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The Radisson Hotel of Roseville is hosting an "American Girl Tea Party" event and luncheon from noon to 4 p.m. Satuday (Jan. 19).
"This is a new event," said Nancy Jacobson, the Roseville Radisson's catering manager. "Something fun for grandparents or parents to do with their children and perhaps their friends to be pampered and relax after the holidays.
"We scheduled it for a long week-end too as Martin Luther King Day is the following Monday and the children won't have school," Jacobson added. "We will have other fun activities during the luncheon/tea…hair braiding, crafts, vendors, etc."
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Oxfam urges EU to act now to secure peace in Eastern Congo
Oxfam today urged European leaders to do more to bring lasting peace in Eastern Congo as EU Foreign Ministers meet in Brussels to review the EU's military and police reform missions there. While Oxfam welcomes the EU's efforts it warned ministers not to lose sight of the bigger picture: the extension of the mandate is vital, but by no means enough to help secure Congo's fragile peace.
The Head of Oxfam's Program in DRC, Juliette Prodhan, said:
"It is chilling that such abject human misery continues while the international community focuses attention elsewhere. This is the deadliest conflict the world has seen since World War II. At least 100,000 people have been forced to flee from their homes, many hundreds have been raped and more killed since the Goma Peace Accord was signed in January this year.
"During the 2006 elections, the European Union was a positive and empowering force for the Congo. The Congolese people are grasping for peace; the European Union must do more to help them reach it."
Almost six months after a historic peace deal was signed, terror continues to stalk eastern Congo. 881 cases of rape were reported in North Kivu province in April alone; these are almost certainly the tip of the iceberg. Extortion by armed men is still common and child soldiers continue to be recruited.
The EU's EUSEC and EUPOL missions are providing training and support to the Congolese army and police to help them better protect civilians, but in many areas the police and military are still just as much a threat to civilians as militias. Extortion by soldiers is so common that in some areas citizens prepare their "taxes" in advance to avoid humiliating searches and beatings.
Oxfam urges the European Union to:
- maintain diplomatic pressure on all armed groups and push to close Congo's eastern borders to arms, illegal trade and new recruits to militias.
- back the appointment of an independent special advisor on human rights for eastern DRC.
- ensure that disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programs for militia groups are part of a long-term strategy of support to their return to civilian life.
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1. The humanitarian situation in eastern Congo is one of the worst in the world. Over 5 million people have died since the war started in 1998, the majority from lack of access to food or health care. It is the deadliest war in the world today. Rape is endemic. According to the UN, 14,200 rape cases were registered between 2005 and 2007 in South Kivu province but only 287 were taken to court.2. A Congo peace deal was signed in 2003; this brought peace to much of the country, but the Kivu provinces continued to be embroiled in deadly conflict. In January 2008, a ceasefire agreement was signed between the government and 22 armed groups in the town of Goma following weeks of negotiations. Following the signing, the Congolese government set up the Amani ('peace') programme for eastern Congo, and appointed the widely-respected Abbe Malu Malu, a catholic priest, to spearhead the efforts towards peace.3. In 2006, despite the ongoing violence, Congo held historic elections that for the first time allowed people to vote freely for their leaders. Turnout was 70 percent. The European Union was instrumental in the successful running of these elections.


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Browns general manager Tom Heckert expressed confidence in the right side of Cleveland's offensive line at his pre-draft press conference Thursday. He reiterated that Tony Pashos, who appeared in six games (three starts) at right tackle in 2010 before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in October, is expected to be the club's starting right tackle.
On Pashos, Heckert noted that "we have all indications that he's going to be fine," according to a transcript of his remarks released by the team. Pashos was limited to just five games with San Francisco in 2009 because of a shoulder injury.
Heckert also said the Browns "like" second-year ORG Shawn Lauvao, who was expected to challenge for a starting role last season before missing time in training camp for personal reasons and later suffering an ankle injury. Lauvao appeared in 10 games last season, starting one.
The Browns could have a much different depth chart at right guard and right tackle in 2011. ORT John St. Clair, who started 10 games a season ago, was released in February. Also, OG-OT Floyd Womack (12 starts at right guard, three starts at right tackle in 2010) and OG Billy Yates (three starts at right guard in '10) are slated to be unrestricted free agents.
The offensive line is not regarded as a pressing draft need for the Browns, whose only two Pro Bowlers in 2010 were linemen: OLT Joe Thomas and C Alex Mack. Bolstering the defensive line and WR corps would seem to take priority over adding to the O-line in the early stages of the draft.


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No one wants to imagine a scenario in which they're stranded in the car during a winter storm. But it's a very real possibility at this time of year, so Amica Insurance is sharing some survival tips to keep in mind until help arrives.
"Winter weather can strike without warning, turning a routine trip down the street into a dangerous trek through the elements," said Lisa DeCubellis, a senior assistant vice president with Amica Insurance. "If you do end up getting stuck on the road, it's important to stay in your car and out of the cold."
Hypothermia and frostbite can lead to the loss of fingers and toes, permanent damage to the kidneys, liver and pancreas, and even death. That's why Amica Insurance is offering advice from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to help keep you safe if you're stuck in a winter storm:
- Always stay in your vehicle. You will become disoriented quickly in wind-driven snow and cold temperatures.
- Run the engine for about 10 minutes every hour to provide heat. However, be sure to slightly open a window to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Turn on the dome light at night when running the engine.
- After the snow stops, open the hood of your vehicle to indicate that you need assistance.
- Tie a colored cloth – preferably red – to your door or antenna.
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Teddy: A Sign of the Times
Marketing has never been a particular strong suit for the Nationals, but The Rushmores, also known as the "Racing Presidents" were an instant success back when they were introduced in 2006. When it comes to fan entertainment at baseball games, the mid-game mascot race, whether you're talking about variety meats, dinner pastry or presidents, is not particularly new. In a town where national monuments are part of the social fabric, The Rushmores are a perfect match for Washington.
Back when I was in college, one of the first big projects I worked on in communication was a criticism project where we listened to the stories of the employees, and made sense of their narrative using something called Fantasy Theme Analysis. The idea here is that when you talk to people in an organization, they recount their stories using metaphor, as a way to add depth to the example. For instance, an employee might talk about always putting out fires – an indication that someone in the organization is always first to step up, be the hero, but in a reactive way. He or she is responding to crises, rather than showing strategic leadership. Pick your fairy tale or two, and there's an organization that matches it – whether you're talking about nurturing parents, authoritarian ship captains or calculating villains. The story-teller uses these metaphors as a way to describe the context in which he or she understands their organization's culture.
If you were to ask a long-time Washingtonian about the history of sports in the city, it would be the tale of institutionalized, long-term mediocrity. The Senators have their World Series in 1924, but when people talk about it, the narrative is more about how exceptional that event was – Washington's only World Series. Damn Yankees is the literary parable that memorializes the lovable loser. The Washington Generals are the perpetual foil of the Harlem Globetrotters. The Washington Capitals are holders of numerous milestones of mediocrity, including the worst regular season record ever, and no Stanley Cup Championships in their thirty-five year history. Even the Redskins, with three Super Bowl wins and two NFL championships  in their history, have become more about the hype and preparation, and less about winning. I would even suggest that the Redskins get more and better media exposure when they lose than when they win; a disincentive to winning for a team that is so successful in its merchandising.
Despite our history and culture, Washingtonians certainly have an appetite for winning teams. When the Nats made their improbable run in the first half of 2005, RFK was packed every game. The Caps recent success has filled The Phone Booth. The Redskins sellouts of today were built on "The Future Is Now" philosophy of George Allen. But Washingtonian sports culture has an excuse and tolerance for losing, to the point of accepting it as destiny.
Culture doesn't change overnight, and it often takes generations. But while mediocrity might feel like destiny, it doesn't necessarily have to be that way. Joe Gibbs proved that (the first time).
Fairy tales are morality plays we use to teach our values. Which brings me back to Teddy. The Rushmores are the Nats' fairy tale. They would be cute, even if all of the presidents won from time to time. But the current narrative, where Teddy loses every race, resonates with us because Teddy has become a metaphor for the Nationals. We see ourselves as Washington sports fans in the results of every race. The narrative is protected and continued because there's a sense that if Teddy were to win, the joke would be over, and if the joke is over, what does that mean for Teddy and the other presidents - and what does it mean for the Nats? The problem is, every time Teddy loses, he reinforces the stereotype of Washington sports as the laughing stock of the nation.
Don't get me wrong – I am not advocating that we "Let Teddy Win." It isn't as simple as staging a win for Teddy, and suddenly the Nationals fortunes will be reversed. What I am suggesting is that we reject the mindset that it is acceptable that Teddy lose every race. In a world where we stop placing value in the Washington sports stereotype, the perpetual loser Teddy ceases to be the compelling character that he is.
I've been to nine Nationals games this season. Teddy has lost all nine of those Presidents Races. The Nats have lost eight of those game. Coincidence? Perhaps… but less than you might imagine.
If we start thinking about Sports in Washington, and the Presidents Race differently, is that the end of the joke? Perhaps. But what it needs to be is the end of the Washington Senators, and Washington sports in general, as the iconic model of what the Nationals should be.
So the catchphrase shouldn't be "Let Teddy Win."
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The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is the heartbeat of the tech industry, and the 2013 show is the largest in history with a staggering 1.87 million square feet of silicon, screens, gadgets, and exciting innovations to discover. This year, several Forbes staff writers and contributors will descend upon the Las Vegas Convention Center to give our readers insights, analysis, and technology news straight from the show floor. Check out our complete coverage here.
With that in mind, I've compiled a list of who I'm interviewing, which products I'll be seeing, and most importantly why these particular companies — selected from more than 1,200 exhibitors — are on my calendar.
Welcome to the future; we have holodecks and tricorders.
Vivitouch is a Bayer MaterialScience company, and they've created something with the potential to revolutionize the home cinema and video game experience. It's a bold statement, I know.
Most phones, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 controllers have a vibration feature. Be it scraping a curb in Forza Motorsport 4 or firing a rifle in Call of Duty, vibration does a serviceable job immersing players in the game world, but there's room for vast improvement.
They've developed a technology called ElectroActive Polymer that can be implemented into phones, controllers and headphones.
"In phones and controllers, think about a rumble that can simulate hundreds of different actions," a company spokesperson told me via email. "A jet feels very different than a race car. A gun feels different than a grenade. A pinball feels different when it hits different bumpers, etc. In headphones, it changes the way sound feels. At the movies or in your home theater you feel the sound through the sub-woofer."
Basically, their goal is augmenting your HD visuals and HD sound with "high definition feel." The company has partnered with Able Planet and will be showcasing headphones embedded with the technology.
It's tricky to wrap your head around it, which is exactly why I'll be experiencing it first-hand. The potential applications for both the game industry and home theater markets are fun to imagine, especially combined with the next product…
When I say the words "virtual reality" it may conjure up nauseous memories of Nintendo's VirtualBoy or frightening passages from Stephen King's "Lawnmower Man." Fear not: Palmer Luckey, creator of the Oculus Rift headset, is on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for a reason.
Birthed from the digital halls of Kickstarter, the Oculus Rift has been praised by John Carmack, Valve boss Gabe Newell, game designer Cliff Bleszinski, Minecraft creator Markus Persson, and nearly every member of the press who's had the opportunity to try it. The headset's goal is to give the wearer the kind of Star Trek Holodeck-like immersion we've always fantasized over, at a price core gamers can afford.
Simply put, I'm going to try one on and see if the product matches the hype. I'm hoping it does. Stay tuned for my hands-on impressions and interviews with the visionaries at Oculus VR.
Accessory makers are coming out of the woodwork to create traditional gamepads for Android tablets, simply because tablet gaming continues to explode. The people behind the Wikipad have a different idea: Why not fuse together the best of both worlds?
If they can pull it off, it will be a joyous union of touch-screen convenience and traditional console-style controls. The specs are there (nVidia Tegra 3 Quad-Core processor, expandable storage, 8MP camera, HDMI output, GPS, Active Vibration, Android 4.1 etc) and the developer support is mounting. The Wikipad hasn't yet launched, but it boasts more than 50 compatible games from heavy-hitting mobile developers like Vector Unit, Gameloft, and GAMEVIL.
If the UI is snappy and the comfort level is there, the Wikipad will be one to watch in 2013. Stay tuned for my hands-on impressions.
(To PAGE 2: Flexible Displays, Tricorders, 3D printing and more…)
Out of the entire list, the Oculus Rift remains my highest-interest piece. Although the 3D printers are a close second, since they can probably build the army of D&D minis I've always wanted and haven't been able to afford.
One Android tablet manufacturer to watch out for in 2013 is Ainol Electronics – which has recently introduced a number of impressive, well-priced models and actually won "runner up" status for "Best Tablet of the Year" at CES 2012 for its first tablet in its Novo Series line of Android devices… One of the first U.S. resellers to carry Novo brand is a site called TabletSprint — In December, the Novo 10 Hero was introduced and is available at TabletSprint for $219 — and is possibly the best full size, 10-inch tablet priced under $300 — with a high resolution 1280×800 IPS screen, 16GB memory, a strong battery and Dual Core processor with Quad Core GPU, front and rear cameras, a MicroSD memory card slot with unlimited storage, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, Google Play with access to 400K+ Apps, a MicroUSB port for connection to printers and other electronic devices, HDMI – to view personal videos and to download movies and watch in full 1080p (HD) on to a large screen TV, WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and an option for 3G/4G connection. It's also a great gaming device with its high resolution screen and motion gaming sensor. TabletSprint also offers a 10″ Compact Case with built-in Keyboard ($28) which easily transforms a tablet into a mini-laptop computer.
The Novo 7 Legend also launched in December, which may be considered the first quality "$100 TABLET" actually worth buying — with features that include a quality screen display(800×600), MicroSD storage, Android 4.1 O/S, Google Play, a MicroUSB port, and a processor good enough to handle 3D games — Plus WiFi, Ethernet and options for 3G/4G Connection.
TabletSprint also includes $25 in Bonus Apps with all tablets available through their site, and bundles in free 3G/4G wireless service, with a free 3G/4G USB adapter and 500MB of free data every month with full internet access & VoIP voice calling — With these models just launched last month, it will be interesting to see if Ainol Electronics introduces any new tablets next week that may gain attention at CES.
I'm actually extremely interested to see…
vivitouch – Sounds viable, and the technology could be highly immersive for movies and games.
LG – The first thing that comes to mind, if it can do decent colors…rotating artwork for the home. Imagine a home theater where the posters can rotate, we're in Harry Potter picture land here.
3D printing – It has an enourmous number of applications and could revolutionize alot of how we get things. It's applications are enourmous, kind of implementing crude star trek replicators.


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – One person has been injured after a CSX train struck an all-terrain vehicle that was on the tracks in south Nashville.
The incident happened around 10:15 a.m. Monday on East Thompson Lane, just south of Old Glenrose Avenue. The crash happened at the railway crossing, and the ATV was then dragged for several hundred feet as the train came to a stop.
A mangled white ATV could be seen at the front of the train.
It was unclear if the ATV driver attempted to outrun the train, or if it was somehow stuck on the tracks. The crossing was equipped with warning lights and crossing gates.
One ambulance from the Nashville Fire Department was called to the scene and transported the driver to an area hospital. The extent of injuries and the victim's identity were not immediately available.
No one onboard the CSX train was injured.
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Medals are received for accomplishments, and they become symbols of experience---you can look at the uniform of someone in the military and know where he has been and what he has done. Like the military wives of the past, you experience challenges that stretch your physical, emotional, and spiritual resources. While it is an honor to serve your soldier, airman, marine, or sailor as he defends the freedom of America, it is not without sacrifice. And while no military service medals are handed out to military wives for their bravery, gallantry, heroism, or exceptional service, the rewards are greater than any medal could display. The life of the military wife is one that reaps exceptional benefits through personal character and leadership development, adventure, relationships, and opportunities for service. Your husband wears his medals on his uniform, but you wear medals over your heart.
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To open Entourage, select Go> Applications > Microsoft Office 2008 > Microsoft Entourage
Two of the most commonly asked questions with Entourage calendaring are how to share your calendar and how to view a shared calendar. Instructions are provided below.
More calendar resources can be found on the Entourage 2008 help web site.
Locate your work calendar in the Folder Pane.
Hold down the Control key on your keyboard and Click on your calendar icon.
A drop down menu will appear. Go down the list and click on Sharing.
The "Folders Properties: Calendar" window will pop up.
Click on Add User...
The "Select User " Window will pop up.
Type the name of the person into the top field and click Find.
Click on the correct name from the list and click OK.
The name of the person will appear in the "Folder Properties" Window.
Click in the Permission Level: drop down menu to select the appropriate level of permission.
It is common to set the permission level to Reviewer. A person with Reviewer permission level is allowed to read your calendar, but they cannot edit your information in any way.
Click OK.
To View a shared calendar for the first time
Click on the File drop down menu and select Open Other User's Folder...
The "Open Other User's Folder" will pop up.
Click on the Find User icon .
The "Select User" window will pop up.
Type the name of the person into the top field and click Find.
Click on the correct name from the list and click OK.
The name will now appear in the "Open Other User's Folder" window.
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dennie4 Posts: 24I would agree with Steve. Concentrate on out the door price. Or the bottom line minus of course transportation fee. I would also agree with 10 percent off MSRP. I was in the area of 8 percent, but I really like dealership and also got a great rebate on a 2003. Almost 8000 off. Mine if I remember correctly had a 300 advertising fee. But I feel that is the dealers problem and should come out of his cut. But most will probably want a few dollars from you. That 643 sounds excessive to me. I think you can do much better than that. I think in the end I paid around 500 more than dealer cost. If he won't budge on that amount I would find another dealer without such high overhead. One thing I did notice. GM seems to be adding a few hundred dollars to MSRP every few months. I purchase an earlier version of the 2003 and it was 350 dollars cheaper that later versions on lot.
I guess, a lot depends on the quality of the dealership. I can say nothing but praise about West Point Buick in West Houston. They have the Best in Class rating, and they live up to this name. I read that less than one in ten Buick dealerships qualify for this rating. At sale we were treated professionally. During oil changes the computer remaining oil life gets reset to zero, as it should. Service maintenance is always completed on time.
In March'02 we got a new AWD CXL (built Jan'02) fully loaded for ~7K off MSRP. The $400 college graduate rebate helped. Since then we have under 14K trouble-free miles. I guess, it helped that this was a PGA Tournament car. Probably, was hand-picked, and only had 180 miles on it.
What I am saying is double check with Buick if there's a Best in Class dealership in your area. It pays to buy there.
icnjill Posts: 2Meant to post this last Fall. I had been looking for a CX Plus (primarily for the side impact airbags). My local dealers here in NorCal told me that I could ONLY get the SIA's in the plus model. Was also DISGUSTED with the way these "old boy" buick dealers treated me, with side comments about how women shouldn't be buying a car. Yes, I walked out. Yes, I'm the CEO of my own company and complained to the manager. That's another story.
In any case, was thrilled to find a used, but very clean 2003 CX AWD with side impact bags for $18,000 out the door at, of all places, a Chevy dealer. Was a rental return and they had purchased at an auction. Clean record all around. The only visible damage were two tiny cigarette burns on the top of the back seat that had been cleaned impeccably.
Amazingly, the Buick dealers were not willing to negotiate at all, even for the used cars that were promo cars at the big Pebble Beach golf course. Purchased it on the last day of September.. they were desperate for the monthly stats and gave me what I think was an awesome deal!
Time will tell but, six months later, I'm really happy with it. Knock on wood!
Jill O.
northbayguy2 Posts: 3Last February, I purchased (on line) a special event 2003 CX AWD w/Plus Pkg (w/100 miles) from a San Francisco Bay Area dealer for $24,000.(exl. tax & lic.) off the showroom floor. The MSRP was $31,500+/-, and there was a $3500. rebate then in effect. The next closest offer I had at the time was $26,000.(exl. tax & lic.) after some spirited negotiations, so I felt I got a great deal on the RDV I finally purchased. Although I must admit, I recently saw an ad for a new 2003 CX AWD (w/Plus Pkg.) for $23,495.(exl. tax & lic)...gee, if only I had waited a year!!!
I'm curious as to whether or not anyone out there has recently purchased a new 2003 CX AWD and,if so, what kind of deal was had? Also, has anyone in Northern California purchased a new Ultra yet? If so, where did you get it, what kind of price did you pay, and what do you think about the extra power, improved ride, amenities, et. al.? I'd just like to know. Thanks.
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stratman Posts: 1I am very interested in the RDV CXL AWD. I rented one on vacation for a week and fell in love! The dealer has a demo with an MSRP of $35K+ for sale for $26K+. I know the demo price is less current rebates but I am weighing my options for later in the summer to take advantage of summer deals and maybe PGA promotions. I am also considering the Toyota Highlander but I know the discounts are not as generous and the car is not as roomy. What do you RDV owners think...any advice?
Depending upon the mileage and the options (e.g. third row seating, captains chairs, leather, etc.), $26,000 sounds like a good price. Tell the dealer that your looking at the Highlander, Pilot, et. al. and make a firm $24,000 offer for the RDV. If the dealer sticks to $26,000 at least get an extended warranty included for no extra charge. Good luck.
pasteve Posts: 2We purchased a 2004 CXL Plus w\ 3.6L engine last Tuesday. MSRP was $38,675, includ. leather, sunroof, X-M satel., captain's chairs, rear audio, steering wheel audio controls, etc. Paid $35,142 (invoice) minus a $5,000 rebate, or $30,142. After taking off $3,250 in GM card points, paid $26,892. Dealer is a friend, but I'm guessing most can get close to invoice. IMO, the bigger engine is well worth the added cost.
Just purchased a 2004 Rendezvous CXL with:
Chrome Wheels
6 Disk Changer
3rd Row seat
MSRP was $34365 (an older build, so $200 less than current MSRP for newer builds)
Negotiated price before rebates: $30,961
Rebates: $6000
Net price: $24,961
I was not happy with the State of California charging sales tax on the $30,961 before rebate price instead of the $24961 after rebate price.
This was an impulse buy... let me know if any of you out there got a better deal.
We are really happy with the car. The decision to get the 2004 instead of the 2005 model was difficult because GM finally added 17" wheels and a passenger side occupant detection system to the airbags standard in the 2005 CXL. The 2005 also has a lower MSRP than the 2004 by a few hundred dollars. But, the 2004 had a $6000 rebate instead of $3000 for the $2005, so that was the clincher
jeep1988 Posts: 40I have always heard the knock against the Rendezvous was the reslae value. Here is a review link from cars. com. For the initial cost of the vehicle, it seems to lose value fairly quickly. I have a friend that sells Buicks, and he said the same thing. He said they are good vehicle, but for some reason, they drop in resale value.
Hi robertkaleal. Yes, General Motors "Red Tag" prices are available on leased vehicles. The only difference between the "Red Tag" price of a GM vehicle that you paid cash for and one that you leased would be the cash incentives. GM's normal customer cash is not compatible with its special lease program. It is providing $1,000 lease cash on this vehicle in a few states right now. If you let me know where you are, I can tell you if you are in one of them.
As far as this vehicle's lease program goes, if you were to lease any 2006 Buick Rendezvous through General Motors Acceptance Corp. right now for 36 months with 15,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be 4.0% and 57%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 48 month lease should be 4.0% and 50%. GMAC may be offering odd-term leases on vehicles this month, but I am not exactly sure how that program works in terms of residual values. I can tell you that the lease rate for any lease for this vehicle less than 48 months is 4.0%. As you can see, GMAC publishes lease rates instead of money factors for the vehicles that it leases. You can convert its published lease rates into approximate money factor equivalents by dividing them by 2400.
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fdepizzo Posts: 5Hi,
I just received an internet price quote for a 2006 Buick Rendezvous CXL package, heated driver and passenger seats, memory seats and mirrors for $25,429, which appears below invoice. This is before TTL, which I am getting tomorrow. What can I expect on a lease through GM and is this probably the best time to do this based on the market?
red927 Posts: 118Car_man:
In the past you have always been helpful in giving me accurate information, so I am now asking you once again.
Could you please give me the current interest rate and residual that GMAC is charging for an 06 Rendezvous CXL Plus AWD in New Jersey for the month of February. I was given a quote of 5.4% and 61% for a 39 month/30000 mile lease. Could you also give me the figures for a 36 month/36000 mile lease.
I think the interest rate is on the high side since I just leased a Subaru Outback in November with a money factor of .00145 (3.48%) from Chase.
Also, is there any place where the interest rates are posted?
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- Help reduce Michigan's overall health care costs by encouraging low-income families to use primary physicians rather than expensive emergency rooms for routine health care, reducing cost shifting.
It is estimated that up to $1,000 of the annual cost of a health insurance premium for a family of four is to cover uncompensated care. The expansion will reduce this hidden health care tax paid by insured individuals, families and businesses.
- Save the state money, immediately. State tax dollars now used for low-income mental health programs will be replaced with federal dollars. Gov. Snyder has proposed setting those funds and additional savings into a Medicaid Health Savings Account, to help meet state matching requirements as federal support is reduced.
- Improve the health of hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents, making it easier for them to find good-paying jobs. Research has found that people with health insurance are healthier than the uninsured. Those without health insurance coverage do not seek treatment, or end up in emergency room, hospital, or criminal justice settings that are more costly in addressing their illness.
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But in the end, that hardly mattered after the Kahoks overcame an early deficit and defeated Triad 24-14 on Friday.
Junior tailback Jamal Wellmaker scored two touchdowns and junior quarterback Connor Zabala scored one for Collinsville, which overcame an emotional 23-21 loss to Althoff last week and evened its record at 1-1.
"I'm thrilled," Blaylock said. "The kids finally got paid. It's certainly not about me; it's about those guys. For years, they've put in the work. They don't run any less, they don't work any less in practice. But we don't get paid quite as often as other teams do, so it was great to see those guys get paid tonight."
Triad, which led 7-0 in the second quarter, fell to 0-2. The Knights were unable to capitalize on 16 penalties on Collinsville, which had two touchdowns called back by flags.
"We couldn't get things going," said Triad coach Paul Bassler, whose team was slapped with eight penalties of its own. "Well, we did get things going. I bet we have a lot of yards, but the problem was we were not taking advantage of field position.
"It's frustrating. ... We did some really nice things, but I think we panicked there a little bit. The kids kind got out of sync, and I got out of sync also. Especially coming out of halftime, I really got out of rhythm. I don't know what to attribute that to."
After a scoreless and sloppy first quarter, Triad struck first when junior Josiah Pottorff recovered an incomplete lateral by Zabala and returned it 63 yards for a touchdown. Pottorff's PAT made it 7-0 at the 3:41 mark of the second quarter.
Collinsville, however, capitalized on a facemask call by the Knights and got on the board on Wellmaker's 11-yard run with 1:35 remaining in the half. Sophomore Josh Calvin's PAT made it 7-7.
Kahoks sophomore Max Lyons then intercepted a pass by Triad senior quarterback Jason Barbour, putting Collinsville on the Knights' 25. Calvin wound up kicking a 25-yard field goal with 14.4 seconds to play, and Collinsville led 10-7 at halftime.
The Kahoks went ahead 17-7 on their first possession of the third quarter. A 23-yard run by junior Jordan Miller and a 15-yard scamper by Wellmaker put Collinsville on the Triad 5, and Zabala put his head down and crashed into the end zone at the 8:53 mark.
Frank's PAT built the margin to 10 points, and it remained that way until Triad finally got going offensively late in the fourth quarter.
After Barbour suffered a foot injury that forced him to leave the game, junior Alex Crehan engineered a 69-yard drive that culminated with sophomore Adam Nelson's 6-yard touchdown run. Pottorff's PAT drew Triad with 17-14 with 34.7 seconds left.
Wellmaker, however, fielded the ensuing onside kick and returned it 50 yards for the clinching touchdown.
"We played hard tonight," Wellmaker said, still out of breath from his second touchdown. "I saw an opening and I just took off. This feels great. We've lost to them a lot of times. We just had to get this win. We need to keep working hard as a team."
Blaylock said the kick couldn't have gone to a better player than Wellmaker.
"On an onside kick ... when you're a kicker and you're trying to look at who you're going to kick to, you kind of look for that guy that's a little fidgety and a little nervous," he said. "As coaches, we all kind of looked at each other and said, 'Yeah, Jamal probably wasn't the guy to pick. He has great hands, great vision, and as you can see, he picked up 50 yards pretty quickly."
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Reviews by Neffbeer:
4.03/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
375ml bottle caged and corked into a tulip:
A: I am greeted by a loud pop. Very bubbly frothy white head, opaque body. Head retention was minimal, with a small amount of lacing.
S: Candy sugars, banana bubble gum, black pepper, and clove. The yeast is also very pronounced in the nose.
T: Yeast and bread followed by some fruitiness. Finishes dry and kind of metallic. There is a bitterness at the end that I can't quite put my finger on.
M: Highly carbonated and full bodied.
D: Decent saison. Solid example of the style, but not my favorite.
Serving type: bottle
12-14-2010 01:17:42 | More by Neffbeer
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4/5 rDev +1.5%
07-12-2014 00:39:35 | More by bobv
4.5/5 rDev +14.2%
07-09-2014 03:03:06 | More by afsdan
4/5 rDev +1.5%
06-19-2014 01:09:32 | More by tykechandler
4.1/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
375 ml bottle into tulip glass, best before 11/2014. Cork popped off after I removed the cage. Pours moderately hazy/cloudy bright orange color with a 2-3 finger fairly dense white head with great retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lingers. Dense foamy lacing clings on the glass, with a large amount of streaming carbonation retaining the head. Aromas of peach, apricot, pear, apple, black pepper, bread, light honey, hay, grass, herbal, light musty funk, and yeast earthiness. Very nice aromas with good balance and complexity of fruity/spicy yeast and pale malt notes; with good strength. Taste of peach, apricot, pear, apple, black pepper, bread, light honey, hay, grass, herbal, light musty funk, and yeast earthiness. Good amount of peppery yeast spice on the finish; with lingering notes of peach, apricot, pear, apple, black pepper, bread, light honey, herbal, hay, grass, light musty funk, and yeast earthiness on the finish for a while. Great complexity and robustness of fruity/spicy yeast ester and pale malt flavors; with a great malt/spicy yeast balance and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium-high carbonation and medium bodied; with a very smooth, crisp, and lightly prickly/bready mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is well hidden with minimal warming present after the finish. Overall this is an excellent saison style. All around great complexity and balance of fruity/spicy yeast and pale malt flavors; and very smooth and crisp to sip on for the ABV. A very enjoyable offering.
Serving type: bottle
06-10-2014 03:54:43 | More by superspak
New Hampshire
3.75/5 rDev -4.8%
05-31-2014 23:20:36 | More by ScottP
4/5 rDev +1.5%
05-17-2014 21:47:28 | More by jbarletto
2.75/5 rDev -30.2%
05-09-2014 19:10:01 | More by bark
District of Columbia
4.5/5 rDev +14.2%
04-29-2014 06:13:24 | More by Swift989
4.03/5 rDev +2.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
(poured by the bartender into a gibraltar glass)
A: slight haze initially... light amber color... head didn't last until the last inch of liquid and yeast sediment was poured (by me) from the bottle and then it threw up a 1/2" of foam and lasting cap after, as well as adding murk
S: subtle, perfumy, white wine esters and aromatics.... decent balance between delicate alcohols and doughy yeast... touch of citrus peel/oil and grass... bold enough to entice
T: curiously similar yeast profile to Dupont (Saison)... light-moderate degree of hop bitterness (and/or yeast bite)... substantial doughy yeast which embolden the overall flavor and enhanced the balance.... light but bright citrusy undertones.... the alcohol is well-hidden
M: round, creamy, yet finishes fairly light... the unfiltered texture may be a bit off putting to some.... satisfying, drinkable, encouraging subsequent refills
O: not bad, worth recommending.... the subtle, interesting complexities brought about by its roughness or possibly its 'terrior' does make it stand out a bit
Serving type: bottle
03-17-2014 16:40:46 | More by Bouleboubier
3/5 rDev -23.9%
02-21-2014 22:08:37 | More by Crumpetsnbeer
3.75/5 rDev -4.8%
02-20-2014 07:04:13 | More by DBosco
3.75/5 rDev -4.8%
01-29-2014 01:22:21 | More by rolltide8425
4/5 rDev +1.5%
12-06-2013 19:53:57 | More by uturn
3.5/5 rDev -11.2%
11-16-2013 00:47:30 | More by Dave_Treat
2.75/5 rDev -30.2%
10-17-2013 14:02:46 | More by Coren
New York
4/5 rDev +1.5%
10-17-2013 00:23:46 | More by paleoplant
4.01/5 rDev +1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
As with the Dark, this is a saison? Just seems like a Belgian strong ale to me. As the Dark did.
Traditional kind of sweet character on the nose and flavor profile. That earthy edge is there, in a mildly rustic way. Mild tang on the back end is the only detractor. Nice beer.
Serving type: bottle
08-16-2013 05:22:38 | More by RblWthACoz
New York
4.5/5 rDev +14.2%
08-11-2013 04:18:29 | More by YieldToNothing
4/5 rDev +1.5%
08-06-2013 00:01:14 | More by JPlo
3.18/5 rDev -19.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
(Served in a tulip glass)
Best before C12 stamped in label
A- This beer pours a touch of hazy to the deep orange body with a violent carbonation boiling to the surface. The snow white head on top last a bit before breaking into a thick ring.
S- The sugary aroma has some raw grain notes with a dry cidery finish and some damp cellar notes in the finish. There is a slight wet stone/flinty note that grows in the finish.
T- The sweet cidery flavor has notes of raw malt with some slightly toasted hints and a brett earthy note and some wet cinderblock notes in the finish that has a brassy flavor that grows.
M- The medium-full mouthfeel finishes with a full alcohol warmth boosted by the fizz.
O- This is a big sweet cidery hot beer without much saison yeast character but some nice fresh malt hints do shine through enough to keep me sipping for this glass.
Serving type: bottle
07-04-2013 03:42:01 | More by rhoadsrage
4/5 rDev +1.5%
06-30-2013 02:32:36 | More by GreenMountainBoy
New York
4.11/5 rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Straight pour from a 12.7oz/375ml cork-and-cage, green glass bottle to an oversized wineglass (my nice Tired Hands stempiece—thanks again, Ryan!); notches on the far-right side of the label indicate a freshness window closing in the 5th week of September, 2013 ("Best before: ABDC(E) 12345678(9)101112 09101112(13)14"). We'll see how it's fared.
Appearance (4.0): An easy, voluminous, cream-colored head of ~3 fingers quickly comes off of the pour, capping a glowing, honey-amber body with a slight haze and orange highlights. The head dies down VERY slowly, with excellent retention and some nice lace: a few fat legs and arcs, with scattered suds.
Smell (4.0): Warm, pale, grainy bread with strong hay and floral-fruity tones, and a mild, rustic funk richness. Light pepper and chamomile . . . and some fresh peach tones helping to flesh out the aroma nicely.
Taste (4.25): Some soft, but bright and sweet lemon and very floral tones characterize the core of the palate, decorating some lightly sweet, honeyed biscuit, slightly rustic malt flavors—very soft, and lovely. The finish is where the flavor really takes off: bright, tart lemons blend with some rustic spice and strike a flash of tangy acidity that opens up to some funk and hay on the back end. Really nice. No sign of the 8% ABV, surprisingly—not even close. Tastes more like a 5% session Belgian Pale.
Mouthfeel (4.0): A soft, tingly carbonation lays down a bed of velvet for the soft, medium-weight body to roll through. The tangy finish, with some hidden heat behind it, help to dry out the finish nicely.
Overall (4.0): This is a very, very nice Belgian Blond Ale. It's more of a Belgian Pale Ale to me than a Saison, but it's definitely a farmhouse beer. And what a nice one it is. Well-rounded, nuanced, and pleasing-to-very-pleasing in every regard. I am definitely glad that I got to try this one.
Serving type: bottle
06-29-2013 21:03:15 | More by fmccormi
New Jersey
4/5 rDev +1.5%
05-29-2013 16:36:46 | More by InspectorBob
District of Columbia
3.75/5 rDev -4.8%
05-18-2013 21:59:21 | More by jtladner
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Gale warnings are posted on Hatteras Island, and that means more ocean overwash is likely for N.C. 12 but probably not enough wind and waves, this week, to close the barrier island highway.
Weather and road conditions are important for repair crews working on an old bridge that takes N.C. 12 over Oregon Inlet; and for engineers preparing to build a new bridge on N.C. 12 south of there on Pea Island; and for Outer Banks folks planning to attend public hearings that will help the state decide where to put a second new bridge a few miles farther down N.C. 12, at the Hatteras Island village of Rodanthe.
In Ocracoke on Tuesday, in Rodanthe and Buxton on Wednesday, and in Manteo on Thursday, the state Department of Transportation will invite public comments on two alternatives for protecting a stretch of N.C. 12 just north of Rodanthe that frequently is closed because of damage from coastal storms.
One option is to keep the highway where it is but lift it up on a 2.5-mile bridge, high above the dune line. The other is to put it onto a 3-mile bridge that would curve out into Pamlico Sound and return to the present N.C. 12 path at Rodanthe.
Both ideas are unpopular in the big-beach-house subdivision of Mirlo Beach at the northern end of Rodanthe. The island is so narrow here that many homes enjoy gorgeous views of the water on both sides from sunrise over the ocean to sunset over the sound.
Property values here will take a major hit from either bridge, Wes Hutchinson said Monday at his four-bedroom house at Mirlo Beach.
The bridge, along the current N.C. 12 alignment, will be a major, major loss because all those homes near there with oceanfront views will instead have views of a 30-foot bridge. The sound-side bridge is a little better, but it will cut off views and access for the windsurfing crowds, Hutchinson said.
Hutchinson is a marketing professor at the University of Pennsylvanias Wharton School, and he hopes in a few years to retire to the beach house he and his wife built in 2000. The homes at Mirlo Beach take as many hard hits from ocean storms as does N.C. 12. The count is 52 houses.
Weve lost a few. We had one drop in with Hurricane Irene and one with Sandy, Hutchinson said. You know youre in a bad situation if your little development makes The Weather Channel two years running.
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Mirlo Beach homeowners will be speaking out against both bridge options this week. At a website called beachesnotbridges.org, theyre pushing beach renourishment instead an alternative that DOT has rejected. The homeowners argue that pumping sand onto the beach at Rodanthe would do a better job of protecting the shore and the highway, and at less of an expense.
And it would preserve the look and feel of the Outer Banks, Hutchinson said.
Contractors are busy shoring up a section of the 60-year-old Bonner Bridge which carries N.C. 12 over Oregon Inlet that was closed briefly in December after erosion undermined its support columns. Work will start soon on a related $79.7 million contract to elevate a vulnerable 2.1-mile section of N.C. 12 in the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe.
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DOT officials favor the option to elevate N.C. 12 along its current alignment at Rodanthe, as it is doing on Pea Island. That sounds like a good idea to Allen Burrus, a Hatteras grocer and Dare County commissioner. He worries that the state could never secure all the environmental permits it would need for a longer bridge over Pamlico Sound.
I want them to build what they know they can build, permit-wise, Burrus said.
Stanley Riggs, an East Carolina University coastal geologist who has advised DOT on the N.C. 12 projects, warns that bridges built along the highways current path will soon be standing in the surf as Hatteras Island continues migrating westward. A bridge in Pamlico Sound will last longer than one in the turbulent Atlantic Ocean, he said.
Its not the islands that are fragile, Riggs said. Its the structures we put on these mobile piles of sand that are fragile.
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Enjoy a festive weekend of beautiful architecture and interior design in one of Atlanta's most charming neighborhoods. Known for its historic residences, unique shops and fabulous local restaurants, the Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes is the perfect way to spend the day and spread holiday cheer.
Presented by Muffley & Associates Real Estate and the Virginia-Highland Civic Association, this year's event takes place on Saturday, December 8th from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday, December 9th from noon to 4pm.
This year's tour features eight inspiring homes including several turn-of-the-century bungalows expertly renovated in designer style; a 1920s Tudor Cottage reinvented for relaxed, luxe living; a contemporary masterpiece reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's signature prairie style; and a fully-restored, historic Bed & Breakfast.
In keeping with tradition, local restaurants will provide food tastings in each of the eight homes. Tour guests will enjoy savory samples from neighbor favorites La Tavola, Atkins Park, DBA Barbecue, Murphy's, Genki, Osteria, Pozole', and Noche.
Tickets go on sale in November and are $25 in advance and $30 weekend of the tour. To purchase tickets online, please visit http://vahitourofhomes.org/. All tickets will be available for pick up the mornings of the tour at the YWCA located at 957 N. Highland Ave. Parking is also available at the Y.
All money raised by the Tour of Homes will go to support various projects around Virginia-Highland including parks improvements, safety, sidewalk and traffic concerns, planning and preservation efforts, and more.
Please visit http://vahitourofhomes.org/ for more information.


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Time out in 1957 from his four-year stint with Chico Hamilton. FK was a Communist in the thirties; he scored Cormans like Bucket Of Blood and Little Shop Of Horrors; that's him on piano in Sweet Smell Of Success.
Superlative, thrilling, real-deal big-band mambo, cha-cha and guaguanco from 1958, featuring Ray Barretto and vocalist Santos Colon. Essential Latin jazz.
The master percussionist's solo debut, for Zephyr in 1956, leading the horns through crime-jazz and Latinized dancers, with plenty of his old-boss Stan Kenton in the mix.
Probably his most celebrated album, from 1957: three congas (including Ray Barreto), bongos, timbales and tympani, plus tenor and baritone sax, trombone, and Oscar Pettiford.
The Monk and Randy Weston bassist cutting loose in a 1958 fusion of jazz and Middle Eastern folk, alternating on oud himself, in amongst violin drones, kanoon, darabeka, drums… and Johnny Griffin. Lovely stuff.


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by JAMIE PARSELL
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Would you eat a Twilly? For one day only, a restaurant unleashed their spin on hot dogs and Twinkies. The restaurant named Pittsburg Willy, a gourmet hot dog eatery — it is really located in Arizona despite its name — created the strange concoction on National Hot Dog Day. It combines 1 Twinkie, split down the middle and a grilled six-inch all-beef hot dog. The Twilly is covered in bacon bits and yes, peanut butter. The weird combination will probably end up on a menu somewhere soon. I have friends who would eat a Twilly; I am sure there are a few in the newsroom and a lot of readers who would order a Twilly, mostly out of curiosity.
As we approach the end of summer, foodies in southern West Virginia have more than one opportunity to satisfy their taste buds at local fairs and festivals. From the Bluefield Lemonade Festival to the State Fair of West Virginia, food vendors will sell everything from deep-fried Oreos to sweet savory BBQ to tempt the young and old. There will be traditional favorites like cotton candy, popcorn, candy apples, funnel cakes and giant cinnamon rolls. But for the adventure-seeker, there is plenty of unusual and unique treats, like the Twilly and more.
l In Florida, find cheeseburger with fried ice cream. One newspaper described it as a "milk-shake burger."
l A foodie can find a hot beef sundae in Indiana. Layered with mashed potatoes, marinated beef, gravy, cheese and corn and top with a cherry tomato, this replaced the signature sandwich at the fair.
l Texas has fried beer. The coating is pretzel dough and the recipe won 2010 Big Tex Choice Awards at the Texas State Fair.
l Further up north, folks in Montana fried butter.
l Want your pickle on the side? Kansas foodies enjoy a pickle popsicle — frozen just like a freeze pop — with their BBQ.
l It may taste like chicken but in California, fair vendors are grilling up Python kebabs seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, Old Bay and lemon-pepper.
l It isn't close to Easter at all. Yet that didn't stop Massachusetts State Fair from dipping jelly beans in batter and of course, dropping them in a deep fryer.
l Wisconsin loves Elvis so much that fair vendors made this dessert: a deep fried banana-battered peanut butter cup with bacon.
l I tried a chocolate candy bar with pieces of bacon last weekend. It was OK. I wouldn't mind trying Ohio's version of a "muddy pig" — chocolate-covered bacon on a stick.
l Sugar is a common ingredient in most recipes at fairs and festivals. Kool-aid pickles combine sweet and sour at the North Carolina State Fair.
In southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia, one can expect to find more traditional fares. Or at least I haven't came across a vendor selling deep fried road-kill or alligator yet. Some of my favorite memories are walking around fair grounds smelling salty popcorn, sweet cotton candy and savory BBQ. For one night only, fair foods, even strange combinations like a Twilly, taste better and compliment the humid evening air. It goes together, just like Elvis and peanut butter and Twinkie and a deep fryer.
Jamie Parsell is the Lifestyle editor of the Daily Telegraph. Contact her at jparsell@bdtonline or on Twitter @BDTParsell.


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By Samantha Pidde
Herald Staff Writer
---- — CLINTON — The Clinton County Justice Coordinating Commission and the county's Board of Supervisors are moving forward in trying to fill the justice coordinator position left empty by Brian McKenrick.
The two groups met this week to agree on a job description for the coordinator position, comparing two possible descriptions. The board preferred a copy prepared by Human Resources Consultant Paul Greufe. The supervisors felt this version was simpler and more flexible than the one prepared by McKenrick himself.
One of the sticking points for the supervisors was a section in the description prepared by McKenrick that states that a master's degree is preferred. Supervisor Brian Schmidt said this could limit the amount of qualified applicants who might feel they were not welcome to apply. McKenrick disagreed.
"Your job description forecasts to prospective job applicants what the county values, what you're looking for," McKenrick said. "And by having master's degreed preferred... you're sending the signal that you value education."
Clinton County Attorney Mike Wolf suggested the CCJCC adopt the description created by Greufe for the time being, with the understanding it could be changed at a later date. The coalition agreed and approved that copy.
As part of this description, the coordinator will be required to plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate programs in the justice system. An applicant will be required to have a bachelor's degree in either criminal justice, public administration or a closely related field and a minimum of three years of work.
After discussing the the position, the group agreed on a tentative salary range of $50,000 to $65,000 so that the CCJCC can move forward with the position. Wolf will prepare a resolution for the coalition to move forward with the proposed job description. The Board of Supervisors will consider whether to approve this resolution at its Monday meeting.


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Country singer Toby Keith is planning to put his money where other Pittsburgh Steelers fans' mouths are: In a restaurant near the team's home stadium, Heinz Field.
Columbus, Ohio-based Continental Real Estate Cos. says "Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill" will be located in a building planned near the stadium. Keith is known to be a fan of the team.
The southern-style sports bar would open in 2014 and feature live entertainment, including up-and-coming country acts.
Keith's restaurant chain started in his native state of Oklahoma and is named for his 2003 hit, "I Love This Bar."
The restaurant is expected to cater to Steelers fans as well as those attending baseball games at PNC Park and concerts at the Stage AE music venue, which are both also nearby.
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The Herald Bulletin
---- — Healing service planned
DALEVILLE — The elders of Daleville Christian Church have planned a Healing Service for Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Anyone seeking prayer (anointing also offered) for healing is encouraged to come and receive. Bring friends or acquaintances in need of healing or with health issues.
VBS begins July 28
DALEVILLE — Vacation Bible School at Trinity Community Church, 13801 W. Main St., begins Sunday, July 28, through Wednesday, July 31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for children ages 4 through sixth grade.
There will be Bible lessons, games, music, snacks and more.
This year's theme is "Turned Around." For more information call 378-3634.
Summer music services continue
ANDERSON — Anderson First United Methodist Church invites the community to a continuation of its summer music services at 9 a.m. Sunday at Davis Park, Indiana 32 and Layton Road. This week's worship will be led by The Director's Jazz Orchestra, featuring many of the Madison County schools' music teachers. In case of inclement weather, the service will be moved to the church's downtown sanctuary at 12th and Jackson streets.
Santiago guest speaker at The Cross
ANDERSON — Madison County Detention Center Chaplain Benny Santiago will be the guest speaker at 11 a.m. Sunday at The Cross Church, 1521 E. 18th St.
Motorcycle ministry commissioning ceremony July 28
ALEXANDRIA — F.A.I.T. H. Riders Motorcycle Ministry Commissioning Ceremony is planned at 11 a.m. July 28 at Calvary Baptist Chapel, 202 W. Tyler St., Alexandria.
Buddy Newsome, F.A.I.T.H Riders national director of Lakeland, Fla., will conduct the commissioning.
This ceremony explains what F.A.I.T.H. riders and how this ministry works. The group's mission statement is a motorcycle ministry passionate about sharing Christ with the world.
There will be a ride to follow, leaving from the church, kickstands up at about 12:30 p.m. with a ride to Golden Corral in Anderson for lunch. For questions, call Louis Tolston 317-430-5180.
Cross Roads hosts tent revival
ANDERSON — Everyone is invited to attend an Old-fashioned Big Tent Revival that will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Cross Roads United Methodist Church, 2000 N. Scatterfield Road. Following the service on Friday there will be an ice cream social.
All services will include special singers, lots of music, preaching and commitment time. Saturday, July 27, following vacation Bible school at 6 p.m. the big tent revival will continue. The revival will continue at the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services in the sanctuary. Following the revival services on Sunday there will be an all-church pitch-in picnic at noon.
Linwood hosts 'Singspiration Sunday'
ANDERSON — Pianist and singer Dave Elmore will return as featured guest for July's "Singspiration Sunday" at The Church of Linwood, 561 W. 600N.
Also singing will be the Linwood Singers including Pastor John Ray, Shirley and Richard Retherford and Joyce Patterson. Buddy Patterson will be the emcee.
For more information, call Pastor John Ray at 649-4020 or Buddy Patterson at 378-5345.
Foxs lead Fortville Nazarene service
FORTVILLE — The Fortville Church of the Nazarene, 701 S. Maple St., invites the public to attend its worship service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Dr. Bryce Fox and his wife, Beth, will be leading the service in music and the message. They served the Fortville congregation many years ago as youth pastors.
Bryce Fox, an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, has served on staff at several churches and, with his wife, founded the not-for-profit organization Foundation Builders Inc. (F.B.I. Ministries) to reach out to youth and families.
For more information, call 485-6443.
Deacon Appreciation service Sunday
ANDERSON — Church Upon the Rock Deacon, 303 E. 29th St., will host its annual Deacon Appreciation Service at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Special guest will be Elder Don Smith and his congregation of Indianapolis.
Host pastor is the Rev. Anthony D. Harris.
Wrights serve as worship leaders at Park Place Church
ANDERSON — Woody and Vonnie Wright will be the guest worship leaders during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service at Park Place Church of God, 501 College Drive.
Expression Camp for ages K - 5th grade will be held July 22-26, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Park Place Community Center. This year's theme is wellness. The children will learn how to be healthy in all areas of their lives. They will be cooking healthy snacks, participating in fitness activities, and learning fun music. The Expression Camp Choir will be featured in the morning worship service Sunday, July 28, along with Mary Kathryn Brewer.
For more information regarding services and ministries, visit www.ppchog.org or contact the church office, 642-0216.
Riddells in concert
ANDERSON — The Riddells will be in concert at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Gethsemane Foursquare Church, 2320 E. 38th St.
Youth Annual Day at Mount Pilgrim
ANDERSON — Youth Annual Day at Mount Pilgrim Church, 615 Henry St., will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Guest speaker will be the Rev. Marcus Cooley, pastor of Rhema Word Ministries of Anderson.
Lone Oak to host VBS
ANDERSON — Lone Oak Wesleyan Church, 485 N. 500W, Anderson, will host Vacation Bible School July 22-26 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Geared toward children ages 4-12, this year's theme is "Athens: Paul's Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth."
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The Political Economy of the World Bank: The Early Years, Alacevich
The Political Economy of the World Bank: The Early Years, by Michele Alacevich presents fascinating study of economic history by describing the most crucial time for development economics: the birth of the "third world," the creation of development economics as a discipline, and the establishment of the World Bank's leading role in development.
Using previously unavailable archival material, Michele Alacevich takes a close look at the years during which the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, known as the World Bank, turned its attention from reconstruction to development, having been upstaged by the Marshall Plan. He describes the "Currie Mission" to Colombia (1949–1954), the World Bank's first general survey mission in a developing nation.
With the Currie Mission as a starting point and a case study, Alacevich analyzes the complexities of the Bank's first steps toward economic and social development in poorer nations, and helps the reader understand some foundational questions about development that are still of great relevance today.
It illuminates how the choice between project and program financing matured within the Bank, how personal characteristics of the key players affected policies and outcomes.
Finally, The Political Economy of the World Bank: The Early Years is essential reading for anyone interested in the economic history of international development as a lens for better understanding current development issues. The study shines very important light on changing World Bank priorities, and on the practical experiences that shaped the early thinking of some highly influential development economists. These lessons have continuing relevance today.
The Political Economy of the World Bank: The Early Years
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WASHINGTON — As many as two gunmen launched an attack Monday morning inside the Washington Navy Yard, spraying gunfire on office workers in the cafeteria and in the hallways at the heavily secured military installation in the heart of the nation's capital, authorities said. At least 12 people were killed.
One gunman was dead after he fired on a police officer, and police hunted for a second possible attacker who may have been disguised in a military-style uniform, authorities said. It wasn't clear how the gunman died.
Investigators said they had not established a motive for the shooting rampage, which unfolded less than four miles from the White House. As for whether it may have been a terrorist attack, Mayor Vincent Gray said: "We don't have any reason to think that at this stage."
The FBI took charge of the investigation. The dead gunman was identified as Aaron Alexis by two federal law enforcement officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
One of those officials said Alexis, 34, was from Texas and is believed to have gotten into the Navy Yard by using someone else's identification card. It is not yet clear if that person was an accomplice or if the ID was stolen.
President Barack Obama mourned yet another mass shooting in the U.S. that he said took the lives of American patriots. Obama promised to make sure "whoever carried out this cowardly act is held responsible."
In addition to the dead, at least three people were wounded.
The area where the rampage took place, known as Building 197, was part of the headquarters for Naval Sea Systems Command, which buys, builds and maintains ships, submarines and combat systems. The yard is a labyrinth of buildings protected by armed guards at gates and metal detectors, and employees have to show their IDs to come and go.


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Mattingly next in line, but what about Bowa?By
Following up on my post from last night questioning whether or not Torre should stay, Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman notes that Don Mattingly is next in line to succeed Joe Torre as the Yankee skipper. While I'm in favor of making Mattingly the manager next season, I have to wonder if it's a good idea to send Donnie into this tempest in the middle of the season. Mike and I were discussing putting either Tony Pena or Larry Bowa into the manager's seat until the end of the year. The Yanks could then promote Mattingly for the 2008 season. Bowa would certainly be the one to light a much-needed fire under this lethargic team.
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What ever happened to this Joe Torre?
Mattingly will make one hell of a manager, but Torre isn't going anywhere.
No doubt in my mind Mattingly will be next. And I'm excited about it, the "Hit Man" himself, he should be able to win championships and light lots of fires under the star-studded linup. Not that I think Torre is incapable, but after 11 years he's probably getting tired. But anyway, let's get Paul O'Neill out there coaching, I guarantee every player will be scared of fucking up.
Who says Mattingly has what it takes to be a manager? Sitting next to Joe Torre does not equal good manager. For my taste, he is just too low key and should stay on the coaching bench. The Yanks need someone with fire in his belly and more experience under his belt (how's that for two cliches in one sentence?).


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The Obama administration has targeted cost-plus contracting a key federal procurement no-no, and the recently-passed stimulus bill places a clear emphasis on fixed-cost contracts. However, the reality is much more nuanced, as an article in Federal Computer Week yesterday explains:
It's an old debate. While proponents say fixed-price contracts commit companies to performing work for a set amount and allow agencies to budget appropriately, some experts say other contract types offer a flexibility that is necessary in certain situations. And, they add, fixed-price contracts can eventually cost the government more because contractors are likely to base their bids on the upper end of their expected costs. Other contract types, such as cost-plus, allow agencies to pay less if the final cost to the contractor is closer to the lower end of the range.
Many see fixed-price contracts as "the panacea for waste, fraud and abuse," said Ellen Brown, former legislative director for the Republican staff of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. "Those of us who understand government procurement...know it's not true."
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To the editor:
After the federal government shut down on Oct. 1, I posted on Facebook my agreement with those who want to give individuals who will come under the umbrella of Obamacare another year to decide what they want to do. Naturally, I was criticized by some of my liberal friends that the Affordable Care Act is now the law! In other words, no exceptions. That argument would hold a lot more credence if President Obama hadn't given so many waivers to various companies and unions, which he has.
Granting another year for anyone faced with this decision seems fair. That way the law remains in place. For those who want to join the health exchanges now, they are free to do so. In this way, in the coming year everyone will see how the entire new systems does with regard to doctor availability and care.
How the stalemate is going to play out in the coming days is anyone's guess. As far as enacting the new mandate with no exceptions, I think it's safe to say this president has bent a few laws in the last five years. Both sides have bloviated their beliefs of how wonderful and what a disaster the new health care mandate will be. We're going to find out in the coming months who was right.
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NEWARK, Sep 17 2008
Zoi-Heleni Michalopoulou, PhD, of Montclair, a professor in the department of mathematical sciences at NJIT received a master teacher designation at NJIT's annual convocation Sept. 3, 2008.
"This designation is conferred annually on a select number of individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of excellence over a sustained period," said NJIT Provost Priscilla Nelson. "Such individuals are not only rewarded for their achievement but are expected to take a leadership role in developing NJIT's commitment to excellence."
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By ROB W. ANDERSON
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Oklahomans who lived through the Dust Bowl storms of the 1930s would rather forget their ordeal, but people of today should always remember the environmental disaster, and the suffering human beings endured.
Northeastern State University Professor of History Dr. Brad Agnew met with members of the Indian Territory Genealogical and Historical Society Monday to discuss the Dust Bowl and Great Depression era, and the many farm families impacted by the natural disaster.
Agnew spoke of reviewing author Timothy Egan's book, "The Worst Hard Time," and said Egan's writing helped provide insight for an hour-long documentary, "Oklahoma and The Great Depression," which aired on Tulsa ABC television station KTUL-TV/Channel 8, as well as on the Oklahoma Public Broadcast System's as OETA. Egan was writing the book to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the series of economic programs enacted in the United States during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency.
"I didn't meet any of the individuals featured in Egan's book, but the people I interviewed said almost exactly the same thing as those high-plains residents he featured. Many of them appeared in Ken Burns' two-part series on the Dust Bowl that premiered on PBS in the fall of 2012 and is available on online," said Agnew. "I consider myself pretty well-informed about the Dust Bowl, but reading Egan's book broadened my understanding of the conditions facing those confronted by the drought, depression and the despair of the dirty '30s. [Egan] has the ability to breath life into a period that many people would prefer to forget. Unfortunately, we forget this era at own peril."
Five of Oklahoma's 77 counties were in the Dust Bowl region, which shared the natural disaster effects with Texas, Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico. Agnew's documentary and talk Monday focused on man's connection to his environment and the turmoil created by the dust storms, which at times threw so much dirt up into the air that there was zero visibility.
Agnew said people living in the Panhandle counties would go to bed with dampened towels over their noses and mouths to avoid breathing in dust. Livestock and people who got lost in the dust storms were said to be found dead with their lungs full of dust.
"As I read [Egan's] book, I couldn't help considering the parallels between that era and our own time. It seems to me that today's emphasis on cropping techniques, at the expense of the environment, is similar to what Melt White, a major figure in Egan's book, called the 'rape of the high plains' by farmers determined to plow under more grassland to increase their production of wheat," he said. "The book, however, was more than thought-provoking. It was a good read - full of human interest, brought up from real-life flesh-and-blood characters confronted by the environment disaster of devastating and prolonged intensity."
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