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---- — Southern New Hampshire lawmakers expect the state budget, revenue policy and the economy to emerge as dominant themes for the legislative session that starts to unfold this week.
"A key priority is the budget and creating jobs in New Hampshire," Sen. Chuck Morse, R-Salem, said.
A brand-new Democratic lawmaker agreed.
"Number one is going to be the budget," Rep. Mary Till, D-Derry said. "It is going to be very difficult to do much."
Till foresees "a big juggling act" for lawmakers as they try to balance spending priorities against limited revenues.
"The big issues start off with the budget," Rep. Kevin St. James, R-Kingston, said.
Gov.-elect Maggie Hassan, a Democratic former state senator from Exeter, takes office Thursday. She set a conservative fiscal tone earlier this month, telling department heads to prepare budgets for the 2014 fiscal year that are 3 percent below their 2013 levels.
"While we are beginning to see signs of recovery and revenue growth, we face fiscal uncertainty," Hassan said.
She stressed budgets could be adjusted, upward or downward, depending upon what happens with revenues.
She told department heads cuts shouldn't violate federal laws or regulations, and they should strive for innovation and efficiencies, rather than across-the-board reductions.
Hassan has said she will oppose income or sales taxes, while striving to create jobs through tax credits and technical assistance to businesses.
Any pro-commerce measures pushed by Hassan or legislators will be well received in the business community.
The Business and Industry Association recently announced its public policy priorities, which include improving the state's research and development tax credit, lower energy costs and workforce development.
"Our focus will be on policies and initiatives that encourage New Hampshire businesses to expand and hire more workers and businesses elsewhere to expand into or relocate to New Hampshire," BIA president Jim Roche said.
Business interests will have bipartisan support.
"Business regulation, the economy and jobs — that's the focus for Republicans," said Rep. Al Baldasaro, R-Londonderry.
Look for renewed discussion of expanded gaming as the Legislature hunts for revenue options to pay for programs.
"Gambling will be in there," St. James said.
Morse will be out front pushing for expanded gaming, which he sees as a potential revenue source to help with the budget, as well as something to boost the economy.
"I think it will create jobs and build out our highway system in New Hampshire," Morse said.
He wants expanded gaming in his back yard at Rockingham Park, but concedes the track likely will have to compete for that opportunity through a state licensing bid process.
Hassan embraced expanded gaming on the campaign trail, but has insisted on a bid process.
Her presence in the governor's office has encouraged proponents of expanded gaming. But the House, with a large flock of incoming legislators whose positions will be formulated in the coming months, is a potential roadblock.
Rep. Walter Kolodziej, R-Windham, looks at the state budget, emerging proposals from the newly Democratic controlled House and doesn't see how the math possibly can add up.
"There is a lack of money, due to everything the incoming party is talking about doing," Kolodziej said.
Republicans will resist revenue options that could burden people or businesses.
Ask Rep. David Thompson, R-Derry, what his big concern is for the coming session and he will reply in a word: "Taxes."
Kolodziej said the Legislature will discuss funding for the Interstate 93 widening. There's a need for another $250 million to finish the job.
Departing Gov. John Lynch has said that should be a priority for the state because of the potential economic development benefits.
Morse sees expanded gaming as a potential solution. Hassan has asked a transportation outreach team to look at infrastructure needs as she prepares a budget proposal.
Transportation Commissioner Chris Clement has said the method of funding is up to the Legislature, where discussion is likely to include gas tax and toll increases.
Kolodziej maintains the I-93 answer ultimately rests far beyond New Hampshire.
"This all depends on what the boys do down in D.C.," he said.
Lawmakers will face new pressure for funding from the University System, which sustained major cuts the last two years under the Republican-controlled Legislature, as well as the Department Health and Human Services.
DHHS Commissioner Nicholas Toumpas recently called attention to delays for emergency psychiatric admissions to the state hospital. Mental health advocates in January plan to launch a campaign for increased funding of community-based services.
The Legislature will revisit a long-standing issue that has dominated debate the past 15 years: education.
There's at least one constitutional amendment proposal concerning school funding that lawmakers will consider.
St. James said lawmakers, once again, will consider public education funding and how to define an adequate education. He expects debate over education reforms, too.
Gun control could be up for discussion, too, after the Sandy Hook School shootings in Connecticut.
"I'd like to see New Hampshire make an effort to get assault weapons off the street," Till said.
That's not the only major story of the past year influencing bills.
St. James is among lawmakers pushing for random drug testing of health-care workers and a registry of discharged health-care workers.
He said those are responses to the case where a former Exeter Hospital worker was accused of infecting patients with hepatitis C.
Baldasaro is sponsoring legislation he hopes will help both veterans and the state.
He would provide veterans with tuition help at state colleges and universities to entice them to New Hampshire.
Baldasaro also would ease state licensing for veterans and their spouses in trades such as plumbing and pipefitting, when they've gained appropriate experience from military service.
Some debate will provide lawmakers with relief from the weighty matters before them.
Thompson said he is among co-sponsors of a bill submitted on behalf of Derry Village School students to designate the potato as New Hampshire's state vegetable.


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One person was injured on Friday afternoon during a fire in Central City.
Fire fighters were called to a four-plex on North 8th Street.
Benjamin Smith, age 24, was burned and taken to St. Luke's Hospital in a private vehicle. His condition has not been released to the public.
The Linn County Sheriff's Office says the American Red Cross was contacted to assist other residents of the building.
The neighbor who called it in said she heard a very loud explosion from the fire, but investigators are not releasing any information on what sparked the blaze.
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Most of us go to the dentist to have our teeth cleaned, but there's another important reason for regular visits particularly if you're a smoker. Your dentist may be the first one to spot cancer in the mouth.
Huong Huang was shocked to find out that she was diagnosed with oral cancer.
"I think, I just remember I was about to be 40 and I couldn't. I mean, it's not like I'd been drinking or smoking excessively, and really, there's no medical history that I could think of," she said.
Huong is one of 30,000 Americans diagnosed with cancer of the mouth, throat, or neck each year. 8,000 of them die. Hers was spotted early, removed, and she's okay now, but Dr. Marc Liechtung says that's a good lesson for the rest of us that regular visits to the dentist can actually be life-saving.
"My hygienist and I take a lot of pride that every patient does get checked, and it feels real good and real satisfying that we've helped a number of people live a lot longer and a lot healthier," he said.
Cancers of the mouth, head, and neck are more common in people who smoke or drink alcohol. If a lesion is diagnosed early, a doctor can remove it with a laser or minor procedure. A late diagnosis can mean major surgery. Most lesions don't have symptoms, but Dr. Liechtung says sometimes they can feel like a burn that doesn't go away.
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December 14, 2007
Mitchell County- Three people were hurt in a car crash on Highway 19 in Mitchell County Friday morning.
Traffic was backed up for nearly a mile on Highway 19 near Baconton. Troopers say 70 year old John Britt slowed to turn right into a pecan field and his truck was rear-ended. His truck flipped and he wasn't wearing a seat belt. The car that hit him was driven by 34 year old Iris Edwards of Pelham. Troopers say this is a reminder to pay attention on the roads.
"They need to judge their speed even though they see traffic ahead of them they may not realize hey that guy is going real slow it may be a piece of farm equipment or a truck actually slowing to turn into a field like this happened today so just think about that and judge your distance," said Sgt. Jamie Sullivan, Georgia State Patrol.
Britt was rushed to Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Edwards and her passenger 34 year old David Wimberly were taken to Palmyra Hospital and later released.
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The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has to stay focused on issues which are important to both business and community growth.
At least that is the vision of the Chamber's new president Don Rae.
"I just want to continue to see the community grow and flourish," he said.
Rae said he ran for a spot on the Chamber back in 2010, because he saw it as a way to give back to Yorkton.
"Being a businessman in town, this in my hometown now. The community has been good to me. … The community really embraced us … Any community I've been in I want to give back to it. This is one way I can," he said.
Rae said he sees a major part of his role as president is to make sure businesses see value in membership.
"I think it's getting out there and working hard for our members," he said.
That hard work includes lobbying both the city and the provincial government because the decisions both levels of government make "do affect our growth and what happens in the city."
Of course at the Board level there will be members of all political parties, but Rae said he believes they hold the needs of businesses above political lines.
"Most people on the Chamber set their political loyalties aside, which is what we should do, as we work for what's best for members and the community as a whole," he said.
In terms of local politics, Rae said he believes the current Chamber and the current City Council can work together on common issues.
"I'm very comfortable with Mayor (Bob) Maloney," he said, adding he knows the others on Council too, and believes they can all be talked to reasonably on issues. That may not always mean reaching a consensus, but the ability to discuss issues is there.
Rae also thinks it's important to keep the momentum of growth the city has experienced in recent years going. He said every time a new business opens in the city it spurs further growth.
"More, or bigger stores, they attract interest. They attract people from outside the city to spend money here," he said.
That said Rae admits the recent growth has been more than he had anticipated.
"I think I am a little bit (surprised)," he said.
So why does the new Chamber head think the growth has occurred?
"It's kind of a mind set all over the province," he said.
That mind set has been more business oriented, and has created a new generation of people launching business.
"Young entrepreneurs coming back (to the province) excites me," offered Rae.
Rae said the Chamber's current Board reflects youth in business.
"It's great to see young entrepreneurs and business people come on board," he said. "I look forward to their ideas and energy."
And where does Rae think the Chamber's combined energies need to be focused?
"Housing is a critical thing," he said.
While some people might question how housing is a business issue, but he said people looking to relocate, or start a new business in the city have to see there is affordable housing for staff.
Even among established businesses, housing is something that is important to staff, added Rae.
Rae looks at the new hospital proposed for the city in the same way.
"Helping promote and lobby for a new hospital is going to be critical," he said.
Rae said when a business looks to locate in the city, schools, recreational facilities and health care are all critical factors because those are the things staff look for.
When it comes to education Rae said the Parkland College Trades and Technology Centre to be built this year is a big part of the picture.
"I think totally they made the right decision," he said.
"Number one it's going to bring a lot of talent into the community," adding hopefully a lot of the graduates can be retained by local businesses.
Another issue Rae is interested in is air service to the city.
"I want to bring some ideas forward to enhance the airport," he said. "I think that would be a plus for us."


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Thursday, October 18, 2007
On May 23, 1875, the Reds played the Westerns of Keokuk at the Compton Avenue Park, coming away with a 7-1 victory on the strength of Joe Blong's two hitter. This game is not considered an "official" NA game for two reasons.
First, the game was played on a Sunday and, under NA rules, championship games could not be played on the Sabbath. Second, and more interestingly, the game was played under the "ten men-ten inning rule". This tenth man, I assume, was a type of rover and the position was listed in the box score as "r.s." And to state the obvious, a game played under these rules lasted ten innings rather than the normal nine. The Globe-Democrat wrote that this was the first time a baseball game had been played in St. Louis under these rules.
The Reds' rover that day was Charlie Sweasy and in Sweasy's normal spot at second was someone named "Fox". The Globe's coverage of this game is the only mention of Fox playing with the Reds.
An official championship game between the two teams had been called off the day before because of "the forbidding aspect of the weather". With the Westerns leading 4-1 in the fourth inning, the rains came "in torrents", forcing the cancellation of the game.
Since the Westerns had two games scheduled with the Brown Stockings and were going to be in St. Louis for the rest of the week, it is unclear why the Reds and Westerns didn't make up the championship game and chose instead to play an exhibition.


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Updated 3:29pm Tuesday 1st July 2014 in Sport By Adam Leitch, Chief Sports Writer
All about Adam Lallana, who has now completed his move from Saints to Liverpool.
1988: May 10 - Born in St Albans.
2000: Joins Southampton's academy from Bournemouth's Centre of Excellence as a 12-year-old.
2005: Reaches the FA Youth Cup final with Southampton, but Ipswich win the trophy.
2006: August 23 - Makes his first-team debut for Southampton in a 5-2 League Cup victory over Yeovil.
October 31 - Signs new three-year contract with Saints.
2008: April 28 - Scores his first Southampton goal in a Championship meeting with West Brom.
August 29 - Signs another three-year contract.
2010: May 8 - Scores his 20th goal of the 2009-10 season in a final-day 3-1 victory over Southend.
2011: January 7 - Signs new contract with Southampton which runs to the summer of 2015.
May 7 - Southampton are promoted to the Championship as League One runners-up.
Lallana is named in the 2010-11 League One team of the year after scoring 11 goals.
2012: April 28 - Southampton secure their return to the Premier League with a 4-0 victory over Coventry.
Lallana's personal haul of 13 goals sees him named in the 2011-12 Championship team of the year.
September 10 - Called up to the senior England squad for the first time but does not feature against Ukraine in a World Cup qualifier.
October 20 - Scores his first Premier League goal in a 4-1 defeat at West Ham.
2013: April 6 - His goal in a 2-0 win over Reading is the 50th of his career.
April 11 - Signs a new five-year contract with Southampton.
November 15 - Wins his first England cap in a 2-0 friendly defeat to Chile at Wembley.
2014: April 18 - Included on a six-man shortlist for the PFA player of the year award but loses out to Liverpool's Luis Suarez.
April 27 - Named in the PFA team of the year alongside Southampton team-mate Luke Shaw, who has since moved to Manchester United.
May 12 - Selected as part of Roy Hodgson's 23-man England squad for the World Cup in Brazil.
May 30 - Liverpool make an improved offer of £25million after a bid of £20m is rejected by Southampton.
June 14 - Plays in his first World Cup game after replacing Daniel Sturridge 10 minutes from full-time in a 2-1 defeat to Italy.
He is subsequently used as a substitute in the 2-1 loss to Uruguay and is named in the starting line-up for the goalless draw with Costa Rica.
June 27 - After returning from Brazil, Lallana undergoes a medical with Liverpool ahead of a reported £25m transfer.
July 1 - Completes permanent transfer to Liverpool on "a long-term deal".
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11:25am Tue 1 Jul 14
saintsdan says...
11:46am Tue 1 Jul 14
bullsbags says...
Me thinks the echo sports department is made up of a load of scousers
The only article concerning Billy Big **** I want to read his how he under performed in his first league appearance for Liverpool in a 3-0 home defeat by southampton
11:53am Tue 1 Jul 14
montecristosaint says...
11:59am Tue 1 Jul 14
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12:10pm Tue 1 Jul 14
Folkestone Saint says...
1:41pm Tue 1 Jul 14
Jan28th1984 says...
OK - the Daily Echo is right at the edge of my patience now. One more bullsh!t article and I won't bother anymore
1:53pm Tue 1 Jul 14
OSPREYSAINT says...
2:45pm Tue 1 Jul 14
jls217 says...
Reneged on a five year contract.
Abrogated on the responsibility of being the club captain at a time when the club, the management team and the fans needed him to step up and be counted. All he offered was sullen silence.
The man is not to be trusted.
Big Vic is waiting for you in the first game of the season. I expect you'll be on the bench though so he'll have to find a meal somewhere else.
One last fact - do not, ever, want to talk about this self serving piece of **** again, ever, for all time, eternity.
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In the wake of the tragic bombing at the Boston Marathon earlier this week, many sports team paid tribute to the city and the scores of victims from the attack, but no moments were quite as touching as the hockey game between the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night. Before puck drop, the more than 17,500 fans in attendance joined together to sing the national anthem. It was just the beginning in what would prove to be an emotional night.
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by Adam Chitwood Posted 1 year, 132 days ago
Director John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side, The Alamo) has long been circling the director's chair on the drama Highwaymen, and now it looks like the project is finally coming together. Hancock has signed on to helm the pic, which centers on the manhunt for infamous bank robbers Bonnie & Clyde during the Great Depression. The protagonist of the story is Texas Ranger Frank Hamer, a lawman with quite the reputation (he survived 100 gunfights and killed 53 people) who was coaxed into putting together a team of Rangers to finally take down Bonnie & Clyde following an embarrassing Texas prison break headed up by Clyde Barrow.
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Student athletes or students who participate in any co-curricular activity with Naperville District 203 schools will not subjected to mandatory random student drug testing.
District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges told the Board of Education Monday night the district should remain focused on drug education and prevention. "I am not prepared to bring forth a recommendation," he said.
Instead of mandatory drug testing, School Board member Mike Jaensch asked if the district considered program where parents could opt-in or opt-out of having their child tested for drugs. Jaensch said the district could contract with a vendor and offer it as a service.
Bridges said district support services personnel already have the ability to refer parents to vendors that provide drug testing services. Beyond that, there has been no demand for the district providing such a service.
The subject of random drug testing came up in February 2013 during the annual meeting of the Co-Curricular Code Committee when a coach raised the idea of requiring students covered by the code to submit to mandatory drug testing in an effort to deter students from making bad choices concerning drug use, as well as getting help to those who need it.
While no changes to the code were proposed at that time, the School Board asked the two high school athletic directors to research drug testing polices in other area districts. In addition, district administration looked at national research, sought legal advice from the district's attorneys and medical professionals, and discussed the matter with members of Mid-States Benchmarking Consortium.
The decision was not to pursue mandatory random student drug testing.
The rationale behind the decision was three-fold, according to a report from Bob Ross, assistant superintendent for secondary education.
Firstly, research shows that the benefit of mandatory random student drug testing is not as great as one might expect.
Also, the district could expect to see a rise in legal fees. While mandatory drug testing has been found to be constitutional, the added cost comes in the form of legal challenges concerning the chain of evidence, credibility of laboratory used and privacy issues.
Administrators also questioned if it drug testing is a proper role for a public school district.
Bridges said the district will continue to support the anti-drug programs already in place, like the "Blue Card" and "Red Card" system. If a potential drug use is suspected, a staff member completes a form noting any behavior observed and what steps were taken. The "card" is submitted to the Problem Solving Team, which determines a course of action. When appropriate, parents are given information on drug assessments, treatment and support.
Both high schools also are active with the Power of Choice Campaign, sponsored by 360 Youth Services; Operation Snowball; and other student organizations.
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In other action, the School Board assigned schools to a 162 single-family home development under construction in District 203.
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One way to think about a net-zero house is to understand that you are paying for everything up-front. All the energy costs that you would pay for on a monthly basis throughout the life of that house, you are paying when you build it. Your mortgage will be higher, certainly, but the question to ask is, will your total monthly costs for owning that house be higher as energy costs inevitably continue to rise? Achieving net-zero house does not take rocket-science. But it does take disciplined decision-making, a systems approach, and a larger front-end investment in energy-production equipment. Below is a general overview of the four steps involved.
Don't build more space than you need.
You have probably heard the expression that the greenest building decision you make is in deciding what not to build. This is especially true in a net-zero house. What you don't build, you don't have to purchase very expensive solar panels or wind generators to heat and cool and light. So avoid duplication of spaces; build spaces that are multi-functional; and keep spaces small. The Not So Big House books are excellent in showing clever solutions to making small houses that feel right.
Build the most efficient building envelope you can afford.
Your heating and cooling system's basic job is to modify the temperature within your house. If we can make the thermal barrier between inside and outside as formidable as possible, less heat will escape in the winter, less heat will get in the summer, and the system will have to do less work. Less work means smaller equipment and less energy. It is possible—and it has been done— to design a house with an envelope so efficient that the house can be heated all winter with the energy of one light bulb. That wall, however, was actually two walls and was about 18" thick. Not everyone can—or wants to—go that far. We can, however, using SIPS and/or foam insulations, make walls and roofs that go a long way in that direction at a reasonable cost.
Windows and doors are the other big component of your building envelope and here strategy in placement as well as high efficiency is important. The best building envelopes go beyond simply providing a good energy barrier; they are intelligent about it, and are designed to let energy pass though when it is beneficial. Good passive solar design maximizes windows with southern exposures, and minimizes windows facing east and west. The reason is simple. Window and overhangs can be placed on south-facing windows so that the sun can heat the interior in the winter and be kept out in the summer. This kind of control can only be accomplished on east and west facing windows by mechanical means.
Reduce energy demand.
With reduced size and a good energy envelope you have gone a long way toward reducing your home's energy demand. Appliances, hot water heating, lighting and other electrical equipment are the other big generators of energy demand in your house. They all draw down energy and depending upon their efficiency, they all create additional heat within the building envelope—heat that your mechanical system then has to use energy to remove in summer months.
Just as you have reduced space down to what you really need, reduce the size and number of energy using fixtures and appliances down to what you really need. Then select only those of the highest efficiency. For example: use color-adjusted warm fluorescent lighting rather than incandescent; use only Energy Star certified appliances.
Most importantly, use the very highest-efficiency mechanical system and hot water heating equipment you can purchase. This part of the project takes the most careful design and coordination of all, if it is to create synergies with the other components in the building system.
One item often overlooked by those doing net-zero houses is "ghost loads"— power used by all those computers, printers, and TV's and appliances that have LED lights glowing around the clock. In most homes today, ghost loads can account for around 25% of all electrical power use, and most people are not even aware they exist. In a net-zero house, these loads can make or break the project.
And, oh yeah, add solar.
At this point you have reduced your energy demand to a minimum, but you are still in the red as far as your energy use. Now you must balance the ledger, and generate the amount of energy to equal the demand. Solar panels are the most common answer for electrical power, although small wind turbine technology is making wind power equally attractive in some areas. In addition to photovoltaics, solar power can heat not only the water in your hot water tank, but also your whole house, if you use a radiant hot water heating system. All net-zero houses must have some combination of these energy-harvesting systems. But if you have done the proper planning and made disciplined decisions about where you "spend" your energy, the solar measures will not break the budget and you will arrive at Net Zero.
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In the City of Angels they needed a win
So, the era of Schneider would finally begin
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Florida Governor Comes Out Against Arizona Rights Bill
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Updated: February 26, 2014, 7pm
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Rick Scott is joining with other Republicans opposed to an Arizona bill that would add protections for people who assert their religious beliefs in refusing service to gays.
Scott was asked about the legislation during a national television appearance Wednesday. He repeatedly said he not seen the legislation now sitting on the desk of Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer.
Scott's answers quickly drew criticism from Democrats and challenger Charlie Crist. Crist said Scott's refusal to answer questions about the bill were "stunning."
Several hours later, Scott put out a lengthy statement saying that if a similar bill were passed in Florida he would veto it.
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PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Legislature has jumped into the battle over gay rights with a piece of legislation that has opponents predicting business boycotts against the state.
The bill would allow business owners with strongly held religious beliefs to refuse service to gays.
All eyes are on Republican Gov. Jan Brewer as she decides whether to sign the bill. A decision is likely next week.
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I think–I'm pretty sure–Yeah, it looks like The River Lords could very well be novel material. As I passed the 10k word mark today I felt there was more that could be told…and still be interesting. For fun I decided to search online for clues that your short story is becoming a bigger story. I found this at the WriteAnything blog and decided to use it to evaluate my story. Annie Evett offers seven things to consider when making the decision. Here they are:
- Your short story just isn't. — I find myself wanting to flesh out things more, provide more background, and explore the minor characters and setting more. However–and this is key–I like it as a story that leaves much to the reader to fill in gaps with their imaginations as well.
- Time frames are too long — Maybe. There is backstory. The story arc is non-linear, although not overly so. The scenes themselves keep the story moving, however. Because of my desire to explore this more, they could become too long without much trouble.
- People want to know more–I've gotten feedback from avid readers that they would like to know more.
- Originality–I'm never a hundred percent sure on these things until they're done. 100% Original? No. Original enough due to the telling (as opposed to just the concepts, themes, characters)? Maybe
- Character Overload–No, although, again, I could see bringing other characters to the fore.
- The theme has not been fully developed–This could go either way. I'm a fan of leaving a good bit up to the reader, though I wonder if I've provided enough clues to bring the whole theme together (I should note that the them evolved with the telling. I didn't set out with the theme in my conscious mind–That was pretty freakin' cool)
- You can't stop working on it–I don't want to–yet.
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Punch-Out!! Review
Review By Steve Farrelly @ 03:06pm 06/08/09
If you have fond memories of "Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!" on NES (later renamed to just "Punch-Out!!" for obvious reasons), you're going to seriously want to check this out. It's essentially the same game with rebuffed visuals, a few new characters, a few new features and a surprisingly enjoyable (though limited) multiplayer offering.
If you're new to the world of Punch-Out!!, the game centres around the rise of you, aka Little Mac. Mac begins his life as a boxer as all sports people do – in the minor leagues, where your first opponent is aptly named "Glass Joe". From there Mac will progress through ranked fighters until he reaches the title holder for that division and if successful in his championship match, will move up to the next division, with boxers obviously increasing in difficulty.
It's a long road to the top, but a fun and laughable one and well worth the better part of a solid day's gaming.
Oh, so therein lays the rub. Punch-Out!! is brilliantly old-school and fundamentally fun as a result, but it also suffers from a lack of ultimate replayability and an unforgiving learning curve the closer you get to the end of the game. It's not that a challenge isn't welcome; it's just that frustration (a factor of old-school game design) should never be mistaken for crafted longevity. If it's a case of memorising patterns and reacting accordingly, as opposed to applying true stratagem based on skill, you're not really creating anything cerebral.
That said, this is, for all intents and purposes, an arcade game, so don't go in expecting the depth of the last Fight Night, and you won't walk out disappointed.
Punch-Out!!'s charm comes in its simple gameplay set-up and its whacky cast of characters to utilise it on. Each boxer you fight has a unique boxing style with 'tells' to offer you enough time to dodge and counter. Some boxers can be attacked without mercy, while others strictly require your patience and ability to read them in order for you to have a chance.
Mac has four basic attacks as well as a special attack. You can jab low left or right and high left or right. Land a punch in a specific spot to surprise your opponent and you'll earn a star which can then be used to uppercut, which is your special attack. Mac can also dodge left or right and duck, while blocking also applies, though you have a Heart Meter that depletes both every time you land a punch or when you get hit (also while blocking). If it reaches zero, Mac is worn out (represented by him turning pink) and unable to attack for a short period, though you can still dodge (which, if successful fills your HM back up quicker to get you back in the fight).
There are three circuits to fight your way through: Minor, Major and World and each circuit has three opponents to beat before facing that circuit's champion. And as mentioned above, your opponents will become increasingly more difficult the further in you get – it's very much in line with the original game, with most of the original cast coming back, though there are a few notable newcomers who have very easily matriculated into the style of the game.
In the Minor Circuit your new opponent is "Disco Kid" a boxer who may or may not be gay (not that there's anything wrong with that), but suffice to say, his moves are very retro 70s dance-floor in style. The Major Circuit's newcomer is Bear Hugger (who actually appeared in Super Punch-Out!! On SNES), a Canadian lumberjack, while the World Circuits new mug belongs to Aran Ryan, a hilarious Irish ruffian totally befitting the stereotype.
Beyond the core boxing Career experience, you can jump into an Exhibition which allows you to fight any opponent you've beaten or are currently facing in your Career mode, or choose to go Head-to-Head with another human player in the first multiplayer outing for the series.
Head-to-Head is great as you play splits-screen (vertical) with both parties coming in as Little Mac avatars. You then fight as normal, however, you both have the option to fill a 'Giga Mac' meter which, when full, transforms the little boxer into a hulking monstrosity. The challenge here is to be the better boxer so as to stay in Giga Mac mode the longest for a better advantage. Unfortunately there is no online MP (a missed opportunity).
From a visual standpoint, Punch-Out!! looks pretty sweet for a Wii title. It's the first time the series has gone 3D, and it really adds some great depth to an otherwise restricted game (though this restriction works in its favour). If I had to complain about anything in the way of visuals, it would just be that I want Mario back as the boxing ref.
Punch-Out!! really is an awesomely fun game. It's packed with nostalgia and old-school challenge, but is unfortunately equally marred by old-school longevity restrictions. There's not a great deal here to keep you playing for months on-end, and if you're an old-hat at the original game (like me), chances are you'll knock the game out in a few hours.
It's this factor that makes Nintendo Australia's decision to only distribute the game through JB Hi-Fi understandable, but it's also a shame not everyone will even know about its existence. It's also odd this wasn't just released as WiiWare as I can't really seeing it being a challenge to distribute that way.
There are missed opportunities in local-only two-player multiplayer and maybe more mini-games would have opened up the experience. But the core gameplay here has definitely withstood the test of time and the game's quirky humour and great presentation make it hard to feel too sore at Little Mac and co.
If you find yourself down at JB Hi-Fi at the end of this month and the price is right, I'd still recommend the game.
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When Brad Keselowski was fined by NASCAR earlier in the week for having a cell phone in his car, it left many scratching their heads. After all, it was Keselowski who became a Twitter sensation during the Daytona 500 for live-tweeting the aftermath of the jet dryer explosion in Turn 3.
But according to NASCAR chairman Brian France, who gave his annual year-end address Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, there was no contradiction. The sanctioning body was only following the rules that have always been in place and, in France's words, only "evolved" since Daytona.
"That was the first time at Daytona that we had seen somebody in real time tweeting during a red flag at that point," France said. "So we immediately loved the idea, loved the attention that it brought to the sport and encouraged it. But (we) have to balance it in the competition end to make sure nobody gains an advantage."
NASCAR's aversion to allowing cell phones in cars stems from the possibility that the technology on a smartphone could be used as some sort of driving aid. This will become especially true when NASCAR introduces a digital cockpit – possibly as soon as 2014 – and will feature real-time telemetry that could easily be manipulated by a cell phone or a similar digital device.
"We just know now that we have things in the car that could be affected by devices, smartphones and the like," France said. "We have to make sure that we don't interfere with that and give somebody an opportunity to – even if it was unintentional – to manipulate some portion of digital devices that we're going to have in the car."
Some other highlights of France's press conference include:
• While there is nothing official to announce, France acknowledged NASCAR is exploring the "possibility" of awarding a Truck Series race to Eldora Speedway, a dirt track located in Ohio and owned by Tony Stewart. The only hurdle yet to be cleared is reportedly whether the track can install SAFER barriers, which NASCAR requires every track hosting a national touring series race to have.
• Before France's presser, it was announced NASCAR is lowering the age limit in the Truck Series from 18 to 16 on all tracks less than 1.1 miles in length, plus road courses.
• In regard to the Jeff Gordon/Clint Bowyer fracas at Phoenix, France stressed while NASCAR is a "contact sport," there are "limits" to what will be tolerated. According to the chairman, drivers know what those limits are and when then they cross that line, NASCAR will continue to hand out punishment accordingly.
• The manufacturer-specific car which will be introduced next season will be referred to as the "Gen Six" car. NASCAR's expectation is that this new car will improve the quality of racing – especially on intermediate tracks – which comprise the bulk of the schedule.
• France hopes other drivers follow the lead of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and admit when they are experiencing concussion-like symptoms. However, he did not say whether NASCAR would be changing its policy going forward.


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WARREN TOWNSHIP, Ohio - Two men were taken to the hospital after a motorcycle accident in Warren Township.
The accident happened at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, it appears the men had recently purchased alcohol before crashing on Mahoning Avenue.
At this time it's unclear if that may have played a role in the crash.
The passenger of the bike was taken to St. Elizabeth Medical Center and was reported in serious condition.
There is no word on the condition of the driver who was taken to St. Joseph.
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What is the impact rating of our mouthguards?
There is no known published article where they have performed any tests after the mouthguard has already been manufactured. Even the surface area being tested only gives best representation of the type of impact and simulation is only an estimate. With that being said, the below is a link to energy absorption of mouthguard materials:
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EVA vs PolyShok
We have been asked about this many times before and we could possibly spend an eternity discussing this topic. Bottom line is that until someone does any test with the mouthguard already manufactured, any other tests that have been performed is just a hypothesis. Even with that in mind, if you show us studies that show one is superior to another, we can show you a different study with different variables that show different results. Below is a similar study much like the above link in impact rating showing that Polyshok is superior:
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Why do we use EVA instead of PolyShok?
We have been making mouthguards for years. There is no compelling reason to switch materials though we always are on the look out for breakthroughs in this industry. EVA is the defacto standard in making mouthguards. Even studies can be confusing. You get one study that shows that there is no clear difference and a year later another study shows one product is superior. Before releasing studies, one must pay attention to details, whether they are believable or not. If a study is released in the same state as where the manufacturer of the product is headquartered, is it believable? Tweak the environment another way and maybe we can get a result that another product is better. The PDF Versions of the studies are stored in our database just incase these websites magically disappear one day. In any case, maybe the answer is out there. Just google it and maybe you will find it.
Why wear a properly fitted mouthguard?
There is no dispute that wearing a mouthguard is better than not wearing one. A properly fitted mouthguard gives the best protection that an individual can have. It has been documented and you may have even read in literature that wearing a custom mouthguard moves the jaw downward and forward creates joint space in the TMJ. In theory (not been medically proven), regardless of any technology patents filed, this space may reduce concussive forces to the temporal area. We are not disputing this theory, but claiming that a patented technology is superior than others, that may be a stretch. We would gladly arrange a test case, if approached, and provide our custom mouthguards as control subjects against any other manufacturer making these claims.
I am sure there are other unproven advantages of wearing a custom mouthguard, but bottom line, wear a mouthguard because it will save you money by protecting your teeth.
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Mandibular Orthopedic Repositioning Appliance and Mouthguards
Mandibular – Lower Jaw
Orthopedic – Musculoskeletal System
Repositioning – Movement from original position
Appliance – Device or tool
When a mouthguard is in place, regardless of whether it is a boil and bite or a custom mouthguard, there will be a repositioning of the lower jaw created by the device or appliance placed in the mouth. This term has been loosely used by all sorts of mouthguard companies. The term may even have been trademarked. The mouthguard industry are marketed in several categories: boil and bite mouthguards, vacuum formed custom mouthguards, thermoformed custom mouthguards, performance mouthguards, and concussion prevention mouthguards. In all these categories, all companies are jumping on the bandwagon of MORA, vying for more market share.
Our stance is simple, we protect your teeth. We create the highest quality mouthguards with our patented manufacturing process. We do this by using the best equipment, understanding dental anatomy, attention to detail, and practical usage of products made. We are the only manufacturer that utilizes the custom mouthguards what we produce.
What sets us apart from the others?
Those who have worn our guards know the difference. We spend more time in manufacturing our mouthguards than anyone else (graphics excluded). There is no fancy coating, added futuristic plastic, or any other type of marketing related fluff with our mouthguards. Our thickness control is unmatched in the industry. Because of our manufacturing process, you can be sure that you are getting the highest quality mouthguard in the industry that backed by a dental warranty. Our customer service is superior to others and we treat each customer as if they are the only customer.


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Buster Olney sums up the known Troy Percival suitors thusly: Yankees, Brewers, Giants, Astros, and Rays. He obviously wouldn't close for the Yankees, but might be able to pitch the ninth for the other clubs Olney named.
The 38 year-old Percival is a fascinating story. He missed all of 2006 and joined the Cardinals this year and posted phenomenal numbers - 1.80 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 3.6 K/BB. Suddenly he's primed to snag a closer gig again, if he wants it.
What do you guys think? I am okay with it, if he comes cheap and is willing to be a set-up man to Wilson. I don't think he will be willing to be a set-up man, so I think he goes to the Brewers.


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"Obviously there was jubilation at that point and just overwhelming relief. As more information came in we saw a news report there was shock at that point," said Roger Lyon.
"To hear that your daughter your baby has been stabbed, I heard one report that it was possibly up to 40 times, I wouldn't wish that upon anyone," added Lyon.
"My daughter is strong, I know she is strong willed," said Roger Lyons.
Ashley is expected to survive her injuries. Her mother, Michelle flew to be with her Thursday.
"Obviously there will have to be an introductory period and that way it going to have to be some educating on the parents part and to ensure that she is ready and receptive to interaction with her family," said Lyon.
Investigators from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will also head to Louisiana to interview Ashley.
Colonel Donna Lusczynski said Myers was driving a truck stolen from another Florida county and that detectives wanted to figure out where the pair traveled over the past week. Colonel Lusczynski does not think Ashley was abducted but that she and Myers planned to runaway.
Myers now faces charges of attempted murder in Louisiana and in Hillsborough County he faces charges of Interference with child custody and attempted unlawful sexual activity with certain minors traveling to meet a minor.
No word on when Ashley might be released from the hospital. Investigators say she did dye her hair darker to change her appearance.
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For many nonprofits, email is the bridge that Facebook fans frequently walk across on their way to becoming a donor, simply because it's more private and less distracting than Facebook.
This is why it's critical to have a smart email marketing strategy, in addition to a smart Facebook strategy.
No one gets off from joining your email list
No one ever joined an email list just to join an email list ("How many more email lists can I join today?!! I love filling out those cute little forms! Oh, look – here's another one!").
It would be great if this were so, but it's not.
So, you have to do a lot of things right before someone will give you permission to invade enter their inbox.
How to Use Your Facebook Page to Build Your Nonprofit's Email List
Here's what you need to do to create a healthy email acquisition strategy on Facebook:
1. Make The Value Exchange Obvious
People will only join your email list when they feel that the pleasure of joining outweighs the pain.
Before you stick an optin form on your Facebook Page, be clear about the value exchange. You can do this in a few ways:
- Offer an eBook (resource guides, healthy recipes, how tos). I've acquired almost 500 emails from Facebook with this eBook.
- Give them regular tips on staying healthy like the American Diabetes Association does.
- Ask people to take a pledge, like The Human Society of The United States does.
- If your org does advocacy, ask people to sign a petition like Care2 does.
- Run a give away contest with a sponsor.
2. Build The Bridge (Put an Optin Form on Your Facebook Page)
If you're using a service like Aweber or Mailchimp, create a webform and add it to a custom tab (howto).
The Case Foundation uses the Mail Chimp Facebook app to add a simple but effective optin form to their Page (as shown below).
Important: Make sure you create a new email list in your email marketing software so that you can email these new subscribers the right messages at the right time (segmentation).
3. Point The Way (Design For Action, Not Awards)
Don't get OCD about creating a beautiful tab. Design for action, not awards. A few ideas:
- Use a large font size – 16pt or higher. Easier to see – and trust.
- Use a few words as possible. In fact, I know you can cut your copy by 50%.
- Focus your copy exclusively on the benefit of joining your list, like on this tab.
- Use highlighter yellow as the background color for the fields, like I do here.
- Use arrows and white space to direct attention, like The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews does (as shown above).
- Include a headline that clearly states the value of joining your list.
4. Remove All Distractions
Forget about your Twitter feed, latest Pin, or your YouTube video. These things will only hinder your acquisition goals.
5. Only Ask for Name and Email
Remember, people use Facebook to connect with friends, not causes. Respect that by only asking for the essentials (first name and email).
You can always ask for street address and other items later on.
6. Make it Mobile
Custom tabs are not viewable on mobile devices, unless you create tabs with a tool like Shortstack.
Shortstack tabs include mobile-friendly URLs (shown above), which can be posted in updates or used in ads to render a mobile version of your tab.
7. Promote Your List with Updates and Ads
People don't visit your custom tab just because you built it.
You have to post updates and use Facebook ads to promote it!
In the description of photos, encourage fans to subscribe to your email list to get the inside story. Or share a photo and ask people to take a pledge, like The Human Society of the United States does here.
8. Measure, Measure, Measure
The only way you'll ever learn what approach is working (or not) is to measure them.
One way to measure is to create a unique form specifically for your Facebook custom tab.
This will allow you to see how it performs compared to other places where you're collecting emails (in the example above, I learned that Facebook converts better than my blog).


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Haverhill — John S. Wezesa, 83, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, February 12, 2014, surrounded by his loving family at the Penacook Place Nursing Home.
He was born in Haverhill on May 27, 1930, son of the late Stanley and Anna (Adamczyk) Wezesa. John resided in Haverhill all his life. John attended Tilton Grammar School and the Haverhill Trade School. Before his retirement from Raytheon in 1995, he worked for nearly 40 years in the Haverhill shoe industry which included Brown Counter, Merker Shoe and Engel-Lewis. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War, stationed in Germany from 1952 to 1954.
He was a member of St. Rita's Parish for many years. John was an avid Red Sox fan. In his younger days, he was well known locally for his "pitching arm."
John was a very easy going and caring man, putting family and friends before himself. He enjoyed being around his family and pet cat while appreciating the simple things in life.
He is survived by his cherished wife, Teresa J. (Germinara) Wezesa of Haverhill; sons, John F. Wezesa and his wife, Stacia, of Haverhill and Michael Wezesa and his wife, Laurie, of Kingston, NH; sisters, Mary Dollen of Merrimac and Helen Mullen of Chula Vista, CA; five caring grandchildren, Michael, Joshua, Jackson, Cole and Ava Wezesa; and two great-grandchildren, Madison and Benjamin Wezesa. He was predeceased by his younger brother, Leonard "Link" Wezesa.
The Wezesa family would like to thank the staff of Penacook Place for the tremendous care that John received.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services were privately held with Catholic Funeral Rites being offered by Rev. Benjamin LeTran of Sacred Hearts Parish, Bradford. Arrangements by the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 So. Main Street, (Route 125), Bradford, 978-374-0000. For online guest book, please visit www.driscollcares.com.


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It's too bad that Jerry Gray seems to have gone backwards in his career. After his Bills DC stint, he was with Washington as DB coach and most recently with Seattle. This Texas gig is as Asst Head Coach, so maybe he'll break into the college HC ranks someday.


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11:06pm Thursday 24th November 2011 in Albion By Tim Hodges - Put Those Floodlights Out!
He didn't win for nine games on the spin.
Some of the fans they made such a din.
He won't kick it long like Cambridge once did.
When they got the ball all they did was get rid.
The Albion keep it on the floor.
A bit like the Dutch in '74.
Possession is the name of their game.
Dunk, Calderon, Greer and Dunk again.
I once asked us Gus where his inspiration lurks He said '' I'm convinced what I do works'' If they continue to play the Gustavo way.
Then they can beat anyone on their day.
Barnsley came to play at the Amex after Bonfire night.
They didn't put up that much of a fight.
Gordon Greer had a scoring plan.
Not a bad goal from our Hollywood man.
The Saints got lucky last Saturday.
A different team to the one we saw just before May.
A referee who struggled to see, that it just was not a penalty.
Dunk and Fonte at the New Dell, but outside the box was where they fell.
The ref was called Walton, I wanted to yell,goodnight Pete,I hope you sleep well.
So onto this week and Coventry second bottom and wins, not quite three.
Remember Gordon Smith's second half hat-trick at Highfield Road? Long before that cup final dream did implode.
Should be three points for Gus's men; let's hope we're all still talking at five ten.
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Across the site, and the internet (firejasongarrett.com), there are polararised views on the Red-Headed Genius. 4000 voters on WFAA said he should follow Ryan out the door, but its stuff like that that always brings me back to BTB for a more informed debate.
So I'm curious, where does the BTB fanbase stand on Garrett?
Before I put the poll up, let me say I am a fan of patience and continuity and believe a coach needs time to shape his roster and particularly the team culture. I am also a fan of JG but have to admit to my confidence being a little shaken by some aspects of their play this season (penalties, clock management) even though the "never give up" spirit was admirable.
The table below shows how long it takes a HC to win his first SuperBowl with a team, which I have shown before. There is an argument about cause-and-effect as most NFL HC's don't last longer than 5 years if they don't win a SB. Also note, most of the 1-2 year winning coaches inherited a winning team e.g. Gruden, Siefert, Switzer.
But it is clear, Garrett is still in that prime Superbowl winning statistical window - and arguably should get at least 1 more year after the next (not counting the half-year, which I think is fair given he didn't get a proper off-season). The 2 Harbaugh's fit the profile with John at 5 years and Jim at 2.
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I would also point out a few cases where patience was a virtue:
- Chuck Noll: 12 - 30 over first 3 years, before going 11-3 and becoming the only HC to win 4 SB's
- Jon Gruden: 16 - 16 then 22 -10 and 2 playoff appearances
- Sean Payton: went 10 - 6 in yr 1 before going 15-17 in next 2 seasons on route to a SB win in yr 4.
- And of course the legendary Tom Landry: went 4 - 20 in first 2 years, then 21-43-2 over next 4, before 10 wins and playoffs in yr 7. Now given it was an expansion team, you have to cut him som slack for those first 2 years, but I doubt he would have survived those next 4 in today's NFL environment. And the Cowboys may never have been what they are now...
Now for all you Garrett haters out there, the fact is Garrett is going to be HC next year, so I haven't provided an option to say fire him now. But I presume even you will be satisfied if the team finishes World Champs next season?
So cast your ballots....
Ed: And as a final postscript, summarising the poll results:
Just over a quarter of BTB fansare Garrett "believers", giving him time as long as the team is showing progress without being overly concerned about the record.
However, a clear majority (60%+) need to see progress reflected in the record and a small proportion (8%) are non-believers who need to see the team at the SB to let JG continue...


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Discontent and spite keep growing in markets.
Public association Perspektiva addressed Lukashenka with a demand not to introduce the norm of the decree on the obligatory character of accompanying documents for individual entrepreneurs. Unless that happens, they do not rule out new protests.
The information comes from the text of the address, which has been sent to the ruler's administration today. Perspektiva's leader Anatol Shumchanka sent a copy of the document to the editorial office of the charter97.org web-site.
"According to the draft decree "On certain issues of retail sales by individual entrepreneurs and other natural persons", individual entrepreneurs, who pay the single tax for retail trading on goods listed in the subparagraph 1.1 of the paragraph 1.1 of the article 296 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Belarus, have to transport, store and sell these goods at retail outlets, public catering outlets and markets according to the documents, confirming the purchasing of such goods.
At the current moment this requirement is impossible to fulfill for individual entrepreneurs. The thing is that the majority of them bring goods from Russia, where there is a serious problem with issuing confirming documents, when goods are sold to Belarusian entrepreneurs. This fact does not allow our business to operate with accompanying documents. The invoices, offered in Russian markets as such documents, are mostly fake, which means criminal responsibility for our individual entrepreneurs. No one wants to knowingly violate the law", - the statement reads.
The results of a survey, carried out by the Perspektiva in markets and trading centers showed that about 80 thousand active entrepreneurs will not be able to operate, while business will be at risk.
"Already today discontent and spite are growing in markets. Entrepreneurs feel deceived and deprived of the right for work. The unemployment of active people may sharply increase negative sentiment, especially in the regions.
Soviet-like managers at ministries are restless about the fact that in the past 25 year the country saw the formation of a new class – the class of proprietors and entrepreneurs. They take responsibility for the results of their business, they make their own living and do not demand of excessive social benefits and support of the government. They create jobs, but this is all not okay with the government. The collapsing plan-based economy, based on large enterprises with large government's support and cross-subsidies, cheap loans and the similar is becoming a more and more significant problem. The situation has been aggravating year after year. Government's programs of development of various industries fail one after another, their implementation does not provide the necessary effect", - the statement says.
In these conditions, they think at the Perspektiva, the persecution of individual entrepreneurs look absurd, but this is a part of the policy aimed at distracting the attention from the economy's actual problems, which require solutions, and refocussing on farfetched ones.
"An attempt is taking place to pass the buck, the strangling of all the sector of individual entrepreneurship through the introduction of new administrative restrictions on doing business. These are the links of the same chain: the hiring ban on individual entrepreneurs, increased tax burden and rent. The latest novelties: the introduction of restrictive technical regulations and planned action of accompanying documents. This are the most acute and urgent problems for individual entrepreneurs today and for the nearest future. In case the government implements them, it may be the last drop, the limit that will put an end of the institution of individual entrepreneurship in Belarus.
In fact we bring all the market transformations achieved in independent Belarus to the starting point. The next logical step would be bringing back a profiteering article to the Criminal Code. This day is not far. It is closer than it seems", - the statement reads.
The Perspektiva offers the authorities to change their mind and stop the persecution of individual entrepreneurs.
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Welcome to the 8th edition of the International Human Rights Film Festival in Albania. As in previous years, the Festival enjoys the financial support and engagement of many institutions, private businesses, foreign missions and individuals. On behalf of the Board of the Festival, I sincerely like to thank all for their contributions. Without you, the event would not be possible.
Human rights are not just violated in distant wars, dictatorial regimes or far-flung crises. Every country has its share of human rights issues, and so does Albania. There was a public outcry when women got killed by enraged husbands. Far fewer people get disturbed by people being evicted from their dwellings without any place to go. There is some public concern when children cannot reunite with their parents because of passport issues.
We mostly hear about the excesses, and often our own reactions are also extreme. But for every woman killed by her husband, there might be thousand women who get regularly battered without making the news. For every child forced to beg on the street there might be many more children who don't go to school because of a disability or other circumstances – and remain deprived for the rest of their lives. Here, the society as a whole and we as individuals are asked to intervene, to make noise, help shape public opinion, and create accountability systems that prevent every-day human rights violations festering into some shocking drama.
Albania is a State Party to all major Human Rights Treaties, and continues to submit its progress reports to the Treaty Bodies. There are long lists of recommendations on what needs to be done, in order to comply with international obligations. Legislation can be quickly adopted. But it also requires a heightened sense among the general public of what is right or wrong, when to intervene, and when to seek and obtain justice.
The International Human Rights Film Festival Albania continues to be a platform for such public dialogue. It means to promote the understanding that lasting solutions are only those that protect and promote the dignity and human rights of those most at risk.
One focus of this year's festival is gender-based violence, a hideous issue that many people still think of as "sensitive". I am sure that the films will provide more insights on how other countries and cultures deal with this gross violation of human rights, and perhaps the Festival – and all of us – will contribute to making a difference in Albania.
There are also many other films with different themes. I cordially invite you to watch the movies, meet film directors and like-minded folk, contribute to the discussions in the daily forums, or simply enjoy the atmosphere at the Marubi premises.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - A group of senators are putting their support behind the Delphi Salaried Retirees in their quest to restore their pensions.
The association represents more than 20,000 retirees.
The Delphi Salaried Retirees claim their pension benefits were severely reduced following the bankruptcy of General Motors.
A letter calling for a formal meeting with U.S. Treasury secretary Jacob Lew was sent this week.
Both Ohio senators and senators from New York and Michigan signed it.
"Now we have five senators that have written from some very large and very important states asking him to simply talk to us, that's all, just talk to us. If the answer is no, then the answer is no, but at least we get a chance to make our case and talk to him about it," said Bruce Gump, with the Delphi Salaried Retirees Association.


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GOLF: Simon Lovering took victory in Division One of Gaudet Luce Golf Club's Monthly Stableford.
His total of 44 points was enough to see off Nick Higgins in second place, with Denzil Hill third.
Results — Division One: 1 Simon Lovering 44pts, 2 Nick Higgins 40, 3rd Denzil Hill 39.
Division Two: 1 Derrell Davis 40pts, 2 George Reed 39 (on count-back), 3 David Worsfold 39 (c-b).
Nathan Yapp took the Stableford honours at Droitwich Golf and Country Club with a score of 43.
Droitwich Results — Division One: Nathan Yapp 43pts, 2 Mark Boulton 42, 3 Chris Kear 42.
Division Two: Steve Evans 37pts, 2 John Pennick 36, 3 Andrew Milner 36.
Division Three: Bryan Simms 43pts, 2 Oliver Sampson 42, 3 Rob Edwards 42.
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