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"REASONABLY SUSPECTED". I think a psychic's word isn't reasonable suspicion in this case. In your opinion. I'm not willing to risk my credential on some over zealous case worker and their hyper-extended definition of what is or isn't considered reasonable, Aggie. If it means the difference between my staying out of jail and somebody else's happiness the choice is a nobrainer. Mess with the state on this one and you will be burned to the ground first before the truth of it comes out. I'd report it no matter who told me. It simply is not worth the risk, Aggie. Wow. Is the law - hell, the world - that black & white to you? Damn right it is, RDK. I'm not putting my neck on the line by not reporting any allegations along those lines. No sir. Not now, not ever. Let me put it to you this way: This time it wasn't true and you decide to chance it and not report the incident. Let's say a few months later another similar allegation is made. The Child Protective Services people will send out a caseworker and ask you two questions: #1 Were you aware of any instances of child abuse before this one? #2 Did you report on it? They would put you in jail so fast it'll make your head swim for a week.

Read my reply to Aggie, Dan.

"REASONABLY SUSPECTED". I think a psychic's word isn't reasonable suspicion in this case. In your opinion. I'm not willing to risk my credential on some over zealous case worker and their hyper-extended definition of what is or isn't considered reasonable, Aggie. If it means the difference between my staying out of jail and somebody else's happiness the choice is a nobrainer. Mess with the state on this one and you will be burned to the ground first before the truth of it comes out. I'd report it no matter who told me. It simply is not worth the risk, Aggie.

Dan....? Ball's in your court.

That's ridiculous. It's a puzzle or a bone of contention because it was a freakin' psychic, for crying out loud. This is pathetic. It doesn't have a damned thing to do with "kids come first". It has to do with a complete lack of both common sense and intelligence. Well, not sure either view is valid in this case. I gather this is Canada. Don't know the law there but surely the education authorities, whoever they are, have a duty to provide suitable education for a kid. It seems obvious that they weren't doing so in this case - the kid has needs that quite clearly aren't being met. Being taught in a school specialising in those needs would mean that even low grade teacher's assistants would know a thing or two more than this one apparently did. MG Thankfully this turned out to be a false allegation. But, there again, the law clearly states we must report on all child abuse. Right or wrong; true or untrue. We face fine, imprisonment or job loss if we don't follow up on any allegation. It is the law. To wit: California Penal Code Section 11166.5 "As a part of your official duties, you are required to report every instance of child abuse which becomes known to you or which you reasonably suspect to have occurred to a child with whom you have professional contact." "Your failure to report instances of child abuse known or reasonably suspected to you is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail or by fine of one thousand dollars or by both." I think that's clear enough.

That's ridiculous. It's a puzzle or a bone of contention because it was a freakin' psychic, for crying out loud. This is pathetic. It doesn't have a damned thing to do with "kids come first". It has to do with a complete lack of both common sense and intelligence. We still are bound by law to report it, Jazzmoose. The law doesn't make any distinction about the source of an allegation. We still have to follow up on it.

Did you see the article in the woman's magazine titled "All Men Are Liars"? It was right next to the push-up bra advertisement.

I'll leave the porch light on.

Grand Theft Auto 4 came out this week. Retail Stores are selling it for around 60 dollars. Now, if you've learned anything from playing the previous Grand Theft Auto releases, you would never pay that price. You'd drive your car through the storefront window, steal a copy, and run over the store manager on your way out.

The Seven Kinds of Sex The 1st kind of sex is called: Smurf Sex. This kind of sex happens when you first meet someone and you both have sex until you are blue in the face. The 2nd kind of sex is called: Kitchen Sex. This is when you have been with your partner for a short time and you are so horny you will have sex anywhere, even in the kitchen. The 3rd kind of sex is called: Bedroom Sex This is when you have been with your partner for a long time. Your sex has gotten routine and you usually have sex only in your bedroom. The 4th kind of sex is called: Hallway Sex. This is when you have been with your partner for too long. When you pass each other in the hallway you both say "screw you." The 5th kind of sex is called: Religious Sex. Which means you get Nun in the morning, Nun in the Afternoon and Nun at night. (Very Popular) The 6th kind of sex is called: Courtroom Sex. This is when you cannot stand your wife any more. She takes you to court and screws you in front of everyone. And last, but not least, the 7th kind of sex is called: Social Security Sex. You get a little each month. But not enough to live on.

$4.69 by this afternoon. Seems to be going up by the minute.

Uh...Dan? Care to wager on a kid's well being at the expense of some idiot psychic? Kids come first, Dan. Under any circumstances. Maybe that doesn't matter to you....I can only speculate, but it matters to us. Why this is such a puzzle or a bone of contention is beyond me. More's the pity.

A statement by a PSYCHIC does not by statute constitute an "allegation". Bank on that. I don't know the law, but that's what I was thinking, too. Psychics are nothing but frauds. Why does anybody put any store by these clowns at all? I could make 1,000 predictions too, and one of them might some day turn out to be true. We never hear about their 999/1000 blown calls. Well, I guess we have heard about this one. And if the allegations are true and we don't report it....what then? Just let the kid suffer? Be honest, John. Isn't it more important that the child is given first priority over any adult stupidity?

A statement by a PSYCHIC does not by statute constitute an "allegation". Bank on that. Right. Just like a kid who comes to school with a black-eye dosen't constitute an investigation into child abuse. Tell you what...let me help you out here, OK? al·le·ga·tion noun 1. the act of alleging; affirmation. 2. an assertion made with little or no proof. 3. an assertion made by a party in a legal proceeding, which the party then undertakes to prove. 4. a statement offered as a plea, excuse, or justification You going to ignore the law, Dan? Take a chance on the kid's well being, perhaps? Gimme a break here, huh? I think we can all be glad that you are not a public school educator or administrator.

About time you SoCal guys got the heat Drive up my way sometime and you'll see how lucky you have it.

Guys, this was reported to the mother because if it wasn't the school would be sued if it was true. By law, we public educators are required to report any allegations of sexual misconduct, abuse, neglect or other child endangerment. We are compelled by the state education code or risk legal action and/or credential revocation. Right or wrong; true or untrue. Besides, if you will note, the allegations were made by a non-credentialed teacher's assistant. Typically, with not much more than a HS diploma. It is the system, not the intelligence of the principal, vice-principal or teacher involved which caused this to happen. No other recourse is possible. Bank on it.

COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer. ABBOTT: Mac? COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou. ABBOTT: Your computer? COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one. ABBOTT: Mac? COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou. ABBOTT: What about Windows? COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here? ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows? COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows? ABBOTT: Wallpaper. COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software. ABBOTT: Software for Windows? COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have? ABBOTT: Office. COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything? ABBOTT: I just did. COSTELLO: You just did what? ABBOTT: Recommend something. COSTELLO: You recommended something? ABBOTT: Yes. COSTELLO: For my office? ABBOTT: Yes. COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office? ABBOTT: Office. COSTELLO: Yes, for my office! ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows. COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let's just say I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need? ABBOTT: Word. COSTELLO: What word? ABBOTT: Word in Office. COSTELLO: The only word in office is office. ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows. COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows? ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue 'W'. COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue 'W' if you don't start with some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with? ABBOTT: Money. COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have? ABBOTT: Money. COSTELLO: I need money to track my money? ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer. COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer? ABBOTT: Money. COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer? ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge. COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much? ABBOTT: One copy. COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money? ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money. COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money? ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT! (A few days later) ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off? ABBOTT: Click on 'START'..

A picture of the crowds and stage at the Playboy Jazz Festival. I'd post it here but I don't know how to bring it up from my computer files.

Way hot [95-101 the last few days] and with poor air quality on top of that. [ugh]

Same thing happened to me last weekend. Took them 5 hours to find me a mid-size car. Good news is it was a Nissan Altima Hybrid. I got down to LA [Playboy Jazz Festival; 230 miles from my house] and back on half a tank!

$4.64 today.

I told my wife what you are planning on doing and she thought that was pretty romantic! ...now the pressure's on me when we hit 25 Sorry, Man. But my heart is in her hand. She is my Life. She is all I have hoped for and more. I would be remiss if I will have done anything less. I love her more than I can say. Trust me, HG. If you love your wife....you'll do just fine.

Awesome!

Whoa. Zito wins #2 and the Giants have won three straight now

Nice! Wow! Hoo-rah for longevity!