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deferred maintenance has resulted in serious structural failures (IWUB, 2005). The IWUB identified approximately 20 construction and rehabilitation projects that it believes are critical to the inland waterways systems, with a total price tag to completion of more than $5.4 billion. This would require an annual expenditure of $477 million, about $100 million above the FY 2006 actual appropriation. However, this level of expenditure would not be sustainable with the current trust fund balance and expected future income (IWUB, 2005). Fund income has averaged about $100 million per year over its history, and it would be required to contribute $2.7 billion as its share of the $5.4 billion called for by the IWUB.
Exports of coal from the United States are currently around 50 million tons, a little less than half of the record export tonnages transported in the 1980s. Exports are expected to decrease in the future, primarily due to the anticipated availability of low-cost coal supplies from South America, Asia, and Australia (EIA, 2006d). In fact, the EIA reference scenario predicts that the U.S. share of the total world coal trade will fall from 6 percent in 2003 to 3 percent in 2025. At the same time, U.S. imports of low-sulfur coal are projected to grow, from the current 28 million tons to almost 90 million tons by the year 2030. The potential need to meet tighter emissions targets may make coal imports an attractive option for coal-fired power plants in the Gulf Coast and Atlantic seaboard areas (EIA, 2006d).
The national transportation network is not expected to be challenged by these predicted export and import trends. Transloading terminals on the Gulf Coast and the Atlantic seaboard have adequate capabilities for managing such traffic, and they have managed increased volumes in the past. However, reversing or shifting the flow direction from export to import may present logistical and operational problems for the transportation infrastructure, principally the railroads.
Constraints on the delivery of electricity from power plants can reduce the natural competitive advantage that coal-fired power plants have over plants fueled by oil or natural gas that cannot generate electricity as cheaply. Consequently, transmission constraints have the potential to limit future coal use. Coal's competitive advantage relies on "economic dispatch"2 that theoretically operates in the electricity generation market (DOE, 2005). However, in practice
Every power plant has a schedule of production levels and costs. In theory, units are called upon to provide power in "merit order," in which the least expensive units are dispatched first, with additional units being dispatched in order of increasing costs until electricity needs are met. Factors that could increase the production costs of coal-based plants and thereby alter dispatch order, such as environmental constraints, are discussed in Chapter 6.


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Leading banjo player Dan Walsh to play Eden Project Café, St Austell
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TOUTED as one of the finest banjo players in the UK as well as being a superb singer, songwriter and guitarist, Dan Walsh is described as "the real deal" (Uncut) and "taking the banjo into the stratosphere" (Froots) with a unique and eclectic style taking in folk, funk, bluegrass, jazz, rock and even Arabic.
You can see him on Thursday, March 21, at Eden Project Café, St Austell.
After three years of touring the UK as one half of award-nominated duo Walsh and Pound, Dan's returning to his solo gigs as well as fronting an all-new Dan Walsh band made up of award-winning musicians including Rachel Newton and drummer Adam Sinclair, whose credits range from the New York Dolls to The Unthanks.
He is also performing with the legendary Alistair Anderson and has recently appeared on stage and in the studio with Seth Lakeman, the Levellers, Martin Simpson and numerous others.
The show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 from www.edenproject.com/cafe-in-st-austell

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Owner-handled for most of his career and now occasional professionally presented, Slugger won the specialty of the Dalmatian Club of Greater Atlanta in August 2012.
Slugger was the #20 Dalmatian in the U.S. in 2012 and was invited to compete at the Top 20 event at the Dalmatian Club of America's National Specialty. He was presented there by Mary-Lynn Jensen, Ph.D..
With attractive dark liver spotting, a perfect topline, effortless movement and a "huggy" personality, this boy makes us proud!
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Letter: Punish parents for failing to feed children
Dylan Martin's article, "Brunswick program tackles growing food insecurity for youth," never answered what was being tackled. The problem is hungry children, and it appears that no one is asking where are these children's parents, grandparents, guardians that are supposed to be using the taxpayer-provided EBT card, Food Stamp, Section 8, etc., on the children general welfare. Not one child should be going hungry. There is a requirement for mandatory reporting to the Department of Health and Human Services to show that the adults are abusing the taxpayer-provided assistance, and begin involving the court system. But no child in Maine should be ever going without food, as there are very generous welfare programs to ensure that this does not happen.
Tackle the problem, do not use clever words to cover up a parent or guardian's neglect and responsibility to feed their own children. There is a problem of intelligence insecurity, not food insecurity.
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Fiestas Patrias celebrates five significant events in Mexican history, the most significant being the celebration of the Constitution in September, formulated after the Mexican Revolution in February that same year. More popularly known as Mexican's Independence Day, Fiestas Patrias is celebrated in Mexico City as the biggest event in the city's events calendar on the 15th September. The city is decked out with red, green and white banners and many tiny lights line houses and streets. One of Mexico City's major streets - 20 de Novembre - is blocked-off to host the celebrations including a huge parade, music, fireworks and even face painting. If you need a flag to wave, don't despair, there are vendors on every corner selling Mexican patriotic products. One can buy flowers, toys, candy, sombreros, sugarcane drinks and loaves of bread with 'Viva Mexico!' written on them. This important day will be a memorable and colourful experience for those who would like to see Mexican patriotism at its best!
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I had the oxtail roti. absolutely delicious
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Heading home after an amazing Jazz session at Bill's Place soon after midnight, we saw the restaurant and were looking at the menu; it seemed closed, but Jerry, the owner, beckoned us in. We asked if it was possible to order a goat roti (my favourite) to go; even though their staff were just preparing to leave, Jerry (and Elsie) not only served the most delicious goat and chicken rotis we had ever eaten, but after a vigorous discussion about world affairs, the state of development in Africa and the emerging role of China, Jerry and Elsie (who joined us 2/3 of the way through the meal) refused to allow us to pay. We were extremely touched by their hospitality and genuine generosity. I highly recommend this restaurant, particularly for out of town visitors. We did not leave until 2:30 and could have stayed longer, but we had a very long drive back to Canada the next morning. Thanks Jerry and Elsie!
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The first time I ordered the food was good. I have only gotten take-out, the second time the food was good, but they were suppose to open at 1:00 and didn't open until almost 2:00. Ordered again today and the food was not good . Peas n rice, plaintains and shrimp all over-cooked some bordering on burned. When I called the guy was unapologetic. Go figure :<)
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Ate there on Mother's Day . When other restaurants had 2 hour waits I just came in Elsie's and I was seated immediately. The atmosphere is small yet very romantic. The food was very good especially the price . I would recommend this spot to ANYONE who wants a good meal from the carribean .i will definitely eat there again
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food comparable to any other carribean spot, but service was poor!
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If you love caribbean food. You have to try elsie's
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A wonderful Harlem must for anyone living in or visiting the neighborhood! Everything I've tried here is delicious - the jerk chicken, salmon, shrimp, the curries, the rotis, the soup and the sides are wonderful, especially the callaloo! Their service is warm, attentive and welcoming. Go - you'll be glad you did!


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NORTHEAST BASEBALL OPENS WITH PAIR OF WINSFebruary 18, 2013
BOONEVILLE, Miss. – Northeast Mississippi Community College's baseball team opened the season on Sunday, February 17 with a sweep of Southeastern Community College and Arkansas Baptist College at Harold T. White Field in Booneville.
Northeast knocked off Southeastern Community College from West Burlington, Iowa in five innings in the season opener before downing the Buffaloes of Arkansas Baptist 10-1 in the nightcap.
In the season opener against the Blackhawks, Northeast jumped on the visitors early and never let up.
Northeast tallied its first run of the season when Dalton Sims of DeSoto Central legged out a two-out, infield chopper to third that allowed courtesy runner Heath Wood (Kossuth) to score and the route was on.
Sophomore and team captain Ethan Estes of Biggersville gave Ben Hellums three more runs to work with when Estes connected on a Danny Pacha offering and dropped a two-out, three-run double into the gap in right centerfield.
With the four-run cushion after the second inning, Hellums went to work and limited the Blackhawk offense to just four hits while striking out four and going the distance on the mound for the Tigers.
Josh Mills of Lafayette County and Will Robertson of Falkner led the way for the Tigers offensively in the opener with the pair accounting for four of the Tigers nine hits in the affair.
Mills knocked around a single and a double in the contest while Robertson had a pair of singles in the win.
In the nightcap, Northeast rallied after falling behind early to the Buffaloes.
After trailing 1-0, Northeast tied the contest in the home half of the first and then staked a five-run second inning on Cole Braunecker.
With the six-run cushion, Mississippi State University transfer Tanner Gaines settled down and with the help of the Tiger pitching staff limited Arkansas Baptist to just a pair of hits in the seven-inning contest.
Robertson, who finished the day with four hits, led the Tigers on offense with a pair of singles in the nightcap while Wood had a double for Northeast.
With the two wins, Northeast improved to 2-0 on the year and will look to continue its momentum when it hosts Calhoun (Ala.) Community College on Tuesday, February 19 at Harold T. White Field in Booneville. The non-division doubleheader is set for a noon start.


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Women's Tennis | Friday, March 14, 2008
Bearcats Edge Pacific Lutheran, 5-4, in NWC Action
SALEM, ORE. -- Every match counted on Friday, March 14, as wins at #6 singles and #3 doubles helped Willamette University edge Pacific Lutheran University, 5-4, in Northwest Conference women's tennis action at the Courthouse Tennis Club. Willamette improved to 4-7 overall, while Pacific Lutheran fell to 4-5 on the season. The Bearcats and PLU are tied for fifth place in the NWC at 4-5 in conference play.
Willamette picked up an important win at #3 doubles when Alyssa Morrison (So., Anacortes, WA/Anacortes HS) and Samantha Wong (Fr., Honolulu, HI/Iolani HS) defeated Ashley Brooks and Esther Ham of PLU, 8-5. The Bearcats also earned a victory at #1 doubles, with Alaine Anderson (Sr., Santa Ana, CA/Foothills HS) and Jamie Slonaker (Fr., Bainbridge Island, WA/Bainbridge HS) winning the final two games to hold off Liz Currey and Emily Starr, 8-6.
In addition to contributing to the win at #3 doubles, Wong also provided a victory for the Bearcats at #6 singles. She achieved a narrow win over Ham in the first set, 7-5, then easily won the second set, 6-1. Anderson won #3 singles for Willamette, 6-4, 6-4, against Coats of PLU. Abby Funabiki (Jr., Pullman, WA/Pullman HS) also claimed a win for Willamette, as she took #4 singles in a three-set battle with Brooks, 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.
The #1 singles match also went three sets before Erika Feltus of Pacific Lutheran outlasted Kam from Willamette, 6-0, 2-6, 6-1. Feltus teamed with Coats for PLU's only win in doubles, an 8-3 triumph over Kam and Funabiki at the #2 position.
Earlier this season, on Feb. 15, Pacific Lutheran defeated Willamette, 6-3, in Tacoma, Wash. In that match, WU recorded one win in doubles play and lost four of six singles matches. Nearly all of the singles matches were closely contested during the first meeting. In the rematch on Friday, the Bearcats won two doubles matches and went 3-3 in singles play.
Willamette is 4-1 in its last five conference matches and has won four of its last six matches overall. The Bearcats will go almost two weeks before returning to action on Thursday, March 27 against the University of California-Santa Cruz on neutral courts in Walla Walla, Wash.
Saturday, March 14
At Courthouse Tennis Club, Salem, Ore.
Willamette University 5, Pacific Lutheran University 4
#1 - Erika Feltus (PLU) defeated Tiffany Kam (WU), 6-0, 2-6, 6-1
#2 - Liz Currey (PLU) defeated Alyssa Morrison (WU), 6-2, 6-2
#3 - Alaine Anderson (WU) defeated Ashley Coats (PLU), 6-4, 6-4
#4 - Abby Funabiki (WU) defeated Ashley Brooks (PLU), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1
#5 - Emily Starr (PLU) defeated Jamie Slonaker (WU), 6-2, 6-0
#6 - Samantha Wong (WU) defeated Esther Ham (PLU), 7-5, 6-1
#1 - Anderson and Slonaker (WU) defeated Currey and Starr (PLU), 8-6
#2 - Feltus and Coats (PLU) defeated Kam and Funabiki (WU), 8-3
#3 - Morrison and Wong (WU) defeated Brooks and Ham (PLU), 8-5
Records: Willamette is 4-7 overall, 4-5 in the NWC; Pacific Lutheran is 4-5 overall, 4-5 in the NWC.


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PL commentators often mistake wild, off beat opinions for actual facts, then throw in the "union" mantra because that is what is said on Fox News, Bob Durgan, and other media where such so called facts are learned. Once again, I'll post some studies and a few other articles, mistakenly believing that real facts will somehow change these erroneous beliefs.
No, I would never question the integrity of someone clearly so accomplished as yourself. However, I do realize when to stop arguing with someone as, let's just say, zealous, as yourself. Have a good rest of the day.
I don't know where you are or may have been. Based on your posting, I infer that those who were required to interact with you are the people who deserve the praise and sympathy. It is really hard to attain some coherence from your ramblings, even though, thank-you, my comprehension is not impaired. You asked for research. I provided some examples which you dismissed as developed by "pinheads". Whether you have been in public schools or not, I don't know, but if you were, you present as an example of some of the teachers who probably should have considered another career.
I like the crimson frog, too. Maybe we'll meet up there.
Cheating on the PSSAs or other standardized testing is something that is rather rampant throughout the country. I would invite you to google Michelle Rhee, Ron Paige, or Atlanta test cheating and you'll have many, many articles to peruse. I am sure that results are used for the purposes you describe; they are also used for other purposes. Cheating enabled Ron Paige to be appointed as Secretary of Education under Bush II, which he has then parlayed into considerable wealth.
I think the biggest bullies are those public officials in state and federal governments who use their positions to feather the nests, wallets, and stock portfolios of themselves and their cronies, all the while championing how they are supporters of education. If we continue to allow mafioso (see Chester Charter School) to run for profit enterprises using our children and our tax dollars, then I guess we deserve to be stuck up the you know what.
Good morning, Harley. Are you angry with me again?
You may not be aware, but the Department of Education is still currently investigating alleged cheating involving 39 school districts and 10 charter schools. I believe that the cleared most of the schools, with the exceptions of several in Philadelphia and Allentown, I think. I believe that the high stakes that the PSSA comes with encourages that.
It is not a particularly reliable test, either. One area of reliability concern with the PSSA is using the scores to assign a performance category (below basic, basic, proficient, and advanced). The range here is from .60 to .80, again indicating that a student's placement in one of the categories resulted from his actual knowledge and performance between 36% and 64% of the time, while other factors accounted for this categorization between 36% and 64% of the time. This has been an ongoing issue with the PSSA. A study in 2004 revealed that 11th grade students classified as below basic on the PSSA actually scored higher on the SAT than did those students classified as basic (one category higher).
Another reliability concern is interrater agreement. There are a number of individuals who score all the PSSA's. Obviously, they cannot all be done by one person, but because there is more than one person doing so, there is more error that will result. At the middle school grades, raters agreed on the scoring in mathematics generally around 90% of the time. They agreed in reading about 50% to 60% of the time, and they agreed in the scoring on the writing section approximately 40% of the time. In science, the agreement was about 60%.
The PSSA should be one piece of information that is used to judge schools, teachers, and students. To only rely on this to make a case for a school failing or succeeding is foolish no matter who does it.
Here's some information of the cheating accusations:
Here's some information on how such testing encourages cheating:
Here's some information on the PSSA's:
No argument here. But, the IU's are not exactly known as bastions of fiscal responsibility either with directors and supervisors of just about anything and everything, most with nice six figure salaries.
I guess that's why there is a need for research, and that when research is conducted and validated, it is something we should carefully consider in our public policy. Or, we can continue to confuse correlation with causation and simplistically look at single pieces of information.
Unless you are willing to research and review such information, then your assertions lack validity and appear to be more along the lines of some others here whose fixed beliefs will never change. I would hope at some point we can get beyond cutting and pasting scores and review and discuss more scholarly and relevant research.
Regarding early medical screenings and testing, I am not familiar with your assertions, and I guess I will have to research this some more. Can you post the sources of your information?
If private school vouchers are going to be so effective, then it would seem there would be no problem having the same openness and accountability as public schools. Why not add to the proposed legislation that private schools that accept public money in the form of a voucher, must administer the PSSA, must publish the results, must make available to the public the positions and salaries of all school employees, and must publish their yearly budgets?
If this is going to be so good for education in PA, shouldn't we be able to see that?
Yes, it is certainly necessary, but whether it passes is another story. Edstem complains about PSBA lobbying, but he's not seen anything yet. This will be a full court press on legislators and the outcome, I think, is still undecided.
I think the easiest way to eliminate the skullduggery is to ban for-profit educational management companies. But that would likely significantly lessen the weight of stock portfolios such as Charles Zogby's.
I can't believe how so many people will rage against teachers and their salaries and give a free pass to this blatant graft, conflict of interest, and illegality.
Thank you for the link. I wonder though if anyone will read any of the studies?
Just so I understand, low PSSA scores are because of the failure of preschool, kindergarten, breakfasts and lunches, after school activities, summer school, nurses, guidance counselors, and administrators? Please share with us the details of their failures. Had you been in one of these positions, what would you have done differently? Is there any possibility in your thinking to go beyond the cutting and pasting of scores to examine what are the problems? Is it possible that our urban poor communities exhibit high levels of crime and violence, transience, health, mental health, and drug and alcohol problems, despair and hopelessness, and a lack of valuing education that may have something to do with PSSA scores?
The Harrisburg School Board is not making this decision because they have reasoned out that another provider is needed, or that kindergarten is not necessary and we should try things without it to see how it will go. The district cannot operate on a deficit, and with kindergarten not mandatory, it has to be cut. No board member is pleased with that decision or appreciates your applause.
Kindergarten is one intervention that has proven its value, but it cannot be the only thing. Your reasoning is akin to since we haven't cured cancer, we should stop early screening and testing and see how things go.
No problem. I realize that relying on facts and reasoning is not a strong suit for you. It's remarkable that even with those limitations, you feel you have something to add to a discussion.
You asked for the research. Below is a very small sample of studies. The ones to pay particular attention to are the Project STAR article and the 2001 article in JAMA. Both are longitudinal studies tracking kids for over a decade.
This debate has long been settled by research, but I realize that long held personal, biased beliefs probably won't be affected much by facts.
Charter schools receive the state per pupil remittance. This can be considerably more for a student of one district than a student from another. Additionally, there is a definite incentive to identify students as being in need of special education services, particularly those with milder learning, sensory, or health problems. Doing so can increase the remittance that the school receives by more than double.
I wonder who is attending this summit, besides the first lady? I can't find anything on her website or facebook page. Would the PN be able to get this information? I just have a bad feeling that some of the names of the attendees are going to include Gureghian, Der Hagopian, Williams (Agora Cyber Charter), and Trombetta.
As have you onto public schools for many, many months. I have agreed, however, with many of those criticisms. It seems that you would prefer to give a free pass to the likes of Chester Charter School, instead focusing your barbs on the school districts.
I continue to be dumbfounded that people who have never been in a classroom-or if they were, they could not cut it, like Governor Corbett-feel they have the expertise to determine what is best for public education. Why are the opinions and advice of exceptional teachers not sought out? They would know far better that Piccola and his ilk what works in a classroom.
So, if a state takes over a school district, and perhaps converts its schools to charters, who will run the show? Could it be these guys?
Mr. Vahan Gureghian is the CEO of CSMI, the educational management company that runs Chester Community Charter School. He is a big contributor to Tom Corbett and served as his "education advisor" on his transition team. He actually made out ok as a real estate lawyer, but he has really struck it big since starting the Chester Community Charter School. Now, in addition to his multimillion dollar home here in PA, he has a second home, valued at $28.9 million, in Florida, courtesy of PA taxpayers. I am sure he is grateful.
Mr. Jake Der Hagopian is President of CSMI, and he also did well in his previous occupation as CEO of Royale Group, a company specializing in, well, let's call it venture capital. The owner of that firm was Lenny Pelullo, a reputed mobster now serving time for a host of crimes. The assistant US attorney general who prosecuted Mr. Pelullo also referred to Mr. Der Hagopian as the "muscle" in the organization, although he was not able to bring charges against him.
Maybe the new PA education czars will be Kenny Gamble and Rahim Islam? They are the owners of Universal Companies in Philadelphia. In addition to other shady practices, they run 6 charter schools there, soon to adding at least one more. Only one of their six has ever made adequate yearly progress, and the philosophy that is preached in their schools is, let's say, a little different than you might find in a typical PA public school.
Will these be the people that will be running our public schools in PA? Friends and associates of mafioso and radical Islamists? Maybe that is the plan, to make teachers more "controllable"?
Info about Chester Charter School, Jake Der Hagopian, and Lenny Pelullo:
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I went to the website and looked at the materials. It certainly may be a good option, but this is not a CAIU service, from what I can tell. It looks like a private driving school. It has been approved by the department of transportation. The cost for the online theory course is $100 and then there is the additional 6 hour behind the wheel training for $345. I would guess these fees are not covered by the student's district?
I agree that administrative costs in public school districts are too high in many, many cases. But, we should also consider the nature of some of the districts you listed, which are high poverty areas. In cases such as these, there will be additional, non-instructional positions that are probably necessary to address the increased special needs of the students including instructional advisors, special education supervisors, counselors, home-school visitors, and social workers. Obviously, these will increase administrative costs.
If you are solely going to focus on administrative costs and test scores, then your criticism should include many of the charter and cyber charter schools that are increasingly populating our public school environment. In particular, you have in the past lauded the Chester Community Charter School, apparently ignoring allegations of cheating, the $5000 per child administrative fee, and now the information that the president of the Chester School Management company is an associate of a reputed mobster. Where is the criticism of the department of education allowing that continue? Where is the criticism of Governor Corbett's visit there and his lavishing of praise on this enterprise?
Less than a fourth of those who apply to Milton Hershey are accepted, and less than half of those who are admitted remain enrolled until they graduate. Obviously, Milton Hershey can accept who they want, but is this want the founder intended? I don't know, and certainly the children that are accepted and are able to maintain their enrollment are benefited well beyond mere dollar signs. It just seems to me that more money should be directed to the students, less to the president's salary and perks, less to the creation of unnecessary administrative positions, and especially, much, much less to the board or trustees.


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Just a few little treasures I received in the mail last week:
Treasures of Sky Mall is just the cutest, funniest little zine. Made by Gemma Correll it's a steal at only a couple of dollars!
Creative Collective Snail Mail swap. It was absolutely stuffed full of colorful, fun goodies like The Artist Survival Kit, Kind Cards, motivational mini posters, and pretty papers. They'll be a reply package in the mail soon, although I'm not sure it will be half as cool!
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Moby was performing with his new heavy metal band DiamondSnake last night in Hollywood, where I bumped into Frances Fisher and Eva. We had a blast dancing up a storm. You can see Moby on stage behind us rocking out to his new Heavy Metal music.
Lead singer Phil Costello's voice is incredible. They have a song called Rock and Raw, give it a listen on their homepage. These guys are a funny!
It was way past my bedtime of 10pm, and I lasted to about midnight, but left before they finished their set, unfortunately. I hope to get to see DiamondSnake again, maybe along with NYC tour next month.
DiamondSnake was sporting vegan guitar straps, very cool! Choosing vegan has the biggest impact on helping to save our planet and stop animal suffering. Besides, a vegan diet, and especially a raw vegan diet, helps with weight loss, increases health and our immune system, and gives us tons of energy to rock on roll!
It's official, I now like Heavy Metal music. Moby…I love you!
Moby, one of my favorite musicians, was at the Skirball Cultural Center last night on tour speaking about his new book Gristle. It's a compilation of 10 chapters on topics including health, environment, and government subsidies that make less healthy food cheaper and more accessible that healthier options. Moby's got quite a sense of humor. He's funny.
Moby co-edited Gristle with leading food policy activist Miyun Park, a spunky, tattooed, muscular, well spoken, Korean American beauty. Nice to see a strong Korean American woman who obviously tells it like it is, no holds bar.
Moby explained how he used to be one of those annoying, extremist vegans, and would irritate his family and friends. Today, he has compassion and understanding for people from all backgrounds and experiences. Rather than being militant about veganism, he recommended we lead by example by looking healthy and happy. I love his message, and share the same philosophy. We won't win people over by making them feel bad, alienated, or wrong.
I was happy to be able to gift Moby with an early copy of Ani's Raw Food Essentials, and Miyun with a copy of Ani's Raw Food Desserts.
I met up with the lovely Frances Fisher, nominated in 1998 for her outstanding performance in the film the Titanic. Frances was sharing with me her story about her last Christmas event that was catered vegan. No one realized there was no meat served. That's always the best way, when the food tastes so good, no one misses the meat!
I looked up Frances' age (born 1952), and my goodness, she looks great! Obviously, her diet and lifestyle make her radiate with health and vitality.
The same crew where all there to see Moby as the past several days of vegan events: Brendan Brazier (contributor to Gristle, bravo!), Robert Cheeke, Jordan and Jolia Allen, Benny Chan, Kato Space, and many other friends. It was a great eve, and I'm realizing I need to get back to the Skirball to check out the exhibits during the day soon.
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Most people haven't heard of the beautiful Isle of Colonsay, and with just under 100 inhabitants, not that many people live there either. So a vacation as a tourist to a beautiful secluded place with sandy beaches and a picturesque town sounds absolutely perfect, but coupled with a folk festival that is becoming more and more popular makes it even better. This is the festival of Ceol Cholasa, where the concerts will be the highlight, the sessions in the hotel being laid back and fun for everyone, and many little events wherever you look will make you love the experience. The little events are organized by anyone who wants to make some music or simply have a little fun, meaning this festival will give you the perfect array of music for you to join in. So hang out at the local pub while listening to some of the best folk, and enjoy the incredible scenery.
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A Frome woman has spoken of her devastation after her father's grave was covered in soil on the eve of the 20th anniversary of his death.
Shirley Wort, of Whatcombe Road, said she went to place flowers on her father's grave at Easthill Cemetery last Wednesday morning and was horrified to discover it had been covered in a mound of soil and clay, while district council workers dug several graves around the plot.
Mrs Wort said: "I went down to Easthill Cemetery to place flowers on my father's grave to mark the anniversary of his death.
"I was so upset to see that the grave diggers had completely covered his grave in mud, soil and clay.
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"There is no respect at all and I just don't know what is going on with them, there is no thought, it is completely insensitive.
"And I know I'm not the only one who complains about how the cemetery is run."
Mrs Wort and her husband Dave are well known in the town for their charity work with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) since the death of their son Julian in 2000 aged 28.
Mrs Wort added: "I've also had to complain in the past about the state of Julian's grave, the workers there have no idea how upsetting it is to discover a loved one's grave in a dishevelled way."
A district council spokesman said: "We are very sorry that Mrs Wort found her father's grave in this condition and do appreciate how upsetting it must have been for her.
"The grave digging contractor was following standard practice, whereby when graves are dug the soil and earth is placed adjacent to the grave.
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they mentioned it several times during ufc63, but i can't find an online announcement.
florian vs sherk for the lightweight belt. i was a bit surprised that they just skipped over pulver; maybe they wanted him to be the first contender? on the other hand, rogan thinks that j-lau is the current lightweight champ... ;)
i was kinda hoping they'd do something interesting to decide a lightweight champion (like, say, a tournament), but that much uncertainty about who might win would never sit will with dana.
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This is gonna be a good fight. Florian catches a lot of flack over at Sherdog for some reason; most likely because he comes off as educated and doesn't shave his head or have tattoos.
BTW does anyone know what Kenny's grappling credentials are?
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Style: Muay Thai--
There's quite a bit under KenFlo's grappling credentials. Here's a summary:
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Submission Wrestling
Competition Record: 57 Wins - 14 Losses
42 wins by Submission
Here's a link: http://www.kennyflorian.com/competition.html
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TBS baseball analyst David Wells, who pitched four seasons for Joe Torre's Yankees, ripped his former manager during a Yahoo! Sports podcast Thursday.
"I don't like him at all. As a manager, I think he's terrible," Wells said. "He wasn't a fair manager. He didn't treat people the same. He definitely didn't treat me the same."
Wells made his comments after Torre told New York radio station WFAN this week that he was "curious" about the Mets' managerial job, which he figures to be open in 2011.
Torre, who is stepping down as the Dodgers manager after this season, later apologized to Jerry Manuel, the Mets' current manager and said he wasn't pursuing the position.
During the podcast, Wells recalled a time when the Yankee's pitching coach, rather than Torre, told him he wouldn't pitch during the first round of the playoffs.
"That's pretty degrading when you have your manager tell your pitching coach to tell you, 'Hey, you're going to sit out,' rather than telling you himself," Wells said. "That's what Joe Torre is to me, a coward."
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Heh, it's not my logging in so much I think they'll miss, it's the steady income they were getting from me. I dropped a lot of money early on, and continued to buy costumes and consumables.
If I want gear progression, there are other games I could be playing that do it better. If you don't understand why stat creep is bad, watch this video. If you don't understand what shady psychological strings gear grinds and RNG take advantage of, read this article].
Anet is going away from one of its main selling points for me (Well, 2 actually; no gear grind and emphasis on personal skill over gear). I just plain don't care to log in.
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by Kamal Panesar
As I sit here listening to the recording of Rush's YYZ I just did on my Roland TD-9 drum set, I am reminded of how long it has been since I've played drums.
At the same time, I think about how long it has been since I've written anything about hockey.
For those who don't know, my first child, Devin, was born last Wednesday June 29th and my world has been a whirlwind ever since.
I'm loving the experience of being a parent, as challenging as it can be at times. It is at once the most rewarding and most difficult thing I've ever done in my life.
So while the Habs were busy signing backup goaltender Pete Budaj and power-forward Erik Cole to free agent deals, I was up to my eyeballs with diapers, crying and an enormous lack of sleep.
That being said, as much as I thought I'd be able to take a short break from the blogosphere before returning, I am now realizing that it is going to be more than a few days. I'm probably going to need a few weeks and maybe even until the end of August before I can start regularly writing again and updating my daily NHL news links on HabsAddict.com.
I'll might have the odd piece here and there but am basically going to check out for a little bit.
So with that in mind, I just wanted to pop my head back into the world to let you all know what is going on with me and tell you that I will be back, and stonger and more focused than ever.
But, for now, I'm going to take most of the summer to focus on my newly expanded family.
Thank you to everyone who has sent their well wishes to me. Enjoy the summer folks!
Kamal is a freelance Habs writer, Senior Writer/Editor-in-Chief of HabsAddict.com, Montreal Canadiens Blogger on Hockeybuzz.com and Habs writer on TheFranchise.ca. Kamal is also a weekly contributor to the Sunday Shinny on The Team 990 (AM 990) every Sunday from 8 - 9 AM. Listen live at http://www.team990.com/
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Ancestors of John Ballard James Generation No. 1 1. John Ballard James1, born 22 Mar 1848 in Missiouri; died 23 Dec 1927 in Oklahoma1. He was the son of 2. John Watson James and 3. Byrah Sk ... show more
Ancestors of John Ballard James
Generation No. 1
1. John Ballard James1, born 22 Mar 1848 in Missiouri; died 23 Dec 1927 in Oklahoma1. He was the son of 2. John Watson James and 3. Byrah Skidmore. He married (1) Margarett Buie. He married (2) Jane Baise1. He married (3) Mary Adaline Bryant1. He married (4) Margaret Buie1. He married (5) Mary Jane Browning1 18751. She was born Bet. 1854 - 1855 in Missouri1, and died 1880 in Oklahoma1. She was the daughter of Mackey Browning and Nancy Ann Carrico.
Generation No. 2
2. John Watson James1, born 22 Mar 1818 in Kentucky1; died 12 Sep 1882 in Dawt, Ozark, Missouri1. He was the son of 4. Joseph J. James and 5. Luzima Williamson. He married 3. Byrah Skidmore 1836 in Owen, Indiana.
3. Byrah Skidmore, born 01 Jan 1820 in Indiana; died 1852 in Missouri. She was the daughter of 6. Joseph Skidmore and 7. Mary Barker.
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Occupation: Minister, Christian Church, Rockbridge, Ozark, Missouri
Children of John James and Byrah Skidmore are:
i. James James, born 1838 in Indiana; married (1) Bernetta Russell; married (2) Ellen King.
ii. Bennet James, born 1840 in Ozark, Missouri; died 1861; married Nancy M. James; born Bet. 1840 - 1845.
iii. Louisa E. James, born 1843; married Joseph William Browning; born 1830 in Tennessee2,3; died 1883 in Texas3.
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iv. Mary Ellen James, born 1846 in Ozark, Missouri; died 1920 in Ozark, Missouri; married Charles T. Kirkland 01 Feb 1866; born 1847 in Tennessee; died 1875 in Ozark, Missouri.
1 v. John Ballard James, born 22 Mar 1848 in Missiouri; died 23 Dec 1927 in Oklahoma; married (1) Margarett Buie; married (2) Jane Baise; married (3) Mary Adaline Bryant; married (4) Margaret Buie; married (5) Mary Jane Browning 1875.
vi. Elijah C. James, born 1849 in Ozark, Missouri; married Bethany Pearcy; born 25 Mar 1854; died 10 Feb 1877.
vii. William Joseph (Skidmore) James, born 1853 in Ozark, Missouri.
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4. Joseph J. James5, born 04 Jul 1776 in North Carolina5; died 1840 in Missouri5. He was the son of 8. Joseph Rogers James and 9. Unknown. He married 5. Luzima Williamson.
5. Luzima Williamson5, born 18005; died 18405.
Children of Joseph James and Luzima Williamson are:
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2 iii. John Watson James, born 22 Mar 1818 in Kentucky; died 12 Sep 1882 in Dawt, Ozark, Missouri; married (1) Byrah Skidmore 1836 in Owen, Indiana; married (2) Gemima (Jemima) Tennesee Browning 1853 in Missouri; married (3) Gemima (Jemima) Browning 1853 in Missouri.
iv. Nancy Williamson James, born Abt. 1820.
v. Nancy Wiliamson James5, born Abt. 18205
6. Joseph Skidmore, born 1775; died 1852. He was the son of 12. Henry Skidmore and 13. Susannah Blakemore. He married 7. Mary Barker.
7. Mary Barker, born 1845.
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3 i. Byrah Skidmore, born 01 Jan 1820 in Indiana; died 1852 in Missouri; married John Watson James 1836 in Owen, Indiana.
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8. Joseph Rogers James5, born 1756 in Bedford, Virginia5; died 1838 in Green, Indiana5. He was the son of William James and Margaret Clark. He married 9. Unknown.
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Child of Henry Skidmore and Susannah Blakemore is:
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New City Manager Ron Olson: City lacks leadership, accountability
CORPUS CHRISTI - A routine budget presentation Tuesday ended with City Manager Ron Olson calling for a massive reorganization of City Hall, leaving Mayor Joe Adame in tears of relief that the city found the right leader.
Since he began the job a month ago, Olson said he's discovered a void of leadership, accountability and teamwork. He wants to change that.
He plans to assemble an internal employee evaluation team and has asked the police chief to look into rumors of corruption, including bribery and animal abuse. He gave no further details on the rumors.
The council's support for that and a higher tax rate would help Olson assess the reorganization, he said.
He said the council is facing "a gigantic challenge" to balance the budget and reorganize the city.
"We're up to that challenge and we're going to take that on," Olson said.
Olson's approach caught many council members by surprise. As he continued to describe how his plan would ease the budget challenges ahead, Councilwoman Nelda Martinez mouthed, "Wow," to Councilman-elect David Loeb, who was seated in the audience. Councilman Mark Scott nodded his head and smiled.
And when Olson finished, Adame was crying.
His tears, Adame later said, were of relief that the city is in good hands.
"We've set the stage for creating trust in our city," he said, leading a room full of applause.
Olson is drafting a three-year budget, the first part of which must be approved before Aug. 1. He wants the council to approve the effective tax rate, which because property values are down citywide must be higher than last year's rate to bring the city the same revenue. The rate would increase from 58.2 cents per $100 valuation to 63.5 cents per $100 valuation.
The proposed $662 million operating budget would close a $11.5 million budget shortfall. It also would trim $5.8 million from city services.
The cuts include 66 jobs, reduced senior center hours and less money for police and fire operations that staff said won't affect the level of service.
The budget also allocates more money for animal care services and code enforcement, which Olson said are underfunded.
Several council members have said they want deeper cuts to support the current tax rate. That could mean another $4 million trimmed from the general fund.
After Olson's comments Tuesday, Councilman Larry Elizondo said he was impressed with Olson's plan and was looking forward to hearing more about it. He and councilmen Kevin Kieschnick and Scott have said they are leaning toward the current rate.
Adame, who also was leaning toward the current rate, said Tuesday he was inclined to go with Olson's recommendation. Martinez said she supports Olson.
Councilwoman Priscilla Leal, who was the lone vote against hiring Olson, thanked him for his honesty and said she has similar thoughts about the way the city is run. But she wants more jobs cut from the top, including a vacant assistant city manager position.
Olson has said the city will continue to evaluate city operations during the next several months. The process could include consolidating city departments, contracting additional city services to private businesses and reorganizing city operations.
Most of the budget proposals came from department heads who put together a zero-based budget plan that assessed the costs for each department to deliver city services. The city asked them to figure out what they needed more of, less of and what services the city could stop providing.
Proposed City Budget cuts
Consolidate payroll department
Cut eight jobs in health department, including two administrators
Cross train health employees to handle animal care services and add two animal control officers
Outsource animal care adoption center
Eliminate human relations director pay and replace with administrator position
Reduce central library hours to 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday without affecting children's services
Reduce branch library hours to 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday
Eliminate the museum educator, a senior management assistant and an anthropology teaching agreement with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Redesign the school crossing guard program
Cut funds for chronically vacant police and fire positions
Reduce operating hours to four hours a day at city senior centers, including Northwest, Broadmoor, Zavala and Oveal Williams
Trim parks mowing by 50 percent, reduce parks bathroom sanitation by one day a week, close Joe Garza Pool, fill-in Violet Pool and open renovated H-E-B Pool
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2011-2012 Catalog / Curriculum and Degree Requirements / Course Descriptions / Sociology Courses (SOC) / aSOC3073 Sociology of Community [3].
aSOC3073 Sociology of Community [3].
A sociological analysis of human life in urban, suburban, and rural society. Special emphasis is given to the changes in community and solidarity as a result of modernization.
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Hannah Schwartz
Air Force Women's Soccer 2012 Season Outlook
Falcons open season Friday, Aug. 17, hosting Lamar.
Falcons Fall to Wyoming, 5-1, in Season-Finale
Kaleigh Moses scores first goal of season for Falcons
Air Force Hosts Wyoming In Regular Season Finale
Falcons in must-win game for entry to MW Championships.
Air Force Hosts UNLV and San Diego State
Falcons host Rebels on Friday, Oct. 21 and Aztecs on Sunday, Oct. 23.
Air Force Drops 4-1 Match at New Mexico
Fox scores lone goal for Falcons.
Air Force vs. Wyoming - Oct. 29, 2011
Air Force vs. Wyoming - Oct. 29, 2011
Air Force vs. Arkansas - Sept. 16, 2011
Air Force vs. Arkansas - Sept. 16, 2011
Senior (2014): Makes the transition to student coach/practice player due to injuries the past two seasons.
Junior (2013): Missed entire season due to another injury.
Sophomore (2012):Missed entire season due to injury.
Freshman (2011):Appeared in six matches, making four starts...posted 1.29 goals against average in 490 minutes...notched 22 saves and had two shutouts...had shutouts vs. CSU-Pueblo and Northern Arizona...career-high five saves vs. IUPUI and Northern Arizona...1-1-2 record in the four starts.
High School (Longmont):Lettered four years in soccer...all-area as a junior and senior...all-conference as a sophomore, junior and senior...team captain as a junior and senior...National Honor Society member...A.P. diploma, principal's award and Rotary Club Woman Athlete Student of the month award winner...high school soccer coach was Allison Douthit...played club soccer for Real CO, coached by Lorne Donaldson.
Personal:Has two sisters...favorite food is chocolate...enjoys listening to Sugarland...favorite TV show is the Office...favorite movie is Wedding Crashers...person in history she'd like to meet is Hellen Keller...something most people don't know about her is that her favorite animal is a pig...credits her parents as having the biggest influence on her sports career...most noteworthy thing about her hometown is that Crocs were invented there...best personal moment in soccer was playing on same team as her sisters...enjoys playing golf when away from soccer...favorite athlete is Tim Howard...daughter of Michael and Alice Schwartz.
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The Boy Least Likely To are an English indie pop/folk duo, comprised of composer/multi-instrumentalist Pete Hobbs and lyricist/singer Jof Owen. Owen and Hobbs both grew up in the village of Wendover, Buckinghamshire. They met when they were still in school and started writing songs together. They began writing and recording songs for The Boy Least Likely To in the summer of 2002. The group created the independent label Too Young To Die as a means to release their music. Their first release was the 7" single "Paper Cuts" in 2003.
Read more about The Boy Least Likely To on Last.fm.
Also from this album:
Be Gentle With Me,My Tiger My Heart,I See Spiders When I Close My Eyes,Paper Cuts,I'm Glad I Hitched My Apple Wagon to Your Star,Hugging My Grudge,Monsters,Warm Panda Cola,The Battle of The Boy Least Likely To,God Takes Care of the Little Things,Sleeping With a Gun Under My Pillow
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Owning a credit card can grant you a superb deal of convenience. But it can hurt twice as much if you fail to pay on time and have those charged late fees.
In a recent survey, 28% of credit card users said their bills have soared sky high because of late fees.
For you to avoid this extra money trouble, listed below are 7 helpful tips:
Set an automatic payment
If you have trouble remembering your due date, then set up an automatic payment using your bank account. This is the most convenient way to avoid the hassles of late payments. Just make sure you have enough balance in your bank account all the time.
Wise bread offers some knowledge of setting up automatic payments.
Pay online
Technology has given us modern wonders like checking your account status online and even shopping online. Take advantage of technology and pay your card dues online.
Set up a reminder in your phone or desktop so you can remember it.
Keep a low balance
Part of being a responsible card holder is to know your limits. Another cause of enormous payments is going overboard with your shopping spree.
Keep a low balance for your card, and remember your credit limit.
Contact your provider, ASAP
Never underestimate the power of negotiation. If you think you can't make it to your due date, then call your credit card company and ask for an extension.
You'll be surprised how accommodating they could be to you.
Manage your time and money wisely
It all boils down to personal discipline and responsibility. Manage your money wisely so you'll have enough money to pay off your credit cards.
Manage your time so you'll remember to pay on time. Reader's Digest has an excellent article online that speaks of how to manage your money wisely.
Remember your due date
Annoy yourself with crazy reminders. Place it on the fridge, on the door, and even on your car. Remind yourself of your due date.
Otherwise, change it
If you honestly can't remember your due date, then change it. You can always call your company and change the date to something you can easily remember, just like pay day.
Get rid of it, for good
Best way to avoid late fees? Stop using your card once and for all. If you think you can't manage your money and time enough to handle your card, and then sign out of it. Just keep a debit card or save up your money.
It also pays to recognize the signs to check if it's time to close your credit card account.
Owning a credit card grants you easy access to the world of convenient shopping and bill payments. But with this immense power comes considerable responsibility. Paying your dues on time doesn't only get rid of late payment fees. It also keeps you in good light with the company. This way, if you need to get a loan or a perk, they'll gladly grant it to you due to your excellent record.


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Ridge Global CEO Tom Ridge spoke at the Merchant Risk Council's 7th annual e-Commerce Payments and Risk Conference in Las Vegas today. Ethoca, the leader in collaborative fraud management and an MRC Signature Sponsor Member, sponsored the keynote presentation by the nation's first secretary of Homeland Security.
Said Ridge: "When you begin selling online, you are engaged in a global conversation. You find that the ubiquity of the internet is its greatest strength, and the ubiquity of the internet is its greatest weakness.
The former Homeland Security Secretary urged participants to continue to be pro-active versus reactive: "It's better to manage the risk before it manages you," he said.
As for whether security investments offer a return, Ridge said: "Certainly money is tight. CFOs are accountable. And dollars on risk-related and security matters are often viewed grudgingly as an expense. The ROI may not appear until the incident you prepared for occurs, but then those expense dollars will look like a wise investment."
The MRC's annual e-Commerce Payments and Risk Conference is the premier gathering of its type and is attended by the world's top Internet merchants, credit card companies, risk management providers, law enforcement agencies and various consultants and educators tasked with making shopping on the internet easier, safer and more profitable for all involved.
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Ticonderoga Ticonderoga Central School District employees have agreed to a pay freeze.
The district's teaching, administrative and non-instructional staff have all agreed to forego salary increases during the 2012-13 academic year to help close a budget gap.
Ticonderoga was facing a nearly $2 million spending deficit for next school year, according to John McDonald, superintendent. The pay freeze along with $900,000 in other cuts has closed the budget cap to about $315,000, he said.
The salary concessions — which include pay, pension contributions and social security payments — total about $728,000.
"I'm very pleased, very proud of our employees," McDonald said. "They're putting kids first. We were looking at 17-21 staff cuts. It would have had a tremendous negative impact on our students."
Rick Smith, president of the Ticonderoga Teachers Association, said his members overwhelmingly approved the pay freeze.
"We're trying to keep our school whole," Smith said. "Without a pay freeze the cuts to our programs and personnel would have been devastating.
"We're getting squeezed by the state," Smith said. "State aid dwindles year-after-year. Education in Ticonderoga and New York State is in a very precarious position."
There are 115 members of the Ticonderoga Teachers Association. The group made more than $310,000 in concessions in the 2011-12 school budget.
"We are a union and it's our responsibility to take care of our people," said Mike Zent, president of the Ticonderoga Support Staff. "Had we not agreed there would have been an abundance of cuts if something else couldn't be worked out. This was best for our people."
There are 58 members of the Ticonderoga Support Staff.
With the pay freeze there will be no budget-related staff cuts. McDonald said two elementary teaching positions will be eliminated because of declining enrollment, a position in the administration office will be lost to retirement and a non-instructional position will be reclassified in next year's budget.
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New owners to relaunch closing Tempe piano bar
PHOENIX -- New ownership will keep the good times rolling at a popular downtown Tempe piano bar that was set to close in a couple weeks.
The Big Bang announced it was closing in a Saturday Facebook post but did not disclose why.
"We will be renaming it (Rock City)," said new co-owner Andrew Walter, adding the spelling would be stylized to Rck City.
Walter said Rck Cty will keep the "laid-back" feel of the Big Bang alive, but with some improvements.
"We are going to have a kitchen," he said. "We will have pizza and subs and breadsticks and things like that. It's basically going to be called a nightclub and pizzeria."
Calling the relaunch a "fresh face" on the current bar, Walter said it's going to offer an array of musical entertainment.
"We are going to do live music, full band," he said. "Karaoke is another thing we're going to do."
And yes, dueling pianos are part of the plan.
"Right now, I know we're going to have the dueling pianos on Tuesday nights," he said.
There's no timetable for the opening.
The Big Bang, part of a small chain based in Tennessee, opened its doors in 2003. The chain's original location, St. Louis, closed last year. Other Big Bangs are located in Nashville and Columbus, Ohio. Another location is scheduled to open in Cleveland in 2015, according to the bar's website.
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Public packs gym for and against gas pipelineBy Bruce Edwards
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Opponents and supporters of a natural gas pipeline crowded the gym at the Shoreham elementary school Wednesday night for a Public Service Board hearing.SHOREHAM - Opponents and supporters of a proposed natural gas pipeline packed the gym Wednesday night at the elementary school here for a Public Service Board hearing on the second phase of the project that would connect the International Paper mill across Lake Champlain.
One after the other, opponents of the Addison Rutland Natural Gas Project — many wearing "Stop the Fracked Gas Pipeline" stickers — stepped to the microphone to denounce the Vermont Gas Systems plan. They recited a litany of objections, much of it focused on what they said were the environmental ramifications of a project that relies on fracked gas from Alberta.
They argued the fossil fuel project will only exacerbate the problem of global warming and has the potential to pollute Lake Champlain.
Jane Palmer of Monkton, whose small organic farm is threatened by the pipeline, took the PSB to task for failing to abide by the wishes of Vermonters to reject the first phase of the pipeline. Palmer said the Addison County Regional Planning Commission ignored its own regional plan in voting to approve Phase II of the project by a 15-11 vote. And she said, although Monkton residents rejected the pipeline in a Town Meeting Day vote, two of the affirmative votes for the pipeline came from the town's representatives to the regional commission.
"So what's the use," Palmer asked. "Why bother writing a town plan or a regional plan if it can be disregarded."
"I guess democracy can be bought after all," she said.
George Klohck of Middlebury expressed concern that the those in a decision-making capacity are not listening to the people.
"First is the rush to run a pipe through our beautiful valley and under our precious lake," said Klohck, a Methodist minister. "Who is listening to the desperation of those whose lives are being torn apart by the threat of a pipeline driven across their land, close to their homes, through their farms, crushing their hopes and dreams, leaving them with a nightmare."
Salisbury resident Barrie Bailey told the board the closest natural gas pipeline to the mill is actually north of the plant through the Adirondacks. Yet, she said the IP plant can't connect to that pipeline because the Adirondacks are "considered too pristine" by New York officials. "So what is Vermont's environment and land," Bailey said. "Are we chopped liver?"
Other opponents also raised concerns that drilling under Lake Champlain could disturb a sludge pool at the plant, the release of which they said would cause serious damage to the lake that separates the two states.
But supporters showed up as well, defending the environmental and safety record of International Paper. Although the second phase of the pipeline would only serve the small towns of Shoreham and Cornwall, the primary customer would be the mill in Ticonderoga, N.Y.
Supporters made their case telling the audience and the three-member PSB that the IP plant with its 600 workers is not only critical to the economy of the North Country but important to Vermont as well. The plant employs Vermont residents and buys goods and services from Vermont businesses, including loggers.
The VGS project is being proposed in three phases. The first phase extending the pipeline south from Colchester to Middlebury received PSB approval in December. The second phase, now under review, would extend the pipeline west from Middlebury under Lake Champlain to the IP plant. The third phase would further extend the line south to parts of Rutland County, including Brandon, Pittsford and Rutland City.
Because IP is paying VGS $62 million of the $64 million construction cost to switch over to natural gas, it will allows VGS to use that money to extend the pipeline to Rutland 15 years earlier than anticipated.
Supporters Wednesday included economic development officials from Ticonderoga and Essex County, N.Y., an IP union representative, and a few from Vermont, including Thomas Donahue, CEO of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce and Jim Stewart of Omya Inc., which has a calcium carbonate plant in Pittsford.
Donahue said the pipeline is important for job growth and will also mean significant energy savings for residents.
"Make no mistake, we not only support this entire project but believe strongly it is a critical investment for the future of our local economies and in turn the economic prosperity of our residents," Donahue said.
The project was also supported by Shoreham resident Steve Jackson. "I'm in favor of reducing our dependence on foreign oil," Jackson said.
The PSB will hold a second hearing June 12 in Middlebury.
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Women's colleges were born out of institutionalized sexism. So, do we still need women's colleges?
In mid-December the Huffington Post published a guest editorial by Elizabeth Pfeiffer titled, "Don't Like the Gender Gap? Women's Colleges Might Just Be the Answer." In her post, Pfeiffer defends the all-female Scripps College. She argues that a school should be defined by "the richness of the community…and the possibilities this kind of environment offers."
I agree: Schools should be defined by the richness of their community. But that goes beyond a gender binary. How about those whose identity does not fit within this heteronormative binary of man or woman?
Pfeiffer asks, "Why is Scripps, or any women's college, still relevant?" Pfeiffer believes one reason is because of the leadership roles she was able to take on, as well as the idea that women's colleges instill a sense of leadership. She cites the fact that women's college graduates make up "more than 20 percent of women in Congress and 30 percent of a Businessweek list of rising women in corporate America."
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I have had several people ask me for another wristlock technique so here it is. As a side note I don't ever show technqiues that I have never pulled off against a live resisting opponent. If I learn or develop a new technique I make sure I test it before adding to to my technique list. I also posted this video on the wristlock thread as well.
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Can't get DVD to itunes
Every time I buy a DVD, I make a copy as a backup, but I also use Handbrake to put it into itunes (for iphone and ipad since that's where I usually watch them).
Well, I have a set of videos I just bought that have Japanese audio, but English subtitles - or something. When the DVD starts, I select "English" from the menu and everything shows up fine. I see what looks like normal subtitles in English, but there are also things that pop up on the screen that seem more like images with text. If I don't select "English", those are Japanese (or some Asian language) instead. Don't know if those images with text are just another way of doing subtitles or if they are something completely different.
Anyway, everything I've tried with Handbrake only gives me a copy on my computer that doesn't have the English in either form. Actually, I had to get a friend to make me a DVD copy to get past the protection first (works fine), but while Handbrake makes a copy from that, it has no English and playing the file doesn't give any option to select it.
Never ran into this problem before and I really need to have these on my iphone or ipad. Is there a way to get that "choose language" option into an itunes version or, better, just a way to have a copy that includes the English translation?
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Renee meets again with Drita and Ang to find out exactly what their issue is with Natalie, and again, they explain that they just think she's trouble. So Renee takes their concerns back to Natalie, who's response is:
Renee doesn't want Natalie to not be herself, but after seeing Natalie's attitude and feisty ways, Renee lays down the law at least for their professional relationship. "As long as I'm the boss there will be no bulls—."
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Added to the Country Jam 2014 Lineup …
We're beyond excited to announce more of the Country Jam 2014 lineup, including headliner Brantley Gilbert!
In Time For the Holidays – Lowered Boots in the Sand Room Prices
Every country music fan we talked to was excited about the inaugural Boots in the Sand event: A five day/four night vacation with Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert, Billy Currington and Jana Kramer next February at the all-inclusive and brand-spanking new Hard Rock Hotel in the Riviera Maya in Mexico, but some of you said room packages were a little out of your price range. Well, we heard you and are lowering our room prices in time for the holidays so you can party in Mexico with us!
Last Call To Get $1,000 Off Your Boots in the Sand Room Package
We know that life gets hectic and that's why we want to remind you that today is the last day to join Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert, Billy Currington and Jana Kramer for Boots in the Sand in the Riviera Maya in Mexico for $1,000 off the price to the general public
'All in the Family' Star Jean Stapleton Dies
Jean Stapleton, who was best known for her role as Edith -- the wife of Archie Bunker -- in "All in the Family" died on Friday at the age of 90, the LA Times reported.
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A massive tornado touched down just south of Oklahoma City on Monday, killing dozens.
At least seven of those killed were students at Plaza Towers Elementary School in Moore. The twister, which measured 2 miles at one point, has been given a preliminary classification of an EF-4 tornado (winds of 166 to 200 mph), according to weather officials.
5 Awesome Notes To Kids By Moms
Mothers have been communicating with their children via handwritten notes for years. Some mothers put more of a humorous spin on their notes than others, however. With Mother's Day right around the corner, we're hoping the children of the moms behind these hilarious notes have something awesome planned for them:
Talking to Children About Tragedy in Wake of Connecticut School Shooting
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South Africa's Grant Goldschmidt and Freedom Chiya are the first team to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics!
Grant and Freedom achieved their Olympic dreams at the recently concluded CAVB Beach Volleyball Continental Cup in Flic en Flac Beach, Mauritius. This is a great and historic achievement for South Africa knowing that they won the crown against 38 other teams in their continent.
"It is a great moment for me and my team to be a gold medallist and to represent Africa at the Olympic Games. In the first game we played against them it was very hot and very difficult to play but in the golden set it was much easier and cooler. My team mate and I concentrated on every point." said Chiya.
Click HERE to read more about their journey last Sunday.
In case you didn't know, the last and only time a South African beach volleyball team competed at the Olympics was at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
Grant & Freedom can now REPRESENT SA once again!
We hope that this victory will give beach volleyball exposure in their country and of course inspire the African continent.
Congrats BBs!
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