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October 22, 2017

Pura Belpré

Pura Belpré was a wonderful storyteller. She shared the oral tradition of folk-telling from her grandmother. Pura was the first Puerto Rican and Latina librarian in the New York Public Library system.
Her documentary was shared the upper grades last Friday. The documentary was fifty minutes long. It described her life, her family, her colleagues, her goals, and her storytelling. She was especially fond of the folktale “Perez and Martina” which is known in several parts of the world.
The American Library Association pays tribute to her legacy by honoring an illustrator or writer of Latin decent with an award named in her memory.
Pura realized that folktales from her native land were missing from the library shelves and decided to make a difference.  She wanted everyone to enjoy these stories. What will be your legacy?
Happy Easter everyone.
October 22, 2017

Coming Up

Events in April

Film screening: Outlawing Dolores Huerta

Thursday, April 10, 6:00 pm to 8:00

Join us as we celebrate a legendary activist, Dolores Huerta, on her 84th birthday by screening the documentary

Outlawing Dolores Huerta: The Tuscan Diaries

In 2006, Presidential Medal of Freedom Winner and United Farm Workers Co-Founder Dolores Huerta visited Tucson High School in Arizona and delivered a speech.
As part of her speech, she stated “Republicans Hate Latinos.” The statement was used in 2010 by Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne and other Arizona Politicians to justify the passage of House Bill 2281-The Ethnic Studies Ban. Outlawing Doloreshas been produced with the intent to give a greater context to some of the cultural battles currently occurring in the United States, as of 2013. This is the first extended interview where Dolores Huerta addresses the 2006 comment directly.$5/ticket
Book reading by Renato Rosaldo, The Day of Shelly’s Death
Friday, April 11, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
In these poems Renato Rosaldo focuses on the shock of his wife Shelly’s sudden death on October 11, 1981 in the Philippines. Shelly died after losing her footing and falling some sixty feet from a cliff into a swollen river. Rosaldo maintains a tight focus on the events of the day of her death. He explores his own experience as well as the imagined perspectives of many others. Free event.

Book Launch Party for Larry and Friends

Saturday, April 12, 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Larry and Friends is a heartening story about immigration, diversity, friendship, and acceptance, envisioned by Ecuadorian-born, New-York-based illustrator Carla Torres, who partnered with Belgian-born, Venezuelan-raised, New-York-based writer Nat Jaspar to bring the project, funded on Kickstarter, to life.The protagonist is Larry the Dog who is a juggler from Brooklyn.The story recounts why the characters end up relocating to New York City and how they become friends with Larry. The tale is truly inspiring as the characters and illustrative style bring forth the brightest possibilities of the human spirit.

Free event, perfect for families with children ages 3-8!
Live music with MV Caldera
Saturday, April 12, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Venezuelan world music singer, MV Caldera and her group will be singing to us from pop music to baladas! $10/ticket
The Peace Poet’s Listening Party
Friday, April 18, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Celebrate, dance and share with a few songs from State of the Art, the upcoming album by The Peace Poets.
Doors open at 6pm, performance begins at 7:30pm.
Free event!

Events are free, unless otherwise noted.
Please RSVP for events via email.
Email us, it helps us know how many people to expect per event, gracias!
La Casa Azul Bookstore
143 E. 103rd St
El Barrio, NY 10029
(212) 426-2626
6 Train to 103rd Street
Store hours:
Tuesday – Saturday
12:00pm – 8:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Closed Mondays

Meet Esmeralda Santiago!
Monday, April 21st
6:00pm – 7:30pm
(book signing line begins at5:30pm).Copies of all of Esmeralda’s books will be available for sale.

This event is in partnership with World Book Night, an annual celebration dedicated to spreading the love of reading, person to person.  Each year tens of thousands of people go out into their communities and give half a million free paperbacks to light and non-readers.This year, copies of When I was Puerto Rican will be given away via a World Book Night publication!

More information:www.us.worldbooknight.org/

Sonia Manzano
4th annual East Harlem Children’s Book Festival

Saturday, April 26, 2014

11:00am – 4:00pm

Meet your favorite local authors and illustrators at this free event featuring storybooks, storytellers, book signings, music, art and dance! Produced by La Casa Azul Bookstore, the East Harlem’s Children Book Festival is a celebration of children, families, community, and literacy.
This is a free, rain-or-shine event that offers many additional fun activities throughout the day!
Guest readers include:
  • Sonia Manzano, author of The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano, A box full of kittens, No Dogs Allowed
  • Carla Torres, illustrator of Larry and Friends
  • John Parra, Illustrator of Waiting for the Biblioburro, Round is a Tortilla, Green is a Chile Pepper and many more award winning titles!
  • Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor, author of Martina finds a shiny coin
  • Music by Acopladitos and a dance performance by Pasion Boliviana
October 22, 2017

December 2013 and January 2104

Both December 2013 and January 2104 classes were well received. The children are energetically receptive to all of the types of films (both silent and language captioned).  They are becoming “critics with substance” while viewing global materials.  It’s quite exciting to witness how they can evaluate and determine sub-plots and themes without coaxing!
While more films are planned, this semester will include an opportunity for invited actors and directors to engage the children in dialogue. Children can prepare questions of these artists who can provide their motivations and experiences in the theatrical business.
October 22, 2017

January 18, 2014

QAS Book Reading Fellowship

January 18, 2014

Diane’s Choices:

I recently read Jane Goodall’s latest book “Seeds of Hope”. It’s wonderful! She has written an inspiring “time–to act now” piece. This book requires that each of us take responsibility for our world, and act in environmentally sound and intelligent ways.

I’m now reading “The Quark and the Jaguar” by Murray Gell-Mann. If you like quantum physics, discussions on complex adaptive systems and nature, you’ll enjoy this book.  A very good read. Don’t be intimidated by the speed of his discussions; use his definitions to move you along if you weren’t a science major. It’s well worth the effort.

What are you reading?

October 22, 2017

Coming Up!

Akashic Books
Edwidge Danticat @ the Brooklyn Public Library! January 2014

Dear NYC Friends,

I’m excited to announce this Thursday (Jan 16th) acclaimed Haitian author EDWIDGE DANTICAT will appear at the Brooklyn Public Library (Dweck Center, 10 Grand Army Plaza) to celebrate the release of Haiti Noir 2: The Classics!

Haiti Noir 2 is a follow-up to Haiti Noirwhich received glowing reviews in the New York Times, Time Out, Daily Beast, L Magazine, LA Times, and others. Unlike the first volume, which was composed of all-new stories, Haiti Noir 2 represents Danticat’s handpicked selection from the canon of Haitian literature—an “amazing literary party” she writes, that “thrills me to no end.”

We very much hope you will join us on Thursday! Event details:

Thurs., Jan. 16 @ 7:00pm
Brooklyn Public Library, Dweck Center
10 Grand Army Plaza

Featuring Edwidge Danticat and contributor Michèle Voltaire Marcelin. Cosponsored by Haiti Cultural Exchange and MoCADA

I hope you will also consider joining us next week for the launch of our Kaylie Jones Books imprint andUnmentionables by Laurie Loewenstein on Wednesday, January 22 at 7 PM at Bluestockings Bookstore (172 Allen Street, Manhattan). Wine and cheese will be served.

I hope to see you soon!

Haiti Noir 2
The Classics

edited by Edwidge Danticat

Haiti Noir 2: The Classics is the best anthology of classic Haitian fiction ever assembled, unparalleled in scope.

Classic stories by: Danielle Legros Georges, Jacques Roumain, Ida Faubert, Jacques-Stephen Alexis, Jan J. Dominique, Paulette Poujol Oriol, Lyonel Trouillot, Emmelie Prophète, Ben Fountain, Dany Laferrière, Georges Anglade, Edwidge Danticat, Michèle Voltaire Marcelin, Èzili Dantò, Marie-Hélène Laforest, Nick Stone, Marilène Phipps-Kettlewell, Myriam J.A. Chancy, and Roxane Gay.

A portion of the profits from this book will be donated to FotoKonbit, a nonprofit organization created to empower Haitians to tell their own stories through photography.

RSVP on Facebook (encouraged but not required).

by Laurie Loewenstein

A powerful debut historical novel, Unmentionables launches a new imprint, Kaylie Jones Books, curated by acclaimed author Kaylie Jones!

What people are saying:

“Immensely entertaining and illuminating . . . Exceptionally readable and highly recommended.”
Library Journal, Starred Review

“Engaging first work from a writer of evident ability.”
Kirkus Reviews

“Marian Elliot Adams’ . . . tale is contagiously enthusiastic.”
Publishers Weekly

RSVP on Facebook (encouraged but not required).

October 22, 2017

Queen of All Saints Church Book Reading Fellowship (BRF) Format Change

The QAS Author’s Forum / October, 2013

Author: Debbie Boswell

Biography and Works: Debbie was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. and has a B.S. in Accounting and an Enrolled Agent license. She is the owner/manager of Crafts by Grace, a cottage industry craft business. Ms. Boswell co-wrote and co-produced the first screenplay OPEN/CLOSE through the Brooklyn Young Filmmakers Center. She has authored two books Miriam’s Journey and House of Mirrors.

You can contact Debbie Boswell at  craftsbygrace@msn.com

October 22, 2017

QAS Film Forum / June/2013

Earlier this month, QAS school children (Kindergarten through 5th grade) were introduced to the QASFF.

In April eighty-five, children (Grades 6- 8) completed Film Forum evaluation forms.  Here are a few of their comments. The questions appear underlined.

What do you think of the QASFF? “We learn about cultures, and what people go through in life”, “Cool”, “Makes you think, very interesting, a fun way for students to become more diverse when it comes to film choices, good, funny” “I liked this program a lot. “I got to watch movies in not only other language but with no sound as well, funny and sad short plays”, ”Fun for students and good for the school, “An amazing program that provides great entertainment and knowledge “Heart touching”, “Broadened my knowledge of film”, “Creative”.

How can we improve the QASFF?  “Ask us about our culture”, “Maybe should be in after-school”,” Let’s write a script and act it out ourselves”, “More frequent”, longer films”, “Include foreign music.”

Do you watch foreign language films/television at home? If you answered yes, what do you watch?

“Spanish, Italian, French, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Russian, African and Japanese. “

Are you multilingual? If you answered yes, what languages do you speak?

“Spanish, French, Tagalong, Haitian Creole, Italian, Japanese, Guyanese, Dutch, Portuguese, and African”.

Can you recommend any films? “Action Films, Fantasy films, “The Boy in the Stripped Pajama”, “Doodlebug”, Hermano”, Finding Nemo”, Jungle Book”, “Life is Beautiful”, Military films that show our troops at work, More silent films, “The Benjamin Carson Story”, “Oz the Great and Powerful”

Would you encourage your family and friends to view a foreign language film? _

Three responded affirmatively. One child commented that she would like to learn a language together with her family and they would converse together.

Now the entire school has participated in the QASFF!  In addition to continuing to highlight foreign language and silent movies, we have drafted projects in response to the children’s suggestions (and some surprise additions) for next semester.

Thank you QAS School staff for your patience and encouragement every time the QASFF is scheduled. Thank you children for your honesty, and enthusiasm.

Enjoy the summer everyone.

Looking forward to our continuing work / joy together Ms. Attianese.   Peace, Diane.

October 22, 2017

February Book

Book: What Jesus Saw From the Cross by. Fr. Sertillange.
Author/Playwright Women’s Month (March): D.  Boswell.
What Jesus Saw from the Cross

In Gethsemane,
Jesus begged His disciples
to “watch one hour”
with Him.

Another Lent begins next week.
Before it ends, will you finally manage
to watch one hour with Jesus,
and in that hour, to grow closer to Him in prayer…
as He yearns for you to do?

If you’re not confident, you should
consider this remarkable book,
written in Jerusalem in the 1920s
by a Dominican priest who lived there.

This Lent, it will make it easy for you
to watch not just one hour with Jesus,
but many.

“By means of this book,”
said Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta,
“we enter right into the Heart of Jesus and discover
how precious we are to Him and how much
He longs for our love in return.”

The late John Cardinal O’Connor
called this book “beautiful, devotional, and insightful.”

Fr. Benedict Groeschel
proclaimed it “a powerful aid to meditation.”

Dr. Alice von Hildebran says,
“This book should be in the hands of every single Christian.”

That’s because its author,
Rev. A.D. Sertillanges (1863-1948),
wrote with the care of a scholar, the eye of a cinematographer,
and the tenderness of a saint.

In the pages of this book, What Jesus Saw from the Cross,
you’ll be jostled by crowds as you enter Jerusalem with Jesus,
choke on the dust of the narrow streets,
breathe the rich smells of the city at festival time,
and share the Last Supper with the disciples.

You’ll weep in Gethsemane,
witness the kiss of Judas and the lying accusations
made before Herod and Pilate.
You’ll stumble with Jesus through narrow streets,
bumped by pack animals and hawkers selling wares
to the thrill-seeking crowd,
sneering at the Cross Jesus bears.

You’ll weep as soldiers drive home the nails
and tremble as darkness covers the earth
when Jesus dies.

So intense is Fr. Sertillanges’ account of Jesus’ last days
— and so faithful to the Gospel —
that generations of Catholics have used
What Jesus Saw from the Cross
to prepare themselves for Easter.

The late Fr. John Hardon, Servant of God, said that:

“Father Sertillanges’ book immerses us
into every detail, every event, and every emotion
that accompanies the drama
of Christ’s suffering and sacrifice on the cross.
After reading this book, every Christian will experience
the vivid sense of being an eyewitness
to the death of His Lord
and view the Crucifixion as a personal event
that touches his daily life.
This is a book for all times, for all places, and for all people, especially our own age.”

Will your faith grow this Lent,
or will it be another Lent
in which you just
“manage to get by?”

Join Mother Teresa, Cardinal O’Connor,
Fr. Benedict Groeschel, Dr. Alice von Hildebrand,
and countless other good Catholics
who have nourished their faith with
What Jesus Saw from the Cross.

“I am happy to recommend
What Jesus Saw from the Cross.

— Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

What Jesus Saw from the Cross
is the perfect book to take to prayer
during Lent and throughout the year.”

— Lay Witness

“For families seeking spiritual reading,
this book will be a valuable source of inspiration
and of great value to parents
when teaching their children about
the central mystery of our faith.”

— Family Life

“This book deserves the attention
of all serious Christians.”

— The Priest

A. G. Sertillanges

Antonin Gilbert Sertillanges entered the Dominican order in France when he was twenty, was ordained a priest in 1888, and devoted the rest of his life to study and prayer.

A gifted teacher and a prolific scholar, Fr. Sertillanges published many books and over a thousand articles in the areas of philosophy, theology, art, and spirituality.

Fr. Sertillanges was admired for his skill as a preacher, spiritual director, and apologist, and had considerable success explaining the Catholic faith to the young and the unconverted.

No “ivory tower” intellectual, but a passionate son of the Church, Fr. Sertillanges’s works bridge the gap between theology and the Christian experience of ordinary laymen.

Also for Lent

In the book of Thessalonians,
Christ urges us to pray without ceasing,but when we try to do so,
most of us simply
cease without praying.

We’re distracted by troubles,
or duty, or we quit because
it’s late already and we’re tired.

Now there is a remedy
that actually works.

Written nearly a century ago,
and used since then by generations
of grateful Catholics,
this no-nonsense prayer manual
dispels the false notions of prayer
we all have and shows how we can,
in fact, pray without ceasing —
even at times when
exhaustion cripples us and
cares threaten to sweep us away.

Drawing on the experience of dozens
of saints, Fr. Raoul Plus explains
sure ways we can recollect ourselves
before prayer
so that once we begin to pray,
our prayers will be richer
and more productive.

He teaches us how to practice interior
silence habitually, even in the rush
and noise of the world.

And he explains each of the
kinds of prayer
and shows when we should —
and should not —
employ each.

The result?

Even in the midst of busy days,
we’re soon able to pray always
by keeping our wills
united to God
even when our minds
must be directed elsewhere.

In a word, How to Pray Always
is one of those rare books
that actually fulfills the promise
of its title:
in just over a hundred pages,
it shows us how to love God
and to live prayerfully and constantly
in His loving presence.

How to Pray Always

144 pages
4.8 Star Rating

Order online now or call

Some of the many saints whose
teachings are found in this book:

St. Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591), St. Anthony (251-356),
St. Augustine (354-430), St. Bernard of Clairvaux
(1090-1153), St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622),
St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226), St. Francis Xavier
(1506-1552), St. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556),
St. Jerome (c. 342-420), St. John Berchmans (1599-1621),
St. John of the Cross (1542-1591), St. John Vianney
(1786-1859), St. Leonard of Port Maurice (1676-1751),
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690),
St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi (1566-1607),
St. Paul of the Cross (1694-1775), St. Philip Neri
(1515-1595), St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)

Raoul Plus, S.J.

Raul Plus, S.J. wrote more than forty books
to help Christians understand
God’s love for the soul.
His works stress the vital role of prayer
in the spiritual life
and show how you can live the truths of the faith.


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Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

Commercial Fishing

The commercial fishing catch and effort data is collected through the commercial logbooks program. Information from 2000 onwards is presented in QFish. This includes data on species catch and fishing effort for various Queensland fisheries which can be refined for a specified time period, species, fishing method and/or region. This summary data contains fishing information up to three months ago which is refreshed from the master database every week.

Fisheries Queensland provides publicly available reports on fishery ecological assessment, stock assessments, species stock status and fishery updates. For more information on commercial and recreational monitoring and reporting, please visit the Fisheries data & reports page.

Recreational Fishing

The recreational fishing information available on QFish is a subset of the expanded estimates from data collected during three independent 12 month surveys. The earlier survey is the National Recreational and Indigenous Fishing Survey (NRIFS) which commenced in 2000, and the two more recent are the Statewide Recreational Fishing Survey (SWRFS) which commenced in 2010 and 2013. The estimates relate to Queenslanders fishing in Queensland. They do not include fishing activity by people from interstate or overseas. These surveys used very similar methods so the results are comparable.

For more details on the Statewide Recreational Fishing Survey methods and results, please read the detailed report available here.

Shark Control Program

The responsibility for managing the Queensland Shark Control Program on behalf of the Queensland government lies with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF). The aim of the Program is to reduce the chance of shark attacks on humans by removing large and potentially dangerous sharks from 85 popular beaches along the Queensland coastline (for more information visit the website at The government maintains a strong commitment to maintaining the safety of beach users in Queensland.

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Quality Seafood Redondo Beach, CA

On the Boardwalk in Redondo Beach, CA

Since 1953

Big Game Changers at Quality Seafood

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Game Day Sea Fare.. always a Winner!!

Looks like a great SoCal weekend is quickly approaching. Temps will be warming and and if forecasts are correct, we could see 80 degrees when the big game kicks off on Sunday! That’s a perfect combination for for a great time down here at Quality Seafood and for those headed to a family or friends gathering to watch the game. We know some of you out there might be looking for inspiration on what to bring or what to put out for the game, so we are here to help.

First, are you hosting, or are you headed out to a gathering? If you are hosting then you know how involved you want your prep to be and how much food you’ll need to put out. If you’re not hosting, then you’ll likely want to bring something tasty that won’t involve too much prep, but isn’t necessarily the same ol’ stuff everyone else is bringing. Or Maybe? Maybe it’s time for a creative culinary showdown between your “Clams Newton” (see recipe below) and “Mahi Manning” Fish Tacos? Hmmmm….Either way, we have got you covered.

Our own fish master Seiji will be whipping up a big batch of Ahi poke. Eat it here, or take it to a party. Also along that line we have Fish Ceviche, Shrimp Ceviche, Mexican shrimp cocktail, and shrimp aguas chiles, all of which can be packed up and taken to go. We’ll have plenty of our famous clam chowder and our new warm Dungeness Crab dip too.  Fresh or cooked crab, steamed shrimp, and Sashimi grade tuna are all great starts and can be done as simply or elaborately as you like. Whatever your inspiration, we can help kick start this beautiful weekend to come and “cover the spread” at your Big Game gathering.

Clams Newton

  • 1 12oz bottle of pale lager (any German or Mexican lager will work)
  • 5 lbs of clams (Littleneck, Manila, Cockle or a mix of all three)
  • Lemon halves (for serving)
Bring beer to a boil in a large heavy pot. Add clams. Cover Pot. Reduce heat to medium and steam clams until they open (6-8 minutes). Using a slotted spoon, transfer clams to a large bowl or platter (discard any that do not open). Serve with Lemon
Wanna Kick it up a notch? Add 1/2 lb of Chorizo or spicy Italian sausage and a 1/4 cup of cilantro to the boil before adding clams. Allow meat to boil for 2 minutes before adding clams. Then add clams and continue with instructions above.
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Monday, July 23, 2012

Summer Cell 2012

Summer cell was a blast! The theme of this year's cell was water and the spectacular view of the lake could not have been better. We did many fun activities including laughter-filled icebreakers, pictionary, hilarious skits (featuring Jason as the most awesome cow), a relay water game, passage puzzles, garden tours, bible sharing, string games, surprise birthday cakes and cards (happy birthday to Mikey and Hilton!), campfire singing, smores, personality quizzes, stargazing, sleepover, Sunday mass, nearby town exploration, not to mention lots of tasty organic food and wine!

We want to give a big thanks to all those who came and the people who have made this day possible. It would not have been possible without all your hard work!

Join us later in the year for more exciting QCCC events to come! =)


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Santa pays a visit to Woodhaven
by Maria Thomson
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On Saturday, December 21, Santa in his beautiful sleigh circa 1877, owned and driven by Joe Tripi with his 96-year-old mom ringing bells and saying “Shop Woodhaven,” rode along Woodhaven’s Jamaica Avenue.

This being the third year that she has rode with us in cold weather and this year in warm weather. It is so great to have Ana Tripi with us. She is such fun.

Together we rode along Woodhaven’s Jamaica Avenue and then Santa took free pictures with the young and young at heart. On December 21, the WBID-sponsored picture taking took place in Forest Park Plaza. The weather was warm and sunny, like a spring day.

So our Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman enjoyed taking Santa pictures. This one day we took 140 pictures and gave out goodies and made everyone happy. This free Santa promotion is only on our Jamaica Avenue, only in Woodhaven!

Then Santa and all his helpers sang out together “We wish you a Merry Christmas!” So we hope that you spent your last days of shopping on our WBID’s Jamaica Avenue at our stores and our businesses that care. This year we experienced a mix of mild weather and some snowy rainy and windy days for your shopping for Christmas and Hanukkah presents.

As you know, unfortunately our beautiful planted tree, which was chosen by the Daily News as the fourth Best Tree in all of New York City in 2011, was taken down by the terrible storm of Sandy. Our new tree brightly lit our Forest Parkway Plaza with all the surrounding trees and our little Woodhaven Street Tree.

Also the return of the WBID Trolley was a great success and all have told me they were so happy to see it back on our Woodhaven’s Jamaica Avenue. The free quarter distribution was also successful, for 70 cars had their first 15 minutes of parking paid for courtesy of the WBID.

Do not forget to re-apply for the STAR Program by December 31. Call (518) 457-2036 or go to for more information.

Next week I will review our Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation and Woodhaven Business Improvement District accomplishments of 2013 and our Wish List for 2014.

To all of you our neighbors, storeowners, business owners and residents, we hope that you had a very Happy Hanukkah and that you have a very Merry Christmas. Please, next Tuesday on New Year’s Eve be safe. We wish a very happy, healthy, safe and prosperous New Year to you and yours.

May God bless our armed forces, may God bless our veterans, may God bless our leaders and may God bless our America.

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Doe Fund comes to Woodside
by Rafael Lacayo
Jul 11, 2012 | 4847 views | 0 0 comments | 61 61 recommendations | email to a friend | print
On July 9, Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer joined community leaders and local residents in Woodside to announce that The Doe Fund would be coming to the community as part of a larger project to keep the area clean.

Van Bramer allocated funding for the special initiative, which includes a community clean-up, the implementation of pigeon mitigations systems along Roosevelt Avenue, and additional street cleaning services, which were introduced last December.

“I vote for him because he is the best, he keeps the street very clean. The area is clean and we are happy about that.” Said local resident Ana Maria Garcia

The Doe Fund has begun working in the area setting up a maintenance team, cleaning streets along Roosevelt Avenue from 51st to 61st streets, 61st street from Roosevelt to 39th Avenue, and Woodside Avenue from 58th to 60th streets, including plazas and the surrounding areas.

“The Doe Fund is here and already at work,” said Van Bramer. “We will have a dedicated team that will clean three times a week in addition to regular sanitation.”

The Doe Fund is a program that employs people who are homeless, have a criminal record and who struggle with addiction. The program provides housing and work training programs. When the program started back in 1990, many of the participants outperformed expectations.

“We are delighted to be here working in partnership with council member Van Bramer to make the neighborhood greener and cleaner,” said Joanna West, director of Business Development and Work Ventures for The Doe Fund. “This is a holistic functional program that helps people be contributing members of society.”
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Saturday, February 7, 2009

Get Marriage on the Mind of Those in Vermont

The equal marriage bill has made it out of committee in Vermont and will be voted on by the house, the senate has yet to introduce a bill on the subject matter. Now is the time to act up by making marriage equality the subject of debate throughout the state of Vermont.

For tips and contact info on writing letters to the editor click here.

To find your elected representative click here.

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bridgeout said...

Boy, that would be nice! Another state on board! We have a civil union from Vermont... from many moons ago!

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HAYWOOD IN RUSSIA AS SENTENCE BEGINS; Chicago Authorities Hear I.W.W. Leader, Due in Prison This Week, Sailed March 31. TO ATTEND MOSCOW PARLEY Civil Liberties Union Here Issues Statement Confirming but Condemning Flight.

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IN almost 125 years, the Vail-Leavitt Music Hall here has been through a lot.

In its early days, it presented concerts, theater, lectures and vaudeville acts. Later, it survived stints as a Chinese restaurant, pool hall, betting parlor and storage space.

Essentially abandoned in the 1970's, the theater was rescued and restored to its stately original appearance in an effort beginning in the 1980's. It reopened in the summer of 2003 and since then, local groups have presented programs on its stage.

Now, with a new series starting on Jan. 16 at 2 p.m., the theater is paying tribute to a lesser known part of its past -- as a movie theater. The series, ''Sundays at the Movie Palace,'' will feature classic silent films accompanied by original, live music and will run on the third Sunday of every month through May. The first film is ''It,'' a 1927 hit starring Clara Bow.

The series was the idea of George Cork Maul, a local composer who is a member of the theater's board, and Michael Edelson, a former film studies and humanities professor at Stony Brook University. The two are also producing the series.

Mr. Maul is writing the music to accompany each film, and will perform it on a synthesizer, along with A. Gabrielle Kastelle on viola.

At the showing of ''It,'' Mr. Edelson will interview Budd Schulberg, whose father, B.P. Schulberg, led Paramount Studios in Hollywood in the 1920's, and discovered Bow.

The Vail-Leavitt, built in 1881 by George Vail, a local lumber dealer, was not intended to be a movie palace, said Mr. Maul, who is researching the theater's history.

Still, in 1885, it presented ''Edison's Electric Parlor Lamp,'' which, Mr. Maul said, may have been an early kind of slide show. In 1908, the theater presented the ''Great Edison Show,'' a silent film about the trial of Harry K. Thaw for the shooting of Stanford White, said Robert Barta, president of the Vail-Leavitt board.

Later in 1908, the theater was sold to the Leavitt family, which presented a mix of entertainment -- vaudeville, lectures and concerts. Silent film was apparently part of the programming, too, Mr. Barta said, more as a ''novelty of the day'' than as a regular feature.

Mr. Maul said that in his research he had found some evidence that silent movies were shown at the theater.

''In the basement I recently found a box of 1920's music sheets,'' he said. ''The music, by a local man, William Tyte, said 'play for comedy,' or 'cowboys and Indians' or 'kissing,' which is how the silents worked, with various themes fitting various scenes.''

In 1914, Thomas A. Edison presented an early demonstration of kinetophone, or ''talking pictures,'' in the theater, Mr. Barta said. But by the time sound took over the film industry, and movie theaters were built, Vail-Leavitt was on its way to decline.

Mr. Maul and Mr. Edelstein said the time was right for the new series because silent films are attracting more attention these days.

''I did this with 'Metropolis' a while ago at Mitchell Park in Greenport and had a standing room only, enthusiastic crowd,'' Mr. Maul said.

Mr. Maul and Mr. Kastelle have been studying the chosen films to get a feel for the music required and have been rehearsing possible themes. But essentially their accompaniment will be impromptu, complete with suitable sound effects.

''I rehearsed 40 times for 'Metropolis' and then ad-libbed it all,'' Mr. Maul said.

The selected films are meant to ''represent the uniqueness of the genres popular during the 1920's,'' said Mr. Edelson, who, like Mr. Maul, lives in Greenport. ''We've assembled a cross section.''

The other films in the series are ''The Thief of Baghdad' (1924), an adventure with Douglas Fairbanks; ''Son of the Sheik'' (1926), a romance with Rudolph Valentino; ''Steamboat Bill Jr.'' (1928), a Buster Keaton comedy; and ''Diary of a Lost Girl'' (1929) , a drama with Louise Brooks.

Each feature has been restored and will be shown with short films and newsreels from Joe Lauro's Historic Films company in Greenport.

The showing of ''It'' includes a Laurel and Hardy film with a young Jean Harlow, and a newsreel of Charles Lindbergh taking off on his historical solo flight, all also from 1927.

It all is supposed to add up, Mr. Edelson said, ''to making audience members feel like they are walking into a time machine.''

The Vail-Leavitt Music Hall is on Peconic Avenue. Information: or (631)727-0900.

Photos: STARRING IN RIVERHEAD: Clara Bow in ''It,'' far left; Douglas Fairbanks in ''The Thief of Baghdad,''above; and Buster Keaton. (Photo by Culver Pictures)


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MDA Matters Summer 2013

Young riders give thumbs-up during the Ride for Life in Pennsylvania. Right: Attendees at the Black- N-Blue Ball join MDA National Goodwill Ambassador Bryson Foster in making a muscle.
by Quest Staff on July 1, 2013 - 9:02am

Quest Vol. 20, No. 3

Back-to-back Harley-Davidson events raise a ruckus

Whether it’s raising funds through special rides and events, or simply giving a child the ride of a lifetime in a sidecar at MDA summer camp, Harley-Davidson’s support has had an immeasurable impact on MDA families since 1980. This May, two annual Harley-Davidson events set income records, together raising nearly $2 million to support MDA programs.

In Milwaukee, more than 1,300 people attended the annual MDA Harley-Davidson Black-N-Blue Ball, which raised $826,051. The evening was co-anchored by MDA National Vice President Jann Carl; MDA National Goodwill Ambassador Bryson Foster; and several local Milwaukee MDA goodwill ambassadors. The event was rich with camp appeals, live auctions of kids’ artwork and lots of fun for all.

The next day, the roars of Harley-Davidsons could be heard through the rolling hills of eastern Pennsylvania as Ride for Life XXVI came to life. More than 1,150 riders raised $936,751, showing once again why it’s the largest Harley-Davidson pledge ride in the world. Bryson Foster (who traveled overnight to get from Milwaukee to Allentown, Pa.) and MDA families from eastern and central Pennsylvania delivered MDA’s message, motivating all! “MDA is so grateful to all our friends at Harley-Davison, and we salute our MDA teammates who made this extra-special weekend possible,” says Foster.

New video of hope from MDA

An inspiring new MDA video tells the story of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s battle against muscle disease, showing just how far we’ve come from the days when such diseases were considered “incurable.”

The three-minute video, 2013 MDA State of Research and Therapies, begins with a historical overview of MDA’s groundbreaking work in neuromuscular diseases. It then details recent advances in research and therapies, including encouraging first-person reports from scientists attending the MDA Scientific Conference in Washington, D.C., this April. Also discussed are the exciting clinical trials, drug therapies and partnerships with major biotech firms and pharmaceutical companies that are enabling us to see treatments on the horizon.

To view this uplifting video, go to 2013 MDA State of Research and Therapies. Then share it with your family and friends! MDA is hoping to have 10,000 views by the end of August, just in time for the MDA Show of Strength Telethon.

MDA can help after a severe weather emergency

With the summer storm season upon us, now is a good time to make sure you have MDA’s toll-free number saved in your phone’s contact list. If you need assistance with storm-damaged or missing durable medical equipment, or if you have had to evacuate to a different area and need MDA services (such as visiting an MDA clinic), contact the nearest MDA office by calling (800) 572-1717. Following especially severe weather events, MDA tries to reach those it serves in the affected areas; please make sure your local MDA office has your current home/cell phone numbers and email address. For additional information, including specific emergency preparation strategies for people with neuromuscular disease, go to MDA Emergency Resources for Families or contact your local office.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

September 11, 2001. George was on vacation, but he put on his flight suit and went into his squadron anyway. Because he had to do something. Because he couldn't just stay home and watch the horror.

I stayed home and watched the horror because I had no other choice. I remember vividly what that horror felt like.

I recently watched a video clip about the aftermath of floods in Vermont. The spirit of community and working together is very human and sadly beautiful. Nature dumps on us, and we keep going. It's messy and hard and for some people beyond tragic, but nevertheless we keep going.

Nature is impartial. The Vermont floods happened because Hurricane Irene just happened to run up the east coast. Ditto for New Orleans and Katrina. The earthquake in Japan happened because tectonic plates moved. Ditto for the quakes in Haiti and New Zealand, and Monday's quake in Sumatra.

The events of 9/11 were harder to process. On that day, it wasn't random Nature doing what Nature does. It was hate. And we all knew it. Not just Americans; the whole world knew. And while part of the world rejoiced at our loss, most people were horrified. And many of those people reached out in sympathy and compassion.

That kind of hate is hard to process. It's a collective hate...the hate of one culture for another. The kind of hate that sparks wars and leaves so many innocent victims in its wake. It led to hate in the form of threats on mosques in the United States. It led to Enduring Freedom and Navy Seals killing Osama Bin Laden. While I'm not exactly sad Bin Laden is dead, I don't understand why so many people took to the streets to celebrate. Justice is one thing. Glee in another human's violent death is something entirely different.

Eye for an eye. And we all end up blind.

I'd like to remember the horror because I don't want to forget. I don't want to forget footage of Father Judge's body being carried from the rubble. I don't want to forget how many firefighters and police officers lost their lives. I don't want to forget the footage of emergency medical staff waiting in vain for survivors to be pulled from the rubble. I don't want to forget how the passengers on Flight 93 took matters into their own hands and saved who knows how many people. I don't want to forget the service of those at the Pentagon. I don't want to forget the 3,000 people who died that day. I don't want to forget what happened afterwards. What happened in our hearts. What we did to heal.

I want to remember.

Real Simple Magazine published an article in which family and friends of victims share how they keep their memories alive. It's beautiful. People Magazine is featuring chilren of 9/11 on its cover. I haven't read it yet but probably will because I remember seeing very pregnant women and some women with babies on their laps on Good Morning, America, months after the horrible day.

I'd like to see what those belly bumps and swaddled infants are up to these days. Their innocent lives changed that day and yet they keep going.

It's tragic. And beautiful. Because we keep going. Because we remember.

  1. Beautifully said. You've put it into words in a way that helps me explain (even to myself) why I still find myself watching every new program that comes along about 9/11. I don't want to forget either. My kids were 1 and 3 years old at the time, and I remember just sitting stunned in front of the television for days on end, on the phone with various other mommy friends, usually not even speaking, but needing to know that there was an ear to listen if I felt the need to talk.

  2. I had a lot of those silent phone calls, too, Chris.

  3. I remember only one phone call. Susan.

    My son was TDY in the Middle East when terror struck. I had just gotten an email from him the night before, saying he would be on a plane in a few hours, flying back home.

    For 36 hours, I didn't know where he was or how he was.

    And then he called. Safe and sound. He still couldn't tell me where he was for security reasons. But he was safe and sound, thank God. He finally made it home the following Sunday.

    (I found out later where he had been. It's a good thing I didn't know at the time.)

    You never know how strong you are until strong is the only choice you have.

  4. The thought "Eye for an eye. And we all end of blind" was such an incredible thought for the day. I appreciate your thoughts and memories and wish we could get beyond all the hatred that still lingers.

  5. My daughter was a sophmore at U of M that fall; my most indelible memory is her calling me on the phone, scared, crying and lost. I cried too; and asked if she wanted me to come spend the night in her dorm room with her. It took everything I had to let her stay there and work it though. I couldn't help thinking of her attendence at that high profile university and wondering if the terrorism was over. I cried again on my drive home fron work on the interstate as someone waved a huge American Flag on an overpass. More tears days later as fireman stood in the road with their boots collecting any donation. Even now, I tear up remembering. I mourn for what we lost; but rejoice in being an American.

  6. Thank you all for your comments. I think your comment, Linda, about never knowing how strong you are, applies to the country as a whole in that situation. Marie, thought of you driving home and seeing a giant flag brings tears to my eyes because I can see it clearly in my mind. Wow.

  7. It is good to remember. Far away as I am, I can remember being woken up by my husband to the terrible news. I was 39 weeks pregnant and I remember worrying what we were doing bringing our baby into this strange new world.
    So I will remember and join in our collective sorrow.

  8. I remember. The 9/11 attack was carried out in the USA, but it was an attack on all of us. It was my 32nd birthday. No-one remembered my birthday that day (not even me), because we woke to the horrifying scenes on our televisions of the world gone mad. We were shocked and saddened. I was beyond words. WHY would ANYONE do ANYTHING like that?
    Susan, thank-you for your beautiful words. I want to remember, also. If we remember, maybe we can work together to prevent it, or anything like it, happening ever again.

Thanks so much for taking time to comment!


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Welcome! Thanks for visiting our class webpage!
Please click on the links to the left to view important course documents (including guidelines and syllabus) and the online textbook.

Materials Needed For The School Year
  • A 2-3" three ring binder (can be combined with the other morning/afternoon class)
    • Three-hole filler paper (at least 250 sheets for the year)
  • Necessary writing materials
    • Pens/pencils (pen preferred)

Optional, But Helpful Materials

  • Pencil Pouch for your binder with a hand pencil sharpener
  • Colored Pencils
  • Highlighters

My primary goals for this year include the following (in no necessary order):
  • To increase the students' historical and geographic knowledge of other areas of the globe
  • To develop the students' ability to "think outside" their own worldview by imagining life through the eyes of people who lived in times and places much different than the contemporary United States
  • To increase the students' effectiveness in writing with a focus on articulation and coherence
  • To help the students to develop positive character traits, behavioral growth, and good work habits
  • To make students aware of important contemporary global issues
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have (email will get you the quickest response, but phone is fine).
Be well.
--Mr. Collins
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Monday, June 15, 2015

Rachel Dolezal and the Question of Inner Spirit

The past few days the news has been filled with the revelation that Rachel Dolezal, head of the Spokane Chapter of the NAACP, is not the person she has claimed to be all these years.  Rather than being the biracial daughter of a Black father, Ms. Dolezal was revealed to be the birth child of two Caucasian parents (one man and one woman).

Today the tumult over her presenting herself has something she is not has culminated in her resignation from the Chapter, despite the fact that - according to the NAACP - being Black is not a requirement for the position and Ms. Dolezal has done tremendous work.  According to the Wall Street Journal, Ms. Dolezal has stated that "in the eye of this current storm, I can see that a separation of family and organizational outcomes is in the best interest of the NAACP.”

Ms.Dolezal's Story has touched an interesting nerve in America.  Race Relations have, for the most part, never been better and never been worse.  People are being confronted with ongoing problems with our Law Enforcement procedures as well as having to answer to the problem of Black-on-Black crime.  Parents of young, Black males are afraid for the lives of their children as they confront a reality that their children can be at risk from attack by authorities, by their peers and from adults who perceive them as a threat before they have done a darn thing.  White kids jumping a fence on the way to a pool party to which they have been invited is something to laugh about; Black kids do it and the police are called.

Ms. Dolezal would seem to be a woman who, caught up in the need to be an advocate for an endangered people, began to identify in such a deep and profound way as to feel she is more Black than White.  Yet the response from her adopted brother, who is Black, was the most interesting.  He accused his sister, during an appearance on CNN/ of effectively appearing in public in Black Face - a particularly offensive term as it conjures up the true history of performing in the US when even men of African descent donned exaggerated make up that trivialized the looks of their own people in order to perform on the stage.

I get it.  This is a weird and wonderful story. It captured our imagination and ignited debate and got us thinking.  It certainly got me thinking, especially when I read the columns written about how she was insulting Black America by purposefully changing her outward appearance in order to look Black.

And that is what surprised me.

I asked myself a simple question:  would I be taken seriously if I stated that I feel offended when men surgically alter themselves to appear female because they feel like they are a female?

If I was to suggest that all the homosexual men who dress in drag are insulting real women, would anyone stop and ponder that suggestion?

Or would I, as I suspect, be vilified as a 'hater' (one of this generation's more ridiculous adjectives) and accused of being one of those awful right wing, conservative, bigots that hide behind Christianity?

Would other Christian writers, including those who share my faith and see themselves as the only true champions of Catholic Social Teachings, call me out and demand I change my mind?  Or would I be told to shut up because I am taking the focus off real issues:  torture, climate change, the advance of the evil that is Islamic Fundamentalism, free speech and Minimum Wage?

See, I am a woman.  I was born a woman and I have always identified as a woman.  I have been attractive by societal standards and I have been considered unattractive by societal standards.  I have been accused by shrill, drunken females and scared, macho men, both of whom are deeply suspicious of any single woman who seems to be enjoying her life, of being either a man-hater or a Lesbian (horrors of horrors!).   Because I do not fit into the neat little box others have created for me I have had my very character maligned.

I told a dear friend that his partner dressing up in exaggerated drag and calling himself a member of a fake religious order is an insult to those women who ARE members of religious orders and I was told I was overreacting.  What would he think if I was to take the tactic  of Rachel Dolezal's brother and suggest that a man, pretending to be a woman, even to raise money for AIDS research, is as insulting as a white song and dance man painting his face black and his lips white and singing Mammy, even if by doing so he raises funds for the earthquake victims in Nepal?

I think I know the answer.

Again, this has been an interesting couple of days.  I wish Ms. Dolezal well.  I hope she reconciles with her family.  I will keep her and others who are confounded by their struggles with identity in prayer.

What I will not do is pretend this has not deepened an already difficult conversation.  I double dog dare all of us to continue to have this conversation.

God knows where it might lead, right?

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McKenzie said...

I think the irony of this story is 2 fold. First she seems to have pretended to be something she is not to further her career or position in society. It reminds me of a mulatto man who wanted to become president so he pretended to have lived the plight of the black people of this country that really did experience racism. This particular person however never experienced anything but privilege. To pose as someone or something you are not seems to me as showing a gross lack of respect for those you have duped.

I think it is different with the same sex crowd. I believe the same sex/transgender crowd suffer from a mental disorder. Having a mental disorder is not shameful but for people who support your disorder and not you, it is shameful. Just like if a person had schizophrenia and others were to promote the disorder, they would be harming the individual, by not providing the help that could improve their life. There are plenty of people that are satisfied in their schizophrenia, so the comparison is apt.

The second irony is the organization she was part of, the organization that she promoted so well, has disavowed her. Sure, she showed a lack of character but her own organization publically supports people that have done far worse than she did. Their support for Travon Martin who tried to murder George Zimmerman is a case in point. The big irony of this is her organization the NAACP purports to be color blind.

Myself, I think if she were a black woman trying to get ahead in life by pretending to be white would this be a story?


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RLJ Entertainment’s Ward and Jess De Leo negotiated the deal with XYZ Film’s Co-Founder Nate Bolotin on behalf of the filmmakers.

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Monday, June 26, 2017

Narrow Border - Big Design Release!

I am delighted to finally offer my newest book.  Despite the unusual level of crazy in my life the last couple of months, I am overjoyed to have it finished and finally at the printer .  Narrow Border - Big Design presents over 100 border ideas specifically targeted for those smaller borders under ~3-4" in width. The book features freehand as well as template-based designs, feathered patterns, and my Mix-n-Match shape gallery containing dozens of cookie-cutter quilting designs that can be interchanged to create a multitude of different designs. The color book has 84 pages, and will sell for $25.  Order books here.

This is a presale, and all orders containing this book will ship on about July 7th.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

More Boats

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It would only be fitting since we are going on a cruise later this year that I quilt some boats.  This very large quilt was 10 days on the frame, and mostly done in a flurry of last minute quilting before all 3 of my kids finished school last Friday.  I spent some early mornings this week finishing it up as they were still asleep.
 Sue Garman's Ladies of the Sea is always an impressive quilt.  This is either my 5th or 6th to quilt in the last 2 years.  Every time I stare in amazement that anybody has the patience to quilt SO MUCH applique! And this one is another example of exceptional handiwork.
 The first thing I do on these is to ditch stitch the applique using a clear nylon thread.  It is time-consuming...14 or so hours to be exact, but it gives every detail a crispness that you cannot get otherwise.  The rest of the quilting is done in 40wt Glide thread, mostly in a tan color, but there is detail work in green and red too.
 I have tried to make each of these that I do a little different.  Several had a quilted ray pattern like is shown here.  I just wanted something other than that on this quilt.  It got a windy/watery quilting. The feathered diamonds create a beautiful secondary pattern.
 The 10" wide borders are immense and have so much applique.  It takes about an hour to ditch each one, and then nearly 2 hours to quilt the fill!
 The mariner's stars on the corners bring the texture of the crosshatching.
 Each time I quilt this I see things I didn't the time before.  Wish I had a rough number of hours that the maker spent on each block.  Some of the ships have a ton of embroidery and tiny beads in the rigging.

 A couple more pictures...
 There are loads of little circles...see?!?
 And the backside is just as beautiful.  For those wondering, my machine is home and stitches well (although this quilt does not have any fine threads).  I did test quilt it using silk on my personal quilt for a day or two before I loaded this beast!

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Here's a post about a handwork project I have going.  Wishing I could get it going just a bit faster.  It was envisioned to be a Paducah entry for next spring, but that means it must be done and bound by early December.  That seems unlikely. Never the less...

I started by making 4 of these bold blocks, all by hand.  The circles are silk, which just happened to coordinate nicely.

Next came 4 of these. They are slightly smaller than the first blocks, and also with silk circles.
Where is this going?...good question.  I thought I had a plan until I laid the blocks out to confirm the color selections for the larger center block.

Hmmm... Not so sure I like all of them on the gray silk. It seemed like a good idea initially, but now I'm not so sure.
Then I pulled this scrap of what I "think" is grass silk Radiance.  I say "think" because I really don't know.  I have that many colors.  Kind of thinking it might be a better background choice. Not sure, but maybe.  Just ordered a few yards. I think it may be a discontinued color.
 It's time to make what I have work because I spent the bank on a summer vacation instead.  Either way, I need to get the center block pieced and then get onto the applique for the corners - one of the two designs!


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Thursday, May 14, 2009

May 13 Train Station

Sketching at the old L&N Train Station down by World's Fair Park yesterday. I used the carbon pencil again this time, and tried applying it a bit heavier for the darks than in previous sketches. Maybe a little too heavy in spots (yeah, one place shouldn't be dark at all, but I'm not going to be the one to point it out...), but it sure worked out for the deeper shadows! Hey, does that mean I'm not REALLY painting with just a triad? And then, cheating even more -- I tweaked it further with some ink.

Speaking of triads -- this was a pretty good one for this type of painting, I thought -- French Ultramarine, Indian red, and Raw Sienna. The straight up colors are clearer and more transparent, and made for more interesting mixes with a wider range of darks than some of my earlier experiments.

Today I went back down to the park to try and sketch this building again, but while looking for a parking space noticed that the museum had free admission. DETOUR! I guess tonight's sketch will be something lying around the house ...
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Teri C said...

I really like this! It is just an interesting subject.

Chris said...

I'm really impressed with your art skills and I love seeing places I know, but through your eyes.


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A Description of the Canadian Federal Governments Youth Employment Strategy

A friend recently texted me about her employment search and she said “Honestly, it is really tough right now. It’s quite sad. And this is in Toronto. I can’t imagine how people in other places must be suffering with such high unemployment rates everywhere especially amongst young people. It’s hard not to blame oneself but the problem is much greater”. She is a young highly educated Latina woman that is one of the most committed employees and hard workers I have known. And her struggles tell us a great deal about the labour experience for youth in Canada. Although this blog entry may not be captivating or particularly compelling, I do believe it is necessary. Canada’s youth unemployment rate is low in comparison to other capitalist countries. In recent OECD polling Canada was ranked second to last in having the lowest unemployment rate for youth, right behind Germany. Yet, there is a crisis brewing, and it has already begun to boil over in Greece, Spain, Turkey, England, etc.

Youth unemployment is a global issue and Canadian youth are not immune from the growing crisis of unemployment. There is nothing unique about the Canadian economic system that will prevent an increase in youth unemployment. Rather, Canada’s capitalist system will inevitably lead to greater unemployment and mostly precarious employment for youth and future generation. During my research I noticed there was little to describe what particular policy was affecting funding and development of youth employment in Canada. This description is to help people understand Canada’s youth policy and hopefully apply in future written and community work. Youth unemployment has always been an issue in developed nations and the global south, yet the issue and response to youth unemployment has garnered wide spread attention since levels increased in Western states. The crisis of youth unemployment for many of the most marginalized people with Western states, like immigrants, people of colour, women, and people with disabilities, has long gone unacknowledged by governments and the international communities. Yet, with greater increases of youth unemployment in Western states it means that people with wealth and people expecting job security there interests begin to be harmed and there is then a call to the state to address employment disparities. In response to the issue of youth unemployment the Canadian Federal government created the Youth Employment Strategy (YES). This paper strives to provide clarity on how public policy works which can help to explain how who policy benefits and who does not benefit. The rest of this paper will describe the history, composition, stakeholders, associated policies, and responses to the Canadian governments YES policy.

The Canadian government created the YES policy because there wasn’t a Federal structure that specifically addressed youth unemployment in Canada. There are employment initiatives at the provincial and municipal level such as: the Toronto Youth Strategy; Vancouver’s Civic Youth Strategy; Ontario’s Youth Opportunities Strategy; Alberta’s Youth Employment Strategy; British Columbia’s Youth Policy Framework; and the Quebec Youth Policy. Because various youth policies existed, the federal government decided to take action by creating a funding scheme for different organizations in various provinces. The government generally described their motivations to create the YES policy to increase youth in the workforce, provide transitions for youth from school to the workforce, and to encourage the development of growing industrial sectors (Canada, 2012).

In recent years the increase in international attention on youth unemployment has put pressure on some Western states to institute federal youth employment plans. Although, the federal government prides itself in saying that Canada has the second lowest youth unemployment rent in OECD nations, many have argued that this dispels the actual reality of youth in Canada. Firstly, the United Way showed through descriptions from youth and front line workers that around 1.5 million youth struggle to find employment in Canada and that a large section of the employment that youth have is temporary, non-unionized, and precarious (Kamara, 2008). For youth un(der)employment results in a lack of job security, benefits, and pension systems and makes their income and livelihood insecure. Kamara (2008) and Francis Fong (2012) also noted that the measure of Canada’s youth unemployment rates are relative to others and argue that there is still a crisis in Canada even if the numbers are low comparatively. Francis Fong (2012) showed using a statistical analysis “that the total employment of young workers reached its lowest point since 2002”. With the economic recession in 2009 the numbers of unemployed and precariously employed have steadily increased with only a few years where the unemployment numbers decreased slightly.

Youth Employment Strategy: A Description

The Youth Employment Strategy is a Canadian federal policy that was instituted in 1997 by the Liberal Party of Canada led by Jean Chretien (Canada, 2012). The United Way (2008) describe the Youth Employment Strategy as a Risk Prevention and Resiliency Approach policy. Meaning that the policy focuses on providing youth with skills and options to reduce the risk of becoming unemployed. In comparison to other policy approaches, a risk prevention policy does not attempt to address societal factors that affect youth unemployment, like poverty, gender and racial disparity, debt accumulation, or geographic location. Ultimately, the YES employment policy tries to get youth into trades and skills to expand their employment experience, rather than address overarching societal oppressions. The YES employment policy operates as an investment policy for the state, meaning that the state will provide funding to organizations that will predominantly place youth into temporary positions or in growing industries, such as natural resource extraction. The Human Rights and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) took on the lead role of monitoring and dispensing funds to different organizations that apply for funding. Simply, the YES is a funding umbrella for organizations that provide services to youth. The government initially put 315 million dollars into creating the program in 1997. In 2012, the Conservative government pledged an extra 50 million dollars over two years to the YES budget.

The YES policy is described as a horizontal initiative, because it involves eleven federal departments and agencies: Canadian International Development Agency; Environment Canada; Human Resources and Skills Development Canada; Industry Canada; National Research Council Canada; Natural Resources Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada; Canadian Heritage; Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; Parks Canada. The HRSDC and YES employment staff distributes money to the eleven different agencies and individual organizations that apply to the HRSDC. Each year the Minister of Labour launches a call in September for funding proposals from agencies that are not connected to the eleven government departments (Canada, 2013).

In 2003, the government made significant changes to the Youth Employment Strategy “to address overarching concerns of youth entering the labour market” (HRSDC, 2009). Due to criticism, the YES focused on providing more funding and relationships with agencies that focused on skills development and address barriers to employment. Primarily, the YES policy provides funding to organizations that increase skills development and gets youth into skilled trades. Organizations can apply for funding from three different program streams: Skills Link, Career Focus, and Canada Summer Jobs. The changes in 2003 resulted in the formation of the Skills Link stream, which attempts to assist people that face barriers to employment. Skills Link provides funding to initiatives that are focused on employing: single parents; people of Aboriginal descent; persons with disabilities; recent immigrants; youth who live in rural or remote areas; and youth who have dropped out of high school. The Career focus stream provides funding to organizations that offer opportunities for youth that have completed some level of post-secondary studies. The final stream, the summer work experience or Canada Summer jobs stream, offer full-time registered students that will be returning to school in high school, college, or university employment opportunities during the summer months (Canada, 2013).

Approximately the Canada Summer Jobs have employed 236,000 youth since the origination of the program in 1997. In two years, when the budget of the Youth Employment Strategy will be reviewed again by the Federal Government it is expected that the HRSDC will conduct a self-evaluation of the YES program to see whether the goals of the program have been accomplished. Currently the YES program has a $300 million dollar annual budget, and receives applications on an on-going basis.

Responses to the Policy

Consultants Evaluation

The Human Resources and Skills Development Canada employed the management consultants Goss Gilroy Inc. to conduct an evaluation of the YES program in 2009. The evaluation was the first extensive look at the program since changes occurred to the policy in 2003. Due to it not being an independent and external evaluation most of the findings were positive and it was declared the program has been generally successful in reaching its goals of employability and assistance for youth.

Some areas that were of concern in the report were the gender disparity of success for participants in the program. The HRSDC concluded that when men entered the Career Focus and Skills Link streams that men tended to increase their incomes from employment, and women generally received a lower income after participating in the program. The report does not offer any substantive or critical insight on how to address the gender disparity or why a gender disparity in salaries and incomes exists in national employment levels. Traditionally the program focuses on funding programs that will give youth experience in growing sectors, such as skilled trades in the natural resource and extraction industries. The self-evaluation proposed that there should also be funding for employment areas that are struggling financially and have a labour shortage.

Finally, the report responded to critiques of the organization and management of YES that have been made by opposition political parties, media, and community agencies. The evaluation report declared that there needed to be a more comprehensive management and monitoring system to explain where and how the money from the YES program is being distributed (Canada, 2009). The report said there would be an online timetable to explain where the money was being allocated, however, I could not find any trace of the reporting system other then it being mentioned that it would be formed in the near future. During my own review of the policy, I could not access any information on which organizations received funding and how much funding they received. The lack of information made it difficult to definitively define who are the benefactors of youth YES, the stakeholders, and where the money actually goes. Lastly, there were no propositions of how monitoring or management of which programs and populations receive funding from YES funding.

Media Response

In reviewing news articles on the YES policy, the majority of responses criticized the policy initiative. In the policies early stages in the late 90’s and early 2000’s people criticized the policy for only focusing on youth that were in school and not addressing youth that have dropped out or face other systemic oppressions. The criticism comes from that the majority of the budget is invested in assisting people with formal education in college or university rather than people who have dropped out of school and face systemic oppression like gender, race, and poverty.

As time progressed and the YES employment policy was reviewed, the negative criticisms continued. Reporters from papers like the Toronto Star and Huffington Post said that the program offers funds and resources for the youth that are not in the greatest need of help. The Huffington Post reported, “the more serious problems relate to the lack of capability to monitor the program to ensure that applicant criteria are being respected due to a failure to track client results. [Resulting in] a lack of information to guide budgeting, policy development, and management planning”.

The governments continued lack to address issues of transparency and fiscal responsibility since the programs inception in 1997 has left many critics to argue that the YES is a “scandal” and “severely limited”. The 2009 evaluation the HRSDC mandated that it would address people that face systemic barriers but the media and community organizations have argued that there has been no comprehensive plan to address systemic barriers or set a minimum amount of funding that went to specific youth groups, such as disabled youth, indigenous youth, etc. In traditionally more right wing political newspapers like the National Post and Globe and Mail the responses to the policy were mostly negative but also some that were positive and merely descriptive of where money had been allocated. The negative responses criticised the policy for its lack of monitoring and information on budgeting and management planning. In the late 90’s and early 2000’s criticism of the policy from conservatives came from the position of wasted tax dollars by a Liberal party government policy, which the conservative government needed to fully review. Criticisms in the nature of wasted tax dollars continue, stating that the situation for youth is not that bad comparably and that there is no difference between finding employment now as it was in the 1960’s or 1970’s.

Community Response

There has been minimal specific focus on the singular YES policy by community agencies and organization. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) and United Way Toronto both released comprehensive reports on the general conditions of youth employment and precarious employment in Canada. The United Way report focused on comparing Canadian youth policies to international and domestic policies. The conclusions from the report led to a call for a more holistic youth policy that reflected the realities of unemployed youth in Canada. The United Way argues that holistic youth policy would see cooperation between multiple government sectors, community accountability, and a critical definition of what consists of youth unemployment and issues. The CCPA states that there needs to be a greater focus on underemployment and precarious employment experiences by youth. Underemployment will have a long-term impact on the Canadian economy and the ability for youth to obtain long-term careers that provide social security like benefits and pensions. The narrow mandate of the YES policy means that generally only a small portion of youth benefit from the funds distributed by YES. The CCPA concluded that the benefit to youth by the YES program is limited and that challenges for youth will continue to increase as federal and provincial governments continue to cut social services. Cuts to social services is negative for youth because it means that they have limited access to support systems, health and education services. Which results in the responsibilities and burdens to provide for the well-being of themselves and other people becomes an individual concern rather than being able to access collective support systems.

Sum Up

This paper provided an overview of the Youth Employment Strategy so we can understand how policy operates and how it affects our lives. A description of how policy is formed, it’s history, and current operation is important because it provides a possible explanation of what we can expect in terms of support or lack of support from the government. Additionally, it provides an example of explaining changes to social services and peoples daily experiences while looking for work or being underemployed. In future sections I will describe more criticisms of the youth policy and also a critical analysis of why the state has intentionally structured the policy and why they have not addressed overarching concerns.

Information Used and Further Sources

Boughen, R. (2013, February 12). Canada : Government of Canada invests to help youth in Moose Jaw get jobs. MENA Report . London, UK: MENA. Canada, Government of (2013, 01 01). Youth Employment Strategy. Retrieved 02 16, 2013, from Youth Canada: http://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/common/yes.shtml Canada, HRSDC (2009) Summative evaluation of the youth employment strategy: final report. Government of Canada, Strategic Policy and Research Branch. Ottawa: Givson Library Connections. Canada, Service (2013a, 02 01). Career Focus. Retrieved 02 02, 2013, from Service Canada Government of Canada: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/epb/yi/yep/newprog/career.shtml Canada, Service (2013b, 01 05). Government Partners Involved in the Youth Employment Strategy. Retrieved 02, 10, 2013, from Service Canada Government of Canada: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/epb/yi/yep/newprog/general.shtml Canada, Government of (2012, 12 11). Enhancing the Youth Employment Strategy. Retrieved 01 14, 2013, from Canada's Economic Action Plan: http://actionplan.gc.ca/en/initiative/enhancing-youth-employment-strategy. Flavelle, D. (2012, 05, 12). No job, no school for nearly 1M young people: Canada's youth unemployment rate among lowest in G7, but advocates say study points to frustrated job seekers. Toronto Star . Toronto, ON, CA: Toronto Syndication Services. Fong, F. (2012). The Plight of Young Workers. Observation. Toronto: TD Economics. Foster, K. (2012). Youth Unemployment and Un(der) Employment in Canada: More than a temporary problem. Behind the Numbers. Toronto, ON, CA: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Girard, D. (1997, 08 21). Tory ministers boast about youth jobs plan But opposition criticizes cuts made to programs. Toronto Star . Toronto, ON, CA. Grewal, N. (2012, 05 12). Youth get job-ready boost from Ottawa. Retrieved 1 24, 2013, from Canadian Newstand Major Dailies. Kamara, J. (2008). Youth policy: What Works and What Doesn't? A Review of Youth Policy Models From Canada and Other Jurisdictions. Toronto, ON, CA: United Way. Lawrence, M. (2000, 02 08). $315M youth employment fund also badly run, report concludes. Retrieved 01 23, 2013, from Edmonton Journal. La-Rochelle Cote, S. (2013). Employment Instability Among Young Workers. Statistics Canada, Government of Canada. Ottawa: Queens Printer. Marshall, K. (2012). Youth Neither Enrolled or Employed. Perspectives on Labour and Income , 24 (2), 1- 16. Mendelson, R. (2012, September 08). Canada Youth Unemployment Rate Continues To Rise To 'Unacceptable' Levels. Toronto, ON, Canada: Huffington Post. Press, Canadian. (1997, 03 25). Catch-22 traps youth in quest for employment: A Statistics Canada study shows young Canadians are finding work experience harder to get. The Vancouver Sun . Ottawa, ON, CA.

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Friday, May 13, 2005

Guns, Press and Condi Rice

Found this, and it says beeter than my posting about the 2nd Amendment what I was trying to say. One of the problems that we have with our modern society is the specialization in all aspects of our lives. For instance, I have a rebuilt 68 Mustang that I enjoy tooling around to the Dairy Queen every so often. It is not that sophisticated, and I can change the plugs, set the points, tinker with the carb, etc. However, I also have a 2001 Passat, where the engine compartment is essentially sealed, and I know that if I did go into it, I would probably make a huge mess, and so rely on the expertise of my local mechanic to do what I cannot.
The point I am trying to make here, is that we are allowing the police to become just as specialized. How many times do you see the officers waiving everyone around some activity, telling everyone to "Move on folks, nothing to see here." In the old days, when police forces were first created, the policeman was the leader of an ad hoc posse of ordinary citizens who were to obey the officers directions, and they became themselves witnesses to the crime. Since most of the citizens were armed, there was no problem in confronting a perpetrator.
Now, we have unilaterally disarmed and allowed the police acting in our behalf to assume full responsibility for law enforcement.
By keeping everyone armed, it actually creates a new and interesting condition: The armed citizen, as adjunct to the enforcement of the laws. It also serves an additional purpose of enforcign civility. Never pick a fight with a guy with a gun is a good motto.
I miss civility, even if it was only enforced with a gun.
But it also means that we have the potential to protect our Constitutional rights when the police are unable or (as in the Deep South in Secretary Rice's childhood) unwilling to protect the citizenry.
We as citizens need to learn to do more for ourselves, and not turn all of our lives over to the specialists in the government.

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Sunday, August 30, 2009

After several problems with the sound on my computer, I finally got it fixed. Oh joy!
Now I can finally catch up on several emails and work assignmentst that require sound. Tonight I had the fortune of sitting watching and listening to my fellow Cork woman Clodagh McKenna on RTE televisions show "FRESH FROM THE SEA"

Now, I'm homesick. Very very ,homesick.........The water is afterall in my blood.........

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