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Chrysler took its first steps with Italy's Fiat Wednesday, signing a deal and unveiling the new leadership in charge of bringing the company out of bankruptcy and into the future.
Wednesday is judgment day for Chrysler and hundreds of auto dealers, when their fate could be decided in bankruptcy court, but some experts think it's already a done deal.
The United Auto Workers union and General Motors have at least temporarily tabled talks about creating a multibillion-dollar union-controlled trust fund to assume responsibility for retiree health care obligations, according to published reports.
CNN's Maggie Lake test-drives the European Smart car that debuts next year as the smallest car on the U.S. market.
A deal now in the works between the United Auto Workers and General Motors could include a large signing bonus for workers at the plant as a way of winning approval for the automaker shedding billions in retiree health care costs, according to published reports.
The United Auto Workers union and General Motors failed to reach a new labor contract despite marathon negotiating sessions over the weekend, but both sides did agree to take a break early Monday, according to GM spokeswoman Katie McBride.
Negotiators from the United Auto Workers union and General Motors are back at the bargaining table Saturday morning, trying to reach a deal on what is expected to be a groundbreaking labor agreement, after a round of all-night bargaining.
The United Auto Workers union has tapped General Motors as its target to try to reach the first contract agreement among the traditional Big Three automakers, a position that gives the nation's No. 1 automaker a strategic advantage over its rivals but raises the risk it could be hit with a strike.
United Auto Workers union President Ron Gettelfinger has told members of his bargaining team that he is willing to agree to the creation of a union-controlled trust fund to assume responsibility for nearly $100 billion in retiree health care costs, according to a published report.
The most important labor talks in the history of the U.S. auto industry face a Friday deadline, but those hoping for a deal to let automakers shed about $100 billion in health-care liabilities and become more competitive with Japanese rivals may have to wait, as talks are now expected to go into overtime.
General Motors posted a surprise sales gain in August, bucking an industry trend of weak auto sales in the period, and helping domestic brands to recapture a majority of U.S. sales.
U.S. stock were mixed at the start of trading Tuesday as investors awaited key reports on construction, manufacturing and auto sales.
Already-battered U.S. auto sales could be the next victim of the problems with mortgages, declining home and stock prices as potential car buyers delay purchases due to uncertainty.
Sales plunged worse than expected at U.S. automakers in July, allowing import brands to overtake their domestic rivals for the first time, even as weak demand for autos spread to Asian and European manufacturers.
DaimlerChrysler's premium auto division Mercedes Car Group boosted second-quarter earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) 74 percent to €1.20 billion ($1.66 billion), the world's fifth-biggest carmaker said on Wednesday, beating market expectations.
GM's plans to sell its Allison Transmission unit have hit hit a roadblock due to an increasingly difficult market for corporate debt, according to a published report.
General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. began talks with the United Auto Workers union Monday, hoping to win sweeping concessions that would slash labor costs for the struggling auto industry.
United Auto Workers chief Ron Gettelfinger said Wednesday that the union is not heading into the upcoming labor negotiations with U.S. automakers in a "concessionary mode."
Bankrupt auto parts manufacturer Dana Corp. reached labor deals with the United Auto Workers and United Steelworkers unions Friday, which the company said will lead to private equity firm Centerbridge Capital Partners and its affiliates to invest up to $500 million in cash in its operations.
The big three American automakers all reported declines for June, as they continued to lose ground to import brands.
People who pay more to buy an expensive luxury car really do like their cars better, according to a new ranking from J.D. Power and Associates.
Five vehicles from Ford Motor Co. placed at the top of their categories in initial quality, according to a survey released Wednesday by J.D. Power and Associates.
Chief executives of struggling Detroit-based automakers will press their energy and trade agendas in congressional meetings Wednesday, days before the Senate plans to take up proposed legislation to sharply hike fuel economy standards.
Despite this week's big bet by a big private equity firm that it can turn around Chrysler, major questions remain for the troubled automaker - and the answers could shape the nation's auto industry for years to come.
Among the many lessons to be drawn from DaimlerChrysler's decision to sell Chrysler: the private equity firms with the best-connected c-suite executives have the edge in the now common bidding wars for deals.
DaimlerChrysler moved to undo the most expensive and one of the least successful mergers in auto industry history Monday as it agreed to essentially pay to dump the money-losing Chrysler unit, which it paid $37 billion for nine years ago.
Stocks could get a lift from a rash of deal news, including the sale of an 80 percent stake in the Chrysler Group of DaimlerChrysler.
DaimlerChrysler has agreed to sell controlling interest of its Chrysler division to private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management for $7.4 billion, a statement from DaimlerChrysler Communications said Monday.
Chrysler Group announced Monday that the gas/electric hybrid Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen SUVs to be released in 2008 will be powered by the company's 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine.
People buy minivans for functionality, not style. That fact was not lost on Chrysler's Ralph Gilles, the designer behind the company's new minivans, most famous for penning the lines of the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum.
Chrysler Group CEO Tom LaSorda presented the broad outlines of a turnaround plan for the automaker to the board of parent DaimlerChrysler and will unveil the plan in mid-February, according to a published report.
The stock rally that has lifted indexes to near record or multi-year highs looks poised to get back on track Friday ahead after a key reading on inflation showed zero increase and a measure of business spending rose more than expected.
Minivans and big SUVs are sometimes referred to as "living rooms on wheels." As entertainment technology improves, shrinks and becomes more portable, that expression is becoming more and more literal.
Stocks could slip slightly in the early going after news of executive shakeups swirl around some struggling companies and some disappointing tech earnings.
Top executives from General Motors, Ford and Chrysler got their meeting with President Bush Tuesday, and while they left saying they were pleased by the talks, they also left without any firm pledges of help from the administration.
Retailing is the focus for investors Tuesday as two of the nation's top retailers reported results that worried markets, and a key reading of retail sales came in stronger than forecasts, while producer prices fell more than they were expected to.
The Ford Fusion midsized car and its Mercury Milan sibling scored big in Consumer Reports' annual new car reliability survey, just beating out the industry's quality standard-bearers, the Honda Accord V6 and Toyota Camry V6.
Here are some stocks that were moving in late trading Friday:
Economic growth slowed to the weakest pace in more than three years in the third quarter, as the government's main gauge of the strength of the U.S. economy came in much lower than analysts had forecast.
Stocks looked set to open higher Friday after a slow reading on economic growth and tame inflation numbers reaffirmed thoughts of a soft landing for the economy and sparked hope for future interest rate cuts.
DaimlerChrysler's chief financial officer Bodo Uebber would not rule out the sale or spinoff of its troubled U.S. arm Chrysler group during a conference held Wednesday, according to an Automotive News report, but the parent company later issued a statement saying it had no plans to sell the auto division.
Greg is a 30-year-old regional manager for Rite-Aid, and he and his wife make about $60,000. They don't have any children, but they plan to soon. Greg shops at The Gap and Target.
Strong results from Internet bellwether Google are helping to give stocks a lift, although a new avalanche of earnings reports from Dow components Friday could put a damper on any rally.
As night fell over the 24 Hours of LeMans this summer, spectators at France's prestigious endurance race detected a pattern. While competitors entered the pits to refuel, a sleek pair of Audi R10s ...
As night fell over the 24 Hours of LeMans this summer, spectators at France's prestigious endurance race detected a pattern. While competitors entered the pits to refuel, a sleek pair of Audi R10s kept stealing laps around the 13.7-kilometer track. Already the fastest cars on the course, and eerily quiet thanks to a unique emissions filter, the Audis were also proving the most fuel-efficient. When the checkered flag flew, the Audi had made history as the first diesel car to win a major international race.
Growth in manufacturing slowed more than expected in September, according to a closely watched survey of executives in the sector.
At the 2006 Paris Motor Show, which opens to the press on Thursday, Dodge will unveil a new Avenger sedan concept.
For some reason, the emotional experience I had with the new Jeep Compass was the opposite of what I'd experienced with its Chrysler Group sibling, the Dodge Caliber.
When auto sales were totaled up for July, a pair of historic shifts took place.
General Motors Corp., struggling to stem continued market-share losses and lift the perception of poor quality, on Wednesday announced a 100,000-mile, five-year powertrain warranty.
Chrysler Group is running into trouble gaining the same concessions from the United Auto Workers union on health care coverage that the union has already granted rivals General Motors and Ford Motor, according to a published report.
Stocks kicked off September with a rally Friday that pushed the Dow industrials to their highest close in more than three months after a report pointed to solid-enough job growth to suit Wall Street and only mild wage inflation.
Stocks kicked off September with a rally Friday that pushed the Dow industrials to their highest close in more than three months after a report pointed to solid-enough job growth to suit Wall Street, and only mild wage inflation.
Wall Street had a little party Friday ahead of the Labor Day weekend as investors welcomed a jobs report that showed strong, but not too strong growth and only mild wage inflation.
Pickup and SUV sales struggled last month as Americans turned to more fuel-efficient cars - a shift that spelled more troubled for Detroit's Big Three automakers.
With so many automakers having problems, there's more than usual riding on the 2007 model year vehicles now starting to roll off assembly lines.
For the past decade, Honda has been out of step with most of its North American competitors - sometimes defiantly so.
In the heat of summer, it's still a long time to New Year's Day. But for car companies next year is already here.
A majority of Michigan residents have doubts about the products made by their state's Big Three automakers and the companies' chances for a turnaround, according to a published report.
Even as distinctions like "American car," "European car" and "Japanese car" become increasingly meaningless in any real sense, they are becoming important as a sort of marketing short-hand.
Investors will face a mixed open Thursday following a big rally in stocks overseas.
Chrysler Group, the U.S. arm of the automaker Daimler Chrysler, will recall about 111,000 of its Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles after learning that electric seat heaters may overheat, posing a fire hazard, a company spokesman said Monday.
The two most efficient auto assembly plants in North America are a Ford plant in Atlanta and a General Motors plant in Ontario - and both of them are going to close.
The latest auto sales numbers raise the question whether the Big Three should now include Toyota Motor rather than Chrysler Group parent DaimlerChrysler.
Sales at Detroit's Big Three automakers tumbled in April while Japanese automakers gained, the companies said Tuesday.
Not too long ago, if you wanted a real high-performance vehicle -- one that started fast, accelerated quickly and cornered hard -- you bought a sports car.
Detroit's Big Three automakers all posted improved sales in January, as General Motors and Ford Motor Co. halted recent sales declines, but leading imports brands continued to stay close on their heels with even stronger gains of their own.
While its Detroit rivals struggle with falling U.S. sales, deep losses and plant closing announcements, everything seems to be going well for Chrysler Group.
How do you redesign Mount Rushmore?
DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group and Volkswagen said on Thursday that they have reached an agreement under which the U.S.-based carmaker will manufacture minivans for the German rival.
How do you redesign Mount Rushmore.
Sales slumped at Detroit's Big Three in December, capping very different years for the automakers, as Asian automakers made further inroads with U.S. car buyers.
With an appearance that draws heavily from the classic muscle cars of the late 1960s and early '70s, the Dodge Challenger, premiering in concept car form at next week's Detroit Auto Show, should satisfy those who thought the 4-door Dodge Charger just didn't have the right stuff.
Many of the 76 million baby boomers who will downshift into retirement over the next two decades are woefully unprepared, thanks at least in part to the challenges that come along with most 401(k) plans.
They said they'd back off, but the big automakers just can't help themselves.
Growing up in tiny Verona, N.D., in the mid-1970s, Bill Wiemann hoed beets and mowed cemetery lawns, saving enough to buy his first car, a 1970 Dodge Charger. The teenager also dreamed of its optio...
Jeep unveiled two concept vehicles at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany today that, a company executive said, hint at a worldwide portfolio expansion for the off-road brand.
"Employee pricing" has been such a big hit with car buyers that General Motors, Ford and DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group have extended their promotions for another month.
Investors seemed to ready to take a pause Thursday to consolidate recent gains.
General Motors is demanding that DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group pull a new round of advertisements which, GM says, make false claims about the resale value of GM cars, according to a news report by an industry trade publication.
U.S.-based automakers could be headed to one of the their best sales months ever, as buyers flock to take advantage of the "employee discount" offers from the Big Three, according to a published report.
If you are shopping for a 2006 Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep model, you should be aware of a change -- the car will no longer come with a standard 7-year/70,000 mile powertrain warranty.
The Dodge Charger, entering production this week, could be another hit for DaimlerChrysler's Chrysler Group, according to a report in the Detroit News citing the company's counts of those interested in buying the car.
DaimlerChrysler's Dodge division is auctioning off the first production 2006 Dodge Charger on eBay along with the fake NASCAR body shell that was lifted off the car during its Detroit Auto Show introduction early last month.
DaimlerChrysler's Dodge division will auction off the first production 2006 Dodge Charger on eBay along with the fake NASCAR body shell that was lifted off the car during its Detroit Auto Show introduction earlier this month.
The new 2006 Dodge Charger, brandishing a nameplate made famous in the late-1960s era of powerful muscle cars, is being revealed in Detroit today at the 2005 North American International Auto Show.
Auto executives are a bit more bullish on their profit outlook, although most still see a return to strong profits at least a year away, according to an annual survey by accounting firm KPMG.
Auto sales ended the year stronger than expected, allowing General Motors to post a smaller-than-expected drop in U.S. sales, while Ford Motor Co. and DaimlerChrysler reported improved sales.
If you've been watching Rap City late nights on BET, or following the buttoned-down business press, you already know that Chrysler's new 300 is a hit with the hip-hop set. 50 Cent featured the car ...
They're still above $42 a barrel, but oil futures' easing in the overnight hours could help U.S. stocks at Thursday's open.
General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. posted sharp drops in U.S. sales in June, while DaimlerChrysler bucked the trend with a jump in sales.
BBDO, one of the most respected ad agencies on Madison Avenue, has had a rude awakening. The agency is famed for its hip commercials like the Pepsi Twist spot, in which aging rocker Ozzy Osbourne w...
Detroit is going back to the future by giving renewed attention to its cars' back wheels.
Incentives to new car buyers continued to rise in February, according to the latest data from auto price tracker Edmunds.com, even as the money spent to spur buyers appeared to have topped out at the incentive leaders.
The average sticker price of a new auto purchased in December crossed $30,000 for the first time, according to price tracker Edmunds.com, but sticker shock isn't keeping buyers from getting the vehicles they want.
Online gambling site PartyPoker.com has replaced automaker Dodge as the sponsor of the Lingerie Bowl, the controversial Super Bowl halftime pay-per-view show that will feature models wearing lingerie playing tackle football.
On the last day of press previews before the big Detroit auto show opens to the public, Chrysler Group unwrapped three new convertibles headed to dealerships.
It's the world's coolest parking lot.
After three years in reverse, the auto industry hopes and believes it's ready to move forward once again.
It was a foggy day in Detroit's northern suburbs, but from his office on the 15th floor of the Chrysler Group's headquarters, CEO Jim Holden could see storm clouds gathering over the auto industry....
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All faculty members have a general invitation to college functions and are encouraged to attend as faculty representation is important for student/faculty rapport.
Today's rapidly changing society and workplace mandates that career technical programs work closely with the communities they serve to provide high quality, state-of-the-art training. Advisory committees are needed for several reasons:
The primary purpose for advisory committees is to promote greater cooperation between career-technical education and the private sector in preparing individuals for employment, promoting quality career-technical education, and making career-technical education delivery system more responsive to the labor market. Advisory committees have three major roles. They are to advise, assist and provide support and advocacy for quality career-technical education.
Advisory committees are recommending bodies and do not have any administrative authority. They are not intended to usurp the prerogatives of the Board of Trustees or to interfere with management of vocational programs by the administration of the college. The respective Program Director and Dean of Instructional Services will make appointments of committee members to all advisory committees.
Advisory committees will meet twice each year (once in the fall and again in the spring). These meetings will largely focus on two major matters: reviewing the assessment data for the previous year(s) and making curriculum recommendations for program change(s). The Dean of Instructional Services and Career Advisor will serve as ex-officio members of every DCC career-technical program advisory committee.
Chaperone duty is not solely the responsibility of a particular club sponsor. Faculty sponsors of organizations are expected to be present at the functions of their groups. Arranging for chaperones is the responsibility of the club president; however, chaperones are guests of the students and should be treated accordingly.
Chaperones are responsible for the general good conduct of the students. No alcohol or illegal drugs are allowed on college property. All college sponsored activities, whether on or off campus, must be properly supervised with an adult employee present to assume control and responsibility.
See BP/CP 2-15.
See BP/CP 2-13.
Adjunct faculty will be evaluated each semester that they teach. The evaluation consists of a compilation of student feedback (SEI) and the instructor's self-appraisal and course report summarized on the Adjunct Faculty Evaluation form.
Refer to BP/CP 2-5: Faculty Hiring Requirements.
In semesters 1, 2, and 3, farm/ranch business management students enroll in a single 13 semester credit hour course plus one of three courses in applied math, communications, or human relations (general education/related instruction accreditation requirements). In semester 4, students enroll in a single 15 semester credit hour course.
Thirteen (13) semester credit hour course:
Fifteen (15) semester credit hour course:
In both instances, farm/ranch business management instructors, to be full-time, must enroll 15 units per semester. A unit can be one or two individuals. If two individuals enroll as a unit, they must share the same operational unit's financial records, such as a husband and wife, father and son.
The program is four (4) semesters in length. A full-time instructor who has 15 units will deliver the program as follows:
Instructors shall maintain accurate student records in a grade book.
Faculty who teach over ITV may be eligible for additional compensation or workload adjustment. See BP/CP 5-3: ITV Instructor Compensation.
The scheduling of regular meetings is recognized as an important element of the communication and planning process within the College. The assigned chair of each standing and ad hoc committee is responsible to assure that meetings are scheduled and that minutes are taken and disseminated. Copies of all meeting minutes will be disseminated to committee members, and will also be filed permanently with the Dean of Instructional Services.
Regularly scheduled instructional duties (i.e., classes) take precedence over meetings. Committee chairs should take this into consideration when scheduling meetings. A faculty member's first and foremost responsibility is to his/her students and to meet classes as scheduled. Committee chairs should schedule meetings in the least conflicting timeframe as is possible and excuse those faculty members whose class schedule conflict with the set meeting time.
These meetings will be scheduled once per semester. The Dean of Instructional Services Office will schedule these meetings and arrange the agenda for the meetings. Proposed agenda items are due in the Dean's office one week prior to the meeting. The meetings will include time for discussion of issues from department meetings, action on past business, and an open forum for discussion. Attendance of all instructional services staff is expected at these meetings unless other arrangements are made with the Dean of Instructional Services. Additional meetings may be scheduled to discuss particular issues as needs arise.
All faculty members are expected to attend off-campus meetings when assigned by the administration. Reimbursement for related expenses will be paid. All requests for other meetings must be approved by the Dean of Instructional Services. Upon return from professional development activities, faculty/staff are to submit a completed "Evaluation of Conference" form along with their "Reimbursement of Travel Expense" form.
Additionally, faculty who participate in training or education to be considered for advancement on the salary schedule should follow the guidelines in the Master Agreement and submit such requests on the "Application for Salary Adjustment."
Professional activities will be scheduled in accordance with the Professional Development policy.
Department Chairs and/or the Dean of Instructional Services will schedule department meetings. Attendance by all faculty assigned to the respective department is expected. Department meetings will be held regularly for the purpose of disseminating information, problem solving, and planning with the department. Department meetings will be scheduled on an as-needed basis for discussing issues specific to a particular department. The Department Chair will chair department meetings.
If requested, the Business Office may deduct from salaries, credit union (P.E.) savings or payments, payments to the faculty union, and/or insurance payments. The college participates in tax sheltered annuities for those who wish to purchase them.
Each faculty member is responsible for knowing the contents of this handbook, the Master Agreement, the Board of Trustees Policy and College President Procedure Manual, and relevant policies of the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education. It is expected that each will approach these duties with dedication and enthusiasm. Each faculty member plays a vital role in the public image of Dawson Community College and is encouraged to be professional while representing the college.
An integral part of institutional effectiveness is the on-going assessment of instructional program quality. All vocational-technical instructional programs (A.A.S. and certificates) are under the scrutiny of a program director. In concert with the Dean of Instructional Services and other relevant institutional staff, the program director utilizes a variety of measure (qualitative and quantitative) and data collection methods to conduct longitudinal analyses of overall program effectiveness, whether transfer or career-technical.
Each instructional program will undergo an annual qualitative report and a comprehensive program analysis resulting in a comprehensive report every four years. The program director is responsible for the analysis and subsequent report.
Article 12.1 of the Master Agreement specifies that "Each full-time faculty member shall earn ten (10) days of sick leave per academic year. Each part-time faculty member shall earn sick leave on the basis of one day for every three semester credits taught during the academic year. The unused portion of such allowance shall accumulate from year-to-year. All full- and part-time faculty shall have compensation for unused sick leave upon termination and shall be paid in a lump sum payment equal to one-fourth (1/4) of the accumulated sick leave at the rate of pay at the time of termination. Sick leave attributable to a preexisting condition will not be allowed for a period of ninety (90) days following the first actual starting day of employment. The College recognizes present accumulated sick leave. However, for purposes of termination payment, such accumulation shall be computed from February 25, 1976, or the first day of employment, whichever is later.
In September of each year, the Dean of Administrative Services shall provide each faculty member with a written accounting of his or her sick leave, including: a. a list of those days accumulated prior to February 25, 1976; and b. a list of those accumulated, by year, after February 25, 1976. Faculty members will notify the main office when leaving campus for medical appointments during normal working hours and when they return.
Grade books, stationery, and general office supplies are available from the Business Office.
Copy machines are available for faculty use in Room 107 of the Main Building and Room C in the Ullman Center. Each faculty member will receive an access number for the copy machine.
Long distance calls are placed by the faculty member using an assigned PIN number. A record of long distance calls over 15 minutes in length should be recorded and should include the party called, the telephone number, and the nature of the business. Personal calls are not allowed to be charged to the college.
Article 15, sub-paragraph 15.2 of the Master Agreement defines the tuition waiver policy for faculty members, their spouses, and children. Waiver eligibility forms may be obtained from the Dean of Instructional Services and must be signed prior to registering. Additional information regarding tuition waivers is included at the end of Section A.
College facilities and equipment are available to faculty members for academic use at any time; however, security regulations must be observed. Any non-academic use of college facilities and equipment must be approved by the administration. All room usage must be approved by the office of the Dean of Instructional Services with the exception of Room 126 of the Main Building, which must be scheduled through the President's Administrative Assistant. See BP/CP 6-3: Facilities Use.
The Dean of Instructional Services is responsible for the instructional program during the absence of an instructor. If it is necessary that an instructor be absent from class for any reason, proper arrangements must be made by the instructor to insure that the needs of the instructional program be properly met. The Master Agreement establishes the parameters regarding work hours. Each faculty member shall submit a schedule of their on-campus classroom, lab, and office hours to the Dean of Instructional Services during the first week of each semester. This schedule should be consistent with the Master Agreement provisions regarding work hours. The remaining hours on the schedule may be designated as "prep" or "on-campus" hours. Faculty members are expected to be in their offices during scheduled office hours. When approved, the schedule is returned to the faculty member to be posted outside of their office door.
When a faculty member cannot meet a class or must leave campus during posted office hours, the Dean of Instructional Services must be notified. A properly completed and signed absence report must be submitted to the Dean of Instructional Services who will forward a copy to the main office so proper documentation may be made in the payroll record. Any time a faculty member must be off campus for more than two (2) hours of scheduled on-campus time, an absence report must be filed.

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Lynchburg, VA - No arrests yet after 11 Lynchburg City Schools had bomb threats phoned in.
Police had extra officers on hand Wednesday as a precaution and say they are following up on tips.
Some parents were upset about how one school chose to deal with the threat, however.
Parents had mixed reactions to how some Lynchburg City Schools handled Tuesday's bomb scare.
Each city school has their own Crisis Management plan.
Superintendent Scott Brabrand said Tuesday that each school acted in accordance with their individual policy.
At E.C. Glass, students say they treated it like a fire drill. Students were taken to the front of the building, rather than the baseball field, like they do during bomb scare drills.
"At first when it actually happened we just had a fire drill, so we all went to our usual spots for when we go there which is right outside the school,"
ABC 13 reached out to the superintendent's office to schedule an interview and we were unable to.
Not all parents were concerned.
A few mothers at Paul Munro Elementary told us they were impressed with how the school handled the threat.


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Fairfield County Sales: Aug 18, 2014
Homes Sold: 1069 Fairfield County
Average List Price: $741,662 Fairfield County
Average Sale Price: $716,290 Fairfield County
Average Market Time:93 Fairfield County
Higgins Group Real Estate | Fairfield, Connecticut
July/ August issue of Private Air / Luxury Homes - just another way Higgins Group is Marketing Connecticut Real Estate at the Highest Level. - Full Article >>
Higgins Group Real Estate | Fairfield, CT
Todd David Miller Homes and the Higgins Group are listing a property at 456 Hillside Rd., and are offering the real estate agent who closes the deal a Bentley convertible. Watch the News 12 Clip! - Full Article >>
Higgins Group Real Estate is an independently owned and operated Real Estate brokerage serving Connecticut real estate with 12 offices located throughout Fairfield County. Higgins Group Real Estate has been helping home buyers and sellers meet their real estate goals throughout Connecticut for over 14 years.
We are Marketing Connecticut Real Estate at the highest level! Our 300 sales associates represent the very best of the real estate profession in our markets. Our business model is unique to Connecticut Real Estate, and we would love to share that with you. There is a reason we are the fastest growing real estate company in Connecticut... We offer a full range of real estate services and believe that the collective talent and experience within our company is unparalleled - and offers unique benefits to you.


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We began our trip with a pre-cruise stay at the Clarion Neptun Hotel in Copenhagen and also our post cruise stay. The hotel is not 5 star but it's a good value, clean and 2 hot meals per day are included! The staff is friendly, the rooms are small, however, the 2 room suite (room 314) is decently appointed ( no AC in this room, but it was not needed as the windows open)
On to the cruise, after check-in we were immediately met our butler Dilip and were discreetly escorted out of the common areas. We were shown our suite (1003) and met our concierge Omar O'Besso who is a dear! Omar handled all of our dinner reservations including CHEF'S TABLE - do not miss this! It is a super exclusive 9 course meal prepared for a lucky 12 diners - book the minute you arrive on the ship! It is a great time and well worth the $75 charge as it also included a behind the scenes galley tour with the Chef - super cool!
Suite perks include VIP seating at the shows, VIP meet and greets with the captain and senior staff,free alcohol (if you drink) and all the bottled water (and soda's) you can hold! I think we drank about 30 bottles!
Can't say enough about the staff - once they find our you are VIP they kiss your hiney! Smiles everyone, you are now on Fantasy Island :-)


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Actually, no specific foods are known to trigger a diverticulitis attack. And there's no diverticulitis diet that's been proven to prevent attacks.
Still, following a so-called diverticulitis diet remains a popular, if unproven, way to try to prevent or treat diverticulitis attacks. Nuts, seeds and popcorn were once discouraged under a diverticulitis diet because they were said to trigger diverticulitis attacks. But research shows that seeds and popcorn don't increase the risk of diverticulitis or diverticular bleeding, so it's OK to eat them even if you have diverticulosis.
If you're trying to prevent diverticulitis attacks, focus less on a so-called diverticulitis diet and more on an overall healthy diet that's high in fiber. High-fiber foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, soften waste and help it pass more quickly through your colon. This reduces pressure within your digestive tract, which can reduce the risk of diverticulitis attacks.
If you think that you're having a diverticulitis attack, talk to your doctor. Your doctor will likely prescribe treatment and suggest that you follow a clear-liquid diet for two or three days, and then gradually add in low-fiber foods. This kind of diverticulitis diet helps your digestive tract rest and heal during treatment.


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Robin Returns. Robin Ventura re-joins the #WhiteSox as a special advisor to Buddy Bell, Sox director of player development.—
Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) June 06, 2011
Ventura on joining the #WhiteSox PD staff: "If I was ever going to do anything, this is where it would be, with the White Sox."—
Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) June 06, 2011
UPDATE: Padilla @ ESPN:
Ventura will essentially be a roving minor league instructor, visiting each of the White Sox's affiliates in order to assess talent, work one-on-one with specific players and provide the organization with another set of eyes to do evaluation.


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99 Millers Falls Rd. Rt. 63
Northfield MA 01360
main phone: 800-859-2960; ski center: 800-859-2960; snow conditions: 800-859-2960
Ski the famous trails of Northfield Mountain! The trail system, developed by John Frado in the early 70's, feature the serenity of a park like setting with carriage road width trails thoughtfully wrapped across 2000 acres of mountain side. Climb your way to the top of the mountain and take in the vista of the 320 acre reservoir atop the mountain. Then take a fast run down 10th Mountian Trail, or a more leisurly cruise down Hill N'Dale and Sidewinder. Return to the Center, visit historical exhibits, relax and warm up while seated around the pellet stove in the cozy Yurt. trails & ski services 40km groomed; ski rentals; ski lessons PSIA; ski patrol; changing room; pulk sled rental; 9km snowshoe trails; snowshoe trails are not shared with skiers; snowshoe rentals
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Josie was 18 months old….In January of 2001 Josie was admitted to Johns Hopkins after suffering first and second degree burns from climbing into a hot bath. She healed well and within weeks was scheduled for release. Two days before she was to return home she died of severe dehydration and misused narcotics…
Josie spent ten days in the PICU. I was by her side every day and night. I paid attention to every minute detail of the doctors' and nurses' care, and I was quick to ask questions. I bonded with them and was in constant awe of the medical attention she received. Every time Josie moved or fussed someone would be quick to push her pain button. I tried rubbing her head and found that often this would settle her. Much to our relief, Josie was experiencing a quick recovery. Her burns were healing beautifully. She was sent down to the intermediate care floor with expectations of being sent home in a few days. Her three older siblings prepared for her welcome home celebration. We were told that no one had ever been sent back up to the PICU.
The following week her central line had been taken out. I began noticing that every time she saw a drink she would scream for it, and I thought this was strange. I was told not to let her drink. While a nurse and I gave her a bath, she sucked furiously on a washcloth. As I put her to bed, I noticed that her eyes were rolling back in her head. Although I asked the nurse to call the doctor, she reassured me that often times children did this and her vitals were fine. I told her Josie had never done this and perhaps another nurse could look at her. After yet another reassurance from another nurse that everything was fine, I was told that it was okay for me to sleep at home. I called to check-in two times during the night and returned to the hospital at 5:30 am. I took one look at Josie and demanded that a doctor come at once. She was not fine. Josie's medical team arrived and administered two shots of Narcan. I asked if she could have something to drink. The request was approved, and Josie gulped down nearly a liter of juice. Verbal orders were issued for there to be no narcotics given. As I sat with Josie, I noticed that the nurse on morning duty was acting very strangely. She seemed nervous, overly demonstrative and in a hurry. Uneasy, I asked the other nurses about her and they said she had been a nurse for a long time. Still worried, I expressed my concern to one of the doctors, and he agreed that she was acting a bit odd. Meanwhile, Josie started perking up. She was more alert and had kept all liquids down. I was still scared and asked her doctors to please stay close by. At 1:00 the nurse walked over with a syringe of methadone. Alarmed, I told her that there had been an order for no narcotics. She said the orders had been changed and administered the drug.
Josie's heart stopped as I was rubbing her feet. Her eyes were fixed, and I screamed for help. I stood helpless as a crowd of doctors and nurses came running into her room. I was ushered into a small room with a chaplain.
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History of DeLuna Fest
In 1559... After surviving a treacherous journey across ferocious seas, Spanish conquistador Don Tristan De Luna made landfall on what we know as Pensacola Beach, FL. Upon landing, De Luna and his crew threw a party. It was (literally) the beach party to end all beach parties since the settlement was blown away by a hurricane a few months later.
In 2010... America's original beach party was officially revived with the launch of DeLuna Fest. For three-days, music fans can dance on the sugar white sands of Pensacola Beach, revel in a diverse mix of live beach-friendly bands and musicians, and admire Florida's breathtaking sunsets. DeLuna Fest celebrates Pensacola's rich heritage and raises a toast to America's original settlement.
DeLuna Fest returns September 21 - 23, 2012 with four stages (two directly on the Pensacola Beach sand) and a top-notch display of live music featuring a diverse blend of genres.
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Foosackly's Chicken Fingers – Mobile, AL
Menu includes hand-battered, never frozen chicken fingers and fresh homemade and hand-poured Foosackly's sauce.
Geauxsicles Gourmet – Shreveport, LA
Looking to chill out with a snack that's ice cold? Get to Geauxsicles for hand made, real fruit, gourmet ice pops! We have one mission: To do one thing very well - make and serve unique gourmet ice pops for everyone to enjoy. Geauxsicles are made with pride by hand using real fruit and gourmet ingredients. Each is unique and may contain pieces of fruit or seeds, so please enjoy them carefully.
BJ Concessions – Mobile, AL
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Efes Fine Food – Anniston, AL
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Hippie Dips – Lexington, KY
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Flaming Concession – Tucker, GA
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Free Lovin Foodery – Gainesville, FL
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Shotgun BBQ – Pensacola, FL
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Papa's Pizza – Pensacola Beach, FL
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Nancy's Haute Affairs - Pensacola, FL
Menu includes Shrimp and Crawfish Savannah, a delicious Gulf Coast twist on a Southern delicacy.
Papa John's Pizza – Gulf Breeze, FL
From day one, John knew he could make a better pizza by using fresh dough and superior-quality ingredients, and he refused to sway from that commitment to quality. It worked, and people loved his pizza. Today, one thing remains the same – Papa John's is still fully committed to delivering on its brand promise of "Better Ingredients. Better Pizza."
DeLuna Dogs – Pensacola, FL
This local hot dog joint is a popular location for many Pensacola natives, and we think you will like it too.
Crabs Seafood Restaurant- Pensacola Beach, FL
Click here for Limited Menu. Enjoy sipping a delicious cocktail while sitting on the outside deck overlooking the stunning view of the Gulf of Mexico. Known for their large selection of crab and fresh Gulf seafood, it's no wonder why Crabs is one of the hottest restaurants on Pensacola Beach.
Florida Pizza Kitchen - Pensacola Beach, FL
Menu includes pizza, nachos, hotdogs, smoothies. To sum up the Florida Pizza Kitchen experience in a short description is a difficult task, but it is definitely two things. It is a true beach-type counter-style café that just begs you to appreciate the casual energy of our island lifestyle and it is the `X-marks-the-spot` of a treasure find when it comes to the absolute best pizza in the area.
The Dock - Pensacola Beach, FL
A couple more footsteps in the sand will lead you to The Dock's "toes in the sand" bar featuring their world famous Bushwhackers, burgers, and view of Casino Beach! The Dock is a laid-back restaurant perfect for anybody to come grub, chill, and hydrate during DeLuna Fest weekend.
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LOS ANGELES (FOX 11/CNS) - Herbalife has denied allegations in a lawsuit by a former salesmen who contends the nutritional supplement company is running an unlawful pyramid scheme, court papers obtained today showed.
In a 42-page answer to ex-Herbalife distributor Dana Bostick's complaint, the Los Angeles-based company also denies that class action certification is appropriate.
Bostick, a retired Los Angeles general contractor, alleges that Herbalife systematically pays bonuses to distributors based on their recruitment of new salespeople rather than sales.
In a recent ruling, U.S. District Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell denied Herbalife's motion to dismiss the case.
The judge wrote that Herbalife sales people "pay money for the right to sell Herbalife products" while "supervisors pay money to receive recruitment rewards which are unrelated to the sale of products to ultimate users."
If Bostick's assertions are proven, Herbalife could fall under the Federal Trade Commission's definition of an illegal pyramid scheme: one in which those at the top are paid with fees from those recruited at the bottom.
In its answer, filed Tuesday in Los Angeles federal court, Herbalife denies each of Bostick's allegations, even questioning whether the plaintiff is indeed a resident of California.
The company admits only that it is "a network marketing company and has a marketing plan through which individual independent distributors market, promote and sell Herbalife products," according to the filing.
Herbalife also agrees that it entered into a distribution agreement with Bostick in April 2012, but denies that he "accurately and completely summarized" the company's sales and marketing plan, or its policies and rules, in the lawsuit.
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Minot Police say a 25-year-old from Mandan is in custody after allegedly stealing a vehicle from the Harley Davidson Parking lot around two o'clock Saturday afternoon.
According to police, the suspect approached an occupied vehicle, while brandishing a weapon, and took it after its occupants got out.
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Appropriately the Chargers end this dismal season in the Black Hole.
The Chargers will put a bow around 2011 on Sunday, facing the Raiders right before some key people possibly face the firing squad.
Is this coach Norv Turner's last game? Is general manager A.J. Smith on his way out, too?
The Chargers' season went into its own black hole in October and six games later, they came out of it. While they rallied recently with wins over the Jaguars, Bills and Ravens, the truth is they were never able to dig out from that hole from their mid-season skid.
So that leaves this week, where the Chargers are playing for, well, not much.
Last week's loss to the Lions did them in, eliminating the Chargers from the playoffs for the second straight year.
Turner, though, is keeping his chin up and preparing as if his job security wasn't an issue.
"I think there's a way you go about doing your job on a weekly basis," Turner said. "I've been around some great pros, players and coaches -- guys who know how to do their job.
"You take pride in doing that. Part of our deal this week is obviously from a coaching staff is doing the little things to make sure our guys understand that every time you get a chance to play it's important. We have some great competitors on our team so I expect them to go out and compete and play. We're playing a team that has played awfully well against us. When you look at the Raiders at their best, they're awfully good."
But maybe the Chargers are in the right spot. They have won six of the past seven at Black Hole, so just maybe they can spoil the Raiders' shot at the playoffs.
"This is one more chance to go out with this group," safety Eric Weddle said. "We don't know what the future holds so let's go make the most of it. Work on some things, get a win and in the process knock the Raiders out of the playoffs."
The Chargers will take their solace where it comes. And Sunday it could come in Oakland, with gathering storm clouds ahead.
Think too much about what may or may not happen in the offseason and the focus on the task at hand gets wobbly.
So the Chargers will try to reach .500 and that the eighth win could come in Oakland just makes it all the better.
"Yeah, I love it, actually," Weddle said. "I love playing on the road, especially at Oakland. It's always a raucous crowd, and they bring it out. It's usually always a close game, down to the wire. I expect it to be the same. I expect it to be a tough game, physical and nasty. It also helps having all those fans out there hating us. Hopefully, in the end, we'll hear a lot of silence out of the fans."
The noise coming from Chargers Park will soon be loud and clear. It's likely Turner and Smith might be on the wrong end of all the commotion.
Turner said the Chargers were playing their best ball - until that clunker in Detroit. He's hopeful his team can rally one last time.
"We've had such an obviously up and down year in terms of performance and played a lot of people and had a lot of people in and out of the lineup," Turner said. "I think probably over the last month we've had the best continuity in terms of keeping the same guys on the field and probably played as good as we could two weeks ago against Baltimore and then didn't perform very well Sunday against Detroit."
The Chargers get one more chance to do it right Sunday in Oakland.
SERIES HISTORY: 104th regular-season meeting. Raiders lead series, 57-44-2. The Chargers long held the upper hand in this matchup, running off a 13-game winning streak. But that ended last year when the Raiders swept the season series, and then they won in their first meeting this season, 24-17, as the Raiders seized the AFC West lead from the Chargers. Frustrated Chargers fans longing for better days can still remember the good ol' days, when Air Coryell was at the top of its game. But among the memories is a nasty one, the 1980 AFC title game in which the Raiders won, 34-27, in denying Dan Fouts and crew one of their best shots of making the Super Bowl.
--FS Eric Weddle took some grief for signing a $40 million contract before the season, but his year will include his first Pro Bowl appearance. "I worked my tail off to get better and make the jump to become one of the elite safeties in the league," he said. "There is still room for improvement, but it's an honor to be voted in by the coaches and players and fans. Honestly, it's pretty sweet. I just have to be consistent and keep grinding and working to be the best."
--QB Philip Rivers didn't have his best year - a career-high 19 interceptions -- but it was good enough to be selected to the Pro Bowl. ""It's always an honor any time you're selected," Rivers said."Obviously the season's been disappointing from a team standpoint, which is most important. I think it's always an honor and humbling any time your fellow competitors vote you in. The handful of times I've been selected, it's always an honor."
--TE Antonio Gates also made the squad, with a solid if not spectator season. The Pro Bowl alternates from the Chargers are WR Vincent Jackson (first alternate), RB Ryan Mathews (second) and C Nick Hardwick (third).
--With all the upheaval expected this offseason for the Chargers, some speculate they need to blow up the roster. Raiders coach Hue Jackson said the Chargers aren't in need of an overhaul. "I think they're very talented," he said. "I think what people are putting out there about 'em, that oh, they're not very talented or they're not going to play, or this, that, I'm tired of hearing that. I mean, that's a very good football team with very good players, with a quarterback that's unbelievable, with skill players and defensive players and they're going to be different than the first time we played 'em and hopefully we're different than the first time we played them too. This is a good team, it's a heck of a rivalry, and they're going to come to play and we're going to come to play and we're going to have to play our best to win the game."
--Some day soon Gates will probably look back on passing Charlie Joiner as the team's all-time leading receiver with 588 career receptions. But it is a milestone which is bittersweet when coming in another disappointing year. "It's tough to think about anything except being eliminated from the postseason," he said.
--WR Vincent Jackson (groin) is having a hard time getting on the practice field and that's usually not a good sign. "I think it's hard on any player, but Vincent's history is when he's been like this and hasn't been able to practice we haven't gotten as much out of him," Turner said.
--The Chargers are 5-10 on the road the last two seasons. If they were to lose in Oakland, the team would be 16-17 since taking the field for their 2009 AFC divisional playoff game against the Jets. A loss on Sunday would also give the Chargers their first losing record since 2003.
BY THE NUMBERS: 2008 - The last season in which the Chargers claimed a playoff victory.
QUOTE TO NOTE:"You have to trust the things you believe in. That's not going to change now." - Coach Norv Turner as he prepares for what is likely his last game as the Chargers' head coach.
The Chargers could be in a pickle at running back.
Ryan Mathews didn't practice Wednesday with a calf injury. He was joined on the sidelines by Mike Tolbert because of a hamstring injury.
To add to the woes, the Vikings plucked rookie running back Jordan Todman off the Chargers' practice squad on Wednesday.
The team signed Shawnbrey McNeal and put him on the practice squad. Depending on the health of Mathews and Tolbert, McNeal might even be active. He was in the Chargers' camp the past two summers.
In other news, linebacker Bront Bird was placed on IR with a knee injury. Bird made his contributions on special teams.
--OLB Shaun Phillips is having a decent season, although a significant chunk of it was lost to a foot injury. But Phillips usually shines against the Raiders, as his 11.5 career sacks playing Oakland is the most he has against any team.
--WR Vincent Brown is enjoying a solid rookie season as he continues to blossom and earn the confidence of his teammates and coaches. Brown, a third-round pick, had the best game of his short career the last time he played Oakland: five receptions for 97 yards.
--WR Vincent Jackson is going to try and play through a groin injury Sunday. Jackson is closing in on a career-high in receiving yardage, needing but 91 yards to surpass his high of 1,167 yards in 2009.
--WR Malcom Floyd continues to show more of a burst and leaping ability after returning from an oblique injury. When healthy, Floyd can stretch the field like few players as he is averaging 20.3 yards on his 36 catches.
--CB Antoine Cason could be returning punts again on Sunday. He's been given more of a chance as a returner the past two games.
--WR Vincent Jackson (groin) didn't practice on Wednesday and even if he goes on Sunday, he will likely be compromised.
--RB Ryan Mathews (calf) didn't practice but he should be able to go on Sunday.
--RB Mike Tolbert (hamstring) was held out of practice but he is often rested during the week. Tolbert, who had been nursing a bum knee, also contributes on special teams.
--OLB Travis LaBoy (knee) didn't practice after missing the last game. It looks like LaBoy could be down again this week.
--LB Andrew Gachkar (hamstring) was a full participant and will play Sunday.
--LT Jared Gaither (ankle) was able to take all his snaps and is a go for Sunday.
GAME PLAN: This could be fun, with the Chargers possibly treating this like a college team playing in a bowl game. Pull out all the tricks, try all the gadget plays, do anything and everything to stick it to the Raiders' defense.
The Chargers figure to go out swinging, using every weapon at their disposal as they play with house money. So Philip Rivers will be given every chance to exploit a Raiders unit that is ranked 29th in total defense and points allowed. The Chargers are going to try and win this with their strength, which is heaving the ball down field.
MATCHUPS TO WATCH: Chargers running game, with Ryan Mathews and Mike Tolbert vs. Raiders run defense which has been bad. Mathews didn't go off last week, with the Chargers saddled with an early deficit to the Lions. But if his ailing calf allows, the Chargers would love nothing more than for Mathews to finish with a big game to build his confidence over the offseason. Tolbert is ailing, too, which could restrict his carries. But the Raiders have to prove, at some point, they can stop a running game. The Chargers' interior line has another big challenge this week in taming DT Richard Seymour - he always seems to play well against the Chargers, dating to his time in New England. But the key is slowing LB Rolando McClain.
Chargers run defense, with ILB Donald Butler and Takeo Spikes, vs. a Raiders running game led by Michael Bush. Any good run defense is strong up the middle and the Chargers have had issues with Butler and Spikes. It's not that they are horrible, it just seems as the game wears on, and they wear out. In Bush, he is the typical bruising running back which gives the Chargers fits. In this season's earlier matchup Bush rushed for 157 yards and a score; added 87 more yards through the air. With Bush sitting at 911 rushing yards, the Raiders will be eager to get him to 1,000.


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Coventry City Council welcomes Pelka pair life sentence
Coventry City Council has welcomed today's sentencing of Magdelena Luczak and Mariusz Krezolek. The pair were jailed for life and must serve a minimum of 30 years for the murder of 4-year-old Daniel Pelka.
– Amy Weir, Independent Chair of Coventry's Safeguarding Children's Board
We welcome today's sentence and would like to pay testament to all those responsible for achieving this outcome.
This has been a deeply distressing case and no one who has heard any of the evidence cannot have been affected by it.
With the end of the criminal case, work will continue to complete the Serious Case Review to consider what more could or should have been done to protect Daniel
We will aim to publish the final review within six weeks.


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'Sup with Stand Up Paddling?
Everywhere and anywhere there's a body of water, people are taking up SUP! What's so great about stand up paddling? Pretty much everything. If you had told me a year ago that there was a water sport I would love as much as ultra distance kayaking, I would have told you "no way". But beginning with my first SUP race this past December, "yes...WAY!" There is nothing not to love about SUP: Anyone can do it, you have an incredible view, you're generally dry, gear is easy to store and transport, you get to spend some quality time with friends (aquatic and bipedal), and most importantly, everyone in this sport extends their hand and welcomes you as "ohana" (family in the Hawaiian culture). Races become "gatherings" of friends who all support one another both on and off the water. After my first race, I literally had 5 new friends. In fact, I will never forget how friendly the first woman that I approached at my first race was: Out of sheer desperation, after seeing all of the buoys on the course, I paddled up to a woman who looked kind enough to help, and asked her if she could give me a quick lesson in going around turns. She quickly paddled up next to me, literally 2 minutes before the gun went off, and demonstrated the best technique to use to efficiently make tight turns on the board. Then she threaded her way to the front row of the starting line and promptly won the women's race. :). At the end, she waited for me and introduced me to all of the other women she knew in the race, invited me to join her training group, etc etc. I had never felt so welcomed in a new sport. And EVERYone I've met in the sport since then is just like her! Yadda Yadda Yadda, if you love being on the water but don't love lugging a kayak, and you want to make a dozen instant friends, then SUP is your next sport. Here's how to get started:
Choosing a Board:
SUP boards come in a few "stock" sizes, which also correspond to generally accepted race divisions: 12'6", 14' and Unlimited (anything over 14'). Lighter women generally like the 12'6" because it's easy to power. Bigger women (like me! 145lbs) and men generally dig the 14' boards because they're a little longer and, therefore, ever so slightly faster--they just require a bit more power to keep em moving. Construction methods and materials vary, but you have a choice of everything from teak/wood, to eps foam/epoxy resin, to carbon fiber, and even inflatable boards (great for travel!). The board you choose will depend on your budget, goals, and stomping grounds. I.e. If you want a board to occasionally surf on as well as go longer distances, or you're dealing with a rocky coastline, you won't want carbon fiber. If you plan to play/race in mostly flat water conditions, a carbon fiber board could be a great call. Either way, play with a few types of boards before buying one. There are also tons of great deals on used boards as people continue to upgrade (check resources section below) .
Where to SUP?
SUP isn't just for the ocean anymore! People are SUPing and SUP racing in every lake and river they can find. Where there is water, there is SUP. Believe it or not, people have already SUP'ed the Grand Canyon, The Colorado River 100, and the Missouri River 340 Mile Paddling Race. In fact, there's even a formal division for SUP in the Missouri River 340 because there were enough silly people who requested it!
Carbon fiber uber-long outrigger-type paddles are generally the norm in this sport, and are not too expensive. You can get an adjustable one or have one sized to fit you and your paddling style. The adjustable ones are nice if you are going to be using different boards or if you're going out with new friends who are not your same height. In terms of fitting the paddle to you, the "T" handle should be 8-12 inches above your head when the paddle is placed, blade edge on the ground, in front of you.
Paddling Technique
Reach, reach reach reach reach. That's pretty much what I heard the entire time during a recent stroke technique class I took from one of the inventors of SUP, Dave Kalama. For the most powerful stroke: feet are firmly planted on the board, shoulder width apart, and with your arms in a "K" position reaching waaaaaaay out toward the top of your board, rotate your shoulder forward to get the maximum reach, then bury the blade smoooothly and completely and pull with your core (in other words, think about pulling your whole body, as a unit attached to the board, to where the paddle is, vs. bringing the paddle to you). The blade should exit the water when it reaches your heel and go no further back. Otherwise, you're just picking up water. Then you propel the paddle forward again into the K position on that same side and repeat. There is no set number of times you should paddle on each side before switching. You'll get a feel for how many it takes on each side before you start veering off course. Start with 8 or 10 reps on each side and feel it out.
To watch The Pack SUP video with Pack Leader Brent Allen click here.
Here are some of my favorite resources for information about SUP events, races, equipment, etc:
www.Eatonsurf.com, www.SUPevent.com, www.DistressedMullet.com, www.yoloboards.com, Ohanapaddleboards.com, SUPthemag.com
For Paddling Technique videos, Google: Jim Terrel (owner of Quickblade Paddles), Danny Ching, Bark Paddleboards, Todd Bradley, Dave Kalama, and Candice Appleby
Happy Paddling, my friends! Let the SUP LOVE fest begin!
~XO Robyn


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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- The man who pleaded guilty to a deadly Arizona shooting rampage that wounded former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was sentenced to life in prison Thursday.
U.S. District Judge Larry Burns sentenced 24-year-old Jared Lee Loughner for the January 2011 attack that left six people dead and Giffords and others wounded.
Loughner pleaded guilty to federal charges under an agreement that guarantees he will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The hearing marked the first time victims -- including Giffords -- could confront Loughner in court.
Her astronaut husband, Mark Kelly, did all the talking for her, as the couple looked at Loughner and told him how his deadly rampage at the former congresswoman's political meeting had upended her life. You can read the full statement below, or by clicking here.
"Her life has been forever changed. Plans she had for our family and her career have been immeasurably altered," Kelly said. "Every day is a continuous struggle to do those things she once was so good at."
Loughner showed no emotion, and looked at the other victims. His mother sobbed nearby.
"Mr. Loughner, you may have put a bullet through her head but you haven't put a dent in her spirit and her commitment to make the world a better place," Kelly said.
Giffords kissed Kelly when he was done. He grabbed her hand and they walked away, with her limping.
Earlier, Loughner told Burns that he will not be speaking at the hearing.
Loughner pleaded guilty three months ago to 19 federal charges under an agreement that guarantees he will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Both sides reached the deal after a judge declared that Loughner was able to understand the charges against him. After the shooting, he was diagnosed with schizophrenia and underwent forcible psychotropic drug treatments.
At the hearing, Loughner, who wore dress pants and a dark brown shirt with a tie, heard from his victims.
"We've been told about your demons, about the illness that skewed your thinking," said Susan Hileman, at times visibly shaking, to Loughner. "Your parents, your schools, your community, they all failed you.
"It's all true," Hileman said. "It's not enough."
"You pointed a weapon and shot me three times," she said, staring directly at Loughner. He looked back at her. "And now I walk out of this courtroom and into the rest of my life and I won't think of you again."
Some victims, including Giffords, welcomed the plea deal as a way to move on. It spared victims and their families from having to go through a potentially lengthy and traumatic trial and locks up the defendant for life.
Christina Pietz, the court-appointed psychologist who treated Loughner, had warned that although Loughner was competent to plead guilty, he remained severely mentally ill and his condition could deteriorate under the stress of a trial.
When Loughner first arrived at a Missouri prison facility for treatment, he was convinced Giffords was dead, even though he was shown a video of the shooting. He eventually realized she was alive after he was forcibly medicated.
It's unknown whether Pima County prosecutors, who have discretion on whether to seek the death penalty against Loughner, will file state charges against him. Stephanie Coronado, a spokeswoman for Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall, said Wednesday that no decision had been made.
It's unclear where Loughner will be sent to serve his federal sentence. He could return to a prison medical facility like the one in Springfield, Mo., where he's been treated for more than a year. Or he could end up in a prison such as the federal lockup in Florence, Colo., that houses some of the country's most notorious criminals, including Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols and "Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski.
"Mr. Loughner, for the first and last time, you are going to hear directly from Gabby and me about what you took away on January 8th, 2011 and, just as important, what you did not. So pay attention.
"That bright and chilly Saturday morning, you killed six innocent people. Daughters and sons. Mothers and fathers. Grandparents and friends. They were devoted to their families, their communities, their places of worship.
"Gabby would trade her own life to bring back any one of those you savagely murdered on that day. Especially young Christina-Taylor Green, whose high-minded ideas about service and democracy deserved a full life committed to advancing them. Especially 30-year old Gabe Zimmerman, whom Gabby knew well and cherished, and whose love for his family and his fiancee and service to his country were as deep as his loss is tragic. Especially Judge John Roll whom Gabby was honored to call a colleague and friend and from whose interminable dedication to our community and country she gained enormous inspiration. Gabby would give anything to take away the grief you visited upon the Morrises, the Schnecks, and the Stoddards – anything to heal the bodies and psyches of your other victims.
"And then there is what you took from Gabby. Her life has been forever changed. Plans she had for our family and her career have been immeasurably altered. Every day is a continuous struggle to do those things she was once so very good at. Gabby is a people person: she exudes kindness, creativity, and compassion. If she were not born with the name – "Gabby" – someone would have given it to her. Now she struggles to deliver each and every sentence. Her gift for language can now only be seen in Internet videos from a more innocent time.
"Gabby was an outdoor enthusiast. She was often seen rollerblading with her friend Raoul in Reed Park, hiking in Sabino Canyon, or careening down Rillito Wash Trail on her bike, as she was the night before you tried and failed to murder her. She hasn't been to any of those places since, and I don't know when she'll return.
"There's more. Gabby struggles to walk. Her right arm is paralyzed. She is partially blind. Gabby works harder in one minute of an hour – fighting to make each individual moment count for something – than most of us work in an entire day.
"Mr. Loughner, by making death and producing tragedy, you sought to extinguish the beauty of life. To diminish potential. To strain love. And to cancel ideas. You tried to create for all of us a world as dark and evil as your own. But know this, and remember it always: You failed. Your decision to commit cold-blooded mass murder also begs of us to look in the mirror. This horrific act warns us to hold our leaders and ourselves responsible for coming up short when we do, for not having the courage to act when it's hard, even for possessing the wrong values.
"We are a people who can watch a young man like you spiral into murderous rampage without choosing to intervene before it is too late.
"We have a political class that is afraid to do something as simple as have a meaningful debate about our gun laws and how they are being enforced. We have representatives who look at gun violence, not as a problem to solve, but as the white elephant in the room to ignore. As a nation we have repeatedly passed up the opportunity to address this issue. After Columbine; after Virginia Tech; after Tucson and after Aurora we have done nothing.
"In this state we have elected officials so feckless in their leadership that they would say, as in the case of Governor Jan Brewer, "I don't think it has anything to do with the size of the magazine or the caliber of the gun." She went on and said, "Even if the shooter's weapon had held fewer bullets, he'd have another gun, maybe. He could have three guns in his pocket" – she said this just one week after a high capacity magazine allowed you to kill six and wound 19 others, before being wrestled to the ground while attempting to reload. Or a state legislature that thought it appropriate to busy itself naming an official Arizona state gun just weeks after this tragedy occurred, instead of doing the work it was elected to do: encourage economic growth, help our returning veterans and fix our education system.
"The challenges we face are so great, but the leadership in place is so often lacking. In so many moments, I find myself thinking, 'We need Gabby.' In letter after letter, I've seen that others agree. As Americans mourned the six who died, they also mourned the loss of a representative who embodied the service they realized they should expect from those they elect, the type of person our county desperately needs to provide leadership and solve problems. Gabby was a courageous member of congress. Willing to stand up to the establishment when the establishment was wrong. She was thirsty for partnership across the aisle and was an unrelenting champion for her 600,000 constituents. One of which was you.
"There's something else Gabby and I have been spending a lot of time thinking about. The way we conduct politics must change. Sure it's easier to win a debate if you can turn your opponent into a demon, but that's not how we move forward. Not only does slash and burn politics make Americans cynical about their leaders, but it leads to bad ideas. It creates problems instead of solving the ones we have now.
"Even amid all that was lost, Gabby and I give thanks for her life, her spirit, and her intellect, which are a continued force in this world despite what you've done. We exalt in sharing our lives with each other and with our family and friends.
"As a city, Tucson has grown stronger. We love this community, and we love our neighbors. We are resilient, and the dynamism and compassion of our fellow Tucsonans will continue to push this city forward.
"And there is what persists in Gabby: her love for this city, this state and this country. Her commitment to lifting us all up, and her ability to lead. Mr. Loughner, you may have put a bullet through her head, but you haven't put a dent in her spirit and her commitment to make the world a better place.
"Mr. Loughner, pay close attention to this: Though you are mentally ill, you are responsible for the death and hurt you inflicted upon all of us on January 8th of last year. You know this. Gabby and I know this. Everyone in this courtroom knows this.
"You have decades upon decades to contemplate what you did. But after today. After this moment. Here and now. Gabby and I are done thinking about you."


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We've heard only little bits of info about the mirrorless camera. The most notable is mentions that it will use the same sized sensor as the G1 X, and maybe even the exact same sensor.
And there we have it! This is exactly what I predicted a couple of weeks ago! Yet another let down down from Canon is on the horizon.
I guess the only way to get a mirrorless camera with FF is to dish out out $7000 - $8000 for the Leica M9, or the upcoming M10.
Dear Canon, why have you ceased to innovate and amaze?
Given that the consumer end of the range will be targeted at P&S upgraders, I can't see anything larger in terms of sensor size than the G1X sensor (or APS-C).
I will be a bit disappointed if Canon does not use the sensor tech from the 650D - the AF in the G1X has come in for a bit of criticism, so having phase detect AF would be a good improvement.
I will probably hold out for the prosumer/pro models to be announced.


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August 20, 2014
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Chicagoland Partners of English Language Learners launches second cohort in AY 2013-14
CPELL is a federally funded Department of Education/Office of English Language Acquisition grant program (grant # T365Z12006) located within the Loyola University Chicago School of Education.
There are 11 members in the second CPELL cohort who come from five different partner school districts. Current partner and mentor districts include a combined 36 different schools, 1,398 teachers, and 18,517 students.
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Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 General Information:
pro evolution soccer 2013 is series of football games published and developed by Konami, Every year the game is released around September or early October with 2 different titles "World Soccer Winning Eleven" in Japan and "Pro Evolution Soccer" in other countries. PES developed for Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Will, Will U, PSP, 3DS, Nintendo, iOS and also for mobile phones.
The PES vs. FIFA war has been lopsided for some time. FIFA 13 is not better then PES 13. In trying to play FIFA 13 at its own game Pro Evolution Soccer has left itself wide open at the back. Weirdly though, this unexpected interloper wasn't PES 2013, although Konami's latest is a fantastic football game . I did enjoy the PES demo but wasn't sure about the overall presentation. Pro Evolution Soccer 2013 is the twelfth edition of the Series. The game play improves will giving the player the ability to accurately shots and passes.
PES has it's faults on the presentation front, but it's presentation of the Champions League mode is excellent. Where PES needs the most help is in its presentation. But it's a dalliance and it's PES that I'll return home to. The Copa libertadores has been licensed since PES 2011, it's not a new inclusion just for this year.
PES Productions has got control system right too. Pro Evolution Soccer FullControl does exactly what you'd hope – puts full control in the hands of the player. This makes some of the effort required to master the Pro Evolution Soccer FullControl system almost worthwhile. PES wants you to overcomes the threat of opponents with neat footwork & stylish play.
The glory days of Pro Evolution Soccer look to be edging closer. PES looks set to overtake in the next couple of years. With Konami announcing a London based studio for PES they are clearly throwing money into the future games. Playing Sound Shapes , the Metal Gear Collection , and whatever else I have with me.
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Publisher : Konami
Genres : Sports Game
Platforms: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PSP, Will, Will U, mobile phone, iOS, Nintendo and Windows
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A Charlotte television reporter is recovering in the hospital after she was hit by a vehicle during coverage of Wednesday night's severe weather.
Reporter Caroline Vandergriff, from Time Warner Cable's News 14, was reportedly shooting video of downed power lines at the intersection of East Morehead Street and Kenilworth Avenue in Charlotte.
That's when two vehicles collided at the intersection . One of the vehicles hit Vandergriff, who was standing nearby.
At the time of the wreck, the traffic lights were malfunctioning due to power outages from the storm.
She was taken to Carolinas Medical Center where she was last listed in stable condition.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with our friend and colleague," News 14 staff said in an online article posted on Thursday.
"Caroline Vandergriff is recovering today from injuries suffered Wednesday night in an accident while covering the aftermath of a severe storm," the news organization posted on its site on Thursday. "
"News 14 Carolina and Time Warner Cable are doing all we can to support Caroline and her family. She remains hospitalized at Carolinas Medical Center. She is awake, alert, upbeat and surprised at the attention this accident has generated. Her family flew in from Texas to be with her."
"All of us at News 14 Carolina and Time Warner Cable have her in our thoughts and prayers," the statement continued. "We wish Caroline a speedy recovery and will be with her every step of the way. We'll let you know how she's doing."
Vandergriff joined the News 14 team in mid-December.
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How to Make Exercise Enjoyable
Take the First Step
Find a workout you actually enjoy. If the thought of jogging for miles on a treadmill or fumbling your way through a step aerobics class makes you groan, don't do it. Forcing yourself to stick with an activity you dread is a guaranteed motivation killer. "People sometimes forget that there are a million different ways to exercise," says Alice Domar, PhD, author of Be Happy Without Being Perfect. "You may need to try several types of workouts before you find 'the one.'" Don't know where to start? Ask yourself what you like to do and try to figure out how you can incorporate exercise into that. For example, if you love to dance, consider signing up for Zumba classes. On the other hand, if you're not blessed in the rhythm department -- and you want a low-key workout -- Pilates might be the perfect fit.
It worked for me! "Whenever I need to relax, I like to sit by the river near my house. I realized that if I walked, ran, or biked by the water, I could use that positive association to help me stay motivated. Now I actually look forward to exercising."
-- Becky Palermo, 33, Boston
Don't reach for old tees and baggy sweats. Putting on real fitness clothes may inspire you to get moving. A study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity found that people are motivated to work out if exercising is part of their self-image. "Wearing gym clothes helps you identify yourself as athletic and that in itself can be an incentive to get fit," says Elizabeth Lombardo, PhD, author of A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness. Plus, if you spend some cash on a workout wardrobe you can't let it sit unworn in a drawer, right?
It worked for me! "When I start a new fitness routine, I splurge on a stylish piece of gear I'll need for it, like a yoga mat or a pair of running shoes. I've noticed that when I have a new 'toy,' I'm eager to use it."
-- Jessica Brida, 40, Los Angeles


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The Eagle-Tribune
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I am a Democrat, but I don't understand Elizabeth Warren's political agenda.
If elected to the U.S. Senate, she promises to "take on" big business.
Does she mean multi-billion-dollar Massachusetts companies such as Raytheon, Liberty Mutual, EMC, Boston Scientific, and Staples? Or the state's largest employers: Massachusetts General Hospital, Stop & Shop, MIT and, yes, her own employer, Harvard University?
These and many other large corporations not only provide thousands of jobs, they support hundreds of small-scale companies who supply them with everything from parts and deliveries to laundry and food services.
Professor Warren's senseless battle against big business will only serve to hurt the "little guy" she claims to defend in her ads.
Edward Clough