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Contact: State Rep. Leslie Osborn
Office: (405) 557-7333
Contact: State Rep. Tom Newell
Office: (405) 557-7372
Contact: State Rep. David Brumbaugh
Office: (405) 557-7347
OKLAHOMA CITY – A proposal to reduce Oklahoma's personal income tax rate to 4 percent over four years passed its first legislative hurdle Monday.
House Bill 3291, coauthored by nearly one-fourth of the members of the state House of Representatives, was approved by the House Appropriations and Budget Subcommittee on Revenue and Taxation.
"As long as Oklahoma penalizes work by charging an income tax, and other states don't, we will be at a disadvantage for bringing jobs and opportunity to our state," said state Rep. Leslie Osborn, R-Mustang, author of HB 3291. "With the dynamic changes Kansas is making, reducing taxes on families and small businesses, Oklahoma is in an income-tax sandwich between our neighbors to the north and south."
"For Oklahoma to be consistently competitive, both nationally and globally, in attracting job-creators to our state, we must continue reducing our income tax," said state Rep. David Brumbaugh, R-Broken Arrow, a coauthor of the bill. "The income tax serves as a penalty on work and productivity, which discourages individuals from generating jobs and opportunity in our state."
"Oklahoma's income tax reductions over the past decade have corresponded with steady growth in our state's private-sector economy and our climate for jobs and investment," said state Rep. Tom Newell, R-Seminole, also a coauthor of the legislation. "When compared with data from across America and through history, it matches up with the principle that capital tends to go where it is most welcome. This means more opportunities for families to prosper and thrive in Oklahoma."
New research from a state-based policy organization shows Oklahoma state government tax collections have hit record highs each of the past two fiscal years. Also, Oklahoma state government spending has been at record highs for at least the past dozen years.
These trends have directly coincided with a gradual reduction of 25 percent of Oklahoma's personal income tax rate, starting in 2005 and concluding in 2012.
If passed, HB 3291 would reduce the state's top tax rate from its current level of 5.25 percent to 4.75 percent in the 2015 tax year. The rate would then be reduced by an additional quarter-percent each of the following three tax years, stopping at 4 percent in 2018.
The bill has 23 authors in the House, representing all four quarters of the state. They are:
Rep. John Bennett, R-Sallisaw
Rep. Scott Biggs, R-Chickasha
Rep. Gus Blackwell, R-Laverne
Rep. David Brumbaugh, R-Broken Arrow
Rep. Bobby Cleveland, R-Norman
Rep. Josh Cockroft, R-Tecumseh
Rep. Jon Echols, R-Oklahoma City
Rep. Elise Hall, R-Oklahoma City
Rep. Dennis Johnson, R-Duncan
Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City
Rep. Dan Kirby, R-Tulsa
Rep. Mark McBride, R-Moore
Rep. Mark McCullough, R-Sapulpa
Rep. Lewis Moore, R-Arcadia
Rep. Jason Murphey, R-Guthrie
Rep. Tom Newell, R-Seminole
Rep. Leslie Osborn, R-Mustang
Rep. Colby Schwartz, R-Yukon
Rep. Earl Sears, R-Bartlesville
Rep. Mike Turner, R-Edmond
Rep. Ken Walker, R-Tulsa
Rep. Paul Wesselhoft, R-Moore
Rep. Harold Wright, R-Weatherford
HB 3291 passed on a 10-3 vote. It is now eligible to be considered by the full House Appropriations and Budget Committee.


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Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy -- Toronto, ON -- March 31st, 2012
Distant Worlds: Music From Final Fantasy
Date: March 31st, 2012
Venue: the Sony Center for the Performing Arts in Toronto, Ontario
I'll post this in the General Chat section since it's bad enough when people post U2 and Radiohead setlists in in the main section (which I've done before).
Final Fantasy games are something I've spent most of my life growing up with. The first one I ever played was Final Fantasy 2 on the Super Nintendo back in 1991. Some of them have been really good and some of them have been really bad. But one thing that is always consistently good in a Final Fantasy game, and what drew me to the games initially, is the music. Yes, it's video game music. Not something you can head-bang to or sing along with. But it's an important part of a role-playing game like Final Fantasy. When I saw the poster for this show a year ago I knew it would be something I would want to check out. I'm not too into classical or orchestral music but I figured why not. I got the tickets and waited a year. Over the year I found the programme online and was a little disappointed by what was being played. I'm more into the standout songs like Who...Are You? and Valley of the Fallen Star from Final Fantasy VII or the town music of Mysidia from Final Fantasy IV. But like seeing a band who has been around for twenty five years and has released a ton of albums, there was no way I was going to hear everything I wanted to. This was, obviously, the more orchestral music, usually the main themes.
So knowing what to expect we went and I still had an awesome time. Yes, an awesome time. Even though a lot of it wasn't my favorite music from the games it was still music that is near and dear to me. The video screens playing CGI or game footage from the games was really good too. I liked the music from the games I'm more fond of (like VI) but everything was performed specatularily. If I have any complaints it's that there were too many spoken breaks (pretty much between every song) and nothing from Final Fantasies XII or XIII, two of the games with the best music in the series. I only found out afterwards that a different guy composed the music from those two games so that's why they didn't play much (Nobuo Uematsu, the main composer of the first eleven Final Fantasies, was in attendance). And one last complaint, which is more of a compliment to the presenters, was that it was way too short. It still clocked in at just over two hours but me and my brothers agreed that they could've easily played for another hour or two.
I wasn't keeping track of everything that got played but I'm pretty sure this is it, save being totally out of order.
1. Prelude/Main Theme (all Final Fantasies)
2. (something from Final Fantasy VIII)
3. You're Not Alone (Final Fantasy IX)
4. Don't be Afraid (Final Fantasy VIII)
5. (something from Final Fantasy XIII)
6. To Zanarkand (Final Fantasy X)
7. Theme of Love (Final Fantasy IV)
8. Ronfaure (Final Fantasy XI)
9. Chocobo Medley (all Final Fantasies)
10. (something from Final Fantasy VII)
11. Fisherman's Horizon (Final Fantasy VIII)
12. Man With A Machine Gun (Final Fantasy VIII)
13. Dark World w/Nobuo Uematsu on keyboards (Final Fantasy VI)
14. Aerith's Theme (Final Fantasy VII)
15. Battle on the Bridge (Final Fantasy V)
16. Opera "Maria and Draco" w/three classically trained singers doing the vocal parts (Final Fantasy VI)
17. Terra's Theme (Final Fantasy VI)
18. One-Winged Angel w/Nobuo Uematsu joining the choir (Final Fantasy VII)
I have to say, it was nice to be at a concert where I wasn't the biggest geek in the room. And there were a lot of HOT Japanese girls.
08/06 -- Neurosis
08/07 -- Faith No More
08/22 -- Motley Crue
09/19 -- Godflesh
09/25-26 -- Godspeed You! Black Emperor
10/03 -- Origin
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Dark World
Fuck yeah that song choice.
"So yeah, monkey prostitution has happened."
Have you seen Video Games Live before? It's a pretty awesome show as well.
Sept. 18th - Epica, Eluveitie
Oct. 31st - Judas Priest
Dec 10th - Motley Crue, Alice Cooper
08/06 -- Neurosis
08/07 -- Faith No More
08/22 -- Motley Crue
09/19 -- Godflesh
09/25-26 -- Godspeed You! Black Emperor
10/03 -- Origin
Sept. 18th - Epica, Eluveitie
Oct. 31st - Judas Priest
Dec 10th - Motley Crue, Alice Cooper
Incredibly jealous you got to see this. Looking into catching this in London this November, hearing To Zanarkand live is something I've wanted to do since the game came out, 10 years ago!
Yesterday don't mean SHIT.
I just posted a review for a more current show of this and I read this one back, those songs I listed are WAY OFF. There's no way they played You're Not Alone and Man With A Machine Gun. I have no idea what those may have been but there's no way it was those. I don't know what I was on.
08/06 -- Neurosis
08/07 -- Faith No More
08/22 -- Motley Crue
09/19 -- Godflesh
09/25-26 -- Godspeed You! Black Emperor
10/03 -- Origin
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"We support the president's effort to maintain America's confidence in the aviation industry," said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Craig W. Duehring. "We will be working closely with the FAA, the National Guard Bureau, and the states to expedite this effort to achieve the president's goals."
The FAA has asked DoD to coordinate the use of approximately 5,000 National Guard members at 422 commercial airports nationwide over the next four to six months. This will allow the federal government the time needed to establish a new federal law enforcement capability responsible for aviation security nationwide.
National Guard members, working for their governors, will augment and assist local airport security authorities in varied capacities to include screening and checkpoint security.


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VSS Enterprise achieves manned free flight from over 45,000 ft (13,700 metres) and successfully glides in 11 minutes to land at Mojave Air and Spaceport
10th October 2010, Mojave, CA. Virgin Galactic, the US company developing the world's first commercial manned space flight system and tourism business, is delighted to announce the successful completion today of the first piloted free flight of SpaceShipTwo, named the VSS Enterprise. The spaceship was released from its mothership at an altitude of 45,000 ft
(13,700 metres).
During its first flight the spaceship was piloted by Pete Siebold, assisted by Mike Alsbury as co-pilot. The two main goals of the flight were to carry out a clean release of the spaceship from its mothership and for the pilots to free fly and glide back and land at Mojave Air and Space Port in California.
Other detailed objectives of the flight were successfully completed, including; verification that all systems worked prior and following the clean release of Enterprise; initial evaluation of handling and stall characteristics; qualitative evaluation of stability and control of SS2 against predictions from design and simulation work; verification of performance by evaluating the lift-to-drag ratio of the spaceship during glide flight; practice a landing approach at altitude and finally descend and land.
Preparations for the milestone flight were extensive. The WhiteKnightTwo mothership (Eve) flew 40 times including 4 captive carry flights of spaceship and mothership mated together. The most recent captive carry was on Sept 30th. The most recent solo flight was on October 5th and demonstrated that all the systems required for a free flight by the VSS Enterprise were functioning correctly without any safety issues. Commenting on the successful flight Scaled Composites pilot, Pete Siebold, said "The VSS Enterprise was a real joy to fly, especially when one considers the fact that the vehicle has been designed not only to be a Mach 3.5 spaceship capable of going into space but also one of the worlds highest altitude gliders."
Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, who was present during the first successful flight, added "This was one of the most exciting days in the whole history of Virgin. For the first time since we seriously began the project in 2004, I watched the world's first manned commercial spaceship landing on the runway at Mojave Air and Space Port and it was a great moment. Now, the sky is no longer the limit and we will begin the process of pushing beyond to the final frontier of space itself over the next year."
Virgin Galactic is now well on the way to becoming the world's first commercial space line with 370 customer deposits totalling $50 million. Future commercial operations will be at Spaceport America in New Mexico where final preparations are taking place for a finished runway inauguration ceremony on Friday 22nd October 2010. National Geographic channel in the United States will be showing a documentary on the build up and preparation for the first flight of VSS Enterprise on Monday, 18 October at 10.00pm ET/PT.
George Whitesides, CEO of Virgin Galactic who was also present at the historic flight, added "To see the world's first manned commercial spaceship landing on a runway is a sight I always dreamed I would behold. Now, our challenge going forward will be to complete our experimental program, obtain our FAA licence and safely bring the system into service at Spaceport America, New Mexico."
World's First Commercial Spaceship Takes Inaugural Flight
Virgin Galactic – VSS Enterprise's, First Flight
Mojave Air and Spaceport, Mojave, California
Monday 22nd March, 2010
Virgin Galactic announced today that its commercial manned spaceship, VSS Enterprise, this morning successfully completed its first "captive carry" test flight, taking off at 07.05 am (PST) from Mojave Air and Spaceport, California.
The spaceship was unveiled to the public for the first time on December 7th 2009 and named by Governors Schwarzenegger and Richardson. VSS Enterprise remained attached to its unique WhiteKnightTwo carrier aircraft, VMS Eve, for the duration of the 2 hours 54 minutes flight, achieving an altitude of 45,000ft (13716 metres).
Both vehicles are being developed for Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic, by Mojave based Scaled Composites. Founded by Burt Rutan, Scaled developed SpaceShipOne which in 2004 claimed the $10m Ansari X prize as the world's first privately developed manned spacecraft. Virgin Galactic's new vehicles share much of the same basic design but are being built to carry six fare paying passengers on sub-orbital space flights, allowing an out-of-the-seat zero gravity experience and offering astounding views of the planet from the black sky of space.
Virgin Galactic has already taken around $45m in deposits for spaceflight reservations from over 330 people wanting to experience space for themselves.
The first flight of VMS Enterprise is another major milestone in an exhaustive flight testing programme, which started with the inaugural flight of VMS Eve in 2008 and is at the heart of Virgin Galactic's commitment to safety.
Commenting on the historic flight, Burt Rutan said: "This is a momentous day for the Scaled and Virgin Teams. The captive carry flight signifies the start of what we believe will be extremely exciting and successful spaceship flight test program."
Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Galactic added: "Seeing the finished spaceship in December was a major day for us but watching VSS Enterprise fly for the first time really brings home what beautiful, ground-breaking vehicles Burt and his team have developed for us. It comes as no surprise that the flight went so well; the Scaled team is uniquely qualified to bring this important and incredible dream to reality. Today was another major step along that road and a testament to US engineering and innovation."
The VSS Enterprise test flight programme will continue though 2010 and 2011, progressing from captive carry to independent glide and then powered flight, prior to the start of commercial operations.
Virgin Galactic Unveils SPACESHIP TWO, The World's First Commercial Manned Spaceship
Virgin Galactic Press Release
SpaceShipTwo (SS2) and its mothership, WhiteKnightTwo (WK2) herald a new era in commercial space flight with daily space tourism flights set to commence from Spaceport America in New Mexico after test program and all required US government licensing completed. Governor Schwarzenegger of California and Governor Richardson of New Mexico will today christen SS2 with the name Virgin Space Ship (VSS) ENTERPRISE
Mojave Air and Spaceport, California
December 7, 2009
Virgin Founder, Sir Richard Branson and SpaceshipOne (SS1) designer, Burt Rutan, today reveal SS2 to the public for the first time since construction of the world's first manned commercial spaceship began in 2007. SS2 has been designed to take many thousands of private astronauts into space after test programming and all required U.S. government licensing has been completed.
The unveiling represents another major milestone in Virgin Galactic's quest to develop the World's first commercial space line providing private sector access to space using an environmentally benign launch system for people, payload and science. The spaceship draws on the experience developed during the successful flights of SS1 in 2004, which won the Ansari X-Prize for completing the world's first manned private space flights. The SS2 design will be refined and completed during an extensive test flying program to commence shortly, and it will be an entirely new vehicle capable of carrying up to 6 passenger astronauts and up to 2 pilot astronauts into space on a sub-orbital flight.
The unveil itself will take place at Mojave Air and Spaceport as darkness falls on the famous aviation and spaceflight location. Subject to certain U.S. regulatory requirements that will guide the unveiling, SS2 will be attached to her WK2 mothership which was last year unveiled and named EVE after Sir Richard Branson's mother. In the future, WK2 will carry SS2 to above 50,000 feet (16 kilometres) before the spaceship is dropped and fires her rocket motor to launch into space from that altitude. In honour of a long tradition of using the word Enterprise in the naming of Royal Navy, US Navy, NASA vehicles and even science fiction spacecraft, Governor Schwarzenegger of California and Governor Richardson of New Mexico will today christen SS2 with the name Virgin Space Ship (VSS) ENTERPRISE. This represents not only an acknowledgement to that name's honorable past but also looks to the future of the role of private enterprise in the development of the exploration, industrialisation and human habitation of space.
The emergence of new commercial space companies like Virgin Galactic will be an engine for employment, growth and the creation of a new technology and science base in the United States. Recent research has indicated that 12,500 jobs have already been created by the new space companies; the Virgin Galactic project alone is creating significant opportunities for employment in both the company itself and with suppliers in both California and New Mexico. Approximately 600 people are now working on activities relating to the project and it is estimated that this figure will rise to over 1,100 jobs during the peak of the construction phase at the space port and through the introduction of the commercial space vehicles into regular astronaut service.
Both WK2 and SS2 represent state of the art environmentally sensitive industrial development in their use of carbon composite materials technology, which has now been identified as a key future contributor to the increasingly urgent requirement by the commercial aviation sector for dramatically more fuel efficient aircraft. WK2 is powered by four Pratt and Whitney PW308A engines, which are amongst the most powerful. economic and efficient commercial jet engines available making it a mould breaker in carbon efficiency. SS2 will be powered by a unique hybrid rocket motor, which is currently under development.
The twin fuselage and central payload area configuration allow for easy access to WK2 and to the spaceship for passengers and crew; the design also aids operational efficiencies and turnaround times. The mothership has now also completed a year of rigorous and successful first phase flight testing prior to today's attachment of SS2.
Commenting on the unveiling, Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Galactic said: "This is truly a momentous day. The team has created not only a world first but also a work of art. The unveil of SS2 takes the Virgin Galactic vision to the next level and continues to provide tangible evidence that this ambitious project is not only moving rapidly, but also making tremendous progress towards our goal of safe commercial operation".
Burt Rutan, Founder of Scaled Composites added: "All of us at Scaled are tremendously excited by the capabilities of both the mothership and SS2. Today is the culmination of a dream that began many decades ago, was stimulated by Paul Allen's funding of our X-Prize winning SS1 and then moved forward to commercial reality by Sir Richard and Virgin's visionary investment in a new future for space transportation".
SpaceShipTwo will be unveiled after darkness has fallen over the Mojave Desert to the sound of a space-themed anthem from Britain's biggest DJs, Above & Beyond. Fittingly titled "Buzz" the track will sample Buzz Aldrin's original moon landing dialogue. Following the naming by Governors Richardson and Schwarzenegger, the DJs will also perform an exclusive set at the celebration cocktail party which will follow and feature the first ever IceBar in the desert hosted by Absolut and the world famous Swedish IceHotel. All the guests will be protected from the desert cold by designer space jackets supplied by PUMA. Finally, to close off the celebrations, all the guests will have the opportunity to view the stunning night skies using specialist telescopes supplied by Ron Dantowitz of the Clay Observatory whose unique tracking cameras followed SS1 into space during the epic flights of 2004.
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by Rudy Rucker
No current Talk conversations about this book.
Easily the best issue of Flurb. This one is a 3.57, and continues to be illustrated with an electic bunch of photos. de Vries has clearly caught some Rucker, and there's even a fishing story.
Flurb 06 : Qlone - Rudy Rucker
Flurb 06 : Fitting a New Suit - Madeline Ashby
Flurb 06 : The Big One - Michael Blumlein
Flurb 06 : 3 SF Poems - Brian Garrison
Flurb 06 : The Gnirut Test - Charles Platt
Flurb 06 : The Loa and the Gaping Jaw - Brendan Byrne
Flurb 06 : Random Acts of Cosmic Whimsy - Jetse de Vries
Flurb 06 : Computer Entertainment Thirty-Five Years From Today - Bruce Sterling
Not decohered or shot.
3 out of 5
Partisan sick, no uniform.
4 out of 5
Furry, with feet.
3.5 out of 5
Reverse it comp.
4 out of 5
Zombi plague problem.
3.5 out of 5
"By all the intricacies of 23 rd dimensional Calabi-Yau p-branes interacting with trans-topological twistor space, what do you two idiots want?"
3.5 out of 5
That Sterling is a bit past it at 89 apparently - here' some cool stuff though. Even old.
3.5 out of 5
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Three years ago, Williston State College President Ray Nadolny asked employees to park in the front because the campus looked so empty.
Now, as a result of enrollment growth and a spike in demand for workforce training, Nadolny tells them to park in the back or they'll be ticketed.
The oil boom has brought an influx of new challenges for Williston State College, and the other campuses in the west also are feeling the effects.
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- Jetix Concept Animation
- Animation Studio: Wang Film Productions
- Distributed by: Walt Disney Television Animation
- Cartoon Characters: Will Vandom, Irma Lair, Taranee Cook, Cornelia Hale, Hay-Lin, Cedric, Caleb, Blunk, Phobos, Grandma Yan Lin, Christopher, Eric, Vathek, Martin, Mr. Kletcher, Sondra, Matt, Snowboard Dude, Mrs. Knickerbocker, Boys.
- Voice Actors: Kelly Stables, Candi Milo, Miss Kittie, Christel Khalil, Liza Del Mundo, Laura Pelerins, Dee Bradley Baker, Greg Cipes, Steven Jay Blum; Full Voice Cast ...
- Directed By Marc Gordon, Thomas Astruc, Patrick Lambert.
- Produced By Andrew Nicholls, Darrell Vickers, Greg Weisman, Nancy Neufeld Callaway, Trey Callaway.
- Written By Andrew Nicholls, Darrell Vickers.
- First Aired on February 26, 2005.
- Originally Aired on ABC Family (USA), BBC (UK), Jetix (Europe), Toon Disney, ABC Family (USA).
- Running Time: 30 minutes.
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Phobos takes advantage of a school ski trip to isolate Will from the other girls, and has Cedric bury the others under an avalanche.
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Aaron Witham
Director of Sustainability
Terrace 125, 802-287-8277
Aaron holds an M.S. in Natural Resources from the University of Vermont and a Graduate Certificate in Ecological Economics from the Gund Institute at U.V.M. As a Transportation Research Scholar at U.V.M.'s Transportation Research Center and a Gund Student Fellow, Aaron focused his research on alternative economic approaches, sustainable transportation, energy issues, and climate change. He also holds a B.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Maine at Farmington and studied environmental science for two years at Unity College. His career experience includes serving as the Managing Director of the Center for Environmental Education in Maine and the Interim Sustainability Coordinator of Unity College.
Aaron's environmental ethic grew out of his family's dependence on the land in rural New Hampshire through hunting, fishing, gardening and foraging for food, while harvesting local wood for heat. Later in childhood, he lived in suburban Cape Cod where he saw the effects of sprawl first-hand and a different land ethic. He is very interested in how certain economic policies feed cultures of over-consumption and sprawl, often at the cost of not only environmental health, but human happiness. He enjoys coordinating campus sustainability efforts in order to teach alternative cultures and practice ideas for alternative sustainable systems in the microcosm of a college setting.
José Gálvez Contreras
Sustainable Community Development Outreach Coordinator
Terrace 125, 802-287-8197
José Gálvez is a proud native citizen of La Ceiba, Honduras. He holds a Masters in Environmental Law and Policy with a focus on Climate Change from Vermont Law School. He came to the United States when he was awarded the Make-a-Difference Scholarship by Green Mountain College in 2007 for his enthusiasm, leadership and active involvement in numerous community service projects. These projects ranged from volunteering and organizing programs for the betterment of his city to serving as an English translator for medical brigades. He has also served as the Regional Coordinator and Fall Fellow for Organizing for America. In 2011, he graduated with three degrees from Green Mountain College: a B.S. in Business, a B.A. in Environmental Studies, and a B.A. in Environmental Management.
As the Outreach Coordinator for Sustainable Community Development at GMC, José works closely with faculty, staff, and students and with local citizens and organizations in Poultney. Some of the projects he is actively involved with include the planning and organization of the annual Earth Fair, the Poultney 2020 Revitalization Effort, East Poultney Day, and First Year Impressions (FYI!), among many volunteering and service learning projects in town and the region.
José is passionate about the environment, renewable energy technology, building sustainable communities, human rights advocacy and sacred activism. He wears many hats, from strategic planner to community organizer and everything in-between. He loves to dance, think, and dream about a better future for the world. So, if you see him around campus, say "hi" because he is looking forward to meeting you with a smile!
Nicole Harman
Sustainability Office Manager
Terrace 125, 802-287-8254
Born and raised in Downeast Maine, Nicole has been referred to as a tree hugger most of her life. As a renewable energy and ecological design major with a concentration in sustainable agriculture, as well as a self-design major in sustainable community development and educational outreach, Nicole hopes to combine the skills she learns at GMC to improve food and water access, develop inexpensive green energy for developing countries and the rest of the world, and educate today's youth about the issues that matter most.
As Sustainability Office Manager, she manages the recycling crew, coordinates student outreach, and assists students with sustainability related projects. As well as working in the sustainability office, Nicole is the president of the Sustainable Living Floor and the public relations officer for the Student Campus Greening Fund (SCGF). She is interested in the design of social structures in both developed and undeveloped countries and how they can be redesigned to run more sustainably.
In her spare time Nicole loves to cook, contra dance, plant seeds, and sing songs.
Cheyanne Stone
Events & Communications Specialist
Cheyanne Stone was born and raised in Meriden, Connecticut. Throughout her life she always showed great interest in the environment and nature. In high school she was the president of the ecology club and recycling team. At GMC she is studying Natural Resources Management and minoring in Animal Studies. Cheyanne is persuing goals to improve forestry, plant and animal conservation while on campus and plans to continue doing so in her future.
Brooke Hallock
Reuse Manager
Born in Bellingham, Washington, Brooke Riley Hallock moved to Vermont at the age of two, and has called the Green Mountain State home ever since. A nature enthusiast, Brooke has always been drawn to animals, traveling and culture, mountains, hiking, and many other activities enjoyed in the natural environment. She currently studies Anthropology, Adventure Education, and Natural Resources Management at Green Mountain College, educating herself with respect to humankind's connection to the earth, past, present, and future. Brooke aspires to graduate Green Mountain College in 2016 with the intellectual toolkit necessary to work for a non-profit organization, problem solving for social and environmental justice.
As the Reuse Manager, Brooke runs the Freestore and Freepo, as well as the e-waste, Terra-Cycle, and grocery bag recycling programs. The Freestore, located in the student center, offers reclaimed goods such as appliances, clothes, pictures, and books for free to students, staff, and faculty. The material comes from free boxes in the residence halls and the end-of-year Green Move Out. The Freepo, located in Pollock, offers free office supplies.
Rob Dunn
Waste Diversion Specialist
Rob is a third-year member of the waste diversion crew. His leadership has helped the waste crew thrive through three major transitions in his short time here. As a REED major, he brings a keen knowledge of design and innovative ideas for improving the system.
Chelsea Caldwell
Waste Diversion Specialist
Chelsea was raised in Augusta, Georgia, and is still adjusting to the New England region. This is her first year on the waste diversion crew. As a double major in sustainable agriculture and psychology, she hopes to use nutrition and therapeutic farm work to aid those with mental illness. When Chelsea is not too busy getting seriously injured, she enjoys hiking, exploring, and reading.
Simon James
Waste Diversion Specialist
Simon James is an active member of the Green Mountain College student body and a dedicated student. Simon has spent the past two years before attending GMC working on a timber frame and log cabin construction project and teaching environmental education on New Jersey's official tall-masted ship the A.J. Meerwald. His interest in sustainable agriculture has led to two different summer internships on CSA organic farms. Some of Simon's favorite hobbies are singing, playing guitar, writing songs, cooking, ultimate Frisbee, disc golf, sailing and woodworking. As a Renewable Energy and Ecological Design major, Simon is happy to be a waste diversion specialist because it is a job that gives back to the community and the earth.
Henry Feder
Waste Diversion Specialist
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Saturday, October 26, 2013
Halloween will get a little "naughty" this year for both Home Team BBQs as they host their annual celebrations. At their Sullivan's Island location, the annual pumpkin carving competition returns on Monday, Oct. 28 starting at 7 p.m. Patrons can come down and carve one of the many pumpkins used to decorate the place. The top designs will win gift certificates to the restaurant.
Halloween night on Sullivan's Island will feature the band International Morality, partnering with Derek Cribb, to host another installment of the Home Team Album Showcase. The collaboration will perform the 1982 Gregory Issacs' album "Night Nurse" in its entirety sandwiched in between two other shorter sets of reggae favorites.
West Ashley features the Disco Demolition Knights lead by Charleston's own rock devil Brian 'BG' Graham and includes two sinister sets of hard originals and holiday specials.
Both locations will host a Naughty Nurse Costume Contest, male or female, and winners will receive gift cards as prizes from $50 to $250. The fun begins at 9 p.m. and lasts until 2 a.m. Admission is $5 on Sullivan's Island and West Ashley is free for the public to attend.
To learn more about Halloween at Home Team BBQ, visit www.hometeambbq.com or at https://www.facebook.com/hometeambbq.
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CFPB: Financial institutions must be able to make non-QM loansWASHINGTON (2/8/13)--Financial institutions should be allowed to make mortgages that don't meet qualified mortgage (QM) standards under the new ability-to-repay rules. That is what Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray said Thursday in response to a Credit Union National Association question during a financial industry briefing on mortgage rules.
Cordray said it was never the intention of the CFPB that all mortgages should have to meet the QM standards. He added that the agency will be working with prudential regulators to encourage responsible lending for non-QM loans in addition to loans that do meet the QM requirements. Under the ability-to-repay/QM rule, mortgage loans that meet the criteria for a QM will be afforded a higher degree of legal protection than other mortgages, should a lender be sued by a consumer for noncompliance with the ability-to-repay provisions.
Cordray stressed that some borrowers who are in good financial standing but may not meet the parameters of a QM should nonetheless be allowed to obtain a mortgage.
The CFPB plans to issue plain language guides in written and video format and will being fielding questions on implementing the new rules now to assist in meet the rules' requirements. The CFPB will also offer suggestions for implementation planning purposes of financial institutions and will publish materials to help lenders understand the supervisory process that will be undertaken by them and the prudential regulators.
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Scott Robert Reed, developmental instructor at Rogers State University, and Dr. Brenda Tuberville, assistant professor and coordinator of developmental studies at RSU, authored "Writing in a New Language: An Introduction to Academic Writing," published by Fountainhead Press, and will be using this textbook in all sections of basic writing taught at RSU. The textbook introduces students to the new experiences they face in academic writing. Read more.
Cathy Coomer, assistant professor in the Department of Communications at Rogers State University and general manager of RSU Radio, was named vice president of the Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association (OBEA) for 2011-2012. Coomer recently was elected at the group's annual meeting at the OBEA Student Awards Ceremony in Oklahoma City. Read more.
Dr. Kevin Woller, Associate Professor of Psychology, was co-author of a journal article titled Sleep Habits and Patterns of College Students: An Expanded Study which was published in the Journal of College Counseling in the fall of 2009. He also received the "Award of Excellence" from the Oklahoma Blood Institute for his work as Rogers State University Coordinator for 5 years, assisting in the collection of over 500 pints of blood, and promoting community service through donations. Finally, he was the 2008-2009 recipient of the Rogers State University School of Liberal Arts Service Award. This award presented yearly to one faculty member from the five departments that make up the School of Liberal Arts for exemplary service to the institution and the community.


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The Ohlone Profiles Project was created in 2008 to support Ohlone culture in the city of San Francisco. The Ohlone are the indigenous people of the San Francisco Bay, south of the main channel. The largest Ohlone group descends from Ohlone who left San Francisco when Mission Dolores closed in 1834. Ohlone culture has revived during the last thirty years, but rarely in San Francisco. The Ohlone Profiles Project recognized an opportunity to work with cultural leaders to host a cycle of ceremonies in San Francisco. We are currently in the 3rd year of a 4 year cycle of ceremonies that have succeeded in providing a space for Ohlone to publicly return to San Francisco and showcase their rich cultural history.
We hope this is a step towards Cultural Recognition, a process where the city and people of San Francisco can help secure a future for the Ohlone. This is a radical effort to support the many Native people and organizations who are not federally recognized, and to fight against the schismatic nature of the BIA federal recognition process.
Right now, the city and people of San Francicso have an important opportunity to restore the largely forgotten Ohlone culture to public life. During this era of rapid displacement within the city, the arts community is responding with increased support for stabilizing cultural institutions. We are asking for a Cultural Center hosted by Ohlone, run and owned by an inter-tribal consortium, representing Bay Area and Northern California tribes, and supporting the many relocated Native American communities in the Bay Area, such as the Aztec, Cherokee, Lakota, and the many other 'relocated' communities.
The cultural center would also provide essential services to the Ohlone people and help ensure their cultural survival by providing a safe space for:
- Lodge Ceremonies
- Organizing office for annual events (Big Time Gathering, Ohlone Days, Veteran's Day)
- Classes
- Conferences
- A repository and library for Ohlone artifacts, anthropological and Mission records, and relevant books and research papers. Critically, this could include a genealogical library for family records and lineages.
Below is a timeline of the work the Ohlone Profiles Project has accomplished in the past five years. Please check back for links to our media archive, where we will be sharing documentation of past events as well as educational resources.


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Nov. 29, 2010
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"Trends In International Mathematics And Science Study" (TIMSS) Will Include Colorado
Colorado is one of eight states selected by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in a state-level administration of the 2011 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS).
"It's important that we know how Colorado students are performing in math and science in comparison with the world's strongest students," said Colorado Commissioner of Education Dwight D. Jones. "Participating in this study will yield that information and we deeply appreciate the cooperation of those districts and schools that have agreed to assist with this study."
Although more states volunteered for the study, only seven other states were selected to administer state TIMSS in 2011: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota and North Carolina.
In Colorado, approximately 50 schools in 28 districts have been selected to administer the mathematics and science assessment to a sample of eighth grade students beginning April 4 and continuing through May 27. The selection is done by the U.S. Department of Education and TIMSS administrators to ensure a representative sample of Colorado students.
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MILTON — If you're a fan of fish sandwiches and you live in Central Pennsylvania, you've probably been to The Fence.
A sign of spring in Northumberland County is a full parking lot at The Fence. It was opening day at the popular drive-in near Milton. People lined up outside before the restaurant even opened!
"I try to be the first one here so we can get the first fish sandwiches out of here. We've been doing that for a long time," Bob Sampsell said.
"We can't wait to come up here every year. They open at 4:00 and we're here at 3:30 waiting for them. The food is fabulous and nice fresh air," Tim Sulouff said.
The drive-in restaurant along Route 405, south of Milton is known for its famous fish sandwiches. Some people take their food home, some eat in their cars, while others sit at picnic tables along the Susquehanna River.
"Everybody in the community waits for this day. They can't wait because they can't get it all winter long. It really is a local phenomenon I think," employee Ashley Reese said.
"People love this place in their backyard. We get people from so many surrounding areas and even out of the area. It's a marker for springtime," owner Matthew Rabb said.
To get ready for opening day employees cut 300 pounds of fish and prepared 35 gallons of tartar sauce. They expect to go through most of that on opening day.
"They're the best. We can't wait every year. This is probably where we eat most of the time," Sampsell said.
The Fence is open through October.


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The Free Republic has long been a hot spot for the dregs of right wing world. I know, because I infiltrated it three times a few years ago, just to see what the natives were saying. What I found out is that as a FReeper, you fit in fine, so long as you praised President Bush, supported the Iraq war, and generally frowned on brown people, MSNBC and for some reason, CNN's Aaron Brown… One false move, though — like criticizing Mr. Bush, or expressing doubt on the war, or on domestic surveilance — and the moderators banned you quick, fast and in a hurry. Not so, when you post racist slimebag vitriol against the pre-teen daughter of the African-American president of the United States … (After all … they're negroes…!)
From the Vancouver Sun:
"A typical street whore." "A bunch of ghetto thugs." "Ghetto street trash." "Wonder when she will get her first abortion."
These are a small selection of some of the racially-charged comments posted to the conservative 'Free Republic' blog Thursday, aimed at U.S. President Barack Obama's 11-year-old daughter Malia after she was photographed wearing a t-shirt with a peace sign on the front.
The thread was accompanied by a photo of Michelle Obama speaking to Malia that featured the caption, "To entertain her daughter, Michelle Obama loves to make monkey sounds."
Though this may sound like the sort of thing one might read on an Aryan Nation or white power website, they actually appeared on what is commonly considered one of the prime online locations for U.S. Conservative grassroots political discussion and organizing – and for a short time, the comments seemed to have the okay of site administrators.
Moderators of the blog left the comments – and commenters – in place until a complaint was lodged by a writer doing research on the conservative movement, almost a full day later.
Haven't had enough? Here's a sampling of the FReeper literary masterpieces, by Tarpon:
And of course, this little gem, from someone who calls himself U.S. Navy Vet, but who like his friends, lacks the courage to use his or her own name…
Fancy, no? The thread was pulled, due to the complaint publicity, after the Sun reporter, Chris Parry, inquired about its content. And then it was restored, and then finally pulled again. The site helpfully (albeit temporarily) posted a disclaimer, which included this helpful bit of information:
Free Republic is a site dedicated to the concerns of traditional grassroots conservative activists. We're here to discuss and advance our conservative causes in a more or less liberal-free environment. We're not here to debate liberals. We do not want our pages filled with their arrogant, obnoxious, repugnant bile. Liberals, usurpers, and other assorted malcontents are considered unwelcome trolls on FR and their accounts and or posts will be summarily dismissed at the convenience of the site administrators.
Free Republic does not advocate or condone racism, violence, rebellion, secession, or an overthrow of the government.
Yes, dismiss the vile liberals, and their peace sign wearing whore preteen children, too…! (ahem) The conservative movement of course immediately rose up to decry the profane insults against a little girl, just like they did when David Letterman made a joke about Sarah Palin's teenaged daughter being impregnated by a man … as if Sarah Palin's teenaged daughter would EVER stoop to getting pregna… wait a minute!!!!
No, what they did, was to attack the reporter.
NewsBusters, which purports to be a right wing Media Matters, only without the facts and stuff, took its best shot, most succinctly summarized as: "everybody in the blogosphere does it! … Nyah nyah nyah Daily Kos!!!" And then the crack NB staff deduced that Parry, the writer who discovered the vile posts must have planted them!!!
*****Update II: Maybe before Shuster goes any further with this, he might want to investigate the Vancouver Sun writer's possible connection to Daily Kos (h/t NBer carolina09).
"HollywoodOz" has written some pretty vile stuff at DailyKos during his tenure. These included playing a mnemonics game wherein "BUSH" was "Bloody Useless Sack Of Hatred" and CHENEY was "Can He Eat Negro Eyes Yet."
He's also fond of creating Google bombs, including one in 2005 to make Bill O'Reilly look like a terrorist sympathizer.
What's the connection to the Sun's Chris Parry? Well, Moxie Online has a member named HollywoodOz, real name Chris Parry. Technorati also shows HollywoodOz as Chris Parry.
Beyond this, a man simply calling himself Oz runs a blog called Notes From the Nat which follows baseball, in particular the Vancouver Canadians. In 2006, a fan sent in an e-mail message wherein Oz was referred to as "the wizard of HollywoodOz, Chris Parry."
Finally, DKos's HollywoodOz often cites Vancouver newspapers and other Canadian media as he did here, here, and here.
Is this all a coincidence?
And of course, the every-ready tool known in the Internet world as "Gawker," was there to facilitate. Well that solves it! And the FReepers rejoiced!!! Except for one … small … problem. Cue Mr. Destructo!
Despite the best attempts of members of FreeRepublic to whitewash their conduct, the fact is that the users making the worst comments are, and have been for some time, frequent posters on the forums. Apparently, these "liberal plants" — as they are quick to label any members whose posts are examined by any media — have had accounts dating back to 2000, and have fit in undetected. They evidently assimilate so fully in the hopes that, one day, they could hope to pass fully as FreeRepublic members and only, if pressed on their credentials, betray themselves by being almost exactly like FreeRepublic members. Their perfidy lies, one imagines, in being almost completely identical. Which obviously poses a problem: what "outs" someone accused of racism, homophobia or sexism if they blended in flawlessly before? Which hatred were they not full up on, in their weekly pamphlets?
Indeed, Patriot08 (who thinks the president is a "Muslim usurper" whom he in tooootally non-racist fashion calls "Obongo," and Tarpon, and U.S. Navy Vet and Manc, who has greatest hits like this one:
Mon Jul 13 23:17:53 2009 · 3 of 4
Travis McGee to Maelstorm
Homo perverts used to lurk in public toilets. Now they run our public schools.
… are all FReeper regulars, not usurpers or trolls. Unless they're really, really skilled trolls with incredibly long-range thinking … Just ask U.S. Navy Vet if he's a troll, something he addressed in a series of posts, none of which expressed a whit of regret over calling an 11-year-old girl a "street whore":
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I didn't mean for you to get dragged into a PMSNBC fight over my comment. If'n you want to give them my name and I would be HAPPY to get on their "network".29 posted on Mon Jul 13 13:33:20 2009 by US Navy Vet
- NO I am NOT a plant.
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Freeper to Be On MSNBC This Afternoon 3:30 p.m. EDT 7/13/09 [Update Video link added to article]Mon Jul 13 16:41:32 2009 · 515 of 603
US Navy Vet to Syncro
The Link and thread have been taken down. As far as my comment ask Mr Robinson or a Mod if it is alright for me to re-post it. It was like a lit match to alot of 110 octane gas.
Freeper to Be On MSNBC This Afternoon 3:30 p.m. EDT 7/13/09 [Update Video link added to article]Mon Jul 13 16:36:43 2009 · 504 of 603
US Navy Vet to nufsed
I like Pork "n" Beans myself.
Freeper to Be On MSNBC This Afternoon 3:30 p.m. EDT 7/13/09 [Update Video link added to article]Mon Jul 13 16:31:04 2009 · 493 of 603
US Navy Vet to nufsed
"Do you really think that kid woke up that morning and selected that shirt as a political statement?" UHHH Yeh.
Freeper to Be On MSNBC This Afternoon 3:30 p.m. EDT 7/13/09 [Update Video link added to article]
"If'n????" Jesus, is EVERYONE in the Republican Party a hillbilly??? Thankfully, the spirit of the Free Republic lives on, in insightful posts like: an entire thread about creative ues of the word "uppity" … and these comments from a thread about U.S. aid to Africa:
I'm thinking The One might be open to a bit of reparation[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]
To: SJackson
I got their reparations right here.2 posted on Sun Jul 12 09:48:58 2009 by Anti-Bubba182
To: SJackson
Cue Bugs Bunny cartoon cooking in the big black pot with natives dancing around it.3 posted on Sun Jul 12 09:48:59 2009 by Extremely Extreme Extremist ("President Obama, your agenda is not new, it's not change, and it's not hope" – Rush Limbaugh 02/28)
To: SJackson
Our donation to Africa! Obama! He can go there, he sure doesn't belong here!!4 posted on Sun Jul 12 09:49:25 2009 by wbones8765 ("Give me liberty or give me death")
To: SJackson
Give back? As if they gave something to us?5 posted on Sun Jul 12 09:50:01 2009 by I Hate Obama (Don't Blame Me I Voted For Paris Hilton)
To: SJackson
It's time o goes back home to Kenya.
And not to be outdone:
To: SJackson
The first sentence starts with a smooth lie. Culture? yes they had lots of "culture".
Civilization???? NONE. NO WHERE, EVER!
Show me organized farming. Show me taxes. Show me the government thats there to account for the taxes!
So,show me what was taken.27 posted on Sun Jul 12 09:59:58 2009 by himno hero
No, not racist in the slightest … Silly FReepers. The Internet is for grownups.
****UPDATE: For the love of God … O'Reilly gets one right … sort of … (and Harold Ford Jr. is finally home…)
Meanwhile: decoding the wingers: they hate the peace sign … it just pisses them off. Wow, imagine what a job the FReepers would have done on that beatnik hippie, Jesus ("blessed are the peacemakers is for Democrat sissies!!!)


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47029-001: Shanxi Technical and Vocational Education and Training Development Project
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Located in the central region of the People s Republic of China (PRC), Shanxi is a less developed province with a population of 36 million. In 2011, Shanxi 's gross domestic product per capita ranked 18th in the PRC and 18.8% of Shanxi s rural dwellers lived below the national poverty line, significantly higher than the national average of 13.4%. As one of the PRC 's key energy and industrial bases, Shanxi has contributed to the energy supply and industrial development in the PRC. The ... Read More
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John and I are back in Canada and currently hanging out in Victoria, British Columbia. Before we return to "real life" and get back to working full time, we're taking a month to relax, unwind from our travels, and give our bodies some extra love and care. We've set a goal to do 30 days of hot yoga (we're already half way there!!) and refresh our bodies with an overload of fruits, veggies and healthy homemade meals. Given our current state of mind and health goals, it was a pleasant surprise to hear from Genesis Today with an offer to send us some samples of their new super fruit juices.
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Us vegans are always packing snacks when we travel. That's just what we do. One of my favoruite things to pack, because they're just so darn easy to store and eat, are vegan bars. I have my favourite brands but am always willing to try new varieties. That's why I was so excited to receive a sample box of Pure Bars.


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Breakfast or lunch, it makes no difference, it's always great at the "Fox". If you are a burger fan, try the Lighthouse Point Burger. It's better than any burger you've had. For breakfast, my favorite is the corned beef hash with a nice "perfectly cooked" over easy egg right on top of it. My mouth is watering just writing this. Service that is lacking nothing and usually there is some personal attention from Lou and Patty, the owners. I guess it would be fair to say "I really like it there"!
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I have been looking for a great local breakfast place and I finally found it! The food was great! The service was very fast and friendly. My drink was never empty, and all 4 of us gave the place 2 thumbs up.
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Plan detailsPlan type: Classical
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4.5
1st Floor sq ft: 2,744
2nd Floor sq ft: 1,241
Total heated sq ft: 3,985
Bonus room sq ft: 330 (in addition to total heated sq ft)
Width: 80'-8"
Depth: 50'-0"
Garage: 3 car
Ceiling hts: 1st floor - 9'-0" 2nd floor - 8'-0"
Foundations: Crawlspace, Basement
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A standout in any subdivision. This house plan has large rooms and a feeling of luxury as you travel through each space. On the main floor plan there is a formal dining room, living room, gourmet kitchen with center island, breakfast room, two story grand room, and a master bedroom with his and hers closet. The second floor includes three additional bedrooms each having their own bath and walk-in closets. A bonus room over the garage provides add space for a future office, media room, or what ever you find most fitting for your family.
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text: Wired Gear Guide 2013: Music Technology 19 December 13 by Jeremy White James Day This article was taken from the December 2013 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by subscribing online.Ableton Push This minimalist 64-pad MIDI controller allows you to create songs with relative ease. The velocity- and frequency-sensitive pads light up and change colour to guide you through the artistic process by highlighting, for example, which notes are in the scale you select. Ableton Live collects the sections created on the controller, ready to be assembled when you've finished experimenting.Cost: From €499 (£413) Click through the accompanying gallery to browse the rest of our music picks for the year. Comments Latest on wired.co.uk


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The Genée International Ballet Competition, fondly known as 'The Genée' is the RAD's flagship annual event and is named after Dame Adeline Genée DBE, co-founder of the Association of Operatic Dancing, as the RAD was then known.
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Graduate students must file a FAFSA each year in order to receive Stafford Loans. To be eligible for stafford loans, graduate students must be matriculating in a graduate degree program and taking at least four credits.
Graduate students are not eligible for Pell and NJ TAG awards. Information regarding graduate student eligibility for the federal TEACH GRANT can be viewed under "The TEACH GRANT."
Federal Stafford Student Loan-Unsubsidized: This program allows graduate students who demonstrate federal financial aid eligibility and who are enrolled for at least 4 credits per term (Fall and Spring) to borrow up to $20,500 per year. In order to be eligible for Summer loans students must be minimally enrolled for 4 matriculating credits. A student would be eligible if they were enrolled for 4 credits in either Summer I or Summer II or 3 credits in Summer I and 3 credits in Summer II. Repayment begins six months after termination of college enrollment or when a student falls below half-time status. Interest accruing during those periods may be paid or capitalized.
Graduate students requiring loans for the Summer I and or Summer II sessions must submit a Summer Application to the Financial Aid Office. Students must be registered for Summer session classes before the loans are awarded. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the amount of loan is sufficient to cover the bill. Students who add or drop classes after the loan has been awarded should contact the Financial Aid Office. Loans will be cancelled for students who do not complete a minimum of 4 credits and the balance will be the responsibility of the student.
The Georgian Court University graduate assistantship program provides graduate students with the financial resources necessary to pursue their degrees. This financial support—stipend, tuition remission, and benefits—is part of the University's commitment to the success of our graduate students.
Graduate Assistants are, first and foremost, graduate students pursuing an education. The opportunity to work closely with faculty members and undergraduate students in living learning communities, research, or administrative environments is an integral part of that education. Georgian Court University is committed to ensuring that graduate assistant assignments are productive, enhance student learning, meet funding support and workload goals, and are consistent with the educational objectives of the student and his or her program.
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Let's wish Iran's motorists well, Their country's dependence on imported gasoline is about to get them in trouble. The Indian company, Reliance, one of five main international wholesale suppliers of gasoline to Iran, has just announced that it will no longer sell its refined oil products to the Islamic Republic.
The other four suppliers are based in Europe – and if European governments wish to truly pressure Iran further they could ask their companies to follow the Indian example. Once that happens, Iran's economy can be crippled in a matter of weeks. This is the kind of measure President-elect Barack Obama should consider asking his European allies to adopt.


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Effective Date: January 1, 2009
All College of Health Sciences students who complete a study abroad academic and/or clinical experience approved by the student's professional program and by Education Abroad at UK and for which they receive academic credit will be eligible for a College of Health Sciences Student International Study Grant. This grant will provide $500 for any student completing an approved activity of at least one week (7 days, including direct travel) and an additional $100 for each full week beyond the initial week up to a maximum of $800.
Students seeking a grant must follow established timelines and procedures for approval by their professional program and complete the application process required by both the CHS Office of Student Affairs and Education Abroad at UK. To receive the grant, students must complete the attached CHS Student International Study Grant Reimbursement Request and provide it to the Business Office along with original receipts up to the amount for which they qualify within 30 days of their return from the study abroad experience. Students receiving grants remain eligible for additional scholarships and awards through UK Education Abroad and other agencies.
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Pet Friendly Lodging
Our Policy on Pets
At BlissWood Bed & Breakfast we're happy to welcome you and your pet as our guests.
However, please be advised that BlissWood is home to an assortment of animals, including a family of domesticated work dogs. Sometimes, ranch animals and pets just don't mix. You can avoid any inconveniences by keeping your pet on a leash while exploring the ranch.
We charge an additional fee for our furry guests of $35 per pet per night. Please contact us at email@example.com or call 713-301-3235 to check pet friendly availability and make arrangements with us before your stay.
During your stay, please observe the following guidelines:
- Your pet must be kept on a leash at all times, except when in your room.
- For safety purposes, please do not leave your pet unattended.
- If your pet has an accident in your room, please notify the housekeeping staff as soon as possible, to avoid permanent damage.
- Please bring a portable kennel and kennel the dog when left unattended in the lodging.
- Avoid inconveniencing other guests by keeping barking to a minimum.
- Please clean up after your pet. Trash receptacles provided in each house.
Thank you for taking the time to review our pet policy guidelines. We look forward to meeting you - and your pet - very soon.
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Though designed for people immigrating from other countries, the Saskatchewan Immigration website has a lot of helpful information for anyone moving to Saskatchewan:
- finding a place to live
- signing up for power, telephone, and, if you so choose, cable and a cell phone
- how to get your Saskatchewan Health Card
- your Saskatchewan Driver's Licence
Remember that as a full-time University of Saskatchewan student you automatically have health and dental coverage, unless you choose to opt out.
Be aware that the University of Saskatchewan uses a percentage scale (0-100%) to grade; we don't use letters or the four point system.
It is difficult at first to determine where your grades fall within the wider university, but the U of S grading system should help put things into perspective, as will shifting your expectations.
We may also do other things differently from how you're used to doing them, so don't be afraid to ask questions so that you know what to expect.
Additional helpful links
- Government of Saskatchewan website regarding moving to Saskatchewan
- USSU Housing registry
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WASHINGTON, July 30, 2007--Bruce Knight, undersecretary for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's marketing and regulatory programs mission area, today announced the appointment of Cindy Smith as the new acting administrator for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
"Cindy has been an integral part of the APHIS team for many years, and I am pleased that she has accepted this position," said Knight. "Her leadership and management experience are extremely valuable as APHIS continues to carry out its mission of protecting the health and value of American agriculture and its natural resources."
As acting administrator, Smith will manage one of USDA's most multi-faceted agencies, which includes programs that are critical to the protection of America's livestock, plants and food supply. Smith is acting as a replacement for Dr. Ron DeHaven, who will retire on Aug. 3, after 28 years with APHIS. DeHaven served as administrator since 2004.
Since April, Smith has been APHIS' associate administrator. Before that, beginning in 2002, she served as deputy administrator for BRS and played a major role in shaping the agency's biotechnology regulatory structure, establishing more rigorous requirements for field tests of genetically engineered crops and initiating efforts to review and strengthen the agency's overarching biotechnology regulations. From 2001 to 2002, Smith was the associate deputy administrator for WS, which provides federal leadership and expertise in resolving conflicts caused by wildlife.
In 1983, Smith completed her bachelor of science degree in microbiology from the University of Maryland. She went on to earn her master of science degree in business management from the University of Maryland in 2000.
A native Marylander, Smith resides with her husband in Woodstock, Md., close to her family that includes six children and three grandchildren.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The San Francisco Giants have designated for assignment pitcher Todd Wellemeyer, the right-hander who began the season as the team's fifth starter.
Infielder Emmanuel Burriss was called up from AAA Fresno for depth. Manager Bruce Bochy expects some starts soon for Burriss, who hasn't played in the majors since June 15, 2009, because of a broken left foot.
Burriss batted .289 with eight doubles, a triple, 15 RBIs and seven stolen bases between Class-A San Jose and Fresno. Burriss broke his foot last season and then fractured it again in the first game of spring training this year.
Wellemeyer was on the disabled list from June 11 to Aug. 5 with a right quadriceps strain. He is 3-5 with a 5.68 ERA in 13 outings, including 11 starts.
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Cold front blew through, giving us "fall" for a few days.
Windows open.
Rain outside.
Supper and chocolate cake at home tonight.
Kitchen and living room are clean.
Working on our shower this weekend.
Thank you Lord for all these blessings.
"You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self...to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness." Ephesians 4:22-24
Friday, October 9, 2009
Ah.....Friday Night
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Our weather here threatened to storm yesterday, and I was SO looking forward to it...and when I woke this morning the ground was wet. Bummer! It rained after I went to bed. I was so disappointed!ReplyDelete
Chocolate cake sounds yummy by the way... :0)
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Provider Profiles
Sunshine Respiratory & Medical Supply
If there's a bright spot in the home medical equipment sector in
Naples, Fla., it could well be Sunshine Respiratory & Medical
It's not even a teenager yet, but the 11-year-old company is
pulling down $25 million in annual revenue from its five retail
pharmacies, including two locations that focus on HME. And it's
doing that by combining beach balls and flip-flops, stamps and
packages, ice cream and sodas with prescription drugs and oxygen
Not your usual recipe for an HME provider, but then, Sunshine
doesn't subscribe to a universal approach to doing business.
"We started Sunshine Pharmacy with a vision to get back to the
old-fashioned neighborhood pharmacy feel in our retail stores,"
says owner and pharmacist Del Parrish in a video on the company's
That means responding to particular needs in the individual
locations where Sunshine, which opened in February 1999, now has
pharmacies and HME businesses.
"The fact that we are independently owned and operated gives us
the flexibility to meet the customer's needs on a more personal
level," says Ken Maxwell, the company's vice president of sales and
marketing. While the core business is the same, each location is
tailored to its particular locale. "You don't have that
cookie-cutter style," Maxwell says.
The company polled the communities in each location to create
its neighborhood-specific stores. At three of Sunshine's branches,
for example, you can buy postage stamps or mail packages at the
U.S. Postal Service or UPS locations inside.
"One of our locations is next to several residential
communities, so having a post office there is a favor. People can
come in and do any sort of pharmacy business they need and do any
medical equipment business they need [at the same time]," Maxwell
At the GoldShore location just a block from the beach, you can
stock up on suntan lotion, flip-flops and beach towels. Another
location carries sodas, water and ice cream.
"You wouldn't drive across town to get an ice cream bar, but if
you're in the neighborhood pharmacy or DME, you'll pick one up,"
Maxwell says. "It helps get people in the door."
Come On In
Getting people in the door. Sunshine believes that is going to
become even more critical as the HME sector gets squeezed by such
forces as competitive bidding, audits and rapidly declining
"HME is not something people think about until they have a need
for it," Maxwell says. "The more variety you have, the more reason
you have to bring people into your store, and they'll tell others,
'I remember seeing that at Sunshine when I was there.'"
Sunshine is actually made up of three divisions —
pharmacy, respiratory and medical supply — but there is a
unique quality to each store. "This all came about by the belief
that to be successful and profitable, you have to adapt to your
environment," Maxwell says. That's what got Sunshine into the HME
business in the first place.
"A few years ago," Maxwell recounts, "we saw that the changes
being made to Medicare's Part D coverage would have a significant
impact on our bottom line. Plus, as a pharmacy, customers came in
all the time looking for various HME items. So instead of turning
these customers away, the decision was made to expand into the HME
Sunshine opened one location as a test, and when that proved a
success, it purchased a competitor, giving it two key HME
locations. The company is looking to open even more stores in the
near future, Maxwell says.
Even the HME locations aren't the same, however. Sunshine's
major HME shop, known as Sunshine Medical @ Palm, is directly
across the street from a major hospital and next door to a private
medical center.
"It's a high-traffic location, so we've made it very
retail-friendly," says Maxwell. "We remodeled the interior to make
more open space, added a mobility section, four patient fitting
rooms and more display space. Instead of customers looking at
thumbnail pictures of an item on the Internet, they can come in,
pick it up, look at it, test it (if appropriate) and then decide if
it's what they want, all the while getting advice from qualified,
professional staff."
Sunshine goes beyond basic HME, Maxwell says. "We do a lot of
wound care, a lot of rehab and mobility and we carry a lot of DME
items that people don't usually think about," he says. "The typical
customer, when they think of DME — if they think of it at all
— thinks of wheelchairs, oxygen, hospital beds. But when they
come into the Palm store, they walk around and say, 'Wow, I didn't
know you carried all this."
The company also carries lift chairs, scooters, reachers, other
aids to daily living and boots. Here, Naples' wealthy demograpic
plays a hand in product mix. Its downtown GoldShore location,
Maxwell confirms, carries more retail power mobility, and it's not
uncommon for customers to walk in and buy two lift chairs at once
because they want a matching pair. "It's million-dollar clientele,"
he says.
With 25 competitors within 10 miles in the Naples area, being a
diversified company with diversified locations has paid off,
Maxwell says.
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