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Leeds Town Hall is Yorkshire's premier ceremony venue. A Grade I listed building, it provides a magnificent setting for your wedding or civil partnership.
Leeds Town Hall is a multi-purpose building and is a popular venue for conferences, concerts and other activities. Therefore we are unable to guarantee that ceremonies will have sole use of the building on the day of your ceremony. Whilst we will do our best to inform you in advance of your booking there may be occasions where other events are introduced at short notice. This may result in changes to arrangements for entering the Town Hall and to the availability of building facilities.
Ceremonies are available at the Town Hall between 9:15am and 4pm Monday to Friday and up to 3:45pm on Saturdays.
Ceremony rooms at the town hall
The Brodrick Suite is tastefully decorated with contemporary furnishings and can accommodate up to 40 guests. A comfortable interview lounge and stylish waiting area complete the suite.
The Albert Room is a grand and impressive room. It can accommodate larger parties of up to 100 guests.
Both rooms are equipped with CD music systems which can connect to a MP3 player, mobile phone or USB connection.
How much does it cost?
Current charges until 31 March 2016As well as the costs of giving notice (£35 per person) you must pay the registrar to attend and perform the ceremony. The fee, as detailed below must be paid at least 12 weeks before the date of the ceremony and it includes one copy of your marriage/civil partnership certificate.
Brodrick Suite (seats up to 40)Monday to Thursday: £130Friday: £175Saturday: £195
Albert Room (seats up to 100)The Albert room is only available on Saturdays for £255.
The £50 wedding is the basic ceremony option. Your ceremony will take place in the Brodrick Suite.Only two guests are allowed that will act as your witnesses and no music or readings are available. This ceremony is only available on the last Monday of each month.
The fees are subject to change from 1st April 2016 and will be applied to all ceremonies taking place after this date, as detailed below.
Prices for ceremonies between 1st April 2016 - 31st March 2017Brodrick Suite (seats up to 40)Monday to Thursday: £135Friday: £185Saturday: £215
Albert Room (seats up to 100)The Albert room is only available on Saturdays for £265.
The £50 wedding (seats only 2)It is only available on the last Monday of each month for the fee of £50.
The fees are subject to change as from 1st April 2017 and will be applied to all ceremonies taking place after this date.
Directions and access
Leeds Town Hall, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AD
Leeds Town Hall is on the Headrow, at its junction with Calverley Street. There is no parking, although there is a dropping-off area at the front of the Town Hall. There is disabled access into both ceremony rooms and waiting areas. On Saturdays you can also enter by the main doors at the front of the Town Hall.
A person who is housebound is able to marry in their own home or in a hospital. A doctor must be prepared to sign a statement that the person is not able to be moved for a period of 3 months to a place normally registered for marriage.
The statement form can be obtained from your local Register Office and must be signed not more than 14 days before giving notice. Notice of marriage must be given in the district/s of residence of both parties. In the case of the housebound person the notice will have to be taken at home, which will incur an extra fee on top of the usual notice fee. The marriage must take place within 3 months of giving the first notice.
A person who is terminally ill is able to marry in a house or hospital. In these circumstances a doctor must sign a letter confirming that he/she is in medical attendance on the person and that the person is terminally ill and not expected to recover. The letter must also state that the person cannot be moved to a place where marriages could normally take place and can fully understand the importance of the marriage ceremony. The marriage can take place once the Registrar General has issued the licence for the marriage. Where necessary this may be on the same day that the arrangements are made although the marriage must take place within one month of giving the notice. Only one notice is given under these circumstances.
A marriage can take place in a prison as long as the prison authorities agree that the marriage can be performed there. This agreement must be in the form of a statement signed by the Prison Governor not more than 21 days before you give your notices of marriage. The person in prison must give their notice to the local Superintendent Registrar. As the registrar will normally have to visit the prison in order to take the notice, this will attract an additional statutory fee. The other party to the marriage will also have to give a notice to the registrar of the district in which they live. The marriage, which can be civil or religious, must take place within 3 months of giving the first notice.
We only accept cancellations from one of the parties. Cancellations can be made by phone, letter or email (firstname.lastname@example.com). We will confirm cancellations in writing to both parties. Ceremonies cancelled within 28 days of the ceremony taking place will incur a cancellation fee equivalent to 50% of the ceremony fee. All refunds will be made by cheque. No refunds can be made where no notice of cancellation is received up to the time of the ceremony.Provisional booking administration fees cannot be refunded.
You should first check with the authorities of the country in which you are getting married as to what legal preliminaries for your marriage are needed. Some countries require you to give notice of marriage in this country and to produce a certificate of no impediment in order for your marriage to go ahead. However, this facility exists only in certain circumstances. Where two British subjects are getting married in a foreign country and both live in England and Wales, notice of marriage must be given by both parties in the district/s in which they have lived for the 7 clear days before giving notice. The informal Certificates of No Impediment can be issued 15 clear days after the date on which the notices were given. There is no facility for giving notice of marriage where two British subjects are getting married in a British Commonwealth country. If a British subject is getting married to a foreign national in a foreign country notice can be given under the provisions of the Marriage with Foreigners Act. This facility requires the British subject to give notice of marriage in the district, in England and Wales, in which they have lived for three weeks before giving notice. Only one notice of marriage is given and a Certificate of No Impediment can be issued 21 clear days after the notice. If you are not sure whether you are able to give notice of marriage, or your circumstances are different from those outlined above you should contact us on 0113 2224408. If possible, you should register your marriage with the British authorities in the country in which you get married. This means that you can then obtain a copy of your marriage certificate in this country if you ever need one in the future.
Church of England or WalesIf you wish to marry in a Church of England or Wales you must normally either live in the parish or worship at the church. You should first speak to the Vicar as there is usually no need to involve the Superintendent Registrar. If the Register Office does need to be contacted the vicar will advise you.Jewish marriagePersons of the Jewish religion are able to marry in a private house, hotel or even outside in a garden as long as the marriage is to be conducted according to Jewish religious rites and both parties are of the Jewish faith. The marriage can take place at any time and does not have to be within the usual hours for marriage which are 8am and 6pm.Other places of religious worshipIf you choose to get married according to any other religious rites, the church or religious building must normally be located within the registration district where you or your partner lives. You can only be married in a building in a different district to where you both live if either of you go to worship in that building. You may also get married in another district if there is no building of your religion in the district where you or the person you are marrying, lives.The ceremony will be conducted by a Minister or other religious leader although a registrar must also be present at the wedding unless an Authorised Person has been appointed by the church to register its marriages instead of the registrar. There will be a fee payable for the attendance of the registrar.After having arranged your wedding at the church or religious building you must contact the Register Office if a registrar is to register your wedding to ensure that you can be married on the day and at the time you have chosen. You will also need to give a formal notice of marriage.
A civil marriage or a civil partnership cannot have any religious content. We have a choice of ceremony wording which the registrar will discuss with you when you give notice. The ceremony wording options are available in the documents section. You can have music as part of your ceremony. If your ceremony is taking place in a licenced venue or on Fridays and Saturdays at the Leeds Town Hall you can also add reading to enhance your ceremony. On the day Before ceremony the registrar's will interview the bride and groom to make sure all the details for the marriage are correct. Guests and the groom will be conducted into the ceremony room. The bridal party will enter the ceremony room (usually to music). The registrar leading the ceremony will introduce the ceremony, ask the bride and groom to declare their marriage vows and exchange rings. The bride, groom and witnesses will sign the marriage register or if it is a civil partnership, the partnership schedule. (Background music is usually played during the signing). Photographs are usually taken at this point. The registrar will give the couple a copy of their marriage certificate and invite guests to be upstanding. The bride and groom will exit the ceremony room, followed by the bridal party and guest (usually to music).
The minimum age for marriage in this country is 16 years. If either of you is aged 16 or 17 you will need to provide proof of consent to your marriage from either your parent(s), guardian(s) or the court(s). Please contact us on 0113 222 4408.
The £50 wedding is the basic ceremony option. Your ceremony will take place in the Brodrick Suite. However, only two guests are allowed that will act as your witnesses. No music or readings are available. This ceremony is only available on the last Monday of each month. So the total cost for the cheapest marriage/civil partnership will cost £120. This includes giving notice of marriage £35 each and the £50 wedding.
From 29 March 2014 the Same Sex Marriages Act allows for a same sex couple to marry in a civil ceremony in England and Wales. It also allows for a religious marriage ceremony to take place where the religious organisation has "opted in" and the minister agrees to conduct the ceremony. The same requirements for arranging a marriage will apply to all marriages ie for same sex and mixed sex couples. Please see "Giving your notice of marriage or civil partnership". Please note that if you have already given notice to register a civil partnership you will need to give a new notice if you choose instead to have a same sex marriage. You will need to pay a new notice fee. At a later date (to be announced) it will be possible for existing civil partners to convert their civil partnership into a marriage. A fee will be charged.


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I went to a local orchid show a couple weeks ago, and a local greenhouse that I frequent had a booth there. We had talked before, and I had told them how I grow violets. Turns out, they are interested in buying any plants I would grow and would have to offer of named varieties! So, I put some leaves down today of Bold Party Girl, Snow Jewel, Alamo Explosion, Ma's Country Girl, Funambule (hope this one sports for my own benefit!), and Sunkissed Rose.
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Hi I just built a free form pebble/salt approx 14x28 pool and I am trying to decide whether or not to purchase and electric heat pump for the pool. I live in the Sarasota areas of Florida and I do not know anyone with a heater to get feedback from. I dont know how long it takes the heater to heat up the water or how long the warm water will last here in the winter. If anyone has any experience in heating a florida pool with electric heater I would really appreciate your feedback. Thanks for your help!!! |
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I am in Mississippi, and we are putting a NG heater on our pool (start the build 10/6, cross fingers for no big rains). We love our hot tub, and know we are going to use the pool more if we just hit it a few times with the heater when we want to swim "out of season." Unfortunately, that doesn't help you learn about electric heaters. That sounds really expensive. I hope you get the feedback you need from someone in FL. |
Hello from Naples! I finished my build in Dec 2007, and wouldn't be without my heater! I was able to use the pool throughout our admittedly mild winter, and enjoy it. In general your pool will probably be around Gulf water temp, which was too cold for me - I set the heater around 85 degrees, and still felt a little chilly. If you are by nature a cold water swimmer (New England or Michigan) you might not want the heater, but I was going for comfort. Most of the people I know here do not use their unheated pools in the winter season, even this far South. It will jump your electric bills. BTW, I looked at solar, but again, not enough heat ability. Hope this helps. |
My inlaws are in North Naples and have a HP on their pool & spa. After the first winter and electric bills, they added solar panels to their rear roof that work really well for the pool and HP is only used for higher temps in spa. |
Thanks HARGYLE for your post from Naples. Did you leave your heater on all winter or did you turn it on just when you planned on swimming? If you dont mind me asking how much did your electric bill jump up? Our Family spends so much time outdoors during our beautiful winters here in Florida I would hate to just look at the pool while we were outside!! P.S I am with you. 85 degrees is a good temp! Been here so long by blood is thin!!! Thanks for all your info. |
My experience is based one winter, since my install was completed Christmas 2007. From Jan 2008 thru about May, the heater ran as needed when the pump was running. The heater runs to obtain the pre-set temp you designate (say, 85) and shuts off automatically when water temp is there. After about May, the ambient sun/air temp was enough that the heater just doesn't run. You can alter the temp on an as needed basis as well. It's a little hard to separate out pump cost from heater cost on the electric bill overall, but I guess about $40 per month could be attributed to heater alone. bsolutely no regrets about the heater, wouldn't be without it. I have a 335 sq foot pool, roughly 12,000 gall, 23x25 ft. Heater is a AquaCal H-100 heat pump. Pool pump is a Pentair WhisperFlo 1 1/2 HP. |
Hi I`m on the SE coast (Vero)and I`ve got a Heat Syphon heat pump.Can keep water near 90 early and late winter. Sometimes water is very warm,but when you get out you freeze when the wind hits you!LOL... The rub is you have to have solar/heat blanket.Take it off swim then put it back on ...(pain) If you don`t do this,it`s useless! HP takes a couple days to warm the water.Blanket keeps it warm.You can then set thermastat on HP... Hope this helps...JR |
Be kind to the environment and heat with solar in FL. A FL pool is more comfortable in the winter months with some added heat IMHO...we like 80+ to swim and typically the pool temp without heat will drop to the low 70s during the winter months...now my friends up North are loving swimming in the summer when their pool hits 70...so everyone is different. |
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HisokaHajime | 08-22-12, 10:01 AM
I was thinking this time it would be best to go beyond where the anime leaves off. How much more is there?
HisokaHajime | 08-21-12, 2:20 PM
I'll assume DBZ is a long term project if you're watching through it with someone else heh. Always fun to see someone reaction to things you already know everything about.
I got the urge and couldn't resist lol. |
HisokaHajime | 08-20-12, 4:27 PM
HisokaHajime | 08-19-12, 10:58 AM
"Episode 45 will be delayed a week due to Japanese broadcast schedule."
So two weeks bleh. 3 amazing looking harmony shots to close out the ep. MMM! Ippo DBZ! WOOO! |
Echelon | 08-19-12, 8:22 AM
Awful, awful, awful. This is not FT. lol
RobdeFR | 08-19-12, 2:37 AM
Oh, I thought you were already well familiar with berserk, so I just spoke like from that point of view. And sorry for the late response, I've been having problems with my computer lately.
Echelon | 08-17-12, 11:12 PM
Which one is that? lol. Episode 5 so far was one of the best single episodes I've seen in a long time. The one where Vicious comes in, Spike gets thrown out the window, etc. The episode was flawless.
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Feez | 08-15-12, 5:59 PM
Indeed :3
HisokaHajime | 08-15-12, 3:37 PM
It should be no surprise that I'm not reading an on going manga heh. I really only make exceptions for things I'm already heavily invested in via the anime. I'd like to read Real, but I'm also glad I didn't start it a decade ago. I want to read Vagabond by the same mangaka more than most things. But wait I shall.
I love when Aoki suggests Ippo have a name like Freddy Ippo since Ozuma is Jason lol. This is the best of the early on fights. You can't help but feel bad for some of the opponents sometimes. Jason is a really good dude. The training for the fight was so good. Using the playground to train ducking shots. Some funny ass stuff in episode 13 as well. Poor Aoki lol. You'll be saying that a lot during this series. Takamura just whooping their ass. |
KTKore | 08-15-12, 5:15 AM
"I hear they turned Levin into a man haha."
Turned him into a woman, I mean. lol |
KTKore | 08-15-12, 4:46 AM
Really fun show and just...really depressing. D-Boy went through about all there is to go through. And there was no upside either, aside from saving the world. And his only escape from suffering in the end was super depressing too. They really laid it on him.
I watched the original series last year and Blade was nothing like it. This is how you do a remake, if you can even call it that lol. I actually kinda remember watching Teknoman on TV when I was a kid. Of course I had no idea it was a horrible dub back then heh. I hear they turned Levin into a man haha. I almost forgot TBII existed. But the more someone talks about how bad something is, the more curious I get *laughs*. Only 6 eps. I'll have to check it out soon. =P |
toybox | 08-14-12, 7:19 PM
Hey, accepted the request. What's up man? Gotta love that old school.
HisokaHajime | 08-14-12, 1:33 PM
Think I'm 3 eps behind on Omega. I'll have to get through those soon. Looking forward to seeing Shiryu in some capacity.
HisokaHajime | 08-13-12, 10:18 AM
So it's like the best of both worlds. We wanted to know more about past members and we've always wanted more material from this arc. Sound good to me. It won't be the easiest to plop into the normal timeline, but something really cool you watch around this part of the series. Taking the information we get from it and treating it as canon since he's the one writing it. Is it just me or does the poster look way more like the original series?
StrontiumDog | 08-12-12, 12:01 PM
I love YKK and Aria first animation series (dunno aria manga). How's Yotsuba&?
Escaflowne can bring me peace even with action scenes, so wonderful ^^ and It's mecha! |
HisokaHajime | 08-12-12, 10:25 AM
They seriously weren't kidding when they said that heh. All the blood in that room being sucked up was crazy. It even surpassed the manga in that area with the dude getting shot in the head and then Faiten beheading that other guy.
Making you care about the opponents is where Ippo excels. Even in this case where it's just Ippo's first pro opponent. Oda would have ordinarily not been anyone important in most series. But here he got a whole episode to expand on his character before the fight even takes place. So... in fight... YOU GIVE A SHIT! =) Who Mashiba is based off of. "Will that be a watch for you after it's finished airing? " I would think so. |
StrontiumDog | 08-11-12, 12:41 PM
great taste ^^
slice of life manga is cool |
Echelon | 08-11-12, 11:37 AM
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It was an action packed Sunday as the finalists in the USTA Pro Circuit tennis event squared off here in Santa Clarita.
The doubles match stepped up the pace as Harel Levy and Sam Warburg knocked off Eric Taino and Cecil Mamiit in some incredibly skilled tennis which required lightning fast reflexes.
In singles action, it was a tough fought battle that went deep into every set. However, in the end Alex Bogdanovic had what it took to come home with the victory, defeating Zack Fleishman.
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Thank you for pointing this out, Danny. We have updated the story to reflect this.
That raisin in the sun... 'Illegal" strikes and CTU strikes
Before anyone goes too far down the path of legality in Illinois in the post-Stand for Children era, at least know that half the strikes in the history of the Chicago Teachers Union were "illegal" under Illinois law. And that the first strike in the post World War II era by Chicago teachers — the "Concerned FTB" strike of 1968 — was a wildcat led by (mostly) younger black teachers against the discriminatory CPS "standards" for certifying and assigning full-time teachers to tenure track. That 1968 strike was doubly "illegal", since CTU President (at the time) John Desmond called the 1968 FTB strike a "wildcat."
Within five years, CTU had struck another three times (after the 1968 concerned FTB strike), in each gaining a significant contract (one that lasted only six months). The Chicago Tribune never stopped reminding its (then, as now) suburban readers how "illegal" all those Chicago teachers were being. But it was not until the 1980s that some semblance or collective bargaining order came into Illinois education labor relations.
But that was before lawmakers began singling out Chicago for what most Chicago teachers view as another example of "apartheid" — separate and unequal treatment in everything from collective bargaining rights to the right to strike. As Illinois moves towards additional strikes in the suburbs and downstate this month, Chicago teachers are asking why in Chicago you have to have a 75 percent strike vote, while in the rest of the state it only takes that majority which usually defines "democracy."
Maybe we're back to 1968, when a black teacher could last as a "substitute" for ten years, and never manage to achieve the "standards" necessary (viz., an oral examination conducted by a Board of Examiners consisting of old white people) to become "fully certified" and then "assigned" and finally "tenured." Between 1968 and 1975, those examples of discrimination were erased, thanks to the work of Chicago teachers, the leaders of whom acted "illegally" but certainly ethically.
And now we are in the "Post-Stand For Children" era. A little over a year ago, Stand for Children "raised" almost $4 million (in the 120 days between September 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010, with donations in huge amounts from guys and gals with names like Pritzker -- lots of them -- Zell and Griffin), bought a bunch of votes in Springfield, outflanked (briefly) Chicago teachers, and then, with a fully swollen head, bragged about how it outsmarted Illinois legislators and the CTU with SB 7. Jonah Edelman's video from the Aspen Institute is still available on line with the sorry history of that one, but it's really nothing but a throwback to the days of the 1950s and early 1960s when the racism was so thick against some in Chicago that it had to be broken with "illegal" activities. Someone else can savor how the name "Edelman" can morph from the old days to now, from reform to union busting reaction.
But I'll leave that piece of current events to the historians.
Oh, by the way. Within three years after the 1968 "illegal" strike, the first "illegal" one, the President of the CTU (who had said all those nasty things about the "illegal" strike and the strikers) was the former President of the CTU. John Desmond became a CTU lobbyist for the rest of his career, while some of the leaders of that "illegal" strike were helping lead the newly reorganized Chicago Teachers Union.
Thanks, Catalyst, for the timeline. Now wouldn't it be nice if Catalyst could figure out how so many laws in Illinois pertaining to the rights of Chicago teachers (and unions representing those who work in Chicago's public schools) are so, how shall we say this, "differentiated" from the laws that cover teachers in the rest of Illinois? Karen Lewis, the CTU leadership, and most of the African American leaders in Chicago are calling it "apartheid." Just like in 1968, when what is legal becomes grossly immoral (despite the blessings of guys named "Edelman"), something's gonna give.
Or, as Langston Hughes wrote ("Whatever happens to a raisin...")...
Chicago's teachers are being insulted every day at work by people who come in from outside Chicago with another round of super plans (the fifth or sixth in as many years, but don't you worry this one will work), nested in expensive crazy offices (this year, they're "Networks") with bloated salaries, and...
Catalyst ought to spend some time just trying to establish the time line of insulting curriculum plans and insulting Walk Through specialists and ask not what's going to happen, but why that raisin hasn't exploded sooner than now...
Hey as a male teacher "the ultimate teacher minority" SB7 isnt looking very good for me either. In the last 4 years we have no hired ONE male teacher or staff memeber even though we have had probably 15 openinings? What comofort can you give me here? SB7 is in my opinion just an ANIT CHICAGO TEACHER bill...more than half are white and half black basically and lation as well. We are all screwed!!
the 75% vote
George writes "Chicago teachers are asking why in Chicago you have to have a 75 percent strike vote, while in the rest of the state it only takes that majority which usually defines democracy." I think the bar is higher than that actually.
SB7 states "(2.10) for educational employees employed in a school district organized under Article 34 of the School Code, at
least three-fourths of all bargaining unit members of the
exclusive bargaining representative have affirmatively
voted to authorize the strike." Therefore, it is not just those who vote yes or no that count, it is also those who do not vote.
So if only 85% of the eligible bargaining unit members turn out for the strike vote, effectively 15% have already voted no. If the actual vote is then 89% in favor with only 11% opposed the strike vote fails because only 74% of the bargaining unit members affirmatively voted to authorize the strike.
George raises the question of an illegal strike. That is always possible but the penalty for an illegal strike could be up to decerfitication of the union. Given the position of Illinois courts on a number of CTU related issues I would not rule out the ultimate penalty for an illegal strike in the current climate. It's a huge risk.
Rod Estvan
states behind the reality of 75%
Here just a little chart to show what percent will need to vote yes for a strike. It shows if a given % of membership shows up, how many need to vote yes! After 74% of course it's impossible!!
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vote vote yes
100% 75%
98 77
96 78
94 80
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90 83
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86 87
84 89
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80 94
78 96
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75 100
for every no vote...it is gonna be harder and harder. i bet Illinois new it was statistically impossible! come on! look at the numbers....we have such little chance. lets face at least 5% of the membership will not vote for various reasons! and some are gonna vote no! so ....do the math!!
Strike Authorization Vote
I think most people are assuming that a strike authorization vote will take place in one day. It is my understanding that this vote could be carried out over the course of a couple of days/weeks--SB7 does not mandate how the voting process must be done. If the vote takes days/weeks to complete, I can guarantee you that the number of non-votes will be quite small. This bodes well for the Union.
Before we had non tenured teachers who were scared to strike...now a lot of people will be scared to strike. It is gonna be very close if it does work out. : It is just INEVITABLE that some people will not vote or make an error. On top of those members who really dont want to stike, which is their right. It is gonna be very very very close!
If we do get the votes (assuming we want to stike due to a bad contract) I am predicting this scenario,
1) Rahm will some how claim that not all members voted (he will get his way) in the meantime we will have to work under his new "rules"
2) If we do strike and it is legit...his buddy Obambo will somehow break the strike in the name of the "children".
3) In the end SB7 has destroyed to CTU union. Tenure means nothing. When the strike is over...the already low morale will be even lower!!
BTW why do they still have Tenure?? Does it do us any good?
Getting to 75%
It is my intention to hold a multi-day election and distribute a list each day with the names of members who have not yet voted. My hunch is those on a such a list will get lots of encouragement to vote from their colleagues. I realize that this may push some people to vote "no," but since not voting is already a "no" vote, we've nothing to lose by trying it.
If someone is out sick, we will have a pair of judges deliver a ballot to the home, if necessary.
We *will* get to the 75% threshold if the Union leadership calls for a strike vote.
Danny- I hope CTU does , CPS is getting nuts!
Rahm abuses teachers and other staff memembers for sure. anyone see huffungton post on Cheatum. WOW.
regarding a multi day strike vote
I have already heard the idea of a multi-day strike vote, and it would be a good idea. But really there is no way to make teachers vote. There are CPS schools that currently rarely send any one to the house of delegates, what is the chances those teachers are really interested in voting for a strike? The union will have to think long and hard about calling a strike vote. If it fails you may be in worse shape.
It is possible to stay a while at impasse and have teachers experience having no work rules, being subject to whatever CPS decides the work rules should be. That could be a real motivation to go forward with a strike vote. During the impasse the union could work on getting SB7 modified to allow for a normal strike vote which might motivate CPS to settle. Being militant is good for a union when they are fighting for their life, but being both militant and creative is better.
Rod Estvan
strike vote
Wouldn't it be better to get that law changed NOW? So that Rahm can't claim we are changing the rules as we go. Even though he dropped the Bunker Buster Bomb of legislation before he started his fight against CTU (IE SB7 and its "over 500,000" rule!!). I won't get into his residency! hahah
Mutli day strikes votes and changing the law
The rules for the referendum will be approved by the CTU House of Delegates, probably at the April meeting. At that time, all delegates will know how the voting will take place.
As to the question of changing the law now, CTU has a lot of things going in Springfield, as many reading this know. The main thing right now is that the majority of legislators (including Republicans) are being sensitized to the fact that Illinois, long before Wisconsin became a synonym for "union busting," has been singling out Chicago for discrimination in many laws. This form of apartheid goes back earlier than the Amendatory Act of 1995 (which instituted the current corporate school reform "status quo" that Rahm is complaining about, under Mayor Richard M. Daley) which gave Chicago mayoral control.
SB 7 was the end of a long discriminatory trail, and the word "apartheid" is not an overstatement of how Illinois has treated Chicago's public schools and specifically the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and the Cook County College Teachers Union (CCCTU) during these 17 years.
The laws that make Illinois a disgrace because of the apartheid treatment of Chicago will have to be erased from the books over time. The worst of those laws is, of course, the Amendatory Act of 1995, which has had 17 years to prove that mayoral control and privatization have failed. interestingly, as Rahm has been saying in an almost babbling way repeating the same talking points, we are facing a failed "status quo." But that status quo is the apartheid system Illinois imposed on Chicago's public schools (and the two Chicago teacher unions). So now, given the historical amnesia of our colleagues in the corporate media, Rahm can babble on about "challenging the status quo" and nobody calls him out about the fact that he is the heir to that status quo. Yet he plies his talking points with a corporate spin, as if the past 17 years never happened.
I'm sure the CTU members will surpass that insidious and discriminatory 75 percent threshold, despite all the millions of dollars in plutocratic largess that went into Stand for Children, Advance Illinois, the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club, and the other oligarchical front groups that pushed through the laws we're now facing. If I'm right, the vote will be to authorize the leadership to set a strike date, which can then take place according to how negotiations are going.
Right now, however, the focus of a lot of political action is on Tuesday (March 20) when the primary elections are being held. No matter how much dismay was expressed (some of it aimed at me) over the CTU's primary endorsements, the key work this weekend is to nominate the people we will then elect before we return to Springfield for those legislative requests. Getting rid of the Amendatory Act will take hard work, but the time to do so is now.
IL General Assembly and amending SB 7
It is not likely that the General Assembly will amend SB7 this session. In order for the members of the Assembly to reasonably consider an amendment to SB7 in relation to the strike vote rules for Chicago the law will have to be shown to be unreasonable and creating more problems than it is worth.
It is not in the interests of the Democratic Party to have the CTU broken, a broken union can support no Democrats. So this party has to be convinced it has more to lose by allowing the CPS to crush the union than it has by a teachers strike. An impasse and work rule crisis could help create a longing for bargaining parity and give some power back to the CTU. The CPS because it will grant the CTU no formal work rule rights at all during the current bargaining process can effectively be painted as anti-union and hostile. This can play into the hands of the CTU and the clear reason for the CPS bargaining stance are the provisions of SB7.
For at least the next several years the Democrats will hold the majority in Springfield and for the moment they hold the key to revising SB7. The Republicans would make Illinois simply a right to work state and would ban the right of all public employees to strike and effectively bargain. If they get the majority we are looking at the Greek solution to our state's budget crisis.
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bobwash Posts: 7I am unhappy with my 8L primarily because I find service to be terrible. My experience is the service departments (I use one in FL and NC in the summer) simply stonewall any problem with the car. The latest, I had new tires put on by a local tire dealer and I had the local Audi dealer align the front end. The car now pulls badly. I took it back and the tech told me everything was normal. I insisted the tech, service manager and I take a ride together. They conceded the car pulled badly and suggested it was radial pull and they switched the two front tires and told me everything was ok. The problem is the car still pulls in the same direction as it did before and they don't want to hear it. They for some reason won't acknowledge there is a problem and I don't want to make my point by ruining a new set of tires at a cost of $1,000. Does it make sense to go to a non Audi shop and have them align it or am I just looking for trouble.
I just don't want to deal with it any more and I decided to trade the 8L in on a new Lexus. When I check the various web sites as to the value of my car the estimates come in between $40,000 and $42,000. When checking with dealers I find they will only give $32,000 to $33,000 which are auction prices. They say they can't sell the car and they just sell it at auction. What a disappointment, I guess I own the car a while longer and accept the fact that Audi has a low resale unless maybe on another Audi and another Audi is not for me.. -
anthonyp Posts: 1,857Sorry about your problem....Maybe if you went to a Lexus dealer and traded, the deal could be more to your liking.....I would warn you that maybe with the new Lexus pricing you may find big depreciation right around the corner again....I have an audi, and it is fine, therefory yours could be fine also....Take it somewhere that is good, have the problem corrected---pay the money---drive for a couple of more years and do as me and not get another high priced car....The depreciaton is rediculous...I am very pleased with my audi a 8 but as you the depreciation is right up there, and I do not know what the next car will be--so I am enjoying it while it lasts....Tony
michmport Posts: 10This forum was helpful in my recent purchase of an Audi A8L.
The car currently has 45,500 miles on it. I purchased it for $32,000.
The dealer wants to sell me an extended warranty for $4988\ 4 yrs or 50K additional miles.
does it make any sense to buy the warranty or should I just invest the money and pay for the repairs myself.
Any horror stories about repairs and those that did or didn't buy an extended warranty on a used Audi. -
technar Posts: 10Hi all,
I am a few weeks away from turning my A8L in and finally getting the S8. Stopped by my dealership yesterday and the fleet mgr showed me the residuals chart for various models. My '06 A8L had a 69% residual (12k/year). The chart shows 53% for S8 and even lower for A8. The mgr said that the residual went down for every Audi model.
Is this true? Because this makes a huge difference in what the monthly lease payment will be - about $500/month more for the same car (and same price).
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rjlaero Posts: 6595 grand is a lot of money, but not out of line for a high end car like the A8.
Getting in certified at an Audi dealer is usually less money, but I guess the overall deal and purchase price come into play.
I'd personally never own an A8 out of warranty. 5k may be peanuts if you ever have an engine or transmission problem. You could be looking @ 10,000-15,000 easily on a German V8 engine or tranny if something went bad. Also, the air suspension can be very expensive to fix should it every break.
The 04 model A8 was the 1st year re-design, and they had a lot more problems than the newer ones. -
a8fan Posts: 16I'm about to order a new A8 because I could not get an S5... they are simply not taking any more orders for those because they are in such high demand. I would have loved the standard trans once more, but oh well...
My question is, they will give me a fabulous price to order one, orone off the lot (from another dealer since they have none) but on a car that is ordered, is there even any holdback amount at all to bargain with?
The price above invoice they were willing to give me is pretty dang good but my dad still insists I'm getting screwed if I don't get more off because of that holdback which is to cover the finance charges for a car held longer than 90 days
Also, I have had Audis that were bright red, black, dark gray, and silver (two).
My current A8 was silver metallic and that paint never showed the scratches.
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a8fan Posts: 16I decided not to replace my 1999 A8 which is still going strong.
I bought a Toyota Tundra instead.
Also, when my S5 came through, I did not take it, because I could not justify spending that kind of money in this economy.
So someone got a nice standard trans, black on black, S5 sports coupe with everything on it.. Wahhhhh. -
ahsan1 Posts: 3Got the dealership to $42k for a 07 Certified A8 (48k miles, luxury package, backup camera, winter package, steering wood kit, alcantera trim). Is that a good price (was listed for $45.5k).
In Atlanta, the 2007 Certified A8s are ~3.5K more than a comparable BMW 750Li. The Audi dealerships are not able to match the BMW prices. Any idea what's going on?
I like the A8s, but can't justify spending the additional money when they are less popular than the BMWs. Thought Audi would be trying to win over the BMW drivers. -
mafitch Posts: 10Car_man, I'm hoping you can help. I've worked out a lease deal on a 2013 A8L 3.0T with an MSRP of 87,445. The car is being discounted 11,500 dollars and Audi Care is included in the deal. The money factor I am being quoted is .00046, which according to them is "40 basis points above the buy rate". With 2400 down, 3% tax, fees and everything, my payment would be 1075 per month for a 36 month lease, 15K miles a year. Does this sound right? Thanks in advance for any help.
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.00038 and 51% for 36 mo 7500 miles per year.myhal1582 said:Could you help me with the Money Factor and residual on a 2015 A8L 3.0 on a 36 month/8000mile/yr lease? Thank you
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The Bradley County Board of Education will receive guidance from architect Kaatz, Binkley, Jones and Morris to ensure Blue Springs code uprgrades insurance payments can be used.
Board members voted Thursday to get the architect involved working with Travelers Insurance company's engineer to see if expansion of the lobbies of the auditorium and gymnasium at Lake Forest Middle School would qualify for funds use.
These funds would have been to bring the school damaged by a tornado in April 2011 up to current safety codes. The insurance company has said it will allow the funds to be used at Lake Forest Middle School, if a qualifying project is found.
Angie Lyon of Kaatz, Binkley, Jones and Morris said she had been involved in the initial insurance negotiation for Blue Springs Elementary to ensure the school system received as much as it should have under the policy agreement.
Initial insurance payments are being held toward the eventual construction of a new Blue Springs Elementary school. These funds are insufficient to construct the entire school.
"We are very experienced with working with Travelers, how they operate and what we need to be doing to satisfy their requirements," Lyon said. "We are also very familiar with Lake Forest."
Lyon said she had already begun looking at needed code upgrades to the lobbies. The school system has been told by an insurance representative that the projects should qualify. An official word has not been given.
Board member Troy Weathers had concerns about the architectural fees. Lyon said there would not be a charge to talk with the insurance company and determine if the project would qualify. Fees would begin at the design stage.
If designs were drawn and then the insurance company said the money could not be put toward the project, then the school system would only be charged a partial fee.
Board member Rodney Dillard asked Lyon is designs were drawn and not used, could they be used later when funding for the entire Lake Forest renovation was available. Lyon said they could.
The board also voted to give the executive committee the authority to move forward with the design process if the project is approved. The executive committee is made up of chairwoman Vicki Beaty and Bradley County Schools Director Johnny McDaniel.
"I don't think we should give the executive committee authority to spend $30,000 [the estimated architect fee] when we haven't heard all the details yet," board member Troy Weathers said. "I kind of like to know what's going on before I commit this school system and this county."
He said some board members that are not on the executive committee have expertise that could be beneficial on the process. Board member Christy Critchfield asked Beaty to let board members know when the executive committee is meeting, so they could be in on the conversation if available.
Progress on construction and maintenance issues throughout the system were also given to the board.
The work on an eight-classroom addition and cafeteria expansion at Walker Valley High School is ahead of schedule.
"Things out at Walker Valley are going fantastic," Lyon said.
Lyon said the crews are reporting they are "a month ahead of schedule."
"On the cafeteria portion, the brick is complete. The roof is on," Lyon said.
The classroom addition is at the brick stage. Lyon said electrical work is also continuing.
A paving project to fix parking lot issues at Valley View Elementary School was also discussed.
Parts of the asphalt had developed ruts under the weight of school buses, said, Rocky Chambers, part of the team overseeing the project.
When the lot was most recently paved, buses picked children up and dropped them off at the front of the school, according to McDaniel. Now, children are picked up at the back of the school.
The asphalt at the back of the shool had not been poured to the correct strength for the weight of school busses, Chambers said. The board approved a bid from Caldwell Paving for $42,954.
Chambers said any crumbling asphalt would be removed and a thicker concrete will be put on bus traffic areas. A construction method is being used to prevent water runoff issues from the improvements.
Roofing projects for Lake Forest Middle and Prospect Elementary schools contracts are still being worked out.
A new vision insurance plan for employees and a budget amendment to accept grant funding were also approved during the meeting.


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Coventry Transport Museum
Coventry Transport Museum
Millennium Place
Hales Street
024 7623 4270
024 7623 4284
The Museum displays the largest collection of British cars, cycles and motorcycles in the world and is designated as a collection of national importance. Visitors can explore over 150 years of unique history and there's something different round every corner. Where else can you see the earliest British cars and cycles, Queen Mary's State Limousine, a De Lorean 'back from the future' and two Land Speed record holders - all under one roof? But it's not just a place for the past – you can design your own car, feel what its like to break the sound barrier at 763 miles an hour, and even travel into the future. Every gallery is well presented with interactive displays ranging from simulators and computer games through to films, drawing sheets and soft-play building blocks.
With a world-renowned collection and dynamic displays the Museum is one of the major attractions in the West Midlands region.
The entire collection of this museum is a Designated Collection of national importance.
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Visitors are advised to ring beforehand if interested in specific areas or items to ensure they are on display.
The entire collection of Coventry Transport Museum is a Designated Collection of national importance.
Displaying the most comprehensive collection of the products of the Midlands motor industry, this museum demonstrates the central role played by the road transport industries of Great Britain, and the City of Coventry in particular, in the industrial, economic, social and cultural development of the world. The museum's splendid collection of 200 cycles ranges from an 1818 Hobby Horse to the latest BMX.
Its superb motor vehicle collection incorporates the largest display of British Daimlers, 200 cars and commercial vehicles from 1896 to date, 90 motorcycles from 1920 to date, Thrust 2 and Thrust SSC the world land speed record cars, and commercial vehicles.
The museum's extensive archives, open by prior appointment, sustain the argument that the car has been the greatest instrument of social change of the past century.
Collection details
Land Transport, Archives
Key artists and exhibits
- Thrust2 and ThrustSSC Land Speed Record Cars.
- Designated Collection
February Half Term at Coventry Transport Museum: Do the Robot
- 14 — 22 February 2015
There's heaps of exciting and creative workshops on throughout the week of February half term taking place at Coventry Transport Museum from robot vests to creating your own pocket robot!
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 February
Robot Canvases - £5
Sat: 1pm – 2.30pm
Sun: 11am – 12.30pm
Personalise your own bedroom wall with a colourful robot canvas.
Suitable for age 6+. Advance booking and payment is required. Please call 024 76234270.
Monday 16 February
Robot Bookmarks - £1
10.30am -12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Robot fans will love to read with these fun friends to guide them.
Drop in. Content suitable for age 5+ but all are welcome.
Tuesday 17 February
Pocket Robots - £1
10.30am -12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Create these cute robots to add to your collection.
Drop in. Content suitable for age 5+ but all are welcome.
Wednesday 18 February
Robot Scratch Art Magnets - £1
10.30am -12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Scratch your own designs onto these specially coated robots to reveal metallic effects.
Drop in. Content suitable for age 5+ but all are welcome.
Thursday 19 February
Robot Plates - £2
10.30am -12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Have some robotic fun creating your own designs on plates using special pens.
Drop in. Content suitable for age 5+ but all are welcome.
Friday 20 February
Robot Vests - £1
10.30am -12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3.30pm
These clever vests will help you look just like a robot!
Drop in. Content suitable for age 5+ but all are welcome.
Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 February
Clay Robot Faces - £5
Sat: 1pm – 2.30pm
Sun: 11am – 12.30pm
Use your imagination to sculpt a robot face using air drying clay in this exciting workshop.
Suitable for age 6+. Advance booking and payment is required. Please call 024 762342.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Especially for children
Individual workshop charges apply.
Selected workshops require booking, please go to www.transport-museum.com.
Getting there
By Road
Coventry is close to the M1/M6/M40/M42. Follow signs to city centre and take junction 1 or 2. As a city centre attraction there is no parking available at the Museum itself however, city centre pay and display car parks are all within walking distance. The nearest car parks to the Museum are Bishop Street, West Orchards Shopping Mall, Fairfax Street and the Belgrade Plaza.
By Rail
There are excellent links to London Euston via Virgin Trains; Cross Country routes north and south and local services to Nuneaton and Northampton. The Museum is a 15-minute walk from the station. Buses numbered 17, 27 and 49 stop near the Museum.
By Bus
Most buses stop at Pool Meadow bus station or on Trinity Street, both of which are a 2 minute walk from the Museum. Coventry has a North and South Park & Ride services and both the North and South routes have a stop-off point at Junction of Corporation Street and Burges, which is very close to the Museum. The North route operates from the AT7 Centre in Bell Green which is to the north of the city centre. This location is ideal for the M6 Junction 3 - A444. The south route operates from Coventry's War Memorial Park situated on the Kenilworth Road/ A45.
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A swell of plants sales bulges our calendars over the next few weeks. And they're such fun, with a party atmosphere, vendors to chat with about the plants they're selling, and tempting offerings you might well not find anywhere else. Most of these sales contribute to a good cause and/or worthy organization.
It's possible, as many of us probably know all too well, to spend more than we ever intended, buying more plants than we have time or room to plant. So go armed with a list, don't drink too much coffee beforehand, and limit yourself to a special favorite few sales a year. Here are a few highlights, and a link to the Miller Library complete list of plants sales, kept updated by the staff.
The season kicks off with the Washington Park Arboretum's Early Bloomers Sale tomorrow, Saturday April 11, from 10 to 2. This is a sweet, reasonably sized sale filled with early blooming perennials like trilliums, pulmonaria and epimediums, as well as trees and shrubs. Early Bloomers gives you an excuse to go to the Arboretum (it's held outside the Visitors Center) and see the cherry trees in bloom.
The granddaddy of all plant sales is the Arboretum extravaganza known as FlorAbundance, a three-ring circus of a plant sale filled with a nearly overwhelming profusion of plants. This year will feature edibles, phormiums, salvias, and native plants...and just about any other plant you've ever heard of, and many you probably haven't. Get a good sleep the night before, arrive early, and expect to be sorely tempted. FlorAbundance is held at Building 30 at Warren G. Magnuson Park on Saturday April 25 & Sunday April 26. There's a preview party for members the night before (worth joining the Arboretum Foundation to attend). Call 325-4510 for tickets or see the Arboretum web page for details.
Two fabulous edible plant sales, filled with varieties selected for our climate, heirlooms, organic starts, and more different kinds of tomatoes than you ever knew existed, are held the first weekend in May. The Master Gardener sale and Tilth's Edible Plant Sale are the sales to stock up for your P-Patch, containers, kitchen garden, or urban farm.
The best selection of native plants anywhere, grown by the people who can tell you all about them, happens at the Bellevue Botanical Garden on May 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find the plant list on the Washington Native Plant Society web page, bring your own trays or boxes, and be prepared to be more thrilled by native plants than you ever thought possible.


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Council Meetings are held at the Town Hall, 28 McNamara Drive, on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The public meeting begins at 7:30 pm. Delegations wishing to meet with Council are welcome to attend a closed (privileged) meeting held prior to the public meeting on the first and third Tuesday of each month. A written request for a meeting should be forwarded to the attention of the Town Clerk.
The following are minutes of Council Meetings for 2013. Anyone wishing to view minutes prior to this year is asked to contact the Town Clerk.


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Barry Callebaut announces the launch of a unique new cocoa powder: ACTICOA™ cocoa powder is a special cocoa powder that contains a guaranteed minimum percentage of cocoa flavanols, making it a rich source of antioxidants. In addition to the health benefits, the cocoa powder guarantees a delicious, full-flavored chocolate drink. With a wide range of possible applications and proven health benefits, Barry Callebaut's latest innovation offers customers genuine added value for their products range.
Barry Callebaut launches new ACTICOA™ cocoa powder : New cocoa powder allows minimum intake for maximum health benefits of antioxidants
09, 2007
Barry Callebaut acquires cocoa factory in Philadelphia
05, 2007
Barry Callebaut, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, announced today that it signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Food Processing International, Inc. (FPI), a cocoa processing company in Eddystone near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. FPI owns a factory with a capacity for cocoa liquor production of 25,000 metric tons per year. Financed by a group of private investors, the factory started production in 2006 and is now fully operational.
New chocolate combining health and indulgence: Barry Callebaut obtains dentists' endorsement for its newly developed tooth friendly chocolate
28, 2007
Barry Callebaut, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, receives the "Happy Tooth" endorsement from the dental experts of the Toothfriendly International organization for its new non-laxative chocolate. Barry Callebaut's new tooth friendly chocolate has undergone a stringent testing procedure. Accredited university dental institutes have certified that the isomaltulose-based chocolate is guaranteed safe for teeth. Isomaltulose is a natural constituent of honey and sugar cane and has a very natural sweet taste. Unlike sucrose, isomaltulose is tooth friendly and not laxative.
Barry Callebaut to gain a strong foothold in Japan by acquiring production capacities from Morinaga
26, 2007
Barry Callebaut, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, and Morinaga, one of Japan's largest food companies with numerous established brands, today announced their intention to enter into a strategic alliance. The alliance involves the sale of cocoa and chocolate production equipment by Morinaga to Barry Callebaut. At the same time the two companies will enter into a 10-year supply agreement for 9,000 metric tonnes a year – doubling Barry Callebaut's sales volumes in Japan. The transaction with Morinaga will allow Barry Callebaut to gain a strong foothold in the Japanese market, which is driven by growing consumer demand for super-premium and health-enhancing chocolate.
Inauguration of Barry Callebaut's chocolate factory in Russia: Intention to triple sales in Russia within 3 years
18, 2007
Barry Callebaut AG, the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, today inaugurated its new state-of-the-art chocolate factory located 60 km south of Moscow in Chekhov, Russia.


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text: Evaluating the Challenges to Self-Sufficiency Faced by TANF Clients in Alaska (2011) This study, funded by the State of Alaska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), will assess the characteristics of clients in the Alaska Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The primary goal is to determine if health challenges are interfering with a family's ability to achieve self-sufficiency, and then to provide those individuals with the necessary assistance and programs needed to work through those challenges. The study will combine and analyze data collected through in-depth interviews with TANF case managers and a survey of TANF clients. The results of the analysis will inform the development of a health screening process for potential TANF clients. DHHS will then develop and implement individualized plans so the clients can receive the supportive or health care services they need to move towards self-sufficiency. ICHS will also prepare a final report of the study and send it to DHHS. |


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Small boat, Big advantage. Through the years I have learned one thing about tournament bass fishing. A boat has never caught a fish. Some people ask if I am at a disadvantage fishing out of a smaller bass boat like my H51. Simple answer is NO. My boat is my advantage. Fishing out of a smaller boat like my H51 has enabled me to reach spots the big guys can't get to. Also, the smaller horse power motor like my 90 Yamaha enables me to run all day looking for active fish and allows me slow down and figure a pattern out. Trust me, it is fast enough and the Hyperlift hull is the perfect combination with my 90. Great ride, great performance, reduced operating cost etc. Do I want an X19 absolutely, do I need an X19 to do what I do...not at all.
If you do your homework before a tournament, chances are you know where the fish are, the trick is figuring the pattern out and being there when they want to eat. You cannot do that at 70mph.


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I was away for a weekend, at a friend's house on the lake in New Hampshire, and we went to pick up lobsters for diner. The price list caught me a bit off guard.
I always understood the larger lobsters would cost a bit more per pound, so for example, the 1-1/2lb lobster is $18 vs $10 for the 1lb'er. No issue with that. What struck me was the drop in price per pound for the 4lb or bigger. Let's do the math, 2lbs for $26, 3lbs for $39, 4lbs for $32. Let's fill in the gap, 2.5lbs for $32.50. I did the math and wondered why anyone would buy one between 2 and 4 pounds.
If you are not a lobster eater, it's tough to understand. A small lobster has a piece of tail meat and two claws. In a larger lobster, the small claws are also worth eating as is the body, where the effort of cracking it open and digging in is well rewarded. I'd happily split a 4lb lobster with a friend than to have a 2lb one to myself any day. I asked the store owner why the drop in price. He explained that the big ones don't sell. They don't sell because they come out tough. To paraphrase Shakespeare, the fault lies not in our lobsters, but with our chefs. First, lobsters should never be boiled, not unless you are making lobster bisque. If you are serious about your lobster eating, you'll get a steamer pot big enough to steam your lobsters. 35 minutes or so and they're done. A nut cracker for each dinner guest will help, as will a mallet and towel if the shells are a bit hard. I love lobster, but not enough to risk cracking a tooth. Now you know.
Do you live where fresh lobsters are sold? Is the pricing flat or does it look more like the picture above?


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New Zealand have been described as favourites for Group C although Sri Lanka will be nipping at their heels to be the best side.
New Zealand
New Zealand are the second most experienced Twenty20 international side, aside from England, and have a good record of three wins (one via a bowl-off) and two losses. It was them who played the first ever Twenty20 game against Australia and tasted success in their second game against South Africa thanks to a combination of slow bowlers who have proved effective at this level.
The interesting choice of pushing Brendan McCullum up the order to open batting will be a key factor in whether New Zealand are successful. McCullum has the ability to single-handedly snatch the game away from the opposition by taking advantage of the compulsory six overs of power plays. While he hasn?t experienced much success in ODI cricket as an opener, he has always got the team off to a blistering start with his power hitting. His partner at the top of the order is likely to be Lou Vincent as the Black Caps look to clear the infield during the first six overs.
Jacob Oram has been confirmed as batting at first-drop during the tournament, which means the top order will be full of big hitting batsmen. Ross Taylor, Peter Fulton and Scott Styris form an intimidating middle order of talented stroke players who can clear the ropes with ease. With the exclusion of former skipper Stephen Fleming, the onus has come on Styris to be the mainstay at #5 or #6 while the four batsmen above him will look to dominate the early bowling; Styris is capable of building on a good start or consolidating if early wickets fall. Newcomer Gareth Hopkins will take the wicket keeping gloves and bat at #7.
The fast bowling stocks look weak, with only Shane Bond having been effective at international level while Chris Martin and Mark Gillespie both have the tendency to be wayward and expensive. Skipper Daniel Vettori will again form a duo with off-spinner Jeetan Patel, a very effective pairing in limited overs cricket. Nathan McCullum and Bradley Scott, two seasoned campaigners in domestic cricket, add more depth to the bowling attack and could play big parts in the tournament if some of their more senior colleagues succumb to injury.
Sri Lanka
One the surface Sri Lanka look to be one of the favourites for this World Cup and their three Twenty20 games at international level have yielded good results. They have good experience with seasoned campaigners like Sanath Jayasuriya and Chaminda Vaas to mix in with the raw talent of Lasith Malinga and Chamara Silva.
Jayasuriya will again be leading the charge for his team, with the veteran opener?s batting suited to the blockbusting style of Twenty20 cricket and his left-arm darts expected to be miserly and economic. It was he who single-handedly won the 1st Twenty20 international against New Zealand in 2006, taking 3/21 during his 4 overs and then launching a blitzkrieg on the Kiwi bowlers before finishing on 51* from just 23 balls.
The rest of the top order looks solid, with the silky Upul Tharanga accompanying Jayasuriya as his opening partner and the experienced pair of Mahela Jayawardene, the captain, and Kumar Sangakkara consolidating the batting line-up. Two big hitters in Chamara Silva and Tillakaratne Dilshan are expected to follow while the fight for #7 is still up for grabs as both Hasantha Fernando and Kaushal Lokuarachchi look to stake a claim.
The bowling attack looks shaky without spinning maestro Muttiah Muralitharan, who is missing the tournament due to an elbow injury, but the steadying influence of Chaminda Vaas and deadly yorker possessed by Lasith Malinga will be vital for Sri Lankan success. Farveez Maharoof and Gayan Wijekoon are expected to fill the other bowling slots, both also being handy lower-order batsman.
Kenya are the minnows of this group and expected to be whipping boys for their two opponents during this pool. However, they have caused some upsets in the past, most notably at the 2003 World Cup where they reached the semi-finals. Poor form in the quadrangular warm-up tournament against Pakistan, Bangladesh and Uganda, failing to win a game, means the outlook is bleak for this small nation.
A fragile but talented batting line-up will likely be blown away by the pace of Shane Bond and Lasith Malinga. Steve Tikolo is easily the pick of the batsmen, some consider him the finest associate player ever, but it will be hard for one man to hold together a team. The Obuya brothers, David and Collins, are two of the more experienced Kenyan players and will offer some support. There is also the extremely skilful Tanmay Mishra, who has yet to stamp his mark on international cricket.
The bowling attack is much more impressive with Thomas Odoyo, Peter Ongondo and Nehemiah Odhiambo forming the trio of fast-medium bowlers, ably supported by Steve Tikolo who is a useful all-rounder. Collins Obuya will contribute some leg-spin to the cause but the name to watch is Hiren Vairaya, the left-arm orthodox bowler who will be looking to further his success at international level and is likely to be the Kenyan?s best bowler.
New Zealand look to have the most well-rounded squad but the exclusion of Stephen Fleming is sure to hurt their chances as they search for glory. Some experimentation is likely to take place, with talk of Jacob Oram batting at #3 and Jeetan Patel opening the bowling. Sri Lanka will be missing Muttiah Muralitharan as their best attacking weapon, but the class and experience of Jayasuriya, Sangakarra and Jayawardene at the top of the order may well prove too much for their opponents while the ever reliable Chaminda Vaas and deadly Lasith Malinga could run through sides. Kenya are the also rans for this pool, capable of causing an upset, but ultimately unlikely, although teams should watch out for Steve Tikolo who will put up strong resistance.
1st: New Zealand, 2nd: Sri Lanka, 3rd: Kenya
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