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There's no evidence that state tax hiring credits that are based on a company adding jobs, adding to payroll, or investing in buildings work, according to a new working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research.
But the paper, which was authored by David Neumark, an economics professor at University of California at Irvine, and an economics graduate student at that university, found there is one way for state governments to move the needle on hiring at private businesses.
"The estimates show that hiring credits targeting the unemployed have significant and positive effects on employment, boosting employment by about 0.6 percentage points after four months, with the effect growing to 0.9 percentage points," the authors write.
Neumark, in an interview with Courant Tuesday, said hiring credits that target the unemployed also help reduce the problem of rewarding businesses with tax dollars for hiring they would have done anyway.
Generally, he said, economic research suggests that nine out of 10 jobs that receive subsidies would have happened without the government push.
But since most people are not unemployed, and since there is some preference by employers for people who have jobs, tax credits that apply only to the unemployed are likely to reduce those wasted incentives, he said.
"It's conceivable you knock it down a lot," he said.
He also said that even if nine out of 10 times, companies are rewarded for what they would have done anyway, if the tax credit is only costing the state $3,000 to $4,000 a job, it could still be a reasonable cost.
Jobs created by stimulus spending cost far more, he noted, since much of the money paid for materials or other costs not directly going into payrolls.
"These things can look like a relative bargain," he said.
Connecticut has multiple job creation tax credits.
They include the JET program, which provides companies with $900 a month in credits for hiring people receiving unemployment benefits or who are veterans, but is also applicable to any hires at a $500 monthly level. The study suggests that the larger credit would make a difference, but the smaller credit would not, because it is only linked to overall employment growth at the business.
The paper did not analyze the effectiveness of forgivable loans, a large portion of the First Five incentives for job growth of 200 or more at large employers, or of grants like those used in STEP UP, which targets the unemployed.
Grants are more expensive than tax credits, because credits are limited by the company's state tax liability. So, for instance, the tax hiring credit in 2011 cost $1,330 per job. Step Up costs about $9,400 for hires at places other than factories, and $12,500 at factories, which have been responsible for the majority of the hires.
The amount that the typical Step Up hire would pay in state income taxes the first year would be $496, if that new job holder were single, with no dependents.
Of course, having fewer people collecting unemployment helps lower costs to both businesses, who pay the cost of those checks, and government, who may be helping with food stamps or other benefits.
Step Up is largely limited to small businesses based in Connecticut, though employers of any size can qualify if they're hiring unemployed veterans.
Neumark said, "If I were advising a policy maker, I'd say, don't restrict the scope, why do you care if the jobs created are at a small company vs. a big company? You're always better working off for big companies, they pay more wages, the jobs are more stable, the benefits are better."
Neumark said politicians have confused the fact that the birth of new businesses helps the job market with the idea that small businesses create jobs.
"There's tons of small businesses that ain't growing," he said.
He said it's smarter to spending government funds on encouraging entrepreneurship, rather than what he called a blanket favoritism toward small business. "Not that we know how to do it," he admitted.
The Malloy administration has an all-of-the-above approach, spending tax dollars on big businesses, small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Neumark said, "It's probably better than none of the above, as long as they're following up with what works, what doesn't work."

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a move that some fear could compromise care for Medicare recipients, the Obama administration is proposing to remove special protections that guarantee seniors access to a wide selection of three types of drugs.
The three classes of drugs -- widely used antidepressants, antipsychotics and drugs that suppress the immune system to prevent the rejection of a transplanted organ -- have enjoyed special "protected" status since the launch of the Medicare prescription benefit in 2006.
That has meant that the private insurance plans that deliver prescription benefits to seniors and disabled beneficiaries must cover "all or substantially all" medications in the class, allowing the broadest possible access. The plans can charge more for costlier drugs, but they can't just close their lists of approved drugs, or formularies, to protected medications.
In a proposal published Friday in the Federal Register, the administration called for removing protected status from antidepressants, antipsychotics, and immunosuppressant drugs. The proposal said that status it is no longer needed to guarantee access, would save millions of dollars for taxpayers and beneficiaries alike, and could help deal with the problem of improperly prescribed antipsychotics drugs in nursing homes.
But advocates for patients are strongly criticizing the idea, saying it could potentially limit access to critically needed medications for millions of people.
"We are disturbed by this," said Andrew Sperling, legislative advocacy director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. "This is a key protection. It's a cornerstone of what has made the benefit work for people with mental illness."
Sperling said that patients with mental health issues often have to try a variety of drugs before they find the right one for their condition. He questioned whether the change would help crack down on the problem of improperly prescribed antipsychotics, saying it amounted to a blunt instrument.
The National Kidney Foundation also voiced worries. Legislative policy director Tonya Saffer said transplant patients often depend on combinations of medication, so having the broadest possible choice is crucial.
"Covering all immunosuppressant drugs is very important for the patient and very important to protect the transplanted organ from rejection," Saffer said.
The proposal could lead to "patients having to go through multiple channels to try and get a drug," which would put patients at risk, she added.
In the proposal, the administration said the new policy was developed after careful consultation with a broad range of experts. The three other types of drugs that have protected status -- for cancer, HIV/AIDS and preventing seizures -- would remain protected. If adopted in the coming months, the new policy could take effect as early as 2015.
The administration estimates it could save the taxpayers a total of $720 million by 2019. Beneficiaries may also be able to save. That's because the drug plans can drive a harder bargain for manufacturer discounts when a drug is not protected.
"The circumstances that existed when this policy was originally implemented have changed dramatically in the more than seven years the program has been in operation," the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said in its proposal.
"We are concerned that requiring essentially open coverage of certain classes and categories of drugs presents both financial disadvantages and patient welfare concerns ... as a result of increased drug prices and overutilization," the proposal added.
A leading industry analyst said the proposal would represent a significant change for Medicare's prescription benefit, which is highly popular with beneficiaries.
"It is a weakening of a patient protection," said Dan Mendelson, CEO of Avalare Health, a market analysis firm.
"I'm not sure that Medicare saves money from this kind of a change," he added. "Other elements of the program may have a cost increase if people are not using medications in the right way."
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In May of 2009, Jeremy Mayfield was suspended indefinitely from NASCAR competition for violating the sanctioning body's substance abuse and drug policy. That was the match that lit a fire that is still flaming today.
He and his wife spent the next three years and still today, battling NASCAR in legal courts over his suspension.
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"I thought I would just call in and see how you guys were doing, Brian, Eli," Mayfield said as he introduced himself on the radio. "Haven't been around much to talk to you guys lately, and just wanted to ask Brian if he's willing to accept the fact I'd like to come back racing and if we could sit down and talk about it and figure out what we need to do to make that work."
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Ten-thousand supporters converged on the streets of Gangnam in southern Seoul to watch Team Korea's first match in the 2014 World Cup, against Russia.
Yeongdongdae-ro street was one of 26 main cheering locations across the nation.
Roads were blocked off the previous evening as people began to stream in, in the pitch dark.
They did not have to wait in silence.
Famous Korean singers took the stage in the hours leading up to the beginning of the game.
The main event was Korean pop star Psy's performance of his hit songs "Gangnam Style", "Gentleman" and "Champion."
The cheers and excitement built up to a fever pitch when the whistle blew for the start of the game, and of course when Lee Geun-ho scored his goal in the second half,.
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"Koreans have shown once again, how they become united when rooting for the nation's football warriors even if it means getting up a little early.
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My husband (at the time boyfriend) bought a new 1987 ious Ford F-150 2 wl drive. Along the years .we married, had children, bought house etc. my husband used his truck for varjobs, construction, siding , landscaping among others. He had great luck with his truck. In1996 he opened his own sign business, still driving the samme truck. Being a sign man he has hauled everything from neon to signs weighing hundreds of pounds. He maintained this truck himself thyears, replaced clutches, did brake jobs, nothing really major. The only real problem was part of the driver floor rusted thru (after 20 yrs!), and you could see the road. My children were growing older embarrassed by the old truck with the hole in the floor, named the truck The Flinstone Truck. We'd tease our kids and tell them when they got their driving licenses, this would be their first vehicle. They said they'd rather take the bus than a 20 tr old pick-up. They didn't have to worry, my husband wasn't giving up! Well 25 years later The Flintstone Truck is no longer on the road. But the most important part is this truck has 600,000 plus miles on it's original motor!!! Now that's getting our money's worth! The truck sit's in our back yard still, it seems my husband can't let it go! Thanks Ford for such a dependable truck.
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Dodger Stadium looked quite unusual on Saturday.
The pitching mound was gone, the infield was covered with a light shade of thin grass, and a soccer field was laid out stretching from the third base line to the right field wall.
Such was the case due to the fact that the 51-year old ballpark was hosting its first ever soccer matches as part of the International Champions Cup, which featured the L.A. Galaxy, who played in the second game of a doubleheader with Juventus of Italy (details of that match in a bit).
The first game involved two other iconic clubs, Spain's Real Madrid – considered the richest professional sports team in the world – going up against the English Premier League's Everton of Liverpool (yes, THAT Liverpool, the town that the Beatles called home). Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored one of Real Madrid's two goals in their 2-1 win over Everton, which served as the semifinal game of the tournament.
The Galaxy followed up with their match against the Italian Serie A club, and they did not disappoint the locals as Landon Donovan broke a 1-1 tie in the 60th minute, scoring the winning goal in the Galaxy's 2-1 win. Omar Gonzalez opened the scoring in the 36th minute, with Juventus tying the game just before halftime.
A decent crowd of 40, 681 showed up to watch Dodger Stadium's first two soccer games, and the whole affair was generally considered a success.
"It was a little bit strange not playing in a football stadium," Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti commented after their win. "…but the atmosphere and the tradition of this stadium is fantastic."
Currently sitting in a fourth place tie in Major League Soccer's Western Conference with Vancouver with a 10-9-3 record and 33 points, the Galaxy return to action in Dallas on August 11th, when they take on FC Dallas and – being the two-time defending MLS champions – continue to try and secure a playoff spot.
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poor school. Principal do not know what is going on in the classroom. teachers are not certified. I had removed my child from this school and other parents too.
my son went here for his kindergarten year (2011-2012) and 1st grade(2012-2013). he loves it. both k-1st grade teachers have been great, i couldnt ask for better teachers. their new principle Mr Higgins is doing a wonderful job and improving the school. the only down falls is Columbia secondary school has taken over most of the building which is taking from the elementary school students. i hope soon the school board will realize that they are destroying a great school and will also bring back funding for the after-school program
I have heard that over the years the school has declined but with the principle that we presently have Mr. Higgins I see different. This is my daughters first year in this school, she is in kindergarten. I have had some things that needed to be looked into but nothing that makes me want to take her out. The only REAL ISSUE I HAVE AND IM HOPING MR. HIGGINS SEES THIS BECAUSE I HAVE BROUGHT IT TO HIS ATTENTION BEFORE IS THE BATHROOM ISSUE. The kindergarten students are allowed to go to the bathroom in pairs but with no adult supervision. A few things have gone on in the bathroom which is not surpising for children but would not have happened if the was an adult with them. During recess an older child is permitted to take them to the bathroom. I do not agree with this because how do I know that my child is safe. Know one has any idea what is going on with these random kids at home but they are the ones chosen to be responcible for my child. Other than that I feel very good about the schol and what Mr. Higgins has planned. I will be joining the PTA for the 2013/14 to be a liaison for the parents to unsure that this school stays on the straight path and support Mr. Higgins
PS 125 has a new principal, Mr.Higgins. He works so hard and the school is improving a lot.
I am very dissappointed. I was very optimistic in the begining. My son was in a kindergarden class with Ms. Lafalaise and everything was great. my son was reading at a second grade reading level. There was something so loving and caring about his teacher because my son would talk about her all the time. she made a positive impact on him. In 1st grade, tha was a different story. 3 different teachers within 1 month which was very stressful. They soon brought in another teacher which was Ms. Chanowitz. She was a very nice person but she could not control the students. Everytime I would walk into the class room the children would be running around screaming. meetings were not good. My son report card was horrible. I spoke to the teacher to find out what I can do to change this. Second parents and teachers the teacher did not show up. I have spoke to the principal many times as many other parents. The principal blames the students in class when she should be blaming herself for not listening to parents and making sure there is order in the class room considering she is the one running the school. Now my child is so behind. I am definitely not coming back next year.
The principal is horrible and only thinks about being friends with the students instead of having a disipline status. Also I am a parent that complained about my child's teacher. I also complaine about the children bullying my daugther. This school is a joke.
I attended numerous open houses and PTA meetings in District 3, 5, & 6 searching for the ideal school for my daughter and it looks like I found it. I am looking forward to my child attending PS 36 this fall. I have never seen a more strong, caring and involved principal as Ms Espinal, who seems to have a vested interest in the students as well as the community. The parental involvement isn't large yet, but they are making huge strides in raising other parents awareness, involvement, & funds. They are currently planting the school's garden & have already held a dance (with a huge turnout), students have baked Valentine cookies, & are planning an exciting end of year assembly with both parents & children involved. With both French & Spanish Dual language programs, a swimming pool, 2 gyms (recess daily), a theatre, and multiple playgrounds they have every thing covered. They use FOSS Science (one of the leading), Balanced Literacy, Technology Lab, and Constructivist Math program. Classes are small so children receive more individualized attention. I love the nurturing family feel of the classrooms with a wonderful true diversity of students and parents. Their partnerships are vast.
I was enrolled in this school in 1957 when I was seven years old. My teachers of that time, Miss Clark, Mrs.Marsh, Mrs McCowler(She was Nigerian)Mr.Wagner(Principal)...great people, great educators. I was a naughty, hyper little boy, but I learned quick. I loved Play day and I enjoyed the swimming pool the school had. I'll never forget her. J.T. School years: 1957-1963/4
There seemingly are conflicting reports about the school which in my opinion is mainly because this school is a school in the process of change. The principal is only starting her second year here and she took the school over with many problems and virtually no parental support. In addition, the budget cuts to the schools have made it even harder for her to implement change to the level she is envisioning. Our son started Kindergarten this year and we could not be happier. All of his teachers are excellent and he is in small, diverse class The physical resources, the curriculum and facility available are great. There is now a small group of very active parents that are determined to let the school rise to its fullest potential and that is working closely with the administration. This school is blossoming from the bottom up. We have not found the other schools in the building to be a problem at all. Each school seems very self-contained.
We are a new family to PS 125.Our son is in LOVE! with his teacher and the school. Class size is wonderful, only 17 in the class with children from a very diverse mix of racial ethnic backgrounds. The teacher is dedicated and experienced, with an ambitious curriculum plan including French enrichment that the kids are rising up to. They have numerous other specials, -- a wonderful science teacher, social studies and music/gym. Best of all, our son is happy and engaged every day. We have direct access to the energetic, vivacious principal . For all these reasons, I believe this school will be in great demand in no time. We did take a chance on it and make no mistake, it is a school in transition: the principal is challenged to make do with budget cuts (for example, they are still scrambling to get the beautiful pool and swimming program back online for the Spring). The PTA is a work in progress, as is the School Based Leadership team. As with all schools, parent involvement will be critical to bringing this school forward. But given how things are in District 5, you should really come to an open house and see the promise of PS 125 for yourself
My daughter goes to Pre-K here and it is terrific. The prinicipal is very responsive and encourages parent participation. She is really looking for partner in helping to create a very special school. It is a wonderful opportunity for parents looking to help mold a school into something special.
My opinion of this school is that they need to get priorties together. My child attends this school and I accompanied my child on class trips numerous occassions and the teachers were not supervising the children and instead letting them run around like wild animals. Witnessing this made me very afraid for my child, which I know my child has alot of energy. The teacher for the exeption of a love teacher Ms. Lafailase which gave alot of attention to my child and other children. She taught my child to read and mathematics to an extent that she was reading second grade in Kindergarden. I would like to see all of the other teachers be dedicated and have a open line of communication like Ms. lafalaise. Some of the teachers are very unprofessional. I would not recommend this school.
i am sending my children to this school for the upcoming 2010 year and i cant wait to see how it turns out! i loved the open house and the environment felt safe and loving. the childrens work was displayed everywhere! im sending my son here for bilingual spanish pre-k and dual french second grade for my daughter
There is no pre-k 4 yet, it is starting next year.to say the school is a dream....think again....
I am a parent at PS 125 and cant wait for the end of the school year, so I can pull my child out of this environment. Communication and results from the principal office is non-existent. Sadly enough if you have an issue you must have a witness while addressing the Principals' office. First time I do not feel welcome in a school that my child is attending . Stay away!
I am an involved father from a child attending PS 125 and I do not recommend this school at all! We had hoped the arrival of the new principal would bring a positive environment and it is the opposite!! Communication is not possible with the administration office. The principal needs to learn from other great schools around. Ps 125 has great ressources nevertheless they are not being used as they are advertised.
i am a parent of a child currently attending this school and would not recommend it to anyone. the programs the reviews speak of are selective and are not available to all children. within this school year my child had the opportunity to take french three times and went to science twice!! no music, no enrichment programs, no nothing!! the children are sometimes uncontrollable and somehow they get away with physical altercations on an almost regular basis. do not send your child to this school!
a great leader makes a great school! the pincipal is awesome! kids always want to hug her!
This school is fantastic! It just opened its dual 1/2 and 4/5 spanish bridge class and its amazing! the 1/2 french isstill on top and the swimming lessons are going great! My little girls loves going to school!
P.S. 125 has many programs to enhance its students educational experiences. We have visual arts with a resident artist, a heated in-door swimming pool with an instructional swim program for all grades K-5 as well as a Theatre Arts Program, just to name a few. Students and teachers work collaboratively to ensure that we differentiate instruction as well as address the needs of all learners.
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BUFFALO, NY ( WKBW ) Over 1,100 people gathered in the Grand Ballroom of the Adam's Mark Hotel Saturday night to celebrate the centennial of the Buffalo Urban League, and support the mission to be "Part Of The Solution" of one of the area's top social service organizations.
Channel 7's Joanna Pasceri with co-hostess Elizabeth Lewin welcomed CEO Brenda W. McDuffie and Board Chair James F. Dentinger to celebrate the mission of the organization, and present several awards.
McDuffie embraced the audience with a powerful message of hope for the community, stating that the key strategies the Buffalo Urban League have for Western New York include Education and Youth Empowerment - Economic Empowerment - Health and Quality of Life - Civic Engagement and Leadership Empowerment - and Civil Rights and Racial Justice Empowerment.
Youth Awards for academic excellence and social service to the community were presented to Mercy Walelo who attends International Preparatory School at Grover and Shaquille Valentine who attends City Honors School.
Community Service Awards were handed out to Eric Mower and Associates Advertising Agency for their work in preparing public service announcements and billboards to promote the message of the Urban League, plus the University At Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center for teaching technological applications.
Family Life Awards were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Scott Gehl and Minister Dr. Michael and Mrs. Ina R. Chapman for their selfless work to help others.
The William L. Evans and Whitney M. Young Jr. Humanitarian Award was presented to John N. Walsh III in recognition of the community work he and his family have contributed over the years. Walsh is owner of the Walsh Duffield Insurance Agency. Rod Watson, columnist for The Buffalo News also received an award for his journalistic work covering urban issues.
Music was provided by The New York City Dimensions Band.
Sponsors for the event included AT&T, HSBC Bank USA, Independent Health, National Fuel, and WKBW Channel 7. For more information on the Buffalo Urban League you can go to www.buffalourbanleague.org
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Now on Kaiser Health News' blog, Ankita Rao reports: "Freelance artists are part of the estimated 15 million people who are currently self-employed, according to a U.S. Department of Labor 2012 estimate. … Programs like Springboard and the Freelancers' Union co-ops help a community that Hunt said is often underinsured because many artists have low incomes — between $12,500 and about $25,000 — especially when they are not yet established" (Rao, 4/15). Check out what else is on the blog.
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There is no acceptable number when it comes to children who die after being abused and neglected.
Yet Illinois suffered 111 child abuse and neglect death cases statewide in a 12-month period ending in mid-2013 — the most in 30 years.
Even worse, some of those deaths and others over the last 10 years involved families that had contact with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, according to a recent series by the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ based on an examination of a decade's worth of cases.
The reporters found 228 DCFS-involved abuse and neglect deaths between 2002 and 2012, including a more than doubling between 2010 and 2011 — from 15 to 34. It held steady at 34 in 2012.
On Wednesday, DCFS Acting Director Denise Gonzales, who took over on Friday after the director resigned due to serious illness, made clear these numbers demand quick attention. Gonzales said she already had assembled a team to examine the data.
"I need to get to concrete numbers, the faces behind those numbers, the underlying condition and the contributing factor as to why this happened — and then put it all together and say, 'What do we need to do?' " Gonzales told the Sun-Times after a live WBEZ interview.
That is the right question and answers are readily available. We'll lay some out in short order, but first a word on the data: As the Sun-Times said in its reports, the uptick in neglect deaths may be partly a function of a change in labeling. In December 2011, DCFS began classifying parents with neglect if an infant was smothered or fell after being placed in dangerous sleeping conditions. These deaths — 11 of the 34 DCFS-involved deaths in 2012 — were not regularly counted as neglect cases before 2012. DCFS should be applauded for making this change and not penalized for an uptick in neglect deaths.
Despite that labeling issue, the Sun-Times also found that abuse cases are up as well, at the highest level since 2007. It's also critical to note that DCFS caseloads rose significantly in the 2000s, undoubtedly putting children at unnecessary risk. Former Director Richard Calica, who started in late 2011, added 138 new investigators to the child-welfare system, reducing caseloads from as high as 20 to nine per investigator.
Now, some solutions:
♦ The Sun-Times and WBEZ cobbled together the DCFS-involved death numbers from annual reports by DCFS' inspector general. The data should be made available in a clean, direct format, and should include greater details — In what counties did the deaths occur? How old were the victims? — to help DCFS better understand the weak links. We say this with some caution, knowing not every "DCFS-involved" death is the same. Fair definitions matter a great deal.
♦ DCFS' IG offered up two relatively easy solutions: staggering DCFS investigator hours so more are available at night when families are at home, and creating a DCFS liaison to the police department to ensure better communication. Gonzales says she is open to working on both solutions.
♦ The Sun-Times stories made clear that too many calls of suspected abuse to DCFS are not being fully investigated or being referred to the courts. We also heard that from Katherine Tyson McCrea, a professor of social work at Loyola University of Chicago. The reasons are many, chief among them being a lack of resources, and the results can be devastating. Teens and preteens, who sometimes report the abuse themselves, take yet another round of abuse when their tormenter figures out they had spoken up, McCrea said.
And the saddest part? We could do better.
"We know how to treat abusive parents, we know how to solve these problems and they are well documented," McCrea said. "As a society, we do not have to tolerate this."


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The Chicago Blackhawks and the St. Louis Blues are having a hard-fought series. Tonight Brent Seabrook took it to far. He was ejected from tonight's game for a hit to the head of Blues center David Backes.
We are only four nights into the NHL Playoffs, and already this series has had a head coach hit with a fine (Joel Quenneville got tagged for $25000 by the NHL for grabbing his crotch). Now we should see suspension. I've watched the video a few times, and I think we are looking at two games. Granted, this cold easily be a 3-5 game suspension, but we are talking about the NHL, and one never know how they are going to view things.
Officially the hit goes down as a Five-Minute Charging penalty, but clearly Seabrook brought his elbow up and made contact with the head of Backes. There is nothing anyone can really day to defend this. Seabrook clearly had time to stop, and to make matters worse he left his skates. With Seabrook likely missing at least game three, the Blackhawks will need to find another player who is willing to hit, and get dirty.
Despite the injury to Backes the St. Louis Blues have a 2-0 lead in the series.
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Fluffeh writes with a piece of good news on the privacy front: "Two rulings in related cases this week have dealt a serious blow to the plaintiffs and their dodgy legal strategy. Ordinarily, copyright law is handled by the federal courts, but Florida plaintiffs have begun using an obscure provision of state law called a 'pure bill of discovery' to attempt to force ISPs to reveal the identity of suspected file-sharers. The rulings, one on Monday and one on Wednesday, saw two different judges siding with the objecting ISPs. 'These back-to-back rulings against the plaintiffs suggest that they're likely to lose any time ISPs raise objections to fishing expeditions against their customers.'"


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Weeks away from giving birth, Fashion Star mentor Jessica Simpson says she has never felt more in touch with her body, or her sexuality specifically.
The hugely pregnant star opened up about her current sex life - oh, did she ever - with fiance Eric Johnson on Ryan Seacrest's radio show on Tuesday.
"I am definitely 'feeling intimate,''" said the singer/actress, who notes that "I'm kind of unstoppable right now. The Big O is, like, the biggest O ever!"
Former NFL pro Johnson, 32, is definitely game, she adds.
"He's always ready," Jessica notes ... wouldn't you be?
During the freewheeling chat, the fashion mogul also explained her decision to go nude for the April cover of Elle. "They didn't even ask me to," she said.
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Nope but I think she's in a good set up now with Tony Romo in Dallas. They're regulars ewrryvheee and as native Texans They'll share more then celebrity fame in common. That damn tv show and camera was all in there business so people can add more entertainment to their boring lives. It is what spoilt her relationship with Nick and we wonder where it went wrong. Money prevailed but their love failed.. Now I think she knows better not to put her business on stage. This deal with Tony will last longer than the last fling.
So NOT a fan of negative pregnant woman pictures. Can we stop this already? It should have stopped with Demi.
I love naked women..... But I've had enough of her.
so when her ex talks about their love life ina magazine its offending to her, but when she wents into details about her and Eric's during a live show, ...its all okay?
If you dont like Jessica Simpson dont read about her. Nobody made any of you read about her that was your choice. Being pregnant is a beautiful thing
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I think she looks gorgeous and glows! Love her.xxxxx
im with u thelma. jessica simpson should be called jessica simpleton. this chick is a mess. no one cares about her big o. she should just up and go crawl under a rock.
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Marc Andreessen Steps Down From eBay's Board Ahead Of Split With PayPal
Investor and Silicon Valley kingpin Marc Andreessen is stepping down from eBay's board of directors after a six year tenure. Andreessen announced the move on Twitter — as he often does — noting that it had been "an absolute privilege" to work with eBay President and CEO John Donahoe. 2/It's been an absolute privilege to serve with John, Pierre, and team, and… Read More
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eBay And PayPal To Split Into Two Separate Companies
eBay and PayPal are going their separate ways, with the payments company moving out from under the eBay umbrella to form its own, publicly-traded company. The move follows a strategic review conducted by eBay, Inc. and its Board of Directors, and is intended to help both businesses grow faster in their respective markets. The spin-out of PayPal is expected to be complete by the second half… Read More
Bitcoin's Price Skyrockets Following PayPal's Hug
This morning, PayPal rolled out broader support for bitcoin, allowing merchants to accept the cryptocurrency as payment for digital goods. The reaction to bitcoin itself has been immediate and positive. The PayPal integration is minor — users won't be able to start stashing their bitcoin in their PayPal accounts, but merchants that use certain PayPal services, and are located in… Read More
PayPal Enables Bitcoin Transactions For Merchants Selling Digital Goods
Bitcoin's momentum among key merchants and platforms on the web keeps accelerating. After hinting at it a few weeks ago when Braintree enabled Bitcoin-based transactions for PayPal developers, the company is now enabling Bitcoin across the PayPal network for merchants of digital goods. The company has expressed interest in bitcoin for a while, with eBay CEO John Donahoe saying in the… Read More
Traxpay Raises $15M, Teams With MasterCard To Be The PayPal Of The B2B World
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PayPal Here Arrives On Android Tablets
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The first project out of Sony Online's Austin studio, this action-based MMO explores the various worlds of DC Comics' superheroes and villains. Key collaborators include comic veterans Jim Lee (who serves as the game's Executive Creative Director), Ale Garza, Carlos D'Anda, and Scott Iwahashi, in addition to EverQuest developers, Chris Cao and Shawn Lord.
A massively-multiplayer experience, DC Universe Online brings high-energy action to the forefront with a combat system designed to deliver a fast-paced action experience with the extraordinary powers of your personally created heroes and villains at your disposal. Battle with or against their favorite DC Super Heroes and Villains including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Joker. For the very first time, players and fans will be able to enter this fabled world as an active force for good or evil.
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Electronic chips self-heal after laser blast
It might sound like the stuff of science fiction, but a team of engineers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), for the first time ever, has developed just such self-healing integrated chips.
The team demonstrated this self-healing capability in tiny power amplifiers. The amplifiers are so small that 76 of the chips—including everything they need to self-heal—could fit on a single penny.
In perhaps the most dramatic of their experiments, the team destroyed various parts of their chips by zapping them multiple times with a high-power laser, and then observed as the chips automatically developed a work-around in less than a second.
"It was incredible the first time the system kicked in and healed itself. It felt like we were witnessing the next step in the evolution of integrated circuits," says Ali Hajimiri, professor of electrical engineering. "We had literally just blasted half the amplifier and vaporized many of its components, such as transistors, and it was able to recover to nearly its ideal performance.
The team's results appear in the March issue of IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques.
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Pisceans have a very characteristic set of needs and motivating factors, which seems quite different from those of other sun-signs. So, they need to take special care in choosing their field of work so that they can work towards the fulfillment of these needs, and making the most out of their professional lives. Pisceans have a strong sense of vocation, then need to put their heart and soul into their work. And when they work with this sort of dedication, they can be terribly let down by any sort of obstruction. They can work with very little pay, as long as they are allowed to derive the most from their job.
Another very important aspect of the Piscean way of life is believing in something, and making sacrifices for it. I have said that the Piscean can give up his/her career in order to look after the children, but now I say that the Piscean is also capable of sacrificing his/her hopes of getting married and raising a family for an important social cause, or a career in some form of art that he/she might be dedicated to. All the Piscean kindness and warmth is seen in their work.
This of course is a very noble and ideal way of life, but some Pisceans sometimes get caught up in the rat-race of life. They start doing what everyone else does, running after money and power and pelf like everyone else. But as and when they do it, they will surely realize that this way of life is not for their benefit. The hustle and bustle, and the noisy, tense atmosphere of a typical workplace is not the ideal hunting ground for them. They need to be left on their own, with no demands or deadlines to be met, and they will come up with the best, not with an aim of impressing anyone or accumulating anything, but just for the common good. So works the Piscean mind, and this ought to be understood most of all by the bosses, who tend to force things on everyone.
A special note on the great creative potential of the Piscean – most often it is wasted, unless backed by a very strong impulse. But even when there is the impulse, the talent needs to be nurtured and encouraged, lest it be lost in due course.More Related to Pisces:
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Im 20 years old my birthday is This really was helpful because for the past two years I havent beem able to keep a job longer then 90 days. I always end up quiting. I get down on my self because I have to children and im broke. I work as a car salesman now and im on the verge of quitting this one. I used to be strongly involved with spoken word in the community but now rhat my kids are growin up I let it go to work. Im most likely going to quit and lool for another one. Hopefully something that involves my craft but knowing me il start chasing money again and end up in the same spot. so I think aiming for a job th that involves music and spoken word would be my best bet. This was really helpful. Gracias lol


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Finally, here is my own reason for liking the film (and including it in the season, of course).
Among all the films considered by this selection, Away we go is perhaps the most explicit in thematising the journey as a metaphor for a generational effort to re-assess their place in the world. Disappointed by the selfish behaviour of Burt's parents, the young couple put themselves on the road out of responsibility, as it were, towards their unborn child.
The initial hints to their professional failures take on a broader symbolic meaning: these characters did not 'make it' in the real world because, essentially, they do not believe in the world-view that has been passed on to them. They perceive a lack of something in it, which they refuse to accept as their own. Disappointed and betrayed by the values of their parents, the characters set out to look for a new identity and a new 'happiness'.
With a circular gesture, however, Away We Go discards the various options the two find on their way, and ultimately suggests a return to an idyllic 'American' past. But there again, idyllic rhymes with fairy-like, essentially unreal. I might be stretching things a bit, but I do not see much of a difference between McCandleless' retreat into the wilderness and this couple's journey. In both cases, these characters end up escaping from 'grown-up' social and historical reality, to seek refuge in some sort of mythological 'beyond'.
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The NFL Draft has come and gone. Every team has turned its focus onto getting ready for the 2014 NFL season. We take a look back at Thursday through Saturday to see just how the Cincinnati Bengals did in this year's draft.
In the 1st round, the Bengals watched their top of the board slip closer and finally into their grasp as the Bengals took corner, Darqueze Dennard from Michigan State. A major need with the age of Adam Jones and Terrance Newman, and the second achilles injury to Leon Hall. Speed and athleticism made Dennard the right fit for the Cincinnati Bengals secondary. Draft Grade: A
In the 2nd round, the choice became a running back, Jeremy Hill from LSU. I think overall a puzzling choice for the Bengals, especially with Green-Ellis and Bernard in the backfield. Good downhill speed makes him a future back, unless there is an injury or roster move before the season starts. This gets a lower grade simply because of fit, not because of his talent. Draft Grade: C


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Former Palm Beach County Schools Superintendent Art Johnson denied that he retaliated against an assistant principal who disputed some of his decisions.
On the stand in a federal lawsuit, Dr. Johnson said: "I have neither the time nor the inclination to get involved in retaliating against people. It just takes us off task."
But a jury decided on Tuesday that Dr. Johnson had the time and inclination to retaliate – and acted on his impulse. The jury awarded $75,000 to Deborah Nash-Utterback, an assistant principal at Royal Palm Beach High School.
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Back in October, the Palm Beach County School Board was adamant that whoever took the interim job as superintendent would not be able to apply for the permanent job.
If applicants thought somebody had the inside track, board members said, it would discourage good candidates from applying.
The board even wrote a prohibition on applying for the permanent job into the contract it signed with E. Wayne Gent, the longtime district administrator who took over for Superintendent Bill Malone. The board expected Mr. Gent to have the job for five or six months tops, and then yield it to the permanent [More]