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How U.S. Business Can Grow Its Investment in Africa's Economy
Doing business in Africa does present some challenges, but it is a market full of possibility for American companies.
Stephen Hayes is president and CEO of the Corporate Council on Africa.
A lot has been written about American business and American policy losing Africa. I, for one, have often said in my speeches that African countries will necessarily gravitate to those countries who are investing in their respective economies. I believe that to be largely true. Granted that there are other factors than only business investment in a country that determine relationships, including culture, language, religion, geopolitics, and even geography, but in developing countries especially, those countries who become the largest investors in developing economies will have a major advantage in future political alliances and the economic directions of the nations. Notice, for instance, how we often temper any criticism of China policy, which just also happens to be our largest creditor. Courage is being unafraid of your banker, or as Colin Powell was so fond of saying, "Money is a coward."
However, I don't really think that Africa is ours to win or lose. It is a continent of 54 nations for a starter, and each has its own way of being and seeing in the world. Africa tends to consume those who suffer under the illusion of winning and losing, but that is for another column. What is accurate to say is that U.S. investment and its market share in Africa have fallen behind other nations. If one takes oil out of the equation, we are far down the line in investment in Africa compared to other nations.
[See a collection of political cartoons on the economy.]
Nevertheless, despite having fallen behind China and other countries in investing and trading with Africa there are the intrepid among the U.S. corporate sector, including smaller and larger companies. There are also a few daring adventurers who are trying to find their fortune just as if they were potential miners in the gold rushes of old in America. Many are doing well and others are finding their ships dashed on the rocks of frustration. The race belongs to the dogged and not necessarily to the fleet.
The oil companies cannot really be classed as the intrepid. It is not bravery that determines where they go, but simply the supply of crude oil. They have little choice. Therefore, I will not include the oil companies, which do represent about 75 percent of all U.S. investment in Africa. The intrepid are those who have had limited experience in Africa and are not of the extractive industry, (not that you don't have to be brave to work in the extractive industry in the pits and on the rigs) but those businesses who are going where there are no apparent immediate riches to be had, except through hard work, and the development of their own product line. They create wealth, jobs, and opportunity.
[See a collection of political cartoons on energy policy.]
The power sector is probably the one most open to U.S. business right now. There is no country in Africa that is meeting its current power needs, let along its future needs, including South Africa. Every country in Africa needs a far more developed power system if they are to develop more rapidly and effectively. Foremost among these companies would be General Electric. It is a company that is not only selling products to Africa but one that is investing its resources in the continent. Over the past two or so years they have established regional offices in East Africa, and continue to work West Africa with increasing fervor. The power sector is one that is open to large and small companies, so great the need.
As the power sector develops, IT will follow. Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, and IBM are all beginning to explore Africa for opportunity and are increasing their stakes, and as large companies go, their suppliers, usually smaller companies will soon follow.
[Read the U.S. News Debate: Given The Current Deficit Crisis, Should Foreign Aid Be Cut?]
Infrastructure is also another area where American companies can do well, despite the contention that major infrastructure projects are being done primarily by the Chinese. A very good smaller company in New Jersey, called ACROW Bridges, a maker of prefab bridges, an ideal product for a developing nation, is doing very well in Africa and is expecting its share of the market to increase.
Doing business in Africa is still largely for the intrepid. It is full of challenges, but Africa does represent the world's largest untapped set of markets. American companies wishing to survive in the international arena need to include Africa in their portfolios.


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The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released a special 25th edition of the KIDS COUNT Data Book.
This PRB Population Bulletin explores the relationship between migration and the environment and highlights innovative research from the Population Centers funded by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.
This PRB policy brief aims to improve understanding of population projections by highlighting some of the key assumptions on which they are based.
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Tonawanda News — AMHERST — To play Federation hockey at St. Joe's typically means the success of your career will be determined in large part by one overshadowing criteria: How often did you beat Canisius?
The Marauder seniors delivered what will likely be their parting shots against their bitter rivals Thursday night at a packed Northtown center, and they made them count.
Senior forward Dimitrios Gogos scored the game-winning goal 20 seconds into overtime and St. Joe's finished off a season sweep of Canisius, winning 4-3 to remain undefeated in Federation boys hockey this season.
Gogos was on the receiving end of an outlet pass from Tonawanda's Michael Iannello just after the puck dropped for the final frame when he walked in past the defense and tucked a low wrist shot by the left pad of the Canisius goalie to give St. Joe's its second win over the Crusaders in seven days.
"That's basically what every St. Joe's kid that plays hockey dreams about," Gogos said. "Canisius, in overtime. It's the perfect way to go out. We didn't play our best in the third but we turned it around. … We stepped up when adversity hit and I couldn't be happier."
All but one of the Marauders' four goals came off of a senior's stick.
Iannello finished with two assists and Eric Paradowski and Kyle Moslow chipped in goals of their own. Sophomore Dominic Perna had a goal and an assist and Gogos also assisted on the game's first two scores to compliment his game winner.
The Marauder veterans likely played in their final game in the rivalry of their careers, unless the two schools meet in the postseason, and it almost ended horribly.
Penalties plagued St. Joe's all night long, especially in the third period with the Marauders protecting a 3-1 lead.


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A new study from the University of Dayton gives more weight to the argument against paying millions to billionaires to fund sports stadiums. The study says privately financed stadiums pay for themselves.
See Russell Robert's take here.
In other news, the city and state of New York are planning to cough up $600 million to build a stadium for the Jets.
And here's Match Welch on all this.


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This year, the national call for progress on immigration energized state fights for more inclusive immigration policy and, notably, stemmed the flow of anti-immigrant bills that seemed omnipresent just two short years ago. While the long-awaited federal package for immigration reform makes its way through the legislative process, here's a recap of the action legislators took in states across the country.
In contrast to the conservative policies we've seen move in the states over the past two years, 2013 has so far seen at least a handful of states where progressive policies are being introduced and enacted across a range of issue areas. With legislative sessions about midway through, here's a roundup of the policies moving in a couple of those states -- Minnesota and Colorado:
"This morning's announcement by the Obama administration that DREAM Act eligible students and others will be allowed to apply for deferred action and work authorization is a common-sense, humane, and responsible action that will immediately bring hope to hundreds of thousands young undocumented Americans seeking nothing more than to continue to live in their country and contribute to our economy. We applaud the administration for taking decisive, practical action today that immediately allows so many talented young people already living here to, for the first time, see a real future for themselves in their nation."
As the United States Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the challenge to Arizona's anti-immigrant law SB 1070, State Legislators for Progressive Immigration Policy – a growing national group of 94 state legislators representing constituents in 38 states and counting – issued the following statement.
The court and the legal pundits are missing something if their focus rests solely on who should be burdened with enforcing our outdated immigration laws. The real story on SB 1070 is the growing national consensus that the law, and the "self-deportation" approach upon which it relies, is a failed and disastrous approach to immigration — one that has rapidly fallen out of favor in states across the country.
In the year since conservatives took control of the U.S. House of Representatives and legislative bodies in states across the nation, we've seen them move their agenda with alarming disregard for both democracy and the economic security of the nation. From the irresponsibly provoked debt ceiling "crisis" to the wholesale obstruction of job creation efforts, conservatives on the national stage took an approach of reckless political brinksmanship over the past year that put the entire economy at risk. And from Wisconsin to Alabama and beyond, 2011 saw conservatives in the states—buoyed by support from their corporate allies in the 1%—launch attack after attack on workers, women, voters, and immigrants. But the new year brings new hope for progressives looking to turn the tide—hope that, for the time being, largely resides not in the halls of Congress but in the 50 states.
As comprehensive immigration reform remained stalled in Congress in 2011, the issue persisted as a top priority among state legislatures that pushed various bills targeting undocumented immigrants. Today, NCLR (National Council of La Raza) released The Wrong Approach: State Anti-Immigration Legislation in 2011, a report that offers a state-by-state breakdown of the status of anti-immigrant bills introduced over the past year. In fact, in 2011 many more states considered and advanced laws focused on expanding opportunity for immigrants and residents as a whole in a variety of areas, including access to higher education and labor rights. As 2012 legislative sessions kick off, scores of state legislators are working to advance common-sense approaches to immigration policy—those that bolster state economies and honor our nation's values, according to Progressive States Network (PSN), a national organization that provides support to state legislators advancing positive, common-sense immigration measures.
This week's misguided ruling by a federal judge in Alabama that upheld parts of the harshest anti-immigrant state law in the nation, HB 56, is a devastating setback to our nation's deeply held values, Alabama's economic prosperity, and the well-being of all Alabama residents. The Alabama decision does not represent existing and binding Supreme Court precedent, and it stands as an outlier in stark contrast to other recent federal rulings on similarly draconian anti-immigrant laws, including Arizona's SB 1070, where the courts have ruled similar provisions unconstitutional — including those that require law enforcement officials to ask for immigration papers from anyone they suspect on sight of being undocumented. If allowed to stand, this decision would put countless Alabama families and children in danger, drive taxpayers out of the state, sink Alabama's economy, and set a chilling example that other states would be foolhardy to follow.


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Linux Journal Contents #72, April 2000
The Internet
by Marjorie Richardson
The Linux Home Network
by Preston F. Crow
Everything you need to know to make those Internet and intranet connections at home.
Assessing the Security of Your Web Applications
by Nalneesh Gaur
This article outlines key test areas to identify security issues in a web application and provide measures to minimize them.
Setting Up a Linux Gateway
by Lawrence Teo
Setting up a Linux gateway can be a rewarding experience in both home and commercial environments.
Linux and the Next Generation Internet
by Stan McClellan, Michael Stricklen and Bob Cummings
This article describes the authors' implementation of a demonstration environment for differentiated Internet services (DiffServ) using Linux-based routers.
Eid Eid, OE/ONE Corporation
by Marjorie Richardson
Internet appliances are the next wave of computers to be bought by the public. Mr. Eid tells us how his company is serving this market.
Pakistan On-Line
by Rafeeq Ur Rehman
Linux is being used by an ISP in Pakistan—Mr. Rehman tells us why.
Building Your Own Internet Site
by Tony Dean
A quick look at what you need to build a web site for your personal or business needs, with pointers to the details.
The (not so) Wonderful World of DSL
by Jason Schumaker
Discover the joys of using the new technology of DSL and cable modems to make your link to the world.
RTAI: Real Time Application Interface
by P. Mantegazza, E. Bianchi, L. Dozio, S. Papacharalambous,
An introduction to RTAI for deterministic and preemptive real-time behaviour for Linux.
Novell Adopts OpenLDAP
by Craig Knudsen
What's new at Novell...
Artists' Guide to the Desktop, Part 2
by Michael J. Hammel
In this episode, Mr. Hammel tells us all about Enlightenment 0.16.1.
Transmeta Rewrites the Rules
by Linley Gwennap
All about the revolutionary new chip from Transmeta.
NetMax Apache Webserver
by Allan Liska
A Practical Guide to SNMPv3 and Network Management
by Charles Curley
Interconnections, 2nd Ed.
by He Zhu
Linux Apprentice: Customizing Vim
Some great customizations to Vim's default behavior—make Vim
work for you.
by Dan Puckett
Linux Means Business Converting from SCO Xenix to Linux
by Fred Treasure
A computer consultant's experience in converting the SBT accounting system to Linux for the Maxwell House Department Stores.
System Administration Large-Scale Linux Configuration Management
by Paul Anderson
Mr. Anderson describes some general principles and techniques for installing and maintaining configurations on a large number of hosts and describes in detail the local configuration system at Edinburgh University.
Kernel Korner The Linux Scheduler
by Moshe Bar
A look at how the kernel schedules tasks for both uni-processor and multi-processor machines.
Cooking with Linux Cookie Cutters, Munchers and Crunchers
by Marcel Gagné
Some clues for protecting your privacy on the Internet.
At the Forge Designing Databases
by Reuven M. Lerner
Games We Play: Commodore 64 Game Emulation
There must have been some magic in that old grey box...
by Jason Kroll
Focus on Software
by David A. Bandel
Embedded Systems News Briefs
by Rick Lehrbaum
The Last Word
by Stan Kelly-Bootle
Penguin's Progress: Where Have the Nets Come From?
by Peter H. Salus
Linux for Suits : Now What: Are We Going to Let AOL Turn the Net into TV 2.0...
by Doc Searls
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Web Analysis Using Analog
by Gaelyne R. Gasson
Every web site needs a way to get accurate statitics—here's a freely available program to give you that information.
Shell Functions and Path Variables, part 2
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Mr. Collyer continues his discussion with a detailed description of the addpath function.
The Generation Gap
by Brian Marshall
This paper examines the issues involved with the use of open-source software components in closed-source applications.
Enlightenment Basics
by Michael J. Hammel
A guide to getting and installing Enlightenment.
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More than 100 Connections Academy students, parents and teachers from across California came together to march in this year's Hollywood Christmas Parade. Eighth grade advisory teacher Heather Sherwood Littlejohn led the Connections Academy "Kazoo Band" down Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards on Sunday, Dec. 1, to spread holiday cheer. Connections Academy is a tuition-free, high-quality, highly accountable virtual public school serving students in grades K-12.
Traveling from as far as Santa Clara county, Bakersfield and San Diego, 38 families came together to meet their fellow classmates in-person, celebrate the season and perform holiday songs on kazoos as they marched in the 82nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade. Families supported their students by helping orchestrate kazoo practice and distributing Santa Claus hats; and one grandfather even participated as a banner holder in the parade.
Connections Academy has three schools in California, serving students from 18 counties across the state. Though each school has frequent socialization events throughout the year to bring local students and families together, this parade was the first time that all three schools came together to participate in a large community event that will be televised worldwide on select stations and dates throughout December. Please visit their website for a list of showings.
Connections Academy provides students the flexibility to learn from anywhere, with an innovative curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. In Southern California, Capistrano Connections Academy serves students in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. For more information, visit www.connectionsacademy.com.


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Sterling, Mass. - April 21, 2009 - Led by Mike LaJoie, the Springfield College golf team finished 10th out of 15 teams at Worcester State Invitational on a rainy, Tuesday afternoon. LaJoie tied for fifth place on the day as he fired a 74 on the Par 71, 6323 yard Sterling National Country Club Golf Course.
Salem State won the Invitational with a team score of 298, followed by Nichols' 304, and Trinity's 310. Jeff Santora of Salem State won the Invitational with a three-under, 68.
As for the rest of the Pride, Greg Levings tied for 32nd with an 82, while teammate Bryan Anderson also tied for 32nd with an 82 as well. The duo of J.R. Balogun and Kyle Hicks shot identical rounds of 96 on the day.


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Tennessee Aquarium Launches Two New Web Cameras
NOAA Funds Provide Real-Time Tools to Explore Weather and Secret Reef
Chattanooga, Tenn. (October 19, 2010) – Move over penguins, the Tennessee Aquarium's sharks and Mother Nature are now getting a little face time on the Internet. Thanks to a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Aquarium has two new tools to inspire young scientists – an underwater streaming webcam in the Secret Reef exhibit and a real-time weather station with an HD webcam.
The Tennessee Aquarium's largest exhibit, the Secret Reef, offers 26 windows for viewing marine creatures found in the Gulf of Mexico's Flower Garden Banks, one of 13 National Marine Sanctuaries. Guests touring Ocean Journey discover amazing facts about this protected ecosystem and how inland residents are both connected to, and dependent upon, healthy oceans. Offering a virtual dive in the exhibit that models the Flower Garden Banks extends the invitation to learn well beyond Chattanooga. "We hope this live video feed is fun and educational for people all over the world," said Tim Baker, the Aquarium's director of education. "Like our Penguins' Rock webcam, this technology spurs curiosity about the animals and their habitat, leading viewers to search our website and the Internet for more information." Take a virtual dive to see SCUBA divers, shark feedings and colorful reef fish at: http://www.tnaqua.org/OurAnimals/SecretReefcam.aspx
The world's oceans not only support an amazing diversity of life underwater, they also govern climate and weather, making life on land possible. Dr. Sylvia Earle, once NOAA's chief scientist, reminded inland residents of these connections during a recent visit to the Tennessee Aquarium. "The ocean produces most of the oxygen we breathe and acts as a sink for carbon dioxide," said Earle. "We need to understand the relevance of the ocean in our lives."
A new, real-time weather station has been installed atop the IMAX 3D Theater. Instruments are now constantly monitoring and recording weather conditions in downtown Chattanooga. Aquarium educators will use climate data from this new tool in ocean literacy and watershed programs. "This is a great opportunity to build upon our classroom activities," said George Bartnik, the Aquarium's education programs manager. "By bringing real-time weather and climate data into programs, students will gain a better understanding of the water cycle, runoff, water quality as well as an appreciation for our water footprint."
Anyone can now check out the current weather conditions and take a look at downtown Chattanooga 24/7. A live, high-definition webcam is streaming the view of what's happening in the sky above the Aquarium's glass peaks. View it at: http://www.tnaqua.org/Education/WeatherBug.aspx
This new weather station may also be added to smart-phones by downloading the WeatherBug app. The real-time view and information can also be shared with friends and family members by adding the Tennessee Aquarium's weather station to your blog or Facebook page. Download the widgets at: stickers.weatherbug.com.
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A frightening situation for a Texas teenager as his car races down the highway-- out of control.
At one point, he was going 120 mph, dodging cars and deputies.
But he wasn't running from the law; he called 911 for help after his gas pedal got stuck to the floor for about half an hour.
Deputies say he stayed calm throughout the whole ordeal.
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BOISE — A Garden City man was arrested Monday after police say he crashed into a concrete barrier on the Interstate 184 offramp to Franklin Street.
Police said Carlos M. Luna, 34, attempted to flee after the 1 a.m. wreck.
A witness told officers Lunas car became disabled in the crash, and two people ran from it.
Officers found the suspect and his passenger in a nearby parking lot and determined that Luna had been driving when the car struck the barrier. He appeared extremely intoxicated and failed several field sobriety tests. During a breath test at the Ada County Jail, he blew a 0.3, police said.
Luna was charged with felony DUI, misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident and violation of his probation. Police said the suspect has prior felony DUI convictions.
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On Easter Sunday, Google incurred the wrath of the conservative Twittersphere when it chose to feature on its home page a portrait of California civil rights pioneer Cesar Chavez instead of Jesus Christ. Chavez, of course, was the co-founder, with Dolores Huerta, of the United Farm Workers union.


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Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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A beautifully written glimpse into heaven that will encourage those who doubt and thrill those who believe.
Ron Hall, coauthor of Same Kind of Different as Me
Do you remember the hospital, Colton? Sonja said. Yes, mommy, I remember, he said. Thats where the angels sang to me.
When Colton Burpo made it through an emergency appendectomy, his family was overjoyed at his miraculous survival. What they werent expecting, though, was the story that emerged in the months that followeda story as beautiful as it was extraordinary, detailing their little boys trip to heaven and back.
Colton, not yet four years old, told his parents he left his body during the surgeryand authenticated that claim by describing exactly what his parents were doing in another part of the hospital while he was being operated on. He talked of visiting heaven and relayed stories told to him by people he met there whom he had never met in life, sharing events that happened even before he was born. He also astonished his parents with descriptions and obscure details about heaven that matched the Bible exactly, though he had not yet learned to read.
With disarming innocence and the plainspoken boldness of a child, Colton tells of meeting long-departed family members. He describes Jesus, the angels, how really, really big God is, and how much God loves us. Retold by his father, but using Coltons uniquely simple words, Heaven Is for Real offers a glimpse of the world that awaits us, where as Colton says, Nobody is old and nobody wears glasses.
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Todd Burpo is pastor of Crossroads Wesleyan and a volunteer fireman. He and his wife, Sonja, have four children: Colton is an active teenager; he has an older sister, Cassie; a younger brother, Colby; and a very special sister he met in heaven, yet to be named.
Lynn Vincent is the New York Times best-selling writer of Heaven Is for Real and Same Kind of Different As Me. The author or coauthor of ten books, Lynn has sold 12 million copies since 2006. She worked for eleven years as a writer and editor at the national news biweekly WORLD magazine and is a U.S. Navy veteran.
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Submitted: January 10, 2011
Tell us a little about yourself. I am a pastor at Crossroads Wesleyan Church. Married 20 years to Sonja and I have 3 great children.
What was your motivation behind this project? To share our testimony with other along with "glimpses" of heaven.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? God has a good plan. People to have hope of heaven, healing through their hurts and renewed faith in Jesus.
How were you personally impacted by working on this project? God blessed us with great people to work with like Lynn Vincent, Alive Communication-Joel, Thomas Nelson-Debbie & Stephanie along with other great people at Thomas Nelson.
Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: That Heaven is for Real.... and you are going to like it.


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By BRAD KELLAR
Herald-Banner Staff
One year after dedicating the City of Greenville Wastewater Reclamation Center, city officials gathered Friday to dedicate the opening of the facility's new administration building.
Public Works Director Massoud Ebrahim said the 4,400 square foot building, which cost $950,000, brought all of the various offices which had been scattered throughout the plant's grounds under one roof, helping smooth operations.
"We appreciate the leadership of the City Council, who decided to go with this project," Ebrahim said.
The Council awarded the bid for the facility in May of last year.
The building also includes laboratories utilizing advanced automated technology crucial to the operation of the plant.
"It is automated and state of the art," Ebrahim said. "This is a significant tool which can be used to attract economic development for the City of Greenville."
"It is a foundation for economic development," added Greenville Board of Development President and CEO Greg Sims.
Friday's event included a ceremonial ribbon cutting and a tour of the facility.


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— TRAVERSE CITY — Zach Hill scored 49 seconds into overtime to hand the Bay Reps a 5-4 comeback win over Traverse City West in a Division 1 pre-regional hockey tournament game at Howe Arena on Tuesday night.
The Reps trailed 2-4 heading into the third period, but managed to score three unanswered goals. They next play the winner of the Manistee/Muskegon Reeths-Puffer pre-regional matchup.
See Wednesday's Record-Eagle or visit Record-Eagle.com for complete story.


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Marion County Public Schools will be closed, Wednesday, Feb. 17, because of winter weather and dangerous road conditions.
The National Weather Service is forecasting a 40 percent chance of snow showers Tuesday evening with a low around 22 degrees and wind between 9 and 13 miles per hour.
For Wednesday, the weather service is predicting similar conditions with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Wednesday night, the low is predicted to be around 21 degrees with winds between 7 and 10 miles per hour.
The Senate pushed for government transparency, expanded voter participation, and the protection of private property. I attended the Rally for Life at the Capitol on Wednesday where I spoke to 200 people gathered there to celebrate the sanctity of life. I also spoke at the United 874K Coalition rally which promoted services for the disabled. One of my personal highlights during every session is the Right to Life Rally. Ever since I came to Frankfort as a state representative and now as a senator, I have supported pro-life legislation.
Anyone interested in losing weight and making lifestyle changes is invited to sign up for Melt-Down Marion County.
Registration will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Marion County Extension Office.
Weekly sessions will be held each Thursday from March 4 through April 22. Weigh-ins will begin at 5 p.m. and programs will start at 5:30 p.m.
For more information, call the Marion County Health Department (270) 692-3393, Marion County Community Education (270) 699-3906 or the Marion County Extension Service (270) 692-2421.
If you like egg rolls, you're sure to love these Chicken Won-Tons. They are easy to make and are a great way to use up just a little bit of leftover chicken.
After you taste them, you'll see why they're habit-forming.
You can serve them with a store-bought sweet and sour sauce, or maybe a hot Chinese mustard, but I love this easy peanut sauce for dipping.
Try it; you'll like it.
Chicken Won-Tons
1 c. cooked chicken, minced
1 c. finely shredded cabbage
3-5 green onions, diced
2 t. brown sugar
A Lebanon man is facing accusations of possessing child pornography following his arrest Feb. 1.
Sherman Pike of Lebanon was arrested after a search warrant was executed on his apartment by members of the Cyber Crimes Unit of the Attorney General's Office, the Lebanon Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff's Department.
He was arraigned Feb. 3 in Marion District Court before Judge Connie Phillips.
The boil water advisory for the City of Lebanon was lifted as of 12:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13., according to John "Quincy" Thomas of the Lebanon Water Works.
The advisory was issued as a result of a chemical feed machine malfunction at the treatment plant. Thomas said the machine has already been repaired.
It's been said that you have to spend money to make money.
Maybe that's what the City of Lebanon and Marion County were thinking when they decided to join other cities, counties and states that have hired lobbyists in hopes of getting a leg up on the competition for state and federal funds.
Marion County Youth Basketball League
8- and 9-year-old boys
at St. Charles Middle School
Sonics 29: Austin Graves 6, Patrick Leake 3, Jacob Goodin 2, Andrew Kelty 2, Colby Hood 7, Nicholas Kaminski 2, Jacob Mattingly 6 and Trevor Mattingly 1.
Bucks 20: Connor Cornish 2, Daniel Hamilton 1, Christopher Barlow 6, Tanner Hutchins 4, Kelly Mattingly 6 and Ethan Spalding 1.
Pacers 25:
Ashton Lanham 4, Dalton Sallee 1, Ty Walston 1, Travis Wiser 8, Derek Mattingly 3, Jared Reynolds 1 and Logan Spalding 7.
Marion County cruised to a crucial Fifth Region victory over Elizabethtown on Thursday at E'town to demonstrate their dominance over region opponents this season and advance their overall record to 24-1.
A win over Taylor County on Friday night at Taylor extended their winning streak to 12 games.
Marion County 65, Taylor County 28
"We were a little sluggish and figured that would be the case," Lady Knights Head Coach Trent Milby said. "We were still playing pretty good considering. We played really good defense on them."
This week the Lady Knights face a familiar Fifth Region foe, a border rival and then play host to the number two team in the state.
On Thursday night, North Hardin (10-11) comes to town. These aren't the same Lady Trojans that played the Lady Knights in the first round of the Fifth Region tournament last year. They've lost a few players along the way but still play a break neck style.
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Tracie Addy
Assistant professor of biology
Department of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences
Learning Paradigm Update (4/3/12) -- Video
Epistemologies and Study Process Skills of General Biology Students (2012 Project)
This study involved measuring the beliefs toward teaching and learning of biology students as well as their study process skills at the beginning and end of the semester.
The Influence of Critical Thinking Skills-Based Lessons on Biology Students' Higher Thinking Abilities and Approaches to Learning (2011 project)
The primary goal of this study was to determine whether embedding critical thinking skills-based lessons within a biology course positively impacted student critical thinking skills. A secondary goal was to determine whether a lecture-free/minimalized lecture introductory biology course format impacted students' approaches to learning. In this format, lectures were viewed as recordings prior to class and class time was focused upon problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Addy, T.M. & Blanchard, M. R. 2010. The problem with reform from the bottom up: Instructional practices and teacher beliefs of graduate teaching assistants following a reform-minded university teacher certificate program. International Journal of Science Education, 32 (8): 1464-5289.
- Addy, T.M. 2012. Enhancing learning in STEM fields by hiring and supporting faculty with educational expertise. The Exchange, 25 (4): 11-13.
Conference presentations
- Addy, T. 2012. "Implementation of Critical Thinking Exercises in Introductory Biology." National Biology Education Research Symposium. National Association of Biology Teachers Professional Development Conference. Dallas, TX. October 31 - November 3.
- Addy, T. 2012. "Fostering Student Learning of Course Material Using Lecture Recordings." New England Faculty Development Consortium Spring Conference: Making the Technology Transparent-The Professor's Dilemma. New England Institute of Technology, RI. June 8.


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MANKATO — Another spate of car window vandalism occurred over the weekend, Mankato police said.
About eight more windows were damaged by what appears to be shots from a pellet gun or high-powered BB gun.
Police said the damages likely were carried out in drive-by fashion and occurred randomly throughout town.
Similar damages to about a dozen vehicles were reported late last week.


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The Pearl River Chamber of Commerce announced late Tuesday that the annual trick or treating at Pearl River downtown businesses has been canceled due to poor conditions, ongoing power outages and schools being closed.
The event had been scheduled for 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.
The Village of Piermont had already canceled all Halloween activities and Orangetown officials urged extreme caution for parents allowing their children to go trick or treating Tuesday.
Though many businesses on Central Avenue were open with power restored Tuesday night, others still are not and Pearl River Schools are still closed Wednesday. Pearl River Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Morgano advised parents against taking their children trick or treating Tuesday.
"While it is a parental decision, I would suggest that the danger of being out with exposed wires and falling branches outweigh any benefits of trick or treating," Morgano said.
Orange and Rockland Utilities continues to warn residents to be careful of downed wires in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.


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We didn't want a vast sterile lawn around our building, so we're creating an oak savannah, the kind of landscape that Iowa had before all the draining and tiling and cutting and scraping. I've planted scores of bare root swamp white oaks (the kind that seem to do the best here), native viburnum, choke cherry, service berry, dog wood. They are growing in the unmowed area, which we seeded with prairie forbes and grasses. It's a rough rendition and a work in process, but every year we get more blooms and tall grasses flourishing where once there was raw scraped earth from construction. Now there is habitat for all kinds of critters and I get an interesting variety of birds at the feeder just outside my window. Later this summer we may get migrating monarch butterflies, as we did last year and the year before. Here are a few blooms from this morning.
This is bee balm (monarda) and yes, bees do like it!
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Feelings on both sides of the 'trade Billy Walker for cash' issue have been expressed on this site. My initial reaction on draft night was disappointment. Since, I've become neutral to the scenario, figuring that Walker would not have made the team in the first place. Head over to the Hoops World Blog to check out a YouTube of Walker recently mixing it up with the Houston Rockets. Now, the action in the clip might not sway you to the 'good trade' side of the argument....however, take note that the Celtics announcers recount that Tommy Heinsohn calls Walker the most combative Celtic and say that he's already picked a fight with Kevin Garnett in practice. Knowing what we know about the Wizards and the dynamic of the team, I would suggest that we don't want a "personality" like Walker in the locker room. On another note, how 'bout that Ron Artest?
The season is still two months away, but most of the rosters are set, barring the requisite Michael Jordan comeback rumor (just kidding, but only a little). We have an idea where our team stands,...
Not like we really expected Ernie Grunfeld to sign anyone else.....right? In any case, Devin Brown has signed with the New Orleans Hornets (via Slam). Oh yea, and while I'm at it, Darius Miles is now a Celtic.
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The Rockland County Legislature will vote tonight on a possible override of County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef's veto of its decision to award a transit contract to Brega Transport Systems. The legislature awarded the contract on September 19 to Brega to operate and maintain the county's public transit system.
Vanderhoef vetoed the vote on October 3 and notified the legislature by letter that the bid varied significantly from the Request For Bids and awarding the contract could jeopardize federal funding. The legislature needs a two-thirds majority vote to override the veto.
The legislature will take up other transit related resolutions on its agenda.
The members will vote on awarding three-month bus contracts covering October 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 to:
- Rockland Transit Corp. to operate 10 TOR (Transport of Rockland) bus routes. The $5,608,573 contract would cover service on the 59, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97 and Loop 1, 2 and 3 routes.
- Hudson Transit Lines to provide partial service on TOR Route 93 for $148,043.
- Hudson Transit Corp to operate the Tappan Zee Express for $1,685,809.
Each contract carries the option of a one-time, three-month extension.
Legislators will be presented with a resolution asking the state Public Service Commission to reopen its hearing on requiring United Water to develop a new water supply. A second related resolution requests the state Department of Environmental Conservation hold an issues conference and administrative law hearing on United Water's proposal to build a Hudson River desalination plant in Haverstraw.
The legislature will vote on reappointing Louis Babcock as a county elections commissioner. The Garnerville resident was originally appointed in 2011 to complete the unexpired term of Joan Silvestri, who was named county personnel commissioner. Babcock, a Republican, would serve a four-year term beginning January 1, 2013.
The meeting begins tonight at 7 p.m.


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We spoke briefly about J. Futuristic, (and his affinity for barbecued ribs) in our Young Dro feature from FADER 62. Back then he was still going by J. Money, which he's since changed to J. Futuristic because, "too many people were calling themself J. Money." Uh, yeah. Either way, "1st Name, Last Name" was kind of a jam this past spring and accordingly, Jeezy and Shawty Lo have jumped on, certifying the young trapper in the same way everyone else did for Shawty Lo back when "Dey Know" dropped, proving once again that Atlanta is really just a huge musical village. Watch the Mr. Boomtown-directed video for the original "1st Name, Last Name" above and grab the remix below.
Download: J. Futuristic f. Young Jeezy & Shawty Lo, "1st Name, Last Name" (Remix)


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I applied online and the process took 2 weeks - interviewed at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in May 2014.
Interview Details Phone Interview --
I applied online. I received a phone call and had a short phone interview. This interview was done by recruiter's assistant, and she asked questions about my work history as well as explained hours/pay info. I was then set up for an interview with the Talent Acquisition Manager.
Interview #1 --
The interview with the Talent Acquisition Manager included some behavioral based interview (BBI) questions and general conversation about myself and opportunities at the company. She seemed to look for someone with a positive attitude and a friendly demeanor; I feel I delivered it with authenticity. We spoke about previous jobs, college, hobbies and interests, and she asked a lot of questions to get a good grasp on who I am. It took about 1 hour, and I was told at the end of interview I would be moving on to the next interview with the Area Manager and Branch Manager. She emailed me a link to complete my background check while I continued on in the interview process. Followed up with 'Thank You' email
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This interview took place in a branch with an Area Manager and Branch Manager. It involved shadowing employees and more BBI questions from both interviewers. They also explained more about the company, and they were very clear about the long hours/hard work involved. This is the step that was most difficult for me. The Area Manager asked some hard questions about my work experiences, and she appeared to be looking to weed out weak candidates. Total process took about 2-3 hours. I shook her hand, and thanked her for her time. Followed up with 'Thank You' emails.
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I received a phone call 3-4 days later, and I was set up to speak with the Regional VP. That interview took about 1 hour, and I simply had a conversation about who I am as a person ... No difficult questions or BBI questions whatsoever. I felt rather comfortable, and I expressed my joy in working with customers. It was apparent Regional VP was looking for personality more than anything. I was job offered right on the spot at the end of interview, and I immediately accepted.
They look for genuine and outgoing people who are not afraid to talk/connect with others. Be yourself!! Also, be prepared for BBI questions and have several examples ready in your mind. Smile, and look for ways to connect with employees and managers.
Interview Question – Tell me about a time you made a mistake. What did you do? How did you handle the situation, and would you do anything differently? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – Rate of pay was non-negotiable, and everyone in the company starts at the bottom. I simply accepted the offer in person.
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I applied online and the process took 5 days - interviewed at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in July 2014.
Interview Details I was contacted via phone and asked about moving violations, what I considered good customer service, etc.
Then I did an in-person interview. Things went south very quickly. The interviewer constantly tried to "fact check" my examples, and claimed I was lying in at least 2 situations. He also was very confrontational throughout the interview, telling me that my examples weren't good enough and that other candidates were much better than I was. I am a graduate of a highly ranked university with countless internships, jobs, and high grades. He continued to nitpick and try to make me feel that my experiences were not valid in any way, and then decided to tell me that he didn't think I would do a good job. He asked me if I felt I was persuasive. When I said yes, he laughed in my face. Then he yawned and started texting on his iPhone. I wish I were making this up, but I truly had the worst interview experience I have ever had in my life.
At the end, it was time for me to ask questions. I asked him about the negative online reviews, how even got to his position, and why he thought pitting 5 trainees against one another for one management spot was conducive to a productive environment. By the end of this, he was very uncomfortable.
He then proceeded to ask me about the other jobs I was applying to. I listed several of the high-profile organizations I had applied to and have interviews scheduled with. He seemed to get even more uncomfortable and again tried to "catch" me lying. Then he showed me the door.
I applied to this program because I wasn't afraid of hard work and I knew I could do it, despite all the negative reviews I had read on here. The sheer rudeness and contempt I was met with from the minute I walked in the door was so shocking that I don't think I could ever work for this company. I'm a quality, highly educated, and experienced candidate who has done successfully in many other job interviews. I was well dressed, groomed, and very well prepared. There was nothing that warranted this kind of treatment and I am disgusted that I was called in simply to be his personal punching bag for an hour.
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I applied online and the process took 2 weeks - interviewed at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in May 2014.
Interview Details The interview process start with a phone interview which tells you about the job such as pay and the hours you will be working and if you are comfortable with it. The next step to this is they will ask you to come in to their office for an interview face to face in which they will want to know more about your past experiences with working with customers. Please answer these behavioral questions with the STAR method and be thorough as possible. If you proceed from here you will be asked to come to one of the enterprise locations and you will be asked to observe the environment and work area. If I were you, and if you are truly interested in this job, do not sit down. Stand up and ask questions, talk to the customers so that you really understand the work environment. I did not make it beyond this point but the next step would be another interview with the district manager I believe. I believe the ultimate factor is that you really have to fit in with the culture of the environment.
Interview Question – Where do you see yourself in 5 years Answer Question
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I applied online and the process took 2 weeks - interviewed at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in June 2014.
Interview Details They really like to promote a fun work environment and culture. When I went in for a Branch observation they had told me they just finished tossing a football around. The assistant branch manager guided me through this. The office was very busy but they all played it off as fun. After the observation I met with the territory manager. This is when they asked a lot of "canned" questions. Such as from 1-10 how competitive are you? Enterprise does ask you to be somewhat flexible with ability to move locations if you want to advance through the company. The position I applied for was advertised for in the area I currently live. At each step of the process (4 total) the location of the job had changed. I was comfortable with moving to any of the first 3 locations, but the location I was offered a position at was in an area that is dangerous and I was not comfortable with moving to. This part was frustrating to me. I felt they really didn't know where they wanted me, they just wanted a body. I had 2 phone interviews and then did the branch observation and interview with the territory manager in one day. I was never told there was a company dress code. I showed up in a light blue shirt with a tie and a jacket and the manager proceeded to berate me on my appearance. This was a major turn off for me. While ERAC as a whole corporation may be fantastic, perhaps their northeast region is not as well run as they think. It is difficult to get corporations to change but I feel they should come into 2014 and ease up on the white shirt only policy.
Interview Question – Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult customer. Answer Question
Reason for Declining – I declined because I felt this particular region is disorganized and is not the company for me.
Accepted Offer
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I applied through college or university and the process took 3+ weeks - interviewed at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in April 2013.
Interview Details 3 interviews- 1st with a "Talent Acquistion Specialist." If you make it, 2nd interview with "Area Rental Manager" in charge of 5-8 branches. If you make it through that one, 3rd interview with "Regional Vice President" over 20-30 branches.
Interview Question – Customer service. Sales. How would you handle a difficult situation? How will you react to working so hard and long? Answer Question
Negotiation Details – No negotiation.
Accepted Offer
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Easy Interview
Management Trainee Interview (Positive Experience; Easy Interview)
I applied online - interviewed at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in July 2014.
Interview Details Interview #1 - Phone Interview.. Very simple. Questions to get to know you.
Interview #2 - In person interview.. Again rather easy. Basic interview questions. Want to get to know you a little more and what it is that you are looking for in a job.
Interview #3 - In person again. Again, this was nothing out of this world to try and trick you. Basic questions to see what you have done.. more on background, strengths/weaknesses, what you want out of a career. Are you willing to work long grueling hours.
Offered the position via phone call.
Interview Question – If you have been through an interview then they are all pretty basic.
Most difficult - "What is the most awkward part of the sales experience?" or "What would your last employer say your weakness was?" Answer Question
No Offer
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I applied through college or university and the process took 1 week - interviewed at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in April 2012.
Interview Details Phone Interview by the hiring manager for the area. If they tell you that they'll contact you then you didn't get it, they will immediately schedule you for an interview with the local office you are applying for. In Fairmont, the office was predominantly male, I actually did not see any female employees. You will be interviewed by the assistant manager, which is very casual, just some basic questions, explanation of the position, and a tour of the facility. That was followed by an interview with branch manager and regional manager. They ask you very basic interview questions but are very emotionless and hard to read. During the entire interview I felt like I had no idea how it was going, there are long pauses after you answer each question, which will make you feel like maybe you didn't say enough.
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Neutral Experience
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Interviewed at Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Interview Details Phone interview went well. Asked basic question about experience and background. Face to face interview was casual and even easier. Was told I would be recommended for the next interview but never heard back.
Interview Question – Describe a time you had to sell something. Explain Life goals. Answer Question
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Neutral Experience
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I applied through an employee referral and the process took 1+ week - interviewed at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in June 2014.
Interview Details It was a fast interview process, it took about two weeks all together. It was a series of three interviews, one with the recruiter, one where I observed a site for awhile and then had an interview with the site manager, and then the last one was with the area manager. They gave a lot of insight into their company and talked a lot about how competitive it was, the main premise was to beat out the other people in the company. Although I am a hard worker, I'm more motivated by working hard itself, not about how much I do compared to everyone else. And I think that's what has made me more influential and do better in past jobs. But intrinsic motivation wasn't really their gig, so at the last interview they said I lacked the competitive spirit.
Interview Question – "Are you willing to do whatever it takes to get better sales than the guy next to you? View Answer
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Interviewed at Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Interview Details The interview was very easy. This included two interviews and one store observation. Both interviews were easy, lasted about twenty minutes. One was with a recruiter and the other with the regional manager.
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FORT WORTH – Wayne Simpkins, 82, loving and faithful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2013, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Service is 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at First Baptist Church of White Settlement, 7801 White Settlement Road, White Settlement. Interment will be in Memory Gardens of the Valley, Weatherford. Visitation is 10 a.m. Friday at the church.
Benjamin Wayne Simpkins was born on June 6, 1931, to the late Benjamin Urb and Addie Gertrude Leggett Simpkins in Mineral Wells. He married the love of his life, Evelyn Plumlee, on Jan. 16, 1953, and they recently celebrated 60 wonderful years together. After graduation from high school, Wayne joined the United States Army. He proudly and honorably served his country in the Counter Intelligence Corps. Upon discharge, Wayne attended Weatherford College. He then worked for Bell Helicopter, retiring after many years of service. Wayne was very creative and made several things without patterns and with primitive tools. He was a member of the American Legion and also of the First Baptist Church of White Settlement.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 60 years, Evelyn Simpkins, of Fort Worth; daughter, Cynthia Cox and husband, Howard, of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Amy Lindsey and husband, Alan, of Houston and Dustin Cox and wife, Alicia, of Arlington; great-grandchildren, Katherine, Ava and Jackson; aunt, Hazel Schwartz, of Plainview; several cousins; and a host of loving family, church family and loving friends.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents.
The family wishes to thank Mission Hospice for its attentive and dedicated care, especially Jay, Kandra and Tammy. They also want to thank the staff of Broadway Plaza for their kindness and care.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made in Wayne's memory to the American Cancer Society, 3301 W. Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76107, 817-737-9990.
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PLATTSBURGH — For Valarie Schulz and her daughters, hosting a Norwegian exchange student was an experience filled with cultural enlightenment and heartfelt connections.
"It makes me cry when I think about her," Valarie said of Janita Hansen, who was 16 when she came to stay with the Schulzes in their Malone home for 10 months through Ayusa International in 2011.
The 30-year-old nonprofit organization is a U.S Department of State-designated exchange sponsor that offers cultural exchange and leadership programs for high-school students around the world.
Though Valarie was leery at first to open her home to a foreign stranger for an extended period of time, the experience had such a positive impact on her and her family that she now acts as a community representative for Ayusa, recruiting and providing support to area host families.
"It's really great for the kids (daughters Deanna and Monica) and the family itself because it's a connection you never let go of.
"I just can't say enough good things about it," Valerie said of the program, which is currently seeking families in Malone, North Bangor and Fort Covington to host exchange students ages 15 through 18 for the 2013-14 school year.
"A host family is really anyone age 25 or older that is open to cultural exchange and can provide a loving home, three meals a day and a safe environment," said Ayusa North East Regional Manager Kathy Edenzon.
Hosts, who must also provide students with either a private bedroom or one shared with a host sibling of the same gender, as well as necessary transportation, may include single individuals, retired couples, families with or without children, and gay couples.
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---- — CLINTON — Brenda and Chuck Thornton want to take care of their employees. But the Homer's Deli and Sweetheart Bakery owners are riddled with frustration because of uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act.
Nearly 50 area employer representatives attended a program about the Affordable Care Act on Thursday to gain insight into what kinds of impacts the federal healthcare reform legislation will have on their businesses.
They left with more than additional knowledge.
"I am more frustrated than ever," Brenda said after the two-hour session, which was put on through a collaboration between the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Clinton Regional Development Corp., the Iowa State University Extension office and Clinton Community College.
"My concern is my employees are like my family and there's so much we're going to be required to do and the only answer to questions about this is 'maybe,'" Brenda said. "I want to take care of my employees, but I don't know what this means."
Alice Helle, a lawyer with BrownWinick and Sean Yolish, the vice president of benefits for Merit Resources tried to explain some of the mandates and regulations that employers will be subject to under the law.
The pair touched on a slew of topics such as the requirements for both large and small employers, options for providing coverage, individual mandates and the penalties employers could face.
The Small Business Health Options Program, or SHOP exchange generated a great deal of discssion. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have to set up a SHOP exchange that enables small businesses (those with 50 or fewer employees in Iowa) to offer health insurance although they are not required to under the healthcare reform.
Through the exchange, employers will designate how much they would like to cover of their employees' insurance. A handful carriers have been approved to be in Iowa's exchange. Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, which provides three-quarters of all policies sold to individuals and small businesses in Iowa, has opted to wait until 2015 to participate in the exchange.
The only way small businesses will be able to get a small business tax credit for providing insurance is by participating in the SHOP exchange. If the business participates, the tax credit will last two years, Yolish explained.
Chuck and Brenda are among the 36.5 percent of small businesses in Iowa that offer their employees health insurance, which grants them the small business tax credit. Their nine full-time employees take advantage of the benefit and the couple would like to continue providing it as well as receiving their small business tax credit, but they fear the impersonal nature that will come with the SHOP exchange being handled online.
"I don't want to sit in front of the computer getting health insurance," Brenda said. "I want to be able to walk down the street and talk to someone."
The Thorntons aren't the only ones with concerns about the legislation.
Chamber President and CEO Nathan Sondgeroth said the frustration that he hears from Chamber members is rooted in the uncertainty surrounding the legislation and looming mandates, many of which are set to state in January.
"People are anxious. They are anxious about what it will actually mean," Sondgeroth said. "Even the terms that are used. We can hear these terms, but what do they mean? There's also anxiety about the uncertainty at the government level."
Michelle Griffin, who handles HR and insurance for The Arch in Clinton doesn't know how her non-profit organization's 33 employees, including 13 full-time, will be affected or who to turn to for clarification.
"I'm concerned with the cost and how that's going to affect our employees in an industry that doesn't pay much," Griffin said.
The Affordable Care Act requires everyone to have health insurance or face penalties, which means employees will have to seek out their own insurance if they are not covered by their employers.
"I don't know how we would be able to compensate," Griffin said. "This will have a medium to large impact, but there are still lots of unanswered questions. The unknown is the scary part and really there is no one to call to answer questions."
State Sen. Rita Hart also attended Thursday's presentation. The Wheatland Democrat applauded employer's initiative to learn more about the law, which she believes is the number one issue on Iowan's minds because of its widespread impact.
"There's been so much information about this legislation since it was passed, some of it true, some of it not true and it's caused a lot of worry," Hart said. "This is a law that hasn't been very popular, but it hasn't really been given a chance to succeed yet.I hope in the end everyone can come together and work toward giving more people affordable and accessible healthcare."
Presenters and area officials agreed the frustration seen Thursday is common among small business owners.
"Large businesses — and by that I mean those with 500 or more employees — have entire HR departments. They may have to add a couple of full-time employees to handle this, but they can do that," Yolish said. "With a small business, they don't have someone who can spell 'HR' and they get this book of regulations thrown at them."
During their presentation Yolish and Helle briefly touched on the touted benefits of the legislation such as children being able to stay on their parents' plans until age 26, capped premiums for families living at different income levels, and the face that insurance companies can't discriminate based on pre-exisiting conditions.
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Girls crowded into the basement of St. Paul's Lutheran Church one recent Friday night.
After grace was offered, the girls lined up to devour pizza, fried chicken, mac and cheese and an assortment of fruit and vegetables.
But then, they went to work on crafts, things they can donate to worthy causes.
They would be up all night.
It was OK. It was a Girl Scout lock-in event.
Scouts from the area met for a Team Leadership Council meeting. They would make body scrub and hard candy for donation to a local women's agency.
Cookie sales was on their mind.
The beloved Girl Scout cookies went on sale Jan. 1 and Scouts will continue to take orders through January.
Members of Troop 903 are especially psyched to sell because so many of their activities depend on their profits.
Kathy Hannah, co-leader of the troop which meets at Summit Elementary School, said it's a multi-level troop, meaning it's made up of girls of a wide age range, kindergartners through seventh-graders.
"When the troop started, a couple of the assistant leaders had daughters of different age groups and rather than have several smaller troops meeting at different places and at different times, we decided to for a multi-level troop," she said, noting it was easier on parents and on Scouts.
The Wilderness Road Council troop is diverse in many other demographics, too. That's why they depend so much on cookie profits. The troop of 25 girls and about six adult, including troop leader Alisa Borders, gets 50 cents for each box of cookies sold at $3.50 per box.
Two bakeries¸Little Brown and ABC, create the delicacies and different councils get their supply from different bakeries, so they the selection they offer varies. Also, some cookies have different names, depending on which bakery supplies the cookies.
Troop 903 will offer Carmel Delites, Thin Mints, Shortbread, Lemon-aids, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Thanks A lot, which are shortbreads with a chocolate side, and a new one — Mango Creams, which are sandwich cookies flavored with mango and a touch of coconut.
As a troop, the goal is to sell 200 boxes per girl, but each girl sets her own sales goal.
Profits are used to fund any activities they plan, as well as pay troop expenses and purchase badges. Hannah said last year, the girls took a trip to King's Island and cookie profits were able to cover gas for parents and allowed $20 spending money for each girl, in addition to other troop expenses.
They're not sure yet what trip they might take next year they have to see how much money they earn, but Hannah's daughter, Katelyn, 12, is going to help.
"I'm making a notebook with all the interesting things to do in the area," the Boyd County Middle School student said. "We can look at that and decide."
Her friend, Emily Borders, 13, has been in Girl Scouts since she was in the second grade. She said she expects to sell a lot of cookies.
"I'm a good negotiator," she said, explaining she can interest potential buyers in purchasing more boxes than they'd planned.
She said being a Girl Scout is about more than making money and going on trips.
"Some of the girls aren't as shy as they used to be," she said, including herself in that number.
They also take on those who are less fortunate.
They took on a project to send cards to a child with cystic fibrosisand candy and other things to a child who frequently travels to Florida for medical treatments.
Melissa Yost, 12, a student at Boyd County Middle School, is new to Girl Scouts. She joined after hearing all the good things Hannah and Borders had to say about their meetings and activities.
She said so far, her favorite activity was collecting jars of peanut butter during the Ashland Christmas parade for donation to River Cities Harvest.
"It seemed interesting so I decided to go and I really liked it," she said.
Borders said she enjoyed collecting stuffed animals for ambulance drivers to give children they picked up to take to the hospital.
"They can give them a stuffed animal so they won't be so scared," she said. They girls got a visit from a driver who let them see the inside of the vehicle.
They also have donated stuffed animals to the Red Cross; hats, scarves, gloves and jackets to The Dressing Room; and food and treats to Ashland Animal Rescue Fund.
As Girl Scouts, members are required to log a certain number of volunteer hours to the community and to the Girl Scouts so they volunteer at the Ashland office, too.
"It's been a lot of fun," Borders said. "I look forward to every meeting."
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Spanning the Mediterranean from Spain to France, Italy, and Greece, with side trips to Lebanon, Cyprus, and North Africa, this revised and updated edition of Nancy Harmon Jenkins's acclaimed cookbook offers ninety-two mouthwatering new dishes plus the latest information about the nutritional benefits of one of the world's healthiest cuisines. But best of all are the recipes—bursting with flavor, easy to prepare, and sure to please everyone at your table, whether you're cooking for yourself, your family, or your friends.
Known for classic favorites like tabbouleh and ratatouille, flatbreads, pastas, zesty herbs, and flavorful oils pressed from succulent olives, the Mediterranean diet combines delicious taste with health-supportive ingredients as few other cuisines do. With an emphasis on fruits and vegetables, grains and legumes, fish, lean meats, and heavenly desserts, here are recipes for over 250 outstanding dishes created for today's American kitchens. You'll also find new cooking techniques and a simplified approach to cooking—because simplicity is what the Mediterranean way of eating is all about.
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