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Merkley's words echo the observations on FISA made by Representative Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) during the debate on the renewal in the House in September. Said Kucinich, "Everyone becomes suspect when big brother is listening."
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The perfect book to curl up with on a blustery afternoon, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is a not-so-simple tale of a Wisconsin boy and his dogs. An eloquent exploration of both inner and outer landscapes, this novel will wind about your psyche and will haunt you long after the last page.
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A riveting family saga, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle explores the deep and ancient alliance between humans and dogs, and the power of fate through one boy's epic journey into the wild.
Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents on their farm in remote northern Wisconsin. For generations, the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose thoughtful companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar's lifelong companion. But with the unexpected return of Claude, Edgar's uncle, turmoil consumes the Sawtelle's once-peaceful home. When Edgar's father dies suddenly, Claude insinuates himself into the life of the farm - and into Edgar's mother's affections.
Grief-stricken and bewildered, Edgar tries to prove Claude played a role in his father's death, but his plan backfires, spectacularly. Edgar flees into the vast wilderness lying beyond the farm. He comes of age in the wild, fighting for his survival and that of the three yearling dogs who follow him. But his need to face his father's murderer, and his devotion to the Sawtelle dogs, turn Edgar ever homeward.
Wroblewski is a master storyteller, and his breathtaking scenes - the elemental north woods, the sweep of seasons, an iconic American barn, a ghost made of falling rain - create a family saga that is at once a brilliantly inventive retelling of Hamlet, an exploration of the limits of language, and a compulsively readable modern classic.
Sit. Stay. Read. The dog days of summer are nigh, and here is a big-hearted novel you can fall into, get lost in and finally emerge from reluctantly, a little surprised that the real world went on spinning while you were absorbed. You haven't heard of the author. David Wroblewski is a 48-year-old software developer in Colorado, and this is his first novel. It's being released with... Washington Post Book Review (read the entire Washington Post review) the kind of hoopla once reserved for the publishing world's most established authors. No wonder: "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle" is an enormous but effortless read, trimmed down to the elements of a captivating story about a mute boy and his dogs. That sets off alarm bells, I know: Handicapped kids and pets can make a toxic mix of sentimentality. But Wroblewski writes with such grace and energy that Edgar Sawtelle never succumbs to that danger. Inspired improbably by the plot of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," this Midwestern tale manages to be both tender and suspenseful. The story takes place in a small Wisconsin town where Gar and Trudy Sawtelle happily raise and train their own unusual breed of dogs. The time is the early 1970s, but Wroblewski casts the setting in the sepia tones of an earlier period, as though cut off from the modern age. Their only child is an endearing boy named Edgar, who arrived 14 years ago after a string of miscarriages that almost crushed his mother's spirit. Edgar cannot speak or make any sounds, but he's otherwise healthy. To his grateful parents, "it didn't matter what in him was special and what ordinary. He was alive. ... Compared to that, silence was nothing." He quickly develops a rich facility with words and communicates in a mixture of standard American Sign Language and his family's own private gestures, "a language in which everything important could be said." And, to a remarkable extent, that discourse includes their animals. Some of the most engaging moments in the novel involve Edgar and his parents training the dogs with a technique that seems somehow tedious and magical: "They spent long hours doing crazywalking, stays, releases, shared-gaze drills ... watching, listening, diverting a dog's exuberance, not suppressing it." Wroblewski's parents once raised dogs in this area of Wisconsin, and every page here expresses his love and knowledge of these animals. Yet the precise nature of the Sawtelles' breed remains tantalizingly vague. They "show rare, unnameable talents," and we catch glimpses of the dogs in various colors and sizes, but what matters is their demeanor, their character, "the way they look at you." Though never actually personified, they express the subtler qualities we associate with being human: judgment, even whimsy and, above all, a kind of intelligent presence and individuality that's unnerving to strangers. "Some, for example, seemed capable of inspiration," Wroblewski writes. "A dog with a keen sense of humor would find ways to make jokes with you, and could be a joy to work with. Others were serious and contemplative." Into this idyllic setting slithers Edgar's smooth-talking uncle, Claude. You don't need to catch the "Hamlet" references, and if you do, that won't sap the novel's suspense. Wroblewski plays with Shakespeare's troubled prince the same way Jane Smiley used "King Lear" for "A Thousand Acres," borrowing the frame but not the details. Claude has been in the Navy, in Korea, and though he can be charming, he's "ferociously solitary." Edgar's father gives Claude a job and a place to stay while he gets back on his feet, but the situation becomes uncomfortable almost immediately: "Arguments arose, puzzling and disconcerting," Wroblewski writes. "Though the details differed each time, Edgar got the idea that Claude and his father had slipped without their knowing it into some irresistible rhythm of taunt and reply whose references were too subtle or too private to decipher." Eventually, those disagreements spark a murder that shatters everyone's life on the farm. Edgar's world comes "permanently unsprung," and he's forced to flee into the forests of Wisconsin with three young dogs no more ready to live on their own than he is. It's a long, dark journey for this little gang, a constant struggle against starvation and discovery set in a wilderness that Wroblewski describes in all its harrowing adventure and serendipity. But the real triumph is Edgar, this boy of rare sensitivity, virtue and resilience, carving out of air with his hands the rich language of his heart. Most of the story comes to us through a masterful, transparent voice: The author, the narrator, the pages — everything fades away as we're drawn into this engrossing tale. But there are also a few inventive variations. Once in a while, we see events from a dog's point of view, in a strangely humane but inhuman perspective. Another chapter is made up of Edgar's first memories as a baby and toddler, and there's a chilling section told from the murderer's perspective. As the thriller elements of the story rise and propel it along, Wroblewski laces in signs of mysticism, sometimes a little too portentous, but usually just right: The spooky old woman who runs a convenience store in town offers impromptu fortune-telling. In one of the novel's eeriest moments, Edgar is visited by "a water-shimmer" — a figure who appears only by displacing rain during a storm. And then there are those uncanny descriptions of the boy and his dogs: "the poised stillness of their bodies, and especially their gaze." These otherworldly touches move in and out of the novel, vanishing almost before you can focus on them. The final section gathers like a furious storm of hope and retribution that brings young Edgar to a destiny he doesn't deserve but never resists. It's a devastating finale, shocking though foretold, that transforms the story of this little family into something grand and unforgettable. Ron Charles is a senior editor of The Washington Post Book World. Send e-mail to charlesr(at symbol)washpost.com. Reviewed by Ron Charles, Washington Post Book World (Copyright 2006 Washington Post Book World Service/Washington Post Writers Group)
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"I doubt we'll see a finer literary debut this year than The Story of Edgar Sawtelle. David Wroblewski's got storytelling talent to burn and a big, generous heart to go with it." Richard Russo, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls
"I flat-out loved The Story of Edgar Sawtelle.... Wonderful, mysterious, long and satisfying.... I don't re-read many books, because life is too short. I will be re-reading this one." Stephen King
"A stately, wonderfully written debut novel... [Wroblewski] takes an intense interest in his characters; takes pains to invest emotion and rough understanding in them; and sets them in motion with graceful language... a boon for dog lovers, and for fans of storytelling that eschews flash. Highly recommended." Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"An excruciatingly captivating read... Ultimately liberating, though tragic and heart-wrenching, this book is unforgettable." Library Journal (starred review)
"Edgar Sawtelle is a boy without a voice, but his world, populated by the dogs his family breeds, is anything but silent. This is a remarkable story about the language of friendship — a language that transcends words." Dalia Sofer, bestselling author of The Septembers of Shiraz
"A good old-fashioned coming-of-age yarn. Grade: A" Entertainment Weekly
This riveting saga of an American family captures the deep and ancient alliance between humans and dogs, and the power of fate through one boy's epic journey into the wild.
An epic love story set in post-war New York, by the bestselling author of Winter's Tale.
Can love and honor conquer all?
Mark Helprins enchanting and sweeping novel springs from this deceptively simple question, and from the sight of a beautiful young woman, dressed in white, on the Staten Island Ferry, at the beginning of summer, 1946.
Postwar New York glows with energy. Harry Copeland, an elite paratrooper who fought behind enemy lines in Europe, has returned home to run the family business. Yet his life is upended by a single encounter with the young singer and heiress Catherine Thomas Hale, as they each fall for the other in an instant.
Harry and Catherine pursue one another in a romance played out in Broadway theaters, Long Island mansions, the offices of financiers, and the haunts of gangsters. Catherines choice of Harry over her longtime fiancé endangers Harrys livelihood and eventually threatens his life. In the end, it is Harrys extraordinary wartime experience that gives him the character and means to fight for Catherine, and risk everything.
Not since Winters Tale has Mark Helprin written such a magically inspiring saga. Entrancing in its lyricism, In Sunlight and in Shadow so powerfully draws you into New York at the dawn of the modern age that, as in a vivid dream, you will not want to leave.
In the summer of 1946, New York City pulses with energy. Harry Copeland, a World War II veteran, has returned home to run the family business. Yet his life is upended by a single encounter with the young singer and heiress Catherine Thomas Hale, as each falls for the other in an instant. They pursue one another in a romance played out in Broadway theaters, Long Island mansions, the offices of financiers, and the haunts of gangsters. Catherine's choice of Harry over her longtime fiancé endangers Harry's livelihood and threatens his life. In the end, Harry must summon the strength of his wartime experience to fight for Catherine, and risk everything.
"In its storytelling heft, its moral rectitude, the solemn magnificence of its writing and the splendor of its hymns to New York City, [In Sunlight and in Shadow] is a spiritual pendant to Winter's Tale and every bit as extraordinary . . . Even the most stubbornly resistant readers will soon be disarmed by the nobility of the novel's sentiments and seduced by the pure music of its prose." — Wall Street Journal
About the Author
David Wroblewski grew up in rural Wisconsin, not far from the Chequamegon National Forest where The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is set. He earned his master's degree from the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers and now lives in Colorado with his partner, the writer Kimberly McClintock, and their dog, Lola. This is his first novel.
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Boat to St. George: May, 1946 1
Overlooking the Sea 12
Her Hands and the Way She Held Them 24
The Moon Rising over the East River 30
Catherines Song 45
In Production 55
And There She Was 68
What Youre Trained to Do 92
Georgica 102
Distant Lights and Summer Wind 119
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Changing Light 145
Billy and Evelyn 152
Conversation by the Sea 174
Gray and Green 188
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The Whole World 213
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The Economics of Hot Water 272
The Wake of the Crispin 284
Speechless and Adrift 310
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Lost Souls 333
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Counsel and Arms 536
Office in Madison Square 574
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Red Steel 597
A Passion of Kindness 603
The Letter 623
In the Arcade 652
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In the opening pages of Jamie Ford's stunning debut novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, Henry Lee comes upon a crowd gathered outside the Panama Hotel, once the gateway to Seattle's Japantown. It has been boarded up for decades, but now the new owner has made an incredible discovery: the belongings of Japanese families, left when they were rounded up and sent to internment camps during World War II. As Henry looks on, the owner opens a Japanese parasol.
This simple act takes old Henry Lee back to the 1940s, at the height of the war, when young Henry's world is a jumble of confusion and excitement, and to his father, who is obsessed with the war in China and having Henry grow up American. While scholar-shipping at the exclusive Rainier Elementary, where the white kids ignore him, Henry meets Keiko Okabe, a young Japanese American student. Amid the chaos of blackouts, curfews, and FBI raids, Henry and Keiko forge a bond of friendship — and innocent love — that transcends the long-standing prejudices of their Old World ancestors. And after Keiko and her family are swept up in the evacuations to the internment camps, she and Henry are left only with the hope that the war will end, and that their promise to each other will be kept.
Forty years later, Henry Lee is certain that the parasol belonged to Keiko. In the hotel's dark dusty basement he begins looking for signs of the Okabe family's belongings and for a long-lost object whose value he cannot begin to measure. Now a widower, Henry is still trying to find his voice-words that might explain the actions of his nationalistic father; words that might bridge the gap between him and his modern, Chinese American son; words that might help him confront the choices he made many years ago.
Set during one of the most conflicted and volatile times in American history, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet is an extraordinary story of commitment and enduring hope. In Henry and Keiko, Jamie Ford has created an unforgettable duo whose story teaches us of the power of forgiveness and the human heart.
"Ford's strained debut concerns Henry Lee, a Chinese-American in Seattle who, in 1986, has just lost his wife to cancer. After Henry hears that the belongings of Japanese immigrants interned during WWII have been found in the basement of the Panama Hotel, the narrative shuttles between 1986 and the 1940s in a predictable story that chronicles the losses of old age and the bewilderment of youth. Henry recalls the difficulties of life in America during WWII, when he and his Japanese-American school friend, Keiko, wandered through wartime Seattle. Keiko and her family are later interned in a camp, and Henry, horrified by America's anti-Japanese hysteria, is further conflicted because of his Chinese father's anti-Japanese sentiment. Henry's adult life in 1986 is rather mechanically rendered, and Ford clumsily contrasts Henry's difficulty in communicating with his college-age son, Marty, with Henry's own alienation from his father, who was determined to Americanize him. The wartime persecution of Japanese immigrants is presented well, but the flatness of the narrative and Ford's reliance on numerous cultural cliches make for a disappointing read." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Sentimental, heartfelt....the exploration of Henry's changing relationship with his family and with Keiko will keep most readers turning pages...A timely debut that not only reminds readers of a shameful episode in American history, but cautions us to examine the present and take heed we don't repeat those injustices." Kirkus Reviews
"A tender and satisfying novel set in a time and a place lost forever, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet gives us a glimpse of the damage that is caused by war — not the sweeping damage of the battlefield, but the cold, cruel damage to the hearts and humanity of individual people. Especially relevant in today's world, this is a beautifully written book that will make you think. And, more importantly, it will make you feel." Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain
"Jamie Ford's first novel explores the age-old conflicts between father and son, the beauty and sadness of what happened to Japanese Americans in the Seattle area during World War II, and the depths and longing of deep-heart love. An impressive, bitter, and sweet debut." Lisa See, bestselling author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
"[Ford] writes earnestly and cares for his characters, who consistently defy stereotype. Ford posits great meaning in objects...but the most striking moments come from the characters' readings of each other." Booklist
This debut novel tells a heartwarming story of fathers and sons, first loves, fate, and the resilient human heart. Set in the ethnic neighborhoods of Seattle during World War II and Japanese American internment camps of the era, the times and places are brought to life.
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An award-winning short-story writer, Jamie Ford is the great-grandson of Nevada mining pioneer Min Chung, who emigrated in 1865 from Kaiping, China, to San Francisco, where he adopted the Western name "Ford," thus confusing countless generations.
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POTSDAM Some residents expressed opposition to proposals by school officials to reduce the music program as a way to offset a projected budget deficit of $1.2 million.
Earlier this month, Superintendent Patrick M. Brady outlined a potential Potsdam Central School District budget that cuts 12 positions, including a music teacher through attrition, to trim the spending plan by nearly $1 million.
Mr. Brady said if music teacher Theresa A. Witmer is not replaced after her retirement at the end of the year, the district would drop from five full-time music teachers to four, excluding a part-time teacher. The cut may push early instrumental music education from fourth grade to fifth grade.
Its an unfortunate decision to make because we have a strong music program thats well-respected, Mr. Brady said. Unfortunately, this is a trend across the state, where programs that are not mandated but are also important become targets for cuts.
Resident Elizabeth H.A. Bollt addressed the Board of Educations Finance Committee on Tuesday, saying she wanted a well-rounded education for her children.
I hope that when you make decisions on cuts, you keep the arts and music. I think (Ms. Witmer) did an excellent job, and her position deserves to be replaced, Ms. Bollt said. But I understand you have the most difficult job in Potsdam right now.
Former board member Sandra D. Morris said she thought the cuts unfairly targeted arts and music as opposed to other extracurricular activities.
You still have not recommended any cuts to athletic programs, but youre eliminating a music position, Ms. Morris said. It seems like we are making cuts based on whos retiring.
Mr. Brady said school officials had considered cuts to athletic programs, but found there are not significant savings to cuts to athletic programs unless we are planning to reduce a significant number of opportunities for students.
He also said no cuts were proposed to art programs and if Ms. Witmers post is not filled, school officials would work with the other music teachers to try to offset the loss.
His proposal also would eliminate one high school teacher from each of the four core subject areas (math, science, social studies and English), as well as a part-time position from the foreign language department. A physical education teacher, two elementary school teachers and a special education teacher who are retiring would not be replaced. A cafeteria monitor and cashier would be laid off.
The lack of support in state aid, along with sharply rising costs, created some very difficult choices, Mr. Brady said. We have to make significant cuts to maintain the quality of our educational programs.
Mr. Brady said those cuts would total $987,397 and leave the district with a deficit of slightly more than $200,000.
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- EssEff said...
The best exegesis of Christ's "atonement" I ever heard was from some fundy animal control officers. Jesus wasn't sacrificed just for us, but to end animal sacrifice! What a guy!
I always wonder why "fundamentalists" are usually so quick to quote the Old Testament. Jesus wiped away large parts of the old "law" (huge exception for homosexuality being an "abomination" and whatever else they feel like obeying at the moment)
I like the kinder gentler NT, but if God has his eye on the sparrow, then what will the bobcats & hawks eat?
- June 15, 2010 at 11:27 PM
- PhilosophyFan said...
Kinder NT? As William Lane Craig might ask, did you read Revelations? Squashed bugs anyone??? Kierkegaard said Perfect Love Cast Out All Fear, but some atheists don't even seem they would Fear God if He DID exist!!!
Animal suffering, hmm...well the Bible DOES claim annihilationism for animals... All FoR The GreatEr GooD And Beyooond!! LoL
Can You justify stepping on BugS!!?? Is it our fault or God's FaUlT 4 animal suffering? HmMmMmmm.... blame God! Judge and so shall we be!?
- June 16, 2010 at 2:59 PM
- EssEff said...
The NT God doesn't wipe out the whole planet and start over. Punishment is more personal in the NT. I'm so glad I don't have to worry that I'll be smote along with my entire city if some guy on the other side of town from here pokes his buddy.
- June 16, 2010 at 11:33 PM
- Breckmin said...
It is utterly ridiculous to be consumed with temporary beings such as animals (who are NOT created in the Image of God).
We eat animals. We enjoy having them as pets. Some people are unnecessarily cruel to them. This is wrong plain and simple because we shouldn't intentionally inflict suffering...BUT an animal is an animal. Where the confusion comes from is with the deception of universal common descent theory. If you employ Neo-Darwinian assumptions then perhaps you will conclude you should be a vegetarian.
An animal's suffering is temporary.
Human beings who are created in God's Image are the ones who have been placed in this temporary creation to battle their own flesh (sin nature), the immoral world system (culture) and the devil (demonic spiritual forces - or more accurately unclean deceiving spirits).
We are engaged in a battle. Other mammalia are not engaged in this battle - but are merely trying to survive their temporary existence.
They do not worship the Creator nor sing praises to Him, nor do they ask forgiveness on behalf of those who murder them for their faith, nor pray for those persecuting them... nor raise their hands in worship of a Holy Creator before they meet Him.
Humility, true love and faith/trust in the Creator is something they will never know..
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(StatePoint) As technology evolves, so do the ways children learn in and out of the classroom. With constantly changing tools and trends, teachers can do more to stay up-to-date to help children thrive. It is important that parents understand what these changes mean so their children can maintain a competitive edge.
Here are some new trends in education that every parent should know about:
More collaboration: If you think Facebook is all gossip and games, think again. Many teachers are drawing upon social media's natural collaborative element and ability to connect the classroom and home. In fact, some innovative teachers are using sites like Pinterest, Skype, Facebook and Twitter in a controlled, supervised way to make classroom materials more accessible and encourage conversation.
Learning from each other: Since technology can change so rapidly, it's important that teachers share best practices by word of mouth. The newest social platform, Edmodo, built the first whole network of K-12 users and connects teachers with other teachers as well as parents, students and third-parties. Edmodo members can swap ideas, share lesson plans and manage grades in a secure network accessible from school computers. With more than eight million users across 60,000 different schools, the possibilities are endless.
New tools: New technologies, such as tablets and e-readers, are helping students learn. These smaller devices offer students advantages over traditional computers, through interactive capabilities that bring lessons to life and enhanced images, video and audio. Tablets also have practical advantages such as "instant on," all-day battery life, no cords and are often more cost-effective than ordering new text books each year.
Adding more fun: According to Open College, teachers who integrated digital games into lessons saw an increase in average test scores when compared to traditional, non-digital games. By making learning fun, you can get kids excited to learn just about anything and get some laughs along the way.
Turn it off: In this digital era, it is also important to make sure students have the time to unplug. Not only does time outside offer children opportunities to get necessary exercise, but a 2009 Yeshiva University study found that children who have more recess time behave better in the classroom and are likelier to learn more.
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Our Gossip Girl story received such a great response from you guys, that we thought it best to incorporate both Blake and Leighton again in today's WWSW. Lively acts as a constant and worthy canvas for the stylish clothes we see on the show each week (fashion inspiration plus Chace Crawford-what's not to love about GG?). A handful of viewers asked about one jacket in particular that Lively wore in the recent "Roman Holiday" episode. We just so happen to admirer the garment ourselves, so it was our pleasure to track down the specifics. The Charlotte Ronson Leather Bomber Jacket ($518) is available in a great camel color and comes with a faux-fur lined collar. It's the perfect piece of outerwear to utilize as winter transitions into spring. We hear that Lively loved the jacket so much that when filming wrapped she purchased one for herself!
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We are always pleased to have newcomers to WWSW and were happy to receive questions about a recent Nicky Hilton outfit. Photographed last month entering a club in Hollywood, Nicky couldn't have picked a more appropriate outfit for a night out on the town. She looked striking in her black and white striped skirt by Preen and wisely kept the spotlight on said skirt by keeping the rest of her outfit black. Unfortunately, the exact skirt is no longer available, but Rachel Pally makes a like-minded piece called the Banded Miniskirt
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While promoting her new PETA campaign in Beverly Hills last month, Eva Mendes exercised her compassion for animals while simultaneously exuding stylish sophistication. Mendes was dressed in three parts Stella McCartney and one part Coach, and the vast majority of Eva's attire is available for purchase online! Beginning with the centerpiece of the outfit, Mendes chose Stella McCartney's boldly colored and flirty Scarlet Boiled Interlock Baccaurea Dress ($1195). As for accessories, she balanced her Faux Leather Thigh-High Boots ($965) with a simple black tote ($895), both designed by Stella McCartney. Mendes topped off her look with a chic Coach Solid Fisherman Cap. It is available through Coach stores, or you can call their customer service line and order it directly ($148, 800.444.3611). For a less expensive version of Eva's look, we scouted out some great alternatives for you. Slip into Fluet's Ava Dress ($178) or Diane von Furstenberg's Beliz Sweater Dress ($275), grab a pair of Victoria's Secret Over-The-Knee Scrunch Boots ($219), and finish the outfit off with the 100% polyurethane Curved Zipped Tote ($70) from Topshop. You'll look just as fashion-savvy as Miss Mendes does at a fraction of the price!
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Last, but certainly not least, in our story today, we present the ever-so-lovely Leighton Meester. Clad in a frilly mini frock and a beaming smile, Meester glowed at the InStyle luncheon last week. For the event, Meester chose a Simone by Katie Nehra dress from the Spring 08 collection. The single-strapped Cup Dress ($395) is black with a tiny pattern of white stars on the fabric and looks deliciously spring-y. Put your order in now so that you can wear it as soon as the weather warms up! (Order directly by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com or calling 323.848.8183) -Jessica Amento, additional reporting by Cory Goldstein and Lily Huber
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16 U.S. Code § 718d - Expenditure of funds
(a) In general
All funds received for stamps sold under this subchapter shall be—
(b) Use of funds
All funds received into the fund are appropriated for the following purposes, to remain available until expended:
(1) Advance allotments
So much as may be necessary shall be used by the Secretary for engraving, printing, issuing, selling, and accounting for Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps and moneys received from the sale thereof, in addition to expenses for personnel services in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, and such other expenses as may be necessary in executing the duties and functions required of the Postal Service.
(2) Areas for refuges
Except as provided in paragraph (3) and subsection (c), the remainder shall be available for the location, ascertainment, and acquisition of suitable areas for migratory bird refuges under the provisions of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 715 et seq.) and for the administrative costs incurred in the acquisition of such areas.
(3) Conditions on use of funds
The Secretary may use funds made available under paragraph (2) for the purposes of that paragraph, and such other funds as may be appropriated for the purposes of that paragraph or this paragraph, to acquire, or defray the expense incident to the acquisition by gift, devise, lease, purchase, or exchange of, small wetland and pothole areas, interests therein, and rights-of-way to provide access thereto. Such small areas, to be designated as "Waterfowl Production Areas", may be acquired without regard to the limitations and requirements of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 715 et seq.), but all of the provisions of such Act which govern the administration and protection of lands acquired thereunder, except the inviolate sanctuary provisions of such Act, shall be applicable to areas acquired pursuant to this paragraph.
(c) Promotion of stamp sales
(1) In general
The Secretary may use funds from the sale of Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps, not to exceed $1,000,000 in each of fiscal years 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003, for the promotion of additional sales of those stamps, in accordance with a Migratory Bird Conservation Commission approved annual marketing plan. Such promotion shall include the preparation of reports, brochures, or other appropriate materials to be made available to the public that describe the benefits to wildlife derived from stamp sales.
[1] See References in Text note below.
Source(Mar. 16, 1934, ch. 71, § 4,48 Stat. 451; June 15, 1935, ch. 261, title I, §§ 3, 4,49 Stat. 379, 380; 1939 Reorg. Plan No. II, § 4(f), eff. July 1, 1939, 4 F.R. 2731, 53 Stat. 1433; Aug. 12, 1949, ch. 421, § 2,63 Stat. 600; Oct. 20, 1951, ch. 520, 65 Stat. 451; Pub. L. 85–585, §§ 2, 3,Aug. 1, 1958, 72 Stat. 486, 487; Pub. L. 89–669, § 6,Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 929; Pub. L. 92–214, § 2,Dec. 22, 1971, 85 Stat. 777; Pub. L. 94–215, § 3(d),Feb. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 190; Pub. L. 105–269, § 2,Oct. 19, 1998, 112 Stat. 2381; Pub. L. 109–266, § 10(e),Aug. 3, 2006, 120 Stat. 676.)
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The Migratory Bird Conservation Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), (3), is act Feb. 18, 1929, ch. 257, 45 Stat. 1222, as amended, which is classified generally to subchapter III (§ 715 et seq.) of chapter 7 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 715 of this title and Tables.
Section 715b of this title, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), was omitted from the Code.
2006—Pub. L. 109–266, § 10(e)(1), (2), inserted section catchline, substituted subsec. (a) for introductory provisions which read "All moneys received for such stamps shall be accounted for by the Postal Service or the Department of the Interior, whichever is appropriate, and paid into the Treasury of the United States, and shall be reserved and set aside as a special fund to be known as the migratory bird conservation fund, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior. All moneys received into such fund are appropriated for the following objects and shall be available therefor until expended:", inserted subsec. (b) designation, heading, and introductory provisions, redesignated former subsecs. (a) to (c) as pars. (1) to (3), respectively, of subsec. (b), and realigned margins.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 109–266, § 10(e)(3), inserted heading and substituted "So much as may be necessary shall be used by the Secretary for engraving" for "So much as may be necessary shall be used by the Secretary of the Interior to make advance allotments to the Postal Service at such times and in such amounts as may be mutually agreed upon by the Secretary of the Interior and the Postal Service for direct expenditure by the Postal Service for engraving", "Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps" for "migratory bird hunting stamps", "personnel" for "personal", and "Postal Service" for "postal service".
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 109–266, § 10(e)(4)(B), inserted "(16 U.S.C. 715 et seq.)" after "Migratory Bird Conservation Act".
Pub. L. 109–266, § 10(e)(4)(A), which directed amendment of par. (2) by substituting heading "Areas for refuges" and text "Except as provided in paragraph (3) and subsection (c)" for "Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section", was executed by making the substitution for "Except as authorized in subsections (c) and (d) of this section" to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 109–266, § 10(e)(5), inserted heading, inserted "(16 U.S.C. 715 et seq.)" after "Migratory Bird Conservation Act", and substituted "The Secretary may use funds made available under paragraph (2) for the purposes of that paragraph, and such other funds as may be appropriated for the purposes of that paragraph or this paragraph," for "The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to utilize funds made available under subsection (b) of this section for the purposes of such subsection, and such other funds as may be appropriated for the purposes of such subsection, or of this subsection," and "pursuant to this paragraph" for "pursuant to this subsection".
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 109–266, § 10(e)(6), redesignatedsubsec. (d) as (c). Former subsec. (c) redesignated (b)(3).
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 109–266, § 10(e)(7)(A), inserted heading and substituted "The Secretary may use" for "The Secretary of the Interior may utilize" and "Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps" for "migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps".
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 109–266, § 10(e)(7)(B), inserted heading and substituted "The Secretary" for "The Secretary of the Interior".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 109–266, § 10(e)(6), redesignatedsubsec. (d) as (c).
1998—Subsecs. (b), (d). Pub. L. 105–269substituted "subsections (c) and (d)" for "subsection (c)" in subsec. (b) and added subsec. (d).
1976—Pub. L. 94–215inserted "or the Department of the Interior, whichever is appropriate," after "Postal Service" in first sentence.
1971—Pub. L. 92–214substituted "Postal Service" for "Post Office Department" in introductory provisions and "Postal Service" for "Post Office Department" and "Postmaster General" in subsec. (a).
1966—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 89–669struck out provisos relating to wildlife management areas and rule making for such areas which are now covered by section 668bb (d) (1) of this title.
1958—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 85–585earmarked proceeds from sale of stamps, less expenses of Post Office Department in connection with fish and wildlife matters, for the acquisition of migratory bird refuges, and permitted hunting of resident game birds in designated wildlife management areas.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 85–585added subsec. (c).
1951—Subsec. (a). Act Oct. 20, 1951, substituted "85 per centum" for "90 per centum".
Subsec. (b). Act Oct. 20, 1951, inserted "in enforcing" after "The remainder shall be available for expenses".
1949—Subsec. (a). Act Aug. 12, 1949, inserted proviso.
1935—Act June 15, 1935, amended section generally.
Effective Date of 1958 Amendment
For effective date of amendment by Pub. L. 85–585, see section 4 ofPub. L. 85–585, set out as a note under section 718b of this title.
Transfer of Functions
Transfer of functions of Secretary of Agriculture to Secretary of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. II of 1939, see Transfer of Functions note set out under section 718a of this title.
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When Bob Dylan crooned the stirring lyrics, "The times they are a-changin'," we know he wasn't talking about New York Fashion Week's uptown march from Bryant Park to Lincoln Center. Yet, like a well-executed front row ensemble, the phrase is spot-on. Yes, dear readers, due to the buzzing, up-to-the-minute coverage from tweeters, editors, and style enthusiasts alike, by now you surely know that the crème de la crème of fashion events has a new address. But what does relocating NYFW to the majestic performing arts institution of Lincoln Center mean for our favorite sartorial circus? Well, for one, it validates the fashion fest as the veritable art form we've always known it to be, and additionally, we like the new location's upgrades. The new home to what's haute comes complete with a blogging station, Starbucks, blow-dry bar, and a new check-in process that involves barcodes. However, while this exciting transition allows everyone from Cathy Horyn to civilian "haulers" share a piece of the cognescenti pie, there is one thing about this beloved fashion fest that will always stay the same: no matter how fast trends now travel, we can always count on our most beloved stylesetters to lead the pack with their killer outfits and innate knack for what looks good. As such, today, we ask you to gather 'round the laptops and iPads as we bring you part one of our New York Fashion Week coverage, and hope that you find these six ladies' ensembles to be just as stellar as we do!
Olivia Palermo
Our fashion week coverage would never be complete without a nod to a quintessential editor-in-trainingÂ--the perennially polished Olivia Palermo. To attend Peter Som's show at Milk Studios, The City star opted for a chic, military-inspired look consisting of olive-hued Joie pants and a Diane von Furstenberg shirt, then punctuated the outfit with a blazer that speaks directly to her love for classic-meets-trendy fare (it was custom-made for her by designer Frank Tell). Palermo flashed a bit of tough-girl sexiness with lace-up Charlotte Olympia Patent Lace Up Boots ($1652) and further piled on luxe textural intrigue with her CC Skye The Onie Messenger Bag ($595)Â--perfect for housing her notebook and scarf! Finally, balancing out the strong look with a touch of the feminine, Palermo opted for some signature shimmer with a statement necklace courtesy of Lulu Frost.
Erin Wasson
We can always count on supermodel/designer Erin Wasson to bring us a look from the front lines of fashion, and at the S/S 11 NYFW shows, she did not disappoint. For the Alexander Wang show, she picked an of-the-moment crochet-like dress from Australia line Scanlan & Theodore's S/S 10 collection. The resulting look was decidedly architectural and modern, yet still soft, due to the asymmetrical frock's mesmerizing mauve hue. We love how she grounded her net-like dress with sturdy Gee WaWa black wedge boots, for an unfussy look that's worthy of any front-row seat.
Chanel Iman
One of the most talked about pre-fashion week eventsÂ--the reopening of the Soho Chanel store last ThursdayÂ--was a seriously style-star-studded soiree. Alongside tastemakers like Rachel Zoe, Blake Lively, Rachel Bilson, and SJP, model Chanel Iman looked absolutely incandescent in a glittery Chanel frock. We love how her eye-catching dropped-waist dress has a roaring twenties vintage appeal, while her red leather quilted Chanel bag is spot-on for fall. And, as magpies for glitz, we couldn't help but go ga-ga for her dazzling, detailed stilettos, yet also appreciate how she tempered the festive factors at play with minimal hair and makeup. The result is an effortlessly sexy look ideal for a Girl's Night Out!
Charlize Theron
Minimalism is one of our favorite looks for fall, so we were thrilled that South African stunner Charlize Theron picked a fashion-forward monochromatic look for Christian Dior's Fashion's Night Out event at their Madison Avenue Boutique last Friday. Her sophisticated ensembleÂ--consisting of a mixture of subtly luxurious fabrics like a silky black top, tweed pants, and a matte black blazerÂ--effuses a sartorial maturity worth emulating. Plus, we love how Theron countered this refined and timeless look with of-the-moment Christian Dior lace-up booties.
Jessica Szohr
One of our favorite Gossip Girl ladiesÂ--Jessica Szohr, a.k.a Vanessa AbramsÂ--proves that incorporating a few casual pieces into your outfit can still result in an ultra-chic look. While attending the Rag & Bone S/S 11 show, Szohr kept her top half dressy and sophisticated with a sheer blouse from said label and a black fitted blazer. For the lower half, she opted for a pair of gray cotton shortsÂ--Rag & Bone's Montpelier Shorts ($230) to be exactÂ--and suede Loeffler Randall Francesca Boots ($171), which gave her look a decidedly cool and comfortable vibe.
Diane Kruger
Always a serious jaw-dropper, actress Diane Kruger looked absolutely impeccable at Saks Fifth Avenue's Fashion's Night Out event held at the New York store. We appreciate that Kruger selected a frock in one of fall's hottest shades, as well as the way she contrasted Prabal Gurung's flirty Crepe Caplet Dress ($1850) with masculine, army-inspired shoes from the designer's F/W 10 collection. The result is an unexpected and directional cocktail look that has us dying for a pair of killer, silver-toed lace-up boots.Â--Liza Kaplan and Jessica Baker


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By RICHARD SHAWSun Advcoate publisher
Almost anyone who has ever bought anything that is used or "previously owned" knows there are many factors involved in keeping whatever was purchased in one piece.
One of those factors is patience.
We are told our whole life what a virtue patience is. I have also been told since I was young that I have very little of it. So in my near golden years I have turned over a new leaf: I will be patient to a fault. So patient in fact that cob webs will form inside my mouth before I cuss out someone or something for making me frustrated.
That is patience in the open of course. Underneath I am a seething sea of resentment and anger, ready to burst upon the world (or whatever I am working on at the time) and destroy it with one mighty blow.
Okay that's a little much, but sometimes the frustration is beyond my ability to deal with it..
Last year I bought a used off road vehicle, which both my wife and I have enjoyed. The UTV driving experience that is very different from tooling around on an ATV. In fact, it is as different as the transition from a dirt bike to an ATV, which I was forced to experience a number of years ago because of a family intervention, banning me from riding anything on two wheels with a motor ever again. On the face of it the fear of my family was that I would kill myself and they would be left without me. However, I know the real reason motive behind their actions. No one wants to deal with all the junk I have piled in the pasture behind my house. If I was gone someone would have to go through it and get rid of it. I figure if I keep all that scrap metal, old boards, broken television sets and various other kinds of valuable stuff back there my loved ones will do everything they can to keep me alive. It is in a sense an insurance policy.
Anyway, I was in the garage working on the UTV. We had driven it a lot last fall and it was time for an oil change so true to my roots of getting my hands all dirty and greasy I decided to do it myself.
I had never pulled the cover off the engine. It had five little screws I could see. They came out easily.
"Good," I said to myself as I listened to Click and Clack on NPR in my garage.
But the cover wouldn't come off. then noticed were three more screws that I spied down plastic screw tubes; you know those six inch deep tunnels of anxiety in which you drop your screwdriver and hope it finds a bite to remove the fasteners. I got out a flashlight to look down the first one to see what kind of screw was in it. I assumed it would be a phillips head screw and it was. So I put my screwdrive down into it and it almost immediatelly bit and I unscrewed it until it was very loose. I dropped the phillips down into the second dark tube. It wouldn't bite. I tried and tried and it would connect. I got out the flashlight and all I could see was dirt down the tube. I started the compressor and shot some air into the tube and out came a huge cloud of dust.
"That'll do it," I said to myself in a semi-patient way.
I put the screwdriver back in, no luck. When I shown the flashlight back into the tube once again I could see the screw was not a phillips. It was a star pattern screw. I couldn't believe it. I searched through my tools and finally found one that appeared to be the right size and the right lengh and after a few mumbles under my breath, it started to turn.
Hooray. It was loose and only one more to go. This time I looked before I leaped. Dirt again. The air hose again. Dust everywhere. Flashlight out.
The top of this fastener was a allen head. I couldn't believe it. And I didn't have an allen wrench long enough to drop down to the top of the screw. I had to go to the store (actually three stores) to find a set that were long enough. And I had to buy the whole set. I got home and it worked.
Even with the screws removed the cover still didn't come off easily because it had two clips at the back. Finally, after three hours of working, cleaning, turning, driving, shopping, buying, working, cleaning, turning and unclipping, the cover was off.
During this whole time various words did come out of my mouth, but quietly, I was nice to the dog (and my wife) when I went in the house to get my wallet to go to the store. I was nice to the personnel at the stores I went to searching for a tool. I was even nice to the machine on which the cover was attached. There were no dented panels, no broken mirrors and no ripped up seats as there would have been in my youth ( a couple of years ago).
I had been patient. But if I could have gotten my hands on the guy who was the last to put that cover back on, it would not have been pretty.
Incidentally by the time I was ready to change the oil, it was time to go to a previous engagement. I put the cover back on (this time using all phillips head screws) and left it to sit. The next time the cover is off, it will be removed by a dealer, not me.
Now I am scared what I might find if I take that cover off and really look at what is down there, underneath it.


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Ticket to Ride
(Days of Wonder, $50)Players: 2-5
Play time: 45 minutes
Learning curve: Easy
The premise: CHOO CHOO!!! It's about building railroad routes across the country and trying to forget the tens of thousands of Chinese laborers you're crushing underfoot.
The play: Players use cards to claim color-coded routes across the United States and Canada. You can build a route between Montreal and Portland and call it the Hipster Express, and then someone can make a joke about the South being racist. Take that, the South!
How you win: Earn points by completing ticketed routes or by having the longest continuous track.
Is there an app for that? Yes, with multiplayer!
Geek factor (1-10): 1. Between the short play time and traditional structure, anyone can play.
The Settlers of Catan
(Mayfair, $42)
Play time: 90 minutes
Learning curve: Easy
The premise: An oddly hexagonal island must be stripped of resources and settled by competing clans. Build roads and towns and develop new technologies until all natural life is swept aside in the name of "progress."
The play: Extremely compelling. Catan is probably the most widely loved of the German-style board games, if not of all time. Its size is manageable, and a wealth of expansion packs (Seafarers, Cities, Knights) can add layers to the game's strategic complexity.
How you win: Reach a pre-determined point total by building towns, cities and roads.
Is there an app for that? Yes, but there's no online multiplayer.
Geek factor (1-10): 2. Even novices love Catan.
Lost Cities
(Rio Grande Games, $25)Players: 2
Play time: 30 minutes
Learning curve: Easy
The premise: You know those archeological expeditions you hear about? That shit doesn't happen magically. Lost Cities re-creates the fundraising process with cards.
The play: Players try to use color-coded investor cards and numbered cards (in increasing order) to earn profits.
How you win: Have the highest balance when the last card is drawn.
Is there an app for that? Yes, with multiplayer!
Geek factor (1-10): 3. While some strategy and mathematical analysis is involved, luck factors heavily.
Twilight Struggle
(GMT Games, $60)Players: 2
Play time: 3 hours
Learning curve: Moderate
The premise: No, not that Twilight. The Cold War one. Who wouldn't want to simulate those halcyon days when a few questionable decisions could lead to total annihilation?
How you win: Reach 20 victory points, have the Victory Point Marker in your favor at the end of 10 turns or maintain full control of Europe—which, good luck with that.
Is there an app for that? No.
Geek factor (1-10): 7. With a moderate difficulty and hefty play time, Twilight Struggle definitely isn't Sorry. It's also the highest-rated game on BoardGameGeek.com, so there's that.
A Game of Thrones: The Board Game
(Fantasy Flight Games, $60)Players: 3-6
Play time: 3-4 hours
Learning curve: Fairly steep. While intuitive, there's a lot to understand.
The play: It's so great. No luck, no dice rolls, just your wits. Gameplay depends on convincing your opponents to jack each other up, weakening them just enough so you can stab them in the back. WARNING: The game's inherent treachery can lead to damaged friendships. Sound great? It is.
How you win: Be the best in the room at politics and manipulation.
Is there an app for that? No, damn it.
Geek factor (1-10): 9; 10 if you decide to role-play the house lords.


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POTSDAM - The North Country Regional Economic Development Council (NCREDC) today submitted its progress report to the state to meet the Sept. 24 deadline.
The progress report, entitled Velocity, which refers to the level of unstoppable forward progress and momentum, provides detail on the councils achievements in implementing its five year strategic plan. The report includes a description of how the council advanced its plan, revisions to some of its strategies and additions to its workgroups, in addition to an implementation agenda and tracking of the advancement of priority job-creating projects awarded in 2011 and 2012. Additionally, the NCREDC provided the state with its list of the 21 priority projects the Council has endorsed for the third round of the Regional Council competition, as well as priorities supporting its Opportunity Agenda, Innovation Hot Spots and Cleaner Greener Communities initiatives.
The progress report can be found on the North Country Regional Councils website at www.northcountryopenforbusiness.com.
Through broad public participation and the inclusion of stakeholders across the seven-county region, the North Country has truly been delivering on its commitment to transform how we approach economic development and collaboration across the region, said Tony Collins, President of Clarkson University and North Country Regional Economic Development Council Co-chair. We have embraced the opportunity Governor Cuomo gave us in 2011 to build a strategic plan suited to our unique circumstances, characteristics and opportunities. Our commitment to keep the velocity of progress in high gear is buoyed by the quality of projects and innovative ideas coming from all sectors to make the North Country a great place to learn, live and work.
The degree of collaboration and teamwork which now exists across the region is remarkable and is positive for the North Country well beyond the bounds of this process, said Garry Douglas, president of the North Country Chamber of Commerce and Co-Chair of the North Country Regional Economic Development Council. It has allowed us to report extraordinary progress over the first two years, and has brought forward a diverse and impactful set of new projects that should prove very competitive. Thanks is owed to dozens of volunteers who have again contributed an extraordinary amount of time and talent to this process, both Council and committee members. Onward to the next competition!
In this years progress report, the North Country Regional Council points to the momentum gained in the last two years, and the unprecedented collaboration which this process has resulted across the seven-county region and industry sectors. In 2013, the NCREDC continued to revise its strategies and added three new working groups in response to the Governors charge:
■ An Opportunity Agenda work group to develop a plan, strategies and actions to overcome challenges that prevent under privileged families and individuals from participating in New Yorks economic revitalization.
■ An Innovation Hot Spots work group led by Clarkson University to compete for one of five Hot Spots across the State to advance transfer of technology from the Regions academic community to commercialization.
■ An Infrastructure work group to advance the development of infrastructure that is so critical to the Regions economic success and to work with the Governors New York Works task force.
Notably, several of the councils existing work groups have made significant progress over the last year. For example, the Tourism Committee finalized the deployment of the Tourism Transformation Fund and launched a process for identifying and designating Tourism Destination Areas (TDA), a process that has potential for statewide replication. In addition, the Higher Education and Research Development (HEARD) consortium, a collection of eleven colleges, universities and research institutions across the seven counties, has spent much of the year advancing their work on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) practices in the region and will focus efforts in 2014 on developing a region specific strategy for the Governors Next Generation Job Linkage Program.
Other areas of progress include the Defense - Fort Drum working group, which has advanced significantly on the Fort Drum housing strategies and assessed ways to ensure that encroachment of developed lands does not interfere with the Forts mission. The Agriculture work group has focused on the opening of several new USDA certified meat processing facilities in the region and new investments in the regions local foods economy.
As it looked to the next phase of its work, the North Country Regional Council undertook a thorough review of the strategies adopted in 2011 and 2012 and considered adjustments, refinements and additions which would reflect new information, changes in circumstances, and progress already achieved. Significant focus was on the development of collaborations both in and out of the region, successful implementation of programs awarded under Round 2 and the integration of the new initiatives under the Opportunity Agenda and Innovation Hot Spots into its overall efforts. Each of the key strategies continues to have strong linkage with elements of the plans vision, and will continue to be the top focus of the councils work with its partners in the region and with local and State government in advancing its 2013 Regional Plan.
The following 16 projects, located across the seven-county region and supporting the North Countrys diversity of economic sectors, were endorsed by the Council as regional priorities for the third round of the Regional Council competition and submitted to the State:
■ Bombardier Training Program
■ DANC Value Added Agriculture Program
■ Bionique Building Expansion
■ Inn at Schroon Lake
■ Mercy Health Center Redevelopment
■ Wild Walk Phase 2
■ Plattsburgh International Airport Terminal Expansion and FIS Facility
■ Lake Flower Lodging
■ EMP Implementation (Adirondack Museum)
■ Seagle Music Colony Centennial and Campus Improvement
■ Hotel Saranac, Saranac Lake
■ Port of Ogdensburg Agribusiness Capacity Building
■ North Country Regional Tourism CFA
■ Adirondack North Country Product Branding
■ SterRx
■ Cycle Adirondacks
The NCREDC endorsed two priority projects in support of its Opportunity Agenda:
■ Teleworks
■ Jefferson- Lewis Machinist Training Program
In addition, the Council chose the following project to compete for the Innovation Hot Spots program:
■ North Country Innovation Hot Spot at Clarkson University
Finally, the Council endorsed two priority projects in alignment with its Cleaner Greener Communities plan:
■ Removing Barriers to Institutional Wood Pellet Heating
■ North Country Multi-County Implementation Plan
The following list of Other Regionally Significant Priorities and Initiatives are also included in the progress report, calling for focused attention to move these projects forward or address these needs in various ways, in addition to the Priority Project list put forward for direct funding:
■ Trudeau
■ Croghan Dam
■ Whiteface Highway
■ ReEnergy/Chateaugay
■ Higher Ed
■ Alcoa
■ Regional Micro-Enterprise Incentive Program
■ Regional Arts and Interactive Learning
■ St Lawrence Psychiatric Center – Center of Excellence
To continue building on the success of rounds one and two, up to $760 million in State resources are available in 2013.
Funding for the third round includes $220 million ($150 million in capital and $70 million in tax credits) to implement regional strategic plans and continue to advance priority job-creating projects, and up to $540 million from State agency programs through the CFA to support regionally-significant economic development projects.
This year, all 10 regions will compete against each other. The competition places emphasis on Regional Council performance and action to implement strategies.
Five regions will be identified as the Top Performer and will receive up to $25 million each. The remaining regions will compete for the balance of $25 million. Each region will also be eligible for up to $10 million in Excelsior Tax Credits.
Regions designated as a top performer will be required to demonstrate the following:
■ Implementation of the Strategic Plans
■ Performance in encouraging economic group through job creation and investment
■ Identification of transformative projects that support collaboration (e.g. leveraging computing assets to establish research partnerships, utilizing equipment and co-locations to assist manufacturers, and developing shared space for food processing)
Following the submission of each regions two-year progress reports, beginning in October, the Strategic Implementation Assessment Team (SIAT) will visit each of the 10 regions, to hear oral presentations and participate in a tour of the Councils implementation activity and priority projects. These tours will make New Yorks economic development process more transparent, open and publicly-accessible. Funding awards for the third round of the CFA process are expected to be announced this fall.
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