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GAO-06-559T: Published: Mar 29, 2006. Publicly Released: Mar 29, 2006.
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Congress asked GAO to provide comments on the National Capital Region's (NCR) strategic plan. GAO reported on NCR strategic planning, among other issues, in May 2004 and September 2004, testified before the House Committee on Government Reform in June 2004, and testified before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia in July 2005. In this testimony, we addressed completion of the NCR strategic plan, national and regional priorities, and strengthening any plan that is developed.
Among its other statutory responsibilities, the Office of National Capital Region Coordination is charged with coordinating with NCR agencies and other entities to ensure adequate planning, information sharing, training, and execution of domestic preparedness activities among these agencies and entities. In May 2004 and again in July 2005, we recommended that the ONCRC complete a regional strategic plan to establish goals and priorities for enhancing first responder capacities that could be used to guide the effective use of federal funds. Although work has continued on a NCR strategic plan for the past 2 years, a completed plan is not yet available. According to NCR officials, completion of the plan requires integrating information and analyses from other documents completed or nearly completed, and a plan may not be available before September or October of 2006. The NCR's strategic planning should reflect both national and regional priorities and needs. The majority of the individual documents ONCRC provided to us as representing components for its strategic plan were developed in response to Department of Homeland Security fiscal year 2006 grant guidance to support the NCR's fiscal year 2006 grant application. It is appropriate and necessary that the NCR address national priorities, but the NCR's strategic plan should not be primarily driven by these requirements. It should integrate national and regional priorities and needs. A well-defined, comprehensive strategic plan for the NCR is essential for assuring that the region is prepared for the risks it faces. A November 18, 2005, NCR PowerPoint presentation describes the NCR's vision, mission, goals, objectives, and priority initiatives. That presentation includes some elements of a good strategic plan, including some performance measures, target dates, and cost estimates. A completed NCR strategic plan should build on the current elements that the NCR has developed and strengthen others based on the desirable characteristics of a national strategy that may also be useful for a regional approach to homeland security strategic planning. As it completes its strategic plan, the NCR could focus on strengthening (1) initiatives that will accomplish objectives under the NCR strategic goals, (2) performance measures and targets that indicate how the initiatives will accomplish identified strategic goals, (3) milestones or timeframes for initiative accomplishment, (4) information on the resources and investments for each initiative, and (5) organizational roles, responsibilities, and coordination, and integration and implementation plans.
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Maritime Security:Ongoing U.S. Counterpiracy Efforts Would Benefit From Agency AssessmentsGAO-14-422: Published: Jun 19, 2014. Publicly Released: Jun 23, 2014.
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April 20, 2012 | Posted By: Christine Luken | Categorized in: Home & Auto
Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day! Today's post offers tips to help you live a little greener while saving money!
Making your own earth-friendly cleaners isnt just good for the environment; its good for your wallet! The chemical-laden cleaning solutions sold at the stores can be expensive, even when buying them on sale with coupons. Its a lot easier than you think to make your own cleaning solutions, and youll only be spending pennies on the dollar over what youre buying at the store. Not only that, the majority of these homemade cleaning solutions are non-toxic! Too good to be true? I decided to find out for myself!
The two websites where I found my cleaning recipes are MomsBudget and the blog YoungHouseLove. I decided to choose some cleaners that I frequently use and test them to see if they really do save money and clean effectively. I can say with confidence, that youll be impressed with these green & clean recipes below!
Glass Cleaning SprayA bottle of Windex can easily cost $3.00, and the dollar store versions dont seem to do as good a job as the name brand. For the homemade version, take a clean, empty spray bottle (32 oz.) and add 1/3 cup of vinegar and fill the rest with water. The vinegar scent fades quickly and my mirrors and windows were shiny and streak-free!
Dishwasher DetergentThis one is my favorite! 1 cup of borax (found in the laundry aisle), 1 cup of baking soda, 2 small packets of unsweetened lemonade Kool-Aid. You must by the unsweetened Kool-Aid and it MUST be the lemonade flavor. I mixed this in a small Tupperware container and use two tablespoons per load. It works as well as the name brand for me! Now, I am one of those people that gives my dishes a decent rinsing before putting them in the dishwasher. If youre not, let me know how it works for your stuck-on food. (I still use the Jet Dry rinsing agent with it.)
Antibacterial SprayDid you know that grapefruit oil has natural antibacterial properties? I didnt either until recently! It also smells fantastic, too. Im using this spray for my kitchen counter tops, replacing the Method All-Purpose Spray in grapefruit scent ($3.50 per bottle). Heres the recipe: In a 16 oz. spray bottle, put 2 tsp. of borax, 1 2 tsp. of Dr. Bronners liquid castile soap (I used the Citrus Orange scent), 10 20 drops of grapefruit essential oil, and fill the rest of the bottle with hot water. The borax will settle on the bottom, so give it a gentle shake before using.
Gentle Scrub CleanerThis is great for all of the areas youd normally use Soft Scrub Cleaner, such as the bathtub, kitchen sink, etc. ¼ cup of baking soda, 2 Tbs. white vinegar, 2 Tbs. liquid dish detergent (make it 100% green by using a dish detergent like Seventh Generation or Method). The solution will start to fizz when you add the vinegar to the baking soda. Less is more with this cleaner. (I learned that the hard way I had to rinse my bathtub three times to get all the suds out!) The good news: the soap scum just melted right off the tub with hardly any scrubbing!
Just one quick note: although borax is a natural cleaning product, it has bleaching properties so it should be kept out of the reach of children and pets. I hope Ive inspired you to try one or two of the Green & Clean recipes to benefit both the environment AND your wallet! Happy Earth Day!
Christine Luken is a Coupon Queen, Financial Coach, and author of the e-books, Confessions of a Coupon Queen: Secrets Retailers Dont Want You to Know and The Coupon Sisters Get Cooking: Discover the Magic of Meal Planning. She has a passion for helping families save money so they can build up their savings and pay off their debt. Christine lives in the Greater Cincinnati area with her husband, Nick, and two cats, Peanut and Little Tiny. In her spare time, you can find Christine on the golf course, at the mall shopping for shoes (coupons in hand!), or at home watching cage fighting with her husband. You can reach her by email or on her website.
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Great tips. Big fan of cidar vinegar and use it to clean the coffee maker.
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Porter, McNamara Earn Weekly CCSA Honors
FORT MYERS, Fla. - FGCU freshman Jessie Porter (Chorleywood, Hortforshire, United Kingdom/Royal Masonic) earned the Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association's (CCSA) Swimmer of the Week award, while teammate senior Karmin McNamara (Tampa, Fla./Gaither) has been named the CCSA Diver of the Week for meets completed Dec. 13-19, it was announced today by the conference.
The award is the fourth for the FGCU swimming team as junior Vicky Cadge (Long Melford, Suffolk, United Kingdom/Kelly College) earned three and classmate Alessandra Cianci (Plantation, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas) won the other. It is the third weekly diving award for the Eagles as McNamara won the award after the All-Florida Invite and classmate Gaby Shaw (Boynton Beach, Fla./Park Vista Community) also picked up the honor.
Porter won every event she competed in, helping the Eagles to 205-95 win over North Texas on Saturday. Porter swam 2:11.26 in the 200-meter freestyle and 4:36.80 in the 400-meter free. She also helped the 400-meter relay team finish with a time of 4:06.78. The times were in long course meters.
McNamara earned her second diver of the week honor after winning the 3-meter event with a season-best score of 281.19. With the score, she is the second CCSA diver to qualify for NCAA Zone Regional Meet. McNamara also took third in the 1-meter event with a score of 234.50.
The Eagles open 2011 with a quad meet against Coastal Collegiate Swimming Association foes Georgia Southern, Liberty and Radford on January 8 at 11 a.m. at the FGCU Aquatics Center.
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Caravelle Resort is the place for the ultimate family vacation, golf getaway or snowbird winter rental! Conveinently located on the golden mile of Myrtle Beach. The amazing Caravelle has had an 8 million dollar renovation inside and out. This resort offers both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a brand new kiddie water waves play area, game room, fitness room, sundries store, Marco polo bar and grill, Santa Maria restuarant and Wet Whistle bar. Ocean front views has something to offer everyone. Exiciting activities all week long thru Memorial Day/ Labor Day season. Minutes to great shopping, 100,s of restuarants, live theaters, and over 100 golf courses. Only 10 minutes in either direction to accliamed Broadway At Beach and Barefoot landing entertainment complexes, Enjoy the miles of white sand beaches just outside your door!! Your room is a vacation in itself with large kitchen and granite counters and newly decorated west indies decor. Welcome Home! CREDIT CARDS ACCCEPTED!
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We provide all the things you could need to make your vacation easy-breezy. Coffee maker, Iron and board, full kitchen with all dishes, glasses, pots, pans, pool and beach towels, Flat screen tv and DVD palyer. King bed with extra queen sleeper couch( brand new) place sleeps 4 comfortably. When you leave your room enjoy Huge indoor and outdoor hot tubs, lazy river, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness room, and dont forget the convenient laundry facility that overlooks the ocean and pools. Dont forget to take boogie boards down to the ocean for some good fun. Ocean always warm for a full day of swimming.Free WiFi and Free Parking are just added benefits!!
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In the spring, The Center hosts a networking event for students and organizations. The Center's annual OPPORTUNITIES event takes place in the University Center, where representatives from student and professional clubs, associations, and societies are invited to meet with students and share information about their organizations and the importance of networking.
OPPORTUNITIES 2014 is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the University Center Sunnen Lounge. Representatives from media professional associations, student organizations, and student media are scheduled to participate. All School of Communications students are encouraged to attend so they can get familiar with the organizations and learn how to get involved.
Here's the list of attending organizations:
Professional Organizations
- American Marketing Association www.ama-stl.org
- American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP) www.asmpstl.org
- Audio Engineering Society (AES) www.aesstl.org
- Business Marketing Association (BMA) www.bma-stl.org
- Community Service Public Relations Council (CSPRC) www.csprc.org
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees www.iatse493.org
- International Association of Business Communicators - St. Louis (IABC) www.iabcstl.org
- International Game Developers Association www.igdastl.org
- International Special Events Society - St. Louis Chapter (ISES) www.isesstl.org
- National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences - Mid America (NATAS) www.emmymid-america.org
- Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis www.stlpressclub.org
- Public Relations Society of America - St. Louis (PRSA) www.prsastlouis.org
- Social Media Club STL www.smcstl.com
Student Organizations
- Audio Engineering Society www.websteraes.org
- Forensics and Debate www.webster.edu/communications/students/clubs-organizations/forensics-debate.html
- Gorlok Television www.facebook.com/pages/Gorlok-TV/131259807237
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- Public Relations Student Society of America www.facebook.com/webuprssa
- SIGGRAPH www.wusiggraph.com
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- The Ampersand www.websterampersand.com
- The Galaxy Radio www.the galaxyradio.com
- The Journal www.websterjournal.com
- Video Game Club www.facebook.com/groups/177392844048
In the fall, the Center for Portfolio Development & Internships hosts the Internship Expo, where students have the opportunity to speak with organization representatives, learn about potential internships, hand out resumes, and show professional portfolios. Students at any stage of their academic career can benefit from this excellent networking opportunity.
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(April 3, 2009) – Four influential Canadian figure skating leaders have officially entered the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame located in Colorado Springs. World Champion and two-time Olympic silver medalist, Brian Orser and 1984 World Pair Champions Barbara Underhill and Paul Martini were inducted under the Outstanding Competitor's category. Judge, ISU Council member and former Skate Canada Board member Joyce Hisey was inducted under Outstanding Contributors for those who have made a significant impact on the sport in a non-skating role.
All four Canadian inductees are also in the Skate Canada Hall of Fame.
An on-ice ceremony took place before the ladies long program on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships. Following the conclusion of the ladies event a reception ceremony and speeches took place at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
Other inductees included Alena Vrzánová of Czechoslovakia, Willy Bietak of Austria and Nikolai Panin-Kolomenkin of Russia.
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Bellyaches in Kids (and the "Und Here" Syndrome)
A typical scenario is a child whose pain seems worst in the mornings after awakening and towards the evening, especially after dinner or before bedtime. Often the child doesn't want to eat breakfast and if forced, tells his parents he feels nauseated. When asked where the pain is, the child most often points to the area around his belly button.
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To Mammogram or Not to Mammogram? A note on recent studies
A Canadian medical research study has recently been published questioning the value of doing screening mammograms on women in their forties. The article has spurred controversy because the results contradict multiple other similar research studies which showed that women in that age group who get regular mammograms actually are spared death from breast cancer more often that women who are not invited to screening.
Some problems with the methods of Canadian study, published in the journal BMJ, were pointed out by a scientist at the University of Washington, Judith Malmgren, who has worked with Swedish Medical Center doctors to see how women in their forties have fared in our system. Click here to read Dr. Malmgren's letter to the editor of BMJ.
There are two ironic features to the Canadian study. First, the authors say it is okay for women to not get screening starting in their forties "when adjuvant therapy for breast cancer is readily available." This means that it is okay to diagnose breast cancer later because you can mop up bigger and more advanced cancers with treatment like chemotherapy, radiation and bigger surgery. But at Swedish, we do not think that many women prefer more severe therapy rather than earlier detection.
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Parent's guide to newborn testing, screening, and prevention measures
Love also means keeping them safe.
Advances in maternal-infant health are one of the greatest success stories of the 20th century, with a drop in the death rate of 99%. But some of those dangers only stay in the past through constant vigilance. Behind every screening test and preventive measure is a careful, research-driven rationale. Here are seven newborn tests, screenings, and prevention measures you should know about:
Vitamin K injection
Vitamin K is vital for blood to clot properly. Newborns cannot make Vitamin K and it is poorly transferred in breast milk. Without this injection, babies are at risk for spontaneous bleeding from the umbilical cord, mucus membranes, even in the brain. Giving Vitamin K has greatly reduced this "hemorrhagic disease of the newborn," but rates are increasing as more parents refuse it. Oral Vitamin K has not been shown to prevent this potentially devastating disease.
Hepatitis B vaccine
This is an anti-cancer vaccine. Before this vaccine existed, approximately 10,000 kids under age 10 contracted hepatitis B each year. Most had no known exposure to it. Kids are more likely than adults to get very sick and to have complications. Vaccination at birth has greatly reduced rates of pediatric liver cancer due to hepatitis B.
Antibiotic eye ointment
This prevents bacterial eye infections. Some of these infections are associated with sexually transmitted bacteria, but not all of them are. Negative testing or a monogamous relationship does not ...
5 things to know about cancer screenings
How do we find early cancers?
Some cancer screenings can be done yourself at home at essentially no cost or risk. This includes regular self-examination of the breasts, testicles and skin. Home fecal occult blood testing can also be done to screen for colorectal cancer. Additional information on cancer screening and self-examinations can be found on websites such as www.cancer.org or www.webmd.com.
Other screening requires medical interventions. There is good evidence that well-targeted screening saves lives. However, screening tests such as mammography, colonoscopy and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) are ...
Neck lump or mass
A palpable neck lump in any patient should raise some concern. In the case of a pediatric patient, the concern may be less, since reactive and infectious nodes in the neck can be fairly common in children. When a child has a bad episode of pharyngitis, tonsillitis (sore throat), or even a bad cold, the lymph nodes of the neck may react and become enlarged. In that type of scenario, your doctor should prescribe appropriate antibiotics to resolve the enlarged lymph nodes and follow up to make sure that the nodes have regressed.
Very few pediatric neck masses will end up being concerning. Besides infectious neck lymph nodes as stated above, some of the other more common causes of pediatric neck mass are congenital cysts. However, none of the pediatric neck masses should be ignored. A neck lump that persists for more than a few days should be looked at by a pediatrician.
In the adult population, a neck mass or lump can be much more concerning. Essentially when an adult patient presents to us with a neck mass, we have to fine the root cause and basically rule out a tumor. Of course, infectious lymph nodes do happen in the adult patients as well, but it is less common. Congenital cysts are also much less common in the adult patient.
The more common causes of a neck mass in the adult patient are ....
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For too long lung cancer has been detected too late to benefit from the most effective treatments. Screening for lung cancer with Low Dose CT (LDCT) has been shown in large research trials to reverse this trend. There is now cause for optimism that screening has the potential to change the negative statistics around lung cancer.
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Our parathyroid glands are four tiny glands that lie in our neck, just to the sides of our thyroid gland. When normal, they are the size of a grain of rice or a small flat bean.
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Blaze, West End Records, King Street Sounds and Nite Grooves teamed up with Lifebeat to produce a benefit compilation with some of the hottest dance music artists around. Blaze, Ultra Nate, Joi Cardwell, Arnold Jarvis, and more lent their talents to the album. Also included was Barbara Tucker's "Most Precious Love"; the single that shot […]


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Gary Koenig is Director of Economic Security in AARP's Public Policy Institute. The Economic Security group analyzes and develops policies related to the important issues affecting the financial security of the population age 50 and older, particularly as related to retirement. Key areas of research of the economic security group include Social Security, workplace retirement and pension plans, individual retirement savings, the well-being of older Americans and older workforce issues.
Mr. Koenig began working in the Public Policy Institute in September 2008 as a Senior Strategic Advisor. His own work focuses on Social Security, retirement savings, retirement accounts and tax policy. Prior to joining AARP, he was an economist for the Joint Committee on Taxation in the U.S. Congress, where he specialized in employer-provided pensions and retirement plans. He has an MA in Economics from Duke University.
Areas of expertise
Social Security, Retirement Savings, Tax and Budget Policy
Selected publications
"Utilization of the Saver's Credit: An Analysis of the First Year." National Tax Journal Vol. LVIII. No. 4, December 2005.
"Rates of Returns in Individual Retirement Accounts from 2000
Through 2003: Winners and Losers and What it means for Retirement Income Security." National Tax Association Proceedings from the 100th Annual Conference, 2007.


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I walk through the supermarket and pretend I am shopping 50 or 60 years ago. Of course, supermarkets did not exist in Australia 60 years ago, but bear with me.
I ask myself what would I have been able to buy, and which products would not have existed.
Some of the things that I might have purchased include flour, sugar, milk, butter, cheese, eggs, fruit and vegetables, meat or fish, oats, plain biscuits, cocoa, rice, tea, coffee beans and canned goods. The cost of shipping was high, so imported goods were usually more expensive than local produce.
There would have been no cook-in sauces, instant noodles, little tubs of snack puddings, corn chips and any number of other processed foods we now take for granted.
Often, if I need to cut my grocery budget, I go through my vintage cookbook collection for ideas. Many have recipe ideas for simple meals using basic, seasonal and local ingredients. Without the many gadgets we rely on today, meal preparation was often fairly uncomplicated; lots of grills, roasts, pies and casseroles for main courses, with desserts that used stewed or fresh seasonal fruits.
Now, I am not saying we should swear off broccoli, bok choi, or brie just because they were not easily available in the past. Nor am I saying we should boil our vegetables into oblivion as so often happened in days gone by.
The point I am making is that vintage cookbooks (which are easily available in second-hand shops) can be a wonderful resource for economical meals. As well, they often contain sections on preserving produce and using leftovers. Asking an older relative about the foods he or she remembers fondly can also provide hints about good, simple, delicious food.
An easy, healthy way to cut grocery costs is to go back to basics, have some fun reading old recipes, and bring back the nourishing, nostalgic cooking that we so fondly remember.
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SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Fire and demolition crews are still on scene half a day after an early morning blaze sent four historic buildings in Shelbyville up in flames.
Fire crews have been working all day to contain the blaze as the demolition crews tried to clear the debris. The site has re-ignited several times. Looking at this rubble, some might call it amazing that no one was injured after the blaze broke out.
There were at least three people inside, according to fire officials. Though many have lost a lot, they say they're thankful their belongings can eventually be replaced.
Around 4:30 this morning, neighbors awoke to smoke and the shrill beeping of smoke detectors. The fire broke out in the first floor of Fiesta Mexicana in downtown historic Shelbyville, eventually leading to the collapse of nearby buildings.
Jimmy Reynolds has owned three of the four buildings destroyed: "Just in a matter of minutes, in the blink of an eye, it's gone," he said. Those who lived in two apartments say it's a miracle everyone got out.
Fire victim Larry Snider said, "You lose everything. I mean I don't know what to tell you, it's hard."
While Reynolds did not live there, he says the area was close to him: "It's kinda heartbreaking -- thirty years of my life. Working on, it, putting it together." With only partial insurance coverage, he is not sure what is going to happen. "A lot of personal attachment," he says. "Just really been here a long time. It's kind of heartfelt when you see it all go up.
Surprisingly, he says he is lucky: "But nobody got hurt. This is all materials. It can be replaced. Life goes on.
Demolition crews say it will take around three to four days to get rid of the four buildings destroyed. Fire officials say a fire wall at the nearby computer repair shop helped stop the blaze from taking down the whole block of buildings, which some say have been around since the early 1900s. The Red Cross has helped at least four people displaced from the fire.
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I suppose this must be my favourite Dickens story so far in as much as I'm surprised my earphones didn't need to be surgically removed by the end of the audio book. I just found the pace of the action more intense than David Copperfield, Great Expectations and The Pickwick Papers though I certainly loved them all. I think Dickens has created some of the nastiest and most irredeemable characters in Nicholas Nickleby, which really got my outraged juices flowing. I felt the relationship between Nicholas and Madeleine seemed to develop a bit quickly and perfunctorily, but I suppose there is only so much you can fit in without making the story too long. There were some great scenes and characters and I thought Simon Vance was a great narrator, his characterisations weren't quite up to the level of some of the most distinguished on Audible, but was still brilliant and I found his voice quality excellent, that could have been another reason for my not being able to switch him off. Thoroughly recommended
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The ExpressDecor Apron Front kitchen sink showcases a style mergence between country tradition and contemporary edge. It is a specialty sink that features a unique, characteristic front panel that sets out a few inches from the edge of the kitchen countertop. Typically used in country and vintage styled decors, ExpressDecor has reinvented the look of the Apron Front to suit modern furnishings as well.
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Country music star David Allan Coe was injured in a traffic crash Tuesday morning in Ocala, police said.
Coe ran a red light at West Silver Springs Boulevard (State Road 40) and Pine Avenue (U.S. 441) and hit a tractor trailer carrying two people, investigators said.
Coe, 73, of Texas was in a 2011 Chevy Suburban heading east on Silver Springs Boulevard when he ran through the light. The truck hit his passenger side, sending the Suburban into a nearby parking lot and turning the semi on its side.
All three were taken to a local hospital, but officials say they are expected to be OK.
Police shut down the area because diesel fuel spilled into the road and a light pole was damaged in the crash. Charges are pending.
Coe is most famous for country songs "Would You Lay with Me (in a Field of Stone)" and "Take This Job and Shove It."
His official website says he was north of Daytona Beach this weekend for a show.
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Career Development Center
Welcome to the KU Career Development Center.
We recognize like college itself, career development is a journey and we look forward to assisting KU students and alumni in reaching their destination!
With a well-trained and dedicated staff, over 60 scheduled events each semester, and a comprehensive library of resources, KU students can develop realistic career goals, confidently approach their professional job search, and secure meaningful employment.
Senior Kick-Off
Seniors, attend your Senior Kickoff to receive the information and support needed to successfully find employment or prepare for admission to graduate school. Walk away with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to finish strong at KU! (Choose the session that best fits your schedule; no registration required)
- Tue Sep 2 11-11:50 MSU 218
- Wed Sep 3 3-3:50 MSU 218
- Tue Sep 9 11-11:50 MSU 218
Quick Question/Walkin Hours (Weekdays 2-4 pm....starting Tue Sep 2)
Have a quick question? Need your resume reviewed? No appointment needed. Stop by the Career Development Center.
Mock Interview Mania Week (Mon Sep 22 - Fri Sep 26)
Interviewing is a skill! Practice with a professional employer. Professional attire, preferably a business suit, and a resume required.
- Reserved for Juniors and Seniors (60+ credits completed).
- Space is limited! Click here to register starting Wed Aug 27.
Senior Etiquette Dinner (Tue Sep 30)
Learn the basics of proper dining etiquette. Free dinner provided!
- Open to Seniors only (90+ credits completed).
- Online sign-ups begin Wed Aug 27. Click here to register.
Fall Internship and Job Fair (Wed Oct 8 12-3)
This is your opportunity to shake hands and talk with employers. Learn about internships and job openings and get your resume out to employers.
- Open to all KU students and alumni.
- The list of participating employers will be posted in KUCN in late September.
- Professional attire, preferably a business suit, and a resume required for admission.
2014 Poetry and Poster Contest (deadline Fri Oct 31 4:00 pm)
KU Career Development Center in conjunction with the National Career Development Association announce the 2014 Poetry and Poster Contest.
National Career Development Month (November)
Join the Career Development Center as we celebrate NCDM all month long. NOW is the time to start your career journey and we are here to help!
- Kick-off Celebration (Activities and Prizes) Wed Oct 29 10-3 MSU Lobby
- Coffee and Convos (Employer panels/discussions). Check back for list of employers, dates and times. Registraton required.
- NCDM Speaker Mon Nov 17 7:30-8:30 MSU 218
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1. Larry Fitzgerald — Everyone seems to be in a panic that because of Arizona's shaky and volatile QB position, Larry Fitzgerald, possibly the finest receiver of his era, is suddenly going to put up the sort of numbers that Tywan Mitchell or Marcus Dowdell used to produce for the Cardinals. Let's consider for a moment that in 2007, with Derek Anderson as his quarterback, Braylon Edwards caught 80 passes for 1,289 yards and 16 TDs. Let's also consider for a moment that Larry Fitzgerald has perhaps the best pair of hands in football, while Edwards' hands are so bad that he may as well have canned hams attached to the ends of his arms. The fact that Derek Anderson is Arizona's starting quarterback does not automatically mean statistical ruin for the team's star receiver. Fitzgerald sustained a scary but ultimately minor knee injury in the preseason, and after sitting out the rest of the exhibition slate, he should be at full speed for Week One. A date with the Rams will give Fitzgerald a chance to demonstrate that reports of his demise have been greatly exaggerated.
2. Chris Johnson — There was a long standing ovation, and fans held up their cigarette lighters in tribute, and now the artist Chris Johnson returns to the stage for his encore. But will he play the classic hits that fans want to hear, or will he play something moody and obscure from his new album? The NFL schedule makers, knowing what sort of music fans like to hear, have granted Johnson and the Titans a home opener against the Raiders. Oakland's defense tends to make lesser runners look like Chris Johnson; what will it make the actual Chris Johnson look like? It's a distinct possibility that after one game, Johnson will be on pace to break his own yards-from-scrimmage record.
3. Ryan Mathews — Of all the rookie running backs, Mathews walked into the best situation, or so it would seem, He has no real competition for the featured-back role, and he'll be playing for (presumably) a winning team, with a top QB, in a Charmin-soft division. Mathews has looked crisp in the preseason, and all signs point to a productive year. But the Chargers couldn't run the ball last year. How much of that can be attributed to the decline of LaDainian Tomlinson, and how much of it was due to bad blocking and other structural deficiencies in the San Diego running game? Mathews and the Chargers open in Kansas City in the second half of the Monday-night doubleheader, so Mathews' NFL debut will no doubt decide a good number of fantasy football games.
4. Jahvid Best — By netting Best and Ndamukong Suh in the first round of this year's NFL Draft, the misbegotten Lions just might sweep the Offensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive Rookie of the Year awards. There is little concern about Best's rushing ability, but there are concerns aplenty about his size, his injury history and, of course, the team that drafted him. Detroit is such a snakebitten franchise that it's not hard to imagine Best's rookie season going off the rails in some tragic way. Best and the Lions open the regular season in Chicago, and a healthy Bears defense will provide a good test.
5. C.J. Spiller — The first-round draft pick from Clemson could be the most talented member of this year's promising rookie RB class. With all due respect to Thurman Thomas, Spiller is the most electrifying runner to hit Buffalo since O.J. Simpson. A jaw-dropping performance by Spiller in the Bills' home opener against Miami would cement Spiller in the featured-back role and lay to rest any possibility of a time-share with Fred Jackson, who's recovering from a broken hand. But we'll have to see how much Spiller is affected by the constraints of his team's subpar blocking and mediocre QB play.
6. Jay Cutler — Now paired with passing-game guru Mike Martz, Cutler could either put up the best numbers of his career or become a pariah in Chicago by turning in a second straight disappointing year. Last season, Cutler's combination of raw talent, disappointing results and standoffish personality were reminiscent of legendary underachiever and fellow Indiana native Jeff George. Cutler opens with a home game against the Lions, who've improved overall but still have major issues in their secondary. Week One is a golden opportunity for George ... whoops, I mean Cutler ... to get off on the right foot.
7. Jermichael Finley — After a late-season surge and an eye-opening playoff performance against the Cardinals last season, Finley picked up where he left off in the 2010 preseason, laying opposing defenses to waste. A magnificent physical specimen, Finley seems poised to join the ranks of the best pass-catching tight ends in the game. What should excite Finley's fantasy owners is that Finley seems to have become Aaron Rodgers' favorite target. The Packers have had some pretty good pass-catching tight ends over the years: Paul Coffman, Jackie Harris, Mark Chmura and, at the tail end of his career, Keith Jackson. But they've never had a pass-catching tight end like Finley. Green Bay's rising star opens the season against the Eagles in Philadelphia.
8. Philip Rivers — Isn't there some additional way to handicap Rivers just to see what it will take to throw him off his game? I mean, is it enough that he's merely being asked to perform without his Pro Bowl left tackle and his best wide receiver? Can't we tie Rivers' left hand behind his back? Let's make him wear an oven mitt on his throwing hand and put on a blindfold. Rivers is a terrific quarterback, but the absence of OLT Marcus McNeill and WR Vincent Jackson is bound to pose problems. Rivers still has his elite passing tight end, Antonio Gates. And perhaps Malcom Floyd, Legedu Naanee (I love saying that name) and the recently acquired Patrick Crayton can minimize the impact of V-Jax's absence. But the McNeill holdout ... ouch. There figures to be a steep drop-off from the battle-tested McNeill to his replacement, relative neophyte Brandyn Dombrowski, although to his credit, Dombrowski faced elite pass rushers Julius Peppers and DeMarcus Ware in the preseason, and Rivers wasn't hospitalized in either instance. Monday night in Kansas City, Rivers will try to demonstrate that he's capable of doing more with less.
9. Wes Welker — People talk about how Welker tore his ACL "last year." Well, technically, it happened "this year." Welker ripped up his knee on Jan. 3, in the final week of the regular season. With the timing of the injury, it seemed that the best Welker could hope for would be to open the 2010 season on the PUP list and be back by midseason. Remarkably, Welker is set to open the regular season in the Patriots' starting lineup, and he's even hoping to do it without the knee brace he wore in preseason games. Can there be any doubt that, pound for pound, Welker is the toughest guy in football? (Please don't try to make a case for Steve Smith of the Panthers; sucker-punching a teammate doesn't compare with coming all the way back from a torn ACL in such a short period of time.) Welker has 346 receptions over the last three seasons. Will Welker be able to turn in another 100-catch season if the knee injury leaves him at less-than-full speed? We'll get a hint when the Patriots open the season against the Bengals in Foxborough.
10. Brett Favre — The strange dichotomy of Brett Favre never ceases to amuse me. How is it that one of the toughest quarterbacks to ever live can turn into such a drama-obsessed diva every offseason? But never mind. This year, the in-season drama for Favre centers on his ability to remain healthy despite nearly two decades of NFL wear and tear, and on his ability to remain effective despite the health problems of his wide receivers. Favre's best receiver, Sidney Rice, will miss half the season or more with a hip injury, and Favre's second-best receiver, Percy Harvin, gets frequent migraine headaches that throw his week-to-week availability into question. Favre opens his 20th professional season under the national spotlight Thursday night, with the Vikings visiting New Orleans in the sequel to last season's NFC championship game. Expect the Saints to blitz Minnesota's graybeard quarterback early and often, as they did the last time around.
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The Third Annual BCRF Scientific Conference on October 12, 2004, brought together nearly 90 grantees to review new developments in breast cancer research based on the underlying biology of the disease. Six BCRF investigators delivered presentations that sparked lively discussion. This Conference provides a rare opportunity for BCRF-funded scientists to share new findings and discover complementary ideas that can spark unusual collaborations across institutional lines.
Joshua LaBaer, MD, PhD, described a major initiative under way at Harvard Medical School, where he and fellow BCRF grantee Joan Brugge, PhD, are using proteomic approaches to identify genes that play a role in early breast cancer development.
Arnold Levine, PhD, of the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, reported on a small genetic variation in a tumor suppressor pathway that may help to account for individual differences in cancer susceptibility and the age of cancer onset.
Titia de Lange, PhD, discussed Rif-1, a breast cancer-related gene discovered by her laboratory at The Rockefeller University. In a collaboration mediated by BCRF, clinicians at Memorial Sloan-Kettering have been exploring how this gene is altered in families with breast cancer.
Benita Katzenellenbogen, PhD, of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, updated fellow scientists on her studies of hormonal influences in breast cancer. By delineating the body's responses to estrogen and other hormones, as well as to drugs such as tamoxifen, her work is laying the foundation for improved chemotherapies.
Larry Norton, MD, BCRF's scientific director, noted that a primary goal of the Conference is "to encourage new collaborations. Our idea is to find the very best basic and clinical researchers in the field and give them the resources they need to do something imaginative and creative--to think big and move forward." The attendees enthusiastically agreed that BCRF has met this goal. Generously underwritten by BCRF advisory board member Muriel Siebert, the Conference was hosted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where Dr. Norton is deputy physician-in-chief and director of breast cancer programs.


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Whether you're a Californian wine lover or simply want to discover more about this exciting wine producing country, this is the event to attend. California is on a roll right now, with a succession of superb wines, from vineyards dedicated to pushing quality ever higher. Visitors often note a pastoral, "laid back" approach to viticulture, but behind that lies some of the greatest vineyards and wines on the planet.
The weekend begins with the Peter Michael Winery dinner where you will have the rare opportunity to try the latest and back vintages of Peter Michael wines perfectly matched with a five course dinner.
£120 per person
2010 Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs (aperitif)
Carpaccio of lobster, chilli and mango
2012 L'Apres-Midi Sauvignon Blanc
Guinea fowl and parsley terrine, caramelised onion, sourdough toast
2011 Ma Danseuse Pinot Noir
Fillet of brill, celery and red wine jus
2011 Le Moulin Rouge Pinot Noir
Lamb rump, white beans, tomato, garlic and olive
2010 L'Esprit des Pavots
Selection of British and French hard cheeses
2010 Les Pavots
You will have the chance to taste and purchase over 50 Californian wines from various regions throughout California. Peter Michael Winery, Benovia, Ferrari-Carano, Waterstone, Honig Vineyards and Rudd Estate will be but a small selection of bottles being opened. The winery owners and representatives will also be there too so feel free to ask them anything about their wines or even just life in California's wine country!
All day tasting ticket - Two for £40***
Two course lunch in the California Bar with one glass of wine - £25 per person** - Book a table online
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Ma Danseuse Pinot Noir
On 15th March at 2.30pm, The Vineyard will be opening a bottle of 2010, Ma Danseuse, Pinot Noir from the Peter Michael Winery, which recently achieved 100 Robert Parker points. Due to the rarity of this wine, only one bottle will be opened to share with guests attending the all day Californian wine tasting. All we ask is for a minimum charity donation of £20 to go towards Hospitality Action in exchange for a taste (35ml glass) of this exceptional wine.
12pm - Rising Stars
1.30pm - Cool Climate Pinot Noir
3pm - New Wave Fusion Wines
4.30pm - Can California Age?
After an afternoon of wine tasting, relax in the hotel or take a stroll if the weather's behaving itself and get ready for the five course discovery dinner where five of California's well known wineries will host the evening along with James Hocking, Vineyard Cellars' Director of Wine, showcase their favourite wines and give you an insight into why their wineries keep ahead of the vinous world.
£95 per person
NV "J" Cuvee 20 (aperitif)
Pressed confit foie gras, rhubarb, ginger, spiced bread
2011 Ferrari-Carano Pinot Grigio
Hand dived scallops, carrot, lemon, hazelnut
2011 Benovia Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Turbot, morels, mushroom puree
2010 Talley Estate Pinot Noir
Cherry wood smoked fillet of beef, oxtail, smoked mash
2010 Buccella Mica Cabernet Sauvignon
Carrot parfait, roasted pineapple, tonka bean foam
2011 Ferrari-Carano Eldorado Gold (halves)
Enjoy a night's stay in a luxurious room and experience this unique weekend. As well as a dinner with matching wines and an educational wine tasting on Saturday, be sure to make use of our boutique spa throughout your stay and relax over a leisurely breakfast the following morning.
One night break from £239.50 per person*
Two night break from £474.00 per person*
*Subject to availability. Based on two people sharing a Luxury Double room. A supplement of £25 per person will apply for the Friday night. The two dinners are included in the two night break.
**Restricted menu applies.
***two tickets for £40. Each ticket thereafter is £20. The price of just one ticket is £30.


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Catedral Metropolitana Buenos Aires
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Catedral Metropolitana Buenos Aires
The World > South America > Argentina > Buenos Aires
A Catedral Metropolitano de Buenos Aires é a principal igreja católica em Buenos Aires, capital da Argentina. Localiza-se no centro da cidade, diante da Praça de Maio, na esquina das ruas San Martín e Rivadavia, no bairro de San Nicolás. É a igreja-mãe da Arquidiocese de Buenos Aires.
A Catedral de Buenos Aires foi reconstruída diversas vezes desde suas origens humildes no século XVI. O prédio atual é uma mistura de estilos arquitetônicos, com uma nave e um domo do século XVIII e uma severa fachada neoclássica do século XIX, sem torres. O interior mantém estátuas preciosas do século XVIII, bem como retábulos, bem como uma rica decoração neo-renascentista e neobarroca. No seu interior se localiza o túmulo de José de San Martín.
Foto: Emilio Campi
A Catedral Metropolitano de Buenos Aires é a principal igreja católica em Buenos Aires, capital da Ar...
A Catedral Metropolitano de Buenos Aires é a principal igreja católica em Buenos Aires, capital da Ar...
A Praça de Maio encontra-se no chamado microcentro portenho, no bairro de Monserrat. Tem forma aproxi...
Plaza de Mayo Buenos Aires
Overview and History
Holy steak and tango! In Buenos Aires they eat more meat than anywhere else in the world. When I was in New York I met a woman from Argentina who told me, "My father says to eat steak with rice and beans three times a day and you will be strong."
Argentina has some of the best grasslands in the world for raising cattle. Warm climate and open space have allowed the beef industry to thrive here, and you will not be able to avoid noticing that trend when you go out to eat. Steak houses here are called parillas, which means "grills". You can't throw a rock without hitting two or three of them. Sink your teeth into La Cabrera and die happy.
Here are some facts for whoever likes to read words on a photo website: Buenos Aires is the capital city of Argentina. With its population of 13 million, it's the third largest city in Latin America. Buenos Aires was made known to the Europeans around the sixteenth century.
Juan Diaz de Solis, a Spaniard, was the first European to land there. That was in the year 1516, and Juan was killed by the natives. Next up came Pedro do Mendoza, who established the "City of our Lady Saint Mary of the Fair Winds." Buenos Aires translates to fair winds, get it? Sailors, fair winds, trade routes, etc. It's a big city full of people who refer to themselves as "portenos" or people of the port. Portenos joke about how Mexicans come from the Aztecs, Peruvians from the Incas, and Portenos from the boats.
Back in the days of piracy on the high seas (who said those are gone?), rebellious portenos got annoyed with the Spanish policy of taxing all trade by requiring it to go through Lima. They set up a contraband trade route to circumvent Spanish taxation, eventually earning the status of an open port by the year 1700.
As in all places, a strong basis in trade led to financial independence for Buenos Aires. Word of the French Revolution spread there and its people began to seek their political independence as well, to become free of the Spanish crown.
Local militias successfully defended against two British invasions (1806 and 1807), and ran with that momentum to break free from Spain in 1810. May 25th is their national independence day, called May Revolution Day. Check out the Mataderos Fair or Feria de los Mataderos for local celebrations.
Getting There
First, close your eyes and chant,"steak, steak, steak, steak," while rubbing the leather of your belt with one hand and a fork with the other. Did it work? No? Then try an airplane.
Okay, there are three airports in Buenos Aires: the J. Newbery AeroPark Airport, the Comandante Espora Aero Station Airport and the Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini International Airport. Ezeiza is the main international airport for traveling to Europe and other continents.
Here's a brief layout from Ezeiza to Buenos Aires center: $26 on the minibus, $45 by car service, $40 in a taxi. It's approximately 35km from airport to center, time depends on traffic. If you don't like those prices, hop on a city bus for $1.35.
First off, money talks and you'll need to stock your pockets with pesos to start speaking the language down in Argentina. That doesn't mean it's expensive, just that pesos are the local currency. The Euro is about $4.60 pesos, the dollar is around $3.42 pesos as of the time of this writing. What time is that? Time to catch a cab out of the airport.
Within the city you can use the bus, taxis, car services or the subway. Another few options are rental car agencies and the ferry services. The subway is the quickest way to move around the city but the above ground modes are way more fun, loud, jostling and everything else.
People and Culture
If you haven't been on a bus in South America before, you are in for a treat. Bus collectives operate the city busses, there may be as many as one hundred and fifty different operators. "Jesus guides my truck" and "I'm looking for a girl with no brothers" are some of the stickers you may see on the windshield. Forget about recognizing the company by its color scheme, every bus has a ton of colors on it in big wide stripes, and then as many hood ornaments as possible. I can't say enough about the busses, the luggage storage racks, the riding on the roof, the throwing trash out the windows, etc.
Bring some trainers, cleats, sneakers or whatever you call them to kick the football around in your down time in Buenos Aires. If Argentina wasn't 75% Roman Catholic, football would be the national religion.
This is the country which gave birth to football legend Diego Maradona, alright? Yes. Yes. There are ten major football stadiums just in Buenos Aires, if that gives you any indication.
Surprisingly, Buenos Aires has the second largest Jewish population in all of North and South America, second only to New York City. Who knew?
And if that wasn't enough to get you buying a plane ticket, Argentina ALSO has the largest Muslim population in the Americas. What could they be doing to attract all these people, besides eating amazing steak and dancing tango and salsa every day of their lives from birth? oh. right.
As for tango, people still dispute its origin but they do agree that the 1880's in Buenos Aires are the time when it blew up. In brothels, by the way. Ah, those sailors!
Things to do & Recommendations
Today the tango is developed to such an intricate and fluid dance that you can go see it performed professionally any night of the week.
For live music, check out Estudio Obras which is known as the "Cathedral of Rock."
Buenos Aires, being the most open-minded community in Latin America, has a thriving gay and lesbian scene.
Where to go? Try the areas around Recoleta cemetery even though it's tending towards the touristy stuff.
Arcos del ferrocarril (from Libertador y Infanta Isabel to Av. Sarmiento y Casares) is another place to poke around between Thursday and Sunday nights.
Dinner runs late. Clubbing starts at 2am (STARTS I said.) After hours spots, party people, loud sound systems... you can find it all in Buenos Aires. Now dance off some of that steak, man!
Text by Steve Smith.


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2010 Olympic Performance: 1st (W) 3-2, United States - Gold Medal
Winnipeg Jets' representation: none
Players to Watch: Sidney Crosby (C), John Tavares (C), Jonathan Toews (C), Shea Weber
Tournament Dark Horse: P.K. Subban
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Deepest of them all: Canada has such a wealth of hockey talent at the NHL level that they could legitimately ice two squads and have both favoured to take home the gold. Steve Yzerman's goal in naming this roster was to construct one that featured both an abundance of skill and speed, of which they have in spades. As always, Canada remains a constant favourite to win gold in men's hockey, this year being no exception.
The matchup game: Should Canada claim one of the top seeds through the Preliminary Round, they will be afforded the luxury of playing the match-up game against their opponents in the Relegation Rounds. Being able to use Patrice Bergeron to shadow the opposition's elite will give the Canadians a helpful advantage as the tournament progresses.
Stiff Competion: There is no doubt that the bullseye is placed squarely on the maple leaf crest donning the Canada jerseys. Each and every time they take the ice at the Sochi Games, they will face the best their opposition has to offer. In a single elimination format, Canada will have to earn every win to reach the top of the podium.
Defensive Concerns: Despite their overwhelming amount of talented forwards, Canada does have some issues with skill on their blue-line. Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Dan Hamhuis have played well in their NHL careers but could be in tough against the best the world has to offer, particularly due to their foot speed. Plus all eyes will be on P.K. Subban as every minor miscue he makes will be analyzed to death.


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VIDEO: Skelly speaks up
Original post made on Oct 27, 2007
Read the full story here Web Link posted Saturday, October 27, 2007, 11:57 AM
on Oct 27, 2007 at 8:31 pm
Thank you, Dr. Skelly, for putting the elephant to rest in the room.
Fortunately all the school board candidates were there to hear you say that we all need to move on from the MI decision.
on Oct 29, 2007 at 9:45 am
In response to PA Parent - who seems to want to keep this in the forefront:
Funny, MI is the only thing that Skelly wants to 'move on' from, but everything ELSE the board considered last year is open for revisit. Curious, why is that? 'Cause it's a political hot potato, and he'd REALLY like it if he didn't have to deal with it? (ie: wishful thinking)
The fact is that EVERYTHING about MI is in our future. The only thing that's in our past is the board vote to approve. The development, the site location choice, the pilot analysis, the district staff time to implement, the Ohlone site staff time, the lottery, the reporting for the feds, the student performance results, the Ohlone community impact, etc etc etc. All in the future.
Skelly might ~like~ the idea of moving on (ie: sticking head in sand) but the sorry fact of the matter is that NONE of us get to move on and ignore MI. Unfortunately - for everyone - (including Skelly), its ALL out in the future to be dealt with.
And that cold hard fact is even MORE true for the supporters of MI than for the opposers.
Nothing would be more beneficial to the district than if we could actually put it behind us and move on.
on Oct 29, 2007 at 12:58 pm
You're down to a party of one at this point on your MI rants.
People are tired of hearing the SOS.
Keep going if you want, but at this point no one's listening, even the newly installed Supe.


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2.4/5 rDev -29%
Went here based on previous reviews. Either those reviewers have never been to a beer bar, or they are just in love with the wait staff, who aren't bad on the eyes. The draught wall looks like something out of the Inbev/AB starter portfolio with about 6-8 of their own 'brewpub' beers in the middle. I didn't see anything exciting in the line up except for the house beers. Problems though, the waitress knew very little about beer and even less about laws. All the beers brewed there were 3.2 abv. Complete wastes of money, no carbonation, no flavor, barely any alcohol, dishwater has more going for it. The IPA was the only one I could get even the slightest smell off of, and you could tell the porter and IPA could be great if they weren't cut off at 3.2.
The pizza was tasty, and the place smelled great because of it. Wait staff was very attractive, though under educated-to-no education on beer. Not too busy on a Saturday night. Bottom line, if you're a college student and haven't explored beer yet, this might be a good place to get all your low flavored Inbev, BMC products, but otherwise don't waste you time if you want to try something unique to the area.
Based on my only trip to Normon, or Oklahoma so far, I'd say trek a few blocks down the street to Louie's where you can at least try some Coop brews (very tasty porter and amber that I tried) and some Rogues and limited Boulevards.
10-21-2009 03:17:19 | More by ballewblake
2.45/5 rDev -27.5%
The library is a pretty small venue west of Campus Corner. The beer selection is ok, but they do carry the entire line of Coach's 3.2% ABV beer which takes up half of the taps. I have had a few occasions where the taps were either dirty or the carbonation was way off which ruined the beer. They often run out of all the good stuff as well. The wait staff is fairly slow and unattentive, as usual in Norman. They once took my ID to check it and the waitress kept forgetting to bring it back and then disappeared for 45 minutes... The food and beer specials do bring down the prices nicely if you are willing to put up with the other negatives.
12-29-2010 00:51:51 | More by csiewert
3.05/5 rDev -9.8%
The Library is a small cozy pub. The atmosphere is what I most like about the place. Mostly all wood interior, with wooden beams running through it.
The food is okay. Nothing much to brag about. The sandwiches are my favorite. The rueben in particular.
The beer selection is dismal at best, and overpriced. The house beers are from Coach's, a local brew. They have a irish red, oatmeal stout, irish stout, wheat, brown, and a few more. All of them are very bland, and lack any kind of mouthfeel. Other beers include anchor steam $5, Spaten Optimator $5, Sierra Nevada pale ale $4.50, and a couple other large micro breweries flagship beers.
Service depends on the time of day. Late night being the worst time. Most of the staff is pretty friendly though.
It's a cool pub with shitty overpriced beer.
01-05-2010 16:00:32 | More by davey
3.35/5 rDev -0.9%
Six of us went there during their happy hour on a Sunday. We had a sausage pizza, which was pretty tasty. Service was good, very friendly (one of the things Oklahoma *definitely* has over Seattle). They even went and got us a high chair, which made us feel really foolish when our friends with kids couldn't make it.
Selection of beer here is not particularly impressive, but they had a couple decent beers.
Atmosphere is definitely nice. We sat outdoors. Prices are pretty good during happy hour, and I think pretty reasonable outside of happy hour.
04-29-2010 01:57:22 | More by snaotheus
3.4/5 rDev +0.6%
This place was fun. A cool atmosphere. It has a patio that wraps around the side of the building.
The service wasn't great, the waitress was not at the top of her game. But once she got our food and beers to us, the experience was nothing but enjoyable.
They have a few house brews that were quite respectable. The food was really good. I don't remember anymore what i had, but i remember enjoying it. Some friends had pizza, and I had a huge pile of nachos that were awesome.
Overall, i enjoyed the place. I rate it a B.
11-12-2008 22:23:09 | More by mgaddy
3.43/5 rDev +1.5%
The Library Bar & Grill is located just a few blocks from the University of Oklahoma (OU) campus. The Library is just that, a once public/university library turned bar, picture wooden shelves filled with dusty old books along with some stained glass windows and you have yourself a popular little college bar with the best beer selection in town. The rotating taps are always well maintained by the parent owner(s) who also run the Coach's Brewery which is located about 1/2 mile away.
What you'll find is a decent selection of microbrews e.g. Anchor, Boulevard, Sierra Nevada, etc... along with some indigenous beers like Choc Beer, and several of Coach's house beers including their ever popular IPA. You also find a few imports on tap like Chimay, Fuller's, Paulaner, Spaten, etc... Of course, you've got the usual mega-swill taking up valuable tap space as well. The Library is a good beer stop if you're looking for a decent pint or nightcap while visiting Norman. They also offer some decent pub grub and have a small beer garden out back, weather permitting. Word of caution... the place gets packed after an OU football game, so get there early if you want to "belly-up" to the bar or enjoy a pint outside in the beer garden.
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09-12-2005 17:23:02 | More by Beertracker
3.5/5 rDev +3.6%
07-22-2014 18:45:26 | More by OKShylock
3.55/5 rDev +5%
This is a great college town bar. I was there for a football game and it was a bit off the beaten path, which was good, there werent throngs of people there but there was a good crowd. The atmosphere was average, what you would expect in a college town bar. The quality was good and the service was well above average. The selection left a little something to be desired there was some local brew with the standards on tap and in the bottle, Spaten, Chimay etc. The food was decent but not great, I think I can make it like that at home. I came here expecting better than McNellies but was disappointed to find something a little less than.
11-15-2006 02:59:12 | More by SudNut
3.7/5 rDev +9.5%
Update - 11June 09
The Library will be serving Tulsa, OK's Marshall Brewing Company!
The library offers an excellent happy hour $1.50 pints of their house brews (from Coach's). Wheat, Pale Ale, Brown, IPA, Stout, and 1 or 2 speciality brews. The Boyd Street wheat is the most popular of the Regular local brews. Light and crisp, served with a lemon wedge (although I always throw mine into the bushes) the Wheat is the most refreshing starter after walking to The Library on an 80+ degree Oklahoma day. The Red River Pale Ale is another refresher. A bit on the dry side the Red River is a great beer to introduce your "non-beer snob" friends to a beer that isn't made with "Water, Barley, Rice, Corn, and Love"(from the budwieser tour). The Brown Owl Ale is the only regular at The Library that I avoid. A bit to "funky" and bitter for a brown ale, but it does have it's faithfull followers. The Library's IPA is awsome! Not overly hoppy, the IPA does have it's expected load of hops. Enjoy it with the spinach and feta pretzel and a big grin (it's a big one ABV 7+). The Stout is a nice in betweener. Not big on mouth feel, but big on flavour. If you like a roasted coffee styled stout, you will enjoy the Sooner Stout to the last drop. But don't think you should takle this one last, as it's listed on the menu. Without a doubt, the IPA will kill your taste buds so save that one for the end.
On most weekdays (especially Thurs. and Fri.) the library is filled with OU students and professors starting at 3pm and lasting to 6pm taking advantage of the Happy Hour specials. Of course service is a little slow during this 3 hour event, but the wait staff makes every attempt to be quick and keep your pint full. Bavarian Pretzels are a great addition to the laid back atmosphere and the large patio is a wonderful place to watch people and enjoy a nice Oklahoma afternoon.
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03-05-2006 03:52:30 | More by BrewsBrother
3.9/5 rDev +15.4%
I used to be a regular at the Library. I loved the IPA during the 3-6 happy hour. They're like $2 or something? Pretty cheap whatever it was.
The IPA is my favorite of their beers, but their other house brew efforts aren't that bad. The have a pretty fair selection of taps and bottles for this state. The waitresses are generally very cute.
It's located just off the campus in a cozy little spot. The patio is nice in the warmer months. Lots of trees. The crowd generally isn't too bad, but it can get easily packed on weekend nights because it's really not a very big place.
I took a shot of the taps when I was there last:
04-08-2008 14:26:32 | More by fastfwd
Library Bar & Grill in Norman, OK
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The Federal Reserve announced a third stimulus plan. It's being referred to as QE3 - or quantitative easing. We found out what it will mean for you.
It will help spenders and hurt savers. The goal behind the stimulus is to get people back to work.
To do that, the government is buying up billions of mortgage debt and one way or another - it will affect almost all of us.
The Federal Reserve will be buying up $40-billion of mortgage debt a month.
The move will drive interest rates even lower, which is good news for spenders - those looking to buy a home, refinance or get a loan.
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He just refinanced his home, so it won't help him. It also won't help those saving or living off interest on investments.
FGCU economics Professor Dean Stansel says he thinks this third stimulus could do more harm than good.
"For anyone who is dependent on interest income to pay bills, for example our thousands of retirees in our area, those folks are certainly going to be hurt," he said. "It's this huge burden of tax payer dollars regulations that is shackling the very entrepreneurs we want to start hiring."
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke says he's worried about America's unemployment rate. He's betting that this stimulus will increase consumer spending and create jobs.
"At some time, there will be a need to pull back monetary policy and if it's not timed right, it may create more problems," Stansel said.
If you were watching the stock market Thursday, you noticed it's up across the board. That's because investors like the idea of people spending more.
At the same time, we watched the Treasury prices dropped because the increased interest rates are dropping the return on bonds. And economists say down the road, we could see Thursday's decision drive up inflation in the future.
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