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Water and Wastewater Submetering or Allocation
The TCEQ writes rules to govern billing practices for water and wastewater utility services provided by property owners to tenants (or by condominium associations to members).
- What is "submetered" or "allocated" billing?
- Who can bill tenants in these ways?
- What changed as of January 2003?
- Where can I get more information?
- Staff Contact and E-mail for the Water Supply Division
What is "submetered" or "allocated" billing?
Under both of these billing methods, the local public utility measures water use for the whole property at a "master" meter and then bills the property owner based on the master meter reading. Then:
- under submetered billing, the owner uses submeters at each dwelling unit to bill tenants based on their actual water use.
- under allocated billing, the owner does not meter each dwelling unit, but uses a formula to allocate utility charges among the tenants.
The charges billed by the owner are based on the bill received from the public utility.
Who can bill tenants in these ways?
Owners of the following types of properties are allowed to bill their tenants for the actual cost of water or wastewater service provided by the local utility:
- apartments
- manufactured home rental communities
- condominiums
- strip malls, marinas, and other multiple-use facilities
Owners who submeter or allocate utility bills must follow TCEQ rules and must file a Registration of Submetered or Allocated Utility Service Form (TCEQ-10363) and a TCEQ Core Data Form (TCEQ-10400) for each property where tenants are billed.
- TCEQ-10363 (Word)
- TCEQ Core Data Form (Word)
- TCEQ Core Data Form-10400
- Instructions (TCEQ-10400 ins)- PDF
What changed as of January 2003?
The 77th Texas Legislature made several changes in the state law that allows property owners to bill their utility costs to tenants. Those changes were effective September 1, 2001, and are applicable to existing properties which implement submetered or allocated billing after January 1, 2003, and properties on which construction begins after January 1, 2003.
Property owners NOT AFFECTED by the new requirements are those who:
- Began billing tenants for submetered or allocated services provided in 2002 and continue to do so
- Will continue to provide services as an "incidence of tenancy" after 2002
Property owners AFFECTED by new requirements under the law and TCEQ rules are:
- Those who plan to begin billing tenants for services used after 2002
- Those who own property on which construction began after 2002
The new requirements are summarized as follows:
Before Allocated or Submetered Billing Is Implemented After January 1, 2003*
- Ensure sink or lavatory faucets, faucet aerators and showerheads meet low–flow standards.
- Perform water leak audits and repair leaks
And, within one year
- Remove toilets using more than 3.5 gallons per flush
- Replace with toilets not exceeding 1.6 gallons per flush
|*These requirements do not apply to a manufactured home rental community owner who does not own the manufactured home for which space is being rented
New Construction, unless an exception applies (see below):
- Install a plumbing system compatible with the installation of submeters for each dwelling or rental unit and install submeters OR
- Make arrangements with the utility to provide individual meters and install a plumbing system compatible with the installation of meters by the retail public utility
New Construction, if one of the exceptions applies:
- Install a plumbing system compatible with the installation of submeters or meters. TCEQ recommends the property owner maintain records to establish which exception applies
Click on Texas Water Code, Chapter 13, Subchapter M or in the section below titled, "Where can I get more information?", to download a current copy of "Submetering and Nonsubmetering for Apartments and Manufactured Home Rental Communities and Other Multiple Use Facilities" (Texas Water Code, Chapter 13, Subchapter M).
Some misunderstandings about the effect of changes made to the state law are addressed below.
|Each of the following statements is FALSE
|All property owners will be required to bill tenants for water/wastewater services.
|The Water Code does not require an owner to bill tenants for utility services.
|All properties with submeters in place must bill tenants on a submetered basis.
Only submetered billing will be permitted after 2002 for both new and existing properties.
|The Water Code does not require an owner to issue bills based on submeter measurements. (However, once a property is billed on a submetered basis, the owner must obtain TCEQ approval to change from submetered to allocated billing.)
|Submeters or meters are required on ALL property on which construction begins after 2002.
|The exceptions to this requirement are discussed above.
|All property owners billing for utility services will be required to conduct water leak audits and ensure all plumbing fixtures and toilets meet current, low-flow standards.
|This requirement only applies to properties which implement allocated or submetered billing after 2002. With regard to retrofitting toilets, only those that use more than 3.5 gallons per flush must be replaced and the owner has one year in which to do so.
|Property owners which began billing prior to 2003, discontinue billing, then begin billing again are "grandfathered" with regard to the new requirements.
|The requirements which apply to properties implementing an allocated or submetered billing program after 2002 DO apply to properties that discontinue billing, then "re–implement" a billing program.
Where can I get more information?
We make camera-ready copies of the rules and related publications available for owners to reproduce and distribute to their tenants. Each of these items is available in PDF format by clicking on the underlined word in the following list.
- The related law (Texas Water Code Chapter 13 Subchapter M)
- Our rules for billing practices (Title 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 291 Subchapter H)
- A tenant guide about allocated billing, available in English and Spanish
- A tenant guide about submetered billing, available in English and Spanish
These tenant guides are easy-to-read summaries of tenants' rights and owners' responsibilities under our rules.
Staff Contact
For more information you may e-mail your questions or comments to email@example.com. You can also call our main Water Supply Division line at 512-239-4691.


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Norton, Mass. - January 8, 2013 - Trailing 41-40 with 1:41 left to play, the Springfield College women's basketball team could not complete its rally as Wheaton College held on for a 45-40 win in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Tuesday night at Emerson Gymnasium.
The Lyons went 4-for-6 from the free throw line down the stretch to even their record to 6-6, 3-3 in league play. Springfield drops to 2-10, 0-6.
Sophomore forward Abbie Brickley compiled a game-high 12 points to go along with seven rebounds, one steal and one assist. Freshman forward Kiley Shoemaker notched nine points and 10 rebounds while freshman guard Rebecca Arnone tallied eight points, two rebounds and two steals.
Freshman guard Heather Lewis led the Pride offensively with eight points, three caroms and one assist. Senior forward Emily Walker hauled in a game-high 12 rebounds and also had six points, two blocks, one assist and one steal.
Down 35-31 at the 10:07 mark of the second half, Springfield cut its deficit to 36-35 on a layup from sophomore forward Jaimie Bickelhaupt at 8:57 and a jump shot by sophomore guard Riley Fake at the 7:12 mark. Bickelhaupt ended the contest with four points while Fake had five on the night.
Wheaton answered with a 5-0 run over the next 2:03 of action to stretch its advantage to 41-35. Senior guard Meghan Biondolillo responded with a three-pointer from the right wing at 3:44 and a pair of made free throws at 1:41 to trim down the Lyons gap to one-point for the second time late in the half.
McLaughlin went 3-for-4 at the line and junior forward Lauren McClelland canned 1-of-2 free throws down the stretch to close out the game.
Biondolillo missed a potential go-ahead three-pointer from the right wing with 15-seconds left to play before McLaughlin made it a two-possession contest at the free throw line (44-40).
The Lyons held a 22-21 advantage at halftime as Brickley led the hosts with six points and five rebounds. Lewis had a team-high eight points on 4-of-7 shooting to lead the Pride in the first stanza.
Wheaton shot 32.7-percent from the field (16-for-49), 26.7-percent from beyond the arc (4-for-15) and 75.0-percent at the free throw line (9-for-12). Springfield connected on 32.7-percent of its shots (17-for-52), 22.2-percent from long distance (4-for-10) and 40.0-percent at the line (4-for-10).
The Pride outrebounded the Lyons, 40-34, and held a 14-10 differential in points off of turnovers. Wheaton posted a 22-18 margin in points in the paint and claimed the largest lead of the game, 29-21, at the 17:59 mark of the second half.
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The Carolina Panthers need another wide receiver for Cam Newton. That fact has been true since he arrived in Charlotte, and while Brandon LaFell has flashes it's also clear that Steve Smith is aging.
Matthew Fairburn of SB Nation put out his latest Mock Draft, and picking at 27th the Panthers take a much-needed pass catcher.
27. Carolina Panthers: Jordan Matthews, Wide Receiver, Vanderbilt
Cam Newton has to be begging for a wide receiver at this point. Steve Smith is getting up there in age, and while he's still productive, the Panthers need to find someone to play opposite him. Jordan Matthews is a big, physical wideout with the speed to beat defenses deep. Newton would like this pick quite a bit. No more sad Cam.
How apropos that Fairburn picked the player our own Derek Leazer featured in his Tuesday spotlight. I think it's an absolutely sensational pick that gives Newton a mix of size and strength the position is starting to call for more and more in the NFL.
Instead of giving you a litany of reasons why Matthews will impress, I'd rather point to one factor that's often overlooked. Find a productive, multi-1,000 yard receiver at the college level who was elite without an established quarterback and I'll find you an NFL stud.
Initially this seems like an over-simplification, but Calvin Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, A.J. Green and Julio Jones all fit this mold. Move slightly away from the top of the NFL elite and you find Alshon Jeffery, Keenan Allen and Demaryius Thomas -- all of whom have the same characteristic.
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---- — Herman A. "Leo" Leonard, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 25, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his wife and children. He had struggled with poor health for many years before being called to Heaven for a much-deserved rest.
He was born Oct. 21, 1931 in Indianapolis, the son of Dr. Thomas and Marie (Arens) Leonard, and was the oldest of four children. He attended Cathedral High School and Butler University before joining the Navy and serving in the Korean War on the U.S.S. Bellatrix.
Leo married Suzanne "Sue" Kirby June 25, 1955. Together, they built a life founded on love and faith as they raised a family of 10 children. Well-known for helping others, they reached out to those in need by taking in more than 100 foster children over a 40-year span.
A majority of Leo's career was spent at B & H Tool and Die as a machinist. In his free time, he enjoyed outdoor activities, such as canoe trips, fishing, and boating. A highlight for him every summer would be to give rides on his boat at the annual family lake vacation.
He also had the talent of being able to fix anything, which was a benefit to St. Matthew's Parish. As an active parishioner, he spent much of his time and effort maintaining the facilities.
He is survived by his wife, Sue (Kirby), and their 10 children: Dan (Kathy), Carol (Bob) Blankman, Steve, Dave, Ken (Sally), Sue (Matt) Glaze, Ted (Judy), Pat, Jeanne (Joe) Hutcherson, and Bob (Umm); 27 grandchildren; sister, Ann (Ray, deceased) Huser and brother Mike (Pat); and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Tom.
Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 29, at Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel.
The funeral mass began at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery.
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They're already hitting store shelves: School supplies.
But the latest backpack can get expensive when you fill it with the coolest markers, notebooks, folders, and other supplies your kids need - or want - to get.
That's why local mom April Moore says she does a little assessing before taking her soon-to-be seventh grader to stock up.
"I just look at it and see what we have at home," said Moore. "And then after that I go to the store and buy whatever we need."
Sixth grade teacher Laurie Stegeman is also a mom. She says she keeps parent's budgets in mind when she makes out her list.
"Clorox wipes. Those are a necessary thing but we try to cut that down by having one half of the alphabet bring Clorox wipes and the other half bring something else that's needed," said Stegeman.
The National Retail Federation says that like Moore, parents are trimming back on their school supplies where they can.
It says about a quarter of them will ask their kids to reuse old items and many will shop for deals online.
"Now's a good time to start shopping but I like to do mine more towards school time because I feel like there are more sales," said Moore.
"I've always just sort of budgeted a little bit of money that I knew was going to have to be available in August or September," said Stegeman.
The National Retail Federation says coupons are one of the biggest ways parents will save this year. It says others will cut back on extracurricular activities.
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DURHAM — As he enters his 34th year as the head coach at Duke, Mike Krzyzewski is well established as one of the foremost authorities on college basketball. That's one of the reasons NCAA President Mark Emmert came to Durham last week, as he met with Krzyzewski, Duke athletic director Kevin White and university president Richard Brodhead. Krzyzewski said he's hopeful that dramatic changes can come for schools and student-athletes in the next 5-6 months.
"All the stuff with the NCAA, what's wrong and what's right, not too much is said about what's right," Krzyzewski said to the Durham Sports Club at Croasdaile Country Club Wednesday. "There are things that we haven't kept up with over the last couple of decades as far as adapting to the current. Like coming up with a new definition for amateurism.
"It's kind of like General Motors and the car industry. You gave a lot at one time when it looked good, no one changed anything, and all of the sudden it's not so good."
Krzyzewski, though, doesn't see just doom and gloom for the NCAA, which collects more than 90 percent of its revenue from college basketball (and none from football). Instead, he sees an opportunity.
"We need to have a clear head and say, this is going to be right," he said. "And we have a good chance to get everybody on board. Many times when you lose, it's the greatest opportunity to improve.
"You have this unique opportunity to make dramatic change that you probably couldn't make when things seem to be going right. And so I look at this as a very exciting time."
There has been significant change for college basketball in the last 18 months, Krzyzewski said. Changes in recruiting rules let coaches start visiting class of 2014 recruits during April of their junior year, the first time junior in-home visits were permitted. Starting Sept. 9, coaches were allowed to visit seniors at home and juniors before or after school, basically doubling the number of kids Krzyzewski is recruiting at one time.
Throw in an earlier start to practice this year — the Blue Devils started Sept. 27 instead of in mid-October — and it's been "nuts," Krzyzewski said.
"Each year I coach, I try to adapt to the people I'm coaching," he said. "I'm 66 years old right now. Look, I'm coaching kids that are 18 to 22. I'm 48 years older. I can't even imagine that. So, how do you talk to them? How do you motivate them? How do you get into their world? It takes a little bit of effort. Every once in a while I text them, I try to find out what current songs are.
"You have to stay up with them because you get your street cred. In my world, I have to work on street cred because I'm an older guy, and when they come they might think I'm a statue in front of Cameron. 'Yeah, he's the guy that they publicize, but does he really coach?' Somehow you have to be human with them."
Coaching the Olympic team has helped with that, Krzyzewski said, as he can mention meeting Beyonce and attending LeBron James's wedding and feel confident it will command attention. But when he's assembled his most athletic team in over a decade and hosting the NCAA president, clearly, grabbing attention is not an issue for Mike Krzyzewski.
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EDUC 110: Introduction to Education
Introduction to Education (Education 110) provides a foundation to the field of public education for those interested in teaching and learning. This course includes information about educational history and philosophy, law and policy, learning assessment and school governance, At a minimum, each week there will be forum discussions and essays required.
There are no on-campus attendance requirements. Because this is an online course, you must access the course at least 3 times a week to stay up to date with forum discussions and assignments. Be prepared for this participatory type of online course that unfolds week-by-week, and know in advance that it is not a correspondence or self-paced course. Students who do not access and participate in the course at least 3 times a week, will not be able to pass the course. Distance education is not easier than a traditional face-to-face course; the content is just presented in a different modality. For success in this course, be sure you have both the time and the technology to undertake it,
You must have access to a reliable computer and a functioning Internet connection. You should also have a backup plan should your system or your Internet provider fail you. Since we will be using the Moodle learning management system, you must at least have a basic understanding of how to navigate the Internet and communicate online.
Once students have officially enrolled in Education 110, they are required to be present in the Moodle course room by January 27, 2012, the end of the first week of classes. Choose Education 110 from your course list and this will lead you to the Moodle course room. For more information about getting a MyCOM account, read the FAQ's on the MyCOM portal login page.
There will be an optional face-to-face orientation session on Monday, January 23rd at 4 PM in FH 110 on the Kentfield campus.
If you are on the wait list or need to add the course, you must email the instructor, Dr. Sandy Boyd, as soon as possible to request an add code. Please include your full name, the title and section number of the class you wish to add, and your COM Student ID in your email. Please put ED 110 in the subject line.
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President Obama Slams Right to Work. Where Do Democrats McAuliffe, Northam, Chopra, Herring Stand?
The election may be over, but the Democrat assault on Right to Work continues unabated.
As Michigan legislators considered a Right to Work bill, President Obama traveled to that state to denounce these common-sense measures to protect workers' freedom - the same type of laws which have helped form the bedrock of Virginia's economic success.
* Does Terry McAuliffe, who too more than $740,000 from labor unions, support Right to Work? Or would he side with Barack Obama and Big Labor to weaken these critical economic safeguards?
* What about Sen. Mark Herring, who took more than $60,000 from unions, or Sen. Ralph Northam, who took nearly $30,000?
* Or Aneesh Chopra, who until just this year worked for the President who slams Right to Work every chance he gets?
RPV Chairman Pat Mullins gave the following statement:
"President Obama has made it clear where he stand: he has no use for Right to Work laws like those in place Virginia, and now in place Michigan. For decades, Virginia's status as the northernmost Right to Work state on the East Coast has given us a distinct economic advantage.
"Next year Virginians will elect a Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and House of Delegates. Voters need to know early where their candidates stand on Right to Work. There's not a single Republican candidate running who doesn't stand 100 percent behind Right to Work.
We know where Barack Obama stands. How about Terry McAuliffe and his potential ticket- mates?"
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What's for dinner?
During a recent tour of Derry's Central Fire Station, 16 local Girl Scouts and their leaders noticed how good the station was smelling.
Firefighter Josh Sturges told the young girls that his buddy was in the kitchen, cooking pork chops for the firefighters' dinner.
"But I'm not sure we have enough pork chops for everybody tonight," Sturges said.
Final exams can't wait
A student called Londonderry police Jan. 22 to report he had hit a sign at the corner of Hardy and Bancroft Roads with his Jeep Wrangler.
He wasn't sure what kind of a sign, he told dispatch, "maybe a caution turn."
But he couldn't stay at the scene to wait for police, he said, because he had to get to school for final exams.
The sign turned out to be broken off at the base. An officer remained at the scene, according to the police log, awaiting the teenager's mother.
Team play
The Derry Demons and the Derry Wolverines have joined forces for the 2013 season.
It's a partnership long overdue, bringing together two local levels of youth football and cheer.
There's a meeting Monday for interested parties. See Sports, Page 12 for details.
Going up or down?
Heads are spinning at the gas pumps these days.
Prices start to drop, then climb, only to decrease before going up again.
Average prices in the Granite State have risen 4.2 cents a gallon over the past week, according to GasBuddy.
That's close to a national per-gallon increase of 4.5 cents a gallon for the same period.
The $3.44 a gallon average is up 1 cent from a year ago, up 5.5 cents from a month ago.


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Argentina and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez, fined two weeks' wages after being found guilty of several misconduct charges by his club, allowed Tuesday's appeal deadline to pass without launching a legal challenge, leading some to believe that the stormy waters of his relationship with City had subsided, just a little bit. Wrong. Wrong wrong wrong.
As it turns out, Tevez had better things to do than simply appealing. Instead, he opted to fly off to Argentina in direct defiance of the club's request he stick to his training program, and now they're a little bit vexed about it. Tevez, for his part, is playing the 'I missed my family card' which is fair enough, but he's still under contract with the team and despite his desire to leave isn't really doing himself any favours by continuing to defy the club, who are now considering legal action. A Manchester City official has stated that the former captain is 'coming close to burning his bridges' - and that rather raises the question of what he would have to do to completely burn his bridges. Murder Roberto Mancini? Set the Etihad Stadium on fire? Wear a Manchester United top in public?


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Spirits Win Hagan Stone X-C Classic!
For the second week in a row, the Salem College Cross Country Team has proven that they are the #1 NCAA Division III team in the state of North Carolina. Running through the cold temperatures, the rain and the mud, the Spirits won the Division III race in the Hagan...
Spirits Place Second at Greensboro X-C Invitational
September 30- It was a glorious day in the history of Salem College Cross-Country as the Spirits competed in the Greensboro Cross-Country Invitational at Hagen Stone Park. The Spirits finished as the top North Carolina Division III team and placed second overall, finishing right behind Mary Baldwin College of Virginia....
Spirits X-C Team Runs Well at Old North Championships
The Salem College Spirits traveled to Hagan Stone Park, just south of Greensboro, NC on Saturday to compete in the Old North State Championships. Sixteen teams were represented in the womens collegiate 5000 meter race. Division I High Point University edged out Elon University to win the Invitational by just...
Five Salem Runners PR in Salem College Invite
The 2nd Annual Salem College Cross-Country Invitational was held Saturday, September 16. Seven teams competed for the coveted title of champion. When the mud was through flying and the course was cleared, Wellesley College of Massachusetts scored a perfect score to dominate the tough, hilly 5000 meter course in Winston-Salem.
Spirits Win Piedmont Cross Country Classic!
Salem College hosted the First Annual Piedmont Cross-Country Classic Saturday, September 9, 2006. The tough 5000 meter course is comprised of one huge hill and routes that run between the athletic fields of Salem College.
Debuts with a Victory!
September 2- The Salem College Cross Country Team traveled to Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC Saturday to open their 2006 season. The Spirit Harriers won the overall team title for NCAA Division II and III race, finishing ahead of NC Wesleyan College, Mt. Olive College and Peace College.
Cross Country Gears Up for a Successful Season
The Salem College Cross-Country Team is gearing up for their second season in the NCAA. As the first true recruiting class of Salem College Cross-Country arrives, the future is bright and exciting. Sophomore Rachel Fichthorn (Nokesville, VA) will be returning as the team captain of the 2006 squad. Rachel Aderholdt...
Fichthorn Shines in Charlotte Half-Marathon
March 14- Salem Colleges Rachel Fichthorn took the challenge of the Charlotte Half-Marathon Saturday morning. With the weather a nice 50 degrees and partly sunny, Fichthorn started the race conservatively and pasted the 5-mile marker in 19th place. After mile eight, Fichthorn broke away from a pack of runners and...
Lauren Meek Places 49th at the Jr. Olympics National Championship!
More than 3,000 athletes traveled to Spokane, Washington, in December with a single goal in mind: Junior Olympic gold. Salem Colleges own Lauren Meek, a first year student-athlete from Draper, Virginia, flew the 2590 miles to compete in the young women 5K race. Despite the path the race organizers had...
Fichthorn and Meek Earn Post-Season Honors!
Dec. 5- The Association of Division III Independents announced their post-season womens cross-country award recipients today. Rachel Fichthorn, a sophomore from Nokesville, VA, earned a spot on the All-Association Second Team. Lauren Meek, a freshman from Draper, VA, earned a spot on the All-Association Honorable Mention Team.
Cross Country Survives 60 mph Winds to Place 2nd in Championships!
Bennington, VT- The Spirits traveled north to compete in the Association of Division III Independents Cross Country Championships held at Willow Park in Bennington, Vermont. The weather played a huge part in this championship race. With gusts of wind at 60 mph along with rain, sleet, and a trace of...
Cross Country to Compete in Championship Race!
October 24- The Salem College Cross Country Team has accepted an invitation to compete in the Association of Division III Independents Cross Country Championships. The meet will be held on Saturday, October 28, in Bennington, Vermont with Southern Vermont College being the host school. The actual 5000 meter course will...
Salem Runs Against Tough Competition and Weather
Berea, KY- The Salem College Cross Country Team traveled to Berea, Kentucky this weekend to compete in the 17th Annual Southeastern Cross Country Classic. Despite the extremely muddy, almost-freezing, and deep-water conditions, the Spirits finished as the top NCAA team and placed 21st out of 27 teams.


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Five Starters Return
to Titan Court
The Burke County Titans return five starters to the court, namely seniors, Taylor Peterson, Haley Allen and Lakin Peterson; and juniors, Brook Blom and Heidi Knutson.
These five girls have been playing together since 7th/8th grade, gaining valuable floor time as a team.
Another bonus is Head Coach Amanda Patch has returned for her second year, giving the team some stability. Coach Patch will be assisted by Keely Torgison and Christy Smith.
Coach Patch is busy getting her team ready for action without L. Peterson, who was out with an injury and starting minimal practicing.
Also vying for a spot on the varsity are juniors, McKenzie Berg, Anna Pace and Reese Heinrich; sophomores, Taryn Schmit, Kodiee Christian, Disa Koppelsloen and Lexi Mahlum; and freshmen, Haley Beeter, Mariah Smart, Sara Nelson and Madison Deckert.
The Titans finished fourth in District 16 last season.
The Titans take to the road for their first match of the season, going to Mohall, sparring with MLS on Tuesday, Sept. 2. They travel to Stanley for their first district contest of the season on Sept. 4.
Next they take on district rivals, Powers Lake in Bowbells, Sept. 9. New to the district is Kenmare, with the Titans going to Honker territory Sept. 11.
Rounding out the month is the Watford City Invite-Sept. 13; Tioga at Burke Central-Sept. 18; at Divide County-Sept. 23; at Burke Central versus Ray-Sept. 25 and a Shiloh Christian Tourney-Sept. 27.
October starts in Lignite vs. Divide County-Oct. 2; at Lignite vs. Trenton-Oct. 7; at Powers Lake-Oct. 9; Northwest Conference Tourney in Glenburn-Oct. 11; at Westhope-Oct. 14; at Trinity Christian-Oct. 20; at Lignite versus Mondak-Oct. 23 and they conclude the regular season in Bowbells against the New Town Eagles Oct. 30.
To date all three squads are scheduled to play, 5:00, 6:00 & 7:00, except for the Mondak match will be junior varsity and varsity only.
Districts will be in Crosby on Nov. 3, 4 and 6; Regionals in New Town, Nov. 10, 11, and 13; with State in Minot, Nov. 20-22.
Band instructor, Becky Kaylor nominated the Burke Central Music Department to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
ALS Challenge involves dumping a bucket of ice water on someone�s head to promote awareness of the disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and encourages donations to research.
Outdoor Tales
Everyone at some point in their life has to make a life changing altering decision. Some of these include what college to attend (or drop out of), sometimes who to marry, or of course, whether to change careers.
Last time we visited I had a couple surprises but it was just too early to reveal them. Now however the time has come to let you in on the secret.
Last week, I turned in my notice to WDAZ Television to leave after nearly 16 years. The time had come to make a change.
I was very excited to turn in my resignation but apprehensive to leave behind my friends/co-workers. So with that a new beginning is in progress.
I�m sure you are asking, what are you going to do?
Well, number one I am taking a stab at the fishing game. The guiding business is spectacular this year and getting busier by the day. Just that in itself will be a full time job over the next couple months.
I am also in negotiations with two potentially huge sponsors. I am very lucky that over the past seven years the catfish business has grown as much as it has and is working out so well.
Once that slows down I have about four years of house projects that have been ignored and need attention before winter. Not the most glamorous thing I can think to do but needs to get done and out of the way so it can be ignored for another three or four years.
I also have two other business plans I want to pursue down the way.
One is an outdoor TV show and the other is an advertising and consulting firm specializing in small business and social media.
This firm is already set up legally and visiting with potential clients so that one will be in action by early 2015 I�m sure. (So if you need advertising services or social media management; call me.)
And now the other big one.
I am probably jumping the gun on this a bit but telling you all will be the fire I need to finish the project.
Over the past ten years I have been lucky enough to share my thoughts and feelings of fishing and the outdoors with you. You have been watching Braden grow up in the outdoors with me over the last four years.
I have gone through the ten years of columns from the Burke County Tribune and picked out my favorite ones and have started to re-edit them and add some commentary on thoughts of the time.
These stories are being compiled into a book which appears will be titled, �We Don�t Flush the Grass.�
It will be a look at growing up and thoughts from the outdoors from my perspective.
Some stories will be serious, some will be funny, and others will just be random thoughts.
The plan is to have it ready for release by November 1 so it is available for Christmas. I will let you all know for sure.
So with that you are all up to speed on the life and times of Brad. I will be out on the water, in the yard, or looking at a computer screen over the next couple months.
Hopefully there will be time to make a memory or two along the way.
Until next time get outside and make some memories.
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iPhone preorders through China Mobile to begin this week - report
12/09/2013, 08:12 am
China Mobile, the largest wireless carrier in the world, will begin accepting preorders for Apple's iPhone this Thursday ahead of a formal launch later this month, according to a new report.
China Mobile denies iPhone deal, insists talks ongoing
12/06/2013, 04:12 pm
China Mobile denies inking a deal with Apple, throwing cold water on reports claiming the two companies finally reached a partnership agreement that would see the iPhone offered to carrier's 740 million subscribers.
Razer iPhone game controller leaks, Ryan Seacrest creates an iPhone keyboard
12/06/2013, 12:12 pm
A pair of forthcoming iPhone accessories have been revealed, as purported images of a new Made for iPhone game controller --Āthis time from major gaming peripheral manufacturer Razer --Āhave hit the internet, while Typo, a new iPhone keyboard case, has emerged with a unique backer: entertainer Ryan Seacrest.
Apple improves iPhone 5s ship times to 1-3 days for all models
12/06/2013, 02:12 am
In a sign that Apple's supply chain is finally catching up with demand, the company on Thursday updated its online storefront to reflect a change in iPhone 5s ship times, with all models save for the SIM-free version available to go out in one to three days.
Apple still dominates US smartphone market, Samsung inches up
12/05/2013, 05:12 pm
In its monthly smartphone survey for the three months ending in October, comScore found Apple adding to its dominant U.S. smartphone market lead with over 40 percent of all subscribers, while Samsung surpassed the 25 percent mark.
Justin Bieber wanted $200k to represent BlackBerry, advertises iPhone for free
12/05/2013, 04:12 pm
A retrospective on the "Rise and Fall of Blackberry," which portrayed the company's product alongside other historical artifacts (including the magazine itself), outlines a number of mistakes the company made including the dismissal of a "brand ambassador" offer made by teen idol Justin Bieber.
Kickstarter projects let you charge your iPhone with fire, snap pics in the dark with better flash
12/05/2013, 02:12 pm
A pair of interesting new Kickstarter projects may allow for more versatile uses of Apple's iPhone, with a product for campers that provides electricity-generating campsite cookery, and a strap-on iPhone ring flash to improve low-light photos and video recordings.
China Mobile iPhone deal not likely included in Apple's guidance to investors
12/05/2013, 12:12 pm
Apple's realistic -- and historically conservative -- guidance provided to investors likely does not include projected revenue from the company's anticipated impending launch of the iPhone on China Mobile, suggesting to one analyst that shares of AAPL have great upside potential.
AT&T now offers discounted monthly service for contract-free data sharing customers
12/05/2013, 08:12 am
Wireless customers who bring their own device, buy a handset without a subsidy, or have their current contract expire will see their monthly data share bill drop by an average of $15 per month, AT&T announced on Thursday.
President Obama reveals he is not allowed to use Apple's iPhone due to security risks
12/04/2013, 09:12 pm
President Barack Obama on Wednesday said the Secret Service does not allow him to use Apple's iPhone for security reasons, explaining why the leader of the free world still carries around a BlackBerry from 2007.
Apple and world's largest mobile carrier China Mobile reportedly seal iPhone deal
12/04/2013, 08:12 pm
A report on Wednesday claims Apple and China Mobile have finally inked a deal to sell the popular iPhone on the world's largest wireless network, with devices supposedly heading out to customers later in December.
Samsung's #Galaxy11 viral ad fumbles when Franz Beckenbauer tweets from iPhone
12/03/2013, 06:12 pm
A global ad campaign to promote Samsung devices, involving soccer stars and an alien invasion story, instead revealed that the fantasy campaign's star manager Franz Beckenbauer tweets from his iPhone, not a Galaxy device.
Imminent iPhone launch on China Mobile could add $10B per year in revenue for Apple
12/03/2013, 03:12 pm
With evidence growing that the iPhone could launch on the world's largest carrier, China Mobile, on Dec. 18, analysts expect big things for Apple's financial bottom line in the coming 2014 calendar year.
Honda introduces new iPhone-driven in-dash touchscreen
12/03/2013, 02:12 pm
Japanese automaker Honda on Tuesday announced that the 2014 Civic and 2015 Fit will gain access to the company's new Display Audio system, a 7-inch built-in touchscreen with functionality partially powered by Apple's iPhone.
China Mobile initiates iPhone 5s and 5c reservation system in Southern China
12/03/2013, 02:12 am
A China Mobile subsidiary in Suzhou opened up reservations for iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c orders on Monday local time in one of the first concrete signs that Apple is about to launch its popular smartphone on the world's largest wireless carrier.
Half of Apple's iPhone 5c sales are to Android switchers - report
12/02/2013, 09:12 am
The mid-range iPhone 5c has proven much more popular than its flagship sibling among smartphone shoppers with below-median incomes, and has attracted large numbers of first-time Apple buyers who are largely switching from Android devices, new data indicates.
Review: Ultimate Ears Boom Bluetooth portable speaker
12/01/2013, 08:12 am
Ultimate Ears brings its third Bluetooth speaker offering to market in the Boom, a device that features "360-degree sound" and the ability to "Double Up," or pair two speakers together, for stereo output.
Apple's iPhone 5s & 5c take 9 of Japan's top 10 smartphone sales spots
11/30/2013, 12:11 pm
Just over two months after Apple launched its new iPhone 5s and 5c across Japan's three major carriers, weekly sales rankings list various iPhone models split between the carriers took 9 of the top 10 smartphone slots.
Apple's iPhone, iPad used to place over 80% of mobile sales on Black Friday
11/29/2013, 07:11 pm
Apple's iOS products not only represented a large chunk of U.S. Black Friday sales, but where also used to place the vast majority of mobile purchases.
Thai man dies after alleged electrocution from charging iPhone 4S
11/27/2013, 10:11 pm
Another iPhone electrocution has been reported in East Asia, this time from Thailand, where a 28-year-old man was reportedly killed while lying on an iPhone 4S connected to what is believed to be a knockoff third-party charger.


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Back again for the 6th year in a row, the Trigger is once again packed with all the quality characteristics it is known for. Big air boosting, amazing wave performance and skill building attributes make this all around kite an optimal choice for energetic and lively riders. At the core of the design is super quick turning and efficient power delivery, making the Trigger a truly user friendly kite. An 8m is added to this year's lineup due to popular demand and the 12 -14m range has undergone LE refinement for improved low-end capabilities. The smaller sized kites benefit from added stability for gustier wind conditions, while packing enough speed and agility to keep you ripping in all extreme conditions! With a unique profile shape and complex LE design, the Trigger has amazing versatility for kiteboarders of all styles and levels.
Kite sizes: 5 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 12 / 14
When any kite is out on the market for a number of years, it forms some type of personality and gains a reputation of some sort. If the reputation of the kite is good and the customers come back with good feedback, it's always wise to preserve that personality in the new design of the kite. This past year we've reached a great balance between power, turning speed and ease of flying. The comments that have been coming back from various beaches around the world have been very positive and so we didn't want to change something that our customers have already grown to love and get familiar with. On the other hand, there is always room to improve. For the bigger sized kites, we felt they could use a little more power and better performance in low-end conditions. The smaller sized kites were tweaked along the bridle to be less twitchy and gusty conditions. We have also added an 8m to the line-up, which is great for those who need a compromise between a 7m and 9m!
For the smaller sized kites, we have modified the bridles so there is better airflow along the kite. This is good for stronger conditions where the bar can sometimes get jittery from bumps (also called pockets) in the wind. For the bigger sized kites we have made a stronger static profile so the riders will be able to begin kiting about 1 knot earlier and the sweet spot will begin about 2 knots earlier.
The standard setting is recommended for most riders. This is the setting where the kite is most stable and gives maximum directness in relation to power. The wave setting changes a few of the characteristics of the kite. When in this setting, you will feel the kite position more forward in the window which increases depower range, drifts better and better upwind performance, but at the same time the turning of the kite is less direct and a bit less stable. This is why we recommend standard setting for most cases but wave setting can work well in the waves and stronger conditions.


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The Blackboard Connect-Ed system allows authorized personnel to send you a recorded voice message, e-mail, and a text message simultaneously from a remote site. The system is located off campus to maintain availability in the case of power outages and there are redundant systems throughout the United States available for MSU to use in case of an emergency.
Within moments of an event requiring mass notification, we will be able to call you and provide details of the situation. At the same time, we will send you an e-mail to your MSU mail account. If you provide us with your cell phone number, we'll even send you a text message. You can also add other phone numbers for us to call so your parents or guardians can get the message as well as add an e-mail account other than your MSU mail account.
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From three to 18 months, your baby's speech develops dramatically. Simple, enjoyable play – such as reading and singing – will help improve your baby's language skills.
Your baby is likely to:
From newborn coos and gurgles, your baby will soon attempt vowel sounds such as 'da-da' or 'ma-ma'. First words come around the time of birthday number one.
Your bub will enjoy chatting,babbling happily when you talk, pointing out familiar objects, and understanding when you name things. By birthday number two, your baby is starting to master language.
There's a lot of variation among children when it comes to talking, though. Some children will still not say much even by the time they're two.
The more words children hear, the more words they learn. Here are some fun things to do together to encourage your baby's talking:
If by 18 months your baby is not babbling often or using meaningful words or doesn't appear to listen when others are talking, there could be a problem. It might be a good idea to visit your health professional.
Bornstein, M.H., & Lamb, M.E. (1992). Development in infancy: An introduction (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Manning-Morton, J., & Thorp, M. (2003). Key times for play: The first three years. Philadelphia: Open University Press.
Tamis-LeMonda, C.S., Shannon, J.D., Cabrera, N.J., & Lamb, M.E. (2004). Fathers and mothers at play with their 2- and 3-year-olds: Contribution to language and cognitive development. Child Development, 75(6), 1806-1820.


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At A Glance
Graduates as one of the inaugural members of the program … exits among the top 10 in games played (40), games started (33) and minutes played (3150) … a three-time A-Sun All-Academic honoree.
As A Redshirt Junior (2010)
Competed in 10 matches and made nine starts on the year … part of a defensive unit the recorded a program-best nine shutouts on the year, which ranked first in the conference … defense also topped the league in goals allowed (11) and goals against average (0.58) … opened the season with a 2-1 win over No. 13 USF (Sept. 1) and later shutout No. 5 Ohio State (Sept. 18) … helped the squad to a program-best eight-game winning streak that included a stretch of four-consecutive shutouts over A-Sun foes … led FGCU to a perfect 9-0 league record …. outscored league opposition 26-2 … instrumental in securing FGCU's first A-Sun conference regular season championship … led the Eagles to their first national ranking, landing as high as No. 19 and ending the year No. 20 according to Soccer America … earned A-Sun All-Academic honors.
As A Redshirt Sophomore (2009)
Appeared in 12 matches while starting eight contests ... recorded a shot against Jacksonville (Oct. 4) ... scored the game-winning goal in the 90th minute of the 2-1 match with Lipscomb (Oct. 11) ... played a season-high 95 minutes in the 1-0 victory over USC Upstate (Oct. 18) … part of a defensive line that finished first in the A-Sun in shutouts and second in goals against average (1.21) … assisted the defensive unit in holding six opponents scoreless … assisted a defensive wall in ending Campbell's 18-game conference unbeaten streak with a 4-0 victory (Oct. 24) ... helped guide the team to the first winning-season in program history, holding an 8-7-1 record and a 6-3-0 conference record.
As A Sophomore (2008)
Utilized medical redshirt … earned A-Sun All-Academic honors.
As A Freshman (2007)
Started 18 games on the year ... finished the season with five shots and one shot on goal ... anchored the defense unit that pitched four shutouts ... recorded two shots in the 1-0 loss against Belmont (Oct. 21) ... had one shot on goal in the 2-1 win over Howard (Nov. 4) ... member of program's inaugural team … earned A-Sun All-Academic team honors.
High School
Two-time All-County and All-Region selection ... four-year varsity letterwinner ... three-time MVP... member of the 2006 Super-Y North American Championship team ... member of a Sun Bowl Championship team and also a two-time State runner-up team.
Born September 19, 1988 … health science major ... son of Yogi and Dawn Jani ... has one sister, Preeti.
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A U.S. Border Patrol agent accused of smuggling marijuana while on duty in southwestern Arizona is expected to change his plea Wednesday in federal court.
Agent Aaron Anaya had previously pleaded not guilty to marijuana importation and other charges.
Authorities say agents conducting aerial surveillance saw Anaya loading marijuana bundles that had been dropped over the border fence from Mexico into his patrol vehicle on Dec. 2 in between Yuma and Wellton, about 185 miles southwest of Phoenix.
Investigators say agents tracked Anaya for several hours as he appeared to return to normal duties and found nearly 147 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle.
The Border Patrol says Anaya is still employed with the agency but is on indefinite suspension without pay.
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The Arnold Arboretum's 281-acre landscape is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. There is no admission charge, but donations are appreciated.
Hunnewell Building restrooms and access for business guests are open weekdays from 9:00am until closing and weekends from 10am until closing. Closed holidays.
The Visitor Center and Art Exhibits in the Hunnewell Building are open:
Services available in the Visitor Center include:
The Arnold Arboretum Horticultural Library is open Monday through Friday, 10:00am–3:45pm. The library is closed on weekends and holidays. more »
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Parking is available outside the main gate, along the Arborway, and around the Arboretum's perimeter. The plantings are best enjoyed on foot, and the grounds are closed to vehicular traffic except by permit for special-needs individuals.
A limited number of driving permits are available from the Hunnewell Visitor Center for special needs individuals only. Permits are first-come, first-served, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between 12:00pm and 3:00pm. During busy times a one-hour time limit may be imposed. Vehicle height is a maximum of 11′ high, with a maximum capacity of 35. A driver's license is required in exchange for the permit. Full driving restrictions (speed limit, permissible roads) are explained when the driving pass is loaned. The right to a driving permit may be revoked if the vehicle is observed violating these regulations.
The Arnold Arboretum is intended for the study of plants and the passive appreciation of nature. Activities must be conducted in a manner that does not impact or deter the general public's enjoyment of the Arboretum.
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By Harriet Ernstsons Friday 14 February 2014 Updated: 17/02 11:48
DRUG-TAKING gangs are blighting the lives of residents living at a sheltered housing scheme in Church Hill.
People living in the borough council run Mendip House, based in Loxley Close, turned up at a district PACT meeting to complain to police officers about groups gathering behind their properties, a situation which they said had worsened since the former Church Hill centre was closed off to allow for the redevelopment there.
They claimed the window of their oldest resident, who is in her 90s, had been smashed by youths which had left her shaken, with older residents 'really scared' by the gangs.
One resident said they had previously experienced occasional problems with youths congregating at the back of Mendip House, where there is currently no street lighting, but they were now there seven days a week.
"On the pathway there is not one single light so it is pitch black and they have got their little torches out. If a police car went past on the bus lane they wouldn't even see them," they said.
"Because the shops are all caged up they're not going there anymore, there is nowhere else for them to go.
"Why should we have to shut our windows for the sake of the yobs out there? There are more coming all the time."
A council spokeswoman said they were not aware of any issues with gangs but if residents reported their concerns the community safety team would assess the area, including the lighting.
PC Jon Watts, from Church Hill Safer Neighbourhood Team, said anti-social behaviour was now being addressed as a priority after being raised at the meeting, with community support officers carrying out reassurance visits and an increase in high visibility patrols.
"Anyone suspected of having illegal drugs will be stopped by our officers and if necessary arrests will be made," he said.
"It will obviously help our cause if people can ring us immediately when they become aware of activity which they believe is illegal, or pass on the names of those involved.
"It's a positive sign that people are using PACT as a platform to tell us about their issues and that's what it's there for. If they let us know about their problems we will deal with them."
Information should be passed to the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Cool summer idea: Volunteer at Kartchner Caverns
PHOENIX -- Kartchner Caverns State Park is taking volunteers for the summer season.
The park, located near Benson, helps visitors connect to the environment by visiting the caves, hummingbird garden and/or Discovery Center.
Volunteer tasks include working at the visitor center, cave entrances, leading tours or even living on site as a campground host.
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(PAINESVILLE, OHIO) - Motivated students who are interested in entering a college honors program are invited to attend the Lake Erie College Honors Day, scheduled for Friday, September 22 from 1-5 p.m.
The Honors Day program kicks off at 1 p.m. in Coe Conference Room of the Arthur S. Holden Center with a motivational speech by retired General Michael Dunlavey entitled, "Leadership in a Troubled World." This speech will be followed by informational sessions about the honors program, a campus tour and a reception with President Michael Victor and current honors students.
Undergraduate students enrolled in the honors program enjoy many benefits. In addition to the honors designation on the diploma, other benefits include: a $1,000 Merit Scholarship for every year in the Honors Program; priority registration for every term after the first semester; special research and social opportunities with faculty; special internship opportunities and special study abroad tours. Students who meet the program's admission requirements will be sent a letter of invitation and an application from the director after they have applied to Lake Erie College.
"The Honors Program at Lake Erie College allows students to show their academic strength and leadership abilities," said Eric Felver, director of admissions. "We currently have an excellent group of students enrolled in the program and hope to grow the number of students exponentially each year."
Students and their families interested in attending the event can register by calling the Admissions Office at 800-916-0904. General Dunlavey's speech is also open and free to the public.
Speaker, Judge Michael E. Dunlavey graduated from the University of Notre Dame and served in the United States Army for four years. He later received his Juris Doctor degree from the State University of New York in Buffalo and established a private practice in Pennsylvania concentrating in complex civil litigation. Dunlavey also served as an assistant District Attorney for Erie County, Pa., was elected to the Court of Common Pleas and later served in the Army Reserve where he was promoted to Brigadier General and was assigned as the Deputy Commanding General of the Army's Intelligence and Security Command. He was later promoted to Major General, and then General at the National Security Agency, Fort Meade, Md. Shortly after 9/11, Major Dunlavey was personally chosen by the Secretary of Defense to create and establish an interrogation center and system to house al Qaeda, Taliban and other terrorists from around the world in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. General Dunlavey successfully completed that mission in November of 2002 and returned to the National Security Agency. In August of 2003, he was assigned to the new Terrorism Threat Integration Center as the associate director for Homeland Security. He has recently retired from the Army and returned to civilian life.
Founded in 1856, Lake Erie College is a dynamic and progressive institution of higher education. The College offers 26 undergraduate majors, including new programs in sports management, forensic psychology and therapeutic horsemanship, as well as master's degrees in business administration and education. This coeducational college, grounded in the liberal arts, enrolls just over 1,000 students of all ages and is nationally recognized for its equine studies programs and international learning opportunities for students.
For more information, visit the college website at www.lec.edu or call the Admissions Office at 800-916-0904.


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During the succeeding decades, our investment activities would expand considerably, and not just in terms of the creativity and complexity of individual transactions. Our partnership reached into a number of new industries and geographies, including building a business platform in Europe, and investing considerable time and expense developing the knowledge and relationships to acquire companies in complex, public-facing, highly regulated industries such as banking, insurance, and power generation and transmission.
As part of our entry into new regions of the world, we matched up experienced and well-connected investors and operators in a local geography with our existing network of experts. KKR's people acted as "culture-carriers" of the firm, bringing our own industry knowledge and process rigor to complement the skills of our local partners.
We also launched a comprehensive program to improve the operations of our portfolio companies. We re-organized our investment professionals according to industry – charging them to become experts in their fields. In many cases, our teams spent years getting to know companies to determine their capital and operational needs and how we could help them. Our teams' depth of knowledge also helped improve the teams' oversight of portfolio company performance.
We also began creating a network of people with a broader range of operational skills. Our portfolio companies have access to KKR Capstone, which focuses exclusively on driving operational improvements within our portfolio companies. This team focuses its expertise on critical areas of operation, such as new product development, sales-force effectiveness, and manufacturing excellence.
At the same time, KKR refined and enhanced our investment processes, including establishing an Investment Committee and Portfolio Management Committee that comprise our most senior executives. Having learned that the most important time in any investment often occurs right after the deal closes, we developed a 100-day planning model. This new approach brought command focus to our portfolio companies from the moment we make an investment, as well as regular review of key performance metrics.


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The 307-foot tall UT Austin Tower, designed by Paul Cret of Philadelphia, was completed in 1937. Through the years, the Tower has served as the University's most distinguishing landmark and as a symbol of academic excellence and personal opportunity.
The observation deck of the UT Tower offers a spectacular view of the UT Campus and the Austin area in all directions. Thanks to the cooperative effort of students, staff, and the University administration, the observation deck has recently been remodeled and reopened to the public for the first time in nearly three decades. As a part of the renovation process, persons with disabilities now also have access to this monumental view.
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The United States is one of the most diverse countries on earth, jam packed full of amazing sights from St. Patrick's cathedral in New York to Mount Hollywood California.The Northeast region is where it all started. Thirteen British colonies fought the American Revolution from here and won their independence in the first successful colonial rebellion in history. Take a look at these rolling hills carpeted with foliage along the Hudson river here, north of New York City.The American south is known for its polite people and slow pace of life. Probably they move slowly because it's so hot. Southerners tend not to trust people from "up north" because they talk too fast. Here's a cemetery in Georgia where you can find graves of soldiers from the Civil War.The West Coast is sort of like another country that exists to make the east coast jealous. California is full of nothing but grizzly old miners digging for gold, a few gangster rappers, and then actors. That is to say, the West Coast functions as the imagination of the US, like a weird little brother who teases everybody then gets famous for making freaky art.The central part of the country is flat farmland all the way over to the Rocky Mountains. Up in the northwest corner you can find creative people in places like Portland and Seattle, along with awesome snowboarding and good beer. Text by Steve Smith.


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The Nokia Lumia 900 for AT&T represents a number of firsts: it is the first high-end Windows Phone from Nokia to arrive in the U.S., it is the first 4G LTE smartphone from Nokia, and it is one of the first 4G LTE Windows Phones on the market.
Like the Lumia 800 that preceded it, the Lumia 900 features a stunning industrial design, great build quality, and a fantastic ClearBlack AMOLED display. Add in great network performance, solid battery life, and a fast and fluid user interface thanks to Windows Phone 7.5, and you start to see that AT&T and Nokia really might have a winner on their hands.
Unfortunately, its not all peaches and roses with the Lumia 900, as its seemingly capable camera does not live up to expectations in real world performance. Additionally, the Windows Phone Marketplace still doesn't offer nearly as many apps as its iOS and Android counterparts, though it has grown tremendously in recent months.
Despite its few shortcomings, I found the Lumia 900 to be an excellent smartphone, and I had a hard time putting it down during my review period. Read on to see if the Lumia 900 is the hero device that Windows Phone has needed from the outset to be a successful smartphone platform and whether it will represent Nokia's return to form in the U.S. market.
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While most of the family of GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan is looking forward to the Nov. 6 election, at least one of his sons has a different date on his mind: Oct. 31.
All three young Ryan children joined Ryan's wife, Janna, in Waukesha Saturday as they campaigned for the Janesville congressman.
Their youngest child, 7-year-old Sam, asked if he could bring his Halloween mask with him as he got off the bus at the Republican Party of Waukesha County's headquarters.
Sam's going as "a spooky goblin," said his mom, Janna Ryan.
"I think we will be seeing a lot of that in the next few weeks," she joked.
Daughter Liza Ryan, 10, told Patch that she will be dressed up as pop star Katy Perry for Halloween. Patch was unable to ask 9-year-old Charlie about his Halloween costume.
The children are on fall break from school, so the family will be joining Paul Ryan on the campaign trail later this week.
"We are looking forward to that," said Janna Ryan.
They've been missing their family time since Paul Ryan has been all over the country campaign on behalf of presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Ryan hopes to take his daughter hunting soon.
"He actually gave me a rifle for Christmas. I've tried it out in Oklahoma at the range," said Liza. "He loves hunting. He has been talking about how he missed bow season. He is kind of sad about that. But he gets to hunt in Oklahoma."


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Using Library's online catalog and using 'International Bulding Code' in the title field, we can locate print version of the code at International Building Code.
MAD CAD is the electronic database where you can find online version of this code. It contains building codes, knowledge-based design solutions, and guidelines to meet the codes. MAD CAD will provide you access to cross-referenced collections of building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire, and maintenance codes from BOCA, SBCCI, ICBO, ICC, and NFPA.
To access MAD CAD, go to Building Codes and click on MAD CAD. Notice that International Bulding Code - BC 2006 is also available online through MAD CAD. You will see it on your left column after you enter MAD CAD.


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TJ Trout's last days on Albuquerque's airwaves
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Guns N' Roses "Paradise City"
ZZ Top "Got Me Under Pressure"
Judas Priest "Genocide"
The Doors "Alabama Song"
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Some things in Albuquerque never ever change. I remember waiting, ready to pounce on the record button on my radio/cassette player. I was tuned into 94 Rock, and I was wanted to tape "Enter Sandman" by Metallica. I think I was 11, so it was the early '90s. I thought that song was baaaaaaaaaaad.
TJ Trout would have been with the station five or six years at that point. After a quarter century with the station's morning show, he's retiring to a beach in Delaware. Wednesday, Dec. 21, will be his last day. I got a chance to hang out with him and talk shop for the feature this week. We discussed his history as the most well-known radio personality in Albuquerque and the future of radio.
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Qazzow, a spin-out from the University of Washington's Information School, has landed $2.4 million in series A financing in a deal led by WRF Capital and Voyager Capital. The W Fund and Seattle angel investor Geoff Entress also participated in the round, which followed a $500,000 financing last month. We reported on Qazzow's technology last… Read More
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Seattle angel investor Geoff Entress has backed about 100 startup companies over the years, from social media powerhouses like HootSuite to storage companies like Isilon to software startups like LiquidPlanner. Heck, he's even an investor and board member at a Redmond soup company, which he jokes not many VCs would have taken a look at. A… Read More
LinkedIn co-founder Konstantin Guericke, angel Geoff Entress join board of WhitePages
WhitePages has been around the startup block a few times, and now the 16-year-old Seattle company is injecting a bit of new blood. The company today is announcing that it has added Seattle angel investor Geoff Entress, an investor in about 50 startups in the region, and LinkedIn co-founder Konstantin Guericke to the board. "We've excelled… Read More
HootSuite's Ryan Holmes, angel Geoff Entress launch new BC startup incubator Invoke Labs
Geoff Entress has the BC bug. The Seattle angel investor is partnering with HootSuite founder Ryan Holmes and others to create a new startup incubator in Vancouver, B.C. dubbed Invoke Labs. The incubator is the latest step for Invoke Media, the development and design firm that spun out social media management startup HootSuite in 2008…. Read More
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As Olympic fever takes over London, Thursday Food will feature foodie dispatches from the European city on which the world's eyes are now trained for the summer games. We made acquaintance with Marvia Borrell, a Rock-born entrepreneur-turned-budding chocolatier and share her story.
A serial entrepreneur and mother of two children, Marvia Borrell hails from the Second City — Montego Bay. Well-travelled, with a background in hotel management and marketing and communication management, Borrell worked in Germany as an A & R manager for a successful music company before making the United Kingdom home.
Making the move across the pond, she established her first company, Business Travel Management and Event Management Agency, in 1994. More than a decade later, seeking out novel business opportunities, Borrell realised that although Jamaica was noted for its Blue Mountain Coffee, Bob Marley, reggae music and Usain Bolt, "unfortunately there was not a chocolate brand to represent and showcase the quality of the Jamaican cocoa beans to the international market." She teamed with Belgian entrepreneur, Claude Lemmens, who had garnered a wealth of experience as a public relations and communications director working for Pirelli tyres, a museum and managing prestigious venues. It also helped that his homeland is known worldwide for its premium chocolate, and his inside knowledge proved immensely beneficial.
"We had this crazy idea of connecting the oversight of a lack of a Jamaican cocoa brand, despite the country being one of the eighth finest cocoa producers in the world," Borrell explained to Thursday Food. "While the demand for the Jamaican cocoa beans is high and used to upgrade the taste of other brands, Claude and I believed it would be a missed opportunity not to create a chocolate brand that is uniquely Jamaican, especially with the country celebrating its 50th anniversary of Independence and the world spotlight on the Jamaican Olympic Team."
The enterprising duo of Borrell and Lemmens created Black River Chocolate, which Borrell said is actually finished in Belgium. The brand's name, she noted, is inspired by nostalgia as her paternal grandfather hailed from the Black River. "Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet him as he died before I was born," she rued.
So, why is a Jamaican-inspired and branded chocolate being made in Belgium? Borrell rationalised: "This is in pursuance of excellence with the help of the people who know chocolate best — the Belgians. A top Belgian chocolatier collaborated with us to design the selection of fine Black River chocolates. The results could not have been better complemented," she continued.
"When Black River was asked to supply the InterContinental Hotel in Geneva, where some of the world's top diplomats were meeting last November, they were amazed by the fantastic quality of the chocolate produced by Jamaican cocoa beans," she said. The hotel's chef Sandro Gamba gave Black River a ringing endorsement and recommended it to his colleagues.
The product is currently only available for purchase online but plans are under way to expand the points of sale. "We are in discussion with a number of well-known luxury shops, food retailers, delicatessens and food manufacturers. Additionally, we have received enquiries from retailers in other countries such as Holland, Germany, and Switzerland. As for the availability of Black River chocolate in London during the Summer Olympics, Worrell is excited. "I'm eager at the prospect of the Jamaican team taking a lot of gold medals home and we are working on a packaging that will reflect it," she informed.
Quizzed whether Black River chocolate bars will be on Jamaican shelves soon, Worrell said, "We are actively looking at different distribution channels, such as airport and duty-free shops, gift shops, luxury hotels, restaurants and gourmet shops."
"In the very near future we will be visiting Jamaica and we would like to engage with the new ministers of agriculture and trade & commerce. This is very important as we see Black River as an authentic Jamaican product and is marketed and produced to reinforce this image."
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