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Crochet-A-Long : African Flower Hexagon Blanket
Anyone who has been into the shop over the last month has likely noticed that we all have been absolutely addicted to crocheting up the African Flower Hexagon motifs and each of us has decided it is time for a new cozy blanket in our life. This cheery design has absolutely endless colour possibilities! Plus, it sounds like a bunch of people would like to join us for this crazy fun ride...so we decided to spearhead a Summer Crochet-A-Long!
Why crochet a blanket in the summer, you ask? Why, because you can whip up a hexagon or 12 quickly. They are small, very portable and super fun to make. Oh, and did we mention addictive? They also look terrific as little stacks all over your dining room table! You can leave the assembly to the cooler weather... Not to worry, we plan on having a special assembly demo to show you how to do it...and not lose your mind. We are gonna aim for some time in September so you will have a couple months to make up as many hexagons as you would like.
Whether you are new tocrochet or already a pro we hope you will pick up your hooks and join us for our veryfirst crochet-along. Be warned it's very addictive and easy to do.
Each Tuesday evening of July and August we will host Hexagon Hour from 7-8pm! Come on in and work away on your hexagons. Need help? Well we're here for just that... bring your progress, your questions, and we will cheer eachother on. We will share tips on changing colours, managing ends, and assembling the blanket. A newer crocheter...no worries, we willwork it through one stitch at a time!
We are super excited about, and of course hooked on, this African Flower Hexagon pattern. The pattern works so nicely in soooo many different configurations! We recommend having a peek at the oodles of various projects that have been created on Ravelry. What colour palette will you choose? Random?Organized? Bright? Calming? Stripes? Sooooo many options.
GO forth and check out the Tutorial we will be following! Heidi Bears has a very comprehensive set of instructions with clear pictures on how to create these little beauties! This tutorial breaks each step down precisely!Easy Peasy.
So here is how the CAL works...
The Official Launch Party will be Tuesday, July 8... and since deadlines are good for getting things finished... We are aiming for a mid September finish.
To Register as a CAL participant, you will need to set up a Project Page for this Blanket in Ravelry with the PP-CAL-2014 tag and post a minimum of 3 progress pictures. There will prizes along the way, and a Grand Prize Draw for those that finish their blankets by the mid-September deadline...(soon to be announced) We have started a thread in our Purple Purl Group on Ravelry so we can see each others colour choices, and cheer each other on. Be sure to check in with us there!!! We would love to start by having you post your colour choices!!!
Crochet to Win! The Grand Prize will be one of Namaste's newest addition to their bag line : Poppins... which will have a few specially chosen treats from us inside as well!
Purchase your CAL yarn between July 2th and July 22nd and you can take advantage of our BuyMore-SaveMore Promo on your CAL project materials. (Note: a 3-colour minimum will be in effect.) Using up scraps? No problem, we totally understand stash-busting, just note that a minimum of 300g of yarn, directly for this project, must be purchased with us, between July 2 and 22, 2014, to qualify for the Grand Prize Draw... we would still love to see your progress, regardless!
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While we all have chosen Tanis Fiber Arts Yellow Label (DK) for our blankets you can choose any in-stock yarn for your creation. Just a reminder... we Doooo have the Can-Con Sale running July 2-6th...so if you are leaning towards one of our CAN-CON lines, (like Tanis Fiber arts, Sweet Georgia or Louet) you may want to pop by earlier than later! BuyMore-SaveMore discounts apply to in-stock yarn only, yarn quantity must be bought on one invoice number, and cannot be combined with other promotions. Full details in the shop.
Looking forward to stitching with you as always!
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Getting a small business loan can be a challenging task when presenting a valid case for lending. So what information and paperwork are you going to need when applying to a lender in hopes that they will not only set you up with a loan, but will also get you a favorable one?
First, be confident in your loan request. Know the amount you will need to fund your growth, be prepared to discuss what opportunities and income will come from this loan, and go in prepared with statements and research to explain the costs of everything from raw materials of new product to marketing expenses. Be as detailed as possible
Whether you're applying to a traditional or alternative lender, the following materials should be prepared ahead of time:
When meeting with an alternative lender, you will need to prepare a few additional documents beyond those listed above. An alternative lender like Crestmark can offer more flexible funding options, and has the ability to work with businesses that would not otherwise qualify for traditional bank financing. If you're looking to win over an alternative lender, they may be interested in also seeing the following:
Keep in mind that while this is a list of commonly-required documents, it's important to check with each lender before meeting with them. Also, documentation is a good start, but it's really only half of it. You'll also need to be prepared to sell your business and yourself as its leader. Prove that you'll be a valuable and trustworthy investment by showing a plan to pay back the loan, strong credit statements showing you have creditworthiness and several reasons why you believe your business has a solid chance at success with this funding.
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Starting a new business is not the only time an entrepreneur may look for help with financing. Some small business owners—especially those who operate seasonally—experience fluctuations in cash flow throughout the year. A line of credit can help to smooth over the ebb and flow of sales and cash flow throughout the year.
A business line of credit provides on-demand funding, and there are a number of different types of lines of credit ranging from unsecured, meaning that it is not backed by any kind of assets; to secured, backed on a general basis by all assets of the company, or by specific assets that are structured into the funding formula of the line of credit.
Here are four questions to ask yourself before approaching a lender: 1.) Does your business have uneven cash flow? The best use of a business line of credit is for paying off expenses in the short term that can be easily paid off in the long term. This works well for short term expenses such as payroll and inventory.
2.) Are you able to pay off the balance of your credit line? It can be tempting to carry a balance on a line of credit, but this will ultimately damage both your relationship with the lending bank and your company's financial health. Unless you are able to pay off the balance quickly, you should not run the risk of borrowing against a line of credit, but possibly consider a term loan for long term items like buying equipment. 3.) Would a business credit card be more appropriate for your needs? A line of credit will have a lower interest rate and higher credit limit than most business credit cards. It will not, however, provide line by line tracking of expenses along with date and location of purchases. This can be very valuable for record keeping and future planning, and also allows you the flexibility to provide individual cards to key employees/staff for travel or other day to day business expenses. 4.) Are all business owners available to apply? If your business is a partnership or has multiple owners, at least 80% of the owners must be represented in the credit application. This makes applying for a line of credit a decision that must be made across all owners of your business.
If you are just starting out, looking to obtain working capital for your existing business, or want to grow from your established base, Crestmark's business development team can work with you to determine which type of financing solution is the best fit for your current business situation.
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As an entrepreneur, staying organized while on the go will help keep your business—and even your day—running smoothly. And while the ability to keep constantly connected to your work with a smartphone or tablet can sometimes be overwhelming, a number of business-minded apps have been developed over the past few years to make your life a little easier.
1. Evernote: With a motto like "Remember everything," this is going to be a top-pick for any busy entrepreneur. Evernote makes it easy to keep notes, files, and even clippings of entire webpages in one place which can then be accessed by both mobile devices and the Web. Potentially one of the best examples of this is using it for travel since you can keep all itineraries, confirmations, scanned travel documents, maps, and plans in Evernote, ready for when you need them.
2. Pocket: How would you like to have a virtual cloud that can store anything from articles to videos, straight from your browser or apps? That's exactly what you can do with Pocket. Formerly called "Read it Later," Pocket can save just about anything for you to read when you're ready.
3. Square: A card reader, simple pricing, and smarter business tools make it easy for businesses of any size to do what they love and get paid fast and easily. Use the free secure card reader sent to you to swipe cards on-the-go from anywhere. The Square Register app is free and easy to setup – just link your bank account and you're able to accept payments almost instantly. You have the option to pay a flat monthly fee of $275.00 or a 2.75% fee per swipe. You will see your payment quickly and directly deposited within 1-2 business days.
4. Mint: This one is valuable for business and personal use. Named Best Finance App by the 1st Annual App Awards and TIME Magazine's 50 Best iPhone Apps of 2011, Mint enables you to track finances in real-time. You can enter transactions manually or sync your accounts automatically to track investments, sort transactions by category, set budgets, and create alerts.
5. FreshBooks: Speaking of finances, this cloud accounting app makes tracking time, logging expenses, and invoicing clients portable and painless. It also boasts team timesheets for projects involving more than one person's billable time, multiple datacenters to back up secure data, and online payments so you can accept payments and put that money to work faster.
As an entrepreneur or business owner, what apps make your life easier?
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For years, American businesses set up their manufacturing plants in foreign countries to take advantage of inexpensive labor. Recent changes to the United States economy are turning this trend around, however, and the U.S. is becoming an increasingly attractive option for manufacturing. It's not just American companies that are returning to the U.S. for these purposes: foreign businesses are offshoring their operations to the United States, too.
One major reason for the sudden upsurge in U.S. manufacturing is the boom in shale gas production, which is helping to drop energy costs across the country. This affordable fuel helps to make the U.S. an attractive option for commercial manufacturing. Many companies that chose to run their manufacturing operations in other countries are finding that it can actually be cheaper to keep those operations in the U.S. Moreover, European companies are taking advantage of cheap gas prices and an available labor pool since natural gas in the U.S. costs roughly a quarter of the European price.
Although many companies point to labor costs as a good reason to outsource manufacturing jobs, the truth is that domestic operations are often the most cost-effective choice. Labor costs are rising in countries like China, where wages have grown a staggering 500 percent in the past 13 years, and are forecasted to continue to grow by 18 percent each year. Compare this to American wages, which have remained steady in certain areas over the same time period.
When looking at the total cost of ownership for any operation, many businesses are discovering that the expenses of energy consumption, delivery, freight, packaging, and other production costs are actually higher when the manufacturing is completed overseas. When GE moved its production from China to Kentucky, it experienced a 20 percent decrease in expenses, and other companies are seeing similar results.
This "manufacturing renaissance" is good news for businesses who can reduce their expenses and streamline their operations by keeping them on domestic soil. It's also good news for American workers, who can begin to fill these positions, which will stimulate the economy and help increase demand for other goods and services to support the new manufacturing operations.
Crestmark works as a lender to a variety of manufacturing related businesses. For details on how we may be able to provide financing for your business based on your accounts receivable, inventory and machinery/equipment, contact one of our lending experts today!
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For most, the best place to start a new business is where they live. After all, one of the benefits to working for yourself is deciding when and where to do your work. All the same, some cities can be more economically friendly toward small business than others. Starting a business in one of these under-valued places could give you an advantage:
1. Dallas, Texas. This fast-growing city has 6.5 million people and a number of industries to support and expand. Twenty Fortune 500 companies, including AT&T, make Dallas their home, but it's a valuable hub for small businesses, too: Over 80% of all businesses in the city are small, and these companies employ around 40% of the city's workforce. Dallas' Business Assistance Center program offers resources and counseling for CEOs of businesses with five or fewer employees which could be invaluable for those entrepreneurs.
2. Denver, Colorado. With a population of more than 2.6 million, Denver is a thriving city. Its residents have eclectic tastes, with interests ranging from outdoor sports to fine arts, and this makes it easy to find a profitable niche. The city is also the second-biggest hub for aerospace industries in the country, which generates a heavy demand for related services from the private sector. Small businesses with fewer than fifty employees make up 95% of the area's economy, and those employees are highly educated; one in three workers in Denver has a BA or higher.
3. Lincoln, Nebraska. The capital of Nebraska boasts the lowest unemployment rate in the country. With just 3.5% of the population unemployed, there are a larger-than-average number of working people with disposable income, which in turn can help feed a budding business. Prominent industries in Lincoln include medical, banking, information technology, education, call centers, insurance, and rail and truck transport.
4. Provo, Utah. This college town is supported by Brigham Young University, the third-largest private college in the country. The university serves as a backbone to the local economy as a constant stream of students require the services of a wide variety of businesses. Moreover, as those students graduate, they enter the workforce with valuable skills or start businesses of their own. Google Fiber also has a deal on the table to take over the iProvo fiber network in Provo, an announcement that will likely put Provo and its growing tech presence on the map.
5. Nashville, Tennessee. Although this city is still world-renowned for its music scene, Nashville has plenty of other things to offer. The city is a major cultural hub of the South, and tourist industries flourish there. On average, business costs are 18% lower in Nashville than in other similarly-sized cities, and the cost of living is 10.1% below the US average, making it conveniently affordable.
Wherever you decide to open your new business, the key is to find your customers and deliver what they want. As long as you can dominate a niche, you can be successful anywhere.
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sfcrazy writes: Native support for Netflix is coming to Linux, thanks to their move from Silverlight to HTML5, Mozilla and Google Chrome. Paul Adolph from Netflix proposed a solution to Ubuntu developers: "Netflix will play with Chrome stable in 14.02 if NSS version 3.16.2 or greater is installed. If this version is generally installed across 14.02, Netflix would be able to make a change so users would no longer have to hack their User-Agent to play." The newer version of NSS is set to go out with the next security update.


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Prior to expenditure by a State of payments made to it under section 1397a of this title for any fiscal year, the State shall report on the intended use of the payments the State is to receive under this division, including information on the types of activities to be supported and the categories or characteristics of individuals to be served. The report shall be transmitted to the Secretary and made public within the State in such manner as to facilitate comment by any person (including any Federal or other public agency) during development of the report and after its completion. The report shall be revised throughout the year as may be necessary to reflect substantial changes in the activities assisted under this division, and any revision shall be subject to the requirements of the previous sentence.
Source(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XX, § 2004, as added Pub. L. 97–35, title XXIII, § 2352(a),Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 869; amended Pub. L. 111–148, title VI, § 6703(d)(1)(B),Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 803.)
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2010—Pub. L. 111–148, which directed substitution of "this division" for "this subchapter" wherever appearing in subtitle 1 of title XX of act Aug. 14, 1935, was executed by making the substitution in two places in this section, which is in subtitle A of title XX act Aug. 14, 1935, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
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(Beijing) - The death of a company's dream for a piece of New Zealand has shed light on the ambitions and challenges that face Chinese investors trying to buy large tracts of land around the world.
Shanghai Pengxin (Group) Co.'s bid for New Zealand's largest dairy farm – a 7,800-hectare sprawl once held by the bankrupt Crafar Farms – was blocked by the country's High Court in February. Justices decided the deal's New Zealand government supporters had exaggerated potential benefits to the local economy.
The ruling followed months of heated debate in New Zealand over whether a foreign developer should be allowed to buy such a sizeable tract of valuable farmland.
It also followed last year's frustrating failure in Iceland for Chinese businessman Huang Nubo, whose attempt to buy land for a resort on that Atlantic Ocean island was rejected by the government.
In an interview with Caixin, New Zealand Minister of Trade Tim Groser called the Crafar-Pengxin case the first politically controversial land deal of its kind in his country in five years.
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Sciatic Nerve Pain: Overview
If you feel aching, burning or tingling that runs down your back, and possibly into your buttocks or legs, you may be suffering from sciatic nerve pain. The condition, also known as Sciatica, is an inflammation of the sciatic nerve, the longest in your body.
Sciatica is a symptom not a condition, which means that treatment depends on identifying the root cause. It should be noted that the medical community is trying to do away with the term sciatica altogether, and switch to calling it lumbar radiculopathy since the pain that goes down the back of the leg can be caused by other things then just the sciatic nerve. For the purposes of this article, however, we will continue to refer to this condition as sciatica.
Sciatic Nerve Pain: Causes
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed. There are many reasons why this can occur, although the most common is lumbar disc herniation which is when a disc directly pressing on the nerve.
Aside from a slipped disc, other causes of sciatica include irritation of the nerve from adjacent bone, tumors, muscle, internal bleeding, infections, degenerative arthritis, injury, and other causes. Piriformis syndrome is a condition that causes the pirformis muscle, which is adjacent to the spine, to go into spasms, and this can press on the sciatic nerve. Spondylolisthesis is a degenerative bone disease can cause sciatica. Sometimes sciatica can occur because of irritation of the sciatic nerve that can happen as the uterus grows during pregnancy.
Sciatic Nerve Pain: Symptoms
Sciatic nerve pain is characterized by pain that radiates from your lower spine to your buttock and down the back of your legs. The sciatic nerve begins in the lower back and runs down the buttocks and into the legs. You may feel the discomfort, aching, burning or tingling anywhere along the sciatic nerve and its branches. The pain may be worse when you cough or sneeze and sitting down for long periods of time may aggravate it.
Sciatic Nerve Pain: Diagnostic Tests
To diagnose sciatica, your doctor will likely do a physical exam and ask you a series of questions about your symptoms, severity, duration and others. Your physical will likely include a series of muscle tests, like walking on the tips of your toes, or lifting your legs while lying on your back. The pain of sciatica generally becomes worse during these exercises.
In order to diagnose the root cause of sciatic nerve pain, your doctor may recommend imaging tests to see what is compressing the nerve. These might include:
- MRI tests: This is widely considered the most sensitive for diagnosing sciatic nerve pain.
- Spinal X-ray: X-rays are used to determine if there are tumors present or if there is dynamic instability of bones causing nerve entrapment. They do not, as it is commonly believed, show if there is a slipped disc.
- CT Scan: This is used to image your bones to see the cause of the pain. A CT scan can't see your nerves but by the shape of your bones and their position a doctor can make assumptions on the state of your nerves to help with proper diagnosis.
Sciatic Nerve Pain: Treatment Options
If your condition is mild, it may go away with some rest, patience and self-care. There are a number of home remedies for sciatica such as stretching, exercise, alternating hot and cold packs, and use of over-the-counter pain medications.
If your pain lasts longer than a week and doesn't seem to be getting any better, then it's worth making an appointment with your doctor. You should also make an appointment if you have a sudden, severe pain in your lower back or legs; numbness or muscle weakness in your leg; or if you are having trouble controlling your bowels or bladder.
Your doctor may recommend having some physical therapy, especially if the cause is slipped disk. Physio can be an excellent way to strengthen your muscles, align your body, and improve your posture and flexibility to help avoid future injury.
If these home remedies and physio are not proving effective, he or she may prescribe more aggressive treatments, such as prescription pain medications or corticosteroid injections to reduce the inflammation. Surgery is also an option, although because of the risks and recovery time, it is recommended only if other treatments have proved unsuccessful.
There are a number of natural remedies that have proven effective to help control and lessen the pain of sciatica. Acupuncture is an effective pain management tool, as is massage. Chiropractic can also help, though no one actually knows exactly why. It is believed it may help increase the mobility of your spine, and loosen whatever is pinching on the nerve. Hypnosis is a tool for deep relaxation and help your mind learn the tools for coping with or easing pain.
Sciatic Nerve Pain: Prevention
Keeping good posture and your body fit and healthy is the best way to prevent sciatic nerve pain. Be careful how you sit in your chair, especially if you work at a desk all day, and if possible, choose an ergonomically designed chair. Make sure to get up and stretch as often as you can. Sciatic nerve pain can be caused by a slipped disk, so be careful to keep a straight back when lifting heavy objects and bend at the knees. Yoga is an excellent form of exercise that can help prevent sciatica by allowing you to build core strength and good flexibility.
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WAUSAU, WI (WTAQ) - A former owner of a Wausau mortgage firm has pleaded not guilty to 25 criminal charges, for allegedly embezzling over $1 million from his former clients.
52-year-old Jay Fischer, who now owns a campground at Marion, was ordered Tuesday to stand trial on 21 felonies and four misdemeanors that include racketeering, forgery, embezzlement, and tax law violations. Those charges were filed last July in Marathon County.
Authorities said Fischer took money he was supposed to use to pay off mortgages for 8 clients in his role as the owner of Valley Title in Wausau.
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Wednesday morning we braved the rain to install the latest artwork on HIGH LINE BILLBOARD, our High Line Art series of installations on the 25-by-75 foot billboard next to the High Line at West 18th Street and 10th Avenue.
It's a new work by Los Angeles-based artist Elad Lassry titled Women (065, 055). The work features two young women, both dressed alike, gazing out of two small portholes into a sea of green. Detached from any visual history or context, the image is both mesmerizing and elusive. It highlights the very act of observing and being observed and allows visitors to create their own conceptual space and visual context for the image.
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We are pleased to welcome the Homeless Museum of Art to the High Line.
The museum, also called HoMu for short, is an performance created by New York-based artist Filip Noterdaeme. Since its inception in 2002, the work has existed in a state of perpetual flux. It has been a live-in museum in a rented apartment; an activist's initiative; an exhibit in a vacant artist studio; a collection of original artworks; and a mock museum booth embedded in a commercial art fair.
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Known for using materials like wood, clay, plaster, steel, and bronze, Houseago creates monumental sculptures that reveal the process of their making through unique details – the varying texture of a molding, the hidden creases within a cast – despite their imposing size and towering forms.
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PHILADELPHIA — Calvin Johnson's nickname is enough to scare opponents, even if he's not finding the end zone with regularity.
The All-Pro wide receiver will try to catch his first touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford this season when the Detroit Lions (1-3) visit the Philadelphia Eagles (3-2) on Sunday.
"When they give you the nickname `Megatron,' that means you're pretty good," Eagles coach Andy Reid said of Johnson. "He's a really good player."
Johnson has a tough challenge going against a secondary that features a pair of accomplished cornerbacks: two-time All-Pro Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, a 2009 Pro Bowl pick. Rookie Brandon Boykin may even line up against Johnson at times.
"These guys have corners that can play," Stafford said. "You look at them on tape, they're shutting guys down."
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It is my sad duty to inform that this year's Hempfest will be cancelled. After discussing it among our organization we have decided is in the best interest of all parties to cancel the event. This was a hectic year for our organization with several board member changes, and ultimately it became too much to accomplish with too little time to do it. HOWEVER, we are working on a replacement event, possibly a dance party on the quad to raise awareness about the marijuana decriminalization bill currently in the State Assembly. More details will be announced soon.
I would like to sincerely apologize to all those who were planning on attending. Since taking over as President a few weeks ago, the organization and I have done everything possible to make this event happen, but unfortunately it wasn't to be. As President of SSDP next year, I promise you that next year's Hempfest will the best in recent memory. Next year 4/20 is a Saturday, and our first objective of the year will be to secure that date. Until then, SSDP will continue to do everything possible to promote student activism and to change the laws regarding Cannabis and other drugs in our state and federal governments. With Decriminalization on the agenda in Rhode Island and several states looking to legalize in November, it's look like we'll have plenty to celebrate at next year's Hempfest.


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It should have been John Kasich, the governor of battleground Ohio, standing next to Mitt Romney, as the presumptive Republican presidential nominee introduced his vice presidential running mate. After all, Kasich taught Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan just about everything he knows about the federal budget — and yet it was Ryan taking the bows.
To be sure, the seven-term representative from Janesville, Wis., has earned the accolades he's receiving from Republicans around the country. As chairman of the House Budget Committee, he developed a blueprint for balancing the budget that has GOP right-wingers swooning because it rewards the rich with tax cuts and punishes the working poor with major reductions in safety-net programs that are essential in an economy still reeling from the recession that began in the latter part of Republican President George W. Bush's second term.
But, there's no denying that Romney's running mate found conservative religion when he worked for the budget committee in 1995 under Chairman Kasich.
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Indeed, during his campaign for governor in 2010, Kasich made much of the fact that as chairman he not only developed a balanced budget, but worked effectively with then Democratic President Bill Clinton.
That, coupled with Ohio's job-creation rate over the past 19 months, should have made Kasich a strong contender for the vice presidential slot.
So, why wasn't he even considered for the post? The answer lies in what has become his opponents' battle cry: Senate Bill 5. The measure virtually stripped Ohio's public employees of their collective bargaining rights.
Kasich was the brains behind the bill, and Republicans in control of the General Assembly were just as eager as their leader to stick it to the unions. Without any support from Democrats in the House and Senate, the GOP rammed the measure through — and in so doing sealed Kasich's political fate.
The public employee unions, with the backing of the Ohio Democratic Party and private sector unions, launched a referendum drive that not only blocked the law from taking effect, but garnered petition signatures from hundreds of thousands of Ohioans.
An issue was placed on the November 2011 general election ballot that sought the repeal of SB 5. By an overwhelming majority, the voters said no to the Republicans' plan to deprive public employees the bargaining rights they had enjoyed for decades.
But the vote was more than a victory for the unions and their Democratic allies. It was a major defeat for Kasich, whose aspirations for national office came to a screeching halt.
The governor is toxic, which is why he wasn't on Romney's short — or long — list for running mate.
On the other hand, Ohio Sen. Rob Portman was one of the top three contenders. Talk about salt in Kasich's political wounds.
Portman had served as White House chief counsel under President George H.W. Bush, and as U.S. trade representative and director of the Office of Management and Budget under President George W. Bush.
Given Ohio's importance in the presidential sweepstakes, you would think that Kasich would be playing a leading role at the Republican National Convention that begins Aug. 27 in Tampa, Fla.
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Yes, he will be one of a long list of speakers, but he won't be delivering the keynote address. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will command that spotlight.
And, he won't be introducing the presidential nominee. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will have the chance to burnish his image nationally on the most important day of the convention.
As of this writing, organizers of the GOP convention had not announced who in the supporting cast that includes Kasich will be given prime-time speaking assignments.
The governor should have been in the top tier, considering that Ohio voters could well decide the outcome of the November general election.
But, the Romney campaign cannot risk having Kasich play so prominent a role that he becomes a lightning rod for the labor unions and public employees who view Senate Bill 5 as a defining moment in their political awakening in Ohio. They went to sleep in the 2010 statewide elections and the GOP won big.
Governor Kasich should be praised for confronting issues that Teddy Strickland would not address. Mr. Kasich has balanced the state budget, while Mr. Strickalnd raided the tobacco fund and took stimulus funds to pay government employees
To put in bluntly, Ohio was sick of Strickland, and wisely decided to change course.
Kasich stays in Ohio and the real Ryan get the VP nod. A win-win situation.
The SB5 issue isn't over yet. Kasich and his puppets in Columbus want the voters to forget about SB5. Wishful thinking. The defeat of SB5 was the first of 3 wrongs being righted. The second will be seen in November this year when at least one chamber in Columbus will change hands thwarting any further Kasich damage to the state, and the third ultimate goal is the defeat of Kasich in 2014. And chuck_carney, as De Sousa said, voters were asleep in 2010. They won't make that mistake again. Rest assured.
While having Kasich a heartbeat from the presidency would have been a scary proposition, having him the hell out of Ohio might have been worth it.
I dropped my subscription to the Vindy because of Him ... And I TOLD him that in person ....
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The reason Kasich wasn't even mentioned by anyone as a possible VP candidate is because he is toxic. Kasich is a national laughingstock. All you need to do is watch his State of the State speech to see why. That's the danger of not having a TelePrompTer, which the people running the show in Tampa at the Republican National Convention will sure have for him. Either that or written notes, which will be reviewed and rewritten.
Kasich balanced the budget (which Strickland also did because it is REQUIRED by the Ohio Constitution) by slashing funding to all levels of local governments. He just redistributed the wealth. This is why the local governments are putting levies on the ballots, to make up for the shortfall.
Yes, Ohioans were so sick of Strickland that they elected Kasich by a landslide-49.04% to 47.04%.
I'm sure there are a lot more people who have voter's remorse for electing Kasich. In two years we'll see if he's a one or two termer. A betting person would bet one.


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Two-time USO tour vets Drowning Pool, a multi-platinum hard rock band featuring members C.J. Pierce, Stevie Benton, Mike Luce and Jasen Moreno, will be taking time out from their 17-day European tour to thank our troops and their families. From May 1-8, 2013, Drowning Pool will hold three USO/Armed Forces Entertainment concerts around bases in the United Kingdom and Germany.
Drowning Pool has a history of lifting the spirits of our servicemen and women out in the field. The band's first-ever USO tour was held in 2005 in Kuwait. In 2006, the band revisited Kuwait and made stops in Iraq and Germany. To date, Drowning Pool has held 16 USO concerts and performed for more than 20,000 troops. The band's third USO tour will be a first for Drowning Pool's newest member and lead vocalist Jasen Moreno, who joined the band in 2012.
"Our USO shows and all military shows for that matter have been one of the most humbling experiences this band has ever had. For us, as entertainers, there's no better reward than putting on a rock show for our troops," said guitarist C.J. Pierce on behalf of Drowning Pool. "Our troops will always have continual support from us, Drowning Pool. Always in our hearts, always in our minds."
Drowning Pool recently hosted an album release party for their fifth album, Resilience, in their hometown of Dallas, Texas. Servicemen and women stationed in the area were invited to meet the band members and celebrate the release of their latest album. More than 100 guests were in attendance, and all proceeds from the event will be donated to the USO to help provide programs and services for troops and their families.
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A Polk County school coach has been reprimanded for paddling two students to celebrate their birthdays. It happened at Frostproof Middle High school back in late December.
After a four-month investigation, the Polk County School District just suspended Coach John Clemons for one week without pay.
"He should have gotten worse, because he ain't got no business touching them anyway," Ray Miles, a parent, told FOX 13 on Wednesday.
According to investigators, Clemons told the teens, a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl, that they were going to be paddled. When they resisted, investigators say Clemons told them they would be paddled even harder as the year wore on, so both relented.
The girl's ordeal went further. After the birthday paddling, a fellow student hit her backside with a pot. Investigators say she went home with bruises, but they are not sure which incident caused them.
Clemons told investigators the paddlings were all in fun.
In a written report, he defends himself by saying, "I did not use a full swing. I did not use a half swing. It was a tap, " Clemons said. "I was sitting in my chair. I used no force at all."
According to school board policy, the amount of force used makes no difference.
"The bottom line for the school board's position is that type behavior is unacceptable. We have told our employees to keep their hands to themselves," said Manny Rodriguez, a Polk School investigator.
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Brazil cuts taxes on smartphones
Rio de Janeiro: In the latest of a series of tax cuts aimed at revving up the economy by boosting consumption and production, the government has announced it was doing away with tax on smartphones made in Brazil.
The PIS/Cofins welfare tax waiver will be applied to smartphones that retail for less than 1,500 reals ($750), which excludes high-end models such as the latest iPhones and Samsung Galaxy models, but includes most smartphones sold in Brazil. Several companies that produce smartphones in Brazil, including Apple, Nokia, Samsung and Motorola, will benefit from the tax exemption, reported Xinhua.
Over the coming weeks, the government expects the price of Brazilian smartphones to fall as much as 30 percent, compared to their imported counterparts. According to Communications Minister Paulo Bernardo, consumers will be able to buy smartphones at lower prices just in time for Mother's Day in early May.With the move, the government expects the number of smartphones sold in the country to grow from 65 million to 130 million by next year, thus increasing digital inclusion.
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BJP leader Subramanian Swamy criticised the Aam Aadmi Party for taking support from the Congress. Swamy said that the AAP has committed suicide by opting for an alliance with the Congress.
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AAP's alliance with Cong. a suicide: BJPDate 23-02-14 1:43
Tooltip Information:AAP's alliance with Cong. a suicide: BJPVideo by:Description: BJP leader Subramanian Swamy criticised the Aam Aadmi Party for taking support from the Congress. Swamy said that the AAP has committed suicide by opting for an alliance with the Congress.Rating: 3.37Views: 59793
Swedish PM Fredrik Reinfeldt to resign after losing to Left oppositionDate 15-09-14 1:06
Tooltip Information:Swedish PM Fredrik Reinfeldt to resign after losing to Left oppositionVideo by:Description: Sweden, Sep 15 (ANI): Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt concedes his defeat after opposition center-left alliance, led by the Social Democratic Party, beat the incumbent center-right government in the 2014 parliamentary election. Reinfeldt is to resign on Monday after the defeat. He also told supporters in Stockholm late yesterday that he will also step down as leader of the conservative Moderate Party next year. According to Swedish Parliament website, the final election results are expected to come out on September 20 and the newly elected parliament will convene on September 29.Rating: 4.5Views: 260
Bypolls: Voting begins for 3 Lok Sabha, 33 Assembly seatsDate 13-09-14 2:39
Tooltip Information:Bypolls: Voting begins for 3 Lok Sabha, 33 Assembly seatsVideo by:Description: Lucknow/ Moradabad/ Kolkatta/ Vadodra, Sept 13 (ANI): Polling for three Lok Sabha and 33 Assembly seats is currently underway across 10 states with the results crucial for both the ruling BJP-led NDA government as well as the opposition parties who are yet to recover from the massive defeat in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Voters began to queue up on Saturday at polling stations for the by-poll in Uttar Pradesh's one Lok Sabha and 11 assembly constituencies. Samajwadi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are the main contenders in most of the assembly seats and the lone Lok Sabha seat.Voting is also underway for the Chowringhee and Basirhat (South) assembly constituencies in West Bengal.Voting for the Antagarh assembly constituency in Chhattisgarh also began today.Polling for Gujarat's one Lok Sabha and nine assembly by-polls is underway too.The Vadodara Lok Sabha seat was vacated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he was elected to the parliament from two places, including Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.Voters queue up in Telangana too for polling.Rating: 4Views: 221
Maharashtra, Haryana to go to polls on 15 Oct: ECDate 12-09-14 5:13
Tooltip Information:Maharashtra, Haryana to go to polls on 15 Oct: ECVideo by:Description: New Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): The Election Commission of India on Friday announced the election dates for the Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections 2014. Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi, Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath said, that polling would be held in Maharashtra and Haryana on 15 October. The results will be announced on 19 October. The Election Commission announced that the notification for the election in the two states will be issued on 20 September. The last date for candidates to file their nominations will be 27 September. The process of scrutiny will be conducted on 29 September and the last date for withdrawal of nominations will be 1 October.Rating: 4Views: 93
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European SMEs were significantly more resilient than large enterprises at the beginning of the crisis, i.e. in the period 2008-2011. However, as the crisis wore on SMEs were slower to recover than larger firms. Every year the European Commission analyses how much progress European countries made in implementing the Small Business Act (SBA).
This memo describes the results of the 2012 assessments which were published today in the country-specific SBA factsheets2. The SBA factsheets are developed on the basis of a wide range of success indicators and national policy developments, grouped according to the SBA's ten policy dimensions:
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The Yankees are cheap because they didn't give Soriano a 2 year deal worth 28m to close when they have Mariano?
What other team in the game would do the same?
And cheap because they didn't think Nick Swisher was worth 14m a year for 4 more years.
What am I missing here?
I could make an argument where they should've spent more money and did not, where GS would have but those aren't two good examples.
Next season the Yankees could have three homegrown catchers on the roster Cervelli, Romine and Sanchez and why Martin would not get more than 1 year this year.
Granderson and Tex are both injured no way anyone could have forseen either accident.
The Yankees like every other organization have to suck it up and use what they have in their system or do what are they are doing scanning the waiver wire.
Shopping young talent for a temporary fix is dumb and always comes back to bite.
I can't wait for opening day and baseball to begin.
The Yankees will deal with their problems just like the Sox will deal with the loss of Papi's production from their the line-up.
Like the Dodgers will deal with Greinke's creaky elbow.
This is all part of the game.
"the yankees are cheap because they didn't give Soriano a 2 year deal worth 28m......"
What did they give Soriano a few years back when they still had Mo closing?
You make no sense Pop's.
I don't know why I respond to your inane ramblings.
You were calling the Yankees cheap when they had Mo closing and Soriano setting up.
The Yankees are paying Mariano Rivera 10m to close for them in 2013.
Why would they ever give Soriano 14m per which he got from the Nats to be Mariano's set-up?
And the Yankees would have had to out bid the Nats to get him meaning Soriano have gotten much more than the 24m he is getting.
What other team in baseball would pay 24mil per year their set-up guy and closer?
Name just one.


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