This is the archive for November 2011
By By Rick La Plante,
New Haven Schools Director of Community and Parent Relation
Michael Ritchie, who has served on site councils at two schools and is one of the founding members of the New Haven Boosters Association, was selected tonight to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Board of Education.
Mr. Ritchie will complete the term being vacated by Board Clerk Kevin Harper, who is resigning, effective at the end of the calendar year, because he and his wife are moving out of the District. Mr. Ritchie will serve through the November 2012 election, when the seat will be one of three on the ballot.
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By Ramin Mostaghim and Alexandra Zavis
Los Angeles Times (MCT)
TEHRAN, Iran — In scenes that evoked the seizing of the U.S. Embassy in 1979, hundreds of demonstrators stormed two British diplomatic compounds in Tehran on Tuesday, hurling gasoline bombs, ransacking offices and tearing down the British flag.
The hours-long attacks, which followed a move by the Iranian parliament to expel Britain's ambassador over new sanctions, marked a sharp escalation in the tension between Iran and the West over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
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by Lauren Mascarenhas,
Managing Editor
On October 24, an incident involving a student in the house two office left House Principal Yvonne Hull’s office in disarray.
According to Hull, the incident, which took place during second period, involved a student who came to the office with a referral.
A student witness, whose name
The Courier is withholding, reported the commotion lasted all period.
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By By Rick La Plante,
New Haven Schools Director of Community and Parent Relations
Two fund-raising events are scheduled this weekend for the family of a Conley-Caraballo High School student who was killed last Sunday in a train accident.
Enrique Cisneros, a CCHS senior was killed when he was struck by a freight train while walking on the tracks near Smith Street, apparently on his way to work at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Union Landing, a restaurant employee said. The restaurant, 32115 Union Landing Blvd., is holding a car wash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and a baked goods sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, with donations and proceeds to be donated to the family to help pay final expenses.
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By Tiffany Hsu and Jim Puzzanghera
Los Angeles Times (MCT)
LOS ANGELES — The end might be near for AT&T Inc.'s proposed $39-billion purchase of T-Mobile USA Inc.
Facing growing opposition, telecommunications giant AT&T announced Thursday that it is withdrawing its merger plan from further consideration by the Federal Communications Commission. Instead, it said it would concentrate first on winning approval from the U.S. Justice Department, which sued to stop the purchase. And, in case the deal collapses, the company said it is setting aside the $4 billion it would owe in breakup fees to T-Mobile's German owner, Deutsche Telekom.
The company's decision was announced days after FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said he opposed the merger, which would create the nation's largest wireless company. Genachowski proposed an administrative hearing — a rare and lengthy process last used for a major deal in the 1960s.
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By By Rick La Plante,
New Haven Schools Director of Community and Parent Relations
A fund has been established to give the New Haven community the opportunity to assist the family of a Conley-Caraballo High School student who was killed in a weekend train accident.
Enrique Cisneros, a CCHS senior whose mother, Mary Rodriguez, is a campus monitor at Alvarado Middle School, was killed at about 11:30 a.m. Sunday after being struck by a freight train as he walked on the tracks near Smith Street, according to the Alameda County Coroner.
Union City Police called the incident “a tragic accident,” noting that the victim was wearing headphones and walking with his back to the train.
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By Daniel Vasquez
Sun Sentinel (MCT)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Students are finding clever ways to take a bite out of the cost of going to college, many getting help from local companies and the latest Web-based technologies. Some are doing so before they even settle on a school.
After choosing the path to higher education, the biggest decision for college-bound students — and parents — is what campus to select and how to pay for it.
Some students earn A-pluses for using the Web to cut down on time spent selecting colleges as well as costs for applying and attending — from travel expenses to book fees.
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By Hannah Allam and Mohannad Sabry
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)
CAIRO — Egypt's civilian Cabinet resigned Monday to protest the military's harsh crackdown on demonstrators as an uprising against the ruling military council swelled into a third day of running battles in downtown Cairo.
Analysts openly debated whether the military council could survive the rising tide of protest, which bore striking resemblance to the 18 days of violence that led to the resignation of former President Hosni Mubarak in February. But they were also uncertain about what could come next in a country where the military has been the dominant political force for six decades.
The turmoil comes just days before crucial parliamentary elections, set for Monday, the first since Mubarak was toppled from office.
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By Rick La Plante,
New Haven Schools Director of Community and Parent Relations
All nine people who applied to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Board of Education are legally eligible to serve, the New Haven Unified School District announced today, and all are being invited to interview for a provisional appointment.
Board member Kevin Harper is resigning, effective at the end of the calendar year, because he and his wife are moving out of the District. The Board decided to appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of Mr. Harper’s term, until after the November 2012 election, when the seat will be one of three on the ballot.
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By Paul Tran,
Courier Staff Writer
The James Logan Garden Club recently became active for the year, their first project inspired by the death of a student, Jessica Diaz. After consulting with principal McNamara, they were finally permitted to work in the Colt Court planters, beginning to construct the “Hope Garden,” aimed at memorializing the deceased and providing spiritual rest for the struggling loved ones they've left behind.
Students ignorant to the meaning, however, demolish the garden, purposely stomping on, uprooting, and turning over their plants. The planters continue to be littered with milk cartons, empty bottles, and wrappers. The club has been forced to protect their baby garden with a small wooden fencing, but the garden is still being disrespected by students.
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Chef Herve LeBiavant and his
students served breakfast to the
Logan staff. Courier staff photo
James Logan's teachers and other staff members were treated to breakfast this morning, courtesy of the school's administration and Chef Herve LeBiavant's ROP Foods students.
"We will be serving all staff breakfast on Friday in the staff lounge,"wrote Principal Amy McNamara in an email invitation to the event. "Every year, the administrative team sends [the staff] off to Thanksgiving break with a few extra calories" under their belts."
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By Rick La Plante,
New Haven Schools Director of Community and Parent Relations
Nine people have applied to be considered for a provisional appointment to the New Haven Unified School District Board of Education. Pending a review to confirm their eligibility, the names of the applicants will be announced next week.
The Board is seeking a replacement for member Kevin Harper, who is resigning at the end of the calendar year because he and his wife are moving out of the District. The replacement will serve the remainder of his term, until after the November 2012 election, when the seat will be one of three on the ballot.
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By Kathy Boccella
The Philadelphia Inquirer (MCT)
PHILADELPHIA — With college tuitions at record highs and families in a mood for bargains, a handful of institutions are doing what once seemed unthinkable: cutting prices.
Cabrini College, a small, private Catholic school in Radnor, Pa., announced it was reducing tuition 12.5 percent, from $33,176 to $29,000. The price will take effect for the 2012-13 school year and remain at that level through May 2015. Housing and fees are about $13,000 extra.
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MISCELLANEOUS
2 New volunteering opportunities for Dec. 2nd & 3rd. Check listings on Logan website, or pick up a flyer in the Career Center.
Looking for a place to do school work? Need help? There’s a place from 9-12 this Saturday, November 19th – Room 77. Please enter by the carpeted hall near the library.
ACTIVITIES
Come out and see the Naval Academy 4-piece band perform in Colt Court during both lunches today! This is a professional band that performs at the White House, and many other official government functions. Genre is Top 40 of Rock, Hip Hop and Country music!
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Julian Gutierrez
Photo from Facebook,
Courier Editor-in-Chief
Family and friends joined together Wednesday night to celebrate the life of Julian Gutierrez by playing his favorite game, soccer.
The soccer game was dedicated to celebrating his life and passion for the game. His family played in his honor on the alumni team against the Union City Fighting Cocks, who was also composed of his family and friends.
In a pregame ceremony, head coach James Williams spoke to the crowd about Gutierrez and his lasting legacy.
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By Rick La Plante, New Haven Schools Director of Community and Parent Relations
The Board of Education on Tuesday night approved a format for interviewing candidates for a provisional appointment to the Board, to fill the vacancy that will be created when Board member Kevin Harper’s resignation becomes effective at the end of the calendar year. Mr. Harper announced his resignation last month because he and his wife are moving out of the District.
Following the application deadline this Thursday, applicants will be screened for eligibility, then eligible applicants will be invited to interview in front of the full Board on Nov. 29.
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By Zohal Sharif, Courier Staff Writter
The annual event known as, “No Shave November”, or “Noshember” for short, is where both genders agree not to shave throughout the entire month. This event is to raise awareness of prostate cancer, but also for men’s health in general. The movement began in 2003, inspired by breast cancer awareness efforts, and it has grown into a worldwide phenomenon.
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By Zohal Sharif,
Courier Staff Reporter
The beloved “Sesame Street” Youtube channel was hacked. On Oct. 16th, the channel hacker uploaded porn to the kid-friendly page. Youtube immediately took the content down, as they always do when some thing’s offensive.
The page indicated the names of two Youtube users as the hackers, but both denied claims that they hacked the page.
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The new Bay Bridge (left) being built
beside the current Bay Bridge.
Courier Staff Photo
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The spire of the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge eastern span climbs hundreds of feet above the bay, an emerging icon of California's engineering and aesthetic prowess.
Scheduled for completion in 2013 at a projected cost of $6.3 billion, the bridge is the largest public works project in state history. Its designers placed one quality above all others: the strength to withstand the strongest anticipated earthquake.
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The U.S. Supreme Court
wikipedia photo
Tribune Washington Bureau (MCT)
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide the fate of President Obama's health-care law and its requirement that all Americans have basic health insurance by 2014.
The justices said they would rule on constitutional challenges to the entire law brought by top Republican officials from 26 states, who contend the Democratic-controlled Congress overstepped its authority in passing the measure.
The high court is likely to rule on the issue by late June as the presidential campaign moves into high gear.
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Carnival Entrance Sign and
Julie Ballard, Winner of
Chili Cook-off
Pictures by: Justyna Torres,
Courier Editor-in-Chief
Logan’s extracurricular activities rallied together for the New Haven Boosters Association’s “Carnival of Thanks.” The event helped the boosters raise funds towards the New Haven School’s Foundation, which helped save the extracurricular activities when they were in danger of being terminated due to budget cuts last year.
On Sunday November 6th, from 11 am to 5 pm, the carnival occupied the small parking lot in front of the Dan Oden Swim Complex. Football, wrestling, cheerleading, drama, track and field, cross country, and softball all set up booths which they had activities or sold food to the attendants. Everything was paid for by purchasing tickets in the front of the carnival for $0.50 each.
Other organizations came out to show their support as well including The District’s Health Education and Resource Team, the American Cancer Society, and the New Haven’s Teacher’s Association.
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(Left to right)
Sam Caldera and his brother,
Jesus Caldera, watch the Veterans Day Parade
from a parking deck in Columbia, South Carolina,
Friday.Kim Kim Foster-Tobin/The State/MCT
WASHINGTON — After the speeches ended, after the bagpiper played "Amazing Grace," Bob Hamilton went searching for one of the 58,272 names on the polished black granite wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Hardly a day goes by that he doesn't think about Ray George, a fellow helicopter pilot who was killed in Vietnam when he subbed for Hamilton one day four decades ago.
But Veterans Day, a friend had reminded him, is about thanking those standing in front of the wall, tracing their fingers over the names of the brothers they lost.
So Hamilton, 62, and his fellow veteran Bob Poe, 67, rode their motorcycles from Louisville, Ky., into the nation's capital with their flags flying for the ceremony. They were celebrating not only their service as veterans, but what journalist and war correspondent Joe Galloway on Friday called an "obligation to live each day to its fullest potential ... for our having lived, and their having died."
"Veterans Day is your day," Galloway told hundreds of veterans gathered at the memorial on a chilly but bright, blue-skied day.
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By Michael Bowman, VOA NEWS
The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved legislation to combat joblessness among military veterans and eliminate a barrier to government contracting of private firms. The measures are the first elements of President Barack Obama’s jobs plan to receive significant bipartisan support in the politically-divided legislature.
On the eve of the U.S. Veterans Day holiday, lawmakers voted 94 to 1 to promote civilian employment of those who wore a uniform in defense of the nation.
“The unemployment rate among all veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan is now 30 percent higher than the national unemployment rate," said Democratic Senator Chris Coons of Delaware. "That means nearly a quarter-million veterans are unemployed. We must do more to appreciate, to support the service of our returning heroes and to help them recover from their service abroad by returning to meaningful employment in the civilian sector.”
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By Michael Doyle
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)
WASHINGTON — The old men, soldiers once upon an awful time, stood as proud as age would allow.
They were former machine gunners, such as Frank Kageta. He's now 91. They were former intelligence agents, such as George Yoji Kiyomoto, who's 90, and James Iso, chipper at 87.
They were, and are, nisei, second-generation Japanese-Americans who in World War II fought tenaciously for the very country that had interned them and their family members.
"We had a duty to prove, beyond any shadow of a doubt, our patriotism," Iso said.
Point proved.
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Photo by Candace Laxamana,
Courier Staff Writer
According to Ms. Galaria, trash left around the school is not the big issue. She noticed walking around San Francisco, Union City, or even going to a Starbucks in Fremont that there was an unbelievable amount of trash littered everywhere.
Galaria told us that she wondered if this is a Bay Area or even a Claifornia problem. She made it clear this was not a problem in most other states.
Last year, a grant was given to the school to get new waste bins. These bins had three sections for three different kinds of waste: one for recycling, compost, and trash.
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Michelle Galaria
displays her award,
Courier News Editor
Michelle Galaria, a freshmen biology teacher returned from the National Association of Biology Teachers, or NABT, Conference in Anaheim, California and received an award from Animalearn.
Animalearn is a non profit organization that provides money to schools to learn about animals.
The NABT Conference consisted of science lectures and discussion groups help by teachers and organization representative.
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By Rick LaPlante,
New Haven Schools Director of Community and Parent Relations
Baseball and softball players can show off their throwing arms, golfers can test their putting skills and bowlers can roll for strikes and spares Sunday (Nov. 6) when New Haven Unified School District families celebrate the preservation of after-school activities at the New Haven Boosters Association’s “Carnival of Thanks.”
The event, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the parking lot at James Logan High, will help the Boosters raise funds toward the New Haven Schools Foundation’s $100,000 donation that helped save sports, band, colorguard, forensics and other activities for the 2011-12 school year.
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By Rick La Plante, New Haven Schools Director of Community and Parent Relations
Applications will be available starting Friday (Nov. 4) for eligible New Haven Unified School District residents interested in being considered for a provisional appointment to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Board of Education.
President Michelle Matthews outlined during the Board meeting this week the procedure to be followed to replace member Kevin Harper, who has resigned his position, effective at the end of the calendar year, because he is moving out of the District.
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By Elizabeth Wellington
The Philadelphia Inquirer (MCT)
Boyz II Men have always straddled two generations: Twenty years ago, the Grammy-winning teenage quartet crooned with the passion of old-school swooners. Dressed in urban-preppy ice-blue jeans and letter jackets, the young boys of R&B kept their sounds fresh with a new jack swing baseline.
These days Boyz II Men are a trio: Wanya Morris, Nathan Morris (no relation), and Shawn Stockman. (Former baritone Michael McCrary has been in a running dispute with the group.) They are the older cats in a cyber-driven industry dominated by electronic beats. They still sing love songs with voices like well-tuned instruments, but instead of infusing up-tempo tracks with hip-hop, the group is embracing technology: Think Boyz II Men Facebook page and app.
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By Rick La Plante, New Haven Schools Director of Community and Parent Relations
The Board of Education on Tuesday night agreed to move ahead with the process of calling a special election next May, to ask New Haven voters to approve a parcel tax to relieve some of the budget pressures caused by the state’s ongoing financial crisis.
The Board also approved commissioning a community survey to gauge which priorities are most important to voters and the tax level they would be willing to support. The survey likely would take place during the first week of January, so that results could be available before the election filing deadline, Feb. 2.
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Courier Staff Report
Former
Courier News Editor Fariba Nawa will discuss her journey from high school journalist to internationally acclaimed foreign correspondent Saturday afternoon at the Newark Library.
Nawa, who joined
The Courier staff as a reporter in 1988 before rising to News Editor in 1991.
Since then, she’s been busy establishing a reputation for herself as one of the foremost English-language reporters on Afghan issues in the world.
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TOP 10 STATE 529'S
Based on five-year investment performance
1. Kansas
2. Michigan
3. Alaska (Univ. of Alaska)
4. Maryland
5. Nevada
6. Wisconsin
7. Alaska (T. Rowe Price)
8. Utah
9. Virginia
10. Ohio
Source: SavingforCollege.com
By Claudia Buck
McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. _ With three school-age daughters, Rob Lindgren, a stay-at-home dad whose wife is a Sacramento State University professor, is sure that all his kids will attend college someday. But how to pay for it? That's not quite so clear.
A decade ago, the couple opened an investment account for their oldest daughter, Bonnie, who's now 15, but it got beat up by the stock market's slump in 2000-01. They still have the account, but "when things went south, it was pretty discouraging."
The Lindgrens are now motivated to get going again. "Tuition and fees are rapidly increasing, loan rates are increasing. ... We need to set aside some money to address those future costs," said Lindgren.
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By Rick La Plante, New Haven Schools Director of Parent and Community Relations
The New Haven Unified School District is one of a select group of U.S. public school districts being recognized for increasing access to Advanced Placement tests, while at the same time maintaining a high level of student success.
New Haven was named today to the AP Honor Roll selected by the College Board, a group of more than 5,900 schools, colleges, universities and other educational organizations who share the standardized tests used to measure a student's readiness for post-secondary education.
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