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Treating the Jefferson County Historical Society as a small business has proven successful for board members and staff. For the first time in many years, the agency ended the year in the black.
Executive Director William G. Wood said the nonprofit museum at 228 Washington St. focused on decreasing expenses and increasing revenues. That, combined with community engagement and volunteerism, let the agency go from ending 2011 with a $22,000 loss to making an approximately $14,000 profit in 2012.
We looked at it from the standpoint of lets not assume well get another big influx of cash; lets look at it from the standpoint of we have to generate income for expenses, Mr. Wood said. At that time, we wanted to increase programs. We said, especially in the beginning, we need to ramp up as quickly as possible so people know were here.
Throughout 2012, he said, agency staff, board members and volunteers came together to develop a robust program and event schedule to attract new and former visitors to the museum. That was a big shift from the agencys long, patterned history of having to rely on last-minute or luck-of-the-draw donations or bequests from north country residents, he said.
Were not comfortable; we cant sit back and say, OK, were done, Mr. Wood said. We see our efforts work, but we cant rest or stop. We have to continually reach out to the community.
Income jumped from about $203,000 in 2011 to $230,000 in 2012. Mr. Wood said that happened for a few reasons: increased membership in the Babcock Society, where people pledge $1,000 a year for 10 years; the Historical Society 500, a fundraiser sponsored by the Watertown Daily Times, which generated more than $30,000; the year-end fund drive, which generated more than $10,000; and individual, family and business memberships that totaled more than $55,000.
Business advertisement in the museums newsletter, rent from the city of Watertown for the Stone Street parking lot and entrance fees made for combined income of $27,300. Sponsorship and other factors, including a $40,000 bequest from Elsa F. Grant, a former Watertown City School District teacher who died Dec. 16, made up the rest of the income. The $14,000 profit for 2012 doesnt include the $20,000 from the first bequest payment to the historical society. The final $20,000 payment will come this year.
Thats our hope going forward to being in a little bit more of (everything) to keep growing that base, Mr. Wood said. Were reaching out in different directions, and try not to leave our traditions behind. We cant grow beyond what our staff and volunteers can handle.
Simultaneously, he said, the agency has to reduce expenses where necessary. As the agency monitors its cash flow, it will decide an appropriate time later this year when it will hire a part-time curator to replace the one who left last year. Careful spending has allowed the agency to decrease its expenses from $225,000 in 2011 to about $195,000 in 2012.
All programs should at least break even, Mr. Wood said. While the museum will continue its core programs into 2013, such as a model train display in the early winter, the Easter Eggstravaganza in early spring, Heritage Days in late spring/early summer and the Victorian Faire in November, it also will become more active in outreach efforts to local businesses. Slack Chemical owner Robert R. Sturtz already has agreed to cover admission costs for the 2013 Heritage Days, which is going back to a two-day event this June.
Its an exciting time, but I dont want to be overconfident in what were doing, Mr. Wood said. Our future, however, is looking brighter.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. Syracuse University learned its lesson from a year ago, making sure its first appearance against an inferior opponent in the 2013 NCAA Tournament was not as pressure-packed like its 2012 debut.
Taking control in the first few minutes, then building a 23-point halftime lead, the fourth-seeded Orange overwhelmed No. 13 Montana, 81-34, Thursday night in an East Region second-round game at HP Pavilion. It was SUs most lopsided victory in the schools 92nd NCAA appearance.
Senior Brandon Triche scored 20 points and junior C.J. Fair added 13 for Syracuse (27-9), which advances to play No. 12 California (21-11) in a third-round game at 9:40 p.m. on Saturday. The game will be televised by TBS. California upset No. 5 UNLV 64-61 in Thursday nights first game.
The California campus in Berkeley is just 45 minutes away from San Jose, so it will be almost like a home game for the Bears.
Last season, the top-seeded Orange struggled most of the game before holding off No. 16 UNC Asheville 72-65 to open its tournament. But this time, SU took care of business quickly and made sure the undersized Grizzlies had no answers.
Freshman forward DaJuan Coleman contributed 12 points and five rebounds off the bench, while point guard Michael Carter-Williams had eight assists for the Orange.
SU shot 53 percent from the field, 5-of-11 on 3-pointers, recorded 18 assists and 12 steals and owned a 10-rebound advantage.
Conversely, Montana suffered through its worst shooting performance of the season, hitting just 20 percent, including 4-for-31 from 3-point land, and finished with 17 turnovers.
We got going early and made a lot of shots, SU coach Jim Boeheim said. It was just one of those games where everything went right for us and nothing went right for them.
Said Triche: Because we were favored (by 13), we didnt want to give them any confidence early. C.J. got us off to a good start, and we just kept on going to put them away early.
Syracuse has a lot of talent, and it got ugly quickly, Montana coach Wayne Tinkle said. We just couldnt get anything going. We wanted to attack from the high post, but we made bad decisions and they really reacted well to what we wanted to do.
After leading 38-15 at halftime, the Orange made sure Montana could not come back by scoring the first six points of the second half.
Then, after Montana finally scored three minutes into the half, SU added nine more points in a row as the lead grew to 53-17.
Fair scored the first six points of the game, finishing with 11 in the first half. His 3-pointer expanded an early advantage to 18-4 just six minutes into the game.
Montana missed seven consecutive field goals during one stretch and went through a nearly six-minute scoring drought late in the half as the Orange built the lead to 30-13.
Triche, who contributed 12 first-half points, scored the final eight as the Orange shot 56 percent from the field (14-for-25), made 3-of-6 on 3-pointers, recorded 11 assists and held a seven-rebound advantage in the opening 20 minutes.
But the SU defense was even more impressive as its length in the 2-3 zone stymied the Grizzlies.
Montana, averaging more than 70 points per game, suffered through its lowest scoring half of the season, went 5-for-25 from the field and only 1-of-10 behind the arc.
The Grizzlies also turned the ball over 10 times, leading to 18 SU points.
We did a great job of staying active in the zone, SU senior James Southerland said. When we defend and rebound like that, were tough to beat.
Big Sky Conference champion Montana (25-7), which saw a six-game winning streak snapped, fell to 2-10 in the NCAA Tournament.
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BRUNSWICK, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- 13 cats and kittens discovered in a plastic tote near a gravel pit earlier this week are thriving in foster homes and at the Coastal Humane Society in Brunswick.
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Laura Baumli discovered three adult cats and three litters of kittens, three, 5 and 7 weeks old in this plastic tote. The tote was located in front of a fence at a gravel pit locate on Gay road. The cats were unharmed and appeared to be well cared for. She took the felines to the Coastal Humane Society Thursday morning. Humane society say spring is the beginning of 'cat season' when kittens are born in large numbers, many end up being abandoned because the owners are overwhelmed.
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Apple has finally announced the iPad. The iPad is like a large version of the iPhone. From the looks of it the iPad seems great.
It's a very simple device and the specs are:
- 0.5″ thick and 1.5lbs light
- 9.7″ IPS display, capacitive multitouch touchscreen
- Built-in accelerometer, mic, 30-pin connector, 802.11n Wi-Fi, compass, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- 10 hours of battery life and one month standby time!
- 1GHz Apple A4 processor
- 16GB, 32GB and 64GB Flash storage
The better news is that Apple announced the retails prices to be all under $1000. The Apple iPad should be on the market in the next month or so.BoyGeniusReport.com]


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I have a small bag of "get out of town" gear that I threw this in. I frequently just put this on my bike and go for a 2- or 3-day tour. It's a great piece of gear. Condensation management is always an issue for backcountry trips in cold weather, so I want to address what the other reviewers have written. I also work as a mountaineering guide. The Highland Bivy, if I had to guess, is designed for someone who wants to go light and go fast and still sleep well in slightly colder temperatures. Because it's intentionally water proof, it's able to keep you warmer than a typical 3-season mesh tent without requiring you to bring a thick sleeping bag. I usually sleep in just a fleece sleeping bag liner with this bivy (wearing long underwear also and sometimes a jacket) and I have had no trouble with condensation. I would recommend sleeping in very few layers and draping a parka over your upper body in order to "get really warm" and start to fall asleep. Push the parka aside for the rest of the night and you should be able to avoid sweat buildup. In mountaineering we say, "water from the inside (e.g., sweat) is always more pleasant than water from the outside" (e.g., freezing rain). This can also be used as a bivy inside a snow cave. And, yes, the single-pole does not self-balance. I usually just find a place for it to balance or balance it against a backpack. For me, a floppy pole is a fine tradeoff to make for a rugged waterproof bivy that packs up into a bag the size of a soda can and weighs nothing.
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Don't recognize the back of that head as it rushes out the front door in the morning? It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and forget to make time with the people closest to you. So what can you do? Plan a family night, of course! Here are some benefits and ideas to get your family reacquainted once again!
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — A complete lack of agreement between Congress and the White House to soften the blow of expiring tax and spending measures at year-end would be the best scenario for Treasury bonds, potentially sending yields back to their all time lows.
GOP, Obama at odds on fiscal-cliff 'opening bid'
Obama's opening bid asks for $1.6 trillion tax increase, $50 billion economic-stimulus and power to raise the debt limit.
But most bond investors wouldn't actually want that, not least because a recession could take a big toll on their coveted corporate debt holdings.
"The harder the cliff, the better off it is for the Treasury market which does better during bad economic times or uncertain geopolitical times because they benefit from a flight to quality," said Gary Pollack, head of fixed income trading at Deutsche Bank AG's private-wealth-management unit.
Bond investors understand it's more likely that Congress and the White House will agree on a small number of tax and spending measures before the end of the year – just enough to convince markets the economy isn't going over a fiscal cliff – but punt the larger issues down the road, probably to the middle or end of 2013.
That will likely be modestly negative for Treasury bonds, pushing yields up, and better for riskier types of fixed-income, including investment-grade and high yield bonds.
Municipal bonds are beholden to a somewhat separate debate about the exemption of interest from federal income taxes, or a cap on that exemption, but investors think the sector will continue to draw demand no matter what.
Fed backstopping economy
The primary concern for investors in all types of bonds will be how the deal struck in Washington affects the economy. They're also watching the potential implications of the government running out of the ability to issue debt soon, and how rating agencies view the deal.
But regardless of what lawmakers do, bondholders know they have an ace up their sleeve: the Federal Reserve's asset-purchase programs.
Consistent bond buying by the central bank has kept interest rates lower, and analysts broadly expect the Fed to continue purchases of Treasurys and mortgage backed securities into next year.
Congress and the White House "can construct something so that after the turn of the year, they provide a down payment of some sort and postpone the rest to revisit in six to nine months," said Christopher Sullivan, chief investment officer at United Nations Federal Credit Union. "I'm not too sure that would inspire a lot of confidence in markets."
The market has priced in about $100 billion in fiscal tightening for 2013, according to analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Any deal that tightens more could push benchmark 10-year yields US:10_YEAR back to their record lows — around 1.40% seen in July — from about 1.63% Thursday.
A modest deal would, however, be considered significantly better than letting all the tax and spending measures expire, pushing the economy back into a recession. Relief from that may be enough to move markets.
"The most likely outcome will be some form of compromise, which will be beneficial for risky assets and a slight negative for Treasurys, so we'll see yields rise," Pollack agreed.
In the unlikely event of a big grand solution "with everyone hugging each other," you could see a bigger rise in equities and bond yields, Pollack added. But again: not expected by most. Read: Grand bargain best fiscal cliff deal for stocks.
Investors didn't have deep convictions about the importance of specific tax or spending measures being debated, but noted the reaction in bond markets will probably be closely linked to however stocks react and expectations of what the decisions mean for the growth outlook.
"The higher the growth outlook, the more negative for long-term Treasurys and positive for high-yield and emerging market bond and foreign currencies," said Robert Tipp, chief investment strategist at Prudential Fixed Income Management.
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ST. ALBANS–Falcon captain Ryan Paul scored three goals, including the overtime game-winner, as the North Country boys hockey team defeat the BFA Bobwhites 4-3 on Saturday evening.
"We played very well," said NCU coach Ryan Jacobs. "We controlled most of the game, minus the final five minutes of regulation, but overall we outplayed them."
North Country got on the board early, as Paul staked his team to the 1-0 advantage in the first.
In the second Paul scored again to push the lead to 2-0 before BFA struck to make it a one goal game.
Ross DeLaBruere would score before the second drew to a close, and the two goal advantage was back intact.
In the third, it looked like the Falcons had gone up 4-1 on a power-play, but the officials got together and decided the goal did not count.
BFA would go on to tie things to force overtime, but just 54 seconds into the the extra session, Paul struck again, this time on the power-play, and the game was over.
After the game Paul would need to go get stitches, as he was cut across the chin in the second, but despite the injury he soldiered on throughout the entire game without a complaint.
Dana Marsh had 27 saves in the win.
The Falcons now stand at 3-1, and will travel to face Spaulding on Wednesday.
NCU 4, Spaulding 2
BARRE–After trailing 1-0 after one period of play, the Falcons rallied back to pick up the bounce back win on Saturday afternoon.
"It was a good game," said NCU coach Claude Paul. "We skated well, played well and this was despite once again having to play with just three defensemen."
After Spaulding had scored late in the first to give the Tide the lead, it would take almost an entire period before Savannah Alberghini-Giroux, on a pass by Whitney Bernier, knotted things up in the late stages of the second.
In the third, Bernier put North Country ahead, only to have Spaulding tie the game six seconds later.
It didn't stay tied for long, as Bernier score three minutes after that, and then completed the natural hat trick with 26 seconds left to go in the game.
Said Paul, "Whit really stepped up for us, so hats off to her."
Mikaella Doran played well for the Falcons, stopping 23 shots to earn the win.
Things will not get any easier for 3-1 NCU as defending champions BFA St. Albans comes into Jay on Wednesday for their first visit to the Ice Haus.
Puck drops at 6:00.
Lyndon 54, NCU 41
LYNDON CENTER–In their first game under new coach Ed Duncan, North Country lost a tough one to Lyndon Institute on Saturday afternoon.
"I was very impressed with how my kids responded to the game," said Duncan. "They played well, especially on defense, but we had a tough third quarter, and that just killed us."
The first quarter was game of three's as the Falcons' Matt Duncan and the Vikings' Mason Lantz, went back and forth dropping bombs from out deep.
The Falcons edged out the Vikings 14-13 on the score board after one.
The lead went back and forth in the second before Lyndon emerged at the half with the 31-28 advantage.
Just like Duncan said, the third quarter was the Falcons undoing, as the Vikings outscored the visitors 14-4 in the period.
Both teams put up 9 points in the fourth, but the lead was too much to overcome, and North Country starts the season at 0-1.
One shinning moment in the game for the Falcons came when Connor Hogan got a standing ovation from his teammates after a huge block against the glass of the NCU backboard.
Matt Duncan led the Falcons in scoring with 14 (four 3's), while Rejean Roberge chipped in 12.
The boys will look to get to .500 when they host MMU on Tuesday at 6:30.
Lake Region 79, Hazen 42
ORLEANS–The Lake Region Rangers looked to be in mid-season form in their season opener, as they won big over Hazen on Saturday afternoon.
With the win, the Rangers start the season 1-0, and will look to go to 2-0 when they host Lyndon this Wednesday.
Oxbow 60, Lake Region 59
OXBOW–The Lady Rangers came oh so close to earning a win for their new head coach Joe Houston, but a free throw with just seconds left on the clock gave the Olympians the victory at home.
"We were a little tight, but this was an awesome game for us to start the season with," said Houston after the game.
In the first, Oxbow had their game going, putting 17 on the board to just 8 for Lake Region.
The Lady Rangers picked up their game in the second, and would outscore the Olympians in the remaining three quarters, but it was not enough as they start the season 0-1.
The toughest challenge for Lake Region was containing Oxbow's center Michaella (sp.) Hodge, who had 35 points in the game and about 4 inches in height on the tallest member of the blue and white.
"She was extremely hard to defend and it was difficult to keep the ball away from her near the glass," said Houston.
Katie Menard had 7 field goals and was 7-8 from the line, scoring 21 points to lead the Lady Rangers.
Tyrah Urie added 17, while Olivia King had three three-pointers while going 2-2 from the stripe.
No time to rest for the girls, as they get right back at tonight when they host Windsor in their home opener at 6:30.


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GOUVERNEUR Route 11 will be reconstructed through part of the village this year by the state Department of Transportation, paving the way for long-awaited water improvements that will help the Kinney Drugs warehouse and east side, but could curtail the activities of two other businesses.
The project will include a center turning lane, the closure of Beckwith Street, a closed drainage system that will pipe storm water to the Oswegatchie River, coordination with the village to replace water and sewer mains, intersection changes and a west-side sidewalk. Part of the work will be the reconstruction of Main Street from North Gordon to Railroad streets. Another part will replace a drainage system along Trinity Avenue and North Gordon Street.
The work goes out to bid March 28. Construction will begin this spring, span two years and likely end in the fall of 2014, DOT spokesman Michael R. Flick said.
Improvements that will increase water pressure and flow, long desired by Kinney to reduce its insurance costs brought on by the systems inadequacies, will be completed the first year, Mr. Flick said.
The village and Kinney had planned to install pipes and temporary fixes in case the DOT project was delayed but held off as it became clear the work would begin this year.
Were trying to figure out the smart way to do this, Mayor Ronald P. McDougall said. We would not want the work to be repetitive.
Kinney decided not to put in a temporary storage tank, estimated to cost $70,000, but is installing pumps and piping inside its facility in preparation of the roadwork, said Mickey G. Lehman, executive vice president of Bernier, Carr & Associates, Watertown, the villages consultant.
The work also includes sprinkler upgrades and other fire suppression improvements, said Patrick J. Kelly, executive director of the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency.
The tank was a stopgap measure, Mr. Kelly said. It made more sense to put the money toward upgrading the systems.
Kenneth F. Richardson, who operates Richardson Flooring, 445 E. Main St., with his father, Calvin N., is glad for the improvements that will keep Kinney in the village but is not optimistic about the effect of the project on his own business or on A Plus Auto, 470 Main St.
Mr. Richardson said the state is taking so much of his property that the number of parking spaces he will have left will put him in violation of village ordinances.
Parking is a huge problem and will continue to be. It limits the growth of our business. Theyre making it so narrow its almost usable, he said. They offered what they felt was a fair amount, but my opinion is it did not take our livelihood into consideration. I feel they should have bought this property.
Mr. Flick said Mr. Richardson should not give up if he believes he is in the right.
If he really feels its not going to work, he should pursue the conversation, Mr. Flick said.
Mr. Richardson said he retained his right to sue but suspects he would spend more on legal costs than he could recoup.
DOT changed part of its design to include mountable curbs that could help with deliveries, but the solution is imperfect.
Ideally, its not what we would like either, Mr. Flick said.
A-Plus also is not looking forward to how the project will cut into space it has used for parking. A move is possible.
I dont know at this time, owner William D. Infield said. Nothings changed, not enough.
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So Microsoft has decided to get into the cell phone market. They have come out with the Fune. It runs on Vista and uses AOL to connect to the internet.
No release date has been set and no specs have been given but everyone is waiting eagerly since companies like Apple and Google have released cell phones in the past year. It was only a matter of time for Microsoft to get into the game
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Whoever harbors, conceals, protects, or assists any such person who may have deserted from such service, knowing him to have deserted therefrom, or refuses to give up and deliver such person on the demand of any officer authorized to receive him—
Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.
Source(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 764; Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXIII, § 330016(1)(I),Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)
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Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 94 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, § 42,35 Stat. 1097).
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Words "armed forces" were substituted for repeated references to military service, naval service, soldier and seamen.
Minor changes were made in phraseology.
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MUSKEGON, Mich. (WZZM) -- What would you do if your employer hadn't paid you since December? That's reality for employees of the Muskegon Housing Commission.
The housing commission runs Hartford Terrace Apartments and uses tax dollars from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to subsidize rent at the low-income complex.
Housing Commission Board Chairperson Edward Horne confirms 20 employees have not been paid since the last week in December.
Phil Kelley, a housing commission security guard is frustrated. "Nobody knows anything. It is always a different answer." He says the Muskegon Housing Commission's Executive Director Deborah Crockett and others in leadership roles are not telling employees what the problem is.
A H.U.D. official confirms the Muskegon Housing Commission can no longer draw money from two H.U.D. accounts which were frozen in November. The H.U.D. official says the federal government only took that action after the Muskegon Housing Commission repeatedly denied the federal government access to the housing commission's 2013 financial records.
H.U.D. says reviews of financial records at the Muskegon Housing Commission are standard practice, they happen annually, and they are required. And until the Muskegon Housing Commission meets H.U.D.'s request, the bank accounts will remain locked.
Monday morning in an unpublished and un-posted emergency board meeting, the Muskegon Housing Commission's Board of Commissioners accepted their executive director's resignation.
Executive Director Deborah M. Crockett resigned effective February 10. An interim executive director was appointed and the meeting adjourned. A lawyer for the housing commission did not allow board members to make any comments.
Employees hope it's the first step towards receiving the pay they are owed and avoiding any more damage to their own finances.
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Each State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) and each nonregulated electric utility shall consider each standard established by subsection (d) of this section and make a determination concerning whether or not it is appropriate to implement such standard to carry out the purposes of this chapter. For purposes of such consideration and determination in accordance with subsections (b) and (c) of this section, and for purposes of any review of such consideration and determination in any court in accordance with section 2633 of this title, the purposes of this chapter supplement otherwise applicable State law. Nothing in this subsection prohibits any State regulatory authority or nonregulated electric utility from making any determination that it is not appropriate to implement any such standard, pursuant to its authority under otherwise applicable State law.
(b) Procedural requirements for consideration and determination
(1) The consideration referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be made after public notice and hearing. The determination referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be—
(B) based upon findings included in such determination and upon the evidence presented at the hearing, and
(2) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (1), in the second sentence of section 2622 (a) of this title, and in sections 2631 and 2632 of this title, the procedures for the consideration and determination referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be those established by the State regulatory authority or the nonregulated electric utility.
(c) Implementation
(1) The State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) or nonregulated electric utility may, to the extent consistent with otherwise applicable State law—
(A) implement any such standard determined under subsection (a) of this section to be appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter, or
(2) If a State regulatory authority (with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) or nonregulated electric utility declines to implement any standard established by subsection (d) of this section which is determined under subsection (a) of this section to be appropriate to carry out the purposes of this chapter, such authority or nonregulated electric utility shall state in writing the reasons therefor. Such statement of reasons shall be available to the public.
(3) If a State regulatory authority implements a standard established by subsection (d)(7) or (8) of this section, such authority shall—
(A) consider the impact that implementation of such standard would have on small businesses engaged in the design, sale, supply, installation or servicing of energy conservation, energy efficiency or other demand side management measures, and
(d) Establishment
The following Federal standards are hereby established:
(1) Cost of service
(2) Declining block rates
The energy component of a rate, or the amount attributable to the energy component in a rate, charged by any electric utility for providing electric service during any period to any class of electric consumers may not decrease as kilowatt-hour consumption by such class increases during such period except to the extent that such utility demonstrates that the costs to such utility of providing electric service to such class, which costs are attributable to such energy component, decrease as such consumption increases during such period.
(3) Time-of-day rates
The rates charged by any electric utility for providing electric service to each class of electric consumers shall be on a time-of-day basis which reflects the costs of providing electric service to such class of electric consumers at different times of the day unless such rates are not cost-effective with respect to such class, as determined under section 2625 (b) of this title.
(4) Seasonal rates
The rates charged by an electric utility for providing electric service to each class of electric consumers shall be on a seasonal basis which reflects the costs of providing service to such class of consumers at different seasons of the year to the extent that such costs vary seasonally for such utility.
(5) Interruptible rates
Each electric utility shall offer each industrial and commercial electric consumer an interruptible rate which reflects the cost of providing interruptible service to the class of which such consumer is a member.
(6) Load management techniques
Each electric utility shall offer to its electric consumers such load management techniques as the State regulatory authority (or the nonregulated electric utility) has determined will—
(7) Integrated resource planning
Each electric utility shall employ integrated resource planning. All plans or filings before a State regulatory authority to meet the requirements of this paragraph must be updated on a regular basis, must provide the opportunity for public participation and comment, and contain a requirement that the plan be implemented.
(8) Investments in conservation and demand management
The rates allowed to be charged by a State regulated electric utility shall be such that the utility's investment in and expenditures for energy conservation, energy efficiency resources, and other demand side management measures are at least as profitable, giving appropriate consideration to income lost from reduced sales due to investments in and expenditures for conservation and efficiency, as its investments in and expenditures for the construction of new generation, transmission, and distribution equipment. Such energy conservation, energy efficiency resources and other demand side management measures shall be appropriately monitored and evaluated.
(9) Energy efficiency investments in power generation and supply
The rates charged by any electric utility shall be such that the utility is encouraged to make investments in, and expenditures for, all cost-effective improvements in the energy efficiency of power generation, transmission and distribution. In considering regulatory changes to achieve the objectives of this paragraph, State regulatory authorities and nonregulated electric utilities shall consider the disincentives caused by existing ratemaking policies, and practices, and consider incentives that would encourage better maintenance, and investment in more efficient power generation, transmission and distribution equipment.
(10) Consideration of the effects of wholesale power purchases on utility cost of capital; effects of leveraged capital structures on the reliability of wholesale power sellers; and assurance of adequate fuel supplies
(A) To the extent that a State regulatory authority requires or allows electric utilities for which it has ratemaking authority to consider the purchase of long-term wholesale power supplies as a means of meeting electric demand, such authority shall perform a general evaluation of:
(i) the potential for increases or decreases in the costs of capital for such utilities, and any resulting increases or decreases in the retail rates paid by electric consumers, that may result from purchases of long-term wholesale power supplies in lieu of the construction of new generation facilities by such utilities;
(ii) whether the use by exempt wholesale generators (as defined in section 79z–5a [1] of title 15) of capital structures which employ proportionally greater amounts of debt than the capital structures of such utilities threatens reliability or provides an unfair advantage for exempt wholesale generators over such utilities;
(iii) whether to implement procedures for the advance approval or disapproval of the purchase of a particular long-term wholesale power supply; and
(B) For purposes of implementing the provisions of this paragraph, any reference contained in this section to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to October 24, 1992.
(C) Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law, nothing in this paragraph shall prevent a State regulatory authority from taking such action, including action with respect to the allowable capital structure of exempt wholesale generators, as such State regulatory authority may determine to be in the public interest as a result of performing evaluations under the standards of subparagraph (A).
(D) Notwithstanding section 2634 of this title and paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 2622 (a) of this title, each State regulatory authority shall consider and make a determination concerning the standards of subparagraph (A) in accordance with the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, without regard to any proceedings commenced prior to October 24, 1992.
(E) Notwithstanding subsections (b) and (c) ofsection 2622 of this title, each State regulatory authority shall consider and make a determination concerning whether it is appropriate to implement the standards set out in subparagraph (A) not later than one year after October 24, 1992.
(11) Net metering
Each electric utility shall make available upon request net metering service to any electric consumer that the electric utility serves. For purposes of this paragraph, the term "net metering service" means service to an electric consumer under which electric energy generated by that electric consumer from an eligible on-site generating facility and delivered to the local distribution facilities may be used to offset electric energy provided by the electric utility to the electric consumer during the applicable billing period.
(12) Fuel sources
Each electric utility shall develop a plan to minimize dependence on 1 fuel source and to ensure that the electric energy it sells to consumers is generated using a diverse range of fuels and technologies, including renewable technologies.
(13) Fossil fuel generation efficiency
Each electric utility shall develop and implement a 10-year plan to increase the efficiency of its fossil fuel generation.
(14) Time-based metering and communications
(A) Not later than 18 months after August 8, 2005, each electric utility shall offer each of its customer classes, and provide individual customers upon customer request, a time-based rate schedule under which the rate charged by the electric utility varies during different time periods and reflects the variance, if any, in the utility's costs of generating and purchasing electricity at the wholesale level. The time-based rate schedule shall enable the electric consumer to manage energy use and cost through advanced metering and communications technology.
(B) The types of time-based rate schedules that may be offered under the schedule referred to in subparagraph (A) include, among others—
(i) time-of-use pricing whereby electricity prices are set for a specific time period on an advance or forward basis, typically not changing more often than twice a year, based on the utility's cost of generating and/or purchasing such electricity at the wholesale level for the benefit of the consumer. Prices paid for energy consumed during these periods shall be pre-established and known to consumers in advance of such consumption, allowing them to vary their demand and usage in response to such prices and manage their energy costs by shifting usage to a lower cost period or reducing their consumption overall;
(ii) critical peak pricing whereby time-of-use prices are in effect except for certain peak days, when prices may reflect the costs of generating and/or purchasing electricity at the wholesale level and when consumers may receive additional discounts for reducing peak period energy consumption;
(iii) real-time pricing whereby electricity prices are set for a specific time period on an advanced or forward basis, reflecting the utility's cost of generating and/or purchasing electricity at the wholesale level, and may change as often as hourly; and
(C) Each electric utility subject to subparagraph (A) shall provide each customer requesting a time-based rate with a time-based meter capable of enabling the utility and customer to offer and receive such rate, respectively.
(D) For purposes of implementing this paragraph, any reference contained in this section to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to August 8, 2005.
(E) In a State that permits third-party marketers to sell electric energy to retail electric consumers, such consumers shall be entitled to receive the same time-based metering and communications device and service as a retail electric consumer of the electric utility.
(F) Notwithstanding subsections (b) and (c) ofsection 2622 of this title, each State regulatory authority shall, not later than 18 months after August 8, 2005, conduct an investigation in accordance with section 2625 (i) of this title and issue a decision whether it is appropriate to implement the standards set out in subparagraphs (A) and (C).
(15) Interconnection
Each electric utility shall make available, upon request, interconnection service to any electric consumer that the electric utility serves. For purposes of this paragraph, the term "interconnection service" means service to an electric consumer under which an on-site generating facility on the consumer's premises shall be connected to the local distribution facilities. Interconnection services shall be offered based upon the standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers: IEEE Standard 1547 for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems, as they may be amended from time to time. In addition, agreements and procedures shall be established whereby the services are offered shall promote current best practices of interconnection for distributed generation, including but not limited to practices stipulated in model codes adopted by associations of state regulatory agencies. All such agreements and procedures shall be just and reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential.
(16) Integrated resource planning
Each electric utility shall—
(17) Rate design modifications to promote energy efficiency investments
(A) In general
The rates allowed to be charged by any electric utility shall—
(B) Policy options
In complying with subparagraph (A), each State regulatory authority and each nonregulated utility shall consider—
(i) removing the throughput incentive and other regulatory and management disincentives to energy efficiency;
(iii) including the impact on adoption of energy efficiency as 1 of the goals of retail rate design, recognizing that energy efficiency must be balanced with other objectives;
(vi) offering home energy audits, offering demand response programs, publicizing the financial and environmental benefits associated with making home energy efficiency improvements, and educating homeowners about all existing Federal and State incentives, including the availability of low-cost loans, that make energy efficiency improvements more affordable.
(18) Consideration of smart grid investments
(A) In general
Each State shall consider requiring that, prior to undertaking investments in nonadvanced grid technologies, an electric utility of the State demonstrate to the State that the electric utility considered an investment in a qualified smart grid system based on appropriate factors, including—
(B) Rate recovery
Each State shall consider authorizing each electric utility of the State to recover from ratepayers any capital, operating expenditure, or other costs of the electric utility relating to the deployment of a qualified smart grid system, including a reasonable rate of return on the capital expenditures of the electric utility for the deployment of the qualified smart grid system.
(C) Obsolete equipment
Each State shall consider authorizing any electric utility or other party of the State to deploy a qualified smart grid system to recover in a timely manner the remaining book-value costs of any equipment rendered obsolete by the deployment of the qualified smart grid system, based on the remaining depreciable life of the obsolete equipment.
(19) Smart grid information
(A) Standard
All electricity purchasers shall be provided direct access, in written or electronic machine-readable form as appropriate, to information from their electricity provider as provided in subparagraph (B).
(B) Information
Information provided under this section, to the extent practicable, shall include:
(i) Prices Purchasers and other interested persons shall be provided with information on—
(ii) Usage Purchasers shall be provided with the number of electricity units, expressed in kwh, purchased by them.
(iii) Intervals and projections Updates of information on prices and usage shall be offered on not less than a daily basis, shall include hourly price and use information, where available, and shall include a day-ahead projection of such price information to the extent available.
(iv) Sources Purchasers and other interested persons shall be provided annually with written information on the sources of the power provided by the utility, to the extent it can be determined, by type of generation, including greenhouse gas emissions associated with each type of generation, for intervals during which such information is available on a cost-effective basis.
(C) Access
Purchasers shall be able to access their own information at any time through the Internet and on other means of communication elected by that utility for Smart Grid applications. Other interested persons shall be able to access information not specific to any purchaser through the Internet. Information specific to any purchaser shall be provided solely to that purchaser.
[1] See References in Text note below.
Source(Pub. L. 95–617, title I, § 111,Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3121; Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 111(a), (b), title VII, § 712,Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2795, 2910; Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, §§ 1251(a), 1252(a), 1254(a),Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 962, 963, 970; Pub. L. 110–140, title V, § 532(a), title XIII, § 1307(a),Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1665, 1791; Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title IV, § 408(a),Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 146.)
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c), was in the original "this title", meaning title I (§ 101 et seq.) of Pub. L. 95–617, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3120, which enacted subchapters I to IV of this chapter and section 6808 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, and amended sections 6802 to 6807 of Title 42. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
Section 79z–5a of title 15, referred to in subsec. (d)(10)(A)(ii), was repealed by Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1263,Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 974.
2009—Subsec. (d)(16) to (19). Pub. L. 111–5redesignated par. (16) relating to consideration of smart grid investments as (18) and par. (17) relating to smart grid information as (19).
2007—Subsec. (d)(16), (17). Pub. L. 110–140, § 1307(a), added pars. (16) and (17) relating to consideration of smart grid investments and smart grid information, respectively.
Pub. L. 110–140, § 532(a), added pars. (16) and (17) relating to integrated resource planning and rate design modifications to promote energy efficiency investments, respectively.
2005—Subsec. (d)(11) to (13). Pub. L. 109–58, § 1251(a), added pars. (11) to (13).
Subsec. (d)(14). Pub. L. 109–58, § 1252(a), added par. (14).
Subsec. (d)(15). Pub. L. 109–58, § 1254(a), added par. (15).
1992—Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 102–486, § 111(b), added par. (3).
Subsec. (d)(7) to (9). Pub. L. 102–486, § 111(a), added pars. (7) to (9).
Subsec. (d)(10). Pub. L. 102–486, § 712, added par. (10).
Effective Date of 2007 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 110–140effective on the date that is 1 day after Dec. 19, 2007, see section 1601 ofPub. L. 110–140, set out as an Effective Date note under section 1824 of Title 2, The Congress.
State Authorities; Construction
Nothing in amendment by section 712 ofPub. L. 102–486to be construed as affecting or intending to affect, or in any way to interfere with, authority of any State or local government relating to environmental protection or siting of facilities, see section 731 ofPub. L. 102–486, set out as a note under section 796 of this title.
Report to President and Congress on Encouragement of Integrated Resource Planning and Investments in Conservation and Energy Efficiency by Electric Utilities
Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 111(e),Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2796, provided that: "Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 24, 1992], the Secretary shall transmit a report to the President and to the Congress containing—
"(1) a survey of all State laws, regulations, practices, and policies under which State regulatory authorities implement the provisions of paragraphs (7), (8), and (9) of section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 [16 U.S.C. 2621 (d)(7)–(9)];
"(2) an evaluation by the Secretary of whether and to what extent, integrated resource planning is likely to result in—
"(A) higher or lower electricity costs to an electric utility's ultimate consumers or to classes or groups of such consumers;
"(B) enhanced or reduced reliability of electric service; and
"(C) increased or decreased dependence on particular energy resources; and
"(3) a survey of practices and policies under which electric cooperatives prepare integrated resource plans, submit such plans to the Rural Electrification Administration and the extent to which such integrated resource planning is reflected in rates charged to customers.The report shall include an analysis prepared in conjunction with the Federal Trade Commission, of the competitive impact of implementation of energy conservation, energy efficiency, and other demand side management programs by utilities on small businesses engaged in the design, sale, supply, installation, or servicing of similar energy conservation, energy efficiency, or other demand side management measures and whether any unfair, deceptive, or predatory acts exist, or are likely to exist, from implementation of such programs."
[For provisions relating to further requirements as to subject matter contained in report under section 111(e) ofPub. L. 102–486, set out above, see section 115(e) ofPub. L. 102–486, set out as a note under section 3203 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.]
Study Concerning Electric Rates of State Utility Agencies
Pub. L. 95–617, title VI, § 601,Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3164, directed the Secretary to conduct a study concerning the effects of provisions of Federal law on rates established by State utility agencies and to submit a report to Congress on the results of such study not later than 1 year after Nov. 9, 1978.
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Designed for our climbing ambassadors, our Hemp Overstone Pants have the comfort you want on a road trip as well as the burl you need for serious thrashing. The soft fabric combines the against-the-skin softness of hemp with the durability and moisture control of polyester. Motion-oriented features include a gusseted crotch, articulated knees and a relaxed fit for leg and hip mobility. Harness-compatible offset belt loops, 5-pocket-jeans styling with bartack reinforcements, and rear yoke let you flow straight from a Buttermilks session into town. With zip fly and bar-button closure. Inseam length is 32".
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- Comfortable, multifunctional/multiseasonal pant made of a hemp/polyester blend has the soft hand of hemp and the durability of polyester
- More relaxed, movement-oriented fit for comfort and unconstrained movement in any work or play activity
- Front and back knee articulation and gusseted crotch allow for full range of motion
- Two handwarmer pockets and two rear pockets reinforced with self-fabric binding for durability; right coin pocket
- Metal web-button closure with zip fly
- Curved waistband follows the natural shape of the hips and provides a contoured fit to help keep the pant in place during movement
- Inseams: short, 30"; regular, 32"; long, 34"
- 9.7-oz 77% hemp/23% polyester twill
Gender: Men's
Weight: 547 g (19.3 oz)
Material: 9.7-oz 77% hemp/23% polyester twill
Fit: This garment has a Regular Fit
Season: F14
Vendor ProductId: 58271
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By By C.J. MCMANUSSun Advocate reporter
As national politics take center stage with the general election upon us, East Carbon and Sunnyside city officials are focusing on municipal issues which could affect eastern Carbon County for decades to come.
According to the joint work group's meetings agenda, city officials will be focusing on a current CIB funding application for improvements to the area's water system as well as East Carbon City's current cemetery project. However, with Sunnyside Co-Generation's tax relief application hanging over Sunnyside City, town officials could once again broach the topic of joining the cities.
"It's not brain surgery," said East Carbon Council member David Maggio. "Our numbers are diminishing and we need to gather our resources."
According to Maggio, a possible future merger has more to do with adequate public funding for both cities than Sunnyside's possible financial ruin.
"Separately, we do not have enough population to support the amount of services our residents require. If trends remain the same, Sunnyside will be down to 100 residents in five years. The bottom line is that everyone from the CIB to the Carbon Commission has told us to either get together or quit asking for duplicate funding."
To underscore Maggio's point, the Utah Permanent Community Impact Board (CIB) had asked East Carbon to provide a letter from Sunnside city stipulating that they supported East Carbon's cemetery project and that they would not seek funding for a cemetery expansion of their own. Sunnyside officials did provide the letter. Since that time, however, rumors have surfaced which concern the East Carbon council.
"We just want to take the opportunity to discuss the matter with Sunnside's officials," said Maggio. "That way the facts are on the record and everything can get straightened out."
In addition to the cemetery project, the work session will also provide the opportunity for joint approval of an additional East Carbon City CIB application. According to prior comments from the council, East Carbon officials have been working on obtaining additional water from the Grassy Trail Reservoir for several years. To do this, the city plans to create a new pipeline which could increase the reservoir's output by 300,000 gallons per day.
"When we let that water come down the canyon, we lose it," explained Maggio. "Everything that isn't falling into the mine's old works is simply drying up. The bottom line, a large amount of water is simply going away."
According to city officials, the project would pipe water into a current diversion in the reservoir's flow. That pipe would then run the length of the canyon directly into the city's collection tanks.
East Carbon officials had tried to move the project forward earlier in the year. However, a lack of communication with their sister city led Sunnyside to draft the CIB a letter which explained that Sunnyside officials were hard pressed to endorse a project which had never been discussed with them.
While the project's engineer did make a presentation to the Sunnyside council concerning the water project, a discussion between the cities never took place, prompting Sunnyside officials to pen the letter. That letter effectively put the funding request on hold. The joint planning session is hoping to foster communication and once again get the request moving forward.
"I believe the whole thing has been blown out of proportion a little," said Maggio. "It is my hope that when we come together that we can work all these issues out. Realistically, all any of us want is what is best for the city, what is best for our residents."
The joint public work session will begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at East Carbon City Hall.


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Deputies did not disclose the dates on which Mr. Lavare is accused of breaking into the Elliott Road residence, but did say he stole more than $1,000 worth of coins in the first incident, followed by $350 in currency during the second break-in.
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Sarasota's S/ART/Q Welcomes Three New Ringling College Alumni Artists
Sarasota's S/ART/Q Welcomes Three New Ringling College Alumni Artists
August 25, 2011 - S/ART/Q, known for their one-of-a-kind local contemporary art events, has expanded its group for the first time ever, adding four accomplished professional artists to its mix – and three of these four new artists are Ringling College alumni. While living and working in Sarasota County, these new S/ART/Q artists provide an exciting range of creative disciplines, professionalism, and experiences.
Currently 8 of the 13 S/ART/Q artists are Ringling College alumni, while 5 of the 13 artists are Ringling College faculty. S/ART/Q is excited to start the new season with new faces. The energized circle of artists looks forward to their upcoming Fall exhibit planned for November 2011. The new artists added to the S/ART/Q group and their featured pieces include:
Ariana Franco, Wearable Paper Dress, 2010
Ringling College of Art and Design, Fine Arts, 2008
Jennifer Nugent, The Neighborhood Revisited, 23"x32", framed Inkjet Print, 2011
Ringling College of Art and Design, Fine Arts, 2011
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Steve Strenk, Betty Blue, kinetic sculpture
Ringling College of Art and Design, Fine Arts, 1995
Website: http://sstrenk.wordpress.com
Amy Williamson Miller, I Do, 4'x9', Cast Resin, Urethane, Hand Cut Paper 2006
Website: http://amywmiller.com
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Formed in late 2008, the current artist lineup includes Joseph Arnegger, Ariana Franco, Brian Haverlock, Tim Jaeger, Daniel Miller, Amy Williamson Miller, Jennifer Nugent, Daniel Perales, Jeff Schwartz, Nathan Skiles, Sabrina Small, Tom Stephens, and Steve Strenk.
S/ART/Q strives to support this circle's creative endeavors by producing roaming/temporary exhibitions; creating educational opportunities in the community; exposing the public to how artists function in society and ultimately enhancing the visual arts culture in Sarasota.
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My approach to militant vegetarians/vegans (only the evangelical ones; some of my friends yadda yadda) is twofold.
First, I joke that if I were to be reincarnated as a foodstuff I would rather be a lamb than a lettuce, because at least I'd not be eaten alive.
Then I get serious and ask what foodstuff would replace the sheep that currently graze on all the areas where only grass will grow? And are they happy that total vegetarianism worldwide would lead to the extinction of all the species and varieties that we currently eat, and therefore whose populations we manage, because they would become competitors?
I have no objection to anyone eating whatever they like, as long as their dietary restrictions aren't imposed on anyone else. I don't eat a lot of meat as it irritates my gut; ditto grains, particularly gluten-containing ones. For red meat, I prefer kangaroo to beef. I think it tastes nicer; plus roos need far less food than cows because they have different intestinal flora which generate acetate (digestible) instead of methane (a major greenhouse gas). They also don't have hooves to destroy the paddocks. So they are environmentally friendly!


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