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File this one away as one of the most ill-advised comments ever by a government spokesperson. Lois Lerner, a senior Internal Revenue Service official was on a conference call this afternoon briefing reporters on a brewing crisis.
The IRS is admitting (after having denied it for some time) that some of their personnel inappropriately used their positions to target some conservative organizations.
When trying to explain some statistics in relation to the matter Ms Lerner, a ranking IRS official, confessed "I'm not good at math." That's like the Surgeon General admitting that she can't stand the sight of blood.
The Washington Post reports that those auditing the conference call found other anomalies too.
In addition to being bad at math, Lerner is apparently no great shakes at media relations either. The Post cites numerous examples of Lerner not having her facts together before meeting the media.
When your organization has screwed up -- it is important not only to quickly admit it and get your facts straight -- but also to avoid giving the media the impression that you have something to hide. Ms. Lerner tried to bail out of the conference call after less than half an hour of questioning. Reporters objected and she eventually stayed on line for another 20 minutes before exiting in part, she said, because the questions were getting repetitive. That is a good sign that you have failed to adequately answer them.

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Furman football stadium is getting a new playing surface.
The school announced Thursday that it's replacing the grass field with a PowerBlade Bolt system that will be installed before Furman opens football practice on Aug. 5. The grass field has been in use since Paladin Stadium opened in 1981.
Athletic director Gary Clark said the new surface gives the football team and new men's and women's lacrosse programs more flexibility for scheduling.
The school described the PowerBlade Bolt system as stronger and more resilient monofilament fiber for increased durability.
Installation will take about eight weeks and include 162,000 pounds of sand and 378,000 pounds of rubber infill. Sections of existing grass at Paladin Stadium have been removed for use around campus.
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An Iowa mom arrested for faking her child's cancer to get money.


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SUDEP Aware's co-founder, Dr Elizabeth Donner, has been
awarded a grant from CURE to implement Canada's first registry of SUDEP deaths in children.SUDEP
is estimated to account for 34% of sudden deaths of individuals aged 1-20 years
old (Wren, C et al 2000).The very nature
of SUDEP calls for urgent research, with the ultimate goal of preventing these deaths. To that end, the objective of Dr. Donner's research is to determine risk factors identifying those children
at greatest risk of SUDEP and to ascertain possible protective measures. This will be carried out using
a network of collaborators across Canada. The team will implement a pediatric
SUDEP registry, by attempting to collect data on every child in Canada with a sudden death and epilepsy,
for future analysis. Once the project is underway, contact information for families will be made available and progress
updates will be posted to this website.CURE 2009 Henry Lapham Memorial AwardSource: Discussion with
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Albemarle County Public Schools is looking at some big cuts next school year, even if the county's proposed property tax increase goes in to effect.
Right now, the schools face a $1.2 million gap. That is equal to the loss of 18 teachers, plus programs and services.
The proposed tax increase of .04 cents would fill about half of that funding gap, but even a $600,000 gap could still mean a loss of jobs and programs.
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the potential tax rate increase on March 27.
Albemarle County Public Schools Press Release
Albemarle County, VA – The proposed increase of four-tenths of a penny in the county tax rate would have a significant impact on the ability of Albemarle County Public Schools to retain class sizes at their current levels and fully staff schools to support increases in student enrollment next year. The property tax rate increase would yield about $600,000 for the school division, but since the proposed tax rate is less than an equalized rate, most homeowners in the county still would pay less property tax next year.
"We are extremely appreciative of the support our students received from the Board of Supervisors during their budget work session on March 11," said Josh Davis, the school division's chief operating officer. "Primarily because of a projected increase of more than 180 students next year and a modest compensation increase for teachers and staff, we are facing an estimated shortfall of $1.2 million," Davis said. The additional $600,000 the school division would receive if the proposed local government tax rate is approved would reduce the funding gap from $1.2 million to $600,000.
The $1.2 million funding gap is equivalent to 18 teaching positions, while a funding gap of $600,000 equals nine positions. Reductions to meet a funding gap of $1.2 million likely would result not only in the loss of regular teaching staff, but also, reductions in programs and services for at-risk students and in support of enrichment opportunities. A number of large elementary schools and middle schools would lose staff positions intended to equalize services among all county schools, and among other options the School Board would consider are increases in class size across all grade levels.
The need to cut the school division's 2013-14 budget by as much as $1.2 million also could eliminate the division's effort to move closer to the recommended guidelines in a state study for technical support services for students. The state study recommends the equivalent of one technology support professional for every 200 computers in the classroom. Currently, Albemarle County Public Schools has one technical support professional for every 763 computers. Three new positions requested for next year would improve the ratio to 1:659, more than three times below the recommended level of support. Without additional revenue from local government, these three new positions would face elimination.
Davis said the average two percent increase in compensation next year follows four years in which the total compensation increase for employees was two percent. (Employees received a six percent increase in 2012, but five percent of that increase went directly to the Virginia Retirement System, so the net impact per employee was an increase of one percent.) The proposed 2013-14 increase is equal to the compensation increase recommended by Governor Bob McDonnell for all teachers in Virginia. The state is providing about 20 percent of the funding for the increase.
"Superintendent Moran has characterized our funding request as the fourth consecutive year of maintenance of effort budgets," Davis said, "and the only significant new item for 2013-14 is the state-mandated virtual learning course. At a time when the pace of competition for quality teachers and staff is intense and the competition our students will face upon graduation is so difficult, we must make the modest investments that will uphold the educational standards our residents expect," Davis said. "We don't believe that reduced services or larger class sizes meets those expectations," he concluded.
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the tax rate and the budget on Wednesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in Lane Auditorium in the McIntire Road county office building. "We encourage county residents to share their perspective on education with the Board, either in person or in writing," Davis said.


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Friday, December 23, 2011
Labor and delivery: A positive experience
Before I was pregnant, I was apprehensive about becoming a mother. For a lot of reasons. One of those reasons: childbirth itself. It scared me. I wasn't sure I could handle the pain. This fear continued well into my pregnancy, until one day it was just ... gone. I knew it would be excruciating, but for the most part I had no fear. I did have a few brief moments of panic, but they always passed quickly.
I'm not going to say that labor wasn't as painful as I imagined (it was) or that I enjoyed the 60+ hours of contractions (I did not). But despite all of this, labor and delivery turned out to be a very positive experience for Carl and me. We couldn't have asked for a more ideal situation. Though we were in a hospital, it didn't feel clinical at all. I didn't have bright lights in my face or tons of medical equipment around me. It was just me, Carl, our friend/gym coach/trainer Kili, the nurse April and my midwife Jody. The experience was very special and very intimate. I feel so blessed to have had these three women in our presence when our daughter was born. I didn't even know April until that day, but she was an incredibly kind and supportive nurse. Jody was The. Best. Midwife. She seemed more like a friend than a medical professional simply there to do a job. Her passion for her work could not have been more obvious.
Mostly, though, I don't think I could have done any of this without Kili. Not only was she there for me throughout my entire pregnancy (helping me stay fit, healthy and sane), she got out of bed at midnight to meet us at the hospital when I called to tell her we were on our way. When the triage nurse told me that, despite my intense contractions, I was only at 1cm and could either go home or walk around the maternity ward to try to speed things along, Kili walked with me -- for two hours in the middle of the night. When I was in experiencing the worst of the pain, she rubbed my back and kept reminding me that I was strong and that I could do this. When it came time to push, she stood beside me and encouraged me for 90 straight minutes until the baby was out. She was a rock star of a labor coach and is one truly amazing friend. I honestly cannot find the words to express how grateful Carl and I are for her role in our daughter's birth. Did I already say I'm not sure I could have done this without her? I really mean it. I think every mom-to-be needs a friend like this in the delivery room.
As for the specifics of labor and delivery, I decided I'm not going to blog about all of those details. But I will say that everything went well. We had no complications and no surprises. Labor took forever, but once I started pushing everything moved along at a pretty quick pace. I did have an epidural, and at some point I'll write a post about why I went that route. I also plan to write a post about how I think my workouts helped with childbirth (hint: I think staying fit during pregnancy makes a BIG difference). Maybe next week, when my baby's grandma and grandpa (I might have some more time to write!). Happy Holidays, everyone!
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I am glad I found your blog. I am in my first cycle of IVF and have been eating Paleo for about two months. I am also a crossfitter and plan to continue during pregnancy, assuming I get pregnant. I am very healthy, age 37 and 5 months. The only reason we are doing IVF is because of my husband's vasectomy which we decided not to reverse because time is not on our side. Because of what is involved with IVF, I will have to back off the exercise for a bit but once I am pregnant I should be able to proceed normally. I am going to read through your blog for support and ideas as I go through this process. People have already questioned my choice to continue Paleo into pregnancy.ReplyDelete
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Thank you for your comment. I had a friend go through IVF a while back, and it was very successful. She now has 9-month old twin boys! I hope my blog is helpful to you. There will definitely be naysayers about this choice. People are brainwashed into thinking we need to eat whole grains and that pregnancy is a license to indulge.


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Rickie, when he's hot, is an awesome player. Offensively. When he's not hot, he looks completely lost and terrible. He's always been streaky, so it's tough to get a good look at him to judge where he's at.
First think I did is I went back to his first real season of 2005, and grabbed all his data and tried to adjust it for BABIP. I understand that a player in part makes their own luck, but I wanted to adjust for his streaky-ness to show how his game is improving or declining. So I normalized his batting average (which in turn affected his OB%, SLG, and OPS) to a BABIP of .300, which was the 2012 league average.
This is the raw & adjusted data:
You can see that his performance is all over the map, affected by different factors, and sometimes he's "seeing the ball real well" or "struggling to put hits together" in manager-speak. When you apply the deviation from the league norm BABIP to his average, assuming that hits falling in or flying over the wall rather than being windblown outs are the result of chance rather than intention, then it starts to soften the curves on his wild data.
This is what it looks like in bar graph form:
Not very indicative of anything, since it still pretty random. So what I did to check his trends is to average his monthly performance out over a 12-month period. Here's the data:
Now the trends are starting to appear. Rickie was less productive in his first couple of seasons, then got his game on, and then it has been declining.
The last entry is very low, because it has been at least 5 season/months since his last "crazy good" month and it averages out. We can probably expect him to have a good July, like he usually does, then drop off in August again, like he usually does. This will make the last entry look better, but the longer-term trend is there; with even-odds luck (BABIP) Rickie is no longer an .800-850 OPS player. We should probably get used to the ebbs-and-flows of his performance to give us something closer to .750 at this point, or less.


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..He decided, to leave, yes thats right, leave home he thought, his parents were bad to him, fed him shit all the time, he was fed up, he couldnt do anything in his boring old world, without his family bickering all the time...he grabbed his rucksack and left, he had a tear running from his eye as he wrote a note to his parents to explain all of it, he grabbed some food and the £20 from his drawer, he shut the door behind him as he sighed, ''Im gonna start a new life in a new place'' he said to himself, he knew that he didnt want to do this alone, so he thought of a freind a close friend his name was Troy Parker, he also knew that Troy was having family problems and was basically in the same situation as Jimbo, he called on him just as he was having tea, Troy was not allowed to come out, ''Shit'' thought Jimbo, i cant beleive im going to have to do this on my own, he walked out of there abode, and something struck his mind, he should by a dog, *mans best friend he thought* but he didnt quite know if 20 pounds was quite enough cash to buy a dog...
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He had just reached the pet store, and entered the building..this old man with a long grey beard approached him and said ''Oi u get out of my shop'' 'If you want to buy a pet or any sort of thing from this shop u have to be accomponied by an adult..'' ''fuck'' he thought...*think quickly think quickly* he whipped out the choclate bar from his bag and choked the old man with it ..''AHAHAHAHAHAHAH'' He quickly hid the man in the back of the pet store in a bag ..''what have i done he thought''..nevermind that he was a bastard..he ran back out..and swiped the monkey out of its cage nearby...this will have to do he said..he didnt have time to choose a dog, before anyone nearby came into the petshop..and accused him of anything..he ran out of the shop with the monkey on his shoulder.....jimbo was about quarter of a mile away from the pet shop, not did he realise that the monkey was...
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MLB notebook: Rangers' Darvish set for Sunday start
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• Rangers ace Yu Darvish is set to make his first start of the season Sunday at Tampa Bay. Darvish, battling neck issues, was placed on the disabled list to start the season, though the move was retroactive to March 21, making the right-hander eligible to be activated this weekend.He felt good Wednesday, a day after an 86-pitch bullpen session.
• Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins returned home to Philadelphia to be with his wife for the birth of their second child. Rollins was not immediately placed on the paternity list.
• Reliever Jonathan Broxton could be ready to pitch next week, giving the Reds an experienced closer until Aroldis Chapman is ready to return from a head injury. Manager Bryan Price said that if all goes well, Broxton could be activated from the 15-day disabled list at the start of next week. Broxton is recovering from surgery on his pitching forearm last August.
• The Dodgers placed reliever Brian Wilson on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Monday, with inflammation in the ulnar nerve in his right elbow.
• Former All-Star outfielder Lenny Dykstra filed a lawsuit saying he was badly beaten by deputies in a Los Angeles County jail. Dykstra, who played for the Mets and Phillies, filed suit against the county and several Sheriff's Department employees, saying his head was slammed against the wall, his teeth were knocked out and he was beaten until he was "barely breathing."
• Mets closer Bobby Parnell was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a partially torn elbow ligament and is expected to be out until at least late May.
• Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos had surgery for a broken hamate bone in his left hand and is expected to miss about four to six weeks.
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The co-main event features a scrappy couple of lightweights in Sweden for UFC on Fuel TV 9, and what it lacks in star power it should make up for in action. Will Pearson continue the path once laid out for him as underdog, and division stalwart, or will Couture continue his quiet rise despite his famous father's name?
Ross Pearson (14-6) vs. Ryan Couture (6-1) Lightweight
Yes, this fight would be more at home on FX, or a PPV undercard, but we take what we can get, and this is a fine matchup on paper.
Pearson's career has been more enigmatic than it should have been. He came up as a scrapper. Talented, rough around the edges, but a good boxer, and a fighter you wouldn't see lose to the Cole Millers of the world. Except he did lose to Cole Miller. A performance all the more inexplicable given the fact that he gave Edson Barboza all he could handle on the feet at UFC 134 (on the feet no less).
His brief stint at featherweight proved to be a mixed bag, and now he returns to lightweight, likely where he belongs. "A change of scenery" can do wonders if you're in the NHL where you can sometimes be only as good as your teammates, but not in MMA. And so it wasn't with Pearson, who exited FW unconscious, victimized by Cub Swanson's right hand on the unintentionally hilarious Maynard vs. Guida show.
Opposite him is Couture. So far Ryan hasn't looked much like his father, which is a good thing if you're 30. While considered a prospect, he's shown poise under pressure. People sort of expected big things from him based on his name, and while by now observers recognize that he's not a blue chip prospect, he's nonetheless quietly turning into a very capable lightweight.
What both men can do: Thus far, Couture has displayed a jack-of-all-trades ability. He handled himself well in only his 3rd professional fight against the fairly talented Matt Ricehouse, and has since strung together wins over Joe Duarte, K.J. Noons, and Conor Heun.
Aside from the magic trick of being able to convince the judges that he beat Noons, Couture is adept at keeping his striking varied. He has a good straight right, a nice leg kick, and will incorporate unorthodox moves, like a spinning back kick into his arsenal. In other words, he understands MMA striking. While not athletically gifted, he works to look dynamic even if he isn't, and that's an asset all the same. He doesn't have the brute strength of his father in the clinch, but he's inherited some of the clinchwork strengths from his father, knowing when to be offensive in the clinch, and when to counter.
Pearson brings with him to the dance the same thing that brought him: sturdy boxing. One of the things that attracts me to Pearson's game as a long time boxing fan is well...his boxing. For one, a word about his jab. A lot of guys can throw the jab, but too many throw it because they feel like they have to (which is why they'll stop throwing it), or because they use to set up groundwork.
In turn, the jab either ends up looking slow or predictable. Pearson uses the jab as an offensive weapon...piercing opponents with it instead of merely tapping them. He drives with the punch. And it's the reason he nearly beat Barboza...who had the advantage in speed, power, and length.
On paper, this fight has the makings of a prolonged attrition war. But what of their faults?
What both men can't do: Pearson's problem is that despite his boxing prowess, he still leaves his left hand way too low. His problem has come against dynamic strikers: guys who can get in fast with a straight right, like Cub Swanson, and Edson Barboza. Couture may not be a dynamic striker...but he plays the role when he needs to. He can sneak those right hands in, not with the same quickness, but with the same urgency.
It's a tough fight for both guys in my opinion. Both guys do well on the ground as well, but I'd expect Pearson to take it to the ground before Couture. For Ross, he could easily run away with this fight if the bout stays on the feet. Couture runs into intervals of inaction, and even worse, he'll stop moving his legs. His defense on the feet isn't even that good to begin with, especially in response to the straight right.
This is what I expect the narrative to be: Pearson with the jab, right, and left. Couture with the clinch, eating the jab, right, and left.
Prediction: Ross Pearson by Decision.


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Pledges Reduce Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescribing Rates
In a study, antibiotic prescription rates for antibiotic-inappropriate diagnoses dropped after clinicians posted photos of themselves alongside signed pledges to "avoid prescribing antibiotics when they are likely to do more harm than good."
Clinicians are less likely to inappropriately prescribe antibiotics if they sign and display "commitment" pledges—with photos of themselves—on their exam room walls, says a paper by researchers in Boston and Los Angeles.
"We found this is a new way to improve healthcare through medicine," says one of the authors, Jason N. Doctor, a health economist at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy.
"In the past, we've focused on [preventing inappropriate prescribing by] stopping [doctors'] work flow by giving them alerts and reminders, trying to appeal to reason and educating them.
"What we did here is we treated these doctors more like social animals who are affected more by social interactions with others," Doctor says. "We leveraged the fact that these physicians want to appear consistent, and when we hold them accountable through this commitment device, we found that they do change their behavior."
The paper was published in Monday's issue of JAMA Internal Medicine. The research project was funded by the National Institute on Aging. Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Harvard Medical School, and the University of California Los Angeles, and clinicians from Queens Care Family Clinics in Los Angeles participated.
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This is great! We will strongly consider a similar tool in the inappropriate prescribing of, continuation of and escalation of opioid medications for both acute and chronic pain.
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Very pleased with every aspect of solving my window problem. I was very favorably impressed with the professionalism and knowledge of each person who contacted me to provide the service I needed for my window which had been installed 20 years earlier I will certainly recommend Milgard to anyone needing this type of work. Thank you. December 21, 2012
No hassle window replacement Prompt, professional and courteous service. Really glad we went with Milgard. It's great to work with a company that really stands behind their product. December 21, 2012
The service was excellent I can't image my house without Milgard windows. I have enjoyed having the low e tint and the wonderful service that I have had with service from Milgard. I will definitely refer Milgard to my friends and family. December 21, 2012
Perfect! December 21, 2012
i was very impressed! Tanya was able to help me based on some numbers I gave her off my sliding door.. The number was actually my window package for when the house was built 15 years ago!ng. She cross referenced this and got me the part I needed.. Thanks for great service! That's the way it used to be done in this country! I will insist on Milgard windows in anything I build! December 21, 2012
prompt and courteous seervice From the time I called about the problem with the windows I had nothing but courteous service. The technician was on time and very professional in his appearance and his work. December 21, 2012
Very helpful repairs of window fogging Technicians were great: comprehensive in their response to our problems. Only caveat: next time I'll put down newspaper over the rug in the room - those boots are not meant for walking on ivory colored carpet! December 21, 2012
Fantastic service. Milgard worked with me to fix my problem. I started a total home remodel. I included two garden windows in the kitchen with granite to accent the the new kitchen. One of the windows had a few scratches in the glass. I called Milgard and they said they would come out and fix the window at no cost to me. I had to cancel the first two appointments due to matters beyond my control. Milgard was totally understanding and repeatedly rescheduled my replacement appointment to get the glass installed. Milgard came today and did a fantastic job of replacing the glass Milgard stepped up to the plate and totally solved my problem. Thank you Milgard. December 21, 2012
Service was excellent. Serg was clean-cut, professional and neat. Only downside was that it took 2 trips because he didn't have enough parts. HOWEVER, he did fix the window by the Christmas tree on his first visit so we could finish decorating the tree. I didn't know Milgard provided this service -- we've been in the house 10 years and my wife could never open the windows. Now she can! December 20, 2012
Wow, I've only seen that kind of awesome service in the movies! We bought our home 4 years ago, the window was cracked at the time but we never followed up. Then I finally called a window repair company and got a hefty $250 estimate with at least a 3 week wait. A kindly neighbor mentioned that all the homes in our area had Milgard, and asked if I called their warranty. I hadn't, but did so immediately. Now our window is scheduled for repair in just a week from now (yes, even over the holidays). And the price? The amazing price of $37 for materials, free labor. Wow, I've only seen that kind of awesome service in the movies! Why would I ever use any other window? December 20, 2012
Milgard service was very good and rep was very professional The service rep was before my appointment which was better for me, he was very professional and he explained what was the problem andhow he was going to fix it. December 20, 2012
This is what customer service is supposed to be about! Service tech arrived early, and accomplished the replacement of our failed window in far less time than we expected. Very professional, personable...can't say anything negative about the experience. Delighted that we purchased Milgard Windows for our home, and have already recommended Milgard to others. December 20, 2012
I love my windows. We replaced all of the windows in our house with Milgard windows. The difference is amazing. It took a little time to get the necessary information for the window that cracked. I didn't hear from Milgard for a while. I emailed and the response was that the numbers were not matching. Milgard sent Juan out to measure and then he called to install the new window. Juan was very courteous and very good at his job. He was is and out quickly and did not leave a mess as some do. I was quite pleased to see that Juan used boot covers in the house and kept the carpet clean. Thank you Milgard for the windows and quality service. December 20, 2012
Absolutely outstanding!!! Our windows and doors were installed 13 years ago. To have a repair to a sliding door fixed, AT NO COST, speaks volumes about the quality of the Milgard product and the companies willingness to stand by their product. Your service man was excellent and on-time. If I ever build another home, you can be sure that all windows and doors will be Milgard products. Sincerely, Steven and Marcia Schoenbaum December 20, 2012
Stands behind their warranty The lifetime warrenty. I have had techs out twice and both times they have taken care of the problem. The first time the service tech even spotted a few leaking windows and gave me some pointers on how to keep my windows sliding properly. December 20, 2012
Milgard's warranty dept. is second to none in the industry! Ron and Mark were great! They called in advance to let me know they were on their way, and were both tidy and courteous during the installation. December 20, 2012
My only disapointment was in the weather, and my garden window has to wait for nice weather. I needed someone as soon as possible and the time on the day didn't work for me. Milgard did their best and actually the tech was 20 minutes earlier than expected which definitly worked for me. December 20, 2012
Super! guarantee good 13 years after instalation. Superb service. December 19, 2012
Very good job! The service tech did an outstanding job of repairing our beautiful windows! His attention to detail is superb. I would highly recommend Milgard to anyone needing new windows, especially given the fact that follow up service is so great. The windows arrived fine, but damage from the stucco team was the reason we needed the tech. We are really pleased with the results!! December 19, 2012


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Unattended charcoal grill causes house fireA fire broke out at a home on South Holbrook Avenue in Sioux Falls Tuesday evening. It started just after 5:00 on the home's deck, starting the grass on fire and spreading into the home.Grassfire erupts, close call for two Brandon homeownersFor two homeowners in Brandon, luck was on their side. Firefighters from Splitrock, Valley Springs and Brandon were called to a home south of McHardy Park for a grass fire that was spreading quickly.
Minnehaha County issues burn ban Minnehaha County Commissioners have issued a burn ban for the county due to extremely dry conditions.
Minnehaha County asks federal government for drought reliefIf the federal government declares Minnehaha County a disaster area, how that money will be used, especially without a new farm bill in place, is yet to be determined.


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The Tri-States is no stranger to extreme weather. Just four years ago, we experienced massive flooding and now we're trying to rebound from one of the worst droughts ever.
So we asked the question which is worse, a flood or drought?
A local farm official who's been through both said a flood can do more damage to a smaller amount of land, but overall a drought affects more people.
"By far a drought, especially to this extent is worse for the consumer. The drought affects all types of agriculture from row crop to livestock agriculture," said Marion County Farm Bureau Legislative Chairman Ralph Griesbaum.
Griesbaum also said despite the recent rain, the Tri-State area is still in a drought.
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5.02% Reward Checking Account at Goldwater Bank in Arizona - Local Only
Update 2/12/10: It has been reported that Goldwater Bank is no longer offering the reward checking accounts to new customers. The account still pays 5.02% APY for existing customers as of 2/12/10
Goldwater Bank is offering a rewards checking account with the following rates if certain monthly requirements are met:
- 5.02% APY on balances from $100 to $20,000
- 0.10% on portion of balance over $20,000
- No interest if requirements are not met
The monthly requirements include:
- 10 debit card purchases
- one direct deposit
- 3 bill pay transactions
- Receive e-statements
Additional features of the account regardless of the monthly requirements include:
- $1,000 minimum initial deposit
- Minimum balance of $1,000 to avoid service charge of $15 per month
- ATM fees reimbursed automatically within a day
According to the CSR, a branch visit is needed to open an account. The bank has one office located in Scottsdale, AZ.
The bank's ratings for safety and soundness are a little weak: 2 stars (below peer group) at Bankrate.com and 3 stars (adequate) at BauerFinancial. Both ratings are based on 6/30/09 financial data. Goldwater Bank has been a FDIC member since 2007 (FDIC Certificate # 58405).
Other Reward Checking Accounts
I'm glad to include another reward checking account for Arizona. This is only the fifth one. Goldwater Bank's reward checking rate just tops the previous Arizona leader, Bank1440 which offers a 5.01% APY reward checking account as of 11/12/09. However, Bank1440's rate applies up to $25K, and there's a very competitive rate of 2.01% APY for the portion of the balance over $25K (see account review).
To find reward checking accounts in other areas of the nation or to learn more about these accounts, please refer to my High Yield Checking website.


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While everyone in the northeast is concerned with the snow, I'm more concerned about the fact that I'm sick with a cold yet again. I feel like I barely got over my last cold, yet here I am again with the coughing, achy back, and whiny-ness. And you know the worst part? When I'm sick, my stomach transforms into a bottomless pit. Seriously. I can't.stop.eating. Most people lose a little weight when they're sick- I get a gut. Not fair!
So while I'm on the couch, waiting for Domino's delivery (and effing starving), I've found a dress and purse that I am mildly obsessed with.
Well, isn't this dress from Bonadrag just perfect? I know I just got a long black skirt from the last Swapaholics clothing swap and I already own a short-sleeved black dress. But really… it's perfect. The cutouts would show the sides of my stomach (while still hiding the belly remaining from being sick all the goddamn time) and I could imagine wearing this everywhere. Everywhere!
A few days ago I saw a buttery, pale yellow purse at TJ Maxx. I immediately thought "that'd be nice if it was small, structured, and neon yellow." Kate Spade, get out of my head! It's very pricey for what it is ($295), but I could imagine wearing it for years to come.
Alright, I'm off to scour the web while anxiously waiting for my dinner. So…very…hungry…


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In one of the wildest games of the year, the Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the Denver Nuggets 124-118 in OT.
Kevin Durant scored a career-high 51 points, the highest single-game point total in the NBA this season, none bigger than his game-tying dunk with :05 left in regulation.
Oklahoma City also got 40 points from Russell Westbrook as well as a triple-double from Serge Ibaka, who had 14 points, 15 rebounds and 11 blocks, including a game-sealing rejection on an Arron Afflalo drive with less than a minute left in the extra period.
A strong effort from a short-handed Nuggets team, who were missing Nene, Danilo Gallinari and Rudy Fernandez, will probably be overshadowed by the Thunder's incredible individual performances.
Denver got 56 points from their bench, as they kept the Nuggets in the game by pushing the pace whenever Oklahoma City's starters were off the floor.
Andre Miller had 21 points and 10 assists, while Afflalo led Denver with 27 points on 10-21 shooting. Ty Lawson, who had 17 points and 7 assists, had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation, but his shot from the top of the key bounced off the rim as time expired.


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Production of General Electric's first high-efficiency washer is underway at Appliance Park. It's another move to secure the plant's future in Louisville.
2012 has been a very good year for GE in Louisville. The new washing machine is a $60 million investment that has brought about 150 new jobs to Building One. It's part of an $800 million investment in Appliance Park during the past several years, and that's brought 1500 production jobs.
"It means a lot of job security," says production line worker Anitra Wiggins, "I mean there are 150 people on this line that would not have a job if this product had not come to GE."
Production also began this year on a new hybrid water heater, an new bottom-freezer refrigerator, and a dishwasher.
Product General Manager Peter Pepe said Tuesday, "What we've developed over the last couple of years to serve the new high-efficiency market...is the largest growing segment of the industry. They are more energy-efficient products, and we decided to invest in that product category.
There's more to come in 2013, as another new production line is scheduled to open at Appliance Park to manufacture front-load washing machines and dryers.
"It is good to know I have a job and will for the future," says line worker Nathan Hall.
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This week we welcome another autumn into our lives. As a thoroughly predictable human being, every September I fight the changing season, and then start warming up to the idea after reminding myself of all the things to love about fall. I finally give in (short of relocating, what's a Portlander to do?). This years autumnal equinox is September 22, so as the rains arrive, I'll be re-reading my annual fall list.
I started this proper list of things that I love about fall a few years ago, just to remind myself… So here's the 2013 updated, with 81 things this year. Epic!
I love your list. In Portland you must have a beautiful fall season. I'm jealous.
An excellent list! Reading your Portland/NW references reminds me that I would love to be your friend in person. My last Portland trip–from which I returned about 15 hours ago–lasted less than 24 hours and was packed solid, but maybe sometime we can meet for a hot drink at Powell's! (I can try to bring David in case meeting a random Internet stranger is too strange.)
Yes, I love my Converse rain boots too. And my duvet. And cinnamon. But not mashed potatoes…


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The state of Connecticut is offering a reward for any information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case of a Shelton 15-year-old boy, who was shot and killed earlier this year.
Kristjan Ndoj, who was a sophomore at Shelton High School, was shot by two bullets, one in the leg and the other in the head, in his friend's driveway on March 15.
A few days after the shooting, Ndoj died from injuries suffered in the shooting, police said. His family said they had to take him off life support because there was nothing doctors could do.
His death was ruled a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Sources and the victim's family told Eyewitness News that Ndoj's girlfriend called him to come to a party. He rode his bike several miles onto Agawam Trail and was in the driveway with a 17-year-old friend when the two shots were fired.
No arrests have been made in the deadly shooting. Connecticut State Police Central District Major Crime Squad continues to assist the Shelton Police Department with their investigation.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy authorized the $50,000 reward, which is the most the state can authorize according to law, on Thursday.
"I want to thank the governor for approving our request for a reward. Hopefully, this will generate information that will lead to the arrest and successful prosecution of whoever committed this horrific crime," said State's Attorney for the Judicial District of Ansonia-Milford Kevin D. Lawlor, who requested that Malloy authorizes the funds.
Many people in Shelton are in shock that after four months no one has been caught.
"I can't imagine how the family feels, it's tragic," said Elvis Perez of Shelton. "I think it's a great idea what they're (the state) doing. Maybe someone will come forward with some type of information that will help them find who shot this kid."
The family is still coping after they haven't been able to find who killed their child.
"Their son is dead, someone murdered him and that person is yet to be caught so that weighs heavily on them," said Michael Boynton, the family's attorney.
Boynton added that the family believes someone knows something about what happened, and they are hoping that person will come forward and help to solve this case.
An account was set up to help the family, and in just a few weeks $26,000 was raised.
Anyone with any information about the fatal shooting is asked to call Connecticut State Police at 860-685-8190 or 1-800-842-0200.
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Speed dating meets high school, and it's not what you think.
Dozens of students from Lakeville North and Burnsville high schools on Dec. 14 will be taking part in a program that offers them glimpses into their future careers—speed-dating style.
The program from BestPrep, called Classroom Plus, offers career day events, which bring students into major local corporations where they are exposed to a variety of career fields and gain an awareness of professional skill building.
"The Career Day events allow students to hear firsthand about an array of career fields from employees at these major corporations," said Bob Kaitz, President and CEO of BestPrep.
On Dec. 14, Lakeville and Burnsville students taking part will head to U.S. Bank at their Meridian Crossings location in Richfield where they will visit stations where they are able to ask questions of professionals representing areas such as marketing, sales, human resources and law.
The rotations at each station last approximately twenty minutes and give students a chance to experience the business world first hand by asking questions about topics such as schooling and training required, as well as salary range expectations.
At the conclusion of the program students share their perceptions of what they think it would take to be successful in each of those career fields.
From BestPrep:
BestPrep's mission is to prepare Minnesota students in the areas of business, career and financial literacy through experiential education. The Classroom Plus program allows educators to collaborate with business professionals by bringing career skills directly to students. This hands-on program bridges the gap between lessons learned in the classroom and skills utilized in the workplace, and includes mock interviews and workplace tours.
For more information about the Classroom Plus Career Day or other BestPrep programs, please contact Wendy Khabie at email@example.com or 763-443-8083.


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Anthony Wayne Trail is one of Toledo's busiest streets and current conditions are extremely bumpy.
On Thursday, city streets crews were out filling potholes, as the recent heavy rains and freezing temperatures took its toll on the aging surface.
Mayor-Elect Mike Collins says one of his main goals for his upcoming administration is to reduce the amount of tax dollars being transferred from the capital improvements fund to the general fund, and have that spent on street repairs.
"We have to wean ourselves away from that CIP, the conditions of the streets going into 2014, particularly the Anthony Wayne Trail," said Collins.
Collins says more money for resurfacing can't be tacked onto the city's debt load.
"The previous administration went into bonds for the last two years of roadwork to the tune of $62 million. We are not going to be able to do that," explained Collins.
Collins says answers may come in the form of finding less expensive and more effective ways of making short term and long term improvements.
"There are cities that are doing different things, in terms of combating this problem, using different products, using different technologies, and I think we have to find one that works for us," said Collins.
According to ODOT, the last time the Toledo section of the Anthony Wayne Trail between Detroit Avenue and I-75 was resurfaced was back in 2002. Drivers say it's frustrating because they often have to swerve to avoid running over a pothole, which could potentially cause an accident.
"It's very deplorable coming in from Columbus, Ohio. I thought the condition would be better prepared with the highway drive for the holidays. Unfortunately, with the snow and ice, and potholes, that made for very adverse conditions for me to come this way," said Michael Motley, a native Toledoan who came in for Christmas.
Resurfacing the Trail is not currently on ODOT's radar screen, so for now, the only relief for drivers will be the temporary pothole fills.
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Since I was first introduced to Evergrey's totally unique brand of dark progressive metal with 2001's In Search of Truth, I've anticipated each new Evergrey release about as eagerly as I would a new Dream Theater album. I've only once been (mildly) disappointed with a new Evergrey album, but since that happened with the band's previous effort – 2006's Monday Morning Apocalypse – I was a bit apprehensive about hearing 2008's Torn for the first time.
That apprehension lasted roughly 30 seconds. From the very first moments of album opener Broken Wings, it was clear that the band is back in their element. Torn is the logical follow up to Recreation Day. It's not as singularly focused as the epic (and utterly brilliant) Inner Circle, nor is it as unfocused as Monday Morning Apocalypse. Rather, it sounds like the band made a real effort to regroup after label and lineup changes and come up with a collection of songs that accurately reflect what the band is all about. I think Recreation Day did that perfectly, and so does Torn. All of Evergrey's power, intensity, darkness, technicality, passion, soul and emotion are perfectly represented here. It's the kind of album you'd hand to someone unfamiliar with the band to make them a fan for life.
Anyone less than thrilled with Monday Morning Apocalypse (and to be fair, that's an album that definitely grew on me) should find Torn a welcome return to form. It's also a powerful reminder why there is no other band on the planet quite like Evergrey. I'm giving Torn a full 5-star rating. It's not quite as impressive as The Inner Circle, but it's still an amazing release.
NOTE: Early versions of Torn come housed in a neat digipack (though not as nice as the InsideOut digipack versions of Recreation Day and The Inner Circle) and include the bonus studio song Caught In a Lie. This is actually one of the album's better songs, and makes for a very effective closing track, so if at all possible you should try to get this version of the album.


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Reviews for
World of William Joyce Scrapbook
Booklist Monthly Selections - #1 January 1998
Gr. 4^-7. Fans of Joyce's works (Dinosaur Bob [1995], Santa Calls [1993]) are the natural audience for this book, but it is so cleverly designed, so full of interesting tidbits and artistic insights that it will appeal to a wide range of young people. Done in a scrapbook format, the design incorporates a pastiche of handwritten recollections of Joyce's childhood, first drafts of drawings, finished artwork, and photos that include everything from Joyce as a baby to a picture of Joyce's daughter hiding among his creations, the leaf men. The book will be of particular interest to budding artists, who will be fascinated by seeing Joyce's work as it progresses through various stages; everyone will delight in the stylish finished product. ((Reviewed January 1 & 15, 1998)) Copyright 2000 Booklist Reviews
BookPage Reviews 1998 February
"The World of William Joyce Scrapbook," text and art by William Joyce (all ages), is one of the best autobiographies by an author/illustrator I've come across. Joyce's books include "Santa Calls," "The Leaf Men" and "Dinosaur Bob," and, naturally, this volume is heavy on his whimsical artwork, along with family photos, sketches, letters and postcards. Dip in and learn about Joyce's childhood, see drawings he made as a boy, hear how each of his books evolved, meet his family, watch the over-the-top ways he celebrates holidays such as Halloween and Christmas, see his studio, even get a glimpse of four stories with which the author is currently "messing around." Joyce's magical pens and paintbrushes will enchant everyone from preschoolers to adults.Reviewed by Alice Cary. Copyright 1999 BookPage Reviews
Horn Book Guide Reviews 1998
Published fall 1997. A blend of playful design, breezy text, and numerous reproductions of early work and sketches for books fills William Joyce's scrapbook-format autobiography. The presentation threatens to be sensory overload but turns out to be appropriate to its subject. Joyce does nothing simply, as evidenced by his holiday traditions--he blows up a fort with thousands of toy soldiers on the Fourth and paints scary murals on his living room wall for Halloween.Copyright 1998 Horn Book Guide Reviews
School Library Journal Reviews 1998 January
Gr 2 Up?This eclectic autobiography is aptly dubbed a scrapbook. Joyce offers tidbits of information about his childhood, his working life, and his family. He also provides brief summaries of and background information about his picture books, including glimpses of four works in progress. His holiday celebrations seem as surreal as many of the characters and settings he has created. The photo montages that accompany the hand-lettered text include family snapshots, sketches, childhood drawings, magazine covers, and views of Joyce's home. With so many images per page, the work will provide plenty to interest the artist's many fans, who definitely will want to peruse the book. Those unfamiliar with his picture books should probably read a few first to avoid becoming more confused than amused.?Kathy Piehl, Mankato State University, MN


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December 13, 2013: More Boeing trouble bubbles
Good morning,
And welcome to a truncated Early Shift! We are really ready for the weekend, therefore we think, for the sake of brevity, we won't keep you long. So … did you hear the latest news out of Boeing? The aerospace giant is planning on cutting about 1,500 research jobs from the sites in Washington and Southern California, reports the Associated Press, and adding 400 such positions to plants in Alabama and South Carolina. But, the company said, this doesn't have anything to do with its contentious labor dispute up in the Seattle area.
We sure hope that's true. And we hope that dispute gets worked out, because Boeing needs that workforce. As Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) President Scott Paul put it:
You don't want a necessarily cheap worker, you want workers who are highly skilled, who have years of experience, and who can put a great plane together as they have over the last couple of decades for Boeing.
The Machinist union, meanwhile, just voted down a second contract offer from the company.
Elsewhere around the web:
Nice: Tennessee added 4,197 manufacturing jobs this year. This puts the Volunteer State above the national average, writes G. Chambers Williams III for the Tennessean. The state has experienced growth, thanks in part to expanded automaker operations and all of the supply chain jobs that come with it.
Unemployed find new careers in manufacturing. That's the headline today in the North Jersey Record, where Linda Moss reports that unemployed workers receive new training through a 13-week, 300-hour program at Bergen Community College. Pretty solid, North Jersey.
Don't worry, the economy is about to boom:
'I work 4 jobs and put in 60-hour weeks, but only make $20,000 a year.' http://t.co/ely2syTvYT (Reported by @emilyjanefox)— CNNMoney.com (@CNNMoney) December 13, 2013
Get up! Get off the couch and finish your holiday shopping! But when you hit the bricks, try to Buy American. AAM President Scott Paul and Alex Bogusky from the Made Movement make the case for American-made gifts:
From athletic footwear to flatscreen TVs, there are companies manufacturing in America today. And while you may expect to pay a premium for American-made quality, you'd be surprised at how easily those on tight budgets can find gifts at competitive prices.
Because seriously, it's gift-giving season, America. And while you're out there doing your holiday shopping, whether in-person or online, your pals at AAM hope you keep your purchases Made in the U.S.A.
Why? AAM President Scott Paul said it thusly:
We consume too much from overseas, and we don't produce enough here to make up the difference. That burdens us with debt and leaves us with fewer jobs. There is a solution and it may sound quaint, but it's never been truer than it is today: Buy American.
Easier said than done? Not if we help you out! We've posted a list of 51 American-made gifts suggestions, one from every state (and the District of Columbia). Throughout the month of December we'll continue providing you with ideas, tips, and tricks. So check out our Holiday page often, as we'll update it frequently.
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You may have obviously heard of the term 'office politics.' This is a workplace situation where diverse and unique personalities as well as behaviours result to an uncomfortable environment in the office. The concept of 'office politics' refers to any behaviour and process that are deemed inappropriate and unfavourable for the organisation.
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Ground rules are established to keep an organisation guided and controlled. At times, we feel that certain rules are choking us to the neck. This may be grounds for emerging conflicts between employees and the management. Whenever an individual feels that there are inconsistencies and irrationalities in the workplace, the tendency is the person struggles to break free from such process.
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The first section of this article tells you that working individuals create a kind of social and diplomatic connection with each other. This means that keeping such affiliation professional and at the same time a cordial one is essential in building a harmonious atmosphere. Personal attack on an individual on work performance is normally discouraged and must be avoided.
If someone in the team or the person you are working with lacks competence in the job, learn to understand the person's weakness. Instead of putting the person down, attempt to help the individual realize the weak points and improve himself. A disparaging attitude toward another individual may develop conflict.
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Discourage 'yes' men
In any business organisation, (particularly in times of crisis) it's all too easy to fall into an yes-man culture, especially when workers feel insecure about their jobs. To create an environment of open communication, leaders must reward and publicize new ideas, encourage dissent from staff and even challenge employees when everyone seems too agreeable.
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If the culture of your company is characterized by fear, intimidation and favouritism, upside-down transformation is immediately needed. The CEO should present a 'new' vision for the organisation and a plan to establish openness, honesty, mutual respect and integrity with fellow employees and regulators. He should begin to hold quarterly meetings that end with a question and answer session for employees. If no challenging questions emerge, top managers should be encouraged to ask about issues they know are raising concerns.
In some successful global companies, the people who ask outstanding questions are recognized in the company's newsletter. They're viewed as the champions or the role models. The reason the top management wants his employees to raise hot issues is that's where they learn about bottlenecks. They see where they have organisational issues.
Of course, it's important to encourage constructive criticism rather than a culture of complaint. In order to disagree agreeably, both sides need to handle things with respect and the proper interpersonal approach.
Senior managers can create a safe space for critical feedback during one-on-one interactions and meetings. Remember the kindergarten rules: No yelling or abuse and stick to the principles of respect and the basics of human dignity. It works really well both in life and workplace.
Give a fair deal to all
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The opportunities afforded by an equitable workplace motivate employees to achieve. Believing that rewards will be commensurate with effort, employees with ability and drive strive to shine. This behaviour is explained by equity theory, which links fairness to employee effort.
Equity also encourages employee retention. An employee, who believes he can have a bright future with a company, wants to stay and claim it. When employees stay, companies are relieved of brain drain, the expense of training replacement employees and watching former employees enrich competitors with training provided by the original employer.
On the other hand, attracting talent is easier for companies that pursue workplace equity and foster a meritocracy than it is for those that do only enough to avoid breaking employment laws. People who have a lot to offer want to be compensated fairly without worrying about hidden agendas that lead to preferential treatment for a chosen few. Talented people are ready to excel and they are also excited that cause and effect rule in an equitable workplace. It means investment of brains, energy and dedication pays off. It also gives these achievers the chance to work with other achievers.
The ideal set-up for a company in times of a crisis!
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