Those of us who call rural America home know that there’s more to the rural economy than just farms and ranches. From bio-based products to rural manufacturing, the potential to grow and make innovative products in rural America is limitless. Most rural businesses are small ones -- and they support one in three jobs in rural America. Our loans and grants are helping those businesses thrive -- supporting reliable services like water, housing and broadband to make these same communities attract and retain a talented workforce. Collectively, these investments support the businesses and families that call America’s rural areas “home.” That s because we know that the better we equip those communities with the resources they need to succeed, the stronger our entire country s economy will be as a result.
I m proud to report that the Department of Agriculture did several really important things to help rural communities across the country this week. Here s a run down on what we ve been up to. Take a look, and if you learned something new -- pass it on.
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Friday, October 31, 2014
What USDA Did This Week to Help Rural America:
Chart of the Week: In 2014, Women Continue to Earn Less Than Men
Today, women are the primary breadwinners in more households than ever before. They re graduating from college and graduate school at higher rates than men, and account for almost half of all students in law, businesses and medical school. From doctors and dentists to managers and scientists, women in today’s world are increasingly entering what were once male-dominated occupations.
And yet, despite decades of progress for women in the workplace, one unfortunate fact remains: Women still earn less than men for the same work. As the President said in Providence, Rhode Island today, "At a time when women are the primary breadwinners in more households than ever, that hurts the whole family if they’re not getting paid fairly."
On average, women who work full-time all year make 78 cents for every dollar a man earns. That gap is even larger for women of color. For African American women, it’s 64 cents, and for Hispanic women, it’s 56 cents.
Take a look at this week’s chart to see how unequal pay persists for hardworking American women:
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Kicking Off Military Family Month
Last week, I visited the Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, where I had the opportunity to see firsthand how state-of-the art rehabilitation equipment like the FlowRider and zero-gravity treadmills are being incorporated into an innovative rehabilitation process for our wounded soldiers — it is truly remarkable. I also met with service members and military spouses stationed in San Antonio to discuss the challenges that are an inherent part of military life, such as constant relocation and missing family milestones due to deployments.
We have asked a lot of service members and their families over the past decade. They have sacrificed so much on behalf of our country. I am proud to be part of an Administration that has supported our troops, veterans, and their families in historic ways. In April, First Lady Michelle Obama and I announced the unveiling of the Veterans Employment Center, an innovative tool to help veterans and spouses find career opportunities. As of this summer, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have adopted the Military Children’s Interstate Compact, which eases some of the burdens of transitions for military connected kids. And today, in honor of their service, President Obama signed a proclamation to establish November 2014 as Military Family Month.
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More than 4.05 Million Records Released
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Gubbio beat Reggiana (3-1)
Goals43 min. G. Regolanti converted a Goal for Gubbio74 min. M. Loviso converted a Goal for GubbioGubbioA. Gozzi,M. Ranieri,M. Pisseri,A Giallombardo,A. Tartaglia,A. Radi,G. Laezza,G. Nuti,G. Bartolucci,G. Ferrari,L. Benedetti,L. Procacci,M. Briganti,N. Belfasti,S. Gelli,U. Semeraro,A. Schetter,A. Esposito,A. Molinelli,B. Sarr,B. Addae,E. D anna,G. Giuliacci,M. Falzerano,M. Loviso,M. Moroni,N. Migliori,N. Malaccari,P. Tomarelli,P. Baccolo,R. Boisfer,T. Domini,A. Luparini,C. Damiano,G. Caccavallo,G. Regolanti,M. Bortolussi,N. Russo,R. Cocuzza,V . Falconieri,ReggianaA. Feola,A. Spanò,D. Maltese,Mirko Bruccini,D . Sinigaglia,F. Ruopolo,N. Siega,TableReggiana - 19Pontedera - 17Ascoli - 17SPAL - 17Pisa - 16Tuttocuoio - 16Pistoiese - 15Grosseto - 14Carrarese - 14Teramo - 14Prato - 13Gubbio - 13Ancona - 12Savona - 12L.Aquila - 12Forli - 12Piacenza - 10San Marino Calcio - 8AS Lucchese Libertas - 8Santarcangelo - 5
Deportivo Merlo draw Colegiales (3 - 3)
RefereeJosé CarrerasGoals10 min. F. Ruíz converted a Goal for Deportivo Merlo14 min. F. Ruíz converted a Goal for Deportivo Merlo55 min. F. Pasquale converted a Goal for Deportivo Merlo68 min. A. Gil Clarotti converted a Goal for Colegiales75 min. S. Tossi converted a Goal for ColegialesDeportivo MerloF. Ferrero,R. De Rosa,R. Llinas,A. Strano,C. Steinbach,D. Herrera,E. Del Castillo,G. Ferro,J. Alonso,L. Blanco,L. Ybarra,M. Randulfe,M. Vallejos,O. Vila,A. Maldonado,C. Bataras,C. Biglia,C. Bustos,C. Gironi,D. Silva,E. Straccia,F. Ruíz,G. Bustos,G. Miño,J. Varela,L. Avalo,M. Zampini,P. Rodríguez,R. Freites,A. Olsen,E. González,E. Lazo,F. Pasquale,J. González,J. Lescano,J. Véliz,M. Batallini,ColegialesF. Carballo,F. De Angelis,F. Dos Santos,G. Vouilloud,M. Castiarena,A. Rezzano,D. Lescano,D. Quiroga,E. Giambuzzi,G. Mendoza,L. Beterette,M. Codispoti,N. Iribarren,N. Martínez,T. Farina,A. Griguol,A. Heredia Ruiz,D. Otazo,D. Sequeira,F. Mateos,F. Tessoro,H. Bidegain,L. Melián,M. Fernández,M. Lucero,M. Resquín,N. Camerlinckx,R. Stipech,S. Tossi,A. Gil Clarotti,E. Tabone,F. Stáble,G. Rovira,M. Gaggino,M. López,TableEstudiantes Bs As - 37Tristán Suárez - 33Chacarita Juniors - 30Villa Dálmine - 30Almirante Brown - 25Brown Adrogue - 18Deportivo Español - 17Colegiales - 16Atlanta - 15Fénix Bs As - 14Deportivo Merlo - 13
Wacker Burghausen lost against Bayreuth SpVgg by 1-3
Goals35 min. U. Taffertshofer converted a Goal for Wacker Burghausen45 min. U. Taffertshofer converted a Goal for Wacker Burghausen45 min. M. Heckenberger converted a Goal for Bayreuth SpVgg90 min. D. Stolz converted a Goal for Bayreuth SpVggWacker BurghausenA. Eiban,S. Loboué,A. Eberlein,A. Giglberger,B. Kindsvater,D. Omodiagbe,F. Pflügler,J. Čolak,M. Drum,M. Hefele,M. Holz,M. Moser,S. Cincotta,T. Schrock,U. Taffertshofer,C. Burkhard,F. Brachtel,L. Altenstrasser,M. Müller,O. Turhan,P. Knochner,T. Burkhardt,T. Leberfinger,V. Bopp,Y. Mokhtari,A. Hauk,A. Kulabas,B. Rosinger,G. Simosis,H. Bencik,R. Glatzel,S. Thee,Bayreuth SpVggD. Stolz,M. Heckenberger,M. Hiemer,M. Zivkovic,P. Gashi,T. Ulbricht,TableWürzburger Kickers - 401860 München II - 39Bayern München II - 34FC Ingolstadt 04 - 31Schweinfurt - 26Buchbach - 25Schalding-Heining - 25Illertissen - 23Greuther Fürth II - 21Augsburg II - 21Memmingen - 21Bayreuth SpVgg - 19Wacker Burghausen - 18Heimstetten - 17VfR Garching - 17Nürnberg II - 15Eintracht Bamberg - 14Seligenporten - 13
Kecskemeti TE beat Puskás Akadémia (2-1)
Goals5 min. P. Tischler converted a Goal for Puskás Akadémia37 min. R. Varga converted a Goal for Kecskemeti TE45 min. M. N. Bebeto B. converted a Goal for Kecskemeti TECardsAt minute 13, I. Lovrić gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 13, I. Lovrić gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 61, K. Polyak gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 81, Z. Tar gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 83, Z. Patvaros gets a Yellow Card.
Kecskemeti TEA. Simon,D. Pavicevic,H. Eninful,K. Polyak,M. N. Bebeto B.,M. Szecsi,S. Pilipovic,B. Antal,B. Bulajić,T. Tujvel,V. Németh,A. Farkas,A. Gyagya,B. Koszó,D. Karan,E. Botka,G. Forró,I. Lovrić,J. Mogyorósi,K. Póti,M. Kitl,R. Varga,C. Ebala,D. Nagy,M. Vukasovic,P. Nagy,T. Szabó,V. Savić,Z. Patvaros,C. Novak,D. Csillag,D. Fotyik,Eliomar,G. Greczi,L. Pekár,P. Rajczi,S. Oussou,Z. Balazs,T. Tujvel,T. Tujvel,D. Karan,I. Lovrić,I. Lovrić,R. Varga,E. Botka,E. Botka,V. Savić,K. Polyak,S. Pilipovic,H. Eninful,Z. Balazs,M. N. Bebeto B.,Puskás AkadémiaG. Goher,G. Makrai,S. Denkovic,Z. Szelesi,B. Danilovic,B. Somodi,Ľ. Hajdúch,M. Papp,Z. Nagy,A. Szekeres,B. Tóth,C. Vachtler,F. Guarú,F. Guaru,G. Vaszicsku,M. Wague,N. Farkas,P. Barna,R. Kelic,T. Márk,V. Apostolopoulos,Z. Tar,A. Margitics,A. Polonkai,B. Károly,D. Szakály,G. Illes,Gallardo,L. Bertus,L. Tóth,M. Lorentz,M. Luque,P. Czvitkovics,R. Sallai,U. Nikolić,L. Lencse,P. Tischler,R. Baracskai,R. Zsolnai,Z. Gajdos,Z. Haraszti,Zoltan Harsanyi,B. Danilovic,Z. Tar,R. Kelic,G. Goher,Z. Szelesi,A. Polonkai,P. Czvitkovics,R. Sallai,A. Margitics,L. Lencse,P. Tischler,TableVideoton - 33MTK Budapest - 30Paksi SE - 22DVTK - 22Újpest - 21Ferencváros - 20Kecskemeti TE - 18Debrecen - 16Győri ETO - 15Puskás Akadémia - 14Lombard Pápa TFC - 13Honvéd - 11Pécsi MFC - 10Nyiregyhaza - 8Szombathelyi Haladas - 8Dunaujvaros - 7
Galatasaray SK beat Kasimpasa (2-1)
Goals41 min. A. Buyuk converted a Goal for Kasimpasa53 min. B. Yılmaz converted a Goal for Galatasaray SK90 min. U. Bulut converted a Goal for Galatasaray SKCardsAt minute 28, O. Adin gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 28, O. Adin gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 47, O. Sam gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 59, S. Kaya gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 86, B. Yılmaz gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 90, T. Viudez gets a Yellow Card.
Galatasaray SKA. Uysal,E. İşcan,F. Muslera,S. Bolat,A. Telles,D. Nounkeu,E. Eboué,G. Zan,H. Balta,K. Günter,S. Kaya,S. Sarioglu,T. Çamdal,V. Sari,A. Yilmaz,B. Dzemaili,Bruma,E. Baytar,E. Çolak,F. Ozcal,Felipe Melo,H. Altintop,Kaan Baysal,N. Amrabat,O. Adin,S. Gümüs,S. Inan,U. Gundogan,W. Sneijder,Y. Kurtulus,Y. Öztekin,A. Chedjou,B. Ünsal,B. Yılmaz,E. Adili,G. Pandev,U. Bulut,F. Muslera,S. Kaya,A. Chedjou,A. Telles,S. Sarioglu,Y. Kurtulus,S. Inan,O. Adin,O. Adin,E. Çolak,H. Altintop,B. Yılmaz,KasimpasaH. Kala,Kaan Bulut,M. Kula,Metin Sevinc,A. Isaksson,E. Özbir,I. Avcibay,A. Turan,B. Basdas,E. Kartal,E. Süme,I. Eker,O. Sam,R. Donk,S. Kaplan,V. Yaman,Y. Ayhan,A. Öztürk,Castro,E. Scarione,H. Colak,K. Aktas,K. Coulibaly,K.seras,M. Fritzler,Ö. Hurmaci,T. Torun,A. Buyuk,R. Babel,S. Aygünes,Sanharib Malki,T. Viudez,A. Isaksson,B. Basdas,R. Donk,S. Kaplan,O. Sam,Castro,A. Öztürk,E. Scarione,R. Babel,T. Torun,A. Buyuk,TableGalatasaray SK - 16Beşiktaş - 14Mersin Idmanyurdu - 13Akhisar Belediyespor - 13Fenerbahçe - 13Kasimpasa - 12Istanbul B.B. - 11Bursaspor - 10Gaziantepspor - 9Rizespor - 9Genclerbirligi SK - 8Trabzonspor - 8Karabukspor - 7Kayseri Erciyesspor - 7Konyaspor - 6Eskisehirspor - 6Sivasspor - 5Balikesirspor - 4
SG Sonnenhof Großaspach beat Mainz 05 II (3-1)
Goals28 min. M. Fischer converted a Goal for SG Sonnenhof Großaspach49 min. S. Binakaj converted a Goal for SG Sonnenhof Großaspach88 min. S. Skarlatidis converted a Goal for SG Sonnenhof GroßaspachCardsAt minute 68, D. Berger gets a Yellow Card.
SG Sonnenhof GroßaspachB. Spasojevic,K. Kunz,D. Kienast,J. Landeka,J. Leist,K. Gehring,M. Rizzi,S. Gleissner,C. Bellanave,D. Berger,D. Hägele,F. Vecchione,M. Kuhn,S. Binakaj,S. Skarlatidis,M. Fischer,M. Renner,P. Sohm,S. Senesie,T. Ruhle,Mainz 05 IID. Franzin,P. Sliskovic,S. Parker,B. Hendl,J. Huth,R. Zentner,A. Hack,D. Roßbach,F. Kalig,M. Falkenmayer,T. Ihrig,T. Schilk,D. Bohl,F. Muller,Höler,R. Weil,S. Eba Eba,S. Gärtner,M. Bouziane,S. Lewerenz,Wachs,TableDSC Arminia Bielefeld - 27Wehen Wiesbaden - 26Dynamo Dresden - 26Chemnitzer FC - 25Stuttgarter Kickers - 25MSV Duisburg - 25Preußen Münster - 25Rot-WeiY Erfurt - 25Osnabrück - 25Energie Cottbus - 24Holstein Kiel - 21Stuttgart II - 21Fortuna Köln - 18Hallescher FC - 18Unterhaching - 16Mainz 05 II - 16Hansa Rostock - 14SG Sonnenhof Großaspach - 14Borussia Dortmund II - 12Jahn Regensburg - 11
Hansa Rostock draw Osnabrück (2 - 2)
Goals58 min. E. Zenga converted a Goal for Osnabrück58 min. E. Zenga converted a Goal for Osnabrück83 min. N. Feldhahn converted a Goal for Osnabrück90 min. M. Kučuković converted a Goal for Hansa RostockCardsAt minute 19, M. Ziemer gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 29, M. Ornatelli gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 36, S. Ruprecht gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 64, C. Bickel gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 71, N. Feldhahn gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 82, J. Brinkies gets a Yellow Card.
Hansa RostockC. Bickel,K. Schwertfeger,M. Christiansen,M. Ziemer,R. Krauye,F. Kunnemann,J. Brinkies,J. Hahnel,T. Werk,C. Stuff,D. Weidlich,M. Gröger,R. Marcos,S. Fardi,S. Pelzer,S. Ruprecht,T. Grupe,A. Mendy,D. Blacha,D. Srbeny,J. Jakobs,K. Leemans,L. Haas,M. Peković,M. Pett,M. Starke,S. Schünemann,H. Savran,J. Plat,M. Kučuković,N. Ioannidis,R. Krauße,J. Brinkies,S. Ruprecht,D. Weidlich,S. Schünemann,J. Jakobs,D. Blacha,M. Christiansen,D. Srbeny,C. Bickel,M. Ziemer,OsnabrückM. Salem,S. Chahed,D. Fernandes,F. Lehmann,N. Zumbeel,A. Dercho,A. Krük,D. Grassi,D. Pisot,J. Opoku-Karikari,M. Hohnstedt,M. Kandziora,M. Stadel,P. Thomik,S. Neumann,T. Kunert,T. Willers,A. Glockner,C. Groß,D. Nagy,E. Zenga,M. Blum,M. Kodes,M. Ornatelli,N. Feldhahn,Odenthal,S. Iljutcenko,T. Merkens,Y. Thiel,A. Grimaldi,A. Spann,D. Wegner,M. Álvarez,M. Kunstmann,M. Nieweler,P. Testroet,R. Prokoph,T. Willers,D. Pisot,A. Dercho,M. Ornatelli,S. Chahed,N. Feldhahn,M. Hohnstedt,A. Glockner,S. Iljutcenko,TableDSC Arminia Bielefeld - 27Wehen Wiesbaden - 26Dynamo Dresden - 26Chemnitzer FC - 25Stuttgarter Kickers - 25MSV Duisburg - 25Preußen Münster - 25Rot-WeiY Erfurt - 25Osnabrück - 25Energie Cottbus - 24Holstein Kiel - 21Stuttgart II - 21Fortuna Köln - 18Hallescher FC - 18Unterhaching - 16Mainz 05 II - 16Hansa Rostock - 14SG Sonnenhof Großaspach - 14Borussia Dortmund II - 12Jahn Regensburg - 11
Trenčín beat Ruzomberok (4-3)
Goals34 min. A. Zreľák converted a Goal for Ruzomberok43 min. H. Hajradinović converted a Goal for Trenčín48 min. A. Zreľák converted a Goal for Ruzomberok60 min. S. Lobotka converted a Goal for Trenčín68 min. O. Práznovský converted a Goal for Ruzomberok89 min. D. Guba converted a Goal for Ruzomberok89 min. D. Guba converted a Goal for Trenčín90 min. Jairo converted a Goal for TrenčínCardsAt minute 43, M. Almaský gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 66, Jairo gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 66, K. Madu gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 78, J. Vavrík gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 90, Jairo gets a Yellow Card.
TrenčínJairo,K. Madu,M. Simon,S. Lobotka,A. Chovan,I. Šemrinec,M. Volešák,R. Bačík,D. Bednárik,L. Ďuriška,L. Skovajsa,M. Rundić,M. Tóth,P. Čögley,P. Kleščík,R. Mazáň,R. Rodrígues,A. Baéz,D. Bariš,H. Hajradinović,J. Holúbek,K. Mondek,M. Bero,M. Frimmel,S. Štefánik,T. Brigant,D. Guba,F. Adi,G. Bezák,G. Van Kessel,P. Mišák,T. Malec,W. Alves,RuzomberokL. Zich,M. Nikolić,T. Lešňovský,T. Pažítka,D. Kruzliak,G. Adamović,L. Greššák,L. Ondrek,M. Janec,M. Nosek,O. Práznovský,P. Maslo,I. Kotora,J. Vavrík,L. Lupták,L. Tawamba,M. Almaský,M. Nagy,R. Bartoš,S. Zošák,T. Ďubek,T. Gerát,A. Lovás,A. Zreľák,F. Serečin,M. Lačný,TableTrenčín - 34Žilina - 30Senica - 26Spart.Trnava - 21Slovan Bratislava - 20Podbrezova - 19DAC - 17Spart.Myjava - 17Zlaté Moravce - 17Kosice - 16Ruzomberok - 12Dukla - 12
Karlsruher SC draw Sandhausen (1 - 1)
Goals65 min. Manu Torres converted a Goal for Karlsruher SC73 min. M. Stiefler converted a Goal for SandhausenCardsAt minute 67, T. Achenbach gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 71, M. Gulde gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 75, S. Kulovits gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 86, H. Yamada gets a Yellow Card.
Karlsruher SCD. Orlishausen,M. Reule,R. Vollath,D. Gordon,D. Kempe,J. Mauersberger,K. Schwertfeger,M. Gulde,M. Schultz,M. Schuster,M. Stoll,M. Vitzthum,P. Klingmann,P. Max,S. Traut,B. Barry,D. Peitz,E. Valentini,G. Krebs,H. Yamada,J. Brechtel,J. Meffert,J. Park,Manu Torres,R. Yabo,S. Alibaz,S. Mende,S. Schiek,S. Varnhagen,D. Mast,D. Nazarov,I. Micanski,J. Marton,K. Van Der Biezen,P. Dulleck,R. Hennings,D. Orlishausen,M. Gulde,D. Gordon,P. Max,E. Valentini,E. Valentini,R. Yabo,J. Meffert,R. Hennings,H. Yamada,J. Park,I. Micanski,SandhausenM. Hiegl,M. Knaller,M. Langer,M. Riemann,D. Linsmayer,D. Schulz,F. Hübner,L. Kübler,M. Müller,M. Pfertzel,M. Zimmermann,Paqarada,R. Zabavník,S. Olajengbesi,T. Achenbach,T. Kister,B. Kluft,Bieler A.,D. Ulm,Eke Uzoma,J. Schauerte,M. Knoll,M. Kuhn,M. Thiede,N. Klotz,S. Kulovits,S. Tüting,A. Diakite,A. Wooten,Bouhaddouz,D. Blum,M. Stiefler,N. Adler,R. Gartler,R. Jovanović,M. Knaller,F. Hübner,S. Olajengbesi,T. Achenbach,L. Kübler,S. Kulovits,D. Linsmayer,Bieler A.,Paqarada,M. Stiefler,A. Wooten,A. Wooten,TableIngolstadt - 26Fortuna Düsseldorf - 21RB Leipzig - 19Darmstadt 98 - 19Kaiserslautern - 19Greuther Fürth - 18Karlsruher SC - 17Heidenheim - 16Bochum - 15Eintracht Brau - 141. FC Union Berlin - 13Nurnberg - 13Sandhausen - 12FSV Frankfurt - 11Erzgebirge Aue - 11FC St. Pauli - 11VfR Aalen - 101860 München - 9
1. FC Union Berlin lost against Greuther Fürth by 0-1
Goals3 min. K. Przybylko converted a Goal for Greuther FürthCardsAt minute 51, S. Schröck gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 64, E. Zejnullahu gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 90, S. Brandy gets a Red Card.
1. FC Union BerlinD. Haas,J. Glinker,K. Pruschke,M. Amsif,M. Höttecke,B. Kopplin,C. Quiering,C. Stuff,D. Göhlert,F. Schonheim,M. Eggimann,M. Pfertzel,P. Kohlmann,R. Punčec,T. Leistner,B. Jopek,B. Köhler,B. Özbek,C. Menz,C. Quiring,C. Trimmel,D. Kreilach,E. Zejnullahu,L. Gallegos,M. Dausch,M. Parensen,M. Thiel,T. Mattuschka,A. Nemec,B. Nebihi,M. Kobylanski,S. Brandy,S. Polter,S. Skrzybski,S. Terodde,Silvio,M. Amsif,T. Leistner,R. Punčec,M. Parensen,C. Trimmel,B. Köhler,E. Zejnullahu,M. Thiel,C. Quiering,S. Polter,S. Brandy,Greuther FürthK. Przybylko,M. Flekken,M. Varvodic,T. Mickel,W. Hesl,A. Baba,A. Kartalis,B. Röcker,D. Brosinski,Guilherme,K. Kraus,M. Mavraj,T. Kleine,Z. Korcsmár,Z. Lam,F. Trinks,G. Šukalo,M. Caligiuri,M. Rojas,N. Giesselmann,O. Cinar,R. Zillner,S. Fürstner,S. Schröck,S. Tyrala,T. Pledl,T. Sparv,T. Weilandt,Z. Stieber,D. Drexler,I. Azemi,J. George,J. Wurtz,M. Stiepermann,N. Füllkrug,N. Đurđić,O. Mudrinski,R. Zulj,S. Lex,T. Mickel,B. Röcker,M. Caligiuri,M. Caligiuri,N. Giesselmann,S. Schröck,M. Stiepermann,S. Fürstner,R. Zulj,J. Wurtz,T. Weilandt,K. Przybylko,TableIngolstadt - 26Fortuna Düsseldorf - 21RB Leipzig - 19Darmstadt 98 - 19Kaiserslautern - 19Greuther Fürth - 18Karlsruher SC - 17Heidenheim - 16Bochum - 15Eintracht Brau - 141. FC Union Berlin - 13Nurnberg - 13Sandhausen - 12FSV Frankfurt - 11Erzgebirge Aue - 11FC St. Pauli - 11VfR Aalen - 101860 München - 9
Fortuna Düsseldorf draw Ingolstadt (0 - 0)
CardsAt minute 18, D. Soares gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 29, A. Morales gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 85, K. Engel gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 86, C. Benschop gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 90, Sérgio Pinto gets a Yellow Card.
Fortuna DüsseldorfF. Giefer,L. Unnerstall,M. Rensing,R. Heller,B. Soares,C. Avevor,C. Ramírez,C. Weber,D. Bomheuer,J. Tah,L. Balogun,M. Latka,S. Malezas,T. Levels,A. Bellinghausen,A. Bodzek,A. Lambertz,B. Halloran,C. Gartner,E. Taskin,H. Schmidtgal,I. Bebou,I. Paurevic,J. Schauerte,L. Kenia,M. Bolly,M. Liendl,O. Fink,Samuel Piette,Sérgio Pinto,T. Erat,A. Aydin,A. Bancé,C. Benschop,E. Hoffer,G. Gianniotas,G. Wegkamp,J. Pohjanpalo,Timm Golley,M. Rensing,J. Tah,B. Soares,H. Schmidtgal,J. Schauerte,J. Schauerte,Sérgio Pinto,C. Avevor,M. Liendl,A. Bellinghausen,C. Benschop,E. Hoffer,IngolstadtA. Ihenacho,D. Weiss,L. Hinterseer,Özcan,A. Mijatović,B. Hübner,D. Soares,K. Engel,M. Matip,A. Morales,M. Leckie,N. Dobros,P. Groß,R. Bauer,Roger,S. Jainta,S. Wannenwetsch,K. Lappe,M. Hartmann,S. Lex,S. Muller,T. Pekhart,Özcan,B. Hübner,B. Hübner,M. Matip,D. Soares,A. Ihenacho,Roger,A. Morales,P. Groß,M. Leckie,M. Leckie,L. Hinterseer,M. Hartmann,TableIngolstadt - 26Fortuna Düsseldorf - 21RB Leipzig - 19Darmstadt 98 - 19Kaiserslautern - 19Greuther Fürth - 18Karlsruher SC - 17Heidenheim - 16Bochum - 15Eintracht Brau - 141. FC Union Berlin - 13Nurnberg - 13Sandhausen - 12FSV Frankfurt - 11Erzgebirge Aue - 11FC St. Pauli - 11VfR Aalen - 101860 München - 9
Midtjylland beat FC Nordsjælland (2-0)
Goals57 min. P. Sisto converted a Goal for Midtjylland73 min. P. Sisto converted a Goal for MidtjyllandCardsAt minute 14, S. Christensen gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 18, U. Bech gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 56, M. Ticinović gets a Red Card.
At minute 67, I. Runje gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 67, I. Runje gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 79, S. Igboun gets a Yellow Card.
MidtjyllandL. Heinze,P. Banggaard,P. Onuachu,J. Haugaard,A. Romer,E. Sviatchenko,F. Dickoh,J. Larsen,J. Lauridsen,K. Bach Bak,F. Moller,I. Uzochukwu,J. Poulsen,K. Olsson,M. Ashiru,P. Andersson,P. Sisto,R. Hassan,T. Sparv,Duncan,M. Larsen,M. Ureña,S. Igboun,J. Haugaard,M. Larsen,P. Banggaard,J. Lauridsen,K. Bach Bak,J. Poulsen,I. Uzochukwu,P. Andersson,S. Igboun,P. Sisto,Duncan,FC NordsjællandM. Gundelach,R. A. Runarsson,D. R. Jensen,A. Arnarson,A. Maxsø,I. Runje,N. Mouritzen,P. Gregor,P. Mtiliga,A. Christiansen,D. Moberg-Karlsson,E. Hansen,E. Marcondes,K. Issah,K. Lorentzen,M. Rasmussen,M. Ticinović,M. Vingaard,S. Christensen,J. John,K. Lindberg,M. Jensen,M. Nordstrand,O. Thychosen,U. Bech,M. Jensen,I. Runje,I. Runje,P. Gregor,P. Mtiliga,M. Ticinović,A. Christiansen,M. Vingaard,S. Christensen,J. John,K. Lorentzen,U. Bech,TableMidtjylland - 31Randers - 21Kobenhavn - 21Nordsjaelland - 20Brøndby IF - 18Hobro - 17Aalborg BK - 15SonderjyskE - 14Vestsjælland - 14Esbjerg - 12Odense BK - 9Silkeborg - 4
Górnik Łęczna draw Lechia Gdansk (1 - 1)
Goals24 min. P. Mraz converted a Goal for Lechia Gdansk24 min. P. Mraz converted a Goal for Górnik Łęczna51 min. A. Čolak converted a Goal for Lechia GdanskCardsAt minute 21, M. Makuszewski gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 29, M. Bougaidis gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 82, P. Mraz gets a Red Card.
At minute 82, P. Mraz gets a Red Card.
Górnik ŁęcznaS. Prusak,S. Rodić,L. Mierzejewski,Lukáš Bielák,M. Kalkowski,M. Szmatiuk,T. Božič,V. Nikitovic,F. Burkhardt,G. Bonin,M. Božok,P. Buzala,P. Kazmierczak,P. Mraz,P. Sasin,R. Pruchnik,S. Szalachowski,T. Nowak,F. Černych,S. Hasani,S. Prusak,T. Božič,T. Božič,M. Szmatiuk,M. Szmatiuk,M. Szmatiuk,P. Mraz,P. Mraz,P. Sasin,P. Sasin,T. Nowak,T. Nowak,Lukáš Bielák,F. Burkhardt,F. Černych,G. Bonin,G. Bonin,S. Hasani,Lechia GdanskA. Buksa,B. Pawłowski,D. Lukasik,M. Wasiluk,P. Grzelczak,D. Podlesny,D. Trela,M. Bak,Henrique Miranda,M. Bougaidis,M. Pietrowski,N. Leković,R. Janicki,T. Valente,A. Borysiuk,A. Dzwigala,A. Katsaev,M. Makuszewski,M. Możdżeń,P. Frankowski,P. Wisniewski,A. Čolak,D. Aleksić,K. Friesenbichler,S. Vranješ,Z. Sadaev,M. Bak,M. Bougaidis,A. Dzwigala,N. Leković,M. Możdżeń,M. Możdżeń,M. Pietrowski,D. Lukasik,P. Wisniewski,P. Grzelczak,M. Makuszewski,A. Čolak,TableLegia Warszawa - 26Jagiellonia Bialystok - 26Śląsk Wrocław - 26Wisła Kraków - 24GKS Bełchatów - 22Lech Poznań - 21KS Górnik Zabrze - 21Pogon Szczecin - 19Podbeskidzie - 17Lechia Gdansk - 17Górnik Łęczna - 16Piast Gliwice - 15Cracovia Krakow - 14Korona Kielce - 11Ruch Chorzów - 8Zawisza Bydgoszcz - 7
Ústí nad Labem lost against Frýdek-Místek by 2-3
Goals16 min. J. Martykan converted a Goal for Ústí nad Labem53 min. M.švrček converted a Goal for Frýdek-Místek60 min. M.matúš converted a Goal for Frýdek-Místek68 min. M.matúš converted a Goal for Frýdek-MístekCardsAt minute 23, P. Literák gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 28, J. Peterka gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 28, J. Žídek gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 70, J. Martykan gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 82, R. Veverka gets a Yellow Card.
Ústí nad LabemE. Rilke,J. Kralik,J. Teply,L. Vanek,M. Zeman,D. Vacek,J. Martykan,J. Peterka,J. Picha,M. Leibl,M. Pavlata,T. Jursa,R. Veverka,T. Smola,Frýdek-MístekO.prepsl,J. Žídek,M. Uvíra,M.švrček,P. Literák,E.talián,M. Šigut,M.pribula,P. Zapalač,V. Mozol,M.matúš,TableSigma Olomouc - 25Varnsdorf - 24MAS Táborsko - 23Viktoria Žižkov - 21Baník Sokolov - 20Karviná - 20Vlašim - 20Znojmo - 18Zlin - 17Frýdek-Místek - 17Pardubice - 15SFC Opava - 14Třinec - 13Baník Most - 8Ústí nad Labem - 7FK Kolín - 5
Metalurh Donetsk beat Shakhtar Donetsk (2-1)
Goals72 min. M. Morozyuk converted a Goal for Metalurh Donetsk75 min. Đ. Lazić converted a Goal for Metalurh Donetsk82 min. D. Srna converted a Goal for Shakhtar DonetskCardsAt minute 49, A.baranovski gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 58, J. Rakyckyj gets a Yellow Card.
At minute 63, Pryyma gets a Yellow Card.
Metalurh DonetskM. Amadou,S. Karetnik,V. Hristov,D. Vorobyov,O. Bandura,O.musienko,Y. Pankiv,A.baranovski,China,D. O Dea,D.bilous,E. Sobol,G. Zotov,O. Nasonov,O. Volovyk,R.miroshnyk,V. Checher,V. Polevoy,V.pryima,A. Putivcev,A.postupalenko,C.makrides,D. Golaydo,Da Silva,Danilo,G. Ghazaryan,K. Mkrtchyan,K.nesterenco,Leonardo,M. Morozyuk,O. Noyok,P. Gryshchenko,Pryyma,R. Hovsepyan,S. Bolbat,S. Da,V. Dimitrov,V. Pliatsikas,V. Sharpar,Y.troyanovskiy,Zé Soares,Đ. Lazić,A. Júnior Moraes,D. Rodrigo,D. Traoré,M.degtyarev,Nelson,V. Ivanko,M. Amadou,A. Putivcev,A. Putivcev,V. Checher,E. Sobol,E. Sobol,Pryyma,Đ. Lazić,R. Hovsepyan,Nelson,M. Morozyuk,V. Hristov,Shakhtar DonetskA. Kanibolotski,A. Pyatov,B. Sarnavskiy,M. Kryukov,D. Chygrynskiy,D. Srna,E. Sobol,I. Ordets,Ismaily,J. Rakitskiy,J. Rakyckyj,Marcio Azevedo,N. Ishchenko,O. Kucher,O. Volovyk,S. Krivtsov,V. Kobin,V. Shevchuk,A. Teixeira,Bernard,D. Hrechyshkin,D. Costa,Dentinho,Fernando,Fred,Ilsinho,Marlos,S. Bolbat,T. Hübschman,T. Stepanenko,Wellington Nem,Eduardo,Luiz Adriano,O. Gladkiy,O. Hladkyj,Taison,V. Gryshyn,A. Pyatov,J. Rakyckyj,I. Ordets,I. Ordets,V. Shevchuk,D. Srna,Fernando,T. Stepanenko,Taison,D. Costa,Luiz Adriano,A. Teixeira,TableDnipro Dnipropetrovsk - 25Dinamo Kiev - 23Shakhtar Donetsk - 21Olimpik Donetsk - 14Vorskla Poltava - 13Metalurh Donetsk - 13Zorya Luhansk - 12Metalist Kharkiv - 12Chornomorets Odessa - 10Volyn Lutsk - 10Karpaty Lviv - 8Metalurh Zaporizhya - 8Hoverla Uzhhorod - 4Illichivets Mariupol - 2
While You Wait For "Station Eleven" Why Not Try...
The Bird Box by Josh Malerman
Something is out there. No one knows from whence it came, but one glimpse can drive a person to unbelievable deadly violence.
California by Edan Lepucki
“After fleeing a decaying, ransacked Los Angeles to begin anew in the wilderness, married couple Cal and Frida are faced with dwindling supplies and an uncertain future” (PW Reviews 2014 May #1 )
The Dog Stars by Peter Heller
After a highly contagious disease has devastated civilization, a random radio transmission compels a survivor to seek out other survivors while risking his own life.
The Heavens Rise by Christopher Rice
A chilling account of three friends who stumble upon the truth of a parasite, who has the power to not only wreak havoc on society but to change the course of the future.
Such a Full Sea by Chang-rae Lee
“Against a vividly imagined future America, Lee tells a stunning, surprising, and riveting story that will change the way readers think about the world they live in.” (Penguin Putnam)
These titles may be also available in multiple formats. For more information please contact your local library.
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Medium Rare: Ghostly Stories from Rare Books
The Victorian spiritualists were fascinated by communicating with the Great Beyond, searching for unquiet spirits through writing, art, and photography. One such spiritualist, Miss Georgiana Houghton, claimed to channel ghostly artists for her drawings, which we have reproduced on lithographed cards. Her fellow medium Isaac Post communicated with famous deceased Americans, passing along timely abolitionist messages from founding fathers George Washington and Benjamin Franklin in his Voices from the Spirit World, published in 1852. These claims of otherworldly abilities did not go unchallenged: we also have an 1888 broadside poster advertising Kate Fox and Charles Starr, who promised to expose the tricks of "spirit rapping mediums" at New York s Lyceum Theatre.
Whether you re in the mood for something seriously scary or fiendishly funny, we have you covered. Just open a book to channel a spirit of your own!
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Imagining Ichabod Crane: Illustrated Editions in Rare Books
Want to learn more about Washington Irving, the man behind the Legend I recommend Elizabeth L. Bradley s Knickerbocker of New York, or this exhibition catalog in the Library s Digital Collections. Happy Halloween!
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Jock Reads and Flicks
Girl Wrestler is a documentary from 2003 that still has resonance today. Tara s interest in the sport of wrestling is limited by cultural expectations. Since there are so few girls involved in wrestling, Tara must wrestle boys. The coaches express their feelings about the federal Title IX Statute.
Win Win is another wrestling movie you may have missed. Actor Paul Giamatti is outstanding as the coach and the characters and ending are complex and different from what one might expect from a typical feel good sports movie.
Chasing Mavericks is another true story with a tragic twist, about Jay Moriarty and the surfing lessons he receives from local surfing legend Frosty Hesson.
Clearly, this a just a small sampling of the sports films that are out there and doesn t include films like Moneyball, The Karate Kid, Rocky, The Blind Side, etc. These are books and films that one doesn t have to be a fan of the particular sport featured to enjoy, and that may have been overlooked. Here are some other lists of sports films:
New Dorp s list of top 10 sports movies at NYPL
More sports films from NYPL
Daily News Top 25 Greatest Sports Movies Ever
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From the Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives: Blood, Rats, and Scream Queens!
Here, at the Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives, we love Halloween and want to celebrate it by sharing some great Halloween themed recordings we have in our holdings.
Andy Warhol s Blood for Dracula (1974)
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The Rats in the Walls
Her breakout role as Laurie Strode in John Carpenter s Halloween (1978) was legendary. She set the standard high and made being a "Scream Queen" something future slasher film actresses aspired to be. As the daughter of Janet Leigh, it s not surprising that Jamie Lee Curtis made Laurie Strode an iconic character like her mother did with Marion Crane.
Be merry and enjoy Halloween!
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Expect. Employ. Empower. with Data
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual observation that recognizes the significant contributions people with disabilities make to our workforce.
It also gives us a chance to think about how we can continue to build an economy that gives everyone a fair shot. As President Obama stated in his NDEAM proclamation, “Americans with disabilities lead thriving businesses, teach our children, and serve our Nation.” There is however, more work to do to create opportunities for Americans with disabilities to fully participate in today’s economy.
The Department of Labor plays a key role in helping people with disabilities find jobs. For instance, last September, we released a final rule to encourage federal contractors and subcontractors to hire qualified workers with disabilities. The department also is implementing the recently passed Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which places significant new responsibilities on several Cabinet-level agencies, particularly the Departments of Labor and Education, to help job seekers and workers with disabilities connect to good jobs and acquire the skills and credentials needed to obtain them.
These accomplishments are important, but we need to make sure that our efforts translate into success. The unemployment rate for individuals age 18-64 with a disability averaged almost 19 percent between 2010 and 2012, compared to 9.3 percent for those without a disability. Even more troubling, 60 percent of people with a disability were not in the labor force at all, meaning that they were neither working nor looking for work.
Figure 1: Labor force status among people with and without a disability
Among those who are employed, the occupation distribution of people with disabilities looks quite similar to those without disabilities . Employed people with and without disabilities are roughly equally represented in administrative support, sales and construction occupations. Employed people with disabilities are somewhat underrepresented in management and professional/technical jobs and somewhat concentrated in service, production and transportation jobs.
Table 1: Disability and Major Occupation, 2010 to 2012
The projected growth rate from 2012-2022 for jobs currently held by people with disabilities is 10.4 percent, slightly lower than the 10.8 percent rate overall.[i] This is where department policies can play an important role in reducing barriers to work. In addition to playing a critical role in disability employment efforts through implementation of Section 503 and WIOA, the department is leading other important efforts to provide workers with disabilities a fair shot at career success.
Just in the last month alone, the department announced:
Approximately $14.8 million in grants for six states to help local American Job Centers improve employment outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities.
Approximately $2 million to advance career development services to youth with disabilities through the community college system.
Approximately $1.85 million for a technical assistance center, which will provide services to encourage and assist targeted employers to employ more workers with disabilities.
The launch of PEATworks.org, a comprehensive web portal to improve employment for people with disabilities through the promotion of accessible technology.
A new public service announcement for the Campaign for Disability Employment, “Who I Am,” that affirms the diverse attributes, skills, and talents that people with disabilities bring to the workplace.
The department also continues to support the efforts of partner agencies across the administration to improve employment opportunities and outcomes for Americans with disabilities. And the department works with approximately 32 states across the country to promote integrated competitive employment as the first choice for job seekers and workers with disabilities through its Employment First Initiative.
These investments are critically important. They represent our commitment to building an economy that works for everyone. Over the coming years the department will be looking closely at what can be done to correct the underrepresentation of people with disabilities in management and professional/technical jobs. It will take time and progress must build on success in order to reverse the trends we see in the data to put more able, willing and talented Americans to work.
The estimates provided are based on data from the Census Bureau – American Community Survey (2010-2012) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics – Employment Projections (2012 to 2022). Both datasets use the 2012 Standard Occupational Classification system to match occupations. The estimates simply examine the occupational distribution of people with disabilities between 2010 and 2012, and compare that distribution to projections of occupational employment growth from 2012 to 2022. More information, including detailed datasets from the Economic Picture of the Disability Community project, a joint project of the Department of Labor and the White House Council of Economic Advisors from which these estimates were derived, is available here.
Heidi Shierholz is the current chief economist at the Department of Labor, and Kathy Martinez is the assistant secretary of labor for disability employment policy.
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Reading About Workers Who Can
That advice comes from author and theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, and every day at the Labor Department, we see how jobs provide dignity and purpose for workers across the nation. Unfortunately, we know that people with disabilities, like Hawking, often face challenges when seeking employment.
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we focus on the many important workplace contributions of people with disabilities because, as my colleague Kathy Martinez likes to say, at work it’s what people can do that matters.
And people with disabilities can do a lot. Just ask Kathy, who heads the Office of Disability Employment Policy. Or Randy Lewis, who launched an inclusive employment model at Walgreens’ distribution centers that led to employment for thousands of people with disabilities and has made Walgreens a model for disability employment. His book, No Greatness without Goodness, is one of five new additions to our list ofBooks That Shaped Work in America. Just in time for NDEAM, each of these books reflects on the influence of work on Americans with disabilities.
Workforce of One, written by Susan Cantrell and David Smith, focuses on similar themes, including how adapting a job to the skills of the workforce can have major benefits – not just in terms of disability employment, but as a practical management strategy for all workers. And Dr. Carolyn Hughes and Dr. Erik W. Carter’s “The New Transition Handbook” has tips and techniques to prepare students with disabilities for life after graduation.
Anne Fadiman’s The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down chronicles the cultural clashes between the family of a young Hmong girl with epilepsy and her American doctors. This book shows the impact of varying expectations for people with disabilities and attitudes about how to best help them.
Finally, Malcolm Gladwell’s David and Goliath explores the strengths that arise from what are often perceived to be weaknesses, and how “disadvantages” often have major benefits.
Read more about these books and how they relate to the Labor Department’s work at www.dol.gov/books. Or better yet, tell us about a book, poem or play that shaped your view of work, workers or the American workplace.
Carl Fillichio is the senior advisor for public affairs and communications at theU.S. Department of Labor.
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Silence is Deadly: Combating the Epidemic of Viral Hepatitis
An estimated 3.5-5.3 million persons are living with viral hepatitis in the United States, and millions more are at risk for infection;
Because viral hepatitis can persist for decades without symptoms, 65%-75% of infected Americans remain unaware of their infection status and are not receiving care and treatment;
Hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer. Without timely care, 1 in 4 persons with chronic hepatitis will develop liver cirrhosis or liver cancer.
The prevention, care and treatment of viral hepatitis requires stakeholder, community, and individual involvement. Creating awareness within communities and educating providers; improving testing, care and treatment to prevent liver disease and cancer; strengthening surveillance to detect viral hepatitis transmission and disease; eliminating transmission of vaccine-preventable Hepatitis A and B; reducing viral hepatitis caused by drug use and unsafe sex; and protecting patients and workers from health care-associated viral hepatitis are just a few of the things that we can do collectively to strengthen the nations response to viral hepatitis.
Leading by example, in April 2014, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Justice (DOJ), and Veterans Affairs (VA) released an update of Combating the Silent Epidemic of Viral Hepatitis: Action for the Prevention, Care, & Treatment of Viral Hepatitis[PDF 773 KB]which details more than 150 actions to be undertaken between 2014 and 2016 by 20 federal agencies or offices.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently upgraded its recommendation to B, recommending that persons at high risk for hepatitis B virus (HBV) be screened. The USPSTF defined high-risk groups as those populations with a HBV prevalence of at least 2%, to include:
Persons who were born in the United States but who were not vaccinated as infants, and whose parents were born in regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa and southeast and central Asia, where prevalence of HBV infection is 8%;
Persons testing positive for HIV;
Users of injection drugs;
Men who have sex with men;
Household contacts of persons with HBV infection.
This recommendation will enable widespread adoption of screening for HBV infection in high-risk populations. It follows a similar USPSTF recommendation from 2013 that the 1945-1965 birth cohort have a one-time test for hepatitis C, as well as anyone else at risk for HCV infection and that follow up testing be administered periodically for those at ongoing high risk including users of injection drugs, those having multiple sex partners, and anyone who got a tattoo with an unsterilized needle.
According to experts, under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, most private insurers and all Medicare programs must cover any preventative service with a grade A or B recommendation by the USPSTF. These implications are huge and a major step in the right direction for our nation.
Dr. McCance-Katz is one of SAMHSAs representatives on the federal Viral Hepatitis Implementation Group, which is coordinating implementation of the Action Plan for the Prevention, Care and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis. This post originally appeared over the summer on the SAMHSA blog.
(1) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy (OHAIDP), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. (2014). Action Plan for the Prevention, Care, and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis Updated 20142016: Factsheet. Retrieved from http://aids.gov/pdf/2014-vhap-at-a-glance.pdf[PDF 773KB].
(2) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2014). Combating the Silent Epidemic of Viral Hepatitis: Action Plan for the Prevention, Care and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis. Retrieved from http://www.hhs.gov/ash/initiatives/hepatitis/.
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From Awareness to Action: Making It Easier for Families to Prepare for a Disaster
These online high schools didnt make the grade
Looking for a way to get your high school diploma or a college degree online Youll want to read this.Today, the FTC announced a case against several companies that sold fake high school diplomas online. The companies claimed you could become a high school graduate and earn an official diploma by paying $200 to $300 in fees and taking their online multiple-choice test. They also promised you could use these online diplomas the same way you would use a traditional diploma or a GED: to apply for jobs, enroll in college, and receive the recognition you aspire for in life.However, the FTC charged that getting a diploma from Jefferson High School Online or Enterprise High School Online was not the same as earning a traditional high school diploma or a GED certificate. According to the FTCs complaint, people who used these diplomas to try to get into college, apply for jobs, or enlist in the military were turned down because their diplomas were not valid;neither Jefferson nor Enterprise was a legitimate or accredited online school, and the diplomas they offered were worthless.While many online schools provide legitimate degrees to students, others are selling sham degrees.Diploma mills exist solely to make money, not to provide an education. And many bogus degree programs have well-designed websites, familiar sounding names, and fake testimonials to seem legitimate.How can you tell if youre dealing with a diploma mill Ads might say that the program:charges you a flat fee for the degreeoffers a degree in a few months, weeks, or even just daysrequires little or no course work, and no interaction with teachersoffers a degree for your work or life experience aloneBefore you pay for a credential, do a little homework that goes beyond the organizations own website. Search for reviews of an online high school or college and for the organizations name on the Better Business Bureau site. You might find some valuable insights from others. If youre looking specifically for an online college degree program, check the Department of Educations Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs to seewhether the school is accredited.For more details, check out our article on diploma mills, as well as information provided by the Department of Education. And if you think youve dealt with a diploma mill, we want to hear about it at ftc.gov/complaint.
Aditi Jhaveri
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
Topics: Avoid ScamsTagged with: high school, online, scamSource: www.onguardonline.gov
Be smart about your phone
You just bought the latest smartphone. You loaded all your favorite apps online banking, GPS, even an app to track your health.But now your phone is full of information about you how much money you have, where you are and whether youve gained a little weight. Your information can cause problems if its in the wrong hands. Want to protect it These tips are for you:Set your phone to lock automatically. When you dont use your phone for a few minutes, the phone should automatically lock itself and require a password to reopen.Use passwords for your phone. In addition to a password to unlock your phone, use different passwords for each shopping or financial app.Dont share your passwords with anyone.Be wise about Wi-Fi. Dont send personal information on a public wireless network in a coffee shop, library or hotel. Wait until you can use an encrypted Wi-Fi network that requires a password.Foil phishing attempts.Dont text or email personal information, and delete any texts or email messages that ask for it. If you must give out personal information, do it only if you type in the organizations web address yourself and you see signs that the site is secure either https (the s stands for secure) or a lock icon.Connect to Bluetooth carefully. Bluetooth makes it easier for you to connect your phone with other devices. But, like other wireless connections, Bluetooth also can make it easier for thieves to steal your personal information. So, connect to Bluetooth in private, uncrowded areas only. Dont forget to turn off Bluetooth when you arent using it.Now youre ready to start using your new phone, right Before you toss your old smartphone, remove all your personal information. Its important to protect your personal information from the moment you start using your phone until you get rid of it.To learn more, check out our articles on keeping your personal information secure and understanding mobile apps.
Lisa Weintraub Schifferle
Attorney, FTC
Topics: Be Smart OnlineTagged with: app, cell phone, mobile, password, phishing, privacy, Wi-FiSource: www.onguardonline.gov
AT&Ts $105 million cramming settlement leads to refunds
Ongoing efforts by the FTC and its federal and state partners to stop mobile cramming have resulted in a whopping $105 million dollar settlement with AT&T the biggest to date with a prominent mobile phone carrier. Even better news for affected AT&T customers They might be eligible for a refund.
According to the FTC, AT&T Mobility, LLC allegedly charged consumers mobile phone bills for third-party subscriptions or services that they never ordered or authorized. Many consumers werent aware they had been paying up to $9.99 per month for seemingly random horoscope text messages, flirting tips, celebrity gossip, wallpaper or ringtones that showed up on their phones.
How were consumers supposed to know about the charges According to the FTC, AT&T didnt make it easy. The complaint alleges the phone bills sent to consumers were deceptive because the company lumped together all the charges to make it look like everything was related to AT&Ts mobile phone services. So when a consumer saw the overall balance due, the hidden charges were hard to detect. Even consumers who regularly checked their phone bill line by line every month missed them.
So whats the bottom line for AT&T consumers affected by the settlement
AT&T will make sure from now on that they have your consent before billing you for third-party charges.
If you contact AT&T about unauthorized third-party charges on your bill, they will provide a refund unless the company has information you consented to the charge.
AT&T will continue offering consumers the option to block all third-party charges. Other phone carriers, not just AT&T, offer third-party blocking service for free. Ask your phone carrier about services to block these charges.
Consumers can find out more information about the refund process and submit claims by visiting FTC.gov/att. Unsure if you are eligible for a refund Contact the FTCs refund contractor at 1-877-819-9692 for more information. And remember, the FTC never requires consumers to pay money or give financial information to get a refund check.
Cristina Miranda
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
Topics: Be Smart OnlineTagged with: cell phone, mobileSource: www.onguardonline.gov
Working together to prevent bullying
Did you know that in addition to October being National Cyber Security Awareness Month, its also National Bullying Prevention Awareness MonthThat makes it a good time for people in your community to take stock of efforts to prevent bullying. Do school climates make students feel safe, allowing them to thrive academically and socially Are young people comfortable speaking up if they are being bullied online or off Are members of the media aware of best practices when it comes to reporting bullying storiesIn recognition of the efforts to improve school climates and reduce rates of bullying nationwide, the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention are proud to release a variety of resources aimed at informing youth, those who work with youth, members of the media, parents, and schools. Find these resources at Stopbullying.gov.The Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention also are presenting a webinar, Internet Safety and Cyberbullying: Keeping Kids Safe, to be held on October 30, 2014 from 2-3pm EDT. Register here to join presenters from the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. This is the first webinar in a two-part series hosted by the Department of Justices Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.Check out other bullying prevention efforts on the Stopbullying.gov blog.
Katie Gorscak, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
and Sarah Sisaye, U.S. Department of Education
Topics: Protect Kids OnlineTagged with: cyberbullying, high school, kids, middle school, parents, teachers, teensSource: www.onguardonline.gov
Virtual dating left these people with actual disappointment
Okay, so you had some reservations, but you finally decide to try this online dating thing. Your cousin met the love of her life online, so its worth a try right You find a site that offers free membership so you can browse for possible dates without paying up front.
Once youve made a snazzy profile, you start getting responses, like this:
Hiya! Wow we live close, are you are up for meeting people near where you live Upload a photo
But when you try to reply to these messages, you get this popup:
If youre really curious, you have to shell out $20 for a one month membership. Fair enough, you think, the site has to make money somehow. You agree to the upgrade fee because youre excited to start a conversation.
You send replies back to each person who showed an interest in you and then you wait and wait and wait
No one writes back. No. One. What gives
The FTC asked this same question when people started complaining about their experiences on dating sites owned and operated by JDI Dating. The agency discovered that these websites used fake profiles, called Virtual Cupids, to coax users into upgrading to paid memberships. Within minutes of signing up, new members received personalized messages from what appeared to be real people. But they werent real. They were generated by JDI and set to send messages at specific times.
Even worse, according to the FTC complaint, disappointed members were often unknowingly charged again to keep their subscription current. Some users who tried to cancel their membership had trouble doing so. The FTC alleged that the process to cancel was overly complicated, and that even when people took the required steps, they werent always successful.
JDI Dating has agreed to change its business practices and pay more than $600,000 to settle the FTCs charges.
If you have a complaint about an online dating site, report it at ftc.gov/complaint.
Nicole Vincent Fleming
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
Topics: Be Smart OnlineTagged with: free trial offers, online datingSource: www.onguardonline.gov
Portland CareerCenter Mini Job Fair on November 5
Contact: Mike Roland, Portland CareerCenter, 771-5627; Julie Rabinowitz, Maine Department of Labor, 621-5009, cell: 557-1483PORTLAND-At least 10 employers will be hiring at the Portland CareerCenter s mini Job Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, from noon to 3 p.m. The CareerCenter is located at 185 Lancaster Street in Portland."Maine s employers are hiring; there are about 9,010 open jobs on our Job Bank right now," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "My administration knows that we still have more to do to get all Mainers back into the workforce in a good-paying career. Our CareerCenters are the first step for those who want a job or want to change paths, and this job fair is a good place to start. Don t hesitate to ask them for the help that can change your future for the better."Participating employers include Aircraft Logix, Big Apple-CN Brown, Cape Memory Care, Creative Works Systems, Crossmark, Fed Ex - Ground, Green Clean Maine, Home Depot, Leddy Group, Modern Woodmen and Stericycle.All are seeking qualified employees to fill current positions.Job seekers are encouraged to dress appropriately, bring a current resume and be prepared to interview. Attendees should park in lots along the block on Lancaster Street with signs marked Bayside or Government Center or at the Public Market Parking Garage at corner of Elm Street and Cumberland Avenue. For more information, call 771-5627 (TTY users call Maine Relay 711).The Portland CareerCenter will now be holding monthly jobs fairs in addition to offering individual employers recruitment opportunities. CareerCenters, part of the Maine Department of Labor, offer a variety of services to help people find employment or upgrade skills. Each center provides several public-access computer workstations with Microsoft Office software, resume writing and cover letter software, Internet access and O Net software for skills assessment. All CareerCenter services are free of charge.More information is available on the CareerCenter website, http://www.mainecareercenter.com .Maine CareerCenters are an equal opportunity provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.-end-Source: www.maine.gov
New Veterans Update from the Department of Labor
In This Issue - SSG Travis Mills Delivers Keynote at Veterans Conference
- $2 Million Grant Awarded to Maine to Support Veterans
- Veterans Hiring Events in Portland, Brunswick
- Traveling for your work search You might be eligible for Maine s new Hilton points program.
- Job and Resource Fairs Source: www.maine.gov
New Interactive Maps Show Chemical Risks in Legislative Districts
As we near the midterm elections, voters are considering many important issues, from the economy to fair wages to health care. But have you considered whether children in your legislative district are safe from chemical disasters New interactive maps released by the Center for Effective Government show the percentage of schoolchildren at risk of chemical catastrophes in congressional districts and state legislative districts. The results are alarming.
Each map shows that these chemical risks to schoolchildren are spread widely across the country, but the greatest risks are often concentrated in major urban areas. Those areas are where industrial facilities and their dangerous chemicals are often in close proximity to communities and schools.
Figure 1: Congressional District Map
As Figure 1 shows, there are a substantial number of districts in the upper tier with between 80 and 100 percent of their students at risk.
Congressional Districts with the Greatest Concentration of Risk
The congressional district map shows that the greatest concentration of risk lines the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Most of the coastal congressional districts from Corpus Christi, Texas to Mobile, Alabama are in the top risk tier, meaning that over 80 percent of their students are at risk of a chemical disaster.
The map also displays hot spots around many large- to medium-sized cities including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, Houston, and Baton Rouge.
Figure 2: Gulf coast area including Houston, TX and Baton Rouge, LA.
However, living in a metropolitan area does not always mean that your children will be at risk. Districts encompassing other major cities like Seattle and Boston have relatively few students at risk of chemical catastrophes when compared to the national average.
Similarly, living away from a major urban area does not necessarily mean that your kids are safe from these chemical facilities. There are numerous districts in rural areas that face heightened risks. For instance, in Nevada’s second district, which covers its largely rural northern half, 58 percent of students are in danger zones. Utah is another example of a largely rural state whose districts have an above-average percentage of students at risk (52 percent or more).
Figure 3: Nevada and Utah
The map also shows that chemical facility hazards are unevenly distributed even within states. California, where 49 percent of pre-K through 12th grade students go to school in danger zones, 13 congressional districts rank in the highest risk tier – more than any other state. These include the areas surrounding Los Angeles and Stockton. Compare this with the 14th and 18th congressional districts in the Bay Area, where not a single school is in a danger zone. Breaking the map into congressional districts shows where these risks are concentrated and where representatives need to prioritize chemical safety.
Figure 4: California, showing San Francisco to the north and Los Angeles to the south.
State Legislative Districts Where Kids are Most at Risk
The state legislative district map tool uses side-by-side maps displaying the lower and upper chambers of each state s legislature (note that Nebraska and the District of Columbia have single-chamber legislatures). In most states, lower chambers are called "House" or "Assembly." Upper chambers are almost always known as the "State Senate."
Nationally, there are 1,035 lower-chamber districts and 362 upper-chamber districts where over 80 percent of students are at risk of a chemical disaster. Texas has the highest number of lower-chamber districts (66) with the greatest concentration of risk, while Rhode Island has the highest number of upper-chamber districts (23). In Rhode Island, the majority of these districts surround Providence, where a bleach manufacturing facility has a large danger zone that engulfs several districts.
Since state legislative districts are smaller and more local than congressional districts, these maps help to zero in on specific areas of risk within states. This is especially helpful in states with few congressional districts. North Dakota, for instance, has one congressional district that covers the entire state. Twenty-six percent of its schoolchildren study in chemical danger zones, but it is impossible to understand where these risks are concentrated by examining the statewide congressional district information. However, the state legislative maps show that the areas with the most risk surround Fargo and Bismarck, the state’s two largest cities. This provides insight into the areas most in need of attention.
Of course, preventing chemical disasters should be a priority for all state legislators and congressional representatives. Our elected officials need to strengthen chemical safety at home and demand national chemical safety reform on the federal level.
New Tools Part of Larger Kids in Danger Zones Project
The new maps build off of our recent interactive schools and facilities map and report, Kids in Danger Zones, that found that at least one in three U.S. schoolchildren is at risk of a chemical catastrophe. We mapped around 3,400 hazardous facilities as well as every public and private school in the nation (preschool through 12th grade). We found that almost 20 million children in nearly 40,000 schools are in danger zones. These new maps are another tool to help communities learn about the risks in their districts and ask candidates and elected officials important questions about preventing chemical disasters.
You Can Take Action on Chemical Safety
Our maps help communities understand their level of risk and put pressure on officials to address chemical safety and disaster prevention. You can begin by researching your candidates’ stances on chemical safety. Are they aware of these risks and do they plan to address them Do they support transparency of chemical information to help communities prepare for and prevent disasters You can even share the link with your candidates’ campaign office or bring a screenshot to a local debate.
There are additional steps we can all take to reduce these risks:
Learn more about these risks by viewing our interactive map, national report, and state factsheets.
Share this information with local officials and ask if they have emergency response plans in place. Talk to your child’s school and urge them to practice chemical safety drills.
Give teachers curriculum materials that help students explore the map and take action.
Inform others in the community about these risks. Write a letter to the editor of your local paper. Share the map and report with local officials and urge them to take action.
By educating state and local leaders on these risks and demanding action, we can protect our children from chemical catastrophes. For additional resources, visit the Kids in Danger Zones landing page.
Source: www.foreffectivegov.org
Statement by the Vice President on the Passing of Tom Menino
The poet R. G. Ingersoll could have been describing Tommy when he wrote:
“When the will defies fear;
When duty throws the gauntlet down to fate;
When honor scorns compromise with death - - this is heroism!”
In the days following the Boston Marathon bombing Tommy was heroic. He was calm in the face of uncertainty, and resolute as the whole world watched.
Even as he should have been in bed, Tommy stood tall, marching through the streets of Boston with a Louisville Slugger for a walking stick. He was determined to protect the people of his city, whether from high profile tragedies like the bombing or the everyday tragedies of gun violence as a leading member of Mayors Against Illegal Guns.
It was an honor to work with Tommy on the investments that improved Boston’s neighborhoods, schools, housing and infrastructure. The “Menino Way” is evident in every park, every school, and every corner of Boston that emerged safer, cleaner, and stronger than before.
His legacy will live on in the city he loved, and in the example he set for public servants everywhere.
Boston’s first Italian-American Mayor earned what my mother always said was the highest compliment we Irish can give: He was a good man.
Source: www.whitehouse.gov
Readout of the Vice President s Call with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron
Source: www.whitehouse.gov
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on U.S.-Israel Consultative Group Meeting
The delegations discussed pressing issues, including ongoing efforts by the United States and coalition partners to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL.
On Iran, the U.S. delegation reaffirmed our commitment to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The two sides discussed the ongoing diplomatic efforts of the P5+1 and EU to reach a comprehensive solution that peacefully and verifiably resolves the international community’s concerns with Iran’s program. The delegations pledged to continue the unprecedented coordination between the United States and Israel as negotiations continue.
The U.S. delegation included CIA Director John Brennan, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral James Winnefeld, Under Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, Under Secretary of the Treasury David Cohen, Under Secretary of Defense Christine Wormuth, Special Assistant to the President and White House Coordinator for the Middle East Phil Gordon and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro.
National Security Advisors Rice and Cohen agreed that the U.S.-Israel Consultative Group continues to be an effective forum for strategic interagency security consultations between the U.S. and Israeli Governments and will continue to meet regularly in Washington and Jerusalem.
A photograph of National Security Advisor Rice meeting with Israel National Security Advisor Cohen is available HERE.
Source: www.whitehouse.gov
Remarks by the First Lady at a Grassroots Campaign Event with Democratic Candidate for Governor Dan Malloy -- New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, Connecticut
3:54 P.M. EDT
MRS. OBAMA: Yes! (Applause.) Thanks so much, everyone. This is so exciting. I am beyond thrilled -- hi, you guys. (Applause.) We’re going to get this done.
I am beyond thrilled to be here to support our friend, your outstanding Governor, Dan Malloy. (Applause.) That’s why I’m here. I’m here because of your Governor. He’s done such an amazing job, and I want to start by thanking him for that wonderfully generous introduction.
But I also want to thank a few other of your outstanding Connecticut leaders who we have here today. We’ve got Lieutenant Governor Wyman here, obviously. We’re grateful for her service. (Applause.) We’ve got Senator Blumenthal, Senator Murphy here. (Applause.) We have Congresswoman DeLauro, who is here, your champion. (Applause.) And of course, your Mayor, Mayor Harp is here, as well. (Applause.) So I’m grateful to all of them for their leadership, for their service, for the work that they’re doing on behalf of this Governor. We’re going to get this done.
But most of all, I want to thank all of you. (Applause.) Yes! Just like your Governor said, it’s because of you that we’re here. And like me, you all are fired up and ready to go. There was an overflow crowd that I talked to, they are fired up and ready to go. And like me, you all are here today for one simple reason: You’re here because you know that this election isn’t about who is up here on this stage. This is not about me. It’s not about Barack. It’s about you. It’s about what is going on in your lives, what’s going on in your families, your communities.
AUDIENCE MEMBER: -- and I am a DREAMer!
MRS. OBAMA: And we love you, babe. (Laughter.) We do.
AUDIENCE MEMBER: (Inaudible.)
MRS. OBAMA: Absolutely. We have so many issues --
AUDIENCE MEMBER: (Inaudible.)
MRS. OBAMA: -- absolutely, honey. (Applause.) I hear you, babe. I hear you, sweetie. Okay, I’m going to wait and let you -- I will wait and let you finish. I’m going to wait and let you finish, babe. I hear every word you’re saying.
AUDIENCE MEMBER: (Inaudible.)
MRS. OBAMA: I hear you, babe. No, no, understand this -- these -- there is passion here. But, see, what we have to do is turn this passion into work. (Applause.) Because what I know is that everyone has an issue that is near and dear to them. I know that when you kiss your kids goodbye -- everyone here who has a child, when you send them off, you want to make sure you send them to good schools with good teachers who will push them, who will ensure they have the love and support they need to be on track to go to college, to get a good job, to achieve. (Applause.)
You’re here because you don’t ever want to be scared walking around in your own neighborhood. (Applause.) You believe that no child should ever feel afraid walking into their classroom. (Applause.) There are many issues of passion here. That’s why elections are important.
You’re here because you believe that when you’re working your heart out, putting in 40 or 50 hours a week at your job, you should be able to pay your bills, you should be able to put some money away. (Applause.)
See, I know this because this was my father. He was a working-class guy. He was able to raise a family, send us to college on his salary. That is the American Dream we’re talking about. (Applause.) That’s why we’re here.
You’re here because you know that things are starting to get better because of your President -- (applause) -- because of leaders like Governor Malloy. (Applause.) But let me just share some of the numbers with you. Our businesses have created more than 10 million new jobs since 2010. This is the longest uninterrupted run of private sector job growth in our nation’s history. (Applause.) The national unemployment rate has dropped from a peak of 10 percent back in 2009 to 5.9 percent today. (Applause.)
And I know you’re here because you want this state to keep heading in the right direction. But most of all, you’re here because you know that this election will determine what happens on every single one of these issues. You guys are lively here. New Haven, you guys are all fired up. (Applause.) You guys want this to be a participatory rally, don’t you It’s like, who else should I have come on stage (Applause.) Come on up here, make some points.
But remember this: You cannot yell in the audience unless you’re going to vote. You’ve got to vote. (Applause.) Every single issue that you care about -- whether it’s schools or jobs or DREAMers or neighborhoods -- so many of those decisions are made by your Governor. Understand this. This is local politics, and more of us have to understand how it works. And that’s why you’re here for Dan Malloy. (Applause.) Because over the past four years, you have seen with your own eyes how this man has transformed this state.
While other governors were cutting education, your Governor invested in your schools. And now, what’s going -- test scores are up. Graduation rates are up. That’s real work. Dan Malloy helped create 60,000 jobs. As he said, he passed paid sick leave, something that everyone -- especially our young people -- should understand. (Applause.)
He raised the minimum wage, one of the most important things that will help working-class families get some stability. He fought for equal pay for women. (Applause.) Come on, ladies. (Applause.) And then, he is a Governor that has shown such compassion. After he sat with those grieving families in Newtown, Dan said, never again. And Dan had the courage to stand up and pass common-sense gun reforms, and today, the crime rate here in Connecticut is at a 40-year low. (Applause.)
So we can’t forget why we’re here today. You know who Dan stands for. You know who your Governor fights for. He fights for you. He fights for your families. Dan Malloy is your Governor. (Applause.) And I want you -- just imagine, as he said, if he achieved so much in four years in tough times, just imagine what this man could do if you gave him another four years. Just imagine. (Applause.)
So now, I want to talk brass tactics. Because this isn’t just about cheering and loving. I’m happy to be here, I’m happy to feel the energy -- I’m even happy to hear the hecklers, because it shows that folks are revved up, they’ve got a focus. This is important. But there is work that must be done. This just doesn’t happen because we feel good about it. It happens because we work for it.
So between now and November the 4th, we need to do everything in our power to reelect Dan Malloy as Governor of this state. We’ve got to do it. (Applause.) And this is not going to be easy -- just focus on this -- this will not be easy. We know there is too much money in politics. We know that special interests have way too much influence -- we know this. But just remember, they had plenty of money and plenty of influence back in 2008 and 2012, and Barack Obama still won those elections. (Applause.) And you want to know why he won those elections
AUDIENCE MEMBER: Because we showed up!
MRS. OBAMA: Exactly -- because we showed up and we voted. That’s why. Because at the end of the day, the folks running those special interest groups, the folks who poured millions of dollars into those elections, they each have just one vote -- and so do each of us. And those votes are what decides elections in this country.
And make no mistake about it, every single one of these votes matters. Because this election is going to be incredibly close -- and we know something about close. And just -- I want you all to think back to Dan’s race in 2010, because the outcome of that election was decided by about 3,200 votes. So just think, if 3,200 people had voted for his opponent instead, Dan would have lost.
And think even further -- because I like to break stuff down -- when you take that 3,200 and you break it down, that’s just four votes per precinct. Take that in for a moment. That is four votes per precinct.
So if there’s anybody here who is thinking that their vote doesn’t matter, if there’s anybody here who knows someone who thinks that voting just isn’t worth their time, if you know young people who are sitting on the couch, I want you to think about those four votes. So we cannot afford to miss out on a single vote in this election -- not one. This is real. Think about your passions. Think about the things you care about. And think four votes.
So right now, here is what I need you to do right now -- I want you all to make a plan. Because sometimes people don’t vote because they don’t have a plan. So make your plan. When are you going to vote Write down where you’re going to go, and commit to making it happen. Do you need a ride You have to do it before work Do you need babysitting Are you going to take somebody with you that can’t get there on their own That’s what a plan is. If you’re a young person, you got school, when are you going to make that happen You’ve got to make a plan, just like everything. Stuff doesn’t just happen.
So everybody here has got to figure out how they’re going to make their voices heard on the 4th. So now, between --
AUDIENCE MEMBER: Organize!
MRS. OBAMA: Organize! (Applause.) New Haven, you guys -- this is fun. (Applause.) I got a lot of help on this speech today. So I know with all this enthusiasm, you guys are going to make this happen. You guys are helping me out all through my speech. (Applause.)
So between now and November 4th, I want you to spend every single minute you have doing the groundwork -- knocking on doors, finding your neighbors, making those phone calls for Dan Malloy. You do it. This is how it happens. And then, on November 4th, get yourself, get everyone you know out to the polls.
And if you haven’t registered yet, that’s okay. Young people who haven’t registered -- young people. (Laughter.) For those who may not have registered, you can register on November 4th and vote the very same day. (Applause.) That’s how easy it is.
So there really is no excuse. Get buses and carloads of friends and congregation members and coworkers, and go vote together. In fact, voting here couldn’t be easier -- all you have to do is show up. So don’t be left out.
AUDIENCE MEMBER: November 4th, even the homeless can vote (inaudible.)
MRS. OBAMA: Even the homeless can vote. (Applause.) I love New Haven! I love it. (Applause.) So don’t be left out. Your friends will be there, your neighbors will be there. You will be joining millions of folks across the country who are making their voices heard on the issues they care about. That’s how you make change. All those folks are doing this because they know that elections matter. They know what’s at stake on November the 4th.
You see, because if we stay home on Election Day, all we’re doing is letting other folks decide the outcomes of our lives for us. (Applause.) And if we do that, we know exactly what will happen. We will see less support for our kids’ schools. We’ll see more folks interfering in women’s private decisions about our bodies and our health care -- that you know. (Applause.) We will see more special breaks for those at the top instead of for hard-working folks. (Applause.)
So, Connecticut, I want to be very clear: if you believe that folks who are working full time shouldn’t have to live in poverty in the wealthiest nation on the planet; if you think that every community in this state should have good jobs, that we should have common-sense gun laws that keep our families safe; if you think that every child in Connecticut should have the education they need from preschool to college to fulfill every last bit of their God-given potential, then you need to get everyone you know to vote for Dan Malloy for Governor. (Applause.) You’ve got to do this.
Because in the end, that’s really what’s at stake in this election -- it’s the kind of world we want to leave for our kids and our grandkids. And those kids are counting on us. We see these young people here -- they’re counting on us to stand up for them.
And I know these kids, and you know these kids. They’re here. They’re all over the country. And that’s why we have to stay focused.
I’ll tell you a story about one of those kids, Rashema Melson. She’s one of my mentees in Washington. Now, Rashema’s father was murdered when she was a baby, and then for years, her family was homeless. And there were days when she didn’t even have clean clothes to wear to school.
But that didn’t stop Rashema. She showed up every morning to school on time. She threw herself into every class. She often had to wake up in the middle of the night just to do her homework because that’s the only time it was quiet in the homeless shelter where she and her family lived. But by senior year, Rashema had earned a 4.0 GPA. (Applause.) She graduated as valedictorian of her class. And right now, today, Rashema is on full scholarship at Georgetown University. (Applause.)
And as I travel across this country, I meet so many kids just like Rashema every day -- kids who are working two or three jobs to save up for college. Kids whose parents don’t speak a word of English, and are fighting so hard to make it in this country. Kids who are out there on their own, waking up early, staying up late, studying as hard as they can because they know that’s the only way to make it.
And what I think about, what the President thinks about every day -- these kids have every reason to give up, but they are so hungry, they are so desperate to lift themselves up. And that is why we’re here today. Don’t get it twisted, as they say. That’s why we’re here today. (Applause.) As Barack and I tell ourselves every day -- because those kids never give up, then neither can we. Neither can we.
So between now and November 4th, New Haven, we need to be energized for our kids. We need to be inspired for them. We need to pour everything we have into this election so they can have the opportunities they need to build the future they deserve.
So just understand, this is on us. The kids who are desperate to make it in this country, the kids who are working every day to get out of high school, to go to college -- we are standing up to them, and for them. So if we keep stepping up and bringing others along with us, then I am confident that we can keep making that change we believe in. I know that we can reelect Dan Malloy as Governor. And I know that, together, we can build a future worthy of all our children’s dreams.
Thank you all. Get it done. God bless. (Applause.)
END
4:15 P.M. EDT
Source: www.whitehouse.gov
Remarks by the First Lady at a Grassroots Campaign Event with Democratic Candidate for Governor Gina Raimondo -- Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
1:16 P.M. EDT
MRS. OBAMA: You guys ready for this (Applause.) I am so ready for this. I am thrilled to be here to support our friend, the next Governor of Rhode Island, Gina Raimondo. (Applause.) I’m going to join in.
I want to start by thanking a few of the folks who are here -- first of all, Gina, for her wonderful introduction. She is going to be a phenomenal Governor. (Applause.) I also want to thank some of the other outstanding Rhode Island leaders we have here today -- Senator Reed, Senator Whitehouse. We have Congressman Langevin is here. We have Congressman Cicilline is here. I got to take a picture with them -- they’re very good. They’re excited. (Laughter.) You want more pictures I’m coming down after this. (Applause.) But I’ve got to make sure you all are fired up and ready for this before that.
But we also have our next Mayor of Providence, Jorge Elorza, who is here. (Applause.) So we’ve got a lot of wonderful leaders here who are doing a great job. We have to support them, and that’s one of the reason why I’m here.
Let me start by thanking all of you for joining us today. I am grateful to all of you. And I know that, like me, you all are fired up and ready to go. (Applause.) You have to be. I know that, like me, you are here today for one simple reason: you’re here because you know that this election is not about the folks who are up on this stage. It’s not about me, it’s about you. It’s about what’s going on in your lives. It’s about what’s happening in your families. It’s about what your communities look and feel like.
You’re here because when you kiss your kids goodbye each morning, I know that you’re worried about the school they’re going to. You’re wondering whether they’re learning what they need to learn, getting the information, the love, the care, the feeding they need to go to college, to one day get a good job so they can support their families.
You’re here because you believe that when you’re working your heart out, putting in 40 or 50 hours a week at your job, you should be able to pay your bills, put some money away, give your family a decent life. This is what Gina was talking about. These were the families we were raised in -- middle-class families who could build a life on a good job.
You’re here because you know that things are starting to get better across the country. You’ve heard some of the numbers. In this nation, under this President, our businesses have created more than 10 million new jobs since 2010. This is the longest uninterrupted run of private sector job growth in our nation’s history. (Applause.) You know that the national unemployment rate dropped from a peak of 10 percent back in 2009 to 5.9 percent today. (Applause.) But you also know that you want to see more of those jobs here in Rhode Island. (Applause.) You know that you want to see more of that economic development happening in your communities.
But most of all, you’re here because you know that this election will determine what happens on every single one of these issues -- this election. Because when it comes to your schools, your kids, your jobs, your communities, so many of those decisions are made by your Governor. And that is why we are all here today -- because we need to get Gina Raimondo in. Because you know that on these issues, Gina understands. She gets it.
You heard her story. She’s grown up a lot like me, coming from a hardworking family. Unfortunately, like me and Barack, she got through college and law school with a whole lot of debt. (Laughter.) But that shows you that Gina knows what it means to work for what you want in life. Things aren’t handed to you. There’s a cost to making your way.
I also know that Gina has two wonderful kids in public school. So she knows how important it is to invest in education for all of our kids -- (applause) -- to get our kids on track to a successful life. Education is key. There is -- for all the young people here, there is nothing more important than getting your education. And that’s why it’s up to leaders like Gina to make sure that we keep investing in our young people. (Applause.)
And Gina has had just one mission: to make life better for middle-class families here in this state. That is what has driven her every single day. And that will be her mission as Governor.
So you all know who Gina is. And I want you to remember that over these next few days. You know what she stands for. And if you’re looking for someone you can count on, someone who is going to do things for you and your families -- things like raising the minimum wage, things like rebuilding your schools, ensuring that our kids keep getting the education they need, someone who is going to create good jobs that pay a decent wage here in this state -- then you need to do everything in your power to elect Gina Raimondo as your Governor. You’ve got to get it done, Rhode Island. (Applause.)
We can do this. We can do this. And let me tell you something -- this won’t be easy. Very few things that you will do in life -- for our young people -- will be easy. Trust us. (Applause.) But we can still do this.
Sometimes folks thinks there’s too much money in politics, too much special-interest influence in politics. But what I want to remind all of you here is they had plenty of money and plenty of influence back in 2008 and 2012, and Barack Obama still won those elections. (Applause.) And I just want to remind you why he won: He won those elections because we showed up and we voted. That, in the end, is the key. (Applause.)
See, at the end of the day, the folks running those special interests groups, the folks pouring millions of dollars into elections -- here’s the thing -- they each just have one vote, and so do each of us. And those votes are what decide elections in the United States of America. That’s what wins elections. I want you all to remember that. (Applause.)
And make no mistake about it, every single one of those votes matters. Because this election is going to be incredibly close -- do you hear me -- incredibly close. How close Well, let me -- just think of the Governor’s race, the last Governor’s race in 2010. The outcome of that election was decided by about 4,300 votes. So if about 4,300 folks had voted the other way, you would have a different Governor. And when you break that number down, that is just 10 votes per precinct. I want you to take that in -- 10 votes per precinct decides who is Governor of your state.
So that’s why we can’t afford to miss out on a single vote in this election -- not one single vote. I know that everybody here knows 10 people who didn’t vote, 10 people who just missed it, 10 people who didn’t register, 10 young people who didn’t think it mattered, 10 people who didn’t vote because it rained. And that decided who your Governor will be -- 10 votes. Look around this room. This room alone can decide this election if everybody is engaged and focused.
So right now, today, I want everyone in here to make a plan to vote. Make a plan. Decide when you’re going to do it, write down where you need to do it, and then make a commitment to make it happen. That means everybody -- mom who is babysitting on Election Day. Are you voting before work, after work; do you need a ride, do you need somebody in your neighborhood to give you a ride -- those are the kind of plans that have to happen.
And then, between now and November 4th, I want you to spend every free minute that you have knocking on doors and making phone calls for Gina -- really. The work on the ground really matters. (Applause.) Turnout really, absolutely matters. Sign up with one of the folks in campaign t-shirts that are here -- hopefully they’re here. Sign up with them -- I see some hands in the back. And think about committing to at least three volunteerships this weekend. Think about the limited amount of time that could turn this election around.
And as you think about whether you have time to volunteer, think about those 10 votes. As you make those calls, think about the 10 people that you can convince to register and vote. Think of the 10 people you know in your own family you can get to vote. That’s the kind of work that’s going to make the difference in a very tight, very close election.
And then, after you spend these last few days knocking on doors and calling your heart out, on November 4th, you’ve got to make sure to get out yourself and get everyone you know out to the polls. And remember, voting couldn’t be easier. All you have to do is show up.
So don’t be left out. Your friends are going to be there, your neighbors are going to be there. You’re going to be joining millions of folks across this country who are making their voices heard on the issues they care about. And all those folks are doing this because they know that this election matters. They know that’s -- all the important issues that are at stake on November 4th.
Because what I want you all to remember is that if we stay home on Election Day, what we’re doing is just letting other folks decide the outcome for us. And if we do that, we know exactly what will happen. We will see less support for our kids’ schools. We will see more folks trying to interfere in women’s private decisions about our bodies and our health care. We’ll see more special breaks for those at the top instead of hardworking folks.
So, Rhode Island, I want to be clear: If you believe that folks who are working full-time shouldn’t have to live in poverty in the wealthiest nation on the planet; if you think every community in this state should have good jobs, jobs you can raise a family on; if you think that every child in Rhode Island should have the education they need from preschool to college to fulfill every last bit of their God-given potential, then you need to get everyone you know to vote for Gina Raimondo for Governor. You’ve got to get -- to do this. (Applause.)
Because in the end, that’s really what’s at stake in this election. I want you to remember, we’re fighting for the kind of world we want to leave for our kids and our grandkids. This is for them. Those kids are counting on us to stand up for them. And we know thousands of these kids. They’re here. They’re everywhere. (Applause.) I see them everywhere I go.
There’s a young women who is one of my mentees, Rashema Melson, who lives in D.C. Rashema’s father was murdered when she was a baby, and for years her family was homeless. And there were days when she didn’t even have clean clothes to wear to school.
But let me tell you, Rashema still showed up every morning to class. She threw herself into her schoolwork. She often had to wake up in the middle of the night to do her homework because that’s the only time it was quiet in the homeless shelter where she and her family lived. But by senior year, Rashema had earned herself a 4.0 GPA. (Applause.) This young lady graduated as the valedictorian of her class, and she, right now, is on a full scholarship to Georgetown University. (Applause.)
See, and I tell that story because as a I travel across the country, I meet so many kids just like Rashema -- kids who are working two, three jobs to save up for college. Kids whose parents don’t speak a word of English, and are fighting so hard to make it in this country. Kids who are out there on their own, waking up early, staying up late, studying as hard as they can because they know that’s the only way out.
These kids have every reason to give up, but they are so hungry to succeed. They are so desperate to lift themselves up. And that’s why we’re here. That’s why we’re here -- because those kids never give up, and neither can we. (Applause.) That’s what motivates me and your President every single day -- it’s our young people.
So between now and November 4th, Rhode Island, we need to be energized for them. We need to be inspired for our children. We need to pour everything we have into this election so that they can have the opportunities they need to build the futures they deserve.
And if we do all of that, we can do this. If we keep stepping up and bringing others along the way, then I know that we can keep on making that change we believe in. I know we can elect Gina Raimondo as Governor. And I know that, together, we can build a future worthy of all of our children.
Thank you guys. Get it done. Get to the polls. Stay fired up, ready to go. Make it happen, Rhode Island. We’re counting on you. God bless. (Applause.)
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Source: www.whitehouse.gov