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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Newark Mayor Cory Booker may have been the bookends that roused the assembly at a school choice policy summit last week in Jersey City, but it was a largely unknown corporate representative who provided some sobering perspective.
That's because it was Erika Aaron's job to talk about what happens after legislatures win the fight to establish vouchers or tax credit scholarships, which Christie said had "the chance to get the most change, the most quickly." No doubt, Aaron shared the same sense of urgency with others at the American Federation for Children's annual summit, but she also reminded the participants that they'll initiate change quickly if they design their choice policies smartly.
Aaron is the community relations director for Waste Management, Inc., which has contributed $16 million to the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship program alone as well as millions to similar programs in other states in exchange for a tax credit. But Aaron said the company is particular about where it redirects its tax liability, and a smart private school choice policy to Waste Management may not be the most disruptive.
Unlike voucher programs that receive direct taxpayer support, tax credit scholarship programs in Florida, Georgia, and Arizona, just to name a few, need corporate support. While these companies receive a tax credit for their contributions, they do have the views of shareholders and employees to consider. Indeed, Aaron said she...
There is a student whose needs often go unmet by the schoolhouse and the statehouse—high-achieving, but not quite gifted, one who receives less attention from principals and policymakers focused on bringing the bottom up to proficiency.
So a lawmaker in Florida pushed successfully for a law that makes schools focus more attention on students at or near the top.
This week, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed a bill that establishes a minimum number of accelerated learning opportunities while making sure parents and students know how they can take advantage of those options (called Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning options, or ACCEL). The measure was championed by state Representative John Legg, who feared that talented students were going through school unchallenged, especially in districts that paid little attention to accelerated learning.
Each of Florida's sixty-seven school districts largely draft their plans for student progress by stressing expectations for meeting minimum standards, Legg says. Few highlight procedures for enrichment and acceleration. Without being overly prescriptive, Legg's proposal brings more attention to high-flying opportunities, bringing its own set of uniform standards that serve as a baseline for greater innovation at the school level.
Specifically, the law now says that schools, at...
It's primary season in statehouses nationwide, and that means that teacher unions will pit Democrat against Democrat by using the support of school vouchers as a wedge.
An unexpected reminder of that came last week in the Wisconsin Democratic recall primary campaign for governor. The Wisconsin Education Association recently distributed a mailer claiming that Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett wanted to expand the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program. The union supports Barrett's opponent in the primary, and is now using a story from seven years ago claiming that Mayor Barrett supported raising the enrollment cap on the voucher program.
Barrett said then that he was willing to back the cap increase in exchange for more money for all public schools, and he has since repeatedly expressed alarm over the voucher program's cost to local taxpayers. But that's beside the point for the union and enough to force Barrett to spend energy on the campaign trail defending his support for public education.
This strategy has worked before. A Democratic candidate for Florida Senate named Terry Fields spent weeks addressing his past support for the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship before ultimately losing a primary campaign against an opponent backed by the Florida Education Association. Both were seeking to represent an impoverished community in Jacksonville, where thousands of students benefit from the voucher. Before his loss, Fields meekly added that he wouldn't support expanding the program...
The Philadelphia school district's plan to lift itself out of financial and academic distress may have overshadowed a profound development this week for Catholic education in the City of Brotherly Love. The Philadelphia Archdiocese agreed Monday to join a compact with public and charter schools in the city to make sure that kids have access to quality schools.
Two conditions of the agreement make this momentous and should give Catholic leaders throughout the nation something to consider:
Finally, a group committed to enhancing urban public education has recognized that the urban Catholic school shares a common purpose, and the Great Schools Compact is doing more than paying lip service. But the Archdiocese also has pledged to do something most Catholic schools have not: open up student performance to public scrutiny.
Most Catholic schools fail to disclose test scores and other key indicators of student achievement. While regulations accompanying voucher programs in Indiana, Louisiana, and Florida will soon be changing that practice,...
Imagine a law that forces your family into a charter school lottery, a law that doesn't care whether you would choose a charter or not. The burden is on you to refuse the seat and a family who does want the seat is waiting for you to act.
Such a law may only be a few legislative steps away in Connecticut. Democratic leaders in the state General Assembly have hitched this "opt-out" lottery to a sweeping omnibus bill that covers reforms that range from teacher quality to school improvement, and where better to bury it? Many provisions in Senate Bill 24 have generated heat over tenure reform and charter school funding, distracting the public from this perversion of parental choice in education.
The lottery would be imposed on all new charter schools and would draw from the names of every student from the district in which the charter operates, leaving it to the family to accept or decline the spot. The provision emerged from a closed-door meeting with union leaders and the Democratic chairs of the state's joint education committee and follows attempts in at least one other state to get around the issue of "creaming" in school choice.
Indeed, an opt-out scheme may position more English language learners and special education students for entry in charter schools, but it would do so by making charters the first schools...
Before the real estate bubble burst, there was an emerging literature on the link between government regulation of housing and home prices. Heightened zoning restrictions, the conclusions went, drove up the cost of housing. Now the Brookings Institution has added something new to consider: Zoning regulations are segregating cities by income and race and leaving quality schools available to mostly higher income families.
After surveying 100 metropolitan areas, Brookings analyst Jonathan Rothwell found that housing costs are 2.4 times greater near a better performing school, as judged by state test scores, than near a lower performing school. Zoning, Rothwell told Education Week, "is an underlying problem." Exclusionary zoning has priced lower income families out of high-flying schools in higher-flying neighborhoods where population density is low by government design and where fewer people own larger houses and more acres of land.
By loosening or even eliminating restrictive zoning, cities may see housing cost gaps narrow by as much as 63 percentage points and see school achievement gaps narrow as a result, Rothwell writes.
Naturally, Rothwell has an affinity for school choice, including district choice plans, charter schools, and school vouchers, because the practice helps to neutralize the effects of zoning. It's no surprise that Fort Myers, Florida, shows some of the lowest test score gaps between lower and higher income students in the Brookings report. The Lee County school district has a more robust district choice policy,...
It's hard to identify the political motivations that drove Arizona Governor Jan Brewer to veto an expansion of the state's publicly funded savings accounts to help more disadvantaged students pay for private education. But we do have her explanation, one that pretends the expansion of private school choice would "artificially manipulate" the market to the disadvantage of public schools.
This fear of an "unlevel playing field" is a milder variant on the assertion that school vouchers would "virtually abolish public education," as the head of the Lousiana teachers union told the Wall Street Journal for a story today. But it's all the more surprising coming from a Republican governor who has supported school choice for the Grand Canyon State in the past. Does Brewer really agree with voucher opponents who insisted that last year's adoption of education savings accounts for special education students was really just the camel's nose in the tent, heralding doom for public education? Her veto suggests this much.
That few Arizona reporters would challenge Brewer's explanation or express shock that she was the one making it shows how ingrained this narrative has become since the 1970s. At that time, United States senators including Daniel Patrick Moynihan were sponsoring legislation that would award tuition tax credits to parents who opted for private or parochial education. The opposition insisted this would inspire families to flee their neighborhood school.
Moynihan grew more exasperated by August 1978 when he took to the floor of the Senate...
An urban wasteland in the industrial Midwest shows how a portfolio approach to public education can inspire even the most disadvantaged families to "shop" for the right school.
Nearly three-quarters of parents in Detroit have shopped for a school for their child, whether the options included a traditional public school, a magnet school, a charter school, or a private school, according to a think tank in the Wolverine State called Michigan Future Inc. Moreover, fifteen percent of the families the think tank surveyed opted for a public school outside the district.
"Seventy percent are actively shopping rather than letting the government tell them where to go—that's huge," Michigan Future President Lou Glazer told The Detroit News.
Glazer says the study represented one of the most aggressive attempts nationally to further explain how families, especially those who are low-income, think about their school options in an urban area. Researchers spent last summer knocking on the doors of 1,073 households to collect data on 1,699 schoolchildren, eighty-five percent of whom were black and sixty-eight percent of whom came from households where incomes that fell below $30,000.
The Detroit school district has lost more than 100,000 students in the past decade, but fifty-five percent of the families interviewed said they sent their children to a district school. Twenty-three percent opted for charter schools. The fifteen percent of families who chose schools outside Detroit took advantage of a state law that allows cross-district enrollment.
Forty percent said they chose their school based...
Louisiana became the latest state to embrace the introduction of school vouchers, but the legislative moxie it showed should stimulate a new conversation about private school choice and accountability.
When lawmakers last week approved Gov. Bobby Jindal's plan to award vouchers to low-income children, they also ordered state schools Superintendent John White to develop a system that holds participating schools accountable for the performance of their voucher students. Critics say this lacks specificity, but it's almost revolutionary compared with most voucher regulations nationwide.
Louisiana's law may be similar to a voucher program Indiana lawmakers approved last year in that it requires participating students to take the same assessments administered at public schools. But even voucher supporters in the Pelican State had a hard time defending against tougher accountability standards in a state known for its low-tolerance of poor-performing schools.
So now that low-income students in schools graded C through F have a greater array of public and private options available, this is a chance for White and the Department of Education to design what my Fordham colleagues have called "accountability, done right."
The degree of scrutiny and potential consequences for poor performance should be proportional to the number of voucher students each private school accepts. The Fordham Institute in 2009 advocated a sliding scale of accountability, whereby regulations might be heightened for private schools that receive more public revenue.
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Paul Farhi's smackdown of education reform and education reporting in the American Journalism Review may be inspirational to those who would march with the status quo, but it is dangerous coming from a publication that sets the standard for how newsrooms ought to conduct their affairs.
Farhi, a Washington Post reporter, argues that reformers and billionaire philanthropists have fooled us into believing that American education is in crisis. And worse, passive journalists have allowed this ruse to go unchallenged. Reformers may be used to these sophomoric critiques, but Farhi would have reporters believe that our system of public education has never been better and that their job is to contest any claim to the contrary.
AJR would do better to remind its readers that, yes, some of our education system is fine, but a lot more is mediocre, ragged, losing ground to international peers, leaving many of our poorest and poorest-performing children with worsening odds that they'll ascend to success and to the higher education of their choice. And it would do better to remind its readers that some of our best education reporters and analysts like Sam Dillon, Thomas Toch, and...


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The Bears take on the Carolina Panthers this week and this should be a very good thing for anyone with a Bear on their fantasy team...The Bills, Bengals, Ravens and Texans have byes this week.
Starting off with the Jay Cutler, after the hit he took last week, he might be a little weary, but he says he fully expects to play and have no problems doing so. However, I'm not crazy about starting Jay this week anyways. Carolina has given up the 19th most points to opposing QBs this season. Unless Cutler is your second QB behind maybe Andy Dalton or Matt Schaub, you should probably have a better option this week.
To go along with this though, I am crazy about Matt Forte this week. I expect him to get over 100 yds rushing and be a force in the passing game as well. Start with extreme confidence.
As usual, Brandon Marshall is the only Bear in the receiving game that warrants a start. Marshall should have 10 or more targets as he and Cutler are on fire as a duo this season. BMarsh has scored in 3 straight games and I expect him to make it 4 this Sunday.
The Bears defense should always warrant a start and that's no different this week.
As for the Panthers, they have been on hard times this season with a 1-5 start to the season.
The Panthers have a lot of names that have been fantasy relevant in years past: DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart, Mike Tolbert, Steve Smith and Greg Olsen...but I don't like any of those guys this week against this Bears defense.
Cam Newton is probably the only Panther you've been starting on a weekly basis as it is, but the Bears have given up the least amount of fantasy points to opposing QBs this season and I don't see this as a good time to start Newton. He's been sloppy with the ball and this Bears defense have been absolute ball hawks! Hopefully you have a better option at QB this week. That's it for this week...good luck out there!

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Juventus, who looked to be in serious danger of not progressing in Champions League when the day started, is going through to the knockout stage after finishing first in Group E. They brought their best to the Ukraine on Wednesday and impressed in a 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk.
The first half was mostly uneventful, with neither team generating more than a few half-chances. Sebastian Giovinco had the best opportunity for either team in the 29th minute, when Mirko Vucinic played him through on goal with a great ball into his feet at the top of the box. He had an uncontested shot, but pulled it wide.
Shakhtar started the second half looking lively, and had a great chance through Yaroslav Rakitskiy. He fooled Gianluigi Buffon with a swerving free kick in the 49th minute, that the Juventus keeper barely recovered to make a save on. Both sides had their chances as the momentum swung back and forth until the 56th minute, when Juventus went ahead for good.
Stefan Liechtsteiner played in the ball that led to the goal, towards Giovinco, though the Juventus forward wasn't the one to touched it in. In an attempt to clear, Oleksandr Kucher poked the ball into his own net. It was a bad break for Shakhtar, considering how well they played up until that point, and that Liechtsteiner appeared to be a hair offside.
Coming into the day, Shakhtar held a tiebreaker over Chelsea, and progress despite their loss and Chelsea's 6-1 win.


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GOODYEAR, Arizona (AP) - Ubaldo Jimenez allowed three runs in seven innings of the Cleveland Indians' 4-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
He gave up three hits, including back-to-back doubles to Anthony Rizzo and Alfonso Soriano in fourth inning. He struck out three and walked one.
Chris Rusin shut down the Indians in 5 1-3 innings. The left-hander allowed singles by Mike Aviles and Nick Swisher. He walked three and struck out three.
Michael Bowden pitched a scoreless 1 2-3 innings for Chicago. Casey Coleman gave up two runs in two-thirds of an inning and Jensen Lewis allowed a run in the ninth.
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D.C. police report a series of unusual carjackings that have drivers on edge. Police say the jackers use the same method to steal people's cars.
D.C. police are calling them "bump and run" carjackings. It's when a suspect rear ends a victim's car. When the victim gets out to check the damage, one of the suspects takes off in the victim's car with the striking car following behind.
It's happened at least three times since August 28 in the Southeast and Northeast sections of the district. The latest incident occurred Thursday morning at 8:05am at the intersection of Hartford Street and Alabama Avenue, SE. D.C. police recovered the 2004 Jaguar Friday at 233 57th Street, NE near Blaine Street and Clay Place, NE.
Police say unsuspecting drivers who stopped at a red light or stop sign were suddenly bumped from behind and eventually carjacked.
Police say a woman in one case was shoved by the suspect trying to steal her car. No one else has been injured. The brazen carjackers don't seem to have weapons but police are concerned their criminal acts could get worse and urge drivers to take precautions.
If you get bumped, police say sit in your car, lock the door and let them know you will call the police and can exchange information. If they're legitimate, they'll stay around for the police.
Police say the carjackers haven't always been successful. In one attempt on Fort Davis Drive and Massachusetts Avenue, SE the victim didn't get out of her car and told the suspect she was calling police so the carjackers sped away.
Police believe the same suspects are behind all four incidents. The suspect descriptions are vague. Police say be aware.
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(CNN) – Leave it to a sports injury to bring unity to the nation's capital.
After Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper crashed into a wall trying to catch a ball Monday night, the Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate joined up to send their good wishes.
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who hails from Nevada, said on the Senate floor Tuesday that he and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell frequently talk about Harper, who comes from Las Vegas.
"He is really a phenomenon in baseball," Reid said of the 20-year-old, who's now in his second season with the Nationals.
While it may have come out of left field that the two senators started the day in agreement, it was the right field wall that Harper slammed into Monday night when trying to catch a ball at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
He fell to the ground, where he lay motionless. He later received 11 stitches on his chin.
"I told the Republican leader I was going to talk to his family," Reid said. "I will talk to his mom or dad and find out how he is doing."
Following up on Reid's remarks, McConnell described Harper as "the most incredible competitor I have ever seen."
The Republican senator from Kentucky said he missed the West Coast game, which went on late into the night on the East Coast, but he wanted Reid to pass along a message to the athlete's family.
"When you speak to his mother remind her this is one thing that leaders on both sides fully agree on: We are hoping Harper has a speedy recovery and back in the lineup," he said.
On Twitter, Harper vowed Tuesday to continue playing.
I will keep playing this game hard for the rest of my life even if it kills me! Ill never stop! #RespectTheGame—
Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) May 14, 2013
– CNN's Ashley Killough contributed to this report.
"After Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper crashed into a wall trying to catch a ball Monday night, the Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate joined up to send their good wishes."
All things happening to date in America ... I offer nothing more than a (sacrastic) No Comment.
Hmmm is this right up there with Angelina having sergury or what!
The senators must be very familiar with the feeling of running into a wall!!! That's all they have done these past few years. The only difference being Harper did it at full speed!
Too bad the Republicans cannot feel something for the ordinary people of America. I guess we all need to don sports gear of some kind.
THAT'S WHAT IS IMPORTANT? I think we need to vote them out.


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I witnessed a horrible, brutal attack on one of my dogs yesterday. It seemed that when one dog jumped on her and began biting her, something "clicked" in the other dogs and they began to get involved, just not as bad. These are dogs she is with daily, except for 2 of DD's dogs. The third comes to our house to play all the time. She doesn't like him and he knows it, but he stays away from her and respects her age. The other dogs who were watching and barking, involved but not biting, were her own housemates.
What I witnessed seemed to be a pack mentality, wild animals destroying the weakest, most vulnerable. Entirely different from the way I see them every day.
I don't think I can be nice to DD's dogs ever again. I know I'll look at them differently forever.
Lady is in the hospital. She has multiple bite wounds, and some may require surgery. She also has Addison's disease, so her electrolytes must be closely monitored to make sure she is not going into a crisis.
I need to cry, but I have to hold it together. It's very hard.
I am so sorry this happened Lady, I pray she will be alright. I dont have any answers as to why dogs can snap, I'm still trying to figure out what makes humans snap. I'm sure others will have the answers your looking for.
I am so very sorry this happened to you and your furkids. I would be quite upset too. Prayers and Hugs for lady to get better soon. I do not have an answer. A big hug to you, let your tears flow, even if you have to go into the bathroom to let it out.
God nevers give you more than you can accept, wish he did not have so much faith in me
First let me say you have my T&P for Lady's speedy recovery. And for your anxiety.
If I understand what you said, only DD dogs actually bit her. You own dogs were barking and maybe seemed to be egging it on but did not bite? Maybe that is not as it seems. Did you see the actual incident start? I am just trying to get a clearer px of what happened so maybe we can ease your mind with some theories.
Awwww, Lady's Mom, I am so very, very sorry for what happened to Lady and I'm sure that you were terrified having to witness it and not being able to stop it immediately. My pra*yers go out to Lady for a full recovery and my thoughts are with you.
I agree that there is such a thing as a "pack mentality" but haven't a clue what sets it off. It does seem to happen more frequently as the numbers increase, however, so I wouldn't blame you if you limited contact between DD's dogs and yours as well as discouraging the other dog from "visiting."
Please keep us up-dated on Lady's progress and recovery. And tell her many people are thinking about her!
PS. Go ahead and cry. It won't change what happened but it will make you feel better and you need to feel better in order to be strong for Lady.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Idaho Resident,
We came home from the hospital Monday. She is still in pretty bad shape, with a huge scabby wound across her back, and drainage tubes on either side. Additionally, she has multiple wounds on a rear leg, making it very painful to walk, and one just under her tail at the base.
She's taking something for pain several times a day p,us clavamox and an increased dose of prednisone. Goes to her regular doctor tomorrow to remove the drains, I hope.
She is ok with the other house dogs, but gets very nervous around everybody at once, of course.
One of the dogs involved has been here a couple of times, but not inside, and he goes on runs with us every day. Being around the other dogs has not been as bad for me as I feared.
So glad things are looking better and you are not as anxious around the other dogs as you thought.
Be sure to keep us posted on how Lady is doing.
I'm so very, very sorry to hear what happened to your precious Lady. She will have many t's and p's coming to her from here. I also don't know what causes dogs to attack but I know it had to have been very scary for you! Pr*yers for a very speedy and full recovery for Lady! Please keep us informed on her healing process.
Hope things have settled a bit, and healing is happening?
I recall Cesar talking about pack behavior in confined spaces. In the wild wolves are not confined to a small area. The weaker can get away, without feeling the need to fight back in defense, if that is what they must do. The fighting back can lead to escalation of the attack.
And the pack tends to protect only the health of the group itself. A weak, unbalanced or even oddly acting individual can often be singled out and attacked by the alpha wolves, and the others join in. It may just be innate behavior, in other words.
Yes, she definitely is my weakest link. She was in a wide open area and could have tried to run, but she didn't--she obviously was not expecting to be attacked.
Sadie has tried to jump on her once before when we were all together, and we were able to remove Sadie. She has never shown that kind of aggression toward any other dog.
There are normal fights between my dogs, and they work it out. None have ever gone for the kill within this group.
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on Sep 29, 2013 at 10:53 am
It's great to see these youngsters get a chance to see what life is like outside the P-Town bubble. Kudos to the parents for supporting their teens to participate in these activities.
on Sep 30, 2013 at 9:08 am
Thousands of teens go above and beyond if adults are respectful and don't hound them.
on Oct 4, 2013 at 9:34 pm
Pleasanton is definitely full of great teens that do and accomplish amazing things. They do it on different levels, yet not one more important than the other. It is nice to be in a place that produces and celebrates more than just the high school sports stars. Sure, some teenagers (even good tens) are going to do stupid stuff sometimes, but as a whole, the parents of Pleasanton have done a great job in raising their kids with a sense of personal and societal pride.


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Hi Andy,
Congratulations on your book Early to Rise and thank you for writing it.
I start my day at 4:45 AM every day.
Early to Rise works.
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Thanks for the google hangout session Was spectacular. First time on this site in a while. In a little bit of a regrouping stage so to speak. Looking forward to getting in the loop.
Heard you on Dave Ramsey yesterday, Andy. Just wanted to congratulate you on the FANTASTIC success! Way to go!
Andy -- Just heard you on the radio chatting with Dave Ramsey. How fun! Way to go, Traubs!! I was celebrating with you. :)
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Patlynn Jameson Alvarez, 57, of Georgetown, passed away at 7:49 a.m. Thursday, Nov, 7, 2013, at Presence USMC, Danville.
She was born to Roy and Sharleen Legue Cozad on Feb. 23, 1956, in Rantoul.
Patlynn is survived by her father, Roy Cozad of Champaign; her significant other, Calvin Adkins; her daughter, Kimberly Jameson of St. Charles, Mo.; grandchildren, Savara Lindsey and Christian Wills; brothers, Greg (Dawn) Cozad of Sadorus, Terry Cozad of Champaign and Tim (Teresa) Cozad of Georgia; sisters, Diana (Israel) Cozad-Velazquez of Indiana, Becky Campbell of Champaign, and Lisa Head of Georgia; and her many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Sharleen, on Nov. 8, 2009; her sister, Maribess Jameson-Plummer; and her grandparents.
Patlynn was known as an excellent cook and as a very giving person and would give the shirt off her back for anyone. She was a member of the First Baptist Church since 2001. She loved her animals, including her dogs, Sugar, Spot Jr. and Butterscotch, and her cats, CC, Bushcat and FB. She will be lovingly missed by her family and friends.
A celebration of Patlynn's life will be 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at American Legion Dornblaser Post 203, East West Street, Georgetown. As per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Home assisted her family with arrangements.
Please join Patlynn's family in sharing memories through her Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.


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Cowher is the only guy mentioned worth a shot. Fisher, Billick, Mariuchi, and Green would be huge mistakes. I'd love to see Schottenheimer get a shot. He has a track record as an elite coach unlike those others. The only thing missing from his resume is a Superbowl win. Let's give him the chance.
Quote from: DanTurksGhost on January 02, 2012, 08:08:21 PMThat said, Billick would love to come here.And I'd prefer him over Fisher
That said, Billick would love to come here.
Anyone have links to something saying Billick has any interest in working again other than internet speculation? He wasn't part of the usual "will he won't he" last year either.
Quote from: DanTurksGhost on January 02, 2012, 08:08:21 PMThat said, Billick would love to come here.Really? Is this speculation or did he state that on the coaches show?I hope the Glazers fired Morris for a reason and go after either Cowher or Billick, not someone that does not have any HC experience in this league (and no Fisher!)
Sorry - if the Glazers gave Cowher a blank check, he would coach here.
Quote from: TheGladiator on January 02, 2012, 10:12:23 PMSorry - if the Glazers gave Cowher a blank check, he would coach here.Knowing the Glazers it wouldn't be signed. I wonder if he'd catch that in time.
Billick would sell tickets.....if its up to Dom we will never see Billick unless the Glazers hire him and then make Dom a figure head or just fire him outright.
Coach B is correct. And from what I understand, the Bucs understand that as well and will not be waiting too long.


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AFC South Spin cycle: Loss to Colts drops Texans to No. 3
The Colts sent the reeling Texans back to Houston as Chuck Pagano had a successful return to the sideline after three months away.
Colts top Texans in Pagano's return
Andrew Luck threw two TD passes to lead the Colts to a 28-16 victory over Houston in head coach Chuck Pagano's return.
AFC South Spin cycle: Colts' turnaround complete
The Colts punched their postseason ticket with a 20-13 win at Kansas City and the Texans continue to stumble late this season.
Redskins, Colts ride winning mojo beyond numbers
The Redskins and Colts have talented rookie quarterbacks, but their winning formulas extend beyond that.
Luck breaks record, Colts clinch playoff berth
Andrew Luck threw for 205 yards to break the single-season rookie record, and the Colts beat the Chiefs to clinch a berth in the playoffs.
Watt will force Colts to seek more help protecting Luck
Texans DLE J.J. Watt's manhandling of the Colts in Week 15 could prompt Indianapolis to spend more resources protecting Andrew Luck.
Indianapolis preparing for Pagano's return
Colts head coach Chuck Pagano had been cleared to return to the team by his physician.
AFC South Spin cycle: Titans play spoiler on 'MNF'
The Titans dashed the playoff hopes of the Jets, while the Texans clinched the AFC South with their win over the Colts.
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What if some generous soul had paid a restaurant tab or a toll for him, for no reason other than a desire to be friendly to another human being?
What if someone had befriended him or simply said kind, encouraging words in the days before he entered Sandy Hook Elementary School?
Could something so small and random have prevented a tragedy - in this case, or in the dismayingly long list of other cases where disturbed individuals have lashed out at innocent strangers?
It's impossible to know, and perhaps pointless to speculate, but it's an intriguing question.
Perhaps it's a naive notion.
Perhaps it's too unsophisticated or simple to counter the complex psychology underlying such homicidal impulses.
But it doesn't seem like it would hurt, does it? It doesn't seem like simply being kind and generous to others would set off a murderous rampage.
At worst, such impulses would have no effect on those in the grip of such darkness and evil.
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So, committing random acts of kindness or "paying it forward" are valid and positive responses to such tragedy. That was Windsor Township resident Brenda Wilbur's response.
In response to the Newtown tragedy, she created a Facebook group called "Do One Kind Thing."
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The page went viral, at least locally, pretty quickly, with thousand of members and hundreds sharing positive experiences and good deeds.
Ms. Wilbur is no naive Pollyanna. She's seen the bad and the darkness in society. Her husband is a police officer.
"My first thought (in reaction to Newtown) was why am I so lucky to be able to buy my kids presents? I knew there had to be something I could do."
"Something I could do."
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And then act on that impulse.
It might not stop a killer.
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If you are worried to not receive the extra controller, I heard that sometimes they ship it later, separately
I'm confused by this. I ordered the L.E. with an extra controller. All of the ore shipping emails I have seen that were to receive an additional controller mentioned it in the email. Anyone else who ordered an L.E. with any extra controllers get a different email?.
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Yep...its true.
Your OUYA has arrived at our distribution center and we expect it to land on your doorstep within the next two weeks (give or take a day or two depending on your location).
Be on the lookout for a confirmation email that will follow once your shipment has been picked up for delivery and which will include your personalized tracking number.
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My standard edition with extra controller was phrased similarly. I received both the console and the extra controller in the same box; I would imagine that this means the same thing.
Backer #276, Standard Edition + 1 Extra controller.
5/13 - Delivered, replacement controller received 5/24
May try to get oddball controller replaced (good analog, bad faceplate)
Your email is very similar to the ones who ordered a standard ed. plus one controller as I just mentioned.
Edit - here's what I got for mine. Standard edition plus extra controller. Everything came in one shipment.
"1 x Console_NA-1Contoler (90-10-G01)"
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Backer #276, Standard Edition + 1 Extra controller.
5/13 - Delivered, replacement controller received 5/24
May try to get oddball controller replaced (good analog, bad faceplate)
I agree with others here. If they had not sent an EXTRA controller your shipment details would read:
1 x SPConsole_NA
Good way to think of it is that you get one controller in the console box...
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I found a laptop
Asus k55dr
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-LCD:15.6" HD Led Backlit (16:9)
-HDD:500GB 5400rpm
-VGA:AMD Radeon® Mobility™ HD7640G + HD 7470M Dual Graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM
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is it " enough" for running inventor 2012 ( assembly is about 300 part)
Sory cuz my English.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks all.
Solved! Go to Solution.
64 bit Win7 & min 4Gb ram needed
What is your OS? 32 bit or 64 bit
i recommand 64 bit with minimum 6 GB ram
and your HD is to slow try to change it with SSD 256 GB or minimum 7200 rpm
Thank you for replying.
I only can upgrade to 6G with ram.the HDD can not be changed.Asus k55dr has no 7200rpm HDD or SSD.
How about graphic? AMD Radeon® Mobility™ HD7640G + HD 7470M Dual Graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM.
Sr my English
for your HD you can purchase one and create a copy of the original HD.
I've g74sx and i've installed two SSD
for the all other stuf it's enough for your works
honestly don't think it would be suitable to work on anything more than a couple small parts.
2GB ram is way too little, as others have said.
But the real killer is the screen - according to Asus's website: http://www.asus.com/Notebooks/Versatile_Performanc
The display is "15.6" 16:9 HD (1366x768) LED Backlight" - so only 768 pixels tall. You really need a 1080 or more screen to work with Inventor - 768 leaves such a small viewing area it's questionable how much work can be done. Not to mention some of Inventor's menus are taller than 768 so you won't be able to see the OK or Cancel buttons to click on them...
as for the graphics card..
the "Radeon HD 7640G + 7470M Dual" scores a pretty bad 526, so it may well struggle with more than a couple parts anyway... Honestly would doubt how well it would handle assemblies of about 300 parts (assuming they're not all simple square extrusions). It will probably work and display something, but you'll soon be banging your head against a wall with how slow everything is.
hi, sam_m.thank you fo replying.
I have a desktop with 1366x768 resolution and can see full tabs.why?
I'll upgrade to 6G ram.
According to benchmarks.Radeon HD 7640G + 7470M Dual scores 526 and individual Radeon HD 7640G scores 526 too.what is happening with dual graphics,is there no effect?
Thanks you!
in the past laptop users have complained that some option boxes are too large for the screen and they are unable to see some of the buttons. The System Requirements: http://usa.autodesk.com/autodesk-inventor/system-r
If the dual Radeon cards work like the dual Nvidia Optimus system then the 2 graphics cards do not work together. 1 is a more powerful gpu for 3d work (and games) and the other is a lower-power 2d card for simple web-browsing or playing videos etc. that won't drain the battery as much. So any benchmark will only test 1 card at any time, usually the high powered 3d card, which is why the result is the same.
Thank you so so much Sam.
Perhaps asus k55dr is not good selection.
I am student and have short budget.
I'll get Laptop Acer Aspire V3 571G.how do you think?
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Sioux City's Battery Building could soon "generate" a lot energy in downtown Sioux City. A developer out of Las Vegas wants to turn it into a Hard Rock Casino.
That's all up to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, though. For weeks they've taken applications for a new gaming license in Woodbury County.The non-profit for Sioux City's Argosy Casino, Missouri River Historical Development, wants in. But, they need an operator to submit with first.
Wednesday, MRHD announced it has one. They've picked Sioux City Entertainment. It's a subsidiary of Warner Gaming out of Las Vegas. MRHD says the company's plan to put a Hard Rock Casino downtown is exactly what they were looking for.
"This is a very wow factor event. It's something that's going to cause synergy in downtown, it's going to create business, traffic and all kinds of activity down there. It's marvelous," said MRHD President Mark Monson.
Here are some specs; The Hard Rock would create 500 permanent jobs, be a $100 million investment, and offer 100,000 square feet. It would have table games, slots, three restaurants, a beer garden, and an up to 1000 seat venue for "nationally recognized" entertainment.
"We wanted to introduce amenities that would be complementary and not compete with the community, but really add to it. I think it's going to be a great fit," said President of Sioux City Entertainment Bill Warner.
Warner, says their parent company already manages the Hard Rock Casino in Vegas. He says building in Sioux City is music to his ears.
"We really understood the strong music culture there is to Sioux City, and the fact that Sioux City is a regional entertainment hub," said Warner.
This "rocking" concept all hinges on the IRGC choosing it from their list of gaming license applicants. MRHD president Monson feels there's little to worry about.
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---- — SALEM — A quarter of a century has passed since that night in March 1987 when Daniel Malvitch and a buddy, Peter Drew, jumped a middle-aged man on Federal Street in Salem, telling him they had a gun and demanding his wallet, which contained exactly $6.
Malvitch had just turned 18. Months later, he pleaded guilty to unarmed robbery and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
He received a 10-year sentence to what was then known as the Concord Reformatory. But in those days, before truth-in-sentencing legislation was enacted, a Salem Superior Court judge could still suspend a prison term. Malvitch was released on probation conditions that included alcohol treatment, restitution and an order that he stay away from the victim.
Instead of complying with those conditions, he disappeared. The first in a series of default warrants was issued in December 1987.
Now, Malvitch, at 43, is expected to begin serving that sentence soon.
Court records in Massachusetts and Florida show that Malvitch has spent his adulthood in Florida and Alabama, in and out of jail and prison.
The old warrant from the 1987 case was found during his most recent prison stint, the result of 2009 conviction charges described as "criminal mischief" and making a false fire alarm in the Pensacola, Fla., area.
He's also done two years for a 2000 escape attempt, according to Escambia County, Fla., court records available online.
After his release from custody in Florida, he was eventually turned over to Massachusetts authorities. Yesterday, he had been expected to admit that he had violated his probation and have a judge impose the 10-year sentence.
Instead, he peppered Salem Superior Court Judge John Lu with questions, told the judge he intends to withdraw the original plea in the case and ask for a trial, and then, when asked if he had ever suffered mental illness, told the judge he thinks he might.
That led Lu to postpone the proceedings. While a court psychologist found that Malvitch was competent to proceed, his attorney, Neil Hourihan, asked for a further delay in the case.
Malvitch does plan to ask to withdraw his plea and ask for a trial in the old case, his lawyer confirmed to the judge, but wants to start serving the time now, just in case he's unsuccessful.
And because he originally received the sentence before truth-in-sentencing took effect in 1993, he could be eligible for parole in as little as a year, probation officials said.
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School understood to be revising plans for huge sports dome and facilities in Cheam
5:00am Wednesday 9th April 2014 in News By Alice Foster, Reporter
A school is understood to be revising its plans for a huge sports dome, running track, pavilion and astroturf pitches.
It comes amid complaints that Epsom Council failed to consult widely enough over the plans submitted by Nonsuch High School for Girls in Ewell Road, Cheam.
The proposed dome would cover three netball courts next to Warren Farm, grassland and woods owned by conservation charity the Woodland Trust.
An Epsom Council spokesman said: "It is understood that the applicants will be submitting revised plans.
"The borough council will therefore re-consult by sending fresh letters and posting new site notices in different locations so that the proposals will have been very well publicised, with a further 21 days for people to comment."
Councillor Mary Burstow, who represents Cheam ward on Sutton Council, said she was dismayed by how poorly residents had been consulted by Epsom Council.
Resident Neill Denny from nearby Holmwood Road
Coun Burstow, who has concerns over traffic, said: "The council appeared to think that putting the mandatory public notification on a fence nobody could even reach, let alone read was acceptable.
"They only sent letters to nine households on Ewell Road. There are no signs in Nonsuch Park, Warren Farm or Nonsuch Mansion House informing people of the application."
The council spokesman said: "Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has complied with and exceeded the statutory requirements in terms of publicity for this application including letters delivered by hand to the residents likely to be most affected."
Resident Neill Denny, who lives in nearby Holmwood Road, said he had put up notices around Warren Farm with council contact details in case people want to object.
He said Coun Burstow is justified in complaining that the formal planning notice was placed somewhere that pedestrians cannot reach.
He said: "There seems to be a real sense that the Cheam side of the school, which is in London Borough of Sutton, have not been properly consulted or informed."
Many people have commented on our original online story.
One said: "I am a naturalist and one of the conservation volunteers at Warren Farm who has been working there throughout the winter. I am already very concerned about the amount of light pollution coming from that area, spilling into the nature reserve."
Another, who described the planned dome as an "ugly excrescence" said: "It would be nice to see some views on this proposal, from people who actually live at addresses such as Ewell Road, Queen's Acre, Anne Boleyn's Walk, and other local roads, instead of people from far distant locations."
See the plans, with reference number 13/01517/FUL, at http://eplanning.epsom-ewell.gov.uk/online-applications/
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Sioux Falls Police Search for Suspect in Deuces Casino Robbery
Sioux Falls Police are looking for a man who used a long gun in robbing a casino Monday night.
Sergeant Steve Van't Hul says one employee and one customer were inside Deuces Casino at 800 East 8th Street, when the man walked in through the back door just before 11:00 p.m.:
Van't Hul says the robber pointed the bolt-action-style rifle at the people in the casino and verbally threatened them before he demanded cash from the till. He got an undisclosed amount of money and left through the back door.
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RC's Monarch Of The Seas moored at Ensenada Cruise Port, Mexico. Cruise ships dock at the cruise terminal, which is on one side of a large harbor shared with commercial fishing fleets, tankers and container vessels..
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The Malecon is the waterfront pathway that runs northwestwards from the cruise port. The walk passes by the giant Mexican flag visible from 10 miles or so out to sea, continues on to the Plaza Marina and finally finishes at the busy fish market. Here there are several outdoor stalls selling Ensenada's favorite dishes fish tacos and cocteles (seafood cocktails).
Avenida Lopez Mateos
A short two-block walk inland takes you to Avenida Lopez Mateos, the main tourist shopping area in Ensenada. There's lots on sales, from pottery, Taxco silver jewelry, woven blankets, and hats to the more regular duty-free items liquor and perfume.
Hussong's Cantina
Hussong's Cantina is famously known as the birthplace of the Margarita. It was founded in 1886 by Johan Hussong, a German Immigrant. Originally the cantina was located across the street (the place now occupied by the rowdy Papas and Beer), but moved in 1892 to its current position. In 1941, bartender Don Carlos Orozco formulated a new drink for the birthday party of Margarita Henkel, daughter of the German Ambassador to Mexico. So was born the famous cocktail! Today the cantina keeps its traditional feel, with much remaining of the original décor. To reach the cantina, continue on northwards for a couple of minutes from Avenida Lopez Mateos.
La Bufadora
Be prepared for a soaking if you stand too close to the spectacular La Bufadora blowhole – named after the steam which streams from a buffalo's nostril before he charges! The scenery in the area is wonderful as well, with a magnificent coastline overlooking the Pacific ocean. There's a convenient café/bar above the blowhole with great views to enjoy whilst sipping your drink. But numerous touristy souvenir stalls also await. Situated on the Banda premonitory, about 10 miles south of Ensenada.
Mexico's Wine Country
Ensenada is near the center of Mexico's wine country - eight wineries in the Baja's 'Bordeaux Belt' produce the majority of Mexico's wines. The vineyards nestle in beautiful valleys, surrounded by steep hillsides. Several tours are available from the cruise port, and all of course offer the chance to taste and buy the wine.


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Raiders MLB Kirk Morrison announced he signed his restricted free-agent tender on Twitter late Wednesday.
"I'm excited to see what the 2010 season holds," Morrison wrote.
Morrison, a third-round pick in 2005, received an original-pick tender from Oakland. The one-year deal is for $2.524 million.
The 28-year-old has made at least 116 tackles every season of his career.
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The cover to the Finnish edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has now been released. Ilkka from Harry Potter-fanit sent us this photo of the book cover, here. "Harry Potter ja puoliverinen prinssi", with cover art by illustrator Mika Launis, will be released on March 16th, 2006. Thanks Ilkka!


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On a night when the Gardendale girls basketball team managed to shoot a scorching 75 percent from beyond the three-point arc while dropping to a head-scratching 33 percent from the free throw line, the Rockets defeated Minor 51-40 to finish the Jefferson County Girls Basketball Tournament large-school division in fifth place.
"To come out here and get three wins in-a-row is a great ending to a tough start of the week," said Gardendale coach Amy Barnett.
Gardendale beat Hueytown 59-31 on Thursday night to advance to Friday night's consolation finals against the Tigers at Shades Valley.
The Rockets were fueled by offensive spurts that made a second half comeback virtually impossible for Minor.
One of Gardendale's offensive explosions came at the end of the second quarter. With the two teams fighting through a tightly-contested first half, the Rockets decided to feed three hungry seniors.
Forward Chelsey Deloney led the charge with four points while Taylor Dailey and Chelsea Robinson chipped in with two apiece, as Gardendale went 4-for-4 from the field in the final moments of the half. The late push resulted in a six-point advantage for the Rockets.
With three Gardendale starters reaching double digits in scoring, the Rockets had no problem extending their halftime lead.
"Everyone fed off one another and everyone on the floor was scoring," said Barnett.
Deloney recorded a double-double with 15 points and ten boards. Dailey went 2-for-2 from deep on her way to a ten point night and junior guard Mallorie Corbin was also without blemish from beyond the three-point line, as she connected on all three of her attempts while finishing with 15 points.
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6 Weeks to a Younger You: Week 6
September 13, 2011 at 12:22 pm , by Julie Bain
Welcome to the final segment of our "6 Weeks to a Younger You" plan. This week is about finding your balance—literally and figuratively.
First, the literal. Your equilibrium starts to dwindle as you get more, ahem, mature. And that can lead to falls and fractures later—which can really affect the quality of your life and make you feel old. You can train yourself to have better balance by practicing it. Yoga classes are great for that, of course. Amelia and I are testing out our yoga Tree Pose, right, and bending in the wind, as young trees do to weather storms. If you don't want to be a tree, just practice balancing on one foot while you're in line at the grocery store or brushing your teeth at the sink. Do it every day on both legs and you'll be surprised how much better you'll get at it with practice.
Now the figurative. Too often we go to extremes. We eat too much junk, then decide to starve ourselves in penance. We skip exercise all week because it's humid and rainy, then go crazy on the weekend and end up with sore muscles or an injury. Balance is better.
That means eating healthy meals and not snacking all day long. You may have heard it's healthy to eat several smalls meals throughout the day. But studies show that if you never give your digestive system a break, your body may not have time to remove damaged cells and toxic stuff that accumulates. And that can make you more vulnerable to diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Four to six hours between meals is optimal.
Regular exercise is key, too, not just for your body but also for your brain. Just 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three times a week for three months increases the part of your brain you use for short-term memory. Yes, regular brisk walks may actually improve your memory! For more details, read our interview with our favorite memory expert and neurologist Majid Fotuhi, M.D. here.
You need to balance your spirit, too. Are you a "doom and gloom" personality type? Studies show that Type D's, as they're called, have a higher risk of heart disease and are more likely to die from it, too. You can help yourself become a more relaxed type, like young trees that bend in the wind (see us above, hint, hint!), by practicing yoga or meditation, and getting more exercise, which is guaranteed to lift your spirits.
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New jobs are coming to the Hill City.
Governor Bob McDonnell announced on Monday afternoon, that Porter's Group LLC plans to set up its first Virginia facility in Lynchburg.
Gov. McDonnell says the company will invest $1.8 million to upgrade a manufacturing site, and create 120 new jobs.
Porter's Group LLC is a fabricated metal products manufacturer. The facility will focus on making metal products such as "safes and related products and parts," McDonnell noted in a news release.
A $300,000 grant from the Governor's Opportunity Fund helped lure the company to the Hill City. The Virginia Department of Business Assistance will help support Porter Group's recruitment and training for the new facility.
"This tremendous project is a well-timed win for Porter's Group, LLC and the City of Lynchburg," the Governor stated in the release. "The company's purchase of an existing manufacturing facility and its assets enables a quick turnaround to production, and the first Virginia operation will allow access to new markets in the Mid-Atlantic. The City of Lynchburg gains a new employer and owner for an available property, as well as 120 new good-paying jobs that utilize the existing workforce talent in the region."
"We are very excited for this opportunity to join the Lynchburg, Va. business community and create a long and prosperous relationship," Charles Saleh, Porter's Group, LLC CEO stated. "We look forward to contributing to the economic growth in the Lynchburg area."
"Porter's Group has made a sound business decision with Lynchburg's low-cost business environment and quality workforce," Mayor Michael Gillette said. "The City of Lynchburg is pleased to show our commitment to Porter's Group, and we look forward to many prosperous years of partnership."
"It is exciting to welcome the expansion of a new advanced manufacturer and assist in the creation of new jobs," said Lynchburg Economic Development Chair, Mark Varah. "The LEDA remains committed to attracting, retaining and expanding a diverse set of businesses to support and grow the Lynchburg economy."
"With this project we welcome another corporate partner to the Commonwealth," said Jim Cheng, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade. "Porter's Group's new operation will not only expand the company's footprint on the east coast, it will also provide 120 experienced workers in the City of Lynchburg with quality jobs."


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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell held a press conference Tuesday to conclude the owners meetings in New Orleans and continued to push the league's view that the quickest way to a new Collective Bargaining Agreement is through negotiation, not litigation.
"Our primary focus was on our labor dispute and planning and preparation on that," Goodell said.
The commissioner said that the league is planning on having a full season and often mentioned that returning to negotiation would be the fastest route to an agreement.
"The players chose to litigate, we're going to have to defend that," he said. "Litigation isn't going to solve this problem. It's clearly going to be solved in litigations. The faster we can get back to negotiation, the faster we can get an agreement."
Goodell was asked about the letter he sent players last Thursday. "The ownership wanted to make sure that the players knew what their leadership had walked away from in the mediation process," he said. "We think it was important to send that so players knew what the owners offered."
Goodell said he has not spoken to DeMaurice Smith, the executive director of the former NFLPA, since the union decertified on March 11.
Goodell squashed any rumors about potential replacement players in the event the lockout threatens the 2011 season. "We have not had any discussions or considerations of replacement players," he said. "That hasn't been discussed. It hasn't been considered. It's not in our plans."
A reporter pressed Goodell about owners not being present in Washington D.C. during negotiations, and the commissioner said that all owners were informed every step of the way.
"We had owners that were not only available but came in when asked. We had our entire negotiating team there," he said.
When asked about the potential boycott of the NFL draft, Goodell said he hopes that the prospects are not denied the opportunity of the Draft Day experience.
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for players to enjoy the success they've had and start their career on the stage and participate in the draft," he said.
There have been questions about what is and is not allowed between coaches and players during a lockout. Goodell said that teams cannot give playbooks to their drafted players but can have contact with prospects before the draft.
He also said that five teams have been contacted regarding violations involving player and coach contact. In February, Dolphins QB Chad Henne told the Miami Herald that he had been meeting with new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, sparking the question to Goodell. The commissioner did not name the teams but said five were contacted and fined for the violations.
Only one question was asked about the proposed rule changes that came out of the meetings, and it was regarding one that was tabled — the language in the rules about defenseless players.
"There was lots of discussion from coaches and clubs. We are making sure that the rule that is being proposed is clear," he said.
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