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The survey was recently conducted for the National Newspaper Association by the research arm of the Reynolds Journalism Institute at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. This is the survey's seventh year.
Of importance to our readers, the survey was conducted in small U.S. towns and cities where the circulation size of the local newspaper was 15,000 or less. Your Daily Mountain Eagle currently has a paid circulation of nearly 9,500.
This survey shows that without a doubt, people read their community newspapers. The numbers show that we connect with our readership family.
Since 2005, NNA has done research on how people read and what they think about their local newspaper. Results have been consistent over the years, even as sample and community sizes have been adjusted slightly.
Of those who participated in the survey, 52 percent were daily newspaper readers, and 48 percent were non-daily readers. The circulation sizes of the newspapers ranged from 309 to 14,943.
The trend for readership of community newspapers is consistent with earlier surveys. The study showed that 71 percent of the respondents read a community newspaper at least once a week. Analysis showed that readership of local newspapers was significantly and positively associated with age, suggesting that older adults read local newspapers significantly more than younger adults.
This finding is consistent with those of the NNA surveys in 2010 and 2011, and those reported by the Pew Research Center in 2012.
The pass-along rate in the 2012 survey was 2.18 people, compared to 2.33 in 2011. This means that for every purchased community newspaper, 2.18 people read it. For example, I can safely estimate that our daily readership family exceeds 20,000.
On average, readers of the 2012 survey spent just shy of 40 minutes reading the local newspaper, up nearly one minute from 2011 and more than two minutes from 2011.
Following are additional key findings of the 2012 readership survey:
• 75 percent read all or most of the newspaper, compared to 73 percent in 2011.
• 43.8 percent keep their paper for more than 10 days.
• 77.4 percent read the paper for local news and information.
Respondents who had children were also asked whether those children – between the ages of 11 and 21 – would read local newspapers. Of the households where there were children in the age group, only 18 percent read a local newspaper at least once a week. Capturing younger readers continues to be the biggest challenge for the printed newspaper.
Teens and young adults digest their information in kilobytes rather than minutes thanks to smartphones and social media. That's why our website garners more than 70,000 unique users, over 200,000 hits and nearly a million page views every month!
Meanwhile, the study shows that folks turn to the print edition for public notices and legal advertisements. For instance, 51 percent often read public notices. This number is actually up from previous years: 46 percent in 2011, 48 percent in 2010 and 40 percent in 2009.
When asked, "Do you think governments should be required to publish public notices in newspapers?" 78 percent said, "yes," which is consistent with past survey results.
Local news content is important, the study showed. More than half of readers (56 percent) had either clipped a story from the print newspaper or provided a link from the newspaper's website to save or send to a friend or family member in the past 12 months.
The majority of local readers continued to regard community newspapers as highly valuable and important sources of information about their communities.
Moreover, when asked about their preference for the source of information about local communities, 53 percent of residents preferred newspapers rather than TV and radio. In fact, the local newspaper was preferred 3 to 1 over TV, which is consistent with previous research.
In summary, this survey shows that newspapers like your Daily Mountain Eagle are considered credible and strong community partners. And I appreciate your business!
Jack McNeely is publisher of the Daily Mountain Eagle and can be contacted by phone at 205-221-2840 or via email at email@example.com.


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Maxxyz™ Compact
Martin Professional
Maxxyz Compact offers full Maxxyz functionality in a modular, mid-sized design. Four modules — Cerebrum, Programmer, Motorized Playback, and Master — require simple USB and power connections. The Cerebrum module is a touchscreen computer that runs the software on Windows XP Embedded to control the console. It can control up to 32 DMX Universes (four direct, 28 via Art-Net or Universal USB/DMX). The Cerebrum can also be used standalone. The Programmer and Playback modules aid in creation and running shows, while the Master module has two default faders, Grand Master and Flash Master. The console can control up to 16,384 fixtures and allows up to 1,000 cue lists with motorized fader control and 1,000 cue lists using playback control buttons, with parallel execution of multiple cue lists. Submaster, group master, and override functionality are included, and the graphical user interface is customizable. Four digital fader belts provide fixture parameter control (intensity, gobo, color, effect). Also new are upgraded digital LCD buttons, five LCD function keys, and five banks of customizable function keys. The Playback Module includes an additional row of playback flash buttons (flash, go, pause/back, and select) in addition to the Motorized Playback fader.
Alpha Beam 300
Clay Paky
Alpha Beam 300 is an alternative to a PAR64 ACL in a moving light housing. With updated optics and a 300W lamp, the fixture has a natural beam angle of 8°. The aperture and graphics are adjustable via eight fixed gobos, while a linear frost can change the beam from narrow and hard to softer. Features include CMY color mixing via a color wheel (eight colors plus open); a dimmer on a dedicated channel; stop/strobe; and high speed pan/tilt.
Mega Pixel LED
American DJ
Mega Pixel LED is a chasing effect in a 1m-long color bar with 384 5mm RGB LEDs arranged in 24 color banks of 16 LEDs each. With strobe, chase, and color mixing effects, and 0 to 100% electronic dimming, users can operate the unit via DMX, without a controller in sound active mode, or via the optional UC3 remote controller. In 28-channel mode, LEDs are independently controllable. Multiple units can be linked together in master/slave configuration. The fixture also includes an AC outlet on the rear for daisy chaining. Mega Pixel LED draws 55W of power, operates at 100V to 240V AC, 50Hz/60Hz, and comes with a mounting bracket.
Quattro Mini
Quattro Mini is an LED light engine based on the company's existing Quattro. The source provides up to 160W of power into a 2×2cm array. Proprietary packaging and "smart array technology" yield even color mixing and a homogeneous spot of light, as opposed to a cluster of different colors. Three multi-channel versions include RGB plus amber, RGB plus white, and Hi-CRI Vari-CCT (with a color temperature range of 3,000K to 6,500K). Suitable applications include those using high-power PAR lamp replacement, floodlights, and followspots. Built-in optical feedback at the array level ensures consistent performance for the life of the product.
Showbiz® CSR575/SS/DE/75
The Showbiz line of CSR short arc lamps expands with the CSR575/SS/DE/75, a double-ended metal halide lamp with hot restrike capability. At 92mm long and with a short arc gap of 5mm, the lamp features a color temperature of 7,500K, a 70-plus color-rendering index, and a rated life of 750 hours. Because of exact chemical dosing, the lamp generates stable color temperatures over the life of the product. It can also be used on electronic or AC magnetic ballasts/igniters. Developed through the GE Six Sigma process, this CSR lamp is appropriate for stage and studio applications.
MXR Color Mixing Scroller
The patent-pending MXR Color Mixing Scroller features two-string color mixing, with unique color selection and frame sequencing that maximize the useful colors. This enables multiple designers to share a stage, eliminating color changeovers between shows. A direct drive four-motor system provides quiet and smooth color transitions. Subtractive color mixing achieves the desired hue and saturation, so that hundreds of colors are possible. Primary additive colors (red, green, blue, and indigo) are also situated at the ends of each string. The unit is fan-cooled and additionally protected with an Apollo Gel Shield, and cooling speed is continuously variable from console or preset. Input/output connectors are 4-pin XLR, and operating voltage is 24 VDC. Power consumption is at 1.8 amps.
DLED36 Tri-Brick
DLED36 Tri-Brick is an RGB color-mixing unit with four heads, each containing three tri-color LED lamps, but each LED lamp is not a single color. The individual lens contains a combination of three 1W LEDs, for a total of 36 in the fixture. The result, according to Elation, is more even-toned mixed colors, a wider range of whites, and elimination of multicolor shadows. The unit generates an output of 2,720 lux at 1m and 350 lux at 3m and draws 50W at full power. Features include DMX control, 0 to 100% electronic dimming, and flicker-free operation. The fixture runs in six-, 12-, or 15-channel modes, and each LED can be controlled individually. Eight built-in programs with speed control allow operation without a DMX controller, and multiple units can be linked in a master/slave configuration. Additional features: a 38.5° beam angle with optional 15° lens; strobe effect; built-in power supply with auto range voltage 100 to 240V; linkable power/data; and a mounting bracket with safety I-hook.
Revo 100
Revo 100 LED is a moving yoke fixture using Neo-Neon's 100W White LED solid-state light engine. Operation is via DMX using 11 or 13 channels. Effects include 11 dichroic colors (plus open); six rotating gobos (plus open); rotating three-facet prism; strobe effect; and 0 to 100% linear dimming. The shutter and dimmer can function simultaneously. High-torque stepper motors provide micro-stepping control, while pan and tilt are 570° and 270°, respectively. Additional features include remote focus; remote lamp on/off switch; LED readout for DMX coding, functions, and lamp usage; 180° reverse display panel setting; and LED DMX signal detector.
W-DMX™ Wi-FiCompanion And Configurator
Wireless Solution
W-DMX Wi-FiCompanion offers a mode that allows interference-free wireless DMX distribution in environments with W-LAN/WiFi and other RF equipment. It segments the spectrum between W-DMX and other wireless systems for coexistence of two or more radio systems in the same space. The W-DMX Configurator consists of a PC application and a USB interface that provides access to the Wi-FiCompanion modes and other features like output power settings. Configurator offers a graphical user interface with basic settings, as well as an advanced mode that enables access to additional functionality. It is bundled with W-DMX Toolbox software that calculates the antenna required for various environments or projects.
WS200 Wireless Speaker Station
The WS200 Wireless Speaker Station is intended specifically for theatre and pro audio applications where a remote speaker station is required. The unit does not have to be hardwired to a master station. Designed for two-way intercom communication, it features a built-in speaker, built-in microphone, visual and audible call signaling, and a headset jack. Intended for use with a DX200 or DX100 base station, it can replace a beltpack or an all-in-one wireless headset communicator. The unit operates on six 1.5V AA batteries, 12 to 14 VDC, or 100 to 240 VAC. Additional features include a selectable intercom or isolated channel option, side-tone and mic gain headset adjustments, and external 8-ohm speaker connector.
UPQ-1P Loudspeaker
Meyer Sound
The self-powered UPQ-1P wide coverage loudspeaker is the latest addition to the UltraSeriesῶ. It delivers a peak power output of 136dB SPL, with flexible rigging options, wide vertical coverage, and gradual off-axis roll off to accommodate a range of applications. In a patented trapezoidal enclosure, the loudspeaker features an 80° by 50° constant-Q horn. The high-frequency section uses a 4" diaphragm compression driver, while a 15" neodymium magnet cone driver provides low-frequency content. Integral amplification, complex crossover, driver protection, and frequency and phase correction circuitry are all built-in, for a flat acoustical amplitude and phase response across an operating range of 55Hz to 18kHz. Rigging end plates incorporate threaded M10 attachment points for basic eyebolt rigging. Options include the QuickFly® MYA-UPQ mounting yoke.
VerTec® VT4889ADP
JBL Professional
The VerTec VT4889ADP full-size powered three-way high directivity line array element features DrivePack® technology that was co-developed with Crown International and dbx Professional to seamlessly integrate signal processing with loudspeakers. This three-way, powered line array element is fitted with two 15" low frequency transducers, four 8" midrange components, and three 1.5" neodymium compression drivers with beryllium diaphragms. The unit delivers up to 143dB SPL maximum output at 1m and comes with new V4 DSP preset data, developed using JBL's Loudspeaker Data Manager software. Optional networked DPCN (CobraNet™-compatible) input modules from Crown allow VerTec systems to link into Harman Professional's HiQnet™ system. With these installed, users have remote control and monitoring access to system functionality and digital speaker presets via HiQnet System Architect™ software.
Vialift Self-Climbing Hoist
I. Weiss
Vialift Self-Climbing Hoist raises and lowers lighting instruments. Each hoist consists of an aluminum main frame with motorized winch, electrical connector strip, or dimmer stick, and a pipe batten for mounting fixtures. Four individual cables mount directly to a structure, while a cable collector that is fitted above the main unit carries power and control for both lighting and lift. Units are available in various lengths up to 24', with a maximum travel distance of 70'.
Automated Hud Truss
Automated Hud Truss, making its debut on the Neil Diamond World Tour, allows for mounting of automated and conventional lights prior to a gig, so the majority of wiring can be prepped in advance. The truss itself is 14" high × 24" wide and comes in 8' and 10' lengths. Users can mount three large moving lights with any clamp onto a single 8' section or four to a 10' section. The truss travels on two sets of adjustable side-wheel dollies. Once the truss is lifted, the wheel dollies are removed and can be reattached with pins to the top of the truss, creating optional safety handrails. The truss can fit four across in a semi truck. A forklift can pick up sticks either by the bottom of the wheel dollies or in between the lighting fixtures for stacking. Once stacked, an interlocking mechanism pins the sections together for secure transport. Custom compound hinges of all types are available. These hinge joints can be used at any angle, up to 180°. Each hinge is only as wide as the truss itself. All the truss sections are connected with spigots instead of bolts, and no custom corner blocks are required, as the male and female spigots can be manually changed to any desirable configuration. Silver and black sections are available.
New Textiles And Fabrics
Gerriets International
Gerriets expands its textiles and fabrics collection with five new fabrics. The first is drapery material Eventmolton R44, which is 118" wide and 0.8 oz/sq-ft. Second, a new coated Soundmolton provides a high level of sound reflection. Also new are Macau string curtain integrated with Lurex threads and Camouflage fabric that is now available in white at 86" wide. Last is a Polyurethane-coated stretch textile, 86" wide. All new textiles and fabrics are flame resistant (according to the German standard B1 DIN 4102) and in process of being tested to NFPA 701.
DigitalSpot 7000 DT
DigitalSpot 7000 DT is Robe's new, patent-pending LCD digital moving light projector. The fixture emits 6,500 ANSI lumens from a 330W lamp and features new parameters for its graphics engine and motorized fixture layout. With CMY image and video color mixing and color temperature correction, features also include a contrast ratio of 2,000:1; four digital gobo layers for image and video control; and layer media control modes, including copy, add, subtract, multi, min, and max. A picture merging effect yields up to 8×8 segments, and projection is possible onto curved or angular surfaces. Other effects include banner effects, digital iris, masking, and digital strobe. The unit also features full keystone correction, camera input capture, and gobo control modes. Inputs include PC or laptop VGA or S-Video input; composite video or S-Video input for a graphics engine; and optional DVI, VGA, or SDI input for professional graphics engine. The fixture supports JPG, TGA, PNG, GIF, PCX, and TIF image formats and MPEG1 and MPEG2 video formats. Additional features include web access, built-in pan and tilt macros, motorized zoom and focus, mechanical iris, and onboard image/video library.
P-10 Visual Presenter
The P-10 Visual Presenter provides presenters and visual artists who use computers for video and still playback with added accessibility, control, and tactility for triggering content. Equipped with 12 visual pads to directly play stills or movies as well as dedicated knobs and dials, it uses SD or SDHC memory cards for solid-state, reliable storage, and it supports motion JPG and still JPG formats. A color LCD display enables viewing with no need for an external monitor. The standalone device is not susceptible to stuttering, virus attacks, or hardware and software compatibility issues. Analog capture inputs provide a way to directly capture and then immediately play back. The slideshow function allows piecing together of still images to create a motion video effect.
ProPixel® LED Stic
Daktronics Inc
ProPixel® LED Stick is designed to wrap a structure of any size or shape with video, animation, color effects, text messages, or live data. It features a flexible mounting system, enabling a variety of applications ranging from channel letters to wrapping an entire building. The stick is available in two models, PXS-62.5 and PXS-125. Freeform ProPixel products include protection against weather elements with an IP-76 rating on both the pixel housing and the power/signal connectors. Patented pixel mapping technology allows control of each individual pixel, making it possible to apply image data precisely to individual elements, regardless of physical location or wiring order.
ES7000 Series IPTV Transport Products
The ES7000 series of IPTV Transport Products provides a 3Gb/s to 3Gb/s IP transport solution in applications requiring delivery of 3Gb/s, 1.5Gb/s, or SD video over IP networks with low delay at highly efficient bit-rates. The unit accepts SDI or HDSDI inputs with embedded audio and data and transmits them over LAN or WAN connections. Embedded error concealment ensures robust delivery of video over uncorrected networks, and audio, video, and data synchronization are maintained. The series supports contribution applications, live events, realtime studio-to-studio exchange, and telepresence, as well as post-production and in-house signal distribution applications.
Doremi Asset Manager Software
Doremi Labs
Doremi Asset Manager software (DoremiAM) transfers video files via Ethernet to the V1 line of HD video servers. Available as a free download, the software aims to simplify the selection and Ethernet transfer of files such as QuickTime, MXF, AVI, and WMV to the V1's internal storage. The operator adds the desired files and image sequences to the clip database, and the software transparently handles synchronization and transfer of content. The application can connect to all V1 servers on a network and automate file transfers to each individual server. It also provides transport controls, such as shuttle, play, and record. The operator can also use the software to create clips and playlists. DoremiAM is available for MAC OSX, Windows XP, and Vista operating systems and will support all V1 uncompressed and JPEG2000 decks, V1-U, V1-UHD, V1-UHD/LE, V1-HD, MCS Servers, and V1-HD/LE.


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While there appear to be far greater priorities, with offensive tackle probably at the top of the list, look for the Cardinals to make a concerted effort to draft a legitimate No. 2 receiver behind Larry Fitzgerald.
The consensus in the desert is that the team really missed the contributions of Steve Breaston, who signed as a free agent with the Chiefs this season after establishing himself as an extremely reliable complement to Fitzgerald who was capable of making big plays and stretching the field.
"They made a big mistake not re-signing him, I think," one team insider said.
As it stands, a battle for the No. 2 spot is expected between Andre Roberts and Early Doucet, who are both considered much better-suited to fill the No. 3 role in the slot.
Doucet is a free agent whom our sources believe the team will make an effort to bring back — no matter what Larry Fitzgerald Sr. thinks.
Fitzgerald's dad, a veteran Minneapolis-based sportswriter, ripped into Doucet via Twitter the day after the receiver tripped over his feet in the endzone and failed to catch what probably would have been an easy game-winning touchdown. Fitzgerald Sr. accused Doucet of dropping too many passes and not working hard enough at his craft.
"I think he's wrong," the insider said. Doucet was productive all year as the go-to guy on third down. His numbers (53 catches for 682 yards and five TDs) are better than Roberts' and comparable to those of (former top-flight Cardinals No. 2 WR) Anquan Boldin in Baltimore (57-887-3). And he performs on special teams, too.
"Larry's dad got down on Doucet for not working out with Larry this past offseason, but it was because he was still recovering from surgery for a sports hernia. He actually came to camp in great shape. The last thing the Cardinals have to worry about is Doucet's work ethic. Yeah, he dropped some passes, but considering the shaky play at quarterback, he was very solid.
"But he's definitely a No. 3 or a No. 4."
As for the other wideouts on the Cardinals' roster at season's end (Stephen Williams, 2011 free-agent addition Chansi Stuckey and rookie DeMarco Sampson), we hear the expectations are far from great.


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---- — James A. Tucker, 89, of Mt. Vernon, died at 1 a.m. July 21, 2013, at Crossroads Community Hospital.
He was born Jan. 28, 1924, in Belle Rive, the son of James Allen and Clarissa (Hampton) Tucker. On Feb. 25, 1947, he married Audrey Jean Kennedy, whom he lovingly referred to her as his bride for over 66 years. She survives.
He is survived by four daughters, Pat Warnberg of Mt. Vernon, Linda May of Pflugersville, Texas, Marilyn (Bernie) Kroll of Lafayette, Ind., and Carolyn (David) Trotter of Belle Rive; a sister, Daphne Auxier of Belle Rive; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Eudel and Donald Tucker; and two sisters, Vera Richardson and Jessie Reynolds.
Mr. Tucker owned and operated an independent insurance agency from 1953 to 1970 and then merged with partners into the Page Insurance Agency.
He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and in the Korean War as a cryptographer. He worked as a telegraph operator for the Illinois Central Rairoad for 30 years and as a substitute mail carrier. He served as chaplain of the former Dahlgren American Legion. He was also a member of American Legion Post 141. He was a former past president of the Jefferson County Chamnber of Commerce, and was very active in helping secure voters in establishing Rend Lake College.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren with the Rev. Ron Reynolds and the Rev. Kenneth Holland officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Graveside military rites will be provided by American Legion Post 141.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.


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By Adam Hetrick
29 Jul 2013
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When I Grow Up is presented at 7 PM. Broadway Records also recorded a live album of the concert's previous 54 Below engagement earlier this summer. The album, "When I Grow Up: Broadway's Next Generation - Live at 54 Below," was released digitally July 26 and in stores July 30.
Featured are Caleb McLaughlin (The Lion King), Emily Rosenfeld (Annie), Ethan Haberfield (Mary Poppins), Grace Capeless (A Christmas Story), Isabela Moner (Evita), Kelsey Fowler (Grey Gardens, Sunday in the Park with George, Mary Poppins, Bonnie & Clyde), Matthew Gumley (Mary Poppins, Elf, Addams Family, Beauty and the Beast), Matthew Schechter (Waiting for Godot, Mary Poppins, Elf, Newsies), Neil McCaffrey (Mary Poppins, Billy Elliott), Rozi Baker (Shrek, Mary Poppins, Bonnie & Clyde) and Zoe Considine (A Christmas Story).
The concert was conceived by Van Dean and directed by Kenny Howard with music direction by Michael J. Moritz, Jr. and assistant direction by Yvette Kojic.
For tickets to When I Grow Up visit 54Below.com. There is a $35-$45 cover and a $25 minimum.


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CATEGORIES Trailers and ClipsThe Muppets are back.
Three years after the characters were successfully re-launched with the Jason Segel-starring "The Muppets," Jim Henson's iconic creations return in an all-new adventure, "Muppets Most Wanted," that has the gang traveling across Europe, unwittingly infiltrated by Constantine (Henson performer Matt Vogel), a world-class criminal who bears a startling resemblance to Kermit. And we've got a hilarious exclusive scene that showcases the type of dynamic Constantine brings to the table.
In the clip, Constantine is hanging out with his No. 2 man, Dominic Badguy (Ricky Gervais), who is posing as the Muppets' international tour manager. They are scheming when Miss Piggy (Muppeteer Eric Jacobsen) interrupts them. "Am I wearing a sign that says 'Bother Me?'" Constantine snaps, in a hardly identifiable European accent. Badguy tells him that they should be "keeping up appearances," which leads Constantine to go after Piggy (and how!) "You're my lady and I'm your man, baby," Constantine says. It's pretty hilarious.
The movie was once again co-written by Nicholas Stoller and James Bobin, and directed by Bobin, with brand new songs from Bret McKenzie, who won an Oscar for his efforts on the first "Muppets."
Watch the whole scene for even more insanity, and be sure to check out "Muppet Most Wanted," which features supporting performances by Tina Fey and Ty Burrell, and cameo appearances by pretty much everyone you'd want to show up in a Muppets movie, when it's released wide on March 21.


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Volleyball Looks to Extend Six Match Winning Streak
FORT MYERS, Fla., - The FGCU volleyball team looks to extend its season-long six match winning streak over the weekend with matches at ETSU and USC Upstate.
This will be the third time that FGCU has faced each opponent. Both meetings were in Alico Arena last year and earlier this season. FGCU swept USC Upstate twice and twice beat ETSU 3-1. FGCU hit a team-high .451 against USC Upstate in a 3-0 (25-17, 25-17, 25-15) sweep of the Spartans. In FGCU's 3-1 (25-9, 23-25, 26-24, 25-22) win over ETSU, Ana Kokanovic had 13 kills while Roberta Santo added seven kills and six aces.
ETSU is currently 7-13 and 4-8 in the Atlantic Sun. They have lost three straight matches in the process. Lauren Baufield leads the team with 151 kills as the Bucs are hitting .130 as a team. Jen Neice leads the team on the defensive end with 302 digs.
The Spartans are 7-14 overall and 3-9 in the league. Sandra Campbell leads the team 2ith 218 kills and ranks 8th in the league in hitting percentage at .291. She also leads the squad with 42 blocks.
In addition to the six straight, FGCU has won 12 of its last 13 matches. In conference matches, the Eagles lead the league in hitting percentage and aces. Three of the top hitters in conference matches are Eagles.
FGCU's Friday night match at ETSU will be at 7:00 pm while Saturday's is scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm.


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Yuma, Arizona August 22, 2011 - The Yuma Union High School District hopes parents and taxpayers will approve of the Joint Technical Education District.
"It would draw dollars into Yuma County that are not currently coming to fund the district," says YUHSD Superintendent Toni Badone. "We are the only county that does not have a JTED and it's about time Yuma County also had the advantages that the other counties have with a JTED."
The JTED would give district schools more funds for specialized instructors, facilities and resources for technical and career-oriented programs.
"It gives us the opportunity to enhance programs throughout the field, to go with the latest, greatest technology to teach emerging trends that are coming available in the career and technical education areas," says Norm Champagne, the Career & Technical Education Chair at Kofa High School. "And perhaps [it will allow us] to offer some programs that we've not had the opportunity to offer in the past,"
Students at Kofa High School find any courses that fast-track them into careers appealing.
"I was like reading the list and many of these classes look like a like of fun so maybe the students will find careers that they might want to go to college for," says Andrea Tiutan, a junior at Kofa. "The attitude of the students would probably change by coming to school for classed that they really enjoy and that they could be learning a lot from."
"For the students who want to get into any kind of job field, they can get an experience beforehand and see if they actually want to be that," says Michael Read, a junior at Kofa. "If not, they can keep their options open."
Expanded educational options do come with a price.
"For a residence, that would mean about the cost of a latte, if you will per year. It's $5.00 on a $100,000 worth of value. So it's not a lot of money, but it would be a little bit of a tax increase."
If voters approve the JTED in November 2012, YUHSD will also receive Arizona Budget monies earmarked for JTED programs throughout the state, which Yuma County isn't currently receiving.
Parents like Paula Marie Sanchez say it's worth it.
"If it's helping the kids make career choices earlier in life, they'll grow up and they'll be helping pay the taxes," says Sanchez, Michael Read's mom. "They'll have the right jobs to help pay for the tax to help other kids."
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CASEY, Ill. —
This small south-central Illinois town of 2,700 people has learned to think in a big way when it comes to economic development.
It already boasts the world's largest wind chimes. Now, thanks to Bolin Enterprises, a pipeline servicing company, Casey is home to the world's largest golf tee – measuring slightly more than 30 feet in length and weighing more than three tons.
The massive tee and the enormous wind chimes are designed to give people a reason to make a stop in Casey, said Jim Bolin, co-owner of Bolin Enterprises and creator of the massive wind chimes and co-creator of the huge golf tee.
"The goal is to drum up interest in Casey," Bolin said after an official measurement confirmed the tee is more than three feet longer than the current world record golf tee.
The tee, which is made of yellow pine and is completely solid, can help create interest in Casey, bring new visitors to restaurants and gas stations, and encourage new private investment, Bolin said.
"Like all communities, we're fighting for economic growth," he said.
The tee, which weighs 6,659 pounds, is expected to be standing by this summer on the grounds of the Casey Country Club. Plans are already underway to place a giant ball atop the tee.
"I think it's a great idea," said Illinois State Representative Brad Halbrook, who attended the official measuring of the tee, the results of which will be submitted to Guinness World Records. Ideas such as this can generate positive interest in a community that can only help, he said.
Nicole Weigand, economic development director for the City of Casey, called the tee project a "snowball event," meaning it can spur other creative ideas and investment in the community.
"It also pulls people together," Weigand said.
Bolin Enterprises has no intention of allowing Casey to rest on the laurels of its massive wind chimes and golf tee. Plans are already in the works for a third "world's largest" project, details of which are to be announced later.
Details for this story were provided by Arthur Foulkes, a reporter for The Tribune Star in Terre Haute, Ind. Contact him at email@example.com.


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Fells Point Corner Theatre Stages TALES OF ORDINARY MADNESS, Now thru 3/2
Fells Point Corner Theatre presents on its Sokal Stage TALES OF ORDINARY MADNESS by Petr Zelenka, directed by Barry Feinstein.
A family and a young man are coming apart in a post Communist world, defined by the old Marxist newspeak, sexual perversity and a peculiar strain of mental dysfunction. In addition to being an award-winning Czeck playwright, Petr Zelenka is a widely recognized director of theatre and film. Funny and tragic, Zelenka's voice is more than European, it's global. Don't miss the "Seinfeld in Prague" two-act experience.
Tales of Ordinary Madness, is directed by Barry Feinstein, who began directing at the old corner theatre in 1976. He directed last season's highly acclaimed Glengarry Glen Ross. He also directed Ruined, The Seafarer, The Miser, The Homecoming and Bug, in recent years, just to name a few. Barry is a certified speech pathologist, who teaches FPCT's very popular acting workshops as well as directing the "Ann Street Special Players," formerly known as the "Challenged Ensemble." Featured in the cast are: Helenmary Ball, Lisa Bryan, Mimi Dang, Daniel Douek, Tucker Foltz, Roxi Johnson, Rick Lyon-Vaiden, Alexander Scally, Jessica Taylor and Phillip M. Walters.
Dates: Friday, February 14th through Sunday, March 2nd, 2014
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.*
*(There will also be two Thursday performances on February 20th and February 27th at 8 pm)
Admission: $15 for Thursdays and Sundays, $20 for Fridays and Saturdays. For tickets, go to www.fpct.org.


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AUBURN, Wash. (AP) - A 28-year-old man accused of firing a .45-caliber handgun into the crowd outside an Auburn, Wash., sports bar after seeing his friend get shot has been ordered held on $250,000 bail. Police continue to search for those responsible for killing three men and wounding a fourth. Auburn police Cmdr. Mike Hirman says the man who appeared in court Monday is a felon who is not supposed to have a gun. He was arrested for investigation of reckless endangerment and unlawful possession of a firearm. The King County medical examiner's office has not officially identified the victims in the shooting early Sunday outside the Sports Page Tavern. Hirman says it began with a dispute between two women on the dance floor. The Seattle Times reports that police seized several guns and seven vehicles. Hirman says there were at least two shooters and possibly four or five. The wounded man was in serious condition at a Seattle hospital.
SEATTLE (AP) - Police say three men were killed and another man was wounded when a brawl led to gunfire outside a tavern in Auburn south of Seattle. Auburn Police Cmdr. Mike Hirman says dozens of people were filtering out of the Sport Page Tavern at closing time around 2 a.m. Sunday when a fight broke out in the parking lot. He says several people pulled handguns and fired shots. Three men in their 20s were found dead. A fourth man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was in critical condition Sunday morning when he was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Hirman says some of the victims and suspects knew each other. Police have not made arrests but have detained a person of interest.(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


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THE body of a woman has been found in a stretch of water behind Oxford Ice Rink.
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The Chamber of Secrets
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The Chamber of Secrets is a legendary hidden room inside Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry built by one of the founders, Salazar Slytherin. It was said to have been built by him when he was driven from the school for his views against allowing Muggle-born students to study there. It could only be opened by the Heir of Slytherin, who would one day come to the school and release the horror within which would remove all the Muggle-born students.


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CINCINNATI (AP) -- An assault charge against Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga (mow-uh-LOO'-guh) has been sent to mediation.
Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Heather Russell on Thursday gave the player and his accuser until April 26 to work something out after both sides said they were willing.
A bar employee says the three-year NFL veteran punched him in the face at the bar in the early morning hours of Feb. 5.
Maualuga could face jail time if he and the man can't settle the case themselves. He also faces possible NFL suspension.
Maualuga pleaded guilty two years ago to drunken driving in northern Kentucky and the league made him forfeit two game checks and a share of his signing bonus.


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Soap Box Derby - kids racing - today and tomorrow!!
Original post made by Renata Stachura on Jun 9, 2007
100 Block of Dana Street/at Calderon in Mountain View (by Castro)
6/9 and 6/10
For more info www.svsbd.com
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on Jun 11, 2007 at 10:44 am
I went over to the Soap Box Derby in MV. It was so great to see the colorful cars and the girls and boys racing down the hill. I hope it comes to MV again next year.
on Jun 11, 2007 at 5:24 pm
Our event featured children, who with their parents, built their own race cars from kits purchased from Akron Ohio, as well as two special cars build to carry two kids by members of Mountain View, Santa Clara, San Jose police officers and fire fighters referred to as Super Kids Cars.
The kids must be involved in building the cars, and have to be between 8 and 17 years of age to qualify. The children learn sportsmanship, citizenship, basic building skills and share quality time with their Mom's and Dad's during the most impressionable time in their lives.
Several of our spectators on Sunday asked how they can get involved next year and if we would be holding the races in Mountain View again.
We will race every year from here out as long as there is interest, and we urge you all to learn more about this sport by clicking onto our web-site www.svsbd.com
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Women's soccer announces its final signee of 2012
Ashley Poirier has signed her letter of intent to join the Jacksonville University women's soccer team as the eleventh member of the 2012 recruiting class. She will come to Jacksonville hailing all the way from Nova Scotia.
"Ashley is an excellent player that brings a tremendous work ethic as well as skill set to the class," said Dolphin head coach Brian Copham. "She is a dynamic player that pushes those around her and makes the team better. She is a versatile player that has played and trained at a high level within the Canadian NTC program and we look forward to her bringing that level of competitiveness in the fall."
Poirier attended Charles P Allen High School in Bedford, Nova Scotia where she starred for the women's soccer team. As a junior she was named rookie of the year and followed with a MVP senior season. During her sophomore year of high school, she was selected to train at one of the prestigious National Training Centres. Poirier also was the team captain for her club team Suburban FC and was the top goal scorer. In addition to soccer, she was also a member of her school's track and field hockey teams.
The signing marks the eleventh piece of the talented 2012 recruiting class.
"This is a large class not only in number, but also in talent. We are extremely excited about this class and the talents they are bringing to JU. We had a great spring with the returners and developed a great deal and look forward to adding the freshmen class and continuing to progress in the fall."


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Pay now and not only will you lock in this year's dues rate, your membership will be good through the next program year (August 31, 2015). Learn More!
In this week's snapshot, we visit longtime program supporter Burns & Levinson and learn from Lucidey Pimentel and Myntah Morris that when it comes to mentoring, two is better than one. Read more.
Are Prosecutors and Public Defenders Paid Enough? For the full post, click here.
New York Times Supreme Court Correspondent Adam Liptak will keynote 2014 Annual Meeting Luncheon on September 12th. Learn More.
Limited assistance representation (LAR) has been offered in the Massachusetts Housing Court for the past three years, but it is still underutilized both by litigants and attorneys. BBA Week wanted to find out more about what LAR looks like in the Housing Court from an attorney's perspective, and specifically focus on whether it is a viable economic model for lawyers looking to build a solo practice.
We sought the expertise of Christopher Saccardi, who has his own practice in Somerville, and Mary K.Y. Lee, who also practices independently in Boston. Both started their LAR work in Boston's Housing Court.
I started my LAR practice through pro bono work at the Boston Housing Court and have found it useful in my own practice to allow me to charge lower total fees for a specific piece of a case," says Saccardi when asked why he initially chose to provide LAR. "Because there are so many unrepresented litigants in the Housing Court, there is a lot of opportunity for LAR."
Lee agrees. "I personally think LAR is a viable economic model for solo practitioners, especially for those just starting out. It is efficient, and the one-time representation serves the immediate legal needs of the client as well as serving the financial need of the attorney….Overall, LAR balances the economic scale for those who can afford full representation with those who cannot afford any representation."
LAR has a solid economic foundation because the client pays for the portion(s) of the case that the attorney handles, something that is discussed in extensive detail before any work is done. There are multiple ways to determine costs. According to Saccardi: "In instances where there is no opportunity for…fee recovery, I charge hourly and sometimes fixed fees, depending on the nature of the assistance requested. I also tend to take on a lot of lower-income clients for whom I charge reduced fees." Lee charges similarly and also likes to have a pro bono case at all times.
In Housing Court, LAR has the potential to provide an especially welcome option to litigants and a great service to the court system at large. Right now, about 95% of tenants who appear in Housing Court are self-represented, a statistic that could be lowered with a better understanding of LAR and how it works. Both Saccardi and Lee continue to incorporate LAR into their current practices since there are ample chances to use it.
The advantages to LAR are numerous. It provides a certain amount of legal assistance to litigants who otherwise would not use any at all. Significant financial benefits also exist on both sides, since litigants do not have to pay for full representation and lawyers can charge a fee for the work that they do. There is also more flexibility in LAR, since the reduced time commitment allows for more room in scheduling.
Finally, we were curious to know how litigants find attorneys doing LAR in Housing Court. Saccardi cites Google searches as one route, since he specializes solely in landlord-tenant law. He is the first result for the search "landlord-tenant law + limited assistance representation." All of Lee's clients are referrals by the BBA Lawyer Referral Service, community agencies, community nonprofits, friends, and family.
For information on LAR certification, please click here.


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Top Florists For Valentine's Day Flowers In Denver
Don't risk a sub-par bouquet chosen at the last minute. Visit one of these Denver florists instead.
Top Spots To Get Valentine's Day Gifts In Denver
Check out one of these stores and find a sexy and romantic gift or a sweet and sentimental gift. Whatever you choose, your Valentine is sure to love it.
Top Spots For Men's Accessories In Denver
Men's accessories help to finish any outfit. These stores cater to people with many different styles so there is somewhere for any man to find the last piece of his outfit.
Top Spots For Vinyl In Denver
If you love vinyl, save yourself time spent wandering around the city and hit up these stores first.
Top Upcoming Fashion Events In Denver
These days, fashion-forward Denverites have a lot of events from which to choose. Here are some upcoming events.
Top Spots For Handmade Jewelry In Denver
The Denver area houses several jewelry artisans, so check out one of these stores for your newest accessory.
2013's Top New Boutiques In Denver
There are many great boutiques for shoppers all over the city, and more opened in 2013. If you haven't stopped by one of these shops yet, get out and hit them up.
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If you've got some last-minute additions to your list or simply ran out of time, check out one of these shops and find something that your gift recipient will love.
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Rather than picking up the same baubles and angels that adorn everyone else's living rooms, pop into one of these shops and find something that is 100 percent you.
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Rather than gifting a garden variety sweater or a generic gift card, head over to one of these stores and find a personal gift for someone special or find the supplies to make one yourself.


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To reserve free tickets to a Civic Orchestra concert in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, please call 312-294-3000 or click the concert date below. Please note that a $2 ticketing fee per ticket will apply.
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2013/14 Civic Orchestra Season
Monday, October 7, 8:00
Principal Conductor Cliff Colnot leads a powerful opening to Civic's 95th season. The program features two works from Dmitri Shostakovich's later years: the symphonic poem October, one of his rarely performed orchestral works, and the Fifteenth, his final symphonic masterpiece.
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Tuesday, November 19, 8:00
Rei Hotoda, whose "conducting is a wellbalanced mixture of freedom and control," (Columbus Dispatch), leads Civic in Four Sea Interludes, celebrating the centennial of Britten's birth. Beethoven's Eroica, regarded as a turning point in music history, is known for its groundbreaking portrayal of death, rebirth, strife and resistance.
Tuesday, January 21, 8:00
The Civic winds, brass and percussion take center stage with this brilliant program led by Principal Conductor Cliff Colnot, including a special medley of famous orchestral excerpts to be arranged by Colnot himself.
Monday, February 17, 8:00
An expert on Baroque and late Romantic music, Nicholas McGegan offers this program pairing works by Bach and Brahms. "McGegan, a consummate master of this style, led a performance that was at once tender and vivacious, brisk and rhythmically free" (San Francisco Chronicle).
Monday, April 7, 8:00
Yo-Yo Ma, world-renowned cellist, joins Civic for an exciting collaboration on Strauss' delightful score depicting the misadventures of the Man of La Mancha, led by Carlos Miguel Prieto. This is sure to be a memorable culmination of Civic's season-long project with Mr. Ma.
Monday, May 19, 8:00
Minnesota Opera Music Director Michael Christie leads musicians from the Civic Orchestra and members of the Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago—Chicago's premiere pre-professional training programs— in selections from operatic masterpieces.
Wednesday, June 4, 8:00
Prokofiev said that his Fifth Symphony was "a hymn to free and happy Man, to his mighty powers, his pure and noble spirit." Jaap van Zweden leads a powerful journey through this masterpiece, from its haunting first movement to its manic finale.
Additional Civic Orchestra Events
Sunday, March 16, 3:00
South Shore Cultural Center
7059 S. South Shore Drive
Join the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Mexican conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto and cellist Joshua Zajac for this program including Don Quixote, a masterwork for symphony orchestra and cello which draws inspiration from Miguel de Cervantes' novel by the same name.
Free and open to the public. No tickets required.
This concert is offered through a partnership with the Advisory Council of the South Shore Cultural Center and the Chicago Park District.


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(CNA) Roman Catholic Bishops say New Evangelization requires lives of witness
In response to Blessed John Paul II's call to evangelize formerly Christian societies, the Church must build a "culture of witness," said representatives of the U.S. bishops in a new document.
It is "primarily by her conduct and by her life that the Church will evangelize the world," explained the U.S. bishops' Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis.
The committee, headed by Bishop David L. Ricken of Green Bay, Wisc., released a new online resource on April 16 to assist dioceses, eparchies and parishes in reaching out to engage the faithful and encourage them to witness to their faith through their lives.
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Banking Industry
News about Banking Industry, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Aug. 19, 2014
Standard Chartered will also be prevented from processing payments in dollars for "high-risk retail business clients" in Hong Kong, with the bank's monitor determining which clients are "high risk." MORE
Aug. 18, 2014
Editorial warns that federal trial in Brooklyn involving accusations that Arab Bank in Jordan handled transactions for known terrorists may discourage banks from arranging remittances for migrant workers in wealthy countries on grounds that legal risk is too high; says departure of banks from remittance business would threaten years of progress on lowering remittance fees; urges World Bank to avert situation by becoming remittance center. MORE
Aug. 17, 2014
Companies like Google are employing unorthodox criteria — say, whether a product is used daily, like a toothbrush — to size up their deal targets, and without the advice of Wall Street bankers. MORE
Aug. 16, 2014
Indian Prime Min Narendra Modi announces plans to make bank accounts available to every Indian family, complex goal that, if successful, could allow government to eventually convert subsidies for food, fuel and fertilizer into cash transfers. MORE
Aug. 16, 2014
Ann Carrns Your Money Adviser column; students heading off to college need to give thought to financial and banking needs before arriving on campus; some topics new students should become familiar with, like how to avoid overdrafts, are highlighted. MORE
Aug. 15, 2014
Financial derivatives trading linked to congestion on New York State's electric grid, market intended to protect power companies and ultimately benefit consumers, has made big profits for trading firms; across nation, investment funds and major banks are wagering billions of dollars on similar so-called congestion contracts, using computer algorithms and teams of PhDs as they chase profits in arcane area that rarely attracts attention. MORE
Aug. 15, 2014
Floyd Norris High & Low Finance column questions efficacy of new rule adopted by International Accounting Standards Board requiring banks to report potential loan losses immediately after making loan, on theory that some percentage of loans will inevitably go bad; asserts that regulation could cause banks to simply stop making loans to improve their earnings. MORE
Aug. 15, 2014
Trevor Burgess, chief of C1 Bank in St Petersburg, Fla, rings morning bell at New York Stock Exchange, becoming first openly gay chief executive of a publicly listed bank. MORE
Aug. 14, 2014
Basic bank account at Arab Bank's Al Mazra branch in Beirut, Lebanon, is at center of first civil trial against a bank under Anti-Terrorism Act; account is in name of Osama Hamdan, a spokesman for Hamas, and suit charges that account and ones like it make up critical financial infrastructure for terrorist networks; suit was filed in Federal District Court in Brooklyn by 279 plaintiffs who represent victims of Hamas attacks. MORE
Aug. 10, 2014
Stanford finance Prof Anat R Admati has emerged as one of the most effective advocates of view that regulatory changes since 2008 financial crisis remain insufficient; argues that regulators needs to worry more about where banks get their money, rather than focusing on what they do with their money; asserts that banks must be forced to sharply reduce their reliance on borrowed money. MORE
Aug. 5, 2014
David Brooks Op-Ed column contends James Mwangi, Kenyan entrepreneur who created enterprise that became innovative bank Equity Bank, represents a new style of emerging market hero in Africa; says people like Mwangi, whose bank provided microloans during the expansion of Kenya's middle class, will be essential if African nations are to have a democratic rather than autocratic future. MORE
Aug. 5, 2014
Prosecutors are investigating possible accounting fraud at Portugal's bank Banco Espirito Santo, controlled by family of Ricardo Espirito Santo Silva Salgado; bank is being bailed out in humiliating intervention that highlights extent to which old banking cliques continue to plague Europe's weaker economies. MORE
Aug. 4, 2014
Banco Espirito Santo is to be shut down as part of 4.9 billion euro rescue plan, transferring healthy business assets to another bank; rescue will be costly for Portugese government, which will cover cost in form of loan, even though bank is nowhere near one of eurozone's largest institutions; problems at Banco Espirito Santo may signal further troubles in European banking system. MORE
Aug. 4, 2014
Paul Krugman Op-Ed column defends efficacy of the Dodd-Frank reform bill, which has gotten even worse press than Obamacare; supports bill's creation of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, since better consumer protection means fewer bad bank loans and reduces risk of financial crisis; holds while reform did not go far enough, measure is an important step in the right direction. MORE
Aug. 3, 2014
Gretchen Morgenson Fair Game column asserts that questions outweigh answers in new study by Government Accountability Office assessing the value to big banks of the implied bailout guarantee by taxpayers; says its methodology is convoluted and its conclusions hardly definitive, and that biggest banks are still a risk. MORE
Aug. 2, 2014
British tax authorities have collected only about $1.7 billion of $8.4 billion windfall they once expected from landmark deal with Switzerland to crack down on tax evasion; deal is emerging as cautionary tale for growing number of nations that are feeling pinch of Europe's flat economy and are desperate to reap revenues from secret accounts held by wealthy. MORE
Jul. 28, 2014
Wall Street banks are estimated to have collected, or will soon collect, nearly $1 billion in fees over the last three years advising and persuading American companies to move the address of their headquarters abroad. MORE
Jul. 27, 2014
Private equity firms like Blackstone and Bain Capital have made huge profits on deals in which they essentially acted as investment banks, taking companies private, advising them on mergers, issuing debt, restructuring and other issues; key difference is that unlike investment banks, private equity firms are not subject to strict oversight by the Securities and Exchange Commission via 'broker-dealer' regulations; issue reflects internal debate at the SEC that could have costly implications for private equity firms if rules are clarified. MORE
Jul. 22, 2014
A lawyer for a former employee of the bank said the Federal Reserve Bank of New York told the German bank of its findings in December. MORE
Jul. 22, 2014
The products provide a different kind of payout: good will from regulators and a chance to woo customers who might one day become profitable. MORE
Jul. 22, 2014
Joe Nocera Op-Ed column asserts lawmakers from both parties agree that country should eliminate institutions that are 'too big to fail,' noting widespread skepticism that Dodd-Frank Act would prevent repeat of 2008 financial crisis; contends that there is ultimately no way of knowing whether 'too big to fail' will happen again until another crisis occurs. MORE
Jul. 21, 2014
Britain's Serious Fraud Office is joining various regulators who are investigating allegations of abuse in the multitrillion-dollar foreign exchange market. MORE
Jul. 15, 2014
Financial problems of Portugal's Espirito Santo empire, country's most powerful family, only two months after country exited its international bailout program give investors a reminder of potential fragility of recovery; problems expose convoluted corporate structure in which assets are propped up by group's bank Banco Espirito Santo. MORE
Jul. 14, 2014
The deal, announced Monday, will settle a federal investigation into the mortgage securities the bank sold in the run-up to the financial crisis, averting a lawsuit that would have proved costly for both sides. MORE
Jul. 11, 2014
Stanley Fischer, Federal Reserve's new vice chairman, says in his first public remarks that Congress should consider making financial stability an explicit priority of the Fed and other financial regulators. MORE
Jul. 10, 2014
Editorial laments news that big banks are leaving money transfer business, arguably most effective antipoverty effort in the world for migrants working in rich countries who regularly transfer money home; calls for other low-cost options for cash transfers, including possibility of making World Bank a remittance center. MORE
Jul. 9, 2014
Swiss laws that demand client confidentiality are causing problems for bankers cooperating with inquiries into tax evasion; employees are bracing as 100 or more Swiss banks are expected to turn over more than 1,000 names and information to the United States; Justice Dept says those names will be used to investigate Americans who evaded taxes along with the banks, bakers and advisers. MORE
Jul. 8, 2014
Hillary Rodham Clinton's close ties to Wall Street will be scrutinized if she runs for president in 2016; she must grapple with a powerful populist surge coursing through national politics, on both the right and the left; at stake is not merely tens of millions of dollars in campaign money, but the shape of debates about social mobility, taxation and regulation. MORE
Jul. 8, 2014
Report by the Federal Reserve says that homeowners have received $3.1 billion in cash under a federal settlement with 13 big banks over allegations of misconduct in processing mortgages that may have resulted in wrongful foreclosures. MORE
Jul. 6, 2014
Under regulatory pressure, many banks are ending or limiting money transfers, most likely meaning higher costs for immigrants sending money home. MORE
Jul. 6, 2014
Private equity firms are pushing earlier than ever to lure Wall Street investment banks' most promising young talent; dozens of junior bankers in their early to mid-20s will start jobs in private equity in summer 2014 after spending their first two years out of college working at investment banks. MORE
Jul. 5, 2014
Floyd Norris Off the Charts column contends institutional investors are driving up home prices in markets that have been hit hard by foreclosures during and after the Great Recession by buying up relatively inexpensive homes. MORE
Jul. 3, 2014
Editorial asserts new Securities and Exchange Commission rule to regulate derivatives is too narrow in scope; says American taxpayers and financial system remain exposed to ravages of unregulated derivatives trading. MORE
Jun. 30, 2014
A bus bombing two decades ago — and a father's quest for justice — set off a chain of events that led to a case against BNP Paribas for transferring money to blacklisted countries. MORE
Jun. 30, 2014
Bank for International Settlements, which represents world's main central banks, warns that dangerous new asset bubbles are forming even as global economy continues to recover from previous round of financial excess; issues report finding that investors have been again driving up the prices of stocks and other assets with little regard for risk. MORE
Jun. 29, 2014
Editorial welcomes New York Atty Gen Eric Schneiderman's lawsuit against Barclays, accusing it of fraud related to its 'dark pool,' supposedly a safe way for institutional investors to execute block trades; notes suit claims bank covered up predatory high-speed trading in pool, which enriched Barclays and victimized investors; urges financial regulators to impose more transparency, as this type of wrongdoing is surely not limited to Barclays. MORE
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Ann Carrns You Money Adviser column discusses overdraft fees for checking accounts. MORE
Jun. 25, 2014
European Central Bank is offering nearly unlimited loans at annual interest rate of only 0.25 percent as part of ambitious effort to revive euro zone economies; it is uncertain, however, whether banks will want cheap money, as there are risks still involved, which could defeat purpose of program. MORE
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Neil Barofsky was a government gadfly who made a career of needling, and at times pillorying, Wall Street and Washington over the 2008 bank bailouts. MORE
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The tumultuous case of Sergey Aleynikov has taken another turn as a New York judge throws out most of the evidence against him. MORE
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Op-Ed article by Cambridge research fellow John Coates examines how financial risk taking eludes understanding and control, in light of growing talk about market bubbles; notes one problem is that financial risk taking is viewed as purely intellectual activity, when it is in fact profoundly physical experience; contends that Federal Reserve has contributed to bubbles by not understanding biology of risk. MORE
Jun. 7, 2014
Paul Sullivan Wealth Matters column notes despite run-up in equity markets, people have resisted rushing into stocks and have instead added to cash; State Street's Center for Applied Research finds that retail investors globally are holding average of 40 percent of their assets in cash, up from 31 percent in 2012, regardless of age, suggesting that anxiety about market crashes has yet to subside. MORE
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Stuart Elliott Advertising column; nearly 40-minute commercial by American Express is styled and presented as investigative nonfiction film that reveals high costs of living outside traditional financial system; American Express hopes to build coalition for solving problems of people forced to use nontraditional financial services. MORE
Jun. 1, 2014
The Upshot column by Josh Barro describes how he entered finance industry out of college because he was unsure of what he wanted to do; disputes notion that becoming a banker without any interest in finance is a bad idea, as posited by Kevin Roose in book Young Money; contends that banking offered him great preparation for his future career as journalist. MORE
May. 30, 2014
Floyd Norris High & Low Finance column describes emergence of a new, more robust regulatory spirit following the financial crisis, as regulators call for tougher rules and more stringent enforcement; notes that while banks are using their political clout to push back, it seems unlikely that things will return to the laissez-faire, regulator-banker complex that allowed disaster in first place. MORE
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issues data that shows banks' earnings declined 7.7 percent in January-March quarter from year earlier; decline is due to higher interest rates dampening demand for mortgage refinancing and reduced bank revenue from mortgage business. MORE
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Kristen Guest is in her first year as assistant coach for the women's lacrosse program. A 2013 graduate from Plymouth State University, Guest was a 4-year starting defender for the women's lacrosse team. She will serve as the Defensive Coordinator and the Alumni Relations Coordinator. She brings a wealth of knowledge from her illustrious career at Plymouth State.
Guest was a standout for the Panthers in her four year career, earning multiple awards for her success on and off the field. She was a two-time LEC First-Team All-Conference selection in 2012 & 2013 as well as serving as team captain for both of those seasons. Guest was named to the prestigious IWLCA All-Region Second Team following her senior season in 2013. She also walked away with back-to-back Defensive MVP Awards in 2012 and 2013, the Coaches Award in 2013 and the Most Improved Player Award in 2011.
In the classroom Guest's success continued. A Criminal Justice Major, she was named to the LEC All-Academic Team and the PSU Athletic Director's Honor Roll three years in a row from 2009-2011.
Guest left the Plymouth State lacrosse program as one of the top defenders in the Little East Conference and in the country having ranked #1 in the LEC and for all of Division III in Caused Turnovers in 2012, and remained in the top ten in 2013. She was a part of some of the most storied seasons in Plymouth State lacrosse history.
Guest attended Sandwich High School in Sandwich, MA, where she earned four varsity letters for lacrosse and cheerleading. A two-time captain in cheerleading, Guest led her squad to the State Finals as a senior.
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A 2009 graduate of Sandwich High School in Sandwich, Mass., Guest was a four-year letter winner in lacrosse and cheerleading. Guest led her lacrosse team to two Conference Championships in 2008 and 2009. A two-time Captain in cheerleading, she led her squad to the Atlantic Coast League Championship in 2008.
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Teen suicide bomber kills 6 in Afghan capital
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A teenage suicide bomber blew himself up outside NATO headquarters in the Afghan capital today, killing at least six civilians in a strike that targeted the heart of the US-led military operation in the country, officials said.
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the blast, which was the latest in a series of insurgent attacks in the heavily-fortified Afghan capital aimed at undercutting a months-long campaign by the US-led coalition to shore up security in Kabul before a significant withdrawal of combat troops limits American options.
While bombings and shootings elsewhere in Afghanistan often receive relatively little attention, attacks in the capital score propaganda points for the insurgents by throwing doubt on the government's ability to provide security even the seat of its power. The attacks also aim to undermine coalition claims of improving security ahead of the planned withdrawal of foreign troops by the end of 2014.
The bomber struck just before noon Afghan time outside the headquarters of the US-led NATO coalition, on a street that connects the alliance headquarters to the nearby US and Italian embassies, a large US military base and the Afghan Defence Ministry.
The alliance and police said all of the dead were Afghans, and the Ministry of Interior said some were street children. Kabul police said in a statement that the bomber was 14 years old.
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, saying the target was a US intelligence facility nearby.
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Sarkisian's not stopping presses, but USC obviously couldn't do any better. They tried. They got stoned. This is who they are now.— Jim Rome (@jimrome) December 2, 2013
Remember that part of the advantage that Southern Cal gained by firing Kiffen so early in the season was that Pat Haden had a couple of extra months to work the backchannels, feeling out which coaches would be interested in taking over at SC. In reality, Sark is a guy that Haden did not need more than a few minutes to identify and convince to come back to LA. Jim Rome certainly knows this, and realizes that for all the bluster and ego inherent in the typical trogan supporter, the SC job just isn't that big a deal.
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50 v. Shyne
The long-running war of words between 50 Cent and Shyne, which ran the gamut from diss tracks to salty interviews to Web videos — culminated in a hilarious 2010 incident in which 50 Cent pranked a conference call Def Jam set up to promote its signing of a recently released Shyne. Really though, the result here hinges on the fact that 50 is rich and free, while Shyne is exiled abroad and struggling to refind his relevance. 50 SCORE: WIN
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NATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. (KALB NEWS CHANNEL 5) - A
Montgomery man who was supposedly watching over a friend's residence has been
arrested in connection with items stolen from the residence.
According to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office, on
December 18th, 2013, at approximately 9:20 a.m., NPSO deputies responded to a
reported theft in the 400 block of Kayla Drive in Natchitoches.
Deputies learned while talking with the complainant, that
while he was out-of-town between the dates of November 23rd through 31st,
2013 working, he left his residence in the care of a caretaker. The caretaker
was also left in charge of taking care of the victim's dogs.
Deputies also learned that when the victim returned to
his residence on November 31st, he discovered a Craftsman lawn mower, iPhone
3S, and a Toro weed-eater valued at approximately $920.00 dollars missing.
The victim also discovered that his vehicle had been used
unauthorized after finding the fuel level on empty, when he allegedly left it
full of fuel.
The case was then assigned to the NPSO Criminal
Investigations Division for investigative purposes.
NPSO said during the course of the investigation, detectives
identified that caretaker as John Boudion, whom had ties to the Montgomery,
Campti, Natchitoches, and Natchez areas.
Detectives continued the investigation and developed
sufficient probable cause to obtain criminal warrants signed by a Tenth
Judicial District Court Judge for Boudion's arrest.
Deputies searched for Boudion but were unable to locate
at that time.
Deputies then issued a regional BOLO, entering Boudion
into the National Crime Information Center as being a wanted person.
During the early morning hours of Sunday morning February
16th, NPSO Criminal Patrol Deputies were working in North Natchitoches Parish
near Campti when they ran a vehicle license plate that led them to Boudion.
Deputies say they positively identified Boudion, but he
resisted by entering a residence.
Additional units responded to the scene to assist.
Deputies say Boudion resisted for a short time before
exiting and surrendering before additional units arrived on scene.
Boudion was then taken in custody.
As a result of the investigation, deputies arrested:
John Boudion, 51 of the 100 block of Byonne Road,
Montgomery, booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center charged with
1-count of Unauthorized Use of a Moveable, 1-count of Theft over $500, and
1-count of Resisting Arrest.
According to NPSO, Boudion has a prior criminal history.
He remains in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center
awaiting bond.


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Each Thursday in January, the BoomerVenture Screening Room will continue to show what it calls "diverse, critically acclaimed independent movies."
The movie program is following up last week's English language documentary Queen of Versailles with another recommended English language film, Ruby Sparks, from the directors of Little Miss Sunshine.
A release from organizers says, "This captivating romantic comedy portrays a former teen writer prodigy who confronts writer's block and dreams up a perfect girl whom he names Ruby. Then one day he finds a seemingly real girl, Ruby, making breakfast in his kitchen. The movie not only is engaging and creative, but[ according to an Amazon.com review it 'also examines some profounder issues that go to the very nature of the human race: free will (with the potential for making mistakes or worse) or no free will (at which point, what is the real value of the relationship you control?)' A special 'little' film not to be missed."
The heartwarming Le Havre is a French film that will be shown on Jan. 17. It is described as "a moving, beautifully acted and gloriously filmed story about the ordinary lives of a humble French couple living in Le Havre who unexpectedly have the opportunity to rescue the life of an illegal teenager from Gabon. It received much acclaim at Cannes in 2011."
The popular English film, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, arrives on Jan. 24 , presenting actors Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Bill Nighy. This film follows the adventures of seven English retirees who seek to "outsource" their retirement by seeking a more affordable location.
After an internet research, they commit to a new hotel in Jaipur, India. But it turns out that the Best Exotic Marigold hotel is far from what they expected. Faced with a shabby, old, and chaotic residence, much as Jaipur itself, the film explores how these retirees adapt to this unexpected predicament. As one character exclaims, "Nothing here has worked out quite as I expected," to which there is the reply, "Most things don't. But sometimes what happens instead is the good stuff."


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