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Johnston, Wayne G. Sr. -78 of Munster Township, passed away on December 17, 2017 at the VA Home in Pittsburgh. He was born on October 14, 1939 in Ashville. He was the son of Roy T. and Rosella I. (McNamee) Johnston. Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, his infant son, Patrick and his brother, Carroll.
He is survived by his son: Wayne G. Johnston, Jr. and these siblings: Signa Johnston, Madeline wife of Faber Conrad, Sr.; Rita Yglesias; Mary Ellen wife of Harry Reed; Gertrude Marchese; Roy P. Johnston; Bridget wife of Guillermo Gonzalez; William Johnston; Vera wife of Robert Keefe and numerous nieces and nephews.
Wayne was a 1962 graduate of the Annapolis Naval Academy. He served his Country as a Naval Officer and a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Portage Amvets Post# 150, the Portage Legion Post# 430, the Portage VFW Post #895, the Disabled American Veterans, the US Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Naval Reserve Association. He was an avid fisherman and he was a member of T.A.P.
Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Thursday at the Matthew R. Decort Funeral Home Inc. of Portage. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 10 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church in Portage, 509 Caldwell Avenue, Fr. Andrew Draper, Celebrant. Committal in St. Bartholomew Church Cemetery in Wilmore. Military Rites will be held at the church by the Portage Ritual Team. On-line condolences may be made at www.decortfh.com
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Arrests, clashes reported in IOF raids
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Monday arrested a number of Palestinian citizens and clashed with the residents of several West Bank and Jerusalem areas during large-scale dawn campaigns.
Local sources said that the IOF kidnapped at least 10 Palestinian citizens in different areas in the West Bank and Jerusalem.
Over 20 Palestinian homes were raided and ransacked during the raids, they added.
Jaba' town in Jenin district witnessed violent confrontations between the IOF soldiers and local residents who were attacked with tear gas canisters and stun grenades.
Other clashes flared up in the neighboring village of Anza where the IOF heavily fired rubber-coated metal bullets and tear gas canisters at local youths who responded by throwing stones and empty bottles.
No injuries were reported in the incidents.
Israel extends detention of Jerusalem intelligence chief, Fatah activist
An Israeli military court has extended the detention of a Palestinian intelligence chief and a Fatah activist, said the Prisoners' Affairs Commission on Monday.
The Commission announced in a press statement that the Israeli military court of Ofer, a notorious detention facility, extended the detention of chief of the Palestinian general intelligence for Jerusalem district Jihad al-Faqih and Secretary-General of Fatah branch in al-Eizariya town Sami Abu Ghalieh for nine days, citing incomplete interrogation as a pretext.
Al-Faqih, 51, was detained as he was driving his car to his hometown of Qatanna, northwest of Jerusalem, on July 19. Abu Ghalieh was detained during a predawn military raid into his hometown of al-Eizariya on July 24.
Israeli forces frequently raid Palestinian houses almost on a daily basis across the West Bank on the pretext of searching for "wanted" Palestinians, triggering clashes with residents.
These raids, which take place also in areas under the full control of the Palestinian Authority, are conducted with no need for a search warrant, whenever and wherever the military chooses in keeping with its sweeping arbitrary powers.
According to Palestinian figures, roughly 5,700 Palestinians -- including numerous women and children -- are currently languishing in Israeli detention facilities.
Under Israeli military law army commanders have full executive, legislative and judicial authority over 3 million Palestinians living in the West Bank. Palestinians have no say in how this authority is exercised.
IOF arrests Palestinian young man near Bethlehem
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Sunday evening arrested a Palestinian young man near Bethlehem for allegedly attempting to steal an Israeli soldier's gun.
Israel's TV channel 12 claimed that a Palestinian youth attempted to snatch an Israeli soldier's gun near Gush Etzion settlement south of Bethlehem.
The Palestinian youth was arrested and dragged to an undeclared destination.
No further details were given on the incident or the detainee's identity.
Two Palestinian women being isolated, badly treated in Israeli jail
Two Palestinian female prisoners are being held under extremely harsh conditions inside an isolation cell in Jalamah jail.
The prisoners, Fadwa Hamada and Jihan Hashima, are being detained inside a miserable isolation cell, watched with three security cameras, and deprived of their basic needs and rights, according to the Palestinian Commission of Detainees' and Ex-Detainees' Affairs.
"Since we were transferred to Jalamah isolation jail, we have been wearing the same clothes. They have not brought our things. We were given one blouse each and a toothpaste with a worn and broken brush," the Commission quoted the prisoners as saying.
"When we go out to see the lawyer, our legs are shackled and they do not provide us with masks. Our families have also not been allowed to visit us for months," they said.
IOF kidnaps two MPs, other citizens in W. Bank
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) at dawn Sunday kidnaped Palestinian lawmakers Hatem Qafisheh and Nayef al-Rajoub from their homes in al-Khalil.
According to local sources, Qafisheh was kidnaped from al-Khalil city and al-Rajoub from Dura town, southwest of al-Khalil.
Earlier, three young men were kidnaped by the IOF in Qalqilya. They were identified as Mohamed Yassin, Wisam Hamada and Wajdi al-Shanti.
In Jerusalem, the Israeli occupation police kidnaped two brothers identified as Rabhi and Ahmed al-Asmar during their presence in al-Wad street in the Old City.
Occupation forces detain five Palestinians in West Bank
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At least five Palestinians were arrested last night by Israeli occupation forces during raids in the occupied West Bank districts of Hebron and Qalaqilia, according to local sources.
In Hebron, occupation forces raided the town of Dura, where they detained two Palestinians -- who are ex-detainees in Israeli jails – after raiding and searching their homes. video
Israeli troops also raided the city of Qalaqilia in the north of the West Bank, and detained three Palestinian young men after raiding and searching their homes.
Almost on a daily basis, basis and typically at nighttime, Israeli occupation forces raid towns and villages in the occupied West Bank to carry out arrests or summon civilians for questioning. This has been part of the daily life under Israeli military regime for decades.
IOF kidnaps Palestinian girl child near W. Bank village
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The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Saturday evening kidnaped a Palestinian girl child near the village of Nazlet Zeid, southwest of Jenin.
According to local sources, the IOF kidnaped 16-year-old Rima al-Kilani at a military checkpoint near the village known locally as Umm al-Rayhan.
Her father, Abdul-Fattah al-Kilani, said that the IOF took his child to an interrogation center inside Ariel settlement and later extended her detention for four days after making false claims against her.
In Jerusalem, Israeli police forces kidnaped on the same day a little boy from his home in Issawiya district and later released him conditionally.
Local sources explained that the Israeli police kidnaped 13-year-old Zain Addin Issam from his home in Obeid neighborhood in Issawiya and later released him after banishing him from his home and ordering his father to pay 5,000 shekels.
In another incident, the Israeli police banished Aqsa guard Rajaei Tarhi from the Aqsa Mosque for four months.
The Israeli occupation authority (IOA) and its police in Jerusalem always give themselves the right to issue such Aqsa entry bans against Muslim worshipers and Mosque employees and take upon themselves to decide who can and cannot pray at or enter the Mosque despite the fact that they have no jurisdiction over the Islamic holy place.
IOF kidnaps Palestinian at checkpoint in eastern al-Khalil
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) on Saturday morning kidnaped a Palestinian young man at a military checkpoint near Beit Einun town, east of al-Khalil.
According to local sources, the IOF kidnaped a young man identified as Issa Haroush, a resident of Yatta town, at a makeshift checkpoint near the junction of Beit Einun.
Meanwhile, the IOF set up several makeshift checkpoints at the northern and southern entrances to al-Khalil city and at the main entrances to the towns of Idhna, Sa'ir and Halhul.
The IOF intercepted and searched Palestinian vehicles and checked the IDs of passengers at these checkpoints.
In Jerusalem, the IOF on Friday shuttered the Container checkpoint in al-Sawahira town, east of Jerusalem, causing a heavy build-up of traffic in both directions.
Israeli police brutally beat, detain three teens in J'lem Old City
The Israeli occupation police on Friday evening physically assaulted and kidnaped three Palestinian teenagers in the Old City of Jerusalem.
The detainees were identified as Hatem Bashiti, Abdul-Rahman Bashiti and Nabeel Sidr.
Video footage that has gone viral online showed police officers savagely beating, subduing and detaining the young men in al-Wad street in the Old City.
The detainees were hauled to a police interrogation center, with no information about the reason for their detention.
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Southern Tier of NY prepares for arctic freeze. Here's how much snow has fallen.
Katie Sullivan Borrelli
Heavy snow dissipated Sunday as the Southern Tier prepared for an arctic freeze to hit the region.
Snow totals from overnight hovered around 10 inches, according to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, with some areas, including Chenango and Cortland counties, reporting 12 inches of snowfall.
By noon, 11 inches of snow was reported in Endwell and Elmira, and 13 inches in Ithaca area, but the most snow fell farther upstate — 15 inches of snowfall was reported in Madison and Onondaga counties.
Light snow continued to fall in the Southern Tier Sunday afternoon, as strong winds picked up around the region. A winter storm warning remains in effect through 4 p.m. Sunday.
"The worst of the storm is over," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a conference call Sunday.
While no travel ban or states of emergency are in place for the Southern Tier, Broome, Chemung and Corcounties have issued "no unnecessary travel" advisories, asking residents to keep off the roads if at all possible.
According to New York State Police, troopers responded to 600 motor vehicle crashes during the storm, but none were fatal.
An additional concern is the expected wind chill rolling in Sunday afternoon, which could reach 15 degrees below zero and 35 degrees below zero through Monday, bringing blowing snow across the area.
A wind chill warning goes into effect 6 p.m. Sunday and continues through 7 p.m. Monday.
"I don't want New Yorkers to be misled," Cuomo said. "The worst of the storm is over, but that does not mean the roads are clear and easy to navigate. I've driven over many of the highways and parkways this morning, I'm telling you it is dangerous out there."
For those traveling, New York State Department of Transportation suggests giving yourself plenty of time to reach your destination and steering clear of plows.
Don't travel with less than half a tank of gas and use caution on all roadways.
Those who travel are advised to keep an extra flashlight, food and water in the vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 5-1-1.
"If you don't have to go out," Cuomo said, "you should not go out."
TRACKING THE STORM
What happened Saturday:Winter Storm Harper to drop over a foot of snow, arctic freeze on Southern Tier of NY
Watch:Cuomo issues storm briefing for Southern Tier
More:How to stay safe if you must travel on winter roadways
Watch:Raw footage of snowfall around the Southern Tier
Top 5 one-day snowfalls in Broome County
March 14, 2017: 31.2 inches
Feb. 19, 1972: 21.0 inches
March 13, 1993, 18.6 inches
Jan. 13, 1964: 18.4 inches
Feb. 4, 1961: 18.2 inches
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Victor was admitted as a Solicitor in 1993. He joined Goodman Ray in June 2004 from Gary Jacobs Mehta & Co, to specialise in Public and Private Law children work.
Victor now undertakes all aspects of children work, including adoption, although the majority of his casework involves representing children in care proceedings. Victor also represents people in Court of Protection proceedings and can advise regarding legal protections for vulnerable adults.
He is a member of the Association of Lawyers for Children (ALC) and, since June 2000, the Law Society's Children Panel.


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Spina bifida, encephalocele and anencephaly are the most common neural tube defects.
Spina bifida happens when lower parts of the neural tube don't close properly during a baby's development in the womb. This leaves part of the spinal cord exposed and easily damaged.
In severe cases of spina bifida, the skin, muscle and vertebral bone protecting the spinal cord nerves might all be missing.
Children with spina bifida can have trouble walking. They can have muscle weakness and loss of feeling in affected areas. They can also have problems with fluid pressure on the brain, and control of their bladder and bowel. They can have difficulty with learning, attention and memory.
Encephalocele happens when the skull doesn't form properly to protect the brain. Part of the brain might bulge out. This is because the top of the neural tube hasn't formed properly. Children with encephalocele might have an intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, seizures or other difficulties.
Anencephaly is a very serious neural tube defect. It happens when part of the brain doesn't develop. Babies with anencephaly are usually stillborn or die shortly after birth.
In the first month of pregnancy, the unborn baby starts to develop its most important organs. A tube (called the neural tube) develops to form the brain, spinal cord and spine. If this tube doesn't form properly, it's called a neural tube defect. Any part of the tube can be affected.
Getting enough of a vitamin called folate (or folic acid) before and during pregnancy can prevent many neural tube defects. Folate is essential to the development of the brain, spine and nerves. Folate is safe. It's present in our diet, especially in green leafy vegetables, liver and wholegrain cereals.
Taking folate supplements before and during pregnancy can help.
Doctors say that you should start taking folate as soon as you decide to try getting pregnant. Otherwise, by the time you find out you're pregnant, your baby's spine and brain have already started developing.
The recommended dose is 0.5 mg of folate every day. But some people with a greater risk of having a baby with a neural tube defect need to take more.
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You can read more about pregnancy ultrasounds in our article on tests during pregnancy.
Many people with spina bifida live active, independent lives.
Neural tube defects can't be cured. But children with neural tube defects can get treatment to improve their quality of life.
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In the case of spina bifida, surgery can often repair the opening in the spine.


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Rather than fretting, try these seven ways to improve your employee retention.
Make sure you are selecting the right people for the roles you are recruiting for. Although you can never guarantee how an employee will work out, you can make sure you have robust recruitment processes in place to assess an applicant's suitability.
You should also refrain from giving candidates unrealistic expectations because this will lead to great dissatisfaction and disappointment when they realise the promises will never materialise.
An induction should not just be a formality or tick box exercise. You should use this opportunity to make new recruits feel part of the organisation and welcome by all. Make sure you provide them with a good overview of their role, team or department. You should also share your values and goals so they can start their role feeling positive and enthusiastic.
Employees may end up leaving if they cannot effectively manage their professional and home responsibilities. Whether it is job sharing, part-time work, staggered hours, compressed hours or home working, you should consider different options to see what works for you and your employees. Our HR specialists will be able to help.
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Advantages: Interesting articles with authoritative text; informative reviews of the latest books and products; superb colour artwork and a 1:72 set of general arrangement drawings.
Conclusion: A 34 page resource for the WWI aircraft modeller that offers a variety of subject matter, and is written by acknowledged contributors.
The latest issue of Windsock Worldwide is upon us and once again it contains something for all WWI aeroplane enthusiasts.
Lance Krieg returns with another instalment in the "Master Class" series. This time he looks at the intricate world of cockpits and how best to represent them. Six pages are dedicated to this section and it's complimented with colour photographs and illustrations on how to get the most from these areas. It's part 1 on this theme with more to come in the next issue.
Many will remember the 1966 film "The Blue Max". Encore Models has released a kit of one of the featured aircraft. It's the "lozenge" Pfalz D.III, and along with the review, the author takes a look at other aircraft that took part in this American classic.
The recent new tooling of the Karaya Halberstadt CL.IV has been well received and there's plenty of supporting material here for the modeller. The kit itself gets a detailed looking at, and is supplemented by 3 superb profiles from Ronny Bar. Not forgotten is a double page "walk-around" of a surviving machine to allow the builder some extra close-up information.
"Rara Avis" takes a look at the huge Gotha WD.14. This aircraft was designed to deliver torpedoes and could be considered a WWI version of the "Swordfish". Ian Stair's 1:72 scale drawings are provided, as well as 4 captivating photographs.
Interested parties that enjoyed the article on the Albatros G.II/G.III will be pleased to see a further 7 photos that weren't available for publication in WS 25/5. Following this is a spread on Jason Petroelje's amazing flying scale Macchi M.5 and Henning Opperman's inspirational diorama of the 1914 Christmas Day raid.
The extended review section looks not only at kits, but at books, decals, and accessories as well.
All this translates to another welcome issue that will delight every fan of First World War aircraft.


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"I lucky say I jam you" — Davido tells Chioma
Davido's Girlfriend be shining in new photos… The delectable beauty shared new photos of herself on her Instagram page, and they're just as beautiful as she is.
Of course her man, Davido couldn't help but gush over the photos, writing: "I lucky say I jam you".
See the photos below:
Meanwhile, Michael Gabriel, the manager to popular Port Harcourt based singer, Duncan Mighty, has explained why his artiste prostrated for Davido during their recent meeting.
Last week, Duncan Mighty shared a video of him bowing to Davido on his Instagram page.
Fans of the "Fake Love" crooner criticised him for belittling himself before a 25-year-old singer, who met him in the music business.
Michael Gabriel, the manager to popular Port Harcourt based singer, Duncan Mighty, has explained why his artiste prostrated for Davido during their recent meeting.
In the video, the 34-year-old Ikwere born musician appreciated Davido for doing a collaboration with him, saying the new song would open up the entire Niger Delta region and set the space for an unprecedented growth of entertainment in the region.
Explaining why Duncan Mighty bowed for Davido, his manager, Gabriel, was quoted by Punch as saying that it was out of sheer happiness.
He stated, "Duncan was just happy to have Davido in the Niger Delta; it was the first time he would visit for a video shoot.
"How many top artists come to Port Harcourt? Everyone goes to Dubai, South Africa and other places to shoot videos.
"It is a big deal for someone like Davido to come to Port Harcourt and for Duncan Mighty to collaborate with him as well.
"He didn't plan to bow to anyone; he was just excited. But people misinterpreted his gesture. Sometimes, there is no need to react to things like this because you will only give people more reasons to talk.
"When I mentioned it to him, he just focused on other things and wanted to know the next thing on the agenda."
"Criticism drives traffic to a brand and it has helped us. We have been in the news for the past two months; so, people can continue to talk while we continue to trend.
"There is no week Duncan doesn't have more than 1,000 new followers on Instagram. If you do something, people must talk. Pastor Enoch Adeboye suffers criticism despite being a man of God. Former President Goodluck Jonathan did his best, yet he was criticised.
"Duncan's schedule is tight, as he is everywhere now. I receive calls from almost every part of the world from people who want to do one thing or the other with him and they are ready to pay whatever amount.
"I last saw Duncan three weeks ago before I did again on Thursday. After the video shoot in Port Harcourt, he followed Davido in his private jet to Lagos almost immediately."
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Seaweed farming is a key source of income for many rural women on the island of Zanzibar, and the export of their hard earned produce is an important national industry, with the resulting food, cosmetics and medicines reaching a range of countries, including China, Korea, Vietnam, Denmark, Spain, France and USA.
At low tide, the beach is spattered with sticks, seaweed and brightly attired local women. The colours of the traditional kanjis, worn as both headgear and clothing, suggest a more cheerful and easygoing job than this is in reality. Nimble fingers tie bundle after bundle of seaweed seedlings to strands of string, then attach that string to a stick and forcibly plunge it deep into the sand. My own attempts revealed that I don't have the required levels of either patience or strength. As the tide rises, the women head to land to process their gathered produce, whilst the newly planted greenery submerges to grow beneath the incoming seawater.
Sadly, climate change is taking its toll on this industry. Increasing temperatures mean that the seaweed is struggling to grow in its ever warming bath water and more planting is required to produce the same amount of usable seaweed. Adaptations are being made, with floating strings in deeper, cooler, water but that requires new skills and equipment, such as boats and swimming. The positive news is that organisations such as Farm Africa are supporting these farmers with training in deep water and production of new products.
Evocative images and an interesting commentary on a vulnerable local industry. Thank you.
Fascinating and yet at the same time terrifying to hear how climate change is affecting nature and lives.
Brilliant photo, Debbie, and highly pertinent commentary. Climate change is having a major impact on the equatorial regions and marginal small businesses. In Africa where women are usually the main growers – they will bear the brunt first.
I happen to like seaweed – it tastes a little like salty spinach:) love the romantic mood in the black and wh.
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Each year the Law School is pleased to present a number of awards to students who excel in their academic efforts or in service to the law school community. The following listing does not include scholarships awarded to entering first-year students based on financial need and scholastic achievement.
A. Student Awards
Dean's Medallion. This engraved medallion is presented each May to the graduate with the highest cumulative GPA.
President's Honor Roll. Each semester all students with a GPR of 4.0 for at least 12 graded hours within that semester are recognized.
Dean's List. Each semester all students with a GPR of 3.5 or greater for at least 12 graded hours within that semester are recognized.
CALI. A CALI certificate may be awarded to the student who earns the highest grade in each section of a law school course.
Cy Young Award. Awarded to the third year student with the highest cumulative average at the time of the award. Mr. Young graduated from the School of Law in 1927, practiced law in Greenwood, South Carolina, was attorney for the United States Senate Banking & Currency Committee, a member of the Federal Judicial Council, and Greenwood city and county attorney.
Coleman Karesh Award. Awarded to the second year student with the highest cumulative average at the time of the award. Professor Karesh taught at the School of Law from 1937 to 1972, and was a leading authority in Property Law and Trusts and Estates.
Richard J. Foster Award. Awarded to the first year student with the highest average in his or her first semester in Law School. Mr. Foster graduated from the School of Law in 1937, practiced law in Greenville, South Carolina and was the founder of the South Carolina Lawyers' Association.
Arthur B. Custy Tax Award. Given each year to the best student in taxation, as selected by the tax faculty. This award honors Professor Arthur B. Custy who devoted his life to legal scholarship and who taught at the School of Law until his untimely death in 1986.
Irving Steinberg Award. Presented to the student who achieves the best grade in Workers' Compensation Law. This award honors the memory of Mr. Irving Steinberg, a native of Charleston, who graduated from the School of Law with honors, was instrumental in the passage of the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Act in 1936, practiced in that field for 55 years, and died in 1980.
Robert McCormick Figg, Jr. Trial Advocacy Award. Presented to a student who has demonstrated excellence in trial advocacy skills and professional demeanor as demonstrated in the classroom or in trial competitions. The award was created by the South Carolina Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers and is named in honor of the late Dean Figg, who was a distinguished member of the South Carolina trial bar, the dean of the law school during the 1960s, and a founder of the S.C. Chapter of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
D. Reece Williams, III Trial Advocacy Award. Awarded to the members of the winning team in the Fall Mock Trial Competition. The award is presented by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates and is named in honor of a distinguished Columbia lawyer known for his professional demeanor and exemplary skills in the courtroom.
Mark Blickle Scholarship Award. Presented annually to the student who presents the best oral argument at the J. Woodrow Lewis Moot Court Competition. The award was created by friends and family in memory of Mark Blickle, a member of the Class of 1981.
Robert T. Bockman Award. Awarded to a student who has advanced the goals of the University of South Carolina's Moot Court Bar and who exemplifies the attributes of a skilled appellate advocate.
Luther Lee Scholarship. Awarded to a third-year student with a primary interest in trial practice. The Scholarship was established in honor of Luther Lee, a legendary trial practitioner in Columbia and a pioneer of personal injury trial practice.
John O. McDougall Family Law Award. Awarded to the third-year student with the highest grade in Family Law. The award honors John O. McDougall, a 1971 graduate of the School of Law, who served as president of the South Carolina Bar, the South Carolina Bar Foundation, and the South Carolina Association for Justice, as well as in numerous leadership roles in community and professional organizations.
I.M. Goldberg South Carolina Bar Foundation Scholarship. Awarded each year to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to family law. The Goldberg Scholarship was created by the South Carolina Bar Foundation in honor of I. M. Goldberg, a prominent Charleston attorney who specialized in family law.
South Carolina Association of Corporate Counsel Award. Awarded to a third-year student with a demonstrated interest in business and corporate law, as chosen by the law school business faculty.
Knox Haynsworth Scholarship. Awarded to a student who excels in Labor Law or Employment Law. The Knox Haynsworth Scholarship was established in honor of well-respected Greenville attorney Knox L. Haynsworth, Jr.
Albert C. Todd, III, Estate Planning Award. Given to a third-year student selected by the estate planning faculty, who exhibits an interest and ability in estate planning and who possesses the personal qualities Al Todd exemplified, such as academic aptitude, integrity, industry, leadership, and interpersonal skills. The award was created in memory of Al Todd, a respected Columbia attorney and USC Law School graduate, who was well known for his national reputation as an estate planning and ethics expert.
Sherod H. Eadon Scholarship Award. Presented to a student who exhibits an interest and ability in trial advocacy and who possesses those personal qualities representative of Sherod Eadon, such as academic excellence, integrity, leadership, and interpersonal skills. The award was endowed by the family of Lynwood Hightower to honor Sherod Eadon, a 1979 USC law graduate, a great South Carolina lawyer, and an outstanding man.
Robert W. Foster, Sr. Alternative Dispute Resolution Writing Competition Award. Presented to the student who writes the best research paper on an ADR topic. The award was established in 2008 by the former dean of the School of Law, Robert W. Foster.
Victor Michalewitz Award. Presented to the second-year student who writes the best comment or note for the South Carolina Law Review. Mr. Michalewitz was a law student and a member of our Law Review, who died in August 1979 before beginning his final year of Law School.
Roberts Senior Class Writing Award. Presented to the third-year student who submits the best research paper as determined by the academic dean. This award was established by Edward C. Roberts, who graduated from the School of Law in 1962, for outstanding writing by a law student.
American Bar Association Scholarships. The American Bar Association's Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Journal may award a scholarship to a student who writes an outstanding student note or case.
Clinical Program Professionalism Award. This award is presented annually by the Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough Center on Professionalism to the student selected by the clinical faculty as demonstrating the highest commitment to standards of professionalism of the South Carolina Bar through representation of clients in a Law School clinical course.
Joe McNulty Memorial Scholarship. Awarded to a law student who demonstrates the same characteristics of caring, civility, and kindness as Joe McNulty, a member of the law class of 2015, who had fought cancer before entering law school, and whose determination to study law never wavered even as his health began to fail towards the end of his first semester. The award was created by friends and family of Joe McNulty to honor his remarkable dedication to his calling, his excellence as a student, his kindness to his fellow students, and his unwavering vision of law as a public service.
John Holland Scholarship. Presented to a rising third-year student who demonstrates a commitment to leadership and extracurricular activities. The award is given in memory of John Holland, who graduated from the Law School in 1980 and was later tragically killed in an automobile accident.
Claud N. Sapp Award. Presented to the third-year student who is chosen by his or her classmates as possessing the best combination of scholarship, leadership, and industry. This award is a memorial to Claude N. Sapp, Esq., of the Columbia Bar, who graduated from the School of Law in 1911, was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives and United States Attorney.
Compleat Lawyer Award. Bronze engraved medallions are presented to three third year students who by their performance in law school and relationships with their fellow students and professors exhibit qualities indicating that they will meet their responsibilities as lawyers in an exemplary manner.
G.G. Dowling Award. Presented to a student who typifies outstanding qualities of integrity, concern for others, and legal scholarship. Mr. Dowling was a 1938 graduate of the School of Law.
Karen Lee Scholarship. Given to a rising third year student who best combines dedication to academic pursuits with a genuine concern for the welfare of fellow classmates. The award was created in honor of Karen Lee, a law student known for her caring attitude toward other students, who was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1982.
Joseph O. Rogers, Jr. Scholarship. Awarded to a rising third-year student who exemplifies the highest ideals of the legal profession as evidenced by adherence to strict ethical standards; diligent preparation; decent, civil, and courteous conduct, and fidelity and loyalty to fellow students and the legal profession. The award was established by the Rogers family in memory of Joseph O. Rogers, Jr., a 1951 graduate of the USC School of Law.
Senator Burnet Maybank Scholarship. Awarded to a South Carolina resident who demonstrates commitment to public service, scholastic achievement and high moral character. The award was established in 1984 by the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity to honor Senator and former Governor Burnet R. Maybank.
Susan McCrary Volunteer of the Year Award. Presented by the Law School's Women in Law Association to a student who is active in Women in Law-sponsored pro bono projects, pushes others to do their best, unselfishly gives to others and tirelessly works to help others. This award honors the memory of Susan McCrary, a member of the Class of 2000, who was tragically killed in an automobile accident in 1998.
Susan McCrary Scholarship Award. Presented to a rising third year student who has actively participated while in Law School in student volunteer organizations such as the Pro Bono Board, the Public Interest Law Society, the Guardian Ad Litem program, or other law school activities. This scholarship honors the memory of Susan McCrary, a member of the Class of 2000, who was tragically killed in an automobile accident in 1998.
Stanley H. Kohn Memorial Scholarship. Presented to a rising second- or third-year student who demonstrates scholastic achievement, high moral character, and financial need.
Outstanding Pro Bono Service Awards. These awards are presented to students who demonstrate their commitment to public service through the activities of the Law School Pro Bono Program.
Student Bar Association Service Award. This award is presented by the Student Bar Association to a law student who exemplifies leadership, support, and continued service to the SBA, as determined by the Executive Council.
Student Bar Association Committed Student Award. Recognizes a student who exemplifies the SBA's commitment to service to law students, the law school community, and the legal profession. The award was established in 2012 by the Student Bar Association. The recipient is chosen by a panel of former SBA officers.
Hugh L. Willcox Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year Award. Given to a student who has actively participated in the Pro Bono program and who not only demonstrates a dedication to public service and volunteerism but manages to balance their volunteer activities with a commitment to the Law School and their legal education. This award was established by the family of Hugh L. Willcox in his memory. Mr. Willcox joined the South Carolina Bar in 1930 and actively practiced law until his death in February of 1994.
Benjamin M. Mabry. Given to a rising third year student who is interested in the practice of employment and labor law. The award was established by the South Carolina Bar in 2015 in memory of Benjamin M. Mabry, whose 31-year career was dedicated to representing individuals in employment law.
B. Honorary Societies
Order of the Coif. The Order of the Coif is a national legal honor society, which recognizes outstanding academic achievement. Students in the top 10% of their graduating class are eligible for membership.
Order of the Wig and Robe. Organized in 1935 as a local legal scholastic organization, the Wig and Robe recognizes students with the most outstanding scholastic records. Second-year students are admitted after attaining a ranking in the top 10% of their class. Third-year students are admitted after attaining a ranking in the top 15% of their class. The third-year student with the highest grade point average is named Chief Justice; the third-year student with the second highest average is named Clerk of Court; and the second-year student with the highest average is named Associate Justice.


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Eli was born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada, in a family steeped in social and communal service traditions. After living in Toronto and New York City, Eli arrived in Flagstaff in early 2013.
Following the completion of a B.Sc. in Actuarial Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Manitoba, Eli worked in the Insurance, Financial Services, and IT industries for over 30 years prior to beginning his tenure at FALA. During his career he has learned the value of administrative oversight and process, coordinated planning, and financial management.
In addition to his role at FALA, Eli is the part owner of a local event management company and serves as a board member and treasurer for a number of non-profit organizations, political action committees, and campaigns spanning the fields of civic engagement, social justice, environmental sustainability, the arts, and healthcare.
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- The coolest bathroom I've been in recently was at Doughnut Plant (no kidding) on West 23rd Street. It is a tiny mirrored-paneled room with a disco ball.
- Some of the best snacks to be had with a glass of wine are at the lobby bar of the Pierre Hotel. Small chunks of good Parmigiano-Reggiano, great olives, and potato chips made especially for them. Ditto the petits fours that I had at a reception there. Really excellent.
My tastes this week also include the fabulous rare books department (or corner) of the top floor at Barney's. One wonderful book that I wished I could afford -- a cookbook by Christian Dior -- for $1200+ -- loosely translated as "hand-sewn" food. It had a stamped metal cover and it fit into a hard clear plastic sleeve. Wonderful sounding recipes, too.
And a delicious play that sadly closed today after several months in New York. The star, a great friend and fabulous actor, Mike Burstyn, -- starred in "The Adventures of Hershele Ostropolyer." In Yiddish, with English and Russian subtitles. Produced by the National Yiddish Theatre "Folksbiene." Don't miss it if it comes to town again.


Dean Vargas is teaching a Video Compositing workshop at Trinity Square Video on May 29. Dean has been Reel Asian's festival videographer and an active member of the Marketing Committee for several years.
Yung Chang is currently working on The Fruit Hunters, an NFB co-production for CBC-TV's The Nature of Things. Yung has received accolades all over the world for his masterful cinematic portrayal of challenging social issues including a Genie™ Award for Best Documentary and an Emmy™ nomination for Best Cinematography for his work on Up the Yangtze. Reel Asian showed Up the Yangtze in 2008.


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I was wondering if there is a way to control this spacing more accurately; perhaps using something that allows me to specify exactly the amount of spacing?

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Ansegis († 25. November 883) war von 871 bis 883 Erzbischof von Sens.

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Ansegis, ein Benediktinermönch, war Abt von St.-Michel in Beauvais und ab 871 Erzbischof von Sens. Er war ein Vertrauter des westfränkischen Königs Karl des Kahlen, der ihn mehrfach mit Gesandtschaften beim Papst betraute. Nach der Kaiserkrönung Karls, 875, wurde Ansegis von Papst Johannes VIII. zum Apostolischen Vikar von Gallien und Germanien ernannt. Er hatte das Recht Synoden einzuberufen und als Vermittler zwischen Papst und den Bischöfen zu wirken. Dieser Anspruch wurde jedoch von den westfränkischen Bischöfen, besonders Hinkmar von Reims, zurückgewiesen. Auch wenn der Anspruch nicht durchgesetzt werden konnte, führten die Erzbischöfe von Sens bis ins 20. Jahrhundert den Titel Galliae et Germanorum primas. 879 krönte Ansegis Karls Enkel Ludwig III. und Karlmann.

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Can you believe it's my 10 year Blogiversary?! That's right, I have been blogging for exactly 10 years this week! Even though I am not the most consistent, I am still happy to celebrate this milestone.
Here are some stats and some favorite pictures to celebrate.
First Blog Post: 5/24/07 - "Austria"
I still blog so I can share what I see and experience so as to hopefully inspire people in my life to take up curiosity as a serious pursuit, in whatever form it takes. I also do it so I can remember. At this point, if I don't write it down, I start to forget unless the experience shifted my life in a big way. (Which is sad to say.) There are so many places, so many little details, I no longer have enough ram for all of my travel memories and all of my everyday memories to co-exist with my everyday functioning. I also like looking back at the reflections set in print in the archives of this blog. It helps me to see how I have changed and grown as a person but also how my perspectives shift on places as time goes by and the experiences become more digested.
And now, some visual aids!
I went in this dormant volcano with Inside the Volcano!
That time I got to go IN Stonehenge for surnise!!
Croagh Patrick, The Holy Mountain of Ireland which still eludes me.
Everyone knows The Treasury but The Monastery is just as spectacular. How did they build that?!
Still one of the most incredible sunsets I've ever seen. Just outside of Innsbruck, Austria tucked into the Alps.
Auroras out my window in Reykjavik!
How and why we lived in Mongolia, our vehicle and our guides!


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It is important that stray animals be taken to a shelter where the owner may come to look for the animal. The shelters listed below provide the best opportunity for the animal to be found.
Any person attempting to bring a stray dog or cat to the Humane Society must present valid photo identification. You must bring in photo ID to relinquish any animal per state law. We hold strays for a minimum of 48 hours. If the pet is not reclaimed, it will go through our regular adoption process.
The Humane Society of NWPA is contracted to take in city strays. Other rescue institutions in the area may not take in city strays until all attempts have been made to contact Erie Animal Enforcement and Erie Humane Society. The finder must call Erie Animal Enforcement through the police department: 814-870-1125.
The Animal Enforcement Officer will take the animal to the Humane Society for it to find its owner.
The Humane Society maintains a contract with Millcreek Township to accept and shelter stray dogs and cats found within the township's boundaries. If you find a stray dog or cat in Millcreek, call the Millcreek Police Department at 814-833-7777 and they should arrange for the Animal Control Officer to pick up the animal from you.
The Officer will bring the animal to the Humane Society for sheltering.
The Humane Society also maintains an agreement with Summit Township to accept and shelter stray dogs and cats found within the township's boundaries.
Dogs found in elsewhere Erie County must be reported to the State Dog Warden, at 814-934-2983. Stray dogs are taken to the ANNA Shelter: 814-451-0230.
The finder of the cat should call around to the aforementioned shelters and report the animal as found in an attempt to find the owner. If the finder is willing to pay our intake fee of $20.00, they are welcome to bring the cat into the Humane Society and surrender it as their own.


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Launching in January 2014, music and fashion icon Gwen Stefani joins OPI with the launch of 7 new limited edition lacquers. The collection has a range of colours and some new finishes. There is a boxed signature shade of red (which comes with nail art studs), two cremes, two semi-matte satin finishes in gold and black, one glittery lacquer and a chrome mirror finish lacquer !
I'm delighted to share with you two of the new shades from the collection.
Love, angel, music, baby - This is the gold version of the new semi-matte satin finish, and I have to say that I totally love it. First of all, it's a perfect shade of gold. It's a champagne gold with cool undertones and a very sparkly shimmer - just the sort of gold that I love. The satin finish on this reminds me of the Layla soft touch polishes. It's silky smooth and definitely a satin finish. The base colour of this is really similar OPI Honey Ryder, and I think this pair would make some lovely nail art combos with the two different textures. These photos are two coats with no top coat.
Music, angel, love, baby is intended to be worn without top coat, just like the liquid sand polishes. But just like with the liquid sand polishes, you want to see what it looks like with top coat. I found top coat darkened the finish just a little bit. I'm not sure if that is just because the satin finish disperses the light across the nail more, creating a lighter appearance though.
The below photos are with top coat.
Macro shot of Music, angel, love, baby in its satin state.
The second polish I have to show you is In true Stefani style. The polish has as clear base is generously filled with square holographic silver glitter and fine silver and silver holo glitter. I'm sure it's designed as a glitter topper, but the glitter payoff is very good, so you can almost wear it on it's own if you wanted.
Here is In true Stefani Style at three coats on it's own.
One coat over Music, baby, love, angel.
One coat over Contray Polish Gift Wrap..
I'm really looking forward to seeing some swatches of the black satin finish polish and also of Push and Shove, the mirror chrome. Push and Shove is also paired with a special base coat. I can't wait to see how mirror-like it is.
Woud you agree that Love, angel, music, baby is the gold version of OPI Miss universe (This Gown Needs A Crown) silver matte-satin? I've seen people use the silver from the OPI Miss Universe Silver for stamping, does the gold stamp as well?? I'm also looking forward to seeing swatches of the Black Satin Finish too. What is Push and Shove going to be!?
Yep - This would definitely be the gold sister to TGNAC. I'll test it out for stamping, I think it would be ok, as one coat is pretty opaque - although you need to wear two to make it look good.


German engineering firm IAV Group has agreed to plead guilty and pay a $35 million fine for criminal conspiracy to help Volkswagen AG rig diesels to evade U.S. emission laws.
IAV admits conspiracy to violate the Clean Air Act and commit wire fraud between 2005 and 2015, when the cheating was disclosed by U.S. regulators. The company also agrees to be monitored for two years by an independence compliance officer.
IAV, which is 50% owned by VW, and the U.S. Dept. of Justice will enter the plea in a U.S. District Court in Detroit on Jan. 18, Automotive News reports. The company's North American engineering and project offices are located outside Detroit near VW's U.S. engineering and environmental office.
The settlement says IAV developed the software "defeat device" used to tighten emission controls during certification tests but relax them during real-world driving. In the latter case, nitrogen oxides emissions were as much as 35 times the allowable U.S. limit.
The ruling says IAV knew the purpose of the illegal software no later than 2008, when it was approved by an unidentified VW manager. VW used the defeat system to falsely gain certification for 2013 model diesels. The rogue software eventually was installed in about 335,000 such models sold in the U.S. between 2009 and 2014, according to the plea agreement.


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Review of the Day: Guinea Dog by Patrick Jennings
May 10, 2010 by Elizabeth Bird
Guinea Dog
By Patrick Jennings
Egmont USA
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Right over here! Look this way! Over here! TWEET! You looking? Yeah, so right over we've got ourselves a Patrick Jennings fan. Yup. Patrick Jennings. The guy who wrote that fantastic We Can't All Be Rattlesnakes, along with approximately a hundred other books. You've read him, right? No? Well that's fine with me. It's like when you discover this cool underground band, and you get to be their biggest fan all by yourself. It's great. You walk around with this knowledge in your head of, "I am into something incredible that only I know about." That's how it is with Patrick Jennings and me. Problem is, I keep recommending his books to the kids in my library. And if I keep this up, I may end up unexpectedly creating a whole host of Jennings fans. Then he'll get hugely popular and go mainstream and I'll have to share him with the rest of the world. After all, he's a fantastic author who writes primarily animal books (not many folks do that these days, y'know) and who's latest title Guinea Dog is just about the most fun you can get out of a book about a guinea pig with ambitions.
"My dream of a dog died then and there. Instead, I was the proud owner/caretaker of a plump, punk guinea sow. Like, yippee." Rufus is a pretty easy guy to figure out. He wants a dog. A dog is all his wants, in fact. His father, unfortunately, is dead set against this idea, and what Rufus's dad says goes. That is, until the day Rufus's mom brings home a guinea pig as a kind of compromise. Rufus is not impressed, nor is his dad, but this guinea pig, dubbed Fido, is hardly normal. She pants. She fetches. She plays dead on command. And ever so slowly, while dealing with some best friend issues at school, Rufus starts to see the advantages to having a pet that isn't exactly like everyone else's.
Now the dialogue in this book is nothing short of divine. Snarky kids are not easy to write. Not so as they sound like real kids anyway. And Jennings has created a particularly smart alecky type of kid. Fortunately he's old enough to believably come up with the lines put in his mouth. Some of my favorites include the moment when Fido starts making too much noise and Rufus's dad asks what the racket is. "I pointed at Fido. `Why, it's the quiet, clean pet Mom bought me'." I like that Jennings feels no need to telegraph that line by inserting an "I said sarcastically". He shows, and doesn't tell, this author. In terms of descriptions Rufus says of himself that he has, "a neck that could stop growing any time without any complaint from me." He says of his father, "That's what Dad can do to you. He can make you forget you have a chubby rat in a sack on your back." And he later mentions that since he's a better staller than a liar, "Maybe one day I'll write my own book: The Complete Dork's Guide to Hemming and Hawing."
It's interesting to see where Jennings puts his point of view in his stories. In the aforementioned We Can't All Be Rattlesnakes the hero of the book was Crusher, a snake. She was inclined to view the world with a particularly snakey take. Guinea Dog, in contrast, is entirely from Rufus (the boy's) point of view. The guinea pig is left as a kind of a mysterious entity. Her thoughts are her own, hidden from human understanding. Jennings also isn't afraid of creating female animals in his books. The heroine of We Can't All Be Rattlesnakes was a lady snake. In this book Fido is a female guinea pig (dog). I'm sure you could make all kinds of interesting psychological interpretations of what a boy/female pet pairing really means, but all I care is that we're getting some strong girl characters in our kids' books. Even if those girls do happen to be covered in scales and fur.
The little details are what I like best of all, though. We have finally gotten to the point in children's literature where parents have jobs like editing golf online magazines from home. So that was a realistic, not to say contemporary, detail that I appreciated. I also loved that Rufus's hobby was collecting Scrabble tiles.
Not that there weren't a couple moments that didn't entirely gel with the rest of the book. For example, there was a time when I was confused about Rufus's devotion to his new pet. One minute he's dead set against having Fido adopted by a girl in his class. Next minute he's saying, "I didn't want them – especially Mom – to have any extra reasons to want to keep her [the guinea pig:]." It didn't happen very often, but once in a while I was confused.
The book would actually pair bee-autifully with Wishworks Inc. by Stephanie Tolan. In that early chapter book too a boy wants a beautiful, strong, independent dog of his own… and ends up with an unexpected pet instead. At least you can say that Rufus got himself a better behaved breed of dog-wannabe. And since 2010 is the year for good guinea pig-related literature, you might also pair it with Hamster and Cheese by Colleen AF Venable. That female guinea pig has more of a bedhead hairdo, however, while Fido's hair is described as having a punk rock look.
Guinea Dog does not contain a big story arc, all things considered. That is fine. Not every book has to include an epic quest or enormous fights between characters. Jennings thinks that we'll be content with this tale of a boy trying to understand both his best friend and his new pet, and he's right. We really are content with that. We're content because the writing is strong, the characters a lot of fun, and the story just plain enjoyable. You don't need to be a fan of guinea pigs to enjoy this book. Heck, you don't need to be a fan of dogs either for that matter. All you need to be a fan of is fun books for kids. Books that everyone can enjoy. Consider this a great readaloud for classes, or for kids who are comfortable with chapter book but are scared of 200+ page tomes. There's a little bit of something everyone can enjoy in this newest Jennings number.
Notes on the Cover: I don't usually do this, but I decided to go through the Jennings description of Rufus (from Rufus's point of view) and compare it to the character on the cover. The similarities are so close that I am shocked. The book says of Rufus, "plain, skinny boy in worn jeans and the T-shirt he slept in with scraggly brown hair, a small chin with a slight crease down the middle, a small nose that tilted up and showed too much nostril, and a neck that could stop growing any time without complaint from me." With the exception of the t-shirt (and that's from a different scene anyway) the boy on the cover is done just right. Interestingly, this same amount of detail doesn't extend to the guinea pig herself since the text describes her as having "creepy toes (four on her front paws, three on her back ones)." On the cover she appears to have just three on her front, though perhaps the fourth is hidden from view. The illustrator of the cover is one Ms. Patricia Castelao, a Spaniard if I do not miss my guess, and the woman who is responsible for one of the most entertaining interpretations of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan I've ever seen. In short, an excellent artist, and she has done very well by this cover. For one thing, the book sometimes makes it hard to figure out how big Fido is. Ms. Castelao eschews that problem entirely by having Fido close to the viewer and Rufus farther back in the distance.
Source: Advanced Reader's Galley sent from publisher for review.
Other Blog Reviews: GeekDad
The always and ever delightful Jaime Temairik gives us the inside scoop on the book, how it began, and the animal the guinea pig used to be.
And Why Write? considers Mr. Jennings as an author and speaker.
Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: 2010 reviews, animal stories, Egmont, middle grade fiction, Patrick Jennings
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Karen Gray Ruelle says
I've been a big fan of Patrick Jennings ever since his fabulous "Faith and the Electric Dogs." Read it, read it!
Liz Szabla says
Me too, a huge Patrick Jennings fan. I've had the pleasure of working with him on some books as well, and if you haven't read his delightful novel THE BEASTLY ARMS, go grab it — the illustrations in the paperback are by Brian Selznick — wonderful! And Patrick was into paranormal-ish stuff before it was all the rage, with his amazing novel, THE WOLVING TIME. I hope this is still in print (from Scholastic) — a visceral, deep novel about werewolves, and not the movie-star breed. Thank you, Betsy, for the big fat Patrick shout-out!!
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Historically, these types of open wetlands were maintained by populations of beavers and bison, as well as occasional fires (US Fish and Wildlife Service, n.d.). In the absence of these components, area fens are threatened by successional and non-native vegetation. Invasive species, such as purple loosestrife, see little environmental resistance in the competition for space (Ecology and Management of Invasive Plants Program, n.d.). These non-native plants may succeed in altering the fen's structure and function as they can quickly crowd out native plants. Native animal species experience higher environmental resistance as primary food sources become scarcer. Vegetative succession also increases environmental resistance for native endangered species while lowering resistance for predators hunting along encroaching woodland edges (US Fish and Wildlife Service, n.d.). The issue is exacerbated by conversion and fragmentation of these wetlands for other land uses.
Fragmentation and conversion of surrounding land are among the many factors determining nutrient cycling in a fen. Other factors include the geology, topography, and hydrology. According to The Fen Management Handbook (2011), fens are fragile habitats where nutrient cycling involves only small amounts of available inorganic nutrients. This means the ecosystem is more vulnerable to changes such as water level fluctuations and increases in nitrogen or phosphorus. Land use near Cherry Valley NWR indicates potential for undesirable nutrient enrichment from agricultural sources. As of 2008, 16 percent of parcels were designated as agricultural, including cropland and various livestock farming (US Fish and Wildlife Service Economic Division, 2008). Increased use of chemical fertilizers may concentrate nitrates in groundwater feeding the fens, and livestock farming is a source of phosphorus enrichment. Other land use issues indicated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service Economic Division assessment (2008) are the growing residential neighborhoods, industrial sites, as well as road networks. In addition, the proximity of New York City and Philadelphia increase the probability of development and atmospheric nitrogen enrichment. A product of burning fossil fuels, nitrous oxide is a key pollutant in fens. It is a source of nitrogen and other components that react to acidify fens (The Fen Management Handbook, 2011). Many fen ecosystems in the region were lost as a result of pollution and drainage for various types of development.
According to Nature Conservancy (The Nature Conservancy, n.d.), the most pressing threats to limestone fens and other ecosystems in Cherry Valley are residential development and the spread of non-native species. Examination of these issues, coupled with the rarity of Cherry Valley habitats and species, concluded with the 2008 establishment of Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Basing actions upon previously addressed environmental impacts, Nature Conservancy works with US Fish and Wildlife Service restoring and maintaining Cherry Valley's fens. First, area landowners are advised of protection options (The Nature Conservancy, n.d.) to address root causes of nutrient enrichment (The Fen Management Handbook, 2011). Next, on-going land acquisition plays a crucial role in developing wildlife corridors and buffer zones to manage nutrient pathways (The Fen Management Handbook, 2011). Finally, eliminating invasive species from the area serves to restore natural functions (The Nature Conservancy, n.d.). Managing fens is part of the larger plan to preserve habitat and provide corridors along the Kittatinny Ridge.
The Fen Management Handbook (2011), Editors A. McBride, I. Diack, N. Droy, B. Hamill, P. Jones, J. Schutten, A. Skinner, and M. Street. Scottish Natural Heritage, Perth.


We observed firsthand the contradictions that plague South Korea's very modern economy: a handful of very powerful, family-controlled conglomerates – called chaebol – concentrate wealth and power at the top; and the rest of the economy is small, fragmented, and generally sub-scale.
Nearly fifteen years ago, crisis in Korea forced the chaebol to reform their ways. The result was generally capable and world class companies; but ironically, the prosperity that has followed has allowed some of the chaebol to return to their old ways – building empires, diversifying into non-core businesses, and creating inefficiencies.
At the other end of the spectrum, the small "mom-and-pop" companies that populate the landscape mean that middlemen and the extra costs and inefficiencies they create are pervasive.
In Seoul, I visited eight companies over two days. Flying into gleaming and efficient Incheon Airport emphasized South Korea's status as a highly modern, globally savvy economy. Despite its polish, though, Korea's economy still bears traits that smack of the past, particularly in that it remains a "concentrated" economy. A small number of massive chaebol (industrial conglomerates, each one usually backed and controlled by a founding family) dominate the economic landscape. Samsung Group produces about 20% of Korea's exports and is a prime example of what a country can accomplish when government policy, corporate planning, and dedicated labor work together. If one names a few global industries, invariably a Korean name makes the list of top global players: autos (Hyundai, Kia), semiconductors (Samsung Electronics), and ship building (Hyundai).
As South Korea attempted to modernize and industrialize its economy following the Korean War, chaebol led the way. The local government offered both explicit and implicit support for the expansion of the chaebol, and thus emboldened, many attempted to expand across a broad swathe of often-unrelated industries, in a sort of "economic land grab." Sometimes this yielded capable, world-class subsidiary companies within specific chaebol; but just as frequently it begat profitless growth, with companies borrowing excessively to expand into industries in which they had no competitive edge.
The 1997 - 1998 Asian currency crisis swept some of the chafe away, as poorly-run chaebol crumpled under the weight of the debt they had used to fuel their dubious expansion plans. Most were forced to clean up the way they ran their subsidiary businesses. In one famous example, the Daewoo group was forced to break itself up into many small, independently managed firms, and the chaebol at the center was at least nominally forced to give up control of its subsidiary businesses.
However, relative prosperity in Korea over the last decade has ironically meant that the drive to reform the chaebol has waned. Crisis forced change, but stability bred a degree of complacency – and some chaebol again began to bleed into non-core businesses. However, one particular chaebol I visited is progressing on a significant divestment program. This is good news for shareholders seeking more pure play investments.
One interesting theme that surfaced in multiple conversations was the South Korean government's apparent desire to exercise control over inflation in certain consumer goods, particularly those deemed critical to the "man on the street": noodles and education, for example. A firm too profitable in these areas may find its business undercut by government action. At one education-focused company I visited, the government stepped in to create a free online version of one of the firm's products, making it more difficult for the private entity to earn a profit.
While visiting a major consumer products company, the representative told me that his firm employs 400 distributors across Korea for a product which retails for under one dollar. Middlemen and the costs they imply are pervasive. Investors should be aware that companies without strong distribution networks or access to efficient supply chains will struggle.
A final point, apart from corporate Korea: I sat with an elderly Korean man for a long while, casually discussing his country, his heritage, and the North Korean threat. It turns out he fought alongside the U.S. in the Korean War, attended a U.S. university (as did his sons), and owns property in New Jersey. He is now back in Korea living out his retirement. He told me "Korea is an island." It is true that Korea adopts an isolated, go-it-alone approach to its economy where the chaebol system retains strategic control over economic sectors and foreign ownership is limited. It is also true its relations with North Korea make it far less isolated from international politics and stratagems than it might wish.


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Decided to brainstorm my way out of being lost. I took the climax I'm working toward, and mapped out short, medium, and long ways to get there.
They all had scenes in common, but only the long path gave me the chance to wrap up all of the plotlines I've got going.
So I'm taking the long path.
It's still likely to end up a short novel. I'm definitely in the final third of the book, so I know I need to pile on the pressure to build things toward my climax.
With luck (and a lot of work), I'll be finished somewhere around the first of the year.
*sighs* Maybe best to ignore that for now. One story at a time.