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42 U.S. Code § 5422 - State enforcement
(a) Jurisdiction of State agency or court under State law
Nothing in this chapter shall prevent any State agency or court from asserting jurisdiction under State law over any manufactured home construction or safety issue with respect to which no Federal manufactured home construction and safety standard has been established pursuant to the provisions of section 5403 of this title.
(b) Assumption of responsibility for enforcement of Federal standards; submission of enforcement plan to Secretary
Any State which, at any time, desires to assume responsibility for enforcement of manufactured home safety and construction standards relating to any issue with respect to which a Federal standard has been established under section 5403 of this title, shall submit to the Secretary a State plan for enforcement of such standards.
(c) Criteria for approval of State plan by Secretary
The Secretary shall approve the plan submitted by a State under subsection (b) of this section, or any modification thereof, if such plan in his judgment—
(1) designates a State agency or agencies as the agency or agencies responsible for administering the plan throughout the State;
(2) provides for the enforcement of manufactured home safety and construction standards promulgated under section 5403 of this title;
(3) provides for a right of entry and inspection of all factories, warehouses, or establishments in such State in which manufactured homes are manufactured and for the review of plans, in a manner which is identical to that provided in section 5413 of this title;
(4) provides for the imposition of the civil and criminal penalties under section 5410 of this title;
(5) provides for the notification and correction procedures under section 5414 of this title;
(6) provides for the payment of inspection fees by manufacturers in amounts adequate to cover the costs of inspections;
(7) contains satisfactory assurances that the State agency or agencies have or will have the legal authority and qualified personnel necessary for the enforcement of such standards;
(8) give satisfactory assurances that such State will devote adequate funds to the administration and enforcement of such standards;
(9) requires manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in such State to make reports to the Secretary in the same manner and to the same extent as if the State plan were not in effect;
(10) provides that the State agency or agencies will make such reports to the Secretary in such form and containing such information as the Secretary shall from time to time require;
(11) with respect to any State plan submitted on or after the expiration of the 5-year period beginning on December 27, 2000, provides for an installation program established by State law that meets the requirements of section 5404 (c)(3) of this title;
(12) with respect to any State plan submitted on or after the expiration of the 5-year period beginning on December 27, 2000, provides for a dispute resolution program for the timely resolution of disputes between manufacturers, retailers, and installers of manufactured homes regarding responsibility, and for the issuance of appropriate orders, for the correction or repair of defects in manufactured homes that are reported during the 1-year period beginning on the date of installation; and
(d) Notice and hearing prior to rejection by Secretary of State plan
If the Secretary rejects a plan submitted under subsection (b) of this section, he shall afford the State submitting the plan due notice and opportunity for a hearing before so doing.
(e) Discretionary enforcement by Secretary of standards in State having approved plan
After the Secretary approves a State plan submitted under subsection (b) of this section, he may, but shall not be required to, exercise his authority under this chapter with respect to enforcement of manufactured home construction and safety standards in the State involved.
(f) Annual evaluation by Secretary of execution of State plan; basis of evaluation; submission of evaluation and data to Congress; determination by Secretary of improper administration, etc., of State plan; procedure; effect of determination
The Secretary shall, on the basis of reports submitted by the designated State agency and his own inspections, make a continuing evaluation of the manner in which each State having a plan approved under this section is carrying out such plan. Such evaluation shall be made by the Secretary at least annually for each State, and the results of such evaluation and the inspection reports on which it is based shall be promptly submitted to the appropriate committees of the Congress. Whenever the Secretary finds, after affording due notice and opportunity for a hearing, that in the administration of the State plan there is a failure to comply substantially with any provision of the State plan or that the State plan has become inadequate, he shall notify the State agency or agencies of his withdrawal of approval of such plan. Upon receipt of such notice by such State agency or agencies such plan shall cease to be in effect, but the State may retain jurisdiction in any case commenced before the withdrawal of the plan in order to enforce manufactured home standards under the plan whenever the issues involved do not relate to the reasons for the withdrawal of the plan.
(g) Enforcement of dispute resolution standards
(1) Establishment of dispute resolution program
Not later than the expiration of the 5-year period beginning on December 27, 2000, the Secretary shall establish a dispute resolution program that meets the requirements of subsection (c)(12) of this section for dispute resolution in each State described in paragraph (2) of this subsection. The order establishing the dispute resolution program shall be issued after notice and opportunity for public comment in accordance with section 553 of title 5.
(2) Implementation of dispute resolution program
Beginning on the expiration of the 5-year period described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall implement the dispute resolution program established under paragraph (1) in each State that has not established a dispute resolution program that meets the requirements of subsection (c)(12) of this section.
(3) Contracting out of implementation
In carrying out paragraph (2), the Secretary may contract with an appropriate agent to implement the dispute resolution program established under paragraph (2), except that such agent shall not be a person or entity other than a government, nor an affiliate or subsidiary of such a person or entity, that has entered into a contract with the Secretary to implement any other regulatory program under this chapter.
Source(Pub. L. 93–383, title VI, § 623,Aug. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 712; Pub. L. 96–399, title III, § 308(c)(4),Oct. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1641; Pub. L. 97–35, title III, § 339B(c),Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 417; Pub. L. 106–569, title VI, §§ 603(b)(5), 605 (b), 610,Dec. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 2999, 3008, 3011.)
Reference to "mobile homes", appearing in subsec. (c)(3), changed to "manufactured homes" in view of the amendment of title VI of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (this chapter) by section 308(c)(4) ofPub. L. 96–399requiring the substitution of "manufactured home" for "mobile home" wherever appearing in title VI of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and section 339B(c) ofPub. L. 97–35(set out as a note under section 1703 of Title 12, Banks and Banking) providing that the terms "mobile home" and "manufactured home" shall be deemed to include the terms "mobile homes" and "manufactured homes", respectively.
2000—Subsec. (c)(9). Pub. L. 106–569, § 603(b)(5), substituted "retailers" for "dealers".
Subsec. (c)(11). Pub. L. 106–569, § 605(b)(1), (3), added par. (11). Former par. (11) redesignated (13).
Subsec. (c)(12). Pub. L. 106–569, § 610(1), added par. (12).
Subsec. (c)(13). Pub. L. 106–569, § 605(b)(2), redesignated par. (11) as (13).
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 106–569, § 610(2), added subsec. (g).
1980—Subsecs. (a), (b), (c)(2), (e), (f). Pub. L. 96–399substituted "manufactured home" for "mobile home" wherever appearing.
Effective Date of 2000 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 106–569effective Dec. 27, 2000, except that amendment has no effect on any order or interpretative bulletin issued under this chapter and published as a proposed rule pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553 on or before Dec. 27, 2000, see section 612 ofPub. L. 106–569, set out as a note under section 5401 of this title.
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The fan shaped leaves of the ginkgo are one of my favorite trees to watch in the fall. The leaves turn a bright gold that really is quite magical to see! You know what though? The summer leaves look pretty awesome too!
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For years en route to Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia I had passed by the University of Pennsylvania's Morris Arboretum. I always figured it was just some big park loaded with a bunch of boring trees. So a few weeks ago during a trip to Cape May, New Jersey I was surprised at how green this beach town was and how little I recognized the names of all those wonderful plants. Figuring the Morris Arboretum to be my botanical salvation, albeit a boring botanical salvation, I jumped in my car and visited Penn's Arboretum. I loved it. It was way, way, way better than I ever thought it would be.
Arriving at the Parking Lot
There is plenty of parking at the Morris Arboretum but your experience will start much quicker if you are able to park in the limited spaces at the very top of the lot. If not, you'll park a couple thousand feet further down hill and have to walk up like a Tibetan Sherpa or take the shuttle a few minutes up the winding road to what is essentially the entrance to the whole experience.
The Arboretum
Pretty cool. Your trip pretty much begins at the museum gift shop where you can pick up a map for free, buy some cool stuff (I bought some delicious, locally produced wildflower honey) or grab a snack at the cafe. From there, you walk a short distance to a really interesting observation deck about 30 feet or so in the air (don't worry, you don't have to climb up, you are already that high when you park, you'll see what I mean) and you more or less get to experience what seems like a giant tree house in the canopy in the trees. Pretty neat and unexpected.
From there there are several really neat gardens to walk through with various flowers, herbs and plenty of butterflies. Again really neat (and, trust me, I a totally bad – a$$'d guy so don't take what I say lightly 😉 and quite educational too. Most of the trees and plants are identified by placards along the way.
There is a short but sweet greenhouse filled with tropical plants (more on this here )…. and tropical weather too…. it's only about a two minute walk through but pretty hot and steamy so if you are prone to heat stroke, you might want to just poke your head in the door. Actually it wasn't that bad, I'm sure the dead guy outside was just sunning himself… kidding. Here's a picture of the greenhouse
There are miles of paved trails and some wide open spaces that would make for a very nice picnic (only on summer Thursday nights as of the date of this post). There are also some wonderful little shaded trails that take you back along tiny streams, fountains, and other pleasant nooks and crannies of the park.
On thing that surprised me about the park was how small it seems from the outside but how utterly massive it is on the inside. The park, if you've ever driven by it along Germantown Pike looks big for a suburban Philadelphia park but when you get inside I assure you that you can not see from one end of the park to the other. The rolling hills filled with plant life and paved trails takes up a wonderfully deceptive amount of space that you can really lose yourself in (but without actually getting lost)
The Trains
I never thought I'd like this but I loved it. Not sure if this is a year round exhibit or not but the Morris Arboretum train set is pretty impressive too. To my surprise, I like it. They are miniature trains not large enough to ride on but probably slightly bigger than what you would put around the living room. Each set had a little theme that would take the trains by famous places both locally and around the world. Check it out. I thought it would be dumb but I enjoyed the whimsical nature of the set up.
Amenities and Admission
There are public bathrooms, a cafe, gift shop and free parking. There is admission to the museum $16 for an adult when I went but check out there website below for up to date info.
Penn's Morris Arboretum website – U of P Arboretum Near Norristown
Check Out The Location of the Morris Arboretum below. Very easy to get to. (If you are still interested in the great outdoors consider reading my review of Valley Forge Park
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An imaginative elephant named Horton hears a faint cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Although Horton doesn't know it yet, that speck houses an entire city named Who-ville, inhabited by the microscopic Whos, led by the Mayor. Despite being ridiculed and threatened by his neighbors, who think he has lost his mind, Horton is determined to save the particle... because "a person's a person, no matter how small."
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The best racing mobile game in 2014 for me is real racing 3. This game is developed by Firemonkeys Studios and published for android, iOS and BlackBerry devices on 28 Feb 2013. Although this game receives many worse reviews on iOS platform, I still love this game. It has many improvements compared to the last two version. Especially, its improved graphics and the addition of real-world tracks is very attracted to me. I will share some great tips about playing this game on mobile devices here so that you can get more benefits from real racing 3.
Firstly, you should understand that there are total seven ongoing events on the game. They are called Redline Origins, MotorFiesta 1, Scuderia, Monza, Ferrari 375 F1, Ferrari 412 T2 and Ferrari F14 T. You have chances to get Ferrari 375 F1 in Redline Origins event aftere completing seven stages. Complete Dawn of Scuderia Ferrari stage you can get 5 gold coins as rewards. Next stage is Glass Cannons in which the cars are fragile and bloody fast. The worst thing is that you can't get help from the tracks. All you can do is believe in yourself. As Ferrari Legends is an easy stage, you can only gain five gold after winning this stage. Euro Racedays stage, Circuit Upgrades stage, Indy Speedway stage and Generations stage are the most hard part on this event. After you win all these four stages, you can gain total 60 gold and 40,000 Real Cash on the game. Also you can get a new fast car – Ferrari 375 F1.
There are total six types of circuits on the game based on the new update. They are Central Europe circuits, Southern Europe circuits, United Kingdom circuits, USA circuits, Asia circuits and Australia circuits. Mount Panorama and Melbourne circuits are located in Australia. Pay attention to these 2 circuits as they are very similar to the Albert Park circuit from the Australian F1 Grand Prix. There is only one circuit which is called Suzuka located in Asia. Indianapolis circuit and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca circuit are located in USA. Silverstone Circuit and Brands Hatch circuit are located in United Kingdom. They are the shortest circuits in real racing 3. So you should run as fast as you can in these two circuits. Plus, Silverstone Circuit is the most configurable circuit in the world. It has more than nine configurations and very famous in England.
Let's talk about the in-game currency. There are two types of currencies on the game. They are gold and real cash. Real cash can be gained by completing races. The more races you win on the game, the more real cash you will received. You can use real cash to buy new cars, upgrade your cars and pay for the cars' maintenance. Gold can be got from advancing to a higher driver level and watching 15 to 30 second advertisements available in-game. You can use gold to cut off the maintenance time. Both gold and real cash can be purchased via real world money.
Many players want to know how to get gold and R$ fast and safe. Well, I used to use real racing 3 hack tool to achieve this goal in the past few days. Before you try that tool, you should really know the requirements to run that tool. The best tips is not add too many amounts when using that tool.
There are many updates come to real racing 3 in 2014. Some are good and some are bad. For your game safety, I suggest you apply all the updates to the game now. Finally, you can leave some comments about this article in the comment section so that we can share great tips with each others.


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By CREIGH SHANKN. Little Rock, AR
Have we lost our minds? Are we, as a people, no long capable of recognizing con men? After WMD's in Iraq, the "crisis" in Social Security, and now our courts can't function because the senate won't confirm a dozen nuts as federal judges, haven't we grown tired of slick politicians trying to sell us the Brooklyn Bridge?
The media blame Christian conservatives for electing men to the positions they now abuse, but I don't think it is our fault. We've read Matthew 7:13-20. And none of us, having read those words can ignore the Bush and Cheney deceptions that resulted in the Iraqi war. We know the extent of human misery caused by this administration's unprovoked attack on Iraq and we can see by that fruit this administration's character.
As for Bill Frist, it is plain for all to see that he simply does not have the requisite skills to lead the senate (admittedly a task similar to herding cats). That lack of skill is sad and perhaps embarrassing for Frist, but there is no shame to having risen above one's abilities. There is shame, however, in his response to his frustration. He proposes to spitefully destroy one of the senate's centuries-old traditions, one that protects a large minority from tyranny by a small majority. Mr. Frist portrays himself as a committed Christian. One wonders if Mr. Frist has read his Bible, in particular, Matthew 22:34-40 and Luke 15:1-32. Whether we agree or not with our neighbor's point of view, where is the authority to destroy him?
Committed Christians are not at fault for the misdeeds and mistakes of Bush, Cheney and Frist. That politicians will rush to wrap themselves in the cloak of our Lord Jesus or wrap themselves in the flag is well-known to every American. Those acts have often been referred to as "the last refuges of scoundrels". It seems to me that most Christians pray those words will be prophetic.


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It was a long drive so a group of us parents decided why not hold a triathlon in Lisbon. Eleven years later, Katie Sovie, Jackie Sovie, Colleen Hammond, Allison Akins and Connor Hammond are now wearing the blue officials shirts along with other former participants. They now do 90 per cent of the work at running the triathlon.
Two 14-year triathletes who have dueled their way up the age group ladder, Tanner Massic of Ogdensburg and Coleman Pease of Hammond, placed 1-2 in the Boys 11-14 Division.
Massic posted the best time of the day at 19:59, Boys 8-10 winner Parker Hunt of Canton posted the second best time at 20:08 and the Girls 11-14 winner 13-year-old Hannah Braun of Lisbon placed third overall at 20:36.
The other division leaders were: Rachel LaRock and Connor Bell (G-B 5-7) and Nora Pease (Girls 8-10). Madalyn Bascom, Matthew Mikolay, Jonah Longshore formed the only team in the triathlon.
Team: Canton (Madalyn Bascom, Matthew Mikolay, Jonah Longshore 27:22.
Girls 5-7: Rachel LaRock (Lisbon) 26:13, Ava Murphy (Ogdensburg) 26:26, Claire Murphy (Lisbon) 27:49, Gretchen Brown (Ogdensburg) 28:00, Addison Graveline (Lisbon) 34:51, Megan Walker (Lisbon) 34:52, Rylee Balster (Ogdensburg) 36:20, Ava Balster (Ogdensburg) 36:32, Hannah Costello (Ogfdensburg) 59:59.
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I am often asked if I am a veteran. I served in the NG from 1976 to 1984 and received an honerable d/c. If I am not a veteran what am I. How do you answer that question since during that time I could have been activated if the need arose to serve my country. I ofter feel uncomfortable answereing this question. What can my children put on college applications etc. with there father's status. Am I entitled to any benefits. Thank you.
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Originally posted by John D. Riccione View PostI am often asked if I am a veteran. I served in the NG from 1976 to 1984 and received an honerable d/c. If I am not a veteran what am I. How do you answer that question since during that time I could have been activated if the need arose to serve my country. I ofter feel uncomfortable answereing this question. What can my children put on college applications etc. with there father's status. Am I entitled to any benefits. Thank you.
There is current legislation enabling that title be carried forward to Reserve component members; so good luck. But that is for only Reserve component members who complete 20 years of service and never was federally activated; not 8. Again, it is not about the title but if it brings forth certain entitlements and privileges; then so be it. The last four years, current politics has been moving towards that direction in giving everyone their due; even if they have not earned it or it was tradition since the beginning of man.
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Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., last month reintroduced the Honor America's Guard-Reserve Retirees Act, which would give those with 20 years of service in the Guard and Reserve the honor of being called a veteran.Under current law, the definition of a veteran applies only to service members who have served on active duty.
The bill would amend this definition to allow qualifying individuals to salute when the Star Spangled Banner is played, march in veterans' parades, and be recognized as a veteran by other veterans, Pryor and Boozman said.
"It's unacceptable that these brave men and women have served our country proudly for over two decades, but through no fault of their own, are not allowed to call themselves veterans," Pryor said.
"National Guard and Reserve members who selflessly serve in defense of our country should to be honored for their sacrifice," said Boozman, a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. "The men and women who have dedicated two decades of their lives to this nation deserve this recognition. "
The legislation is cost-neutral, and would not provide any additional financial benefits.
An identical bill (H.R. 679) is already under consideration in the House. Similar legislation has twice passed the House only to falter in the Senate.
Veteran status for all Guard retirees is a NGAUS legislative priority.
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April 16, 20128:12 pmadminVeterans BenefitsIn order to qualify for Veterans Benefits, in particular, Compensation or Pension, an individual must meet the definition of veteran, and must also meet the active duty requirements contained in the Code of Federal Regulations, specifically 38 C.F.R. §3.6. Often the question is asked whether a person who served in the National Guard can qualify for Veterans Benefits. The answer, with applicable Code citations, is below.
National Guard members are only eligible for VA benefits stemming from their federal service, which includes periods during which they were ordered into federal service by the President under 10 U.S.C.S. §12401 to perform duty under the provisions of 32 U.S.C.S. §§316, 502, 503, 504 or 505. National Guard members who are ordered into the active service of a state are not eligible for VA benefits related to that service. The active duty definitions are found in 38 C.F.R. §3.6, and for National Guard, see specifically (c)(3).
I been combat deployed numerous times and nearly 15 years of active service but I still feel like a rookie and not a veteran until I get 20 active years lol.
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Double murder – new appeal by brothers Robert and Lee Firkins
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Two brothers convicted of the brutal killings of a Westcountry couple 10 years ago are to launch a new bid for freedom after a key witness at their trial was convicted of murder.
The savage murders of Carol and Graham Fisher, who were shot and bludgeoned to death at their home in North Cornwall on Bonfire Night 2003, shocked the nation.
Brothers Robert and Lee Firkins, from Weston-super-Mare, now in their late 30s, were convicted and jailed for life at Exeter Crown Court in January 2006. They were ordered to serve a minimum of 26 years.
Lawyers representing the pair, who consistently denied the murders, confirmed yesterday they are preparing a fresh bid to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC).
It follows the murder conviction of a man – known only as Witness X – who claimed Robert Firkins confessed to the killings while they shared a cell.
It is claimed Firkins bragged: "Watch Crimewatch and you'll see my work."
Solicitor Jane Hickman, who represents Lee Firkins, told the Western Morning News: "We will definitely be taking the case back to the CCRC. But for his evidence there would have been no conviction."
Ms Hickman said she regarded the conviction as "completely unsafe" and described Witness X as a "dangerous, violent and manipulating individual".
She added: "One of the reasons Witness X gave for giving his evidence was that he had discovered God during his last stay in prison and that having seen the light he wanted to make amends.
"We said at the time that was not believable and that he was motivated by the reward which was being offered by Crimestoppers."
The extreme violence of the Fishers' murders shocked police and unnerved the local community.
Mr Fisher, 60, was found dead from three shotgun wounds in the kitchen of their home near Wadebridge.
His 53-year-old wife was first shot in the hand, and left a trail of blood through their bungalow before being shot in the back and the neck as she tried to flee down the garden path.
The couple died from massive head injuries caused by blows from a sledgehammer.
Their bodies were found the next morning at their garage business on the A39, near the Royal Cornwall showground.
Carol's brother Nigel Edwards, who lives in Falmouth, said the family were "shocked" at news of a possible further appeal.
"All we have ever wanted is justice for Carol and Graham and we thought we had that," Mr Edwards told the WMN. "We are in shock and I felt physically sick when I first heard. It is like we are living the nightmare all over again."
The reliability of Witness X's evidence, and its importance to the case, has been previously tested at the Court of Appeal and the European Court of Human Rights.
After a four-day hearing at London's Appeal Court in 2008, the brother's appeals were dismissed by three top judges: Lord Justice Hughes, sitting with Mr Justice Treacy and Sir Peter Cresswell.
Lord Justice Hughes said that although, as a "dishonest" man, it was possible that the witness' evidence contained "embroidery", there was more evidence to back it up.
"There were a great many criticisms to be made of X," the judge said.
"His character was bad. He was a recidivist criminal, largely committing acquisitive offences, but also with a drug habit.
"There had been significant violence towards a former girlfriend. In prison, there were repeated reports of drug dealing and 'taxing' of other prisoners.
"He was undoubtedly a dishonest man and he was demonstrated to have lied at a number of points in his evidence when these and other aspects of his history were put to him."
But Lord Justice Hughes added: "This was not a case which depended entirely on Witness X.
"Whether or not the other evidence would have justified a conviction in his absence, he certainly did not stand alone."
While denying the murders, the brothers had admitted a number of offences during a spree of violence in 2003.
In November, Robert Firkins attacked three men in the Grenville Arms pub in Nanpean, near St Austell – spraying two with ammonia.
Two days later, he and his brother went to Clacton, Essex, and caused actual bodily harm to a man called John Garrett while in possession of a shotgun.
On December 19, Lee Firkins fired a shotgun during a masked robbery on a Jet service station at Fraddon in Cornwall. The next day, Robert Firkins used a knife to slash the face of a man at his home in St Dennis. He was also squirted with ammonia before he was bound with tape and dumped in the countryside.
The next day, the brothers robbed the B&Q hardware store in Taunton, Somerset, dropping all but £600 of their £1,800 haul.
In 2011, Lee Firkin took his case to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, arguing his right to a fair trial had been breached.
His legal team said the jury of "non-lawyers" could not be expected to understand fine legal points, particularly the strictly limited relevance of the "cell confession".
However, the court's Registrar President, Lawrence Garlicki, rejected Firkin's complaints, saying they were "manifestly ill-founded".


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Carbon nanotubes are one of the leading-edge ingredients of the nanotech revolution. The tiny, cylindrical tubes made of a lattice of carbon atoms have potential as strengthening fillers in products such as tennis racket handles and brake pads. At a higher level, the tubes are being considered for use in electronic devices such as display screens or as ultra-small wiring in computer chips. Writing in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, however, a group of researchers waves a cautionary flag.
The team found that when injected into the body cavities of mice, long carbon nanotubes could behave in a way similar to the way asbestos fibers behave, forming lesions that, in the case of asbestos, lead to cancer. Shorter nanotubes did not seem to have the potentially dangerous effect, and it's not known whether the tubes can make their way to the mesothelium if inhaled. "This is of considerable importance, because research and business communities continue to invest heavily in carbon nanotubes for a wide range of products under the assumption that they are no more hazardous than graphite," wrote the scientists. In this segment, we'll talk about what is known about the potential health effects of these and other nanomaterials, and what steps should be taken now to prevent future asbestos-like environmental and health problems.


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So I almost fell for one of these pyramid-schemes-in-disguise jobs today.
I, a college student desperately looking for a Summer job, notice an ad on craigslist for a job that promises $18 per hour or appointment. They offer flexible hours, and lots of opportunities for advancement right away. This already seems too good to be true, but I thought "what the hell?" and applied online.
I notice that the post was from today, so I call them up, and the secretary informs me that though the boss is very busy, she might be able to squeeze me in. Now, her automated response to all of my questions was that she "was only a receptionist and therefore I had to save them for the interview" should have been my first clue that this was all bullshit, but I was still itching to make $18 an hour. The interview was scheduled for this evening.
I show up to the interview and am not surprised to find about 18 other hopeful-looking college age students sitting around filling out applications. I grab one of these and begin filling it out, and am starting to get suspicious of the fact that it didn't ask me for many credentials that would set me apart from my sister's cult. I had brought a folder full of resumes that I usually set aside for Engineering firms, but I determined that these would not be necessary.
After a series of reality TV show-esque group interviews where roughly one out of three applicants is sent shamefully back from whence they came, those of us "qualified" enough for the position were asked to sit through a 90 minute seminar.
As it turns out, we, should we be accepted, will be selling CutCo brand kitchen knives. Not over the phone or door to door, we are assured, but only through one on one appointments.
To cut a long story short, I was one of three people at the end of the day who was offered a job, but after a bit of research I learned that it's all a scam and will therefore not be going to the unpaid training sessions.
Has anyone else ever fallen for one of these? The company name is Vector Marketing. If you are an almost-thirty looking for a good Summer job, be warned. Do not buy in to their bullshit.
What would be fun would be to go to another one of these interview sessions and just expose them for what they are right in the middle of the seminar. Then stand up and say "who's comin' with me??" as I walk out.


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POTSDAM A potentially controversial vote about the future of college Greek life was tabled by the village Board of Trustees on Monday night after students arrived en masse in opposition to the law.
More than 50 students attended the public comment period to oppose a proposed zoning law that would change the definition of fraternities and sororities for the purpose of deciding which groups could receive permission to live in village houses.
Most wore shirts with Greek letters to represent their organization; only a few spoke.
We didnt want to make a scene, but we wanted to show a strong opposition, said Clarkson University alumnus Daniel J. White, formerly a member of the now-unrecognized Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity.
Under existing law, a Greek organization that is recognized by Clarkson, SUNY Potsdam or a national organization can receive permission to live as a group in dwellings zoned for one- or two-family homes. The proposed law would allow only groups recognized by either of the local colleges to receive this permission.
The law would not affect existing organizations, according to Administrator David H. Fenton. As long as they stay in the house they currently occupy, they would be allowed to stay. But any organizations that wish to occupy a vacant house would have to be recognized by one of the colleges.
We have instances of people pulling recognition out of the woodwork, Mr. Fenton said.
Word spread fast among Potsdams Greek community. The few who spoke Monday said the proposal was too vague and unfair.
Scott B. Louis is a member of SUNY Potsdams recognized Delta Kappa Theta fraternity, which has a house on Elm Street. The proposed law, he argued, does not make it clear how organizations facing temporary suspensions would be treated.
My fraternity was banned in the early 2000s, and there hasnt been an incident since then, he said. Under this law, youd be taking our house.
The board voted 4-0 to table the law and work with the colleges to create more definitive wording before bringing it for a vote.
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16 U.S. Code § 1220a - Transfer of title; terms and conditions
If, after consideration of such comments and views as are received pursuant to section 1220 (c) of this title, the Secretary finds that the use of obsolete ships proposed by a State will not violate any Federal law, contribute to degradation of the marine environment, create undue interference with commercial fishing or navigation, and is not frivolous, he may transfer without consideration to the State all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to any obsolete ships which are available for transfer under this chapter if—
(1) the State gives to the Secretary such assurances as he deems necessary that such ships will be utilized and maintained only for the purposes stated in the application and, when sunk, will be charted and marked as a hazard to navigation;
(2) the State agrees to secure any licenses or permits which may be required under the provisions of any other applicable Federal law;
(3) the State agrees to such other terms and conditions as the Secretary shall require in order to protect the marine environment and other interests of the United States; and
(4) the transfer would be at no cost to the Government (except for any financial assistance provided under section 1220 (c)(1) [1] of this title) with the State taking delivery of such obsolete ships and titles in an "as-is—where-is" condition at such place and time designated as may be determined by the Secretary of Transportation.
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Source(Pub. L. 92–402, § 4,Aug. 22, 1972, 86 Stat. 618; Pub. L. 98–623, title II, § 207(1), (3),Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3397; Pub. L. 107–314, div. C, title XXXV, § 3504(a)(2),Dec. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 2754; Pub. L. 109–163, div. C, title XXXV, § 3505(c),Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3552.)
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Section 1220 (c)(1) of this title, referred to in par. (4), probably means section 7 ofPub. L. 92–402, which is classified to section 1220c–1 of this title.
2006—Par. (4). Pub. L. 109–163amended par. (4) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (4) read as follows: "the transfer would be at no cost to the Government (except for any financial assistance provided under section 1220c–1 of this title) with the State taking delivery of such obsolete ships at fleetside of the National Defense Reserve Fleet in an 'as is—where is' condition."
2002—Par. (4). Pub. L. 107–314inserted "(except for any financial assistance provided under section 1220c–1 of this title)" after "at no cost to the Government".
1984—Pub. L. 98–623substituted "obsolete ships" for "Liberty ships" wherever appearing in provisions preceding par. (1) and in par. (4), and substituted "may transfer" for "shall transfer" in provisions preceding par. (1).
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Small-business development organizations and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal are sponsoring a forum on how local companies could benefit from exporting their products.
The Pittsfield Export Forum on Tuesday, Jan. 29, will run from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza will feature two panel talks, followed by a luncheon with the congressman.
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Neal will join the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce for a luncheon following the forum at the Crowne Plaza at noon in the ballroom; the cost is $35. Register for the luncheon here.
Neal will address the current fiscal situation, tax reform, exports, the recent AMT fix and energy independence.
The Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network is encouraging those who currently export and those who are considering exporting to attend the event.
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Tom Gradel, Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment
Paula Murphy and Ann Pieroway, Massachusetts Export Center
John Joyce, Small Business Administration
Melissa Branzburg, U.S. Department of Commerce
Keith Girouard, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network
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Mike Supranowicz, President & CEO, Berkshire Chamber of Commerce – Moderator
Mike Tweed-Kent, Vice President & General Manager, General Dynamics
Virginia DuBois, Inside Sales Manager, Interprint
Josh Levine, President, LympheDIVAs
Lyn Biasin, Supply Chain Manager, Onyx
Michael Hopsicker, President & CEO, Ray Murray, Inc.
Sponsors are Neal, Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network's Mass Export Center, Associated Industries of Massachusetts, CONECT, Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment and the Small Business Administration.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Excelsior Printing Co. will bring its newly acquired business to the city.
The Roberts Drive printing company announced Tuesday that it purchased Oatmeal Studios of Rochester, Vt., and will bring the inventory and warehousing to the city, which could translate into local jobs.
"The founders wanted to retire. We were in negotiations for about a month and finalized the deal last week," Julianne Fruscio, Excelsior's business development and marketing coordinator, said on Tuesday.
Excelsior has been printing Oatmeal Studios' greeting cards for more than 20 years. Oatmeal's sales team will be offered positions first and unfilled jobs could be filled locally. Additionally, Excelsior hired Joseph Gallagher to be the general manager to develop even more products and expand into other markets.
"We're really hoping to develop the brand Oatmeal more," Fruscio said. "It's a new direction for us because we are now specializing in greeting cards."
Though Excelsior has the ability to do its own design work, it will continue using Oatmeal's database of freelancers to design the cards. Oatmeal also accepts submissions on a daily basis, Fruscio said.
Oatmeal Studios was founded by Helene and Joe Massimino and has been creating and distributing greeting cards and notepads for more than 30 years. The greeting cards are printed with vegetable-based inks on recycled paper.
"We think it's a great fit," said Joe Massimino in a press release. "Excelsior has been a part of Oatmeal Studios almost from the beginning and they have a stationery pedigree of their own that will serve Oatmeal Studios' customers well into the future."
In 2005, Excelsior separated from Crane & Co. and, in 2008, made a similar acquisition of SeedPrint. Excelsior now prints and ships seed packages while doing minimal design work.
Crane purchased the Excelsior companies — Excelsior Printing and Excelsior Process & Engraving — in 1970. Crane moved Excelsior Process & Engraving to the Robert Hardman Industrial Park in 1985 and then announced that it will close the Curran Highway location last year.
Excelsior Printing Co. on Roberts Drive was purchased by David W. Crane in 2005.
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Here is a fairly common recipe for a Rum Swizzle:
1.50 oz : white rum
0.75 oz : fresh lime juice
0.50 oz : Velvet Falernum
Dash : Angostura bitters
Build in highball glass with crushed ice. Swizzle until frost forms. Top with more crushed ice.
Here's a picture of a rum based swizzle I made with Barbancourt white rum (which is very much not traditional for this drink) and mint.
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Let My People Go!
Mikael Buch's Let My People Go! follows the travails and daydreams of the lovelorn Reuben, a French-Jewish gay mailman living in fairytale Finland with his gorgeous Nordic boyfriend. But just before Passover, a series of mishaps and a lovers' quarrel exile the heartbroken Reuben back to Paris and his zany family including Almodovar goddess Carmen Maura as his ditzy mom, and Truffaut regular Jean-François Stévenin as his lothario father. Scripted by director Mikael Buch and renowned arthouse auteur Christophe Honoré, Let My People Go! both celebrates and upends Jewish and gay stereotypes with wit, gusto and style to spare. The result is deeply heartwarming, fabulously kitschy and hysterically funny.
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OGDENSBURG The City Council gave its support to Andrea L. Smith, who at the beginning of the year was promoted to permanent director of planning and development, with a wage increase.
The council voted Ms. Smith a $11,187 raise Monday night to bring her pay in line with the citys standards for department heads.
I would like to congratulate Andrea, said Mayor William D. Nelson. Youve brought a lot of ideas forward and youve been very aggressive.
Last year, while Ms. Smith served as interim planner, the council raised her salary to $44,250 from a $36,250 base.
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Generals plane Battan arrived at the Kimpo airport in Seoul, August 14, 1948 from Tokyo to attend the inauguration of the Republic of Korea. (AP Photo)
In this undated photo from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency, distributed by Korea News Service, North Korean combatants plunge together with the tank unit in Seoul during the Korean War. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP Images)
Men of the U.S. 24th Division sweep for mines ahead of a tank as they advanced into Chongju in 1950. Yesterday the Yanks were forced to withdraw for the second time in a month as enemy forces rolled back U.N. troops all along the front in major setback. At last reports the 24th Division was reported in the Pachon area holding open an escape route across the Anju bridge. (AP Photo/Max Desfor)
In this undated photo from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency, distributed by Korea News Service, (North) Korean People's Army soldiers salute the enemy with a volley of firearms during the Korean War. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP Images)
British gun carriers, heading south, pass a knocked out Russian t-thirty four tank on a demolished bridge at Osan, South of Suwon on Jan. 6, 1950. This was the same route taken during the first United Nations retreat during late June and early July of last year. (AP Photo/MD/FX)
Ruins of former North Korean Division headquarters destroyed in B-29 raid. Built at Hamhung by Japanese as training center, Jan. 11, 1950. (AP Photo)
U.S. Marines man an outpost as they maintain an advanced observation point overlooking a valley somewhere in Korea, Jan. 26, 1951. In the ridgetop foxhole are Pfc. Richard Malinowski, left, and Pfc. Joseph Lumetta. (AP Photo/James Martenhoff)
S/Sgt. Carlyle Pettey, Aurura, Colo., (near Denver) ground crew chief help set the new propeller assembly. Sgt. Pettey is shown in the center, working on assembly on Feb. 8, 1950. (AP Photo/Max Desfor)
The U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, returned from a 10-day visit tour of the Pacific bases, hold a news conference with Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson, seated left, in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 13, 1950 during the Korean War. They announced that Gen. Douglas MacArthur has been given authority to assume control of American Naval forces in Japanese waters in event of emergency. Seated at right is Gen. Omar N. Bradley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; standing from left are, Air Gen. Hoyt Vanderberg; Army Chief of Staff Gen. Joseph L. Collins, and Admiral Forrest Sherman, Navy Chief. (AP Photo)
Staff Sgt. Harold Vanderband of Grand Rapids, Mich., on duty with the United States military forces in Japan on April 7, 1950, checks over rockets at Itazuki airfield before their being loaded on American P-80 fighting planes engaged in resisting the North Koreans? invasion of South Korea. (AP Photo)
Three American airmen inspect an North Korean Jeep driven on the field by South Korean Military Police. Captured at Um Sung, about 30 miles north of Taejon. the vehicle is shown in front of a United States Air Force North American F-15 Mustang, April 09, 1950. (AP Photo)
South Korean Air Force, Navy and Army and Military Police honor guard line up at the Kimpo airport at Seoul on June 15, 1950 as they wait for U.S. General W.L. Roberts to board his American plane after spending two years organizing and building the Republics? security forces. On June 25, North Korean forces bombed and strafed this airport as they invaded South Korea. On June 27, the defenders were reported to have pushed back the communist invaders. (AP Photo)
Troops of the First U.S. Cavalry Division land ashore at Pohang on the east coast of Korea on July 19, 1950 during the Korean War. This is the first combat amphibious operation since World War II. The force was unopposed and moved inland quickly. (AP Photo)
** ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 13 ** FILE - In this July 19, 1950 file photo, troops of the First U.S. Cavalry Division land ashore at Pohang on the east coast of Korea during the Korean War. This is the first combat amphibious operation since World War II. The war that began in Korea 60 years ago, on June 25, 1950, a ghastly conflict that killed millions and left the peninsula in ruins, became "The Forgotten War" in many American minds. (AP Photo)
First evacuees from South Korea arrive at Itazuki Air Base, Kyushu, Japan after being flown by the U.S. Air Force from Kimpo Air Base near Seoul. A Catholic sister is assisted from plane and taken to a reception center set up by U.S. Army units in Kyushu, Japan on June 27, 1950. (AP Photo)
South Korean cavalry units with camouflage enroute Seoul to Yongdongpo industrial community on June 27, 1950. (AP Photo)
American troops, members of the Korean military advisory group, march toward Kimpo airfield, west of Seoul in South Korea, on June 28, 1950 after evacuating the South Korean capital ahead of advancing North Korean communists. The Americans were forced to cross the Han River in small beats then March 16 miles to the field. (AP Photo)
Holding the corn cob pipe he carried through many Pacific campaigns, General Douglas MacArthur views the Korean fighting during his visit to Suwon, South Korea on June 28, 1950, while an alert GI holding carbine stands guard in background. (AP Photo/Tom Lambert)
These F9F Grumman Panther jet fighter planes are part of the First Marine Air Wing, which the Defense department ordered to Japan on July 3, 1950 in support of the First Marine Division. The planes are pictured at El Toro Marine Air base, Calif. (AP Photo/ERB)
American foot soldiers leave the railroad station at Taejon, South Korea, en route to the battle front, July 5, 1950. (AP Photo/stf)
A wounded American soldier is carried to an awaiting plane for evacuation from an unidentified South Korean city on July 5, 1950. The plane was the first to land at this particular location. (AP Photo/Charles P. Gorry)
From left to right are Pfc. Eugene Tanner of Somerset, Ky., and Pfc. Bruce France, (carrying bazooka) of Grove, Wis., stand alert during an air attack on unnamed South Korean city on July 8, 1950. (AP Photo/CPG)
American Pfc. James Kobayashi of Philadelphia, Pa., (left) and Pfc. Donald Fritsch (right), Cincinnati, Ohio, with chickens which furnished dinner for American troops before moving up into battle line in South Korea on July 8, 1950. They got assistance in their roundup from accompanying South Korean youngsters. (AP Photo/Charles P. Gorry)
** ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 13 ** FILE - In this July 10, 1950 file photo, American GIs fire a 105 Howitzer gun in action against North Korean invaders somewhere in Korea. The war that began in Korea 60 years ago, on June 25, 1950, a ghastly conflict that killed millions and left the peninsula in ruins, became "The Forgotten War" in many American minds. (AP Photo)
The Songchon River bridge into Hamhung is destroyed by demolition teams to slow the advance of Communist troops as United Nations troops evacuated the North Korean industrial city after the retreat from Chosin Reservoir. (AP Photo/Max Desfor)


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20 U.S. Code § 6491 - Evaluations
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(a) National assessment of subchapter I
(1) In general
The Secretary shall conduct a national assessment of the programs assisted under this subchapter and the impact of this subchapter on States, local educational agencies, schools, and students.
(2) Issues to be examined
In conducting the assessment under this subsection, the Secretary shall examine, at a minimum, the following:
(A) The implementation of programs assisted under this subchapter and the impact of such implementation on increasing student academic achievement (particularly in schools with high concentrations of children living in poverty), relative to the goal of all students reaching the proficient level of achievement based on State academic assessments, challenging State academic content standards, and challenging State student academic achievement standards under section 6311 of this title.
(B) The types of programs and services that have demonstrated the greatest likelihood of helping students reach the proficient and advanced levels of achievement based on State student academic achievement standards and State academic content standards.
(C) The implementation of State academic standards, assessments, and accountability systems developed under this subchapter, including—
(i) the time and cost required for the development of academic assessments for students in grades 3 through 8;
(ii) how well such State assessments meet the requirements for assessments described in this subchapter; and
(D) Each State's definition of adequate yearly progress, including—
(E) How schools, local educational agencies, and States have—
(i) publicized and disseminated the local educational agency report cards required under section 6311 (h)(2) of this title to teachers, school staff, students, parents, and the community;
(ii) used funds made available under this subchapter to provide preschool and family literacy services and the impact of these services on students' school readiness;
(iii) implemented the provisions of section 6318 of this title and afforded parents meaningful opportunities to be involved in the education of their children;
(iv) used Federal, State, and local educational agency funds and resources to support schools and provide technical assistance to improve the achievement of students in low-performing schools, including the impact of the technical assistance on such achievement; and
(v) used State educational agency and local educational agency funds and resources to help schools in which 50 percent or more of the students are from families with incomes below the poverty line meet the requirement described in section 6319 of this title of having all teachers highly qualified not later than the end of the 2005–2006 school year.
(F) The implementation of schoolwide programs and targeted assistance programs under this subchapter and the impact of such programs on improving student academic achievement, including the extent to which schools meet the requirements of such programs.
(G) The extent to which varying models of comprehensive school reform are funded and implemented under this subchapter, and the effect of the implementation of such models on improving achievement of disadvantaged students.
(I) The extent to which actions authorized under section 6316 of this title are implemented by State educational agencies and local educational agencies to improve the academic achievement of students in low-performing schools, and the effectiveness of the implementation of such actions, including the following:
(i) The number of schools identified for school improvement and how many years the schools remain in this status.
(ii) The types of support provided by the State educational agencies and local educational agencies to schools and local educational agencies respectively identified as in need of improvement, and the impact of such support on student achievement.
(iii) The number of parents who take advantage of the public school choice provisions of this subchapter, the costs (including transportation costs) associated with implementing these provisions, the implementation of these provisions, and the impact of these provisions (including the impact of attending another school) on student achievement.
(iv) The number of parents who choose to take advantage of the supplemental educational services option, the criteria used by the States to determine the quality of providers, the kinds of services that are available and utilized, the costs associated with implementing this option, and the impact of receiving supplemental educational services on student achievement.
(J) The extent to which State and local fiscal accounting requirements under this subchapter affect the flexibility of schoolwide programs.
(K) The implementation and impact of the professional development activities assisted under this subchapter and subchapter II of this chapter on instruction, student academic achievement, and teacher qualifications.
(L) The extent to which the assistance made available under this subchapter, including funds under section 6302 of this title, is targeted to disadvantaged students, schools, and local educational agencies with the greatest need.
(M) The effectiveness of Federal administration assistance made available under this subchapter, including monitoring and technical assistance.
(N) The academic achievement of the groups of students described in section 6311 (b)(2)(C)(v)(II) of this title.
(3) Sources of information
In conducting the assessment under this subsection, the Secretary shall use information from a variety of sources, including the National Assessment of Educational Progress (carried out under section 9622 of this title), State evaluations, and other research studies.
(4) Coordination
In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall—
(A) coordinate the national assessment under this subsection with the longitudinal study described in subsection (c) of this section; and
(5) Developmentally appropriate measures
In conducting the national assessment under this subsection, the Secretary shall use developmentally appropriate measures to assess student academic achievement.
(6) Reports
(A) Interim report
Not later than 3 years after January 8, 2002, the Secretary shall transmit to the President, the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate an interim report on the national assessment conducted under this subsection.
(B) Final report
Not later than 5 years after January 8, 2002, the Secretary shall transmit to the President, the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a final report on the national assessment conducted under this subsection.
(b) Studies and data collection
(1) In general
In addition to other activities described in this section, the Secretary may, directly or through awarding grants to or entering into contracts with appropriate entities—
(B) collect the data necessary to comply with the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993; and
(c) National longitudinal study
(1) In general
The Secretary shall conduct a longitudinal study of schools receiving assistance under part A of this subchapter.
(2) Issues to be examined
In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall ensure that the study referred to in paragraph (1) provides Congress and educators with each of the following:
(A) An accurate description and analysis of the short- and long-term effect of the assistance made available under this subchapter on academic achievement.
(B) Information that can be used to improve the effectiveness of the assistance made available under this subchapter in enabling students to meet challenging academic achievement standards.
(C) An analysis of educational practices or model programs that are effective in improving the achievement of disadvantaged children.
(D) An analysis of the costs as compared to the benefits of the assistance made available under this subchapter in improving the achievement of disadvantaged children.
(E) An analysis of the effects of the availability of school choice options under section 6316 of this title on the academic achievement of disadvantaged students, on schools in school improvement, and on schools from which students have transferred under such options.
(3) Scope
In conducting the study referred to in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ensure that the study—
(A) bases its analysis on a nationally representative sample of schools participating in programs under this subchapter;
(B) to the extent practicable, includes in its analysis students who transfer to different schools during the course of the study; and
(d) Independent Review Panel
(1) In general
The Secretary shall establish an independent review panel (in this subsection referred to as the "Review Panel") to advise the Secretary on methodological and other issues that arise in carrying out subsections (a) and (c) of this section.
(2) Appointment of members
(A) In general
Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall appoint members of the Review Panel from among qualified individuals who are—
(iii) parents and members of local school boards or other organizations involved with the implementation and operation of programs under this subchapter; and
(B) Limitations
In appointing members of the Review Panel, the Secretary shall ensure that—
(i) in order to ensure diversity, the Review Panel includes individuals appointed under subparagraph (A)(i) who represent disciplines or programs outside the field of education; and
(3) Functions
The Review Panel shall consult with and advise the Secretary—
(A) to ensure that the assessment conducted under subsection (a) of this section and the study conducted under subsection (c) of this section—
(i) adhere to the highest possible standards of quality with respect to research design, statistical analysis, and the dissemination of findings; and
(B) to ensure—
(i) that the final report described in subsection (a)(6)(B) of this section is reviewed not later than 120 days after its completion by not less than two independent experts in program evaluation (who may be from among the members of the Review Panel appointed under paragraph (2));
(ii) that such experts evaluate and comment on the degree to which the report complies with subsection (a) of this section; and
Source(Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1501, as added Pub. L. 107–110, title I, § 101,Jan. 8, 2002, 115 Stat. 1592; amended Pub. L. 107–279, title IV, § 404(d)(4),Nov. 5, 2002, 116 Stat. 1986.)
References in Text
The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, referred to in subsec. (b)(1)(B), is Pub. L. 103–62, Aug. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 285, which enacted section 306 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, sections 1115 to 1119, 9703, and 9704 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and sections 2801 to 2805 of Title 39, Postal Service, amended section 1105 of Title 31, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 1101 and 1115 of Title 31. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1993 Amendment note set out under section 1101 of Title 31 and Tables.
Prior Provisions
A prior section 6491,Pub. L. 89–10, title I, § 1501, as added Pub. L. 103–382, title I, § 101,Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3601; amended Pub. L. 104–134, title I, § 101(d) [title VII, § 703(b)(3)], Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–211, 1321–255; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 104–140, § 1(a),May 2, 1996, 110 Stat. 1327; Pub. L. 105–18, title VI, § 60002,June 12, 1997, 111 Stat. 214, related to evaluations, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 107–110.
A prior section 1501 ofPub. L. 89–10was classified to section 2911 of this title, prior to the general amendment of Pub. L. 89–10by Pub. L. 103–382.
2002—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 107–279substituted "section 9622 of this title" for "section 9010 of this title".
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Fact: ninety-nine percent of our style reporting concentrates on the ladies, specifically runway and celebrity fashionÂ--so we don't consider ourselves experts when it comes to menswear. That said, we do appreciate all well-assembled ensembles and definitely keep a professional eye on the fashionable fellows out there. That, of course, is exactly the problem: we're interested, but not necessarily educated or articulate about guys' outfits. Rather than faking it, for today's What They Wear story, we've decided to hand over the reins to a master (er, mistress!) of the wardrobe world, the one and only Janie Bryant, costume designer for Mad Men and style aficionado extraordinaire!
We're over then moon about our guest expert and were delighted to discuss fashionable fellows with Bryant for a number of reasons. First and foremost, the woman is a flat out genius: as the mastermind behind Mad Men's incredibly influential wardrobe, Bryant impresses and inspires us on a weekly basis. (You also might know her previous work on a little show called Deadwood, maybe you've heard of it?) But in addition to costuming the likes of Don Draper, Joan Holloway, and the entire MM crew, Bryant's also quite busy in her own right. She's currently gearing up for the launch of her own clothing line for QVCÂ--look for Janie Bryant MOD starting on September 29thÂ--plus she's collaborated with Nailtini to create four fabric-inspired nail polishes, which will be available at CVS and Duane Reade stores this fall. As if that's not enough, Bryant is also currently starring in the Mad About Style vlogs with Banana Republic's style director, Simon Kneen, appearing in a viral web campaign for Maidenform later this month, and wrote a book, The Fashion File with noteworthy journalist Monica Corcoran Harel, which will hit stores later this fall. Phew! But despite this truly mad schedule, Bryant took the time to lend us her expertise and give us all the need-to-know facts about menswear. But enough background info, it's time to delve into today's special edition of What They WearÂ--let's hear it for the boys!
Alexander Skarsgård
We can't help but swoon every time Swedish actor Alexander SkarsgÃ¥rd appears on the small screen in HBO's True Blood as the sinfully handsome vampire Eric Northman. But aside from our obsession with SkarsgÃ¥rd's good looks, we are equally impressed by his familiarity with fashion (though, considering the fact that he keeps seriously stylish company in the form of Kate Bosworth, we're not surprised). We've spotted SkarsgÃ¥rd in a few stellar clothing combos, but Bryant particularly liked his chic look from the February premiere of HBO's The Pacific in Los Angeles saying, "Love love love the Burberry trench. Smart, elegant, but casualÂ--Bravo." We second that!
Pharrell Williams
We've always had an appreciation for Pharrell Williams' hip and smart fashion senseÂ--his ability to successfully mix high and low fashions is spot-on in our bookÂ--so naturally we had to include him in today's story. Seen here leaving his London hotel room in June, Williams models the blazer-and-jeans combo that become a staple in most well dressed fellows' wardrobes. We were curious to hear Bryant's take on his smart styling and were not disappointed with the response. "The sports coat has a great modern fit," she says. "Great accessories, a little bit of flare without being over the top."
Jon Hamm
One thing is for sure: Jon Hamm can rock a polished suit both on and off the set of AMC's hit series Mad Men. Now Bryant may be partial when it comes to the gorgeous actor, but his sharp fashion choices on the red carpet are definitely worth noting. "His suit is perfectly tailored and I love the shirt-and-tie combo," Bryant states. One might say he looks every bit as dapper as Don DraperÂ--a fitting compliment indeed!
Alex Greenwald
When thinking about potential candidates for today's story, we felt it absolutely necessary to include singer and producer Alex Greenwald. Why, you ask? Well, instead of sporting a sloppy musician look, he opts for a rocker uniform that is smartly put together and universally appealing. While out at the Gucci Icon-Temporary New York store opening last winter, Greenwald flaunted an ensemble that represents precisely what we are talking about, and Bryant gave a perfectly constructed assessment. "His look his so rock and roll and modern Edwardian," she says. "Very chic and cool."
Justin Timberlake
We have been longtime fans of Justin TimberlakeÂ--at least since he cut off his bleached-out curlsÂ--and watched him mature into quite the stylish gentleman with much delight. His passion for fashion inspired him to launch his own successful clothing line five years ago, William Rast, and whether he is rocking a vest, fedora, or sleek leather jacket, his apparel choices are noteworthy in our opinion. Take, for example, his look at the Paris68 fashion show during February's New York Fashion Week. "Sloppy chic but cute," Bryant says. The appreciation extends to his geek-chic eyewear, which also caught Bryant's eyeÂ--and approval!
James Franco
These days it seems that James Franco does it allÂ--some of his many hats include actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and now grad studentÂ--but fortunately he manages to keep up his busy schedule in style. We are fond of his easygoing, down-to-earth sensibilities and the cool casualness of his red carpet attire. A favorite of ours is the ensemble he wore to the New York Cinema Society & Thomson Reuters screening of Howl back in January. Bryant feels the same way we do, stating the look is so "classic and clean." More specifically, she states that she "loves the no-break trousers," and believes "the coat fits perfectly." Extra points for Franco's slightly messy hair and scruffy facial hair; the contrast works perfectly here!
Jude Law
There is no doubt Jude Law is a handsome fellow, but his timeless good looks are not the only thing that piques our interest. On the red carpet or in everyday life, Law has a stellar wardrobe of contemporary and classic pieces. He is rarely seen wearing anything bright or too over the top, generally sticking to dark neutral tones, much like what he wore leaving lunch at Pastis in New York back in May. Law dressed up his relaxed, casual daytime ensemble with a sleek gray blazer, and revealed his footwear by rolling up his jeans just above the ankle. When asked for her opinion on this look, Bryant's response was enthusiastic, to say the least. "There is nothing sexier than a man wearing shoes with no socks. Gorgeous!"
Robert Pattinson
While most people are infatuated with Robert Pattinson's untamed, just-rolled-out-of-bed hair, we are charmed by his bold style choices and his ability to pull them off with ease. Pattinson proves he's not afraid to venture outside the red-carpet norm, as demonstrated by the burgundy Gucci suit he wore to the Los Angeles premiere of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Bryant also approves saying "I like the color risk," which made him an instant standout amongst his black and gray-suited co-stars. We hope to see some more daring selections from him in the future.
Zac Efron
Zac Efron is beloved for his stunning looks and down-to-earth personality, but the fact that he has some serious style is just the cherry on top. His off-duty looks tend to be on the more relaxed and comfortable side, as he is often spotted in jeans and a t-shirt, but when it comes to his dressier moments, Efron nails it. Bryant approved of his jacket-and-shirt combination at the June MTV Movie Awards, saying she "loves the buttoned-down collar." Gray is definitely the new black this season, and looks great on just about every guy. When asked about Efron's head-to-toe look, she noted that he has "cool, casual style" with an emphasis on simplicity. "The hair is the accent," she says, and what a good one it is!Â--Jessica Baker
Photos of Jude Law and Zac Efron, courtesy of Splash; Photos of Justin Timberlake, Alexander Skarasgard, Robert Pattinson, Pharell Williams, and Jon Hamm, courtesy of Getty