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North Waziristan (Urdu: شمالی وزیرستان Shomali Waziristan), abbreviated as NWA, is the northern part of Waziristan, a mountainous region of northwest Pakistan, borderingAfghanistan and covering 11,585 square kilometres (4,473 sq mi). Waziristan comprises the area west and south-west of Peshawar between the Kurram River (Tochi River) to the north and the Gomal River to the south, forming part of Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Miranshah is capital of North Waziristan. Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa lies immediately to the east. The region became an independent tribal territory in 1893, remaining outside of the British empire and Afghanistan. Tribal raiding into British territory was a constant problem for the British, requiring frequent punitive expeditions between 1860 and 1945. The region became part of Pakistan upon its independence in 1947.
Waziristan is divided into two "agencies", North Waziristan and South Waziristan, with estimated populations (as of 1998) of 361,246 and 429,841 respectively. The two parts have quite distinct characteristics, though both tribes are subgroups of the Waziri tribe, after which the region is named,[1] and speak a common Waziri language. They have a famed reputation as formidable warriors and are known for their frequent blood feuds. The tribes are divided into sub-tribes governed by male village elders who meet in a tribal jirga. Socially and religiously, Waziristan is an extremely conservative area. Women are carefully guarded, and every household must be headed by a male figure. Tribal cohesiveness is strong because of "Collective Responsibility Acts" in the Frontier Crimes Regulation.
In 1910, North Waziristan Agency was constituted as a full-fledged agency with its headquarters at Miranshah. It is inhabited by the Pashtun Wazir and Dawari tribes. The agency lies from 32.35 degrees to 33.22 degrees north latitude and 69.22 degrees to 70.38 degrees east longitude. It is bounded on the north by Afghanistan, Kurram Agency and Hangu District, on the east by tribal areas adjoining the Bannu and Karak Districts, on the south by South Waziristan Agency and on the west also by Afghanistan. The total area of the agency is 4,707 square kilometres (1,817 sq mi)
Geographically, the whole of Waziristan is a single unit. However, for administrative convenience it has been split into two agencies – North and South Waziristan. The area has been described as a land of high and difficult hills with deep and rugged defiles. The mountains of North Waziristan are geographically separate from the larger mountain systems of Koh-e-Sufaid in the north and Sulaiman in the south. The Waziristan hills were subject to igneous activity during the late Cretaceous period. The highly mineralised zone of Razmak is connected with it. The mountains and hills form a rampart between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The average height of the Waziristan hills is 1,500–2,500 metres (4,900–8,200 ft) above sea level. The important ranges in the Waziristan hills are Derwesta, Laran, Vezda, Ingame, Shoidar(highest peak Shuiar Sar of NWA is part of this range; visible from Cadet College Razmak also), Shawal, Eblunkai, Alexandra, Muzdak and Zakha.[citation needed]
The Tochi River flowing through the agency has formed the Tochi Pass, through which armies, people and cultures have moved in and out of this region. The Tochi Pass connects Ghazni, Afghanistan with Bannu, Pakistan. The Tochi River has carved a large and important valley which is bounded by hills and mountains on all sides except the eastern side. It is about 100 kilometres (60 mi) in length and opens up into the Indus Valley near Bannu. The Tochi valley is fertile and cultivable. Ketu and Kurram are the two minor rivers which flow in the northern part of the agency.
There are five notable rivers: Tochi, Kaitu, Kurram, Khaisor, and Shaktue. Some notable streams are Khoni Aigad, Chashma Aigad, Saidgi Algad, Kanungo Aigad, Sagga Aigad, Tauda China Algad, Damoma Algad, Tarkhobi Algad, Suedar Aigad.[citation needed]
The following minerals have been found in the area:
- Copper associated with volcanics at Boya[2] and Manzarkhel Spinkamar (east of Shora-Algad)
- Manganese associated with cherts
- Chromite associated with serpentinites – There are only two mining sites of chromite: at Syed Abad (Mohammad Khel); and Saidgi.
- Gold and diamond mines in Muhammad Khel
- In some hills, ordinary stones are mined for construction of buildings, etc.
Nowadays chromite and copper mining have occurred at Razmak Malakan village.
The climate of the area is cold in winter and warm in summer. Summer season starts from May and continues until September. June is generally the warmest month. The mean maximum and minimum temperatures during the month of June are 31 and 18 degrees Celsius, respectively. Winter starts in October and continues until April. December, January, and February are the cold months. The mean maximum and minimum temperatures during the month of January are 10 and −2 degrees Celsius, respectively. Rainfall is low except in the Razmak area where the rainfall is slightly higher.
During Mughal rule, Waziristan was a part of the Mughal Empire. Once Bahadur Shah, son of Aurangzeb personally visited and received the tribute from the Wazirs and Daurs. After the fall of Mughal Empire, the emerging Sikh Empire and their Khalsa Army could extend their sway to Waziristan. Their short rule of 40 years in this area was confined to sporadic forages. Hari Singh Nalwa ruled this area. The Wazirs and Daurs accepted the influence of the Mughal and Durrani kings, who counted on them as a solid army, ready to help them in emergencies.
Archeological Finds
In 1966 Ahmad Hasan Dani located Buddhist sites from the area:
Coins of the Parthian and Kusana rulers have been found previously in the Shertala plain. Some archeological finds were reported by Sir Aurel Stein. In fact we also located during our visit a Buddhist Stupa site not far from Spinwam. But nothing definite is known about the early history of this region.
The Tochi Valley inscriptions for the first time attest to the presence of the Shahi rulers here …[3]
British era
When the British took over the administration of the settled district of Bannu in 1849, the tribes of North Waziristan were under the sovereignty of the Kabul government. The British, therefore, entered North Waziristan in 1894 and made agreements with the tribes. The British introduced a regular system of land record and revenue administration for the most fertile part of the Tochi valley. It was later in the year 1910 when North Waziristan was made a full-fledged agency.
In 1935–36, a Hindu-Muslim clash occurred over a Hindu girl of Bannu, who had married a Muslim. The tribesmen rallied around Mirzali Khan, a Tori Khel Wazir, who was later given the title of "the Faqir of Ipi". Jihad was declared against the British. The Faqir of Ipi, with his huge lashkar (force), remained at war until the British retreated in 1947. In spite of his opposition to the newly formed independent Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the jirgas in Waziristan decided in favour of joining Pakistan. The Faqir of Ipi died in 1960.
Ethnic groups and tribes
The chief tribes in North Waziristan are the Utmanzai, Wazirs and Dawars. There are small tribes, like the Gurbaz, Kharsins, Saidgis and Malakshis Mahsuds, and Bangashs. These tribes, except the Saidgis, are Pakhtuns. According to the tribal annals, they are descendants of Karlan, who are descended from Qais Abdur Rashid. Some historians believe that they are ethnically Semites. The traditions of the tribesmen, however, indicate that they are descendants of Karlan and are, therefore, generally accepted as being a tribe of Karlanri Pakhtuns. The Saidgis are the descendants of a Syed who accompanied the founder of the Wazir tribe.
The Wazirs dominate the hilly tracts: Khaisora, Sherathala Plain, Spinwam Mirali, Shewa, Kaitu Valley, Razmak, lower stretches of the Kurram River, upper parts of Tochi Valley beyond Kharakamar and alongside the Tochi Valley such as Anghar kalay, Spalga, Mir khon khel. They are divided into three main sections: Ibrahim Khel, Wali Khel, and Mohmit Khel. These sections are further divided into several sub-sections.
The Dawars are divided into two main sections: Tur Gund and Spin Gund. The inhabitants of village Tappi, village Miranshah, and Issuri Haidar Khel are Tur Gund and the remaining are Spin Gund. In the time of Ahmad Shah Abdali, the total number of Dawars was 12,000 (3,000 Tur Gund 9,000 Spin Gund), and Waziris were 60,000. The traditional jirga of Spin Gund are still called "lazariza" (the meeting of all the 9,000 Spin Gund). Those living under the administrative control of Miranshah tehsil are known as "Upper Dawars". Those living under the administrative control of Mir Ali tehsil are known as Lower Dawars. They have settled in the fertile Tochi valley, mostly on the left bank of the Tochi River, from Khajuri to Kharkamar. They are more educated as compared to Wazirs because most of the educational institutions are in the Dawar area.
The Kharsins are affiliated with Bora Khel and Madda Khel Wazirs. They live near the Durand Line to the northwest of the agency flanked by Madda Khel Wazirs and Saidgis. Mahsuds are the cousins of Wazirs; both have common ancestor: Wazirs. A section of Mahsuds called Bahlol Zai Malakshai occupy a small portion of Razmak surrounded by Bora Khel and Tori Khel Wazirs. The Saidgis occupy Zoi valley, Shawal. Dawegar and Dande plain near the Durand Line. The Kabulkhel contains Miami, Malakshahis, Pipali'Saifali are located in Shewa tehsil. Kabulkhel has two regions in Waziristan: Shawal and Shawa. They migrate to Shawal in summer.
Dress and ornaments
The common dress of tribesmen consists of shirt, trousers, waist-coat, sheet of cloth, turban, and Chappal. A Wazir woman wears a sleeved blouse or petticoat and a long heavy shirt with trousers. She covers her head and body with a sheet of cloth. A married woman wears coloured trousers while an unmarried woman wears simple trousers. For festivals and marriages, Wazir women put on colourful and ornamented blouses and multi-coloured frocks sometimes made of 40 metres (130 ft) cloths. To further adorn themselves, the women put on rectangular pieces of silver and gold that hang on their forehead and side-ways down to ear. While the dress of Dawar people is somewhat the same as the Wazirs, there are some differences due to regional, and climate variations. Dawar wear almost all kind of dresses usually used throughout Pakistan.
The staple food of the tribesman is wheat or maize bread. Milk is consumed in its various forms. Roasted meat larmin is relished. The people of Waziristan generally like a fried goat dish called palawoo, served in hilly areas.[citation needed]
The Dawars live in houses close together in a compact area. Large joint Waziri families live either in one house called ket or kot or in houses adjacent to one another, but separated from the houses of the other families. A walled enclosure of mud or mud and stones three to five metres (16.4 ft) high is called a kot. Most kots have a fort-like structure, with a tower in the centre, which is used as a strategic point for fighting with the enemy when hostilities break out. Every section in a village has a Masjid and a common sitting place. One or more households have a private guest house hujra attached to the house. In a house, there may be one or several rooms. Wazirs people mostly live near mountainous areas and they have a generally different lifestyle from the Dawar tribes, who live near rivers and on plains.
Due to the rugged nature of the terrain and their lack of education, many inhabitants believe they must depend upon government services. Many emigrate abroad to earn livelihoods as labourers. Local people have also invested in transportation-related businesses. Waziri tribes generally run businesses, while Dawars tribes are more heavily employed through government services. Emigres from Waziristan tend to prefer medical education, when available to them.
Places of interest
Miranshah is the headquarters of North Waziristan Agency, It is connected with Bannu and other important places in the agency by metalled roads. This town houses the offices of all government departments in the agency and also serves as a market centre for people of the area.
Razmak valley is a summer resort.
Administrative setup
The agency is under the general charge of a Political Agent who administers civil, criminal and revenue cases in accordance with Frontier Crimes Regulation and Customary Law. The North Waziristan Agency consists of three sub-divisions and nine Tehsils. The Miranshah sub-division comprises the Miranshah, Ghulam Khan, and Datta Khel tehsils. The Mir Ali sub-division contains the Mir Ali, Spinwam, and Shewa tehsils. The Razmak sub-division consists of the Razmak, Dossali, and Garyum tehsils. Each of the sub-division is headed by an Assistant Political Officer/Assistant Political Agent. The Political Agent is assisted by three Assistant Political Agents in criminal cases and other official work including matters maintaining law and order in the agency. Assistant Political Agents assist the Political Agent in tackling problems of the agency. They perform their duties like a Liaison Officer between the Political Agent and the tribes. They also decide cases of minor criminal nature and civil suits.
A new post of Additional Political Agent has been established who looks after the developmental sector of the whole agency. The need was felt for reason of high level intervention in developmental sector by both governmental and non-governmental organizations. In addition to these duties the Additional Political Agent acts as Political Agent in his absence. Furthermore all the Line Directorates work under supervision of Additional Political Agent.
Political Tehsildars and Political Naib- Tehsildars are in charge of Tehsils and their main duty is to control the tribes and maintain law and order within their own areas. They are answerable to the Political Agent through the Assistant Political Agent. They deal with all cases occurring in the protected area of their respective Tehsils. Land revenue administration in some parts of the agency is carried on exactly on the same lines as in the settled districts of Pakistan. The Frontier Crimes Regulation is applicable in this area. Cases occurring in the unprotected area are decided by the tribes themselves through their elders who are known as Maliks and Motabars. The Maliki system introduced by British government was the same in North Waziristan Agency as functioning in other FATA. Maliks use to work like a medium between administration and the Qaum or tribe. A Maliki is hereditary and devolves on the son and his son so on and so both for which regular benefits and subsidies are sanctioned from time to time. Lungi system known as Sufaid Resh is slightly lower form of Maliki. In North Waziristan Agency there are 1620 Maliks and Lungi holders.
Pakistan's new Waziristan strategy
On 4 June 2007, the National Security Council of Pakistan met to decide the fate of Waziristan and take up a number of political and administrative decisions to control "Talibanization" of the area. The meeting was chaired by president Pervez Musharraf and it was attended by the Chief Ministers and Governors of all four provinces. They discussed the deteriorating law and order situation and the threat posed to state security.
The government decided to take a number of actions to stop the "Talibanization" and crush the armed militancy in the Tribal regions and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The NSC of Pakistan has decided the following actions will be taken to achieve the goals:
- Deployment of unmanned reconnaissance planes
- Strengthening law-enforcement agencies with advanced equipment
- Deployment of more troops to the region
- Operations against militants on fast-track basis
- Focused operations against militant commanders
- Action against madrassah's preaching militancy
- Appointment of regional coordinators
- Fresh Recruitments of police officers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The ministry of interior has played a large part in the information gathering for the operations against militants and their institutions. The Ministry of Interior has prepared a list of militant commanders operating in the region and they have also prepared a list of seminaries for monitoring.
The government is also trying to strengthen the law enforcement in the area by providing the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police with weapons, bullet-proof jackets and night-vision devices. The paramilitary Frontier Corps will be provided with artillery and APC's. The state agencies are also working on studying ways to block FM frequencies of illegal FM radio channels.


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The bodies of five men discovered on beaches on the Fylde coast are still on the files of Lancashire Police's unsolved deaths.
The mystery discoveries, which date back as far as 1974, include the bodies of men found on beaches at Blackpool, St Annes and Fleetwood.
The update has come from the files of the Missing Persons Bureau, and outline the details of unsolved cases dating back four dacades.
The latest files were released after The Gazette first highlighted the issue last year.
It includes the discovery of one man whose biody was found in St Annes beach in August last year.
The four mystery discoveries are:
l A man aged 45 to 55, around 160cm in height, with a thin build and receeding brown hair.
His body was recovered from the sea at Preesall on January 4, 1982.
Police said he had only been in the water a short time and his watch had stopped at 6.20am on January 2, 1982.
l An unknown man aged between 40 and 65, around 180cm in height with a medium build. The decomposed body of the man was discovered on September 30, 1977 in the sea at Blackpool.
He was found to have severe atheroma of the arteries and possibly cancer. He is believed to have been in the water for around six months.
l Another unknown man, aged between 50 and 65, 163cm in height, with a medium build, with dark brown receeding hair and discovered washed up on the foreshore at Fleetwood on September 6, 1974.
l On April 19, 2011, an unknown man (pictured) aged between 20 and 60 and around 177cm in height was found oppisite Bentinck Road, St Annes.
It is believed the death happened more than a year before.
l Finally last year, on August 17, the body of a man was found on St Annes beach. He had dark hair and was around 157cm tall with a slim build. It is estimated he is aged between 60 and 100.
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Mumbai, May 6:
After a thumping win over Delhi Daredevils, a strong Rajasthan Royals side will be looking to keep their winning momentum intact when they face a struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad in the return-leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday.
With six wins from 11 matches, the Royals are placed second on the points table whereas Sunrisers find themselves on the seventh spot with just four wins from nine matches.
The teams earlier in the season met in the first leg on April 16, where Rajasthan proved themselves to be the superior side in all departments of the game, winning the match by six wickets.
Put in to bat, Sunrisers managed to post only 127 runs on the board, while opener Ajinkya Rahane made a skillful 62 to steer his team to a convincing victory.
Their latest 14-run victory over the Daredevils on Sunday also saw Rahane striking a impressive 91 off just 54 balls helping his side to victory and him going past David Warner to claim the top spot in leading run-scorers list.
The 26-year-old right-handed batsman from Mumbai has been the key man for the Royals right from the start of the season and dons the orange cap for the most runs (430) in the competition so far.
He has been well supported by his skipper and opening partner Shane Watson, followed by youngsters Sanju Samson, Karun Nair and Australian Steve Smith.
The bowling department also flaunts a settled look with Tim Southee, Dhawal Kulkarni, Stuart Binny, James Faulkner all bowling their hearts out, picking up wickets at crucial moments.
Hyderabad have been heavily dependent on opener skipper David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan to fire them to strong totals.
The middle order comprising Moises Henriques, Eoin Morgan, Naman Ojha have struggled to take the team to a respectable score once the David-Dhawan pair falls cheaply.
Although they have international speedsters like Dale Steyn, Trent Boult, Hyderabd's bowling has failed to make an impact. Indian seamer Praveen Kumar and spinner Karn Sharma have also leaked runs.
With the play-off stage just round the corner, Rajasthan will be taking the field on Thursday with slight edge over Hyderabad, but both sides will aim to keep on winning to keep knockout stages hope alive.
Rajasthan has won four, while Hyderabad has clinched two of their last six encounters in the tournament.
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Rajasthan Royals: Shane Watson (captain), Abhishek Nayar, Ajinkya Rahane, Ankit Nagendra Sharma, Ben Cutting, Deepak Hooda, Dhawal Kulkarni, Dishant Yagnik, James Faulkner, Kane Richardson, Karun Nair, Pravin Tambe, Rahul Tewatia, Rajat Bhatia, Sanju Samson, Steven Smith, Stuart Binny, Tim Southee, Vikramjeet Malik, Chris Morris, Juan Theron, Barinder Singh Saran, Dinesh Salunkhe, Sagar Trivedi, Pardeep Sahu.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Lokesh Rahul, Naman Ojha, Kane Williamson, Dale Steyn, Moises Henriques, Eoin Morgan, Ravi Bopara, Trent Boult, Parveez Rasool, Karn Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Ashish Reddy, Ricky Bhui, Chama Milind, Laxmi Ratan Shukla, Praveen Kumar, Hanuma Vihari, Prasanth Padmanabhan, Siddarth Kaul. (IANS)


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2011: As a sophomore, was awarded Second-Team All-SCIAC for her second year in a row, and was named to the West Region All-Tournament team. Madyson again led the SCIAC in digs, with an average of 5.59 per set, helping lead her team to the second round of the NCAA Division III Playoffs after winning the SCIAC tournament. She also led her team in digs, with a total of 586.
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High School: Madyson Cassidy played two years of varsity volleyball at Arcadia High School in Arcadia, California. She earned the title of MVP her senior year, was All-Tournament Player for the Arcadia Invitational and was MVP of the LA Watts Tournament. She was named First Team All League her junior and senior years. She also received the Female Athlete Coach's Academic Award her senior year at Arcadia High School along with being Rotary Athlete of the Month. Cassidy was team captain for both her club and school teams. Cassidy also attended the Junior Olympics her freshman year. She played club ball for four years and played for Club West Pasadena U18's, coached by Mike Talamantes, her senior year.
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Santa to Visit Woods Hole Science Aquarium
The Woods Hole Science Aquarium will open on Saturday December 22 to host the annual visit from Santa Claus. Visitors can tour the aquarium between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Claus is expected to greet both the naughty and the nice beginning at noon. Children are also welcome to visit with Santa and have their photos taken with the jolly old elf.
Inside the Aquarium, visitors can see the newest fish on display, a short big-eye. This small, red-orange fish was spotted by a local fisherman and netted by Aquarium staff on October 2, near the town dock in Woods Hole. Short big-eyes are tropical. This one probably entered local waters on the Gulf Stream this summer, but would not have survived the colder winter waters. There's also a new exhibit of historical photographs illustrating the founding of the Woods Hole science community.
Outside the Aquarium construction continues on a new habitat for seals that will provide a naturalistic environment, enlarged seal haul-out space, more viewing area for visitors, and poolside care for the animals. Aquarium staff are planning for the return of seals by next summer.The Aquarium is open weekdays from 11-4 during the school year. The Aquarium will be closed December 24 and 25, and January 1. Admission is free. Adults need to show a picture ID to enter.
NOAA Fisheries Service is dedicated to protecting and preserving our nation's living marine resources and their habitat through scientific research, management and enforcement. NOAA Fisheries Service provides effective stewardship of these resources for the benefit of the nation, supporting coastal communities that depend upon them, and helping to provide safe and healthy seafood to consumers and recreational opportunities for the American public.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an agency of the U.S. Commerce Department, is celebrating 200 years of science and service to the nation. From the establishment of the Survey of the Coast in 1807 by Thomas Jefferson to the formation of the Weather Bureau and the Commission of Fish and Fisheries in the 1870s, much of America's scientific heritage is rooted in NOAA.
NOAA is dedicated to enhancing economic security and national safety through the prediction and research of weather and climate-related events and information service delivery for transportation, and by providing environmental stewardship of our nation's coastal and marine resources. Through the emerging Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), NOAA is working with its federal partners, more than 70 countries and the European Commission to develop a global monitoring network that is as integrated as the planet it observes, predicts and protects.
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Oh Local Natives, how my love continues to be as strong as the day you released Hummingbird three years ago. It's been so long but alas, we meet again. I've been watching you guys on social media for these past few years and I've seen y'all traveling the world*. It was obvious that new music was in the works so I remained patient, knowing full well that one day, my ears would be graced with your beautiful harmonies once again. And that day arrived! After I stopped paying attention to the music world in general and a friend told me to listen to "Past Lives" on the Local Natives Soundcloud, that is.
So here we are, having lost count of how many times "Past Lives" has been played and laughing at Nereida Quevedo's Soundcloud comment saying, "He's gonna wait for her! :'(." Both that comment and that lyric just make me want someone to be waiting for me too. And you know what? This new track is doing the same exact thing that Local Natives' past music has done to me and that is evoking all of the feelings. I love this track and that's all I really have to say. It's hauntingly beautiful and it's energetic AF. Its lyrics are so abundant with a love that I hope to have for someone else one day. It's wonderful and I'm so excited for Local Natives' new album to be released, just like everyone else in the Soundcloud comments is.
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Travelers in the mood for grab-and-go ice cream scoops can't usually find them at their hotels, but that is changing this summer with properties setting up stands serving house-made versions of the frozen treat. At the Gansevoort Park Avenue in New York City, the Italian restaurant Asellina has an outdoor gelato cart most days until mid-September selling $5 scoops of flavors like pistachio and Nutella (they are free on Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m.).
Also in New York City are the gelato stand at the rooftop bar at the Mondrian SoHo with $7 scoops, the gelato cart with $4 servings outside the Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar at the Loews Regency Hotel, and the weekly free shaved ices in renditions such as lemon and watermelon at the Renaissance New York Times Square.
Elsewhere, the Four Seasons Hotel Boston has a pop-up ice cream shop in its lobby with 10 varieties like Campfire S'mores for $7 each; the James Chicago has a Friday afternoon ice cream shop at David Burke's Primehouse with $5 scoops of two changing options like pineapple-caramel-brownie sundae; and the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain in Marana, Ariz., has a food truck navigating the grounds on some weekends with $4 ice cream bars.
International hotels are also getting in on the trend: UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa in Trancoso, Brazil, has a year-round shop in one of the village's restored fisherman's houses selling two scoops of sorbets and ice creams for $8; Rosewood Mayakoba, on the Riviera Maya, Mexico, has a complimentary shaved ice and slushy poolside cart with choices like tamarind and hibiscus; and La Mamounia in Marrakesh, Morocco, distributes free ice cream to its guests from a tricycle in such flavors as almond milk and mint.
Portable ice cream is a fun way for hotels to embrace summer, said Andrea Montobbio, Asellina's executive chef. "A lot of properties offer ice cream at their restaurants," he said in a telephone interview, "but obviously it's not just meant to be eaten as part of a sit-down meal."


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PROACTIVE PAWS: for dog-
Katey has passed her CCAB Pre-
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Citizen Dog Scheme
"The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme is the largest dog training programme in the UK. Now a well-
There are five levels to work through which compliment the Kennel Club Scheme tests plus inject some extras. Take a look below for the course targets.
To sit a Bronze test you must have completed at least two courses with Pooch Paws.
To sit a Silver test you must have passed Bronze.
To sit a Gold test you must have passed Silver.
Tests are arranged approximately every three months, or when 6 dogs are eligible, which ever comes sooner.
For puppies under 20 weeks old. 3-week course
This is an optional course to take pre training classes and runs on an ad-hoc basis
WEEK ONE CONTENT SUBJECTS: Attention, affection, different rewards and how to use them, socialisation, understanding communication
WEEK TWO CONTENT SUBJECTS: Building a database, when visitors arrive, puppy protector, buddies, lead skills, conflict resolution, response to name, socialisation
WEEK THREE CONTENT SUBJECTS: Meeting puppy needs, scary noises, interactions, recap of weeks 1 and 2
Homework tasks to complete each week according to the subject of that week.
JUVENILE PUPPY: Course 1
For puppies under 6 months old.
Kennel Good Citizen Dog Scheme - Puppy Foundation available on Wednesdays only.
Hand touch – on cue
Responsible ownership - What the law says
Response to name - respond to handler when the name is spoken or is gently touched, and maintain eye contact for 1-2 seconds.
Sit, down, stand – should be able to perform 2 out of 3 on cue.
Handling - should be comfortable to be touched all over
Loose Lead – comfortable having lead on/off, can adopt heel work position and walk on a loose lead for 3-4 strides.
Leave it from hand - should not lunge forward to take a treat.
Recall - should recall with enthusiasm from 5 meters.
Stay - should stay at side of owner for approx 10 seconds
Greeting people - should show self-control when greeting people
Manners - should demonstrate self-control when going in & out of openings.
Socialisation – Owner understands nuances of this topic and how to apply it, with specific tasks to undertake.
Mix it up - Owner and puppy understand markers and how to apply them.
Homework - This is submitted via written questions, social media tasks.
TEENAGE PUPPY or BEGINNERS: Course 2
For puppies over 6 months and beginner dogs. MUST be dog friendly!
Working towards Kennel CLub Good Citizen BRONZE Scheme (can sit the test when has achieved each target, a test will be organised appoximately every 3 months where possible)
Clicker - Chin target – chin to hand target
Training Station - Can go to on cue and do a down on mat from 1 step
Poo bag / ID tags - Owner should have bags, dog to be wearing correct ID
Response to name - Response to the handler when name is called
Automatic watch
Sit, Down, Stand - Can perform on cue, on first request next to the handler or at the roadside
Handling - Puppy will allow handler to conduct an all over body examination
Loose Lead - Handler/dog walk for ONE minute with slight distractions on a loose lead
Leave - On lead, leave (on cue) a tasty treat placed on the floor at a maximum distance of 30cm for a minimum of 30 seconds.
Recall - Return to handler when cued with mild distractions
Stay - Stay for 1 minute for a distance of 10 steps
Greeting people - The puppy on lead held by the handler should behave appropriately when another person approaches
Door Manners - Puppy will approach the door with the handler, wait while the handler walks through, and only proceed to join handler when requested.
Socialisation - Owner understands nuances of this topic and how to apply it, with specific tasks to undertake.
Play manner/retrieve - Wait while a ball or other toy is thrown, fetch when released by handler after minimum of 5 seconds
Tricks - Trick on cue
IMPROVERS - Course 3
The beginners course must be completed to attend this course.
Working towards Kennel CLub Good Citizen SILVER Scheme (can sit the test when has achieved each target, a test will be organised appoximately every 3 months where possible)
Clicker - Touch transferred to an item
Training Station - Go to a target point at approx. 10 steps, sit/down for 15 seconds
Poo bag / ID tags - Owner should have bags, dog to be wearing correct ID
Watch - for minimum of 5 seconds
Sit, Down, Stand - On cue first time in any position or at a distance
Lead training - 2-3 minutes of loose lead work with moderate distractions
Leave - will wait while a bowl of food is placed in front of him & only proceed to eat it when cued to do so
Recall - Dog will return to the handlers SIDE and then walk off lead a few paces.
Stay - Version 1 - for 30 seconds while handler does mildly distracting things approximately 3m away
Tricks - Trick on cue
INTERMEDIATE - Course 4
The improver course must be completed to attend this course.
Working towards Kennel CLub Good Citizen GOLD Scheme (can sit the test when has achieved each target, a test will be organised appoximately every 3 months where possible)
Clicker - Can close a door on cue
Training Station - AWAY: Without hesitation, on cue, go to a target point at approx. 4.5m, sit/down for 30 seconds before being rewarded. Target may be provided by handler
Leave - Version 1 - Heel position, Send away to station while passing 1-2 food items while leaving them.
Version 2 - Dog will be off lead, be called from two separate moderately interesting items on the floor (e.g. dry food in a bowl covered with some mesh). The dog should show an immediate clear response.
Watch - Watch for minimum of 30 seconds, will watch on cue with moderate distractions.
Sit, down, stand - Distance control – worked in with 'away' and can adpot each postion when asked while at the station.
Lead training - Handler and dog will walk for 3 minutes, showing control on both sides of the handler while there are distractions of two other teams, bicycle or pram, kiddy cars, two other people carrying an article.
Recall - Dog will return to the handlers SIDE from a distance of 10 paces and continue to walk with the handler for a distance of 12 meters. This is to mimic a dog off lead on a walk being called to handlers side.
Stay - Version 1 - The dog will stay in any position while the handler moves 6 paces to speak to a friend for a 2 minute chat before returning to the dog.
Version 2 - Stay by a chair/table while the owner picks up an item of food to eat/ or take to a friend 6 paces away before returning to the dog.
Door Manners - Version 1 - Dog on lead will approach an opening and WAIT to allow a team to go through an access first, then join handler when requested.
Version 2 - Dog to remain under control getting in/out. Handler to hold conversation with assessor while dog waits quietly in the car, questions on car travel and safety
Play manner/retrieve - Version 1 - The dog will on cue pick up two safe items referred to by name and return these, without hesitation to the owner.
Version 2 - FIND & SCENT - When cued to do so will find their own toy from a container of toys (toy to be placed by handler or assessor)
As above from a container of old clothing or similar – executed twice
Trick - On cue will perform 3 moves, as well as performing a trick with a prop: Spin, play bow, weave, walk backwards, Post, umbrella (jump over umbrella)
ADVANCED - Course 5
The advanced course must be completed to attend this course.
Training Station - AWAY: Without hesitation on cue, go to target at a distance of approx. 4.5m and sit/down willingly. Dog to be redirected to a 2nd target at a distance of 2m to left or right and sit/down
Leave - Heel position, Send away (15 paces)passing a couple of items to station, when position adopted throw an article to be left.
Sit, Down, Stand - All positions on cue first attempt, any position and also at a distance
Lead training Walk for 3 minutes OFF LEAD, along with handler and stooge dog. Also other people carrying articles (umbrella, walking stick, shopping bags). Dog and handler under test, stop to hold a conversation with 2 people for 1 min whilst dog remains under control.
STOP - On cue remain in a wait in any position until called by handler, cued to STOP midway, the dog should sit or down until the handler returns
Recall - Dog will return from being asked to wait by the side of a small group of people and dogs from a minimum distance of 10m. The dog should sit close to the handler and have lead attached & return to the group in a controlled manner
Stay - The dog should stay in position whilst the handler greets 3 other people and dogs in a group, AND Stay in position whilst handler goes out of sight for one and a half minutes
Greeting people - The dog off lead should behave appropriately when approached and greeted by an assessor
Door Manners - Dog off lead will approach an opening and WAIT to allow a team to go through and access first, then join handler when requested
Play manner/retrieve - The dog will on cue pick up three safe items referred to by name and return these, without hesitation to the owner.
Trick - The dog will on cue perform a minimum of 4 tricks joined in sequence within 1 minute
Perform a task to aid a disabled owner – e.g pick up 4 items from the floor and place into a box


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My Daily Word – Harley
Today is a tribute to Harley…Harley Davidson!
Yes, this is me…on a HOG…in Cairo!
What, you don't believe me?
You can't imagine that there are Harley's in Egypt?!
Look at the scarab on the poster.
Okay, try this one…
See the poster now?
It's says….."Cairo Chapter" next to the scarab.
No, I didn't get to ride it. Are you kidding me? Have you ever been to Cairo? Would like to know how they drive? They are crazy. On a two-lane road, the bus drivers fight for the fourth lane. Yes, I said fourth lane. Rules? There are no rules over there. It's called creative driving. Make your own lane.
But, they do use their horns…a LOT. It's almost a second language the way they lean on those horns that toot with a dusty cough. Remember, they share their road with critters too. A large tourist bus has to the share the road with donkeys pilled high with produce, carts full of sugar cane, and water buffalo hauling equipment.
No, I wouldn't ride a Harley on those crazy roads. I'd be roadkill for sure. So, I just sat on one in the show room!!
Alas, we can't even feel the freedom of the wind whipping past our helmets here in the US. (Sigh) We had to sell our Harley…to pay bills. Darned economy!
Someday, we'll get another. Slick polished chrome pipes. The throaty thunder of the throttle. The hot vibrations under our…..
Hey. What do think this blog is all about?! Clean up that mind of yours! 🙂
Have a brilliant day! Keep writing! 🙂
Lynda Gail Alfano
P. S. Today's blog is dedicated to the late Bruce Rossmeyer…may he rest in peace.
4 Responses to "My Daily Word – Harley"
Somehow when I read this I didn't think of being in Egypt. I thought of Adam Lambert singing Born to be Wild….
"I like smoke and lightnin'
Heavy metal thunder
Racin' with the wind
And this feelin' that I'm under"
Though I rode on a motorcycle only once through the city of Atlanta and was a nervous ninny the whole time…did not like that we leaned while stopped at intersections…..still understand the freedom riding one represents out in open spaces…
that`s the place that i work for
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A sports agent and a cricketer have lost their court of appeal challenges against spot-fixing convictions.
Mazhar Majeed, 36, from Croydon, south London, and the former Essex player Mervyn Westfield – the first county cricketer in England to be prosecuted for spot-fixing – were jailed in separate cases.
Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge and two other judges in London, who had been urged to overturn their convictions, rejected their appeals, which turned on the same point of law.
The men pleaded guilty following pre-trial argument and rulings. Their conviction challenges centred on the correct interpretation of gambling and betting legislation. It was argued on their behalf that the offences charged did not reflect the facts alleged.
Majeed, 36, from Croydon, south London, was sentenced in November 2011 to two years and eight months after pleading guilty to conspiracy to cheat and conspiracy to make corrupt payments, relating to the case of Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt and events around Pakistan's Test against England at Lord's in 2010. The three players all received custodial sentences for their part in a plot involving the deliberate bowling of no-balls.
Westfield, 24, from Chelmsford, Essex, was sentenced to four months in prison at the Old Bailey in February and has since been released. He pleaded guilty to one count of accepting or obtaining a corrupt payment to bowl in a way that would allow the scoring of runs.
He was accused of being paid £6,000 to bowl so that a specific number of runs would be chalked up in the first over of a match between Durham and Essex in September 2009. As well as the jail sentence, Westfield was the subject of a confiscation order for £6,000.


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K.R. Meera
K.R. Meera, an established writer in Malayalam, is well noted for the intensity of her writings. Resides in Kottayam, the 47 year old Meera is the author of many prominent writings in Malayalam that deals with femininity and the distress of human life. Her first collection of stories, Ormayude Njarambu which was published in 2002, marked the beginning of her writing career. Since then Meera has a number of novels and short story collections published in her name. Women play central roles in most of her stories.


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Food Network In Concert... Eat Drink Rock.
It's ok, I'll let Food Network piggy back off of Eat Travel Rock. Quite flattering the hashtag for their event last weekend at Ravinia Music Festival was #EatDrinkRock... haha, ok seriously folks. My manager, Chantel, and I headed up to Highland Park to explore what was sure to be incredible food and incredible music...sounds right up my alley!! I also managed to snag 2 quick interviews with some heavy hitters in the culinary world.
The first chat was with Billy Dec (Co-Founder of Rockit Ranch Productions) and Chef Kevin Hickey (Executive chef of Bottle Fork and the upcoming Duck Inn). They were FRESH off their win for BEST HOT DOG. Quite an accomplishment being in Chicago and all. Check out the Video HERE!
Next, I had a chance to interview a Food Network Chef/Host I've been a fan of for a while. She has a simple yet bold take on Latin American food... hence her show's name, Simply Delicioso! Check out this video of Chef Ingrid Hoffmann !!!


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Hello, Gorjan...
Today in the morning I went to the travel agency to find out about trip to you, and they said me that first I need to get international passport, and I need to go to the passport department to find out about getting the international passport! So I went to the passport department and there works very good woman and she explained me everything I wanted to know!
So she said that there are 2 ways to obtain it, if I will have 3-4 months to wait, I could pay for passport 150$, but honey, as we decided to meet soon and my vacation will be soon, we don't have so much time to wait for my passport. I explained this to the agent and she told me the second, short way, I will receive my passport in 5-7 working days, but we have to pay for it 300 $. It is really so, because many people obtain for the passports and they just make you wait so long.....
Darling, I really feel so disappointed... Please, understand me, I have so little salary that I will need time to gather such a sum,I would like to pay it today, but I have no savings. I feel very miserable, because I was so happy when we decided to meet, and I have already even dreamed how it would be great to spend wonderful time together with you my dear man!
I really don't know what to do... I am confused.... But honey I hope we will find the solution together, as we both want to be together!
I am looking forward for your reply
I send you my sweetest kiss!
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Synchronous vs. asynchronous
Where can I find a detailed comparison matrix for synchronous vs. asynchronous replication and the benefits and disadvantages of each technology?
Veritas has a white paper on this, but it doesn't have a chart comparing them.
Asynchronous replication does not depend on acknowledging the remote write, but it does (in Veritas' implementation) write to a local log file. Synchronous replication depends on receiving an ACK from the remote system and the remote system also keeps a log file.
Async is fastest. It is impossible to accurately recreate data at the remote end because there is no way of knowing what was successfully transmitted. However, if there is a disaster at the local site, data will need to be rebuilt from the log file. If the local log file is gone, then traditional backup/recovery is needed.
If synchronous replication is used the remote site data could be used to rebuild data at the local site. In that sense, synchronous replication is more secure by providing additional redundancy.
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Conceptstores are abound in Haarlem. One not to miss on your next shopping spree is conceptstore Portrait. The store is located in a former horse stable that was transformed into a robust space with bare walls, sleek tiles and a concrete floor. They promise beans, cotton and things. The beans refer to the coffee bar and corner where you can enjoy a good cup of Guatemalan Zagadabi coffee, freshly baked pastry, or lemonade. The vintage furniture, which they upholstered themselves, are inviting, but also for sale. All furniture and home decor accessories in the store are Scandinavian style. Moreover, all fashion is also Scandinavian design with a few exceptions made. A nice place to unwind, work, or shop, that's Portrait! – Raamvest 29A
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Inspired by the Summer season and all its beauty, we created a magical scene on the 7th floor. To bring the natural elements to life, our visual team included everything from iridescent insects to 3D flower wallpaper.
Discover the exquisite Flora & Fauna halls now on display on the 7th floor.
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First-person mods in this third-person series are nothing new, but they've previously been fairly janky affairs. This one looks good enough to trick you into thinking it's meant to be in the game.
It's not, of course, since playing the game like this is for lunatics and those not up to speed on the the importance of spacial awareness, but thanks to modder Zulliethewitch you can try it out on the PC version of the game anyway.


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This months lure and some tips to accompany it. These renowned plugs..made by various companies..are great in rough surf and wind. It is ideal if sand eels are on the menu for the linesiders that day. This should be darted back and forth and can even swim if that slower mode seems to work. This plug is usually the Big Boy in you bag...the weights can get high for those of you that get surf-casting muscles by just heaving the thing as far as it will go. You all know who you Ron Arra Wanna bees are!!!!. Get this edition to you plug bag...they catch fish and will get you ooooos and ahhhs when people watch you cast it. Please practice catch and release......Striper Mike


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Many astrologers who practice Western tropical astrology are curious about Indian astrology, but hesitate to explore it further. It seems so strange to have different names for the signs and planets and a different look to the chart. But Jyotish has many powerful tools that can enhance your practice - particularly Muharta, the Vedic art of electing a good time.
-- by Joseph Crane.
An examination of the astrology of this Presidential campaign, using many difficult predictive techniques, is a complicated enterprise. Here are some of the things I have surmised from my investigation.
Obama and Romney do not like each other or even respect each other; in fact they drive each other a bit crazy. There's also sufficient Mars intruding on the first debate that it may be a rhetorical Armageddon. Expect an October surprise of some kind, one that will make Obama look bad, although his campaign will probably survive intact. Romney may wilt sometime before the end of the campaign, a victim of physical stress or exhaustion.
An Indian newspaper remarked on a distubring trend ...
It is not rare that private nursing homes are accused of making extra money by conducting Caesarian Section (CS) operations even in cases normal deliveries were possible.
But an unlikely section of people are now helping gynaecologists share the blame, though in a limited way.
Astrologers are suggesting 'time slots' for delivery that can be achieved only through CS.


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Happy Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God!
"The Blessed Virgin Mary is not just a surrogate mother. She co-operated with God in the Incarnation and is therefore rightly called the Mother of God."
~Fr. Dwight Longenecker
"O God, who through the fruitful virginity of Blessed Virgin Mary bestowed on the human race the grace of eternal salvation, grant, we pray, that we may experience the intercession of her, through whom we were found wothry to receive the author of life, our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen"


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Yup. Had my last Intensive Honors Latin class for this week, along with English and Film, and now just have Logic tomorrow. And then a Latin test on Monday, which will be intense.
But so far, so good. No major fails in life or school yet. At least, not to my knowledge.
I present you with a few random thoughts I've had so far, since I haven't really had time to collect myself and writing something deep and profound.
- InterVarsity people are cool.
- You know, the climate down here isn't as bad as I thought. At least not right now.
- But I'm really glad for AC–it's 68 degrees in our dorm wing. Heck yeah.
- Loads of free food, yo. I'm liking this "freshman at college" thing.
- Finding fellow Sanderson fans makes everything better.
- This campus is beautiful.
- Yay for trees and shade.
- Bikes are very useful.
- I actually packed pretty much everything I've needed so far. Wow.
- How the heck do people have time for dating in college. I'm seriously glad I'm not in that kind of relationship yet.
- This'll be fun. Crazy and fun.
And for those of you who missed it on FB, here's a picture of one of the most beautiful libraries I've seen–which happens to be the main library on campus. Bizzel Memorial Library, as it's called.
Fabulous place. There's a room there called The Great Reading Room, aka The Harry Potter Room, because it looks like the great hall in Harry Potter.
Well, that's all for now. Farewell!


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text: Blog Use Your Windows to Stay Comfortable This Winter November 1, 2016 When the winter comes in Lewes, the last thing you need is drafty windows, windows that just aren't very suitable at storing the warmth in your home. Replacement windows could make a transformation when it comes to your ease in your home this time of year. They may even provide aid when it comes to your energy bills too! One of the obvious benefits of replacement windows is their aptitude to help adjust the temperature inside your home. Professionally installed replacement windows from Pella Windows and Doors are well-insulated and help reduce air seeping through the product and installation. Plus, the latest windows have more professional glass options. Let's look at some of the options you have when considering replacement windows for your Lewes home. Replacement windows come in a multitude of materials, and all of them can offer great insulation. When you're contrasting replacement windows, you'll most likely examine wood, fiberglass and vinyl options. All three types are offered with energy-efficient options that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR® procedures in all 50 states. Wood windows offer classic beauty and wood is a useful insulator. Fiberglass windows give equally great insulating qualities as wood and they're obtainable with optional foam-insulated frames to further improve energy efficiency in intense climates. Vinyl windows can be the best energy-efficient of all. Air chambers inside the vinyl help reduce heat loss and sound transmission to keep your home quieter and more relaxing annually. Outside frame material, glass is a big part to your windows' functionality. You can buy replacement windows with double- or triple-pane glass with insulating argon between the panes. Plus, Low-E insulating glass will help preserve the heat within your home in the winter, and outside in the summer, and we all know what winters and summers have in store in Lewes. To find out more about replacement windows and how they can make your home to be more cozy and boost the performance of it this season, call us at 302-257-5544 or stop by the Pella Windows and Doors showroom in Lewes. We look forward to helping you! Schedule Now! Back to Blog


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Specialised Orthotic Services
When I finally leave work, it's going to be a big moment for me
From his garden shed, Gordon McQuilton started with £300 to create a pioneering healthcare business responsible for helping thousands of disabled people live more comfortably. As he prepares to finally leave Specialised Orthotic Services after 36 years, he shares his remarkable journey.
After leaving school at 15 with no qualifications, an apprenticeship with Rolls Royce had seemed a smart career move for Gordon McQuilton. Then one day, a new machine was loaded into place at the jet engine workshop in Derby, replacing the work of 40 men at a stroke. That's when Gordon knew it was time for a rethink on his future.
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- Company name – Specialised Orthotic Services
- Location – Burton-on-Trent UK
- Founded - 1981
- Business activity – medical support products
- Annual sales - c£7m
- Reason for sale - retirement
- Sold – Jan 2015
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March 21, 2012 -- Indiana will have about $4 million more annually to help low-income families pay their utility bills under legislation signed into law last week.
House Bill 1141 will use money from Indiana's share of a multi-state mortgage foreclosure settlement to boost funding for the state's LIHEAP. The money will be used to offset the 7 percent sales tax the state collects on utility bills paid for with LIHEAP funding.
Critics have said that LIHEAP could help more people if the state would exempt its participants from paying sales taxes on their utility bills, thus saving the program money. As passed by the House, the legislation would have created that exemption for one year. (The sales tax exemption was in effect in Indiana from 2006 to 2009, exempting energy purchased with LIHEAP funds from a 7 percent state sales tax, thus stretching LIHEAP funds further and saving recipients from $2.1 million to $6 million per year, according to Indiana LIHEAP leveraging reports.)
However, the Indiana Senate amended the legislation to add the settlement money instead. The bill now creates a fund to receive Indiana's share of a multi-state mortgage foreclosure settlement that was negotiated in part by Indiana's attorney general. Indiana expects to receive about $46 million from the settlement.
The bill would transfer some of that money — an amount based on the sales taxes charged to LIHEAP recipients (which varies depends on LIHEAP funding and the number of recipients) — back to the utility program to help more Hoosiers.
The Indiana Housing Authority, the LIHEAP grantee, will determine whether the new money will be used to help more families or give recipients larger benefits.
According to the nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency (LSA), the state will receive about $82.3 million for LIHEAP this year, down from more than $107 million last year. Only part of that funding is subject to the sales tax, LSA said.
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Isabelle Watson was born on May 9, 1858. The daughter of Don Alonzo and Caroline Watson, Mrs. Hollister was the wife of Granger A. Hollister.
As the Hospital's Board of Supervisors first Treasurer, Mrs. Hollister diligently carried out her duties with a technical excellence and uncompromising commitment to the hospital's financial support.
Her personal support of the hospital included annual large sum donations for the operation of the hospital and numerous contributions toward the care and treatment of poor patients, and to every possible object in the institution. In 1895 she furnished the eleven rooms of Hollister ward, which she maintained, thereby providing a comfortable and inexpensive private room for those unable to pay more.
In 1901 she generously donated the resources to construct a cottage on the hospital grounds designated as the home for the Superintendent of the hospital.
Upon the occasion of her death on April 19, 1903, the Training School Board offered this Memorial:
…her wonderful judgment and clear insight were of inestimable value. She brought to bear upon every question a warmth of interest, a loyalty to every individual, which constituted her a friend always turned to, and trusted, by every nurse who came in contact with her. She had the rare degree, that uncommon capacity for taking a firm position and maintaining it consistently, without antagonizing those whom she felt obliged to differ.
In summary, the Memorial declared that:
Her Life and Work must be our inspiration in the sad task which confronts us of learning to live without her.
Margaret H. Sibley, President