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Increased Special Education Enrollment in California
In the last decade, there has been a marked increase in the number of students enrolling in public schools in California with autism or behavioral delays. However, school district budgets have not been able to keep up with this change. Parents are often forced to change school districts so that their children can attend schools that offer more options for special education students. Schools have experienced a surge in special education enrollment, with over 96,000 special education students enrolling across the state in the last decade. No one can really explain this surge, however. Researchers say it could be due to population growth, which puts pressure on school district budgets. Additionally, state and federal funding hasn't kept up with the increase in special education enrollment. The reasons for the increased prevalence of autism are also unknown. Experts attribute it to awareness, especially in the classroom where teachers are trained to recognize autism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that there was a 16% increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder from 2012 to 2014. While the federal government agreed to pay 40 percent of the cost of special education per student, in reality, the government only covers between 12 and 15 percent of the cost. Governor Gavin Newsom directed $576 million to schools in his first budget, but it is still unclear whether this will help with the funding gap. Many school districts don't have budgets for early special education programs for 3 and 4-year-olds and are faced with the necessity to re-prioritize. Research has shown that early intervention is more likely to be beneficial, which is why many parents have switched school districts for special education programs. Ultimately, the rise in special education enrollment has put financial stress on public schools in California, prompting parents to switch school districts or take their kids out of the public school system. Recent increases in state funding for schools, however, offer a potential solution. Source: https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article224309595.html Author: Sanjana is a junior in high school who is passionate about raising awareness about developmental disabilities and neurological disorders. This interest developed from neuroscience research she's conducted and she wants to share information with the community.
New Report: Adult Autism to Triple in California in Next Ten Years
Autism Clusters in California


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Stocks in wait-and-see mode…GM wants to avoid recall…American ups buy on Airbus
NEW YORK (AP) – Investors are in wait-and-see mode, hours ahead of a widely anticipated Federal Reserve statement on interest rates. Stocks are mixed in midday trading with the S&P 500 barely changed and the Nasdaq showing a slight decline. Expectations that the Fed will have to cut rates at some point have pushed stocks higher in June. The S&P is up 6% for the month and just 1% off its all-time high. The Fed issues its decision at 2 p.m. Eastern time.
DETROIT (AP) – General Motors is trying to avoid recalling potentially deadly Takata air bag inflators in thousands of full-size pickup trucks and SUVs for the fourth straight year, leaving owners to wonder if vehicles are safe to drive. The automaker petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to exempt it from recalls required under a 2015 agreement between Takata and the government. Takata inflators can explode with too much force, blowing apart a metal canister and spewing shrapnel. GM's petition says the inflators are unique to GM and are safe.
PARIS (AP) – American Airlines is buying 50 of Airbus' newest long-range plane in a big boost for the just-launched A321XLR. Airbus and the world's largest airline announced the deal today at the Paris Air Show, upgrading a previous order for to the plane. Launched Monday, the A321XLR program is a long-range version of its popular single-aisle A320 range. Airbus has already signed several customers for the yet-to-be-built plane.
WASHINGTON (AP) – The head of the pilots' union at Southwest Airlines says that his group will seek compensation from Boeing for lost flying assignments and the costs of complying with a Justice Department subpoena for its records as part of the government's criminal investigation into Boeing. The statement comes as a House aviation subcommittee holds its third hearing into the Boeing 737 Max. The plane has been grounded after two crashes killed a total of 346 people.
DOVER, Del. (AP) – Delaware's Supreme Court has overturned a judge's dismissal of a shareholder lawsuit against one the country's largest ice cream manufacturers over a 2015 listeria outbreak. The outbreak killed three people, leading to significant financial losses for the company. Yesterday, the court ruled that a judge erred because the plaintiff had not demanded that the board of Blue Bell Creameries take action itself before the lawsuit was filed. The court also said the lawsuit adequately alleges that the board at Blue Bell failed to implement any system to monitor food safety performance or compliance.

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After centuries of mathematical thought and mystery, Benoit Mandelbrot solidified fractal geometry in the 1970s. Unlike the geometry you learned in high school, which consists of smooth shapes and straight lines (circles, squares, triangles, etc.), fractal geometry describes "rough" complex patterns and shapes that are seen all over nature. These seemingly complex shapes are made by reiterating simple rules over and over again at different sizes. Fractal patterns are self-similar, so they look the same when you zoom in or zoom out.
They are created by simple iteration. Over time, replicating processes produce these patterns. Also, fractal patterns are thought to be an efficient and optimal way to fill space and transfer resources1. For example, fractal patterns in blood vessels allow for space filling of tissue and transfer of nutrients. Branching veins and arteries disperse all throughout our bodies, connecting back to central pathways. This is much more effective for distributing nutrients to the farthest corners of our fingertips than say, straight lines all connecting to the heart or a square grid pattern.
Fractals can even be found in behavior patterns.
Although the examples above show fractal space-filling patterns, a behavior can have fractal patterns across time. Instead of looking at how often or how long a specific behavior occurs, researchers consider the pattern in which a behavior occurs. A behavior can occur in a repetitive pattern, a more complex fractal-like pattern, or completely randomly. Researchers have found fractal patterns in social behavior of chimpanzees2, foraging behavior of chicks3, locomotion and foraging behavior of Japanese Macaques4, surfacing behavior of dolphins5, and dive sequences in penguins6.
Like other fractal patterns in biology, fractal behavior patterns are thought to be a good way to interact with the environment. Complexity in the pattern of which an animal acts theoretically allows them to interact optimally with resources. For example, two animals could spend the same amount of time searching for food, but one may do so in a more complex pattern that is sensitive to what has previously happened, as opposed to a repetitive pre-determined pattern that would limit their opportunities.
Studies have sh own that when an animal is exposed to a stressful state such as parasitism, their behavior patterns become less complex and more repetitive. Similarly, virus-infected pepper plants have lowered complexity in branch structure compared to healthy plants7. Illnesses or stress use up energy, so less energy is available to uphold a complex behavior pattern. This instead produces what is thought to be a sub-optimal pattern.
Fractal patterns have emerged over and over again in nature as efficient solutions for transferring information and resources. From plant growth, to neuron networks, to the branching of our lungs, to the patterns of animal behaviors, fractals are everywhere!


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Unusual jobs in research
Video credit: UKRI
On-screen captions and an autogenerated transcript are available on YouTube.
Not everyone who works in science or research has a PhD. We spoke to five people who do important and unusual jobs behind the scenes in research about their career paths:
Terri Adams is the Glass Design and Fabrication Facility Manager for the University of Oxford
Gary Brannan is Keeper of Archives and Special Collections at the Borthwick Institute
Merryn Kent is a Research Administrator at the University of Exeter
Amanda Solloway was the UK Government Minister for Science between 2020 and 2021
Fiona Travers is a Senior Public Engagement Officer at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre.
Find out how and why they got their unusual jobs.
https://beta.ukri.org/news-and-events/101-jobs-that-change-the-world/video-unusual-jobs-in-research


The captain of that Missouri duck boat that sank and killed 17 people has now been indicted.
A grand jury is charging that captain with misconduct, negligence, and inattention to duty.
The duck boat full of people sank on table-rock lake in Branson, Missouri back in July.
A storm developed while the boat was on it's tour.


The History classrooms are found on the 1st floor of the WS Block. History is studied by all students during KS3 and is then part of the optional curriculum at KS4, with mixed ability grouping used in all year groups. Students can elect to study History or Classic Civilisation as post-16 courses.
What will the students learn in History?
History lessons will develop the skills to select, organise and use knowledge gained, to explain and analyse the key features of the historical topics studied and to evaluate sources of information. Students will come to appreciate how people and events have been interpreted in different ways by people in the past.
What is GCSE History like?
History follow the Edexcel exam board course (1HI0) The GCSE course allows students to study a wide range of History from the impact of the Norman Conquest to the rise of Hitler and the Nazi dictatorship of 1933-45. Students will also have the opportunity to investigate the impact of settlers on the Native American Indians and the development of the American West. We also analyse the changes in understanding and treatment in Medicine from c1250 to the present day, with particular focus on the treatment of casualties on the Western Front in WW1.
3 written papers of equal weighting, are completed at the end of Year 11.


So when his 2nd birthday came around, it was obvious what cake I should make for him. A 3D Thomas the Tank Engine cake!
Thomas is made out of my moist Chocolate cake with Belgian chocolate ganache filling, the carriages are Madeira cakes with buttercream filling.


If you desire to bulldoze through your math paper in double quick time and with brutal accuracy, you cannot afford to sweat the small stuff.
This site was constructed specifically to equip you (the student) with a whole variety of fundamental skill-sets aimed to enhance solving efficiencies. Also included are numerous mathematical formulae/tables which you must master well and have at your fingertips.
Time to get started off on the right foot.


1. Heliotropium marifolium Retzius, Observ. Bot. 2: 8. 1781.
Subshrubs 10-15 cm tall, much branched; branches spreading or prostrate, sparsely hirtellous. Leaves crowded, ± opposite when young, alternate in age, ± sessile, narrowly oblong to lanceolate, 0.8-1.5 cm × 2-3 mm, densely antrorse appressed hirtellous, base cuneate, apex acute. Cymes terminal, scorpioid, 1-2.5 cm; bracts spreading, lanceolate, 3-4 mm. Flowers sessile, crowded. Calyx 2.5-4 mm, densely hispid outside, glabrous below middle inside; lobes lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate, slightly enlarged in fruit. Corolla white, tubular, 2-3 mm, base ca. 1 mm wide; throat constricted to 0.5 mm; limb ca. 1 mm wide, densely hispid outside, slightly exceeding calyx or not; lobes ovate, ca. 0.5 mm. Filaments extremely short, inserted near base of corolla tube; anthers ovate-lanceolate, ca. 0.5 mm, apices thickened, coherent. Ovary globose. Style less than 0.5 mm; stigma ringlike at base, conical at apex. Fruit globose, ca. 2 mm in diam., densely pale yellow hirtellous, divided at maturity into 4 1-seeded mericarps; mericarps ca. 1.5 mm, white spotted adaxially near middle. Fl. Jun.
Arid, sandy beaches. Hainan [Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam].


On 5 December 2017, Tanya Day boarded a train from Echuca to Melbourne. She never made it.
Tanya was taken off the train in Castlemaine and arrested by police and locked up for being drunk in a public place. In custody, she fell and hit her head on a number of occasions. Tanya lay on the floor of the police cell as her brain haemorrhaged. Tanya Day later died in hospital on 22 December 2017.
Tanya's daughter, Belinda Stevens, said that her family are calling on the Victorian Government to abolish the offence of public drunkenness.
"Our mum should have never been arrested and she should have never been locked up. She should be with us today. The Victorian Government must get rid of dangerous and unfair laws like public drunkenness so that no other family has to live with this grief," said Stevens.
Over the past three decades, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and numerous expert reports, including the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody in 1991, have recommended that the offence of public drunkenness be abolished and replaced with a health based response.
Ruth Barson, a Legal Director at the Human Rights Law Centre, who is representing the family, said that the Victorian Government cannot ignore these recommendations any longer.
"To stop people dying in custody, we need to change the law. Premier Andrews can do this today. He can act with care and common sense and get rid of the offence of public drunkenness. If somebody is too drunk, they need help to get home or for an ambulance to be called – they should not be behind bars," said Barson.
In December 2018 at the first directions hearing in the inquest into Tanya Day's death, the Coroner said that she will recommend the offence of public drunkenness be abolished. Despite this, the Andrews Government has not committed to getting rid of the law.
"People don't die in custody coming home drunk from the Melbourne Cup or the Grand Final. Our laws currently criminalise behaviour for some people that is completely overlooked for others. If Premier Andrews does not get rid of the offence of public drunkenness and confront the racism that leads to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people being targeted and locked up – then deaths in custody will continue," said Barson.
A petition, set up by the Day family, calling on the Victorian Government to abolish the offence of public drunkenness, has already been signed by thousands of people.
READ: An overview of the coronial inquest into the death in custody of Tanya Day.


For the first seminar of the student-run Law and Social Justice Seminar Series on Innovative and Analytical Approaches to Research, Dr. Karen Throsby will demonstrate her (auto)ethnographic approach by drawing on her current research concerning marathon swimmers, and the embodiment of social inequalities.
Marathon swimming is a minority sport, which involves swimming long distances – often over 10 or more hours – in open water without any external assistance. The process of becoming a marathon swimmer demands the acquisition of a wide range of techniques of the body, which in turn transform not only what the body is able to do, but also the nature of the body itself and the ways in which the aquatic world is perceived through the body. Drawing on extensive (auto)ethnographic research that documented my own process of becoming a marathon swimmer alongside the study of the social worlds and practices of marathon swimming communities, this paper explores these processes of embodied transformation as a platform for thinking about the ways in which social inequalities are written onto the body in the process of embodied becoming. Focusing on the gendering of marathon swimming, the paper argues that the (potentially) status-bearing transformations of the marathon swimm ing body highlight important questions about what 'counts' as the good body in contemporary society, and who is excluded.
Karen Throsby is an associate professor in the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds, where she is also director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Gender Studies (CIGS). Her research focuses on the intersections of gender, technology, health and the body, and she has explored these issues across a number of sites including the new reproductive technologies, the surgical management of obesity, endurance sport and most recently, sugar. She is the author of When IVF Fails: Feminism, Infertility and the Negotiation of Normality (Palgrave 2004) and Immersion: Marathon Swimming, Embodiment and Identity (MUP 2016). Her current project – Sugar Rush: Science, Obesity and the Social Life of Sugar – is funded by a Leverhulme Research Fellowship.


Parents expect that their baby will be born happy and healthy, and without complications. Sometimes, however, complications do occur. While not frequent, complications during labor and delivery can cause mistakes to happen which could result in birth injuries. Premature babies may be at a higher risk for birth injuries because of their small size and other factors.
The normal pregnancy should last approximately 40 weeks. An infant born at 37 weeks or less is considered premature. Giving birth to a premature infant can be a very scary experience. The parents are likely not prepared for the birth as it usually comes as a surprise. However, there are times when the doctor notes that there could be the possibility of a premature birth. For example, multiple births are often born earlier. Other conditions could also cause premature labor.
Pregnancy is supposed to be a happy time for couples as they begin to plan for their future families. For one couple, however, the pregnancy took a tragic turn when the doctor diagnosed an ectopic pregnancy and the pregnancy was ended. Later it was learned that the pregnancy was normal after all and the abortion was not necessary. The couple has filed a lawsuit in Cook County alleging negligence against MetroSouth Medical Center, Pronger Smith Medical Care, and the doctor. The lawsuit seeks damages of more than $50,000.
Most pregnancies develop normally, inside the uterus. Unfortunately sometimes the woman experiences an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy is one where the fetus attaches inside the fallopian tubes or somewhere else other than inside the uterus. The fetus cannot survive in this position and if left alone the mother can experience serious physical harm and possibly even death. Therefore, when a woman has an ectopic pregnancy it should be ended quickly before any damage occurs. This is typically done with a chemical injection or with a procedure called a dilation and curettage (D&C).
The birth of a child is usually one of the most joyful times in a parent's life. Yet sometimes something goes wrong and the happiness turns to dismay and sorrow. A woman from Riverdale recently filed a lawsuit in Cook County for negligence in the severe injuries her child sustained during birth. The lawsuit alleges that the doctor and hospital were negligent and the child suffered distress and injury as a result. The lawsuit seeks damages in excess of $50,000.
Birth injuries can happen from time to time because of the negligence of the doctor or other medical staff. Doctors are expected to provide a high standard of care because of their education, training, and experience. When this does not occur it may be due to a mistake. Mistake made by doctors are also considered cases of medical malpractice. Serious injuries that happen during labor or childbirth can cause serious permanent injuries including brain damage. In this case, the mother states that the doctor failed to perform a C-section in a timely manner and waited too long, allowing the baby to suffer distress.
A Cook County mother has filed a lawsuit alleging that an Evanston hospital was negligent and caused the death of her baby. Most of us receive the prenatal care that is requested by our doctor and the process goes smoothly. In this case, however, the mother received the prenatal care she was supposed to, yet there was a very sad ending rather than a happy birth. The mother claims in the lawsuit that she was negligently prescribed medications to treat a bacterial infection during delivery. The complaint states that the baby should have been removed from the womb due to the infection, but was not. As a result, the baby died.
The pregnancy and birth experience usually go well for women. Sometimes, however, there are complications that can cause concern. In this case, the woman experienced a severe infection while pregnant and the medications she was given may have caused the death of her baby. The lawsuit names Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital, Midwest Center for Women's Healthcare, Ltd., and two healthcare workers alleging wrongful death. In this sad case, the woman was under the care of doctors, who should have known that the infection was dangerous to the unborn baby.
Birth injuries are all too common and many of them could be prevented. With proper care and treatment, babies should not suffer severe birth injuries. Negligent care by a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional is not acceptable. These people are trained to provide us with proper care and we trust that they will do so. Unfortunately, when a doctor is negligent it often ends with injury or death to a patient. Serious birth injuries may improve over time or may continue for a lifetime, depending on the cause. Brain injuries are usually severe and may cause the infant to suffer permanent brain damage.
Opinions about the safety of so-called 'home births" range across a wide spectrum. Some are avid proponents of mothers giving birth at their own home, while others argue that births anywhere other than a hospital simply open up mother and child to more risks.
A recent post from Slate on the subject of birthing safety has struck a chord with some across the blogosphere.
The Slate story points to the startling medical advances related to childbirth, eventually vastly improving safety for procedures that have ended countless lives over the centuries. It is commonly understood that, historically, childbirth was the leading cause of death for all adult women. The same grim statistic persists in less developed areas of the world where pregnant women to not have access to modern medicine.
Live Science shared an interesting story this week that discusses how human evolution shapes many of the big (and small) medical issues that we all face. One of the details touched upon was childbirth. The story explains how the relative dangerousness of human childbirth and the subsequent injuries can in some ways be traced back to evolution and the manner in which the human body is designed for the process.
Our species reigns supreme on the planet thanks to many of our most unique evolutionary adaptations. Most notable of those is our relatively large, complex brains which we can thank for our sophisticated analytical ability and perhaps our consciousness. Combined with bipedalism, our species has spread to virtually every corner of the globe and continues to thrive.
Most medical professionals provide top-notch service to their patients day in and day out. All of us rely on the skill and expertise of doctors, nurses, technicians, aides, and others to ensure we live our healthiest and fullest life. That care begins as soon as we enter the world, as medical professionals are responsible for ensuring childbirth goes as smooth as possible.
Yet, recognizing the value of these medical professionals does not mean that one must turn a blind eye to inadequate medical care. At the end of the day, not all medical teams provide the same quality of care. For a variety of reasons there are some professionals and institutions which time and again fail to meet the required standard of care, causing harm to patients. Demanding accountability and ensuring redress following those incidents is the purpose of medical malpractice lawsuits.
Most cases that our Illinois birth injury lawyers work on are cases involving injuries to children that lead to permanent problems for the infant. Illinois cerebral palsy cases, brachial plexus harms, and similar injuries are often caused by preventable medical malpractice. When that occurs the law demands that the negligent party be held accountable for their mistakes and provide redress to the injured family.
Yet it is important not to forget that it is not just the life of a child that is in danger in childbirth. Mothers can also face serious harm and even death when complications develop during the birthing process. Of course, historically maternal death during childbirth was a very potent risk for women. In the past birthing death rates were high for women. In fact the death rates remain high in certain parts of the world where individuals have less access to modern medical equipment and expert professionals.
Disturbingly, however, the maternal death rate in the United States is actually much higher than some might suspect. It is higher than virtually all other developed countries in the world. While deaths during childbirth are still somewhat rare, observers should not become complacent in assuming that mothers are never at risk in these situations. For example, earlier this year we reported on the heartbreaking case of a young woman who died after giving birth to twins. The family had spent years trying to conceive a child. They were overjoyed when the woman finally became pregnant-with twins no less. Yet the moment was short-lived as the mother eventually died after giving birth to the women because of extreme blood loss.
Our Chicago birth injury attorneys recently reard about a case in which a baby was still born and the mother filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the hospital, alleging that the hospital staff's negligence contributed to the baby's death. According to Mercury News, an autopsy was done shortly after the baby passed away and the autopsy found that the baby died of an amniotic fluid infection, which alone does not automatically point to hospital staff negligence. However, shortly after the still birth the hospital fired multiple nurses and required several other nurses to undergo additional training suggesting that the hospital new that there had been at least some negligence on their part. Additionally, following the stillbirth the California Department of Health cited the hospital for failure to follow necessary procedures and stated in their report that the hospital staff's actions did contribute to the baby dying.
Some of the findings of the Department of Health were that the only nurse present during the epidural was not trained to read the fetal heart monitor, that when the heart monitor was not detecting a heart rate the doctor was not notified immediately, and that no other measures were taken to detect a heart rate when the monitor was not finding one. This evidence suggests that had the hospital properly monitored the mother and baby that they would have seen that the baby was in distress because of the infection and hopefully been able to save the baby.
The hospital responded to these findings by the Department of Health by claiming that they would implement measures to make sure that this type of terrible incident does not happen again, but also blamed the nurses for failing to follow the rules the hospital already had in place. Many of the nurses involved in the firings claim that the hospital fired people that were not even involved in order to show the state that they were reacting to what had happened. While it is important that any hospital where something like this happens to make changes, it is crucial that the changes are ones that will actually make sure that this will never happen again and not just fire people to make it look like they are taking action.
A jury recently awarded $2.5 million to a grieving couple who lost their baby in a birth injury caused by doctors' negligence.
The couple sued various obstetricians and gynecologists as well the practice where the expecting mother was treated. While obstetricians specialize in the management of pregnancy and labor, gynecologists specialize in the female reproductive system. Together, "ob/gyns" are trained to diagnosis and treat disorders and diseases in this field.
According to court documents, doctors discovered a complication during the mother's pregnancy. Lab results revealed that the unborn baby had O-positive blood whereas the mother had Rh-negative blood. When this combination of blood types occurs, the baby's O-positive blood is treated by the mother's body as an intruder and the mother's Rh-negative blood produces antibodies to fight the invading O-positive blood. The mother's antibodies start to break down the fetus's red blood cells. This condition is called hemolytic disease or hemolytic anemia. It can become severe enough to cause serious illness, brain damage, or even death in the fetus or newborn.
According to the lawsuit, doctors failed to properly monitor and treat the mother and her baby after the complication was revealed. The unborn baby developed immune hydrops fetalis, a complication of Rh incompatibility. Although a cesarean section delivery was preformed, the baby did not survive. In addition, the mother will unlikely be able to deliver another viable fetus, according to the complaint.
The jury not only awarded the parents $2 million in compensatory damages but the jury also determined that the doctors should pay $500,000 in punitive damages. Punitive damages are intended to reform or deter the defendant and others from engaging in similar conduct. They are usually awarded when the jury determines that the defendants acted with reckless disregard for the safety of others. Although punitive damages are not intended to compensate the plaintiff, the plaintiff usually receives the entire punitive damage award.
To learn more about this lawsuit and other birth injuries that went to trial, follow the links.


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It has been two years since the California Community Foundation, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation and Weingart Foundation launched the Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative (NSI) in April 2012. In recent months, Weingart Foundation has received a growing number of inquiries from colleagues in philanthropy and the broader nonprofit sector about where we are in the Initiative and what is on the horizon. While it is still too early for formal evaluation findings, we do want to share where we are in the work, some of our preliminary learning – particularly around a funder's role in supporting strategic restructuring – and our thoughts about the future. It might be helpful, however, to start with why and how this Initiative was started.
The Development of the NSI
Helping to build and maintain the organizational capacity and effectiveness of our nonprofit partners to deliver on their mission and improve their impact is at the core of Weingart Foundation's work. Support for strategic restructuring — the continuum of partnerships (joint programing, administrative consolidations, mergers, etc.) nonprofits engage in for greater sustainability and impact — has long been a part of the Foundation's capacity building offerings. Nonetheless, the reality is, organizational restructuring is not something most nonprofits have traditionally been comfortable talking to funders about, particularly given the stigma around mergers and acquisitions and the perception that they are viewed as signs of weakness or failure. In addition, restructuring and partnership is time intensive and costly, and many foundations still don't support the cost of exploring or engaging in these activities. As a result, the Foundation's support of such projects historically remained relatively limited.
However, by 2010, the effects of the recession were rapidly changing the landscape in which nonprofits operate. The financial challenges facing the sector continued to proliferate and service demand was on the rise. Weingart Foundation's board asked management to look at how we might support greater exploration and consideration of strategic restructuring alternatives among nonprofits to increase effectiveness and efficiencies in this new environment.
During this time, our like-minded colleagues at the California Community Foundation and The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation were also considering similar ideas to support local nonprofits interested in various forms of restructuring towards greater sustainability and effectiveness. Weingart Foundation had engaged David La Piana (a consultant nationally recognized for his expertise in nonprofit strategic restructuring) and a collective discussion among the three foundations and La Piana ensued around how we might collaboratively support more formal exploration and pursuit of strategic restructuring among nonprofits in Los Angeles County. Born out of those conversations was the Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative, which launched in the spring of 2012. The NSI is one of a growing number of regional initiatives across the country designed to support formal collaborations and partnerships including efforts in New York City, Boston, Pittsburgh, and Charlotte, N.C., among other cities.
NSI Snapshot
Largely modeled after the Human Services Strategic Restructuring Pilot Project in Ohio, the NSI was designed to be delivered in three phases. Phase I entailed an educational workshop on strategic restructuring in April 2012 co-hosted by the Center for Nonprofit Management and UCLA Center for Civil Society and included presentations by David La Piana and nonprofit leaders who shared their merger experiences. Phase II provided nonprofits that attended the workshop the opportunity to apply for a select number of free organizational readiness assessments and consultations. Phase III involves direct funding to nonprofits to support the cost of third party facilitated strategic partnership negotiations with a funder approved consultant of their choice.
Funder Collaborative
The NSI has grown to a collaborative of ten foundations that have contributed a total of $2.2 million for the Initiative.
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Phase III provided an opportunity for existing NSI Phase II participants to apply for grants ranging from $20,000 - $50,000 per partnership to hire the consultant of their choice to facilitate restructuring negotiations. To date, 15 partnerships involving 39 organizations have been approved for funding to enter into strategic restructuring negotiations. All Phase III applicants were also asked to contribute their own in-kind resources toward this effort.
Outcomes to Date
The scale in which the NSI was launched was quite unique. Over 700 nonprofit leaders had an opportunity to better understand how strategic restructuring could improve their capacity and impact in various ways. Since then, although it has not been formally measured, the level of discourse around collaboration and restructuring seems to be increasing throughout the greater Los Angeles nonprofit and philanthropic sector.
Focusing on the specific outcomes related to restructuring activity, the funders' expectations were quite modest given our shared philosophical approach to the work. The funders agreed that we did not want any organization to feel pressured or forced to engage in the initiative. There was also agreement that the funders would not meddle in the negotiation process and would need to be patient as each potential partnership and negotiation followed its natural course. Lastly, we wanted to be clear that we as funders had no predetermined outcomes in mind for the nonprofits involved. As such, I believe I can comfortably share that the funders have been quite impressed with the results to date (see the chart above); especially considering the bulk of the 15 partnerships only began negotiations in April 2013.
Phase IV
Although the NSI was initially designed with only three phases in mind, an important principle shared by all of the funders was to maintain a level of flexibility that would enable the Initiative to remain as responsive as possible to the needs of the participants as the work unfolded.
As the Phase III negotiations got underway, it became clear that some of the partnerships might encounter significant costs that could present a roadblock to the successful implementation of the negotiated partnership agreement. In response, the funders agreed to add a Phase IV to the NSI. With an estimated pool of $300,000 - $600,000 available for this phase of work, Phase IV will provide funding to support one-time costs that could pose a barrier to the organizational integration (e.g. severance, lease breaking, IT integration, accountant fees, board development). In January 2014, an application for Phase IV funding was provided to all Phase III grantees.
We have engaged a third-party evaluator to assess the impact of the NSI and help define key learnings that can be shared with nonprofits and funders on a national scale. With the Initiative still underway, it is too early for a report of definitive outcomes and lessons are still being learned. However, interesting findings are starting to emerge:
We need to change the narrative around "strategic restructuring" and "merger."
Discussing, exploring or engaging in any form of strategic restructuring, including mergers and acquisitions, should not be viewed as a sign of weakness. Restructuring and partnerships can be very effective strategies, and funders and nonprofits need to be able to discuss these activities as important and powerful tools to leverage resources, expand services, increase impact and ultimately improve outcomes.
Funders can play a key role in opening the door to restructuring opportunities and allow those who are interested to enter. We know forced partnerships are doomed to fail; however, providing the opportunity for exploration and engagement in this work through the Initiative — without the expectation of a predetermined outcome — was noted as the most critical factor in bringing most of these partnerships and restructurings to fruition. Many participants have stated that they would not have been able to achieve the partnership outcomes, and certainly not in this timespan, absent the support and funding from the NSI. Funders can also help expand the sector's understanding of the full spectrum of strategic partnerships available — from back office consolidation, joint programming, joint venture corporations and more. Below is a version of the La Piana Partnership Matrix used as the tool in the NSI.
The Partnership Matrix
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A neutral third-party facilitator is important to the process. Across the board, all of the organizations that have completed negotiations have shared that having a neutral and experienced third-party facilitate the negotiations was critical to staying on course and completing the process. Organizations engaged in the process cannot be expected to have the time, resources or neutrality to effectively manage what are often very sensitive and delicate negotiations between executives and boards.
Funders should be flexible and manage uncertainty. I noted earlier the significance of the funders maintaining flexibility as the Initiative unfolded to support the most successful process and outcomes. It is also important for funders to allow nonprofits the space to truly explore the various restructuring options without the concern of pre-defined outcomes from funders or meddling by funders. Not all of the mergers that have concluded negotiations started the process with merger as the end goal. In fact, some started very much as exploratory discussions without a clear outcome in mind. In short, nonprofits need to have ownership of the process to fully and authentically engage in this work. We as funders need to trust the leadership of the nonprofits that we are supporting and their commitment to this work without being wedded to any particular outcome.
Funders also benefit from collaboration. Foundations often expect grantees to partner and collaborate, as if it should be inherently embedded in how nonprofits operate. However, foundations do not always hold ourselves to the same expectation. Yet, collaboration done right among foundations can yield the same positive benefits. Leveraging our resources allows us to serve more and/or go deeper with those that we serve. We benefit and learn from other funders' experience and expertise on the communities, nonprofits and issues we are facing. The collaborative can also spur greater creativity, diffuse risk and more effectively support field-wide learning.
With continued strong interest from philanthropy and from nonprofits, the funders have discussed the possibility of expanding the NSI to establish a second cohort of grantees. While discussions are still taking place, the results and feedback from the data collection and evaluation of the first cohort will certainly inform any effort moving forward.
Ultimately, for the long-term impact of this work, we hope the NSI begins to change the often negative narrative around "restructuring" and "mergers" as signs of weakness or options of last resort. We hope we will have created the space for more transparent nonprofit and funder discussions and the potential for an increasing number of funders to support strategic restructuring and partnerships for those nonprofits that view this as a viable strategy for greater impact, organizational effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
For more resources on strategic restructuring, visit Foundation Center Nonprofit Collaboration Resources and The Human Services Restructuring Pilot Project.
To learn more about the NSI, please contact Joanna Jackson, Director, Grant Operations, at jjackson@weingartfnd.org or (213) 688-6312.


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The Saab 900 is the company's most recognisable line of cars. Produced between 1978 and 1998, the Saab 900 was sold in many variations over the course of its lifespan. The cars can be grouped broadly into two generations, simply called classic and new. Each generation differs in body style, number of doors, engine, and performance capability.
It is important for buyers to learn some methods for choosing the best used Saab 900, as the newest model was produced in 1998. In addition to obtaining a vehicle history report, there are several factors specific to the Saab 900 that buyers should consider. These include the gearbox, convertible top, turbo, and body rust.
Saab 900s can be purchased from dealers and private sellers. Check classified advertisements and online sites like eBay to find used cars. With a bit of patience, buyers can find a Saab 900 in excellent condition that can provide many years of driving.
Types of Saab 900
With a line that stretched across two decades, the Saab 900 underwent a number of changes. The first step in choosing a car is deciding on which year to buy. Learn more about the classic and new generations of the Saab 900 to look for cars with the most desirable features.
Classic Generation Saab 900
The classic generation of the Saab 900 was produced in 1978. There were several models available initially, including the GL, GLS, and GLE.
The GLS added twin carburettors to the basic design of the GL for more horsepower, while the GLE also incorporated a fuel-injected engine for the most power of the three. A Turbo model was released shortly after, which had significantly more horsepower than even the GLE. All of these models were produced in three and five-door hatchback styles.
1981 saw the introduction of a four-door saloon. In 1982, the Saab 900 turbo-charged model was equipped with Saab's Automatic Performance Control, which improved overall performance and provided a greater degree of control over the boost pressure. A new model of the Saab 900 was released in 1984 called the Turbo 16 Aero, which contained a 16 valve DOHC B202 engine that gave it more power than its predecessors.
One of the most notable additions to the original Saab 900 series came in 1986 with production of a convertible model. These cars were designed on the three-door hatchback version of the basic Saab 900 and had a 16 valve turbocharged engine. In1991,, the convertible models were given a fuel-injected 2.1 litre engine.
1987 saw the addition of new headlights and a front grille to all Saab 900 models, as well as redesigned bumpers. All 8 valve turbo engines were replaced by 16 valves in the late 1980s, and anti-lock brakes became standard in 1990.. From 1991 onwards, the classic generation Saab 900 had redesigned seats that had previously been sold on the company's 9000 model. The classic generation ended in 1993.
New Generation Saab 900
The new Saab 900 generation,, sometimes called the GM900 or NG900, featured a redesigned body and several other improvements. The new generation started immediately in 1994,, after the end of production of original models. The basic NG900 was produced with a choice of three 16 valve engine types. These included 2.0, 2.3, and 2.5 litre designs.
There were three variants of the basic NG900, including a 900 S, 900i, and 900 SE. The first two have standard four-cylinder engines, while the 900 SE had a turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Convertible tops remained an option for models in the new generation.
Used Saab 900
Due to the age of Saab 900s, buyers should be familiar with some of the common problems that exist for the cars. It is also important to obtain a vehicle history report on any car before buying. Buyers may also choose to take the car to a mechanic for a buyer's inspection.
Inspect the Parts
Some parts and components of Saab 900s are likely to wear out more quickly than others. In many cases, the lifespan of a part can be predicted based on repairs to similar models. Try checking the mileage on the car to determine the likelihood of repairs. The following table offers information on key parts of a Saab 900 and their likelihood to wear out.
Saab 900 Part
Gearbox One of the most common problems on Saab 900s
Automatic transmission with turbo engines tends to fail early
Repairs can be expected between 150,000 and 200,000 miles
Beware of whining noises while in certain gears or a failure to engage
Turbo Most last around 120,000 miles
Water cooled turbos typically last longer than oil cooled versions
Head gasket Check for signs of water or oil leaks from the cylinder head
Replacements can require many hours of work and are therefore costly
Body Saab 900s tend to develop rust in predictable areas
Check wheel arches, the petrol gas cap, and the bottom inside of doors
Convertible roof Examine the cover material for tears and worn areas
Roof should extend and retract smoothly
Unusual noises during movement indicate a need for expensive repairs
Although many expensive problems can be identified by any buyer, it is best to have a professional mechanic perform a full check of the Saab 900.
Perform a Buyer's Inspection
An important step when purchasing a used Saab 900 is to take the car to a mechanic for a buyer's inspection. An honest seller should allow buyers to take the car to any mechanic in the area for an independent check. Most mechanics charge a fee for this.
Find the True Market Value
The true market value of a Saab 900 indicates the highest price that buyers should pay for a model. This figure is determined by recent sales of similar cars, so it is always current with the market. The true market value for a Saab 900 can be obtained through online resources.
Obtain a Vehicle History Report
Before considering the purchase of any used car, it is important to obtain a vehicle history report. This includes details about the car, including the number of owners it has had, its mileage, and any damage to the car from accidents. The following table lists some of the most useful pieces of information that can be obtained through a vehicle history report.
Odometer Shows the recorded mileage across the car's history
Can reveal odometer rollback
Rental Indicates that the car was used as a rental vehicle
Number of titles Reflects the number of owners the car has had
Salvage Indicates if the car has been given a salvage title or placed in a salvage yard
Accident Lists reported accidents and any damage to the car
Total loss Shows if the car has been written off as a total loss by the insurance company
A vehicle history report can sometimes be used to negotiate a price for a Saab 900. If problems are revealed on the report that the seller has not listed, it may be possible to ask for a lower price.
How to Buy a Saab 900 on eBay
A number of Saab 900s from the model's production history can be purchased from sellers on eBay.. To find these cars, begin a keyword search from the home page. For example, enter "1995 Saab 900&" to see all listings on the site tagged with those terms. You may refine listings by adding other terms, such as a transmission type.
Review Item Listings
Review item listings closely before committing to a purchase. Most sellers provide a detailed description of the Saab 900 along with photos from multiple angles. A specification sheet may also be included in the listing. Look for this to gain information about the technical aspects of the model being sold.
Sellers on eBay have a feedback rating that can be used to determine their reliability on the site. Consider this information along with the number of completed transactions to find the best sellers. Leave your own feedback at the end of the transaction to inform future buyers about your experience.
The Saab 900 was one of the company's most popular cars and remains sought after by many buyers. Produced between 1978 and 1998, the Saab 900 underwent several changes to its design during its lifetime. The cars can be broadly separated into two generations. The first lasted until 1993 and the second until production ceased in 1998. Consider the many types of Saab 900s available, including convertibles, to find the most suitable car for a buyer's needs.
Due to the age of Saab 900s, buyers should familiarise themselves with some of the parts that are likely to need repairs. Gearboxes are one of the most notorious parts to wear out, especially on turbocharged models with an automatic transmission. Check for any unusual sounds while changing gear or difficulties engaging certain gears. If the car has a convertible top, ensure that it can be raised and lowered smoothly.
Compare eBay sellers to find Saab 900s in the best condition and at the best price. Patient buyers can find a good quality Saab 900 that can be driven for many years to come.
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we have owned several Saab's and the only one that gave us trouble was a Saab coupe auto turbo..the transmission let our bank make a heap of profit from our loan..but we have owned 4 manual 3/4/and5 doors combi 8 valve and 16 valve and we still own a 1985,.. 5 speed manual 8 valve combi hatch which is still a brilliant drive we just love it.. we also own a Peugoet and a commodore but its a fight to see who drives the Saab.. wish they still made this shape car i'd have another tomorrow but only in manual.
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I have already replaced automatic xmission , 2.3 engine,front and rear rotors with pads .bat also alternator. I need an owner's manual ,maybe shop manual, on line. I really love the Saabplanet web site.. More maintenance and performance material. I do love the finished products and international social functions. Keep up the good works. I live in the Northeast USA. I love driving my Saab in the city and long drives outer state, Oh It has 140k showing.. Thank you for any specific info regarding social functions or and technical sites, workshops,videos for my 900s
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Server Security Policy Management in Windows Server 2008
Applies To: Windows Server 2008
In Windows Server 2008, there are many tools that you can use to help keep your computers secure. This discussion focuses on three tools that you can use alone or together to manage the security policies on your servers:
Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) and the Scwcmd command-line tool
Security Templates snap-in
Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in
While these tools are not new, the ways in which you use them are.
Additional technologies and tools for securing your network and computers, such as Network Access Protection (NAP), Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), and Group Policy, are not included in this overview.
Server security policy management means keeping security settings up to date as your various server configurations change over time. Securing your servers through policy management includes:
Analyzing server security settings to ensure the policy applied to a server is appropriate for the server role.
Updating a server policy when the server configuration is modified.
Creating a policy for a new application or server role not included in Server Manager.
Using security policy management tools to apply server security policy settings that are unique to your environment.
In Windows Server 2008, servers are designed to be secure by default. This means that when you install roles, role services, and features through Server Manager, security settings for that particular server's configuration are automatically configured. However, you cannot use Server Manager to make custom security setting changes. Instead, security policy management tools can be used for this purpose. For example, if you need to modify settings for a particular server role, you can use SCW to easily edit the provided firewall rules for more restrictive controls or access. You may need to install a role or feature not available in Server Manager, or you may want to easily deploy policy changes to many computers. You can accomplish these and other security policy management tasks with these tools.
The tools that you use to help keep your servers secure will depend on the size of your organization, your security requirements, and the frequency with which you modify your server configurations.
Securing servers with SCW
SCW functionality in Windows Server 2008 is very similar to the version of this wizard included in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1). You can still use SCW to create and apply server security policy, but in most cases you do not need to use SCW to secure your servers at installation.
After initial server role installation, use SCW to help keep your servers secure by checking for vulnerabilities as server configurations change over time and making updates to policy settings as required. Use SCW to create and apply server security policies when you:
Modify the configuration of a default component on a Windows Server 2008 computer.
When you change the configuration of a component that was not installed through Server Manager, you need to use SCW to update the server's security policy.
Create and apply policy for server roles that were not installed through Server Manager, such as SQL Server or Exchange Server.
SCW includes many server roles and features that cannot be installed with Server Manager.
Define new roles for non-Microsoft applications, and create and apply policy for those roles.
SCW has a public schema for organizations to use to create new roles. Run SCW whenever a non-Microsoft application is added or removed.
In small-sized and medium-sized organizations, you can use the default settings in SCW to quickly and easily create a policy to help secure a server based on its role and ensure that security settings are up to date. You can also incorporate custom security templates you create with the Security Templates snap-in into an SCW policy. This allows you to include settings in addition to those set by SCW. You can then apply the SCW policy to the local computer by using the wizard or apply it to many computers by using Group Policy.
For information about using SCW, see Security Configuration Wizard.
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When you configure Windows Server 2008, polices that meet the security requirements of most organizations are automatically put into place. However, in some organizations it may be necessary to further restrict some privileges or local policies for your network. When this is the case, you can use the Security Templates snap-in to create a custom security policy.
In Windows Server 2008, there are no predefined security templates.
With the Security Templates snap-in, you can create a security policy for a computer or for your network. Security templates can be used to define policy settings for the following security areas:
Account policies: Password policy, account lockout policy, and Kerberos policy
Local policies: Audit policy, user rights assignment, and security options
Event log: Application, system, and security event log settings
Restricted groups: Membership of security-sensitive groups
System services: Startup and permissions for system services
Registry: Permissions for registry keys
File system: Permissions for folders and files
After you have created the custom policy, in the form of a template, you can apply it in a variety of ways, including the following:
Import the template into a role-based SCW policy and apply it to one or many computers.
Import the template into a Group Policy object (GPO) and apply it to many computers through Group Policy.
Apply the template to the local computer by using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in.
For information about using the Security Templates snap-in, see Analyze and configure security.
To learn how you can mitigate threats to server (as well as client) computers, see the Threats and Countermeasures guide (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=106667). This guide includes all security settings that provide countermeasures for specific threats against Windows operating systems.
Applying security policies by using Group Policy objects
As in Windows Server 2003, you can apply security templates created with the Security Templates snap-in or policies created with SCW to multiple computers by importing a template or policy into a GPO. After the GPO is created, you can link the GPO to a target organizational unit (OU) by using the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC). For information about using GPMC, see Group Policy Management Console (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=105933).
For information about applying security policies by using GPOs in Windows Server 2008, see the Windows Server 2008 Security Guide (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=105788).
Analyzing server security
You can also use the server security policy management tools to analyze the security settings on local or remote computers. Regular analysis enables you to ensure an adequate level of security on each computer as part of an enterprise risk management program. You can modify the security levels and, most importantly, detect any security flaws that may occur in the system over time.
You can analyze security policy settings by using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in or SCW.
Security configuration and analysis
How you use the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in has not changed in Windows Server 2008. You can still use this snap-in to analyze and configure local computer security. You use the snap-in to compare the local computer policy to an analysis database and determine if any discrepancies exist between the desired settings in the database and the local policy. You use an existing database, or import one or more templates created with the Security Templates snap-in, to create a new database with updated settings. The analysis presents recommendations with current system settings and uses visual flags or remarks to highlight any areas where the current settings do not match the proposed level of security. You can resolve any discrepancies that an analysis reveals and directly configure local system security by using the template or templates that you imported.
For information about using the Security and Configuration Analysis snap-in, see Analyze and configure security.
To analyze multiple remote computers, you can use SCW.
Security Configuration Wizard
You can use the Scwcmd command-line tool to analyze the security policy settings for a local computer or multiple remote computers. You can compare a server's current security settings with the most up-to-date settings for that server's configuration. You use scwcmd analyze to determine whether a computer is in compliance with a specified policy that was created by using the wizard. To analyze multiple computers, you specify a policy file to use in the analysis and a list of the computers to be analyzed. You then view the results of the analysis by using the scwcmd view command.


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La Puente is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city had a population of 39,816 at the 2010 census and is approximately 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The city name is Spanish for "The Bridge".
The original inhabitants of the area now occupied by the city of La Puente were the Kizh. They lived in a village called Awingna, which linguists translate as "abiding place." The Awingna chief Matheo (who also held sway over several other nearby villages) was baptized at Mission San Gabriel in 1774.
In 1769, the Spanish Portolá expedition became the first Europeans to see inland portions of Alta California. On July 30, the party camped on the east side of the San Gabriel River, in today's unincorporated area of Bassett. Father Juan Crespi wrote in his diary that, the next day, they had to build a bridge (Spanish "puente") to cross the miry San Gabriel River.
With the establishment of Mission San Gabriel, the area encompassing Awingna and what is now the city of La Puente became part of Rancho La Puente, established as a mission outpost and ranch. The rancho was visited by the Jedediah Smith party in November 1826, the first Americans to travel overland to California.
Following secularization of the missions in the 1830s, former mission ranchos passed into private ownership. In 1842, John Rowland and William Workman were granted the 48,000-acre (190 km2) Rancho La Puente. In 1884, the area was named Puente (bridge in Spanish; in old Spanish the noun was often feminine, as opposed to modern Spanish el puente). In Crespi's diary, it's written as "la puente", and that spelling has persisted.
The area was known for its fruit and walnut groves during the 1930s. The city was even home to the world's largest walnut packing plant. Today, the city is heavily urbanized, but the area still has some historical landmarks from its founding days nearby, for instance, the Workman and Temple Family Homestead Museum in neighboring City of Industry.
Redevelopment of the business districts in La Puente have been ongoing. However, the local government has been relatively unsuccessful in its attempts to attract big-box retailers and restaurant chains. La Puente retains many aging 1950s-era strip malls.
La Puente is located at 34°1′57″N 117°57′19″W / 34.03250°N 117.95528°W / 34.03250; -117.95528 (34.032410, -117.955195). The city, which is mostly flat, covers about 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2) of land in the San Gabriel Valley.
The 2010 United States Census reported that La Puente had a population of 39,816. The population density was 11,443.2 people per square mile (4,418.2/km²). La Puente is 49.4% White (4.6% Non-Hispanic White), 1.4% Black or African American, 1.1% Native American, 8.4% Asian, and 0.1% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33,896 persons (85.1%).
The Census reported that 39,773 people (99.9% of the population) lived in households, 43 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.
There were 9,451 households, out of which 5,186 (54.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 5,367 (56.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,824 (19.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 930 (9.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 584 (6.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 65 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 989 households (10.5%) were made up of individuals and 472 (5.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.21. There were 8,121 families (85.9% of all households); the average family size was 4.34.
The population was spread out with 11,423 people (28.7%) under the age of 18, 4,640 people (11.7%) aged 18 to 24, 11,468 people (28.8%) aged 25 to 44, 8,619 people (21.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 3,666 people (9.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.
There were 9,761 housing units at an average density of 2,805.3 per square mile (1,083.1/km²), of which 5,693 (60.2%) were owner-occupied, and 3,758 (39.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.9%. 24,961 people (62.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 14,812 people (37.2%) lived in rental housing units.
According to the 2010 United States Census, La Puente had a median household income of $53,794, with 14.3% of the population living below the federal poverty line.
As of the census of 2000, there were 41,063 people, 9,461 households, and 8,183 families living in the city. The population density is 4,542.8/km² (11,757.3/mi²). There were 9,660 housing units at an average density of 1,068.7/km² (2,765.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 39.11% White, 1.96% African American, 1.28% Native American, 7.16% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 45.14% from other races, and 5.19% from two or more races. 83.10% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 9,461 households out of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.5% were non-families. 10.1% of all households were someone living alone and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.34 and the average family size was 4.48.
The population age distribution was 33.8% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,222, and the median income for a family was $41,079. Males had a median income of $26,381 versus $22,018 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,336. 18.9% of the population and 16.3% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 24.6% were under the age of 18 and 9.3% were 65 or older.
In the California State Legislature, La Puente is in the 22nd Senate District, represented by Democrat Susan Rubio, and in the 48th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Blanca Rubio.
In the United States House of Representatives, La Puente is in California's 32nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Grace Napolitano.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates the Industry Station in the City of Industry, serving La Puente.
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Pomona Health Center in Pomona, serving La Puente.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department operates the following fire Stations: Fire Station 26 Fire Station 43
Both Fire Stations 26 and 43 are members of the LACOFD Battalion 12. Battalion 12 consists of the cities of Rowland Heights, La Puente, La Mirada, Industry and Hacienda Heights.
The income per capita of the city of La puente is $16,899, which includes all children and adults. The city's median household income is $62,709.
According to the City's 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:
School districts include:
Elementary (primary) schools: Lasallette Elementary School, Temple Academy, Nelson Elementary School, Sparks Elementary School, Sunkist Elementary School, Northam Elementary School
Private (primary) schools: Saint Joseph School, Saint Louis of France, Saint Martha's Catholic School
High (secondary) schools: Bassett High School, La Puente High School, Nogales High School, William Workman High School (in the City of Industry)
Private high schools: Bishop Amat Memorial High School
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~ What makes Creative U different from other local Paint and Sip Studios?
~Do I need to sign up in advance?
Yes! Because seating is limited and we often sell out, it is recommended that you sign up in advance in order to reserve your seat. You can do this by signing up and reserving a seat and paying online by clicking onto the "Calendar" tab from our website. From the calendar you can click onto the class that interests you, that will then bring you to the registration and payment page. Or simply give us a call at 303-654-0373. But please make reservations before 5:00 so that we can be properly staffed and ready for a fun evening. If nobody has signed up prior to 5:00, the class will be canceled.
~What time do I show up?
EARLY is great! We highly recommend coming into the studio 10-15 minutes before the class since we start painting at the designated time AND seating is first come first serve! This also allows you some extra social time and allows you to order any appetizers and get your beverage before the class begins.
~What if I'm late to a class?
We highly recommend that you get to the class early because we will start painting at the designated class time. For example, if the class is scheduled at 6:30, we will start painting at 6:30 pm. Every minute that you are late, you are missing important information about the painting. Not to mention it is a disturbance to the other guests who have come on time and are already painting. But we will do the best we can to catch you up. Even if you have some skill in painting and don't think that you need instruction, please respect the rest of the class and show up on time.
~What is your cancellation policy?
Because our classes are limited seating, we request that you cancel at least 48 hours before a scheduled class. This gives us the opportunity to fill the class. You may cancel by phone or online. If you have to cancel your class, we offer you a credit to your account if you cancel before the 48 hours, but do not offer refunds. You may use these credits towards any future class. However, if you do not cancel prior to the 48 hours, you will lose the payment for the class. The owner has the only right to be flexible here.
Aprons are supplied before the class begins, however it is a good idea to wear something that you wouldn't mind getting a little paint on or dirty. Please remember that Creative U is an Art studio, studio and paint can end up anywhere! Feel free to bring a smock of your own or different shirt to change into if your continuing your night out on the town. Please note that Creative U is not responsible for paint getting on personal items.
~What are the prices of a class and what does it include?
The classes range from only $25 - $50 depending on materials and time involved for each class. See the calendar which has all times and prices. The price includes a 2-4 hour class with professional instruction, all supplies, your first beverage, and complete set up and clean up...Oh, and of course, a masterpiece created by you.
~Can I tip the Artist for doing a great job?
Absolutely!! As we all know, tips are generally given when good service is given. We believe that being taught how to paint a painting is quite a service indeed! Of course, tips are not mandatory, however if you feel like your artist deserves a tip then by all means please do.
~Can we bring in our own alcohol?
Unfortunately Colorado State does not allow this. It is not by our choice but mandated by the State Liquor Licensing department. So please Do Not jeopardize our license by trying to BYOB.
For your reference there is a map at the bottom of this page.There are a few parking spaces in front of Creative U, but we have our own parking in the back of the shop off of N. First Ave. There is also plenty of parking in the RTD parking lot just west of our parking lot, also located off of N. First. Ave.
~Do I have to have a PAYPAL account to pay online?
No! Payment for a class is received through PayPal, but you do not need an account. When paying for a class PayPal will ask you if you have an account. Click No and it will guide you through the process to pay with any major credit card as you would purchase anything online. For those who are not familiar, PayPal is one of the top secure online payment companies. So there is no need to worry about paying online.
~I can't even draw a stick figure! Are you sure I can do this?
OF COURSE! You need NO experience or art background to attend. Every step is taught by an educated and talented art instructor with many breaks throughout the class. Our intention is to take the fear out of the project. Art should be fun and that's exactly what the point of these classes are!
~Does Creative U provide alcohol?
Yes! We have our Beer and Wine license and are working on providing you a high quality selection of wine and beer. We are trying to stay Colorado focused so we are looking for some more local wineries but have an excellent selection of other name brand wines as well. Our beer selection is excellent as well! We even have a fabulous gluten free hard cider!


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State Rep. Monica Bristow
Among all races for the Illinois General Assembly during this election cycle, Metro East's 111th House of Representatives District has become the fifth most contested in the state, according to the campaign finance tracking website, Illinois Sunshine.
So far, contributors have donated a total of $756,500.79 to the two candidates in the district — with the bulk of that going to first-term incumbent Rep. Monica Bristow, a Democrat from Godfrey.
That's likely because in 2018, Bristow won her first term by just 356 votes — making the 111th one of the most competitive districts in the state, according to Republican challenger Amy Elik of Fosterburg.
As of Feb. 21, Friends of Monica Bristow, the incumbent's campaign organization, had raised some $639,864.64 for her reelection bid, according to Illinois Sunshine.
Citizens for Amy Elik, on the other hand, has raised just $31,583.00, since the campaign organization was formally established on Nov. 17 of last year. The Elik campaign currently has $22,078.40 in cash on hand; including $2,000 raised since the start of this year.
The Bristow campaign has no debt, according to campaign final reports filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE). Elik's campaign has $2,050 in debts and obligations.
In addition, Bristow has also had the benefit of $85,053.15 in support, to date, from independent entities, outside her campaign. Elik so far has enjoyed no independent support.
GOP challenger Amy Elik
"Independent expenditures" are defined in election law as expenditures made, in support-of or opposition-to a declared candidate for office in an election, by a super PACs or similar organization, without direct coordination with any candidate running for that office .
Neither the Bristow or Elik campaigns have funds earning interest through investments. Neither has been the subject of independent opposition campaigning.
A self-described conservative Democrat, Rep. Bristow has been a leading advocate for economic development in the Riverbend area.
Before running for state representative, she was, from July 2003 to November 2017, president of the River Bend Growth Association, the chamber of commerce and economic development agency for 10 communities in Madison and Jersey counties.
Prior to that, she spent 22 years with Olin Corporation; working in various capacities including human resources, compensation and public relations.
Elik is a CPA and auditor, with two decades of experience with clients in both the public and private sectors, according to her campaign website.
She is also a longtime Foster Township Trustee and former board member at St. Mary's Catholic School in Alton.
As a Fosterburg Township trustee, she has cut the township's tax levy by 20 percent.
Elik cites education, wasteful, spending, Second Amendments rights, protection for the unborn, and taxes as her top campaign issues.
The 111th State House District covers all or parts of Alton, Bethalto, East Alton, Edwardsville, Elsah, Godfrey, Granite City, Hartford, Madison, Pontoon Beach, Roxana, South Roxana, and Wood River.
In the 95th House District, incumbent Rep. Avery Bourne of Morrisonville will be challenged by Lawrence Oliver of Dorsey in the March 17 Republican primary.
State Rep. Avery Bourne
Rep. Bourne, the youngest person ever elected to the Illinois General Assembly, has to date raised $93,462.03 for her election bid; with $78,616.68 in cash currently available. She reports $53.15 in independent support.
Oliver, a chemical engineer with a background in environmental testing, reports no fundraising.
The Republican primary winner will face Democrat Chase Wilhelm of Coffeen, a Princeton Theological College graduate and Illinois Department of Corrections chaplain, who reports $2,810 in fundraising; all still in his campaign coffer.
The 95th State House District covers northeastern Madison County and areas to the northeast. It includes Benld, Brighton, Bunker Hill, Gillespie, Mt. Olive, New Douglas, Staunton, Piasa, and Worden
108TH State House
In the 108th State House District, incumbent Rep. Charles Meier of Okawville faces no opposition in the GOP primary, but has raised $115,218.23 so in his reelection bid. With $6,500.00 raised since the start of this year, Citizens for Charlie Meier still has $63,775.82 in its treasury for the fall general election campaign.
Rep. Meier is among a handful of Metro East candidates enjoying a bit of independent support — valued at $53.15 in state campaign finance reports.
He is one of only two Metro East area State House candidates encountering independent opposition efforts — valued at $3,040.69 in state campaign finance reports.
The 108th District includes all of Clinton County as well as parts of Madison, St. Clair, and Washington counties.
Lawrence Oliver of Dorsey
In the 112th State House District, first term Rep. Katie Stuart of Edwardsville faces no primary or general election opposition.
Nevertheless, the Democrat and former Southern Illinois University mathematics instructor has attracted $490,096.83 in campaign support during this election cycle. That includes $478,583.30 in campaign contributions and $11,513.53 in independent support.
Including $109,800 received since the start of this year, the Friends for Katie Stuart campaign committee currently has $446,458.46 in cash on hand.
The 112th District covers central Madison County and a section of north central St. Clair County.
In 113th House District, Assistant Majority Leader Jay Hoffman of Swansea faces no primary or general election opposition but has drawn $1,152,268.22 in campaign support – the fifth highest total for any Illinois House candidate this year.
In addition to $1,152,215.07 in cash or in-kind contributions, the Committee to Elect Jay C Hoffman reports supporting independent expenditures of $53.15.
Including $13,000 in contributions this year, the former prosecutor has $803,840.06 in cash on hand in his reelection treasury.
The 114th District covers sections of central and northeastern St. Clair County and a small section of southeastern Madison County.
In the 114th Illinois State House District, incumbent LaToya Greenwood of East St. Louis also faces no challengers in either the Democratic primary or the fall general election
She reports $145,180.97 in campaign support, including $145,127.82 in cash or in-kind contributions to the Friends of LaToya N Greenwood and $53.15 in independent support. Her campaign has $97,731.51 in cash on hand and has reported no contributions since the close of the last ISBE quarterly reporting period on Dec. 31.
The 114th District cover central St. Clair County including Alorton, Belleville, Brooklyn, Cahokia, Centreville, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Mascoutah, Millstadt, O'Fallon, Sauget, Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh, Swansea and Washington Park.
In the 116th State House District, incumbent Rep. Nathan Reitz of Steeleville faces no opposition in next month's Democratic primary. The Friends of Nathan Reitz have raised $141,544.13 to date with $78,448.95 in cash currently on hand.
On the Republican primary ballot in 116th district:
Kevin Schmidt of Millstadt, who has raised $22,200 during this campaign cycle. Including $20,000 raised since the start of this year, the Schmidt for Illinois campaign committee still has $20,942.24 in its treasury to spend.
David Holder of Baldwin, who has raised $8,869; all over recent weeks and still available to spend.
David Friess of Red Bud, who has raised $7,332.02, since declaring his candidacy, and still has $4,450.47 to spend.
Friess is the other Metro East State House candidate facing considerable independent opposition expenditures, so far totaling $15,769.69.
District 116 covers all of Monroe and Randolph counties, plus parts of St. Clair and Perry counties.
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