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Half of Pa. public schools fail to meet state's expectations, new study says
A new analysis from the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia finds 49 percent of Pennsylvania public schools fail to meet the state's overall proficiency expectations.
PILCOP's report centers on 2012-2013 state standardized test scores in reading and math – measuring student performance at all public schools, district, charter or otherwise.
Schools not meeting the state's proficiency target are situated in 72 percent of Pennsylvania's school districts, or 357 out of 499, the report said.
"This is a widespread problem," said PILCOP attorney Michael Churchill. "I think there's a popular image that a few distressed school districts are having these problems, and that, generally, the state is doing well, but that is not what this data shows."
Beginning in 2013, the Pennsylvania Department of Education established target goals for the percentage of students who should score at proficient or advanced levels in reading/literature at 70 percent and in math/algebra at 73 percent.
Churchill admits that there is a limit to what a standardized test can tell you, but they do give an accurate portrait, he said, of which schools "are failing to meet minimum standards."
Great expectations are costly
PILCOP contends that scores have lagged because the state hasn't been willing to pay the cost of its expectations.
"This is a classic unfunded mandate," said Churchill. "It's relatively easy to get a small fraction of your students to pass, but to get a substantial number of your students [to pass] requires more resources than most of these districts have."
The state's students made progress on standardized test scores from 2003 through 2010, when education funding was boosted during Ed Rendell's tenure as governor.
The trend reversed when Gov. Tom Corbett took office in 2011 and federal stimulus funding disappeared – causing funding earmarked for classroom education to shrink.
"The percentage of all students in the state scoring proficient and advanced on the PSSA/Keystone exams have been declining over the last three years as the exams have changed and as instructional funding has been cut," says the report.
In 2011, 77 percent of students were proficient in math and 74 were proficiency in reading. In 2013, those figures dropped to 73 percent and 70 percent respectively.
Test score declines cannot, though, be tied solely to funding. As the state adopted the common core curricula and traded the PSSA for the Keystone exam in state public high schools, the tests themselves have become more difficult.
Finances, though, have also played a role in this transition.
The state claimed that districts would not incur additional costs based on the testing changeover. "That has proven, I think, to be quite hollow," Churchill said.
"All the districts are reporting that it is costly for them to provide the remediation and the training necessary to help the students pass this test," he continued.
As tests have become more difficult, Pennsylvania has significantly lowered its proficiency expectations. In 2011-12, the targets were 78 percent proficiency in reading, and 81 percent in math (compared with 70 and 73 percent this year).
If the 2011-12 goals were judged against the 2012-2013 results, 79 percent of schools would have missed the target.
"In assessing whether the state has a 'thorough and efficient system of public education serving the needs of the Commonwealth,' the critical factor," the report concluded, "is whether students actually meet the standards which the state has deemed as showing an acceptable level of proficiency."
State Sen. Andy Dinniman, D-Chester, didn't mince words about PILCOP's assessment.
"They're right," he said. "We aren't meeting our obligation."
Dinniman, minority chair of the Senate Education Committee, said the report confirms his belief that the state is underfunding the education of many students across Pennsylvania – specifically those from lower- and middle-class backgrounds.
"You do have about a third of the districts in the commonwealth that do very well," Dinniman said. "These are usually districts that have an excellent tax base."
The state Department of Education found the PILCOP report to be "very concerning," in that it only looked at "static" test results.
"The concept that 49 percent of our schools are below the proficiency mark is kind of not telling the whole story," said department spokesman Timothy Eller.
A better report, he said, would have utilized the state's new School Performance Profile, which looks at metrics such as growth indices, attendance, and graduation rates in addition to static test score results.
Based on SPP scores, Eller said, 73 percent of public schools in the state are meeting the department's benchmark (SPP score 70 or above).
Eller expects static test scores to rebound as schools grow in their comfortablity with the common core state standards and the Keystone exam.
Long view
Under Rendell, Pennsylvania implemented a funding formula in 2008 that took into account the number of students in each district, community poverty levels, percentage of English language learners and the local tax effort – allocating relatively more funding to districts that were larger, poorer, and had higher property taxes.
Rendell implemented the changes based on a 2007 costing-out study that aimed to determine the amount of resources schools needed to meet the state's academic performance expectations.
The study found that the state needed to spend another $4.4 billion annually – $1 billion more in Philadelphia alone.
In an attempt to meet those figures, Rendell set out to increase the state's basic-education contribution by $2.6 billion a year by 2014 – with the remainder of the money to be raised locally.
But when the Recession came, as state and local tax revenues dwindled, Rendell drew down state dollars and replaced them with federal stimulus funds in hopes of maintaining the trajectory of the goals he set forth based on the costing-out study.
By the time the newly elected Corbett was drafting his first budget in 2011, the federal stimulus funds were set to expire, and Corbett declined to increase taxes as a way of making up the difference.
As a result, in Rendell's last year as governor, the state sent about $6.3 billion (including stimulus funding) to public school classrooms. In Corbett's first year as governor, the state sent about $5.3 billion.
With stimulus funding gone, Corbett has increased the state's contribution to the basic education subsidy by $1.17 billion (while, at the same time, cutting hundreds of millions of dollars from other education-related budget line-items).
Corbett's proponents say it was foolhardy for Rendell to rely on one-time revenues from the stimulus for recurring expenses.
In a past correspondence, education department spokesman Eller defended Corbett's education record. "Unfortunately, traditional public education establishment organizations continue to misinform the public about the governor's record of education funding in Pennsylvania," he wrote.
Corbett's critics say it's disingenuous to trumpet education-funding increases when the overall amount of funding that classrooms receive hasn't recovered, and the formula for doling out those funds has been revoked.
At this point, basic education funds are allocated by the state Legislature without any predictable, data-driven decision processes guiding the methodology.
The Corbett administration admits that this is a problem, and has supported the creation of a commission to study the implementation of a new formula.
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James Gandolfini's lumbering, brutish mob boss with the tortured psyche will endure as one of TV's indelible characters.
But his portrayal of criminal Tony Soprano in HBO's landmark drama series "The Sopranos" was just one facet of an actor who created a rich legacy of film and stage work in a life cut short.
Gandolfini, 51, who died Wednesday while vacationing in Rome, refused to be bound by his star-making role in the HBO series that brought him three Emmy Awards during its six-season run.
"He was a genius," said "Sopranos" creator David Chase. "Anyone who saw him even in the smallest of his performances knows that. He is one of the greatest actors of this or any time. A great deal of that genius resided in those sad eyes."
Dr. Claudio Modini, head of the emergency room at the Policlinic Umberto I hospital in Rome, said Gandolfini suffered a cardiac arrest. He arrived at the hospital at 10:40 p.m. (2040 GMT, 4:40 p.m. EDT) Wednesday and was pronounced dead at 11 p.m. after resuscitation efforts in the ambulance and hospital failed, Modini said.
Modini told The Associated Press that an autopsy would be performed starting 24 hours after the death, as required by law.
The U.S. Embassy in Rome, which said it had learned about the death from the media, said it would be available to provide a death certificate and help prepare the body for return to the United States. The Embassy said it can often take between four and seven days to arrange shipment outside of Italy.
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The 27-year-old former Basingstoke man started both games of the opening weekend and looks set to be involved against Slough tonight and Peterborough on Sunday, given the continued absence of the injured Tom Murdy.
And with ice time on his side, Skinns believes his skills can only sharpen and Wildcats will reap the benefits.
"I've never really started the season very well, it usually takes me a few weeks for me to really start feeling good," he said.
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"I'm my own worst critic, I never really think I've played that well and there's always room for improvement.
"Right now I have the chance to get a few games under my belt, and it's always nice to start a lot of games instead of switching."
With Slough the visitors to the Link Centre this evening (7.45pm), Skinns is hoping his team can build on the results they had against the Jets in pre-season, in which they drew 5-5 at home before shocking the reigning play-off champions 7-5 at the Hangar.
"I don't think you can ever take a team like Slough lightly, but the win against them gave everyone a massive boost of confidence," said Skinns.
"That was helped by taking Manchester to a shootout and Sheffield to overtime.
"We haven't lost against Slough and we beat them in the second challenge game we played against them, so we've proved we can beat a top-four team.
"Realistically we are a top-four team ourselves and I think we'll surprise a lot of people.
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Swindon round off their weekend at Peterborough and Basingstoke-based Skinns has warned the Phantoms will present a sterner test than many expect.
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Dnata, the international airport services provider, today announced it will acquire two of the UK's leading ground handling operations.
It will acquire Plane Handling Ltd., which is currently part of the Go-Ahead Group plc. It provides cargo and ramp handling services at London Heathrow Airport and cargo handling services at Manchester Airport.
At the same time Dnata is also acquiring passenger and ramp handling operations at Terminal 3 & 4 at London Heathrow Airport from Aviance Ltd, which is also part of the Go-Ahead Group plc.
These acquisitions, which are valued at £15m, mark Dnata's entry into the airport handling business in the UK and are consistent with its strategy of developing an international network of outstanding quality and service. The transaction will be completed on 30th January, 2010.
With these acquisitions, Dnata will now be operating at 19 airports in eight countries, including Australia, China, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland as well as the UAE.
Gary Chapman, President, Dnata, said: "We are very pleased to add Heathrow and Manchester to our growing international network. These businesses already provide an outstanding quality of service to their airline customers in the UK and will be a perfect fit with our businesses in Dubai, Singapore, Switzerland, Australia and at other points across the globe.
"Dnata is committed to further developing the strengths of Plane Handling and ensuring that its airline customers continue to enjoy the highest possible levels of customer service."
Robert Williams, Managing Director of Plane Handling, who will assume responsibility for both business units, said: "Our management and employees enjoy the full confidence of our new shareholder and Dnata is eager to work with the current management team. We are extremely excited about the future for both our employees and our customers."
Plane Handling and Aviance's Terminal 3 & 4 operations provide airline and cargo handling to over 20 airlines at Heathrow and Manchester with key customers including Virgin Atlantic Airways, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, Jet Airways, Qantas, Air New Zealand and Emirates. The combined businesses employ around 1,600 staff across the two airports and offer the full range of handling activities including passenger services, baggage, ramp, load control, communications and cargo.


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Hawthorne-based SpaceX and a firm working on developing its own, orbiting space station designs said Thursday they that have partnered to carry passengers to private space stations on the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. According to SpaceX and Bigelow Aerospace, SpaceX will offer crewed missions to Bigelow's space "habitats", which the firm said are planned to help provide national space agencies, companies, and universities with their own orbiting space stations. The firms did not give any timelines on when such space stations and launches might occur. SpaceX is currently looking to get approval from NASA to deliver NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).


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RSL midfielder Luis Gil started and played 90 minutes in the U.S.'s 1-1 draw against France in the U-20 World Cup on Monday.
Gil - who scored a fantastic goal in the Americans' 4-1 loss to Spain on Friday - was active again on Monday, sending in the set piece that led to the U.S.'s 85th minute goal and seeing a penalty kick saved earlier in the second half. The U.S. is now in third-place in Group A, one point ahead of last-place Ghana, which lost to France on Friday and takes on Spain at 11:00 a.m. MT on Monday. The U.S. will take on Ghana in its Group A finale on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. MT on ESPNU and WatchESPN.
The top two teams from each of the six groups and the top four third-place sides in the tournament advance to the competition's Knockout Stage.


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The second season of Forever Young, a soap opera about friendship and love between young people from Viet Nam and South Korea, returns to Vietnamese television screens on November 3.
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Composers Nguyen Hong Thuan and Nguyen Dan recently introduced their album for children featuring the voice of 9-year-old singer Nguyen Ngoc Bao An.
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VietNamNet Bridge – After the big success of TV series Tuoi Thanh Xuan (Forever Young), a Viet Nam-South Korea production, Tran Nha Phuong is part of a joint project between Viet Nam Television (VTV) and Japan's TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System). A nominee for the most Impressive Actress at the VTV Awards 2015 (results in August), Phuong spoke to Minh Thu about her career and future plans.
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A conference organised by VNPT Group, Viet Nam Television and the Dan Tri online newspaper was held to announce the launch of the Nhan Tai Dat Viet 2015 (Vietnamese Talent Awards 2015) in Ha Noi yesterday.
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Dong Nhi was awarded the Special Prize at live music reality show The Remix's first season 2015 last night in HCM City.
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The Richland County
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The Shelby Machine company is a corporation organized in 1904,
with a capital of $20,000. The officers of the company are A.C.
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, secretary and treasurer. The company is engaged
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Celebrating their first anniversary this year, Purist Boutique did things in fine fashion with a series of strong collaboration items including Futura Laboratories, The Hundreds, Fiberops as well as Black Scale | Recon. The store has come to define the local San Jose scene with a strong curation of brands as witnessed by their one year anniversary projects. As the focus of our latest HYPEBEAST Essentials spotlight, we take an in-depth look into the daily essentials of four members of the Purist team.
Kevin – Owner | Buyer
Ms. P
Girlfriend, best friend, partner, personal chef (j/k), and interior decorator. #1 with a bullet. I ended up #6 on her last after the Cholrox Wipes, I'm sure of it.
Even when the misses won't watch me play PS3 for 2 hours or enjoy Sportscenter
for the 3rd time at 1 am in the morning, Foobs will.
Watch and Ring
The only real jewelry a guy should wear.
Liquid Diet
Hanger One and Hennessey. Alcohol is a must at the end of everyday and at the beginning of every weekend. One of my favorite drinking quotes:
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day." -Frank Sinatra
The gateway drug for streetwear. A love that began with basketball and perpetuated through fashion.
Top Five
1. Air Jordan XI Concord
2. Air Flightposite Carbon Fiber
3. Air Max 95 Holiday (Slate)
4. Air Trainer I
5. Air Jordan III
Precie – Owner | Buyer
Global Knives
Ever since I was young, cooking has always been something I enjoy and having the right tools is a necessity in my kitchen. The most important tool is a super sharp knife. Even if it isn't my turn to cook, I still chop up the ingredients and it always turns out delicious due to my skilled chopping.
Christian Louboutin
These shoes really breaks the bank and doesn't provide any specialized comfort but you know the saying, it hurts to be "supah kawai.".
Big purses
Nothing complicated, I just need big bags. I love the pockets outside so I can easily access my cell phone or keys.
Design and architecture
Of all the stuff I search for in the internet or design magazines, I always look for things to fill my home and how I can decorate each room. I'm a minimalist and like modern furniture, but I also appreciate the story behind historical buildings and classical furnishings. Personal favorites are Eichler homes, Barcelona chair, Nelson lights, and my pure white chaise.
Clorox Wipes
Call me a GERMAPHOBE. I don't care. I bring these with me everywhere and anywhere across the globe!!
Marco – Store Manager
This is probably the most essential of essentials for me. As long as I can remember I have been into music and that still continues to this day. With a catalog of over 1,000 CD'S, all purchased in store, my iPod is full of enough music to keep my ears and soul satisfied.
In my opinion, it's the only accessory that matters. I don't feel right leaving the house without a hat on my head. Whether it be a fitted, beanie, fedora or golf cap, it just completes your fit.
My favorite shoe of all time. There is a pair of Forces for all occasions. I like the simple classic design of the shoe and also how with different materials, the shoe can get crazy. From general releases to limited editions, whenever I see an article or catalog that highlights the Air Force 1 my heart beats a little bit faster for the next colorway I'll have to cop.
For the unofficial and official smoke break a lighter is a must. Of course like most who smoke, losing your lighter is guaranteed. By the time this picture gets posted, all of these lighters will be wherever all the other lost lighters go.
Pouch/Gadget Pouch
At one point in time, all I would carry with me would be keys and a wallet. Somewhere along the line, I started adding more to that and my pockets were overflowing. This pouch helps me balance out and keeps my electronic devices from getting scratched up or broken as I move throughout the day.
Rich – Marketing | Photography/Website Guy
Desk/Home office
For those of us that have to keep a day job to pay the bills, its essential to have a good work station to come home to when you're burning the midnight oil. I basically have to do all of my "extracurricular" work between the hours of 9pm and 2am, so having a good setup was crucial for me to make the most out of those limited hours. Home of my precious Macbook Pro (who deserves a separate post, but…whatever, you see it).
Digital SLR
Couldn't really afford to own one of these until I graduated from school, but it has never really left my side since then. I'll have to give some credit to all of the people out there on the internet that take hours to write up tutorials for beginners like me, which basically taught me how to get the most out of this thing. My setup is a Canon Rebel XTI, EF17-40mm f/4 wide angle zoom lens, and a 580EX II Flash.
Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones
I've gone through a lot of earphones in my life and I never felt totally satisfied with a pair until I bought my first pair of A8's. Price is a little high for these, but the fit and quality is unmatched. Bass is a little lacking, but earphones in general are not good for that. No regrets with this purchase.
I've never really subscribed to the idea that you only need one backpack for everything. I always thought that there was a right size/shape for different situations, so I bought a bunch, each for a different situation. These are my most commonly used of the bunch and I have to say that each one has a specific use. Pictured is the Visvim Ballistic K Pack, Nike SB Skate Backpack, and the Stussy SF x Head Porter Waist Bag.
Chucks and Jacks
I wasn't really able to afford Nike's growing up, so Chuck Taylors were almost the default when it came to footwear for me. 15 years later, I'm still wearing them regardless of the occasion and I'll probably still be wearing them 15 years from now.


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Cable Leader Adds Catholic Network
Comcast Signs Agreement With CatholicTV
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BOSTON — If cable viewers let their local cable providers know that they desire another Catholic network, Boston's CatholicTV could soon be airing across the country.
The network recently signed an affiliation agreement with cable giant Comcast and is signing a similar agreement with Charter Communications.
"We've been working with Comcast for two to three years," said Bonnie Rodgers, director of marketing and programming at CatholicTV. "Now that the agreement has been hammered out, we're reliant on Catholics to tell their local carriers that they want our programming."
With the addition of CatholicTV, that brings Comcast's Catholic content to two stations. Comcast already carries the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN). The agreement did not cost CatholicTV any money, but will allow the network to bring its content to more people nationally.
"Catholics make up 25% of the population," said Rodgers. "We deserve more than one station, and probably more than two."
CatholicTV has a long history. It began broadcasting on Jan. 1, 1955, originally airing the Mass for homebound Catholics. Later, it acquired a license and began broadcasting on its own channel. In 1983, the network began supplying television via cable. Currently, it is seen on cable systems in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, California and Louisiana.
"Everyday, CatholicTV hears from viewers around the country who are anxious to benefit from the programming our network provides," said Father Robert Reed, director of CatholicTV. "We are honored to provide Comcast with uplifting entertainment and compelling family programming that reflects the diversity of our nation."
One viewer who is delighted about the addition is librarian Mary Casey of Hanson, Mass.
"With all of the pain and challenges facing the Church, I view CatholicTV as a bright light for Boston and the Catholic Church as a whole," said Casey. "They use every means of communication to bring the important Gospel message. I'm always looking for ways to deepen my Catholic faith and really feel like I'm part of their family."
Casey said that she has been watching the network since she was a child. She said she frequently watched CatholicTV with her teenage sons, who are now 20 and 14.
In addition to watching it on TV, Casey said she appreciates the station's outreach with new media.
"They're using bold, innovative and creative means to evangelize and deliver the Gospel of Jesus Christ," said Casey. "They're meeting the younger generation on Facebook and Twitter, with their on-demand programming on the website, and their iPhone application."
In addition to offering streaming content and on-demand programming over the Internet, CatholicTV has created Carrier Faith, their iPhone application, and CatholicTVjr, a widget (online tool that can be added to a website; see this Register story) that's offered free of charge to Catholic parishes, communities, organizations and dioceses.
The Diocese of Grand Rapids, Mich., and a diocese in India are currently utilizing the widget on their websites.
The network also publishes a monthly magazine that highlights the station's programming, and it has experimented with 3-D on television and the Internet.
The network was recently awarded a Gabriel Award for "Religious Television Station of the Year" by the Catholic Academy for Communications Art Professionals.
The station offers news, talk, entertainment, international event coverage and devotional series, as well as live Sunday Mass and the Rosary. The network's schedule includes creative content such as religious cartoons, a Catholic trivia game show (see this Register article), a movie review program featuring two Archdiocese of Boston priests, and a reality-style show featuring local Catholic families.
In addition to its regular programming, the network has made vocations promotion a priority.
"Cardinal Sean O'Malley has said that vocations are everybody's business," said Rodgers. "That's our goal."
CatholicTV has created a block of programming known as "The Call," during which they allow vocation directors and lay apostolates to tell others about their charism and ministry. The programming airs five times per week.
Rodgers said that it's less likely for youth to encounter religious in schools today, so new methods need to be found of reaching them with the vocation message.
"If they have that encounter in their living room [via TV], there might be an opportunity to plant this little seed," said Rodgers.
CatholicTV's website features a page where they are encouraging individuals to sign a petition that asks their local cable operators to include CatholicTV as part of their programming. They hope that the network will be available across the country within five years.
"We get notes from people all over the world who watch CatholicTV from our website," said Rodgers. "That motivates us to seek out these cable agreements, knowing that our programming is making a difference for the universal Church."
Tim Drake is based in St. Joseph, Minnesota.
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Universally chosen as an expression of tasteful elegance, the Georgetown captures a discrete, yet stately look.Pair this with the Biarritz Knob, with its distinguished shape and effortless shimmer, this exceptional oval crystal knob adds a statement to any door. All Grandeur knobs are created from 24% lead crystal for unparalleled clarity and beauty, and mounted on a solid (not plated) forged brass base.
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In photos: Joran Van Der Sloot gets 28 years for murder – now justice for Natalee Holloway?
JORAN van der Sloot has been found guilty of murdering Stephany Flores. Van der Sloot was sentenced to 28 years jail at the San Pedro prison in Lima, Peru. Did he also murder family of U.S. teenager Natalee Holloway?
Thanks to her Van DEr sLoot got a reduced term – he had bene sentenced to 30 years but the judge knocked two because heed was paid to the defence argument that Joranwas suffering from post-traumatic stress relating to the anniversary of Natalee Holloway's disappearance.
Inmates look out from a cell block at the Peruvian prison where Dutch murder defendant Joran van der Sloot is in custody, at Miguel Castro Castro prison in Lima, Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Van der Sloot has refused to speak to the Peruvian judge handling his case, while a Dutch newspaper has reported that he has retracted his confession. (AP Photo/Karel Navarro)
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Honolulu, HI, United States, 2007/12/07 - Buying a home is an intimidating process for first time homebuyers. Veterans may not know where to apply for a loan or what paperwork they need to prove their eligibility.
By launching their new website HawaiiVALoans.com, HomeLoan Financial, a division of Land/Home Financial Services, Inc., hopes to reach out to more veterans who could become homeowners.
We realize that the web is the best way to reach many of these veterans and let them determine through a few simple clicks if they are eligible for a VA loan, said Gabe Amey, branch manager for HomeLoan Financial in Honolulu. When we say VA Home Buying Made Easy, we provide veterans with tools and resources to help streamline the home buying process. We dont want anyone who may actually be eligible to assume that they dont qualify, because getting a VA loan will nearly always save money over a conventional loan, said Amey.
HawaiiVALoans.com provides information in a comprehensive, easy-to-understand FAQ section to help VA eligible borrowers quickly learn more about their benefits. In less than 5 minutes, veterans can fill out a form for free online pre-qualification and then be contacted by a VA Loan Specialist with regard to their qualification status. A handy search tool lets veterans or real estate agents see if a particular condominium is eligible for VA financing. Site visitors can also get a free 27-page Guide to Buying Your Home, which covers settlement costs and other useful information for homebuyers.
Veterans may think that a VA loan wont cover their mortgage here in Hawaii, said Amey. But we can issue VA loans up to $625,500, which accommodates a range of options. Our firm also finances condominiums and can reduce payments with streamline refinance for borrowers who originally purchased through a VA mortgage at a higher interest rate.
Hawaii has nine military bases and, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the highest concentration of people in the armed forces of any state. Approximately 15,000 residents of Hawaii, who have been deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq as active duty personnel, may have reached the point in service where they qualify for a VA Loan. People who are not veterans may qualify for VA loans. These include some military personnel who are in the reserves or who are on active duty. Spouses of deceased veterans may also qualify for a VA mortgage.
As an approved VA mortgage lender, we have trained VA Loan Specialists to guide veterans through the loan process, said this local mortgage manager. We also put veterans in contact with licensed real estate agents who have an in-depth knowledge of Hawaii's real estate market and prior experience working with VA buyers. Our firm also posts this list of realtors on the site.
HawaiiVALoans.com, an informational website provided by VA Approved Lender, HomeLoan Financial, provides veterans with the facts about the VA Guaranteed Home Loan Program so that they are aware of their benefits. HomeLoan Financial specializes in VA Home Loan lending and has the necessary resources and people to guide veterans through the steps required for VA financing. HomeLoan Financial is a division of Land/Home Financial Services, Inc.
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Hi, my name is Jo and I'm a notebook addict. I have notebooks in every room of the house, in every coat pocket and in every bag. They contain my plots and schemes, my dreams, my shopping lists and my to-do lists. They archive my house plans and garden plans, clothing designs and random doodles. They are a patchwork image of my brain, drawn in biro.
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I sometimes think I should sort them, amalgamate and rationalise them, but they continue to proliferate in their irrational untidiness – and, really, I think I can live with that.
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I replaced the shaft packing on my 2006 LSV last week because at the end of last season, I had the packing nut bottomed out and water was coming out of the shaft seal at a steady stream. I bought Tefpack® Synthetic Packing, "a strong durable synthetic fiber saturated with teflon" from go2marine.com for $6 for the 2' x 3/16" size.
First I removed the trim panels (two) on the front of the starboard rear locker as this seemed to be the best access. I also removed the ballast intake strainer cup and the large cooling water hose that goes from the v-drive to the impeller. This gave me a little room to work. See pics below.
Next I used an adjustable sink wrench and a pair of channel locks to separate the locking nut from the packing nut, then backed the packing nut all the way out and slid it up the shaft as far as it would go. Then I used a dentist's pick to remove the existing packing. It worked great, I dug 5 pieces of packing out in less than 5 minutes.
I initially followed Brian Raymond's instructions as posted by JesseC (thanks!) but found that the recommended length of 4-1/8" is too short. The pieces I removed were all 4-1/4' so I cut the first piece that length and tested it and it seemed to be the right length. Also, on the advise of my local dealer's mechanic, I cut both ends at a 45 degree angle instead of a straight 90.
I put in three pieces of packing and tigthened and packed the packing per Brian Raymond's instructions but when I tested it on the water, I found that it was leaking a pretty steady stream. Good thing I brought the necessary tools with me so I tightened the packing nut about another couple of turns until the dripping slowed to about once per 30 seconds with the engine in gear at idle speed. I called it good at that point.


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When Dallas photographer Danny Hurley found the old tools at an estate sale, they captured his imagination. There was something about their rugged look, the rust on the gears and the "Made in America" imprint that beckoned to him. It didn't matter that they were nicked and worn or that their paint was fading. The tools represented the sweat of generations of Americans who built the nation.
"They represent a bygone era. It's kind of a history lesson. I'm really intrigued by that," Hurley says.
The tools are a far cry from the people and products Hurley, 52, has built his career photographing. A graduate of East Texas State University with a degree in photography, Hurley has spent 26 years as a photographer for local and national magazines and newspapers. Hurley's images have appeared in films, videos and television commercials.
Yet he felt a bond with the tools, ranging from a 1930 breast drill and a 1963 hacksaw to a 1957 toolbox. "I fell in love with the old hand tools. I felt a connection. I work with hand tools myself."
That connection led to a new approach to his work. "My previous photos have been environmental. This is all very minimalistic. I take the tools out back in the yard, under a cover, and shoot them with available light. It's very simple, very straightforward."
What happens next is anything but simple.
"I'm really into new media," Hurley says. "I try to give the photographs a modern feel."
He uses a Photoshop filter he crafted himself that produces miniature swirls within the image, resulting in a rough, uneven visual effect.
"My intent is to make it contemporary — subliminally. I want it to be rough. It's a photorealistic style, but there's a pointillistic feel."
The technique enables Hurley to blend color to create the illusion of rust or uneven paint. "Most people think it's pen and ink."
The collection of vintage tool prints, titled "Our Father's Tools," is available for purchase online. Each image is printed on fine art paper and sold either framed or unframed in sizes ranging from 11 by 14 inches to 2 feet by 3 feet. Prints can be commissioned in a selection of image and background colors and on museum-wrapped canvas.
How to buy
To view more examples of Hurley's work, go to dannyhurley.com and etsy.com/shop/ourfatherstools.


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Dozens Killed by Coordinated Bombings in Afghanistan
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(KABUL, Afghanistan) — At least 40 people were killed by bombings Tuesday in what was one of Afghanistan's most violent days of the year.
No one claimed immediate responsibility for the assaults, although suspicion immediately fell on the Taliban, which has been actively seeking to retain the power it lost following a U.S.-led invasion nearly 11 years ago.
In the deadliest of the strikes, witnesses said that a group of 10 suicide bombers went on a mission to blow themselves up in heavily-populated areas of Zaranj, the capital of southwestern Nimruz province.
Three of the bombers were successful in detonating the explosives near government buildings, killing 30 passersby and wounding 60 others in the process.
Afghan security forces did manage to shoot dead three of the assailants and capture four others before they could blow themselves up.
Later in the day, 10 civilians died and more than 30 were wounded by a remotely detonated bomb attack in the northern province of Kunduz.
Responding to the assaults on civilians, the commander of NATO forces appealed to the Taliban's supreme leader to stop the bloodshed.
Gen. John Allen said, "What we saw today were further acts of intentional mass murder. Once again, I call on Mullah Omar to rein in his murderers. His intentions not to target civilians are hollow."
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The 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl and State 4-H Skillathon contests will be held together on Saturday March 1, 2014 at UW Madison Animal Sciences Building, Madison, WI. Deadline for registration, in the office, is Friday, Feb 21, 2014. Not postmarked Feb 21st. The cost is $10 per youth. Registration starts at 9 a.m., competitions start at 9:30 a.m. Teams are encouraged to participate in both contests as they will be occurring at the same time. Senior teams will start with the Skillathon contest. Junior and Mixed teams will complete the Skillathon Contest as soon as their team is finished with Quiz Bowl and the Seniors have complete the Skillathon Contest. The planning committee reserves the right to alter schedule if needed.
The teams are divided into three age divisions and teams can consist of 3 or 4 members. The junior division are youth who are under 14 years of age as of Jan.1, 2014. The senior division are youth who are all 14 years of age or older as of Jan. 1, 2014. A mixed team must contain at least one youth from each age division.
Livestock Bowl is a quiz competition where all the questions are about beef, sheep, swine, and meat goat topics and students use a buzzer in order to answer the questions. Teams compete in a double elimination format by giving oral answers to questions posed by a moderator. Each match has both an individual and toss-up question round. The winning 4-H senior team will represent Wisconsin at the National 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl competition in Omaha, NE at the AKSARBEN Livestock Exhibition.
Skillathon contest is made up of a written quiz and learning stations such as breed identification, feed identification, equipment identification as well as some team activities such as demonstrating evaluation skills. The top Senior level 4-H team will represent Wisconsin at the National 4-H Skillathon Contest, held each fall in Louisville.
Competition in Quiz Bowl & Skillathon encourages members to develop a more complete knowledge of animals and related subjects. This contest provides an educational program for all project members, including those who may not own a project animal, and provides a way to develop self-confidence. These programs are a great parallel to some similar programs that breed associations and other organizations conduct such as Junior Cattle Nationals, NJSA (National Junior Swine Association) and the All-American Sheep Show.
For more information and registration information, contact Bernie O'Rourke, UW Extension Youth Livestock Specialist and contest coordinator at (608) 263-4304, email@example.com or the Animal Science Youth Website at https://fyi.uwex.edu/youthlivestock/programs/quizbowlskillathon/.


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Hi all,
I'm having a problem when trying to upload a flash file through the Files and Images menu of the CMS.
The file size is just over 9MB.
The message I get is:
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Former Wheelock Men's Tennis Player Taking His Message on the Tour
March 22, 2013
In a span of five years, Dash Kramer went from the warm, sandy beaches of Malibu, California to playing tennis at Wheelock College in Boston, Massachusetts and now in development for a reality show with the Bravo Network called, "A Dash of Tennis", chronicling his journey for a spot on the professional world tennis circuit.
Kramer just happened to be in the right place at the right time when a coach told him about a school in Boston, that was starting a male athletics program for the 2007-08 campaign.
"When I was training out on the West Coast, I had met a coach that knew that there was a basketball and tennis program starting there (Wheelock College)," explained Kramer. "That's basically how I heard about it. He knew they were going to have a tennis program and that I could also be part of the basketball team, if I was interested in playing both."
Being able to play both tennis and basketball at Wheelock really appealed to Kramer. Once he got to the Boston school, he enjoyed playing basketball for the Wildcats, but discovered that tennis was where his heart was at.
"I found that I was really passionate about tennis, so that's when I really started to focus on tennis," said Kramer.


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|From: John Pallister (john at synchromesh.com)
Date: Mon Mar 10 21:03:40 EST 2003
Hi, I'm new to this list, and I have a question. I'm writing some visualisation software (in C and C++) and I'm looking at using MzScheme as an embedded scripting language (initially for the user interface), specifically for writing event handlers for hierarchical state machines. I've chosen MzScheme because: (a) It's either a Scheme or a Lisp (I'm looking for that "growing a language" thing), (b) The documentation on embedding and extending MzScheme looks very encouraging, (c) It runs on Linux and Windows, (d) The price is right. I'm trying not to stress too much about the performance aspect ("premature optimisation is the root of all evil", and all that) and I know that the mzc compiler is there, but (some of) the Scheme event handler code will have to run at something resembling interactive frame rates. So I wanted to ask your opinion (off-the-cuff is fine): do you think MzScheme is fast enough for use in an interactive, "real-time" system? I had intended to use Corman Common Lisp (http://www.cormanlisp.com), that is to say, something with an embeddable compiler, but alas it is Windows-only. Any thoughts? The obvious answer is "knock up a prototype and see how far you get", which is of course what I'm (about to start) doing, but I thought I'd see if anyone had any advice (up to and including "don't bother") before I really get started. Cheers, John :^P -- John Pallister john at synchromesh.com
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A mushroom hunting foray turns gruesome when Kate Shugak stumbles across a burnt, decaying corpse amid a grove of morels. Was the deceased the hapless victim of last year's forest fire? Why has no one reported him missing? And why wasn't he wearing any clothes? Absent evidence of foul play, the troopers are inclined to call it death by misadventure; Kate's instincts suggest otherwise, leading her down a path that requires her to confront issues of community, faith, and free will.
©1995 Dana Stabenow (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
"Very little story, very much preaching."
I love the Kate Shugak series, but not this one. Stabenow spends the entire book minus a few chapters justifying her view of God, religion, the Bible, and those who believe in Christ. I suppose if I agreed with her, I'd like the book. But I think she's completely wrong. If I wanted to listen to her brand of "religion" I'd read a non-fiction book. And I very much object to her using characters and a story line that I love to try to convince me of something that is not true.
"Not one of my favorites"
It was Kate so I liked it as always but it also didn't end in a way that I liked. It made sense and all the lose ends were tied up but......
Marguerite Gavin did her usual wonderful job narrating.
I do wish these were coming out quicker. The last one was last August and now this one in March. Hope we get another in August.
Well told tale of religious fanaticism in the bush. Well told tale of religious fanaticism in the Alaskan bush country. Well told tale of religious fanaticism in the bush. Well told tale of religious fanaticism in the bush. Al most as fanatic as audible's insistence that I write a lot of words for nothing. Zzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzzzzzz zzz zzz zzz zzz zzz zzz
"Good book"
I listened on a long trip. The book made the time pass nicely. Very riveting.
Reading allows me to travel through time; to visit the world's unique and stunning places. To become somebody I am not... It is glorious.
"Opposite View to Other Reviewers."
I liked this Kate Shaguk book better than all the previous ones, which is the opposite view from that held by many other reviewers. Yes, this book can come off as slightly preachy. Yes, it involves religious fanatics in Alaska which isn't a new idea. However, it also explores Kate's character more than any of the previous books. We learned a little about her childhood and how it affected her views as an adult. Character development is always my favorite part of a book and in this installment of the series Kate is fleshed out more than in the previous books.
Also, a big bonus: Bobby is back and I love him.
"Well written and reasoned."
Yes, because this is the best presented work on this topic that I have seen so far. And it makes a great and inspirational Kate Shugak story.
Kate and Mutt, of course. Sorry, with the audiobook, I may be using the wrong spellings.
She has a great expressive voice. She makes fewer mistakes in communicating the author's meaning, according to my ear and understanding. I love the authentic sound of the Alaskan words. I have the impression that Marguerite puts a lot of work into these performances.
Very thoughtful. I really appreciate how well Dana Stabenow was able to bring out positive responses to what are naturally depressing truths. I am very glad that she wrote this book. The idea that it is irresponsible to turn ones moral compass over to some other authority, resonates perfectly with my own thoughts on religion.
I do plan to listen to this again in a few months.
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A ROOFTOP housing development in the city centre has sold out in just months.
Buyers from around the world have snapped up all 49 apartments in Buchanan Gardens which is part of Glasgow's newest shopping mall.
Estate agent Savills said it was bowled over by the interest and speed at which the eco properties were bought. Owners of the one, two and three bedroom homes have access to a sky garden, residents' gym and executive lounge.
Many come with a private balcony or terrace looking on to busy Buchanan Street below. The garden includes plants chosen specifically to attract birds, butterflies and insects with bird boxes providing new wildlife homes.
An orchard garden at the heart of the rooftop space includes apple trees, wild strawberries, crab apple hedges, a central mulberry tree and is a meeting area for residents.
One-bed apartments cost from £149,995, the two-bedroom from £233,995 while three-bedroom duplex properties rose from £315,995.
Louise Franklin, sales manager for developer Land Securities, said: "We are delighted Buchanan Gardens has sold out.
"All of our 49 homes have been snapped by up an assortment of buyers from downsizers, first-time buyers and those looking to invest in a city centre apartment.
"The development will become home to a diverse mix of people who have come from around the world to buy a home at Buchanan Gardens and enjoy the hub of city-centre living in Glasgow.
"We have had a number of ex-pats who have bought an apartment to keep them in the heart of such a vibrant city.
"There is a great mix of residents moving into the apartments because of the fantastic amenities and we are sure a close-knit community will be formed here."
Buchanan Gardens is part of Land Securities' £70million Buchanan Quarter development at the top of Buchanan Street.
As well as the apartments, it includes nine shops including US fashion giant Forever 21's first store in Scotland, Paperchase, Watches of Switzerland, Fat Face and Skechers.


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Oregon dog rescue in need of help after flood
Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:41:48 GMT —
A wild winter, complete with frigid cold, snow, wind, and rain, has inconvenienced some and caused major damage for one local animal rescue.
The founder of You Lucky Dog, a dog rescue center in Oregon, says last week's wind and rain flooded her business and caused significant damage.
Jane Huth says she first noticed water creeping toward the kennels, but managed to funnel it away keeping the dogs safe. However, she couldn't stop the damage that had already been done. That damage is about $1,500-worth, according to Huth.
The center rescues about 25 dogs a year on an operating budget of only about $2,000.
Here's how you can help: Tax-deductible donations are being accepted in the group's name at Sun Federal Credit Union, 1917 Pickle Rd., Oregon. You can also send a donation directly to the center by mailing it to: You Lucky Dog, 1510 Blandin St., Oregon, Ohio 43616.


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As you have posted it, Katherine is liable for the full amount. The two of you entered into a written contract in which she agreed to pay you a set amount and you agreed to perform a certain act. The only modification you agreed to was that the check would be sent directly from her mother to your mother (and you did so in writing). The reduction in cash was a material reduction that was done without your consent or acknowledgement. Katherine is liable to you for the difference. (Unfortunately, as a practical matter $450.00 is a relatively small amount to take to Court, even for small claims - but you may still try what some civil litigation attorneys call a "pre-litigation letter" where small claims are presented in a demand letter to the other side with a completed copy of a complaint that is ready to be filed in court if the other side does not pay, you may or may not file at your discretion). Massachusetts Small Claims Court information can be found here: http://www.mass.gov/courts/courtsandjudges/courts/districtcourt/smallclaims.html
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Thank you for help! I am wondering if it matters that my mother was involved. Because it was mother's money, did she have the authority to agree to $1200 instead, or would I still have the authority since the agreement was between katherine and myself?
You and your roommate entered into an agreement, so absent any other facts, your mother would not have the right to interfere or change that contract. However, if your mother was a co-signer on the lease or otherwise involved, that would change things, and the fact that it is your mother's money may be an issue in that case as the actual "parties in interest" may be your mother and your friend's mother. However, the fact that your friend unilaterally changed the agreement (I doubt she presented the real agreement to your mother to be altered), makes it unlikely that she can enforce the lower amount.
(I will mention in passing - you may want to be cautious as you and/or your mother may still be responsible for your portion of the lease liability unless you have also resolved that with the landlord)
Thank you that answers my question perfectly!