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GENEVA — Overriding fierce objections from Sri Lanka, the United Nations Human Rights Council voted on Thursday to open an international investigation into possible war crimes by both the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tiger rebels in the final stages of a 26-year civil war that ended in 2009.
IN early 2009, as many as 40,000 civilians were killed in the final days of Sri Lanka's civil war, having been herded into an area about the size of Central Park and subjected to relentless shelling. No one has been held accountable for these crimes, and even now the government in Colombo remains intent on burying the past. Only an international commission of inquiry stands any chance of rectifying this omission. So when the United Nations Human Rights Council meets Monday in Geneva, it should seek an investigation. It would be a decisive step toward justice and reconciliation in Sri Lanka.
Five years ago on this narrow strip of land along the Bay of Bengal, Sri Lanka's military waged some of the most controversial but decisive assaults on its Tamil adversaries.
The terrain here bears the scars of intense battle. A moonscape of bomb craters lies amid shallow, closely packed, hand-dug shelters. Bits of corrugated metal sprinkle the sand like macabre confetti where shells scored direct hits on the few reinforced bunkers.
In its official response to a highly critical report released on Monday by the United Nations' high commissioner for human rights, Navi Pillay, the government said Ms. Pillay's call for an independent international investigation "reflects the preconceived, politicized and prejudicial agenda which she has relentlessly pursued with regard to Sri Lanka."
The Sri Lankan Ministry of Defense expressed shock and anger on Friday at what it called a "baseless allegation" against the nation's military in a photo caption posted on the official Twitter feed of the United States Embassy the day before.
The photograph showed the American ambassador to Sri Lanka, Michele J. Sison, and Stephen J. Rapp, the United States ambassador at large for war crimes issues, during a visit to the Tamil-dominated north of the country, where government forces routed Tamil Tiger rebels in the bloody final days of a civil war in 2009. The caption that enraged the ministry referred to the "killing of hundreds of families by army shelling" at the site that the United States diplomats were pictured visiting.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay's visit to Sri Lanka
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Tamils (APPGT) welcomes the visit by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay and we acknowledge the observations she made during her mission in Sri Lanka.
On 31st of August 2013, in an initial media statement, High Commissioner Pillay said "It is important everyone realises that, although the fighting is over, the suffering is not". This is also the message which members of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Tamils are hearing from Tamils in the UK, as their loved ones continue to suffer under the military control of the North and East by the Sri Lankan Armed Forces.
Dr Pillay further said: "There are a number of specific factors impeding normalisation, which – if not quickly rectified – may sow the seeds of future discord." "These are by and large to do with the curtailment or denial o Read on...
As Tamils and human rights organizations mark the third anniversary of the mass atrocities in Sri Lanka against the Tamil population, the US government holds bilateral talks with Sri Lanka on accountability, Tamil Americans hold remembrance rallies and human rights organizations call for international investigations.
Today marks three years since the end of the fighting in Sri Lanka. I would like to mourn the dead but still I do not know how many. Estimates range from seven to 147,000. It is a shocking difference.
How is it possible in this world of satellites, rolling news and internet we have no idea how many human beings really perished, even rounded up to the nearest thousand?
War crimes and political issues were at the centre of last night's Frontline Club event 'Sri Lanka: reconciliation and justice.'
The debate proved challenging for panel chairman Stephen Sackur, who nevertheless managed to steer a course through the divisive issues of potential genocide, war crimes denial and injustice.
Tensions ran high at a live public debate run by London based media forum, The Frontline Club, on Wednesday, as the Sri Lankan president's advisor on reconciliation, Rajiva Wijesinha, accused fellow panellists talking "complete nonsense" and called the Sri Lankan researcher at Amnesty International a "vengeful harridan".
What action will the Sri Lankan government take in light of new footage and will it be forced address the issue of high-command responsibility? After the failing of the international community to prevent such atrocities, what role can they play in the future?
The recent Swiss Federal Tribunal judgement sets European standards and provides clear guidelines for identifying categories of persons at risk of intimidation, torture and elimination in Sri Lanka. This judgment is far clearer and broader than present UK law and policy and identifies government critics, survivors of mass atrocities, both victims and witnesses as at risk in Sri Lanka as well as the people of the Vanni region. The UK Border Agency does not currently accept that these categories are at risk.
The Swiss judgment will be helpful to lawyers challenging UK Border Agency decisions in that the UK, regardless of the future of the EU.
Urteil E-6220/2006 vom 27. Oktober 2011
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa speech of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York - Now Admitted To Be Written By Bell Pottinger
President Mahinda Rajapaksa speech of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York which Bell Pottinger Executives have now admitted on tape that they wrote.
Mr. President
I have great pleasure in congratulating Your Excellency Joseph Deiss, on your assumption of the Chair of the sixty fifth Session of the General Assembly.
I also take this opportunity to extend our appreciation to the President of the sixty fourth Session, His Excellency Dr. Ali Abdussalam Treki, for his effective stewardship of the General Assembly.
Mr. President, Excellencies,
That the United Nations is now in its sixty fifth year serves to underline the durability of this organisation. It is an important mechanism in ensuring co-operation between States and a forum for di Read on...
I join the thousands of British Tamils who are remembering the death of their loved ones today. Today, 27th of November, is an important day in the British Tamil calendar.
Remembrance events are taking place in various venues in London. I am very mindful of the long wait of the Tamil community's quest for justice - they cannot wait any longer. In the summer this year, our Foreign Minister said that all options remain open for the international community if the Government of Sri Lanka fails to address the accountability issues, cited in the UN special panel report, in a credible manner and in line with internationally acceptable standards... In the coming weeks I will be working with Labour and Liberal Democrat colleagues in Parliament to ensure our Government act on our Foreign Minister's words. Justice will prevail and everybody will be able to live freely in peace and harmony. My thoughts and prayers today are with all Tamils who are mourning the death of their loved ones. I Read on...
Transcripts of the speech and extracts of the question and answer session as well as concluding remarks of Mr. Erik Solheim, during the release function of Norway's peace process evaluation report held in Oslo on 11 November 2011:
Let me start by thanking Gunnar and his team for what I consider a very valuable, a very interesting report. Because, I have not been able to study everything at this stage, I will go through it, all the big and small issues which are covered by the report, looking into them and see to what extent I can inform what we will do to assist Sri Lanka in the future, of course may be more importantly how this can enlighten Norwegian efforts in other peace processes. Norway is involved in one way or the other, in may be 20 peace processes in the world – in very few of them if any at the moment – as the main actor as in Sri Lanka but, in supporting the parties or in supporting other international actors in bringing peace. So, it is very valuable to look into all th Read on...
This morning, American University Washington College of Law's UNROW Human Rights Impact Litigation Clinic filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) against Sri Lankan General Shavendra Silva, who currently resides in New York City. General Silva was the commander of the 58th Division of the Sri Lankan Army during its brutal counter-insurgency campaign that costs the lives of up to 40,000 civilians in spring 2009. General Silva currently resides in New York City, and is Sri Lanka's Acting Permanent Representative to the United Nations. As the United Nations General Assembly is ongoing, this lawsuit shines a spotlight on a war criminal in its midst.
As commander of the 58th Division, General Silva was responsible for conducting Sri Lanka's bitter and brutal war against Tamils in northern Sri Lanka, and directly caused the untold suffering of thousands of Tamil civilians. Under the auspices of "fighting terrorism", General Silva le Read on...
In March 2009 Sri Lanka had come to the attention of the UN's Special Adviser for the Prevention of Genocide, Francis Deng, but despite his disquiet he did not take further steps as Sri Lanka had assured him the United States and India supported its military campaign, according to a leaked US cable. The account of the meeting on March 16, 2009 between Mr. Deng and the US Ambassador to the UN, Susan Rice, as well as other US cables, shows how international inaction and silence, rather than ignorance, made it possible for Sri Lanka to continue and escalate its mass killings of Tamil civilians.
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan RiceFrancis Deng, Special Adviser for the Prevention of GenocideRobert O'Blake, Former Ambassador to Sri LankaThe cable from the US mission to the UN in New Yorkdetails the discussion between Mr. Deng and Ambassador Rice on genocide-related issues, including the cases of Sudan and Sri Lanka.
The discussion on Sri Lanka is summarised thus:
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Professor Gideon Boas of Monash University School of Law, in an article appearing in Sydney Morning Herald, criticized the Australian Government for its reluctance to prosecute war criminals, and pointed to the recent filing by two Tamil organizations of war-crime charges in the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Dr Palitha Kohona who is an Australian citizen and formerly a senior official with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Meanwhile, Lathan Suntharalingam of the Swiss Council of Eelam Tamils (SCET), the organization who together with Tamils Against Genocide (TAG) submitted the ICC complaint said, "after we filed the complaint giving due safeguard to protect the identity of a witness, two new witnesses who were physically present in the area during the alleged execution of the surrendees have expressed willingness to help us record new evidence. We plan to submit a modified complaint soon."
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family are responsible
for alleged war crimes against the Tamil, according to a cable sent by
US ambassador to Sri Lanka Patricia Butenis. Read on...
"The Sri Lankan government has appointed a senior army officer accused of war crimes in the conflict with Tamil rebels as its deputy permanent representative to the United Nations," Washington Times said in a lead article Sunday referring to ex-Major General Shavendra Silva who commanded one of the largest divisions in Sri Lanka Army, and was the front line commander during the final phases of the war, the blood bath in which more than 40,000 Tamil civilians were alleged to have been killed in indiscriminate bombardment.
Channel 4 News reveals new footage of the alleged massacre of Tamil prisoners which promoted a UN investigation last year, as the Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapakse arrives in London.
amantha Power, Director of Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights of the National Security Council in the Obama administration, David Pressman, Director for war crimes atrocities and civilian protection of the US National Security Council, and Ms. Patricia A Butenis, Ambassador of the US in Sri Lanka, met with Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse on June 15.
Dr. Power has been an outspoken critic of the western institutions and the past US Governments for inaction and empty rhetoric against rights violations and crimes amounting to genocide, crimes very similar to what Sri Lanka has allegedly committed against Tamil civilians, TAG said.
The United Nations human rights chief, Navaneetham Pillay on 31 May reiterated her call for an "independent international probe" into Sri Lanka Government's final offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam during the final months of the war in 2009. While noting the appointment of "post-war reconciliation commission" by Colombo, Navi Pillay said, "based on previous experience and new information, I remain convinced that such objectives [looking into alleged human rights violations, and provide justice to victims] would be better served by establishing an independent international accountability mechanism that would enjoy public confidence, both in Sri Lanka and elsewhere," AFP reported.
Tamils across the globe commemorated the first anniversary of the end of the Mulliyavaikkal massacre and marked 18 May as 'War Crimes Day'. In the US, more than four hundred Tamils held a remembrance rally in Washington D.C. "We had the event at the very heart of the Nation built on promise of freedom and justice; we demonstrated first in front of the White House, and after a one mile procession, at the reflecting pool adjoining the Lincoln memorial to symbolize and demonstrate our resolve that we will never forget this atrocity, and that until we bring the perpetrators of this dastardly crimes, we will not rest," Dr Jeyarajah, the main organizer of the event said.
Louise Arbour, President and CEO of Crisis Group, on the report "War
Crimes in Sri Lanka" and the Sri Lankan government's response to the
report thus far.
Evidence gathered by the International Crisis Group suggests that these months saw tens of thousands of Tamil civilian men, women, children and the elderly killed, countless more wounded, and hundreds of thousands deprived of adequate food and medical care, resulting in more deaths. This evidence also provides reasonable grounds to believe the Sri Lankan security forces committed war crimes with top government and military leaders potentially responsible.
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon plans to ask a panel of experts to advise the world body on "accountability issues" relating to possible human rights abuses in Sri Lanka, Reuters reported quoting spokesperson Martin Nesirky as saying.
Ban has said an investigation of war crimes allegations should be handled by the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, Navi Pillay, who has called on Sri Lanka to investigate the allegations itself – albeit with outside help, Reuters added.
Spokesperson for the US-based pressure group, Tamils Against Genocide (TAG) said, "United Nations has a moral obligation to be more proactive in conducting investigations into war-crimes allegedly committed by member countries that are not signatories to theRome statute. Non-signatory countries enjoy some level of protection, and options to obtain justice in International Criminal Court (ICC) for victims who suffered egragious rights violations by non-signatory member countries are limited, and available only if the Security Council initiates the investigation, or an "active" prosecutor exercises his proprio motu powers under Article 15 of Rome Statute. However, prosecutor Moreno Ocampo has, in a recent interview at the CNN, expressed reservations on using his own powers to investigate Sri Lanka." "Non-signatory status does not create a positive right to commit jus cogens norms violations," TAG spokesperson added.
Robert Blakes raises war crimes accountability with Sri Lankan Defense Secretary Gothabaya Rajapaksa, who is himself a prime accused. But in the same meeting Blase asks for troops for Afghanistan from Rajapaksa. Rajapaksa offers troops for UN Peackeeping. Disturbing suggestion of a negotiation between the US State Department and a key accused.
Video footage that appears to show Sri Lankan troops committing war crimes by summarily executing captured Tamil Tiger fighters on the battlefield was not fabricated, as claimed by the Sri Lankan Government, an investigation by The Times has found.
Colombo's order to the Red Cross to cut back its work at Tamil internment camps is an outrage. The world must boycott Sri Lanka until it starts releasing detainees
"...the Commonwealth, the United Nations and even world cricketing organisations — should boycott Colombo until reconciliation begins. A nation cannot run concentration camps and expect the world to look away."
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|Effects of intravenous administration of perzinfotel, fentanyl, and a combination of both drugs on the minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane in dogs.
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|PMID: 19951116 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|OBJECTIVE-To determine the effects of IV administration of perzinfotel and a perzinfotel-fentanyl combination on the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of isoflurane in dogs. ANIMALS-6 healthy sexually intact Beagles (3 males and 3 females). PROCEDURES-All dogs were instrumented with a telemetry device for continuous monitoring of heart rate, arterial blood pressure, and core body temperature (at a femoral artery). Dogs were anesthetized with propofol (6 mg/kg, IV) and isoflurane. Isoflurane MAC values were determined in 3 experiments in each dog, separated by at least 7 days, before (baseline) and after the following treatments: no treatment (anesthetic only), perzinfotel (20 mg/kg, IV), fentanyl (5 microg/kg bolus, IV, followed by a continuous IV infusion at 0.15 microg/kg/min), and a fentanyl-perzinfotel combination (20 mg of perzinfotel/kg, IV, plus the fentanyl infusion). Bispectral index and oxygen saturation as measured by pulse oximetry were also monitored throughout anesthesia. RESULTS-Without treatment, the mean +/- SD isoflurane MAC for all 6 dogs was 1.41 +/- 0.10%. Baseline MAC was 1.42 +/- 0.08%. Intravenous administration of perzinfotel, fentanyl, and the perzinfotel-fentanyl combination significantly decreased the MAC by 39%, 35%, and 66%, respectively. Perzinfotel and perzinfotel-fentanyl administration yielded significant increases in the bispectral index. Mean, systolic, and diastolic arterial blood pressures significantly increased from baseline values when perzinfotel was administered. Systolic arterial blood pressure significantly increased from the baseline value when perzinfotel-fentanyl was administered. No adverse effects were detected. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE-IV administration of perzinfotel, fentanyl, or a perzinfotel-fentanyl combination reduced isoflurane MAC in dogs and increased arterial blood pressure.
|Yukie Ueyama; Phillip Lerche; C Mark Eppler; William W Muir
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|Title: American journal of veterinary research Volume: 70 ISSN: 0002-9645 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Vet. Res. Publication Date: 2009 Dec
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|Created Date: 2009-12-02 Completed Date: 2010-02-18 Revised Date: -
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|Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
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Azabicyclo Compounds / administration & dosage*, pharmacology*
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Johannesburg - The Gauteng EFF looks set to approach the high court to force the authorities to allow them back into the Gauteng legislature.
This followed the party's removal for "unruly behaviour" on Tuesday.
A meeting between senior Gauteng EFF leaders led by advocate Dali Mpofu and legislature Speaker Ntombi Mekgwe deadlocked on Wednesday.
Mpofu was trying to broker a deal allowing EFF back into the legislature in their red overalls, hard hats and domestic worker uniforms.
Gauteng Premier David Makhura was present at the meeting.
Gauteng EFF spokeswoman Omphile Maotwe said her party would decide on their plan of action on Thursday.
Maotwe did not rule out the possibility of approaching the South Gauteng High Court in Joburg for an interdict against Mekgwe.
On Tuesday, the SAPS elite unit, the Tactical Response Team, had to be called to evict EFF members who did not heed Mekgwe's call to dress appropriately in the House.
On Wednesday, the unit's members, also popularly known as amaBerete, returned to the legislature to ensure that no EFF members were allowed into the chambers in their party regalia.
They blocked every entrance to the building.
Proceedings – which included Makhura's response to opposition parties' criticism of his State of the Province address – took place without the EFF.
Mekgwe said the EFF would not have an opportunity to react to Makhura's address after absenting themselves from proceedings on Wednesday.
The DA and ANC were unanimous in their condemnation of the EFF's behaviour. The media also came under attack for its coverage of the drama, which turned violent.
Slamming the media, DA spokesman on finance Mike Moriarty said: "We had the awful display of disrespect for the rule of law.
The EFF wanted the images of brutality and that's what they got. Regretfully, the story of yesterday is… about an alleged broken arm and asthmatic trauma."
ANC chief whip Brian Hlongwa likened the EFF members' behaviour to Grade R pupils.
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Spirit Rover on Mars Was Finally Written Off, and His Mission Was Completed
Recently, Spirit announced 22nd March last year, since then, NASA controllers tried to establish contact with the robotic vehicle of, unfortunately, fail. On the surface of Mars spacecraft operated from its landing in January 2004, when Spirit and Opportunity missions originally planned for only three months.
The last signal sent to the Spirit has left the Earth on Wednesday 25 May 2011, was the last in a series of attempts to contact the probe. Spirit had over the winter on Mars, only a limited supply of solar energy, causing heating of the lack of on board instruments, and it probably led to their deterioration. The mission of robotic rovers Spirit and Opportunity is one of the most successful in the history of NASA. Currently,the operation will focus on poise rover Opportunity, which is still in a functional and on the road to Endeavour crater several miles distant.
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After viewing a presentation and witnessing testimony from teachers, parents and students who participated in the Lindamood-Bell Learning Process this summer, Macon County Board of Education members have decided to take time to review the information, visit a school currently implementing the program, and then reconvene to make a final decision on Sept. 6.
Superintendent Dr. Dan Brigman informed the board that as of 4 p.m. on Monday, a proposal of more than $200,000 had been drafted after a long negotiation process with Lindamood-Bell representatives. The summer program costs about $50,000 for materials and program fees and an additional estimated $80,000 in teacher pay for the 17 teachers that volunteered for the program.
According to Paula Ledford, Exceptional Children Program Administrator for Macon County, the majority of the additional proposed annual cost of $210,150 needed to implement the program would pay for two onsite project leaders to mentor and coach teachers twice a week to continue training. The funds will also be utilized to pay for a five-day workshop for up to 40 designated teachers from each school in Macon County. An estimated 350 students district-wide will be able to receive small group intensive intervention.
The proposed cost, which according to Brigman comes out to a little less that $50 per child, will also pay to have additional teachers trained in the Lindamood-Bell Process, which will eventually certify up to eight district staff teachers to act as mentors within Macon County.
Originally, the proposed cost started out at more than $300,000, but according to Ledford, was significantly reduced based on the impressive community support throughout Macon County.
Passionate about the program and its success, Ledford informed board members that "time is money." She urged them to adopt the program as soon as possible because the longer the board takes, the more instructional days lost. "This isn't coming from the central office," Ledford explained. "We want this because the teachers have asked for it, and because it works." Ledford also noted that if the board takes too long to approve the program, that momentum will be lost and teachers will lose interest.
Brigman explained that funding for the program would come from existing funds and that all that is left to do is a matter of rearranging where specific funds are being allocated.
Matthew Gardner, regional manager of School Partnerships for Lindamood-Bell Learning Process, returned to Macon County, giving a presentation to a packed room of teachers, board members, school officials, parents and students during Monday night's board meeting. He also toured different schools in the county to answer any questions about the Lindamood- Bell program's methodology and process of implementation.
During his previous visit to the county earlier this month, Gardner was joined by Paul Worthington, the program's co-director of Professional Development and an advocate for Lindamood-Bell, Dr. Robert Pasternack, former assistant secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitation Services for the U.S. Department of Education during the Bush administration. The trio spoke to community members about the importance of the Lindamood-Bell process and the "phenomenal" success it had seen during the few short weeks it took place this summer.
According to Gardner, the program was implemented at East Franklin over a four week period. A group of 54 students and 17 teachers received four hours of intensive classroom instruction daily. "The goal of the summer school program wasn't just achievement in the summer, but training teachers how to educate students how to read," Gardner said.
After Gardner's Monday night presentation to the school board, which highlighted the impressive results that Macon County students yielded this summer, the floor was opened to public comment, which was flooded with teachers, students and parents who praised the program and urged board members to adopt the program and to form a partnership with Lindamood-Bell.
Charlotte Rhoden, third grade teacher at East Franklin Elementary attended the Lindamood-Bell reading program this summer, and is thankful to have done so.
"It really changed my outlook on teaching reading." Rhoden explained that she used to "cringe" at the thought of having to teach reading, and always wanted to teach a grade level that already knew how to read before they came to her class, which is why she began as a fifth grade teacher when she started teaching six years ago. She shared that teaching third grade has been a challenge because frankly, she was never trained on how to teach reading to her students.
According to Gardner, the majority of teachers admit they are not qualified to teach students how to read because they never received appropriate training.
Rhoden has begun implementing what she learned this summer into her classroom. Although the Lindamood- Bell program is intended to be utilized in small groups, Rhoden uses it for her whole class. "The students are excited to be doing it, and ask me everyday when we are going to use the 'Seeing Stars' program again, and they are showing improvement!," shared Rhoden.
Linda Browning spoke to the board as a parent of a child who took the program this summer. Browning explained that her son had been diagnosed with ADHD, and has experienced fundamental learning problems his entire life. A tearful Browning shared that after completing the program, her son's test scores showed that he went from a 3.2 reading level to a 9.2. Browning also reported that her son has shown significant progress in other subject areas and for the first time, he is excited about going to school. "This program works, it really works. I encourage the board to take advantage and begin using this program," she said.
After listening to the presentations, board member Jim Breedlove shared his reservations about the program. "I hate to sound stingy, but in these economic times, I need more information when talking about this amount of money," Breedlove said. Breedlove's main concern was how the program was going to be introduced into the school, and if it was going to be done in a manner that utilized the program, allowing it to be as effective as possible.
Gardner informed board members and teachers alike that they are welcome to visit a school located in Bristol, Tenn., which implements the Lindamood- Bell process on a daily basis. Breedlove stated that after hearing the overwhelmingly positive testimony from Macon County participants of the program, after he visits Bristol and has the opportunity to personally see the program being implemented, he would have no problem voting in favor of the program.
Some board members needed less convincing. Board member Tommy Baldwin got emotional while praising the work of the teachers. "It is exciting to see what it's [the program] done for the students and for teachers," he said, "you have taken a life, a little human life, and it's going to be so much better now."
After members of the board visit the Lindamood-Bell developmental site in Bristol, and have the opportunity to review the financial proposal, they will reconvene at 9 a.m. on Sept. 6 to vote on the program.
Awards of Excellence
During August's board meeting, members took time to recognize outstanding staff achievements. Brigman and Board Chairman Tommy Cabe, presented awards to three individuals who excelled during the 2010-2011 school year. Brigman described the opportunity to recognize faculty members in the county as, "This is most often the best part of the meetings; we get to highlight some tremendous achievements by some tremendous people in our school system."
The board first awarded Todd Gibbs, principal of Macon Early College, with the Principal of the Year award. According to Brigman, the Principal of the Year is voted on by all of the principals in the district. The recipient of the award then has the opportunity to compete on the regional, state and national levels. Gibbs was appreciative and humbled by the award. "I want to thank my fellow principals for electing me to the award," Gibbs said.
Teacher of the Year was awarded to Vickie Sutton, English teacher at Franklin High School. Brigman explained that the award recipient was chosen by a committee of local business members, parents and other representatives of all stakeholder groups.
June Zachary received the Support Person of the Year Award. According to Brigman, each year principals and staff come together and vote on the support staff for each individual school. The recommendations are then passed on to the board, which reviews the recommendation and votes for an overall award winner. "We look for a person who stands out above all others in terms of their service to students and to their peers in the school," said Brigman. More than a dozen of Zachary's family members and coworkers attended the meeting to congratulate her on the award.
'Go ahead' for outdoor pavilion
Jennifer Love, teacher at Mountain View Intermediate, addressed the board to request $5,000 which is needed to begin construction on an outdoor pavilion that will be accessible to both Mountain View Intermediate and Macon Middle School students. Love has been diligently working to secure the pavilion for two years. Through grants, she was able to raise a large portion of the estimated $18,000 it would take to build the structure.
Love, along with Dr. Brigman, approached the county commissioners to request a price match on the remaining funds needed for the building. The commissioners agreed to match up to $5,000, if the school board was willing to contribute the same. The board unanimously voted to match the commissioners' contribution. In anticipation of the board's cooperation, the pavilion's plans had been drafted by Tom Ritter. The funding approval prompted an anticipated construction start date of Sept. 15, and will be completed in about two months.
School starting date update
Macon County Board of Education attorney, John Henning Jr. updated the board on the status of the petition against the Aug. 4 start date for the district. According to Henning, the state and Save Our Summers (the group opposed to the start date) filed a motion for a summary judgment. Henning proposed to the board that they allow him to do the same for Macon County.
Henning urged the board to file the motion in an attempt to prevent an October hearing on the issue that would take place in Raleigh.


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A 4.0 grade point average.
For most of us on the editorial board, that was a pipe dream, so we recognize the hard work that goes into achieving such a grade point average and salute any student at any educational level who achieves such perfection.
Under the previous requirements, a Rutherford County student could be considered a valedictorian if he or she earned the coveted 4.0 while also taking at least 12 honors-level courses. That is no easy task. However, despite such lofty requirements, Rutherford County Schools had more than 70 valedictorians in the class of 2012.
What constitutes a valedictorian varies by district. Some districts consider the valedictorian the person who delivers the closing speech during graduation. Other districts convey the honor on the single student who ranks highest academically among his or her graduating class. The Tennessee Board of Education does not define what constitutes a valedictorian.
Now, Rutherford County students will have to graduate with honors and distinction. Honors is an ACT score of 18 in English, 22 in math, 21 in social sciences and 24 in biology. Distinction requires students to achieve one of several other options, including a composite ACT score of 31, participation in a Governor's School or All State music program or earning 12 hours or more of documented dual enrollment credit through a college.
There will also be similar changes to what is required to earn the title of salutatorian.
We like this plan as we believe in challenging all students, including the highest performing, to be more and to reach new heights.
We don't know where the threshold lies, but there is a number somewhere at which being valedictorian loses a bit of its luster. Is it 70 valedictorians? We're not sure, but without diminishing the accomplishments of those very hard-working students, that seems like a lot of students achieving the highest level of accomplishment.
The new requirements raise a bar that is being met by quite a few students. Challenging the best students is always a good thing, and we believe the more stringent requirements will produce even better and higher-performing students.
Additionally, the experience of an All-State music program or a Governor's School program only enhances the overall educational experience for a student, making their high school years that much more fruitful.
Simultaneously, it will make the achievement of valedictorian and salutatorian a bit more special.


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It's taken nearly 10 months, but I'm thrilled to report to you that the Coloradoan's news team is at full staff.
We could have gotten there sooner - but the addition of new positions for our expanded reporting pool, coupled with my notorious habit of being exceptionally picky, meant that finding the right fits took longer than expected.
The newest (and final, for now) hire on our news team is Paul Berry, a journalist who joins us from The (Colorado Springs) Gazette. He fills a role that is still rare, but becoming increasingly common in newsrooms: that of the engagement editor.
What's an engagement editor?
Simply put, an engagement editor connects. They connect stories to readers, citizens to journalists, questions to answers.
For those of you reading this in print, the idea of connecting a story to a reader might seem foreign. After all, you became connected to these stories when the paper was delivered on your doorstep this morning in one big package.
But, increasingly, readers online don't get the digital equivalent of the "news is here" thwap of a paper on concrete. Thus, part of the role of the engagement editor is to make sure prospective readers are finding the work we're doing.
An example: Let's say we do a story on the southern segment of the Mason Trail reopening after completion of the Troutman underpass (a story I personally can't wait to see in the paper). Regular readers of the paper or website will be informed, but what about those who haven't established a news habit?
Enter the engagement editor. In this case, they'd seek out Fort Collins' cycling community where they digitally gather (places like Bike Fort Collins' Facebook page) and share the story there. Thus, those readers who are potentially most interested in the information are now connected to it.
That same scenario will play itself out many times per day - stories on energy, nonprofits, volunteerism, beer, environment, innovators and more all have potential audiences that aren't seeing the stories. And, as long as our folks are going to write them, we aim to get as many people as possible to read them.
In addition to connecting stories with audiences, expect to see the engagement editor be able to directly answer a lot more questions asked of us on social media. We often get questions on our Facebook page like, "Why are there sirens at Horsetooth and Shields?" The engagement editor will be able to more closely monitor those questions, ask around the newsroom and post the answer rapidly online - even if the end result is too minor of an item to put into print.
The engagement editor combines the old-school roles of town crier and ombudsman with new-school knowledge of social media approaches and web development.
In the end, the goal of an engagement editor is lofty, and speaks to journalism's highest purpose: make sure the community is as informed and educated as possible. In this digital age, that means looping in readers in every way we know how.
During the coming weeks, I hope you notice the change. Visit our social media pages at Facebook.com/Coloradoan or Twitter.com/Coloradoan, and tell us what you'd like to see answered. We'll put our news team to work.
About those letters
I've been getting a lot of questions about why letters haven't run. Blame the election - everybody has an opinion, and we're striving to make them all heard.
As you've hopefully noticed, we're adding extra space into our Opinion section to accommodate the volume of letters. We're still working through a backlog, but we're now getting letters into the paper faster than you can send them. Don't let it deter you from making your voice heard - too many opinions is always better than too few.
Josh Awtry is executive editor of the Coloradoan. Email him at email@example.com or connect with him at Facebook.com/joshawtry.


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Cameras in Unity can be given stylized looks with camera scripts. Effects that are explored are Blur, Grayscale, Motion Blur, Noise, Sepia Tone, Twirl, Bloom and Flares, Color Correction (using RGB curves), Crease, Depth of Field blurring (creating camera focus), Edge Detection, Fisheye lens simulation, Sun Shafts, and Vignetting.


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A Muncie man was arrested this week after he allegedly entered an acquaintance's home and held a knife to his throat.
Richard Lee Barnes, 46, 911 W. Charles St., was preliminarily charged with attempted armed robbery, burglary and intimidation. He was being held without bond Thursday in the Delaware County jail.
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By Andy Reed
While Lebanon Youth Baseball League teams play their way through Dixie Youth and Little League all-star tournaments, the Continental Amateur Baseball Association will make its annual stop in the Cedar City.
The CABA 14-under World Series begins its ninth tournament in Lebanon starting Saturday. Sixteen teams will arrive here today, city parks director William Porter said Thursday night.
A handful of the teams are from Tennessee, though only the Tennessee Elite, coached by Wilson Central coach Anthony Ford, are local.
The teams will be welcomed to town by a banquet tonight at the Jimmy Floyd Center before games begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at Central, Friendship Christian and Cumberland's Woody Hunt Stadium. Veterans Field will be the site of three games beginning at 1 p.m.
Each team will play six games through Tuesday before the top finishers advance to elimination play.
The teams will get a break from games Monday night by a home run derby at Veterans Field, followed by a fireworks show.
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We were given this juicer as a wedding gift 20 years ago and it is still working with perfect efficiency today. Amazing! One word of warning. Don't put the plunger in a dishwasher. The plastic is too soft and once it warps it wont fit into the feed tube anymore. Otherwise, this machine is easy to use. You don't have to take out seeds or peel off skins. The juicer filters them out for you. It is quite easy to use. Just turn it on and put the fruits and veggies in. It works better on harder veggies than leafy greens. Easy to clean. It only has 4 simple to clean and assemble parts. Highly recommended.
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In the last year, I have been asked multiple times about Web Gateway and how it handles information that is deemed private, confidential, protection worthy such as usernames/IP to url mappings. How it handles cloud lookups and what data it sends and how customers can influence the behavior of the product and how they can protect sensitive information that the product deals with.
The attached document is a response on several of these questions and should give guidance on avoiding data privacy issues of leaving confidential data untouched.


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SEER, Peter P., Sr., 86, of Dayton, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012. He was born in Wayne County, Indiana on February 2, 1926 to Peter & Mary (Zapatony) Seer. Peter was retired from Chrysler Air Temp after 30 years of service. He served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Frances Seer in 2008. Survived by 2 sons, Peter Seer, III and Warren Seer; daughter, Terri Olson; 3 grandchildren, Kevin, Jacke & Nichole; great grandchildren, Anthony & Braxton. Funeral service 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 2, 2012 at the GEORGE C. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, "Northridge Chapel," 5040 Frederick Pike at Needmore Road. Pastor Luke Frazier, officiating. Interment Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday one hour prior to the service (12:30-1:30 p.m.) at the George C. Martin Funeral Home.


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Look and feel your best with these healthy eating tips & workout strategies.
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These 10 countries are doing something right.
These hotels debunk the "you'll gain weight on vacation" myth with their good-for-you room service options, dining, and more.
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Equinox just announced plans to break into the luxury hotels market with a brand new health-conscious property in NYC.
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President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law on March 23, 2010. Some of the laws provisions began taking effect in 2010 and others phased in between 2011 and 2013.
What is the current status of the law?
Jan. 1, 2014, will be the official launch date for a federal endeavor that will reshape the U.S. health insurance market coast to coast. People without insurance could begin signing up Tuesday (Oct. 1). Depending on where you live, your experiences with the new law and your costs could differ dramatically.
Health Insurance Marketplaces began accepting enrollments on Tuesday. The remainder of the laws provisions will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2014.
What are the health insurance marketplaces?
For those who do not have health insurance coverage, who plan to discontinue their current coverage or who want to explore whether more affordable options are available, Health Insurance Marketplaces will help connect people to minimum essential coverage that fits their budgets.
Plans are offered by private companies and will cover a standard range of benefits, known as essential health benefits.
Health Insurance Marketplace in California
Covered California is the Health Insurance Marketplace to serve you. Instead of HealthCare.gov, youll use the Covered California website to apply for coverage, compare plans, and enroll. For more information, or to apply, visit https://www.coveredca.com/
Lets examine some common categories that most people fall into and answer some basic questions about each group.
I'm insured
What do I need to know?
If you are currently on your employers health plan, you dont have to do anything.
In fact, several changes, already in effect, have already benefited people with health insurance such as:
Children can remain on their parents plan until age 26
Companies can no longer drop your health insurance if you become sick
Companies cannot set a lifetime limit on your coverage
Many plans will cover certain preventive care services for free, but some already in effect may not.
Even after Jan. 1, employers can modify plans, premiums, deductibles or other provisions of their offered insurance, just as is current practice.
What if Im already insured with Medicare?
For Medicare beneficiaries, the law fills Medicares Part D doughnut hole, which is a temporary limit on what the plan covers for prescription drugs. In 2013, the gap, or doughnut hole, begins when a persons Part D initial coverage reaches $2,970. The law closes the gap by 2020.
What factors will affect my premiums under the law?
The new health law curbs factors that insurance companies can consider in setting premiums. Most importantly, insurers are barred from using your health history to set rates. Instead, rates will be determined by three factors: age, place of residence and number of people in your family. Your plan will not feature higher premiums because you are sick.
I'm not insured
What do I need to know?
Those who are currently uninsured and do not meet exemption requirements will either be covered through an expansion in state Medicaid programs, or will have to buy a plan through state Health Insurance Marketplaces.
Income will determine which path needs to be taken.
Will I have to pay a penalty?
If you are not insured on Jan. 1, 2014, you may face a penalty.
The penalties start off relatively lax in 2014, but by 2016 there will be large increases in penalty fines.
2014 annual penalty: $95/person with up to a family maximum of $285 or 1 percent of family income (whichever is greater)
2015 annual penalty: $325/person with up to a family maximum of $975 or 2 percent of family income (whichever is greater)
2016 annual penalty: $695/person with up to a family maximum of $2,085 or 2.5 percent of family income (whichever is greater).
Penalties for children are half the amount for adults.
The above numbers are annual penalties, but people will get monthly penalties, too, for the time they are not covered.
How will penalties be collected?
When filling out your 2014 federal income tax return, there will be a requirement to provide information regarding health insurance. Those who did not have health insurance will be fined, and fines could be withdrawn from income tax returns. Insurers will be required to provide everyone that they cover with information each year that will demonstrate they had coverage for that year. Read more at IRS.gov
Are there personal exemptions?
You are exempt from coverage requirements and penalties if:
You are living in the U.S. illegally
You are a member of a recognized Indian tribe
You are incarcerated
If the amount you must pay for an insurance premium is more than 8 percent of your total income
You are a member of a religious sect that is conscientiously opposed to accepting insurance benefits
You are a member of a recognized health care sharing ministry
Your household income is below the minimum threshold for filing a tax return
A Health Insurance Marketplace (aka an Affordable Insurance Exchange) has certified that you suffered a hardship that makes you unable to obtain coverage
Are there group exemptions?
Yes, these include:
Religious conscience exemption and hardship exemption are only available through the Health Insurance Marketplace (which will provide qualified individuals exemption certificates)
Indian tribe exemption, incarceration exemptionand health care sharing ministry exemption are available through the Health Insurance Marketplace or by claiming the exemption when filing a federal income tax return
Unaffordable coverage exemption, short coverage gap exemption, certain hardship exemptions andillegal individual exemption can only be claimed through a federal income tax return
I'm a college student
What do I need to know?
Students can now stay on their parents health care plans until age 26, even if they are married or dependent.
Campus insurance plans will also be prohibited from placing lifetime limits on coverage.
If you are on a school plan and undergo a severe medical issue, youll be covered no matter how high your medical costs are.
If youre not on your parents insurance or dont want to sign up for a school plan, you can browse plans through public health insurance exchanges, starting Jan. 1, 2014.
What if I cant afford insurance?
If you cant afford insurance and your income isnt more than the federal poverty level, you may qualify for Medicaid benefits. People younger than 30 may buy catastrophic health plans, which usually have lower premiums than a comprehensive plan but cover only situations in which high care is needed. The plan typically mandates you pay all of your medical costs up to a certain amount, generally several thousand dollars.
I'm retired
What do I need to know?
If you are 65 or older, the health care law closes Medicares Part D doughnut hole, which is a temporary limit on what the drug plan covers for drugs. In 2013, the gap, or doughnut hole, begins when a persons Part D initial coverage hits $2,970. The law closes the gap by 2020.
Medicare now covers more preventive care services, although some current plans may be exempt.
If you do not purchase insurance, youll face an annual income-based penalty that begins at $95 and rises dramatically in subsequent years.
I have a low income
What do I need to know?
You are exempt from the health insurance coverage requirement and penalties if you cant afford coverage because the minimum amount you must pay for the premiums is more than 8% of your household income.
If you do not fit into the above exemption but still worry that health insurance premiums are too high for your income, you can use the Health Insurance Marketplace to try to find lower costs on monthly premiums or out-of-pocket costs, or get free or low-cost coverage.
How will I know if I qualify?
You may be able to qualify for lower costs on monthly premiums when you enroll in a private health insurance plan.
You may qualify for lower out-of-pocket costs for co-payments, co-insurances and deductibles.
You or your child may get free or low-cost coverage through Medicaid or the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Medicaid is expanding in many states in 2014, meaning you may qualify in 2014 even if you havent qualified in the past.
When you fill out your Health Insurance Marketplace application, youll find out how much you can save. Most people who apply will qualify for lower costs of some kind.


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- Classic candy of Spain
- Over 65% Marcona almonds!
- Traditional Moorish recipe
- Size - 7 oz/200 g
Classic Turrón Alicante is an incomparable almond brittle. Marcona almonds make up 65% of these 'suprema' gourmet rounds-- one cannot add many more almonds before it would crumble!
The famous producer '1880' makes these brittle almond turrón rounds by bonding Marcona almonds with orange blossom honey. They add a little egg white to the recipe to ensure crunchiness, then place the round between a light wafer for easier handling.
These 'tortas' are made by the famous producer '1880' whose products are recognized throughout Spain as meeting the highest standard of turrón production. Following an artisanal process they are made in Jijona, Alicante - for centuries the center of turrón production in Spain.
Each package contains a round of crisp turrón, foil-sealed for absolute freshness.
Toasted almonds (65%), honey (15%), sugar, glucose syrup, egg white and wafers (potato starch, emulgent (sunflower lecithin)). Produced in a company that uses other tree nuts and soy.
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Serving size 1/8 of a bar (38g). Servings per container about 8. Calories 220, from fat 140. Total fat 15g (23%), saturated fat 1%, cholesterol 0%, sodium 10mg (0%), carbohydrate 14g (5%), dietary fiber <1g (5%), sugars 11g, protein 7g. Vitamin A, C 0%, Calcium 6%, iron 4%. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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how much more weight should i loose?
I exercise every day. I'm having a very hard time losing any more weight. I'm 143lbs 5ft 7in. I'm having a very hard time with my body image lately. I want to lose 10-15 more lbs. I'm not sure if it's even possible.
What to do think.
I'm adding more this week, I'm not liking it. . . I hate to eat. I'm shooting for over 1200
Quoting MooBaaLaLaLa80:
Do what you need to to feel comfortable. How many calls are you eating a day?
All that matters is that YOU'RE not happy with how you look. Why try to do heavier lifting or a lot of body weight toning exercises? Maybe it's just the way you look, not how much you weigh, that bothers you. Go take a look at BodyRock. They have fantastic 12 minute workouts.
I think you might get better results doing tone up exercises? Seems with your height,you are already at a healthy weight.Though I only play a doctor on CM.:) I'm 5'7 and 140.
PS-you look great,but toning and strength exercises may give you that confidence you need.
Change your work out. Up your protein and veggies.


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|Family and infant characteristics in relation to age at walking in Turkey.
MedLine Citation:
|PMID: 23094536 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process
|The purpose of this study was to assess the onset of independent ambulation relative to possible relationships with maternal and infant characteristics. In a cross-sectional study, the health files of 1,553 Turkish children aged 12-23 months were selected by the multistage sampling method in the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics (NUTS) regions coded as low, medium and high malnutrition levels in Turkey. Children were selected from health centers by systematic sampling technique in each region. Kaplan-Meier analysis and estimated mean values were used for data description; log-rank test and the Cox multivariable regression analysis were applied for data analysis. Maternal education level, occupation, region of residence, gestational iron supplementation, child's gender, child's nutritional status, and presence of anemia in the infant during the survey period demonstrated significant relationships with walking unassisted in the univariate analysis. However, multivariable analysis showed that high maternal education, absence of parental consanguinity and appropriate weight-for-age Z score were positively associated with earlier age of walking. These findings showed the importance of improvement in girls' education, prevention of postnatal growth retardation and improvement in diet quality for children's gross motor development. In addition, counseling programs should be given to decrease the rate of parental consanguinity.
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HANOVER >> Guthrie Memorial Library – Hanover's Public Library is taking part in the Summer Food Service Program which is sponsored by Global Read and Feed Children's Foundation.
From now through the end of July, healthy snacks will be offered at 10 programs at the library. Snacks will be available the following days and program times: Crafty Tuesday, July 29, from 2-4 p.m.; Wacky Wednesday Science Station, July 30, from 1-3 p.m.; Molecular Gastronomy and Candy Sushi, July 31, at 10:30 a.m.
The Summer Food Service Program will help children receive the nutrition they need to learn, plan and grow through the summer months. They will include a combination of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and milk. It is an equal opportunity program open to children age 18 and under.
For more information about these library programs with snacks call the library at 717-632-5183.


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20 apartments for rent near Georgetowne, Daytona Beach, FL
Apartments in Georgetowne, Daytona Beach, FL
Georgetowne is located in the city of Daytona Beach, FL. This neighborhood is bordered by State Highway 400, Interstate 95 and U.S. Highway 1. The Georgetowne area is filled with mature palm trees, lush tropical flowers and well-manicured lawns.
Just to the west of Georgetowne is the P.G.A. golf course, The Club at Pelican Bay. This extremely challenging golf course has been used in many P.G.A. Golf tournaments throughout the years. This is a members-only golf course with several amenities for its members. The club house has a full size pro shop, a restaurant for lunch and dinner, and a large banquet hall for weddings and large gatherings.
A few minutes to the east of Georgetowne is the world famous Daytona Beach. This beach has been one of the country's most famous beaches since the 1950s. During the fourth of July this beach will see hundreds of thousands of people each year. Daytona Beach is known for its white sand beach, beautiful views of the ocean, and its sunbathers. During the summer Daytona Beach is host to an annual event called Bike Week. Each year during bike week motorcycles from all over the country come to Daytona to show off their motorcycles and take in all the trade shows.
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Student Financial Services wants to keep students abreast of important topics and current events that could affect their financial situation. Please check back for updates.
The FAFSA Federal Student Aid (FSA) PIN has morphed into the FSA ID. You must register to get your new FSA ID. See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid#fsaid-intro for more information.
Prospective Students for 2015-16
Please join Student Financial Services for an informative webinar I Have My Financial Aid Award Letter. Now What? We will discuss the basics of the award letter, aid offered and how your financial aid is applied to tuition and living expenses. Join us on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. PST. Register here:http://www.law.seattleu.edu/financing-your-legal-education-webinar
Please review our Web site for information regarding Financial Aid Programs available at Seattle University School of Law and how to apply for them.
To start the process for financial aid, you will need to complete the 2015-16 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on-line at www.fafsa.gov on or after January 1, 2015, but as soon as possible thereafter. Our school code is 003790.
If you have not previously completed a FAFSA, you may request a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov.
Please let us know if you have any questions regarding the process or programs. Please e-mail us or call 206.398.4250.
Important Public Interest Debt Relief Program on Thursday, April 9!
We are bringing Heather Jarvis (formerly of Equal Justice Works) back once again to discuss the federal Public Interest Loan Forgiveness program and applicable repayment plans. Heather is dynamic, informative, attended law school and accumulated loan debt too. Please attend on Thursday, April 9 from 12-12:50 in Sullivan Hall room C-5 or from 5-6:00 in Wycoff Auditorium. It will be recorded if you are unable to attend. Heather has an excellent blog and offers webinars at http://askheatherjarvis.com. The noon event is sponsored by SFS, ATJI, CPD, Student Life and Admissions. The evening event is sponsored by Center for Service and Community Engagement, Poverty Education Center, College of Arts and Sciences, Campus Ministry and the College of Education. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from an expert!
State Work Study (2Ls & 3Ls)
If you received a State Work Study (SWS) award for this year 2014-15 and are running low on funding, or if you were not awarded SWS but are interested in the program (you must be a WA resident - having moved here for at least one year prior to attending school for a purpose other than attending school), have remaining need and eligibility within your cost of attendance, you may be eligible for a SWS increase or new award depending on eligibility. You may petition for an increase or a new award by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com or completing and dropping off a Revision Request form available at our office or http://www.law.seattleu.edu/documents/financialaid/revisionrequest.pdf.
On-Campus Employment for Entering Students
Entering law students interested in working on-campus at the law school who missed the Job Fair may reviewemployment opportunities here: Law Campus Employment. For on-campus University student employment, please see the SU Redhawk Network.
Be on the alert for companies that want to offer you debt relief, student loan forgiveness, or servicing information for a fee. Check out the Direct Loan Servicing site instead at https://studentloans.gov or contact the Student Financial Services office for free information!
Debt Relief
President Obama has announced plans to expand the Pay As You Earn repayment program to additional borrowers by capping student loan payments at 10% of borrower income. See http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/06/09/factsheet-making-student-loans-more-affordable for more information on this debt relief plan
Origination Fees Set to Increase Due to Sequestration
Federal Direct Stafford origination fees increase again on October 1, 2014 due to sequestration. This applies only to loans with a first disbursement on or after October 1. The new loan fees are 1.073% (increased from 1.072%) for Direct Stafford Loans and 4.292% (increased from 4.288%) for Direct PLUS Loans.
Interest Rates for 2014-2015 Student Loans.
The interest rate for Graduate/Professional Stafford Loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2014 is 6.21% (from 5.41%) and the interest rate for Grad PLUS loans is 7.21% (from 6.41%). The rate is fixed for the life of the loan. The rate will change each year for new loans every July 1 based on the 10 Year T-bill (based on the last auction prior to June 1) + 3.6 for the Stafford or + 4.6 for the Grad PLUS.
Direct Deposit Available
Direct deposit of credit balance refunds is available to students. To sign up, please complete this form and turn it in (with a voided check attached) to the Business Office in Sullivan Hall, room 209.
For a student's refund to be available on the first Thursday of the semester, their financial aid needs to be finalized (all paperwork completed, submitted and processed) in a timely manner. Remember to complete the online ABA Term Certification (available on SU Online under the Academic Profile on the Students Menu). Students also need to allow two weeks for their direct deposit to be set up with their banks.
Please contact the Business Office at 206.398.4050 with any questions.
Fake Student Loan Site Steals Identities
"Fake accounts for student lending giant Sallie Mae are popping up all over Instagram in an attempt to steal student identities, according to Scambook, a website dedicated to detecting bogus sites and warning consumers about using them," CBS MoneyWatch reports. "The fake Sallie sites have a timely and attractive pitch: Due to the government shutdown, indebted graduates can apply for a loan "forgiveness" program that would wipe away their debt. However, students who attempt to be among the first 150,000 to take the bogus sites up on the offer are asked to provide private information, such as birth dates and Social Security Numbers, allowing the sites to steal their identities, according to Scambook. The real Sallie Mae has no Instagram presence and has been posting repeated messages this week on its real Facebook account warning consumers that it is not on Instagram, and it does not ask for personal information via social media. Anyone who bought into the fake site's claims and plugged in personal information should quickly put a fraud alert on their credit file by either calling the three major credit bureaus: Experian (888-397-3742); Equifax (800-525-6285) and/or TransUnion (800-680-7289) or by visiting their websites or annualcreditreport.com. The fraud alert will stop creditors from granting new credit on your file for 90 days." (from NASFAA NASFAA's "Financial Aid in the News")
Fraud Alert!
A nationwide check scam is being reported on campuses nationwide and a student on a WA campus was duped. This particular scam involves the listing of a local job opportunity. After applying for the job, a student receives an e-mail from the "employer," who claims to be out of the country but will send the student a monetary advance for work, such as job-related errands, until the employer returns.
A few days later, the student receives a package containing a check. Instructions are given for the student to cash the check, keep a specific amount for the work they are to perform, and return the remainder of the money to an address outside the United States. The check will subsequently bounce. So students not only do not earn any money, they're out what they returned, plus bank service fees.
Typically, legitimate employers do not pay in advance or require the return of money from a check written to an employee. Any off-campus employment that requires an exchange of money before the job is finalized is likely a scam. Students believing they have been victimized, or are the target of a scam, should contact SU Public Safety at 206.398.5990.
Apply for Income Based Repayment and Make Updates Online
There is a new application tool online at www.studentloans.gov for IBR. You may apply and update necessary tax information online, making the process faster to confirm eligibility and payment amounts.
A New Repayment Plan!
The Department of Education recently created a new, improved repayment plan called Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and simplified the process for discharging federal student loans due to total and permanent disability.
PAYE was created to bring the upcoming benefits of the Income Based Repayment (IBR) plan to borrowers earlier. The IBR changes will lower partial economic hardship guidelines from 15% to 10% of the difference between the borrower's AGI and 150% of the poverty guideline for the family size and forgive the balance owing after 20 years rather than 25 years of repayment but will not be effective until July 1, 2014. The good news is that PAYE matches these new benefits and will be available sooner - no later than July 1, 2013, but with an anticipated implementation by the end of 2012. Both PAYE and IBR are eligible repayment plans for the federal public interest loan forgiveness program (see http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/charts/public-service).
To benefit from PAYE, you need to have borrowed your first federal student loan on or after October 1, 2007 and have at least one Direct Stafford or Direct Grad PLUS loan disbursement on or after October 1, 2011.
Borrowers may start applying for this new repayment plan as of December 21, 2012. For more information you may see http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/understand/plans/pay-as-you-earn and the Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 212 at http://www.ifap.ed.gov/fregisters/attachments/FR110112FinalRule.pdf.
Federal Public Interest Loan Forgiveness documents are now available!
Alumni working in this area should note it's important to keep track of your on-time and eligible payments (in the right repayment plan) and eligible employment for 120 payments. The forms may be found at http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/PSF.jsp or http://myfedloan.org.
Dealing with Law School Debt: Understanding the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA)
Interested in a career in the government or nonprofit sector but worried about how you will pay your law school loans? Heather Jarvis of Equal Justice Works presented a workshop explaining the CCRAA, how student loan payments will be affected by the income-based repayment program, how borrowers can qualify for loan forgiveness, and what borrowers need to do to take advantage of the benefits of the new law. To access, go to: http://law.seattleu.edu/x12352.xml.
Financial Literacy
For information on financial literacy see the videos Money Management and Identity Theft videos below as well as Money Matter$ at http://www.law.seattleu.edu/x6786.xml.
Financial Aid Fraud Alert!
The financial aid community has received notice from Kay Jacks, General Manager for FSA Application, School Eligibility and Delivery Services that someone is impersonating a U.S. Department of Education official and is offering students grants for a processing fee.
Her message is as follows: There is someone claiming to be a representative of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) calling students, offering grants, and asking for bank account numbers so a processing fee can be charged. Specifically, the caller tells the student he understands the student has federal student loans and offers to replace the loans with an $8,000 grant. The caller explains that a processing fee must be charged and obtains the student's checking account information.
There is no ED program to replace loans with grants and that there is no processing fee to obtain Title IV grants from ED. Furthermore, as you are no doubt aware, one should never provide their bank account or credit card information over the phone unless they initiate the call and trust the company they are calling.
This is a scam. A student who is a victim of this or a similar scam should take the following steps:
- Immediately contact his or her bank, explain the situation, and request that the bank monitor or close the compromised account.
- Report the fraud to ED's Office of Inspector General hotline at 1-800-MIS-USED (1-(800) 647.8733) or email@example.com. Special agents in the Office of Inspector General investigate fraud involving federal education dollars.
- Report the fraud to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC has an online complaint form at www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams and a hotline at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-(877) 382.4357; teletype for the hearing impaired: 1-(866) 653.4261). The FTC will investigate if the fraud is deemed widespread; therefore, it is important that every student contacted by the person or people in question lodge a complaint so the FTC has an accurate idea of how many incidents have occurred.
- Notify the police about the incident. Impersonating a federal officer is a crime, as is identity theft.
When filing a complaint, the student should provide detailed information about the incident, including what was said, the name of the person who called, and from what number the call originated (if the student was able to obtain it via Caller ID). Additionally, if unauthorized debits have already appeared against the student's bank account, the student should mention this fact in his or her complaint. Records of such debits could be useful in locating the wrongdoer.
For information about identity theft prevention, please visit www.ed.gov/misused. For information about preventing financial aid scams, visit www.studentaid.ed.gov/lsa.
For answers to any questions you have about financial aid, please contact Student Financial Services at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Medjugorje Chaplets & Rosaries
Fifteen Promises of Mary Most Holy
I am sorry to say that all of the rosaries and chaplets have been taken. I am in the process of working on more. Please check back.
Disclaimer: I am in no way selling blessings, or tickets to heaven. I am providing rosaries to be used to strengthen your relationship with Jesus. The blessings on these rosaries are a gift to you, and the Priests who blessed them knew my intentions when they blessed them. I am not interested in any heated discussions over whether this is right or wrong, I am only providing rosaries.
Furthermore, I am not interested in debating whether Medjugorje apparitions are fraudulent or real. Again, my intentions are to bring you closer to JESUS, through the praying of your rosary.
Your donation will help cover costs of supplies and fund the mission rosary project.
Peace be with you!
The rosaries and chaplets on this page only were handmade by The Rosary Lady and taken on a Pilgrimage to Medjugorje by a friend. There they were blessed during one of the apparitions by the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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For information on the Peace Chaplet please visit this site:
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This page last updated 11/28/11
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Of course Kentucky coach John Calipari wants to start winning again. But first, before dreams of a memorable season - maybe even a perfect season - can take root, he wants his players to fail. And he wants them to fail now, in front of him, as frequently and spectacularly as possible.
This would seem to offer an interesting paradox, and it would also seem counterproductive, because winning is certainly not failing. But for Calipari, stumbling is essential, especially in October.
He knows the foundation of his program is washed away almost every summer like a sandcastle built at low tide. There ...


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In*vent" (?), v. t.
And vowed never to return again, Till him alive or dead she did invent. Spenser.
Thus first Necessity invented stools. Cowper.
Whate'er his cruel malice could invent. Milton.
He had invented some circumstances, and put the worst possible construction on others. Sir W. Scott.


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Insignia NS-LCD26 (NSLCD26) Review – 26-inch LCD HDTVOriginally Reviewed on November 13th, 2007
The Insignia NS-LCD26 is a 26 inch LCD flat panel display that can be used for both PC use and regular television viewing. The NSLCD26 has 720p resolution so you can receive HD programming when connected to an HD source like cable or satellite. The HD tuner is also built-in so no extra hardware is needed to display the high definition signal. The Insignia NS-LCD26 features a so-so looking casing that is dark charcoal and black. It's a pretty typical looking HDTV but set at a low price.
Insignia NS-LCD26 Features & Specifications Review
- Screen Type: LCD flat panel
- Screen Size: 26 inch
- Resolution: 720p (1366 x 768)
- Dimensions: 21.8 inches high, 27 inches wide, 9.1 inches deep, 41.9 lbs.
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 widescreen
- Contrast Ratio: 800:1
- Brightness: 500 cd/m2
- Comb Filter: Yes
- HDMI Input: 2
- DVI Input: 0
- S-Video Input: 1
- Component Inputs: 2
- Composite Inputs: 2
- PC Compatible: Yes
A review of the NS-LCD26 is similar to the review of the NS-LCD32 and NS-LCD37. These HDTV's are in the same line and have similar features. One main difference between the NSLCD26 and the other two LCD HDTV's in the contrast ratio. The NS-LCD26 has 800:1 whereas the other two have a slightly better 1000:1. With a smaller TV, this is not as noticeable but is still something to consider. Finding the NSLCD26 on sale makes it one of the better budget HDTV's on the market.
HDTVUniverse.com gives the NS-LCD26 8/10 stars!
7 Customer Reviews for "Insignia NS-LCD26 (NSLCD26) Review – 26-inch LCD HDTV"
This television is absolute junk. Spend a little more money and get a name brand TV.
I'm fine with it – great performer and picture/sound for the money paid. I'd say if you're not happy with it you at least got what you paid for and possibly a little more so.
I have had my tv for about 2 years now. It's works fine for what it is and it hasn't given me any problems. Not bad if you're on a budget.
I got this TV around 3 years ago or so, and its been a great experience. It's definitely not the "best", but price was a big factor for me. For the money, I couldn't be happier. HD channels look great. DVD's look great. Works great when I play my XBOX360. The only negative is that the picture lacks clarity when using regular cable channels. My friends Vizio looks great in HD and regular cable, mine does not. Maybe it's because it is 720p instead of the more desirable 1080p?
I got my tv in 07 it worked fine for 2 1/2 years now its junk it quit working
remote control design was by a MONKEY
no real knowledge of user
suggest a universal remote
I purchased this tv in 2007 and now the picture is fading out. Sometimes the picture comes all the way on. Other times all you hear is sound. Best Buy had a recall on the 32 in, but not the 26 in. Most TV's last at least 15 years not 3. AAAAHHHHH


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Business and Networking
The Southington Chamber works hard to promote our members, and we hold many events that provide our members ample opportunity to network and gain additional business. Below are just some of the programs we offer that can successfully market your business.
Business Expo 'Under the Tent' - At the Apple Harvest Festival each year - Presented by The Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce, the showcase featured the finest representatives of the Greater Southington area. This event is designed for area businesses to showcase their products and services, providing the opportunity to network, make new customer contacts, and gain business exposure. Exhibits are as diverse as the number of companies in the greater Southington area, so there will be something for everyone! Stay tuned for more details!
Italian American Festival - Last weekend in July - Located on Center Street, downtown Southington. Food and novelty booths, entertainment, children's carnival and a Sunday outdoor Mass.
Chamber Advantage Nights - The Southington Chamber of Commerce Advantage Night (formally the B2B Business After Hours program) is a popular informal Business networking event held monthly and co-hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and one of its member businesses. The event is an opportunity for all businesses in the Greater Southington Community to promote their products and services, meet potential new clients, socialize in an informal manner, and introduce employees to members of the business community. New members of the Chamber of Commerce are also recognized and presented with their new member plaques. All employees of Chamber of Commerce member businesses are invited to participate in the monthly receptions and may come alone or as a group. Attendees may pass out literature about their company and its products and services.
Chamber-In-The-Morning - This for members only networking event is held monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at The Orchards of Southington on Hobart Street, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Theses sessions allow members to meet fellow members and to talk briefly about their products and services. There is no charge to attend. A free continental breakfast is served.
Networking 101 - Power Networking at its finest. Here is the perfect opportunity for you to meet 16-20 other Southington Chamber business people in a power networking environment. Each member is paired with another so each can give a 2 minute presentation on what their company does and why other members should buy from you. After your 2 minutes are up, your partner presents to you. With 16-20 people participating in the event, you can meet and enjoy the opportunity of power selling to many in a very short period of time. Bring your cards, brochures and be prepared for an exciting, worthwhile event. Note: This event is held once every 3 months and participation is limited. Please call Cathy Zalaski to reserve your spot.
Grand Opening Ribbon - Cutting events are held for member businesses that are just opening or celebrating an anniversary. Contact the Chamber for details.
Piggyback Mailing Services - Members have the opportunity to place a flyer into the Southington Chamber of Commerce's monthly bulk mailings that is sent to 570 contacts for a small fee. These mailings go out 4 times per month. Call today for more details.
Networking Dinners - Hosted by the Chamber Women Committee - These dinners are approximately every 3 months. The evening includes a speaker, dinner and networking. Exchange ideas with fellow female members.


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Lady Cougars rout Boulder to give Mitchel her first win
BOULDER — Kaylee Wardlow went 4-for-4 with two RBIs and three runs scored, while three others players — Katie Solis, Maggie Tucker and Jessica Bellatti — scored twice in Evergreen's 15-5 rout of host Boulder on Aug. 29.
The game was called after six innings due to the 10-run mercy rule.
The win was the first in the Della Mitchel era as head coach. Evergreen opened the season four days earlier with a 6-4 loss at Thomas Jefferson.
Looking at the roster, it's not all that difficult to point out who the Evergreen High School gymnastics team will be leaning on in 2015 to lead the charge.
That would be Callie Cohen, the team's lone senior. But head coach Chancey Hines isn't too concerned with that. She knows her team captain can handle it.
Caitlin Schmitt, as she ran to a ninth-place finish at the 4A state cross country championships last October, pictured her teammates and her family, but she also ran for herself.
"That was one of the best races for me," Schmitt recalled. "I was very, very happy with my finish."
It's that excited, ecstatic feeling that the Evergreen High School senior hopes to feel again this year as the Cougars embark on the 2015 season.
Last year, Evergreen High alum Brock Burke was a third-round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Rays. A year later, the lanky left-hander is coming along with the Appalachian League's Princeton Rays. He's made 10 starts with a 3-2 record and 3.40 earned-run average. Sports editor Michael Hicks caught up with Burke last week.
The opportunity presented itself, and Della Mitchel jumped at it. Now, the first-year Evergreen Lady Cougars' varsity softball coach hopes to bring an element to the high school game that's been missing, in her opinion.
Mike Kuzava, Evergreen High School's boys golf coach, has been placed on administrative leave for two weeks, according to an e-mail that athletic director Tony Barnett sent to parents and players on Aug. 19.
Neither Kuzava nor Barnett would comment on the reasons behind the action.
"I don't agree with what happened, but I'll live with the decision," Kuzava said.
Assistant coach Wes Short will coach the team in the interim, Barnett confirmed.
Bob Greenman, Evergreen's co-head boys tennis coach, has preached year in and year out that his players should go down the hill — meaning into Denver — to play in competitive tournaments during the off season. He sees that as a way for the Cougars to get better come time for the regular season.
This year, those players listened, and the hope is that the experience will pay off.
In 2014, the transfer of coaching power from Peter Jeans to Ross Fowler as the head varsity boys soccer coach at Evergreen High School was a smooth one.
"It was a fairly easy transition for me. Our style of play and philosophy are fairly similar," Fowler said. "There were some little changes, but we always want to be a possession-based team."
"I used to dream about flying when I was a kid," said Evergreen resident and IT specialist for the National Park Services Allen "Sparky" Sparks as he feeds the poles that give his hang glider shape through their narrow Dacron fabric opening.
In 2014, three sophomores — Liam Short, Lenny Urbas and Mark Champine — and a freshman — Bridger Tenney — brought a sense of relief to the Evergreen Cougars' boys golf program. Now it's not like EHS hasn't had its share of success in the past; it has. But last year was the first time in four years that the Cougars had qualified for the 4A state tournament as a team.
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