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Analysis of the Human Lung
Grade Level & Subject: Grades 5 – 8: Science
Length: One class period
After completing this lesson, students will be able to:
- State and describe the respiratory structures in humans
- Analyze and interpret class data on breathing
- Make a model to demonstrate how the lungs work during respiration
National Standards Addressed:
This lesson addresses the following National Education Standards:[1]
- Content Standard: NS.5-8.3 LIFE SCIENCE
As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding of
- Structure and function in living systems
- Regulation and behavior
Materials Needed:
- Stopwatch
- Balloons
- 2- liter plastic bottles with bottom 1/3 cut off
- Ziploc Bags (Freezer Bags)
- Rubber bands
- Reproducible #1 – Model Lung Activity
- Reproducible #2 – Human Lung Diagram
Students will be assessed through the following activities:
- Participation in class discussion
- Completion of Reproducible #1 – Model Lung Activity
- Answers to Wrap up questions
Relevant Vocabulary:
- Alveoli: A small air-containing compartment of the lungs from which respiratory gases are exchanged.4
- Bronchi: Smalltubes that help move air into and out of the lungs.3
- Circulatory system:The system of blood, blood vessels, and heart concerned with the circulation of the blood and lymph.7
- Diaphragm: Muscle and connective tissue; specifically:a part of the body separating the chest and abdominal cavities in mammals.5
- Larynx:Voice box8
- Lung: One of two elastic, spongy organs thatconstitute the basic respiratory organ of humans.6
- Respiratory System:A system of organs that aid in respiration and consist of the nose, nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs.1
- Trachea: The main tube by which air passes to and from the lungs in vertebrates.2
1 "Respiratory System Entry." Merriam- Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved 2 March 2011 from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respiratorysystem.
2 "Trachea Entry." Merriam- Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved 2 March 2011 from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trachea.
3 "Bronchi Entry." Merriam- Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved 2 March 2011 from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bronchi.
4 "Alveoli Entry." Merriam- Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved 2 March 2011 from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alveoli.
5 "Diaphragm Entry." Merriam- Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved 2 March 2011 from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diaphragm.
6 "Lung Entry." Merriam- Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved 2 March 2011 from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lung.
7 "Circulatory System Entry." Merriam- Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved 2 March 2011 from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circulatorysystem.
8 "Larynx Entry." Merriam- Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved 2 March 2011 from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/larynx.
Background Information:
The respiratory system uses many parts for breathing in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide. These include the nose, the trachea, and the lungs. First, air enters through the nose and mouth and passes through the larynx and the trachea. Once it enters the trachea, it branches out into tubes called bronchi. These bronchi eventually separate into tiny alveoli, which are surrounded by capillaries (tiny blood vessels). The actual act of breathing involves two main actions: inhaling, which pulls air into the lungs, and exhaling, which pushes air out of the lungs. Your chest can allow air in and out as a result of a muscle called the diaphragm. The diaphragm makes up the floor of the chest cavity. When you breathe in, your diaphragm contracts and moves down, creating more space in your chest for your lungs to fill with air. When you exhale, your diaphragm relaxes, decreasing the space in your chest and forces air out of your lungs.
A body system that works closely with the respiratory system is the circulatory system. This system aids in providing oxygen to all parts of the body and works with the respiratory system to carry oxygen to your cells and dissolved carbon dioxide back to your lungs. The circulatory system is the method of transportation for all the blood that is pumped into and out of your heart.
- LungsNational Geographic
- How Your Lungs WorkNational Heart Lung and Blood Institute http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/hlw/hlw_all.html
- Your LungsAmerican Lung Association
- Fast Facts About Your BodyDid you Know?
Warm-up: Count your Breaths!
- Begin this lesson by asking students "How many times do you think you take a breath in one minute?" -Student answers will vary, accept all answers
- Ask them to count how many times they take a breath in one minute while you keep track of time with a stopwatch. Repeat this three times and ask them to calculate the average. Post this average on the board.
- Have students stand and jump up and down in place ten times. Then, ask them to count how many times they breathe in one minute again. Repeat this three times and ask them to calculate the average. Post on the board.
- Display class data in a chart on the board. Ask students to compare the two sets of data.
- Share these facts with them:
- Did you know that you breathe an average of 23,000 times a day?
- On average, people can hold their breath for about one minute. The world record is 21 minutes 29 seconds
- Every minute, you breathe about 13 pints of air. That is equal to approximatelyfour 2-liter bottles of soda!
Activity One: Model your breathing
- Give each student a copy of Reproducible #1- Model Lung Activity. Divide students into small groups (3 or 4 will work best). Ask them to follow the directions on their reproducible to create a model with their group. Make sure each group has access to balloons, 2-liter plastic bottles, rubber bands, and Ziploc bags.
- Give students Reproducible #2- Human Lung Diagram after they have assembled their model. Students should use Reproducible #2 to compare and contrast their model lung with the parts in a real human lung and answer the questions on Reproducible #1.
Wrap Up: Class Data Revisited
- Revisit concept by asking students to refer to chart on the board dealing with breaths per minute at rest vs. breaths per minute after activity. Tell them to answer the following questions: "What other factors might affect number of breaths per minute?" and "What things in the environment might make the air more difficult to breathe?"
- Brainstorm as a class and make a list on the board.
Students examined and described the respiratory structures in humans, analyzed class data on breaths per minute, and built models to familiarize themselves with the workings of the human lung. Students evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of their model as compared to a real human lung. Students considered other factors that may affect the number of times that they breathe per minute as well as what environmental issues could cause difficulties in breathing. Students are introduced to the fact that the respiratory system can affect the circulatory system and asked to begin thinking about environmental factors that may affect their respiratory systems.
Lesson plan credits
Sharvari Chwastyk – Author
Middle School Science Teacher, Cabin John Middle School
Maggie Ollove – Editor
Education Associate, Earth Day Network


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Since being classified as operating with some of the oldest 911 equipment in the state, Macon County's 911 center gained approval from commissioners last week to upgrade the system.
With a combination of state 911 funds and the reallocation of existing funds within the local 911 budget, Macon County will be purchasing a new phone switch that will allow text and picture messaging to be used in and for emergency communication.
Emergency Service Director David Key informed the board of commissioners during the December meeting that the current phone switch used in the 911 department is 20 years old, which stands as the oldest system in the state. Key explained that in the event the current phone switch failed, which is likely due to its age, residents would be unable to contact 911.
Few upgrades have been done to the county's 911 system since its inception. In October 1993, the system was upgraded and the staff was doubled, putting two dispatchers on per shift. With a call volume of 12,000 in 1994, today, the call volume has reached 32,000, a 267 percent increase despite the lack of upgrade in equipment or staffing levels.
Of the 100 counties in the state, 99 counties belong to the Emergency Call Tracking System (ECaTs) program. Due to its outdated equipment, Macon County is the only county not participating. ECaTs allows for a universal 911 call reporting system to provide real time updates statewide. With the equipment upgrade, Macon County will join the rest of the state.
Key explained that the majority of funds for the upgrade would come from state 911 funds generated through surcharges on phone lines. Residents with landlines pay $1 per month and cell phone bills are charged $.80 per month. The monies collected from local residents are placed in a statewide pot of 911 funds. The state disburses the funds by requests from counties for various projects.
"If we don't spend the money, someone else in the state will," explained Key. "I would like to see the money generated in Macon County, returned to Macon County for use. There are specific guidelines that the state money can be used for such as computer and phone upgrades, which is why we can use it for this."
Key explained that the new phone switch will allow residents to not only send text and picture messages to the local dispatch, the range of information dispatch will be able to generate from a call with also improve efficiency. The upgrade will allow the phone number, address, location and name of the phone owner to be automatically generated to 911 computers. If a call is lost and that lifesaving information was not able to be given verbally, the new equipment will now record it through phone records.
Key explained that due to the urgency of the project and the need to upgrade the equipment, the state approved the majority of the funding. The total cost of the system upgrade comes in at $544,411. The remaining $195,946 will come from a 911 fund balance appropriation. The money in the 911 fund balance is generated based on an annual state allotment for equipment upgrades. The funds will allow for the purchase of a new 911 phone controller for the main dispatch site as well as one for the disaster recovery site.
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Fire damages apartments in North Salt Lake
Several units of a North Salt Lake apartment complex were damaged in an early Tuesday morning fire, but no injuries were reported.
Dispatchers said the fire at the North Park Village Apartments began about 6 a.m., and South Davis Metro Fire Department crews had to evacuate all 16 units in the affected building, located at 55 West Center Street.
Six of the upper-story units were damaged, but as of Tuesday evening everyone had been placed in empty apartments in the same complex for the time being, according to a news release.
Investigators determined that a discarded cigarette, or an ember from one, on a mattress placed on a balcony started the fire, according to a news release.
No injuries were reported. The fire cause about $150,000 in damage.
The Utah Red Cross was providing for the food, shelter and clothing needs of about 12 evacuees.
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Worshipers cleaned broken glass and held Shabbat services
A recent act of vandalism won't stop a local synagogue from practicing their faith. According to Rabbi Yossi Grossbaum, executive director at the Chabad Jewish Community Center, someone threw a large rock through the side window so hard that it hit an arc and cracked one of its doors inside the center at 302 South Lexington Drive, Folsom. Grossbaum said he entered the synagogue Saturday, March 3, to find broken glass all over the room. "We shook the glass off of the tables and held Shabbat services as normal," Grossbaum said. "After Shabbat we filed a police report and cleaned up." Grossbaum said this occurrence is "a possible hate crime." However, the police said there is no evidence that it is anything more than an unfortunate random act of vandalism. "The (vandalism) occurred between 10 p.m., Friday, March 2, and noon the next morning," said Jason Browning, Folsom Police Department spokesman. "An unknown suspect threw a river rock through an exterior glass door." Browning said according to police records, "this was an isolated incident and the staff didn't have any reason to believe they were victimized due to their faith." Grossbaum said the Jewish community will continue to be vigilant and hope that no pattern develops. "Regardless of the intent of these vandals, we won't be intimidated or deterred," he said. "Until now we haven't been able to afford an alarm system or camera security, but after this experience we feel that it's prudent that we make every effort to fully secure our community center." He said the center will continue to move forward. "We won't allow an event like this to intimidate or deter us from our mission," he said. "We know that our cause is just and we will continue to spread goodness and kindness and encourage others to do the same. In the context of increasingly worrisome news out of Israel, and against the backdrop of personal experiences with anti-Semitism, it's easy to get alarmed. One thing is certain, the outpouring of moral support that we've received clearly demonstrates the deep emotions that this occurrence has stirred." For more information or to make donations to the center for an alarm system, call (916) 608-9811.


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You guys okay in there?
Yes, that would be "SNAIL" Hail and Snow that started to fall as I was shooting pics of my new favorite subject.
Look at Rei holding the ball with his hands in his sleeve! Man it was cold. You can see some small snowflakes falling.
Was snowing pretty good by this point! What in the world?! It's April 19th for goodness sakes. I finally had to bail and go warm up in the car. Poor kids had to suffer! BWAHAHAHAHA!
WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing dof in #3 and #5 peeking out at you is too much! Great dof on that one too.
Since you know I'm not fond of bird shots I have to say thanks for including the little dudes. I love the sleeve pulled over the hand. WTHeck? Snow and hail? I couldn't believe how big the hail was.
Congrats again on Baby Nikki. We are definitely going to have to shoot some football together.
TheCrazyCroat · 2008-04-19: 18:02
#1 & 3 are particularly great captures and #5 is pretty funny.
#7 is also truly great.
Congrats for your new super lense!
Madoc · 2008-04-19: 18:14
Congratulations on "Little Nikky". Great captures
Queen911 · 2008-04-19: 19:16
*wipes the drool away from her mouth*
Congrats on the new arrival!!!! Had I known you were expeciting I would have arranged a fruit basket to be sent around to your place....hahaha...
Nikky is a little beauty!!!!!! Awesome capture of the eggs in #1!!!..I eagrly await the gosling arrivals. #3 demonstrates the sharpness you mentioned....and I just adore the snow falling in the final 3 sports shots.
Heres to many many joyous days with little baby Nikky and plenty of inspiration ;).. Your clearly one proud papa ..
focussed · 2008-04-19: 20:05
Congrats on the new lens! I know you're very excited.
The first shot is just magnificent, and so is the third. Shot #5 makes me laugh. :) Excellent job with the ball players in the sleet as well!
ncshutterbug · 2008-04-19: 20:50
Good shots. Enjoy the lens. I've got the 18-200 (rather slower at 3.5)for travel, so can appreciate your enjoyment with 2.8.
basisimages · 2008-04-19: 21:21
#5 is SO darn cute!! I love those!! Hey, when I come up in August, want to go do a shoot together?! You can take me to one of the cool places you always grab these great shots. :)
FirstBlush · 2008-04-19: 21:57
Oh wow, the goose on the eggs are incredible and #5 had me laughing so much, that i saved it to my Favs. And playing ball in th snow is pretty funny too.
coyoteself · 2008-04-19: 23:48
Ok, I loved all of these shots and I was definitely sensing something different as I was paging down.
When I got to the baseball shots & saw the flakes in the shots, a little buzzer went off in my head that there was some new glass involved here. I was right!!!
These were great!!
LotoFoto · 2008-04-20: 01:04
Mama goose sure gives you the eye, doesn't she? Imagine it in reverse....you have a new baby, and there is this strange creature lurking in the woods, licking their lips, spying on your baby. Every time you turn around, there he is, watching with binoculars. No wonder she is keeping a close eye on you. (Can't wait to see the fuzzy little things emerge).
veganess · 2008-04-20: 01:52
Beautiful captures
peregol · 2008-04-20: 04:10
Love the goose shots
Lynda · 2008-04-20: 06:08
Congrats on the new cam! Love these shots.
From the first set, number 5 is my favorite.
Number 9 is my fave from the second set.
ambersunsets · 2008-04-20: 14:08
Nice shots and story, congrats with your new lens! Really like #1, #3 , #5(funny!!!) and #9. I'm enjoying your way with words too :-)
Snail, baby Nikky tsss......
eljapa · 2008-04-20: 17:14
i do like how mama has her eye on you in #5!
enjoy baby nikky!
sunshineand · 2008-04-20: 17:33
Awesome shots! I love #2, the perspective is perfect! The green background in #3 is cool. #5 cracks me up.
Congrats on the lens. That is sure going to make life better for sports! (and a lot of other stuff) Whats up with the weather!?! Its bloody freezing out there!
etodd80 · 2008-04-20: 20:26
Beautiful shots. #5 is a fave. Like she's saying, you're looking at me again? LOL
sparkylu25 · 2008-04-20: 21:34
#2, 5, 7 and 9 are my absolute favorites! Great job! And what an AWESOME lens!! i'm so anxious to see what else it can do! Welcome baby Nikky! Great post Mat!
mrutherford22 · 2008-04-20: 23:11
Congratulations on your new lens! It's a beauty and these are great. She's going to be such a good mom, she's so watchful!
vollenda · 2008-04-20: 23:48
WOW TCC doesn't like bird shots!! I am wrecked!! ;( WWAAAAA
Looks like what we call Thunder Snow here in Colorado!!
Great snaps Mat!! Love the birds and the kids!! Lens seems to be doing awesome.. I am still hoping for the 500mm since I love wildlife snaps so much. Plus if I get the 500 I don't have to hobble so much or try to get closer!! ;)
SheriJ · 2008-04-21: 14:12
fantastic, great work
????? · 2008-04-21: 14:37
wow Mat .. I love love number 3..these are amazing shots ..
congrats about your baby Nicki.. ha ha!!!
snow on April 19th????wow ...
those goose shots are just stunning!!!!!
????? · 2008-04-21: 20:03
Congratulations on the new arrival, fresh from the factory no doubt (ha ha!). I have saved #9 (the baseball shot). There's something about the composition which appeals to me very much! :)
aurian · 2008-04-21: 21:57
Mat Congrats on the new lens. I bet Nikki is happy to be owned by you. Also the photos look great.
bamommy · 2008-04-23: 12:06
2 and 5
love 'em
bolder · 2008-04-23: 15:40
Excellent, both the series
bacco66 · 2008-04-25: 20:53
GREAT shots! congrats on the new lens, I'm trying just to be happy and not so jealous! :0)
picturemom · 2008-04-28: 21:01
Wonderful shots!
????? · 2008-04-29: 06:15
great shots nephew ! I will be waiting for the the little fuzzy baby to appear. I look at your snow in APRIL and think....I'm happy here in 80-90 degree weather and all my little peaches and tomatoes are too.
Jacquelyn · 2008-05-02: 09:25
Congratulations on the new camera! I had to add #5 to my favorites! I love it! My daughter & I have a thing for geese. She'll love this set.
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Moreno, who rushed for 2,734 yards and 30 touchdowns in his two
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He missed his eighth day of training camp Friday while his agent and the team were hashing out the final details of a five-year deal expected to carry $13 million in guarantees.
Moreno will join the team for Sunday afternoon practice. The Broncos are taking Saturday off.
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The weather outside is cold and grey
And the feeling in my heart just won't go away
There's a roof over my head and a warm bed awaits.
But in my heart there's an emptiness that no other can fill.
I'm lost and I'm lonely with only your picture to comfort me
Not a day goes by without me thinking of you.
Longing to hold you in my arms and tell you how much you mean to me.
The warmth of your skin and the touch of your hand to assure me everything will be ok, is no longer a heartbeat away.
I hide behind a smile but my eyes they tell no lies.
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Nearly 3,000 people watched the 259 Knox College graduates receive their degrees Saturday morning on the South Lawn of Old Main. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright gave the commencement address.
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GALESBURG - As the Knox College Class of 2008 received their degrees Saturday morning, they were reminded that, for all the work they've done, there's still more to do.
"You understand the Knox education carries with it responsibility," said Janet Koran, chair of the Board of Trustees. "Just as you have built this Knox community," so must the graduates share their knowledge with the rest of the world, "and in doing so, you will fulfill the goals of this college and of a Knox education."
On the South Lawn of Old Main, 259 seniors received their bachelor of arts degrees from Knox College during the institution's 163rd Commencement ceremony. Roughly 3,000 people braved the muggy weather to watch the event.
Along with the ceremony came the dedication of the roof of Old Main, led by President Roger Taylor. A portion of the roof was damaged in an Aug. 23, 2007, wind storm and has been repaired over the last several months.
"Since 1857, Old Main has been a center of teaching and learning," Taylor told the audience. "As we dedicate the roof of Old Main (we), in a sense, rededicate Old Main for another 150 years of teaching and learning."
Matt Cessna, a member of the senior class from Missouri, was elected to address the class, echoing Koran's sentiments by saying, "Along with the claim that 'We Are Knox' comes great responsibility — a responsibility to carry on the great traditions and principles on which this college is founded."
Early in the ceremony, honorary degrees were conferred upon three people chosen by a committee as exemplifying Knox ideals.
Alan Leshner, chief executive officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, received an honorary doctor of science. He has done a great deal of work with drug addiction and dependency, as well as demonstrating a link between terrorism and science.
Knox alumnus Barry Bearak (Class of 1971), a foreign correspondent for the New York Times, received an honorary doctor of human letters. In his introduction of Bearak, who won a Pulitzer Prize in 2001, fellow classmate and president and chief executive officer of the Center for American Progress John Podesta, said, "This is not somebody who parachutes into war zones. This is someone who goes to places that become war zones.
"Barry Bearak makes us see that we are one people living in one world."
The final honorary degree, an honorary doctor of law, went to commencement speaker and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Albright was chosen by the senior class as someone who reflects their ideals and sentiments.
Page 2 of 2 - She invoked Abraham Lincoln's ties to the college, referencing an historic 1858 speech in which he denounced slavery which was made at Old Main."Lincoln didn't believe America could remain united around a lie," Albright said. "He drew a clear distinction between right and wrong."Reminding the Class of 2008 of the tenets of a Knox education which, she says, make them aware of the world around them, the diplomat said, "You are proud of your traditions, but are focused naturally enough on the issues of today and the challenges to come. All too often, we see injustice and think it's easier to do nothing."It's easier to allow others to point the way than to blaze our own path. Heed (lessons imparted by professors) and you will have all the ammunition you need to prevail in the battle of ideas. You will have the wisdom to recognize the best in others while always demanding the best in yourselves."Knox College CommencementLength of ceremony: 2 hoursColor of robes: BlackNumber of graduates: 259 from 15 countries and 33 statesHonorary degrees: Madeleine Albright, former secretary of state; Barry Bearak, New York Times foreign correspondent and 1971 Knox graduate; and Alan Leshner, CEO of the American Association for the Advancement of ScienceSpeakers: Albright and senior Matt CessnaMusic: Knox College choir, jazz combo and string quartetCaterpillar Faculty Achievement Award: Robert Whitlach, retiring Seeley Professor of TheaterMemorable quotes: "This combination of herd instinct and lobotomized leadership is no great problem when confined to amphibians, but with humans it's a different story." — Madeleine Albright"He doesn't so much as rake muck as become stuck in it." — John Podesta about Bearak, referencing the journalist's recent stint in a Zimbabwe email@example.com
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House passes $236 million Supplemental Operating Budget. Tax increases to fund it passed out of committee.
The state House of Representatives on Tuesday passed its version of the 2014 supplemental operating budget, seeking to spend an additional $236 million over the $33.6 billion 2013-15 budget approved last year. The vote was 53-44, along party lines, with one Democrat and all Republicans voting against the bill.
House lawmakers amended Senate Bill 6002, the much smaller $96 million bi-partisan package passed by the Senate last week, to include $60 million for education improvements and $55 million for school employee cost-of-living increases.
Seeking to pay for these spending increases, the House may pass HB 2796 to impose a range of tax increases, including imposing a sales tax on bottled water. HB 2796 was voted out of the House Finance Committee on Tuesday, with an eight-to-five party line vote.
The House Finance Committee also voted out HB 2795 to impose a new 75% tax on E-Cigarettes—devices that heat nicotine-laced flavored liquids to allow users to inhale the vapors. Opponents of the bill pointed out in testimony that the devices are smoking cessation aids, not substitute tobacco products, and taxing them at such a high rate would drive users to smoking cigarettes. In the seven-to-six vote to pass the bill out of committee, one Democrat committee member joined the five Republicans in voting "no."
House passage of the amended Senate budget bill now sets the stage for negotiations between the House and Senate to iron out the differences in the closing days of the session, which is scheduled to end next Thursday, March 13th.
The House also passed its version of the 2014 supplemental capital budget (SB 6020) on Tuesday, which adds $166.5 million for construction projects to the 2013-15 capital budget. The vote was 92 to four. In a separate bill, HB 2797, House lawmakers approved a proposal to issue $707 million in bonds for new classroom construction, to be paid for with future state lottery profits. The bill had bi-partisan support and passed 90 to seven. State Treasurer Jim McIntyre has warned this proposal could risk the state's bond rating and drive up borrowing costs.
Also on Tuesday, the House passed a 2014 supplemental transportation budget (HB 2762), adding $339 million to the existing $8.7 billion budget. The governor had asked for an additional $402 million in his supplemental budget request. The bill passed 73 to 24.The Senate also passed its version of the supplemental transportation budget (SB 6001), adding $379.5 million, by a vote of 44 to five.
A full transportation package for 2013-15 has yet to be enacted and has been the subject of negotiations between House and Senate leaders during this session. The Senate Majority Coalition released its proposal in a package of bills introduced on Monday. The core of the proposal is SB 6577, to increase the gas tax by 11.5 cents per gallon, increase driver-related fees, and allow King County officials to impose a Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET). Sixty percent of the MVET revenue would go to roads, 40% to transit.
Student test scores used in teacher evaluations is another issue that could be resolved before the legislature adjourns. A bill that would meet federal requirements and keep some $40 million in federal funds for the state's schools failed in the Senate earlier this session, but a new House bill (HB 2800) was introduced on Monday, and the Senate passed a similar bill (SB 5880) out of the Ways and Means Committee on the same day.
It looks like an interesting race to the finish line of this session. Look to www.washingtonVotes.org and WashingtonVotes.org News for the latest updates.


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Kim Kardashian has suffered many fashion faux pas and now the star can add flashing her underwear to the list after she (unwillingly) gave the paparazzi a view of her bum through her dress.
Having opted for a black dress for her day date with her beau Kanye West, the star's dress appeared to turn see through as the cameras flashed. However, Kim's fashion faux pas where her black thong could be clearly see, looks as though it went unoticed by the Keeping Up With The Kardashians beauty as she gripped onto Kanye's arm as they bought some wine in New York's SoHo.
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With her bump neatly covered up by her dress, Kim recently revealed that she has been "embracing" her pregnancy since feeling her baby kick.
Speaking to CBS News at the E! Upfronts presentation, the reality TV beauty who in the past has ruled out showing her baby on her reality TV show said:
"Now I think I'm past all the awkward phases and stages, and once you feel the baby kick it's a whole new experience.
"I finally really embrace it. I love it now, but it took a minute. It was a lot, you know, a lot of body changes and stuff", the star who has stayed tight lipped about the sex of her baby added.
The star also expressed that she is not nervous to give birth, continuing to say:
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Riverview boys basketball team looking to future
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After an injury-riddled fall from grace that was the 2011-12 season, Riverview's boys basketball team is inhaling the freshness of a new season.
"I try not to refer back to seasons gone by," Raiders coach Kevin Krajca said. "I want each team to develop its own identity."
Riverview was flying high in January after winning seven of its first 10 games, including a 5-0 start in Section 1-AA and a home upset of Shady Side Academy that had Oakmont craving more basketball.
But a season-ending knee injury to point guard and 21-point-per-game scorer Cory Bickert seemed to drain the Raiders and their chances.
A free-fall saw them go from first place to finishing third from the bottom in the section.
"That all happened mid-season so it was tough to flip things," Krajca said. "We had some trouble, but I was happy with some things we did defensively."
Riverview (9-12) still made the WPIAL playoffs and fell to Frazier, 47-37, in the prelims.
Only one full-time starter returns in Sam Gonsowski, a rangy, 6-1 senior guard.
"We're going to be very thin and very young," Krajca said. "We've brought our freshmen up, so we have good numbers. We're excited to have them up, but they have a long way to go."
Junior Zach Lesnick and junior Jason Anthony, who took Bickert's spot after the injury, both return to a guard-heavy team.
"Zach had some spot starts, and Jason is a physical kid who doesn't back down to challenges," Krajca said.
Senior guard Shaine Scott also figures to be a starter. He did not play last year.
Nick DiBucci, a 5-10 junior guard, is the fifth starter. Krajca said Lesnick, DiBucci or Scott can run the point.
A still-developing bench features junior forward Danny Milberger, the tallest regular player at 6-2, and 5-9 junior guard Dom Conte.
"Our guys are all about the same size and have the same skill set," Krajca said. "We have kids who could go for 20 (points) but I'd rather see five or six average about 12 points, and have them score evenly and equally.
"We need to be able to pass up a decent shot for a great one."
Krajca said his team's pace of play can fluctuate.
"We're not going to stand in a halfcourt and take punches," he said. "We'll be able to use our athleticism to our advantage."
The Raiders have been moved to Section 3-AA with Greensburg Central, Jeannette, Serra Catholic, Shady Side Academy, South Allegheny and Springdale. Not Alle-Kiski friendly by any stretch, but no easy games either.
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New trial sought in Arizona sweat lodge case
CAMP VERDE, AZ - Attorneys for a self-help author convicted of negligent homicide want a new trial based on what they say was egregious misconduct by prosecutors.
James Arthur Ray's attorneys outlined 10 categories in a motion filed Monday in which they allege misconduct throughout the trial that began in mid-February.
The defense says one of the most recent examples is that prosecutors played an audio clip that never was admitted into evidence. Jurors heard the clip before deliberating on aggravating factors.
Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk acknowledged the error. But she says the information was cumulative and did not prejudice Ray.
The judge won't decide on the motion this week. He's out on vacation.
Three people died following a sweat lodge ceremony Ray led in October 2009 near Sedona. He awaits sentencing.


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That's what Ohio State did Friday afternoon.
The eighth-seeded Buckeyes shot a tournament record 62.1 percent and cruised to a 99-82 victory over No. 1 seed Penn State at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Lady Lions, the regular season champions, became the first top seed eliminated in the quarterfinals since 2008 when Ohio State lost to ninth-seeded Illinois. ...


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How I Met Your Mom star NEIL PATRICK HARRIS livid at Young and the Restless vet ERIC BRAEDEN, Tweets rage to the world!
Harris exploded over the Twitter-verse when Braeden canceled a long standing commitment to appear on HIMYM that the soap vet had committed to.
"Eric Braeden is a D-Bag," Harris Tweeted to his rabid followers
"He agreed to a cameo as Robin's dad, then last night he bailed, saying the part wasn't 'substantial' enough."
Neil soon chilled Tweetin' his delight when he learned just who had been cast as Braeden's replacement - Twin Peaks and ex- Reaper Devil RAY WISE.
"A fantastic actor who makes any part 'substantial'. Super excited to welcome him to the family!" Harris Tweeted yet again.
Yet, Braeden first guested on the hit show back in 2008, telling an interviewer he had to be talked into it by his agents.
He said at the time the HIMYM cast was "the most wonderful groups of people I have ever met.
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Twitter Star DadBoner Claims Grand Blanc Is Home
Twitter is both the best and worst thing ever. And that's why so many people don't understand it and fear it. But it's here to stay and one of the funniest accounts to follow is DadBoner, a man who calls Grand Blanc home.
So DadBoner isn't real, like most things on the internet. But it is a hilarious account to follow on the site and the fictitious man behind the tweets, Karl Welzen, claims that Grand Blanc, Michigan is his home. And not only is it funny, it's really successful, with almost 70,000 followers. I have under 200.
It's not somebody actually in Grand Blanc, just a charector that is getting played as such. DadBoner is known for his humorous tweets about his ex-wife, his constant drinking, and other stereotypical midlife crisis problems.
Different sites have speculated on the true identity of DadBoner and it's suspected that comedian Mike Burns is the real man behind DadBoner. Burns is a Michigan native and Grand Blanc may have been chosen because of it's close proximity to Flint.
The DadBoner account lives a dream. A dream where your best days are never behind you, and there is no such thing as too much to drink. You can follow him here, and don't forget to follow us. Hell even while you're at it, follow me, Here's some of the best DadBoner tweets.
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Remember There's No Such Thing As A Natural Disaster
Scottish radical geographer, professor, and author Neil Smith died at age 58 this past weekend. It's worth revisiting his groundbreaking, established-wisdom-challenging work, including his well-known declaration post-Hurricane Katrina that there's no such thing as a natural disaster:
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It is generally accepted among environmental geographers that there is no such thing as a natural disaster. In every phase and aspect of a disaster – causes, vulnerability, preparedness, results and response, and reconstruction – the contours of disaster and the difference between who lives and who dies is to a greater or lesser extent a social calculus. Hurricane Katrina provides the most startling confirmation of that axiom.
The Bush administration…is happy to attribute the dismal record of death and destruction on the Gulf Coast – perhaps 1200 lives by the latest counts – to an act of nature. It has proven itself not just oblivious but ideologically opposed to mounting scientific evidence of global warming and the fact that rising sea-levels make cities such as New Orleans, Venice, or Dacca immediately vulnerable to future calamity.


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Achondrogenesis is a rare and severe group of genetic disorders that results in a short trunk, small limbs, and a narrow chest. It occurs when a person's body does not produce enough growth hormone. As a result, cartilage and bone do not develop properly, causing abnormalities in the skeletal system.
You are more likely to have a child with this disorder if both you and your partner carry the gene. Most babies with achondrogenesis die before or right after birth because they cannot breathe properly. No treatments exist for the disorder. Care focuses on making the baby as comfortable as possible for the duration of his or her life.
Types of Achondrogenesis
This disorder is usually categorized into three different types based on the pattern of inheritance, signs, and symptoms.
Type 1A
In achondrogenesis type 1A, the baby's skull bone is very soft and the limbs are very short. As with all three types, the chest is narrow, making it hard for the baby to breathe. The bones in the spine and pelvis do not form well. The baby also has short ribs that break easily.
Type 1B
Type 1B is very similar to 1A, and distinguishing between the two types often requires a genetic test. In addition to the very short limbs and narrow chest, type 1B includes a round belly and sometimes a pouch near the groin or belly button. If your baby has this type of achondrogenesis, his or her feet may be inwardly rotated. The toes and fingers are also very short.
Type 2
As with the other two types, babies born with type 2 achondrogenesis have short limbs and a narrow chest. Their ribs are usually short and their lungs are not well developed. The bones in the spine and pelvis are not well formed. The roof of the mouth may have an opening (cleft palate). A small chin and large forehead are other signs. The belly may be large, and some infants will have too much fluid in their bodies before they are born.
Statistics have been collected for the occurrence of type 2 achondrogenesis and a similar bone growth disorder called hypochondrogenesis. Together, the conditions have been observed in one in every 40,000 to 60,000 infants.
What Causes Achondrogenesis?
This rare disorder runs in families. If both you and your partner carry the gene, there is a 25 percent chance that your child will have the condition. Since the genetic disorder is recessive the parental carriers of the gene, show no signs of the condition.
What Are the Symptoms of Achondrogenesis?
Short limbs and a narrow chest are common to all types of achondrogenesis. The other symptoms vary by type. Genetic testing may be necessary to distinguish the exact type.
Type 1A Symptoms
- soft skull bone
- poorly formed spine and pelvic bones
- short and easily breakable ribs
Type 1B Symptoms
- round belly
- pouch near the belly button
- short toes and fingers
- inwardly rotated feet
Type 2 Symptoms
- short ribs
- poorly developed lungs
- cleft palate
- small chin
- large forehead and belly
How Is Achondrogenesis Diagnosed?
Your doctor will order X-rays to examine the baby's bones. Usually, the signs are obvious to the human eye, and the doctor will know right away if the baby has some type of the condition.
Treating Achondrogenesis
No treatments exist for achondrogenesis. To keep the baby as comfortable as possible, the hospital will monitor him or her and possibly use a breathing machine. Medication may also be needed to limit pain and discomfort.
What Can Be Expected in the Long Run?
Babies born with achondrogenesis usually die quickly because their small chests do not allow them to breathe. Many die in utero.
Preventing Achondrogenesis: Genetic Counseling
If achondrogenesis exists in your family, your only option for preventing the disorder is to have genetic counseling prior to starting a family. During genetic counseling, a specialist will collect your medical histories, asking about illnesses that have occurred on both sides of your families. Medical practitioners will run tests to determine whether you and your partner are carrying the genes for achondrogenesis. Couples with a family history of achondrogenesis might choose to exercise this option before deciding whether or not to have a baby.


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We found a very sweet female black-and-tan mixed dog around 1pm today in Highland Park, near 9th and Thistle. She was running in and out of traffic and looked very lost. She has a red collar and a Sumas, WA dog license on. The license # is: 00031. We called the Clerk's office in Sumas and they gave us the owner's name -- "Dennis Brandt" -- but said he has no phone number listed. They said that Mr. Brandt does not live in Sumas anymore and has moved to West Seattle. The dog is very well mannered, calm, and approximately 7--9 years old.
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History lesson
Never Stop Learning series with historian Gerald Ciarcia, 1 p.m. Tuesday, Bourne Senior Center, located at Bourne Veterans Memorial Community Center, 239 Main St., Buzzards Bay. This month's program features discussion on Japanese history. Register by calling 508-759-0653.
Helpful information
"Life After Stroke: Latest Treatments and Technologies," informational session presented by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sandwich Senior Center, 270 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, East Sandwich. Box lunch provided. Register by calling 508-888-4737.
Tell your story
Annual Intergenerational Memory Sharing program, 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Bourne Middle School, 77 Waterhouse Road. Opportunity for fifth-graders to interview seniors about their lives, hobbies, families and occupations. Students will then write a short biography to be presented at a follow-up session. Interested seniors may sign up by calling 508-759-0653.
Be creative
Fairy Garden Workshop, 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Hyannis Country Garden, West Main Street. Create your own container garden. Bus departs at 9:30 a.m. from Dennis Senior Center, 1045 Route 134, South Dennis. Cost is $40. Preregister at senior center. For more information, call 508-385-5067.
Movie day
Screening of "Philomena," 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Orleans Senior Center, 150 Rock Harbor Road. Refreshments served. Donations accepted. Limited seating. Preregister by calling 508-255-6333.
Opinion sharing
Current Event Discussion Group, 10:30 a.m. Friday and April 25, Sandwich Senior Center, 270 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, East Sandwich. Programs will have organized areas of discussion on topics such as politics, arts, science, world events and more. RSVP by calling 508-888-4737.
Jog your memory
"Unlock Memory in People with Memory Impairment," program with Maureen Bradley, licensed practical nurse from Atria Senior Living, 11 a.m. Friday, Eastham Senior Center, 1405 Nauset Road, North Eastham. RSVP by calling 508-255-6164.
Health talk
Learn health benefits of "Taking Better Care of Your Spirit," with registered nurse Dee Yeater, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Truro Council on Aging at Truro Community Center, 7 Standish Way, North Truro. Information: 508-487-2464.
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Washington - The number of FBI background checks for U.S. gun purchases set a record in December, as the Connecticut school massacre prompted renewed talk of limits on firearms, according to new FBI data.
The FBI said it recorded 2.8 million background checks during the month, surpassing the record set in November of 2 million checks. The number was up 49 percent over December 2011, when the FBI performed a then-record 1.9 million checks. - Reuters
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By David Lumu
The embattled UNEB board chairman, Fagil Mandy, has said he cannot rule out sabotage from a small group of people at the national exams body, who he says, will not rest until he goes down the drain.
"I cannot say whether there is sabotage at UNEB or not. But, why did the scanner breakdown? Why was there no back-up? Why did the whistleblower's letter to the IGG leak?
"Why are the allegations raised against me personally?" he questioned.
"Clearly, there must be someone who badly wants to tarnish my name. There is a small group of people who don't want change," Mandy told journalists at the Media Centre on Thursday.
On January 15, the IGG wrote to the Ministry of Education, detailing complaints from a whistleblower about the way Mandy conducted the recruitment process for the person to replace Matthew Bukenya as UNEB executive secretary.
When asked whether he would leave office to allow for the investigations, Mandy warned that although he had no problem stepping aside if asked, the country would lose heavily when he vacates.
"If I am requested to step down, I will leave. UNEB will continue with or without Fagil Mandy. There is nothing personal, but the country will lose," he said.
A renowned educationist, Mandy mid-2012 replaced Prof Lutalo Bbosa, who had been at the helm of the examinations body for nine years.
Fagil Mandy confirmed as new UNEB boss
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Tamera Mowry on Internet racism: 'I'm proud' of my marriage 'because it's based on love'
In the wake of her 2011 wedding, former "Tia and Tamera" star Tamera Mowry says she's faced enormous online, racism-fueled criticism regarding her relationship with Adam Housley.
"It's hurtful, because my husband and I are so openly and fine with showing love, but people choose to look past love and spew hate. That's what hurts me because I've never experienced so much hate ever in my life," said Tamera during an appearance Friday on "Oprah: Where Are They Now?" excerpted by E! News.
As she cried openly on the segment, Mowry went into graphic detail about the kinds of insults being lobbied her way. "I get called 'white man's whore,'" she said. "The new one was 'back in the day you cost $300, but now you're giving it to him for free."
Referring to her own parents' interracial marriage, she said, "I couldn't even fathom or think of these words, because I'm a product of it. My mom is a beautiful black woman and my dad is an amazing white man, and I grew up seeing a family. I didn't grow up saying, 'Oh, that's a white man.'"
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Sin-Jin Smyth In Full ForceGoon
Ethan Dettenmaier's "Sin-Jin Smyth" has just re-launched their website with a snazzy new shockwave intro. Thats not all they have fixed up though. You can also find a new teaser trailer as well.
For those of you who have been living under a rock the film is about two federal marshals, who man an isolated Federal Outpost in the American Midwest, who receive an emergency message one night to blitz across the border into the Kansas Badlands for the midnight prisoner transfer of man with no identity.
Not much is revealed in said trailer but it definetly leaves you wanting more. Dettenmaier also sent us the teaser poster for the film. Nice looking poster. I'm definetly digging this look more than the brighter version they had before. Check out the site and look for the nice little quote from our sister site MoviesOnline.ca.


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I have seen links about cryptix and openPGP, but can't seem to find an example of a simple email. Basically, I want to send encrypted email from a servlet to clients that will have PGP on the PC client. Has anyone done this in Java 1.4?
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I don't know if you can programmatically access PGP/GPG, except maybe by Runtime.exec on the command line tools? so prepare the document containing the body text, and run it through the encryptor, then take the output and use it for the message body text, or attach it as a part.
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Kevin Costner has been the butt of a lot of jokes for about two decades, or at least since he sported gills in the reviled would-be epic "Waterworld" in 1995. Then there's that accent in "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" and pretty much everything about "The Bodyguard."
But there was a stretch from the late '80s to early '90s where Costner, 59, was untouchable, an instantly sympathetic everyman who starred in a string of money-making, Oscar-nominated hits.
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NEILLSVILLE — In conjunction with Neillsvilles Winter Carnival, the local Rotary club once again will sponsor the Polar Bear Plunge. This event will take place Feb. 23 on the pond at Listeman Park.
This is a good way for local nonprofit groups to raise some money for their causes and let Rotary club members do most of the work.
During the past 10 years, more than $100,000 has been raised by local groups.
Register early, so you can start taking pledges now. There is a guaranteed 80 percent payback plus T-shirts to all plungers that raise more than $50. Qualified non-profit organizations, youth and church groups are encouraged to inquire. Business and company groups are encouraged to form teams for their favorite charities.
Spectators are encouraged to come and cheer on their favorite teams.
For more information: Mail to PO Box 1, Neillsville, WI 54456; or call Bob Venne at 715-743-3211 or Michael Lacey at 715-743-4799.


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When the county commission was laying out its 2010-11 budget back in June of last year, they took the status quo budget for the year and then asked every department in the county to cut 10 percent. It was a grueling process that took numerous work sessions and discussions with department heads to hammer out. In the end, they were successful, but the county was still uncertain what would happen with revenues that have been dropping consistently since 2008.
At a mid-year work session last weekend, the board of commissioners heard from County Finance Officer Evelyn Southard that the county was right on track, and if projections held true, would finish out the fiscal year short only $34,283, equivalent to a budget deficit of less than 1/10 of one percent.
"That's pretty good," said Commissioner Bob Kuppers. "I can remember looking at this thing two years ago, and it looked a lot different. I think that's a tribute to better budgeting and limited spending."
In the annual budget, the county estimated revenues of $41,704,868 for the fiscal year ending June 30. Projected expenditures for the year are estimated at $41,739,151.
Southard said she was also happy with the estimated revenue projections but added that the projections were conservative and by the end of the year the picture may look even better. The projections are based on the actual revenue received in the first six months of Fiscal Year 2010-11 as recorded on Dec. 31, 2010.
In the case of sales tax, projections were based on revenues from the first four months only, since revenue distributions are delayed by the state. According to Southard, if the fifth month is included and annualized, sales tax revenue could exceed the budgeted amount by as much as $400,000. She added, however, that it in recent years it has been extremely difficult to project sales tax revenues.
"When the economy was doing real well, we didn't even have to worry about revenues because they always came in above what we estimated ... because of the growth in the economy," noted County Manager Jack Horton. He added that with the dramatic drops in revenue of recent years, the situation has been quite different. "That's something to celebrate," said Horton.
That's the good news.
The bad news
The State of North Carolina is forecasting a $3.7 billion deficit, a shortfall of nearly 19 percent. Although the county's financials are in good shape, including a fund balance of $13.3 million or 31.1 percent of the budget, commissioners are nervously eyeing the state budget situation.
At Saturday's work session, County Manager Jack Horton outlined the schedule for planning the budget for Fiscal Year 2011-12. "I feel pretty confident with our budget process and what we're doing," Horton told the commissioners. "The only thing that I don't feel confident about is what effect the state might have on the county budget."
He noted that while the county is required by law to have a budget in place by July 1, the state can delay a vote on a final budget for months, putting counties in a very difficult situation.
When the state goes to deal with its shortfall, it has only three options, said Commissioner Ronnie Beale. It is unlikely the state will raise taxes in the current economy, leaving only the options of cutting services and laying more cost burdens on counties and local governments, both of which Beale said were likely.
Beale noted that the state is already threatening to cut education by as much as 15 percent. In November, Gov. Purdue asked schools to prepare for three different budget scenarios: 5 percent, 10 percent, or 15 percent cuts. In Macon County, 5 percent cuts would be equivalent to a loss of $2.3 million for the school system, an amount that would be added to the $2.4 million that will be lost when federal stimulus funds expire at the end of the year.
"If those cuts come, this board will have to be prepared," said Commissioner Kevin Corbin of the situation.
Beale, who is the county's liaison to the N.C. Association of County Commissioners, reviewed the 2011 legislative goals that the association intends to press this session. In its lobbying efforts this year, the association has decided to focus on five priority goals: 1. Oppose shift of state transportation responsibilities to counties; 2. Reinstate ADM and lottery funds for school construction; 3. Ensure adequate mental health funding; 4. Preserve the existing local revenue base; 5. Authorize local revenue options.
Beale noted that the watch word of recent NCACC meetings has been "to maintain" as county commissions hope to preserve their current revenue base by resisting the state's efforts to "redistribute" responsibilities.
Fund balance: Leverage or rainy day fund?
At the work session, Southard also reviewed the current fund balance for the county. The fund balance, which currently totals $13.3 million, was built during the years when the revenues collected were greater than expenditures, Southard explained. "This becomes our savings which we call our 'fund balance.'"
All excess unreserved revenue is funneled into the fund balance from which the county may appropriate funds. Southard noted that several years ago the board of commissioners approved a policy of keeping the unreserved fund balance at at least 25 percent of the budget for the new fiscal year. "It's worked very well for us," she said. "That's why you don't have the worries today that a lot of counties have."
The state Local Government Commission only requires that the counties maintain at least an 8 percent fund balance.
"A lot of counties in North Carolina are struggling to meet 8 percent right now," said Horton.
According to Southard, keeping a healthy fund balance has given the county opportunities, for example with projects where the county was able to use local dollars as opposed to borrowing money. Also, in fronting projects where investments will be refunded, the county is in a better position to leverage discounts. Southard noted that this has been the case at several points in the process of the Little Tennessee/Cartoogechaye and Riverbend projects currently under way.
Kuppers commented that though the fund balance may be used as a rainy day fund, there are many benefits with maintaining it at the 25 percent level. "The fund balance often times is the basis for whether we can start a capital project or not," he said. "Because we are financially solvent, we can get a good interest rate and get the local government commission to start projects like that. I think we are reaping the benefits right now at Iotla School because of that."
The county is currently over its 25 percent required unreserved fund balance by $2.6 million. The adjusted unreserved fund balance total of $13.3 million is equivalent to 31.1 percent of the current year's budget. Beale noted that part of the reason for the $2.6 million overage was that the budget itself has shrunk by nearly 10 percent in recent years. Horton explained that when the budget was $49 million [as recently as 2008], the same fund balance would have been a much smaller percentage and closer to the board's policy of 25 percent.
Beale noted that in an extreme situation, the fund balance could maintain the county for up to three months. Unplanned emergencies, such as were seen after Hurricane Ivan, is another reason to keep a substantial fund balance. Horton noted that when interest rates start to rise again, the county will be earning interest on the unreserved funds, which can be used to keep tax rates down.
With a balanced budget and a healthy fund balance, the county appears to be in good shape, but Southard reminded the board that this year's budget was streamlined, with no fat to cut and almost no capital outlay expenses. "Until people go back to work, that's not going to change significantly," she said.
Macon County 2011-12 Budget Calendar
January 29 BOCC receives FY 11/12 budget calendar.
February 25 Preliminary Budget Meeting with Department Heads.
March 18 Departments complete line item budget input and return hard copy requests.
March 23 Print line item budget report for County Manager review.
March 28 - April 8 Manager meets with department heads as needed.
April 15 Macon County School and outside agencies submit budget requests.
May 10 Manager's recommended budget presented to BOCC with message; distributed to department heads, and posted on County webpage.
May 11-until Work sessions with Board.
June 7, 6 p.m. Public hearing on the budget.
June 21, 6 p.m. Board adopts budget.
Macon County Fund Balance as of Dec. 31, 2010
County budget (12/31/2011): $42,818,145
Minimum required unreserved fund balance: $10,704,536 (25%)
Actual fund balance (6/30/2010): $14,162,233
Appropriation for (2010-11): ($833,695)
Adjusted unreserved fund balance: $13,328,538 (31.1%)
Amount of current unreserved funds over 25%: $ 2,624,002


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Facebook testing alternative sources of location data for Instagram
updated 02:56 pm EDT, Tue March 25, 2014
Some users seeing Facebook Places info rather than Foursquare data
Facebook has started testing location information embedding, looking at integrating Facebook Places data into Instagram. Instagram currently uses Foursquare data for geotagging and attaching photo data to a location. Neither Facebook nor Foursquare have any comment on the matter, and a wholesale replacement of the photo tag data source doesn't appear to be underway in any more than a small scale test to a limited subset of users.
The trial has been noted by users, some of whom responded to the alteration on Twitter. An Instagram spokesperson said in response to the Facebook program that "Foursquare is a great partner, and people will continue to be able to share their check-ins to Foursquare from Instagram. We are constantly testing experiences throughout the app to provide the best possible user experience as part of future planning."


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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
© Copyright 2015 Clayton News Daily
By Mehgaan Jones
The City of College Park has appointed a familiar face as its new chief of police.
Ronald N. Fears, 57, who served as College Park's interim police chief since January 2010, was promoted Monday night, in the Council Chambers at College Park City Hall.
"He rose to the top...we supported him to become chief," said College Park Mayor Jack Longino. He added that Fears' experience with the police department, his honesty and integrity make him well-qualified for the position.
Fears is a 25-year veteran of the College Park Police force. He has been in law enforcement for 30 years.
"He has served as deputy chief, CID [Criminal Investigation Division] commander, patrol lieutenant, drug enforcement agent, detective and patrolman," said College Park spokesman, Gerald Walker, in a written statement about the appointment.
Fears is from South Brunswick, N. J., and holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, from St. Leo University.
"Fears' focus includes the inimitable task of policing a city with 20,000 residents, but has a daytime population that swells to 500,000," said Walker.
Chief Fears said he is very excited about continuing his law enforcement career in College Park.
"College Park is a great city," said Fears. "Last night made my heart smile," he said of his installation ceremony.
Mayor Longino, City Manager William E. Johnson, III, and city council members interviewed Fears for the job, and decided he was the right candidate.
The new chief said he looks forward to working with the mayor, council, and city manager.
"The number one thing we think about, day and night, is reducing crime....," said Fears.
He explained that the police department began "Operation Maximum Effort," which seeks to decrease crime by having all police units participate in patrolling the streets, and making their presence known. The operation began last October, and will continue throughout the year, Fears said.
"Everybody is involved," he added. "We have a good department...I want us to be one of the best in Georgia," Fears added.
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"The problem with dumming-down the rules and bikes is that it will scare away manufacturer teams and their funding"
WTF? The manufacturers moved to 1000cc to drop the rev ceiling and then they added air restrictors. The Japanese stopped building homologation specials and bikes like the RC45 were replaced by the CBR1000RR. The manufacturers don't want to run MotoGP Part II in WSBK. The Flamminis and Ducati scrapped the old rulebook and then got Pirelli to supply prototype tires.


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In a tight labor market, it pays to act quickly. In April 1997, a programmer sent her curriculum vitae to Statprobe, an $11-million drug-trial research company based in Ann Arbor, Mich. She explained that she was looking for ajob because her current employer, one of Statprobe's competitors, was closing its office in Lexington, Ky., at the end of June.By July 1, Statprobe had opened an office in Lexington &@151; and staffed it with 50 of the competitor's former employees.
In Statprobe's industry, competition for talent has been fierce. "If we can find the right people, we'll set up an office forthem," notes Statprobe president Lora Schwab. Schwab's 10-year-old company, which projects 1999 revenues of $23million, has six offices nationwide and has made the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing privately held U.S. companies.
Some entrepreneurs target competitors' employees even more aggressively. When Barry Brodersen, cofounder andvice president of Domino Equipment Co., in Clinton, Okla., hears about a particularly good service or constructionspecialist, he tries to get as much information about that person as he can and looks for opportunities to become acquainted.
Once, Brodersen literally pursued a service specialist he had heard about by tailgating him for 30 miles. When the twovehicles finally stopped, Brodersen introduced himself and said, "Why don't you come work for me?" Now the man is aservice manager for Brodersen, whose company installs and services petroleum equipment.


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Wilson's NASCAR Notes: Top Stories from Montreal Weekend
August 30, 2010 by Todd - "Wilson!" · Leave a Comment
Miss anything that happened in NASCAR over the weekend? You don't need to waste time scouring the 'net and reading pages and pages worth of information: here are the biggest stories in NASCAR from Montreal and Chicagoland, and I won't just tell you what happened – I'll tell you what I think, too!
Who Said?!?
The Story: In a race that saw three different drivers fall out of contention while leading – Marcos Ambrose and Carl Edwards due to mechanical problems and Robby Gordon from running out of fuel – Boris Said and Max Papis ended Sunday's Nationwide Series race at Montreal in exciting fashion, trading places twice in the last set of turns and coming to the checkered flag side-by-side – with Said taking his first Nationwide win by just .012 seconds.
Wilson's Take: If you just kept your eyes on the front of the field, this was an outstanding show – five different drivers had a legitimate shot at winning, everyone of them a fantastic road racer – so it was fun to watch them work, and we got an exciting ending because of it. You go a little further back in the field, though, and things were really, really ugly. Montreal is a traditional road course – lots of hard breaking and sharp turns. It would have been a challenge for Cup drivers – for the Nationwide guys with less experience, it was a bit too much. There were about a dozen drivers that had the place figured out reasonably well, but the rest of the field was not ready for Primetime.
Kyle Busch Keeps on Winning
The Story: Kyle Busch kept his winning streak alive, driving away from Camping World Truck Series point leader Todd Bodine on his way to the checkered flag Friday night at Chicago – Busch's fourth consecutive win across NASCAR's three series. The victory was Kyle's fourth of the season in the Truck series and 17th in NASCAR for 2010.
Wilson's Take: At the rate The Shrub is going, he's going to need to build a sizable addition to his trophy room. He has a very good shot at winning 20 or more total races for the third straight year. Like him or not, the kid wins. A lot. It is impressive.
Regan Smith: Two more Years with Furniture Row
The Story: Furniture Row Racing announced this weekend that they have signed 2008 Cup Series rookie of the year Regan Smith to a two year contract extension, putting him behind the wheel of the No.78 car until at least 2012.
Wilson's Take: OK, I know that Smith is 30th in the points and nobody would consider him or Furniture Row Racing to be contenders, but here is what is so good about this move – Furniture Row is trying. I'll elaborate later this week in Two Laps Down with Scotty Wazz, but the No.78 could have easily thrown a washed up veteran in the car and done the start-and-park each week – but they chose not to. They are sticking with a young driver, and they are letting him race (Smith has completed over 92% of the laps run this season) – they want to run well, and eventually they will…a lot faster than the start-and-park teams, at least.
No Sponsor for Jeff Gordon?
The Story: With Dupont not renewing their contract as primary sponsor for Jeff Gordon's No.24 car next year, the team is working hard to find an alternate name to plaster on the hood. The rumor in the garage for weeks was that Wal-Mart was about to come on board, but the latest reports say the retail giant has decided against sponsoring a race team – leaving Hendrick Motorsports to continue their search.
Wilson's Take: Wal-Mart has been conspicuous by their absence at NASCAR's highest level – especially considering how the sport directly targets a primary audience of theirs. If a driver and team of Gordon's stature can't lure them into the Cup series – I'm not sure anyone can. The big question is – where does Hendrick Motorsports go from here? It appears that instead of one major sponsor, they will have to go the same direction as many other teams and piece together the season using 10-15 race deals with multiple sponsors. One way or the other – it is safe to assume Hendrick will have someone on the hood of the No.24 car for every race next year.