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Eagle's Nest
Friendly atmosphere and a full menu of delicious items such as pizza, burgers, nachos, and much more. Great service and affordable prices.
Addison Ice Arena
Addison Ice Arena is one of the premier family ice sports complexes in the Chicagoland area, featuring one NHL rink, one Olympic rink, the Grace St. Bar and Grill, and an Advanced Pro Shop.
Oak Meadows Golf & Banquet
Professional caliber 18-hole golf course. Banquets/meetings up to 400 year-round. Four distinct rooms for meetings, seminars or receptions. Accessible from O'Hare Airport and major expressways.
Hampton Inn & Suites Addison
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - This comfortable Hampton Inn & Suites is conveniently situated near the Marcus 16 Cinema IMAX, Dave & Busters, Famous Dave's and Home Run Inn pizza. We are 18 miles west of downtown Chicago and 10 miles from O'Hare, located off I-355 at Lake Street.
Hilton Garden Inn Addison
The Hilton Garden Inn Addison is located only 11 miles from O'Hare and 22 miles from Midway Airport. Certain to please executive travelers are the hotel's wide array of amenities including complimentary high-speed internet, in-room hospitality center, Herman Miler chairs and much more!
Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson Hotel in Addison has two meeting room. The largest is 500 sq.ft., Smoking rooms available; continental breakfast included in rate; free shuttle to/from O'Hare airport; free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly.
Dave & Buster's
There's no place quite like it! From hand-crafted tables and world class pocket billiards to the vast array of games in the Million Dollar Midway, D&B will provide one of the most unique entertainment outings you'll ever experience.
Venuti's Ristorante & Banquets
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The Venuti family will customize your special event in a lavish banquet setting that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Venuti's houses three opulent bridal suites, a quaint chapel for 100 guests, dramatic marble double staircase and granite dance floor. The restaurant offers a warm setting and fine Italian cuisine, including scrumptious homemade specialty pastas.
K1 Speed
This indoor kart racing and entertainment facility features CyberSport, a multiplayer game that blends bumper cars, lacrosse and basketball into an alternative to racing for groups of 10 to 400.
Marcus Addison Cinema
The Marcus Addison Cinema is your premiere entertainment destination with 21 state-of-the-art auditoriums. The facility can accommodate rentals for group outings, corporate events, birthday parties & various other occasions.
Albany Mounds
One of the most important archaeological sites in Illinois, Albany Mounds contains evidence of continuous human habitation over the past 10,000 years.
Village of Albany Historic Indian Mounds
View these historic Indian mounds located in Albany.
Indian Mounds State Historic Site
One of the largest prehistoric Hopewell Mounds group in Illinois - interpretive brochures on site.
Village of Albany
Antique store.
Albany Antique Mall
Antique mall.
Huegen's General Store
Huegen's General Store has a small-town feeling in beautiful Albers Illinois.
Albion Public Library
Established in 1819, the oldest public library in Illinois houses many original books brought here by English settlers.
Great Wall
Authentic Chinese food to eat in or take out. Full menu. See buffet specials. No MSG.
Dimaggio's Pizza - Albion
Variety of pizza choices and other menu items.
Knapp - Mart
Variety of hot entrees and snacks.
Borowiak's IGA Deli / Bakery
Hot dinner and lunch entrees available.
Casey's Carry-Out Pizza
Variety of pizza available and other lunch items.
Cat's Kitchen
Variety of sandwiches and other entrees, daily specials.
Albion Bowling Center
The Albion Bowling center features automatic scoring and league as well as open bowling throughout the week.
The Albion Treasure Chest
The selection of antiques include bedroom suites, collectible glass, tools, coins and much more.
The Treasure Chest in Albion
A general line of antiques.
Alden Resale
Alden Resale is a flourishing resale shop with excellent prices on a wide variety of quality merchandise. Specializing in furniture and memorabilia. This is a bargain hunter's paradise.
Alexis Museum
The Alexis Museum houses numerous fascinating displays that depict the early days of the community.
Victorian Rose Garden Bed and Breakfast
Home is listed by the McHenry County Historical Society. Located in downtown Algonquin, it has a quiet, romantic flavor. We specialize in personal attention for our guests.
Holiday Inn Express - Algonquin
Comfortable, convenient, economical accomodations
Offering in-house dining as well as delivery services.
The Algonquin Sub Shop
Located in Algonquin, Illinois, Algonquin Sub Shop serves the very best gourmet subs in the Chicago area. Fans come from all over the state to get a legendary sub prepared by the friendliest crew around. Relax at our establishment and enjoy everything from subs to homemade soups to our big deserts!
Mandile's Ristorante
Very spacious, elevators, crystal chandeliers, live entertainment on weekends.
The Texan Barbeque
Open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Tender barbeque sandwiches cooked a variety of ways.
Red Robin Restaurant
Home of the smiling burger.
Wide variety of food from fish, chicken, and pasta; including a breakfast menu served all day.
Port Edward Restaurant
One of Mid-America's most unusual restaurants. World-class chef. Real windmill you can eat in. Sail boat you can eat in also. Fresh seafood.
Fradillios Restaurant
Fast, casual dining that includes salads and sandwiches. Gyros, beef sandwiches.
Wine & Roses Restaurant
Accommodates 260 between a sports bar and formal dining room. Specializes in meat.
Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park
World's first exclusive snowboard area, USASA regional event location, state of the art snowmaking system.
Buffalo Park Campground
62 vehicle sites. Seasonal.
Brunswick Zone
Bowling, cosmic bowling, video arcade, Pizza Hut Express and more.
Classical Glass
Stained glass supplies, custom and restoration.
Heavenly Attic
Resale shop. No consignments. Weekly specials.
Port Edward Gift Shop
Nautical binnacles, sextants, ship models, barometers, blown glass, kaleidoscopes, fog horns, compasses, Chelsea clocks, Bulova, Janmark and more.
Taylor Stevens Salon and Spa
Hair and nail service, esthetics, spa body treatments, bridal services, massage therapy.
Golf Club of Illinois
Hailed by Golf Digest as "The best example of target golf yet built," the Golf Club includes pot bunkers, double greens, fescue-covered mounds and water hazards.
McHenry County Pirates Football
Catch all the summer gridiron action of this minor league football team during Saturday night home games played at Jacobs High School in Algonquin.
Fox River Trail
Located in Algonquin only 30 short miles west of downtown Chicago is where you will find the Fox River Trail. This medium level trail hugs the Fox River between Aurora and Algonquin. The trail travels along the routes of historic railroad lines and crosses six bridges along the way while it changes surfaces between concrete, asphalt and crushed stone on its way through charming towns such as Carpentersville, Elgin and West Dundee.
Port Edward Restaurant
You will enjoy this Fox River setting and the unusual building that Port Edward occupies. This is what a landmark AAA Motor Club calls one of Mid America's "Most Unusual Restaurants." Besides it's reputation for fine dining, Port Edward is also one of the finest nautical museums in the Midwest.
Victorian Rose Garden Bed & Breakfast
Welcome to Victorian Rose Garden B&B for Romantic Getaways, recreation or the Business Traveler. Only 45 miles from downtown Chicago, our quiet location in Algonquins 1835 historic district lends itself to many nearby leisure activities. Take a stroll in Towne Park or on the Fox River/Prairie Bicycle Trail, walk to several excellent restaurants, or just relax on the porch swing.
Bur Oaks Camp Ground
Open all year, swimming and fishing, handicap access.
Bur Oaks Camp Ground
All year overnight camping facility
Orchard View Winery
Taste the tradition of over 100 years of quality grown fruit from the Mazanek family orchards. Even connoisseurs will appreciate a glass of John James, a delightful semi-sweet blend of Golden Delicious and Jonathan apples aged in American oak.
Country Corner Farm Market & Pumpkin Patch
Farm, Fresh, Fun! Explore acres of pumpkins, a giant interactive adventure corn maze, farm-fresh produce, a petting zoo, craft barn, tree house and playground. Hayrack and pony rides, Mine for gems, ride the famous cow train. Special event weekends and concessions are also offered.U-pick pumpkins, interactive adventure corn maze and flashlight maze available in month of October. Ample parking and a nominal charge for activities. May through September 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Month of October Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and S
Country Corner Giant Pumpkin Festival
Jack O'Lantern meets Jack and the Beanstalk! Like Jack's plant, a pumpkin can grow, and grow, and GROW – until it becomes one of the stars of the annual Giant Pumpkin Festival! See pumpkins weighing over 500 pounds. Most are for sale, so–give yourself the ultimate challenge and wrestle a giant out in our 20-acre pumpkin patch–or just point at one that's been pre-picked at the farmstand. We'll help with the wrestling, weighing and toting. Fall fun park, hayrack rides, corn cannons, our famous "Cow Train" barrel train, "Mining for Gems" ,bounce house, and Kids' Corn Maze. Free admission, ample parking, nominal charge for events. Fall Fun Park open: 10:30am to 6pm.
Swap O Rama Flea Market
Chicagoland's largest and most modern indoor/outdoor Flea Market. Everything from unusual, new, used, hard to find and everyday items, all at bargain prices!
DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-Alsip
193 Rooms. Full service hotel located near Midway Airport in the Chicago Southland area.
Grand Geneva
100 rooms. Seven suites. Valet. Business center. Exercise facilities. Complimentary breakfast. Special amenities incluse microwave and refrigerator in all rooms, 33cable stations. Located eight miles south of Midway Airport.
Baymont Inn & Suites - Alsip
The Baymont Inn is pleased to provide our guests with exceptional service. We are an incorridor property with 3 floors. Whether you are here for business or leisure, we have many amenities at an affordable price.
Days Inn - Alsip
Limited-service hotel - entertainment and shopping nearby - continental breakfast - Free local phone calls - 30 minutes from airports and downtown Chicago. Many discounts offered.
Budget Lodge - Alsip
Nice, clean, newly decorated rooms. Cable TV and very low rates. Easy access to highway and restaurants nearby.
Presidential Inn & Suites Motel - Alsip
This inn offers spacious standard, double, queen and king guestrooms. Non-smoking rooms available.
Key Motel
This property has 20 guest rooms that include free parking, Wi-Fi access as well as microwave and refrigerator availability.
Veterans Plaza
Public park-like setting dedicated to the Veterans and Heroes of our nation.
VFW Post 450 Iraqi Memorial
This is a memorial for troops lost in Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom.
Allgauer's Restaurant
Allgauer's Restaurant features steak, chops, pasta and seafood. Join them for breakfast, lunch, dinner and their award winning champagne Sunday brunch.
Super 8 Altamont
Playgrounds, movie channels, located near interstate
Super 8 Motel - Altamont
2-story, 25 rooms
Altamont Motel
16 rental units, 7 including kitchenettes
Dr. Charles Wright House
Built in 1889 by Dr. C.M. Wright, this stately Renaissance Revival home holds three generations of Wright family furnishings, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Ben Winter Museum
This museum's fascinating collection of memorabilia includes scale model locomotives and stationary industrial engines. Take a trip on the miniature train that travels through the surrounding orchards.
Altamont Living Museum
Used today as a theater for live music and dance performances, as well as fine art exhibits, this 1912 church gives you a taste of "old-time religion" with its luminous stained-glass windows, curved oak pews and great acoustics.
Alwerdt's Garden
Stroll through four acres and view 1,200 varieties of fragrant, uniquely landscaped herb, perennial and ornamental gardens. Alwerdt's offers a gift shop and garden center.
Effingham County Antique Mall
Offers a wide variety of old school clothes, furniture, house décor items, pictures, jewelry and more. They also offer items in todays time.
Main Street Antiques & Collectibles
Main Street Antiques & Collectibles offers a wide variety of antiques and unique collectible items from the past and present.
Ballard Nature Center
Just minutes away from the city but a world away, Ballard Nature Center is home to dozens of species of birds and wildlife. Natural prairie, wetlands, butterfly and hummingbird gardens, ponds and creeks round out the outdoor experience.
Alto Guest House
2 bedroom cottage rental in Alto Pass, IL.
CITY:Alto Pass
The Stable House
Western-themed, fully-furnished living quarters that sleep seven, attached barn and stables on the 50 acre Herold Ranch, adjacent to J&M Quarter Horses. Full kitchen, patio and BBQ. Hunters welcome. Corral and horse stall rental available.
CITY:Alto Pass
Rendleman Orchards Farm Market
Tree ripened peaches & nectarines from July - August, and apples from September - December. This farm market is open 7 days a week with seasonal produce, preserves, pickles and other specialty food items and gifts.
CITY:Alto Pass
Bald Knob Cross
A national symbol of faith, this 111-foot-tall cross, when illuminated at night, can be seen over an area of 7,500 square miles atop the most prominent elevation in Southern Illinois. The cross is surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest.
CITY:Alto Pass
Hedman Vineyards
Hedman Vineyards is a member of Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, located in scenic Alto Pas in Southern Illinois. The winery produces and serves estate bottled wine, while our restaurant offers authentic Swedish cuisine and a Scandinavian gift shop. Located in a restored 3-story barn, seating is available inside or outdoors, overlooking the pond and vineyard. Come see us!
CITY:Alto Pass
Alto Vineyards Winery & Tasting Room
Nestled in the Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois, sits Alto Vineyards, the region's oldest, most award-winning winery. Founded in 1988 by Guy Renzaglia, Alto introduced a new industry to the area, starting a movement that has altered its landscape. Today, Alto Vineyards shares the region with 11 other wineries along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, in the state's first federally recognized grape-growing region, known as an American Viticultural Area (AVA). While continuing to produce some of Illinois' finest wine, Alto opened a new tasting room in Champaign, IL, and began distributing throughout the state and surrounding regions. Celebrating 25 years in business in 2013, Alto constructed a new, modern tasting room next to the vineyard in Alto Pass. Resting atop the new facility lies an outdoor deck for customers to take in the view on one of southern Illinois' oldest vineyards – a truly breathtaking sight that exemplifies the beauty of the Shawnee National Forest and Illinois wine country. We invite you to visit our winery and tasting rooms to experience the tradition of Alto Vineyards.
CITY:Alto Pass
Northwest Passage and Root Beer Saloon
Turn of the century decor - over 200 sets of antlers with many other taxidermy artifacts. Varieties of root beer, old-fashioned soda fountain drinks, cappuccino and espresso bar, gourmet sandwiches, assorted candies, chocolates and gifts. Fun shopping! Belly up to the Root Beer Saloon for a cold one.
CITY:Alto Pass
Grammer's Market
Old fashion general store, specializing in Deli sandwiches and local souvenirs
CITY:Alto Pass
Peach Barn Cafe
In an old restored barn overlooking a pond. Sit outdoors or in the Cafe. Features authentic Swedish cuisine, sandwiches & desserts, at Hedman Vineyards. Winery on-site.
CITY:Alto Pass
J&M Quarter Horses
Watch family rodeos, team sorting competitions, and pole and barrel racing.
CITY:Alto Pass
Alto Wine Trail Loft
Located on Main Street in historic downtown Alto Pass, the Alto Wine Trail Loft provides 2 new units, both with 2 bedrooms offering unique accommodations for experiencing the wineries and wilderness of Southern Illinois. An alternative to cabins in Southern Illinois, the Wine Loft is a vacation loft rental in Southern Illinois. A unique getaway in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest, the Loft is a private vacation rental, close to Giant City, Southern Illinois University, and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. The historic building that is home to the Wine Loft was constructed in 1912 as a general store. The Loft renovations used environmentally friendly material and preserved as much of the original brick work and exterior as possible.
CITY:Alto Pass
Quetil Trail
A short nature trail along the path of the Cairo & St Louis Narrow Gage railroad used before it was abandoned in 1981. Starting from downtown Alto Pass, the walk offers very scenic views.
CITY:Alto Pass
Big Sky Cabins
Big Sky Cabins is a private 4 bedroom vacation cabin available for nightly rental in Southern Illinois. Currently 2 cabins are available for a getaway to peace and nature. Located in the middle of the Shawnee National Forest and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, the cabins are perfect for large groups, weddings parties, honeymoons, or just a nice getaway. Big Sky Cabins provides the most private getaway on the Southern Illinois Wine Trail. At night, build a big fire and look up at all the stars in the sky.
CITY:Alto Pass
National Great Rivers Museum
Located adjacent to the Melvin Price Locks and Dam, this museum is dedicated to telling the story of the Mississippi River, from its colorful history to its modern-day role as a major transportation corridor. The museum features kid-friendly, interactive and computer animated exhibits. Steer a towboat through the locks and dam via simulator, measure your water consumption or come face-to-face with river fish in the aquarium.
Confederate Prison Site
Built in 1833, Alton houses Illinois' first state penitentiary. During the Civil War, the facility imprisoned thousands of Confederate soldiers. Partial remains of the structure can still be observed today.
Confederate Cemetery and Memorial
This monument remembers those who died in the infamous Alton prison. A smallpox virus spread rapidly through the Alton Prison in 1863, killing more than 1,435 incarcerated soldiers. The soldiers are laid to rest here and each of their names is commemorated at the Memorial. The Alton Prison and Confederate Cemetery are some of the rare northernmost monuments to the Confederate Soldier.
Lincoln-Douglas Square
The final debate of Stephan A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln took place in front of Alton's city hall at the corner of Broadway and Market Streets. The senatorial debate drew national attention along with more that 6,000 visitors. Life-like statues of the two statesmen keep the famous series of debates in 1858 frozen forever in time.
Lovejoy Monument
This monument memorializes Elijah P. Lovejoy, whose work and death in Alton gave him a place in history for the abolition of slavery. During the slavery era, Elijah Lovejoy was a pastor who wrote anti-slavery editorials so controversial he became an object of hatred by slaveholders. Despite threats to his life, he continued his anti-slavery writings in the Alton Observer, even after three of his printing presses were thrown into the Mississippi River. It was this persistence that led an angry pro-slavery mob to attack and kill him in 1837.
Princivalli's Cafe
Take a trip to Italy with the homemade treats of Princivalli's Cafe. This a great spot for a lunch or dinner with a vew of the river and classic decor, right down to the red and white check tablecloths. Bring the family and share a slice of some of the best pizza in town. Enjoy traditional Italian favorites like homemade pizza, the signature house sub, parmesan chicken, a variety of pasta dishes and much more! The atmosphere is welcoming, the service is fast and friendly, and the food is out of this world!


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Ultra Lightweight Merino Ski Socks (Men's)
Out of Stock Product Number: 26752
The Men's Ultra Lightweight Merino Ski Socks by Patagonia are ultralight merino wool socks are for the rider who prefers tighter fitting boots or riding in warmer conditions.
These airy ski socks have a featherweight, noncushioned blend of soft merino wool and nylon for exceptional breathability, a cooling airflow and rugged durability. A mesh half-arch under the foot provides a snug, no-slip fit, and the looped Lintoe construction creates the smallest and flattest toe seam possible for turning comfort. Excellent stretch and recovery lasts the lifetime of the socks; an over-the-calf fit protects lower legs from big ski boots.
* This product does not qualify for shipping to all countries.
- Chlorine-free merino wool/nylon/spandex blend is itch-free and maintains durability
- Excellent stretch and recovery
- Over-the-calf height
- Uncushioned footbed for warmer conditions and closer fitting boots
- Mesh half-arch brace provides subtle support for a snug fit
- Looped Lintoe construction creates the smallest and flattest seam possible for ultimate comfort
- 51% merino wool/45% nylon/4% spandex
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Material: 51% merino wool / 45% nylon / 4% spandex
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Load your amp or speaker cab with one of these and you may never need to replace them. 12" guitar/bass speaker. 50W rated power, 100W musical power. Available 8 or 16 ohms.
Jensen Mods are a series of Jensen musical instrument speakers developed to give a contemporary feel with a touch of the old British sound. The Jensen Mod Series speakers are designed for precision amplifiers which require a speaker that complements the signal without changing the signatures of the amp itself. This combination of transparent sound with a touch of English makes the Jensen Mods perfect for any amplifier.
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Comments about Jensen MOD12-50 50W 12" Replacement Speaker:
this speaker still has a rattle in a 50 watt ampeg cabinet, it did not produce the tone that I expected
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Comments about Jensen MOD12-50 50W 12" Replacement Speaker:
Purchased these speakers to replace Blown speakers in a friends cabinet. He had one speaker in his cabinet. I made an extra speaker hole in his cabinet and placed two 16 ohm speakers in parallel to make an 8 ohm enclosure and double his power capacity. They sound great and efficient for the price. no complaints from my friend. We could have spent 5 times as much for speakers but these do the trick. Great econimical solution.
Comments about Jensen MOD12-50 50W 12" Replacement Speaker:
I had to replace the speakers in my silvertone 2X12 cabinet and my amp tech recommended these inexpensive speakers. They sound FINE, but are nothing special. If I did it again, I'd do a little more research and maybe go with eminence or celestion.
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I loaded four mod12-50's into my 4x12 cabinet and tried my 50W transister output amp and my all tube 50W amp. Lots of output, tight bass but the upper midrange tore my ears off! The frequency response of my cabinet corresponds to the curve of the driver - four major peaks between 1.8Khz and 5Khz. The price was good but I can't handle the upper mid, even after breaking them in. I'm changing drivers again.
Comments about Jensen MOD12-50 50W 12" Replacement Speaker:
Sounds better than my 212 Orange Cab. I play a Bad Cat through it. Sounds great. Very chimey and crystal clear.
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By Adhurim Murtezai
Apple's Asian supply chain is having trouble keeping up with the volume of orders for Apple's next-generation MacBook, according to a recent report by Digitimes. They say multiple unnamed sources are telling them that heavier than expected MacBook orders have created labor shortages so serious that some Asian suppliers have had to outsource orders to meet shipment deadlines.
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Help is here!
Income-Based Repayment (IBR) is a way to make your federal student loan payments more manageable. And if you're a teacher or work in government or at a nonprofit (501(c)(3)) organization, you might qualify for a new type of public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) after 10 years of eligible payments and employment.
- Pay As You Earn Now Available For Eligible Borrowers
To learn more:
- See our latest blog post and updated FAQ
- Read the Department of Education's press release and visit Studentaid.gov
- Apply for Income-Based Repayment and Update Your Income Online!
In June 2012, the White House announced it would streamline the application process for the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan, and we're happy to report that the new online application tool is now available at Studentloans.gov. A key feature is that borrowers can retrieve and transfer their own tax information into the form electronically, speeding up the process for confirming eligibility and determining payment levels.
Whether you're first applying for IBR or just need to update your income information, this new tool will make it much easier for many borrowers to keep their loan payments manageable.
If your loan servicer is already participating, you can fill out the form, electronically transfer your tax information, and sign and submit the whole package online.
All Direct Loan servicers plus several others are already in the system, and the Department of Education has said it expects to have all servicers plugged in by next spring. But you don't have to know the name of your servicer to use the tool; it'll flag that for you and tell you how to proceed.
The new tool also provides information for married borrowers who file jointly, for borrowers whose income has changed significantly since their last tax return, and for those already in IBR to provide annual income verification using the IRS data retrieval process (something TICAS has urged since that process became available as part of the online FAFSA).
For more information, to apply for IBR, or to update your income information, visit Studentloans.gov.
- Why You Need to Know Your IBR Anniversary
If you're already in IBR, make sure your lender has updated income information for you before the annual anniversary of your enrollment in the program, so they can determine your payment for the next year. Missing your deadline can result in a much higher payment that doesn't take your income into account. Currently, lenders aren't required to notify borrowers about this crucial deadline. Borrowers have reported that it can take up to three months to process the paperwork, and processing delays can also trigger a high payment.
If you're unsure about your anniversary date or what type of documents you have to submit, contact your loan servicer for more information.
- Employment Certification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Now You Can Track Your Eligibility
In January 2012, the Department of Education issued the long-awaited Employment Certification Form for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Direct Loan borrowers who work in the public and nonprofit sectors can now get confirmation that their job counts as qualifying employment for PSLF. Using this form will make it much easier to track your eligibility, know when it's time to apply for forgiveness, and have the paperwork you need in hand.
Visit the Federal Student Aid website for the Employment Certification instructions, fact sheet, and form.
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YIELD: Serves 4
- 4 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 15 white asparagus spears
- small bunch of lemon thyme, leaves only
- generous 3/4 cup crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup fresh white bread crumbs
- 3 1/2 ounces Parmesan, freshly grated
- 2 tbsp minced curly parsley
Preheat the oven to 450°F (convection oven to 425°F). Brush a copper or ceramic gratin dish with a little of the melted butter.
Trim the asparagus: you will find that white asparagus needs to be trimmed much higherroughly halfway up the stalks, as a rule of thumb. Slice the spears in half lengthwise and lay them in the buttered gratin dish. Sprinkle with most of the lemon thyme leaves, saving a few for garnish.
Now put the crème fraîche and mustard into a heavy pan and place over medium heat. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer, then turn down the heat slightly and let bubble to reduce by about a quarter. Season the reduced mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, put the bread crumbs in a bowl, add the Parmesan, parsley, and some pepper, and toss with your fingers to combine.
Pour the mustardy crème fraîche over the asparagus, then scatter the crumb mixture on top, distributing it evenly. Drizzle over the rest of the melted butter. Bake the gratin on the middle shelf of the oven until the top is crisp and golden and the cream bubbles up around the sides of the dish, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining thyme leaves and serve.
It is important not to overcook this dishthe asparagus should retain a bite and nuttiness. Overcooking could make the spears seem as though they have come out of a can.


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Eating Disorders
Every year, eating disorders devastate thousands of lives. In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby will tell you all about these disorders, including the symptoms you should look out for and the harmful physical effects they cause. You'll learn who's most likely to develop an eating disorder, and the differences between two of the most common types, anorexia and bulimia. You'll also find out what kind of mindset can bring on an eating disorder, and how treatment can help the afflicted cope with both food and the world around them. It's an important topic--especially for young people. So please, click on this movie and learn.
Learn More:What are eating disorders?I heard someone talking about something called orthorexia. What is that?Why do some people who starve themselves grow downy hair on their bodies?
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Monday, May 13, 2013
Rod Davies finishes off brilliant 95m Reds try against the Sharks
Rocket Rod Davies scored one of the tries of the season on Saturday as the Reds powered past the struggling Sharks to claim a 32-17 bonus point win at home. They now head to South Africa with goals of reaching the top of the Australian conference.
The Reds shot out to a 29-3 halftime lead in Brisbane, blowing the visiting Sharks off the park in what was a frustrating performance for last year's finalists.
Much is said of turning points, and with the Sharks five meters out and hot on attack just fifteen minutes into the game, turning over possession proved vital.
The Reds spun it wide and before the Sharks knew what hit them, through some great play by Wallabies Digby Ioane and Will Genia, flyer Rod Davies was in for a try at the other end.
"That old notion 'speed kills' is very true. That pace is always in the back pocket to use and you get a good footy brain with Rocket (Davies) as well," Quade Cooper told the Courier Mail.
The Faingaa twins, Saia and Anthony, scored a try each, while Davies scored a brace. He has now scored five tries in the last four matches, putting his hand up for Wallaby contention.
"Guys can honeypot to the breakdown when breaks are made, but Rocket and Anthony, for his try, kept that width right across the field that is so important. The defence then has to spread, you can get through a bit and scoring chances come," added optimistic Cooper.
The Sharks played better in the second half but weren't able to pull things back after such a great first period by the home side, who now set sail for South Africa and two tough tour matches.
View extended highlights of the match
Extended Highlights of the Reds vs the Sharks from Brisbane
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In this try he was just running with Reds not looking like he was making an effort to catch up or tackle someone. Why was kino left behind when we take Kegan with us?
Why aren't the youngsters you actually look like they want to try stuck on the park. We played better with them during the start of the tour than we did in this game.


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FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) — European Central Bank President Mario Draghi took the wind out of the euro's sails Thursday, describing its recent rise as a reflection of renewed confidence in the shared currency but adding that policy makers would monitor its gains for any impact on the inflation outlook.
Currency watchers said the remarks hardly amounted to robust verbal intervention, but coupled with an emphasis on an accommodative monetary policy, were enough to knock the shared currency down a peg.
Draghi reiterated that exchange rates should reflect economic fundamentals and appeared to play down worries of a so-called currency war, and noted that the euro's nominal and real exchange rates remained near their long-term averages.
The euro's exchange rate isn't a policy target, but it does affect growth and price stability, Draghi said, telling reporters the bank will "certainly want to see whether the appreciation is sustained and will alter our risk assessment" on price stability.
That was enough, however, to see the euro EURUSD, +0.1406% drop sharply from levels seen earlier in the day. It traded at $1.3428 in recent action versus $1.3567 when the ECB earlier, as expected, left its key lending rate unchanged at 0.75%. The euro EURUSD, +0.1406% traded late Wednesday at $1.3522. Read more on currencies.
"Draghi's biggest challenge was to show his magic skills of verbal interventions and to talk down the euro exchange rate. He succeeded," said Carsten Brzeski, economist at ING in Brussels.
Adding the stronger euro to the downside risks for price stability opened the door for new policy action if the euro strengthens further and starts to weigh on the growth and inflation projections, he said.
Others argued that Draghi's remarks were relatively tepid.
"To be honest, I don't think he said an awful lot," said Jane Foley, senior currency strategist at Rabobank International in London.
All central bankers watch the exchange rate because it impacts inflation and competitiveness, she said. A rising currency makes exports more expensive, potentially undercutting output. So a significant rise by the currency amounts to a monetary tightening.
"Of course, he's watching it," Foley said.
Draghi appeared relatively unflustered by talk of global currency wars — the fear that nations will undertake actions aimed at undercutting their currencies, fostering a race to the bottom. A sharp depreciation by the Japanese yen USDJPY, -0.10% since last fall due to fresh deflation-fighting efforts has prompted complaints from policy makers around the world who fear exporters in their home nations will be undercut.
The ECB chief, however, emphasized that recent changes in foreign-exchange rates haven't been "deliberate," unlike similar incidents in the past. Instead, they're the result of policy changes aimed at addressing economic woes within individual countries.
If the results of those policies, however, don't reflect the Group of 20's consensus on exchange-rate stability, "we will have to discuss them."
Draghi, meanwhile, emphasized repeatedly that the ECB's monetary policy stance remains "accommodative" — potentially putting more pressure on the shared currency.


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China v Brazil - World Baseball Classic First Round Group A
Infielder Ray Chang of China in action during the World Baseball... News PhotoBaseball - Sport,Brazil,China - East Asia,Fukuoka Dome,Fukuoka Prefecture,Full Length,Infielder,Japan,Match - Sport,Round One,Sport,Stadium,Vertical,World Baseball ClassicPhotographer Koji WatanabeCollection: Getty Images Sport 2013 Getty ImagesFUKUOKA, JAPAN - MARCH 05: Infielder Ray Chang #21 of China in action during the World Baseball Classic First Round Group A game between China and Brazil at Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome on March 5, 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)


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It is hard to believe that the holiday season is upon us, but Thanksgiving is merely ten days away! While this time of year brings lots of goodies (food, vacation, gifts), it also presents a profusion of added stress (full social calendar, airport security, relatives). Instead of succumbing to this seasonal anxiety by neglecting your personal appearance, we say, take advantage of the extra opportunities to show off your style! In today's story, we detail some fresh tips for you to apply to the outfits you wear to all upcoming parties and family gatherings.
1. Swap out your skinny jeans for slim black trousers.
The widely adored supermodel, Heidi Klum, certainly knows how to travel chicly. We spotted the Project Runway queen earlier this month at LAX in a graphic Modern Lovers Top Cat Tee ($45), a Ron Herman Cropped Cashmere Cardigan ($276), and Christian Louboutin Alti Booties ($1195, 310.247.9300). Klum also stayed airport appropriate in Von Zipper Alotta Sunglasses
($129), Faliero Sarti's Pedro Scarf ($552) and a Jimmy Choo Croc Bari Bag ($28000, 310.860.9045). We are charmed by her entire ensemble, but want to take a moment to hone in on her fantastic Cotton Satine Trousers ($650) from Christian Siriano's F/W 08 Collection. We don't foresee skinny jeans going out of style anytime soon, but now is the time to explore swapping them out with slim black trousers for a more sophisticated look. YouÂ'll be in good company: Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, and Jil Sander are just a few of the designers who highlighted these slender pants in their fall collections. To get in on this trend, invest in some of our favorite pairs including Banana Republic's BR Monogram Cigarette Pants ($175), Topshop's Tux Delux Skinny Trousers ($80), and Alice + Olivia's Wide Waistband Skinny Pants
($242). Wear them with Urban Outfitters' Cat Cat Crew Tee ($20), Hartford's Cashmere Scarf ($278), Forever 21's Carson Ankle Booties ($29)and Big Buddha's Union BucketBag ($64) for a winning take on Klum's travel ensemble!
2. Break out (or fake out) over-the-knee boots.
Not only is Alexandra Richards always a beacon of style (Exhibit A: NY Fashion Week), but she keeps us on her toes with her innovative wardrobe ideas. Considering this, it isn't surprising that Richards played muse for our November Tips by wearing some over-the-knee Gucci boots with American Apparel's Shiny Leggings ($42) in Lamé Matte Black, a Balenciaga blazer, and a Treesje Avalon Bag ($595) to Lucky Magazine's 5th Annual Lucky Shops Event earlier this month. We have been advocating over-the-knee boots since our fall preview, so now is definitely the time to break out yours, if you have them. However, if youÂ'd rather skip out on investing in a new trendy pair, but still want to simulate the style, we have a simple suggestion. You can achieve the look of the seasonÂ's must-have footwear simply by wearing a pair of ultra-high socks (in the same color as your boot of choice) with your older knee-high boots! There are lots of options either way: for socks we like the over-the-knee versions by Falke ($49), Free People ($28), or American Apparel ($13) and for boots we suggest checking out the over-the-knee styles from Alloy ($40), Chinese Laundry
($100), Nine West ($189), and Report Signature
3. Mix shiny pieces with grunge basics.
We are not sure how Frankie Rayder managed to stay under our radar (no pun intended) this long, but believe it or not, this is her WWW debut! Just a few weeks ago, she wore some very tip-worthy attire while shopping at Decades (one of our beloved local vintage boutiques!) with Kate Moss (what a powerhouse duo) in Los Angeles. Rayder wore a punky graphic tee with gladiator sandals and an exceptional metallic mini-skirt that makes us all ooh and aah. After observing Rayder's getup, we immediately knew that mixing shiny pieces with grunge basics would be our final pointer for the day. The fusion is quite awesome and the runways (chiefly, Balmain) support this style, too. For a look like Rayder's, you can wear Delia's Back to the Future T-Shirt ($25) or Urban Outfitters' Metal Forever T-Shirt ($32) with Forever 21's Sequin Mini Skirt ($20) or Delia's Izzy Skirt ($40), and your preferred pair of gladiator sandals. Taking note of Rayder's Chanel bag brings us to two important closing points: 1. Metallic pieces look even more fabulous next to patent. 2. There are a few weeks left to enter to win the ah-mazing chain-strap Chanel purse we're giving away, so sign up (or send to your friends) today!Â--Jessica Amento
Photo of Heidi Klum, Splash News. Photo of Alexandra Richards, Patrick McMullen. Photo of Frankie Rayder,Pacific Coast News.


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Welcome to the We Love Our Farmers photo series! We love hearing about what's happening on the Small Farm Central farms from our farmers, but we love seeing it in their websites even more. In this edition, we feature the hard working interns at Devon Point Farm.
"Devon Point Farm apprentices, Henna Garrison, Adam Petercsak, and Saba Juneja harvest broccoli raab for the farm's 200+ CSA farm share members."
- Patty Taylor, Devon Point Farm
In response to some great feedback from our farmers, we've introduced a new change to one of the core functions of Member Assembler. You may have already noticed it when you went to Create a New Season last week.
In the past, in order to have someone sign up for two or more shares, you will have had to create an option called something like "Double Share" and set the price for twice the cost of the regular share. We've now reprogrammed the Member Types so you can enable a type to have multiple quantity choices for each option. Signup for types like this will appear something like this:
This is a powerful new tool, especially for add-on type shares like eggs or meat. It provides more flexibility with your Member Types, as you can choose between enabling quantities or using the old method of creating options. In some cases, using the "option" method will be necessary, like if wanted to offer two shares at a lower cost than just twice the cost of a single share. The quantities simply act as multipliers that carry through to invoices, pickup labels, reports, and overall counts of shares. So, the cost of two shares will simply be double the cost of one, and so on.
Creating and editing your Member Types is still done at Member Assembler > Configure > Member Types. You will see the new options there. We will soon be offering some resources that will cover best practices for the feature and, of course, we'll be here to help you decide what's the best strategy for setting up your particular membership sign-up. Let us know what questions you have by calling 412-567-3864 or emailing us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
As summer turns to fall you're likely to be thinking about the upcoming autumn harvest, but we'd like to add an extra assignment to your workload: create a new Member Assembler Season. Whether you are offering shares for a Winter CSA or trying to retain your members for next year while they are still being seduced by sweet corn, now is the time to get set up for the next session of your CSA program. It may be ages since you were standing in front of a blackboard or had to carry textbooks on your back, but it's time to go back to school and refresh yourself with the Member Assembler curriculum.
The Small Farm Central Knowledge Base is a great place to start learning about helpful Member Assembler tools, especially the Member Assembler Tools section and the Creating Seasons document. If you just started to use Member Assembler this year, the concept of "Seasons" may be new to you, so here's your first lesson:
The Member Assembler system uses the concept of "Seasons" to delineate periods of time. Whenever it is time to start a new sign-up period you will create a new Season that holds all of the information for the shares that you offer during the period of time that you choose. For example, a Season could be a whole year, or just the few months that you offer your CSA program. This system of Seasons allows you to archive older data (which you can access when needed), allows you to create new pickup locations, new prices, and allows returning members to sign up again.
Creating your new Season now, instead of when things slow down this winter, allows you to get a head start on the sign-up process. Imagine the piece of mind you will have if all of your memberships for the spring have been bought and paid for even before the winter snow melts.
Stay tuned to the blog next week as we publish posts about some brand new Member Assembler features we're rolling out and for a schedule of upcoming Member Assembler focused webinars. Both are great opportunities to learn more about how our tools can help you prepare for your future CSA programs and really stay ahead of the class!
Greetings CSA farmers!
As one season ends and another begins, you might be thinking about ways to improve your CSA program. Perhaps you've been considering using Member Assembler to make your CSA sign-up faster and your program management easier. If you'd like to learn more about what Member Assembler can do, join us online to see it in action. Through this Fall we'll be offering live online demonstrations every Wednesday afternoon. This is a great chance for you to see the inside of Member Assembler and learn how the system can work for you, so sign up now.
Each demonstration will include a 20-30 minute live walk-through of how Member Assembler functions and will include highlights of some of it's most useful features. Afterwords, there will be time for Q & A, so you can ask us more specific questions about the software. Each session is limited to 10 farmers, so everyone is sure to get the chance to join in the discussion.
Sessions begin as early as Wednesday, September 11th. Reserve your spot today!
The retention rate is a key metric for a successful CSA program because it very accurately measures member happiness - satisfied members come back year after year - and determines how much effort and expenditure must be undertaken each Spring to attract new members. If your CSA can retain most of your members from year to year, there is little marketing to do and less member education each year because members know how to be CSA members. This was an important topic at the CSA Expert Exchange and something we need to continue to explore. It seems the farmers I talk to acknowledge that this is an important metric, but are unsure how to measure their rate and what they can do to nudge this rate higher.
There are a lot of different reasons that a CSA member leaves a CSA and the farmer does not have control over all of them. A few members move each year; some people are on vacation much of the summer, so a CSA doesn't make sense; some kids won't eat vegetables; and some members just like to try different CSAs each year. However, there is a percentage of the retention rate that a farmer can affect by delivering high quality produce, excellent customer service, and high community involvement, among other factors. I plan to keep exploring this issue this Fall by talking with managers of high retention CSAs and see if I can extract a little bit of their secret sauce. I'll report back here on the blog, so stay tuned.
Calculating Retention Rates in Member Assembler
Before evaluating how to improve a retention rate, you will need to what your current retention rate is. We have just built and released a new statistics tool in Member Assembler that calculates the retention rate of your CSA, assuming you have at least two seasons worth of membership data in the system. Find this new reporting under: Member Assembler / statistics / retention.
The report will then give an overall retention number (ie, what percentage of memberships in Season A also joined Season B) and break that down by pickup location, length of membership, and member types.
Here's a sample report:
Welcome back to the We Love Our Farmers photo series! We love hearing about what's happening on the Small Farm Central farms from our farmers, but we love seeing it in their websites even more. In this edition, we feature the clever labeling of Scott Arbor's CSA offerings. Quite a helpful way to let their customers know what is what!
"This is our weekly CSA share harvested for delivery on June 15th. We take a photo of the share and send with our weekly newsletter/reminder. The email goes out Friday evening to get our CSA members ready to pickup, eat and enjoy what our farm is bringing them on Saturday morning. It also serves to let them know what they can check off their shopping list for the week and also helps them identify unknown veggies. For this week, we educate our members on how to eat and make use of carrot tops."
Joshua, Scott Arbor
Ever wonder how you can stop customers from squeezing the tomatoes you bring to market each week? Why not ask a fellow farmer? You might get a great answer like this one:
"I put up a big laminated sign that says: Do you like it rough? Tomatoes don't. Please be gentle."
That was one of the suggestions posted to the CSA Farmer Discussion Facebook group that Small Farm Central created this past March. With over 300 members, it's a great place to poll other farmers and get answers to your questions from people who've "been there".
Here is a preview of some of the topics of discussion that have popped up recently:
Farmers weigh in about scaling up and make suggestions about how many CSA shares you can expect from one acre of land.
Can people visiting your farm unwittingly bring blight to your crops? Farmers offer alternatives for keeping your farm safe without closing your doors to visitors.
Farmers sometimes eat worse than their customers! How to feed yourself well when you are busy working hard to feed others.
What to do when your CSA customers are dissatisfied with the season's offerings and forget about the conditions of your member agreement.
...and more!
The group is kept private so that it stays focused and allows farmers to have candid conversations with their peers, but it's easy to join the conversation. Simply click this link: http://www.facebook.com/groups/306541762795660/, log into your Facebook account, and click the "Join Group" button to be part of the discussion!
Back in June, Small Farm Central made a special offer of free website reviews to the first 25 farms that responded. I was charged with the task of reviewing these websites and providing feedback to the farms. These reviews primarily were focused on the nuts and bolts of a website - were there any broken links, bad image files, formatting, font or navigation issues? They were not intended to be critiques of the quality of the website and for the most part did not include me reading the website's complete contents.
However, as I reviewed each website, I couldn't help but read some of the content. In doing so, I got a sense of what these farmers were trying to do with their sites and I began to develop some more detailed content and concept recommendations to share with others. As I did more of these reviews, the concept of "the website as a narrative" really began to take form.
Websites are more than just information depositories; they are part of a larger marketing effort for your farm. Your website is there to tell your farm's story and it's important make sure that all of the parts of the story are there, that it is interesting and that it is understood. Having clear and factual information and having a nicely laid out website with good navigation are critical to imparting knowledge to potential customers, but it is the story that your website tells (or doesn't tell) that will have an impact on whether or not they return. Here are some suggestions to help you craft your own narrative and share your unique story with your customers and communities.
The first important part is to provide the farm's backstory. Is this a multi-generation farm that has been in the family for a hundred years? If so, tell us the story of the farm's beginnings, provide old photographs, and talk about how the farm was passed down between the generations. If your farm is a cooperative of beginning farmers, tell us about what brought the original members of the group together, how you acquired your land, and what are your hopes for your endeavor.
Tips: In general, you don't want to put your farm's full life story on your website's home page. Just a snippet will go there; two or three sentences that get to the essence of the farm. Then, create a page entitled something like "About the Farm" or "Our History" that includes the full story and add it as a main menu option in your navigation. Under that option, you'll want to include a menu option for "Our Farmers" or "Farm Staff" where you can begin to talk about the individuals that make up your farm. You can aslo add a page here that gives more details about your farm's past, present, and future. More on that later.
It is surprising to me how often I look at a farm's website and they either have little or no information on the farmers and staff that work there. A page that says "Bob/Farmer" and a photo of a guy on a tractor doesn't tell us much. Depending on your farm, you may have a wide range of characters - the farmers, the staff, interns, volunteers, the family pets, etc. These aren't just models hired to market your farm, they are a vital part of your farm; so decide how they fit into your farm's story and feature them on the site.
Tips: Deciding who to highlight in your staff listings can be a task. In general you'll want to include the principal members of the farm (i.e. the owners), people that your customers will likely interact with (people who answer the phones and email, people who regularly work the markets) and other long term employees or even volunteers that people may associate with the farm. You don't need to have everyone answer 20 questions, but there is something nice about providing a little more information for everyone than just their name and occupation. At a bare minimum, you will want to include the person's first name, their role on the farm and a good quality photograph. Customers love to be able to put a face to a name and learn about who's growing their food.
So you have your backstory and your setting along with your cast of characters, now it is time to tell the rest of the story, but how much is too much? While I've come across a number of websites that were underdeveloped and failed to adequately tell their story, there were some that attempted to say too much and as such caused their story to get lost amongst a sea of "too much information". With a website it is easy to keep adding content, stuff that you feel is interesting or tangential to your farm's story, but there comes a time when it becomes too much. Similarly, sometimes people will add the same content to multiple pages or under multiple menu items on their website in an effort to make sure the information is not missed. Unfortunately this often leads to clutter on your website that can make it more difficult for a visitor to find the information they are after. This can also lead to problems when you go to update information if you forget to change items on all the pages, leading to conflicting information on different pages.
Tips: So how do you know if you are going overboard? Here's some some things to look out for:
- Do you have lots of large blocks of text on your website? There's a time and place for large pieces of writing, however if you have lots of them on your website, it can be a sign that you are rambling a bit. Simplify your text. Use lists. Link to articles elsewhere that speak to the information you are attempting to convey. If you do need to have a text heavy page, be sure to break it up with some photos, paragraph breaks, etc.
- Are you having trouble fitting all of your menu items on your menu bar? Do your drop down menus have more than a handful of items in them?
- Do you have the same information on multiple pages? Remember that with the magic of hyperlinks you can simply include information on one page and then link to that page elsewhere on your site. For example, have one page with all of your relevant CSA share information on it. If you talk about your CSA elsewhere, there's no need to repeat the information, just have a link to your CSA page.
In line with keeping things simple, you also want to make sure you have consistent use of language and that you define the technical terms that you use on your site. One farm I reviewed used the term "members" on one section of their site and then used "shareholders" on another. I was left wondering if these were two names for the same individuals or if they were two separate groups. Make sure you don't leave your website users confused about the information you present.
Tips: There are terms such as organic, naturally-grown, free-range that can have various meanings to your customers. Some of these, such as organic, have specific legal definitions. Because of that, you probably don't need to detail what that means directly on your website (but you should link to information about the standards you meet to be certified.) However, if you use more general language (i.e. "we use all-natural growing techniques"), it is worth spelling out what you mean by that.
As most writers will probably tell you, the best way to get feedback on your writing is to get somebody else to read it and ask for their thoughts. Your website is no different. Find someone - a friend or a customer perhaps - and ask them to review your site. Then use their feedback to make your site better. To help them review try asking them the following questions:
1. Is the information clear and concise?
2. What is your sense of what I'm are trying to convey through my website?
3. Do you think the site does a good job of telling my farm's story?
4. Do you have any questions that they could not find the answers too? Is anything missing?
Tips: Re-visit your own site regularly and review what you've created. Does it still say what you want it to say? What can you add or change on your site to reflect the evolving nature of your farm? Remember: Your story keeps growing. Regularly posting blog entries, new photos and updated information are crucial to keeping your narrative engaging & alive.
Feeling overwhelmed? Small Farm Central is offering Advanced Website Reviews for $99 through the month of August. This service includes a more in-depth assessment of your website, a short phone consultation, and a hour's worth of worth of labor from SFC staff towards making the adjustments you need. Call 412-567-3864 or email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Welcome to the fifth edition of the We Love Our Farmers photo series! We love hearing about what's happening on the Small Farm Central farms from our farmers, but we love seeing it in their websites even more. In this edition, we feature the Angelic Organics field team, hard at work!
"Angelic Organics field team transplants onions with soil block transplanter, late April, 2013, northern Illinois. Field team coordinator Jon Fagan (left) and machinery manager Primo (Jesus) Briano inspect the planter for depth and press wheel tension. Growing manager Chris Voss (right) and fertility/Biodynamics manager Andrew Stewart on the transplanter. Veteran equipment operator Pollo (Eduardo) Casique on the tractor. We had two soil block transplanters going that nice weather weekend, and put in about 60,000 seedlings total. We got caught up fast. Why fast? Because this group has 42 years of combined experience working at Angelic Organics."
- John Peterson, Angelic Organics Farm
Whether you start your season in March or May, it seems that our North American farmers have passed the halfway point in their growing season. As August marks the last summer month, many farmers are setting their sights on the Fall harvest and the holiday season that follows. It is still a busy time, and we know not many of our farmer friends are thinking about how to improve their websites as they pack CSA boxes and pick tomatoes for market...but they should!
Us folks here at Small Farm Central love our farmers as much as we love the websites we help them build, and so consider it our job to remind you not to neglect your most important marketing tool when your focus has shifted from promotion to production. Here are a few easy ways to make sure your website stays just as fresh as your crops:
Summer is a great time to take photos of your farm. The days are bright, everything is green & growing and there is plenty of work being done! Getting into the habit of regularly taking photos will make adding new content to your website easy. Now with cell phones getting better and better, you might already be carrying a camera in your pocket. Take it out once a day to snap a picture and soon you will have a showcase of images to show your customers what you've been up to.
Most Small Farm Central websites are equipped with a blog feature that makes it easy for you to post updates about your farm right on your website. Don't be scared of the word "blog", you can spend as much or as little time writing your posts as you want. Even simply displaying your newest farm photo with a short caption is enough to get people to visit your site and see what's new. If you don't have a blog, send out an email once a month with updates, photos, and a link to you website so your customers can see even more news.
More and more people are interested in visiting where their food comes from and taking part in on-farm activities. In the U.S., agritourism is a growing niche of the tourism industry and includes farm stays, you-pick operations, and everything in between. While some of the more advanced ventures will require the appropriate permits, insurance coverage, and other legal procedures, there are also simple things that you can do. For example, you can host farm tours, educational classes, volunteer days and customer/member appreciation events. Here is a great Farm Tour Guide from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board about giving farm tours, which can be adapted to any kind of farm, dairy or otherwise.
The relationship between farmers and the people they feed creates a unique and strong bond. Take the time to cultivate that relationship and you will have loyal customers who will be your farm's biggest fans, which is the best marketing tool there is!


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POTSDAM Now that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomos budget proposal has been released, the Potsdam Central School Districts finance committee has a little better idea of whats in store for the 2013-14 budget-crafting season.
With an additional $270,000 in aid expected, Superintendent Patrick H. Brady said, the districts budget gap, which originally was projected to be $1.5 million, is roughly $1.23 million.
Mr. Brady said the budget gap is based on preliminary estimates, which have the district facing a $1 million increase in benefit costs alone, although there is some potential for savings.
Mr. Brady said the governors budget included $203 million for pension and fiscal stabilization. That funding would allow districts to pay less for retirement benefits in anticipation of those costs being lower in the future.
Our hope is, as we get more information, we may be able to take advantage of those monies, Mr. Brady said.
However, board member Ann M. Carvill said shes not so sure thats a good idea.
Its an accounting gimmick, she said. How can you project 20 or 30 years out? I dont like it.
Committee Chairman J. Patrick Turbett agreed that projecting savings for that far down the road is difficult, but he wondered whether savings could be coming sooner, as the stock market continues to rebound and the funds no longer are having to make up for money that was lost when the economy tanked five years ago.
If you were reasonably certain it was going to come back down, you might be willing to put a little more fund balance in, Mr. Turbett said.
Business Manager Laura A. Hart said the health insurance increase could drop from the 9.5 percent the district projected to 8.5 percent. She said she would have more information on that following another meeting.
I dont think it will make a major, major difference, she said, but every little bit helps.
Mr. Brady said the committee will begin discussing cuts when it meets again next month.
Two other areas for potential savings discussed at Tuesdays meeting were special education and food services.
According to initial projections, special-education spending is expected to increase by $90,633.
We feel this is an area we can reduce further as we continue through the budget process, Mr. Brady said.
Another area of savings could come from switching to disposable plates and utensils.
David Graveline, food services manager, said the district spends approximately $32,000 on reusable plates and utensils with the cost of cleaning chemicals, paying dishwasher staff, buying replacement plates and utensils and other costs.
Eliminating all of that and purchasing disposable dishes and utensils would cost the district about $8,800, he said. With additional hours having to be assigned to cover other duties performed by dishwasher staff, those costs would rise to $10,000, still bringing the district savings of approximately $22,000 per year.
Mr. Brady said the districts capital project calls for dishwashers to be replaced, something that it would not have to do should it switch to disposable plates and utensils.
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The Hudl [Pro] has been around for a while now but it is beginning to become part of the latest trend in Pro Football and it's quickly gaining steam. In addition to Gang Green using the new technology, the Browns have also begun to use this innovative concept that will change the way players communicate and learn the playbook. It must be good, Favre was quoted on it.
"Hudl is really quick, easy to access, and really easy to use. Things that you could only do here at the facility you can do just as quickly from home." – Brett Favre, QB.
What exactly is the Hudl? Well it is simply the designated team's playbook without the overwhelming laminated papers and bags of film. Back in 2006, three students from Nebraska developed Hudl which encompasses the teams entire playbook and film into an online library [which includes IM and a calendar] to which players can access within the comfort of their own home. With the teams being able to 'hand out' the material to incoming rookies, the rooks show up with the knowledge of all things [insert team name here].
As Eddie Matz put it in his ESPN [The Mag] article, "…Mark Sanchez logs on a website and learns the offense before the ink dries on his contract." Although it is easier on rookies, the Hudl helps the vets too, guys such as Jerricho Cotchery and Kellen Clemens can now watch film, message teammates, ect… and spend time with the family. Of course not everyone is biting into the technology just yet, making sure the secrets are safe costs money [secure servers] and 30 more teams have yet to sign on but some are beginning to warm up to the new technology. In the long term do the benefits outweigh the risks not just for coaches but for players? Absolutely. And who said football players couldn't have their own social networking site? HA.
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Faced with having to pay back taxes by Monday, the crumbling Masonic Temples owner could still get a reprieve.
ICA Renovations III LLC, the Marietta investment firm that holds the mortgage for the downtown structure, could step in and prevent owner Garrett L. McCarthy from losing the building at 242 Washington St.
The investment firms principal, Brian A. Bromka, could protect his interest by paying off the $23,439.46 in back taxes by Mondays 4 p.m. deadline, said city Comptroller James E. Mills.
Mr. Mills has been communicating with Mr. Bromka through email messages to see whether he knows about the situation and what, if anything, he plans to do about it.
He indicated that he was aware of it and he hasnt made up his mind, Mr. Mills said.
Declining to comment, Mr. Bromka referred all questions to Mr. McCarthy, who has not responded to several phone calls.
Mr. McCarthy, a Henderson artist who wants to convert the century-old landmark into an educational and performing arts center, acquired the property two years ago after purchasing its tax sale certificate from the investment firm.
He also has a $17,500 mortgage with ICA Renovations on the building. If the taxes are not paid, Mr. Bromka would lose recourse and would no longer be able to pursue foreclosure proceedings on the mortgage, Mr. Mills said.
Mr. McCarthy, Mr. Bromka or someone else must pay the $23,439.46 in delinquent taxes or the city could end up taking control of the structure.
On Wednesday night, a cherry picker was dropped off at the property and was still parked there unused late Thursday afternoon. Also on Thursday, a small group of people, led by local attorney Joseph W. Russell, toured the property. They, too, would not comment. It was unclear why they were there.
If no one steps forward, the city would have to decide what to do with the building. Demolishing it remains a possibility. In September, the citys code enforcement office banned the public from entering the structure, saying it was unsafe because pieces of the exterior were falling off.
So what happens if the taxes and mortgage become current?
Mr. McCarthy would then have three years before the tax sale certificate issue could come up again, Mr. Mills said.
Over the past two years, Mr. McCarthy has been trying to drum up support by talking with arts organizations and college and university officials throughout the state to see if they might be interested in creating an arts center in it, which he has estimated would cost about $5 million.
Delinquent owners have two years after a tax sale to redeem their properties before the tax sale certificates owner can request taking ownership of the property.
To do so, they must pay all outstanding taxes and any interest and penalties. The city imposes a 1 percent-per-month interest charge on properties, which is then given to the tax sale certificate holder, along with the money paid for the certificate, if the property owner pays in full.
The city has scheduled the tax sale certificate auction at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
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Last month, a handful of officials from other clubs at the GM Meetings said the Mets could do quite well in a trade for R.A. Dickey, the New York Post's Ken Davidoff tweeted today.
Davidoff says the consensus was that the Mets could land multiple young players with real upside.
Matthew Cerrone, Lead WriterThere are insiders who believe offers for Dickey will improve after Zack Greinke, Anibal Sanchez and other front-end, free-agent starting pitchers begin to sign new contracts. So far, the Mets are being underwhelmed by offers that include just mid- to upper-level prospects, according to multiple reports.


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NORTH SMITHFIELD - Kelley, Frances, 77, of North Smithfield and formerly of Newport and Pawtucket, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012.
Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Kathleen (Ward) Kelley. She had lived most of her life in Pawtucket before moving to Newport in 1998. She graduated from Elmhurst Convent of the Sacred Heart, Providence and Emmanuel College, Boston. Frances was a School Teacher in the Providence School Department for thirty years before retiring.
She is survived by many cousins. She was the sister of the late Mary and Robert Kelley.
Relatives and friends are invited to A Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 11AM in Saint Mary Church, 103 Pine Street, Pawtucket. Burial will be in Saint Mary's Church Cemetery. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations to Saint Mary's Church Restoration Fund, would be appreciated. Arrangements by Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home, Pawtucket.


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Back in the early 1990s, Kathia Castro-Laszlo was trying to change the world one corporation at a time. It wasn't happening. Then a business consultant in her native Mexico, Laszlo helped large companies implement organizational learning systems. "I was interested in how people think," she says, "how we learn, how we gain new information, and above all how we create the conditions that enable people to learn and innovate. I wanted to help my clients succeed not just in the bottom-line sense, but also in creating learning communities."
She found the work rewarding, but there was still something missing. Then she started attending the annual conversation events of the International Systems Institute led by Saybrook's professor emeritus Bela H. Banathy, and everything changed.
"That was an eye-opening experience," she says. "The focus of the conversations broadened from looking at educational systems to societal learning systems --- how environmental issues, social justice, health care, business are all part of an interconnected network."
The encounter with Banathy led Laszlo to Saybrook and, ultimately, to prominence as a leading proponent of evolutionary learning communities, or ELCs. In an evolutionary learning community, says Laszlo, "people come together not to be taught but to create knowledge together. It's a collaborative, participatory experience that allows people to gain their own knowledge through shared information and to create similarities in understanding through dialogue."
She adds, "In an evolutionary learning community, we transform ourselves to transform our world." That's exactly what Laszlo did when she came to Saybrook.
Laszlo attended Saybrook on a Fulbright scholarship, which required her to be physically present "on campus." In 1996 she relocated from Monterrey, Mexico --- where her academic and professional life were centered --- and settled in San Francisco. But the change in residence yielded a major benefit: Her proximity to faculty enabled her to develop relationships with experts in a wide range of disciplines.
"I discovered that Saybrook is very diverse," she says. "I was able to draw from psychology, organizational systems, social transformation, and create a really interdisciplinary degree " which is what I really wanted. It allowed me to be in charge of my own learning without losing the guidance and expertise that the faculty provided. The mentoring model was beautiful. The scholar community I had belonged to in Mexico was the organizational learning community. After Saybrook, I was able to expand it to include all the areas that were of interest to me."
In 1998, she and her husband, Alexander Laszlo, founded Syntony Quest, a "think, learn, and do tank" that promotes sustainability by training leaders to implement the ELC model. Syntony Quest workshops draw participants from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors across North America.
"When we look at the ELC as a vehicle for social change," Laszlo explains, "we're interested in linking it to social entrepreneurship ---- cultivating communities of entrepreneurs who understand how environmental, economic, and social issues are related. It's a hybrid that represents the best thinking of all sectors and brings them all together to create a better life."
She describes one ongoing project that Syntony Quest led in Monterrey, Mexico, in connection with UNESCO's 2007 Forum of Universal Cultures: "We put out a call for citizens to join a group we called Leaders of Change. The ages ranged from 19 to 65, and they came from quite a range of backgrounds in education, income, and status; the group was split about 50-50 males and females. We offered them a 3-day training on evolutionary leadership, and then led the process of molding them into an ELC so they could put the learning they had obtained into practice."
That group established a program to help integrate the local economy into regional and national markets. In addition to tracking local government policies and gauging their impact on the economy, the ELC works with entrepreneurs to develop products that can find clientele outside of Monterrey.
"It was a very exciting experience for us," says Laszlo, "because it's one of the first times we put the ELC model into practice with such a diverse group. The learning aspects of ELCs are very easy, but the application of that learning into a group that can impact the community is very difficult."
Does Saybrook qualify as an ELC? Yes and no, says Laszlo. The university's unique approach does overlap with the ELC model, particularly in its emphasis on collaborative, self-directed learning and open-ended exploration. "There are definitely ELCs within Saybrook," she says ---- but every academic institution, even one like Saybrook, has structures and protocols that limits it from being a pure ELC.
However, adds Laszlo, Saybrook has a unique opportunity to address what she calls the human side of sustainability. "Right now, this work is very much focused on changing infrastructure --- designing green buildings, reducing carbon footprints. There's no question those are important goals, and they make business sense. But you still have communication, leadership, behavior modification ---- the human side of any change initiative. All these aspects are not being completely addressed yet in the sustainability movement."
"I am optimistic," she adds. The traditional boundaries between the nonprofit, government, and private sectors are starting to blur. I see social entrepreneurship as an integration of the best thinking of all sectors --- breaking the boundaries, and working to create a better life."


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Not long after her thirtieth birthday, on the heels of an ugly divorce, Elizabeth Gilbert traveled for a year, to Italy, India, and finally Indonesia. In Italy she wanted to explore the art of pleasure (pasta, wine, handsome men speaking a beautiful language); in India, devotion (waking at 4:15 a.m. to scrub the Ashram floor); and, the last four months she spent in Bali, trying to balance the two.
"The only thing wrong with this readable, funny memoir," one reviewer griped, "is that it seems so much like a Jennifer Aniston movie." Leave it to Hollywood, I guess, but Aniston isn't right for the part. Not earthy enough, too stiff. The traumatized, midnight weeping of Eat, Pray, Love's early pages might suit her, but could Aniston put on twenty-three pounds in four months — on camera — with a smile? And understand what she's smiling about? Since when do we blame authors for potentially misguided casting assignments, anyway? Here's the book that will finally put this critically acclaimed author on bestseller lists. Eat, Pray, Love — enjoy.
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A celebrated writer's irresistible, candid, and eloquent account of her pursuit of worldly pleasure, spiritual devotion, and what she really wanted out of life.
Around the time Elizabeth Gilbert turned thirty, she went through an early-onslaught midlife crisis. She had everything an educated, ambitious American woman was supposed to want — a husband, a house, a successful career. But instead of feeling happy and fulfilled, she was consumed with panic, grief, and confusion. She went through a divorce, a crushing depression, another failed love, and the eradication of everything she ever thought she was supposed to be.
To recover from all this, Gilbert took a radical step. In order to give herself the time and space to find out who she really was and what she really wanted, she got rid of her belongings, quit her job, and undertook a yearlong journey around the world — all alone. Eat, Pray, Love is the absorbing chronicle of that year. Her aim was to visit three places where she could examine one aspect of her own nature set against the backdrop of a culture that has traditionally done that one thing very well. In Rome, she studied the art of pleasure, learning to speak Italian and gaining the twenty-three happiest pounds of her life. India was for the art of devotion, and with the help of a native guru and a surprisingly wise cowboy from Texas, she embarked on four uninterrupted months of spiritual exploration. In Bali, she studied the art of balance between worldly enjoyment and divine transcendence. She became the pupil of an elderly medicine man and also fell in love the best way — unexpectedly.
An intensely articulate and moving memoir of self-discovery, Eat, Pray, Love is about what can happen when you claim responsibility for your own contentment and stop trying to live in imitation of society's ideals. It is certain to touch anyone who has ever woken up to the unrelenting need for change.
"Gilbert (The Last American Man) grafts the structure of romantic fiction upon the inquiries of reporting in this sprawling yet methodical travelogue of soul-searching and self-discovery. Plagued with despair after a nasty divorce, the author, in her early 30s, divides a year equally among three dissimilar countries, exploring her competing urges for earthly delights and divine transcendence. First, pleasure: savoring Italy's buffet of delights — the world's best pizza, free-flowing wine and dashing conversation partners — Gilbert consumes la dolce vita as spiritual succor. "I came to Italy pinched and thin," she writes, but soon fills out in waist and soul. Then, prayer and ascetic rigor: seeking communion with the divine at a sacred ashram in India, Gilbert emulates the ways of yogis in grueling hours of meditation, struggling to still her churning mind. Finally, a balancing act in Bali, where Gilbert tries for equipoise "betwixt and between" realms, studies with a merry medicine man and plunges into a charged love affair. Sustaining a chatty, conspiratorial tone, Gilbert fully engages readers in the year's cultural and emotional tapestry — conveying rapture with infectious brio, recalling anguish with touching candor — as she details her exotic tableau with history, anecdote and impression." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Gilbert's sensuous and audacious spiritual odyssey is as deeply pleasurable as it is enlightening." Booklist (Starred Review)
"Gilbert's divorce and subsequent depression...are in fact more interesting than her year of travel. The author's writing is prosaic, sometimes embarrassingly so....Lacks the sparkle of her fiction." Kirkus Reviews
"A probing, thoughtful title with a free and easy style, this work seamlessly blends history and travel for a very enjoyable read. Highly recommended." Library Journal
"This insightful, funny account of [Gilbert's] travels reads like a mix of Susan Orlean and Frances Mayes.... Gilbert's journey is well worth taking. Grade: A." Entertainment Weekly
"Eat, Pray, Love is in fact a meditation on love in its many forms: love of food, language, humanity, God and, most meaningful for Gilbert, love of self." Los Angeles Times
"No, I'm not going to spoil the ending, which is fantastic. All I can say is that it is a storybook ending. Let's just hope it's true." San Francisco Chronicle
"This deeply personal story is fun and inspiring. Join Gilbert as she eats, prays and loves. You will laugh, cry and love with a more open heart." Rocky Mountain News
A celebrated writer pens an irresistible, candid, and eloquent account of her pursuit of worldly pleasure, spiritual devotion, and what she really wanted out of life.
This beautifully written, heartfelt memoir touched a nerve among both readers and reviewers. Elizabeth Gilbert tells how she made the difficult choice to leave behind all the trappings of modern American success (marriage, house in the country, career) and find, instead, what she truly wanted from life. Setting out for a year to study three different aspects of her nature amid three different cultures, Gilbert explored the art of pleasure in Italy and the art of devotion in India, and then a balance between the two on the Indonesian island of Bali. By turns rapturous and rueful, this wise and funny author (whom Booklist calls "Anne Lamott's hip, yoga- practicing, footloose younger sister") is poised to garner yet more adoring fans.
About the Author
Elizabeth Gilbert is the author of a short story collection, Pilgrims — a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award, and winner of the 1999 John C. Zacharis First Book Award from Ploughshares — and a novel, Stern Men. A Pushcart Prize winner and National Magazine Award-nominated journalist, she works as writer-at-large for GQ. Her journalism has been published in Harper's Bazaar, Spin, and the New York Times Magazine, and her stories have appeared in Esquire, Story, and the Paris Review.
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Last night Christian Thomas played for the Whale in their preseason opener and skated with Kyle Jean and Andrew Yogan.
The team's website said those three players were buzzing around the offensive zone and that Thomas had a productive game even though he didn't end up on the score sheet, "Thomas, in particular, impressed with his quick release, and quantity of scoring chances, including a tracer off the post in the opening period of a still 0-0 game."
Earlier this week, Thomas told the Rangers website that he enjoyed his work and preparation for the season, saying "each summer keeps getting harder. This summer I trained with Gary Roberts and my group had Stamkos and James Neal and I tried to learn from them."
A noted goal scorer in junior hockey, Thomas described his game saying he was ready to play "The Right Way," "I'm a two-way player. I play just as hard in the defensive zone as I do in the offensive zone. They want me to score goals and that is what I like doing the best but it's important for Torts to play well defensively, block shots and be hard on the forecheck
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BUFFALO, NY-- Buffalo Police say an off-duty officer shot and killed a burglar who was ransacking his Lisbon Avenue home Monday afternoon.
Police say the officer returned home to find a handgun, jewelry, and cash. They say the officer confronted a 53-year old man who was walking down the stairs to a side door, and when he refused to stop, the officer shot him on the sidewalk. He died at the scene.
Homicide detectives and the police's Internal Affairs Division are both investigating.
Police have not released any names.
We spoke with two attorneys Monday to find out what the law says your rights are when it comes to using deadly force if someone breaks into your house.
"He immediately checked for his duty weapons that were in a secure place and learned to his disagreeable surprise that they were missing," says Tom Burton the BPA trial attorney who will represent the officer in this case.
Burton tells us the officer quickly pulled out another gun, and heard someone crash down the stairs.
According to Burton, the officer yelled for the person to surrender, and when he didn't, the officer opened fire.
"After the burglar staggered out, learning the hard way that he had picked the wrong house to burglarize, the officer recovered a loaded service semi-automatic that was in a small satchel that the burglar had in his hands," says Burton.
Burton says officers are trained to end threats like this.
Attorney Paul Cambria says in this case there are four possible justifications for using deadly force: preventing the burglary, protecting yourself from deadly force, preventing an escape and performing your duty as a police officer.
"As long as he's committing one of these statutory crimes, burglary, rape, arson, sexual offense, escape, etc, if he's committing one of those, the law allows you to use deadly force to either prevent that crime from occurring or to stop someone or apprehend someone if it's reasonable to believe that's the only way you could do it," says Cambria.
But, what if someone is in your yard, and not inside your home? Can you use deadly force?
"Then, they're just committing trespass. Trespass is not one of the recognized crimes, so then you would need to have justification based on a reasonable belief that they had deadly force, and if you didn't use it against them that they would use it against you," says Cambria.
Burton tells us the intruder had nine felony convictions. All nine were from New York State.
"I suspect there will not be many wet eyes in that neighborhood. This guy was a certified serial felon with a lengthy history of burglary and violent crimes, and the thing we should all be happy with is that a coroner's van was there for the criminal, not the cop who shot him," says Burton.


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