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The Hounsfield Town Council and Sackets Harbor village Board of Trustees will meet at a time to be determined within the next few weeks to discuss an increased level of shared services, and possibly a merger of governing bodies.
The two municipalities each unanimously approved scheduling such a discussion at their meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday evening.
At Tuesday nights village Board of Trustees meeting, Mayor F. Eric Constance said that the desire to cut costs was driven by reports of large debts at the state level.
Eventually, all of this stuff trickles down to the locals, he said.
Mr. Constance said savings could be made through consolidating services and employee positions.
Its not for the nit picking, he said. Its for saving money serious money.
Town Councilman Todd R. Farrington told the board he agreed with the idea, adding he wanted to also discuss a merger of the two bodies.
You may be going over the top, Mr. Constance replied.
Mr. Farrington brought up the idea for discussion among the Town Council on Wednesday.
Town Supervisor Timothy W. Scee said it would be nice to look again into ways the town and village could combine additional services.
Councilman Stephen H. Lee, who noted the two municipalities already share multiple responsibilities, said there would be a lot of hurdles between merging boards, given the friction over tasks like salting the icy parking lot of the Sackets Harbor Central School District.
It was reported Wednesday that town Highway Department crews recently had to do the work after the village Department of Public Works declined to do so.
Thats pretty basic, especially when were providing the village salt, Mr. Lee said.
A discussion of merging planning boards was also met with limited approval.
Mr. Scee said he would call Mr. Constance today to set a time for the meeting, which will be open to the public.
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Ashes 2013: Alastair Cook - making of an England batting great
First Test: England v Australia
- Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
- Date: 10-14 July
- Start time: 11:00 BST
Coverage: Ball-by-ball Test Match Special commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, BBC Radio 4 Long Wave and via the BBC iPlayer Radio app, BBC Sport website & BBC Sport app; updates on BBC Radio 5 live; live text commentary on BBC Sport website, app & mobile devices
When Alastair Cook's prowess as a choirboy won him a music scholarship to Bedford School, his brief was to sing rather than to bat.
But all that changed one summer's day in 1998 when Marylebone Cricket Club turned up for a match against the Bedford first XI one player short.
Fourteen-year-old Cook, already a promising club cricketer, was drafted in as an emergency replacement and proceeded to score a century.
The innings was the harbinger of a prodigious talent that saw him go on to shatter Bedford's batting records, establish himself in the Essex first team at the age of 18 and as an England opener at 21.
Cook in numbers
- 60 & 104 not out - scores on his Test debut v India in March 2006, aged 21
- 294 - highest Test score, against India at Edgbaston in August 2011
- 766 - cumulative runs in the 2010-11 Ashes series
- 61.96 - Test batting average in 32 matches since the start of the 2010-11 Ashes series, with 12 centuries
- 1,311 - number of runs in 11 Tests as captain, with seven centuries at an average of 69
- Joint 16th in the all-time list of Test centurions with 25. India's Sachin Tendulkar leads the way with 51
Now, as he prepares to captain England in the Ashes against Australia, which start on Wednesday, it is fascinating to go back to Cook's school years - before the 7,524 Test runs, the 25 centuries and the countless accolades - to examine the evolution of a modern-day batting great.
During those prolific years at Bedford, the best seat in the house was reserved for Will Notley, Cook's partner at the top of the batting order.
Notley picks up the story from the aftermath of the MCC match, when Cook was immediately promoted to the first XI, which meant competing against boys four years his senior.
"He was a lot smaller back then and a lot slighter," explains Notley. "He wasn't 6ft 2in like he is now and he got a lot of grief because he struggled to hit the ball off the square.
"But what he lacked in strength he made up for in temperament. He was quite unflappable and as a 14-year-old playing against 18-year-olds you have to have some pretty good concentration.
"He's always been good off the back foot, so he is at home cutting and pulling. All the 18-year-olds would try to bounce him out and he would just hook them for four."
One of Cook's greatest attributes is his ability to score heavily in sweltering conditions. Reputed to sweat less than any other member of the England team, five of his six highest Test scores have come in Brisbane, Kolkata, Sydney, Ahmedabad and Chittagong.
As Notley explains, Cook's ability to thrive in the heat was in evidence when they played together at a tournament in Barbados at the age of 15.
"Cooky batted well through the whole competition, scored a couple of hundreds and kept his concentration amazingly well in quite intense heat," says Notley.
"He puffed and panted like the rest of us, but he had a determination not to get out, just like he does now."
By the time Cook reached the sixth form, he was a member of the Essex Academy and being groomed for life in professional cricket.
Every morning, Bedford coach and former England batsman Derek Randall would get on the first train from Nottingham to run fitness sessions and bowling machines with his protege before breakfast.
Meanwhile, out in the middle, Cook - with Notley in his slipstream - was starting to go through the gears.
In the lower sixth, he scored more than 1,100 runs, including five consecutive hundreds, and was picked out in Wisden as "one to watch". The following summer, his tally of 1,287 included two double hundreds and broke a school record that had stood since the early 1980s.
Over the two years, Cook and Notley's average opening partnership was 126. Their finest hour came in the upper sixth against Gordonstoun - another independent school renowned for sporting achievement - when they batted for the full 50 overs to put on 333, a record opening stand in schoolboy cricket at the time.
During the partnership, which saw Cook finish on 206 and Notley 111, Cook revealed a trait that has characterised many a great batsman - greed.
"Cook scored almost double the runs I got against Gordonstoun, but part of the reason was that he farmed the strike so well," recalls Notley.
"There was a period in the middle of the innings where he had five consecutive overs. I faced nothing in that period and eventually stopped talking to him between overs as a kind of friendly protest.
"We started talking between overs again once we went through 300 though, which also brought up my century."
Inevitably, there were times when Notley failed to stay the course and simply had to marvel at the blend of mental strength and technical skill that have served Cook so well in an England shirt.
"We could be three down for not many, chasing 280, and he would steer it through, scoring 150 to win us the game," he adds.
"He did it so often that we always knew he was going to go on, but to reach the level he has now, we couldn't predict that."
Away from the cricket field, Notley describes Cook as "one of the boys" who would enjoy a beer and "dossed around in economics lessons like the rest of us".
After leaving school with three A-levels, Cook was drafted straight into the Essex first team, while Notley went to university to read architecture.
The pair have remained close friends, occasionally meeting up after Cook's matches in London or at old boys' functions at the school.
In 2010, Cook even made a special trip to Bedford between Test matches to congratulate James Kettleborough as he eclipsed Cook's own school record. "Even though he had 4,500 Test runs at the time, I think he was secretly quite annoyed that it had been broken," says Notley.
Kettleborough, 20, made his Northants debut this season after signing from minor county Bedfordshire.
As for Cook's former accomplice Notley, he recently qualified as an architect and plays for Hornsey Cricket Club in north London at weekends.
Having long given up hope of following his friend into professional cricket, he still dines out on his schoolboy exploits with the England skipper.
"I think I outscored him 10 times and I certainly get a lot of pleasure from telling the lads that," he says. "Mind you, the way I've been batting this season, I think they are beginning to wonder if I made it all up."
Live radio commentary from Test Match Special (TMS) on the Ashes will be available on BBC Radio 4 LW and BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, the BBC Sport website and via the BBC Sport app and iPlayer radio app.
Comment number 64. Posted by David A Youngon 6 Jul 2013 21:11
It was just amazing reading about Alastair Cook . I am hoping to listen to commentary on the BBC. Will bring back memories of how I would listen to commentaries in India from BBC, Australia's ABC and of course India's AIR!
My fave England player was Sir Peter May.... Alastair Cook is my current favourite and I certainly wish him the very best in the series beginning next week!
Comment number 63. Posted by Vettel Ultraon 6 Jul 2013 20:30
Says a lot about Alastair Cook, the person, that the reaction to this article contains hardly any dumb comments rated at negative and lots of positive rated ones.
Hopefully he'll shut those who still doubt his captaincy and score plenty of runs while we win both series comfortably
Comment number 62. Posted by sagamixon 6 Jul 2013 16:27
He's going to break all the records, this guy. A run machine.
Comment number 61. Posted by Tom_in_Exeteron 6 Jul 2013 15:38
As an expat living in Australia, I was privileged to see Cook and Strauss destroy Australia's morale at the Gabba in 2010. Anyone who saw that knew that the series was over from then on, with Cook going on to achieve a phenomenal aggregate. A batsman who can do that is already one of England's greatest of all time. His skill as a captain was demonstrated with the series win against India.
Comment number 60. Posted by JamesClerkMaxwellon 6 Jul 2013 11:09
Has good technique and temperament. He seems more comfortable in the Test format than ODIs - which suits his classic technique better.
Seems like he will probably be one of England's great batsmen. Could be one of the best ever - but he would have to stay fit and play for at least 8 years - as the best batsman stand the test of time.
Comment number 59. Posted by BaggiosPonytailon 6 Jul 2013 10:52
A superb batsman who seems to be getting better and better. He is still learning the captaincy role but i'm sure he will improve in this area over time too.
Comment number 58. Posted by Howie3on 6 Jul 2013 10:30
I suspect that future England fans will wonder why Alistair Cook was so much better than his contemporaries.
It's simply that he demonstrated quality and maturity at a young age and was phenomenally consistent for a long time...
Comment number 57. Posted by steveon 6 Jul 2013 08:24
love the comment about sky you would think that with the billions stolen in licence fees we would be able to watch it on bbc.also strangely unable to rate the sky post??love cook btw
Comment number 56. Posted by Marco1987on 6 Jul 2013 08:24
Cracking article.. Makes it worth reading bbc sport.. Top batsman who can achieve whatever he wishes, if he improves much more then he will be an all time great, hope captaincy isn't to big a burdon for him to carry.
Comment number 55. Posted by Homeron 5 Jul 2013 21:56
James kettleborough spent 5 years at Middlesex before joining Northants this year.On his debut for MIddlesex 2nd team he scored a hundred against Somerset and on his debut for Northants 2nd team he scored a hundred against Lancashire.
Comment number 54. Posted by Howie3on 5 Jul 2013 20:45
#15: The article says that James Kettleborough is playing his debut season for Northants.
In Test matches, Alistair Cook is keeping up with Kevin Pietersen in terms of runs scored, but is four-and-a-half years younger...
Comment number 53. Posted by whatagreatwayofwastingtimeon 5 Jul 2013 20:34
Compliments to Alastair Cook - if we ever got an English batsman wanting to live in Africa (under 60 that is ) we'd give him citizenship too and let him bat in the sun all day long ............
Comment number 52. Posted by Houseingtonon 5 Jul 2013 20:08
What a pity he'll spend most of the summer on Sky where only a minority will see him
Comment number 51. Posted by SirGeoffreysMumon 5 Jul 2013 19:47
Agree with several posters, silly to compare across generations. Victor Trumper's test average was 39.04, would anyone deny he was an all-time great ? In an age when "sticky wicket" meant "quagmire".
Comment number 50. Posted by struthio cameluson 5 Jul 2013 17:29
The jury is out till we've heard him sing
Comment number 49. Posted by hickoryon 5 Jul 2013 17:21
Will Notley's mum says she never forgave Mr W for making her boy cry (comment 21 below) but his Dad was pleased as it made him play straight and resulted in many many hours watching Cook bat. Thanks Mr W!
Comment number 48. Posted by Surely noton 5 Jul 2013 17:11
He is a bit good, isn't he.
Comment number 47. Posted by A7on 5 Jul 2013 16:17
I live in the Hornsey area I will be heading down to watch Mr Notley over the weekend - see if he lives up to the article.
Comment number 46. Posted by Riggadonon 5 Jul 2013 15:50
Someone should cut out this article and show it to agnew the next time he feels like leading a campaign against an honest to god good English captain. He's done it to a fair few captains down the line and will do it to Cook at some point, the man is an opportunist. He'll wait for the next time Cook's form dips a little and then the slatings will begin.
Comment number 45. Posted by Mattzoon 5 Jul 2013 15:23
@43. ODI average of 43 at a strike rate of 82 as captain isn't that bad, his career figures are disorted by him being awful early on in his ODI career.
Superb batsman and person though, will set many England test batting records.
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HYPODERMIC NEEDLE - MASSENA - Village police charged Leslie A. Moore, 28, of 16 Haskell St., Massena, with criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument after a needle was located in her purse at 12:30 a.m. Monday during a traffic stop on state Route 37. She was a passenger in a vehicle being operated by Gerald L. Dissottle Jr., 22, of 532 Elliott Road, Norwood, when his vehicle was stopped for having an inadequate plate lamp. Dissottle was found to have a warrant held by the state police and was turned over to troopers at the scene of the traffic stop after giving police permission to search his vehicle. Police said Moore had also consented to a search of her purse.
BENCH WARRANT - MASSENA - Village police picked up Douglas M. Monroe, 27, of 36 Oliver Road, Massena, on a bench warrant for an alleged violation of probation on a felony charge at 8:37 p.m. Sunday on the Town Line Road. He was arraigned by Massena Town Justice Gerald P. Sharlow and sent to the St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility with bail set at $10,000 cash or $20,000 bond pending an appearance in county court. The underlying charge was three counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell.
Monroe was reportedly in possession of six packets of heroin located in the center console of the vehicle he was riding in and being operated by his girlfriend on April 23.
Monroe was a passenger in a vehicle being operated by Amanda L. Kerr, 25, also of 69 Oliver Road, Massena. Kerr was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, three counts of possession of hypodermic instruments and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance (heroin) and ticketed for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating a vehicle with unsafe tires and obstructed vision.
Kerr, in her statement to police, said the village patrolman told her he had pulled her over because she had an obstructed view with a couple of air fresheners and her work ID badge hanging from her rear view mirror. He said he also told her she had a bald rear tire on her vehicle.
The drugs were located after Kerr reportedly consented to have her vehicle searched.
PAROLE WARRANT - MASSENA - Village police picked up Adam P. Chelluk, 22, of 17 1./2 Parker Ave., Massena, on a parole warrant at 3 p.m. Sunday at the TJ Maxx store in the Harte Haven Shopping Center. He was transported to the St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility, where he is being held on the parole detainer.
Chelluk was sentenced to one to four years in prison in August 2011 for a fourth-degree grand larceny, but most of sentence has been under parole supervision. He was last released from prison on March 5, 2013 after completing a 120-day in the Willard Substance Abuse Treatment Program. Chelluk reportedly recently returned to Massena after being in the Boston area for the past several weeks.
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Flights to Bremen from Europe
The best-loved representation of the Town Musicians is the internationally acclaimed bronze sculpture by Gerhard Marcks dating from 1951. It stands on the western side of the town hall.Address: Am Markt 21, 28195 BremenWebsite: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/bremen-town-musicians-1Subway: tram 2,3: stop Obernstrasse
Get to know the real Bremen: 1,200 years of history and Hanseatic heritage, plus a fabulous mix of the traditional and the modern.Phone: +49 421 30 800 10Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/ticket-bus-tourOpening hours: daily 11am from main railway station, 12.30pm from Domsheide/GlockeTickets: 13,90 per person
Discover the charm of Bremen´s historical city centre on foot and learn more about the city´s history and people.Address: Tourist-Information: Langenstrasse 2-4/marketplacePhone: +49 421 30 800 10Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/ticket-walking-tourOpening hours: daily at 2pm, additional tours at 11am on Saturdays from Apr to OctSubway: tram 2,3: stop: ObernstrasseTickets: 6,90 € per person
Built between 1405 and 1410 in the Gothic style, it is one of the greatest testaments to north German architecture. Its facade is fascinating and one of the most striking in Europe. It was created by Lüder von Bentheim, in the Weser Renaissance style, as part of a reconstruction project which took place 200 years later. Book ticket online: www.bremen-tourism.de/ticket-town-hallAddress: Am Markt 21, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 30 800 10Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/town-hallSubway: tram/bus to DomsheideTickets: 5.00 per person
Bremen's oldest district, the Schnoor quarter, is a maze of lanes lined with little 15th and 16th century houses set close together like pearls on a string (German: "Schnur"). Artists, goldsmiths and gallery owners work cheek by jowl in the winding narrow streets and tiny squares. Small cafés and restaurants cater even for the most refined palate.Address: SchnoorstrasseWebsite: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/schnoor-quarter-bremen wwwhttp://.schnoor-in-bremen.deOpening hours: In the Schnoor, shops are open on Sundays between 11am and 4pm from 1 April to 31 December.Subway: tram 2,3,4,5,6,8 / bus 24,25: stop Domsheide
Böttcherstraße was built in the 1920's, the 110 metre-long lane houses shops and restaurants, Bremen's casino, museums, workshops and the carillon.Address: BöttcherstraßePhone: +49 421 33 88 20 Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/boettcherstrasse-4 wwwhttp://.boettcherstrasse.deSubway: tram to Domsheide
The Kunsthalle's collection of paintings and sculpture spans a period from the 15th century to the present day and includes works by Delacroix, Liebermann, Corinth, Modersohn-Becker and Beckmann. With some 220,000 prints and drawings, the graphics gallery contains one of the largest collections in Europe, featuring mostly German and French drawings and prints from the 19th century. Book ticket online: www.bremen-tourism.de/ticket-kunsthalleAddress: Am Wall 207, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 329 080Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/kunsthalle-bremen-art-museum wwwhttp://.kunsthalle-bremen.deOpening hours: Closed on MondaysSubway: tram 2,3,4,5,6,8 / bus 24,25: stop Domsheide
St. Petri Dom is a gothic cathedral with over 1,200 years of staying power. World-famous organ and crypt.Address: Sandstraße 10-12, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 36 50 40Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/st-peters-cathedral wwwhttp://.stpetridom.deSubway: tram/bus to Domsheide
A number of connected galleries on nature, culture and trade combine to create a journey of discovery around the world, with engaging insights into overseas civilisations. The museum brings a dazzling variety of world cultures to life. Book ticket online: www.bremen-tourism.de/ticket-uebersee-museumAddress: Bahnhofsplatz 13, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 160 38 101Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/bremen-ethnological-museum-2 wwwhttp://.uebersee-museum.deSubway: tram 1,4,5,6,8,10 / bus 24,25,26,27,63: stop Hauptbahnhof
Soak in the maritime climate and longingly watch historic and modern ships float past as you relax in one of the countless beer gardens and restaurants. Pleasure cruises to many destinations depart daily.Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/schlachte-embankment-bremen wwwhttp://.schlachte-bremen.deSubway: tram or bus to Am Brill and Domsheide
Universum Bremen presents science as an adventure, with more than 250 exhibits in the Science Center and EntdeckerPark plus temporary exhibitions in the SchauBox. Book ticket online: www.bremen-tourism.de/ticket-universumAddress: Wiener Strasse 2, 28359 BremenPhone: +49 421 33 46 0Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/universum-bremen wwwhttp://.universum-bremen.deSubway: tram 6: Stop: Naturwissenschaften 1 / Universum
3,000m² of entertainment and interesting information on nature and plants, sensory stimulation, biodiversity and culture from various regions of Asia. In the discovery centre, interactive exhibits bring the fascinating world of plants to life in new and exciting ways. Book ticket online: www.bremen-tourism.de/ticket-botanikaAddress: Deliusweg 40, 28359 BremenPhone: +49 421 277 00 44Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/botanika wwwhttp://.botanika-bremen.deSubway: tram 4,5 / bus 20,21,30,34: stop Bürgermeister-Spitta-Allee
The tour (2 hours) provides a wealth of fascinating information about the brewery, the art of beer brewing and the Beck`s and Haake-Beck brands. It covers the museum, ingredients store and brewhouse, and runs past malt silos, fermentation and storage tanks. The tour is followed by beer tasting in the guest room. Book ticket online: www.bremen-tourism.de/ticket-becksAddress: Am Deich 18/19, 28199 BremenPhone: +49 421 50 94 5555 Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/becks-brewery-tour wwwhttp://.becks.de/besucherzentrumOpening hours: Thursdays - SaturdaysSubway: tram: 1, 2, 3 / bus 25, 26, 27, 63: stop Am Brill
The Bürgerpark is one of Germany's best-maintained country parks. Together with the adjacent woodland, it covers an area of 202 hectares.Phone: +49 421 342 070Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/buergerpark wwwhttp://.buergerpark.deSubway: tram 6,8 and bus 24: stop Am Stern / bus 26,27: stop Bürgerpark
With seating for more than 800 people, the classically elegant Theater am Goetheplatz is the largest venue of the Bremen Theatre ensemble. Its programme includes opera, operettas, plays and dance theatre. The playhouse also contains the Bremen theatre gallery which hosts temporary exhibitions.Address: Goetheplatz 1-3, 28203 BremenPhone: +49 421 36 53 333Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/bremen-theatre wwwhttp://.theaterbremen.deSubway: tram 2,3: stop: Theater am Goetheplatz
Bremen's former docklands are being transformed into a vibrant quarter for the 21st century, with a great selection of cafés, bars and restaurants. Lots to see and do, new events all the time, modern architecture and the charm of historical warehouse buildings: this port district in the midst of change combines its maritime past with a pioneering present.Phone: +49 421 30 800 10Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/ueberseestadt wwwhttp://.ueberseestadt-bremen.deSubway: tram 3: stop Konsul-Smidt-Strasse
Bremen is one of the leading centres in Europe for space travel. The European contribution to the International Space Station (ISS) was built at Airbus Defence & Space. How do people live, sleep, and carry out research in zero gravity? Answers to these and other questions are provided in a replica of the Columbus module during the guided space tour (German only). Book ticket online: www.bremen-tourism.de/ticket-space-tourAddress: Airbus-Allee 1Phone: +49 421 539 0Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/eads-astrium wwwhttp://.astrium.eads.netTickets: 16,50 per person
One of the most beautiful arenas in the German Bundesliga, between August and May the Weser Stadium provides the setting for gripping, exciting and attractive football matches played by Werder Bremen, the 2004 German Champions and German Football Association (DFB) cup winners. Hot tip: It's possible to explore the stadium as part of a guided tour. Another attraction is the Wuseum, the Werder Bremen museum.Address: Franz-Böhmert-Straße 1cPhone: +49 1805 93 73 37Website: http://www.werder.deSubway: tram 2,3,10: stop St.-Jürgen-Straße/Weserstadion
Bremen's seafaring traditions are especially well preserved in the Vegesack district to the north, where Germany's first man-made harbour was created almost 400 years ago. Today the recently completed 1.8km maritime mile along the river Weser boasts a range of attractions including the multimedia Spicarium exhibition, captains' houses, the signal station and the towboat Regina.Phone: +49 421 222 399 0Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/maritime-mile wwwhttp://.maritimemeile-bremen.deSubway: bus/train Regio S-Bahn (RS) 1: stop Bremen-Vegesack
Take a trip right into the heartbeat of the local art world. This little village surrounded by marshland is a celebrated artist colony.Phone: +49 479 293 58 20Website: http://www.bremen-tourism.de/worpswede wwwhttp://.worpswede.deSubway: train/bus to Worpswede
Bremer Ratskeller has been going strong since 1405, it's rumoured to be God's very own wine cellar, and the atmosphere in this world heritage building will leave you addicted. A German foodie institution not to be missed under any circumstances as it also has the world's largest collection of German wines.Address: Am Markt, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 321676 Website: http://www.ratskeller-bremen.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Domsheide
Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, international specialities, breakfast, brunch, cakes and gateaux, lounge with 35 seats, events for up to 500 people.Address: Bahnhofsplatz 13, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 9579986 Website: http://www.restaurant-uebersee.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Hauptbahnhof
Restaurant serving Bremen specialities. Informal atmosphere, large, historical dining room seating up to 72 people.Address: Hinter der Holzpforte 2, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 8980740 Website: http://www.concordenhaus.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Domsheide
A modern take on traditional Bremen cuisine. Fresh, simple, north German fare.Address: Am Wall 135Phone: +49 421 68427218 Website: http://www.jon-luk.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Herdentor
Restaurant in Bremen's Atlantic Grand Hotel serving gourmet specialities from the grill and tartare dishes – fantastic creations in a unique setting.Address: Bredenstraße 2, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 620 625 33Website: http://www.restaurant-alto.deSubway: bus: stop Martinistrasse
A cosy restaurant in Bremen´s pretty old quarter serving an extensive range of food and drink on three floors.Address: Schnoor 34/36, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 323130 Website: http://www.becks-im-schnoor.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Domsheide
Restaurant next to the cathedral and Die Glocke concert hall with one of the city's most beautiful summer gardens. Fresh, Italian cuisine.Address: Domsheide 6-8, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 3366888 Website: http://www.theatro.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Domsheide
Schüttinger Brewpub is the best brewpub in Bremen! Rustic, cosy pub serving house beer and hearty food.Address: Hinter dem Schütting 12-13, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 337 66 33Website: http://www.schuettinger.de
Housed in a converted warehouse in Bremen's old quarter, the restaurant serves traditional German cuisine on several floors with many cosy corners and rooms.Address: Schnoor 1-2, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 321124 Website: http://www.ausspann.netSubway: tram/bus: stop Domsheide
Everyone knows the Hofbräuhaus in Munich. Now there is one in Bremen! It boasts seating for 600 people inside and 200 outside in the cosy beer garden. Waitresses in Dirndl and waiters in Lederhosen serve traditional Bavarian dishes and drinks. At the weekend there is a Bavarian band playing. The place also has 3 large screens that show live sports.Address: Ostertorstraße 11, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 244 17 71 Website: http://www.hb-bremen.deMore info: email@example.com
Restaurant and café at the Goethe Theatre, on the 'cultural mile' near the Kunsthalle art gallery. Fresh Mediterranean cuisine from tapas to pizza.Address: Goetheplatz 1-3, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 326080Website: http://www.theatro.deSubway: tram: stop Theater am Goetheplatz
If you are looking for delicious seafood dishes at reasonable prices, this is the place for you. Specialities from the region, modern fish creations, salads and snacks.Address: Schüsselkorb 32-33, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 323128Website: http://www.fischrestaurant-knurrhahn.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Schüsselkorb
Franco-German cuisine, historical vaulted cellar, storybook medieval banquets, meat from the spit.Address: Ostertorstraße 30/32Phone: +49 421 325050 Website: http://www.restaurant-comturei-bremen.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Domsheide
Luv Restaurant, Café & Bar offers international cocktails, breakfast (Sat-Sun)—please book in advance—daily lunch specials, cakes and international food and drink.Address: Schlachte 15-18, 28195 Bremen - SchlachtePhone: +49 421 165 55 99Website: http://www.restaurant-luv.de More info: firstname.lastname@example.com
At Osteria both locals and tourists cram in for an abundance of fresh Italian food, while the resident guitar player strums a fun and casual spirit.Address: Schlachte 1, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 339 82 07Website: http://www.osteria-bremen.deMore info: email@example.com
An authentic replica of a frigate, serving pancakes in all conceivable variations and other dishes. This charming vessel offers a pirate-themed adventure for all ages.Address: Schlachte/Anleger 1, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 3649984 Website: http://www.admiral-nelson.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Domsheide
Wine and dine on Bremen's legendary floating theatre ship. Theaterschiff Bremen is bistro and restaurant in one. It is essential to book in advance.Address: Tiefer 104/Anleger 4, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 790 86 02Website: http://www.theaterschiff-bremen.deMore info: firstname.lastname@example.com
Gourmet restaurant; open fire; garden and terrace with waiter service; wine tastingAddress: Bürgerpark 1, 28209 BremenPhone: +49 421 3408619Subway: tram/bus: stop Busestraße
The new restaurant in the middle of Bremen's Bürgerpark. Classic dishes, refreshing drinks and an exceptional setting on the shores of the lake.Address: Bürgerpark, 28209 BremenPhone: +49 421 84138470 Website: http://www.emma-am-see.deSubway: bus: stop Findorffallee/Torfhafen
Sun-drenched Mediterranean cuisine overlooking the waters of the Weser, large sun terrace with views of the river and the neighbouring Landmark Tower.Address: Konsul-Smidt-Straße 88, 28217 BremenPhone: +49 421 38039162Website: http://www.riva-restaurant.deSubway: tram: stop Konsul-Smidt-Strasse
The best German food in Bremen. Right on the waterfront at the Europahafen with a large sun terrace.Address: Konsul-Smidt-Straße 8m, 28217 BremenPhone: +49 421 43180808 Website: http://www.hansen-restaurant.deSubway: tram: stop Konsul-Smidt-Strasse
At Kaffee Mühle you can enjoy coffee, beer and snacks in an old windmill. Unbeatable views and relaxing atmosphere from lunchtime to midnight. Also open during sunny summer mornings.Address: Am Wall 212, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 144 66Website: http://www.muehle-bremen.de
Successful for the past 120 years. Fresh pastries and homemade food. Ideal for vegetarians and diabetics.Address: Sögestraße 42, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 18396Website: http://www.knigge-shop.de
Traditional café opposite the town hall, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and homemade speciality cakes and ice cream.Address: Am Markt 17, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 1784694 Website: http://www.classico-bremen.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Domsheide
A quaint little café serving tea, coffee and homemade cakes. Evening meals served in the Worpsweder Stube restaurant.Address: Wüste Stätte 1Phone: +49 421 323867Website: http://www.wueste-staette.comSubway: tram/bus to Domsheide
Traditional patisserie offering Bremen specialities.Address: Marterburg 32, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 324532Website: http://www.schnoorkonditorei.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Domsheide
Wicker beach chairs, beach volleyball, indoor and outdoor dining and plenty of sand - enjoy that holiday feeling at the heart of the city!Address: Strandweg 106, 28201 BremenPhone: +49 421 556011Website: http://www.cafe-sand.deSubway: tram: stop Wilhelm-Kaisen-Brücke or on foot along the Weser to Sielwall ferry
Small and friendly owner-run café with a Mediterranean atmosphere, serving breakfast and delicious Bremen coffee specialities.Address: Langenstraße 74, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 1723923 Website: http://www.rauchscafe.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Am Brill
Getting everything to your table as fresh as possible is the motto here – hearty fare with Mediterranean influences and homemade cake. Beautiful summer terrace.Address: Kuhgrabenweg 2, 28359 BremenPhone: +49 421 212765 Website: http://www.hausamwalde-bremen.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Universität/NW1
Lemon Lounge is a groovy cocktail bar and Bremen´s place to be. Its funky drinks galore when the six barkeepers fight it out for the most mouth-watering creation.Address: Am Wall 164, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 514 88 55Website: http://www.lemonlounge.de
A place to forget about your everyday cares and enjoy tapas, wine and good conversation in a Mediterranean-style setting with views of the river Weser.Address: Schlachte 32, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 8977918 Website: http://www.cafe-bar-celona.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Am Brill
Stainless steel, glass and wood sweetened with a modern coffee and dessert bar. Pop in for a fluffy coffee or even a light snack anytime from 11.00 until late.Address: Schlachte 30, 28195 BremenPhone: 4+49 21 1695 454Website: http://www.camarillo-bremen.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Am Brill
Mexican specialties, big cocktail menu, happy hour every day 5-8 pm.Address: Schlachte 26, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 16854 00Website: http://www.enchilada.de/bremenSubway: tram/bus: stop Am Brill
Traditional tapas bar with a flavour of southern Spain. Classic Spanish dishes complemented by German fare.Address: Schlachte 31, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 178 37 97Website: http://www.bodega-bremen.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Am Brill
Delicious Mediterranean specialities, pasta dishes, salads and steaks along with freshly drawn beer and exceptional cocktails. Enjoy and feel at ease in the relaxing atmosphere. Happy Hour every day from 5 to 7 pm.Address: Langenstraße 68, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 70 76 70Website: http://www.bremen.bolerobar.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Am Brill
Gastropub serving delicious traditional hearty Bremen fare as well as the full range of Haake-Beck beers and the tasty Feldmann's Dunkel.Address: Schlachte 19/20, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 168 91 92Website: http://www.feldmanns-bierhaus.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Am Brill
Small Australian bar with charming flair. A warm welcome awaits at Kangaroo Island. 250 different drinks to choose from. Not to mention fresh pizza, straight from the oven.Address: Schlachte 30a, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 168 95 95Website: http://www.kangaroo-island.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Am Brill
The bar with an international feel serving 55 different beers from 28 countries. All major sporting events are shown on big screens. Separate smoking area.Address: Schlachte 22, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 1783605Website: http://www.redrock-bremen.deSubway: tram/bus: stop Am Brill
The Casino Bar offers a unique ambience, as well as snacks, cocktails and any drink your heart desires. Place your bets! Smoking areas available.Address: Schlachte 26, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 329000 Subway: tram/bus: stop Am Brill
At Sinatra's you find tunes for those over 25. Fridays, Saturdays and before holidays, this stylish establishment is a household name full of roaring oldies and cracking classics.Address: Rembertiring 18, 28195 Bremen Phone: +49 421 328 585Website: http://www.sinatras.de
Soho Club is Bremen's most exclusive destination for a night out! This trendy hotspot is renowned for fantastic parties that go on until the early hours.Address: Konsul-Smidt-Str. 8D, 28217 BremenPhone: +49 421 388950 Website: http://www.soho-bremen.deSubway: tram: stop Konsul-Smidt-Strasse
Restaurant, bar, lounge - all under one roof at the CHILLI CLUB. Stylish, part of the scene, located on the Weser and close to the Weser Tower. Urban design, modern Asian cuisine and creative cocktails.Address: Am Weser-Terminal 8, 28217 BremenPhone: +49 421 390 99 000Website: http://www.chilliclub.de
The exclusive Dance Club in Bremen.Address: Am Weser-Terminal 4Phone: +49 421 89 89 89 89Website: http://www.adiamo-bremen.deSubway: tram: stop Eduard-Schopf-Allee
With around 1,200 different varieties, the Bremen Ratskeller probably has the world's largest selection of German wines. Expert advice and home delivery service available.Address: Schoppensteel 1, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 337788 Website: http://www.ratskeller.deMore info: tram/bus: stop Domsheide
On Böttcherstrasse you can salivate while watching candy artisans at work, at Bremer Bonbon Manufaktur.Address: Böttcherstraße 8, 28195 BremenPhone: +49 421 36491231Website: http://www.bremer-bonbon-manufaktur.deMore info: tram/bus: stop Domsheide
Right in the "Viertel" a popular area and also the traditional party mile of this Hanseatic city, the FUN FACTORY store has quickly established itself as a customer magnet.Address: Ostertorsteinweg 12, 28203 BremenPhone: +49 421 57890803Website: http://www.funfactory.com/deMore info: tram: stop Wulwesstraße oder Sielwall
Shopping and leisure complex on the banks of the Weser: with shops, restaurants, cinema and events, the Waterfront offers something new all year round.Address: AG-Weser Strasse 1, 28237 BremenWebsite: http://www.waterfront-bremen.deMore info: tram: stop Use Akschen
Glimpse behind the scenes at a distillery. Exquisite fruit schnapps and spirits. Seminars on distilling and schnapps appreciation. Tastings and tours. Book ticket online: www.bremen-tourism.de/ticket-distilleryAddress: Hoerneckestr. 3, 28217 BremenPhone: +49 421 46070790Website: http://www.br-piekfeinebraende.deMore info: tram: stop Europahafen
The Ochtum Park is the largest factory-sales centre in Northern Germany. 43 Top brands over 22,000 square meters with 2,200 free parking and four restaurants make the Ochtum Park a shopping magnet for a hinterland of 15 million enthusiastic customers. Shop 'till you drop.Address: Bremer Straße 107, 28816 StuhrWebsite: http://www.ochtum-park.netMore info: bus: stop Ochtum Park (IKEA)
Bremen is served by Bremen airport which is located a mere 3.5 kilometres outside the city centre. The tram takes you right to the centre every 10 minutes.Address: Flughafenallee 20, 28199 BremenPhone: +49 421 559 50Website: http://www.airport-bremen.de


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Several tables are arranged in a square or rectangle with a center opening. The chairs are place around the outside of the tables. This set up is good for large meetings, especially if a larger table is not available. When set up as a square, this layout provides good visual lines for each person in attendance.
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Doctor Who Vortex Manipulator
Captain Jack's favorite tool
- Incredibly detailed, looks like aged leather
- 9.5" strap, replaceable if you have big wrists
- Lights up when you press the control buttons
Captain Jack's favorite tool
While the TARDIS is an excellent mode of transportation, there's something elegant about Captain Jack's Vortex Manipulator. No keys, no crazy control room, no explosions, just a big wristwatch-looking gadget. All you need is a Captain Jack coat and you're ready to be the sexiest member of Torchwood.
The real Vortex Manipulator has the following functions:
- Communication, message storage, listening to the radio
- Holographic projection (help me Obi-Wan Doctobi!)
- Track life signs
- Control electronic devices
- Unlocking Torchwood 3's HQ
- Manipulating the time vortex (of course!)
This replica will:
This replica is incredibly detailed for a toy! It looks like crinkled, aged leather and contains a control panel that lights up with a blue LED when you press the buttons.
Product Specifications
- Captain Jack's Vortex Manipulator!
- Incredibly detailed with the crinkly look of aged leather
- Open the top to reveal the controls
- Press buttons to light up the blue LED
- Unfortunately, will not transport you through time
- Strap is removable (and can be replaced by any standard watch band)
- Materials: Faux leather & plastic
- Batteries: 3 LR41 for vortex manipulator (included)
- Dimensions: 9.5" long strap, 2.75" wide (vortex bit!)
- Note: Sizing is suitable for teens and smaller-wristed adults. You can easily replace the strap with one of your own if you have a larger wrist.
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HeathenPastafarian wrote:Sorry, that won't work either. They are just going on the assumption that you were never given the opportunity to convert to the "one true church" and they are doing God's work by doing converting you posthumuosly. With all their missionaries, I don't know how they would think anyone in the entire universe wouldn't have been given the opportunity, but whatever. They probably have an signal pointed to outer space saying "Excuse me, can I talk to you a minute? Have you heard of the Church of Latter Day Saints?"
And actually, Mormon Hell is different. It's only temporary until sins are atoned for. Then you get to go to one of the 3 levels of heaven. And if you are married, wives who have been sealed to their husbands in the Temple "For time and all eternity" can only go where their husbands go. So if the wife was a good wife and produced her 10 babies and took care of her family but her husband was a flaming douchbag child molester, she has to go to whatever afterlife he is sent to because they were sealed in the Temple.
fueledbycoffee wrote:I'm starting to like Roman Catholicism a bit more, now. Mormonism is pretty f*cked. Apologies to any LDSers out there.
blaze8902 wrote:I have several friends who are of various religions, we get the f*ck over it, hell we don't care. so what if I am pastafarian?
In fact I have one friend, total nerd; plays the trumpet (not that's a bad thing ) and never curses, and gets good (too good) grades, we are still friends. The only downside for me, is I have told everyone my age my religious status... my parents assume I am a christian, and don't curse. They are wrong, like just last night, I called my sister bitch. (she is known as "that crazy bitch" by everyone.) No biggy right? wrong. My mom freaked, I got grounded from my laptop for two months, (I am on it now though.) and well... more about my mom, she is crazy. just plain retarded.
and old-lady-nasty. and loud.
I am the kind of peace-loving guy who loves quiet, that's why I want to move out a.s.a.p.
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Working as a Maintenance Controller, I occasionally have to work with GOGO in maintaining their system. They are very proactive about keeping the planes system working. I remember one plane was down for repairs for extended period of time. GOGO called to find out what was up as they have not seen any traffic from it. They really seem to be supporting their product.
As an amateur radio operator I love to operate "air mobile", but I've never had any luck requesting the pilot's permission to do so on a commercial flight, so my air mobile operation has been restricted to flights on private aircraft with friends... until Gogo. Through a ham radio program called Echolink I can operate as an aviation mobile over the wi-fi link, and that's been a lot of fun. On one flight last year from SFO to IAD I was just behind first class and when I fired up the laptop and started making contacts a youngster in first class put away his video game and came back to listen and watch. He's now going for his ham license, all because he saw how much fun it was. As long as Gogo doesn't start blocking the ports used for Echolink (and we can change those) I look forward to many more hours of air mobile operation on future trips.
"...came back to listen and watch." So you played the audio over your laptop speakers?!? Not something I want to be around on a commercial flight.
No, I was using a headset with a boom mic, I plugged in a second headset for him.


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|Two Charged in Gun Theft; Gun Still Missing
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Friday afternoon, just before 2:30, Boone Police Officers responded to a reported larceny of a firearm from a Shadowline Drive business. Employees told Boone Police a suspect entered the store and while the employees were distracted, concealed the firearm and left the store. A second suspect
drove the waiting getaway vehicle, according to police, and Boone Police Department investigators were able to identify the suspects from video surveillance. With that information and help from other agencies, they arrested Wesley Alan Cox, 19, and 17 year old Cameron Lloyd Cox, both of Deep Gap. Each was charged with one count of Felonious Larceny and one count of Larceny of a Firearm. Wesley Cox was held in the Watauga County Detention Facility under a $15,000 secured bond pending a March 26th court appearance, while Cameron Cox was held in the Ashe County Detention Facility under a $4,000 secured bond pending a February 20th court appearance. The Boone Police release said the firearm has not been recovered, and Investigators are asking anyone with information that might help to find this firearm to contact High Country Crime Stoppers at 828-268-6959. All information will be kept confidential and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. The Boone Police Department thanked the Watauga County Sheriff's Office, Ashe County Sheriff's Office and North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation for their assistance in the case.
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Though Jonathan Simkhai designs for the style savant with feminine sensibilities, at its core his line captures a decidedly athletic and boyish spirit. His Resort 13 collection retains these sensibilities, while also embracing eye-popping prints and a slew of colors, ranging from understated pastels to electrifying brights. Pretty dresses get the sportif treatment with baseball-style sleeves, and there are enough oxford shirts to attire a fleet of prepsters. The designer certainly didn't skimp on his usual playfully elegant fare: the shapes are relaxed and easy, the fabrics lightweight and fluid, hinting at warm-weather getaways and sunset drinks. Though Simkhai was born and raised in New York, the designer's latest pieces exude Californian cool, serving up sportswear-inspired clothes with a modern twist. Continue reading for details on his collection, and check out our exclusive Q&A with the designer as well.Pleated Striped Dress ($645)
This frock sports a sweet, feminine silhouette and intriguing geometric pattern, making it a great choice for date night.
Crepe Moto Jacket ($465)
The perfect cover-up for chilly spring evenings? This cool moto jacket updated with neon yellow trim.
2 Tone Oxford ($298)
Contrast this pastel oxford shirt with a brightly printed pencil skirt and sleek metallic heels.
Pocket Top ($295)
You can wear this striped boxy t-shirt with matching shorts, but it's also versatile mixed with solid-colored separates.
Stripe Shorts ($298)
Pair silky drawstring shorts with a button-down blouse for a polished yet laid-back effect.
Q&A with Jonathan Simkhai
What inspired the start of your design career?
I was always inspired by the girls around me in my life. They were always coming over and borrowing my clothes. So, finally, I decided that I would design cool boyish clothes for them so they would stop stealing my stuff!
What was the inspiration behind this season's collection?
I drew inspiration from the wedding of my best friend of five years, Kristine Lanspa Mittendorf. Kristine, who also works at the company, planned a beautiful Caribbean wedding at the Viceroy Anguilla. I was really intrigued by the idea of a dream vacation wardrobe. I incorporated elements from the resort's mixed interiors, sleek architecture, and tranquil island setting. I tried to use different organic materials and textures to create a stark difference to the modern architecture of the clothes, similar to the interior of the location. I also focused on a cool and fresh color palette that perfectly reflected the island's serene nature.
How would you style specific pieces from this collection? Do you have a favorite piece in the collection?
I really believe in layering, especially oxfords under everything. I don't think you can go wrong with a buttoned-up collar under any look. My favorite piece was the long layered maxi dress. It features a variation of the classic black and white print that I do every season, and there are subtle trim details that give the piece a pop of color and add a sporty edge. The double layer is flattering on lots of body shapes and the slits on the side add a sexy touch.
What kind of girl do you envision wearing your clothing?
I definitely design for a girl who is confident, who can feel sexy in a silk track pant and is always effortless.
How does your design process for a collection start?
Usually, I begin with a broader idea by looking at the things around me. Where I'm traveling, who I'm spending time with, and what colors feel good to me. I then begin looking at fabrics and colors and picking things based off an intuitive feeling. Once I have that groundwork, I start sketching and let the ideas develop.--Tiffany Tse


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Correction: Due to an error in source material, an earlier version of this story included an inaccurate list of the 14 states that tax Social Security income.
Taxes, as many know, are among the biggest expenses people face in retirement. So it should come as no surprise that many retirees and would-be retirees ponder the thought of moving to a tax-friendly state.
But which are the most tax-friendly states? Well, it's not an easy question to answer according to Kathleen Thies, a state tax analyst with CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business. States that have high personal income-tax rates might have low property tax rates and states with low personal income-tax rates might have high property tax rates.
And so the end game for those looking to find the most tax-friendly state is to review all their sources of income in retirement including earned income, Social Security, pensions, and unearned income; all the different types of taxes they might face in retirement including personal income, sales, property and the like; and their overall tax burden, Thies said in an interview.
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For instance, those who depend less on Social Security and more on earned income in retirement might consider moving to a state with lower or no income-tax rates. Others who rely heavily on Social Security, by contrast, might consider moving to a state that doesn't tax such benefits.
"People think they will move to Florida, or Texas, or Nevada and they won't have any income tax," she said. "But you have to remember that every state is a business and they need to create revenue. So if they aren't doing it through income tax they will get it some other way, such as sales or property taxes."
To be fair, taxpayers who contemplate retiring to one state or another or who contemplate retiring in place also have to calculate whether deducting certain taxes—income, sales, and property—on their federal tax return will make a difference on their overall tax burden.
"It's so difficult to say which is the most tax friendly state because there are so many variables for each individual," said Thies. "Overall, it's a case-by-case basis."
So what then are the key taxes seniors should assess when evaluating the financial implications of moving or staying put? According to Thies and CCH, they include the following:
State taxes on retirement benefits
Seven states do not tax individual income—retirement or otherwise, CCH said in a release. Those include Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wyoming. Two other states—New Hampshire and Tennessee—impose income taxes only on dividends and interest (5% for New Hampshire and 6% for Tennessee for 2012 and remain the same in 2013), CCH said.
In the other 41 states and the District of Columbia, CCH said, tax treatment of retirement benefits varies widely. For example, some states exempt all pension income or all Social Security income. Other states provide only partial exemption and some tax all retirement income.
States exempting pension income entirely are Pennsylvania and Mississippi. States exempting a portion of pension income include: Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware and New York. States generally taxing pension income include: Arizona, California, Minnesota and Rhode Island. (See pdf chart for additional details.)
"Looking at states that don't tax individual income tax is good place to start when thinking about which state to retire," said Thies. "There are reasons why so many people move to Florida. Much of it is the weather but some of it is the favorable tax treatment."
Thies also said taxpayers should keep an eye on the funded status of their state and city pension plans. Those with underfunded pension plans, for instance might be forced in the future to raises taxes or reduce government services, or both.
The Pew Charitable Trusts has two reports on the health of pensions for states and cities. For instance, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, and Rhode Island were the worst among the states, with pensions funded under 55% in 2010, according to one report. And in four cities—Charleston; Omaha; Portland, Oregon; and Providence, Rhode Island—pension systems were more poorly funded than those in Illinois, which at 51% was the lowest-funded state, according to another Pew report.
Read A Widening Gap in Cities.
Read The Widening Gap Update: States are $1.38 Trillion Short in Funding Retirement Systems. Read those reports to learn which other states and cities are most at risk of raising taxes, cutting services, or both.
In general, Thies said, there's been so much uncertainty at the federal and state levels that the time to drill down on which might be the most tax-friendly state for you is when you're ready to sell your home. "We generally don't hear about people picking up and move just for the favorable tax treatment," she said. Instead, other factors play a role including whether a person has friends and family in a new locale.
States announcing changes to income tax for retirement plans
A handful of states announced changes to income tax for retirement plans in 2012. According to CCH, those include:
Georgia: The personal income retirement exclusion amount has been capped at $65,000 for taxpayers 65 years of age or older and $35,000 for certain taxpayers between ages 62 and 65—for tax years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2012.
Kentucky: At the end of 2012, The Kentucky Blue Ribbon Commission on Tax Reform proposed a reduction in the individual income tax pension exclusion from $41,110 to $30,000 and implemented a dollar-for-dollar phase out for income over $30,000.
Maine: In 2012, a law was enacted to limit the income tax deduction for certain retirement benefits for tax years beginning after 2013. This raises the deduction from $6,000 to $10,000 (reduced by the total amount of the taxpayer's Social Security benefits and Federal Railroad Retirement benefits). The deduction is also expanded to include all federally taxable pension income, annuity income and individual retirement account (IRA) distributions, except pickup contributions for which a deduction has been allowed.
Michigan: The deduction for pension benefits for senior citizens is curtailed based on the taxpayer's birth year and household resources. Currently, this deduction is limited by a dollar amount, but no other limitation applies. Specifically, for persons born before 1946, the deduction for pension benefits is unchanged (see pdf chart). However, for persons born in 1946 through 1952, the deduction for pension benefits is limited to $20,000 for a single return and $40,000 for a joint return. And after that person reaches age 67, the pension benefits deduction is no longer applicable, but the taxpayer is eligible for a deduction of $20,000 for a single return and $40,000 for a joint return against all types of income. A third set of options is available for taxpayers born after 1952, when they reach age 67.
Screening states in or out based on how they tax income is a good place to start, but Thies also noted that much could change in how states raise revenue in the future. For instance, she said some states are starting to lower personal income-tax rates this year, but increase sales tax rates. Massachusetts and Nebraska are two such states that have proposed lowering personal income-tax rates and raising sales tax rates.
Decreasing personal income-tax rates and increasing sales tax rates is a way to relieve the burden on the income tax side and put more money in the pockets of consumer in hopes of stimulating the economy. "It's a way of collecting taxes tax on the back end," Thies said. "I expect that this will be a trend that will continue and it will be interest to see how much traction it will get."
Retirees will certainly benefit in states that follow this trend. Instead of being taxed up front on their personal income, retirees can choose when to be taxed and by how much. "People can regulate their spending" said Thies.
Fourteen states tax Social Security
While some states tax pension benefits, only 14 states impose tax on Social Security income, according to CCH. Those include Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont and West Virginia. These states either tax Social Security income to the same extent that the federal government does or provide breaks for Social Security income, often for lower-income individuals, CCH said in its release.
Retirees can rule in or out certain states to which to retire based on whether and how they tax Social Security. After all, Social Security represents on average 36.5% of all types of income for all retirees and 17.9% for those retirees in the upper income quintile. But they should review that list annually, Thies said.


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I upgraded my kernel last night and obviously needed to recompile my nvidia drivers too. I had a tiny problem with the fact that nvidia didn't have a kernel-specific Redhat 8 rpm available so I followed the instructions and downloaded the src.rpm and then used rpmbuild --rebuild and then rpm to install the package. It appears to have worked fine.
My question regards the rpmbuild command. Will this approach apply for other applications etc I might install in the future ie. if no kernel or distribution-specific package is available, I can grab a src.rpm and then rebuild and install?
I would appreciate any tips / tricks / advice on things to look out for on this.
Thanks ...... Pete
If I remember correctly from my Mandrake days, you are right in assuming that this will work for other packages. It's basically similar to the
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Rid of Me
RID OF ME is a black comedy that follows Meris, an awkward young woman trying too hard to perfect her marriage, amongst a new group of friends. RID OF ME follows Meris' rejection from the cool crowd down a path towards truth and salvation which includes a job at a local candy shop, a group of punk friends, community gardening and a newfound love for Cambodian rock music.
Cast: Melik Malkasian, Betty Moyer, John Keyser, Storm Large, Katie O'Grady
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Directed by: James Westby
Written by: James Westby
Running time: 1hr 30min
Opens: Nov 18, 2011 Limited
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How do I migrate paperclip attachments from one model to another?
A Pivot wants to do his civic duty of embracing change. This means refactoring his domain model to suit the emerging requirements of his product team. Unfortunately, this also means he has to move a paperclip attachment from one model to another. Paperclip does not appear to have a built in way to do this.
The opinion of the group was to use the brute-force solution: write some code to do the migration yourself. If you are using Amazon S3 for storage (which this project is), you can do an S3 'cp' command to move the assets from one path to another. At the end, you can use the rake command 'paperclip:refresh:thumbnails' to re-generate the thumbnails.
If you want to do this by hand, cyberduck has a nice interface for batch re-naming of files on S3.
Amazon CloudFront now supports HTTPS
They also dropped their prices.
IE has a limit of 31 CSS files.
This has bitten many Pivots over the years. Your 32nd (and up) CSS file will be silently ignored.
You should be able to get around the 31 sheet limit by using @import. Pretty sure the limit is against


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Navene Koperweis
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I found this video of Meinl artist Navene-K performing his own track On Smash.
The video was filmed using an array of GoPro cams which seem to enable these drastic moves and cuts in the video. Great drumming by Navene-K, very enjoyable :-)
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The cymbals Navene uses in this video are (from left to right):
12" Generation X Safari Hihat
Custom stack made from a 10" Classics China Splash (bottom) and a 8" Generation X Filter China (top)
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Rolle Sheds Light on the Sanchez Problem
Corey Griffin , TheJetsBlog.com
He may be an outsider, but to Giants cornerback Antrell Rolle, there's only one answer to the Jets' quarterback conundrum: Mark Sanchez.
Speaking at a promotional appearance for MasterCard and Chase on Tuesday, Rolle says Sanchez's skill set and history sets him apart from Tim Tebow, the current choice of the panicked populus.
But there's a rather large caveat in Rolle's thinking.
"I think Sanchez is a more prototypical type of quarterback. Tebow, you know, I think he has a lotta heart, lotta determination, (he's) a lot-of-fire guy, but you know, I've never played with the guy to say what he can and cannot do," Rolle said. "I've seen Mark Sanchez. I've seen him take them to the title game two years in a row and the talent doesn't leave the body that quickly. He can do it. He just needs a lot of help around him."
The last part of Rolle's quote is all you need to know. Yes, Sanchez can be successful — if you give him time, weapons and a solid running game. Except only four weeks into the season, he has one plus performance compared to three negatives in a make-or-break season. Add in that Sanchez likely won't have Santonio Holmes for the rest of the season and that Dustin Keller will have to deal with a nagging hamstring injury all season long and you have the makings of a long season for No. 6.
Brian Bassett pointed out earlier in the week that there are quarterbacks that are doing more with less, but Jets fans have seen for three years that Sanchez is not one of those quarterbacks. He needs, like Rolle points out, a lot of help around him. Yet, over the past two seasons, general manager Mike Tannenbaum either stripped Sanchez of his reliable targets (Braylon Edwards, Jerricho Cotchery) or left him to better/tutor an inexperienced bunch while also learning a new offense.
When it comes to NFL players, I'm a firm believer in the nurture side of the nature vs. nurture argument. You don't make it to the NFL without the talent to be successful, but with most players, it takes patience, time and support to nurture them into winners (see: Alex Smith and Victor Cruz).
Mark Sanchez may never turn out to be the quarterback some thought he could be after his first two seasons, but at least part of that is because the Jets never really gave him a chance to be successful.