From RLeri@smtpgtwy.ausd.k12.ca.us Thu Oct 25 16:21:46 2001 From: RLeri@smtpgtwy.ausd.k12.ca.us (Robert Leri) Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 08:21:46 -0700 Subject: [Hugo-Reid] Test for whomever has subscribed Message-ID: Robert J. Leri Director, Technology & Information Services Arcadia Unified School District 234 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 V: 626-821-6609 F: 626-574-3802 From sbramley@yahoo.com Thu Oct 25 19:21:58 2001 From: sbramley@yahoo.com (Scott Bramley) Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 11:21:58 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Hugo-Reid] Test Message-ID: <20011025182158.13336.qmail@web20508.mail.yahoo.com> This is a test from my outside email account __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com From RLeri@smtpgtwy.ausd.k12.ca.us Thu Oct 25 19:26:53 2001 From: RLeri@smtpgtwy.ausd.k12.ca.us (Robert Leri) Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 11:26:53 -0700 Subject: [Hugo-Reid] Test Message-ID: Yep >>> Scott Bramley 10/25/01 11:21AM >>> This is a test from my outside email account __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Hugo-Reid mailing list Hugo-Reid@ausd.net http://www.ausd.net:81/mailman/listinfo/hugo-reid From Joe@smtpgtwy.ausd.k12.ca.us Thu Oct 25 21:45:36 2001 From: Joe@smtpgtwy.ausd.k12.ca.us (Joe Bohannon) Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 13:45:36 -0700 Subject: [Hugo-Reid] Halloween Safty Tips Message-ID: This is a MIME message. If you are reading this text, you may want to consider changing to a mail reader or gateway that understands how to properly handle MIME multipart messages. --=_E9B30718.6D0C663B Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable How To Stay Safe This Halloween Parental Concerns Heightened This Year=20 DETROIT -- This year, Halloween carries with it the usual fears for = parents.=20 Consider that four times as many children aged 5-14 are killed while = walking on Halloween evening compared with other evenings of the year, and = falls are a leading cause of injuries among children on Halloween, = according to the government's Center For Disease Control and Prevention.=20= Also, this year parents are even more concerned because of recent threats = to national safety such as the attacks of Sept. 11 and the anthrax = scare.=20 We've compiled some tips to help you and your children have a safe and = happy Halloween.=20 Safety Tips While Trick-or-Treating Many parents overestimate children's street-crossing skills. The pedestrian= skills of children are limited by several factors related to their = physical size and developmental stage. For instance, young children may = lack the physical ability to cross a street quickly, and their small size = limits their visibility to drivers.=20 Children are likely to choose the shortest rather than the safest route = across streets, often darting out between parked cars. In addition, young = children do not evaluate potential traffic threats effectively, cannot = anticipate driver behavior, and process information more slowly than = adults.=20 Many Halloween-related injuries can be prevented if parents closely = supervise school-aged children during trick-or-treat activities.=20 Parents can help prevent children from getting injured at Halloween by = following these safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the = Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Safety = Council.=20 Children should:=20 Go only to well-lit houses and remain on porches rather than entering = houses.=20 Travel in small groups and be accompanied by an adult.=20 Know their phone number and carry coins for emergency telephone calls.=20 Have their names and addresses attached to their costumes.=20 Bring treats home before eating them so parents can inspect them.=20 Use costume knives and swords that are flexible, not rigid or sharp.=20 When walking in neighborhoods, they should:=20 Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks, and avoid crossing yards.=20 Cross streets at the corner, use crosswalks (where they exist), and do not = cross between parked cars.=20 Stop at all corners and stay together in a group before crossing.=20 Wear clothing that is bright, reflective, and flame retardant.=20 Consider using face paint instead of masks. (Masks can obstruct a child's = vision.)=20 Avoid wearing hats that will slide over their eyes.=20 Avoid wearing long, baggy, or loose costumes or oversized shoes (to = prevent tripping).=20 Be reminded to look left, right, and left again before crossing the = street.=20 Parents and adults should:=20 Supervise the outing for children under age 12. =20 Establish a curfew (a return time) for older children.=20 Prepare homes for trick-or-treaters by clearing porches, lawns, and = sidewalks and by placing jack-o-lanterns away from doorways and = landings.=20 Make sure children under age 10 are supervised as they cross the street.=20= Drive slowly.=20 Watch for children in the street and on medians.=20 Exit driveways and alleyways carefully.=20 Have children get out of cars on the curb side, not on the traffic = side.=20 Candy Safety Tips Avoid giving choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small = toys as treats to young children.=20 Tell children to watch the candy being dropped in their bag and to try to = remember who gave them what. Or children can take the candy themselves = helping them to better remember who gave them a certain treat.=20 One Michigan woman is putting address labels on candy so that parents know = which neighbor the candy came from.=20 Children shouldn't snack while they're trick-or-treating. Parents should = check treats at home. Give children an early meal before they head out to = discourage snacking.=20 Watch for signs of tampering, such as small pinholes in wrappers and torn = or loose packages.=20 Inspect all candy for safety before children eat it.=20 Accept and give out candy that isn't easily unwrapped. Candies such as = Tootsie Rolls, hard candies and certain bubble gums with twist-type = wrappings can be tampered with more easily than those that are sealed.=20 When in doubt, throw it out.=20 Pumpkin Safety Tips Carve pumpkins on stable, flat surfaces with good lighting.=20 Have children draw a face on the outside of the pumpkin, then parents = should do the cutting.=20 Place lighted pumpkins away from curtains and other flammable objects, and = do not leave lighted pumpkins unattended.=20 Additional Resources:=20 13 Halloween Safety Tips for Little Ghosts and Goblins Halloween is a scary time of year, but we all can make sure that children = have a safe holiday with the following tips. Please feel free to excerpt = these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics or use them in their = entirety for any print or broadcast story dealing with Halloween safety. = For more information on Halloween safety tips, your readers, viewers or = listeners can visit the Web site of the American Academy of Pediatrics at = www.aap.org.=20 "All Dressed Up..."=20 Because they can obstruct a child's vision, masks are not recommended. If = a child wears makeup, parents should look for non-toxic, hypoallergenic = kits. =20 Costumes should be flame-retardant and fit properly. Avoid oversized = shoes, high heels and long skirts or pants that could cause a child to = fall. =20 Children who will be trick-or-treating after dusk should have reflective = tape on their costumes and carry flashlights.=20 "Carving a Niche..."=20 Small children should never carve pumpkins. Children can draw a face with = markers, then parents can do the cutting. Under parents' supervision, = children ages 5 to 10 can carve with pumpkin cutters equipped with safety = bars. =20 Votive candles are safest for candlelit pumpkins. =20 Lighted pumpkins should be placed on a sturdy table, away from curtains = and other flammable objects and should never be left unattended.=20 "Sweet Treats..."=20 Children shouldn't snack while they're trick-or-treating. Parents should = check treats at home. =20 Watch for signs of tampering, such as small pinholes in wrappers and torn = or loose packages. =20 Parents of young children should get rid of choking hazards such as gum, = peanuts, hard candies or small toys.=20 "Home Safe Home..."=20 To keep their home safe for visiting trick-or-treaters, parents should = remove anything a child could trip over such as garden hoses, toys, bikes = and lawn decorations. =20 Parents should check outdoor lights and replace burned-out bulbs. =20 Wet leaves should be swept from sidewalks and steps.=20 Remember that Halloween is for children of all ages... so get involved = with your little ghost or goblin!=20 Halloween Safety--Fact Sheet Library http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/haloween.htm Halloween is a cherished tradition but the excitement of the night can = cause children to forget to be careful. There is no real "trick" to making = Halloween a real treat for the entire family. The major dangers are not = from witches or spirits but rather from falls and pedestrian/car crashes. = Many communities offically designate a "Beggars' Night" and assign = specific hours for trick-or-treat activities. Both children and adults need to think about safety on this annual day of = make-believe. Motorists The National Safety Council urges motorists to be especially = alert on Halloween. Watch for children darting out from between = parked cars=20 Watch for children walking on roadways, = medians and curbs.=20 Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.= =20 At twilight and later in the evening, watch = for children in dark clothing.=20 Parents Before children start out on their "trick or treat" rounds, = parents should: Make sure that an adult or an older responsibl= e youth will be supervising the=20 outing for children under age 12.=20 Plan and discuss the route trick-or-treaters = intend to follow. Know the names of older children's companions.= =20 Instruct your children to travel only in = familiar areas and along an established route.=20 Teach your children to stop only at houses = or apartment buildings that are well-lit and never to enter a = stranger's home.=20 Establish a return time.=20 Tell your youngsters not to eat any treat = until they return home.=20 Review all appropriate trick-or-treat safety = precautions, including pedestrian/traffic safety rules.=20 Pin a slip of paper with the child's name, = address and phone number inside a pocket in case the = youngster gets separated from the group.=20 Costume Design Only fire-retardant materials should be used = for costumes.=20 Costumes should be loose so warm clothes can = be worn underneath.=20 Costumes should not be so long that they are = a tripping hazard. (Falls are the leading cause of unintentiona= l injuries on Halloween.)=20 If children are allowed out after dark, = outfits should be made with light colored=20 materials. Strips of retroreflective = tape should be used to make children visible.=20 Face Design Masks can obstruct a child's vision. Use = facial make-up instead.=20 When buying special Halloween makeup, check = for packages containing ingredients that are = labeled "Made with U.S. Approved Color Additives," "Laboratory Tested," Meets = Federal Standards for Cosmetics," or "Non-Toxic." Follow manufacture= r's instruction for application.=20 If masks are worn, they should have nose and = mouth openings and large eye holes.=20 Accessories Knives, swords and other accessories should = be made from cardboard or=20 flexible materials. Do not allow = children to carry sharp objects.=20 Bags or sacks carried by youngsters should be = light-colored or trimmed with=20 retro-reflective tape if children are = allowed out after dark.=20 Carrying flashlights will help children see = better and be seen more clearly.=20 On the way Children should understand and follow these rules: Do not enter homes or apartments without = adult supervision.=20 Walk, do not run, from house to house. Do not = cross yards and lawns=20 where unseen objects or the uneven = terrain can present tripping hazards Walk on sidewalks, not in the street.=20 Walk on the left side of the road, facing = traffic if there are no sidewalks.=20 =20 Treats To ensure a safe trick-or-treat outing, parents are urged = to: Give children an early meal before going = out.=20 Insist that treats be brought home for = inspection before anything is eaten.=20 Wash fruit and slice into small pieces.=20 When in doubt, throw it out.=20 =20 --=_E9B30718.6D0C663B Content-Type: text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Description: HTML
How To Stay Safe This Halloween
Parental Concerns Heightened This Year
 
DETROIT -- This year, Halloween carries with it the usual fears = for=20 parents.
 
Consider that four times as many children aged 5-14 are killed = while=20 walking on Halloween evening compared with other evenings of the year, and = falls=20 are a leading cause of injuries among children on Halloween, according to = the=20 government's Center For Disease Control and Prevention.
 
Also, this year parents are even more concerned because of recent = threats=20 to national safety such as the attacks of Sept. 11 and the anthrax scare. =
 
We've compiled some tips to help you and your children have a safe = and=20 happy Halloween.
 
Safety Tips While Trick-or-Treating
Many parents overestimate children's street-crossing skills. The = pedestrian=20 skills of children are limited by several factors related to their = physical size=20 and developmental stage. For instance, young children may lack the = physical=20 ability to cross a street quickly, and their small size limits their = visibility=20 to drivers.
 
Children are likely to choose the shortest rather than the safest = route=20 across streets, often darting out between parked cars. In addition, = young=20 children do not evaluate potential traffic threats effectively, cannot=20 anticipate driver behavior, and process information more slowly than = adults.=20
 
Many Halloween-related injuries can be prevented if parents closely=20= supervise school-aged children during trick-or-treat activities.
 
Parents can help prevent children from getting injured at Halloween = by=20 following these safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the = Centers=20 for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Safety Council. =
 
Children should:
Go only to well-lit houses and remain on porches rather than = entering=20 houses.
Travel in small groups and be accompanied by an adult. =
Know=20 their phone number and carry coins for emergency telephone calls.
Have = their=20 names and addresses attached to their costumes.
Bring treats home = before=20 eating them so parents can inspect them.
Use costume knives and swords = that=20 are flexible, not rigid or sharp.
 
When walking in neighborhoods, they should:
Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks, and avoid crossing yards. =
Cross=20 streets at the corner, use crosswalks (where they exist), and do not = cross=20 between parked cars.
Stop at all corners and stay together in a group = before=20 crossing.
Wear clothing that is bright, reflective, and flame = retardant.=20
Consider using face paint instead of masks. (Masks can obstruct a = child's=20 vision.)
Avoid wearing hats that will slide over their eyes. =
Avoid=20 wearing long, baggy, or loose costumes or oversized shoes (to prevent = tripping).=20
Be reminded to look left, right, and left again before crossing the = street.=20
 
Parents and adults should:
Supervise the outing for children under age 12.  
Establish a curfew (a return time) for older children.
Prepare = homes=20 for trick-or-treaters by clearing porches, lawns, and sidewalks and by = placing=20 jack-o-lanterns away from doorways and landings.
Make sure children = under=20 age 10 are supervised as they cross the street.
Drive slowly. =
Watch for=20 children in the street and on medians.
Exit driveways and alleyways=20 carefully.
Have children get out of cars on the curb side, not on = the=20 traffic side.
 
Candy Safety Tips
Avoid giving choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or = small=20 toys as treats to young children.
Tell children to watch the candy = being=20 dropped in their bag and to try to remember who gave them what. Or = children can=20 take the candy themselves helping them to better remember who gave them = a=20 certain treat.
One Michigan woman is putting address labels on candy = so that=20 parents know which neighbor the candy came from.
Children shouldn't = snack=20 while they're trick-or-treating. Parents should check treats at home. = Give=20 children an early meal before they head out to discourage snacking. =
Watch=20 for signs of tampering, such as small pinholes in wrappers and torn or = loose=20 packages.
Inspect all candy for safety before children eat it. =
Accept=20 and give out candy that isn't easily unwrapped. Candies such as Tootsie = Rolls,=20 hard candies and certain bubble gums with twist-type wrappings can be = tampered=20 with more easily than those that are sealed.
When in doubt, throw it = out.=20
 
Pumpkin Safety Tips
Carve pumpkins on stable, flat surfaces with good lighting. =
Have=20 children draw a face on the outside of the pumpkin, then parents should do = the=20 cutting.
Place lighted pumpkins away from curtains and other = flammable=20 objects, and do not leave lighted pumpkins unattended.
 
Additional Resources:
13 Halloween Safety Tips for Little Ghosts and Goblins
Halloween is a scary time of year, but we all can make sure that = children=20 have a safe holiday with the following tips. Please feel free to excerpt = these=20 tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics or use them in their entirety = for=20 any print or broadcast story dealing with Halloween safety. For more = information=20 on Halloween safety tips, your readers, viewers or listeners can visit the = Web=20 site of the American Academy of Pediatrics at www.aap.org.
 
"All Dressed Up..."
  • Because they can obstruct a child's vision, masks are not recommende= d. If=20 a child wears makeup, parents should look for non-toxic, hypoallergenic= =20 kits.  
  • Costumes should be flame-retardant and fit properly. Avoid = oversized=20 shoes, high heels and long skirts or pants that could cause a child = to=20 fall. 
  • Children who will be trick-or-treating after dusk should have = reflective=20 tape on their costumes and carry flashlights.
"Carving a Niche..."
  • Small children should never carve pumpkins. Children can draw a = face with=20 markers, then parents can do the cutting. Under parents' supervision, = children=20 ages 5 to 10 can carve with pumpkin cutters equipped with safety = bars. =20
  • Votive candles are safest for candlelit pumpkins. 
  • Lighted pumpkins should be placed on a sturdy table, away from = curtains=20 and other flammable objects and should never be left unattended.=20
"Sweet Treats..."
  • Children shouldn't snack while they're trick-or-treating. Parents = should=20 check treats at home. 
  • Watch for signs of tampering, such as small pinholes in wrappers = and torn=20 or loose packages. 
  • Parents of young children should get rid of choking hazards such as = gum,=20 peanuts, hard candies or small toys.
"Home Safe Home..."
  • To keep their home safe for visiting trick-or-treaters, parents = should=20 remove anything a child could trip over such as garden hoses, toys, = bikes and=20 lawn decorations. 
  • Parents should check outdoor lights and replace burned-out = bulbs. =20
  • Wet leaves should be swept from sidewalks and steps.
  • Remember that Halloween is for children of all ages... so get = involved=20 with your little ghost or goblin!
 
Halloween Safety--Fact Sheet Library
http://www.nsc.org/l= ibrary/facts/haloween.htm
 
Halloween is a cherished tradition but the excitement of the night = can=20 cause children to forget to be careful. There is no real "trick" to = making=20 Halloween a real treat for the entire family. The major dangers are not = from=20 witches or spirits but rather from falls and pedestrian/car crashes. = Many=20 communities offically designate a "Beggars' Night" and assign specific = hours for=20 trick-or-treat activities.
 
Both children and adults need to think about safety on this annual = day of=20 make-believe.
Motorists     The National Safety Council = urges=20 motorists to be especially alert on Halloween.
           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;   =20 Watch for children darting out from between parked=20 cars 
          &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;     =20 Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and=20 curbs. 
          = ;            &n= bsp;     =20 Enter and exit driveways and alleys=20 carefully. 
         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;      =20 At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark = clothing.=20
 
Parents       Before children = start out=20 on their "trick or treat" rounds, parents should:
           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;   =20 Make sure that an adult or an older responsible youth will be supervising = the=20
           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;      =20 outing for children under age=20 12. 
          &n= bsp;            = ;       Plan=20 and discuss the route trick-or-treaters intend to follow.=20 Know
           &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       =20 the names of older children's=20 companions. 
         =             &nb= sp;         =20 Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and along=20 an
           &nb= sp;            =       =20  established=20 route. 
          = ;            &n= bsp;      =20 Teach your children to stop only at houses or apartment=20 buildings
          &n= bsp;            = ;          that=20 are well-lit and never to enter a stranger's=20 home. 
          =             &nb= sp;       Establish=20 a return=20 time. 
          =             &nb= sp;       Tell=20 your youngsters not to eat any treat until they return=20 home. 
          =             &nb= sp;       Review=20 all appropriate trick-or-treat safety precautions,=20 including
          &n= bsp;            = ;           =20 pedestrian/traffic safety=20 rules. 
          = ;            &n= bsp;       Pin=20 a slip of paper with the child's name, address and=20 phone
           =             &nb= sp;          =20 number inside a pocket in case the youngster gets separated=20 from
           &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;          =20 the group.
 Costume=20 Design
           = ;            &n= bsp;      Only=20 fire-retardant materials should be used for=20 costumes. 
         &n= bsp;            = ;        Costumes=20 should be loose so warm clothes can be worn=20 underneath. 
         =             &nb= sp;       =20 Costumes should not be so long that they are a tripping=20 hazard.
          &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;      =20 (Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injuries on=20 Halloween.) 
         =             &nb= sp;       =20 If children are allowed out after dark, outfits should be made with = light=20 colored 
         &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;materials.=20 Strips of retroreflective tape should be used to make children visible.=20
 Face=20 Design
           = ;            &n= bsp;    =20 Masks can obstruct a child's vision. Use facial make-up=20 instead. 
         &nb= sp;            =       =20 When buying special Halloween makeup, check for=20 packages
          &nb= sp;            =             =20= containing ingredients that are labeled "Made with U.S.=20 Approved
          &nb= sp;            =      =20 Color Additives," "Laboratory Tested," Meets Federal Standards=20 for
           &n= bsp;            = ;    =20 Cosmetics," or "Non-Toxic." Follow manufacturer's instruction=20 for application. 
       &n= bsp;            = ;        =20 If masks are worn, they should have nose and mouth openings and large eye = holes.=20
Accessories
         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       Knives,=20 swords and other accessories should be made from cardboard=20 or 
          &nb= sp;            =            =20 flexible materials. Do not allow children to carry sharp=20 objects. 
         &nb= sp;            =        Bags=20 or sacks carried by youngsters should be light-colored or trimmed=20 with 
          &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;           =20 retro-reflective tape if children are allowed out after=20 dark. 
          =             &nb= sp;      Carrying=20 flashlights will help children see better and be seen more clearly.=20=
On the way    Children should understand and = follow=20 these rules:
           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;    Do=20 not enter homes or apartments without adult=20 supervision. 
         = ;            &n= bsp;       Walk,=20 do not run, from house to house. Do not cross yards and=20 lawns 
          =             &nb= sp;      =20      where unseen objects or the uneven terrain can = present=20 tripping=20 hazards
          &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;     Walk=20 on sidewalks, not in the=20 street. 
         &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;      Walk=20 on the left side of the road, facing traffic if there are no=20 sidewalks. 
         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;=20
Treats          &nbs= p;To=20 ensure a safe trick-or-treat outing, parents are urged to:
           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;    Give=20 children an early meal before going=20 out. 
          &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;      Insist=20 that treats be brought home for inspection before anything is=20 eaten. 
          = ;            &n= bsp;      Wash=20 fruit and slice into small=20 pieces. 
         &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;      When=20 in doubt, throw it out.
 

 
 
 
--=_E9B30718.6D0C663B-- From Rleri@aol.com Tue Oct 30 00:54:27 2001 From: Rleri@aol.com (Rleri@aol.com) Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2001 19:54:27 EST Subject: [Hugo-Reid] Greetings from an outside account Message-ID: <66.167e7858.290f5443@aol.com> Hi! Took me 5 minutes to remember how to use this stupid AOL account! From RLeri@smtpgtwy.ausd.k12.ca.us Tue Oct 30 01:04:31 2001 From: RLeri@smtpgtwy.ausd.k12.ca.us (Robert Leri) Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2001 17:04:31 -0800 Subject: [Hugo-Reid] Test for Bounce Messages Message-ID: test Robert J. Leri Director, Technology & Information Services Arcadia Unified School District 234 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 V: 626-821-6609 F: 626-574-3802