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Archive for the 'Personal Finance' Category
Rich Dad, Scumbag: Famous Author Uses Bankruptcy to Game the System
Robert Kiyosaki, author of the bestselling Rich, Dad, Poor Dad series of financial advice books, is offering his fans yet another lesson in how the rich are different than you and me: they file for bankruptcy not because of ill health or unemployment related issues, but instead as a strategic business move.
Rich Global LLC, one of the corporate arms Kiyosaki has done business under, filed for bankruptcy protection in August, after it was ordered to pay just under $24 million to the Learning Annex and its chairman Bill Zanker.
Kiyosaki was one of the small-time wealth guru mountebanks who made it to the big-time in the aughts by telling his forever falling behind audience that they could get ahead, they just had not learned how. The shtick behind the Rich Dad books was that Kiyosaki was sharing secret money-making strategies of the wealthy with his wage slave readers. The tips ran the gamut from ridiculous to illegal and downright hurtful and included advocating for insider trading, arguing for the purchase of multiple real estate properties with little or no money down and telling followers they could purchase stocks on margin via unfunded brokerage accounts. (more…)
Professional Shoplifter
This was his full-time job': Man known as a 'professional shoplifter' stole from Safeway more than a HUNDRED times – and got $43,000 in the process.A man was sent to prison for being known as a 'professional shoplifter' after he stole merchandise from retail stores more than 100 times.
John Patrick Weismiller, 41, took items from Safeway stores 105 times and also stole goods from retailers like Target and Best Buy for seven months last year. (more…)
Fight Back: How One Foreclosed Man is Striking Back Against Banks
In 2008, Arturo de los Santos, a former Marine who lives with his wife and four children in Riverside, CA, fell victim to the economic crash caused by the greed of those on Wall Street. Like millions of Americans, he faced the prospect of mortgage default. Arturo was then encouraged by JPMorgan Chase & Co. to deliberately fall behind on his payments in order to modify his loan. A loan owned by Freddie Mac. Thinking the bank had his best intentions in mind, Arturo followed their instructions. Instead, JPMorgan greedily foreclosed on him, evicting Arturo and his family. Since then, Arturo has decided to fight back and re-occupy his home, even as he faces the possibility of arrest! (more…)
Arturo could be forcefully removed from his house at any time. Cuéntame and the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) are working together to spread Arturo's story as wide as possible and tell JP Morgan and Freddie Mac that the abuse must end today! We need your help.
Gold Rush: Capitalism = A Brutal System of Exploitation
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Samba Diarra, 15, journeyed 200 miles to live in a plastic hut alone and work in an artisanal gold mine in Mali. The teen came to the mine to help support his five younger brothers and sisters. "The main reason I left home is to help my parents and sending them money is my main goal," Diarra said.
Diarra's parents can't afford to send him to school because he has to support his younger siblings. He is one of at least 20,000 children working in Mali's artisanal mines. Mali is Africa's third largest gold producer. Artisanal mines rely on heavy human labor and little mechanization. People throughout West Africa are flocking to work in the primitive pits.
"Globally, we've seen an increase with the number of artisanal gold miners because of the rise of gold prices, but that doesn't necessarily translate to better living conditions," said Juliane Kippenberg who helped author a Human Rights Watch report on Mali's mines. (more …)
Homeowners Foreclose On Bank Of America
Homeowners Foreclose On Bank Of America
Sweet justice.
That's how foreclosure defense attorney Todd Allen described the feeling of going to a Bank of America branch in Naples, Fla. to seize their assets. (more…)
Wesley Snipes Comments on Attack on IRS Building
The Russell Simmons Banking Hypocrisy
Written By Manyell Akinfe, SVP of Optimum Capital Management, LLC
I recently read an article entitled "The Banks Are Bullying The Poor and I'm Not Having It" and I couldn't believe my eyes. Russell Simmons was speaking out against predatory banking practices. While I'm all for getting riled up about the inequalities in the financial services industry, I'm not for hypocrisy.
I have a lot of respect for Russell as an entrepreneur and businessman and can't imagine him not seeing the similarities in what the banks are doing and what he has been doing with the RushCard. Maybe he feels because he's "one of us" he gets a pass. The same way brothers give other brothers a pass for calling them the "N" word but will raise Cain if a Caucasian addressed them that way. I'm not sure where the disconnect lays but I have to call a spade a spade.
I agree that banks are getting outrageous with their fees.read more
Better Off Deadbeat: Sue your creditors
Become a "credit terrorist".
The collection agency sent him a letter asking that he call back immediately. He dialed, armed with a voice recorder.
"Can you garnish my wages if I don't pay?" he asked.
"Yes," the voice on the other end of the line said.
"Can you put a lien on my house?"
Wrong answers. Turns out, Texas consumer rights laws are some of the most consumer-friendly in the country. And according to a federal consumer protection law, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), debt collectors are prohibited from threatening legal action that would violate state laws. In this case, garnishing wages or putting a lien on Cunningham's house would violate the Texas Debt Collection Act. Read More
In Case You Missed It: How Wells Fargo Targeted Minorities for Subprime Loans
The Illinois state attorney general has filed a lawsuit alleging that the bank sold the more costly mortgages more often to blacks and Latinos as compared with whites with similar incomes. Accusing Wells Fargo & Co. of discriminating against minority borrowers by steering them into subprime mortgages, Illinois' attorney general sued the San Francisco bank, asking a state court to negate the loans and to fine Wells, the nation's largest home lender. "The dreams of many hardworking families have ended in foreclosure due to Wells Fargo's illegal and unfair conduct," Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan said in filing the lawsuit Friday in Cook County Circuit Court. (more…)
Sicko!!: Medical Bills Underlie 60 Percent of U.S. Bankruptcies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Medical bills are involved in more than 60 percent of U.S. personal bankruptcies, an increase of 50 percent in just six years, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.
More than 75 percent of these bankrupt families had health insurance but still were overwhelmed by their medical debts, the team at Harvard Law School, Harvard Medical School and Ohio University reported in the American Journal of Medicine.
"Using a conservative definition, 62.1 percent of all bankruptcies in 2007 were medical; 92 percent of these medical debtors had medical debts over $5,000, or 10 percent of pretax family income," the researchers wrote. (more…)


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Market coverage extends beyond U.S. and international stocks to include a range of global futures, options and foreign exchange data from sources such as CBOT, CME, NYMEX/COMEX, ICE, Eurex, and Euronext. The site features a large compilation of free global market data, trading tools and financial news, as well as mutual fund information, a portfolio manager with email alerts and a personal finance section.[1]
Quote.com provides home pages visible to international users in 18 countries, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Spain and the United Kingdom. These country-specific financial portals give active investors access to each country's major domestic markets and deliver region-specific financial news.[2]
Site visitors can also choose from daily and intraday advanced charting with capabilities that include multiple studies, such as moving averages, Bollinger bands, Fibonacci and more, as well as interactive charts with customizable features, including a time slider.[3]
A personal finance section with articles and calculators helps U.S. users navigate through some financial challenges and includes advice on preparing to pay for retirement and college tuition, as well as researching mortgages and car loans, tips for managing debt, saving money, preparing for tax season, and more.
Visitors can create widgets for quotes and charts, Hotlists, or a search function and embed the widgets onto their website or blog. For those who want to test their trading skills, the Stock Simulator offers a way to compete against other traders, share portfolios, rate stocks, and engage in forum discussions.
Founded in 1993, Quote.com was one of the first financial portals: it provided stock quotes, detailed market data on options, commodity futures, mutual funds and bonds; real-time business news; market analysis; balance-sheet data; and company profiles.[4] In 1997, Quote.com and ClariNet Communications forged an alliance to provide financial market data, including news, quotes, charts, research and analysis over ClariNet's online news services.[4]
In 1999, Quote.com became part of the Lycos Network when Lycos, Inc. acquired the company for $78.3 million in stock. Quote.com was among the top five investment information sites on the web at that time.[5] Known as the Lycos Finance division, Quote.com expanded with the subscription-based QCharts and LiveCharts services that provided real-time streaming data.[6] In 2006, Interactive Data Corporation acquired the assets of Quote.com and certain other related assets from Lycos, Inc. for $30 million in cash.[7] In 2013, Quote.com was purchased by Dan Wesley.[8]
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Hawaii child custody laws are based on the best interests of the child. Find out from other single parents who have filed for child custody in Hawaii what the experience was like and what advice they have for fellow moms and dads.
Note: The opinions expressed in these stories represent the opinions/experiences of individual users and may not represent the opinions of the Guide. In addition, these stories should not be interpreted as legal advice. Users are encouraged to consult with a lawyer in your area for specific legal counsel.
Filing for Child Custody in Maui Family Court
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St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) June 17, 2014
St. Louis's Vitt Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc. is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee anniversary as it turns 60 years old. Since 1954, the Vitt family has been proudly serving the Gateway to the West. Three generations of Vitts have worked for the company, helping to make it one of the few small businesses in the United States, let alone St. Louis, to keep its doors open for so long.
Chrisi Cummings, Office Manager with Vitt Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc., believes the success of the company is all about the quality of services offered and that attention to detail that only a small, family-owned company can give. "Our motto has always been 'Treat your customers the way you want to be treated.' Our service and performance speaks for itself," says Cummings.
With the success of their small, neighborhood business in St. Louis, Vitt Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc. aims to expand into nearby St. Charles City and the surrounding counties, bringing with it the expertise of Victor J. Vitt, his son Jeffrey Vitt, and the rest of the team that propelled Vitt Heating & Air Conditioning Co. through 60 years of professional success when the economic climate said they should have been doing anything but. While the Vitt family is in no small way responsible for their own success, Chrisi Cummings and the Vitt Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc. team know who the thanks really belongs to for their company's enduring presence. "The Vitt family and the staff at Vitt would like to thank our family, friends, neighbors and clients," Cummings says. "Without all of you, making it through the tough economy would not have been possible."
About Vitt Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc.:
Vitt Heating & Air Conditioning has been in business since 1954, providing St. Louis AC repair services ever since. Always remember that it's never too early to be thinking about the next season and getting a St. Louis furnace repair done. For more information, please call 314-351-5580 or visit them online at http://vittheatingandair.com/.


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Feb. 11--EAST MILLINOCKET, Maine -- Town leaders will present their plan for extending their ambulance service into Lincoln to the Lincoln Town Council in Lincoln at 6 p.m. Monday, officials said.
The East Millinocket Board of Selectmen will discuss the budget of the town's Fire Department, which so far does not include the Lincoln proposal, at a meeting at the East Millinocket town office 4 p.m.-5:15 p.m., board Chairman Clint Linscott said.
Linscott said he and some other selectmen will then attend Lincoln's meeting to hear East Millinocket Fire Chief Les Brown's presentation.
"We have given it to Les and when he has all his final stuff together, that's when we [selectmen] will review it," Linscott said Monday. "He has proven successful so we have allowed him to [do] what he needs to do."
Penobscot Valley Hospital CEO David Shannon has said that the Lincoln hospital is considering leaving the ambulance business because of a lack of profit. It handles most of the emergency and patient transfer calls in the Lincoln Lakes region, he has said.
Under Brown's proposal, East Millinocket Fire Department workers would partner with Lincoln to replace PVH's service. East Millinocket would carry all expenses and oversee the program, Lincoln interim Town Manager William Lawrence has said.
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Lincoln expects to make $90,000 in revenue annually based upon an estimated 1,200 emergencies and patient transports, Lawrence said. East Millinocket also would handle service billing, paramedic or EMT ambulance staffing and payroll.
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James thrashes new Fiesta and Polo
Posted: 21 May 2010
Out on the road, it soon becomes clear that the Fiesta is, nevertheless, better. Its four-cylinder engine gives more immediate access to what power there is here, and when worked it is more refined. It runs on surprisingly low-profile tyres for a boggo little car, yet its ride is generally more composed than that of the Polo, which has more regularly proportioned rubber.
This really did surprise me, because when I looked at the Ford's wheels I assumed it would be yet another triumph of fashion over basic physics, and would ride like a pig, and yet it doesn't. I've spent a lot of time ranting on about this sort of thing so I was quite depressed to discover I've been talking utter cock for years and years.


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Book your room at Extended Stay America - Orlando - Lake Buena Vista
Deluxe Studio King-Non-SmokingMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Deluxe Studio 2 Queen Non-SmokingMax Occupancy: 6 guests (up to 5 children, 5 infants)
Get an overview of this hotelHotel in Orlando with free breakfast and outdoor pool
With a stay at Extended Stay America - Orlando - Lake Buena Vista in Orlando (Downtown Disney® area/Lake Buena Vista), you'll be close to Orlando Premium Outlets Vineland Ave and SeaWorld® Orlando.
This hotel is within close proximity of Mary Queen of the Universe Shrine and Little Lake Bryan.
Make yourself at home in one of the 124 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed, and all rooms are furnished with queen sofa beds. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Hotel Amenities
Extended Stay America - Orlando - Lake Buena Vista features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. A complimentary breakfast is offered. This Orlando hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Total number of rooms - 124
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors - 3
- Laundry facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Elevator/lift
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Picnic area
- Luggage storage
- Free self parking
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Outdoor pool
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- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Sofa bed
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- DVD player
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- DVD player
- Separate sitting area
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Weekly housekeeping provided
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
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- Iron/ironing board
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Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
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- Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
- Cash deposit: USD 100 per stay
- Weekly housekeeping provided; fees apply for additional cleaning
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Follow and Friend NEBRASKA INDEPENDENT FILM PROJECTS online!Posted December 13th, 2009 by DJRhettMC
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NIFPdotorg TWEET!
Friend us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nifp.org LOL!
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/neifp EHH?
Email us at: email@example.com The ONLY way to enable a USER acct on this site... Sorry Spammers....
You are looking at NIFP.org!
National Film ChallengePosted October 1st, 2012 by DJRhettMC
We're getting the word out about this year's National Film Challenge -- an official companion to the 48 Hour Film Project.
The Film Challenge is a hyper-creative, timed competition that jam-packs an entire short film production into three days, open to participants the world over. Top films screen in Hollywood in 2013, with cash awards and more up for grabs. The event takes place October 19-22, and registration is open now: http://filmchallenge.org/2012-film-challenge-registration.html
Steven Ley, Executive Producer
National Film Challenge & KDHX Community Media
Casting Call/Audition for THE DARK AROUND YOUR HEART, Saturday, December 1st!Posted September 18th, 2012 by DJRhettMC
Saturday, December 1st, from 11am-5pm, Dead Lantern Pictures will be holding an open casting call/audition for THE DARK AROUND YOUR HEART, a horror film noir that will begin shooting in the Lincoln/Omaha area in June 2013. The film is about a hard boiled private eye who gets caught up in a case involving an ancient mummy who is removing the hearts from women in order to revive his long lost love. We will be auditioning roles for the femme fatale, private eye, assassin, congressman, secretary, campaign manager, and villain.
Auditions will be held at the Comfort Suites (4231 Industrial Avenue, Lincoln, Nebraska) in their breakfast room.
Please visit the Facebook Event page to RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/456547444367896/
Sides will be provided by e-mail prior to the auditions and we ask that you please e-mail us at email@example.com in order to make sure you get on the schedule.
NEBRASKA FILM ASSOCIATION- Lincoln meeting October 3rd at MARZPosted September 18th, 2012 by DJRhettMC
Our next NFA Monthly Networking Event will be held on Wednesday, October 3rd from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the MARZ Bar in LINCOLN! Yes, this month we are headed to the fine city of Lincoln, and we look forward to seeing you all there!
The MARZ Bar is located at 11th and O street in Lincoln.
Also, you may have noticed a couple of new media sites for the Nebraska Film Association:
WEBSITE: www.nebraskafilmassociation.com
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FilmNebraska
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/groups/50324208155/
If you would like to make an announcement, share an upcoming event, or are seeking crew/talent for an upcoming project, please send an email to email@example.com to have your notice shared.
ALSO - If you would like to volunteer your time, talents, and efforts to volunteer with the Nebraska Film Association...let us know by replying to this email.
Michelle Schrage (rhymes with "froggy")
Nebraska Film Association
2013 NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS!Posted August 24th, 2012 by newport
Celebrating its 14th year, the Newport Beach Film Festival is open for submissions! Submit your film now to save and receive a discount when you submit through Withoutabox!
Named one of the "25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" by Movie Maker Magazine, the Newport Beach Film Festival will run from April 25th to May 2nd, 2013.
For more information, visit www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com
NIOBRARA: A FILM PERSPECTIVE- Free Screening at ROSS- Wednesday, August 1 - 8:00 p.m.Posted July 26th, 2012 by DJRhettMC
Longtime NIFP member and current president Tom Bouse has a free film screening at the Ross. Join us Wednesday August 1st at 8PM.
Trailer: http://www.malmoea.com/Niobrara.htm
Wednesday, August 1 - 8:00 p.m.
This screening is free and open to the public.
This event will feature three short films, shot over the last four years, which highlight the natural beauty and scenic landscapes along the 535 mile long river. Running from Wyoming's Niobrara county and joining with the Missouri River in the northeastern part of the state, the Niobrara River crosses iconic Nebraska terrains ranging from the fossil beds & buttes of the panhandle, to the forests and recreational areas popular with visitors.
The film series includes:
Niobrara Sweet!
Be surprised and delighted by the beauty of the Niobrara River and the plants, animals and unique vistas found along its banks.
Niobrara, Jewel of the North
2012 NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL-TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!Posted April 13th, 2012 by newport
Buy your tickets now to the 13th annual Newport Beach Film Festival!!
LB863 APPROVED! Nebraska FINALLY has an incentive for filmmakers!Posted March 30th, 2012 by DJRhettMC
Congratulations to the entire Nebraska film community and a special thanks to all who participated in our decade-long quest to bring film production incentives to our state.
Today, our hero Senator Colby Coash saw his LB863 approved on Final Reading by a unanimous 44-0. Assuming that the Governor will sign the bill it will become law this summer.
Let's not have illusions. This is a modest incentive that will yield modest results.
Producers can only use the incentives in municipalities that have established local economic development funds; Omaha and Lincoln have not.
There is no guarantee that a city has to give an incentive. A producer will need to compete with other film and non-film projects for the limited funds.
But it is a first step...and "zero to something" is the biggest acceleration that any movement can achieve.
BLOOD RITES- Chad, Dorothy, and Andy's feature, at the ROSS April 5thPosted March 22nd, 2012 by DJRhettMC
From the ROSS Website- http://www.theross.org/event.php?eid=571
Thursday, April 5 - 7:00 p.m.
Lincoln filmmaker group, Unfiltered Entertainment, presents a premiere screening of their new horror movie "Blood Rites". This event is open to the public. Tickets are free but cannot be reserved.
"Blood Rites" was produced in Lincoln with local actors and crew from Lincoln, Omaha and UNL. It is heavily influenced, in both story and visual style, by Italian giallo films like "Deep Red", "House by the Cemetery" and "Don't Torture a Duckling". Shot in HD and presented in 5.1 Surround Sound, "Blood Rites" represents the growing abilities of Nebraska filmmakers to create professional quality features outside of the traditional film industry.
LB863 Was Prioritized and Will Be Debated on the Floor of the Legislature!Posted February 17th, 2012 by DJRhettMC
We have great news to share with all of the supporters of the Nebraska Film Association who support bringing more film productions to state of Nebraska! The Urban Affairs Committee voted 7-0 to make LB863 their Committee Priority Bill: List of Priority Bills This is what that means practically speaking:
The bill will definitely come up for debate on the floor of the Legislature.
It needs 25 votes to pass.
Strategy-wise, we will need you as supporters to do the following:
Thank all the members, particularly Sen. McGill (Chair) for prioritizing the bill. All of them voted to do so, so all of them should be thanked. The more goodwill they have behind them from the industry, the more likely they will be to speak up and defend the bill vocally on the floor. Here is a list of the members: Urban Affairs Committee
Start contacting non-Committee member Senators, especially your own district's Senator. These points should be included in the message:
DeadLantern needs crew for a feature film this summer in Lincoln!Posted February 7th, 2012 by DJRhettMC
Hey all! We'll be looking for crew members (lighting, sound, location managers, etc.) to help out on our feature film this summer. Lincoln area availability preferred. Please e-mail any resumes to email@example.com Thanks!
Flyover Country Auditions- Sunday Feb 19thPosted February 7th, 2012 by DJRhettMC
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Time 1:00pm until 5:00pm
Auditions for new upcoming indie film, "Flyover Country." Written and Directed by Jim Fields and Produced by Shaun Vetick and Jim Fields, from Objectif 49 films. Please visit our fan page here on Facebook for more information.
Omaha Community Playhouse
6915 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132
Attached JPG with available roles
LB863 advances out of Urban Affairs committee- Feb 2, 2012Posted February 3rd, 2012 by DJRhettMC
A message from the Nebraska Film Association, sent on behalf of President, Mark Hoeger:
As you may have heard Senator (our hero) Colby Coash's LB863 was advanced out of the Urban Affairs committee by a UNANIMOUS vote.
As a supporter and promoter of increased film production in Nebraska, Feb 2nd was a big day.
Your steadfast commitment to this cause is finally paying off. This is the way it works in the Legislature; even good ideas take a few years to get fully vetted.
We think now we have the right Bill, with the right champion, at the right time, but we are still have several laps to complete before the finish line.
The bill has advanced out of the committee but before it can even come to a vote, Speaker Mike Flood will need to find a place on the packed agenda for a floor debate.
Realistically, especially in a short session, that will only happen if someone prioritizes the bill.
Nebraska Film Association - February Networking EventPosted January 30th, 2012 by DJRhettMC
Feb 1st 5PM-7PM
Fox and Hound, 506 N 120th St (120th and Dodge), Omaha, NE
Come enjoy our monthly networking events where filmmakers, film enthusiasts, and talent both in front and behind the camera come together to network, share ideas and help develop the foundation of filmmaking in Nebraska!
We are excited that Nebraska native, Alexander Payne won a Golden Globe this year for his movie, The Descendants, and we hope to be able to share some exciting news about his upcoming project entitled, NEBRASKA!
This month, there will be free appetizers (while it lasts), complements of your's truly. :-) We will be open to having food and drink sponsors for future events, so please let me know if you are interested.
Also, Bellevue Mayor, Rita Sanders will be in attendance to learn more about our efforts and to show her support for promoting film production in Nebraska! So mark your calendars! All are welcome, and we'll see you on February 1st at the Fox and Hound!
Omaha Film Festival Summit - Release Party 2012- Feb 11thPosted January 30th, 2012 by DJRhettMC
Greetings filmmakers, screenwriters and film enthusiasts,
Saturday evening, February 11th from 6:00pm to 11:00pm, come check out the beautiful North Sea Films building and visit the Omaha Film Festival folks to discuss the upcoming Seventh Annual Omaha Film Festival. There will be plenty of time to socialize and meet filmmakers, screenwriters and actors to discuss upcoming projects, and we'd like to take some time to talk about some festival specific topics.
For those in attendance, we will be unveiling our list of films for the first time to the general public, so this is your chance to be the first to know! As you know, we show some of the best independent feature films, documentaries, short films, animated shorts, and OFF the EDGE films every year, and we're very excited about the films that we've chosen to showcase this year.
AN UPDATE ON THE LEGISLATIVE FRONT (sent on behalf of Mark Hoeger)Posted January 30th, 2012 by DJRhettMC
Dear Friends of Nebraska Films,
Our hero, Senator Colby Coash, has come up with an new plan to encourage film production in Nebraska.
The legislation is LB863 and the hearing is in front of the Urban Affairs committee; the hearing will take place this Tuesday, January 31 at around 1pm at the Capital in Lincoln.
We at the Nebraska Film Association are optimistic (guardedly) about this particular Legislative Bill's chances of passage because it addresses the objectives of the opposition.
In the past, opponents of film incentives have successfully (but we think inaccurately) argued that the State should not spend scarce resources to promote an industry with dubious returns for Nebraska's economy.
However, LB863 gets around this objection by simply stipulating that film production is an industry that qualifies for local incentives already offered to other industries and paid directly by individual cities and villages.
Looking for ActorsPosted January 10th, 2012 by Erin
I have been involved in this group since its beginning, and have found a lot of great resources here!
I work at UNL in the Pesticide Education Office and each year we do video projects to help train pesticide applicators on different topics. Many of these we do in dramatization form and are seeking actors! A few years ago I had a project that I posted here and got a lot of great response!
There will be projects coming down the pike this year and I am looking to establish a list of potential actors. I have started a group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/295888337130814/ as a one stop shop for updates about upcoming projects. I also maintain an email list for those who may not have Facebook.
NEBRASKA FILM ASSOCIATION NEBRASKA FILMMAKER NETWORKING SOCIAL January 4th 5pm - 7pm Fox and Hound (120th and Dodge)Posted January 3rd, 2012 by DJRhettMC
January 4th
5pm - 7pm
Fox and Hound (120th and Dodge)
On behalf of the Nebraska Film Association, I would like to announce that starting in 2012, we will be hosting Monthly Networking Socials.
In an effort to connect, collaborate, and continue to build a strong film community in Nebraska, it is important that there is a place for people who enjoy the filmmaking process to come together…from
corporate commercials to full feature movie productions! We hope that by having regularly scheduled networking socials, we always have a
place to meet like-minded people and create some productive synergy.
These networking events are open to anyone – from the veteran who has been working in the business for decades, to the up-and-coming talent
who is just starting to make some connections.
Benefit for GROWING CITIES film at Whole Foods Omaha- Dec 6thPosted December 2nd, 2011 by DJRhettMC
Shop for a good cause ALL DAY on December 6th at Whole Foods Omaha. 5% of the days sales goes to Growing Cities, a sustainable farming film by two young Omahans. All you have to do is shop and you can support two young filmmakers, good food activists, and sustainable agriculture! http://www.facebook.com/events/217250535013270/
Feature length horror film shooting in AprilPosted November 23rd, 2011 by deadlanternpictures
We're looking for actors and actresses for a slasher that will be shot beginning in April right here in Lincoln, Nebraska. There are plenty of roles and we'll be holding auditions soon. If you are an actor or actress and might be interested, please send a head shot and resume to firstname.lastname@example.com
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Video: Space storm sighting
A space storm has been observed exploding from a central point in Earth's upper atmosphere for the first time. The result could one day lead to better predictions of the storms, which can harm satellites and power grids on the ground.
The energy that powers space storms comes from clouds of plasma hurled at Earth by the sun. These clouds stretch our planet's magnetic field like a rubber band, storing energy in a long magnetic tail behind our planet.
The energy released when the field snaps back into place creates the ethereal glow of auroras (see a gallery of the light shows). It also floods the space around our planet with radiation that can incapacitate satellites and sicken astronauts, and can trigger electric currents on Earth capable of knocking out power grids.
Now, scientists have obtained the clearest view yet of the energy that was released in the magnetic tail arriving and initiating a disturbance in Earth's upper atmosphere, or ionosphere.
'Rock in a pond'
Jonathan Rae of the University of Alberta in Edmonton led a team that made the observations of the onset of a space storm in March 2007, using a network of cameras and magnetic instruments at ground stations scattered across Canada.
The observations show magnetic ripples in the ionosphere spreading at speeds exceeding 100,000 kilometres per hour from an initial point above Canada. A strong auroral display, characteristic of a space storm, followed less than three minutes later.
"The magnetic oscillations come down and hit the upper atmosphere in a particular location and then spread out from that location," says Rae. "It almost looks like a rock in a pond."
Power down
Scientists hope the new insight into how space storms begin and unfold will help pave the way for better predictions.
"If we can predict these events with some certainty, hopefully more than minutes, maybe hours before they occur, we collectively can take remedial action," says David Kendall of the Canadian Space Agency, which is funding the ground-based observation network. That would allow astronauts to take cover inside their spacecraft and satellites to power down to prevent damage, he says.
Rae reported the results on Monday at a geophysics conference in Toronto.
Journal reference: Journal of Geophysical Research (DOI: 10.1029/2008JA013559)
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Economic Devel.
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Board of County Commissioners
January 29,2002
The Honorable Board of County Commissioners met today with the following present: W. Michael Newnam, and Ronald H. Fithian, presiding. Larry B. Beck was not in attendance due to illness.
T. Edward Robinson, County Administrator, was also in attendance.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
W. Roger Williams, Treasurer, reported a balance of $6,758,335.70.
The Commissioners received correspondence from Jon Burrell, Executive Director, Local Government Insurance Trust, (LGIT), requesting confirmation to sponsor Chesapeake College for health insurance coverage and LGIT participation. The Commissioners requested the County Administrator to further investigate this request.
The Commissioners received the Commission on Aging Annual Report for calender year 2001.
As requested by Delegate Mary Roe Walkup, correspondence went forth recommending the name "Kent County Recreation and Community Complex" on the Bond Bill.
The County Administrator advised that the Information Systems Manager would be replacing the current method of internet access (modem phone lines) with a Local Area Network (LAN) modem which will result in a savings of $93.00 per month.
Commissioner Newnam brought to the attention of Jeff Troester, Director, Parks and Recreation, the possibility of purchasing a bus to replace Parks & Recreations' current bus from Queen Anne's County Government. Mr. Troester advised that he would investigate the condition of the bus. Commissioner Fithian inquired as to the safety of other Parks and Recreation vehicles. He advised that if the dump truck they are currently using is unsafe, locate a replacement vehicle. The County Administrator was requested to contact Jim Wright, Purchasing Coordinator, to review potential available vehicles.
Correspondence was received from Deborah Rigby, D & P Perfection Cleaning, expressing interest in extending the contract for cleaning services to the Library. The contract expires June 30,2002. A motion was made by Commissioner Newnam, seconded by Commissioner Fithian and passed by the majority of the Board to extend the custodial contract for the Library to D & P Perfection Cleaning to June 30, 2003.
Wayne Morris, Director, Department of Water and Wastewater Services, appeared to report on the following issues:
Drought Coordinator - Mr. Morris reported that he received notification from Maryland Department of the Environment of drought emergency conditions for Kent Queen Anne's, Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester Counties. He advised that the drought status changed from watch to warning and requested the media to make mention of the need for water conservation for both private and public service.
Rex Kershall, Rock Hall, expressed his concern of agricultural wells using large quantities of water under drought conditions and suggested an assessment of water availability be performed. Commissioner Fithian advised that it was his understanding the State would notify/restrict water usage if need be.
General - The relocation of this department to 709 Morgnec Road is tentatively scheduled for April, 2002.
Edesville Service Area - The Commissioners approved and Commissioner Fithian executed a Professional Services Agreement with ARRO Consulting, Inc.,to provide engineering services relative to extending water main from Rock Hall to Edesville. Mr. Morris estimated the cost to design the connection to be approximately $8,000. He also noted that at this time if this project comes to fruition, the Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plan would need to be amended.
Worton Well Project - Mr. Morris advised that the project will commence in March. After discussion with consultants, Earth Data, recommended the location of the well not vary from the test well site. Commissioner Newnam inquired if the well would be used immediately. Mr. Morris advised that the well would be used promptly in light of the critical status of well No. 3. He reported that well no. 3 is decreased in output due to excessive iron clogging the line. He recommended acid treatment which would cost approximately $6,000. Commissioner Newnam confirmed the well be rehabilitated before the new well is in use. The Commissioners approved the $6,000 expenditure, funded from Contingency Fund, for well no. 3 to be treated.
Kennedyville Service Area - Mr. Morris reported that a Kennedyville water main broke on January 25 and his department worked for approximately fourteen hours in the evening to repair the water main. He advised that as a result of a fire, a hydrant was improperly closed resulting in excessive water pressure which caused the water main to break. Mr. Morris stated that a letter will go forth to the Fire Chief's Association delineating the proper procedure for fire hydrant closure.
The Commissioners requested letter of accommodation and appreciation go forth to employees who repaired the water main and expediently remedied the problem.
A bid opening was held at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Hearing Room for the rehabilitation of seven homes in the Housing Improvement Program. Jack Canan, Coordinator, Housing and Community Development, Kay Pinder-Almen, Administrative Aide, Harold Coleman, Housing Rehabilitation Specialist, and Jim Wright, County Engineer, were in attendance. Commissioner Fithian read the notice to bid. The following bids were received:
Mr. Canan took the bids for review. It was noted that Mr. Coleman estimated the total cost to be $112,000. Mr. Canan appeared later in the day with bid recommendation for the low bidder. At the recommendation of Mr. Canan, a motion was made by Commissioner Newnam, seconded by Commissioner Fithian and passed by the majority of the Board to award contract to H & H Builders, Inc. for the amount of $109,167.81. The Commissioners approved and Commissioner Fithian executed a contract by and between the County and H&H Builders, Inc.
Carter Stanton, Director, Public Works, reported that the closing on the Lins' property, via Hurricane Floyd Hazard Mitigation Grant, funding took place and advised that funding for the demolition of the structure was not accounted for in the Public Works budget. Commissioner Fithian requested the structure be boarded up and rendered safe until demolition took place.
Gail Owings, Director, Planning and Zoning Administration, reiterated the acquisition, demolition, site restoration, and conversion to open space of four acres of the Lins property, located in the Third Election District as a result of Hurricane Floyd Hazard Mitigation Grant funding. The Commissioners approved and Commissioner Fithian executed the deed for purchase of the property.
Mrs. Owings advised that demolition of the structure is required to take place within 180 days of closing and reported that she would investigate funding for demolition.
At 2:00 p.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Newnam, seconded by Commissioner Fithian and passed by the majority of the Board to go into executive session with Ernest S. Cookerly, County Attorney, for legal counsel in accordance with State Government Article, Section 10.508 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Others in attendance were: Elmer Horsey, Economic Development Director, Jack Canan, Housing and Community Development Coordinator, Ed Athey, Chairman, Economic Development Advisory Board, Paige Bethke, Regional Manager, DBED, Pam Hepner, DBED Paolo Fezzi, President, Treasurer, and Leonard Colamarino, Vice President, General Counsel, representing CFF.
CFF ownership transfers and related obligations to the CDBG Agreement were discussed.
The executive session adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
At 2:50 p.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Newnam, seconded by Commissioner Fithian and passed by the majority of the Board to go into executive session with Ernest S. Cookerly, County Attorney, for legal counsel in accordance with State Government Article, Section 10.508 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
The executive session adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
Per Delegate Walkup's request, supplementary documentation went forth on proposed legislation to allow a Special Theatre (on-sale) beer, wine and liquor license.
The County Administrator provided the status of legislative initiatives and distributed copies of the bills submitted.
The County Administrator also provided a copy of the Governor's Capital Budget.
The Commissioners approved and Commissioner Fithian executed the FY 03 Preservation Incentives for Local Government Grant, (PILG) prepared by Carla Martin, Community Planner. Ms Martin advised that the grant, if approved, would allow for $21,550 in funding with an equal match. She advised that this grant will fund the Heritage Resource Survey and Evaluation Plan.
Ms. Martin advised that as part of the PILG grant, a Heritage Advisory Committee must be appointed. Although the requirement for the committee is a minimum of 5 members, one of which must be a local elected official, she suggested a 12 member committee. The Committee will prepare a Heritage Resource Survey and Evaluation Plan for all heritage resource types, archeological, history museums/collections, monuments, structures, buildings and districts, cultural landscapes and living traditions. Ms. Martin estimated the committee to meet twice a month, for eighteen months. Commissioner Fithian requested the formation of the committee be advertised for two weeks and a mission statement be drafted.
In response to the Commissioners letter of January 15, the Commissioners received correspondence from Nancy Zinn, Director, Mid-Shore Mental Health Systems, Inc., advising that she is not aware of an agreement to guarantee equal liability among counties and further noted that deficit liability issues are local government/health department issues.
The Commissioners received correspondence from James W. Price, Director, Program Open Space, and Joseph Tassone, Director, Comprehensive Planning, advising that the Maryland Department of Planning and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources have jointly reviewed the Kent County Land Preservation and Recreation Plan and finds it to meet all requirements. A copy of this correspondence was forwarded to Gail Owings, Director, Planning and Zoning Administration, and Jeff Troester, Director, Parks and Recreation.
In response to inquiry made by Sgt. Adrian Baker of Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Commissioners approved for the DNR to be provided a slip for their police boat in April, once the County assumes operation of this county owned property. A permanent slip will be assigned at a later time.
Susanne Hayman, Esq., Director of Human Resources, advised that Senator Mikulski is continuing to pursue the IRS ruling for converting employees Valic funds to the State Pension system without tax penalties to the employees. She advised that with Senator Mikulski's assistance a ruling may be available by February 28.
Ms. Hayman requested approval to proceed in getting a legal opinion and associated costs on the County obtaining tax exempt financing for the State pension system. Commissioner Newnam advised that she should pursue that option.
At 11:28 a.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Newnam, seconded by Commissioner Fithian and passed by the majority of the Board to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters in accordance with State Government Article, Section 10.508 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
The executive session adjourned at 11:38 a.m.
At 11:57 a.m., a motion was made by Commissioner Newnam, seconded by Commissioner Fithian and passed by the majority of the Board to go into executive session with Susanne Hayman, Esq., Director of Human Resources, to discuss personnel matters in accordance with State Government Article, Section 10.508 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
The executive session adjourned at 12:05 p.m.
Correspondence was received from James W. Price, Director, Program Open Space, advising the remaining funds for Program Open Space projects will be reverted to the County's Program Open Space general Fund.
As requested by Sheriff Price, the Commissioners made site visit to the Detention Center as to proposed location for a Prisoner Booking Facility. Those in attendance were Commissioners Fithian and Newnam, Ed Robinson, County Administrator, Sheriff Price, Warden Richard Darling, Correctional Officer V, Ronald Howell, representing the Detention Center, Chief Walter Coryell, Captain Rob Edler, representing Chestertown Police Department, Sgt. Adrian Baker, representing Department of Natural Resources, Sgt. Clay Howell, representing the Narcotics Task Force, Carter Stanton, Public Works Director, and Jim Wright, County Engineer. It was agreed to renovate the storage area attached to the Detention Center to be used as a Prisoner Booking Facility and a separate storage building was approved to be purchased for location within the fenced in area for storage of the tractor, etc.
Correspondence was received from William Sutton, Chairman, Maryland Eastern Shore Resource Conservation and Development Council, (RCD&D) with attached survey, requesting assistance in advocating attendance so that a quorum would be available at council meetings.
The Commissioners received a copy of correspondence directed to Gail Owings, Director, Planning and Zoning Administration, from Robert Summers, Director, Water Management Administration, Maryland Department of the Environment, advising of approval for continued delegation of erosion and sediment control enforcement authority.
Carl Burke, Executive Director, Upper Shore Aging, appeared to discuss the status of the Senior Center. Mr. Burke advised that according to media coverage relating to the Governor's budget funding for the Senior Center will be forthcoming. However, the budget will not be approved until May 2002 and he would like to move forward with the architectural design. Mr. Burke requested a portion of the County funding available for that purpose.
Commissioner Newnam stated that he wanted the project to proceed and made a motion to approve $25,000 from Contingency fund for the project, Commissioner Fithian seconded the motion and it was passed by a majority of the Board. Commissioner Fithian requested the County Administrator to confirm the accuracy of the projected budget.
As requested by Robert H. Strong, Jr., Stat's Attorney, the Commissioners approved and signed Forfeiture Authority Agreement by and between the County Commissioners, State's Attorney, Forfeiting Authority and Sheriff, Seizing Authority.
The County Administrator advised of a request from the State's Attorney to hold the teen court program in the Commissioners' Hearing Room. The Commissioners approved the using of the hearing room for this purpose.
As requested by Robert H. Strong, Jr., State's Attorney, the Commissioners approved and signed Forfeiting Authority Agreement by and between the County Commissioners, State's Attorney, Forfeiting Authority and Sheriff, Seizing Authority.
Jeff Troester, Director, Parks and Recreation, appeared on behalf of Kent Museum, Inc., requesting a support letter to accompany a grant application in the amount of $50,000 to restore the granary at Turner's Creek Public Landing. The Commissioners concurred to send forth a letter of support in support of the project granting an easement for the structure to the Maryland Historic Trust.
The Commissioners approved and Commissioner Fithian executed the Maryland Comprehensive Transit Plan, Capital Assistance Grant and Operating Assistance Grant. The funds directed to U-STAR Transportation, will provide $75,000 (100% State Funds) to fund equipment for transportation services and will provide $40,000 (100% State Funds) to fund weekend transportation service for the incorporated towns of Denton and Easton.
Bill Ingersoll, Chestertown Town Manager, appeared to discuss the status of the Visitor's Center to be constructed at the intersection of Cross Street and MD Route 213, Chestertown. Bernadette Van Pelt, Tourism Director, was also in attendance. Mr. Ingersoll advised that construction would be imminent and a meeting was held meeting on January 24, with the County Administrator, and Mrs. Van Pelt to further discussions on the role of Kent County Tourism in the Visitors' Center.
Mr. Ingersoll proposed items to be outlines such as responsibilities, staff, duties and cost to be included in either a Memo of Understanding or lease, by and between the County and the Town of Chestertown for the Visitors' Center. Commissioner Fithian advised that he anticipates County tourism to have a presence in the Visitor's Center, as Kent County is becoming a tourism destination.
Mr. Ingersoll advised that construction for the 4400 square foot Visitor's Center will begin in several weeks. The town plans to use the Hotel Rental Tax revenue to assist with the debt service involve in the project. He noted that the second floor will have offices for the Chamber of Commerce and Kent County Tourism. Commissioner Newnam questioned Mrs. Van Pelt how many hours Kent County Tourism would spend in the Visitor's Center. Mrs. Van Pelt advised that the Tourism Office has only one part-time staff and would be able to spend one hour per day. Commissioner Fithian stated that the County had committed to a presence in the Visitor's Center and staffing may be expanded in the future. Mr. Ingersoll advised that he has volunteers ready to assist in greeting the public at the Visitor's Center. Commissioner Fithian confirmed that this Board would sign an MOU/lease for the Visitor's Center in the upcoming week.
Gail Owings, Director, Planning and Zoning Administration, advised that she had been notified by Wal-Mart representatives of interest in constructing a smaller store in Chestertown and would like to meet with the Commissioners. Commissioner Fithian advised that a meeting should be scheduled during a regularly scheduled meeting with the Board and an invitation to be extended to the Chestertown Mayor and Council and the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Owings advised that she would keep the Commissioners apprised of any further communication.
Jeff Troester, Director, Parks and Recreation, advised that ballfield renovations were underway. The Commissioners requested Worton Road be closed to ensure the renovated ballfields be preserved.
There being no further business to claim their attention, the Board adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, February 5, 2002
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With an investigation into the hit-and-run death of a Portugal Cove teen now in its third day, police have yet to identify the driver of the vehicle involved in the deadly incident.
But Staff Sgt. June Layden, spokesperson for the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC), said the investigation is moving forward.
Describing it as a top priority, Layden said the RNC has dedicated substantial resources to the case.
"The investigation is ongoing, and we have received some information, but we're still attempting to identify the driver," Layden said late Wednesday afternoon.
On Wednesday, police released the identity of the victim - 15-year-old Matthew Rodney Churchill of Portugal Cove.
Churchill was a student at Leary's Brook junior high in St. John's. He also played in the midget division of the St. John's Minor Hockey Association.
Churchill and a 14-year-old friend from St. John's were walking along Bauline Line in Portugal Cove about 7:30 p.m. Monday when Churchill was struck from behind.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene without stopping.
Both boys were taken to
hospital, but Churchill later died of his injuries. The younger teen
was treated for minor injuries and shock and was released.
The first big break came Tuesday morning, roughly 14 hours after the incident, when information provided to the RNC led to the discovery of the vehicle - a Pontiac Sunfire - believed to have been involved.
Car near scene
The Sunfire was discovered in a private driveway not far from the scene of the incident on Bauline Line, and Layden said it had sustained damage "consistent with a collision of this nature."
The vehicle is now at police headquarters, where it is being examined by experts in forensics, accident reconstruction and automotive mechanics.
"This is all standard procedure in any collision where there has been extensive injuries or death," she explained.
Investigators have spoken with the female owner of the car, but Layden wouldn't confirm if they believe she was operating the vehicle.
"It's possible someone else may have been operating (the vehicle), but it's equally possible the registered owner may have been. It's not determined who it was," she said.
Churchill was minutes from his home at the time of the incident.
Funeral services are planned for Friday.
Students visit school yard
Schools are now closed for Easter break, but some students gathered at Leary's Brook junior high Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon to lend support to one another.
School principal Byron Head has also stated that grief counsellors will be available when classes resume next week.
Meanwhile, anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information related to the investigation is asked to contact Const. William Gosse at 729-8654 or 729-8000.
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Driving on the left side of the road or converting the speed limit from kilometers to miles per hour is challenging enough. But in some places, you have a whole host of weird traffic laws to contend with, too. Here are 10 crazy laws that could really drive you mad!
Have a Beer While Driving in Costa Rica
In Costa Rica, you can drink an alcoholic beverage while driving—as long as you don't get drunk. Sipping a beer with one hand and navigating the windy and treacherous roads of Costa Rica with the other? Totally legal. Driving with a blood-alcohol level of more than 0.75 percent? You're going to jail. We'll stick to water while we're behind the wheel, thanks.
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A 32-year-old Marion man was sentenced last week to more than nine years in federal prison for possessing child pornography.
James Sullivan pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography in January. During the plea hearing, he admitted to possessing more than 7,000 images and more than 275 videos of child pornography in 2011.
According to sentencing documents, Sullivan started using heroin and was convicted of distributing heroin within 1,000 feet of a school and was sentenced to two years in prison in 2011. He distributed heroin to a person who had been admitted to a local hospital for a heroin overdose.
Authorities discovered the child pornography evidence during their investigation of the heroin case, according to sentencing documents.
Sullivan will also be on an eight year term of supervised release after serving his prison time and must comply with all sex offender registration requirements.
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The Heisman Trophy winner from 2012 is in hot water with the NCAA, as they continue their investigation into Johnny Manziel and whether he was compensated financially for signing memorabilia that were sold for profit. There are several reports from ESPN out there that Manziel was paid at different times by different brokers for his signature. Today at practice, Manziel was at it again signing autographs. Oh, but he wasn't getting paid for any of it. Yes, Johnny Manziel is signing autographs today at Texas A&M's Meet the Aggies. http://t.co/ICHqjrEGR6 #12thMan — Jason Cook (@jason_cook) August 24, 2013 A lot of people in the line, right? Yeah, it appears as if the entire 12th man showed up for a chance to get Manziel's autograph, FOR FREE. Seriously, the line looked liked something at CostcoDisney World. Here is the line in indoor for Manziel sig — and it's a lot longer than camera shows: pic.twitter.com/wCZafj15vF — Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) August 24, 2013 Looks like the fans are very disappointed in all of his off-the-field shenanigans, huh? Last weekend of 2013 without college football, so we don't have to talk about stuff like this anymore very soon. Yeah, right.
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BEIRUT: Rebels in Syria have now set their sights on seizing intelligence branches in the country's commercial capital of Aleppo after taking three police stations there, a rebel commander told AFP on Wednesday.
The rebels seized three police stations on Tuesday: in Bab al-Nayrab, the southern district of Salhin and in Hanano. Rebel leader Ferzat Abdel Nasser called the takeovers "a small victory that is good for morale."
"But the most important thing is to take over the intelligence branches," said the general, who deserted from the Syrian army a month ago. "If these sites fall, victory is possible."
An AFP correspondent in Aleppo on Tuesday witnessed the rebel seizure of the Salhin police station, the largest in the south of the city.
They also executed a general the rebels said was known for taking part in the bloody repression of the Syrian revolt, which is now in its 17th month.
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'Terminator Salvation' star Sam Worthington's deadly weapons: F-bombs
It was difficult for our Red Carpet Guerrilla to get a video clip of Sam Worthington at Friday night's Australians in Film event without a major f-bomb.
Here's one in which the no-nonsense Aussie superstar-in-the-making talks about being Australian, doing your job, "no mucking about," his sister laughing at his billboard on Sunset Boulevard, his role in "Terminator Salvation" and working with his dedicated and passionate co-star Christian Bale.
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Big things are in the works at Universal Orlando. The company officially opened Transformers: The Ride 3D on June 20, and is also currently building two other exciting expansions at the Florida theme park.
Universal Orlando is already home to a "The Simpsons"-themed ride, but the theme park announced in May that a complete redesign and expansion is in the works to make the area of Islands of Adventure feel like Springfield. Krusty Burger and Moe's Tavern are already open for business, and Zap2it saw construction for additional areas like Cletus Chicken Shack, Bumblebee Man Taco Truck and Kang & Kodos Twirl 'n' Hurl underway.
"Springfield's a natural extension because we opened the ride in 2008 and it's been such a huge hit, an award-winning attraction," Universal Creative Studio executive producer Mike West tells Zap2it. "We thought, 'What better thing to do than to take the animated world which you enter in on the ride and create the dimensional element of that out in the park, and just create Springfield itself with the food and the characters.' It was just the natural extension into this park."
Don't expect to see places like a nuclear power plant or Burns' mansion just yet. West says he worked closely with Jim Brooks and Matt Groening on "every single detail of this expansion," and that's how he narrowed down the "iconic" additions to the Springfield section of the park, and decided to focus primarily on food-centric locations.
"Springfield is such an iconic pop culture icon for the world that it was just a natural element for us to create it here, and then you had to meet the expectations of the food," he says. "I mean, the food in 'The Simpsons' is a big a part as the characters -- and the drinks. They're characters unto themselves, so we knew we had to have an original Duff's Beer, which we created at a microbrewery. We knew we had to have a Flaming Moe. We had to have a Krusty Burger and a Clogger. They're as much the stars of the new expansion as the buildings and the ride is."
Then there's the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. A Diagon Alley expansion was revealed in early May, and Universal Orlando has been very hush-hush about it since. That area, which will open in 2014, will include new shops, a second themed restaurant and an "innovative, marquee attraction based on Gringotts bank" located in the Universal Studios park, but all of that construction is covered up so that prying eyes can't see more than they're supposed to.
So what should fans know about the top-secret new "Harry Potter" area? "It's going to be over the top incredibly beyond your imagination fantastic," Universal Parks & Resorts chairman Tom Williams tells Zap2it.
Beyond that, Hasbro's Bryony Bouyer teases that more of the brand's popular lines could come to Universal Orlando now that "Transformers" is open.
"I'm always thinking about that one. Many conversations about what are the right [Hasbro] brands to bring to life," Bouyer says. "We certainly have some really great franchises. Think about 'My Little Pony' that's doing amazingly well. Huge fan bases; I think that's the key."
With rides like Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and Transformers: The Ride 3D pushing what theme parks are capable of, Williams says the lesson Universal Orlando has learned is to focus on making guests feel like they're "in the middle of the action."
"They can reach out and touch it. They sense it, they smell it, they feel it -- temperature changes and other visceral elements that come to play -- it just makes it so believable," Williams teases of what's in store for the next generation of Universal Orlando rides. "A shared family experience -- family, friends, whatever -- a shared experience is what's so integral to having a good time at our park. You're going to see a lot more to come."


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Rayan, F; Dodd, M; Haddad, FS; (2008) European validation of the Vancouver classification of periprosthetic proximal femoral fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Br , 90 (12) 1576 - 1579. 10.1302/0301-620X.90B12.20681.
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The Vancouver classification has been shown by its developers to be a valid and reliable method for categorising the configuration of periprosthetic proximal femoral fractures and for planning their management. We have re-validated this classification system independently using the radiographs of 30 patients with periprosthetic fractures. These were reviewed by six experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeons, six trainee surgeons and six medical students in order to assess intra- and interobserver reliability and reproducibility. Each observer read the radiographs on two separate occasions. The results were subjected to weighted kappa statistical analysis. The respective kappa values for interobserver agreement were 0.72 and 0.74 for consultants, 0.68 and 0.70 for trainees on the first and second readings of the radiographs and 0.61 for medical students. The intra-observer agreement for the consultants was 0.64 and 0.67, for the trainees 0.61 and 0.64, and for the medical students 0.59 and 0.60 for the first and second readings, respectively. The validity of the classification was studied by comparing the pre-operative radiological findings within B subgroups with the operative findings. This revealed agreement for 77% of these type-B fractures, with a kappa value of 0.67. Our data confirm the reliability and reproducibility of this classification system in a European setting and for inexperienced staff. This is a reliable system which can be used by non-experts, between centres and across continents.
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KARACHI Shahrukh Jatoi, the key accused in the high-profile murder case of Shahzeb Khan, is over 19-year-old, the media reported here on Saturday.
The Supreme Court, not satisfied with the earlier report, constituted a six-member board consisting of highly qualified doctors to determine Shahrukh Jatoi's age.
The final report by the board will be submitted to the court on Monday (tomorrow).
Jatoi is accused of killing Shahzeb, the 20-year-old son of a police officer, in Defence locality of Karachi on December 25, 2012 over a petty dispute.
The medical board examined Jatoi's birth certificate and education and identification documents in order to determine his actual age.
The assessment disclosed discrepancies in the data as his birth certificate and education documents mention 1993 as his birth year, but his B-form and passport stated he was born in 1995.
However, Jatoi's dental and bone examination revealed he is around 19-year-old. Earlier reports of Jatoi's bone tests and a physical inspection declared him a minor, or under 18 years, and hence eligible for juvenile prison.
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After graduating from Brown University in 2004, Stephanie Harris looked for a job long distance for about four months, "doing interviews over the phone and squeezing them in during one trip out to California to visit my fiance." She used Monster Job Search Agents to monitor listings for publishing positions in Orange County, California -- a strategy that resulted in a few solid nibbles but no offers.
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The Spring EcoFest was held on April 11 at McGough Nature Park and featured something for everyone: nature walks, music, free tree give-a-way, environmental presentations and live wildlife demonstrations.
The nature center housed live animal exhibits. Children could do arts and crafts, hunt for Easter eggs, and learn about eco-friendly activities. Representatives from environmentally friendly businesses and organizations provided information on ways to help protect the environment.
William Sanders, executive director of Keep Pinellas Beautiful, has been working at the organization for 12 years improve local communities. He said 18 local schools recycled 3,000 pounds of PET bottles last year. Keep Pinellas Beautiful gave awards to Thurgood Marshal Middle School, Pinellas High School and Walsingham Elementary School for their help reducing litter and recycling in Pinellas County.
Jake Respondek from the Suncoast chapter of the Surfrider Foundation handed out literature about beach conservation and protection. He said that each year, over one million seabirds and one hundred thousand marine mammals die from ingestion of or entanglement in plastics. He educated the public about this danger and to attract more children to participate in their beach cleanups.
Several animal rescue organizations were present, including the Tampa Bay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, SPCA.
Megan Deveau who has been a volunteer at the organization for three years, said that pets become a victim in this bad economy. The Big Cat Rescue was represented by Beth Bluder who has been volunteering there for five years. She raised awareness about the dangers of exotic pet keeping and about their nonprofit organization that is home for 135 cats. âWe are trying to change the laws about owning exotic pets,â she says.
Marissa Segundo, Recycling Coordinator for the city of Largo, instilled the importance of the recycling into the community and she also promoted Largoâs Trashy Fashion Show on April 22 at the Largo Cultural Center. Proceeds from the ticket sales will go to the Largo Chamber of Commerce scholarship fund.
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