church members, led by Dr. Mark Weaver, Organizing Pastor, laid the groundwork to begin Good Shepherd Clinic as a mission project. Doug and Mary are ordained Deacons and Elders in the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. They are also both ordained Stevens Ministers and Steven Leaders.
Pat Reed, DDS (Dental Director)
Dr. Reed graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1988. He enjoyed a private family dental practice in Crystal Lake, Illinois for twenty-eight years before settling in Dawson County in 2016. Pat considers it a privilege to provide dental care to the patients at Good Shepherd Clinic.
Wayne Watkins
Mr. Watkins is a member and elder of Grace Presbyterian Church in Dawsonville, GA. He is responsible for the Grace-in-a Box food ministry of Grace Presbyterian Church that uses closet space within the Good Shepherd Clinic to distribute meals on Thursdays when the Clinic is open. He is retired from the U.S. Military, and is also a retired Claims Adjustor with the Claims Division of State Farm Insurance. He is trained in CPR and is a member of the Dawson County Emergency Response Team (CERT). He is current President of Dawson Co. Chapter 970 of the Vietnam Veterans of America.
Barbara Watson
Barb graduated from the National College of Business, Rapid City, SD with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, and an Associate of Science degree in Accounting. She began her career in 1977 as Office Manager for Boise Cascade. She subsequently held Administrative, Accounting and or Financial positions with several companies as she progressed in her career. Barb retired in 2003 as CFO of the Teton Industrial Group. Barb is an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church. "I am proud to be one of the many volunteers for Good Shepherd Clinic", says Barbara. "Being a volunteer gives me the opportunity to use my knowledge and experience to give back to my community." Barbara serves as Treasurer of the clinic.
Board Members Emeritus
Dr. Larry Anderson
Dr. Dwight R. Weathers
Jean Weathers
Kay Parrish
Ms. Parrish served as bookkeeper of her family's farming business in Peach County, GA before attending the University of Alabama, School of Nursing. She later graduated with a BS degree in Accounting from Georgia State University, and went to work for Ernst & Young in 1987 in the Management Consulting division, reaching the position of Area Facility Manager for the East Coast. She left E&Y in 2001 when Consulting was purchased by CapGemini. She has also worked for Cohen Pollock Merlin & Small law firm as the Firm Administrator and as accountant for Bradley Maple, CPA and Gibbs Gardens. She has served on the Fund Raising Committee of her family's Kay Community Training Center for the Mentally Handicapped in Peach County; as a Special Olympics swim coach; as a volunteer with Everybody Wins Atlanta; and as a volunteer at Good Shepherd Clinic in prescription assistance. She also served as Secretary of the Board of Directors of Good Shepherd Clinic before becoming Clinic Manager. In 2017 she was named an Outstanding Citizen of Dawson County.
Free Services Provided
General Medical, non-emergency care
Women's Wellness screening, including PAP Smear
Prescription Assistance Programs for medication prescribed by clinic practitioners
Information, Referral and Advocacy for Health and support services
The Clinic does not provide emergency care or treat chronic pain requiring narcotics.
Qualification to see if you are eligible is required for an appointment to be made.
The Good Shepherd Clinic - 45 Medical Center Drive Dawsonville, GA 30534 - Phone: 706-429-9914
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Adolesco – Your Ticket to the World!
17-year old Sacramento-area teenager Gemma B. has lived in Germany, France, and Spain in addition to her native California thanks to Adolesco, a non-profit exchange organization that matches American children and teens with exchange partners in Europe for short-term language-immersion and cultural exchanges.
Unlike typical 'one-way' foreign exchange programs, Adolesco only offers real exchanges: each carefully matched partner has the chance to both host and travel, taking turns to live with their exchange partner and family for up to three months. This reciprocal exchange experience typically results in close friendships and life-long international connections on both sides.
And there's no reason to wait until college for the opportunity to study abroad. Living a new culture as a member of a family rather than visiting as a tourist is a tremendous opportunity that Adolesco makes available for children as young as 9 (and up to 18). Parents on both sides are encouraged to treat the visiting child not as a guest, but as another sibling. This true integration offers a unique opportunity for developing real understanding and appreciation.
"I enjoyed experiencing life in Germany and learning about its culture and history. I also had the opportunity to re-examine and better understand my own country's culture and relationship with the world." -Gemma B.
Adolesco is based in France and staffed by a network of representatives and volunteers across Europe and North America whose children have benefitted from these exchanges. Interested families must complete a thorough application process that includes a home visit and interview. Candidates are only matched with exchange partners when the team feels like an exchange will succeed. In many cases, the connection between the two families and the two exchange partners will be life-long.
In Latin, Adolesco means 'I'm growing' and the Adolesco team believes that learning a new language, understanding another culture, and growing beyond our cultural boundaries benefits our children, our families, and our world.
Adolesco is accepting applications for this summer! To travel or host this summer, apply by March 31 – visit www.Adolesco.org to get started.


Ultra Music Festival just finished up its 21st year in operation–possibly the biggest year yet for the mega-festival. With about 170,000 attendees from a little over 100 countries and an innumerable amount of once-in-a-lifetime performances, Ultra boasted an incredible weekend of entertainment for everyone involved at their new location in Virginia Key, Florida.
Each night, the closing acts of main stage–Marshmello, Martin Garrix, and The Chainsmokers–absolutely annihilated festivalgoers with the most hype tunes matched with the newest and best production elements creating a scene like no other. Deadmau5 unveiled his brand new Cube 3.0, which, despite encountering small complications at the beginning of the set, ended up being one of the most impressive displays of technology in electronic music to date.
The live stage hosted an unmatchable lineup of in-the-moment talent, most notably presenting the GRiZ live band in accompaniment with the University of Miami drumline as well as Gigantic NGHTMRE presenting a fantastic collaboration of bass, trap and funk.
Arguably the most impressive part of the new locale was the addition of Resistance Island, a literal techno getaway where one could either lay and rock in hammocks with a tropical cocktail or pop off into a full-on shuffle at the Carl Cox Mega Structure.
Ultra put in all the efforts possible to make sure their impact on the wildlife of Virginia Key was as low as could be with their newest venture, Mission: Home. With this initiative, Ultra wanted to make sure trash and litter was kept at a minimum and that the natural environments surrounding the festival went uninterrupted.
On the first night of the festival, Ultra unfortunately experienced a few hours of general confusion surrounding transportation for attendees, but they made a full recovery the rest of the weekend and overall entertained an almost flawless first year at the new location.
Ultra Music Festival will return for their 22nd journey on March 27-29, 2020, and it will be fascinating to see what the country's largest electronic event has planned for their next edition.


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STATE OF KANSAS,
STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE,
Topeka, Kans., April 3, 1967.
The Honorable HARLEY STAGGERS,
U.S. Representative, Chairman, Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee,
House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. DEAR CONGRESSMAN STAGGERS : Please let us express our earnest endorsement of H.R. 6431, which would extend for five years the authorization for construction and staffing of Community Mental Health Centers.
Our experience with the current legislation has been quite encouraging because it has stimulated in a number of ways improvements in the mental health program. First, it has aroused interest in adequate, thorough, and timely treatment of mentally ill patients wherever they need treatment. Secondly, it has stimulated interest in preventive measures and brought out some effective social action in areas closely related to mental health. Third, it has improved morale of mental health workers and encouraged them to make more effective use of facilities already present in the community.
We are especially eager to see the extension made not only because two centers have been established, but because others are potentially in the planning stages. Four communities at least are making efforts to provide the local matching funds and to educate the elements of the community to the needs for the service. With the extension of the bill we can foresee the development of comprehensive services in four or five areas within the near future that would fulfill a great need on the part of a very large number of people.
Thus, both because of the effective help this bill has given our state in the past three years and the effective help we foresee in the near future, we would like to add our request that your committee consider the bill favorably. Very truly yours,
R. A. HAINES, M.D.,
Director, Division of Institutional Management
and Community Mental Health Services.
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS,
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH,
Boston, Mass., March 31, 1967. Congressman HARLEY STAGGERS, Chairman, Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, House of Representa
tives, Washington, D.C. DEAR CONGRESSMAN STAGGERS: As Commissioner of Mental Health in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts I would like to put myself on record as strongly supporting H.R. 6431. Sincerely yours,
HARRY C. SOLOMON, M.D.,
Commissioner. STATE OF VERMONT, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTII,
Montpelier, Vt., March 31, 1967. The Honorable HARLEY STAGGERS, Chairman, Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.
DEAR MR. STAGGERS: I understand that the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee will convene on April 4th and 5th for the purpose of considering extension of the community mental health centers construction act and the provision for aiding in the cost of staffing such centers.
This act has made possible major strengthening and improvement of comprehensive community mental health programs in many states. In Vermont in one of our less economically developed areas which is sparcely populated, the federal aid for both construction and aid in the cost of staffing have provided part of the cost of development of such a program and has stimulated both in professional
people and the entire community to take effective action in development of a unique mental health program.
I know there are many other such programs throughout the United States in early development stages which will be significantly impaired if this act is not continued. I urge the support of your committee in making a favorable report for extension of the community mental health center construction and staffing act.
JONATHAN P. A. LEOPOLD, M.D.,
Commissioner.
THE STATE of WISCONSIN, STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE, Division of MENTAL HYGIENE, Madison, Wis., April 3, 1967. The Honorable HARLEY STAGGERs, Chairman, Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.
DEAR Congress MAN STAGGERs: It is my understanding that your Committee will be considering H.R. 6431 concerning the extension of authorization for construction and staffing of community mental health centers.
Although there have been some problems in the implementation of this program, it is my opinion that it is a most valuable one and an essential one to extend.
In Wisconsin, local communities have long had considerable financial responsibility in the development of mental health services. We have a great deal of investment in the continuation of the development of such services. The state agencies of Wisconsin having responsibility in this matter are working aggressively to assist communities to use the provisions of this legislation, and it is our opinion this program will develop very soundly during the next five years and will result in mental health services being available to people in their local communities on a much more uniform basis.
L. J. GANSER, M.D.,
Director, Division of Mental Hygiene.
UTAH STATE HOSPITAL, Provo, Utah, March 31, 1967.
Congressman HARLEY STAGGERS,
("hairman, Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee,
House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.
DEAR CoNGREssMAN STAGGERs: It is my understanding that hearings will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, April 4th and 5th, by the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, on the Administration's proposal to extend for five years authorization for construction and staffing of Community Mental Health Centers (H.R. 6431).
Many states, particularly in the intermountain region, have difficulties in having enough time to plan and to finance Comprehensive Centers. The State of Utah has had particular difficulties in this area. At the present time we do have one Comprehensive Mental Health Center in operation and this was accomplished only through the staffing and construction grant. Further development of any Comprehensive Mental Health Centers or mental retardation centers within the State of Utah will be contingent upon an extension of the legislation.
I strongly support and urge that the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee recommend the Administration's proposal to extend for five years authorization for construction and staffing of Comprehensive Mental Health Centers.
Sincerely, GoRDON S. Johnson, M.D., Superintendent Utah State Hospital, and Member, National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors.
[Telegram]
Congressman HARLEY O. STAGGERS,
Chairman, Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee,
House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.:
Urge favorable consideration of Administration's proposal to extend for five years authorization for construction and staffing of community mental health centers (H.R. 6431). Much planning and essential community organization presently underway in West Virginia with involvement of major communities throughout the state. However, it is vital that authorization be extended for orderly planning and phasing of projects over a five year period in line with existing state and community resources. Community mental health services and facilities considered only feasible approach to meeting burgeoning problem in the state and in the nation.
HULETT C. SMITH, Governor of West Virginia.
[Telegram) ALBANY, N.Y., April 6, 1967. The Honorable HARLEY O. STAGGERs, Chairman, House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, House Office Building, Washington, D.C. The provisions of P.L. 88–164 and P.L. 89–105 have been important factors in assisting the State department of mental hygiene and local governments in the construction and staffing of mental health centers throughout New York State. According to the State mental health plan, 112 more community mental health centers are needed. Only 16 of these are in the construction planning phase. An even greater disparity exists in regard to mental retardation facilities. It is urgent that Federal assistance be continued so that these present needs for facilities can become future realities. I strongly urge enactment by Congress of H.R. 6431, Mental Health Amendments of 1967, so that the Federal Government can continue in cooperation with the States and local governments to assure all residents the best in mental health Services. NELsoN A. ROCKEFELLER, Governor.
[Telegram J HARTFord, CoNN., April 4, 1967. Congressman HARLEY STAGGERs, Chairman, Interstate and Foreign Comerce Committee, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. Urge favorable consideration by your committee of H.R. 6431 proposing to extend for five years authorization for construction and staffing of community mental health centers. This program is one of the most useful ever sponsored by the Federal Government to aid and stimulate the most forward looking programs for care, treatment and rehabilitation of the mentally ill. In Connecticut the program already has been of great value in one mental health center now operating in the city of New Haven and in the development of a second planned for the city of Bridgeport. Continuation of the program will provide encouragement and support for further development of plans on which rest the hopes of thousands of citizens. John DEMPSEY, Governor.
[Telegram J
HoNorABLE HARLEY STAGGERs,
House of Representatives,
I urge favorable consideration of H.R. 6431, which would extend the authorization for construction and staffing of community mental health centers. The present legislation has stimulated interest in the communities throughout the
State in preventive measures and has encouraged mental health workers to make
better use of facilities already present in the community. With extension of
this bill Kansas can look forward to additional comprehensive mental health
services in at least four or five communities.
ROBERT DOCKING,
Governor of Kansas.
TALLAHASSEE, FLA., April 6, 1967.
Hox. HARLEY STAGGERS,
Rayburn Office Building,
The future of mental health treatment programs in Florida is contained in
House bill 6431 which your committee conducted hearings on April 4, 1967.
We have many porgrams awaiting additional Federal funds in this area and it
would be a serious setback to Florida's mental health program if bill was not
reported favorably and passed by the House of Representatives. I urge you to
steer the measure to a successful conclusion.
CLAUDE R, KIRK, JR.,
Governor of Florida.
COLUMBIA, S.C., April 4, 1967.
South Carolina now has a number of comprehensive community health centers in the initial planning stage, therefore urges extension of the authorization for construction and staffing these centers as proposed in H.R. 6431.
ROBERT E. McNAIR,
Governor.
LITTLE ROCK, ARK., March 3, 1967.
Washington, D.O.
Hope you and your committee can see fit to continue community mental health center program for next five years.
GEORGE W. JACKSON, M.D.,
Superintendent.
(Telegram)
COLUMBUS, OHIO, April 13, 1967.
BUREAU OF PLANNING AND GRANTS
Attn: Dr. Wayne Chesso
On behalf of Governor James A. Rhodes I want to convey Ohio's support of H.R. 6431. Federal aid to construct and staff mental health centers vital incentive to communities to improve services for mentally ill. Detailed letter of Ohio position to follow.
MARTIN A. JANIS, Director, Ohio Dept. of Mental Hygiene and Correction.
[Telegram)
ALBANY, N.Y., April 6, 1967. The Honorable HARLEY O. STAGGERS, Chairman, Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, House of Repre
sentatives, Washington, D.C. P.L. 88-164 and P.L. 89-105 have led to greatly accelerated growth of community mental health and mental retardation services in New York State. A relatively small amount of Federal money ($15 M.) has led to applications for facilities with a total value of $55 million. Moreover these acts and the guidelines and regulations developed therefrom have directly assisted New York State in implementing the kind of broad range programs with continuity and responsibility which will provide definitive services for the mentally ill and retarded in the communities where they reside. The construction now planned will provide for only 16 mental health centers of a total of 112 needed according to State plan. Even a greater disparity exists in the field of retardation centers and the public has become keenly aware of the unmet needs. We have letters of intent for 21 additional mental health centers and 6 mental retardation facilities at a total cost of $76 M. Unless this legislation is extended as proposed in H.R. 6131 we fear loss of momentum in this great program.
ALAN D. MILLER, M.D.,
Commissioner, New York State Dept. of Jental Hygiene.
CHATTAHOOCHEE, FLA., April 6, 1967. Hon. HARLEY STAGGERS, Chairman, Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C.
The Florida Division of Mental Health is extremely interested in the prosposal to extend the present program of construction and staffing of community mental health centers, H.R. 6431. ('nder the present program Florida has made excellent progress by having nine projects approved for construction of community mental health centers. There are a number of other projects pending approval that will qualify should this program be extended. The staffing provision of the program is extremely important to these community mental health centers which will allow them to develop their program on a more comprehensive basis at a more rapid rate. Considerable State funds are presently involved in the staffing of the existing mental health clinics which will include future clinics under this program. Favorable consideration of H.R. 6431 by your committee will be appreciated.
W. D. ROGERS, M.D.,
Director, Division of Mental Health.
OLYMPIA, WASH., March 3, 1967. The Honorable HARLEY STAGGERS, Chairman, Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.:
I would like to express my very strong support of H.R. 6431 (Mental Health Amendments of 1967). I believe this bill to be vital to the continued development of community mental health services in the State of Washington. At the present time enthusiasm is high among those responsible for planning at the community level. Within the past two years these individuals have invested enormous amounts of time and energy in the task of laying a foundation for local mental health programs. The withdrawal of Federal funds at this time would constitute a serious blow to this concern and morale which, as you well know, has been so long in coming.
Here in Washington there are several communities which are, quite literally, on the brink of submitting applications for Federal construction or staffing


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getPriceListHeader();

 function getPriceListDetail($PriceListCode)
{
    $resource = Mage::getSingleton('core/resource');
    $readConnection = $resource->getConnection('core_read');

    $query = "SELECT * FROM pricelisdetail where pricelist_code='".$PriceListCode."'";
    $results = $readConnection->fetchAll($query);
    echo "

                            Price List Code
                            Price List Name
                            Effective From
                            Effective To

 ";
    foreach ($results as $row)
    {
        echo "
";
        echo " ".$row[entity_id];
        echo " ".$row[sku];
        echo " ".$row[sku];
        echo " ".$row[sku];
    };
    echo "

 ";
}

 function getPriceListHeader()
{
    $resource = Mage::getSingleton('core/resource');
    $readConnection = $resource->getConnection('core_read');

  $query = 'SELECT * FROM pricelistheader';
    $results = $readConnection->fetchAll($query);
    echo "

Price List

Please select Price List

            <select class='element select large' id='pricelist' name='element_2'>";
    foreach ($results as $row)
    {
            echo '<option value="' . $row[entity_id]. '">' . $row[sku] . '</option>';
    }
      echo "</select>

            <input type='button' class='button' name='insert' value='Get Data' onclick='getPriceListDetail(pricelist.value)'/>

            ";
    getPriceListDetail('');
}
?>

I have a dropdown list, a button, a table
When I select a value from dropdown list, then I click button , table will be filled data again. There are 2 method, getPriceListHeader(): load data header when load the page, getPriceListDetail : load data detail when click a button.  I try to put event getPriceListDetail(value) to button, but when I click, nothing happens
Please help me how to do this.

A: Yes, you can call php via ajax request to server like this (very simple):
Note that the following code uses jQuery
jQuery.ajax({
type: "POST",
url: 'my_php_function.php',
dataType: 'name_the_data_type',
success: function (data) {
         // here you will get the response your function
      }
});

and my_php_function.php like this:
<?php

  // here is your php code or function

?>

from the source How can I call PHP functions by JavaScript?

A: You can't attach PHP function to HTML. PHP is server-side language, so after it's displayed in users browser you can't refer to PHP again, unless you reload page.
There are 3 options I think you can do:

*

*Reload page after changing select page and using GET prepare new data.

*Send all data to user browser and than show only part of it related to selected option.

*Use AJAX and ask server for new data in background.

A: Finally, I found out the way.It works for me. Now, I do not understand the code  , I am trying to read and get it clearly.
Thanks all for your comments.

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    $from="";
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    $orserstatus = "";

    $result_order = 0;

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    if(!empty($_REQUEST['filter_type']))
    {

        $orders_row = array();
        $filter_type = $_REQUEST['filter_type'];

        $resource = Mage::getSingleton('core/resource');
        $readConnection = $resource->getConnection('core_read');
        $query = " SELECT *  FROM pricelistitem where pricelist_code='".$filter_type."' ";

// $query = 'SELECT * FROM pricelistheader1';
        $results = $readConnection->fetchAll($query);
        foreach ($results as $rowid)
        {
            $result_order=10;
          $orders_row[]=array($rowid['pricelist_code'],$rowid['product_code'],number_format( $rowid['unitprice'],2),$rowid['UOM']);
          // $orders_row[]=array(1,1,1,1,1);
        }

    }

?>

<?php echo $this->__("Price List");?>

                    <button style="" onclick="filterFormSubmit.submit()" class="scalable " type="button" id="id_<?php echo Mage::getSingleton('core/session')->getFormKey() ?>">Show Report</button>

                <form method="get" action="<?php echo Mage::helper('core/url')->getCurrentUrl();?>" id="filter_form">
                    <?php /*?><input name="form_key" type="hidden" value="<?php echo Mage::getSingleton('core/session')->getFormKey() ?>" /><?php */?>

Filter

                                    Filter By *

                                        <select class="required-entry select" name="filter_type" id="sales_report_filter_type" onchange="myFunction();">
                                            <?php
                                            $resource = Mage::getSingleton('core/resource');
                                            $readConnection = $resource->getConnection('core_read');
                                            $query = " SELECT * FROM pricelistheader ";

                                            $results = $readConnection->fetchAll($query);
                                            $so=1;
                                            foreach ($results as $row)
                                            {
                                                $selected='';
                                                if ($filter_type==$row[pricelist_code])
                                                    $selected= ' selected=selected';
                                                else
                                                    $selected='';

                                                echo '<option value="' . $row[pricelist_code]. '" '.$selected.' >' . $row[pricelist_name].'  '. $row[pricelist_code] . '</option>';

                                            }
                                            ?>
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                                        }
                                        ?>

                                    Effect To

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                                        foreach ($results as $row)
                                        {

                                            if ($filter_type==$row[pricelist_code])
                                                echo  $row[pricelist_todate];

                                        }
                                        ?>

                </form>

            <?php if($result_order>0){?>

                            <form method="post" action="<?php echo $this->getUrl('*/*/exportCsv')?>" id="csv_form_customer">
                                <input name="form_key_customer" type="hidden" value="<?php echo Mage::getSingleton('core/session')->getFormKey() ?>" />

                            </form>

                            <img class="v-middle" alt="" src="<?php echo Mage::getBaseUrl(Mage_Core_Model_Store::URL_TYPE_WEB);?>skin/adminhtml/default/default/images/icon_export.gif">  Export to:
                            <select style="width:8em;" id="sales_order_grid_export_customer" name="sales_order_grid_export_customer">
                                <option value="<?php echo $this->getUrl('*/*/exportCsv')?>">CSV</option>
                            </select>
                            <button onclick="csvFormSubmitcustomer.submit()" class="scalable task" type="button">Export</button>

            <?php } ?>
            <div id="id_customer<?php echo Mage::getSingleton('core/session')->getFormKey() ?>" class="print_customer<?php echo Mage::getSingleton('core/session')->getFormKey() ?>">

                        <table cellspacing="0" id="id_customer<?php echo Mage::getSingleton('core/session')->getFormKey() ?>_table" class="data">
                            <colgroup>
                                <col>
                                <col>
                            </colgroup>

                                Price List Code
                                Cust Code
                                Cust Name

                            <?php

                            $resource = Mage::getSingleton('core/resource');
                            $readConnection = $resource->getConnection('core_read');
                            $query = " SELECT * FROM " . $resource->getTableName('catalog/product');;
                            $customercount=0;
                            $customerresults = $readConnection->fetchAll($query);

                            $customerresults = Mage::getModel('customer/customer')
                                ->getCollection()
                                ->addAttributeToSelect('*')
                                ->addAttributeToFilter('erp_pricelistcode_1', $filter_type)
                              //  ->addFieldToSelect (array('created_at','customer_id','increment_id','updated_at','status','entity_id','state'))
                            ;

                               // ->addAttributeToFilter('erp_pricelistcode_1','00')->load();
                            $so=1;
                            foreach ($customerresults as $row) {

                                $customercount++;
                                }
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                                        echo "
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                                        {
                                            $cot++;
                                            ?>

                                                 <?php
                                                echo $singlerows->getData('erp_pricelistcode_1');
                                                 ?>

                                                <?php
                                                echo $singlerows->getFirstname();
                                                ?>

                                                <?php
                                                echo $singlerows->getName();
                                                ?>

                                            <?php
                                        }
                                        echo "
";
                                    }
                                }
                            }else{
                                ?>

                                    No records found.

                            <?php } ?>

            <?php if($result_order>0){?>

                            <form method="post" action="<?php echo $this->getUrl('*/*/exportCsv')?>" id="csv_form">
                                <input name="form_key" type="hidden" value="<?php echo Mage::getSingleton('core/session')->getFormKey() ?>" />

                            </form>

                            <img class="v-middle" alt="" src="<?php echo Mage::getBaseUrl(Mage_Core_Model_Store::URL_TYPE_WEB);?>skin/adminhtml/default/default/images/icon_export.gif">  Export to:
                            <select style="width:8em;" id="sales_order_grid_export" name="sales_order_grid_export">
                                <option value="<?php echo $this->getUrl('*/*/exportCsv')?>">CSV</option>
                            </select>
                            <button onclick="csvFormSubmit.submit()" class="scalable task" type="button">Export</button>

            <?php } ?>
            <div id="id_<?php echo Mage::getSingleton('core/session')->getFormKey() ?>" class="print_<?php echo Mage::getSingleton('core/session')->getFormKey() ?>">

                        <table cellspacing="0" id="id_<?php echo Mage::getSingleton('core/session')->getFormKey() ?>_table" class="data">
                            <colgroup>
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                                <col>
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                            </colgroup>

                                Price List Code
                                Product Code
                                Unit Price
                                UOM

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                            $cot=0;
                            if(count($orders_row)>0){
                                foreach($orders_row as $singlerows){
                                    $cot=0;
                                    if(!empty($singlerows)){
                                        echo "
";
                                        foreach($singlerows as $value){
                                            $cot++;
                                            ?>

                                                <?php
                                               if ($cot==3 )
                                                 echo "
";
                                                    echo $value;
                                            echo "
";
                                                ?>

                                            <?php
                                        }
                                        echo "
";
                                    }
                                }
                            }else{
                                ?>

                                    No records found.

                            <?php } ?>

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My restoration process includes stripping via glass beading all dash, garnish moldings, ashtrays, etc. to the original bare base metal. Prep that metal, sand, then all metal on all sides is primed using the absolute highest quality Dupont epoxy primers. Then applying three coats of Dupont high build primers, hand blocked and sanding all parts to prepare for the base color. Then all parts are painted three coats of the correct Dupont base color (background color). Then I use the original factory process (I have all of the original factory plates and paint/ink formulas) and carefully apply the correct Woodgrain to assure absolute correctness of detail using true quality printer's inks. This entire process uses the newer technologies via better quality Dupont epoxy primers, converters to assist in better adhesion of the inks, and three coats of Dupont urethane clear finishes wet sanded through 3000 grit and buffed to a show quality shine to complete a fifteen step restoration process to an absolute show quality finish. Time frame to complete your Woodgraining restoration is usually four to five weeks or less but, may be adjusted depending on existing workload in the shop at the time of your inquiry and delivery of your parts at the shop here in New Boston. Please confirm! Any metal repair work (if needed) including tig welding, metal palnishing etc.will be restored at $68/hr. I would be very pleased to assist you in restoring your Woodgrained dash and or parts to absolute correctness of detail and show quality.
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Q: How to reverse a integer array in swift How to reverse an integer array in swift
eg: var ab = [1,2,3,4]
I want to store the array in reverse format.
The result should be
ab = [4,3,2,1]

A: use ab.reversed() function which returns a reversed array.

A: var ab = [1, 2, 3, 4]

func reverse(_ arr: [Int]) -> [Int] {
    return arr.reversed() // we return here
}
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Dedicated to the performing artists of the 20th and 21st centuries and the spells they cast, The New 42nd Street Studios opened its doors at 229 West 42nd Street on June 21, 2000. Designed by Platt Byard Dovell Architects, the performing arts complex is designed to mirror the energy on the street below and reveal the creative process at work. Featuring a mix use of rehearsal studios, administrative offices and a black box theater, the New 42nd Street Studios is a catalyst for new artistic works and a fixture of New York City's cultural landscape.
Throughout the ten-story, 84,000 square foot building, five floors contain 14 studios designed to take all aspects of performers' needs into consideration. In addition to column-free studios with sprung floors, tall ceiling heights, ballet barres, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, theatrical lighting, excellent acoustics and cityscape views, the dressing rooms are modeled after the most accommodating gyms and spas in the city. For the floors without studios, visitors will find The Duke on 42nd Street and the administrative offices of The New 42nd Street and several other non-profit organizations.
An indication of the activity within, the New 42nd Street Studios were designed to be full of light and movement. Instead of treating signs and lighting as applications to the building, architects Charles Platt and Ray Dovell, in collaboration with lighting designer Anne Militello, made these elements integral to the overall design. From within, movement and light are visible through the largely transparent building, and on the façade, blades of perforated steel reflect saturated color from hidden LED light sources to create a surface of colorful movement that is enticing, beautiful and magical.
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On Wax: Lé Betre and King Buffalo, Split
It seems unlikely at this point that I'd need to once more trumpet the quality of STB Records' vinyl. The NJ-based label has quickly thrust itself to the fore of American heavy rock purveyors, bringing forth limited releases that seem to be gone before they're even out and delving into next-generation heavy rock with an ear for tone and a consistently mindful presentation. In the case of the split 12″ between Sweden's Lé Betre and New York's King Buffalo, the vinyl is, of course, already gone. Second pressing coming soon. Numbers were limited — 350 or so copies in white, orange, white and orange or clear with orange splatter — but as with everything STB puts out at this point, speed is required if you actually want to get a copy. Pressed to 180g white vinyl with a two-sided liner (one side for each band)
and evocative cover art, the Lé Betre and King Buffalo split does justice to the up and coming nature of both bands.
That in itself is saying something. Lé Betre also released what was apparently a super-limited, 30-copies-only edition of their 2014 debut album, Melas, through STB that likewise vanished as soon as it arrived, and it's from that album that most of their material for this split comes. Three out of their five tracks, "Gowns and Crowns," "Snake Eyes" and "By the Great White Lights," which has a companion piece included on the prior release, seem to have their roots on Melas, the four-piece of guitarist/vocalist/pianist Marcus Jonsson, guitarist/vocalist Anders Westman, bassist/vocalist Roger Lysén and drummer Jonas Sahlberg tapping into Graveyard-style blues rock without going full-retro in terms of the production, a song like "Jesper Eriksson" pushing vocals forward amid a steady roll that's open and natural-sounding, but not nearly as analog-minded as one might expect going into it. Keyboard and/or organ plays a large part as well, and with the due fuzz and strum, it's hard to tell on "Gowns and Crowns" where the guitars end and the keys begin, but that winds up being half the fun. Soulful if familiar, the jangle of "By the Great White Lights" makes a suitable centerpiece to side A, though handclap-infused closer "Mother," also the longest Lé Betre inclusion, is their most resonant take, providing a better look at the band's balance of organic flow and tight songwriting than earlier, shorter cuts, catchy as those are.
I'll admit to some pretty high anticipation when it came to hearing new material from King Buffalo, whose 2013 demo (review here) still gets regular plays. Then a four-piece and now a trio — if you're looking for former guitarist/vocalist Randall Coon, check out Skunk Hawk — King Buffalo seem to have solidified some of their jammier impulses. Of their three inclusions, closer "Providence Eye" is the only one that previously appeared on the demo, and it was re-recorded by guitarist/vocalist Sean McVay along with the two new tracks, "New Time" and "Like a Cadillac," which both follow suit from Lé Betre's jammy songwriting blend, if with their own, more pastoral take. McVay, bassist Dan Reynolds and drummer Scott Donaldson started out with a noteworthy chemistry and have only pushed it forward over the last year-plus, as a comparison of the two versions of "Providence Eye" shows, but "New Time" and "Like a Cadillac" tell more of the story of their progression, taking the swing and molten vibe of their looser, longer demo material and tightening it up with more structured songwriting.
I'm dying to hear what these guys come up with for a full-length, and what experimental edge they might be able to bring to that form in acoustic parts, keyboard interludes, etc., but the commitment to a natural sound King Buffalo show on this split shines all on its own and wants little for expansion. They were on the right track before, they're still on the right track. It's good to know, and hopefully they keep writing.
While it would be inappropriate to call either band "established" at this point, both seem to be heading in that direction, Lé Betre following their Melas album, King Buffalo following their demo and lineup change, and it's particularly remarkable that Lé Betre, for whom this split is ostensibly the first North American release, would get the A side and King Buffalo the B, considering the latter act has toured at least on the East Coast and is native to the region from which the label also hails. I chalk it up to STB and both bands making the decision to put exposing Lé Betre to as many ears as possible a top priority, and that proves a worthy cause as the Swedish act's five songs play out. Lé Betre's bluesy inflection and King Buffalo's rural roll wind up giving a glimpse at where European and American heavy rock are headed, and wouldn't you know, they fit together very, very well.
Lé Betre, "Gowns and Crowns"
Melas by Lé Betre
King Buffalo, "Providence Eye"
Demo by King Buffalo
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Lé Betre on Bandcamp
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King Buffalo on Bandcamp
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Last night I went to the A's vs. Rays 5 hour marathon that ended in a surprising 12th walk off win for the A's. The highlight other than the walk off sac fly was either seeing Cespedes fly around the bases or the seemingly standard outfield assist from Reddick. As the innings rolled along was thinking about the good things that come from having a dive park. One, you never have to worry about a game being sold out (except against the Giants), and two, you can get in for under $15 and sit in pretty good seats or at least move to some. Also, the fans that go to the game seem genuinely into the game opposed to the other parks I've been to where cell phones seem to rule the stands.
Anyways, bear with me, because sometimes I stray on my A's posts due to extreme excitement. I wasn't disappointed to see the A's not make any moves at the deadline. Even though the Angels and Rangers made big splashes with their pitching acquisitions of Greinke and Dempster. In Beane we trust, and if he didn't see the right deal for the A's there probably wasn't one. Plus the A's already made their moves in June right around the time they started taking off. Waiver claims on Travis Blackley and Brandon Inge have been huge boosts while giving up nothing. Everyone they've called up from the minors seems to help in one way or another. If for some reason they need help in the starting pitching department when the rookies hit their limits or break down a little, they currently have SP Dan Straily waiting in AAA and he's the #1 rated prospect in all of baseball according to ESPN. They also have proven pitching in Dallas Braden, Brett Anderson, and Brandon McCarthy all rehabbing from injuries. The only obvious place they needed an upgrade was shortstop, and last night recent shortstop call up Brandon Hicks hit a game tying homer. Hicks also had a walkoff in his third game with the A's. One of the many examples of the A's stumbling into found money in their system this year.
Everyone says the A's need another bat, because they have the worst BA in the league, but when you get past the BA there's a lot of good things going on. The BA statistic can be misleading, because since early June the A's aren't bad on offense, and the big reason their BA is so low is because of a dreadful April and May where they only averaged just over 2 runs per game. During their current July streak they only trail the Yankees in homers for the month, so standing pat is more and more palatable when they've gone from last to eighth in a month and a half in homers hit in the AL. Chris Carter's emergence has been crucial to protecting Cespedes in the lineup, as he's finally showing the patience and power that had A's fans so excited about his Ryan Howard type potential when they acquired him in the Dan Haren deal.
Some think the A's will fade as the season gets into August and September, but weren't they supposed to fade when they had to play the Rangers and Yankees? Wasn't the fairy tale story supposed to fade when they went back east to play Baltimore and Toronto last week? I know that the team has over achieved at least a little, but at some point you have to accept it as fact over a trend. Even last night I felt like Melvin out managed one of the best managers in the game in Joe Maddon. A big question I have is why doesn't Cespedes get any love for helping turn this team around. Since he returned to the lineup on June 20th all he's done is hit over .350 with 9 homers and 30 RBI's. I get it, Trout is the MVP and ROY, but it seems like Cespedes should be getting more press than he is. Especially with the A's sitting a half game ahead of the Angels in the standings, and a HUGE reason for that has been because of Cespedes's play.
Quick side tangent, if the A's, Rangers, and Angels all make the playoffs it will be the first and only time 75% of a division makes the playoffs. The reason it would be the only time is because of the addition of the 2nd wild card and the Astros will be joining the AL West next year, which will make it impossible to happen again.
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Getting Back To Work
It's Monday, which pretty much explains itself. I made the smart move of putting some work off on Friday in the name of leaving early, and in turn, set myself up for a pretty impossible Monday. I feel like I'm not the only one having a hard time getting back to work though. There's a few baseball teams out there that didn't look like they were ready to get back at it after the All-Star break. Sounds like the NFL and its players will soon be getting back to work. And while the NBA seems like an afterthought now, some of its players have begun to look for work overseas – a trend we're likely to see continue as the beginning of the season fast approaches. So, while it's been a dreadful past month in sports if you don't watch soccer, it starting to feel to me like the calm before the storm. Pretty soon, we're likely to see flurry of player movement in all sports. The Major League Baseball trade deadline is looming, and it sounds like nearly every team is exploring options. Once the NFL lockout is officially over, it figures to be one active offseason since teams will be scrambling to get their rosters set and into camp. In the NBA, hearing about guys like Avery Bradley and Pooh Jeter looking to sign overseas doesn't get me jazzed up, but who knows, maybe the dominoes will fall faster – and bigger.
Baseball Trades I Expect To See – No Explanations (or prospects) – Toronto trades SS Yunel Escobar to San Francisco for SP Jonathan Sanchez. Anaheim trades C Hank Conger to New York Mets for OF Scott Hairston. New York trades OF Carlos Beltran to Texas for OF Julio Borbon and C Taylor Teagarden. Seattle trades 3B Chone Figgins and SP Doug Fister to Detroit for OF Ryan Raburn and P Phil Coke. Pittsburgh trades 3B Pedro Alvarez to Oakland for OF Josh Willingham and OF Hideki Matsui. Los Angeles trade OF Andre Ethier to Philadelphia for RP Antonio Bastardo.
Football Signings I Expect To See – No Explanations – Nnamdi Asomugha to Dallas. Cedric Benson to Jacksonville. Terrell Owens to Tampa Bay. Braylon Edwards to Kansas City. Antonio Cromartie to San Diego. Tamba Hali to Chicago. Santonio Holmes to Oakland.
Basketball Players I Expect To See Sign Overseas – As if the previous predictions weren't asinine enough, how could I possibly know who's going to play in what country? Instead, I'm just going to visualize what it could be like if more guys like Deron Williams, who just made his deal to Turkey official on Friday, made the jump to an international location. All of a sudden, Dwight Howard is hinting at going international and specifically mentions China. I just hope he doesn't take his talents to Foshan to team up with Stephon Marbury. Howard would be a perfect fit on the Shanghai Sharks. It's Yao's former team (and I think he even owns it), and Shanghai is really the only city that's big enough for Dwight. Even though he could join a Flying Tigers team that featured MVP Quincy Douby and went 31-1 last year, I can't imagine Howard moving to Xinjiang. Seriously, look it up. It'd be like if Alaska had an NBA team. Instead, he could turn the 12-20 Sharks into instant contenders, and quite possibly be the Dirk to Yao's Cuban.
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MLB Trade Deadline Actually Makes Sense
My favorite trade deadline in all of sports is baseball's July deadline. Basketball might be a close second, but baseball is the most interesting for both teams involved in a trade. Pretty much anyone could go anywhere. In basketball, we only see trades that fit within contract constraints hence the creation of the ESPN trade machine. Basketball also has a lot of players that are disgruntled with their current team only to be shipped away for basically nothing, so the talent traded isn't all that exciting except for the team that gets the big name player. In baseball, we at least see talent traded for talent. You're either a team building for the future, and stocking the farm system with prospects or you are going to improve your team to compete for a championship that year by sacrificing your farm system. In short, you get trades that actually make sense for both clubs kind of like when your a kid trading baseball cards with a friend. Even if it's a high risk high reward proposition for all teams involved. Sure we may not know who the AAA guys are that were in the trade off hand, but if you're a fan of that crappy team that just gave away their star, you instantly have hope for the future, and want to see these guys called up as soon as possible. I doubt the A's will be wheeling and dealing since they have little to offer other teams. Maybe we can get a couple of project guys for Sheets, but I'm not holding my breath at this point. Here's a few guys that I think could make an impact on a contending team that sound like they are on the block.
Pitchers – Obviously Cliff Lee was by far the best pitcher on the market, and he was gone before we could even start the rumor mongering about him. After him there isn't a whole lot of big names out there, but there's a few impact players that could make a difference.
Dan Haren – It sounds like the D-Backs want more than a kings ransom of prospects for Haren, and it's doubtful that teams are willing to give that much up to get him, but if someone can pull of a deal to grab him, he's by far the best pitcher in the market. He usually doesn't do as well in the 2nd half of the season, but it's hard to say adding an ace of his status isn't worth it for anyone seriously contending for a pennant. The Twins desperately need someone of his pedigree. He's also not a short term fix since he's locked up through 2012, so it's a move that could yield more than one playoff run.
Roy Oswalt – It's tough to see a lot of teams wanting to give up a ton of prospects, AND have to pay Oswalt $25M on top of that. Plus, he has a no trade clause that would make things even more tricky, but then again I'm sure you could persuade him to waive that clause if he has a chance at pitching some meaningful games. He made a trade demand, but made his small list of teams that he'd like to go to… Houston might have to send some cash in any deal made.
Joakim Soria – I think the Royals must be riding the short yellow bus thinking they are in the race, but somehow, in spite of their record each year, they seem to think they are. I don't think they'll trade away one of their only players worth having on the roster, unless they get some godfather offer from someone. They'd deal Soria five times before Grienke though, or he would be on the list as well.
Ted Lilly, Ricky Nolasco, Jake Westbrook, Edwin Jackson, Kevin Millwood, and Wandy Rodriguez – None of these starters are going to be an ace for teams, but they might be cheaper to get than the other guys mentioned above. I like Lilly and Nolasco the most of the bunch. I don't see any of them really making a huge impact on teams unless a team like the Yankees needs to grab someone they know can hold down the fort while others get healthy from injuries.
Octavio Dotel, Jason Frasor, Kerry Wood, Brandon Lyon, Kevin Gregg, David Aardsma, and Aaron Heilman – These are all guys you could bolster that bullpen with. Everyone needs some reliable guys that they can call on in a sticky situation. Some of these guys might not be sexy names or guys you'd really be all that excited about if your team traded for them, but they will be invaluable in bridging that gap to the closer.
Hitters – There aren't a ton of teams looking for hitters, but I wouldn't be shocked to see the Giants, Angels, Padres, and possibly the Cardinals try to make a move that would improve their offenses.
Prince Fielder – It's pretty unlikely any offer they will receive would match what they want for him. He's as big a name as you could find on the trading block, but it sounds like there's not many ways he'd actually be traded. It's more likely he ends up being traded over the off season than the July deadline.
Jayson Werth – The Phillies haven't given the five tool outfielder a new contract that he was asking for. If they keep playing mediocre ball, and fall behind the Mets and Braves further than they are, don't be shocked if Werth is moved for the right price. I can't think of many teams in the hunt that couldn't use an upgrade in the outfield.
Corey Hart – The more likely player to leave the Brew crew. He's only moving if they get some pitching in return, it's just a matter of what teams are willing to give up. The Giants sound intriguing possibly giving up Sanchez or Bumgarner, and Corey would provide Buster Posey some protection or vice versa.
David Dejesus – He's in the same boat as Soria with a breakout season this year. It would be nice to see him in another uniform playing some meaningful games, but for some reason Kansas City's front office always thinks it's still in the race.
Adam Dunn – He's the big guy that a lot of teams will look at as a rental with a solid track record of performing. I hope he doesn't don the Angel red in place of injured Kendry Morales, but I wouldn't be shocked if they did pull out a trade as an answer to division leading Rangers big move in acquiring Cliff Lee.
Everyone else on the Marlins, Blue Jays, Astros, Diamondbacks, Cubs, and Orioles – All of these teams have some interesting players that could help a team out. None are extremely exciting, but are guys that could mildly upgrade a position for a playoff bound team. Should be fun when it gets closer to the deadline!
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Evaluating the NBA Trades
The trade deadline has come and gone, and there was some activity over the past week leading up to the salary dump or be a contender deadline. I can't say I was surprised that Amare or Boozer didn't go anywhere since both teams are still in the playoff hunt, and the Jazz look to be a threat in the west. There were some big moves by teams in contention, so I'll go through and give you my thoughts on if these teams actually made themselves better to contend for a title…
Camby to the Blazers for Blake and Outlaw
Great pickup for a team that desperately needed someone to help out Aldridge down low. Aldridge has been playing out of position since Oden and Pryzbilla went down, so moving back to his natural PF spot should increase his productivity. I don't see Portland as a contender, but this move could get them into the playoffs, and give them a little more experience come next year when they have a better chance at competing for a title. That is, if Brandon Roy starts looking like his old self, and gets that hammy healthy. Trade grade B.
Caron and Haywood to the Mavs
Yeah, I know. I already wrote about this one. I'll rehash what I wrote before, this does make them better defensively, which should improve their soft image. Caron hasn't had a great start in Dallas, but I'm sure it will take a little while to assimilate to the new team. I really like Haywood down low. I caught some of the game against the Suns last night and he was swatting all that weak sh** out of the paint. I thought they had a chance before the trade to do something in the west, but this only increases their chances. The trade grade B+
Tyrus Thomas to Charlotte
This feels like a terrible trade for the Bulls. They are finally gelling and out of nowhere they ship out a big man that is finally playing well out of town. I like the move for Charlotte, who needed to make a move to be better, and getting rid of Acie Law and Flip Murray won't effect them at all from an on court standpoint. They've easily leapfrogged the Bulls in the east to get destroyed by one of the top three seeds. I still like that they made an improvement, so I'll give them a B.
Kevin Martin, Hilton Armstrong, Jared Jeffries, Jordan Hill, and a first round draft pick to the Rockets
Great deal for the Rockets, although I don't see why they traded away Landry who has a shot at 6th man of the year. I'm just glad he landed in Sac who now has ten PF's. I think having K-Mart will help the Rockets in the clutch, and since they are in a lot of close games, they will need him at the end of games. I feel like he will give some relief to Ariza and Brooks on the scoring load, and also make their offense tougher to zero in. He's being reunited with his old coach Adelman so at least there's a familiarity there. Martin also has that high basketball IQ which never hurts on a team that looks to overachieve. Trade grade B+. I don't like them giving up their best bench guy in Landry could hurt their chemistry, but overall it's a good move…
Antawn Jamison to the Cavs
I really like Jamison (partially for his Warriors ties, and partially because it's my favorite Irish Whiskey). There's no doubt that Amare would've been a bigger acquisition, but Jamison is no slouch. He's a team guy and his averages are nearly identical to Amare's 20ppg and 8 rpg. I'm not sure why people don't view this as a great move. I mean look how well Jamal Crawford is doing for Atlanta after being stuck on crappy teams for years and years. The Cavs didn't need to add someone that needs to dominate the ball to be effective, and Jamison is a guy that can get his without holding the ball too much! I thought they were the best team to knock off the Lakers, and this only improves them. Trade grade A-. It's only a minus because they could've gone for Amare.
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The Trade Deadline is Coming Who Will Find a New Home?
With the trade deadline approaching, it looks as though teams need to make some moves to ensure that a playoff run is going to happen. There are powerhouses (Dodgers, Phillies, Yankees, and Red Sox), that may not need to make a move to make the playoffs, but there's a good chance they may need to make a move to win a championship. I've been waiting to see what prospects the A's can pull out of it, and they do have a few bargaining chips so this may be the last time I'm excited about news from them for awhile. Aside from the Halladay sweepstakes, many say there aren't many difference makers in the market this year. I agree to some extent that Halladay could make an impact like CC Sabathia did last year taking Milwakee to the playoffs. Then again there are the subtle differences like Boston adding Orlando Cabrera and upgrading their defense to help them push their way to breaking the curse. I will run through some other players not named Halladay, that could be a big difference maker when it's all said and done.
Matt Holliday. I guess I have to start with a player from my team. I'm just hoping we get something to the tune of a few major league ready minor league players, instead of two compensation draft picks when he leaves this off-season. San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, and even Boston could use some power at the moment, and are all within three games of the wild card spot at the moment. Holliday hasn't lit the world on fire since coming to Oakland, but is showing teams he's still a good player as it gets closer to the deadline with 3 HR's, 13 Runs, 14 RBI, and a .311 BA over the last month.
Justin Duchscherer. Another A's player, and Buster Only was all over him as a poor man's Halladay. I'm not sure I'm sold on him returning to his dominant form of last season, but the numbers don't lie, as he's set to make his re-hab stint and hopefully a return to the majors soon. Pitching as a reliever or a starter his ERA has never been higher than 3.27, which makes me a believer that teams would pick up his modest salary in hopes he returns to form by playoff time. It also opens the door for him to return to the bullpen when he makes it back up, which would make the likes of Wuertz and Ziegler available. I would rather have either of them that the Orioles George Sherill.
Victor Martinez. He's having a solid comeback season with 14 HR's, 59 RBI's and a .286 BA. Vic is a player that would be a good fit for Red Sox or the Mets with Delgado and Lowell constantly battling injuries. He would also be a solid fit behind the plate in Boston with the deteriorating Varitek.
Cliff Lee. I think the chances of Lee making as much of an impact as Halladay are fairly likely. It's been reported that since the Sox placed Wakefield on the DL they sent their top scout to Toronto to watch Lee dominate the Jays in his second consecutive complete game. It seems like Cleveland should have plenty of phone calls for last years Cy Young award winner and Martinez.
Marco Scutaro. He's an interesting player on the block. I think he is the ultimate team player, kind of like Mark DeRosa was to the Cubs last season. He can play multiple positions, and can come through with clutch hits (Many fond memories of him in an A's uniform). He's a glue guy that every contender needs, and if a team deals for him they won't be disappointed with what he brings to the table.
Freddy Sanchez. The Pirates failed to reach agreements with Sanchez and Jack Wilson, so it looks like once again they will be trying to trade their soon to be free agents for some more prospects. Sanchez is the most interesting of the two as he plays phenomenal defense, and gets on base with regularity hitting .311 on the season. He'd be a good fit with the Giants or the Cubs.
Only time will tell, and after July 31st we will see which teams make their upgrades, and which teams think they already have what they need. Even though I doubted there would be any fireworks this year. I think there are some good names on the market besides Halladay!
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Black, Pregnant, and Detained
RAICES collaborates with artist Michelle Hartney and photographer Akilah Townsend to raise awareness about the medical neglect of Black pregnant mothers in immigration prisons
In 2020, ICE detained over 2,000 pregnant women, double the year prior. The RAICES Family Detention Services team found that approximately 80% of the pregnant women detained at Karnes family prison are Black. With this demographic shift, RAICES observed that ICE abandoned its previous policy against detaining pregnant women and infants under one year of age while neglecting to offer prenatal and postpartum care. Seeing the blatant racism and anti-Blackness in these actions, RAICES lawyers, with partners Cameroon American Council, Haitian Bridge Alliance, and UndocuBlack Network, filed a civil rights complaint sent to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in March 2021 demanding an investigation into the inadequate medical care for Black pregnant women and infants in immigration prisons. You can read the complaint and learn more here.
Our complaint, unfortunately, has gone unanswered. So this Mother's Day, RAICES is launching a campaign in collaboration with artist Michelle Hartney and photographer Akilah Townsend to amplify the voices of the mothers who have experienced horrific conditions at the hands of ICE. By embroidering quotes from the testimonies of detained Black mothers on the garments detainees are forced to wear, Michelle illustrates their unspeakable trauma. Through her lens, Akilah captures the pain, perseverance, and resilience behind each testimony. And together, we can turn up the pressure on DHS and demand justice for these mothers.
We invite you to share these powerful and moving images and demand that United States Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas not only investigate these abusive institutions, but also go one step further by freeing mothers and children from detention.
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Michelle Hartney is a Chicago based interdisciplinary artist whose work addresses women's rights, maternal healthcare issues, and discrimination in art institutions. "My work explores social and political issues through installation, video, fiber, and performance. I utilize these materials to examine women's health issues, rape culture, and politics, often inviting viewer interaction through performance and the Internet. My recent work addresses the current political climate in the United States, often incorporating simple cathartic interactions for viewers to engage in, which stems from my previous work as an art therapist. After giving birth to my first child I began researching the history of obstetrics in the United States. This resulted in projects about abuse at the hands of doctors, and how it relates to rape culture, in addition to examining America's high maternal mortality rate, postpartum PTSD, transparency in healthcare costs, and obstetrics' roots in racism and misogyny."
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Akilah Townsend is a photographer and art director based in Chicago, Illinois. Her work has been published by The New York Times, Inc Magazine, Atavist Magazine, Washington Post, Men's Health Magazine, Chicago Magazine, Jon Basil Tequila, RedBull Media, The Bail Project, AU+AG, and Alexander Rolf.