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College students everywhere are heading back to school. If you're a parent who just wrote a tuition check, you've probably sighed relief because you think you're set for a while. But be aware, extra fees are about to hit.
Son or daughter heading to college? Forget all those warnings about soaring tuition costs. The newest shock is the thousands of extra dollars you'll have to pay for books, fees, even fraternity or sorority memberships.
The check for tuition, room and board is just part of the fiscal shocker many will face, according to a new report from The Fiscal Times.
Students we spoke with at Northern Kentucky University, like Michael Weahby, have to work just to pay for all the extras.
"I'm working, trying to pay for my books, because that will come to about $500," Weahby said.
For starters, textbooks now average $600 a year, according to The Fiscal Times.
Student Lajaye Jackson said, "I have a $130 psychology book that I might not even need next year, but I still have to buy it."
Then there are parking fees if you have a car, which can total to more than $200 a year at many schools.
"It's $220 for a year. It's expensive, but I'm used to paying it every year," said Tina Pocock.
Mandatory health services cost between $200 to $800 annually at many schools.
Greek Life
Thinking of joining a frat or sorority? Dues and events average $1,300 a year, the report says.
"I want to do Greek life, but it's so expensive on top of everything else," said Liz Bishop.
The Bottom Line
The tuition bill is just a start. Plan on several thousand dollars a year in hidden, add-on costs.
The worst part with many of these add-on fees is they're not covered by federal loans, and you're not going to find a scholarship that covers sorority initiation.
So be sure to set aside extra money for extras you don't expect, that way you don't waste your money.
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DE PERE, WI (WTAQ) - A 30-year-old De Pere man has been arrested for possession of child porn.
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IT'S TEN O'CLOCK on a muggy Florida morning and Dion is ready to talk. He'll talk all day, about his lifelong love of the blues, his collection of gold records and how God has saved his life three times. But first he wants to stop ants coming into his kitchen. The two middle-aged Italian-Americans hired for the job are proud just to kneel on his floor. "I love your music, Dion," says Bob. "It's an honour to meet you," adds Antony, "and don't worry, these insects won't be back."
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Cracked, Not Broken: A Suicide Survivor's Experience
September 23, 6:30-8:30 PM
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This interactive event features Kevin Hines, author of "Cracked Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt." Hines will share his experience and insights battling mental illness, including the day he jumped from San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge - and survived. (more)
Open House and Ribbon Cutting for New Resource Center and Children's Mental Health Initiative
September 24, 4-6 PM
Hartford Hospital's Institute of Living (IOL) invites the community at large to visit the new on-campus home of its Family Resource Center (FRC) and ACCESS-Mental Health Connecticut program during an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony. (more)
Take the Pledge to Stop The Stigma
It's time to stop the stigma of mental illness. And the first step to stopping it is to address the most common way we perpetuate it: the way we talk about it. Every day, we describe traffic as "insane," we say our neighbor is a "psycho" or we tell our friends that the ending of a TV show was "totally nuts." We're not trying to offend anyone, but we're helping to make these words intimidating and scary. What good is a pledge against mental health stigma? Making a statement in the form of a "pledge" spreads the message that changing attitudes can start with changing minds. Sign the Pledge now and put your mind, and your name, to stopping the stigma. (more)
Non-Invasive Treatment for Select Patients with Depression
The Institute of Living is the first medical facility in Connecticut to offer NeuroStar TMS Therapy.
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TMS stands for "transcranial magnetic stimulation." The treatment is non-invasive and does not require any anesthesia or sedation. The patient remains awake and alert during the treatment. (more)
A Tradition of Healing
Founded in 1822, The Institute Of Living was one of the first mental health centers in the United States, and the first hospital of any kind, in Connecticut.
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Fall Line accommodations are in a private village setting with some of the best views of Killington. A free shuttle makes getting to the slopes easy during the day and an evening shuttle takes you into town for the nightlife and dining.

Warm furnishings, a full kitchen, fireplace, balcony or patio, free wireless, access to the Fall Line Sports Center with pool, hot tub, and sauna make Fall Line Condominiums one of Killington's most sought out properties.
These deluxe accommodations feature stone fireplaces and spacious interiors with great views. The condominiums include a full kitchen, fireplace, washer and dryer, TV, VCR/DVD, stereo and free Wifi. A sauna or whirlpool tub is in every condominium; deluxe units include both. In the winter a free slope shuttle takes you to the slopes, only 1 mile away.
Killington's only full service mountainside hotel features hotel rooms, suites and penthouses with convenient ski-bridge access to the slopes. Amenities include free wireless, restaurant and lounge on site, valet parking, game room and a world class health club.

The Killington Grand Spa offers a full menu of treatments. The health club includes an outdoor pool, hot tubs, sauna, steam and an exercise room. Accommodations include studio with kitchenette to 3 bedroom condos complete with a kitchen, fireplace, and balcony and are non-smoking. An evening shuttle service is available in winter to the dining and nightlife on the famous Killington Road.
Mountain Green offers comprehensive amenities, including a fitness center, lap swimming pool, hot tubs, sauna, steam room and more.

 These Killington ski vacation condos features an on-site ski and snowboard rental and tuning shop, as well as a convenience store, laundry mat, video arcade and gift shop. Mountain Green makes it easy to get around and to the chairlifts thanks to the free shuttle.
Located at the base of Pico ski resort, Pick Resort Hotel and Condominiums are convenient to shuttle pick-up to Killington. The free shuttle runs every 30 minutes, making it a cinch to get to and from Killington's six mountains.

The fully furnished condos include a full kitchen, fireplace in most, TV/VCR/Stereo, some with a washer-dryer. Free access to the Pico Sports Center with an indoor pool, hot tub, exercise area and sauna is included.
Enjoy mountain or valley vistas from the Pinnacle Condominiums. Warmly furnished and less than a mile to the mountain you will be within walking distance to the hill and the restaurants too. All condominiums include a fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace, washer-dryer, TV/VCR/DVD and stereo and free wireless access.

The Spa is open from 3-10 pm and offers a game room, exercise room, hot tub, steam and sauna as well as a TV Lounge area. You'll enjoy privacy and still be close to the action at the Pinnacle.
The Sunrise Village Triple chair gives you quick access to Killington's terrain and at the end of the day you can ski home~conditions permitting. The Sunrise Sports Center includes an indoor pool, hot tub, steam and exercise room to rejuvenate at the end of your day on the slopes. Outside is an ice skating pond, snowshoe and cross-country trail system all at your disposal including complimentary equipment!

Each condominium will include a fully equipped kitchen, fireplace, washer-dryer, TV/VCR/stereo and balcony. Some condos offer a sauna and jet tub too. Enjoy you stay in this award winning mountainside village.
Chose the Trail Creek property and walk to the slopes or ride the convenient free shuttle to the slopes. The décor is pure Vermont including a fireplace and the feeling of privacy.

Trail Creek activity center is a relaxing environment to rejuvenate after a day on the slopes including an indoor pool, hot tubs, sauna, exercise room and game room. Each condo will have a fully equipped kitchen, washer-dryer, TV/VCR, some feature a sauna and jetted tub. Some non-smoking condos are available.


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Promoting and Demoting HD Radio
I was listening to a Jack-formatted staton the other day, and one of the smart-alec, prevoiced liners came on to tout that the station was transmiting an HD Radio signal. Like most stations, promoting the technology — even just saying "HD Radio" — is a step to inform listeners about it.
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Since its inception, funk & soul music has told stories of love, life and rhythm, and has been a big part of the musical history of Detroit.
On March 1 through 3, 2013, the young artists of Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit will honor some of soul & funk music's most iconic figures with Singsation! Mosaic Singers in Concert presented by Pepsi. The show will be held at the Detroit Film Theatre inside the DIA, located at 5200 Woodward Ave. in Detroit(John R. Entrance).
Performances of Singsation! will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2, and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 3. Tickets are $22 for general admission and $15 for students and seniors with valid ID, and can be purchased by clicking here or by calling 313-833-4005.
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit is a leader in youth development delivering rigorous, high quality performing arts education and connecting that education to a promising future for its young artists. Mosaic's mission is to empower young people to maximize their potential through professional performing arts training and the creation of theatrical and musical art that engages, transforms and inspires. Mosaic proudly reports that 95% of the young artists who participate in Mosaic's Main Stage Training Program graduate high school and go on to college…many with scholarships.


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NORFOLK -- A construction crew hit a two-inch gas line Thursday afternoon, officials said.
Several homes were evacuated in the 5900 block of Chesapeake Blvd. as a precaution.
Chesapeake Boulevard between Latimer Circle and Essex Circle was blocked while Norfolk Fire Rescue worked to secure the leak.
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HOUSTON (AP) — Former first lady Barbara Bush remains in a Houston hospital for treatment of a respiratory-related issue.
Bush family spokesman Jim McGrath said Thursday she is "doing great and responding well" to treatment at Methodist Hospital in Houston.
McGrath says physicians may be exercising extra caution by keeping her at the hospital.
The 88-year-old wife of former President George H.W. Bush was admitted to the hospital Monday.
The Bush family matriarch had heart surgery in 2009. She also was hospitalized in 2008, when she underwent surgery for a perforated ulcer, and in 2010, when she was admitted after having a mild relapse of a thyroid condition.
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CSS Image Gallery allows you to create cool pure CSS galleries and slideshows with a fluent navigation and image transitions. Due to its CSS nature it is fully customizable and fits in any site design. You can even create a fancy slideshow with automatic thumbnail popup navigation.
The gallery complies with the latest web standards and is fully JavaScript unobtrusive, meaning that it will always be displayed, even if your users don't use JavaScript. Therefore this is the ultimate search engine friendly CSSgallery.
Note: The latest version of this extension resizes images using Dreamweaver, Fireworks is no longer required.
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You can add a Link to your main image by entering a URL in the Link field (for instance http://www.dmxzone.com) . We'll leave it empty for now. You can also add a popup window that displays content (for instance a big version of the main image). We'll show you how to do this in the Creating Popups for your CSS gallery by integrating Advanced Layer Popup chapter.
The Description is displayed directly beneath the title , let's enter "Beijing Opera is one of China's most recent theatrical forms" here:
- Selecting your slides
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Press to select the first slide, select to go to the previous slide, to advance to the next slide and select to go to the last slide or enter the slide number in the entry field between these buttons to go directly to a specific slide.
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Your family will love this pretty puffy casserole—and you'll love that it can be made ahead for convenience. —Suzette Jury, Keene, California
12 Servings
Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 1 hour + standing
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 loaf sourdough bread (1 pound), cubed
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
10 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Italian cheese blend
In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer
pink; drain. Place bread cubes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking
dish. Layer with mushrooms, onions and sausage.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, mustard and salt. Pour over
top; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake,
uncovered, at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted
near the center comes out clean. (Cover loosely with foil if top
browns too quickly.) Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve immediately or before refrigerating and baking, cover and
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Students start school on Sept. 9th in the Rye City School District and Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District—and there's no better time to prepare than right now. Here are 10 tips for getting your family what it needs for the big day.
1. Stock up on school supply essentials now. Nina Esposito-Visgitis, President of the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers, recommends buying basic supplies before the first day of school. Here are the priorities she lists: pencils (regular and colored), pens, magic markers, loose-leaf paper, spiral notebooks, pocket folders, binders, a hole punch, glue, and construction paper.
2. Read. "Children should be made to read something every day and see their parents read every day," Esposito-Visgitis says.
3. Go clothes shopping early. Start back-to-school shopping in pieces so the bills don't become staggering.
4. Purchase a durable backpack. Cheaper backpacks are usually flimsy and rip easily, Esposito-Visgitis points out. "Make sure that they are sturdy, with straps in order to protect the student's shoulders and backs, as backpacks can get heavy."
5. Move back bedtime. Transition the kids to their school-year bedtime as early as late July, Esposito-Visgitis says, and no later than two weeks before the first day.
6. Organize the family calendar. Know what you're doing and when by organizing your after-school activities, drop-off, pick-up and child-care plans, Esposito-Visgitis says.
7. Mark your student's flash drive. Buy a light-colored flash drive and write the student's initials on it with a marker, or put a sticker on it, Esposito-Visgitis says.
8. Review your district's technology guidelines. Before purchasing electronics for your student, including a cellphone or laptop, check your district's "technology use" policies, says Dru Tromlin, Director of Middle Level Services for the Association of Middle Level Education. "All school systems have 'technology use' policies to which you need to adhere," Tromlin says. "Therefore, check for the system policy and then check with your school to see how the policy actually works there. Get informed and make the right choice."
9. Help support your student's organizational skills. "Planners and notebooks play a vital role in your child's daily middle school life," Tromlin says. "Most schools either provide or sell student agendas or planners, and they are the single most important tool for school-to-home communication. Thus, when you get one for your child, talk to him/her about what you expect to be written every day, how often you will be checking it, and what reward they will earn if everything is filled in properly — and then follow through with that plan."
10. Find out what supplies teachers expect students to have for the year. Get lists from teachers (often online on your school district website) for specific school supplies, including "big ticket" items such as calculators, Tromlin advises. "Many parents ask about the kind of calculator they need to buy for their child," he says. "My best advice: Save yourself time and money and ask the teacher."


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Mazatlan, one of my favorite Mexican destinations, is situated on the Pacific coast almost directly across from the tip of the Baja peninsula.
Mazatlan has its own airport and is a popular cruise port. Set at the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountains, it is on a peninsula that extends into the Pacific Ocean.
Because of this feature, it is one of the Mexican Rivera's premier resort areas. Its scenic beauty is complemented by a festive Mexican atmosphere.
Mazatlan is said to be a city that came late to discover its miles and miles of unexploited sandy beaches. Early in the 1950s, the first couple of hotels in Old Mazatlan, also called Olas Atlas, were main lodging spots for sports fisherman from the United States and Canada.
The city is separated into two areas. In the north it is considered the Zona Dorada (Golden Zone). This is where you find a majority of the hotels and restaurants. In the south there is El Centro (downtown) where the heart of the city is.
Taxis that resemble golf carts take you from place to place. If you are daring enough, a margarita or two at Senor Frog's will be cherished always.
During the winter, bullfights take place every Sunday. You can often hear the cars with loudspeakers mounted on the roof to announce the upcoming contest. This event isn't for everyone, including me.
Acapulco is noted for its cliff divers, but Mazatlan has many brave fellows who jump from the rocky cliffs into the waters.
Be aware that you will be approached for payment to watch them.
Timing is everything, as the water is only six feet at times. This is also a fun spot to bargain for some silver. This is where I purchased my favorite bracelet, which I wore for half an hour until my final offer was accepted.
When bargaining, I always suggest half of what they ask, and then walk away; then the fun really begins. "Hey lady, you're crazy" is usually the first reaction. You'll never have to pay the asking price, and you'll get a nice piece of silver jewelry.
The third highest lighthouse in the world (after that of Gibraltar and Funfria, Spain) is located in Mazatlan. It sits high on a hill, more than 150 meters above sea level.
Mazatlan has one of the largest and best-maintained aquariums in Latin America. In addition to a large collection of fish, they have a sea lion show and bird show that are enjoyable.
To get to old Mazatlan from the Golden Zone is a long, scenic drive along the beach.
While in downtown the cathedral is in the heart of the city, and just across the street is a store called Fabrica de Francia. This is the nicest department store in Mazatlan.
In this area you will find a few shoe stores. If you want nice leather shoes, the price will be right. Just down the street is the Famacia Moderna, one of the biggest pharmacies in Mazatlan. Naturally, many things over the counter here can be bought at great prices.
This whole area gives you a flavor of old Mexico.
One of the best views is atop the Best Western Hotel in downtown. Enjoy a cold drink on their rooftop bar.
Back at the coast, you can parasail and enjoy the beaches.
Some local women will offer to braid your hair, while their beautiful children will offer to sell you Chiclets. I always leave with a pocket-full.
Flying will involve a connection or two, and sailing into port can be done year round. There are numerous choices of hotels in all price ranges. This pearl of Mexico's should not be forgotten.
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SkyWest Inc., the St. George-based parent company of SkyWest Airlines, has reported higher earnings but lower operating revenue for the second quarter of its 2013 fiscal year.
The company said net income for its second quarter ended June 30, 2013 was $20.7 million, or 39 cents per share, compared to net income of $17 million, or 13 cents per share, recorded for the same period a year ago. For the six-month period, SkyWest reported net income of $24 million, or 46 cents per share, compared to $16.3 million, or 32 cents per share, in the first half of fiscal 2012.
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The company reported that its second-quarter operating revenue was $839.1 million compared to $937.2 million for the same period last year, a decrease of $98.1 million. However, it also pointed out the decline was due primarily to the reduction of $117.9 million of fuel and engine overhaul costs that were reimbursed by the company's partners and recorded as operating revenue.
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SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash.--Detectives revealed Thursday that their work is paying off in Spokane County. The Sheriff said detectives have solved all but one Spokane area murder in the last nine years.
Deputies said they are still trying to solve the Catherine Avis murder from 2004. Her decomposing body was found south of Valleyford. Detectives still do not know how Avis died, but they do know she was murdered. Some of Avis' belongings were found and turned into police before she died.
"The purse is a critical piece of evidence in this case," said former Spokane County Sheriff Mark Sterk. "We're very interested in knowing the exact location where this purse was found."
Detectives said the case still haunts them but there has not been an unsolved murder since Avis died.
"It's the dedication of the individuals who work for this community," added Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich. "That unit takes their job very very serious."
Knezovich said it shows in every single case that the Major Crimes unit receives.
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OBAMA-ECONOMY WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama will deliver an economic address this week seeking to promote the recovery as the campaign season heads into its final weeks before midterm congressional elections. Obama plans to deliver a speech tomorrow at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in Evanston, Illinois, drawing attention to economic advances since he took office. The White House says he will also press for additional steps that the government can undertake to create jobs and improve wages. The speech comes amid polls that still show the economy is the top issue with voters and that a majority of voters disapprove of Obama's handling of the economy. The speech marks a shift from Obama's recent attention to international crises, particularly the start of a new bombing campaign against Islamic extremists. TRUMP ENTERTAINMENT-BANKRUPTCY WILMINGTON, Del. 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PLASTIC BAG BAN-THINGS TO KNOW SACRAMENTO (AP) -- The American Progressive Bag Alliance, a coalition of plastic bag manufacturers, says it will seek a voter referendum to overturn California's law banning single-use shopping bags, signaling the fight between environmentalists and manufacturers is not over. California Gov. Jerry Brown signed the nation's first statewide ban on the bags yesterday, following the lead of more than 100 California cities and counties. The group has three months to gather more than 500,000 valid signatures, the number needed to place a referendum on the November 2016 ballot. The group says it will push to make sure the law does not take effect until voters have a say. LEGALIZING POT-COLORADO COMPETITION DENVER (AP) -- Colorado's new marijuana industry is in for a brand new element today -- competition. The state gave medical marijuana dispensaries and growers a nine-month exclusive on the new recreational pot business, fearing an unmanageable explosion of new businesses. The grandfathering period expires today, meaning pot shops and growers who weren't in business before voters approved recreational pot in 2012 are just now able to enter the market. "There's going to a price war coming. It's inevitable," predicted Toni Fox, a marijuana grower and owner of a Denver pot shop. Fox has received a license for a second shop opening today in Salida (suh-LY'-duh). Colorado is issuing licenses for 46 more pot shops, in addition to about 200 already in place. Colorado is also licensing 37 more growing facilities and 13 new product manufacturers who make marijuana-infused products. The expansion means pot prices for consumers could soon drop. Recreational marijuana in Colorado currently wholesales for about $1,800 to $2,500 a pound, depending on quality. 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The Council on Practices and Standards (CoPS) featured article of the month is from The Advisor, Vol. 9, No. 2, the Consultants Practice Specialty's newsletter. The article, "Evaluate This: A Compelling Technique to Measure & Evaluate Training Results," is written by Chris Ross, CSP, CPLP, OHST.
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I am proud to say that I have followed in my father's footsteps. Growing up, I excelled in math and science (just like my dad). As a child, I would always ask my father what he did. His response was that he was a chemical engineer and he worked for BASF in South Brunswick, NJ. He worked with SH&E and had the environmental engineers reporting to him. I never quite understood what a chemical engineer did until I went to college and studied biology.
After I graduated from college, I worked in a laboratory for a French chemical company (down the road from my dad at BASF). After a year, there was a job posting for an SH&E coordinator at my company. I interviewed for the position and got the job with the condition of obtaining my master's degree in occupational safety. I decided to pursue my master's at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). My father obtained his chemical engineering degree at NJIT (formerly known as Newark College of Engineering), yet another example of me following in his footsteps.
Dinner conversations are always amusing to my mother. My dad and I talk about regulations or incidents that have happened at other facilities and how it impacts our companies or employees. We share presentation templates and programs when we can. We have each other as "sounding boards" and ask each other's opinions on work-related issues.
I have been an ASSE member since 1999 and have been very active in the New Jersey Chapter (e.g., President 2008-09). When my father took early retirement from BASF, he realized that he needed to find a new job (he was not ready to retire). I encouraged him to join ASSE for its resources and networking opportunities. He has been a member since 2006 and realizes the value of networking with other safety professionals. He has used the ASSE contacts for responses to technical questions. He now has his own company and works as a consultant for IFF (International Flavors and Fragrances) in the engineering and safety areas.
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Just last month, Quinnipiac University found that most Americans approved of President Obama's performance as president, 48 to 45 percent. Today, Obama now has a net negative approval rating, 45 to 49 percent. And it appears the IRS scandal is driving Obama's fall. From Quinnipiac:
The president's biggest drop is among independent voters, who give him a negative 37 – 57 percent score, compared to a negative 42 – 48 percent May 1. … Americans are divided 49 – 47 percent on whether Obama is honest and trustworthy, down from 58 – 37 percent, the last time Quinnipiac University asked the question September 1, 2011. … Of the three controversies, 44 percent of voters see the IRS probe as the most important, with 24 percent citing Benghazi and 15 percent picking the AP records seizure.
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Americans are so skeptical of Obama's integrity on the IRS scandal that by an overwhelming 76-17 percent, including 63-30 percent among Democrats, they support appointing a special prosecutor to investigate the issue.
No popular agenda to turn to
Voters still say dealing with the economy and unemployment are higher priorities than investigating Obama's scandals by a 73-22 percent margin, but Obama has no popular economic agenda to turn to. His biggest second-term legislative priority, giving citizenship to illegal immigrants, consistently ranks dead last among voter priorities.
Worse for Obama, his scandals are also undermining America's trust in the federal government. Quinnipiac reports, "Only 3 percent of voters trust the federal government to do the right thing almost all the time, while 12 percent say they trust it most of the time; 47 percent say some of the time and 36 percent hardly ever."
The entire case for granting currently illegal immigrants citizenship rests on trusting the federal government to stop illegal immigration in the future. Thanks to Obama's scandals, that case is now harder to make.
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Editorial: Journalists should not meet in secret with Holder
David Drucker: Ryan doesn't rule out tying debt ceiling deal to budget
Conn Carroll: Pro-amnesty Republicans still in denial over immigration and the welfare state
Joel Gehrke: George W. Bush skeptical of current immigration push
Phil Klein: Can Obamacare lure young Americans to pay more for health insurance?
Tim Carney: If your brother or uncle runs the House Armed Services Committee, why not be a defense lobbyist?
Byron York: Looking to 2016, Iowa GOP gets jazzed about Scott Walker of Wisconsin
David Freddoso: No limits on "right to gripe" for people who buy ink by the barrel
Richard Pollock: Vermont insurance regulator delivers setback to Obamacare co-op
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The Washington Post, Obama's ex-aides cash in: Obama came into office promising that his administration would hew to higher standards than his predecessors did. But the efforts have done little to slow a tide of groups hiring former top aides as highly paid consultants, speakers and media advisers in an effort to influence the administration.
The Wall Street Journal, Swoon in bonds puts eye on fed: Analysts differ on whether a sharp May rise in long-term interest rates signals a bursting bond bubble, the aftereffect of clumsy Fed communication or a welcome sign the U.S. economy is, at last, on the mend.
The New York Times, Universities show uneven efforts in enrolling poor: Because of the high cost, some colleges do a lot more than others to find and enroll low-income students, which opponents of race-based affirmative action see as a way to encourage diversity.
The Washington Post, Tea Party groups mobilizing against Common Core education: Tea Party groups over the past few weeks have suddenly and successfully pressured Republican governors to reassess their support for a rare bipartisan initiative backed by President Obama to overhaul the nation's public schools.
Lefty Playbook
Think Progress attacks Erick Erickson for suggesting women should stick to raising children.
Sarah Kliff makes the White House case for why their will be competition on Obamacare exchanges.
Greg Sargent warns liberals not to underestimate Ted Cruz.
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Avik Roy says Obamacare is driving California's health insurance rates up, not down.
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This Airliner Could Continue to Outperform
Piyush is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
Thanks to rising disposable income and recovering global economies, investing in airlines has again become a profitable affair. Yes, there are growth stocks in the industry, but Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) seems like a value play. Over the last year, its shares have appreciated by nearly 35%, yet the company still seems to be gaining ground. Analysts estimate that its annual EPS will grow by over 21% for the next five years. Here are a few reasons why I love the company.
Business Restructuring
Although its load factor in January slid by 1.7%, the company was able to increase its passenger capacity by 0.5%. Moreover, its passenger revenues per average seat miles (PRASM) in January rose by 2%, and the management expects higher PRASMs in March due to high bookings. According to its senior VP of finance, Southwest will be increasing its passenger capacity by 2% in FY13. According to my calculations, respective increases in ASMs and PRASMs should boost its revenues by around 5%, assuming a constant load factor and constant fares.
Management also said that it repaid $39 million of its recent acquisition AirTran's debt this year, and would be paying $220 million in FY13. Interest rates for these loans are not known, and going by the industry average of 5%, these repayments should save Southwest around $11 million in annual interest expenses. Southwest Airlines is not hard pressed for cash, as its debt/equity stands at a modest 45%. Moreover, it was also announced that its ROIC could increase to 15% in FY13, up from the current 7%. Altogether, these moves contribute to a solid restructuring plan, and I think the best is yet to come.
A Hike in Fares?
I think that the merger of US Airways (NYSE: LCC) with the bankrupt American Airlines (NASDAQOTH: AAMRQ) could be beneficial for all airlines, including Southwest.
Once the merger is through, the joint entity will be operating with 6,700 daily flights in 336 locations. I think that with less competition, airlines would feel free to hike their fares. Delta Airlines (NYSE: DAL) tried to raise prices earlier this year, but failed because other airlines did not follow suit.
Even if less competition doesn't bring higher fares, rising oil prices should give airlines like Southwest another reason to increase their fares.
Investors' Delight
Southwest also has a $1 billion share repurchase program under way. As announced on March 6, the company has already repurchased nearly $725 million worth of its shares, and $275 million still remains. This amounts to a pending repurchase of nearly 22 million shares, and should reduce its dividend burden by nearly 3%. Besides highlighting the faith of the board, share repurchases artificially add to the EPS, and reduce the burden on management to report growth even when there is no room for it.
Although Southwest Airlines trades at higher valuations compared to the industry average, it boasts a solid balance sheet. Its debt/equity and P/FCF are relatively impressive, and naturally its interest expenses are lower than its peers. American Airlines however seems like a value play. The company is battling bankruptcy, and post-merger it would have access to the credit line of US Airways. In return, its lenders would get a 70% stake in the joint entity.
In conclusion...
I believe that Southwest Airlines needs to work on its load factor, which is more dependent on marketing strategies and tactical routing of airlines. That said, the fleets of AirTran and Southwest just merged in January, which indicates that the financial benefits of the acquisition haven't shown up yet. Given its promising future prospects, I think Southwest Airlines is worth a closer look.
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The Worst Films of 2005
As hard as it might be to choose the best films in a year that offered few true standouts, it's doubly hard to choose the worst films in a year that offered a flood of risible sequels (Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous, Son of the Mask, Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo), horrid TV-to-movie translations (The Honeymooners, Bewitched), seriously dumb action vehicles (The Pacifier, xXx 2: State of the Union, Doom) and a movie starring Ashlee Simpson (the prophetically titled Undiscovered). Here, however, are the worst of the worst:
Film News
We Love Bats, Giant Apes, Gay Cowboys and Terrorists
The top 10 films of 2005
This past year won't exactly go down as a high-water mark in the history of cinema. Feb. 24 kicked off an unprecedented 19-week box office slide that carried well into the normally lucrative summer movie season. By the close of 2005, attendance had dropped 11 percent and the box office was down more than five percent from 2004 (which isn't exactly chump change when you're talking about an $8.4 billion industry). The most likely culprit? Bad films. Despite a wealth of Oscar bait that just missed the mark (Cinderella Man, Walk the Line, North Country) and megawatt blockbusters that weren't quite up to snuff (Fantastic Four, War of the Worlds, Stealth), 2005 did manage a few standouts. This, then, is my collection of this year's best of the best:
Idiot Box
Top Five TV Shows of 2005
The year 2005 may be remembered less for its shows and more for its news coverage. Sure, there was plenty happening in TV Land: Stars were learning to dance, Danny Bonaduce was breaking, "Lost" finally showed us what was in the hatch and "Desperate Housewives" was sinking into an almost insurmountable second-season slump. But it was the nonstop news events that had us glued to our sets, for better (the empathetic Katrina coverage) or worse (the scandalous Michael Jackson trial).
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|The Milbridge Municipal Pier
The Town of Milbridge Municipal Pier is constructed with a Fiber-Reinforced-Polymer (FRP)- reinforced glulam wood structural slab. The project goals were to save construction time, reduce maintenance costs and protect and strengthen the wood. While the reinforced slabs weigh only 1/3 as much as prestressed concrete, they have the same strength and stiffness. This advantage is particularly significant in waterfront construction, which requires the use of heavy barges to lift prestressed concrete panels. 33 Vertically Laminated Glulam Deck Panels (21.5 ft x 4 ft x 10.5 in)
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Bras for Your Ass?
We could all use a little help in the butt area, whether you've got one that's fighting gravity or carrying a wide load--or both. But would you go so far as to wear a bra on your butt?
So you didn't ever get to start that summer workout, your new two-piece swimsuit still has the tags on it and the "better than sex salad" diet lasted just a few very short days. So what? We found some solutions for our most difficult problem area of all--the rump. Whether you want a lift (who doesn't?), wish you could flat iron that thing down, or secretly want a tummy tuck and a little lipo in that area (again, who doesn't?), check out a few other options to try. Luckily, fall is right around the corner and no one would notice these crazy contraptions under your clothes.
Seriously, who would wear one of these things? 1. How do you put it on? 2. How do you take it off? 3. The thought of wearing a full body contraption just to have a better ass seems torturous. 4. Who really cares?
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POINTLESS!! Might as well wear a leotard with butt pads! At least they're more comfortable!
You could call it "Brass"
truly amazing!!! How much desperate people can get to to dfy gravity! In fact now a days even man wear a butt bra, sounds funny but its true.
truly amazing!!! How much desperate people can get to to dfy gravity! In fact now a days even man wear a butt bra, sounds funny but its true.


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MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) - Harley-Davidson reports a 27 percent drop in its quarterly profits – but the company's stock still jumped by 8 percent Tuesday, on news of an improved distribution system.
The Milwaukee motorcycle legend had a net income of $134 million from July through September – down from $184 million at the same time a year ago.
Earnings fell from 78 cents a share to 59 cents. And revenues dropped by $150 million to $1.25 billion.
Harley said its U.S. dealers had fewer new bikes to sell during the last quarter. That's because the firm revamped its production system in York Pennsylvania – and Harley decided to roll out its new models in late August instead of July.
CEO Keith Wandell said Harley's summer sales were affected by, "the lack of product availability." But the firm still projects an increase in total motorcycle shipments for the year as a whole, of 5 to 7 percent from 2011.
A quarter-million Harley bikes are expected to be shipped throughout the world – and production is projected to keep rising in the first half of next year.


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Economic Trends
Employment in Education and Healthcare Services
Last month's employment report showed continued modest expansion in payrolls for the month of December, with the economy adding 155,000 jobs. This is right on the monthly average for the entire year, which stands at 153,000 new jobs per month. About one-quarter of the jobs added in 2012 have been in the education and health services sector, and in December alone the sector accounted for 42 percent of the new jobs.
Over the course of the Great Recession and the subsequent recovery (2007:12-2012:12) the education and health services sector has expanded by almost 2 million jobs (10.7 percent), while the rest of economy has lost 5.9 million jobs and remains 5 percent below pre-recession employment levels. In fact, there was only one month in the entire period where education and health services actually showed negative employment growth.
The education and health services sector is composed of three distinct parts—private educational services (including private elementary, secondary, and higher education institutions; trade and technical schools; and other instructional services), healthcare (including doctor's offices, hospitals, nursing home facilities, outpatient services, and diagnostic laboratories) and social assistance (including family services, emergency services, and day care services). Educational services make up 16.3 percent of the sector, healthcare accounts for 70.7 percent, and social assistance contains the remaining 13.0 percent of employment. It is important to emphasize that educational services represent private employers and do not reflect state and local government employees providing educational services.
Each industry within the broad sector grew over the last five years, with education expanding at the highest rate (12.2 percent) and social assistance growing at a somewhat slower rate (7.8 percent). Still, because of its overall size, healthcare industries have added the greatest amount of employment over the period, roughly 1.4 million jobs (a 10.8 percent rise). Within the healthcare industry, the largest gains have come in ambulatory care services. These services include doctor's offices, outpatient services, and home healthcare services, and over the five-year period, ambulatory care industries employment expanded by 15.9 percent. This rate of growth was only slightly below the rate from the prior five-year period of 17.9 percent, so the recession did not slow the growth of ambulatory care services by very much.
Hospital employment expanded but by a much slower rate of 6.6 percent over the period. Part of the slower expansion likely reflects the fact that hospital groups have been substituting outpatient services for traditional inpatient services. These outpatient services are increasingly performed in nonhospital establishments—though clearly, hospitals can also perform a range of outpatient services. Employment in outpatient services (NAICS 6214) has grown by over 29 percent since the end of 2007, making it one of the fastest-growing subindustries within healthcare services. Home healthcare is another rapidly growing subindustry, increasing 30.8 percent over the past five years. In fact, home healthcare has grown 7.1 percentage points fasterfaster in the most recent five years than it had in the previous five years. Finally, nursing and residential care facilities expanded by 7.9 percent over the last 5 years.
Looking back over the longer term, there has been a steady rise in the employment share of education and health services industries. In 1970 these industries employed a little more than 6 percent of U.S. workers. Currently, these industries employ 15.3 percent of all workers, and as noted above, the majority of these are employed in healthcare industries.
This rise in the demand for healthcare workers is related to a number of factors including demographic trends. States with relatively old populations have a higher share of their employment in healthcare industries, and states that are growing older have tended to experience a rise in the share of workers employed in healthcare industries. It is very likely that the demand for healthcare workers will continue to increase as the baby boomer generation ages. Still other factors will affect the growth of healthcare employment, including healthcare finance, technology, and the supply of healthcare professionals.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment in healthcare and social assistance will continue to grow at a much faster pace than the rest of the economy, resulting in a net gain of 5.6 million jobs between 2010 and 2020. This is projected to account for almost 30 percent of nonfarm payroll employment growth over the decade.


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By Howard Pousner
It didn't alter the course of Civil War history, but the Great Locomotive Chase that took place on April 12, 1862 left its mark on the communities lining the rail route from Big Shanty (present day Kennesaw) to near the Tennessee line and captured the imagination of a divided nation.
A number of the towns will host public programs in coming weeks to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the chase.
The events of that day nearly 150 years ago were set in motion when Union spies led by civilian scout James J. Andrews consorted behind enemy lines in Big Shanty to commandeer the General locomotive. Andrews' Raiders intended to force an end to the war by cutting off the Confederate strategic railroad supply line between Atlanta and Chattanooga, tearing up track, destroying bridges and cutting telegraph wires along their way.
But their plan was foiled. General conductor William Allen Fuller and others pursued Andrews' Raiders for 87 miles, first on foot and later by commandeering the locomotive the Texas, before the General ran out of fuel north of Ringgold.
The most ambitious sesquicentennial celebrations will take place in the metro area, in Marietta, where the General began that fateful day, and in Kennesaw, where the engine was stolen while Fuller and other train workers had breakfast.
Here are highlights of observances in communities along the route northwest out of Atlanta. Details, more events: www.gacivilwar.org/events/search/.
The Cobb County seat hosts four days of movie screenings, tours, talks and exhibits April 12-15. For more details, visit www.mariettacivil war.com.
Some highlights include:
After a 6 a.m. breakfast at the Trackside Grill in downtown Kennesaw ($20), a 150th anniversary proclamation will be presented at the historic Kennesaw depot at 8:30 a.m. (free). The museum, 2829 Cherokee St., will offer free admission from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A dinner at the Trackside Grill is sold out, but at 8 p.m. the museum will host a dessert gathering featuring Bobby Horton performing Civil War-era songs ($25).
Historians and re-enactors recount the Great Locomotive Chase speeding through Allatoona Pass, 10 a.m.-noon April 21. $5 parking. 770-975-0055. I-75 exit 283, east 1.5 miles to Allatoona Pass Battlefield. 770-975-0055, www.georgiastate parks.org/redtopmountain.
At 1:30 p.m. April 12, this Bartow County town will honor depot agent Uriah Stephens. Unconvinced of James Andrews' authority, Stephens resisted Andrews' demands to "throw the switch" to return the General to the main line, delaying the locomotive's northward movement for an hour. A monument in Stephens' honor will be dedicated at the Kingston Museum, 13 E. Main St.; 770-336-5905; www.bartowga.org.
On April 14, Chase-themed programming in or outside the Gem Theatre begins at 3 p.m. with Civil War re-enactors displaying infantry weapons and a cannon. At 3:30 p.m., Gordon County historian Ken Padgett gives a talk about the area's role in the chase. At 4 p.m., a free screening of "The Great Locomotive Chase." Bobby Horton performs a concert of Civil War-era music at 7:30 p.m. ($10; $5 students). 114 N. Wall St.; 706-625-3132; www.calhoungem.org.
Dalton Little Theater actors will portray Civil War characters during Spirit Walk at West Hill Cemetery. 5 p.m., 5:20, 5:40 p.m. April 13; 5 p.m. April 14; 3 p.m., 3:30, 4 p.m. April 15. A social hour will take place at West Hill Chapel after each tour. West Cuyler Street. $12. www.glctour.eventbrite.com.
April 5th, 2012
2:21 pm
Howard, if I am not mistaken "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County" opened last night at the Alliance Theater. I can't seem to find a review of it in the AJC today. Is there a reason for this? Was it a soft opening?
April 5th, 2012
4:40 pm
Thanks. There's absolutely no indication of that on the Alliance website, as far as I can tell.
April 11th, 2012
8:58 am
Saw Ghost Brothers…. last night. Very enjoyable play. The main character was played by the understudy.


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A South Bend hotel is back open for business following a carbon monoxide leak.
The leak was discovered yesterday at the Super 8 on Ameritech Drive.
11 people were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Nipsco says the source of the carbon monoxide leak is in the pool area.
The pool is closed Thursday, but the rest of the hotel is open.
Super 8 hopes to have the pool problem fixed soon.


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Hypertension Overview
Watch more videos about hypertension treatment at UAB »
Hypertension , or high blood pressure of greater than 140/90 mm Hg, increases risk for stroke, heart attack, kidney disease, heart failure and more.
The UAB Medicine Hypertension Clinic provides expert care for difficult-to-treat hypertension. Each physician at the UAB Hypertension Clinic is a Hypertension Specialist as certified by the American Society of Hypertension.
While many forms of hypertension can be treated and managed by a family physician, there are complicated cases of hypertension that have may have uncommon cause and/or benefit from specialized evaluation and treatment.
Risk and Prevention
Hypertension is the most common chronic disease in the United States. The risk of developing hypertension increases with age. Weight gain and lack of physical activity are common factors contributing to the development of hypertension.
Generally, patients are referred to UAB by their primary care doctor or another specialist. Patients at UAB will meet with a hypertension specialist to review their hypertension history, discuss need for special testing and review treatment options.
Treatment is a combined approach of lifestyle changes (exercise, weight loss, low salt diet) and medications. There are many types of blood pressure medications available, most of which are generally well tolerated and many of which are available generically. The most common forms of medication are diuretics, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB).
Hypertension is generally not curable, but with effective lifestyle changes, especially weight loss and ingestion of a low salt diet, medications can sometimes be avoided or used at lower doses.
Once a patient's hypertension is controlled, they are referred back to their primary physician for continued follow-up.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Actress Sandra Bullock arrives at the 41st NAACP Image awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for NAACP) *** Local Caption *** Sandra Bullock
Just when we thought this "Gravity" nonsense was behind us, it turns out that the studio is quietly rooting against the director's choice.
Natalie Portman last week was offered the lead role in director Alfonso Cuaron's "Gravity," a special-effects heavy thriller about a woman adrift in a space station trying to get back to her child on Earth. For a brief moment it seemed to lay to rest one of the more confusing and fluid casting situations in Hollywood.
Angelina Jolie turned down the role months ago, apparently unsatisfied with the payday. This led to a number of rumors about Sandra Bullock, Natalie Portman, Marion Cotillard, Naomi Watts, Carey Mulligan, Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller, Abbie Cornish, Rebecca Hall, Olivia Wilde, Blake Lively... Pretty much every attractive woman in the greater Los Angeles area.
Soon it appeared to be between Lively and Johanssen. Then Warner Bros. freaked out over the idea of one of those unprovens leading an $80 million film. So they got down on their knees and begged Jolie, who once again turned them down. Then Cuaron got permission to offer the role to Portman -- but she hasn't yet answered.
Now Warner Bros. is all but hoping that Portman will say no so they can offer the role to Bullock, according to Cinema Blend. Bullock is coming off a monster year at the box office, with "The Blind Side" and "The Proposal." But would the audiences for those films really come out to watch her float across the galaxy for two hours?
We were very much looking forward to this film, but it's hard to imagine Bullock starring in it. No offense to Ms. Bullock, it just doesn't seem like her thing.