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Following in the footsteps of a national hero is never easy at the best of times, but a new Ukraine coach is making good progress in tackling the stern challenge. After the legendary Oleg Blokhin relinquished the national helm in favour of the hot seat at Dynamo Kiev, his successor Mikhail Fomenko announced his arrival with a marquee success. The 64-year-old has rekindled hopes of a return to the glory days for the East European nation.
In a nice twist, Fomenko celebrated his stunningly successful debut as national coach in a 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifier against the very country which joined forces with Ukraine less than a year ago to co-host UEFA EURO 2012. An impressive 3-1 victory away to Poland in late March saw Fomenko instantly lay down his credentials as the right man to take over from Blokhin. Three days later, the Ukrainians followed up the away win with a 2-1 home success against Moldova, injecting new life into the seemingly vain fight for a place in Brazil.
Overdue rise in world ranking
Ukraine now have eight points from five matches in European qualifying Group H, level with Poland, and lie four and six points respectively behind second-placed England (12) and surprise leaders Montenegro (14), with a game in hand on the top two. The team captained by Anatoliy Tymoshchuk has enjoyed a welcome return to form under Fomenko, reawakening hopes of a second shot at global glory following a FIFA World Cup debut in 2006. Ukraine have also benefited from a dramatic rise up the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.
Thanks to the victories over Poland and Moldova, Ukraine are up 11 places in the latest edition of the rankings and now lie 37th, their best placing since 35th spot in May 2011. "The most important thing is confidence. If you lack belief in yourselves, there's no point taking the field in the first place. We're aware of our strengths," Ukraine keeper Andriy Pyatov exclusively told FIFA.com. The team are now eyeing a mid-term goal in the form of a place in the global top 10. They have come close once before, back in February 2011, when their all-time best position was 11th place.
Belief and dreams
However, if they are to claim a place at the top table, Tymoshchuk and company will almost certainly need to qualify for Brazil. "I'm convinced we're good enough to do it," declared the Bayern Munich midfield anchor when he spoke to FIFA.com a couple of months ago. "We proved we're a strong team at EURO 2012. We're now bringing in a new generation. The virtues of fighting spirit and application were always very important in Ukrainian football. The quality and ability of our players means we have an improved chance of achieving great things."
However, that is not the whole story, as Ukraine's footballing elite are driven on by sweet memories from the past. Pyatov fondly looks back to Germany 2006: "We made it as far as the quarter-finals in our country's first appearance at the World Cup, and that made millions of Ukrainians happy. It felt a little bit like a real-life fairytale, and it's something I want to experience again. It'll be twice as hard this time, but it'll feel twice as good if we make it."
Hopes of a brighter future currently rest on Andriy Yarmolenko, the talented Dynamo Kiev striker who scored crucial goals against both Poland and Moldova. The 23-year-old symbolises the positive change sweeping through the Ukraine national set-up. "We're currently in a state of transition. We have a few young newcomers and a couple of seasoned veterans. For now, it might not all work out the way we want, but that's what happens when you introduce a new generation," said Pyatov, before concluding: "The most important thing is to believe in yourself and grow in confidence. That's the key to success."
Calculation of points for a single match
P = M x I x T x C
M: points for Match result
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Friendly match (including small competitions): I = 1.0
FIFA World Cup™ qualifier or confederation-level qualifier: I = 2.5
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The strength of the opponents is based on the formula: 200 – the ranking position of the opponents.As an exception to this formula, the team at the top of the ranking is always assigned the value 200 and the teams ranked 150th and below are assigned a minimum value of 50. The ranking position is taken from the opponents' ranking in the most recently published FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.
C: strength of Confederation
When calculating matches between teams from different confederations, the mean value of the confederations to which the two competing teams belong is used. The strength of a confederation is calculated on the basis of the number of victories by that confederation at the last three FIFA World Cup™ competitions (see following page). Their values are as follows:
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RALEIGH — A pedestrian bridge across North Salisbury Street is being demolished this weekend, meaning the street will be closed to traffic between Peace and Lane Streets from Friday at 6 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m.
Construction is expected to be completed in December and is expected to cost $106,845.
The new bridge will link state government employee Parking Deck No. 64 to the lower end of Halifax Mall, the downtown Government Complex. The parking deck has 899 parking spaces, with 812 assigned. The Department of Administration estimates the bridge will serve about 500 employees per day.
Clancy & Theys Construction Company is working the project. The new pedestrian bridge will be made of steel and concrete and have an aluminum skeleton frame covered with about 1,500 decorative aluminum panels. At night, it will also be illuminated with LED lights. The new bridge will not be covered.
The current bridge was built of concrete in 1975 and has been closed since 2008 because of disrepair. Since 2008, state employees have either used the crosswalk on Salisbury Street or requested a parking space transfer to an alternative parking deck.
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World Cup Fever: Catch It (But Not with Your Hands)!
Have you people heard that there's a World Cup going on? Seems like every time you turn around there's some kind of World Cup happening, doesn't it? Well, this one is for Soccer, or — as the rest of the world calls it — Non-American Football.
Naturally, as Americans, we here at the Indecision blog are super amped for this not-at-all-tedious tournament. And we'll help you get amped in equal parts by filling you in on all the important games that you should be paying attention to. But first, here's everything you need to know about Soccer…
* No player may touch the ball with his hands ever. Except for the goalie. And everybody else on the team under certain circumstances. The breaking of this rule is punishable by death.
* The less scoring that occurs in a game, the more exciting it is!
* The Ancient Greeks and Romans are known to have played many ball games, some of which involved the use of the feet. The Roman game harpastum is believed to have been adapted from a Greek team game known as "ἐπίσκυρος" (episkyros)[5][6] or "φαινίνδα" (phaininda),[7] which is mentioned by a Greek playwright, Antiphanes (388–311 BC) and later referred to by the Christian theologian Clement of Alexandria (c.150-c.215 AD).
* You totally do not want to accidentally forget to wear your cup when being forced by your parents to play soccer back in grade school. Because, ugh, that pain is profound and life altering.
Now that you know everything you need to know about soccer, here's a rundown of this weekend's biggest, most important games to watch for…
Friday, June 18
England v. Algeria
This is a big grudge match between two independent nations that were formally occupied by France; Algeria from 1830 to 1962, and England from 1066 to 1154. Both countries have seen their cultures greatly influenced for the time they spent under the drapeau tricolore, and both countries despise the French for it. Winner gets bragging rights to deepest pit of hatred.
Germany v. Serbia
Sausage fight! Both these countries boast delicious variations on the American hotdog; Germans have more than 10,000 variations, including the Bratwürste, the Knackwürste and the Bockwürste, while Serbians have their whatever-that-delicious-thing-is-that-the-Serbian-cart-down-the-street-from-me-is-selling. Obviously, the winner of this match will get to have a couple (dozen) of their meat tubes eaten by me.
Saturday, June 19
Cameroon v. Denmark
Both of these countries are named after planets that Luke Skywalker visits in the Star Wars saga, which was originally conceived by George Lucas as a sort of space western and ultimately ended up grossing more than $8 billion worldwide. One of the most popular characters from the series is R2-D2, a tine robot modeled after a trash can. So, it goes without saying, that this is one soccer game that you will not want to miss.
Sunday, June 20
Italy v. New Zealand
These two countries just have so much in common, sometimes it's hard to not confuse them, and that causes a lot of animosity between them. For example, both countries are located in Europe, obviously. Both countries fought valiantly against the Fascists during WWI and against the Nazis during WWII. I think that the keyboard player from Belle & Sebastian is from one of those two places. And, most importantly, they both are very fond of soccer, if you know what I mean. So, this game will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat.
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Who for? This is an ideal trip for people who enjoy the great outdoors – a thoroughly rewarding experience, never to be forgotten. Not suitable for families with young children. The 6-night tour covers a longer and more difficult trail and is aimed at those who have previous experience of sledging.
- mush your own team of dogs
- get a real sense of the wilderness out on the trail
- snowmobile from the Musher's Lodge to the Icehotel
- experience the breathtaking Icehotel
This holiday allows you to be more than a passenger in the sledge as you experience the total satisfaction and joy of driving your own team of dogs. With vastly experienced guides and a ground operator who pioneered self-drive husky sledging tours for the novice, this holiday is more thrilling than most similar ones offered elsewhere.
The 'whoosh' of the sledge runners on snow and the panting of the ever-eager dogs are the only sounds you will hear across the beautiful, silent landscape. It is only when the sledge stops that the dogs become more vocal. Sledging days can prove demanding especially on arms and shoulders so these trips are unsuitable for children or those without a good general level of fitness. Our consultants are on hand to discuss which trip might be best for you. Whilst sledging, remember to be on the look out for Arctic wildlife and the telltale signs of footprints in the snow – possibly even spot a moose! And at this latitude, when the skies are dark, keep your fingers crossed for an appearance of the northern lights.
Once at the Mushers Lodge, the participants on the 3 night trip have an introduction to the dogs and an expert briefing before setting off on trails through crisp, sparkling wooded landscapes the following morning. The 4 night trip participants are thrown in at the deep end – with an airport transfer by sledge to the Mushers Lodge. Okay, this time just as passengers! The longer trip also follows forest trails but extends to higher ground, weather permitting. As the longer trip spends an additional night at the Wilderness Lodge and obviously covers further and more varied ground, it is suited to participants with a higher level of fitness.
The Wilderness Lodge is 'home' for one or two nights depending on your chosen trip. The overnight accommodation is bunk-bed style, in shared rooms or cabins. It's pretty rustic with no electricity supply but thankfully it's heated! There are basic washroom facilities, a wood sauna and an outside toilet.
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Following a longer and more difficult trail, on this 6-night tour participants are responsible for their own team of 3 to 5 dogs including feeding, harnessing and settling them overnight. A good level of fitness and previous experience of sledging is required. Contact our team for details.
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Fourteen counties in New Jersey, including Mercer County, have been granted a National Disaster Designation following five months of extreme weather, Governor Chris Christie announced on Friday.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack granted the relief in light of Superstorm Sandy, a snowstorm, Nor'easter, drough, high winds, hail, excessive heat and rain and flash flooding between June 28 and November 8, 2012.
The declaration also includes Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Sussex and Warren Counties.
The aid is designed to offer relief to farmers who lost crops or suffered structural damages to their farms through the severe weather.
"Superstorm Sandy not only impacted our shoreline, but caused an immense amount of damage for our farmers, who already had suffered losses due to severe weather throughout the season," Christie said. "While federal aid is already being provided through a variety of programs, now farmers will have additional federal agriculture disaster assistance to help them get back on their feet."
The disaster designation makes farm operators eligible to be considered for assistance from Farm Service Agency, including emergency loans.
Eligible farmers now have eight months to apply for emergency loan assistance. The loans could cover up to 100 percent of the dollar value of the losses. Farmers must have suffered a 30 percent loss in crop production or physical loss to livestock, inventory or property and meet FSA's eligibility requirements.
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By Rich Brown
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JOPLIN, Mo. —
If any house of worship deserves to be called an historic church, it is Forest Park, which traces its roots in Joplin back to 1846.
However, there is another label these days that might be just as appropriate. With an increase in membership and the establishment of two remote campuses in the past six years, Forest Park has also become a modern-day progressive church.
All three campuses, including the original one at the corner of Seventh Street and Range Line, Forest Park North at 5898 N. Main St. and Forest Park Carthage, add up to a megachurch designation. A megachurch is determined by an average weekend attendance of 2,000 people or more.
Helping pave the way toward this status has been the Carthage church, which last month moved into a much larger building to accommodate growth.
Under the leadership of Greg Atkinson, the Carthage church found itself reaching capacity at its old location at 430 W. Elk St. a year ago and made the decision to buy the former Barton Lumber Yard at 2535 S. Grand Ave.
The new 22,000-square foot-building has given the church room to seat 450 to 500 people in its auditorium at each of its two Sunday morning services, as well as offer space for classrooms and staff offices.
Of that total space, 17,000 square feet in the rear of the building has been earmarked as a storage warehouse for Mission Joplin, a program originally established for the 2011 Joplin tornado victims but now used for anyone needing help with basic necessities, such as food, clothing, etc.
The first services on Feb. 10 at the new location drew 571 people, not counting the 125 children in preschool through the sixth grade who were present for Kid City, the church's version of Sunday school and nursery. The church's Life Groups are another version of Sunday school for older children and adults and are held during the week at members' homes.
The grand opening has been scheduled for March 31, Easter Sunday, when, besides the normal 9:30 and 11 a.m. worship services, a third 12:30 p.m. service will be held. Atkinson added that if their growth continues, they will likely add a third permanent service in the fall.
He said he expects from 800 to 1,000 people to attend the three Easter services. A new video series, "The Gospel," will get under way that day at all three of the Forest Park sites.
The multisite concept was introduced to the world in 2006 with the idea of allowing strong churches to plant branches in other communities and in so doing pass on administrative support, ministry philosophy and biblical doctrine of the main campus. Typical of a multisite branch is a video segment in which the senior pastor from the main campus, in this case, John Swadley, provides the message or sermon.
Today there are more than 3,000 multisite churches in the United States, according to Atkinson.
"There is a direct correlation to growing churches and multisite churches," he said. "The majority of churches across the nation are declining. Churches that are thriving are usually in the multisite category."
Atkinson said that with the popularity of video games, movies and high definition television, the multisite church with big-screen video is just a natural.
He added that the majority of the church's congregation embraces the concept of video sermons, which also allow the church the opportunity to offer the same teaching and values in multiple locations.
Atkinson said the campus designation has been dropped from the Forest Park sites to cut down on confusion in connecting them with colleges or universities, such as Forest Park University in St. Louis.
Although Baptist is not in the name, Forest Park is associated with the Southern Baptist denomination.
"We have Baptist roots and Baptist doctrines but just not in the name," said Atkinson, who said that several other churches where he served before coming to the Joplin area did the same.
Although Atkinson said the music at Forest Park Carthage is geared toward a younger audience, the church is still considered multigenerational, even having members into their 80s.
Along with the label progressive, the church could also be referred to as innovative. An example is a giving kiosk set up in the church foyer.
"This is something brand new that churches are experimenting with," he said. "You can swipe your debit or credit cards as another way of giving. We are the beta test for all of Forest Park, testing it out to see if it is something we want to do at all our sites."
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---- — KEOSAUQUA — A Keosauqua nursing home face more than $15,000 in fines after the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals found it failed to adequately care for residents, including one who fell more than 50 times since January 2012.
The fines are shown in a citation that details events that led to a patient's death in June. The patient, whose name is not given in the citation, had both short- and long-term memory problems and could not safely walk unassisted.
Some nursing homes use a fall risk analysis in which a score of 12 or above indicates a high risk for falls. In December 2012, the resident scored 19. By April of this year, the same analysis gave the resident a score of 25.
From Jan. 12, 2012, to Dec. 19, 2012, records showed the resident fell 36 times, mostly in the afternoon and evening hours. Another 19 falls in 2013 are indicated in the report. Investigators concluded the facility attempted to address environmental issues related to the falls "but did not look at engaging the resident in activities to avoid the wandering behaviors."
Family members had concerns. They acknowledged the resident would ignore instructions not to walk unassisted and "impulsiveness." But investigators said the family told them repeated discussions with the nursing home failed to ensure they helped the patient walk or intervene when they discovered the resident doing so.
On June 17, the resident fell in the hallway and was unresponsive when staff got there. There were signs of a concussion, and the resident was taken to the hospital by ambulance. On June 21, the resident died of a subdural hematoma, bleeding between the brain and the skull, caused by the fall.
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Another nurse said a typical evening shift included one nurse and one certified nurse's aide. Review of the records showed there were approximately 17 residents for whom those two people would be responsible. Day shifts usually had two or three CNAs available.
The facility's director of nursing said she did not have staff to provide individualized care for the resident.
The death of a resident wasn't the only thing investigators took issue with. The report indicates two residents received inadequate care after episodes of incontinence, six failed to be bathed at least twice weekly, and three did not receive proper oral care. Fines for those cases total $500.
Investigators were told the facility had a shower aide who was responsible for bathing residents but that floor nurses pulled the aide off shower duty to help when they were shorthanded.
The report does not include a formal response. The facility has up to 30 days to request a formal hearing to contest the citation.


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And I want to fight Jon Jones, but only if he can not do any offensive stuff.
And I want to fight Jon Jones, but only if he can not do any offensive stuff.
Not only brazilians can do this stuff
I very much doubt that Fury will beat David Haye when they fight in October. You shouldn't hear anything from him for a while after that
Not worth reading. Blatant self-promotion.
That is how I feel when boxers ask mma guys to step into the ring with them. They are essentially asking mma fighters to limit their whole skill set while they get to highlight their biggest attribute.
Yeah, Sonnen actually fights the guys he calls out.
Earth! Fire! Wind! Water! Frankie Edgar!
Same organization, same sport, and I have no doubt that he would fight either of those guys if the UFC made the fight.
Earth! Fire! Wind! Water! Frankie Edgar!
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Looking Forward: Recovering Snowboard Star Kevin Pearce Talks Inspiration and Future on ESPN Action Sports
We said it before…we'll say it again: Kevin Pearce is a lucky guy. Following a horrific accident during an Olympic training run in Utah last December that threw him into a medically induced coma and inflicted traumatic brain injury, there were doubts about whether he'd ever be able to walk again. But in a courageous display of resilience and hope – touched with a bit of a miracle and family love – Kevin is rehabilitating and inching his way back to riding a board. He's set to attend the Winter X Games in January as a spectator. But there's more…he's already doing kickflips on his skateboard. Read more about his current progress, his recent inspirations and outlook for his competitive future in a recent article on ESPN Action Sports' Snowboarding site.
Nordic Jamming: O's Sebastien Toutant Victorious at Stockholm's Stadium Winter Jam
Oakley's young rippers continue to charge their way into the limelight. Team Rider Sebastien Toutant spearheaded O's efforts in the Nordic cold this past weekend, emerging victorious at the 5th Stadium Winter Jam in Stockholm, Sweden. The French Canadian phenom threw down a variety of double corks, including a backside 1080 double cork, for a final score of 51.3 and the win at the second Big Air contest of the 2011 LG Snowboard FIS World Cup. The triumph was his first World Cup victory – catapulting him into the lead in the Big Air World Cup and Freestyle Snowboard Overall World Cup standings.
East and West Collide: Official Rider List Unveiled for 2010 Air & Style Beijing
The best of both Worlds are set to collide. In snowboarding's first bold move into a new frontier, some of the sport's most prominent rippers will meet China's best up and comers as 'Oakley and Shaun White Present Air & Style Beijing' smashes its way into the Far East. With en epic battle set for the vibrant music, art and action sports spectacle – Oakley Team Riders will be amongst a talented field of riders vying for 1,000 TTR Tour Points and a boat load of cash in the Beijing landscape.
The Madness Is Back: FUEL TV's 'Danny and the Dingo' to Premiere New Season Nov. 16
Oakley's Danny Kass, and O's infamous snow Aussie, the Dingo, are back. The dumbfounding duo have been living it up on camera for a couple of seasons – shredding, partyting it up and engaging in shenanigans of all shapes and sizes on FUEL TV's popular Danny and the Dingo show. And they're back for more. The new season is premiering this Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 10 p.m. Eastern/Pacific – on FUEL of course. And Danny will be making an appearance on the freshly revamped Daily Habit talk show right before the premiere.
Rated "R": Oakley Snowboard Stars Rip as Eurogap 3 Film Drops In
Rated "R" for "rippage"…Euro style. You saw the raw, uncensored and curiously stimulating teaser back in August. Now the brand spankin' new Eurogap 3 film has officially dropped in. This one's just too sick, folks. Some of the best riders from that "continent over there" (Europe), including Oakley stars of course, got down, dirty and airborne for your viewing pleasure.


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Petaluma waterfront development plan unveiled
Published: Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 8:16 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 8:16 p.m.
A plan two years in the making envisions the area surrounding Petaluma's rail depot as "a series of theatrical events" between downtown and the planned SMART commuter train station.
Unveiled recently before the city's Planning Commission, the draft report has been in the works since early 2011 and pulls together ideas and suggestions from a range of planning, transportation and economic experts, along with a committee of community members.
The plan is sweeping, forecasting tree-lined public spaces, a mix of uses and architectural styles and open walkways funneling transit riders to and from downtown, much of the activity oriented toward a sparkling blue Petaluma River.
Putting aside the fact that the river, a tidal slough, is most definitely not blue, the plan was met with enthusiasm from city planners, who for the most part welcomed it as a long-term planning model for responsible growth within the city's core.
The plan, as described by Dan Parolek, a principal with consultants Opticos Design of Berkeley, is meant to "engage the waterfront with a vibrant, urban new neighborhood and also visually connect back from the river to the station area very clearly and specifically."
An outdoor public amphitheater would be a focal point, facing the turning basin off Weller Street behind River Plaza, formerly Golden Eagle shopping center. It could be used for musical or theatrical performances.
Although he called the plan "beautiful," Planning Commissioner Ray Johnson said it may be overly ambitious.
"It's a pipe dream," he said. "What have we got that we can put our arms around? A lot of pretty pictures and a very blue river."
But other commissioners lauded the plan's foresight and imagination.
"This is a dream," agreed Commissioner Bill Wolpert. "But what is a dream? It's a vision. Without a vision, I think you get bad development, and there's plenty of examples of that. When we have someone who is interested in developing this valuable property in the center of our unique community, we can say, 'That's great. Here's our vision, here's what we're looking for.'"
Senior Planner Scott Duiven cautioned that the plan would be phased in over several years, economic conditions permitting. No developer is planning to jump in and create something like the Theatre District, which transformed Petaluma's downtown.
The plan initially aimed to evaluate the potential for transit-oriented development within a half-mile radius of Petaluma's two planned SMART rail station areas. But SMART has postponed the city's Corona Road stop, which is anticipated to pick up twice as many riders as the downtown station. SMART is projecting the train will be running by 2015 or 2016.
The downtown planning area includes the historic rail depot on Lakeville Street and is bounded by East Washington Street and East D Street.
Parolek said the theater would be nestled in a park-like setting, taking advantage of the sloping grade from Weller Street toward the river. A small, open canopy over the stage would increase the theater's visibility from the public plazas and overlooks along the turning basin.
"We're proposing multiple opportunities for the public spaces to work their way down and engage the waterfront, as well as (for) the buildings to orient themselves toward the waterfront and activate it as well," he said.
A tall clock tower would be another focus and would draw people to the train station, he said.
Some downtown property owners have expressed concerns about their businesses' compatibility with the new plan, which restricts building uses and architectural styles.
Satpal Singh operates a gas station-minimart on Petaluma Boulevard South. He worries that improvements he had planned for an aging car wash on his property might be prohibited with the new plan.
"This means that the approximately 8,000-plus local residents we currently serve would be forced to travel two to three miles further in order to purchase fuel for their vehicles," he said.
He wants to tear down the "unsightly car wash" and build a neighborhood market that would be convenient to walkers and bicyclists who live on the west side.
The City Council is expected to consider the plan in either April or May and could suggest changes.
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The Cambria County Board of Elections will be permitted to consolidate nearly all of the 76 voting precincts it wants to join with others, a three-judge panel has determined.
Consolidation was denied for just a handful of the precincts proposed for combination.
An opinion written by county Judge David Tulowitzki with concurrence by Judges Patrick Kiniry and Linda Fleming said the elections board – made up of the Cambria County commissioners – will not be permitted to consolidate four precincts in East Taylor Township into two; four precincts in Johnstown into two; and two precincts each in Susquehanna Township and West Carroll Township into one.
The decision came a week after the panel heard testimony from the commissioners and the director of the elections office outlining a consolidation plan geared at streamlining the voting process without overly inconveniencing the electorate.
County officials anticipate saving about $40,000 per election for a total annual savings of $80,000 by reducing the number of elections officers and supplies, President Commissioner Douglas Lengenfelder had told the court.
The elections board petitioned the court for approval to reduce the number of precincts from 165 to 127, a change the board said is necessary in part because of declining population.
Census figures provided by Commissioner Mark Wissinger show that Cambria County is losing about 1,000 people a year, a figure that he said has remained consistent over the past several years.
Opposition to combining some polling places came from a number of residents concerned about excessive travel distances and general inconvenience that they said could disenfranchise voters.
Through testimony and written comment, the court heard objections regarding nine of the proposed consolidations.
The court considered those objections, Tulowitzki said in the opinion, and denied the elections board's requests for six consolidations.
The opinion cited a 1985 consolidation case in Clearfield County in which it was determined the court can consolidate and form new election districts to suit the convenience of electors and promote the public interest. With the ease of mobility in today's society, traveling a slightly longer distance to vote should not discourage voters, the opinion stated.
While the state Election Code discourages formation of precincts with more than 1,200 registered voters, at least one of Cambria's consolidated precincts will surpass that figure. But Tulowitzki said that with modern voting equipment, long wait times should not be a problem.
Because the consolidations will eliminate a number of posts for judges and inspectors of elections, the court ruled that all of those previously elected to the positions will be compensated for this year, even if they are displaced as a result of consolidation.
A schedule set up by court gives the elections office until March 1 to contact all of the judges and inspectors in the newly consolidated precincts to see if they are willing to serve in their previous capacities for this year's elections. The panel's opinion addresses how the elections board should handle a conflict between the judges and inspectors impacted by the consolidations.
The elections board has until April 1 to identify all elections officials who will serve this year.
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A panel of Cambria County judges permitted the county elections board to combine most of the 76 voting precincts it had asked to consolidate. The judges denied consolidation of several precincts in four municipalities:
Proposed consolidations denied:
East Taylor Township 1 and 2
East Taylor Township 2 and 3
Johnstown Center Town 1 and 2
Johnstown 8th Ward 1 and 2
Susquehanna Township North and South
West Carroll Township North and South
Consolidations approved despite objections from residents:
Adams Township Elton 1 and 2
Lower Yoder Township 1 and 2
Westmont Borough 1 and 2
Other consolidations approved:
Adams Township and St. Michael 7
Barr Township North and South
Blacklick Township 1 and 2
Conemaugh Township Lower and Upper
Cresson Borough 1 and 2
Croyle Township 2 and 3
East Conemaugh 1 and 2
Ferndale Borough 1 and 2
Gallitzin Borough 1 and 2
Gallitzin Township East and West
Geistown 2 and 3
Johnstown Kernville 1 and 2
Johnstown Prospect 1 and 2
Johnstown 7th Ward 1 and 2
Johnstown 8th Ward 3 and 4
Johnstown 11th Ward 1 and 2
Johnstown 14th Ward and Cambria City
Johnstown 17th Ward 2 and 4
Johnstown 20th Ward 1 and 3
Nanty Glo 1st Ward 1 and 2
Nanty Glo 2nd Ward 1 and 2
Portage Township North and South
Richland Township 2 and 6
Richland Township 1 and 4
South Fork Borough 1st Ward and 2nd Ward
Southmont Borough 1 and 2
Upper Yoder Township 3 and 5
Westmont Borough 3 and 5
Westmont Borough 4 and 6
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The attractive seaside town of Inverloch is mostly known for its seaside resort and fishing port. You can find Inverloch just to the east of Wonthaggi and across the waters of Venus Bay. The town itself is nestled on the coast at the mouth of Anderson Inlet which displays calm waters and views out to Venus Bay.
Take a stroll down Inverloch's main foreshore reserve (The Glade), which extends from the shops down to the beach of Anderson Inlet. If you take a short drive west you will find the surf beaches and a rocky coastline which is suitable for many levels of surfing capabilities. Meander down The Esplanade to find a safe swimming and boating area for the whole family as well as a jetty, boat ramps and foreshore parks perfect for a picnic. Take the car along the 12 kilometre scenic Bunurong Coastal Drive from Inverloch to the picturesque Cape Paterson. This drive is regarded as many as a mini version of the famous Great Ocean Road which offers stunning views, unscathed beaches and natural attractions to stop and explore. These include the Eagles Nest, Twin Reefs, Shack Bay, The Caves and Flat Rocks, all perfect for capturing on film. Each year the Inverloch Jazz Festival is held across the Labor Day long weekend and features entertainment from around 80 bands, a morning street parade on Saturday and a picnic day with music on the Monday which includes lots of local produce and food stalls.
Summer in Inverloch brings sunny, warm days reaching around the mid twenties whereas if you're holidaying in winter days are still clear but with temperature being between 11-14 degrees Celsius.
Inverloch is a popular tourist destination to the south-east of Melbourne. The big attraction here is the beach, and the range of sports that you can find here. Inverloch is a destination that will suit anyone who likes adventure, including groups of younger friends as well as families with older children.
Although Inverloch is a relatively small town, it's a well-established resort, and you'll find a wide range of accommodation here. If you want to hit the beach as soon as you get in, rent a serviced apartment. Inverloch holiday houses are also available for larger groups, including families with members of all ages.
Inverloch is very suited to people who are looking for an active holiday. Surfing, scuba diving and kitesurfing are extremely popular, as is swimming and windsurfing. If you're looking for an adrenaline packed seaside holiday, then Inverloch is a very good place to come.
It doesn't matter if you've never tried any of these sports before, as local companies offer training and equipment hire for each of them.
You might be in the mood for relaxation, however. If you'd still like to spend time by or on the sea, then take a cruise or go on a fishing charter, or try your luck sea angling from the shore. If even that sounds like too much effort, some self-contained accommodation options in Inverloch come with their own pool and garden, and you can easily spend the day in without moving too far!
If you'd like to get out and about, then go for a drive along the Bass Highway. This road is littered with fascinating geological features, including the Eagle's Nest, the Caves and the Flat Rocks. Stop to explore them and to see the magnificent views along the road.
If you're into dinosaurs – or, alternatively, are travelling with children – then you should check out the Dinosaur Dreaming excavation site. The first dinosaur bone to be discovered in Australia was found nearby, and was dubbed the Cape Paterson Claw.
At the end of the day, there are a handful of friendly pubs in Inverloch, where you'll be welcomed for dinner and a few beers. Alternatively, you can have a barbecue in your holiday villa, and relax over a glass of some of the local wine.
Inverloch has a relatively gentle year round climate. It should be warm, but never too hot, whatever time of year you decide to book your Inverloch holiday apartment.
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MERIDIAN, Miss. (AP) — Stolen firefighting equipment has been found in Alabama and returned to Lauderdale County, Miss.
Ward Calhoun, chief deputy with the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department, told The Meridian Star (http://bit.ly/WQZ3vE ) that a search warrant was recently served in York, Alabama.
It resulted in recovery of firefighting equipment that was reportedly stolen from the Alamucha and Center Ridge volunteer fire departments.
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While the play is more cinematic than theatrical, that is not a criticism merely an observation, that does not take away from the overall live audience experience.
The playwright has presented a wide ranging life and a set of historical events and woven them into a epoch narrative. Thus rendering these important events readily understandable to a mass audience.
This play needs to be seen by everyone who lives in or visits Hawaii. It will also be appreciated by those from outside Hawaii as an exotic piece of American history.


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Does Anyone Still Want Private Social Security Accounts?
Two economists recently reached opposite conclusions.
Many retirees who have reduced spending power because of depleted 401(k) accounts are thankful that President Bush's plan to partially privatize Social Security was never realized. But the debate over personal Social Security accounts rages on.
The success of private retirement accounts is dependent on the amount a worker contributes, the investment strategy, and the unpredictable whim of the market. Workers who contribute more and get better returns will have more retirement income than those who tuck away less and achieve smaller gains. Social Security benefits, on the other hand, depend on lifetime wages and the age at which benefits are claimed. Workers who retire at the same age with the same earning record generally receive similar benefit amounts regardless of the year in which they claim benefits and the ups and downs in the financial markets.
Two economists recently published papers reaching opposite conclusions about private Social Security accounts. Gary Burtless, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, argues that only a few investors could obtain significantly higher returns if the system were partly or fully privatized. According to his calculations:
"Individual retirement accounts invested solely in the stock market offer a very shaky cornerstone for retirement income. Workers fortunate enough to retire when stock prices are high obtain big pensions, while workers with the bad luck to retire after markets plunge can be left with little money to live on in retirement...Social Security pensions have been far more predictable and have varied within a much narrower range. For that reason, traditional Social Security provides a more predictable basis for retirement planning and a much more reliable foundation for basic retirement income."
Andrew Biggs, a resident scholar at American Enterprise Institute, however, calculates in his paper that personal investment accounts would still have done well, even given the market's recent losses.
"Even workers retiring today would have increased their Social Security benefits by choosing a personal account. Despite the ups and downs of the stock market, every single group of retirees would have increased their benefits by investing in personal accounts. Total benefits would have increased by between 6 and 23 percent, with an average increase of 15 percent. The point here is not that stock investments are a free lunch. In an efficient market, the higher returns paid to stocks are nothing more than compensation for their higher risk, and we do not know that future market returns will be as good as those in the past. But accounts do provide a valuable tool to pre-fund future retirement benefits and reduce cost burdens on tomorrow's workers."
Both researchers assumed that workers contributed 4 percent of wages to the private accounts and that the account balance would be converted to a monthly annuity benefit at retirement, and both used historical stock and bond return data from the past century to reach their seemingly conflicting conclusions.
A major difference between the two papers was the investment strategies tested. Biggs made his calculations assuming investors would chose a life-cycle portfolio that would shift from holding 85 percent stocks through age 29 to only 15 percent stocks by age 55. Burtless calculated how much income private accounts would replace using three different conditions: a 100 percent stock investment strategy (which produced the highest returns), a portfolio composed of 50 percent stocks and 50 percent bonds, and a conservative 100 percent government-bond strategy.
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Don't think that because the Atrium5 pair sounds great that they won't hold up to the weather. In fact, this pair is cut above the competition in terms of ruggedness, too. They meet Polk's strict standards for All-Weather Certification. In addition to Polk's internal standards, these speakers exceed baseline industrial and military specifications. If they're tough enough for the military, you know they're rugged. It's safe to say that these speakers will last for years to come. But don't just take our word for it — Polk guarantees the quality of the Atrium5 pair with a full 2-year warranty. That's twice as long as most manufacturers.
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I've read your posting about the future of the website. I've been thinking for a while that I would like to get involved in the behind-the-scenes work here so if it would help then I am happy to become an administrator or take on some of the workload for you. I work in IT so I have quite a bit of relevant knowledge. I don't think I'm quite so techy as some of the current administrators, but I do have my own website which I designed, created and maintain and which I can send you the link of if you want to see it. I'm also a writer (I use my website to sell my books on) so I could provide content or help with publicity or anything like that if required. Fundamentally, I'm fully subscribed to the aims of the site - it's a great portal for a Keira fan base, I'm a regular contributor to it and I've even been to the annual barbecue! Obviously I'm also extremely passionate about the subject matter! You'll see from my postings that I have been working my way diligently through all of Keira's films (I have a pretty big Keira DVD collection now!). I also have a biography (book) about Keira, loads of posters (including some bus-shelter-size ones), calendars and even the screenplay of Love Actually. Basically, I'm pretty well qualified on all grounds to get involved! So please let me know if there's anything I can help with!
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In the 1960's, Fr. Hans Urs von Balthasar gave two conferences in Paris on the subject of redemption. One considered the perspective of Christ the Redeemer. The other gave a view of the redemption from the perspective of Mary and the Church, consenting to the sacrifice of Jesus. These two conferences are what Fr. Jacques Servais, S.J., in his foreword calls "a lantern of the Word", shedding light amidst the advancing turmoil of the postconciliar period.
These conferences were later collected by the eminent theologian Henri Cardinal de Lubac, S.J., in a single volume along with an anthology of meditations on the Passion by the mystic Adrienne von Speyr, and selected by von Balthasar.
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Vishay Intertechnology (Malvern, PA) is adding to its QUAD HIFREQ series of high-power surface-mount multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs) with a new device in the quad 2525 case size. The QUAD HIFREQ 2525 case device features…LISTED UNDER: Ceramic | Ceramic Chips | Microwave
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Cornell Dubilier Electronics (New Bedford, MA) announced the availability of its new PFCH capacitor series for 3-phase AC power harmonic filtering. Intended for use on the AC output of large inverter system, Type PFCH are designed toLISTED UNDER: Aluminum Electrolytic
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AVX Corporation (Greenville, SC) has introduced a new series of ultra-broadband capacitors designed to address DC blocking from 16KHz to 40GHz.Exhibiting ultra-broadband performance, extremely low insertion loss, and excellent return loss, the new GX0S Series capacitors are packaged in a compact 0301 case....LISTED UNDER: High Voltage
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AVX Corporation (Greenville, SC) has released the FLB Series medium power film capacitors. Packaged in a cylindrical aluminum can with terminals that enable direct, three-phase, internal wire connection, FLB Series capacitors are comprised ofLISTED UNDER: Film
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Richardson RFPD, Inc. (LaFox, IL) today announces immediate availability and full design support capabilities of the 400L Series of precision tolerance, thin film NPO RF, and microwave capacitors from American Technical Ceramics Corp. (ATC). The 400L Series is constructed with a low-loss silicon dioxide....LISTED UNDER: Microwave


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Al Groh sat down with Marc Davis for their weekly interview today, and talked about VIrginia's 18-17 win over Maryland. The head coach discusses Mikell Simpson and Chris Long, as well as the seven game winning streak. Coach Groh also talks about the upcoming match up with North Carolina State.
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UPDATE: The suspect's black 2002 Chevy Trail Blazer was found Tuesday afternoon. Authorities did not give details on any evidence they may or may not have found inside the vehicle. The child remains missing.
SAN ANTONIO -- An amber alert has been issued for an 11-month-old boy believed to have been abducted by his father, 23-year-old Jonathan Guillen, Sr.
Guillen was last seen driving a black 2002 Chevy Trail Blazer with Texas license plate number 7CZTJ.
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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy got an education reform package late Monday, while the Connecticut Education Association, the state's largest teachers union, also appeared to get what it wanted, as the final agreement appears to be somewhat of a compromise between the governor's initial proposal and ones backed by the union.
Although details of the agreement were still cloudy late Monday, and any bill making the proposed reforms law must still be approved by the legislature, Malloy hailed the agreement as one that will bring "meaningful education reform" to Connecticut.
"I can say, with confidence, that this bill will allow us to begin fixing what is broken in our public schools," Malloy said during a hastily assembled press conference late Monday evening at the state Capitol.
Highlights of the agreement include:
- The bill will create 1,000 new seats in preschool programs designated for "high need, low performing communities."
- The bill will provide "intensive supports and interventions" for 25 designated "chronically low-performing" schools throughout the state, including plans for Turnaround Committees and pilot programs within those districts to advance the reforms.
- Expanded funding and access to charter schools in the lowest performing districts, and additional funding for magnet schools, technical high schools and agricultural science schools.
- Changes to the teacher tenure and evaluation programs that ties tenure to "effectiveness" and provides for the dismissal of "ineffective" teachers.
- A $50 million increase in the Education Cost Sharing grant to Connecticut public schools, with $39.5 million designated to the 30 lowest performing districts.
Malloy addressed the need for education reform in his address to kick off the legislative session back in February, but the current process was fraught with controversy, as the Connecticut Education Association mobilized against many of Malloy's efforts. The agreement reached Monday is viewed as a compromise, and even Malloy seemed to acknowledge that it will not result in immediate and drastic changes to Connecticut's public schools. The legislature is scheduled to adjourn for the year Wednesday, so the push to hammer out an agreement also brushed up against the clock.
"This is a big issue – maybe the biggest we'll tackle, because it involves our children. And with any big issue, especially when you're trying to change things, it's hard. Change is hard," Malloy said. "But we have achieved change, and our children will benefit. We will not fix what's broken overnight – we can't. But we will begin to."
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Another 2007 5.3 Silverado Dead but not without a Fight
In 2007 I purchased my dream truck from Ferman Chevrolet on Adamo Drive in Tpa Fl for $45,000. I had every suggested service required performed and have documentation to this fact. I still had transmission related issues 7 times and engine (5.3 AFM) related issues 4 times during this period. They had to replace the pistons, cam shaft and lifters as well 22k miles ago.
The transmission and engine finally went out completely and I took it back to Ferman to have it repaired under warranty where they replaced the transmission with a rebuilt one. After 11 months and 12074 miles that transmission is out and my truck has sat in their repair facility while we tried to get them to do the right thing and repair it under warranty. Ferman would not complete the repair under warranty, they advised they would pay half to rebuild the transmission and my half would be $1900 and I would have 12k mile warranty.
Upon checking on the cost I found that I can buy a GM transmission with 100,000 mile warranty for $1700 and pay $300 installation at another facility. I think Ferman was trying to pull one over on me. Overall I am paying $8000 to have a new engine and transmission put in the truck.
I am at war with Ferman Chevrolet and I want people to know what happened to me and how they treated me when the vehicle had so many problems. Please share this with your friends so that others can also see and share this information with others.
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Welcome to the club, it's great to have you aboard. Now that's what I call standing up for what's right. Great job I hope everything works out for you and I think I would have done something similar. Fortunately my Chevy dealer is fantastic. Good luck on the resolution of this problem.
Did you ever contact GM about the vehicle?
Also, many are aware that you don't have to take the vehicle back to the dealer you bought it from. I'm sure there were numerous Chevrolet dealerships in the Tampa area.
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Yeah, if its not too late and with the existing problems, I'd try a different dealership.
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I contacted GM they offered to pay 1/2 of the repair, I declined the repair because the have repaired the engine 5 times last time was 22k miles ago pistons, rings, cam, lifter, trans 6 times just to replace it with a remanufactor tranny 11 months 12074 miles ago and now its out. I suggested a new trans and engine and pay 1/2 they refused. I think they are just putting a bandaid on things.
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I understand this is your dream truck, the part I dont understand is why instead of continuing to repair the vehicle GM didnt offer up a great deal on a similarly equipt newer vehicle.
This option would make more sense to me because not only would you remove an obviously problematic vehicle that seems destined to continue to have warranty related issues but you also improve a customer relation thats quickly going south and will affect other sales whether their with this customer or others he comes in contact with.
I dont know Florida Lemon laws but I would believe in most states you have enough issues to persue a case against them. Also why are you waiting for them " to do the right thing" and not persuing this in arbitration.
If it were me Id be hammering them from every angle possible.
Those stickers are awesome!!! I would have loved to see the expressions on thier face with that being towed into the lot. Sorry to hear about all the problems though that kind of stuff makes me furious.
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As a 32 yr business owner myself I would have done most anything to satisfy my customer so I wouldn't get the negative feed back. I have retained an attorny and asked about the lemon ads, he say's its ok. Freedom of speech. I am now waiting on a protest permit to be issued, Thats gonna be interesting.
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Good for you for standing up to them. Hopefully you can get them to give in and make things right."The best things in life aren't things"
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