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Bankruptcy Primer — Answers to a Few Simple Questions People Were Asking Behind the Scenes
There's no doubt that the bankruptcy filing by Furniture Brands International dominated a lot of conversations this week. And while many industry veterans were discussing the intricacies of what the future looks like for the companies under the FBN umbrella, a fair number of Premarket attendees were asking some very basic questions about bankruptcy.
Bowman Gray IV is the president and a money manager at Brightleaf Asset Management in Winston-Salem, N.C., an independent brokerage firm. In a conversation earlier this week, he provided a few answers to some of basic questions about bankruptcy proceedings.
1) How does Chapter 11 differ from Chapter 7?
Chapter 11 is a reorganization to allow the company to reorganize, recapitalize and emerge from bankruptcy as a viable, albeit, different company - think GM. Chapter 7 is a liquidation of the company with no plans to resurrect. Think Circuit City.
2) What will this allow FBI to do with their debts?
They can discharge all of their debts in exchange for equity in the emerged company, usually for far less than what the debt was worth. All of these "workouts" with creditors have to be approved by the bankruptcy court.
3) How will the order of payments to creditors be decided?
The tiered waterfall is as follows: Secured creditors - banks, etc,; unsecured creditors - bond holders, suppliers, etc., subordinated debt holders (bonds), preferred stock holders; and lastly common stock owners (most of the time, preferred stock and common stock holder get nothing and subordinated debt holders get very little).
4) What happens to the pension fund and is this a good thing for pensioners?
It is pitched off into the Federal Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. (the taxpayer-supported dumping ground for pensions of bankrupt companies). This ensures that the retirees do not get completely left out in the cold, although they will not receive as much as they were initially offered.
5) What does this mean for Furniture Brands stock? It will be canceled and will be worthless and should not be bought.
6) Why did it likely take so long for the company to file?
They had enough cash to manage for a while and probably believed they could turn it around. The board of directors would have instructed the administration to pull the trigger. A board of directors is supposed to oversee administration on behalf of shareholders - the shareholders own the company after all, not the management. The shareholders vote their confidence through either buying or selling the stock in the open markets.
7) What is the best case scenario and worst case scenario as of today? Best case: In about 18-24 months, Oaktree will assume all but Lane and continue producing, and Furniture Brands emerges from bankruptcy a much smaller, but leaner operation with a chance to rebuild. A potential competing bidder could improve recovery rates for the creditors. Worst case, the creditor committee is unhappy with the workout terms and forces Furniture Brands via the courts to liquidate all together in order to maximize their recovery - thus converting from a Chapter 11 to a Chapter 7.


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Pregnancy Test Results:Depending on the design of the test, the pregnancy test results may be simpler or harder to read. A test that has enough contrast between the line (or symbol) and the background makes the results easier to interpret. Some brands indicate that an evaporation line may appear if the test is left to sit past a certain time frame; this line may make it more difficult to accurately interpret the test results
Negative Test Results:A home pregnancy test is more likely to yield a false–negative result (meaning, that you really are pregnant) rather than a false positive result (the test says your pregnant when you are not).
A false-negative test result can occur if:
- Your urine is diluted - Many tests suggest that you perform the test in the morning, right after you wake up. This is because your urine is usually the most concentrated at this time. If you drink too much liquid before performing the test, you may end up with an inaccurate result as well.
- You have performed the test too soon - In order to at least have the possibility of an accurate result, you should wait at least a day after your missed period (because a home pregnancy test cannot detect a pregnancy any sooner than that). However, to decrease the chances of a false-negative result, it is better to wait seven days after your period was due.
- You have timed the test incorrectly - It is important that you perform the pregnancy test within 15 minutes after collecting a urine sample. Make sure that you follow the test's instructions as to how long it takes to analyze the results. If you check the results too soon (before the prescribed time period), the test result may appear to be negative.
Positive Test Results:
Typically, if you receive a positive result (even if it is very faint), this indicates that you are pregnant. It is possible to obtain a false-positive result (the test is positive, but you are really not pregnant) – though this happens very rarely.
You may end up with a false-positive if:
- You are taking a prescription medication that contains hCG, such as Pregnyl, A.P.L., Profasi, Chorex, Novarel, or Ovidrel or the medication promethazine (used as an antihistamine in combination cough and cold products to treat allergy symptoms and to treat nausea or vomiting from illness or motion sickness).
- You have traces of blood or protein in your urine.
- You have used an expired or damaged pregnancy test.
- You are currently taking diuretics.
- You had what is known as a chemical pregnancy. This means that a fertilized egg did implant into your uterus and developed just enough to trigger the production of hCG, but then, for whatever reason, stopped developing. Typically, about 30 to 50 percent of all fertilized eggs end up as chemical pregnancies because of abnormalities or other reasons that make further development impossible. When this occurs, most women will end up getting a period (though it may be a few days later or heavier than usual). The higher likelihood of a chemical pregnancy to occur is another reason why it may be better to wait at least a week after your period is due to take a home pregnancy test.
Where to Get a Pregnancy Test:
Most grocery stores, drug stores, and websites sell home pregnancy tests over the counter (without needing a prescription). Depending on the brand and how many tests come in the box, tests can cost between $4 and $20. Read the package carefully as some may contain 2 tests, so these could be a better deal. If you think you may need a second test because you have irregular periods or if you are testing right after a missed period, it is usually a better bargain to purchase a 2-pack than paying separately for another test.
Blood Pregnancy Tests versus Home Pregnancy Tests:
The urine pregnancy tests performed at most doctor's offices are basically the same kind as the ones found over the counter. The main difference in pregnancy testing is that some health-care professionals will use blood pregnancy tests, which can detect a pregnancy much earlier than urine tests can. Another advantage of a quantitative blood test is that it can reveal the exact amount of hCG in the blood. This is helpful to assess how far into a pregnancy a woman may be or if there is the possibility that a woman may be miscarrying.
What to Do Next:
If you receive a positive result on a home pregnancy test, you should make an appointment to see your health-care professional. You should also see your doctor if you have taken a few home pregnancy tests and have received mixed results. Your health-care professional may perform a blood test or pelvic exam to confirm your positive pregnancy result. The sooner you know whether or not you are pregnant, the sooner you can start to make decisions about your pregnancy.
Consumer Reports. (2006). "Pregnancy Tests Reviews".
Cole, L., et al. (2004). "Accuracy of home pregnancy tests at the time of missed menses". American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 190(1), 100-105.


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A tractor-trailer carrying lumber crashed in the northbound lanes of Interstate 77 this morning.
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The 2013 BCS National Championship was dominated by a Alabama team that simply made the number one team in the country, undefeated Notre Dame, look silly. Alabama won the game 42-14, and the game was not even that close.
The over/under for this game, the combined score for both teams, was 41 points. Alabama surpassed that by themselves.
The win by Alabama gave them the 15th National Championship in school history, with head coach Nick Saban earning his third at the school and fourth overall. It also made quarterback A.J. McCarron the first quarterback to win back-to-back titles in the BCS era.
Obviously, in Miami Dolphins circles, this win by Saban is painful. Saban coached the Dolphins from 2005-2006, when he suddenly bolted to Alabama, despite repeated statements that he would not be the next coach at Alabama. Three days after the Dolphins' final game of 2006, Saban was announced as the head coach at Alabama.
McCarron went 20-for-28 for 264 yards and 4 touchdowns on the night. The Crimson Tide also saw running backs Eddie Lacy and T.J. Yeldon both go over 100 yards rushing. Lacy was the offensive MVP for the game, running 20 times for 140 yards and a touchdown..
Notre Dame's quarterback Everett Golson went 21-for-36 for 270 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception.
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The European Central Bank should fight the threat of deflation with U.S.-style bond purchases, said U.S economics professor Barry Eichengreen.
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The Riksbank has topped transparency studies for almost a decade. Now, Scandinavia's biggest bank is faulting policy makers for confusing markets.
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The roads and streets of the towns in the central region of Coahuila, become crime scenes and victims are in all cases, citizens that under the harassment and harassment by police and transit, are detained under any pretext for extortion.
Coahuila, Mexico.- Many times we think we are the weakest link in the chain of society, especially in these dire times of crime, corruption, insecurity and impunity.
We see homeless by not having a rapid and effective response by those whom the law has entrusted the protection of citizens and of course, prevention and combating of crime.
So bad we do not turn to authorities to help us, because there is ample evidence that they are part of criminals, with the mode also pay them a salary to extort us, assault, imprisoned, and generally disappear , that violate our human rights.
The police, transit, "Polykleitos, Ecology inspectors, Alcohol, Civil Protection, which set up" operational verification, which imposes fines illegal parking meters, patrol boats, motorcycles and all their leaders to reach the peak head holds a charge entrusted by the federal, state or municipal, have become our headache, the worst enemies of ordinary people, from whom every day must go to work to earn some money to finish on the stock with a robber badge and uniform.
It is quite a feat circular from one municipality to another without being prosecuted as an offender and motorcycle patrols of police and traffic officers for purposes of extortion, pure and simple.
The roads and streets of the towns in the central region of Coahuila, become crime scenes and victims are in all cases, citizens that under the harassment and harassment by police and transit, are detained under any pretext for extortion.
If General Castilla, who is in charge of the "Security" Monclova, dares to deny it, then shot is blind to reality as convincing as shameful.
Likewise, the mayors of other surrounding municipalities, without breaking the seals that are installed in Frontera, San Buenaventura, Swimmers, Sacramento and Cuatro Cienegas, which have been scaring the little tourism to try to visit our region.
We are like cats corralled by huge crocodiles.
But it's all about attitude. We let the big lizards continue devouring our revenue, or react as a mass of victims who decide together to show the strength that comes from years of rebellion against arbitrariness.
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So I FINALLY got my paver (AKA Super Fancy Brick). Now I've wasted money on some pretty ridiculous things, but this is one hot investment. I was jacked to hear about the Wrigley Paver Program and jumped on the chance to have a brick outside Wrigley. Obviously I couldn't think of anything historic or witty to say so I took this opportunity to insult my wifes dog. When the girl on the phone placing my order asked if the dog had a name I told her the dog did indeed have a name that I called it but not one that fell within the guidelines of the program.
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The United Service Organization has been deemed America's way to support the troops since 1941.
It's a year around effort put on by this non-profit organization. The organization recognizes the void many servicemen are feeling this holiday season.
So, they've stepped in to help.
From a picture to a teddy bear, The United Service Organization on Gulf Coast aims to lift the spirits of military heroes through their season of giving.
"We'll also be sending home these cute little bears to children whose parents that are currently deployed and they say, 'My arms maybe short, but they reach around the world,'" said USO Center Director Felice Gillum.
Gillum said the teddy bears are just one of the many campaigns in the organization's month long season dedicated to airmen, sailors, soldiers, marines and their families.
The organization hopes to give back to the men and women who fight for our freedom.
The USO will also send care packages to troops overseas and continue their "United Through Reading Military Program."
Through that program they record parents reading bed time stories and then they send them to their children.
"So the children at home will get the opportunity to have those bedtime stories with their kids when they're away," said Gillum.
As much as the USO provides, Gillum said they wish they could do more.
"It takes a whole community to come together to support the troops and support the USOS."
A simple donation can provide a family meal, a care package, or a family picture that can ultimately bring a touch of home to US servicemen around the world.
The USO Gulf Coast serves an estimated 24,000 servicemen every year with their signature programs. For more information on how you can help click HERE.
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From the minute she wakes up Trissanna Hunter feels the pain in her joints, the cracks in her bones. If she was older, like her grandmother, she would simply she would accept her condition as signs of old age, but she's only 12 years old.
Trissanna has a rare connective tissue disorder known as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) for which there is no cure.
The Heritage Park Secondary student was diagnosed with EDS three years ago, but Trissana's mom, Sara suspected something was wrong when Trissanna was just two.
She often wanted to be carried and complained of being tired. There were other things too, like Trissanna being able to pull her eyelids over her glasses, or twist her foot all the way around.
"It doesn't hurt," explained Trissanna, who does it just to "gross out people."
She can bend herself into a pretzel, but will dislocate all her joints in the process.
The young girl looks and acts like a typical teenager but can't do most things others enjoy, like shopping, hanging out with friends, or joining a sports team. It even hurts to play her favourite Xbox game.
"I can't play for long because my hands hurt," Trissanna explained.
Her pain is chronic.
"A five minute walk hurts."
Trissanna tried gymnastics five years ago and was good at it.
"It was easy for me because I'm so flexible," she explained. "But some kid kicked be and I cracked my ribs, so I don't do it any more."
It took a long time to heal.
Trissanna bruises easily and has panic attacks when there is a crowd. She only goes to school a few hours a day, usually in the afternoons.
"Mornings are hard for me."
"We've had to learn to do things differently. If she gets bumped, something will pop," said Sara, who gave up a full-time job to look after her daughter.
There are braces and therapies available to help Trissanna manage her elastic skin and the hypermobility in her joints, but all of it is expensive.
The family is grateful for the help they receive from Variety the Children's Charity of BC for the past three years.
Variety has helped with the costs for hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, leg braces, orthotics, and most recently provided Trissanna with a body brace, which assists with reinforcement and posture.
"Variety has been really, really good to us," noted Sara. "I couldn't do it without them, and I still need their help. There are always new things coming up, new therapies to try."
This year, Trissanna will attend a clinic to help mentally cope with her pain.
She is also excited about the possibility of getting a service dog to let her know when she needs a break, but more importantly, to provide companionship.
Trissanna says she doesn't have many friends because others don't understand her condition.
The family is hoping Variety will help pay for the new therapies.
The Variety Club helps more than 1,000 B.C. families every year with special needs. Funds are raised throughout the year, and the biggest push is the Show of Hearts Telethon.
"The telethon is our signature fundraiser," said Bernice Scholten, Variety's executive director. "Once a year we ask viewers to invite us into their living rooms to see first-hand the impact their donations make and ask them to support children who have special needs."
Variety's 48th annual telethon will be aired on Global BC from 7 p.m. on Jan. 25 to 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 26. This year's programming lineup includes performances from Bruce Springsteen, Barbara Streisand, and Elton John.
To make a pledge, call 604-310-KIDS or visit variety.bc.ca for more information.
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The 2010 Winter Olympics came to an official close Sunday night when the Olympic Flame was extinguished as Canadian Neil Young sang, "Long May You Run."
It was a simple and appropriate end to the games.
Then, things got weird.
Like, William Shatner and Catherine O'Hara telling jokes, shortly followed by Michael Buble in disguise, dancing Mounties, a kid dressed as a hockey puck, a giant version of tabletop hockey and enormous inflatable beavers kind of weird. Maybe I just don't understand Canadian humor?
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The once-tiny population of Vietnamese immigrants in the United States has grown to become the country's sixth largest foreign-born group in the span of several decades, with the first wave beginning at the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. This data profile examines the Vietnamese immigrant population by size, recency of arrival, top states and cities of settlement, college education, sending of remittances, and much more.
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When Congress returns from recess in September, lawmakers will need to pick up where they left off on approving an emergency spending bill to address unaccompanied migrant children at the border. This article previews upcoming battles in Congress and analyzes how the recent border crisis is changing the broader immigration debate in the United States.
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If the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos go to overtime, it will be the first game played under the NFL's "modified sudden-death" system.
While regular season overtime games were left unchanged, the league's owners voted to change the system for playoff games last March.
Now, unless the team that receives the ball first scores a touchdown, the other team will have a chance to answer. So if Pittsburgh kicked a field goal on their opening possession, Denver would be given one chance to either match the field goal or win the game with a touchdown.
However, if the teams are even after their first possessions, the game reverts to a sudden-death format.
For a team like the Broncos with a strong defense, the real intrigue is whether to accept the ball if they win the coin toss. If they are confident they can get the Steelers in a three-and-out, they would set themselves up for great field position to get a game-winning field-goal, especially with the range of K Matt Prater, as Prater has already made a game-winning 59-yarder this season.
Each team will be given three timeouts and all replays will be handled by the booth.


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The search continues for two missing girls from Evansdale Elizabeth Collins and Lyric Cook.
Tuesday was Elizabeth's ninth birthday and a family member in Dubuque who shares the same birthday is marking it by hanging some new flyers with a technological twist.
Chris Stechman is the girls' cousin, and went to the Kennedy mall in Dubuque to hang posters.
These posters have what are called "qr codes" on them. People with smart phones can scan the codes, which will take them directly to a mobile site containing all the information about the missing girls.
"Somebody with a smart phone could come out to a store, happen to see the poster and instead of having those old fashioned tear-away tags with a phone number, they can photograph the code, have the entire poster with them," said Stechman.
He says he hopes the added technology will help spread information about the girls more widely and efficiently.
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By Douglas Moser
---- — METHUEN — A longtime Haverhill firefighter voluntarily turned over 13 firearms and two crates of ammunition to Methuen police after he was arrested on assault and battery charges Wednesday evening.
Keith W. Grant, 45, 5 Greenlawn Ave., Methuen, was arrested at home Wednesday evening and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and threatening to commit a crime, murder, after allegedly punching his daughter's boyfriend multiple times, hitting him on the head with a metal tiki torch and threatening to kill him, according to the police report.
Grant voluntarily turned over the firearms and boxes of ammunition. A judge at Grant's arraignment yesterday ordered police to hold them. He is licensed to possess those weapons, police said.
Haverhill Mayor James Fiorentini said public safety Commissioner Alan DeNaro was aware of the arrest. Grant is not due back at work until Wednesday.
"We're going to get the police report and see what exactly happened and take the appropriate action," Fiorentini said. "If it is what we understand it to be, which is a serious charge, then we will take action."
Gregory Roberts, president of the Haverhill Firefighters Association, said he did not know about the incident and could not comment.
Carrie Kimball Monahan, a spokeswoman for Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett, said Grant was free on $5,000 bail after his arrest. At his arraignment yesterday at Lawrence District Court, prosecutors asked that bail remain, but Judge Michael Brooks ordered Grant released on personal recognizance. In addition, Grant must stay away from the alleged victim, refrain from abuse and to turn over any firearms he owns to Methuen police.
Grant's daughter's boyfriend reported the assault at the Methuen police station Wednesday evening, saying he was waiting in a van in Grant's driveway when Grant hit him. Grant's daughter and her boyfriend have a baby together, and the couple was dropping off the child for the Grants to watch, according to police.
The man said Grant started punching him on the head, and when the man tried to escape, Grant picked up a metal tiki torch and hit him on the head several times as he ran to a neighbor's porch. The man said Grant threatened to get a gun and shoot him, according to the police report.
Grant told police he confronted the man for coming to his house, and the man became argumentative and pushed Grant several times. When the man threw punches, Grant told police he picked up the tiki torch in self defense and chased the man off his property. He denied threatening to shoot or kill the man.
Grant's daughter told police Grant is unhappy with their situation, and does not like her boyfriend because of the man's criminal record. According to court documents, the man has pages of arrests, and a few convictions on charges like home invasion, armed burglary, armed robbery and drugs.
After the man made the report Wednesday, he was transported to the hospital to be treated for his injuries.
Methuen police Chief Joseph Solomon said Grant volunteered to turn over his guns and his license to carry. Because the judge ordered the weapons secured with police, though, they will remain there until the judge releases them.
Grant turned over a Sig Sauer 556 rifle, an AR15 rifle, a Thompson .50 caliber rifle, a Marlin X7 30-06 shotgun, two Remington 870 shotguns, a powder rifle, a Pardner SB1 rifle, a Remington Summit rifle, a New England Firearms shotgun, a Smith & Wesson .357 caliber handgun, a Smith & Wesson 662 handgun and a Smith & Wesson 380 handgun.
He also turned over a crate of rifle ammunition and a crate of miscellaneous ammo that included 12 gauge shotgun shells, 30-06 shotgun shells, 30-30 shotgun shells, .357 caliber cartridges and .38 special cartridges.
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Cline Library Assembly Hall Upgrade, Part 2
With Bennett Liles
The university campus is the most challenging venue for AV systems with a huge range of operators and maximum up time. ...
The TV of the Future Won't Be a TV at All
By Jason Bovberg
It's interesting to fathom how far TV has come in the decades since its inception circa 1940....
Dodger Stadium Video Upgrade, Part 2
With Bennett Liles
Dodger Stadium has gotten a complete renovation and a big part of that job was all new video technology with 10mm LED displays, scoreboards, and videowalls. ...
Cline Library Assembly Hall Upgrade, Part 1
With Bennett Liles
Northern Arizona University had its Cline Library Assembly Hall, one of the busiest venues on campus, upgraded and modernized and who better to do that than the guys who put in the original system. ...
On the Circuit
By Cynthia Wisehart
Last month, QSC invited a small group of journalists to the company facility and factories in Costa Mesa, Calif. ...
Commercial or Consumer?
By Apryl Griswold
A number of display manufacturers are offering what's referred to as "hospitality" displays. What are the real differences between commercial and consumer?...
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"Battle of the Titans," a dinosaur exhibit staged at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, Ontario, this past winter featured life-size recreations of a tyrannosaurus rex and triceratops charging toward each other....
Beyond Books
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What is a library supposed to be these days? That fundamental question created a host of AV challenges and opportunities at North Carolina State University's James B. Hunt, Jr. Library....
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The Almo Pro A/V E4 AV Tour at San Francisco Convention Center last month was an accessible combination of training, socializing, and tradeshow (with 35 exhibitors). ...
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2/27/12 Ask CharlotteWeek of February 27, 2012
Question: What ice skating places are there to go to on the weekend around campus and Oneonta in general?
Answer: As you may imagine, there may not be ANY places in the area to ice skate this winter, due to the unseasonable weather. Under more normal winter conditions, when Pine Lake is adequately frozen, you may bring your skates there and try them out. Skating is also allowed on Hodges Pond, located in Neahwa Park in Oneonta. The Laskaris Skateroom, in the Brenner Building next to Hodges Pond, is an ideal place for lacing or unlacing skates, or for warming up on a chilly day.
Question: I am trying to find how much Hartwick costs every year, however all I can find is information for the incoming freshman. Any clue as to where I could find what it costs for everyone else?
Answer: Tuition, room & board and fees for all students may be found online. Note that these fees apply to the 2011-12 year; costs for the upcoming year should be available shortly.
Question: I am looking to live at Pine Lake next year and looked on Hartwick's Web site to find how much that would cost. However I can only find rental rates ... per day ... Is there anywhere I can find how much it costs per semester/year? Thank you.
Question: I was just looking for housing options for next year and I can't find the prices on Leitzell or Pine Lake. I was wondering if you could give me a list of what the costs were per year. Thanks so much!
Answer: As the College budget for 2012-2013 was just recently passed, the costs for next year will be available on the Hartwick Web site in the near future. You can review housing costs for the 2011-2012 year online; you may scroll down to see rates for specific residence halls.
Question: Where do you pay for a campus parking ticket? Can you pay for them online?
Answer: You may pay for parking tickets by bringing the ticket and payment (either cash or check) to the cashier in the office of Student Accounts (2nd floor Bresee). At this time it is not possible to pay online.
Question: Why can't Leitzell be coed within the suites?
Answer: Leitzell suites are not available for coed living because there isn't enough privacy afforded to the residents (with only double rooms and a single bathroom). The Townhouses, in comparison, have single rooms and two bathrooms for the same number of students.
Question: It would be nice if there were pictures of all the Pine Lake cabins and res buildings online instead of just some so that people who are interested in living there but can't make the trip could see what they are all like.
Answer: I have passed your suggestion along to the appropriate office. At the same time, I would recommend that all students make a trip to Pine Lake - whether they are thinking of living there or not - as it is a lovely spot year-round, and an important part of the Hartwick campus.


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Constitutional Law
Miss. Supreme Court Takes Up Constitutionality of Ex-Governor's Pardons
Posted Feb 10, 2012 4:45 PM CDT
By Mark Hansen
The Mississippi Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on the constitutionality of outgoing former Gov. Haley Barbour's mass pardon of state prison inmates.
The arguments concerned only 10 of the nearly 200 pardons Barbour issued in his closing days as governor, but the outcome could apply to many of the other pardons, as well, the New York Times reports.
The motives behind the pardons are not at issue. The case involves a technical question about a section of the state constitution that gives pardon power exclusively to the governor. The section says that no pardon shall be granted until the applicant publishes a petition for a pardon for 30 days in a newspaper in the county where the crime occurred.
State Attorney General Jim Hood contends that only 22 of the pardoned inmates met that requirement. The rest, including the 10 whose cases were before the court Thursday, are invalid, he says.
"I believe there's been a violation of the people's constitutional rights, and I believe this court has a duty to correct it," he told the court.
Barbour and the pardoned inmates contend that the constitution not only gives the governor the sole authority to grant pardons, but also the power to decide whether the publication requirement has been met.
"This case is about the separation of powers under the Mississippi constitution," Charles Griffin, a lawyer for Barbour, told the court.
The court could decide that the pardons are not subject to review by the courts, which would end the matter. But if it decides that they are, the cases would probably be sent back to the trial court, where the legitimacy of scores of other pardons could also be challenged.
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A-Rod and Scrabble
I don't really want to think or talk about A-Rod. The whole thing
sucks, and if it's true that he used steroids even once, then I think
HE sucks. Will I still root for him? I'm not sure. I need to wait and
see how it all plays out, but most likely he and I are done. It's sad.
And I'm done talking about it.
What I really want to talk about is my last trip to the New York
City Scrabble club. I'd mentioned in a comment last week that I was
going to blog about it, so here goes…
I went with my friend Leon Feingold, who's not only a former minor league pitcher and a competitive eater
(and a whole bunch of other cool/wacky things), but he also loves
Scrabble. He and I have played about half a dozen times, and although
he still hasn't beaten me, I once beat him by just ONE point…so yeah, he's good. He'd
never been to the NYC club, so I made sure to let him know that he was
in for a real challenge. As a result, he spent ten minutes studying a
word list before Round One. Here he is (in the white sweater):
For all you people who've read Word Freak and/or watched Word Wars,
the guy sitting at the table in the photo above (organizing yellow
score slips in order to determine the match-ups) is former world
champion and current club leader Joel Sherman.
Leon had a choice of playing in the beginner or expert division. He
chose the latter, and although he didn't end up winning any games, he
held his own against some top players.
As for me…
I had a surprisingly good night. In my first game, I played two bingos–MINTIER
for 63pts and OUTSpEND for 77–en route to a 17-point win over a good
player named Phil Polsky. Final score: 384 to 367. Here's the board
(with the unplayed tiles sitting along the bottom edge):
Leon was still playing when my game ended so I wandered over and took a
photo. Look closely and you can see that he has seven letters of an
eight-letter word on his rack:
Unfortunately he had no place to play it.
My second game was also a success. I faced against another solid player
named Judy Kass and squeaked out a 27-point win, 389 to 362. I only
played one bingo–SWANKER for 94pts–but it swung the momentum in my
favor because my opponent challenged and ended up losing her next turn.
Here's the final board:
Round Three was a disaster. I got CREAMED by one of the top-rated women
in the world. Her name is Lynn Cushman. She played two bingos–TRACHEID
for 78pts and DEMOTES for 93–and beat me by 146 points. Ouch! So much
for my cumulative point spread. Final score: 431 to 285. I had both
blanks and still didn't manage to play a bingo. It was such a miserable
performance on my part that I was too embarrassed to take a photo of
the board.
The good news is that in Round Four…
…I beat a guy named Andrew Friedman by 126 points, so I ended up
feeling a little bit better about myself. The final score was 429 to
303, and I played two bingos, one of which was worth 107 points! The
word was JESTING; the jay was on a double letter score, the whole word
was doubled, and the ess hooked onto the end of DEAFEN. Not bad. But
I'll admit that it was all very lucky. My other bingo was HIDEOUtS
(lowercase tee because it was a blank) for 66pts. Here's the board:
Here's my final score slip…
…and here I am with Leon (as Joel accidentally lunged in front of the camera while cleaning up):
Good times.
Thanks for indulging me while I blog about non-baseball happenings…
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Seems like a good day. Overall, do you think you have more fun while relaxing and thinking in playing scrabble, or running and chasing baseballs? A-FRAUD is the eastcoast B*rry B*nds. What fool.
do you have to be a member of the club to play there, or can anyone just show up
A-Rod is a complete bonehead. He threw away his entire career for stupid steroids. Gahd, I don't even care, I never liked him : )
sounds like a nice time with a good friend doing something you can both enjoy…i love scrabble, but im really not great at it, just enjoy playing and learning some new words that arent vulgar hehe…3-1 isnt bad at all, especially since you were playing some very tough opponents…id be happy to go 3-1 against anyone at my same skill level.
the whole thing with arod to me is just whatever at this point. we've seen so many players at this point testing for them, that it just doesnt surprise me at all when someone gets busted. its unfortunate, because i think for the most part that people overlook the use of them, thinking that players can only do certain things because they use them…in my own opinion, yes i think it is a cheat to the game, and yes i think its unfair to the players who have not taken them to play with the players who have, but my point is is that steroids do not hit the baseball for you, they dont help your hand-eye, they dont swing the bat for you, they dont allow you to know what pitch is coming, they dont make you faster, they dont make you a better fielder, they dont catch the ball for you, they dont help you making a quick decision on whether you should go for a double or a triple, and so forth, you get my point…
i know plenty of people are going to sit here, read this and say "is this guy nuts? what a moron!" but thats just how i feel about it…im not saying steriods should be legal, im not saying they should be allowed to be taken, im saying that people who are uneducated on why players take steroids need to quiet down because there are so many nuts out there who think bonds would have only hit 300 home runs if it werent for steriods, and roger clemens would have only had 150 wins if it werent for their abuse of steroids. would their numbers be the same, of course not, but they wouldnt be cut in half…bonds would probably still have 700 HRs and clemens would still have easily 300 wins…
I dont care that arod used steroids, i really dont. i dont care that bonds or clemens most likely did. i dont care who probably did or who was tested positive. so many players were using them that its so unfair that we just pick out the best of that group and really dont care that anyone else did. in other words, if barry bonds didnt use steriods hed be much more like endy chavez…and if arod didnt use them hed be another rey ordonez, and roger clemens would have been just as good as armando reynoso. NO NO NO the point is that these guys are the best of the best of their era, THE STEROID ERA. yes its a mess, its a shame that this happened, but with contracts out of control, and with Bud Selig not really giving a care in the world for 6 years about the problem, players weren't worried about the future consequences and problems.
in this whole situation the thing that people should be most concerned about is the fact that he was then tipped off about upcoming tests. we know players used roids. so the MLB started testing, but what is the point of testing if they were telling they players in advance about tests? doesnt that defeat the whole purpose of testing? it sure does. thats what im more concerned and upset about in this whole situation.
if arod was the only player using steriods, and he hit 80 homers a year and drove in 200 runs id be upset, but the man was a star for 8 years before 03 and for 5 years after that. its sad that he of all people used them, and denied ever using them (lucky for him it was in court) but its not like he was the only one, just as the mitchell report states. its sad that such high profile athletes use them, in all sports, whether its arod or bonds or a class A player, but at this point i just dont care anymore. it had its time and now we need to just go on and accept that players used them and that now if they do they get caught.
but the thing that i find to be the saddest of all, is that jose canseco was right, and we all thought he was a moron just out for his 10 (more) minutes of fame, and just like bud selig did we turned our backs on it and made believe it wasnt actually there when clearly it was an overwhelming problem
Pretty nice night. At least you got some revenge on that last one. Sorry to bring up A-fraud but he is so dumb to have done that. Why would you be that stupid. I mean seriously.
And another thing. Do you think Albert Pujols takes steroids? I hope to God not. Have a nice night.
Is that the same Joel Sherman from the NY post or no?
I need to get in a good Scrabble club, but there aren't any that I know of in Houston. I think my local Mensa chapter has one, but it's too far away to go to regularly. At least I've got my wife hooked on it now and we usually play a few games a week now. I have to admit that I've found myself sandbagging because if I beat her too much I'm afraid she'll quit wanting to play.
Whether you continue to like A-Rod or not is up to you. The real issue is that whether we like it or not, there was no punishment for steroids in 2003. Why was his name still leaked? It only should tarnish his image IF HE WAS STILL USING THEM after 2003 for which they yet have proof. What I don't like is the fact that they single him out and not the other 100+ names that were supposed to be left as a matter of confidentiality.
Take care,
Aaron http://mlbtribefan.mlblogs.com
Hi Zack…
I think it's really great that two, grown men can get together and spend some quality time playing scrabble. Good times indeed. Sorry about the A-rod quandry we all now face. There is just nothing we can do. There is not going to be a penalty. His records will still count ala Barry Bonds. No one is even sure it's true, etc. Just a big pile of poo. To top it off he's going to play for the Dominican Republic in the WBC instead of the USA like last time. I don't have to like or respect him anymore. I didn't really like him in the first place. What I can do is still go for his game home runs since they will continue to count. I think that is what you should do. There is a chance at 600 this year. Well, that's my two cents. Cliff Floyd joins the Padres! Can't wait to hit RF for BP!! Cliff Floyd, Adrian Gonzalez, Brian Giles, Jody Gerut, and even Wil Venable. RF BP should be GOOD this year. See you soon TC. I'll be in AZ on the morning of March 1st. Peoria?
Hi Zack…
Just thought about something else. Back in 2004 the Padres made a big deal about getting the first homer in PETCO Park. I THINK Marquis Grissom or someone else on the Giants hit the first one. Then, Mark Loretta hit one the next day for the Padres and they brought the guy that got it up to the TV booth and he got tickets to the owners suite for another game etc. You New Yorkers have TWO chances to be the first ones to get a ball at Yankee Stadium and CitiField. I'm sure you have some devious plans to be in the mix.
well at least arod admitted it and apologized. and joneli, another thing to add to what you wrote is that while arod was on steroids, he was FACING pitchers on steroids
oh and arod hit 156 homers between 01 and 03, so if arod hits more than 918 homers, he has the record
Very good point about the 918 homers Puckcollector. I'm also glad that he admitted it. Of course, it was AFTER he got caught, but at least he manned up.
and 918 is very possible for him to reach. if he hits 40 over the next ten years? and you have to think he still would have hit atleast 30 a year from 01-03. and that was his prime, but you could see a jump in his #'s.
but ill be REALLY pissed if it is found out that hes been using it longer. i mean why did he stop in '03? certainly not the testing B/C you could take something undetectable. and i wonder who sold the roids to him
According to A-rod, he used about 6 years ago. I'd have real issues if it was more recent. We only hear about the guys with the great stats. What about all the guys who used banned substances but never became key players, had good numbers, etc. What if John Doe used banned drugs from day one for the last five years but has been sent up and down between the majors and the minors because he's never really been able to produce?? I bet the only real impact PEDs have is on a player's reputation.
way to go with the scrabble zack! my situation on a-rod is that i knew it. i always suspected him since he started getting heavier.
a-rod on steroids….. this explains why he can hit 40 homers and drive in 120 rbi's a year, yet he faulters in the clutch. the steroids got him the numbers, but thats all. they couldn't help in the clutch.
I think its just getting to the point where people need to get over the steroid thing. Baseball isn't a religion, its an entertainment sport. I understand people being outraged, but if 104 people tested positive, that means at least 200 more just didn't get caught. It is becoming quite apparent that no one 'had an edge' because of the culture of the game then, and EVERYONE was enhancing. To say the stats don't matter for those players is ever MORE ridiculous. No one took away stats from pitchers who had an advantage before they lowered the mound. No one is taking away hitting stats because people used to put NAILS in to their bats. No one has taken away Reggie Jackson stats, even though he has admitted to amphetemine abuse all through the 70s. And to claim ethics is even worse. No one talks about Ty Cobb being a bitter racist who lynched African American people. No one talks about Mickey Mantle showing up to the ball park STILL DRUNK. No one talks about the people who beat their wifes, who steal. who do other moral bankrupt things, so lets get some perspective. He did it, he admitting it after the fact, he has tested clean since they implemented the rules and has STILL demolished pitching.
Zack! Here's my schedule for this upcoming season. We are getting closer and closer everyday. I understand you don't have a schedule for any season but I missed you all last year and there's gotta be hope this year! All these games without an * are at Citi Field, the game with one * is at Yankee Stadium, and the game with two **'s is at Fenway. 4/3 vs. Red Sox, 4/28 vs. Marlins, 5/12 vs. Braves, 5/22 vs. Red Sox**, 5/25 vs. Nationals, 6/12 vs. Yankees*, 6/19 vs. Rays, 6/23 vs. Cardinals, 6/26 vs. Yankees, 7/28 vs. Rockies, 8/3 vs. Diamondbacks, 9/8 vs. Marlins, 9/22 vs. Braves, 10/4 vs. Astros. Almost every game is on Tuesday, with the exception of big rivals and I know you love weekday games. I seriously can't wait for this season. I'm pumped. What about you? Peace MY DOOD!!!!!!
– Donnie
I had no idea there was such a thing as a Scrabble club. Thank you for the education :O)
Hey Zack,
Did you know you're on one of the MLB network commercials? I'm sick today and was flipping around and noticed a maybe 1 second clip of you after you caught the Damon HR at Yankee Stadium. It was an ad for the 2008 silver sluggers show. Ill see if I can dig up the ad for you, but I'm not any good at it. Hope you're well, and Go Bucs.
My bad, hadn't noticed that someone had already pointed it out in the last articles comments.
Good question, but I can't compare it. They're two totally different passions/pursuits, and while I'm doing either one, I'm thoroughly happy.
Anyone can show up. It's free for first-timers and $15 every time you show up after that. (That money goes toward refreshments and rent, with a little left over for prizes.)
Pretty much.
Whoa, you should have your own sports column. Interesting thoughts. Can't say I agree with everything, but thanks for speaking your mine nonetheless.
Thanks. I hope Pujols is clean, and I'll assume he is (for now), but one really has to wonder.
Different Joel Sherman.
You gotta spot her 100 points each game, or only play with six tiles on your rack while she can still have seven. Help her learn all the 2-letter words. She can do it in half an hour. There are only 100 or so, and many of them are common words she'd know anyway. Once she knows those, her scores will start shooting up.
Well said.
You should've put the word "grown" in quotes. In height? Yes. In maturity? Well…I'll only question my own. But thanks. You're going to clean up in RF this season.
Good points.
Yeah, that's how to become rich: develop a drug that makes you produce in the clutch. Jeter was just born with it in his bloodstream.
Nails? Wait…what? I never heard about that.
Cool to see all those dates laid out, but I still have no idea when I'm gonna be everywhere. Dodger Stadium on May 18th. That's all I can tell you at this point.
You're very welcome.
I did know it, but only because other people like you were nice enough to let me know. I really appreciate it, and I hope you get better soon.
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So, for the up coming "holiday" I was working on a Patty's themed render, and was considering animating it, but the problem was liquid.
I've gone over a bunch of the different hacks for faking liquid, but I needed something that worked within an object, like a glass, or at least looked like it did.
Found a quick tut on what looked like liquid filling up a cylindrical container using the Random Effector. This only really gave the appearance of wobbling/waving but wouldn't react with gravity/the glass moving.
So, I ended up with this, animating a shear deformer, and rotation, as well as a minor scal adjustment to keep it touching the glass to keep the refraction looking proper.
Not perfect, but it was fun to search for a solution.
I don't think I'll be doing the actual animation in the end, at least not for this Patty's Day. It would work for just taking a drink, which was all I was really planning, though I the head goes above the edge of the glass when it tips, but still is shaped like it's inside the glass. Not sure how I would go about fixing that, though, if I wanted to have it pour out, then the emitter and metaball liquid fake would work. Though I'd be curious to see how I could work that with the head and the body.
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The Warriors head into the 2012-2013 season as a glaring question mark to fans all around the NBA. This glimpse of usually false hope is familiar for Warriors fans (remember; because 'We Believe') but that false hope seems more real when we hear rumblings outside of the fanbase. Injuries to Curry and newcomer C Andrew Bogut (who has yet to step on the court in a Warriors uniform) are of course the most pressing issues with this year's team. The issue that gets kicked under the rug due to the constant injury bug that surrounds this team is it's depth.
The Warriors roster is completely revamped from last year's squad. Their was no transformation; the center-pieces are still such. What did happen was a complete turn-up throughout the depth-chart. Gone are long, athletic, utility guys like Domonic McGuire, Mikki Moore, and Mickell Gladness; all who along with then rookie Jeremy Tyler did what they could (admirably) to solidify last year's front-court. Also, the most noticeably missing piece (via the lack of premature jump-shots) will be Nate Robinson. Replacing that stellar contingency will be the trio of rookies F Harrison Barnes, G-F Draymond Green, C Festus Ezili; as well as two veterans who were castaway during the Hornets youth movement in Carl Landry and Jarret Jack. Add in the hopeful and healthy returns of Bogut and Curry as well as the development of 2nd-year players Charles Jenkins (who so far looks like he will force Jackson to find him minutes) and Jeremy Tyler (who could burry Biedrins deeper down the depth-chart.) and you're starting to see the potential recipe for success that has Warriors fans buzzing.
You can already start to see the effects. The Warriors were recently ranked #1 "Must-see League Pass team" in this piece by Zach Lowe for Grantland, http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/39319/the-all-league-pass-teams-to-watch-this-nba-season . In previous years when the Warriors were a "must-see" team it was due to the fun, yet uncontrolled chaos known as 'Nellie-ball'. Now, several seasons removed from those days (and Biedrins' inflated contract being the only surviving piece left) things are turning up for this franchise and it is for all the right reasons. In prior years (see 2011-2012 Warriors) when the team's key players were hurt they would have to scrap and claw the bottom of the barrel for help. This year's squad is much different and that is all in thanks to the great work done by Bob Myers, Jerry West, and company.
The Warriors have 3 different options as far as a starting SF, the other two will bring their talents to the bench for reserve minutes. Carl Landry may not provide the defense this team needs, but he brings a scoring presence off the bench to fill the void when Lee goes to the bench. Festus Ezeli, also known as 'SKYNET' has all the potential to be the defensive anchor this team has always been looking for, but he gets to backup Bogut (and maybe, but probably not, encourage Biedrins to fight for minutes.) If Curry (fingers crossed I'm not casting a jinx) happens goes down for a short or even long period of time; Jarrett Jack can fill the void of starting PG after averaging career #'s in NO last season. Jack can also play side-by-side with Curry where both could benefit mutually allowing Curry to play off the ball. Charles Jenkins is also a scrappy, small PG who can flat out score and looks like he has an extra sense of focus and determination so far this preseason. Rookie Draymond Green will fill the void of everything-man left by Domonic McGuire. After all that; Jeremy Tyler and Biedrins are really just back of the rotations guys that could be a pleasant surprise because with all of that depth there aren't going to be many minutes for them to fight for.
The Warriors do still have clear holes beyond the Curry/Bogut health issues such as perimeter defense, but veterans Richard Jefferson and Brandon rush will be relied on in those aspects in crunch time. Also, Klay Thompson has looked very stingy in one-on-one defense so far this season so if his head in his the right place in that aspect he has all the physical abilities to learn and grow on that end. Same with Barnes and Curry. The verdict has been out for a long time on Lee and Landry's defensive prowess, but Tyler could help in those areas if he shows he belongs. The key-issues with this team will be a) health and b) team defense; if the Warriors rotate well and just cover ground as a team on the same page they will be fine and should be able to fight for one of the last 2 open playoff spots.


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Just looking over the facts and figures in the official News and Notes from Mizzou, and I'm realizing just how scary Mizzou's offense is.
I think most of us would agree that our offense is loaded with talent, and that's not really groundbreaking information. But I also think most of us would agree that the most dangerous playmaker on the offense is Jeremy Maclin. He was amazing last season on offense (not to mention special teams) with over 1400 yards from scrimmage and 13 offensive TDs in his first 14 games of collegiate football. With him, and our other playmakers, our offense was held below 31 points in a game just a single time all year and we averaged 39.9 ppg. Just an amazing 2007.
So far in 2008, we're averaging 52 ppg but we've had a defensive TD in each game. Taking that away, we're averaging a mere 45 ppg. Take away Maclin's KR TD against Illinois and we're "down" to a 41.5 ppg from the offense. That's above last year's average, which of course still includes special teams and defense. But what is it that makes it so scary?
It's because so far Jeremy Maclin has been almost absent statistically. The biggest playmaker on our team has been, in a word, uninvolved so far in the offensive orgy that is 2008. He has 13 rushing yards so far this season, a number which would have been his 3rd worst game in 2007. He has 52 receiving yards this season, which ties his 2nd worst game from 2007. His total offensive numbers this year in 2 games (well...1.5 games) are lower than any single game he had in 2007. And our scoring is up?
Jeremy Maclin has everyone's attention, and should expect to see 2 guys covering him wherever he goes on the field basically for the rest of the season. Any defensive coordinator that doesn't do this is just begging to be fired. As such, it's obvious that Maclin's numbers are going to be down a bit because he's going to have to work so much harder to get them. But for this offense to lose Will Franklin, Martin Rucker and Tony Temple, then have their best playmaker basically nullified, you would think given all of that we would be seeing a lower scoring team. It just isn't happening.
This offense is scary. And we haven't even added Danario Alexander into the mix yet. If you're a defense and you see Chase Daniel surveying the field, sending signals to Jeremy Maclin, Danario Alexander, Chase Coffman, Tommy Saunders and Derrick Washington...what exactly is your first thought?
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Teresa Palmer Talks About Kissing Liam Hemsworth In "AWOL"
Liam Hemsworth stars in a new movie called "AWOL" alongside actress Teresa Palmer. Teresa recently spoke with E! News about what it was like to work with, and kiss, Liam!
I did get to kiss Liam. It's very much a Notebook style movie. I try desperately not to fall in love with a soldier who's gone AWOL from the Vietnam War but that soldier is Liam Hemsworth! It's sort of a bittersweet romance between them. It's heartbreaking and beautiful. Liam is lovely. He's the most perfect male costar.
Here's a description of the movie from IMDB:
"When a young soldier in Vietnam gets dumped by his hometown girl, he and his best friend decide to go AWOL and return to the States to win her back."
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This week is National School Bus Safety Week and the Texas Department of Public Safety is hoping to put an end to people driving around buses while they're making stops.
Believe it or not, people still do it. According to the Texas Highway Patrol, Troopers issued 449 tickets last year for passing a stopped school bus.
And according to bus drivers for Bastrop ISD, it's a big problem when they're making their stops on Highway 71.
So on Thursday, Bastrop ISD and Goldstar Transit allowed us to ride the bus that makes that route along with DPS spokesperson, Trooper Robbie Barrera.
A trooper in a patrol car was ahead of us and that trooper tells us he caught a driver going around the bus and cited them for it.
"When you see a school bus and the lights are flashing red...stop. Not that it's the law, the important thing is that children are getting on and off the bus. And we don't want to see the crashes out there where someone gets injured or killed," Barrera said.
If you're confused about what the law actually says, Troopers tell us Texas drivers must stop when approaching a school bus that is stopped and operating a visual signal.
The driver can't go until the school bus starts moving again, or the bus driver signals the driver to go ahead or if the visual signal is no longer activated.
Troopers also say if you get caught doing this, the fine is not pretty.
New legislation that took effect last month has increased the penalty. So you could be paying up to $1,250.
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NCIIA's student ambassadors continue to galvanise entrepreneurship on campus! Over the next two days, more than 400 student innovators and entrepreneurs will attend two NCIIA-supported Invention to Venture workshops.
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The California State Board of Education adopted the CCSS in August 2010 and approved it on March 7, 2012. Since 2010, 45 states have adopted the same standards for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. (California has been teaching the California Content Standards for over 10 years.)
Why the transition from California State Standards to a national set of standards? The idea is that the standards, once learned, will prepare students--regardless of location or socio-economic factors--to be globally competitive and ready for college and career success. Ideally, all students will leave high school with the same content knowledge and same skill sets and enter college without the need for remediation. For years, states have been setting different standards and assessments for what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. The new standards are consistent from school to school and state to state.
CCSS is divided into two sections: English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects and Mathematics, which are broken up by grade levels. Common Core does not dictate how teachers should teach, allowing for more freedom and flexibility in their approach to teaching. Because there are fewer standards with Common Core, teachers can focus on teaching in depth key skills and take more time to teach core concepts and procedures well—and to give students the opportunity to master them. The standards are designed to encourage higher-order thinking, collaboration, research and problem solving. Students will be expected to read more "informational text" as well as classic literature.
So what can you expect to see this coming school year? The Mt. Diablo School District is in Phase 2 of its 3-Phase transition into Common Core. Plans include: adopting new math instructional materials; continuing teacher training of new ELA and math frame-works; piloting units of study and lesson plans; building awareness of new science standards; and implementing recommendations from the Technology Advisory Committee for classroom technology enhancement, among other items. It will also be the last year of the STAR tests as the district transitions to the Smarter Balanced Assessments in grades 3-8 and grade 11. Full implementation of CCSS and assessments is expected in the 2014-2015 school year.
Because Mt. Diablo has not yet adopted textbooks that align with the CCSS, it may pose a challenge for teachers this school year. Most schools will continue to use the Houghton-Mifflin language arts text and workbooks, which are not entirely Common Core friendly. Valhalla Principal Marji Calbeck said, "We have materials that we are using in Language Arts to bridge and supplement the Houghton Mifflin and on-going teacher training is being provided".
The shift to CCSS will increase rigor in instruction and include more expository writing in math, science and social studies. In addition, a stronger emphasis will be placed on the use of technology and digital media to collaborate, research and present information and students will be asked more open-ended questions to prove their knowledge and expertise on the subject matter being taught. Stephanie Giovanetti, Hidden Valley Elementary second grade teacher says, "Teachers will need to create and find lessons that match with the new Common Core. Many of us are taking workshops in the summer; this will help me begin my transition." Giovanetti is optimistic that the new standards will engage learning. "I do feel it addresses different learning styles. Common Core makes children think more for themselves. You pose a question and they discuss and discover the answers on their own. The hard part is they are going to have to be able to answer the question 'why?' These new standards expects more in-depth learning of a subject matter as opposed to just skimming the surface," she continued.
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DOVER, Del. (AP) - A state panel is hearing arguments in a high-stakes appeal by environmentalists of an air pollution permit issued to PBF Energy's Delaware City oil refinery.
Delaware's Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board convened Tuesday to consider an appeal by the Sierra Club and Delaware Audubon Society of a permit granted by Delaware's environmental secretary in May.
The permit involves the loading of crude oil onto barges for shipment to another PBF refinery in Paulsboro, N.J. That operation is part of a larger transfer operation in which PBF brings crude oil by train to a new rail loop built by PFB near the Delaware City refinery.
Environmental groups argue that that PBF's crude oil transfer operation involves new facilities and new activities not allowed under Delaware's 42-year-old Coastal Zone Act.
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