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Coast Guard: Umpqua lighthouse not needed
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The U. S. Coast Guard is releasing a Waterways Analysis and Management System report on the Umpqua River in Oregon which states that the Umpqua River Lighthouse is not required for safe navigation.
This determination opens the door for the U.S. Coast Guard to begin the process to discontinue the Umpqua River Lighthouse as a federal aid to navigation.
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The review included multiple surveys from local waterway users, as well as consultation with commercial towing companies, the Port of Umpqua, and other local entities. The majority of respondents indicated the Umpqua River Light is a secondary, or backup aid to navigation.
Specific plans for the disposition of the lighthouse will be made at a later time. There are currently no plans to remove the historic Fresnel lens from the lighthouse.
One possible future action is the transfer of ownership of a lighthouse via the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act (NHLPA) of 2000.
This process was set up to transfer lighthouses to preservation groups who can preserve historic property.
During the process, a determination is made as to which interested groups can best manage and preserve the property. Under NHLPA, the classical lens may be transferred with the lighthouse and used as a private aid to navigation or as a static display.
"The determination of navigational necessity of Umpqua River Light was made only after careful review and consideration," said Rear Admiral Gary T Blore, Commander of the Thirteenth Coast Guard District. "While this lighthouse may no longer be necessary as a primary, federally-maintained aid to navigation, I recognize and am sensitive to the significant community and economic importance of this historical structure to the local community. We are committed to the continued operation of this lighthouse until a transfer strategy is developed, and will ensure public comment is encouraged."


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05 Apr 13
Catriona Mitchell
Last month Slow Food Bali hosted a heritage rice-tasting event to showcase the widely diverse variety of Indonesian rices, most of which are completely unknown to the average consumer. At Sari Organic, a center for organic farming in Ubud, ten rare rice varieties were laid out in small heaps on banana leaf-lined plates: browns, reds, purples and blacks, with a notable absence of white. Some were grown only a matter of metres away; others were from Papua, Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan.
Jakarta-based Helia Hilman, founder of the artisanal food company Javara, explained the differences in origin, texture, aroma and flavor, after first giving a brief presentation about rice history and traditions in Indonesia (there are about 7000 varieties of rice across the archipelago, including sea rice and swamp rice – who knew?)
A show of hands was used at the end to vote for the best rice on the plate. The runner-up was the 'limboto' brown rice, a firm, savory rice with a dry-ish texture and strong nutty aroma – so flavorsome and hearty, it was practically a meal in itself. The winner, to the surprise of Sari Organik's owner Oded who had promised to start producing whichever rice won the vote, was the 'kasepuhan ciptagelar highland black rice' – soft and sticky, with a sweet aroma; even without sugar and coconut it was like a creamy pudding (and a definite favorite with the children, as evidenced by the black smears across their cheeks and the "number 6″ rice-pile conspicuously missing from the tasting plates down the table.)
Slow Food Bali's Mary Jane Edleson couldn't resist popping the question: What's the secret to cooking really good rice? Heli explained that the quality of water is almost as important as the quality of the rice; milling, polishing and cooking methods are also contributing factors (and despite groans from those die-hard rice-cooker users in the audience, she insisted she isn't a fan).
The talk and tastings were followed by a splendiferous array of dishes from Sari Organik's garden. However a surprising amount of it was left uneaten – the rice itself had been so filling and nutritious, there was little need for more.
Perhaps, as Helia said, one spoonful of rice that's been grown with care and filled with blessings holds more nutrition, and provides more sustenance, than a gargantuan plateful of white rice.
Javara is an artisanal food company which represents smallholder farmers and food artisans who strive to maintain traditional practices and indigenous wisdom in their production of food. See www.javara.co.id
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WARSAW, NY --- We've learned more information about the child sex abuse and animal cruelty charges a man is facing in Wyoming County.
23-year-old Robert Decarr was arrested by the state police yesterday for allegedly abusing three girls.
While they were at his home they found three emaciated puppies locked in a filthy cage without food.
Robert Decarr of Gainesville is accused of sexual abuse of three young girls.
2 of those incidents reportedly took place in May and the other allegedly happened 7 years ago.
When police arrived to arrest DeCarr at his home, they found something else just as disturbing.
3 sick puppies and a fourth puppy that had died in a crate on the front porch.
"We've been feeding them every four hours and they are doing very well," Animal Control Officer Justa Goodell said.
The three that survived are being nursed back to health at the Wyoming County Animal Shelter with their mother,who was also found on the property infested with fleas.
"You're a good girl, aren't you," Goodell said.
Wyoming County Dog Control Officer Justa Goodell responded and took custody of the animals for treatment.
"I don't believe anybody had fed them in a long time," Goodell said." They were just being eaten alive by fleas hundreds of fleas."
The puppies that now have a warm place to sleep have each gained about 2 pounds in 5 days.
They were described as emaciated and sick when found.
"Each had a cup of food a day and they were fed every four hours," Goodell said. "So I stayed the last couple nights here."
The discovery of the sick puppies leads to the arrest of 20-year old Thomas Hyde.
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I've become totally fascinated with the concept of using an UL wood stove with no electric fan. Not sure why exactly. I've also become fascinated with the rocket stove (ala Winarski). Unfortunately I haven't been able to find a rocket stove that is pared down to hiking sizes. Has anyone experimented with such? Is it practical?
Hi Glenn,plenty of threads on this forum about lightweight woodstoves, just have a look around. I made one some time ago which uses a food tin inside a syrup tin. 5oz and does quite well. Last week Steven posted a very light one he made from .005 titanium windsheild from TiGoat.
Rog,I was referring specifically to this type of stove:http://www.publik.dk/hotsummer/content/images/rocket_stove.jpgTrust me, I've searched the forums here - no references to this type that I could find.....
see my post: "my high efficiency wood burner & two cents worth on wood stoves".It's built around the insulated firebox principle of the rocket stove. It was necessary to make some modifications for outdoor backpacking use. The air intake on my stove is on the bottom to make operation less variable in windy conditions. Firebox door was eliminated because it adds complexity, decreases efficiency and adds weight. Instead of stoking fire through a door the new procedure is: Lift pot, drop in more wood, lower pot.Efficiency is close to 70%.
actually I had seen that before, but was put off by the rivets, as I have no rivet gun. Now that I've read through it again, I like the design. I see someone in that thread referring to a PDF file but I see no links......
This link should open the .PDF.http://www.repp.org/discussiongroups/resources/stoves/Pcia/Design%20Principles%20for%20Wood%20Burning%20Cookstoves.pdfIf it doesn't, Google "Design Principles for Wood Burning Cook Stoves" and you'll get links to it.Even if you get a pop-rivet tool, you'll find they're a royal pain for this application. It's extremely difficult to get all the holes to line up. I just finished a rivetless version. It was a heck of a lot easier to assemble and looks nicer (to me), but I needed a MIG welder to put it together. The Rivet tool only costs a couple of bucks so you pay your money and take your choice.You might be able to find someone with a welder who can make the final assembly for you. The photo's below show my latest stove including sub-assemblies to give you a better idea of how it's made. If you look at these and the previous post you should get a pretty good idea of how its built. I used gallon, half gallon and pint paint cans which can be had on the web. The cans just make it easier to build. You can make it from 0.01" galvanized steel and aluminum if you need to save money.Note the handle on the chimney of this version. It comes in handy when the wind shifts. Fellow campers aren't always appreciative of being down wind unless there's bugs about. With a little care, you can move the stove without burning yourself.FireboxInsulated fireboxConfigured for cooking. Chimney mounted on firebox, feet extended, pot in place.
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oh, THAT PDF - I've already seen that one. Rivets or welding, either one, involves tools and/or layers of complexity I was hoping to avoid. I'll have to see what I can come up with as a substitute. Heck, I may go back to plain coffee can design.Thanks for the links and pictures!
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1926 Curtis Jay X-Ray sconces
I recently done a demolition on a 1879 building that burned in a town fire in the early 1900's,they rebuilt and over the years they covered some 1926 Curtis Jay sconces.They are in great shape ,just dirty from time .I cannot seem to find anybody that even knows about these,can someone help me out here ?how much are they worth?
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Hello, can you post some photos and give some details about them, including size, color, materials, any marks, etc. Thanks!


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Source(Added Pub. L. 95–454, title II, § 202(a),Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1131, § 1209(b); renumbered § 1206 and amended Pub. L. 101–12, § 3(a)(10),Apr. 10, 1989, 103 Stat. 18.)
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A prior section 1206, added Pub. L. 95–454, title II, § 202(a),Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1125, which related to authority and responsibilities of Special Counsel, was repealed by Pub. L. 101–12, §§ 3(a)(8), 11,Apr. 10, 1989, 103 Stat. 18, effective 90 days following Apr. 10, 1989. See section 1212 of this title.
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Fresh from last year's successful ascent of the British 3 peaks in under 24 hours in aid of Open Arms International and Primrose House Trust, Tim Bell, General Manger of Lancaster House has once again set his sights on another epic mountain challenge for charity. In September he will be attempting to climb the world's largest free-standing mountain, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. At 19,340ft the famous African peak is considered one of the world's most gruelling physical challenges, with climbers having to combat not only the sheer height of the mountain, but also the dramatic and potentially life-threatening effects of altitude which ultimately cause more people to fail than actually succeed.
As with the successful 3-peaks challenge of 2010, Tim is once again accompanied by his sister and leading Cumbrian paramedic, Amanda Singleton, and for this year's trek is also being joined by Nichola-Jayne Harrison, a member Food & Beverage team at Lancaster House. All 3 volunteers are raising money for Children Today which provides life-changing equipment for severely disabled children in the local area.
Despite the enormity of the challenge and the fundraising targets, Tim, who spends the majority of his free time climbing the many Lakeland summits on his days off, remains typically positive and upbeat about his chances of success. "The opportunity to conquer one of the world's biggest mountains and at the same time make a real and very positive difference to the quality of life for disabled children here in Lancashire was just too good an opportunity to turn down. I know that the very tallest of Lakeland peaks pail into insignificance compared to Kilimanjaro, but I consider myself very fortunate to live on the doorstep of Britain's best training ground for such a challenge. The only thing we can't prepare for is the altitude, and with temperatures ranging from 30 degrees C at the base to Minus 25 at the summit, we are in no doubt that our mental and physical capabilities are going to be tested to the very limit"
"But all three of us are very head-strong, determined people and we are not going to let our Charity down. Failure isn't an option for us, and we're training hard, climbing the Lake District fells at every given opportunity, whatever the weather, which in true Cumbrian style, can be very challenging even at the best of times. I'm donating over £1000 to the fundraising myself and am also giving up my beloved annual holiday to do this challenge. There's no sun, sand and sangria for me this year. Just boots, blisters and backpacks. So, I have no intention of stopping until I reach that summit"
Each team member has to raise £3000 for Children Today with 80% of the target required 12 weeks prior to their departure for Africa. Tim continues "We hope that people can dig deep and support our effort. Children Today really does make a difference to local kids, and we're 100% all confident we won't let our supporters down. We're putting our heart and soul into this, giving up all our free-time to train, and we're hoping to reward our chosen charity and our kind donators with an effort we can all be proud of. And with Lancaster House celebrating its 20th year, I think this is a great way to mark our birthday in style"
You can pledge online on both Tim and Nichola's JustGiving pages. You can also follow the team's progress via their facebook page and via Tim's regular blogs.
Everyone at English Lakes wishes Tim, Amanda and Nichola all the very best of luck with their Kilimanjaro challenge and we will of course update you on their progress.


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After installing sewer lines containing dips that could have clogged with waste, workers will begin extensive repairs next week to the infrastructure at Deerfield subdivision off Route 37 in the town of Pamelia.
The Town Council on Monday gave developer Beacon Asset Managers, Jacksonville, Fla., the go-ahead to make those repairs at the 43-acre site, where it plans to build 29 single-family houses and 39 duplexes. The work will take about a month and come at a price tag of about $150,000, to be completed and paid for by general contractor Cunningham Excavation, Cazenovia, which installed the lines.
With the towns assent came a pointed warning. Supervisor Lawrence C. Longway told Robert L. Sipple Jr., the developers managing partner, that the town will not take ownership of the infrastructure if the sewer lines are not built to its standards. A town official will inspect the lines after the repair. The developer will be required to run a video camera through the length of the lines, to measure water flow to ensure no dips remain.
Problems with sewer lines are just the latest in a series of delays at the site. Three military families moved in this spring, but only after waiting months for National Grid to finish its share of the work. Nine additional houses have been constructed that have pre-lease agreements, but infrastructure repairs will have to be finished before families can move in.
The developer was prodded by the town this spring to inspect the construction. That was after the town in April hired its own engineer, who found a series of dips in the lines during an inspection. Mr. Sipple told the board Monday that collectively, engineers found six uneven manholes and 18 dips in the sewer lines. About 500 feet of sewer lineroughly 10 percent of the total pipingwill have to be replaced.
Town Supervisor Lawrence C. Longway told Mr. Sipple he will personally inspect the sewer lines after the repairs are completed. He will do so by watching a recording from the video camera that will be run through the lines to measure the flow. To do that effectively, Mr. Longway said, attached to the camera will be whats called a dip ball about an inch in diameter. If that metallic ball is seen submerged under water during the recording, he said, it means theres a dip in the line more than an inch. I want that dip ball attached to the front of the camera so that you are going to average whats more or less than half an inch in the lines, he told Mr. Sipple.
After conferring with Mr. Sipple who left the building after his presentation Mr. Longway advised board members to consider requiring housing developers to hire engineers to hold them accountable in the future. If the problem with the sewer lines had not been caught by the town, he said, it could have cost millions in future repairs after the town accepted ownership of the infrastructure.
No matter how lucrative these projects are, we have to change our strategy, he advised the board. LeRay has an engineer that baby-sits developers every step of the way, which I think is kind of stern. But we could have really gotten an education on this project if we didnt catch the problems.
Pamelia Town Attorney David A. Renzi agreed that the town could have been left in a vulnerable position if mistakes werent identified. The developers engineer responsible for inspecting work is Aubertine & Currier Architects, Watertown.
The way this works, you cant go after the engineer after youve taken over the roads based on the statue of limitations, Mr. Renzi said.
Following the meeting, council members watched a video recording of sewer piping illustrating how the dip ball attached to the camera is used. It contains a hole in the middle that helps indicate when the flow of water in the pipe is a half-inch deep.
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2 tablespoons honey, dissolved in a ¼ cup very warm or hot water
1 cup Little Black Dress Vodka's Pineapple Honey flavor
¼ cup freshly squeezed, lemon juice, strained
½ cup fresh lemon balm leaves, loosely packed 2 dashes of bitters for each cocktail
Club soda, to top off
Lemon slices, for garnish
In a small pitcher add the vodka, honey water and lemon juice. Add the lemon balm (or basil if more easily available) and muddle with a wooden spoon. Pour evenly into mason jars and add the 2 dashes of bitters to each and seal with lid to transport. Once ready to enjoy, add ice cubes and top off with club soda, garnish with lemon slices and serve. Makes 4 to 6 drinks.
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1 oz orange liqueur
1 oz lime juice
1 oz agave nectar
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Operators at Limerick Generating Station took Unit 1 offline this morning following an electrical disturbance on the non-nuclear side of the plant.
POTTSTOWN – Operators at Limerick Generating Station took Unit 1 offline this morning following an electrical disturbance on the non-nuclear side of the plant.
Unit 1 will remain offline until repairs, inspections and testing can be completed. Limerick Unit 2 continues to operate at full power.
As a result of the electrical disturbance, an Unusual Event was declared at 8:39 a.m. and terminated at 9:46 a.m. in keeping with NRC procedures. An Unusual Event is the lowest of four Nuclear Regulatory Commission emergency classifications.
Exelon Generation notified all appropriate federal, state and local government officials of the event. There is no threat to the health and safety of the public associated with this event.
Limerick Generating Station is located approximately 21 miles northwest of Philadelphia. With both units at full power, the site can produce enough carbon-free electricity for 2 million homes.
Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC) is the nation's leading competitive energy provider, with approximately $33 billion in annual revenues. Headquartered in Chicago, Exelon has operations and business activities in 47 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. Exelon is the largest competitive U.S. power generator, with approximately 35,000 megawatts of owned capacity comprising one of the nation's cleanest and lowest-cost power generation fleets. The company's Constellation business unit provides energy products and services to approximately 100,000 business and public sector customers and approximately 1 million residential customers. Exelon's utilities deliver electricity and natural gas to more than 6.6 million customers in central Maryland (BGE), northern Illinois (ComEd) and southeastern Pennsylvania (PECO).


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Kaman Questionable for Game Three
Posted by Kevin Arnovitz on Wed, 04/26/06, 05:19pm:
The Associated Press is reporting that Chris Kaman is questionable for Game Three tomorrow night in Denver.
Needless to say, this is as debilitating to the Clippers as the Martin loss is to Denver. Rebraca has looked disoriented and gimpy; Vin Baker is no match for Camby; I think you have to go with Waltah. Justin brings up the point that Camby doesn't play with his back to the basket. But the problem isn't so much on the defensive end as it is on offensively and on the glass for the Clippers. Kaman's absence allows Camby to provide full-time help on Elton because Waltah offers nothing in the way of post presence and is a lousy rebounder. We sometimes forget the Vlad is 6'10" and it's not outrageous to think that he could be the replacement; this would allow the Clippers to spread the floor a bit, which may create a bit more room for Elton to work. But it's risky on the defensive end, because the Clippers are already getting killed on the defensive boards - something uncharacteristic of the Clips, but a reality of the series.
So Daniel Ewing is the odd man out?
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SUV slams into Orlando day care
2 injured; No arrests made
Two people were injured when a SUV slammed into an Orlando day care.
The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. Friday at A Place 4 Tots at 1427 N. Pine Hills Road.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one person in the SUV suffered a broken hand. Another passenger suffered a minor injury, troopers said.
No arrests have been made, however, because both have denied being the driver.
Troopers said the SUV was likely speeding down Pine Hills Road near Silver Star Road when the SUV veered off the roadway, crashed through a fence and slammed into the day care.
The facility was heavily damaged and has been boarded up.
"A car crashed through the baby room and it's bad in there, so we need to talk to the parents," employee Stella Anaam said. "We cannot open (on Friday), probably for the whole week."
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Members of the Philippine National Police force seal the muzzles of... News PhotoGun,Horizontal,Law,Manila,Muzzle,New Year's Day,New Year's Eve,People,Philippines,Police Force,Shooting a Weapon,Stray AnimalPhotographer NOEL CELISCollection: AFP 2012 AFPMembers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) force seal the muzzles of their guns with tape in Manila on December 29, 2012, to prevent any stray gunfire that has plagued the country every New Year's Day. The taping is supposed to ensure that any policeman who fires his gun into the air on New Year's eve will be discovered, the national police chief said. AFP PHOTO / NOEL CELIS (Photo credit should read NOEL CELIS/AFP/Getty Images)


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Carbon fair, rodeo queen contest - is slated July 19 at 6 p.m. at the county fairgrounds. Pre-registration is preferred.
Age groups include 7 to 10, 11 to 13 and 14 years or older. Entry forms may be picked up and returned to IFA in Price. Registration deadline is July 17. Western apparel is required.
For information, contact Kelli Nicole at 820-6626.
Wellington Mountaineers Rodeo - The event is scheduled July 24 and July 25 at the Wellington arena. The pre-rodeo will start at 7 p.m. For information, contact Helene Majors at 637-3759.
Food handlers classes - Two-hour sessions are scheduled Aug. 11 and Sept. 8 at 9 a.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Southeastern Utah Health District in Price. Classes will also be taught Aug. 12 and Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the health department in Castle Dale.
Test fees are required and cards are valid for three years. For information, contact Claron Bjork or Tami Velasquez at 637-3671.
Miss Carbon County - Young women between the ages of 17 and 23 interested in competing for the title are encouraged to call Becky Noyes at 650-9857 or contact Connie Ware. The pageant is scheduled Sept. 12.
County fair antique and swap meet - Hosted by United Way, the event will be presented Aug. 7 and Aug. 8.
To purchase limited tax deductible spaces, local residents should contact the sponsor at 637-8911 Deadline is July 31.
Western Mining and Railroad Museum - Located at 296 South Main in Helper, the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. For information, contact the museum at 472-3009.
Carbon County Triad - meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Price public safety dispatch center.
Members focus on law enforcement and aging programs to assist the elderly.
Immunization clinic hours - Clinics are scheduled at Southeastern Utah Health District Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. For information, contact the public health department at 637-3671.
Women's cancer screening - Women 50 years of age or older may qualify for free breast and cervical cancer exams and mammograms.
Women ages 40 to 49 may qualify for a low-cost exam. For information, call the public health district at 637-3671.
Free legal clinics - Utah Legal Services has scheduled free clinics the second and fourth Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 7th District Court complex, located at 149 East 100 South in Price.
For information and appointments, contact the agency toll-free at 1-800-662-1563.
Carbon County Animal Shelter - AVID chip pet identification is available at the shelter. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Carbon County Family Support and Children's Justice Center - offers crisis care for families with children from infants to 11 years old. The crisis nursery is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Residents may use the nursery for respite, doctor and mental health appointments, court appearances, medical emergencies, family crisis, support meetings, divorce classes and to escape domestic violence.
Parenting classes are scheduled Thursday at 1:30 p.m. For information, call the center at 636-3739.
Price library - Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday.
Story time is scheduled Monday at 11 a.m. for toddlers, Tuesday and Wednesday at 5 p.m. and Thursday at 1 p.m.
English as a second language classes are Monday and Thursday at 6 p.m. Basic literacy classes are scheduled as needed.
For information, contact the library at 636-3188.
Helper library - Hours are Monday through Thursday, noon to 6 p.m.; Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The library offers Internet accessible computers and will obtain books for patrons through the inter-facility loan program. For information, call the library at 472-5601.
CEU Library - Hours are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Saturday; and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hours vary during holiday weekends, school breaks and summer semesters.
For information, contact the library at 613-5209.
Rape crisis hot line - Rape or domestic violence victims in the Carbon-Emery County area may contact the local 24-hour crisis line toll-free at 1-866-894-8610.
Carbon County Humane Society - offers clinics the third Tuesday of the month at 5 S. Carbon Avenue, Price. Contact the society at 637-0588 for appointments.
Castle Country Habitat for Humanity - is accepting applications for homes. The office is located at 150 South 700 East in Price. Donations may be sent to PO Box 724, Price, UT 84501. For information, contact the organization at 637-9701.
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Mets sign Tim Byrdak to minors deal
The Mets announced they have signed LHP Tim Byrdak to a Minor League contract with an invite to Spring Training.
Mike Silva was the first to report the deal on Twitter.
Byrdak, 39, had surgery in early September to repair an anterior capsule tear in his left shoulder, as well as as surgery to repair a torn ligament in his knee.
"We are confident that Tim will experience a full recovery and be able to continue his Major League career," Sandy Alderson said after the surgery.
Byrdak made 56 relief appearances in 2012, during which he went 2-2 with a 4.40 ERA in 30 2/3 innings. He gave up 18 hits, 18 walks and 34 strikeouts while giving up 15 earned runs and lefthanders hit .154 for the year against him.
Matthew Cerrone, Lead WriterI have no problem with bringing back Byrdak, especially considering the emergence of Josh Edgin last season. However, the buzz last summer was that, even if everything went well in surgery, Byrdak would likely miss the bulk of 2012, because (as Chris Young and Johan Santana can testify) that shoulder surgery is no joke…
Michael Baron, ContributorBy bringing Byrdak back, this will allow him to maintain continuity in his rehab and, if he's healthy and ready sometime in the second half, the Mets can see how he fits then. I'll be curious to see how Byrdak does after this surgery given his age and his role. Terry Collins has said in the past he didn't think Chris Young was a candidate for the bullpen due to the inability to predict when he would pitch in relation to his shoulder – presumably, Byrdak falls under the same umbrella, given both are recovering from the same injury.


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Note: Mike Rupp Has Some Chemistry With Arron Asham
Two seasons ago in Pittsburgh Arron Asham and Mike Rupp played on the same line and Rupp put up 9 goals and 8 assists in 81 games.
Last season for the Rangers, Rupp had four goals and one assist.
Rupp told Blueshirts United that he thinks playing with Asham again could get him on the score sheet more "if that's the way the lines shake out this year, then I think we can have a fourth line that could add a little more production than we had last year."
That season Asham had five goals and six assists.


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42 U.S. Code § 4276 - Powers and administrative provisions
(a) Hearings; oaths and affirmations
The Commission or, on the authorization of the Commission, any subcommittee or members thereof, may, for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, hold such hearings, take such testimony, and sit and act at such times and places as the Commission deems advisable. Any member authorized by the Commission may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Commission or any subcommittee or members thereof.
(b) Cooperation by Federal agencies
Each department, agency, and instrumentality of the executive branch of the Government, including independent agencies, is authorized and directed to furnish to the Commission, upon request made by the Chairman or Vice Chairman, such information as the Commission deems necessary to carry out its functions under this chapter.
(c) Executive director
The Commission shall have power to appoint, fix the compensation of, and remove an executive director without regard to the civil service laws and chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5. Such appointment shall be made solely on the basis of fitness to perform the duties of the position and without regard to political affiliation.
(d) Appointment and compensation of other personnel; temporary and intermittent services
Subject to such rules and regulations as may be adopted by the Commission, the Chairman, without regard to the civil service laws and chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, and without reference to political affiliation, shall have the power—
(e) Applicability of other laws to employees
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, persons in the employ of the Commission under subsections (c) and (d)(1) of this section shall be considered to be Federal employees for all purposes, including—
(4) subchapter I of chapter 57 of this title 5.
(f) Maximum compensation of employees
No individual employed in the service of the Commission shall be paid compensation for such employment at a rate in excess of the highest rate provided for grade 18 under the General Schedule, except that the executive director of the Commission may be paid compensation at any rate not exceeding the rate prescribed for level V in the Executive Schedule of subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 5.
Source(Pub. L. 86–380, § 6,Sept. 24, 1959, 73 Stat. 705; Pub. L. 88–426, title III, § 306(e),Aug. 14, 1964, 78 Stat. 429; Pub. L. 89–733, §§ 3, 4,Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1162.)
The following substitutions were made on authority of Pub. L. 89–554, § 7(b),Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 631, the first section of which enacted Title 5, Government Organization and Employees:
In subsecs. (c) and (d), "chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5" substituted for "the Classification Act of 1949".
In subsec. (d)(2), "section 3109 of title 5" substituted for "section 15 of the Administrative Expenses Act of 1946 (5 U.S.C. 55a)".
In subsec. (e), "subchapter III of chapter 83 of title 5", "chapter 87 of title 5", and "subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5" substituted for "the Civil Service Retirement Act, as amended", "the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Act of 1954, as amended", and "the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended", respectively.
In subsec. (f), "the Executive Schedule of subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 5" substituted for "the Federal Executive Salary Schedule of the Federal Executive Salary Act of 1964".
Section was formerly classified to section 2376 of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1,Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
1966—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 89–733, § 3, substituted "executive director" for "staff director".
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 89–733, § 4, authorized the executive director of the Commission to be paid compensation at any rate not exceeding the rate prescribed for level V in the Federal Executive Salary Schedule.
1964—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 88–426substituted "at a rate in excess of the highest rate of grade 18 of the General Schedule of the Classification Act of 1949, as amended" for "at a rate in excess of $20,000 per annum".
Effective Date of 1964 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 88–426effective on first day of first pay period which begins on or after July 1, 1964, except to the extent provided in section 501(c) ofPub. L. 88–426, see section 501 ofPub. L. 88–426, title V, Aug. 14, 1964, 78 Stat. 435.
References in Other Laws to GS–16, 17, or 18 Pay Rates
References in laws to the rates of pay for GS–16, 17, or 18, or to maximum rates of pay under the General Schedule, to be considered references to rates payable under specified sections of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, see section 529 [title I, § 101(c)(1)] of Pub. L. 101–509, set out in a note under section 5376 of Title 5.
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7 U.S. Code § 4801 - Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
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(a) Congress finds that—
(2) the production of pork and pork products plays a significant role in the economy of the United States because pork and pork products are—
(3) pork and pork products must be available readily and marketed efficiently to ensure that the people of the United States receive adequate nourishment;
(4) the maintenance and expansion of existing markets, and development of new markets, for pork and pork products are vital to—
(A) the welfare of pork producers and persons concerned with producing and marketing pork and pork products; and
(6) pork and pork products that do not move in such channels of commerce directly burden or affect interstate commerce in pork and pork products; and
(1) It is the purpose of this chapter to authorize the establishment of an orderly procedure for financing, through adequate assessments, and carrying out an effective and coordinated program of promotion, research, and consumer information designed to—
(2) Such procedure shall be implemented, and such program shall be conducted, at no cost to the Federal Government.
(3) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to—
Source(Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1612,Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1607.)
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Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1631,Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1622, provided that: "This subtitle [subtitle B (§§ 1611–1631) of title XVI of Pub. L. 99–198, enacting this chapter] shall become effective on January 1, 1986."
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BATH, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - The state Fire Marshal says it was a leak in a propane gas line that caused that deadly explosion Tuesday in Bath.
The investigation showed it was a propane line from an outdoor tank leading to heating units inside the two apartments.
This announcement came a few hours before the State Medical Examiner officially released the identity of the woman who died in the explosion. She has been identified as 65 year old Dale Fussel.
As for the cause, firefighters and the state fire investigators suspected propane from the start because of the size of the explosion. They say gas leaked into the exterior wall, then into the crawl space underneath the duplex. At that point, any sort of spark could have set off the explosion.
That explosion blew the one story duplex building apart and damaged two other nearby apartments.
People in the 142-unit Atlantic Townhouses development were still looking over the damage Wednesday, while a steady parade of cars and trucks drove by the scene of the explosion to see the damage.
One survivor of the explosion is still in the hospital.
The woman neighbors call "Mom" or "Mumma" lived right next door to the building that blew up. Two men ran across the street and rescued her after the blast. She told NEWS CENTER that the explosion blew her front door apart, exposing her home to the fire. She said she feels "lucky to be alive".
Meanwhile, Bath Fire Chief Steve Hinds says residents of the 142-unit apartment complex should feel reassured about their safety, after an all-night inspection of the entire propane system for the complex. He says a team of propane technicians and firefighters tested each tank and heater for leaks and made sure the systems are safe. Now the city's code enforcement office has started examining the damaged apartments to make sure they will be safe .
CEO Scott Davis says it will take some time, and they will examine the structure of those buildings as well as all the electrical, plumbing, heating and other systems inside. Once he declares those buildings safe, Davis says repairs can begin.


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I have a synmat pad and the pillows I have used/tried all slide off after the first move and my sleep is greatly affected. The synmat pad and all the pillows all seem to have slippery materials so it's almost like it's designed to slip off!! So I tried to use the back pack but that moves away too. So I am up to the point of gluing velcro bits to pad and pillow to make it stay there.Any other suggestions to keep the pillow in place? What method do you use? Thank you.Mik.
Hi Mik,Some dots or lines of seam sealer applied to the bottom side of the pillow or its pillow case helps to provide some control of the pillow sliding off the pad.I used some stripes of Permatex Flowable windshield sealer on my MYOG pillow case. My pillow is a Kooka Bay inflatable BTW. The pillowcase keeps the pillow clean and free of skin oil etc. It is also removable and washable. The bottom side is silnylon and the sealer stripes have made it through the washer several times.Party On,Newton
Check out the below thread:http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=72096I just saw it a little while ago and while I am not crazy about the fabric, the concept looks feasible and easily implemented.
I use the Montbell pillow that has slots for straps. I have added straps similar to the straps seen on the monkey pillow.
If I remember correctly, both the Synmat and the Exped pillow (and others) have holes through edge material by which you can tie them together. Other folks have created such a system using duck tape and a hole punch.
Or, put some Permatex or silicone:mineral spirits on the pad
Exped pillows also have loops so that you can attach it to your mat. Ironically, the link to the tread mentioned above...if you go to the link in that linked thread and look at the first picture, they are actually showing the product being used with an Exped pillow inside of it that has the attachment hole showing. KJ
Valcro straps it is then :). I just can't see seam sealing stripes holding pillow in place properly. It doesn't hold my mat in place on the shelter floor wit all my body weight on it so I think the pillow case (punt intended) is out.Thanks for your replies :)
The other tip I have found both effective and comfortable is pulling my buff over my Exped pillow. The Buff material feels much better against my face and at the same time makes the pillow more resistant to slipping.
A small patch of 1/8" evazote between pillow and pad will do the trick. Should weigh only a few grams. Works basically like non-stick drawer and rug liners.
+1 on Randy's suggestion. I also do the same.KJ
+2 I use the Montbell pillow though.
Like Ken, a buff pulled over my Montbell pillow works for me.
I put an exped pillow inside of a stuff sack and then surround it with a down vest. Then I place it on top of some other clothes at the head of my mat; that is, on the ground and off the mat. This arrangement keeps my pillow from slipping and at just the right height for me. But when it comes to pillows, everybody's mileage will vary1
I simply place an extra torso layer (e.g. windshirt, etc) over the head of the air mattress and stuff the pillow in between the mattress and the torso layer.
Brian,..."stuff the pillow in between the mattress and the torso layer."Elegantly simple and dual use! ;-)Party On,Newton
I use a Montbell pillow and a Downmat UL7. I use a very small diameter length of shock cord and attach it to the holes in the bottom corners of the pillow with some clips. I simply run the cord under my pad and it stays in place. I tried the Velcro option before, but I didn't like gluing things to by pad and pillow.Ben
Maybe this will sound sort of outlandish. But if you are using a pillow, why does it need to be on the sleeping mat in the first place? Since you have a pillow, your head probably doesn't need the insulation from the ground. It also probably doesn't need the bit of extra padding. Thus if your pillow is placed just past the top of your sleep mat, it won't slide off since its already off. I admit to being a torso pad user, so perhaps my thinking is just too radical for normal people. :pHowever, if you must have the pillow on your sleeping pad, fill your backpack with the rest of your gear you aren't using and place it at the top of your sleeping pad. The pillow will push against the pack and the much larger pack will push back against the cheeky bastard, thsu frustrating your pillows desire to roam free during the night. At least that was what I use to do.
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Brilliant Brian!I'm not sure if that idea is a left brain or right brian idea, but apparently I don't possess that side as that idea would never have occurred to me!Thank you.
Sean, good thought. That is exactly how I work it. I use the dry bag (turned inside out) with everything I own, except the pack, as my pillow. The pack works against my feet, just under the NightLite. The pillow goes just above. This works pretty well.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A long time ago, back in the good 'ole days when basketball players used peach baskets, couldn't dunk and scored about as frequently as a Big Ten game, the best team in the world resided in Buffalo.
In the heart of the city's East Side -- situated near the intersection of Genesee and Davis streets -- a tattered, grayish building represents the origin of a Hall of Fame basketball squad, one of only five teams in history to ever earn that distinction.
They started as a bunch of pickup basketball players in 1895, but within a decade, they'd won two international championships. That was the beginning of the Reign of Terror. From 1908 to 1911, they'd win 111 games in a row, a streak that puts John Wooden and UCLA to shame.
They had a name for their dynasty, too, and it probably didn't take long for them to figure out what to call themselves. They played on the German side of town, and most of them were German, so they cut their losses and took the easy way out.
They named their team the Buffalo Germans.
And they were perhaps the first powerhouse basketball team this sport ever saw.
Of course, as is often the case with history, the lore of the Germans has long since faded in this city. It doesn't help that the team's former home is now basically unrecognizable. The Germans played their games at the "German YMCA", which looked like a state-of-the-art facility when it opened in that spot near Genesee and Davis. But the Germans folded in 1925, and now the plot of land is the proud home of the Ukrainian Cultural Center.
A lot has changed in 100 years. So thank goodness for Melissa Dunlap, one of the few people in Western New York willing to preserve the memories of the Buffalo Germans.
"They were such an impressive team," said Dunlap, the executive director of the Niagara County Historical Society. "But they played before the NBA was formed, so when you look at the history of basketball, it doesn't bring up the Buffalo Germans."
That's a shame, and especially so for Dunlap, whose husband was the grandson of team captain and manager Allie Heerdt. Their first coach was Fred Burkhardt, who established the team in 1895-- only four years after his mentor, James Naismith, invented the sport. The Germans were a YMCA team, but they often played -- and beat -- college teams on the East Coast, as well as other club teams. In 1901, they put the world on notice by capturing the Pan-American Exposition championship in Buffalo, even though a few of their key players had to miss part of the tournament to finish a Latin exam for school. Three years later, they marched to St. Louis, Mo., and won a tournament during that exposition and the World's Fair. Although their dominance spanned several decades, Dunlap estimates that only 27 players suited up for the Germans during the course of their existence, including Heerdt, Henry Faust and Ed Miller. They were the mainstays in the first decade of the franchise, according to the "Encyclopedia of Ethnicity and Sports in the United States."
Still not sold? Then consider when the team became enshrined in the Naismith Hall of Fame in 1961, its biography described it as the "most-feared team in the country." In radio excerpts from the 1950s, Buffalo broadcasting legend Van Miller described the Germans as "probably the greatest team in basketball history." According to Miller, the Germans defeated Princeton, Yale and Dartmouth at one point, catching the eye of a powerhouse school named Hobart College in Geneva, N.Y. The Hobart players challenged the Buffalo boys to a game, assuming they'd put them in their place, and then they promptly lost 134-0.
"The game was a massacre," Miller said on the airwaves, recalling the record books.
They were so good that Chuck Taylor, one of the most iconic figures in basketball history and the face of the most popular shoe in American history, claimed he played for the Buffalo Germans. Except he didn't. Taylor actually played for a team in Indiana.
"But he wanted his name associated with the Germans," Dunlap said.
According to John Grasso's "Historical Dictionary of Basketball," the Buffalo Germans joined the American Basketball League (under the name "Buffalo Bisons") in 1925 but immediately became overmatched, losing 20 of their first 30 games before folding. They would later compete as the Buffalo Orioles as well -- once World War I began and anti-German sentiment began to spread, the name became a bit less politically correct -- but Dunlap said they were always known colloquially as the Germans.
And they always embodied the Buffalo spirit.
"There were other games where it got kind of heated, because they were really good. Other teams just thought they were this rural team from Buffalo, and they were just going to wipe the floor with them," Dunlap said. "And then they'd find out they weren't going to, so there was a lot of pushing and shoving."
"It's another one of the great things to be proud about in Buffalo."


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By RICHARD SHAWSun Advocate community editor
Property on which to build a county gun range was hard to find until July when the Carbon County Commission approved the purchase of a parcel of land near Wattis Road. The purchase was finalized last week when the papers with the previous owners, Frank and Carol Feichko, were signed.
Now the architect for the range, which has evolved into a recreation area, has been selected, He was at the county commission meeting last week to let the commissioners and the gun committee know that he is ready to go to work.
"I have looked at the site and I see many possibilities in the various areas of the land," said Art Pasker of the firm of Pasker, Gould, Ames and Weaver of Murray. "Actually, it is a good fit for many of the things the county has ideas for. I think the site work will be minimal."
In June the county commission and the gun range committee were feeling heat from the Community Impact Board about money that had been released to the county almost a year and a half ago to develop a gun range. The $750,000 grant and a $750,000 low interest loan were in jeopardy if they couldn't find a place to use it.
Initially, proponents of the project thought about planning an indoor range near the county fairgrounds.
But after visiting a number of facilities at locations around the country, the proponents found indoor ranges were difficult to run and expensive to maintain.
Therefore, the groups supporting the project decided to move toward the concept of an outdoor gunrange.
During the next year, the officials spent time concentrating on two sites. One was United States Bureau of Land Management ground near the Carbon County Airport. The other was near Pinnacle Peak, ground which belonged to the State Institutional Land Trust.
The BLM process fell through after a lot of work and scrutiny, primarily because of concerns about its proximity to air space at the airport as well as the amount of time it would take for the BLM to be able to release the property to the county.
Costs of improvements and utility placement were also concerns.
Comparatively, the other site on public land was only a flash in the pan when it became apparent that SITLA and the county could not work out a deal on the other piece southwest of Price that is dotted extensively with gas well sites.
The problem then became finding private land that would work within budget, as well as what was required for such a venture.
First, local officials had to find the right amount of property (about 640 acres) in a topographical configuration that could be used.
Second, the land would have to be in the right place so the site would be convenient for users of the range. The property would also have to be available for the amount of money the county had to purchase the land.
So, the committee and the commission began searching for private land. Things looked bleak as land leads and offers of possible sites ran through the proponents' hands like sand. Just as the members of the groups were beginning to doubt they could find a place to put county gun range, things changed.
"Everyone was working to find a good place for the range," said County Commissioner Steve Burge. "This place, when presented to us, was exactly what we needed."
The final price for the 640 acre parcel was $300,000.
The purchased property is located several miles up Wattis Road from its junction with Hiawatha Road. Besides general and specific gun venues, there will be room for archery and paint ball ranges. The land has water on it that comes with the property that emanates from North Springs. The property has a right to 16 acre feet from that source. While not of culinary quality, the water could be used for irrigation of landscaping around a proposed clubhouse and camping grounds at the site, according to officials.
There are also some ponds that have been created by the springs, and there is the possibility of a fishing area being created out of those ponds or in another spot.
In addition, on the southeast side of the property there is a perfect place to build a "rock crawler" course. The county has been trying to find a place to put the venue for about a year.
Probably some of the most attractive values of the property is its location.
Only 20 minutes from Price, it has a good highway that leads right up to it and the existing gravel roads are in good shape, although the county will probably close some of those off and design a new road system that better fits the need of the area.
The main part of the property sits at about 6,300 feet in altitude, which makes it a little cooler during the summer months than different location at the bottom of the valley.
A large flat in the middle of the land seems perfect for the long distance shooting ranges and has about a 3 percent grade from east to west.
"Based on what I have seen we will have lots of concrete work to do," said Pasker. "I will also need to work with a civil engineer on some of the grades of the property."
Existing roads that lead to gas wells on the property have now been geographically positioned and an overlay has been done to match the real roads with the maps.
The position of those roads was a concern in a previous meeting because county officials were worried that wells and roads could get in the way of developing the recreation area. However that all seems to have been resolved.
"I'm not sure how many roads we'll need to build but I know the county will do some of the work on those themselves," said Pasker.
Proponents of the recreation area have said they could envision someone loading up their various firearms, a fishing pole and other gear and spending the day driving from spot to spot on four wheelers or golf carts and participating in many of the different venues offered.
The commissioners then discussed that a master plan should be developed and then the work can go on from there. Pasker suggested that he needed to work closely with the leaders of the gun range committee.
"I just want to be sure we get the correct shooting areas on the right sites," he said. "Based on what I have seen, this is a great site on which to build this venue."
After his comments Pasker had an extended meeting with the gun committee in a small conference room and began to work out the details on the building of the range.
The commission agreed to pay Pasker $5,000 for the work he has already done on the range. His commission on the project will be 5.25 percent of the construction cost.
The commission also appointed the architects for the new county road shop that will be built on Airport Road. The firm is the same one that was selected to design the new Carbon County Ambulance Garage, Edwards and Daniels of Salt Lake.
In other business, the commission approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the BLM on a gate to be placed across the road that goes up Jacks Canyon, near the Nine Mile Canyon area.
The road was originally built in 1976 for oil and gas development and it leads to a wilderness study area which also has some ancient rock art sites on it. The BLM has said that, in recent years, vehicles have been going off the road into the WSA and that people have also done some damage to the rock art as well as some digging for artifacts in the area. The gate would control who goes into the area in or on vehicles. The MOU has to be presented to the BLM so the federal agency can review and accept or reject the plan.


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On June 17, 2014, Sr. Fellow Lawrence McQuillan spoke at an event for supporters of the Independent Institute. Dr. McQuillan spoke about Californias state pension system, a topic he writes about frequently, including in his forthcoming book California Dreamin: Resolving the Public Pension Crisis.
First he defines the types of pension programs for state employees, he outlined how funding for the programs is not sustainable for the promises made to pension recipients. The state admits to an unfunded liability of $140 billion, but McQuillan says that is actually an underestimate. According to most economists, the true amount of the unfunded liability is $430 billion.
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(January 27, 2010) – California State University announced a long-term graduation initiative at today's Board of Trustees meeting with the goal of increasing the system's graduation rates and helping underrepresented students to complete college. The graduation initiative involves all 23 CSU campuses, and is expected to raise six-year graduation rates by eight percent by 2016, as well as cut in half the existing gap in degree attainment by CSU's underrepresented students.
"As the largest public university system in the country, it is our responsibility to ensure that we do everything possible to help our students be successful in earning their degree," said CSU Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Jeri Echeverria. "The goal of this initiative is to not only increase the number of students who complete their degree, but to also help those from traditionally underrepresented communities who may need additional support to finish. After all, that is the end goal – a college degree."
Currently, CSU's overall six-year graduation rate is approximately 46 percent, and the goal of the graduation initiative is to bring it up to approximately 54 percent, which is the top quartile of national averages of similar institutions.
"The Obama Administration has set a goal for the United States to be the leader in college degree holders by the year 2020," said CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed. "The CSU graduates 90,000 students into the workforce each year, and we cannot reach this national goal without the CSU increasing the number of students that we graduate each year."
Each CSU campus will work on an individual plan with specific measures designed to reach their own graduation goal. Campuses already in the top quartile for graduation rates have committed to increasing an additional six percent, as well as cut in half the gap for underserved students' degree attainment.
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