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Three Branches of Government for Kids
Topics : Fifth Grade, Civics & Government
Introduce fifth graders to the three branches of the government with this fun and simple worksheet! Write each word under the branch it best represents—legislative, executive, or judicial. Fifth graders will have the branches of the government and their functions memorized in no time.
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Twitter VP Joel Lunenfeld shares new data and examples that show where second screen activation is headed in 2013.
Day 2 of SES New York started off with a keynote by Joel Lunenfeld, Vice President of Global Brand Strategy from Twitter. He went beyond talking about social being the second screen experience and started off with a bang saying Twitter is the second screen.
He started off discussing mobile and how Twitter users are more engaged when they use their mobile devices. For example, the average user will interact with six brands on Twitter. When using their phones, the average number goes up to 11 brands.
While it's not a requirement, Twitter started as a concept for communicating via an SMS-like service via mobile. Today, Twitter users are still very mobile.
Next, Lunenfeld explained that Twitter is the social soundtrack for TV. The "social soundtrack" is a concept that's been around a while. It's basically a commentary that happens on your couch, watching TV, talking to your family and friends. But it's now moving to Twitter.
Lunenfeld presented a graph showing tweet spikes while certain shows are on. Ninety-five percent of all the conversations about TV shows is happening on twitter. Nielsen and Twitter are combining for a new metric in TV engagement. The "Nielsen Twitter TV Rating" metric will correlate TV engagement and ratings. they've already been able to correlate an 8.5 percent increase in Twitter volume increasing the ratings for TV premieres by 1 percent. In mid-season it only takes 4.2 percent increase in twitter volume to increase ratings by 1 percent.
Lunenfeld mentioned several TV shows that engage with their audience. For "American Idol", where you see the bottom third of the screen filled with live Twitter voting, he describes Twitter as a "character" on the screen. "Hawaii Five-0" had a live vote for their "choose your own ending" episode. By voting by tweet, the audience could choose which character was the guilty party. They had recorded three different endings. The winning ending, by Twitter vote, was aired.
But it's not only TV shows. Advertisers are getting in on the real-time action of Twitter. Fifty percent of Super Bowl ads this year used hashtags. TV commercials using hashtags averaged 1.6X higher engagement on Twitter. Lunenfeld told the SES New York audience that brands are using Twitter in three main ways:
Taglines are fairly common. You see them all the time with a hashtag - #dothedew for example. Leveraging existing conversations that are happening on TV involves getting the audience engaged with both the show and your brand. You have a live, captive audience who are eager to engage more with the show. The brands don't necessarily need to hijack the conversation. But by being a part of it, you build awareness and bolster your brand's perception.
Lunenfeld gave examples of how brands are engaging directly with people on Twitter. For example, Twitter teamed up with ESPN for both College Football and now NCAA tournament tweeted replays. Each replay included a short 5-7 second commercial just before the replay. This allowed them to reach a captive audience who were eagerly awaiting news and updates on their favorite sporting events.
Lunenfeld next talked about real-time brands. The now legendary Oreo "blackout" tweet. Chobani also did it for the Oscars, too.
Engagement matters. Promoted Tweets translate to higher brand favorability and purchase intent. Purchase intent increases by 53 percent. Think about it. You don't take a screen capture of a banner ad and email it to your friends. But on Twitter, that happens all the time. Real-time marketing is about winning the moment. Big Bird trended on Twitter during the election campaigns when Mitt Romney talked about cutting PBS funding.
By capitalizing on all these engaging moments, brands have a truly unique platform to get creative and conversational with their audiences. With the new metrics from Nielsen, this will only continue to grow in the future.
This article was originally published on Search Engine Watch.
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Metro Net's Recession Resources Portal
Choose from a useful selection of options: File an Unemployment Claim, Look over Health Insurance Options, Find a New Job, Learn about Home Ownership Preservation, Credit Repair & Maintenance, and Additional Assistance Programs in Michigan.
Michigan.gov Helping Hand
This site helps Michigan citizens facing economic hardship find the services they need. Simply click on one of the five tabs below for links to information about jobs and training, unemployment benefits, health care, family support and housing. Then click on the particular links that describes the help you're seeking.
MI Public Radio: Facing the Mortgage Crisis
Michigan Radio is participating in a public broadcasting project called "Facing the Mortgage Crisis." Over the next several months we'll be bringing you reports, special shows, town hall meetings, and information about how we as a society can cope with the foreclosure crisis that is hitting the state and the nation. Our library is mentioned as a town hall meeting site.
2-1-1 United Way Michigan Foreclosure & Delinquency Assistance
United Way 2-1-1 is a multi-lingual, comprehensive information and referral service available 24/7/365. In addition to providing you with mortgage assistance and delinquency resources, the United Way 2-1-1 database contains more than 20,000 programs and services such as after school programs, senior care services, medical and prescription assistance, credit counseling and mortgage foreclosure assistance, and housing and utility resources. This site also provides a way to learn all about foreclosures or use an online quick assessment tool to find out if you are at risk.
Foreclosure Resources for Consumers
If you are having difficulty making your mortgage payment, one of the most important things you can do is seek assistance. The Federal Reserve has provided a set of links to agencies and resources that may be able to help you.
Help for Homeowners Facing the Loss of Their Home
For most families, a home is not only a significant financial investment but also a source of pride. The loss of a home, due to unexpected events such as unemployment, can be financially and personally devastating. If you have been laid off or are facing unemployment, you can keep your home - - if you know the right steps to take. The Department of Housing and Urban Development/Federal Housing Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Labor and the mortgage industry have worked together to produce important basic information—and key links to local groups and organizations—that can help you get through difficult times without losing your home.
GreenPath Debt Solutions (Farmington Hills)
GreenPath is a non-profit company that has helped consumers ease financial pressures since 1961. GreenPath provides free counseling, personal budget and action plan. Help is available to lower interest rates, waive fees, and stop collection calls. You can consolidate all your payments into one convenient deposit, prevent foreclosure, repossession and utility shutoff, and they can provide a personal credit report and help you improve it
Mortgage Payments Sending You Reeling? Here's What to Do
The possibility of losing your home because you can't make the mortgage payments can be terrifying. Perhaps you're having trouble making ends meet because you or a family member lost a job, or you're having other financial problems. Or maybe you're one of the many consumers who took out a mortgage that had a fixed rate for the first two or three years and then had an adjustable rate—and you want to know what your payments will be and whether you'll be able to make them.
Regardless of the reason for your mortgage anxiety, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, wants you to know how to help save your home, and how to recognize and avoid foreclosure scams.
Oakland County Foreclosure Help Links
Oakland County Housing Counselors provide individualized counseling on mortgage delinquency, foreclosure prevention and other mortgage related issues. In addition to the many useful links on their page, you can contact Oakland County assistance at (248) 858-5402 or toll free 1-888-350-0900 extension 85402.
SEMCOG Help for Homeowners
The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments has created a very useful page of resources, including Timelines for Foreclosures, HUD and MSHDA approved Counseling Services in Southeast Michigan, lists of Helplines, County Treasurer Offices, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Save the Dream Mortgage Refinance Programs, Avoiding Scams, and much other helpful information. Click on the image links on the SEMCOG page for more details.
Why Not Just Walk Away from A Home?
This February 2008 article discusses companies that suggest home owners voluntarily walk away from their mortgages, "engaging in a practice the mortgage industry calls 'ruthless default'" instead of going through the *foreclosure* process. Also describes alternatives to *foreclosure* or walking away that borrowers should consider. From National Public Radio (NPR).
Which is Worse: Foreclosure or Bankruptcy?
This 2007 article considers the question of "what is better on your credit report—foreclosure or bankruptcy?" The article notes that "[n]either option is going to be easy. Generally, a foreclosure will remain on your credit report for 7 years, while a bankruptcy remains for 10 years. But that doesn't mean foreclosure is necessarily the better option." Also describes alternatives to mortgage foreclosure and bankruptcy. From the MSNBC answer desk.
Job Loss Help on the Web
Metro Net's Recession Resources Portal
Choose from a useful selection of options: File an Unemployment Claim, Look over Health Insurance Options, Find a New Job, Learn about Home Ownership Preservation, Credit Repair & Maintenance, and Additional Assistance Programs in Michigan.
Michigan eLibrary's Business and Jobs Gateway
MeL offers Filing for Unemployment Benefits (To use the on-line service, applicants must be filing a new or additional claim) job postings, career exploration resources and job search aids, resources that can help you start or grow a business, and information on business and the economy in Michigan, the U.S. and the world
Metro Net's Recession Resources Portal
Choose from a useful selection of options: File an Unemployment Claim, Look over Health Insurance Options, Find a New Job, Learn about Home Ownership Preservation, Credit Repair & Maintenance, and Additional Assistance Programs in Michigan.
Using this Portal, you can search MI Jobs & post your Résumé, find lists of Job and Career Fairs, File an Unemployment Claim Online, find out how to start a Business, search for State & Local Government jobs as well as Federal Government jobs, locate Financial Aid for Education, find MI Temp Employment Agencies, Explore Careers & New Occupations, etc.
Michigan.gov Helping Hand
This site helps Michigan citizens facing economic hardship find the services they need. Simply click on one of the five tabs below for links to information about jobs and training, unemployment benefits, health care, family support and housing. Then click on the particular links that describes the help you're seeking.
Provides links to Michigan Talent Bank, No Worker Left Behind, Jobs, Education & Training Program, Michigan Unemployment, Information for Older Workers, Information for Persons with Disabilities and Information for Veterans
State of Michigan: Labor Market Information Publications
The State has made available an excellent series of publications that are very useful for job seekers. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat reader software to view or print them.
( This is an online learning platform of academic and licensing/certification practice tests, elementary level testing for math and reading. Includes a section that takes users from job assessment to success on the job. A tutorial course series designed to help all learners succeed on the tests they must pass includes immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of practice test results. See these guides for job-specific resources in LearningExpress: Job Search Help Center and Career Road Map. )
In one search, Indeed gives Farmington Hills residents free access—instantly, in a single search—to millions of jobs and internships from thousands of job boards, newspaper classifieds and company websites. This is a very comprehensive job search engine, and is invaluable for anyone looking for a new job.
Being Laid Off, (Job-Hunt.org)
This new section of Job-Hunt.org includes a few articles on how to recognize a layoff may be coming, how to prepare both at the office and at home, and how to survive the process. A lot of this advice comes from the author's own experiences (she herself went through the huge DEC layoffs of the 1980's) along with those of her friends.
Losing a job can be one of the most devastating personal crises of a lifetime. Although financial decline is a serious issue, the blow to one's ego is even more difficult to face. " This article looks at the many things you may be feeling or experiencing after your loss, and then offers suggestions for handling or even defeating these negative influences so you can get back on the trail to new opportunities. From COPE, an organization dedicated to making workplaces in the greater Washington, DC, metropolitan area healthier and more productive. You may find even more helpful articles in the drop-down menu bar on their home page under "Resources".
Information about financial and other help available to workers who lose or leave a job. "Workers pay the taxes that fund many of these services. Employers provide other services. If you qualify, it is your right to receive certain benefits." Describes health insurance protections (such as COBRA, HIPAA, Medicaid, and CHIP), financial help (such as unemployment insurance and Supplemental Security Income), where to get help in finding another job, and more. From AARP.
Laid Off? Here's How to Stay Afloat
This article discusses subjects workers should consider to evaluate "how they'd cope financially if they lose their job." The article suggests negotiating severance packages, filing for unemployment benefits promptly, and assessing health insurance options. The article advises against tapping into your 401(k), relying on a home equity line of credit (HELOC), and overusing credit cards. From SmartMoney magazine.
A collection of material on the rights of workers when losing or leaving a job and "ways to minimize the worries that can accompany unemployment." Topics include severance pay, date for final paycheck, health insurance continuation, when you are entitled to unemployment compensation, and related matters. From Nolo, a publisher of self-help legal books.


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Sample: Medication Chart
Use this sample medication chart to keep track of animals' medical conditions and medications.
October 4, 2012
PetSmart Charities Webinars and Resources
PetSmart Charities provides access to webinars on a variety of animal welfare-related topics, links to animal-welfare presentations, conference materials, as well as links to governmental forms helpful for nonprofits.
October 4, 2012
Animal Grantmakers is an affinity group of foundations and organizations making grants to benefit animals.
September 12, 2012
Sample Forms for Feral Cat Groups and Shelters
Look no further to find all the forms you need for setting up and maintaining a feral cat colony.
September 12, 2012
Article: Feline Life Stage Guidelines
This article from the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery discusses cats' needs during the different stages of their lives.
September 10, 2012
Articles on Declawing
We know how traumatic declawing can be for cats. How can you help a cat that comes into your shelter already declawed?
September 1, 2012
Medical SOPs: Lifesaving, Step by Step
Getting basic shelter medicine SOPs in writing can help you prevent widespread problems while providing a consistent, transparent standard of care.
September 1, 2012
The ASV Guidelines in Real Life: Safe and Sound
From slippery floors to rambunctious dogs and hazardous chemicals, animal shelters contain many potential dangers to the public. You can mitigate these with smart safety practices and tips from the Association of Shelter Veterinarians.
September 1, 2012
Going the Distance for Cats
Catnip Acres serves as a way station—and a spay station—for homeless kitties in Pennsylvania. The group has spayed and neutered over 4,000 cats since opening an on-site surgical suite in 2010.
September 1, 2012
Culture Corner
The September-October 2012 installment of Animal Sheltering's Culture Corner highlights several books for animal enthusiasts, including three recently published titles that offer powerful tributes to canine courage on one of the darkest days in U.S. history.


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ZERO Calibration
Polarimeters are generally zero calibrated using air or distilled water. However, in some cases it is desirable to use an active blank solvent to zero the instrument, allowing further measurement to reflect any optically active component that is later added to the solvent.
Bellingham + Stanley do not supply any materials for zero calibration.
SPAN Calibration – Sucrose Solutions
Sucrose Solutions of known concentration may be used to verify a polarimeter operated in either the angular or sugar scale. Sucrose solutions are primarily used in the sugar and food industries but are considered too time consuming to prepare, requiring a new sample to be made for each calibration as its optical rotation is affected by time. Sugar Solutions are also temperature dependant so it is desirable to use a temperature controlled polarimeter tube or employ temperature compensation if available.
SPAN Calibration – Quartz Control Plates
Bellingham + Stanley offer a choice of Quartz Control Plates (QCP) for verifying and calibrating polarimeters. QCPs are made to the highest standard and are supplied with a Certificate of Conformity showing values at sodium and NIR for both angular and sugar scales.
In addition, QCPs may be supplied with an optional Certificate of Calibration, showing traceability to PTB.
When used with an ADP polarimeter manufactured by Bellingham + Stanley, a thermal block may be used to provide mechanical contact to the instrument's external temperature sensor, allowing the use of quartz temperature compensation for added accuracy.
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|Standard Quartz Control Plate supplied in soft protective cover, Certificate of Conformity showing optical rotation in ° A & °Z for sodium and NIR wavelengths (only) and packed in a rigid case for transit and storage.
|Thermal Block for use with ADP/S
|Uncertainty (new plates): ±0.017 °Z and ±0.006 °A
Certification Service
Quartz Control Plates may be supplied from new with a traceable certificate, as an optional service. Additionally, as part of GLP, it is often required to have existing Quartz Control Plates recalibrated at regular intervals.
Bellingham + Stanley, a UKAS accredited Calibration Laboratory number 0834, offer a certification service whereby Quartz Control Plates may be issued with a UKAS Certificate of Calibration at sodium (589.44nm) wavelength and additionally at any other wavelength specified by the customer between 546-900nm, with traceability shown to ICUMSA and PTB. Plates outside of the ranges below may also be certified within the UKAS laboratory to an uncertainty of ±0.05 °Z (±0.017 °A)
|13 to 17 °Z
|4.5 to 5.9 °A
|95 to 105 °Z
|32.9 to 36.4 °A
|-26 to -34 °Z
|-9.0 to -11.8 °A
|Ranges 1-3: Uncertainty: ±0.017 °Z
and ±0.006 °A
In the Range -34 °Z to 105 °Z but outside of ranges 1-3: Uncertainty: ±0.05 °Z and ±0.017 °A
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|Calibration, quartz control plate at 20.0 °C & 589.44nm.
|UKAS Certificate of Calibration for
Quartz Control Plate at 20.0 °C
Any additional specified wavelength 546-900nm other than 589.44nm, per unit (i.e. each wavelength specified).
Must be ordered in addition to Certificate of Calibration at sodium wavelength (589nm – Code 90-803)
Best Measurement Capability (Uncertainty):
The reported expanded uncertainty of measurement is stated as the standard uncertainty of measurement in units of °Z multiplied by the coverage factor k = 2, which for a normal distribution corresponds to a coverage probability of approximately 95%. The standard uncertainty of measurement has been determined in accordance with publication EA-4/02.
FAQTechnical Bulletion TB-003 – Calibration of Polarimeters using sucrose.


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The sun is setting on the Grizzlies' season, as they continued their Pacific Coast League homestand Monday night with a 6-2 loss to Tucson.
The Padres scored three runs in the second inning to take the lead for good.
Tucson added single runs in the third and fourth innings, taking a 5-0 lead when Jose Merchan delivered a run scoring double off of Fresno starter Yusmeiro Petit, who took the loss to fall to 6-6 on the year.
The Grizzlies are 67-63, 11 games behind first place Sacramento with 14 games left in the season.
Fresno ends the latest homestand with one more game against Tucson Tuesday night at Chukchansi Park.
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A brig is type of sailing ship that possesses two square-rigged masts. Used predominently in the the 18th and 19th centuries, brigs often were fast, maneuverable vessels and served in both naval and merchant marine roles. Armed brigs were popular in many navies due to their ability to mount a heavy broadside relative to their overall size, while requiring fewer men than a large frigate. Though potent warships, the small size of brigs limited the amount of provisions that could be carried thus limiting their range.
Armed brigs served in a variety of roles including convoy escort, maritime patrol, and commerce raiding. A versatile warship, the Royal Navy built large numbers of brigs during the French Revolutionary/Napoleonic Wars. The Cruizer-class, mounting 18 guns, consisted of 110 vessels making it single-most built British class of warship of the conflict. Brigs fell from popular use in the mid-19th century with the advent of steam power.


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The University of Texas-Pan American has extended its application deadline for the fall 1998 semester to Monday, Aug. 17.
Applicants must turn in an application form, test scores and supporting documents such as high school or college transcripts by Aug. 17. For the first time, in accordance with a new state regulation, all undergraduate applicants also must show they have taken the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) test before they will be allowed to enroll in classes.
Graduate students entering any program at UT Pan American in fall 1998 will not be required to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) before admission. Students who take at least three hours during the fall and complete those hours with at least a 3.0 grade point average will automatically receive clear admission. The moratorium on the graduate admissions tests is expected to be for the fall semester only and is related to the changeover of the GRE and GMAT from paper to computer formats.
Students who apply now will register for fall classes on Aug. 26 and 27 in the University Fieldhouse. Registrants will be given an appointment time in their registration packets at a mandatory orientation session.
Fall classes begin Aug. 31.
For more information, call the Office of Student Recruitment and Orientation at 956/381-3541 or the Office of Admissions at 381-2206.


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Red Giant Universe
From the Red Giant blog:
Red Giant Universe is a community that gives members access to fast and powerful free tools for editing, filmmaking, visual effects and motion design.
Every tool in the Universe library of effects and transitions is GPU-accelerated, both Mac and Windows compatible, and works across multiple host applications including: After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X and Motion. The Universe library of tools is continuously growing—new effects and transitions are added regularly, and existing tools are updated often, based on user feedback.
A free subscription gets you access to tons of effects. A paid subscription ($10 per month, or $99 per year) gets you more. Don't like subscriptions? Buy a perpetual license for $399.
How can Red Giant promise to keep Universe growing so quickly? Because they built Supernova, an internal development tool that's like a 3D printer for plug-ins:
If you want to be a part of this today, you can sign up for the public beta.
Inverse-disclaimer: Universe doesn't fall within my Creative Director duties at Red Giant. I don't have anything to do with it (yet). I'm just a huge fan. And speaking of being a huge fan, the directing/producing team of Seth Worley and Aharon Rabinowitz did such a rockin' job on both this video and the teaser.


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Comedian Russell Howard has been awarded the dubious honour of being named the nation's top "weird crush".
Readers of Heat magazine ranked the BBC3 star - and former Mock The Week panellist - as top choice in the poll to find the most unconventionally sexy male star.
Last year's winner, Richard Osman from BBC One's Pointless, made it to number three in the 2013 list.
Russell, 32, had finished third on two previous occasions.
He said: "Thanks, I think, to the people who voted for me. Finally, I am king of the mingers."
Fellow comic Jon Richardson was runner-up in the annual poll. Other previous winners have included magician Derren Brown and Ricky Gervais's sidekick Karl Pilkington.
Heat editor Lucie Cave said: "Although Russell Howard has been hanging around in the weird crush chart for several years, this year his fans decided it was his turn for the top spot.
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Game Date/Time and Location: Sunday, Dec. 1, 1 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Field, Indianapolis, Ind.
TV schedule and distribution map: CBS; The506.com
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Watch Online: Verizon subscribers can watch games live with the NFL Mobile app (subscription required). NFL Game Pass offers live online broadcasts to users outside the USA.
More on the matchup: A Colts and Titans last met in an extremely close game when running back Donald Brown had a breakout performance for 90 yards and two touchdowns in an Indianapolis victory, 30-27. Andrew Luck doesn't have a lot of support since losing wide receiver Reggie Wayne, and it's unclear what the team can turn the corner and hold onto their AFC South lead. The Titans have struggled with injuries too, but have dealt with it far better using Chris Johnson to his full potential.
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* We can easily accomodate 10 cars with our three (3) car garage and dual driveways.
Most amazing and unique beach house. ALL furniture in the entire house was replaced in 2010, including all beds, linens. Upgraded and added flat screen TV's with DVD players in ALL rooms; upgraded the media room with a 60' LCD Flat Panel with full surround sound. We are less than 300 steps to the beach and our home is the best entertaining home on North Forest Beach with be most stunning backyard with the largest custom pool around (35' x 15'), a 8' in diameter hot tub, and outdoor shower. This house if perfect for any family and can keep kids of all ages entertained with the pool table, air hockey table, fooseball table, and awesome arcade style basketball game. Lay out by the pool, soak in the hot tub, play a few games with the kids, or hang out on one of the many furnished decks; regardless of what you choose, you will come back year after year for your family vacation.
This 5,000+ interior sq.ft. beach home has countless custom features and over 8,000' of total living space. 16 Mallard includes over 3,000 square feet of outdoor living space and is just steps to one the best beaches on the island. For privacy and safety, this home is located on a quiet family-oriented, neighborhood cul-de-sac. Featuring 7 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, this home will comfortably sleep 20+ people.
We can easily accommodate 10+ cars with our three (3) car garage and dual driveways.
Through the oversized Alder entry door and up six stairs is the foyer with ceilings that soar 26'. This is the main level, which can also be accessed from the driveway stairs, onto the spacious front eating porch and into the kitchen. And what a kitchen! It is a cook's dream with the latest European appliances. Over to the foyer and down a few steps next to the main entry is a private bedroom suite (containing 2 Queen Beds) and bath. Back up to the main floor you will find an entire level with antique heart pine floors. This level houses two bedroom suites, one king and the other queen w/ private bathrooms, and a laundry area. But we're not through yet! As well as the gourmet kitchen, there is living room and dining room, an open floor plan that can accommodate large groups. Perfect for entertaining, this level also includes a media room, with 60' flat screen LCD TV and surround sound system which can broadcast music throughout the home, deck, and pool (have an Ipod, bring it along). Ascending the circular staircase half way is a children's' suite, on the mezzanine level, with includes both bunk beds, a twin daybed, and full bath. Continuing to the top of the stairs is a loft overlooking the foyer, which leads to the master suite. This suite consists of a king bedroom with sitting area, HUGE bathroom with dual vanities, large balcony overlooking the luscious pool area, and phenomenal 'Japanese stone soaking tub's well as walk-in shower with dual shower heads. A second bedroom containing another king bed just off the main master room makes this 'master suite' truly one of the best. A second washer and dryer is also found here with a very large walk in closet.
All lighting in 16 Mallard is on dimmers, creating any ambiance you desire. One special feature you won't find in other rental homes, is a house wide, hot water circulation system proving extremely quick hot water from any faucet; get hot water in seconds. Back on the main floor, a 10' wall of glass from the great room allows entrance to the rear covered porch where the large Weber gas BBQ grill is located. Across a covered walkway is a separate building which houses a studio apartment, with 2 sets of bunk beds (4 Full beds with one converting to futon/couch sitting area) and 1/2 bath. The lower deck leads to a large natural stone pool area. This tropical space is very private and surrounded by a wall of lush bamboo. The unique salt water pool and spa can be heated for an additional charge.
For entertainment, there is a lanai and game room, with a full size slate pool table, basketball game, and both covered and open seating areas adjacent to the pool deck. The spa/hot tub is attached to the pool but in its own private grotto. Outside speakers are on separate volume controls. A beach gear storage area just under the front covered porch provides space for surf boards, bikes and beach chairs. Finally there is an outdoor shower for your pleasure following a day at the beach.
Suitable for multiple families, company retreats, or a getaway with friends, comfortable luxury is the key to a vacation at 16 Mallard Street. Catering, massage therapists and yoga instructors can be arranged. This home is truly a masterpiece of natural stone, wood and incredible unique architectural features.
A vacation here is one you will long remember and want to repeat year after year.
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Property Type
- 3 story house
- floor area 5000 sq. ft.
- guests provide their own meals
- broadband access
washing machine
- (2) Both on main and up-stairs
clothes dryer
- (2) Both on main and up-stairs
- wireless internet
- computer available
- parking off street
- gas fireplace
- parking for rv/boat/trailer
- free long distance
- 3 Car Garage
- telephone
air conditioning
- 4 Zone A/C through home
linens provided
- ALL NEW LINENS, beach towels are also provided
- internet
- heating
- living room
- hair dryer
- iron & board
- Use only for special request + additional security deposit
- stove
dishes & utensils
- full dinner dishes for 24
coffee maker
- Includes grinder
- toaster
- ice maker
- dishwasher
- (3) Main refrigerator in main kitchen, wine/beverage refrigerator in main kitchen, additional refrigerator in game room
- microwave
- catering available
- Gourment Kitchen includes large butcher block island with dual sink, built-in steamer, gas stove, oven, stainless steal hood, built-in warmer drawer, additional preperation sink, (2) garbage disposals, electric can opener, microwave, toaster, toaster oven; all w/ 6 chairs at the breakfast bar.
cooking utensils
- Includes place setting for 24, all pots/pans, serving ware, glasses, cups, wine glasses, margarita glasses
- dining area
- child's highchair
Pool / Spa
jetted tub
- Bedroom #2
hot tub
- 8-10 person 'private' enclosed and covered
- heated pool
private pool
- w/ built in seating the entire length of the pool and a shallow end for children to be able to play
- jetted tub
- Bathrooms
- 5 bathrooms 1 half Bath
- master: toilet, tub, shower, Shared between two master suite bedrooms
- mezzanine bedroom: toilet, shower
- main level bedroom #1: toilet, shower
- main level bedroom #2: toilet, combination tub/shower, jetted tub
- foyer level: toilet, shower
- studio: toilet, outdoor shower
- 5.5
- Bedrooms
- 6 bedrooms, sleeps 24, beds for 20-24
- master suite - 2: 1 king, This is a second master bedroom off of the main master room
- master bedroom: 1 king, full shared bath with 2nd Master Room
- main level br1: 1 king, full bathroom
- mezzanine kids room: 2 twin/ single, 1 bunk bed, twin trundle beds / 2 twin beds (bunk) - full bath
- foyer level bedroom: 2 queen, full bath
- studio house: 2 bunk bed, 2 full bunk beds (one is futton); 4 beds; 1/2 bath
- main level br2: 1 king, 1 baby crib, full bathroom
- TOTAL King size beds (3) 1 King in Master Bedroom, 1 King in 2nd Master Suite Room; 1 King in Bedroom #2, TOTAL Queen size Beds (3) 2 Queens in Foyer Bedroom; 1 Queen in Bedroom #3, Twin or Single Beds (2) 2 Twins in Mezzanine Room (truddle bed), Baby Cribs (1) 1 Crib, Sheets are provided (also have a high chair for infant), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) 1 Full Futon in Studio House (attached to bunk bed), Bunk Beds (3) 3 Full Beds in Studio House (bunk beds); 2 Twin Beds (bunk bed) in Mezzanine Room
- pool table
- television
- video library
- games
- books
- game room
- foosball
satellite / cable
- (7) 32' Flat Panel LCD TVs in each bedroom, 60' Flat Panel TV in Media Room, & 32' Flat Panel LCD TV in family room
- stereo
- cd player
- dvd player
- outdoor grill
- deck / patio
- lanai / gazebo
- balcony
- Public tennis courts on S. Forest Beach
- pets not allowed
- children welcome
- non smoking only
minimum age limit for renters
- 25 yr old minimum age requirement for renters.
- long-term renters welcome
- events allowed
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- shopping
- miniature golf
- boating
- horseback riding
- shelling
Sports & Adventure Activities
- jet skiing
- swimming
- tennis
- sailing
- wind-surfing
- surfing
- golf
- kayaking
- cycling
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A couple of days ago, a post concerning an individual's fantasy baseball team ignited a little bit of ill-tempered debate about such posts here. I apologize for not seeing the post sooner and jumping in to cool things down; I try to keep up on all the threads, but sometimes I do miss things (flags and e-mail to bring things to my attention are, as always, appreciated and encouraged). In the course of that thread, a few things were said about Minor League Ball's attitude towards fantasy baseball-oriented posts that need some clarification and correcting. I will do that now, but I will also offer some advice that I would strongly encourage all of you to take to heart.
First, let me be explicitly clear on this. Posts regarding your fantasy baseball teams, which may include questions such as "should I make this trade?", "should I drop player X to pick up one of these 5 players?", "please rank these players for me" or "I have a pick in my draft, I can take one of these guys, who should I take?" (not an exhaustive list, just examples) are permitted and encouraged here. Such questions do generate discussion about the players in question, and discussion is the lifeblood of this site. For those of you who would respond to my point with the notion that John is the "heart" of this site and what he says goes, I wholeheartedly agree, and this is why I will also remind you that John appreciates and encourages such posts. John has lots of people who are interested in his work for fantasy baseball purposes. He gets lots of site traffic from people primarily interested in fantasy baseball, and more attention and interest in John's site means better business for him, which in turn means he's able to produce higher quality products for us all to enjoy. Everybody wins, so regardless of your personal preference, fantasy baseball DOES have a place here.
Second on the list of things I am addressing here is something of an addendum to the first part of my post. While Minor League Ball welcomes fantasy baseball-oriented posts that ask questions about or otherwise discuss your team and its related transactions, it does not welcome fantasy baseball-oriented posts that are concerned with your league, specifically "want ads". There are many forums on the web to solicit for potential new additions to your fantasy league, but Minor League Ball is not one of them. The reason for this policy has nothing to do with fantasy baseball itself, but instead it has been seen in the past that such posts tend to overwhelm player-oriented discussion and that permitting them inevitably ends up in a slippery slope towards an endless stream of spam requests to join a fantasy baseball league. Such posts will be immediately deleted and the offending poster immediately warned. So, don't do this. If you have any questions about what kinds of fantasy baseball-oriented posts are allowed, or more specifically if you are concerned about whether or not your post will be considered permissible, please err on the side of caution and refrain from making such posts until you get clearance from John or myself. I'd advise to first e-mail me as I tend to have a lot less on my "to-do list" than John does, but John does have the final word. For e-mail addresses, check our profiles (you'll get to mine simply by clicking here or on my name in the byline of this post).
Thirdly, for the sake of our communal peace of mind, I will remind you all that since fantasy baseball-oriented posts are welcome here, attacking those who make such posts for doing so is not acceptable. When you tell people that they or their posts are not welcome here, you are discouraging both traffic and participation. Often, new posters come here for fantasy baseball and stay because we're just that cool - so stay cool.
The final matter I would like to address here is actually directly relevant to those who are interested in posting about fantasy baseball, particularly those individuals who have never made a post here before. To those people, let me say that you are very much encouraged to join and take part in this community, and I would urge you not to be intimidated, as can sometimes be the case in such arenas of discussion. That being said, if you are in need of advice, I would ask you to be mindful of the service this community provides you. None of us were not born with knowledge of minor league baseball players; many members here spend a good amount of time analyzing and researching these players, and it is a passion unto itself to be respected. Many of us are happy to share our thoughts and opinions with those who aren't quite as dedicated, but like most people we don't like the feeling of being treated like your personal free on-demand Jedi Council, either. When you have a question, please practice good manners; say "please" and be sure to personally thank those who respond to you ("thanks in advance" being so passe). If you're asking a LOT of questions and asking frequently, you might find a lot of benefit in becoming a more active participant here. Spamming the community with repeated demands for information isn't just making life more difficult for you, it can disrupt the community and is just plain rude, and it will be treated the same as any other case of spamming.
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The World Series was the first major sporting event in the city since the Boston Marathon bombings, and fans in the area said this team represents the city's rise from tragedy.
"Ever since the day after the bombing, they've been part of it. They put the stripes on their jerseys honoring the victims, and they've really been connected to the tragedy in a really special way," Red Sox fan Michael Muldowney said.
Security was tight at the World Series, but the team opened up the stadium to the public after the game so fans could also enjoy the trophy celebration. Outside the park, thousands crowded the streets, with some turning unruly and rocking cars.
Police said about 10 were arrested in the city but even more at UMass Amherst. There, a cell phone video captured the chaos on campus with some lighting sweatshirts on fire and throwing them into the crowd.
Police said more than 3,000 people were dispersed, more than a dozen arrested, but luckily, nobody was hurt.
Stores in the Boston area stayed open all night to sell championship merchandise, while in the rest of New England, stores opened extra early.
"I got out of work at 10 (p.m.), watched the game and I've been up ever since," Christian Rodriguez, of Hartford said Thursday morning.
And he wasn't done. After picking up a T-shirt he went back to work for another full day.
The hats are in and the shirts are flying off the shelves, but that's not the end of it. Those were just to give consumers a little something as they headed off to work Thursday morning. As the day went on, other merchandise such as license plate holders and car decals are giving you more options to show off that Boston Red Sox pride.
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I recently moved from the North Bay Area where not only was I able to attend 10+ Giants games a year but I also watched the game either live or recorded after work with my standard Comcast cable subscription. Just recently my job relocated me to Western Montana and now I am looking into getting the MLB Extra Bases package for 34.99 a month, do any of the McCoven use this? Is it worth it? Are there any cheaper ways to catch every Giants game?


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Betty Lou Roberts, 85, Batesville, formerly of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, at her residence.
The daughter of George William and Ola May (Alexander) Bausback was born June 27, 1927, in Decatur County. The 1945 Greensburg High School graduate was part owner, secretary and treasurer of Standard Fertilizer for many years. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Sunman, as well as a founding member of Grace Lutheran Church, Greensburg.
She married Wilbur Roberts Aug. 27, 1945, in Auburn, and he survives at home.
Betty is also survived by one daughter: Bonnie Holzbacher, Batesville; one son: Sheldon (Dianna) Roberts, Greensburg; one sister: Dorothy (Eddie) Howard, Greensburg; and two sisters-in-law: Esther Bausback and Ruby Roberts.
Five grandchildren, Teresa Holzbacher-Heilman, Tammy Fancher, Sheldon "Joey" Roberts Jr., Kristie Roberts and Shannon Nugent, and nine great-grandchildren also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Omer, Francis and Emerson "Gene" Bausback; and one sister: Delores Joyner.
Friends may call at Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home, Greensburg, Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 9:30 a.m. until the 11:30 a.m. service. Burial will follow in South Park Cemetery, Greensburg.
Memorial contributions may be given to the St. John Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com.
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While I am certainly excited to see what Orton can do with our offense in 2009, I think most of us would probably agree that we wouldn't be surprised if our offense was statistically less impressive this coming season. Of course, there's always a chance this may not be true with regards to points (we know we have a first class receiving corps and offensive line, and a better than decent prospect for starting QB) but I think our farewell to the rocket arm more or less guarantees us fewer passing yards.
That said, I figured why not take a look at the enviable Superbowl Champion teams of the past 10 years and see how they measure up with regards to total passing yards in the regular season. How important is it to have a passing offense that ranks in the top 5 - or even top 10 - in the league?
I know i'm not the first to bring this up (there's been another post or two that have referenced the lack of correlation between passing yards and wins), and this certainly isn't any sort of earth shattering find =), but for those of us who may not look at stats much (or at all) I thought I'd put together this brief summary to shine some light on the subject.. Where have the passing offenses of the past 10 Superbowl championhip teams stood in relation to other teams in their SB winning season?
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Year Team Ranking
2008 Steelers 17
2007 Giants 21
2006 Colts 2
2005 Steelers 24
2004 Patriots 11
2003 Patriots 9
2002 Buccaneers 15
2001 Patriots 22
2000 Ravens 22
1999 Rams 1
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The average ranking is 15th in the league (exact avg is 14.5, but rounding up). While we all understand that good defenses are often responsible for winning Superbowls, I (perhaps naively) was still surprised that the average ranking of Superbowl winning passing offenses was so low. With the exception of the Rams in '99 and the Colts in '06, the rest of the teams didn't even rank in the top 5.
Again, probably isn't too surprising, but perhaps may be educational for a few of us out there =) .. (it was for me).
If you go back another two years to include the Broncos' championship seasons, the average drops to 13.33. And if you go all the way back to the '85 Bears it drops to 12 (Redskins and 49ers brought it down a few points), but the average still doesn't fall beneath 10th place. AND, as you can see from above, there is clearly a great deal of variation, which just goes to show what we already know, which is that great TEAMS (comprised of an offense and a defense) win championships.
Here's to the pursuit of a well rounded TEAM (offense and defense!) in 2009. Now let's keep working on that defense...


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---- — Veda June Berry, 81, of Pekin, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2014, at Timbercreek Rehab & Healthcare in Pekin.
Born Feb. 25, 1933, in McLeansboro to David Harrison and Mary Myrtle (Ingram) Vaughn, she married George Henry Berry on Dec. 9, 1950, in McLeansboro. He died Dec. 21, 2007, in Pekin. She also was preceded in death by 13 of her 14 brothers and sisters.
Surviving are five daughters, Carolyn Joyce (Glen) Brewer, Linda Kay (Mike) Dickson, Sandy Starnes and Candra Gouliard, all of Pekin, and Molly Rosetta (David) Berry of Delavan; two sons, David Willis (Patricia) Berry of Pekin and Geoffrey Mark (Doug) Berry of Palm Springs, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Clyde Vaughn of Bartonville.
A homemaker, June was of the Christian faith. She was a caring woman who gave her love to everyone. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, quilting and being with her family. For the last nine years, she resided at Timbercreek Rehab & Healthcare and had many friends. She was lovingly known as "June Bug" by both staff and residents.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin with Pastor Paul Harshbarger officiating. Interment will be at Woodrow Cemetery in rural Pekin.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Because of her love for children, memorial contributions may be given to the Children's Home Association of Illinois at 2130 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL 61603 or to the Make-A-Wish Foundation at 640 N. LaSalle St., Suite 280, Chicago, IL 60610.
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What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deceptionby Scott Mcclellan
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In the bestselling book that provoked a media sensation, former White House press secretary Scott McClellan takes readers behind the scenes of the presidency of George W. Bush. Scott McClellan was one of a few Bush loyalists from Texas who became part of his inner circle of trusted advisers, and remained so during one of the most challenging and contentious periods of recent history. Drawn to Bush by his commitment to compassionate conservatism and strong bipartisan leadership, McClellan served the president for more than seven years, and witnessed day-to-day exactly how the presidency veered off course. In this refreshingly clear-eyed book, written with no agenda other than to record his experiences and insights for the benefit of history, McClellan provides unique perspective on what happened and why it happened the way it did, including the Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina, Washington's bitter partisanship and two hotly-contested presidential campaigns. He gives readers a candid look into what George W Bush is and what he believes and into the personalities, strengths, and liabilities of his top aides. Finally, McClellan looks to the future, exploring the lessons this presidency offers the American people as they prepare to elect a new leader.
With unprecedented candor, one of George W. Bush's closest aides takes readers behind the scenes of the Bush presidency and discusses what exactly happened to take it off course.
The sensational #1 New York Times Bestseller, now in paperback
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Scott McClellan served as White House press secretary from 2003 to 2006. Before that he served as the principal deputy White House press secretary and as traveling press secretary for the Bush Cheney 2000 campaign. Earlier in his career, Mr. McClellan served as deputy communications director in the Texas governor's office and campaign manager for three successful state campaigns. He is now a senior advisor to a global technology firm and communications strategist. He lives near Washington, DC.
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Bozell Column: Thanking An Old Friend
With a swoosh the Gulfstream 550 is effortlessly launched into the heavens for the hour-long slingshot from Dallas to Stillwater, the sleek jet headed for Oklahoma State University and the football field bearing the name of our host -- Boone Pickens Stadium. The game against Kansas State University is spectacular, a record 58,750 fans roaring their (now) #2-rated Cowboys to an explosive 52-45 victory.
It's hard to believe this stadium was the scene of the crime five years ago.
In 2005 the energy billionaire tycoon made a $165 million gift to his alma mater, and in some media circles, believe it or not, people were fit to be tied. "ABC World News Tonight," with Elizabeth Vargas playing Concerned Anchor and Brian Ross in the role of Intrepid Gum-shoe Investigative Reporter breathlessly disclosed to the nation that this gift was an "audacious" abuse of a "loophole" in that year's Katrina Relief Act. It was an "apparently legal" maneuver to reap an unfair tax benefit.
The New York Times had different reasons to be upset. When OSU re-invested Pickens' gift into Pickens' hedge fund, this was Wrong, Wrong, Wrong. It found one lawyer to say Pickens was "a rich man manipulating charity for his own benefit," and another to ask, "Is it a conflict of interest? Well, probably." This after being told Pickens had waived all fees and commissions.
Boone and I chatted about this at the time. "If only I'd used the money to build a couple of yachts instead," he'd sighed sardonically. Boone responded to critics his way: he increased his giving. Reportedly his donations to OSU have hit the $500 million mark.
So anyway five years later we're in Boone Pickens Stadium, in Boone's box – yep, he has one of those, too – and there's controlled pandemonium, with family, staff, university officials, friends (including a couple of octogenarian childhood mates), alumni and students swarming. The school is electrified. Boone's money has brought real talent, both in coaching and players, with state-of-the-art facilities taken for granted at Ivy League schools, but heretofore unknown to rural communities like Stillwater. It's paying off. OSU is in the hunt for a national championship.
Through all the commotion I spy a young black man in a wheelchair, clearly crippled. I watch as Boone's wife Madeleine tenderly takes his hand in greeting and they chat: there's a connection there. I make my way over to him to get his story.
It's both tragic and beautiful. Nate Waters, 33, was 19 when he got into a fight with his mother's boyfriend. That monster broke his neck. The doctors told him he'd never regain the use of any limbs, but Nate disagreed. Nate is brimming as he recounts this. This is a man who does not accept defeat.
But to do the proper rehab required regular visits to a clinic in St. Louis and a financial investment far beyond his means. So he reached out to others, over a hundred others. One by one all turned him down.
Discouraged and admittedly intimidated, he wrote "Mr. Pickens." Who came through, assuming all rehab and equipment costs – over $80,000 to date. Nate is now Boone's guest in Boone's suite.
"Hope," Nate says emphatically. "Boone gave me hope. I was on 'E' when Boone came into my life. For a business maven like Boone to identify with an inner city kid from Chicago like me, that was inspiration."
Nate proudly waves the arms he was told he'd never move. "And I'm not done yet!" he beams.
I ask Boone if there are others. He shrugs. In fact there are others. An endless list of others. There are medical institutions nationwide funded by him. Brain centers. Cancer centers. Eye centers. Hospitals. For youngsters there are educational programs; for the elderly there are retirement communities; and in between for those in need there are all manner of shelters, mentoring programs, activity centers, meals-on-wheels and the like. Museums have benefited, so have public policy groups and botanical gardens too. And there is money – lots of money – for dozens of military groups, especially for wounded warriors. That one tugs fiercely at this man.
How much in all? I ask. Boone smiles and answers quietly, "This year we'll hit the billion mark." Yes, as in one billion dollars in gifting. "And since I turned 70 I've paid $700 million more in taxes." Then he adds almost in disbelief: "And they're saying I haven't done my fair share?"
I don't know if my old friend Boone considered ours a private chat. The hell with it. Think about this charity, you Occupied Do-Nothings, the next time you bash the 1% that have been so instrumental in helping you in more ways than you'll ever know – or appreciate.
- Brent Bozell's blog
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Isn't it sad
Submitted by Tugboat Phil on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 12:26am.
That the people in the press that vilify Americans that have a lot of money, are the same that fawn over brutal dictators that have much more money that they have stolen from their own countries.
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I said this before.
Submitted by NeoKong on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 7:34am.
I never understood why Republicans are so afraid to stand up for successful and wealthy people. Those are some of the people that drive this nation and make it great. This is why I laugh at the 99% movement. They literally have thousand and thousands of people all coming together and the best they can manage to do is erect shanty towns, crap on the sidewalk and mooch off of all the local merchants who actually have to work.
Boone Pickens on his own contributes more to the country in one month than that whole movement combined has in their entire lifetime.
Who is really the 99% ....?
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The answer is always the same....
Submitted by motherbelt on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 7:56am.
How much should the wealthy pay as their fair share?
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Thanks, Brent!
Submitted by Newsbubba on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 8:44am.
I got up this morning and the first thing I read on Drudge is this:
It really pissed me off. I just knew I would be mad all day (at least till Happy Hour).
Then I come to NB and read your great blog about a great American, Boone Pickens. It really changed my mood!
Thanks for making my day, bubba!
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If Obama can tax Christmas trees........
Submitted by Rovin on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 10:29am.
.......then what's next? A Turkey Tax??? How about a registration fee on all reindeer? Santa should, after all, pay his fair share. Can the Ag department "promote" chicken eggs at Easter by adding a fee???
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Dictating to a charity.
Submitted by E.S.Blofeld on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 12:00pm.
Giving to a charity, taking the tax break and then telling the charity to invest all the given money back into your hedge fund is beyond me. I applaud the audacity of the plan. To build a stadium in your name and reap the rewards of being seen as a great generous person while taking full advantage of the tax code seems to undercut the "charity" aspect. Giving without strings attached is charity.
It was a WSJ report- http://blogs.wsj.com/wealth/2008/10/29/t-boone-pickens-honey-i-shrunk-th...
As for those wealthy enough to give-
"Isn't it pretty to think that way?"-EH
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For Immediate Release
June 23, 2010
Contact: Tammy Jones or Paul Takemoto
Phone: (202) 267-3883
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