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2018 in Review!
2018 was a year of major growth for Global Baseball Adventures in so many ways! 2018 brought students from across Marin & Sonoma Counties to the Dominican Republic in order to bring much needed aide to the DR while playing baseball and creating life long bonds.
In 2018, Global Baseball Adventures had player representatives from five high schools bring over 2,000 pounds of clothing, shoes, school supplies, hygiene products, baseball equipment, police/fire equipment and more to the Dominican Republic!
Not only were our American players able to make the biggest impact in the Dominican Republic to date, but they walked away being impacted in their very own special way:
“While I knew my trip to the DR with Isaias and team would have a big impact, I did not realize just how big of an impact it would create. I gained appreciation for how fortunate I am in my life as well as all that I can learn from other cultures. Through this new lens, I am inspired to not take anything for granted and give back where and when I can.
Tucker Bougie, Tamalpais High School Class of 2021”
Global Baseball Adventures could not be more pleased with the way 2018 unfolded and is so thankful to all players, families and community supporters for being a part of making a difference in communities across the Dominican Republic.
What’s on deck in 2019?
Global Baseball Adventures is beyond grateful for all of the friends in the United States who spread the word about the experiences and work that took place in the Dominican Republic in 2018. The amount of new players/families wanting to experience the Dominican Republic has been so positive that Global Baseball Adventures has officially planned three trips to the DR in 2019 that will be comprised of players from ten different schools across the country! This wouldn’t be possible without former players, their families and US coaches spreading the word about life changing experiences in the Dominican Republic.
Big League Experience
Over the years, Global Baseball Adventures has been fortunate enough to experience playing baseball in an array of facilities across the Dominican Republic. From professional Winter Ball stadiums to private academies to local sandlots, the GBA playing experience has been nothing short of unforgettable!
Global Baseball Adventures is extremely excited to announce that in 2019, players will have a brand new playing experience as GBA has been given permission to host a handful of games at various MLB academies across the Dominican Republic. Although GBA has had the pleasure of touring these facilities in past years, this will be the very first time American high schoolers will step onto these Big League fields as players!
A New MLB Coach on the Team
With the new year came a new and exciting addition to the Global Baseball Adventures coaching staff! GBA is extremely excited and thankful to have Jesse Foppert (former Major League pitcher and 2nd round draft pick of the San Francisco Giants) join the June 17-June 24, 2019 trip.
Jesse Foppert is the head varsity coach at Marin Catholic High School where several of his players will join Global Baseball Adventures in the Dominican Republic as part of their school’s community service requirement.
Not only does Coach Foppert bring a wealth of baseball knowledge to Global Baseball Adventures but his leadership, coaching abilities and close-knit community connections with players/parents makes his presence in the Dominican Republic extra special!
Saona Island Catamaran Excursion for all Trips!
During the last trip of 2018, the amazing hosts at the Casa Del Lago Country Club (where GBA players resided) treated everyone to an unforgettable Caribbean catamaran experience at Saona Island.
Saona Island is an untouched Caribbean oasis located off the southern coast who’s natural beauty has been untouched by tourists. The 30 minute catamaran ride to the island flies by due to the breathtaking scenery made up of of palm trees, crystal clear water and local wild life.
Although the island was once a port for pirates sailing through the Caribbean on the hunt for riches, Saona Island is now a hidden gem where locals come to relax while keeping it a secret in order to preserve the richness of the land and surrounding sea.
What was originally scheduled to be a one hour tour last year during Global Baseball Adventure’s first visit to the island turned in to an all day excursion filled with a catered lunch on the beach, a guided tour of the local turtle preserve and everyone’s favorite part of the experience: having our captain dock the boat in the middle of the Caribbean where everyone was able to jump into the knee deep crystal clear waters to swim and explore the picturesque surroundings.
As 2018 came to an end and planning started for 2019, Global Baseball Adventures made the decision to officially include an all day Saona Island catamaran experience for all groups traveling to the Dominican Republic! If you’re joining GBA in the Dominican Republic during summer 2019 then make sure to bring your bathing suit, flip flops and camera for this experience!
Big Year, Big Impact
While 2019 brings many new and exciting baseball additions to the upcoming trips, what Global Baseball Adventures is most excited about is the positive impact that the American players will leave in the Dominican Republic through the addition of new community service activities.
In response to seeing the intricate needs of the communities that Global Baseball Adventures partners with, Isaias Franco (GBA founder) realized that providing community members with basic necessities would be the catalyst to sustainability and personal empowerment.
Isaias Franco is proud to announce that he will be traveling to the Dominican Republic in April 2019 to meet with all families living in La Piedra, DR in order to determine exactly what items are needed for each household to live a healthy/safe life.
Upon returning from the the Dominican Republic, Isaias will share these findings with all American players signed up to travel to the DR during the summer. These meetings will be the first step in launching the GBA “Adopt a Family” program where each American player will be in charge of collecting hygiene, medical, and other items in order to provide their adoptive Dominican family with items needed to lead a healthy life. Upon arriving in the Dominican Republic, all players will travel to La Piedra in order to meet, spend time with and give back to their assigned family.
In addition to the “Adopt a Family” program, Global Baseball Adventures is beyond excited to roll out the “Community Rebuild” project where all American players will participate in rebuilding the homes of the Dominican exchange players that they spend the week with. In a community where 100% of the population lives under the international poverty line, the ability to bring new and safe dwellings to the community will truly be life changing for both the Americans and Dominicans!
Interested in traveling to the Dominican Republic with Global Baseball Adventures? Email us at [email protected] for trip details!


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Pay cuts on cards as deflation fears grow
Even after brutal job losses, UK firms are still looking for ways to cut costs - and that could mean pay freezes.
As the recession bites, up to one in 10 firms is looking at blocking pay rises, says Incomes Data Services.
Decisions on increases are also being delayed, IDS adds.
Made to pay: Last week BT said its 100,000 staff would not get a pay rise
Average pay is rising at a much slower rate than a year ago. With economists saying deflation is a real possibility, bosses hope they may be able to cut pay.
The Retail Prices Index, which measures inflation, is at just 0.1 per cent, and is expected to go negative later this month - meaning that prices are falling.
Adam Lent, head of economics at the TUC, said the trend to freeze pay was becoming 'increasingly widespread'.
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BT last week said its 100,000 staff would not get a pay rise.
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In an era where technology and modernity have transformed every aspect of our lives, the allure of a traditional wood-burning fireplace remains undiminished.
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Ecby visit reaffirms Iowa State commitment
Houston (Tex.) WR Tad Ecby made a verbal commitment to Iowa State in August and took his official visit to ISU this past weekend, reaffirming that his commitment to the Cyclones is rock solid.
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The Epigenetics Diagnostic Market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% between 2022 and 2032. The market size is forecast to increase by USD 2,543.85 million. The growth of the market depends on several factors, including the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, increasing adoption of personalized medicine, and the growing importance of understanding epigenetic modifications in disease development. Epigenetics diagnostics refers to the study and measurement of epigenetic changes, such as DNA methylation and histone modification, to identify and predict disease risks and outcomes.
Epigenetics Diagnostic Market Overview:
One of the key factors driving the Epigenetics Diagnostic Market growth is the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases. Chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases are a global health challenge. Epigenetic modifications play a crucial role in the development and progression of these diseases. Epigenetics diagnostics enables healthcare providers to assess an individual's epigenetic profile, helping in disease risk assessment, early diagnosis, and personalized treatment strategies.
Moreover, the growing adoption of personalized medicine is fueling the demand for epigenetics diagnostics. Personalized medicine relies on understanding an individual's genetic and epigenetic makeup to tailor treatment plans. Epigenetic profiling contributes valuable insights into disease susceptibility and treatment response, making it a critical component of personalized healthcare.
A key trend shaping the Epigenetics Diagnostic Market growth is the integration of epigenetics with other omics technologies, such as genomics and transcriptomics. Combining these technologies allows for a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying diseases. This integrated approach enhances the accuracy and precision of disease diagnosis and prognosis.
Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on the development of non-invasive epigenetic diagnostic methods. Non-invasive techniques, such as liquid biopsy, enable the detection of epigenetic changes in bodily fluids like blood or urine. These methods are less invasive and more convenient for patients, making them increasingly popular for early disease detection and monitoring.
One of the challenges hindering the Epigenetics Diagnostic Market's growth is the complexity and cost associated with epigenetic analysis. Epigenetics diagnostics often require specialized equipment and expertise, which can be costly to implement and maintain. This cost factor can limit the accessibility of advanced epigenetics diagnostic methods in certain regions and healthcare settings.
Furthermore, the interpretation of epigenetic data can be intricate, requiring skilled professionals to analyze and translate the results into actionable clinical insights. The need for specialized training and expertise can create a bottleneck in adopting epigenetics diagnostics on a broader scale.
Epigenetics Diagnostic Market Segmentation By Application:
The cancer diagnosis segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. Epigenetic alterations are frequently observed in various cancer types and are associated with tumor initiation, progression, and treatment response. Epigenetics diagnostics provide valuable information for early cancer detection, risk assessment, and the development of targeted therapies.
Epigenetics Diagnostic Market Segmentation By Type:
The DNA methylation analysis segment is expected to dominate the Epigenetics Diagnostic Market. DNA methylation is one of the most well-studied epigenetic modifications and is closely linked to gene expression regulation. DNA methylation analysis plays a vital role in identifying epigenetic biomarkers for disease diagnosis and prognosis.
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North America is estimated to contribute significantly to the growth of the global Epigenetics Diagnostic Market during the forecast period. The region's strong research infrastructure, collaborations between academic institutions and healthcare organizations, and a high prevalence of chronic diseases drive the demand for epigenetics diagnostics. The United States, in particular, is a hub for epigenetics research and innovation, fostering market growth.
Epigenetics Diagnostic Market Customer Landscape:
The Epigenetics Diagnostic Market industry report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from early adopters to mainstream adoption. It focuses on purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help healthcare providers and suppliers evaluate and develop their growth strategies in this evolving market.
Who are the Major Epigenetics Diagnostic Market Companies?
Companies in the Epigenetics Diagnostic Market are implementing various strategies to enhance their presence, including collaborations, product innovation, and expanding their product lines.
Epigenetix Inc.: This company specializes in providing comprehensive epigenetics diagnostic services, including DNA methylation analysis and histone modification profiling.
MethylDetect: MethylDetect offers innovative epigenetics diagnostic kits and assays for research and clinical applications, making epigenetic analysis more accessible.
GeneTech Solutions: GeneTech Solutions focuses on developing non-invasive epigenetics diagnostic methods, including liquid biopsy-based tests for cancer detection and monitoring.
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Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players.
The Epigenetics Diagnostic Market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2019 to 2032.
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One of America's oldest media companies,
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The New York-based publisher will take an after-tax charge of $14.6 million, or 4 cents a share, in the fourth quarter.
"We are focused on extending the record of consistent growth achieved over the past decade, and the restructuring activities we completed in the fourth quarter have strengthened key capabilities, lowered costs and allowed us to direct resources to areas with the greatest potential for continued growth in the years ahead," said CEO Harold McGraw III.
The company's information and media services segment accounted for a large portion of the restructuring charge, comprising an earlier announced closures of
operations around the globe, specifically the discontinuation of print editions in Europe and Asia. The McGraw-Hill education division consolidated its technology operations and centralized its finance department.
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Friday, August 26, 2016
So here is something I can share with everyone and that is for the third year we joined a farm co-op so we get to pick up farm fresh veggies all summer long from Bluebird Gardens in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. I'm not joking when I tell you these hardworking folks are passionate about bringing a strong, healthy non GMO organic vegetable out of the earth on their farm in the morning to your dinner table that evening!
Our stop to select what produce we want is once a week at a local church parking lot and we can pick and choose what we want to fill our "Share" container with. I thought I would snap some photos for you to better understand what I am describing, so here they are...it's pretty darn cool to be able to eat this nutrient packed produce all summer long and well into the Fall.

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On January 10, 2012, the US Patent and Trademark Office officially published a series of twenty-two newly granted patents for Apple Inc. This morning's patent report covers four of Apple's newly granted design patents covering such things as the MacBook Air and its Solid State Drive. Additionally, our report covers three important patents relating to Apple's original iPhone and associated smart cables. Since late December Apple has been on a roll chalking up original iPhone patents and today's patent wins continue that trend. Considering that there were over 200 patents on the books for protecting the iPhone on the very day that Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone, I would suspect that this trend is going to continue for some time to come.


His voice wobbled, overcome as he was with emotion – a bittersweet mix of joy and distress. The events of Saturday night in Sochi will live long in Edinson Cavani’s memory. The sharpshooter’s double against Portugal took Uruguay through to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia quarter-finals.
“I’m happy about what happened. It’s exciting; there are no words to describe this,” said Cavani after the match.
It was all a bit much for the forward, who was visibly fighting back the tears while, in the background, the chants of the indefatigable La Celeste fans reverberated around the Fisht Stadium.
Cavani broke the deadlock in the opening ten minutes, powering a header past Rui Patricio after timing his run perfectly to meet a fizzed pass from his attacking partner in crime, Luis Suarez. Then, in the second half, when Portugal had the wind in their sails after equalising, the Paris Saint-Germain star tipped the scales back in Uruguay’s favour with an exquisite curler. Once more, he had found space expertly and delivered in deadly fashion.
“He’s the man with a thousand lungs,” Lucas Torreira told FIFA amid Los Charrúas’ celebrations, hailing Cavani’s all-round contribution beyond his finishing. “He pops up all over the pitch and helps us all a lot. The effort he puts in is incredible,” added the midfielder.
The pinprick that threatened to burst the Uruguayan bubble came in the 74th minute. With a quarter of an hour left, Uruguay’s hero of the night limped off the pitch – nobly aided by Cristiano Ronaldo – with pain written all over his face. Hence his tears of joy at the final whistle were also tinged with anguish.
“I tweaked my calf. Strains like that can be tricky injuries; I’ll have to undergo tests to see how serious it is,” said the striker. “We’ve got to keep dreaming. We’ll see how it goes – here’s hoping I’m fit to continue battling alongside my team-mates next time round.”
A battle surely awaits Uruguay on Friday, when they take on much-fancied France in the quarter-finals in Nizhny Novgorod. This occasion will be extra special for El Matador if he is able to take part, as Les Bleus’ squad include several of his PSG club-mates.
As Torreira put it, “France have some great individuals and they’re going to be difficult opponents, but we’ve got our weapons and we’re already thinking about preparing as well as possible for that game.”
Foremost among these weapons is Cavani, who the Uruguay squad and fans alike are hopeful will put his injury scare and tears of worry behind him in order to dispatch Didier Deschamps’ side like he did the European champions.


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The Global Charter is a framework developed by the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA). It consists of core services (Protection, Prevention and Promotion) and enabler functions (Governance, Advocacy, Capacity, and Information), offering a wide-ranging approach to tackle health threats and helps to address public health challenges through the development of multi-sectoral policies and collaboration: a vital approach in combatting AMR in the spirit of ‘One Health’.
Therefore, the Charter provides a foundation for the delivery of effective public health policies and outcomes globally, nationally and locally which will also support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. There is clear added value in addressing health promotion, primary prevention and environment health in one framework.
The joint EPHA and WFPHA paper presents the Charter and the current state of play for each of the services and functions from the prism of AMR. It also offers recommendations for each of the seven Charter headings.
Civil society has an important role to play in the response to AMR and could help ensure that actions undertaken to curb AMR have a real impact on the ground. EPHA, among other organisations is calling for the greater involvement of civil society and dedicated resources for national governments in the EU to strengthen the development and implementation of their AMR policies. It has also brought together over 40 different European organisations in signing a Joint Statement and Call To Action on AMR presented by EPHA to the EU Health Policy Platform in 2018, following the release of the EU One Health Action Plan against AMR.
As analyzing current responses to AMR through the framework of the Charter has shown, it can be a valuable addition to the tools currently available to help us understand, evaluate and address the public health challenges we face.
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Integration of low-cost technologies for real-time monitoring of pigs in pre-fattening stage
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Measurement of environmental, behavioural, and physiological variables is essential for decision making in intensive animal production systems. Data collection and analysis, in real time, employing low-cost tools are fundamental to increase competitiveness and animal wellness. In this context, the goal of this research was to develop a low-cost measurement system for monitoring bioclimatic and behavioural parameters in the production of pigs in the pre-fattening stage. Internet of things technologies was employed in order to increase control over the production and as a tool for decision-making in real time. Sensor Networks were developed using low-cost sensors open-source platforms and code. The system was validated in a pig farm located in Antioquia-Colombia with two groups of 10 pigs in the pre-fattening stage. Parallel tests with three sequential repetitions were carried out. The system was validated through continuous environmental data collection and periodic physiological measurements. The developed system includes temperature, relative humidity, global radiation, wind speed, pressure, and lighting sensors. A high microclimatic variability was found inside the facilities, presenting thermal discomfort conditions in some hours of the day, which impacted the development and behaviour of the animals. The adaptation of low-cost technologies for real-time monitoring of pigs is viable and facilitate decision-making in real time improving the productive efficiency, supplying important information at a productive and scientific level.


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you must teach your dog that it’s worth it to come when called whenever you ask, on leash or off (outdoors or indoors). if you think your dog has a poisoned “come” cue, there is a simple fix — change the word you use to call them to come to you! the emergency recall is a way to call a dog back in case of emergency, such as door dashing or if they take off chasing a squirrel. i consider the recall complete when i can take hold of a dog’s collar, but you may decide that you want your dog’s recall to be complete when they come back to you and sit. if your dog is distracted by the helper and doesn’t show a lot of interest in running towards you, don’t run too far away before calling them to come. play this game outside in a fenced yard or with your dog on a long leash, so there’s lots of room for you to run. your dog will either: pro tip: when i’m training a dog to come when called, i do not call the dog to come unless i know i can make it happen if they don’t initially respond. make sure you have a solid foundation of the behavior, and that your dog truly understands what “come” means before expecting success outside or off-leash.
the last thing i want is for a dog to learn that the recall cue means nothing or is something they can just ignore in favor of chasing a squirrel. don’t call your dog to come when you know that you haven’t proofed the behavior around that type of distraction. instead, you have two options: go and collect your dog without saying come, or call them to come, reward, and then wait a few minutes before starting the less pleasant activity. you can encourage faster recalls a few different ways: consider if and when you should allow your dog to be off a leash in unsecured areas. you don’t want your dog to be the cause of a dog fight. that way, you can go back a few steps in your dog’s training and strengthen the foundation of your dog’s recall if needed. a great way to test an off-leash recall is at the dog park. please share your experiences and stories, your opinions and feedback about this blog, or what you’ve learned that you’d like to share with others.
first, show your dog a toy or a treat, praise them as they are coming to you, then reward them. after a few repetitions, whenever your dog looks at you and sit with your puppy and say his name or the word “come.” each time you say “come/name,” give your puppy a treat how to teach a dog to come begin indoors at shorter distances, like 10 or 15 feet. repeat this process at longer distances. think about the things that, .
ask a friend or partner to help take it in turns to gently hold your dog’s collar whilst the other one walks a distance away and then calls the dog over. (don¿t let your dog eat the treat and then when they turn around to face you and take a step toward you, say the verbal cue “come” and click and treat. hold up a toy or treat, then say your dog’s name followed by “come” in a clear, excited tone. if necessary, make movements such as tapping your, .
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A DISPLAY of glass artworks by pupils from Shildons Sunnydale School is on show at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon.
The collection of glass pieces has been produced Sunnydale School by Year 10 and 11 pupils, as part of their GCSE applied art and design or BTEC art an design courses.
The pieces have all been inspired by the vehicles on display at the museum.
The pupils visited the museum earlier in the year to photograph and draw interesting shapes and forms, which they then developed back at school.
Pupils have worked alongside Consett-based glass artist Harry Ramsay to create the finished pieces of glass.
The display will be on show in the Shildon Memories case, located in the museums Collection Building, until early September.
The Shildon Memories case is available for local community groups to promote their activities and achievements through short displays - for details ring 01388 771445.


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Laver Cup 2021 profiles: Meet Team Europe's star players ahead of their latest title defence with the event staged in Boston. You can watch the Laver Cup live on Eurosport 1, eurosport.co.uk and via the Eurosport app. Download the Eurosport app for iOS and Android now to get yourself all set for the action from Boston.
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May 23, 2017
MDH issues new guidance on chemicals in some private wells, city water in East Metro, Bemidji
Updated health values offer additional protection for most vulnerable residents
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today issued updated health-based advisory values for two industrial chemicals present in groundwater in the East Metro area and in Bemidji. The updated values incorporate the latest scientific knowledge on exposure and health effects of the two chemicals, known as PFOA and PFOS. MDH scientists have updated the values to better protect developing infants and very young children.
Drinking water with PFOA or PFOS, even at levels above the updated values, does not represent an immediate health risk. The values are designed to reduce long-term health risks across the population and are based on multiple safety factors to protect the most vulnerable citizens, which makes them over-protective for most residents.
UPDATED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES AND PRIVATE WELLS
The updated values are health recommendations to local officials operating public water supplies and to private well owners in the affected areas. In addition, these values are used by the Minnesota Pollutions Control Agency (MPCA) and other agencies to take action that ensures that polluting entities are held accountable for clean-up and remediation of contaminated sites. The updated values are 35 parts per trillion for PFOA and 27 parts per trillion for PFOS. These values are lower than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency value of 70 parts per trillion. The updated MDH values reflect new state-level analysis of the potential for mothers to pass along the chemicals to fetuses and nursing infants.
“Public health and environmental officials have an obligation to use the best available information to protect Minnesotans’ health,” Minnesota Health Commissioner Ed Ehlinger said. “As we get a better understanding of the long-term impacts of these chemicals, we need to update our guidance to enhance the protections that were in place previously.”
The updated Minnesota values reflect the fact that PFCs are water soluble and do not break down in the environment. This means they can move long distances in the environment. PFCs can build up in the body over time. They also can be passed on to fetuses through the placenta and to nursing infants through breast milk.
GUIDANCE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND BREASTFEEDING MOMS
MDH recommends that women in the affected communities who are currently breastfeeding, and pregnant women who plan to breastfeed, should continue to do so. Breastfeeding provides many health benefits to both mothers and infants. Pregnant women in the affected communities and those using water from affected groundwater sources to prepare infant formula may consider using bottled water or filtration to reduce PFC exposure.
SOURCES OF PFCs
PFOA and PFOS are two members of a category of chemicals called perfluorochemicals (PFCs). These chemicals were used for decades in stain repellants, non-stick cookware, and other consumer and industrial products. The 3M Company disposed of PFC-containing wastes in several disposal sites in Washington County, and the chemicals subsequently moved into the groundwater across a wide area. The groundwater is used as a source of drinking water in many East Metro communities. The Bemidji-area groundwater contamination is associated with PFCs in fire-fighting foam used at the community’s airport over the years.
State of Minnesota health officials have identified about 120 private wells in the East Metro area (mainly parts of Lake Elmo and Cottage Grove not served by city water) with water that exceeds the updated values. In addition, Cottage Grove, Oakdale, Woodbury, St. Paul Park and Bemidji have a number of supply wells for their public drinking water systems affected by the updated values. All affected community public drinking water systems will be able to put in place interim measures that will provide drinking water at or below the new MDH health-based guidance.
Cottage Grove may issue an administrative State of Emergency in order to manage interim measures, such as watering bans. This is not a health emergency – the drinking water system will be able to meet the updated guidance.
According to MDH program manager Jim Kelly, the previous guidance limited exposure to a very low level – well below the level at which most people would be expected to experience any health impacts. Recent biomonitoring data show that PFCs in East Metro residents have been dropping, and the updated values will further reduce the long-term exposure risk for people with the greatest vulnerability.
“What we’re looking to do with these updated values is to limit the long-term exposure below a level that would lead to a risk of health effects in even the most vulnerable people in these communities,” Kelly said. “There is no way to quickly reduce PFC levels in the body so it’s important to limit how much gets into the body starting at an early age.”
When updated values are issued, MDH and MPCA work with local systems and private well owners to determine how best to respond. This often includes additional private well sampling, providing filters for private well owners who may not have other options, and changes to community water supplies to reduce PFC levels. Simple filters that go on the kitchen tap work well to remove the chemicals from the water and reduce exposure. In some cases, using bottled water for drinking may be recommended until other remedies are in place.
MDH and MPCA, along with local officials, will hold two public informational meetings in the affected areas in the Twin Cities: 6-8 p.m. June 6 at Oak-Land Junior High in Lake Elmo and 6-8 p.m. June 7 at Cottage Grove City Hall.
MEDIA NOTE: MDH Commissioner Edward Ehlinger and program manager Jim Kelly along with MPCA Commissioner John Linc Stine and MPCA staff, will be available to take questions from media today beginning at noon (12 p.m.) via teleconference. Dial in: (855) 695-0679, conference ID: 28150510. An operator will answer and ask for the ID number.


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text: Been thinking a lot about tone of late. I played a show right before Christmas break that broke my heart because my bass sound/tone was not what I know it should be. Part of the problem was that I was gigging with my back-up amp head that is less-configurable (especially in the mid-range) than my main amp head. I’ll come back to that because I’m a bass player who lives in the mid-range. It is my bread and butter. The other impediment to dialing in my sound and tone that night was to be found in my fingers. If you’re a right-y, good tone starts with how you intonate/fret the strings with your left hand and where and how forcefully you pluck the strings with your right hand. I have a fairly light left hand that likes to mute strings immediately after I fret them. Too, I tend to pluck back near my bass’s bridge. That position naturally gives you less bass, often less volume and (in the case of my 2 main basses) highlights the mid-range and treble in my sound. For live shows (where I’m standing and not sitting) I find I have to adjust my plucking hand and play closer to the neck. Doing so hugely affects my tone. I now know that I have to get in the habit of shedding at home while standing and not sitting. I usually stand and shed a few days before a show, but I’ve discovered that I need to make it a daily habit. Why this just occurred to me after years of playing in bands…I do not know! I espouse the philosophy that “tone (and good time) are everything.” I really don’t care if a player is rocking just 3 or 4 notes in repetition. The tone coming from her/his fingers onto the bass’s neck through the amp/cab should be pleasing to the ear. That player should also be ”locked-in” either with a drummer or with her/his own inner metronome. That’s what we mean by “having good time.” I look askance at those bass players who have riffs for days, but can’t coax a pleasing sound from their rigs, irrespective of how complex or clever their lines are. But that’s just me. *shrug* So…I want to stand up and confess that I’m guilty of having bad tone on that pre-Christmas show night (and possibly at prevous shows) and promise that it won’t happen again.

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Cross-dressing, sexual identity, and the performance of gender are among the most hotly discussed topics in contemporary cultural studies. A vital addition to the growing body of literature, this book is the most in-depth and historically contextual study to date of Shakespeare's uses of the heroine in male disguise--man-playing-woman-playing-man--in all its theatrical and social complexity.
Shapiro's study centers on the five plays in which Shakespeare employed the figure of the "female page": The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Merchant of Venice, As You Like It, Twelfth Night, and Cymbeline. Combining theater and social history, Shapiro locates Shakespeare's work in relation to controversies over gender roles and cross-dressing in Elizabethan England.
The popularity of the "female page" is examined as a playful literary and theatrical way of confronting, avoiding, or merely exploiting issues such as the place of women in a patriarchal culture and the representation of women on stage. Looking beyond and behind the stage for the cultural anxieties that found their way into Shakespearean drama, Shapiro considers such cases as cross-dressing women in London being punished as prostitutes and the alleged homoerotic practices of the apprentices who played female roles in adult companies. Shapiro also traces other Elizabethan dramatists' varied uses of the cross-dressing motif, especially as they were influenced by Shakespeare's innovations.
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There was a lot of news in the world of streaming this week, so I'm here to help break some of it down.
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Jonathan Martin has a pretty good piece at Politico about why the Democratic Party has gone AWOL in the class war. As the Republicans look to return us to the Gilded Age, both Democratic politicians and the grassroots seem unable or unwilling to respond. Occupy Wall Street was a moment of hope and I don’t take the lack of occupations of public space this spring to mean much of anything because we don’t know what people are doing behind the scenes, but it’s hardly revolutionizing the nation right now.
Fundamentally, Martin wonders what happened to economic populism within the Democratic Party. He highlights 4 broad reasons:
*The political infrastructure doesn’t exist. Class-based partisan appeals by Democrats in the early and mid-20th century were typically supported by a robust and well-organized labor movement. That doesn’t exist in any similar form these days.
*Even populist politicians need money. Conspiracy theorists who believe campaign contributions drive the agenda aren’t altogether wrong. It is virtually impossible to be a successful national Democrat without relying heavily on business interests, including the financial industry, for campaign funds.
*The president, a man comfortable in elite circles, is not temperamentally inclined for the kind of sustained, rough-edged partisan combat that true populist politics requires. So, while he is tempted by populist appeals on some days, he often turns ambivalent and changes his message the next.
*Most important of all, lots of Democrats simply do not support populism, on either ideological or stylistic grounds. Many upscale Democrats believe that Washington needs less combat, not more, and populist messages strike them as irrelevant at best, demagogic at worst. Even some working-class voters have their assets in the stock market, because of their 401(k)s and IRAs, making even the most traditional of Democrats believe their interests are more in line with Wall Street than opposed.
Smaller reasons Martin discusses include the fact that the remnants of our unionized workforce are mostly government bureaucrats who don’t elicit a lot of sympathy, the focus on cultural issues over economics for the Democratic base, too much of an emphasis on individualism on the left, and Obama’s comfort with expertise and surrounding himself with the economic elite.
On a broad level, I agree with all of these things to a greater or lesser extent. But the one thing Martin doesn’t do is ask why labor has declined. He emphasizes the decline of organized labor as the biggest issue behind the lack of left-populism–without the structure of organized labor, who directs this anger? Occupy Wall Street articulated the anger well, but eschewed directing other people toward change (in fact, I’d argue that the influence of anarchism upon young people is a small but important reason for the lack of an organized response to populism. I’ll leave that for the present though unless someone wants a further discussion).
Martin just sort of presents labor’s decline as a reality in the present. But there’s a history behind falling union numbers and it has nothing to do with corruption and very little to do with union complacency, even if both of those things might have been problems in the past. What we see today is the culmination of a half-century war on American unions that corporations concocted in the years after World War II to repeal the gains labor made during the 1930s and 1940s. It was a slow, steady, stealthy plan that has proven almost impossible to stop. It was largely bipartisan, couched in terms of trade that centrist and conservative Democrats like Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama love.
This war is called Globalization.
When did this war begin? We could start it at so many times (Taft-Hartley would be a good place) but it probably begins with the Border Industrialization Program in 1965, when the Mexican government discovered it could attract American businesses who wanted to escape labor (and increasingly environmental) obligations by building plants just across the border. President Johnson supported the BIP as a solution to the problems of the Bracero Program and American corporations began moving union jobs south. Union numbers had already begun to decline slightly through companies moving operations to right-to-work states in the South, but after 1965, the numbers plummet. Corporations began lobbying the U.S. government to expand these programs and create free trade deals that would allow for the massive exportation of American jobs, of which the most notorious was the North American Free Trade Agreement of 1994, also passed under a Democratic president over labor’s protests. NAFTA also served to create a huge labor force for Mexican factories. By undermining corn prices since agribusiness could dump cheap corn on the Mexican market, NAFTA drove farmers off the land and into the maquiladoras, creating a cheap, exploited labor force with few realistic options. Today, President Obama wants a huge free trade agreement with countries in east Asia; not that there’s too many industrial jobs left to export, but this policy certainly won’t bring those jobs back.
Now I’m not going to say that there is no benefit at all to globalization. But it is absolutely the biggest reason why unions aren’t there today to lead a populist fight against our plutocrats.
If we want to talk about the lack of economic populism, Martin is right that we need to tie it to labor’s decline. But to understand labor’s decline, we have to indict the system of globalization, something that most Democratic politicians don’t want to touch with a 10-foot pole.


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Before the era of radio play, the internet, and social media, mixtapes played a pivotal role in the transformation of hip hop from a subculture to a mainstream phenomenon. Mixtapes were the lifeblood of the hip hop community, serving as a powerful medium for artists to share their music directly with their fan base. These self-produced compilations, often distributed by hand or through local record shops, allowed aspiring rappers and DJs to showcase their skills, experiment with new sounds, and build a dedicated following.
Mixtapes provided a platform for artists to bypass traditional gatekeepers in the music industry. Without the need for major record labels or radio airplay, emerging hip hop artists had the freedom to express themselves authentically and experiment with unconventional sounds. This democratization of distribution allowed underground artists to gain recognition and popularity among fans who were hungry for fresh and innovative music.
For some it worked without repercussion, while people like DJ Drama faced actual criminal charges. Lil Wayne, Jadakiss, KRS-One, DJ Khaled, 2 Chainz, DJ Clue, N.O.R.E. and more tell the story of hip hop’s underground origin in the new documentary Mixtape. Check out the trailer below:


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PlayStation has unveiled the latest games coming to the PlayStation Plus subscription service.
Both PlayStation Plus and Xbox's Games With Gold have been great services for gamers on either side of the console wars. Any free games are welcome, but it definitely helps when they're exciting AAA titles too.
PlayStation Plus is Sony's subscription service that allows players to engage in online play. In order to sweeten the deal though, Sony has been giving out free games every month to keep players engaged.
This was introduced to bring Sony up to par with Xbox's Games With Gold, which offers a similar batch of free games. It works in tandem with Xbox Game Pass, which recently reported its insane subscriber count.
But, the latest batch of games have been revealed, and they're bound to excite players on either the PS5 or PS4.
February 2021 PlayStation Plus Games
Destruction AllStars, PS5
The Plus service is kicking off their new batch of games with a next-gen PlayStation exclusive.
Destruction AllStars is a rampant, hectic multiplayer game with a focus on true vehicular destruction. Choose one of 16 competitors and jump into the arena, destroying as many enemy vehicles as you can.
The game features four game modes and great player customization. Pick out your favorite character and kit them out with exciting abilities and a slick ride, and decimate your enemies in the arena.
The game also supports the PlayStation 5's Game Help feature, so you can get enough hints to smash your way to the top.
Destruction AllStars also appeared in the latest State of Play, so it's an exciting time to be smashing cars together.
Destruction AllStars is avaliable on PlayStation Plus until April 5th.
Control: Ultimate Edition, PS5 & PS4
The freaky, avant-garde third-person shooter arrives on PlayStation Plus in February.
Navigate the labyrinthian hallways of the Federal Bureau of Control as Director Jesse Faden. Gradually learn to control (see what we did there?) your mysterious, supernatural abilities as you navigate the risky FBC.
Learn more about your missing brother's disappearance as you take down the dreaded Hiss, and bring the FBC back to normality. The game plays like a dream on next-gen consoles and will be just as riveting on the PS4 too.
Plus, the ultimate edition comes with The Foundation and AWE expansions, so there's more than enough content to keep you in that big creepy building.
Control: Ultimate Edition is avaliable on PlayStation Plus until March 1st.
Concrete Genie, PS4
Looking for a bit more levity? PlayStation Plus has you covered with Concrete Genie.
In this sweet action-adventure title, wield your magic paintbrush and return to the town of Denska to cleanse its streets. Your magical and mischievous genies will aid you on your quest, as you defeat enemies and solve puzzles as you travel.
This multi-award winning title certainly isn't one to be missed. Especially as it has two additional modes built with PlayStation VR in mind, so you can let your creativity run rampant.
Concrete Genie is avaliable on PlayStation Plus until March 1st.
PlayStation Plus is doing a good job of competing with Xbox Live at the moment. Especially after Microsoft's recent U-Turn on their insane Xbox Live price hike.

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Lindsay Lohan's Ankle Bracelet Replaced After Going Off at Home
False alarm has been sent by Lindsay Lohan's electronic ankle bracelet less than a week after she began her house arrest. On Monday, May 30, probation officials visited the "Gotti: Three Generations" actress' Venice townhouse after the monitoring device went off, but the Los Angeles Times reported they found her at home watching TV, reading scripts and posing for rooftop photos.
The 24-year-old actress' lawyer, Shawn Chapman Holley, confirmed on Thursday, June 2 that electronic monitoring system did go off on Monday. In a released statement, the attorney said, "When a representative from the monitoring company went to her home, the representative found Lindsay there." She went on to note that "the equipment was replaced the following day."
A spokesman for Lindsay, Steve Honig, additionally explained to the Los Angeles Times that the visit made by probation officials was a "part of standard procedure to make sure the monitoring equipment was working properly." While it is still unclear why her device went off, sources suggested it could be the result of a malfunction.
Lindsay was previously sentenced to four months in jail after pleading no contest in the theft case involving $2,500 necklace. However, because of jail overcrowding issues and the fact that she is not a violent offender, the actress was eligible for house arrest. She began to serve the sentence on May 26, and is expected to serve only 35 days of confinement.
Under her house arrest term, the actress is allowed to leave home only for medical appointments or to go to the probation department. She is allowed visitors as well, but cannot consume alcohol or narcotics. Probation officials can also enter her home at any time to make sure she is in compliance with her requirements.
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Former Jazz.FM91 host and senior arts editor Mark Wigmore is launching a new long-form podcast, Art At The End Of The World, continuing the conversations he once held on shows like Arts Toronto and Take Five.
Wigmore, a long-time broadcaster who also covered the arts scene at CBC Radio and News Talk 1010, was one among many who had been let go during Jazz.FM91’s abrupt restructuring. Recently his former colleagues Dani Elwell, Garvia Bailey and Heather Bambrick launched their own online radio station, JAZZCAST.
Shifting terrain will be a running theme on Wigmore’s 10-part podcast, where guests like guitarist Jordan Officer, comedian Chis Locke, actress Karen Robinson and TIFF co-head Cameron Bailey discuss how they cope with tipping points in politics, culture and media consumption.
“I want to continue to speak with compelling personalities and influential artists about their life experiences,” says Wigmore in an email to NOW. “But [I’m also] looking to go a little deeper on issues facing our world right now: the fracturing media landscape, the #MeToo movement, identity politics, racism and xenophobia, social media echo chambers. Artists and cultural thinkers help us reflect on, and interpret the world around us, and I am taking some time during these interviews to delve into these issues.”
The podcast is also Wigmore’s way to help stymie the deflation in local arts coverage.
“When I talk to media relations managers, artists and arts organization leaders, specifically in Toronto, I hear how difficult it is for them to get their events and stories covered by major media organizations,” says Wigmore. “When I was suddenly no longer available to do radio interviews last summer, that created an even smaller window of opportunity.
“I was surprised when dozens of radio listeners, fellow journalists, arts organizations and artists wrote to me in hopes that I would continue to do the type of work I was doing at Jazz.FM.”
Art At The End Of The World launches January 28 and will be available on Stitcher, SoundCloud, iTunes and artattheendoftheworld.com.
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The Government has endorsed the second amendment to the grant agreement with the Government of Indonesia, in relation to Phase Two of the rehabilitation of Queen Victoria School.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said the amendment extends the duration of Phase Two from December 2022 to the end of July 2023.
Rabuka said currently, construction is at its finishing stages with the structural shell completed, including the installation of roof framing for the QVS.
The Prime Minister also highlighted that Cabinet also approved the re-establishment of the Board of Governors for 13 Governmental Schools.
Rabuka said the role of these boards is to provide effective oversights into the management and governance of these schools.
“The board of Governors was abolished in 2015.”
These schools are Delainimasi Government School, Natabua Primary School, Adi Cakobau School, Bucalevu Secondary School, Labasa College, Levuka Public School, Nasinu Secondary School, Natabua Secondary School, Queen Victoria School, Ratu Kadavulevu School, Sila Central School, Suva Grammar School and Vunisea Secondary School.


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The Marquise de Pompadour then occupied the palace before bequeathing it to King Louis XV upon her death in 1764. In the following years, the palace was a center for high society gatherings and was named Élysée in accordance with the nearby boulevard in 1797.
Even before it was an official residence, it hosted some famous names.
Emperor of France Napoleon Bonaparte bought the palace in 1808 and named it the Élysée-Napoleon. After the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon returned to Paris and completed his abdication of the in the Élysée Palace on June 22, 1815.
Since its creation, the palace has featured perfectly manicured and gilded interiors that often make visitors feel they are very far set apart from the surrounding city.
I found myself sitting in a place where the silence seemed so extraordinary, so far from the normal riotous cacophony of Paris, that it felt like being shut away from real life.
Now and again you could hear the chime of a golden clock, a faint footstep on carpet, or a bird chirping in the perfectly-kept gardens that stretched out beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. Whatever might be happening outside, here it felt as though one was perfectly muffled and cocooned; wrapped in several layers of metaphorical cotton wool and removed from it all.
The entirety of the inside of the palace is covered in gold details and stunning French art and furniture.
In addition to their historical and symbolic importance, the 122 sculptures, paintings, photographs; and 546 pieces of furniture and other objects, were estimated to be worth tens of thousands of pounds.
The palace's stunning architecture engulfs the mix of rooms used for a wide array of functions and intimate meetings with visiting lawmakers and French officials.
The palace sits at Number 55 on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, a public street in central Paris. The main building is secured behind a series of gates and walls.
The palace only started keeping records of a budget around 2008, which saw costs including staff salaries to personal spending add up to €113.6 million.
Presidents' massive spending is often a target for ridicule.
When reports surfaced that President Emmanuel Macron spent €26,000 in three months on a makeup artist, he wasn't the first French president to get called out for exorbitant spending within the budget.
His predecessor, François Hollande spent a similar €30,000 for makeup, in addition to a monthly €9,895 bill for a personal barber, years after his conservative predecessor, Nicolas Sarkozy, spent €8,000 a month on makeup.
Other palace costs get pointed at the president as well, including Macron's announcement of a €500,000 cosmetic renovation of the Salle des Fêtes, which would be the first in more than 30 years.
However, the palace's proximity to the center of Paris places it in firmly in the public eye, sometimes serving as a symbol of exorbitant wealth and power.
French President Emmanuel Macron was a central figure in the gilets jaunes, or yellow jacket, protests that broke out in November 2018.
Protesters based in Paris targeted the palace, but police maintained heavily guarded barricades to prevent protesters from reaching the palace.
Though impressive, the palace's rich appearance has worked against presidents.
When President Macron addressed the country to respond to the gilets jaunes protesters, his appearance in front of a gilded wall and seated behind a priceless desk seemed to strike the wrong chord with many of his intended audience.


We don’t know that this one is happening yet, but there are reports saying that Apple may use a flexible OLED display by Samsung that can bend and twist.
This would make the screen more durable, and resistant to breaks should the device fall. However, many believe Apple will be using the technology. Here’s a portion of the report claiming that Apple may adopt the the flexible screen:
Apple is the iconic company in the industry that will continue to set the trends. If Samsung finds increasing industry demand for a futuristic product like flexible displays, it’s hard to imagine Apple doesn’t have something to do with it,’’ said an analyst from a U.S.-based investment bank.
It’s possible, but we have to wonder if Apple will go through with it. The important question here is whether it’s capable of displaying Retina-quality images.
What’s actually much more interesting than the rumor itself is that according to Cult of Mac, some sources are calling the next iPhone the “iPhone Yoga.” We chuckled.


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NCAA releases ruling on UL violations
Scroll down to read the NCAA's full ruling.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s football program avoided a bowl ban but was hit with added sanctions when the NCAA issued a final ruling on its lengthy investigation into alleged recruiting violations and payment to a player by former assistant coach David Saunders.
The NCAA’s Committee on Infractions said it found that Saunders, now head coach at Pearl River Community College in Mississippi, “violated NCAA rules by arranging fraudulent college entrance exam scores for five prospects and then denying his involvement” and failed to cooperate in the investigation.”
UL athletic director Scott Farmer said “the university agrees with the findings that resulted in invalid ACT scores.
UL has countered by filing a lawsuit seeking damages from ACT Inc. for allegedly failing to detect improper test administration or results.
The NCAA also found after a year-and-a-half-long probe that Saunders paid one unidentified student-athlete “$6,500 over two semesters,” something UL continues to deny.
UL sues ACT over falsified test scores
Beyond accepting penalties initially self-imposed by the Ragin’ Cajuns, the NCAA levied additional sanctions including “two years of probation, a $5,000 fine, additional recruiting restrictions and an eight-year show-cause order” for Saunders.
Show-cause means that if Saunders is hired by an NCAA member school during that period, he and the school must appear before the Committee on Infractions.
UL won’t appeal the ruling, athletic director Scott Farmer said.
“Due to lack of credible evidence,” Farmer said, “the university respectfully disagrees with the NCAA’s findings that Coach Saunders made cash payment to a student-athlete.”
However, Farmer added in explaining the decision against appealing, “Under the appeals process, even if the university were to prevail, the result would not likely change the sanctions.”
Farmer said at a news conference that the committee’s findings “validate that there was no lack of institutional control by university, no failure to monitor and no lack of head coach responsibility by (Cajuns head coach) Mark Hudspeth.”
UL accused of major violations, vacates 2011 season
“The committee also determined that Coach Hudspeth, his staff and his student-athletes are not culpable for the NCAA infractions,” Farmer said while reading prepared remarks.
“Based on these reasons, the Ragin’ Cajuns football program received the lowest level of penalties for Level 1 violations within the NCAA’s penalty structure while imposing the most-severe penalties on Coach Saunders.
“Unfortunately, even with the most-vigilant and comprehensive compliance programs, we cannot prevent all acts of misconduct,” he added. “Still, this has happened in our program – and we take full responsibility.”
The NCAA also ruled that UL must vacate all football games from 2012 through 2014 in which ineligible student-athletes participated; UL will identify those games at a later time, Farmer said.
But the probation period doesn’t include any postseason ban, said former Kent State University and Bowling Green University president Carol Cartwright, the UL case’s chief hearing officer.
It also doesn’t include any additional reduction in football scholarships beyond those previously self-imposed.
“We are pleased the Committee on Infractions recognized that the university did not have involvement in or knowledge of Level 1 violations and imposed on us the lowest level of penalties,” UL president Joseph Savoie said in a statement.
“UL Lafayette will continue to comply with NCAA standards,” Savoie added, “and remains committed to maintaining a comprehensive rules compliance program.”
Cartwright said her panel commended UL for its level of cooperation.
“The university extended substantial resources to expedite a thorough and fair collection and disclosure of information,” she said, noting Saunders committed Level 1 “aggravated” violations while UL’s violations were “mitigated.”
The aggravating factors for Saunders, according to the NCAA: “unethical conduct, failing to cooperate during an investigation and refusing to provide all relevant or requested information; violations were premeditated, deliberate, and committed after substantial planning. … one or more violations caused significant ineligibility or other substantial harm to a student-athlete or prospective student-athlete. … (and) intentional, willful or blatant disregard for the NCAA constitution and bylaws.”
Mitigating factors for UL, according to the NCAA: "prompt acknowledgement of the violation, acceptance of responsibility and imposition of meaningful corrective measures. ... affirmative steps to expedite final resolution of the matter. ... an established history of self reporting Level III or secondary violations. ... (and) exemplary cooperation."
UL previously self-imposed penalties including the vacating of its entire 2011 season, including its New Orleans Bowl win over San Diego State; a reduction in football scholarships by 11 over a three-year period; and recruiting restrictions.
"While victories have been vacated," Farmer said, "it is impossible to erase the memories and the spark was ignited when Brett Baer hit that 50-yard field goal (to win the 2011 New Orleans Bowl).
“You can never take that away,” he added. “That emotion will always be there.”
Neither Hudspeth nor Savoie attended the news conference.
Hudspeth has been attending a national coaching convention in San Antonio; Savoie was traveling there to attend the annual NCAA Convention.
“Even though we do not agree with the full findings, we are thankful that this chapter is behind us and we are ready to move on with building a championship program,” Hudspeth said in a release. “We are grateful to all of our fans who have supported our program and we look forward to getting back to work in preparation for the 2016 season.”
'You can never erase' memory of UL bowl win
Cartwright suggested the panel feels neither Hudspeth nor any of his other assistants were aware of Saunders’ wrongdoings.
“The committee believed that the totality of the information provided was convincing that the assistant coach worked to conceal his activities and that it was likely difficult for the institution to know what he was doing,” she said.
Saunders didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
According to what the NCAA called “facts of the case,” Saunders “developed a relationship with an administrator for a college entrance exam test site, which ultimately led to five prospects obtaining fraudulent exam scores.”
The NCAA identified that administrator as Ginny Crager, a now-retired Wayne County (Mississippi) High teacher.
The NCAA said “each of the prospects was directed by” Saunders “to take the exam at a rural Mississippi high school.”
UL NCAA probe: Who is Ginny Crager?
According to the NCAA:
“Without aid from the former assistant coach, the prospects would not have known about the location because each had to travel a great distance to reach it.
“In previous exams, four of the five prospects’ scores did not meet NCAA standards for initial eligibility. After taking exams at the location, each of the five prospects scored significantly higher and the scores made them all initial qualifiers under NCAA rules.
“Ultimately, the college entrance exam provider cancelled four of the five prospects’ scores. The provider cited unusual increases in exam scores from previous exams taken by the prospects and substantial erasure patterns.
“When the prospects became student-athletes at the university and participated in competition before the violations were discovered, they competed while ineligible.
“The panel found the former assistant coach violated NCAA ethical conduct rules during the interview process when he denied his role in arranging the entrance exams and falsifying scores.
“He also failed to cooperate with additional requests during the investigation. He participated in two interviews, and then declined to participate in a third interview or give his telephone records.
“During the investigation, the former assistant coach also refused a request by the school to sign a document that would have allowed the exam provider to turn over records to the university about who paid for the five prospects’ exams.
“The panel noted that while the university likely could not have stopped the former assistant coach because he concealed his activities, ultimately a university is responsible for its employees.”
The NCAA also said a student-athlete who transferred to UL from another institution said Saunders gave him $6,500 “while he was both a prospect and when he later enrolled at the university.”
According to the NCAA, Saunders “directed the student-athlete to take an envelope of cash to the university's cashier’s office, and then bring a receipt as proof that he paid the money to his student account.”
In addition to reducing scholarships and vacating 2011 victories, UL also initially reduced the number of its off-campus recruiting days by six in the fall of 2015 and 22 in the spring of 2016, reduced visits to 38 for the fall of 2015 and 44 total visits during the 2014-15 season, prohibited all recruiting communication for a three-week period during the 2015-16 season.
According to the NCAA, “additional penalties prescribed by the panel include:
- A two-year probation period from Jan. 12, 2016, through Jan. 11, 2018;
- An additional limitation in the number of official visits to 38 for the 2016-17 season; and
- An additional three-week ban on all university-initiated recruiting communication in the football program for the 2016-17 season.
During the probationary period, the NCAA says UL must “continue to develop and implement a comprehensive educational program on NCAA legislation to instruct” coaches, a faculty athletics representative and others; submit various reports on such progress; inform recruits of its infractions; and publicize its infractions.
The NCAA originally was to have ruled last Friday, but it postponed the decision because of what Farmer on Tuesday said was “a simple clerical error.”
Officials from UL appeared before an NCAA Committee on Infractions last November at Indianapolis, Indiana.
The NCAA issued a four-count notice of allegations earlier in 2015, and UL subsequently responded.
Saunders initially was accused of taking part in a scheme to alter ACT answers and/or scores of six Cajun football recruits, including five who later for played for the team.
Since then, the NCAA altered that total number to five.
UL acknowledged the allegations, but suggested Saunders didn’t orchestrate the plan.
A timeline of NCAA investigation into UL recruiting
Saunders was fired by UL during the 2014 season, after he allegedly failed to cooperate with investigators.
Farmer said Tuesday that Saunders refused to give UL “records” on who paid for the ACT exams, and that “we don’t have any knowledge” of who did.
“We know that he told recruits to travel a great distance away to go take an (ACT) at a certain site,” Farmer said. “And after taking the ACT at a certain site, their test scores significantly increased. That’s what we know.”
Farmer said UL “has no idea” of if Saunders paid to facilitate that.
“There is no knowledge of that, there is no proof of that,” the Cajun athletic director said. “We have no idea what happened. We just know he orchestrated getting them to that site, and they came away with very good scores.”
Former Louisiana-Lafayette coach arranged fraudulent test scores, acted unethically

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So on news years day I had the impulse to shift some stuff around! The above pictures are the pre shots of what our tiny space looked like.
And this is the, almost, finished product!
We got a new desk each (Ikea bargains!) and on my side I've added a few little easy DIY things like my pin board and the cushion cover on my chair.
G just increased his space and is now bound to try and fit another screen in there if he can. But he works with computers so I guess I can't deny him that.
That just about sums up my update, we also rejigged the rest of our living room but that's not quite as interesting so I'll leave that for another day.
Look out for my next post that will show you how to make a simple cushion cover like the one sitting on my chair.


text: Congressman Jim Jordan Endorses Dylan McMillan for President of the United States. "I think Mr McMillan will be a great president and has the leadership skills that this country needs." Mr Jordan will be going on the campaign trail with Mr McMillan. Mr Jordan also plans on donating to Mr. McMillan campaign. "I want to help out my fellow colleague as much as I can as he makes his way to the oval office."