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Program Authorization: La. Constitution, Article VII, Section 18; R.S. 47:1701 et seq.
The mission of the Property Taxation Regulatory/Oversight Program is to administer and enforce the Louisiana laws relating to local property tax assessments; determine tax assessments of public service properties; and formulate and implement a system that ensures uniformity of tax assessments throughout all parishes of the state.
The goal of the Property Taxation Regulatory/Oversight Program is to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of the tax burden among Louisiana property owners by the establishment of statewide uniformity of assessment values of property subject to ad valorem taxation.
The Property Taxation Regulatory/Oversight Program provides staff and support for the Louisiana Tax Commission (LTC). Public hearings are conducted by the commission: (1) on appeals from tax recipient bodies or assessors from the action of the parish board of review; (2) on protest of valuation set by the commission on public service properties; and (3) on appeals by assessors and tax recipients concerning ratio studies conducted by the commission. The commission measures the level of appraisals or assessments and the uniformity of assessments for each major class of property by parish throughout the state and annually notifies each assessor and tax recipient body of the results of its measurements; prepares and issues annual guidelines for use by local assessors, tax representatives, and taxpayers; develops, maintains and enforces a statewide system for preparation of assessment lists, tax rolls, and other necessary forms; and reviews and certifies assessment rolls. The commission also determines tax assessments of all insurance companies, financial institutions and bank stock companies and distributes assessment values statewide to local assessors for placement on roll books. The commission appraises and determines fair market value of all operating properties owned by public service companies in the State of Louisiana, distributes assessed valuations to various local taxing jurisdictions, and performs audits to assure compliance. Trained field personnel of the LTC provide direct assistance to the staffs of many local assessors. In addition, the commission provides information on ownership and location of certain movable property to assessors.
Ratio studies are used by the commission to establish whether assessment values of real property are proper and uniform. Ratio studies are conducted in each parish annually. Real estate appraisals used in the ratio study are representative of all different types of property found in the parishes. The estimates of values are determined and compared to the assessments. The assessed values should be within 10% of that indicated by the appraisals.
Appraisals and audits, for tax assessment purposes, are conducted with respect to owners of all public service properties in Louisiana. These properties are assessed by the LTC at the rate of 10% of fair market value of land, 25% of fair market value for all other property owned by public service companies, with the exception of airlines, railroads, private car companies, and electric co-ops, which are assessed at the rate of 15% of fair market value. Each company's assessed valuation is distributed to the various local taxing jurisdictions by the commission. Audits are performed to assure compliance as well as to verify financial information. Louisiana Tax Commission auditing personnel conduct audits with respect to assessments of personal property in each parish annually. An audit procedure allows commission staff to perform out-of-state audits and provides for self-generated expenses related thereto. Program staff also gather and analyze data for biennial reports issued by the commission.
The Property Taxation Regulatory/Oversight Program is composed of the following activities: Administrative, Supervision and Assistance to Local Assessors, Public Service/Audit, and Review of Assessments/Fiscal Affairs.
1. In FY 1998-99, the Property Taxation Regulatory/Oversight Program, through the Administration activity, will hear 100% of all protest hearings within the tax year in which the protest was filed.
Explanatory Note: All hearings dealing with the promulgation of rules and regulations must be held annually before adoption of the rules and regulations.
2. In FY 1998-99, the Property Taxation Regulatory/Oversight Program, through its Supervision and Assistance to Local Assessors activity, will value 100% of all banks and insurance companies.
3. In FY 1998-99, the Property Taxation Regulatory/Oversight Program will complete ratio studies in all parishes to ensure fairness and equality for all taxpayers.
1 Each parish must pass their ratio study prior to their tax rolls being certified by the Louisiana Tax Commission.
4. In FY 1998-99, the Property Taxation Regulatory/Oversight Program will conduct as many appraisals requested by assessors throughout the state as possible.
1 Because of the limited number of appraisers employed by the Tax Commission and the expanding subdivisions and commercial properties throughout the state, the Louisiana Tax Commission is unable to complete all of the assessor requests for appraisals.
2 More complex narrative appraisals have been made to establish values on special purpose real estate. Property such as hotels, motels, and nursing homes are more effectively dealt wit in this manner rather than in the mass appraisal process.
3 Tax Commission staff continue to assist local governments to appraise major income-producing property, using the income approach to value method, and continue to expand the appraisal program by including industrial property such as paper mills, grain elevators, and petrochemical plants. Commission staff conduct complex appraisals of large statewide industrial facilities that are being added to parish roll books upon completion of their ten-year industrial tax exemptions.
5. In FY 1998-99, the Property Taxation Regulatory/Oversight Program, through its Public Service/Audit Section, will conduct an appraisal and assessment on every public utility company within the State of Louisiana.
1 The public service tax dollars increased for the current fiscal year because of the addition of two nuclear power plants to the tax rolls. While these large assessments caused the taxes to drastically increase over the last two years, these same assessment will decrease just as quickly as they increased. The deregulation of the electric industry is expected to cause decreases in the properties that will be state assessed by the Tax Commission and thus reduce the commission's assessed values significantly.
2 This section also performs audits on the utility companies to assure compliance with state law. The number of public service audits that will produce revenue has decreased to a minimum since all major industries have been audited and are now reporting correctly. The $60,000 public service fee was a one-time audit that will not be duplicated.
6. In FY 1998-99, the Property Taxation and Regulatory/Oversight Program will audit all personal property requests made by the 70 assessors of the state and any related industry audits.
1 While the number of audits will remain constant, the amount that will be derived from these audits will decrease due to the fact that most of the major businesses have already been audited and the majority of Louisiana Tax Commission audits will now be assessor requests.
7. The Property Taxation Regulatory/Oversight Program, through its Review of Assessment/Fiscal Affairs activity, will certify all 70 rolls before November 15, 1998, and process all change orders issued by the assessors.
1 Assessors are required by law to secure certification by the Louisiana Tax Commission before filing their assessment with the parish collectors for billing. Change orders provide for the changing and correcting of assessments in order to determine that each conforms to the true and correct values or to cancel erroneous or dual assessments.
Quality Indicator: The majority of the 64 parishes are now complying with rules and regulations governing taxpayer protests.
This program is funded from state general fund direct and statutory dedication. The dedication is the Louisiana Tax Commission Expense Fund. The Louisiana Tax Commission Expense Fund is comprised of fees assessed for audits and appraisals of public service properties, banking institutions, and insurance companies. (Per R.S.39:32B.(8), see table below for a listing of expenditures out of each statutory dedicated fund.)
Adjustment(s) for Civil Service, Training and Other Statewide Interagency Transfer Activities
The total means of financing for this program is recommended at 108.1% of the existing operating budget. It represents 93.6% of the total request ($2,470,936) for this program. The increase in the recommended level is primarily attributed to the attrition adjustment necessary to reflect an anticipated attrition factor of 2.4%. The increase in the amount of $106,000 in Statutory Dedications is attributed to the funding of a replacement telephone system and computer equipment utilizing the Louisiana Tax Commission Expense Fund.
Legal and technical appraisal services including rendering opinions, drafting legislation, establishing and advising the Tax Commission with respect to the procedure and conducting of public hearings and tax appeals hearings, and representing the commission in court in those instances where the Attorney General is unable to do so
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In 2008, NM State finished in fifth place with a score of 460.5 points. The Aggies scored in the diving events for the first time in program history with diver Mariesa Cloud setting a school record on the platform. The relay teams also posted three school records. In 2009, the Aggies set a school record with the highest score at the WAC Championship, with the total of 572 points while placing third. There were also 17 school records that were broken.
"I feel that we are going to finish the best that we ever have finished. I think we are going to win," senior Alannah Lawrence said.
An accomplished swimmer on the team, Lawrence is one of five seniors that are going to be leaving the Aggies after the season along with Kelly Conrad, Theresa Illgen, Cloud and Kelly Runestrand.
"They are some of the best all-time swimmers that we have had. This group means a lot to us," head coach Rick Pratt said. "They have an incredible leadership role amongst the group."
Conrad has contributed greatly to the team. In her junior year, she helped take the Aggies to second place at the WAC Championships. Conrad's sophomore year was also a success in contributing to set more school records. She set a record with her 100 freestyle performance, and was also a participant in breaking NM State relay team records. Her solid performances in the freestyle events helped lead the Aggies to third. Conrad finished third in the 50 freestyle (23.71) at the 2008 WAC Championships as a freshman. Her performance at the WAC meet in the 200 freestyle not only set a school record but set a new personal-best time.
Illgen recorded season-best times in 200 IM (2:09.72), 200 breast (2:27.78), and 400 IM (4:33.33) at the 2010 WAC meet. For her second year, she went on to place fifth in the 400 IM and accomplished her all-time best time of 4:28.20. She helped the Aggies in the 2008 championships by placing fifth in the 400 IM (4:32.19).
At the 2010 WAC Championships, Runestrand posted season-best times at the meet when she scored in the 100 breast (1:04.52), 200 breast (2:19.01) and 200 IM (2:07.03). She set four lifetime-best performances in 2009 and assisted the Aggies in placing third at the WAC Championships, while also placing sixth in the 200 breast and seventh in the 100 breast. Runestrand began her conference experience with a lifetime best at the 2008 WAC Championships in the 200 breast (2:19.83) and came in fourth place.
Cloud joined the Aggies as a sophomore. She set a school record by placing third on the platform (210.25) at the 2009 WAC championships. That year she also set records in 1-meter (307.19) and 3-meter (310.05) at
This group of student-athletes who have made a tremendous impact on the NM State swimming and diving team will make their final appearance at the regular season finale against


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Take that, Vivienne Westwood. First lady Michelle Obama graces the cover of Vogue for a second time in the magazine's April issue. The cover feature comes in the wake of criticisms of the first lady's clothing from British designer Vivienne Westwood. Westwood took aim at the first lady's style in an interview with the New […] [Read More]
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When 22-year-old Jennifer Lawrence fell up the stairs to accept her award for best actress of "Silver Linings Playbook" at the Oscars last week, all eyes were on one thing: that dress. Lawrence and her billowing, pale pink haute couture Christian Dior number were all the buzz on the red carpet that night. With good […] [Read More]


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Curious about the newer model? Check out the 2015 Volkswagen CC
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Based on the popular Passat platform, the 2010 Volkswagen CC "four-door" coupe casts off the stoic styling of its older brother, adding a sporty and elegant appeal to a functional four-door sedan. Unlike the Passat, the CC can still be had with a choice of four or six-cylinder engines, a manual or automatic transmission and front or 4MOTION all-wheel-drive. Of course, traditional sedan buyers probably won't be happy with the un-sedan like rear seat accommodations, lack of a folding rear seat and four-passenger seating, but, as Billy Crystal once mused, "sometimes, darling, it's better to look good than to feel good." Bearing more than just a passing resemblance to the ultra-luxururious, ultra-expensive Mercedes-Benz CLS, the 2010 Volkswagen CC plays more in the same league as the Nissan Maxima, Acura TL and Chrysler 300.
If you sometimes need the versatility of four-doors, but don't mind sacrificing some interior accommodations in exchange for a stylish exterior that is super-car chic, the CC may be the right choice for you.
If you sometimes need to carry more than four passengers, have tall kids or require the added space afforded by a folding rear seat (the CC has only a small pass-through), the Passat may be a better choice.
The Volkswagen CC sees no major changes for 2010.
Driving Impressions The 2010 VW CC is a wonderful driver's car. The steering is precise without too much assist, the suspension strikes just the right balance between comfort and performance handling and...the interior sound levels at speed are remarkably minimal. The standard six-speed manual seems in character with this sporty sedan, but it's the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) automatic available only with the 2.0-liter turbo that really makes this car a delight to drive. For the money, the 200-horsepower turbocharged engine has plenty of power to move the CC, and its fuel economy figures rival some compact cars. Moving into the VR6 brings more low-end torque for faster starts and passing, but the six-speed Tiptronic automatic's slower response time just doesn't inspire the kind of fun-to-drive playfulness found with the DSG automatic.
Six-Speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG)
Employing two clutches, one holding gears 1, 3 and 5, the other assigned to 2, 4 and 6, the DSG automatic can make instantaneous gear changes allowing it to outperform even the best manual (and its operator).
12-way Adjustable Seats
Seat comfort is paramount to long drives and the CC's 12-way power adjustable heated driver's seat with four-way power lumbar support is among the best in the business.
The 2010 Volkswagen CC's interior is, in a word, gorgeous. Although the dash and console are typical VW fare, it's the interior fabrics, colors and seat sew patterns that draw one in. Ribbed stitching on the seats, a choice of solid or two-tone perforated leather (leatherette is standard) and a rear seat split in two by a roll-top center console and folding ski pass-through comprise the most striking design elements. Front seat passenger will feel completely comfortable, but rear passengers measuring six-foot or better will find headroom is anything but plentiful. The C-pillars also have such a prominent inward slant that our rear passengers reported them uncomfortably close to their head.Exterior
Volkswagen calls the CC a "coupe" – despite its four doors and four-passenger capacity – because of its coupe-like profile and sharply tapered rear C-pillar. Although based on the Passat platform, the CC sits lower to the ground and is both longer and wider than the Passat; it is a handsome design that can definitely turns heads. Unique to the CC are its frameless doors (the window glass has no frame surrounding it), a feature that, with age, can sometimes lead to wind and moisture intrusion. Upper-end VR6 models are fitted with Bi-Xenon HID headlamps, while all models include fog lamps and standard alloy wheels.
The base 2010 VW CC Sport features a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and six-speed manual transmission. Standard equipment include 12-way power adjustable driver's seat with four-way power lumbar support, heated front seats, CLIMATIC single-zone automatic air conditioning, AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible six-disc CD changer and auxiliary input, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, automatic headlamps, heated side mirrors, tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio controls and 17-inch alloy wheels. The VR6 adds a six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, leather seating surfaces, adaptive Bi-xenon headlamps, 12-way power passenger seat, power rear sunshade, dual-zone climate control, 600-watt Dynaudio sound system and 18-inch alloy wheels. Standard safety equipment on all models includes front side and full-length side-curtain airbags, electronic traction and stability control and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS).
Options for the Volkswagen CC vary by trim and engine choice. The Sport can be equipped with a six-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) automatic transmission (standard on Luxury trim), rear side airbags and an iPod interface. Stepping into the Luxury trim adds the DSG transmission, a panoramic power sunroof, three-position memory for driver's seat and side mirrors, leather seating and Park Distance Control ultrasonic park assist. Options for the VR6 trim include 4MOTION all-wheel drive and 19-inch wheels, while all but the Sport trim can be equipped with touch-screen DVD navigation and rearview camera.
2010 VW CC owners have a tough choice on their hands. The Sport and Luxury trims are outfitted with Volkswagen's award-winning 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the VR6 and VR6 4MOTION have the equally legendary 3.6-liter VR6 six-cylinder powerplant. With 200 horsepower, the 2.0-liter turbo provides plenty of go power with no sign of turbo lag or annoying vibration. The VR6, on the other hand, offers 80 more horsepower and a big boost in torque, making it well suited for the extra weight added to the 4MOTION trim.
2.0-liter in-line 4, Turbocharged
200 horsepower @ 5100-6000 rpm
207 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1700-5000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 21/31 (manual), 22/31 (automatic)
3.6-liter V6
280 horsepower @ 6200 rpm
265 lb.-ft. of torque @ 2750 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/27(FWD), 17/25 (AWD)
To compare current market prices, check out KBB.com's car classifieds to view the new and used Volkswagen CC vehicles for sale near you.
Based on 169 Ratings for the 2009 - 2015 models.Review this car
By Tejas on Sunday, May 24, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 40,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Fun to drive, great looks"
Cons: "4 seater, blind spots because of sloping roofline"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"CC is essentially a fancier version of Passat. It looks gorgeous and especially the pillar-less doors look awesome! It has really nice quality interiors, decent stock music system and overall is a nice place to be in. It also has good driving dynamics and is enjoyable on twisty roads! Overall very happy with this car."
19 people out of 38 found this review helpful
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By BABS on Thursday, May 21, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 21,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Fun to drive with a luxury feel."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"The 2.0 Turbo engine is crazy responsive and car is extremely fun to drive. It's a luxury sports car!!"
7 people out of 10 found this review helpful
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By Henry on Tuesday, May 05, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 2,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Great driving car"
Cons: "Smallish back seats."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"I previously owned a 2002 Passat 6cyl 4motion, and loved it. I bought the 2014 cc 2.0T new, and I think the car is quick (the turbo really pops around 3k rpm), handles great, and looks like a Mercedes. I feel that the visibility issues are minimal as the seats adjust so many different ways that you get a decent vantage point pretty easily. Car has great options... Love the backup camera. This car doesn't have the biggest back seats, but I have two small children, so we will have to deal with that as they get bigger, but for now, no problem. I was concerned with cargo space but the trunk is large, and the fold down back seats really open up the storage area. I wish the car was all wheel drive, like the older Passat. Over all, very happy- was in the market for a legacy or maxima, and I feel like this was a good choice. I got an AMAZING deal on it; last of the 2014 model year...(February)"
6 people out of 10 found this review helpful
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By mojochef on Monday, May 04, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 60,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Fuel efficiency, performance, looks"
Cons: "drippy windows when raining, sun roofs are unavai"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"The CC Sport is one of the most efficient and fun to drive sedans I have ever owned. Fuel efficiency is great (28-32 MPG avrg). Sport mode puts computer controlled suspension and brakes as well as a VERY responsive gas pedal at your finger tips. The interior is well appointed and comfortable for day to day driving."
2 people out of 6 found this review helpful
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By Jonny on Wednesday, March 25, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 14,254overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Awesome Price, Great to Drive, Tons of Features"
Cons: "No R-Line Kit"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I just bought a 2013 CC Sport Plus and I have to say this is one of the best vehicles I've driven. I was in the market for a new car (previous car was a 2002 GTI) and I knew I wanted an Audi or a CC. That was it. I loved the Audis, but they were a bit too pricey. So I looked at the CC and right away I was hooked. In person, this is a very good-looking car. The interior is even better. The aluminum trim really makes the interior pop and the seats look amazing. It drives exceptionally smooth. It has power and the suspension is wonderful. It also has tons of features that, if it had a Mercedes, BMW or Audi logo, would make this car WAY more expensive. I love this car and highly recommend it for someone who wants an awesome car with a ton of features without the exaggerated price tag."
22 people out of 33 found this review helpful
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By JE on Tuesday, March 24, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 91,428overall rating 6 of 10rating details
Pros: "Fun to drive, looks good,comfortable in front seat"
Cons: "Pricy repairs, "German Engineering""
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 2
"We purchased this car with high expectations due the reputation of "German Engineering". From the first month we owned it, there was always something. After researching each issue, I found that all were a common problem with this model. Broken clock spring in steering, broken wiring harness in trunk lid, intake manifold, fuel pump, destroying tires even after alignment has been done. The dealer was very helpful with each repair but each item we repaired was very overpriced due to having to use vw parts. Not impressed with engineering. Do not see us purchasing another vw. JE"
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Pebble is infinitely customizable, with downloadable watchfaces and useful internet-connected apps. Pebble connects to iPhone and Android smartphones using Bluetooth, alerting you with a silent vibration to incoming calls, emails and messages. Pebble's designers strove to create a minimalist yet fashionable product that seamlessly blends into everyday life.


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About the Form
For Same-Sex Couples:
- If you consider yourselves spouses or married, have Person 2 mark "Husband or wife".
- If you are married, have Person 2 mark "Husband or wife" — even if your home state doesn't recognize your marriage.
- If you consider yourselves partners, but not spouses or married, have Person 2 mark "Unmarried partner".
For Transgender People:
- Check the box (Male or Female) that best reflects your gender.
Is there a sexual orientation or gender identity question on the 2010 Census?
No, and for two reasons: First, it takes years to successfully advocate for the inclusion of questions on the census, and the advocacy must be funded by congressional legislation. We are just emerging from the hostile and indifferent years of the previous administration, when this advocacy was largely ignored.
Second, there are only five basic topics on the 2010 census. They cover broad, general questions that give overarching demographic information about individuals in every single household in the U.S. They pertain to:
Tenure (length of time you rent/own your home)
No Americans will be asked their sexual orientation, so LGBT people cannot make their sexual orientation or gender identity visible on the census form. However, those of us who are living with a spouse or partner can indicate that relationship by checking either the "husband/wife" or "unmarried partner" box.
If I am transgender, do I check the sex I was assigned at birth or my gender identity/expression? What if neither of these options fit my identity?
The census asks each of us to tell the truth as we understand it. Check the box on the census form that most closely reflects your current gender identity. The census only provides male and female options to check, so you must choose one of these boxes.
How will LGBT same-sex married spouses and unmarried partners be counted by the census?
Fortunately, responding to persistent advocacy by demographers and community leaders including the Williams Institute (UCLA School of Law), National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the Human Rights Campaign, the U.S. Census Bureau has reversed an earlier decision and officially announced it will release counts of spouses as well as same-sex unmarried partners.
The Census form asks you to list the person who owns or rents the house as "Person 1" and then indicate how everyone in the household is related to "Person 1". In order to be counted as a same-sex couple, one of the partners must be listed as "Person 1". Same-sex couples who have been legally married or consider themselves to be spouses should identify the other person as a "husband or wife". Those terms fit some – but certainly not all – LGBT households.
Other same-sex couples may be more comfortable using the term "unmarried partner". In general, this term is designed to capture couples who are in a "close personal relationship" and are not legally married or do not think of themselves as spouses. Census forms do not provide an option yet to explicitly designate a couple as united by civil union or a public domestic partner registry.
How will the children of same-sex couples be counted by the census?
Census categories for many household relationships do not always or easily fit every family. This can be especially true for LGBT families with children. Given the specific options allowed by the Census form, when describing household relationships (to Person 1) especially when referring to children, respondents should select the option that they believe most accurately reflects their family.
Why should LGBT people of color in bi-racial relationships consider identifying as head of household?
Census reports some statistics based on the race/ethnicity of the "household". In these cases, they categorize households by the race/ethnicity of Person 1 (head of household). Given that people of color are often under counted, LGBT people of color in bi-racial relationships should consider identifying as the head of household.
How do I know that the government won't use this information to target me or my family for discrimination?
The census does and must ensure absolute confidentiality of these records in order to carry out its monumental task every 10 years. There is no record of any LGBT individual or family being persecuted over the past 20 years for taking part in the census or for responding truthfully to any questions asked.
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The A.S. degree in Engineering enables students to transfer into a B.S. Engineering program with potentially the first two years of a bachelor's degree completed. Some of the courses you will take at RCTC depend upon the specific area of engineering you are interested in and the university to which you intend to transfer.
Take the calculus and physics courses as early as possible. In general, build your schedule around the technical courses and then work in the general courses.
Once you know which discipline of engineering (mechanical, electrical, etc.) you intend to specialize in, you can take the courses needed for that area. If you know the university to which you intend to transfer, you can select exactly the courses needed at that university. For the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and Minnesota State University - Mankato, specific plans are available following the links below.
Link to A.S in Engineering program sheet:
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There are two choices for the engineering transfer student. One is to do the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC). The other is to take the specific general education courses required by the university to which you intend to transfer. Click General Education to see a discussion of these two possibilities.
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Please Tilted, come back to the side of reality. Do I really need to list the accmplishments of this administration??? I mean I could start by stating where he started at, but then you'd say that I'm invoking the name of you know who, and then start demanding apologies from me because you'll say I'm being mean to you. The bottom line is that until Willard releases those tax returns, he's going to get hammered from the right and the left. I recall that some said that this would be a non-story by the beginning of this week.....................WRONG
Mr. FC, Don't worry about specifics from the Big O. He'll be coming out with specifics duing the early fall months. Right now, old Willard is drowning on Bain, so the O would be foolish not to continue throwing him an anchor. What sayeth you FC, do you think it foolish for Romney NOT to release several more years of tax returns? I think he's foolish for not releasing them and taking the hit now. Obviously, there's something so bad in those returns, that it's worth it to take the hit for not releasing them. Not good for Willard.
I thought the PD's new digs were off of west 130th and Tiedaman? Anyway, since when did the middle become synonymous with the right? They are two seperate entities. The right is on a island of its own. The right is too extremist for the rest of America. Hopefully, the rights defeat in November will cause the whole party to implode.
On the contrary, Old Whitey is loving this one!........
Republican Governors to Romney: Release Tax Returns, Offer More Specifics
By Naureen Khan | National Journal – 4 hrs ago
"..............Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley found himself in hot water for perhaps a little too much candor when he said Romney would do well to release more tax returns, as Democrats have demanded in recent weeks. "I think he ought to release everything. I believe in total transparency," Bentley told reporters. "You know if you have things to hide, then you may be doing things wrong."........."
Nobody really cares about Koff's article. It's long winded and nobody's into long winded. The American people aren't stupid and they know this boils down to nothing more then Willard either releasing years and years worth of tax returns, or he won't. Koff's dissertation on Bain is not needed to know that Willard WASN'T at Bain as a jobs creator. This has been Willard's main rational as to why he deserves to be elected as president this November. Willard was there as a wealth creator and nothing more. He did indeed create wealth, whether Bain's clients succeeded or failed. Mr. Koff, we've all seen the movie Wallstreet, and we know what a Gordon Gekko's world looks like. Rick Santorum was correct when he said that the republican party was running the worst possible candidate to oppose Obama and he was dead on balls accurate.
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After six years, the administration's foreign policy team is a wreck. The president's poll ratings look good only in comparison to those of the vice president. Both the original defense secretary and deputy defense secretary are gone, discredited by the Iraq debacle. The original secretary of state and deputy secretary of state also have left, viewed at best as loyal soldiers, and at worst as hapless dupes, in a disastrous cause. The president wasn't even able to win Senate confirmation of his choice for UN ambassador – Cheney confidant and 2000 election recount warrior John Bolton...................
Where did you get the reading material, from Faux News?? Romney's own testimony says that he left the Olympics to do business for BAIN...................
Mitt Romney did business in Massachusetts during Olympics
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George, don't you know it's impolite to answer a question with a question. First if you concede the fact that Rice had ZERO achievements as either the head of the NSA or as Secretary of State, then I will give you a list of achievements the Big O had before becoming President.
Difference being that we can name Hilly's achievements as Secretary of State. All we know about Condoskeeza is that she was one of the few Secretary's of State that left office with zero acheievements to hang her hat on. A fitting choice for Willard. Notice how I posed the question and the answers ranged fro "Obama....." to "Hilly......" but nothing about the old Condi. What we do know is that while Katrina was ravaging Louisianna, old Condi was out shopping for her some gators and was too busy to go to New Orleans.
"then to call Romney a felon. How dishonest and unethical can you get?"
Sorry my friend but the allegations aren't baseless. Willard's name is on SEC filings as the CEO at Bain from 1999-2002. Supposedly the years that he later said that he was running the Olympics. Obviously, republicans are so hard up for the White House that lying means absolutely nothing to them.
Is this the same Condoleeza that was head of the NSA when 911 occured? Only in a bush administration could someone who failed our country as head of the NSA, be promoted to Secretary Of State. Can anyone name any achievements she had as either the head of the NSA or as Secretary of State??? Didn't think so. Her name being thrown out there is just an attempt by the Willard campaign to mitigate the felony charges that are coming his way via the SEC
Not to mention the 110th Congress's Senate who shattered the record for fillibusters with 62. But who is talking facts?
That's not quite true. Willard himself has an affidavit that he himself signed that says that he left the Olympics to go back to Massachusetts to do some work for Bain. No, we can't move on until this is thoroughly investigated. And to your chagrin, Factcheck.org is not admissable in a court of law. WEe'll just let the federal lawyers decide the truthfulness of the information on the forms to the SEC that Bain sent in back in 2002.
It was buh whom the auto industry crashed under. Just like the housing and banking industries. Obama is responsible for seeing each through troubled times and the gradual resurgence of each. If you think bush deserves credit, then why won't he come out from hiding to accept that credit??? Where are you guys hiding him at?
You ain't seen nothin yet. We haven't even been treated to the October suprise yet. Chicago style politics at its best. The Willard campaign staff is just out of its league on this one. So much hatred for Obama and so insignificant of a candidate to run against him. I'll bet you that republicans will listen to Rick Santorum the next time.
Yes my friend, all of that and so much more to come. Chicago style politics at its best and the Willard campaign is totally out of its element right now. The O's campaign staff is hitting on all cylinders right now. Whatever you do, please don't hurt yourself.
What specific policies has Kasich put into place that has been responsible for adding jobs in Ohio? And how many jobs have those policies created. Just blathering idiocy means nothing unless you back it up with facts. The auto bailout is a key move by Obama that has seen the resurgence of the automobilie industry in this state. Heaven forbide had a Presidnet Willard been at the helm instead of the O. If that had happened, Ohio would be filing for bankruptcy right now.
Meanwhile, how's that Willard thing working for you?
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"can't afford a steak at giant eagle,"
Perhaps you should be going to Sav-a-Lot's then. Not everybody is doing as poorly as you are my good man. My pockets are full as well as my belly. The O's got my vote in November.
Sorry bub, but the credit goes to the O on this one. When Wallstreet Kasich runs in 2014, he can try to take some credit. Until that time, let's not allow that credit to go to waste. Besides, the people of Ohio have already spoken. Kasich's job approval rating is still at 40%. Or perhaps you'd like to see Willard get the credit.......NOT.


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Of course Neil isn't the most technically proficient drummer on the planet, but he is a worthy inspiration. The man has chops, speed, and creativity. He was the reason I started playing drums. I think that the wave of drummers influenced by someone like Peart will turn out a lot better than those influenced by Barker or Jordison, so I don't understand the Peart bashing.
I guess this get's to the heart of what is wrong with some players these days - it's all about faster, harder, and if you can't do JoJo Mayer push/pull to 350bpm you ain't worth sh*t!!! BUT WHAT ABOUT THE MUSIC?
Neil Peart's a great drummer, but his GENIUS is in the parts he creates for the songs; how he builds from one section to another throughout a song with detail and logic, not to mention how what he plays works with the other instruments. I've been learning many of his parts beat for beat (well as close as I can get) for a gig, and the more I listen, the more the shape and intent behind the parts astounds me. Maybe he's just doing a lot of it on intuition, but then in some ways that's even more impressive.
I always think the sign of a great musician - the thing we aspire to but so rarely achieve - is that someone can hear us play and know it is us. That's not about how fast you can play - BB King can do that with one note! It's very hard for drummers in rock music to assert that kind of character, and the fact that Neil Peart has a distinct approach (well, up to when they got too inspired by The Police post Moving Pictures) is another testament to his greatness.
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Identifying the Impacts of Critical Habitat Designation on Land Cover Change
Erik J. Nelson, John C. Withey, Derric Pennington, Joshua J. Lawler
RFF Discussion Paper 15-27 | June 2015
Abstract: The US Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulates what landowners and land managers can do on lands occupied by listed species. The act does this in part through the designation of habitat areas considered critical to the recovery of listed species. Critics have argued that the designation of critical habitat (CH) has substantial economic impacts on landowners above and beyond the costs associated with listing in general. Here we examine the effects of CH designation on land cover change from 1992 to 2011 in areas subject to ESA regulations. We find that, on average, the rate of change in developed land (urban and residential) and agricultural land is not significantly affected by CH designation. In addition, our estimate of the effects of CH designation is not strongly correlated with the costs of CH as predicted by economic analyses published in the Federal Register. While CH designation, on average, does not affect the overall rates of land cover change, CH designation does appear to modify the impact of land cover change drivers. Generally, land prices had more impact (statistically) on land cover decisions within CH areas than in areas subject to ESA regulations but with no CH designation. Land cover decisions in these latter areas tended to be driven more by clustering and land availability concerns. These trends suggest that CH designation has increased landowner uncertainty and that conversion to developed and agricultural use in CH areas, on average, requires a return premium. Overall, however, this different reaction to land prices in and outside of CH areas has not been strong enough to differentiate the average rates of developed or agricultural land change in CH areas versus areas subject to ESA regulations but with no CH designation.
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Best Available Science and Imperiled Species Conservation: Challenges, Opportunities, and Partnerships. A Business, Government, and NGO Dialogue
James W. Boyd
RFF Discussion Paper 14-44 | December 2014
Abstract: This document reports on a July 2014 dialogue at Resources for the Future between the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and representatives of the business, NGO, and academic communities convened to address science challenges associated with Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing and recovery decisions. The dialogue described the volume and timing of near-term listing and recovery decisions; identified science gaps pertinent to candidate species protection, listing, and recovery; explored the role of multiple-species protections and landscape-scale conservation science and its role in ESA implementation; and assessed the possibility and virtues of science collaboration within the private sector and between the private sector and FWS.
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Land Use Policies in the United States for Protecting Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Margaret Walls and Anne Riddle
Encyclopedia of Energy, Natural Resource, and Environmental Economics, Vol. 3
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RFF Discussion Paper 12-39 | July 2012
Abstract: While the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in the process of regulating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions under its Clean Air Act (CAA) authority, Congress has considered several different bills that would preempt CAA regulation of GHGs and replace it with a comprehensive national climate policy. Policymakers should be aware that there are other existing federal statutes granting GHG regulatory authority, and new legislation would likely preempt them as well. This paper surveys these other statutes in order to highlight existing federal authority that might be given up with the passage of a new comprehensive bill. It explores the possibility of direct regulation of GHGs under the Clean Water Act (CWA), along with federal authority to block projects that contribute to climate change under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and conservation statutes such as the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Newer statutes like the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) mandate narrower regulation, but they are also considered here.
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Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services, and Land Use: Comparing Three Federal Policies
Margaret A. Walls
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RFF Discussion Paper 12-08 | February 2012
Abstract: Natural ecosystems provide a variety of benefits to society, known as "ecosystem services." Fundamental to the provision of ecosystem services in a region is its underlying biodiversity, i.e., the wealth and variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms. Because the benefits from ecosystem services and biodiversity are not valued in market exchanges, private landowners tend to undersupply them. We compare and contrast the different approaches taken to providing ecosystem services on private land in three federal programs—the Endangered Species Act, the Conservation Reserve Program, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) places restrictions on land uses for private landowners if endangered species, or critical habitats for endangered species, are found on their properties. The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) compensates farmers for removing valuable property from agricultural production to preserve wildlife habitat, water and soil quality, and other ecosystem values. Section 404 of the Clean Water Act prohibits destruction or damage to wetlands, unless individuals buy credits for equivalent wetlands created by third parties—so-called "wetlands mitigation banks." These three policies run the gamut from a command-and-control regulatory approach to a "payment for ecosystem services" option. We summarize the economics literature on key findings from these programs.
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The Endangered Species Act and Federalism
Edited by Kaush Arha, Barton H. Thompson Jr.
RFF Press | August 8, 2011
Description: This book, for the first time, presents the legal and policy analysis for federalism considerations in implementing ESA. The book undertakes a comprehensive analysis of the economic rationale for federalism in ESA administration; compares administration of ESA to other major environmental statutes; reviews various tools under the existing Act to enhance state role in species conservation; evaluates major case studies to determine roles the state can play in species conservation and recovery; and concludes with policy recommendations to encourage greater state involvement in species conservation. First Published in 2011. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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Reshaping the Endangered Species Act: A Holistic Approach Needed?
P. Lynn Scarlett
Issue Brief 10-15 | June 2010
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Anyone who's ever been cornered at a party by a grocery fanatic from upstate New York knows that Wegmans has rabidly devoted shoppers. The nearly 100-year-old supermarket has earned the outspoken admiration of Alec Baldwin's mom, lots of people on the Internet, and now Michael Hess of BNet, who declares the chain the "best company in the world."
Strong statement, Hess acknowledges, but not misplaced. "The truth is, I don't know how a company could be better," he writes. What makes Wegmans so amazing in Hess' mind?
1. Wegmans makes nearly $6 billion a year and is one of only a few hundred private companies in the U.S. reach the $1 billion mark.
2. Wegmans is nice to its workers, landing on those "Best Places to Work" lists yearly and offering scholarship assistance to employees.
3. Fancy displays, unique features, and lots of eat-in options have made Wegmans a destination grocery store.
4. Wegmans stays ahead of the curve on grocery trends, adopting bar codes, customer loyalty cards, and "buy local" before the competition.
5. Wegmans plays nice with the community. Philanthropy, involvement, donating rare lobsters, etc. means no one protests the opening of a Wegmans.
Ok, fine points, Michael Hess, and you don't even mention the sandwiches. Even the Internet, where there's someone to hate everything, offers little resistance to your argument—two sad little Facebook groups claim to "HATE Wegmans" but have garnered a combined four comments, two by the same guy. But the Market Report will offer you one irrefutable counterpoint to Wegmans' perfection: lousy recipes.
Menu, Wegmans quarterly magazine, is admittedly rather nice (nice photography, nice paper) but displays a glaring flaw in its lame recipes. No cook could take seriously a recipe for Memphis Barbecue Bone-In Chicken Breasts that instructs one to grill Wegmans Lemon Garlic Split Chicken Breasts and then brush them with Wegmans Memphis-Style BBQ sauce.
Similarly, the recipe for Cedar-Plank Jerk Split Chicken calls for two packages of …Wegmans Jamaican-Style Jerk Split Chicken. Grilled Mojo Pork Tenderloin instructs the cook to grill one pound of Mojo Marinated Pork Tenderloin. There's elementary, and then there's insulting. And Menu is no free, promotional rag but a $4 publication with a robust editorial staff.
Is Wegmans the best company in the world? Who knows. Could it be better? Despite Hess' claim that it could not, Menu's sad, promotional recipes tell a different story.


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List of the Country Code for most of the countries of the world is given in a table below. Use the Country Code for the country TO which you are calling.
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Thanks to reader and gunsmith Robert, we have today a copy of a 1945-dated Australian weapons identification list. If you have an Australian Lithgow Enfield, this is a great parts reference, as it shows very nice exploded views of all the main rifles used by the Australian armed services in WWII (including the No3 MkI(T) [...]
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Woodland Elementary District 50's Intermediate School will present its fall production of "Keeper of the Tales: Stories from 1,001 Arabian Nights" at 7 p.m., Nov. 8 and 9 at the school, 1115 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Kamal, the blind storyteller, played by Amaan Ghoghawala, spins tales of morals and wonder, teaching Princess Mayam, played by Nicolette Toub, the most important lessons in life. The play, is directed by April Cooksey and Pamela Valkenaar, assisted by Sandra Belfield. There will be a bake sale and raffle on both performance evenings, with the proceeds going to the drama fund for future performances. Tickets are $3, and children 12 and under are admitted free. For information, call (847) 596-5390.
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This is the 159th annual Gibson County Fair, organized through Legislative Act in 1855, which encouraged every county in Tennessee to hold agricultural fairs each year in the fall. The first fair, called the Gibson County Agricultural & Mechanical Fair, was held October 22-24, 1856, making it the oldest county fair in the American South. There were no buildings, so a tent was used to protect and shelter the homemaking exhibits. The premium list for the first fair included yoke of oxen, barrel of flour, linseed, jeans, and homespun cloth of cotton.
The fair has been held continuously since its beginning, with the exception of the Civil War years, and the first years of reconstruction. In 1869, it started up again and has been held every year since.
The Gibson County Fairgrounds have been located north, east and west of the city of Trenton, and have been at the present south location since 1966.
The Gibson County Fair Association is chartered by the State of Tennessee. The Fair operates under the direction of the officers and directors of the association interested in seeing the fair continue to grow. Any profit derived from the Fair is used for the improvement of the grounds, facilities, and in furthering agriculture and home economics.
The Fair Board appreciates the cooperation and support of the Gibson County Executive and Commissioners, private businesses and volunteers who have helped in numerous ways for the betterment of the Gibson County Fair for the entire county. The Fair belongs to YOU, THE CITIZENS of GIBSON COUNTY.
The Fair Association meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m., at the Martha Taylor Building on the Fairgrounds. If you are interested in helping in any aspect of the fair, please join us and help support "Your Fair!"
Shelby went on to represent Gibson County in the State Fairest of the Fair competition. She also represented us in the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival parade and Territorial Revue. Thank you to Shelby.


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A federal judge in Spokane, Washington has said he plans to sanction the prominent class-action law firm Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd for submitting expenses in a class action that included excessive air fare and a $402 dinner for four featuring two $70 bottles of wine and a $60 tip.
Legal Newsline reports U.S. District Judge Justin Quackenbush warned Robbins Geller on Friday that he will issue a formal written reproval for submitting "intentionally misleading and inaccurate claims" for court-ordered expense reimbursement. In a 7-page memorandum, Quackenbush accused attorneys John Grant and Joy Bull of claiming excessive hours for producing filings and failing to provide documentation for some $125,000 in "investigator" expenses.
The judge's rebuke illustrates the conflicts inherent in class actions, where lawyers purport to represent shareholders and consumers who frequently have no idea they are involved in a lawsuit, or can't be bothered to assemble the paperwork for a miniscule per-share settlement. In this case, Robbins Geller sued Ambassador Group after its stock plunged $20 a share on news of a failed marketing campaign. As is typical in these cases, it negotiated a $7.5 million settlement — about $1.79 a share — and claimed 25% of the amount for itself as a fee along with $223,000 in expenses.
It's also ironic that the judge is chastising out Robbins Geller lawyers for filing misleading billing forms, since the law firm's entire business is filing lawsuits against companies it thinks have misled investors or consumers. In his order, Quackenbush notes that Bull has had expenses rejected under "similar circumstances" by judges in California and Oregon. Robbins Geller, of course, has roots in the firm founded by class-action titan Bill Lerach who ultimately went to jail for bending the rules and paying plaintiffs kickbacks for participating in his suits.
"Neither Ms. Bull nor the law firm has responded to the concern of the court that a pattern of conduct in such matters may exist," the judge said. Legal Newsline reported that Bull told the court any mistakes were a result of distraction stemming from her husband's sickness and ultimate death.
The episode shows how courts need to provide more oversight of class actions to make sure the largely absent plaintiffs aren't being fleeced by the lawyers who claim to represent them. Lead plaintiffs are supposed to hire attorneys and oversee the litigation on behalf of the rest of the class, although in practice it usually works the other way around, with the lawyers using portfolio-monitoring software to identify an institutional investor with a loss and then recruiting that investor to represent the class. In this case the lead plaintiff was Plumbers Union Local No. 12 Pension Fund, which apparently had no problem with its lawyers charging shareholders $2,195 to fly name partner Darren Robbins first-class to a mediation session. "From personal experience the court knows an attorney or judge can accomplish his or her work requirements while flying in the coach section of an aircraft," the judge wrote.
Judges rarely dive into these cases the way Quackenbush did, and his diligence appears to have surprised Bull. In a November hearing, the judge wrote, she "informed the court that usually trial judges do not inquire as to claimed expenses and disbursements."
When Quackenbush did exactly that, he found $125,000 in disbursements to "Experts/Consultants/Investigators" that the law firm had failed to back up with supporting documents. This came after an Oregon judge rejected the same lawyer's application for $73,905 in similar expenses for similar reasons in 2007, the judge wrote.
Quackenbush was careful at the end to note that he wasn't questioning the premise behind class actions, which he said provide an important way for individuals to present small claims against big companies. That assumes, of course, that somebody is watching the lawyers who claim to represent all those individuals. In this case a judge actually looked into the matter and came away with evidence that the lawyers who declare themselves the cops on the beat need closer scrutiny themselves.


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Poppy wearing thief steals Royal British Legion collection tin
Posted: November 09, 2012|
THIS is the moment a thief pocketed a Royal British Legion collection tin while wearing a poppy.
He was captured on CCTV at the BP Connect garage in Ashchurch Road, Tewkesbury, as he snatched the charity box collecting money for servicemen in the run up to Remembrance Sunday.
It was one of four shameful thefts of Poppy Appeal collections in shops and pubs across the county in just one day.
Peter Godwin, secretary of the Royal British Legion club in Tewkesbury, was horrified by the theft on Monday.
He said it appeared to have been carefully thought out by the thief, who had used a device to cut through a cable that secured the box to a desk.
"It's very sad that there are people in our society who would steal any of these charity collection pots, not just the Legion's," he added.
"It's very sad that there is a minority that think it's an easy way to get money."
He added that although most businesses had agreed to take Poppy Appeal boxes in Tewkesbury this year, one or two had declined because they felt it would be an invitation to thieves to steal them.
Another offender struck three times in a matter of hours in villages in the Cotswolds.
The man managed to grab collection tins from the Post Office in High Street, Chipping Campden, The Ox Wine Company in Market Place, Northleach and the Duke of Wellington Inn in Sherbourne Street, Bourton-on-the-Water.
Gareth Evans, manager at the Duke of Wellington, said he was disgusted with the theft.
He remembers speaking to the man when he came in, before leaving him to read a menu.
It was only later that he discovered the charity box had gone. The thief had cut through a cord attaching the tin to the bar before snatching it.
"It is just despicable behaviour," said Mr Evans.
"People here are absolutely livid about this. It is a subject which is so close to so many people's hearts."
Villagers have now rallied around with a vow that the Royal British Legion will not lose out as a result of the theft.
Businesses plan to hold a massive raffle in the pub at 9pm tonight with all the money going raised going to the Poppy Appeal.
Mr Evans said: "Why should the Legion have to forfeit this money because of this idiot?
"I don't know how much money was in the tin but I would assume by this stage it was a reasonable amount."
The offender in the Cotswolds incidents was white, aged in his late 50s or early 60s and 6ft 2in.
He had grey, collar length hair and was wearing a green wax style country jacket, a flat green cap and blue jumper.
Inspector Owen Hughes, of Gloucestershire police, said: "This is a despicable crime.
"It is hard to comprehend how anyone can think it is acceptable to steal from any charity.
"This money has been donated by people for an incredibly worthy cause and we are committed to finding those individuals responsible."
Anyone recognising the people in the images should contact police on 101.


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The perfect college accessory
Something that I was never worried about while I was attending college was the bag that I used to hold all of my belongings in. As long as you have a reliable bag, then you'll be set for some of the most important years of your life. We'll go over some great choices for either you or someone you know that's in college and what they might prefer to carry all of those books around with them.
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One option that you should consider is picking up a messenger bag. What's so wonderful about these bags is how versatile they are. Not only can they carry items like your laptop and binders, but notepads and textbooks as well. Because of their large size they're perfect for carrying a large quantity of items. The other amazing thing about these bags is they can be easily accessed because they can simply be thrown over your shoulder. The history behind these amazing bags is one that we all recognize and that's that they are commonly used by bicycle messengers. These have been used for centuries for people who deliver messages to others, mostly in large cities like New York and London.
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Another great option for a college-going student is a mason bag. These bags are versatile too because they can carry any of the terms papers that you're just about to turn in. If you use a bag made out of premium leather those will be guaranteed to last a longer amount of time as well. I found a backpack that I was able to use throughout my entire college career and it never failed me. IF you chose to get a bag made out of a canvas material then you'll be able to have the benefit of washing it as well.
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A classy affair on Manhattan's Upper East Side, with unique high design and wealthy clientele
As you enter into a lobby with a black-and-white striped floor and furniture that's gold and bright pink, you know you're not in your typical luxury hotel. The Mark is one of the top hotels in New York, and yet you won't find any crystal chandeliers or gilded sconces like you might at the St. Regis or The Plaza.
Which isn't to say the hotel is necessarily laid back or unpretentious. The lobby still has a formal air about it, even if the couches in the adjacent bar are upholstered in cow print. We were told by staff that the suites that connect to an additional guest room are great for families who want to bring their nannies along, which gives a good sense of the hotel's clientele. After all, the hotel sits smack in the heart of New York's ritzy Upper East Side, just blocks from the classic Carlyle Hotel, designer shopping, and Central Park. Many of the hotel's guests are business travelers, and in turn the restaurant and bar -- helmed by celebrated chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten -- play host to plenty of business meetings, dinners, and after-work drinks. They also play host to high-profile diners, including Barbara Walters, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, and Roger Federer. But spend a few nights at this luxurious hotel and you may just wind up feeling like Paul McCartney yourself.
Thorough, attentive staff and all the basics you'd expect from a luxury hotel.
On the Upper East Side, close to Central Park and high-end shopping, though not much else
The Mark is located at the corner of 77th Street and Madison Avenue, in the heart of Manhattan's Upper East Side, a neighborhood known for world class shopping, fancy apartment buildings and homes, and wealthy residents. It's also known, by some, for its distance from hip, downtown nightlife and dining.
Subdued rooms have stunning Art Deco-inspired bathrooms and unique details
Although rooms here are no doubt luxurious -- down pillows, Italian sheets by Quagliotti -- they are overall somewhat subdued. The decor is heavy on tan, eggshell, and other neutral colors.
The details, however, make the room. A Crestron control (like an oversized remote) allows you to control the lights, temperature, TV, and shades, and the phone has a screen for checking the weather. Pull open what looks like a drawer, and you'll find it's actually a freezer with ice (another drawer holds beverages, and yet a third one holds snacks).
Bathrooms, meanwhile, are stunning and truly unique; you'll feel like you're in someone's ritzy vintage-inspired apartment rather than a hotel. Black-and-white striped marble floors in some bathrooms, like in the lobby, are striking in the best way possible, and the cabinetry is covered in an aqua-colored laquer -- a truly Art Deco touch. If that's not enough, the countertops, deep soaking tubs, and walls are covered in beautiful white marble. Every bathroom has a separate shower, a TV embedded in the mirror, and heated towel racks.
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The atmosphere is a little on the stuffy side, but kids are more than welcome.
A restaurant and bar by Jean-Georges
Jean-Georges Vongerichten, one of New York's most celebrated chefs, has a restaurant in the hotel, which The New York Times gave two prestigious stars in April 2010. Simply called The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges, this formal restaurant is open for three meals a day, and also offers an abbreviated late-night menu. The chef has become known for his world-class, inventive dishes, such as a peekytoe crab cake with pink grapefruit, avocado, and ginger. Diners should keep their eyes peeled for high-profile clientele (like Paul McCartney and Woody Allen).
Cats or dogs that are 25 pounds or less are welcome at the hotel.
The Mark, an historic hotel built in 1927, re-opened in 2009 as one of the best contemporary luxury hotels in New York. The hotel's stunning interiors by France's premier designer are colorful and bold rather than gilded and stuffy, and there's a restaurant and bar from one of New York's most famous chefs. Comfortable, high-tech rooms and personalized service make it a great option for anyone who can afford it.
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After the lengthy process of obtaining an initial Florida CDL, renewing is actually quite simple in comparison. You must apply in person at your local driver license office, and bring in your expired or close-to-expiring license. Unfortunately, CDLs may not be renewed online or by phone or mail.
You'll be required to take the vision test again, and should pass with at least a 20/40 in each eye, with or without corrective lenses, to be eligible to renew. A medical exam may also be required again.
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