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Staff & Board
Jennifer Butler, CEO
Jennifer is the founding CEO of Faith in Public Life and chair of the White House Council on Faith and Neighborhood Partnerships. Before leading FPL Jennifer spent ten years working in the field of international human rights representing the Presbyterian Church (USA) at the United Nations and is an ordained minister. While mobilizing religious communities to address the AIDS pandemic and advocate for women's rights she grew passionate about the need to counter religious extremism with a strong religious argument for human rights. Out of that experience she wrote Born Again: The Christian Right Globalized, which was published by University of Michigan Press. Her book calls for a progressive religious response to Religious Right efforts to take the culture wars global. Jennifer served in the Peace Corps from 1989 to 1991 in a Mayan village in Belize, Central America where she discovered she was at heart a community organizer. A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, she also studied public policy and community organizing and graduated with a MSW from Rutgers University. She's a graduate of the College of William and Mary. Jennifer and her husband Glenn together run Iona DC: A Christian Community, a Christian spiritual community in downtown Washington DC. When not dreaming up ways to amplify a social justice faith voice, Jennifer loves camping, hiking and biking with her husband and son.
Myles Duffy, Vice President
After a tenure in political consulting and campaign management, Myles joined Faith in Public Life to work more directly with the faith traditions that propelled him into activism and politics. With seven years of experience consulting for both issue and political campaigns, Myles brings critical skills to FPL's faith-based advocacy and organizing — strong communications strategy, a firm grasp of the political context of the issues we seek to address, and deep experience with sophisticated voter targeting methods that enable us to mobilize people of faith. The son of two Catholic social justice activists, Myles learned early on in life the importance of going beyond community service to address the structural causes of social problems. From studying theology and philosophy at Boston College to community organizing with Marshall Ganz at the Harvard Kennedy School, Myles has always believed in the untapped potential of every human being to help remake the world around them. Myles lives in DC with his wife, one of the finest banjo players on their block. They enjoy the great outdoors, planning things, and arguing about getting a dog.
John Gehring, Catholic Program Director
John Gehring is Catholic Program Director at Faith in Public Life. He is the author of the recently released book, The Francis Effect: A Radical Pope's Challenge to the American Catholic Church (Rowman & Littlefield), which Publishers Weekly praised as a "well-researched work that features dozens of Catholic voices driving the conversation about Pope Francis." His commentary and analysis have appeared in the Washington Post, New York Times, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, CNN, and the National Catholic Reporter, among other outlets. He is a former associate director for media relations at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and has been a staff writer at The Catholic Review, The Frederick Gazette, and Education Week. John lives in Washington, DC with his wife, Timi, and their children, Sophie and Leo.
Sara Benitez, Latino Program Director
Sara Benitez directs the Latino outreach program where she works with Latino clergy and lay leaders of all faith traditions on civic engagement and immigration reform advocacy. She is frequently humbled by the many Latino faith leaders who selflessly serve and mobilize their communities for social justice. Most recently, Sara served as the Director of Environment Programs at Hispanic Access Foundation, where she had the privilege of working with Latino faith leaders, youth, and families to advocate for public lands and water conservation. Sara cut her teeth in advocacy as a Research Analyst at the National Council of La Raza, where she made the case for policy changes that could increase opportunities for Latino families. Growing up in Idaho and Colorado, Sara was inspired by the the example of local leaders, including her parents, grandmother, and clergy, who dedicated themselves to community service and advocating for the Latino community. She received a thorough education in advocacy and service at Wellesley College and deepened her understanding of the Latina/o diaspora at the University of Texas at Austin where she received a Master's in Latin American Studies. A Westerner at heart, Sara unwinds by birdwatching and stargazing from her D.C. balcony. She can lose hours in a bookstore, library or museum and feels blessed that her work has given her the opportunity to eat delicious Latino foods, from tacos to arepas, all across the country.
Amanda Hoyt, Ohio Communications Strategist
Amanda directs strategic communications at Faith in Public Life's Ohio office. Most recently she was the Director of Public Affairs for Finance Fund, a statewide non-profit financial intermediary committed to bridging resources with low to moderate income communities. At Finance Fund, Hoyt helped facilitate the relationships between the government entities that authorize funding resources such as the New Markets Tax Credit program and the businesses that utilize those resources. Hoyt was also the Minority Chief of Staff at the Ohio Senate for three years where she led her legislative team in policy, communications, strategy and political maneuvering. Hoyt is seen as a high level political strategist in Ohio. In 2007, Hoyt was asked to manage a billion dollar portfolio for the Ohio Treasurers office. She successfully invested over $170 million into Ohio's economy in an 18 month period of time specifically assisting small businesses grow. Amanda received her Bachelor of Arts from Ohio State University, is a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma and is a prior service member in the United States Army Reserves. She lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband, an elementary school teacher, and their two daughters. They attend Xenos Christian Fellowship, a non-denominational, Evangelical church.
Dan Nejfelt, Messaging and Trainings Manager
Since joining the FPL team in July 2007, Dan has had at least five job titles and been part of the organization's most exciting achievements – from organizing a nationally televised Presidential candidate forum to passing the Affordable Care Act to holding Paul Ryan accountable for his immoral federal budget plan. Along the way he has written everything from blog posts to op-eds to sign-on letters, prepped faith leaders for interviews with the most blustery pundits on cable news, designed opinion polls and married one of his former FPL coworkers. He credits his family, his Lutheran upbringing and his study of the civil rights movement for giving him the thirst for justice that led him to this line of work. He will come at you with data, talking points and a red pen. Dan loves school. He taught remedial literacy in rural Arkansas as a Teach For America corps member, then reverted to student life at the Missouri School of Journalism and studied investigative reporting, magazine editing and strategic communications. A long time ago he got a B.A. in history at the College of William & Mary. Dan grew up in Virginia and returns there often to visit loved ones and keep tabs on the state's burgeoning wine industry. After work you can find him eating chili at Washington Nationals games or slowly jogging short distances on Capitol Hill.
Ria Riesner, Senior Organizer
Ria Riesner is a Washington, DC native. Before coming to FPL, Ria spent several cycles working in the field in the progressive political circles of New Hampshire and Virginia; she really enjoys a good phone bank. Her varied experiences, mostly outside of Washington D.C., have given her a deep appreciation of the importance of working to empower local communities. Ria volunteered at an orphanage and rehabilitation center for AIDS orphans in Mangochi, Malawi in 1998 which led her to an opportunity to work in the development office at the Harvard School of Public Health. At Harvard, she wooed donors to find funding for important international public health programs. She has been known to try her hand as a freelance writer on occasion. Ria received a Rotary International Ambassadorial Fellowship which allowed her to complete her MA at the American University of Beirut, and several years of extensive travel in the Middle East/North Africa have given Ria a middling command of the Arabic language and a fine appreciation for a properly turned out falafel. Ria is an ardent community gardener. She enjoys reading snarky adventure stories, running, and spending time with her in-town sisters.
Adrianne Johnson, Director of Development
Adrianne serves as Faith in Public Life's Director of Development. She builds and manages relationships with funders and provides strategic fundraising support to senior staff to realize FPL's fundraising goals. Over the last decade Adrianne has worked in various capacities to build strong grassroots community organizations. Prior to joining the team at FPL, she worked with the Center for Popular Democracy providing fundraising support to base-building organizations across the country. Adrianne has a background in faith-based organizing, she worked as the Executive Director to TEAM in Tallahassee, FL and TUSA in Toledo, OH, (affiliates of the DART network). At both organizations Adrianne significantly increased membership, led leadership development and successful issue campaigns. Adrianne holds a double B.A. in Spanish and Community Development from the University of Michigan and at times what feels like a PHD in logistics as a mother to Adelaide, 4 and Elijah, 2.
Graham Younger, Georgia Statewide Coordinator
Graham is the Georgia Statewide Coordinator for Faith in Public Life. The son of two seminary graduates, he grew up in Baptist churches in Indiana, Kansas and Texas. He graduated from Davidson College and the University of Georgia School of Law. Graham worked on a campaign against predatory lending, focusing on faith leaders throughout the Southeast, before beginning work as the Georgia Statewide Coordinator. He is excited to help faith leaders become moral voices that transcend party lines. Graham enjoys playing basketball and watching Georgia football, but his true competitive highlight came in his freshman team's stunning victory in its college quiz bowl tournament.
Michelle Nealy, Communications Director
A proven writer, videographer and communications strategist, Michelle Nealy serves as Director of Communications at Faith in Public Life. Formerly a senior communications associate for the NAACP, Michelle has worked tirelessly to advance the cause of freedom, justice and equality in the areas of voting rights, health, criminal justice reform, and education in underserved communities throughout the United States. Previously a reporter for the Associated Press, Michelle has written stories chronicling some of the most important issues of the 21st century, including immigration, gun violence, gun control, death penalty disparities and education inequality. Her work has been featured in newspapers such as The Washington Post and The Times Picayune. In her spare time, Michelle works to ensure that all students, especially those from low-income communities, have access to a high-quality college education. She believes that household incomes should not dictate academic outcomes.
Allison Walter, Press Secretary
Allison is the press secretary at Faith in Public Life and a regular contributor to the National Catholic Reporter, where she uses her millennial voice to lift up the the role of faith in transforming society. She never underestimates the impact of a good story. Previously, Allison worked as a policy education associate for NETWORK, the Catholic social justice lobby that created the Nuns on the Bus campaign. Allison was drawn to the intersection of faith and politics while living and working in Nicaragua. She was also inspired by her work with Catholic Charities Advocacy Council in St. Louis. Allison studied theology and communication at Saint Louis University, where she was part of the Micah service learning community and a member of the track team. A native of Kansas City, Allison loves good barbecue, her older brothers, and white chocolate raspberry truffle ice cream.
Anna Tahtamouni, Operations Manager
Änna is the Operations Manager at Faith in Public Life, where she builds, implements and manages systems that help support FPL staff and their work. Before coming to FPL, Änna ran the volunteer program at Bread for the City, a local service organization that provides comprehensive services to D.C.'s most vulnerable residents. Änna came to D.C. as a member of the Lutheran Volunteer Corps and is passionate about the intersection of faith, politics and social justice. She also gets pretty excited about planting trees. A Minnesota native, she attended Hamline University where she received a B.A. in Middle Eastern Studies. After a year living in Jerusalem she has developed deep understanding of 12-27 Arabic and Hebrew vocabulary words and a constant hankering for shakshuka. When she isn't meandering the city streets you can find her temporarily adopting other people's hobbies, experimenting with lentils and mulling over future travel plans.
David Baron
Dave is a constitutional litigator in the City of Chicago's Law Department and a former associate at the law firm of Sidley Austin LLP. He serves as chair of the Board of Advisors at Old St. Patrick's Church in Chicago and has authored "Pembroke: A Rural, Black Community on the Illinois Dunes" (scheduled for publication in August 2016), which chronicles the history of an impoverished but resilient community. Dave, a former Faith in Public Life intern, believes that the arc of the moral universe bends towards justice, and that people of faith always have helped and will help to get it there.
Linnea Hegarty
Linnea is the Executive Director of the DC Public Library Foundation. She previously served as the Director of Development at Alliance for Climate Protection, People for the American Way and on the development team at the Center for American Progress (CAP). At CAP, she was a founding member of the Faith and Progressive Policy team, which worked to articulate the moral values and history underpinning policy solutions. With her husband and son, she attends the Shrine of the Sacred Heart parish in Washington, D.C., a progressive, diverse community in her beloved neighborhood of Mt Pleasant, DC.
Rev. Larry Hollon
Larry is the former General Secretary of United Methodist Communications, the communications agency of the United Methodist Church. Before joining United Methodist Communications, Hollon was an award-winning producer whose primary focus was telling the stories of persons affected by poverty.
Margarida Jorge
Margarida is the National Director of the Women's Equality Center & Women's Equality Center Action Fund. For over twenty years, Margarita has led political, legislative and union organizing campaigns in the states and nationally, including designing and leading the 44-state advocacy field effort for Health Care for America Now (HCAN), which was instrumental in passing the landmark Affordable Care Act. While in DC, Margarita has served in many leadership roles including at Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF), Americans for Healthcare (SEIU), Retirement Security for All, and Faith in Public Life. Margarita came to DC from Missouri where she served as Organizing Director for Missouri Progressive Vote Coalition (Pro-Vote), responsible for leading candidate campaigns, civic engagement and statewide advocacy on state and national issues. Margarita also spent ten years organizing local unions and engaging union members on issues like Medicaid and Medicare, Social Security, minimum wage, education and workplace rights in over twenty other states.
Rev. William H. Lamar IV
The Rev. William H. Lamar IV is pastor of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. He previously served Turner Memorial AME Church in Maryland and three churches in Florida: Monticello, Orlando and Jacksonville. He is a former managing director at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. Lamar is a graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Duke Divinity School.
Steve Newcom
Rev. Steven Newcom is the Founding Director of the Kaleo Center for Faith, Justice and Social Transformation and faculty at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Newcom was awarded an Archibald Bush Foundation Leadership Fellowship in 2007-2009 to research the intersection of theological education and social justice ministry. The research identified a fundamental gap within theological education around the applied competencies of social transformation and effective public witness. The Kaleo Center was launched in 2010 to address this gap by developing curricular and degree offerings in social transformation, engaging and mobilizing faith communities in critical community issues and organizing nationally to advance social transformation as a practical theological discipline and core ministerial competency. Prior to founding Kaleo Center, Newcom served the Headwaters Foundation for Justice as the Executive Director for 18 years and prior to that worked for the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches.
Scott Nielsen
Scott is founder and principal of the Alexander Nielsen Consulting. ANC partners with individual and institutional donors to create and implement pragmatic grantmaking strategies that promote social change. Prior to forming Alexander Nielsen Consulting, Nielsen was a program officer for 13 years at the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in Chicago, including seven years in the MacArthur Fellows Program ("Genius Grants"). Nielsen's primary fields of grant making expertise include issue advocacy, voter engagement,public policy, public interest law and journalism, the arts, and academic social science and humanities disciplines. Nielsen holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Chicago Divinity School, and a B.A. from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Jennifer Owens
Jennifer Owens is the Deputy Director of External Affairs and Operations for the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, a nonpartisan think tank that promotes research to ensure opportunity for all Georgians. Jennifer joined the GBPI in March of 2013 to assist the organization with fund development to support and strengthen GBPI's impact, and to conduct outreach to key policy influencers at the local and state levels. Jennifer has experience in policy research and advocacy, community organizing, strategic communication and grassroots mobilization, and fundraising. Prior to GBPI, Jennifer served in development and policy advocacy roles for Georgia Organics, is a former director of The League of Women Voters of Georgia, and a program coordinator for The Clean Air Campaign. Jennifer has been honored as one of the youngest recipients to be awarded the Atlanta Business Chronicle's "40 Under 40″ and a 2012 recipient of The Georgia Conservancy's Longleaf Award for Excellence in Environmental Advocacy.
Kelly Schwinghammer
Kelly is the Vice President of Communications for the BlueGreen Alliance, which unites some of the nation's largest labor unions and environmental organizations working to create good jobs, a clean environment and a fair economy. Schwinghammer also recently served as Deputy Campaign Manager for Communications & Research for Minnesotans United for All Families — the first successful statewide campaign to defeat a constitutional amendment to ban marriage for same-sex couples. In that role, she worked closely with people of faith and faith organizers to spearhead a media campaign that highlighted people of faith and clergy who opposed the constitutional amendment. Prior to her experience with MN United and the BlueGreen Alliance, Schwinghammer directed communications for a variety of issue advocacy and electoral campaigns, including the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, SEIU, Minnesota America Coming Together (ACT), and Families USA.
Bryan Whitaker
Bryan is the Chief Innovation Officer of TargetSmart Communications where he helps progressive organizations increase their effectiveness with data-driven decisions. Formerly, Bryan was the Chief Technology Officer at the Democratic National Committee. Before joining the DNC, he was the founding Director of Field Information Services at the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), where he managed an organization-wide data services department. Bryan grew up in a progressive Presbyterian family, learning that public service is noble and life's greatest pursuit is justice for all. Bryan graduated from the University of Dayton, a Marianist Catholic institution in his hometown, Dayton, Ohio.


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This morning when I was laying in bed I got this extream pain in my lower abs around the hip area but only on my right side. The pain lasted for about 30 min or so then went away. It hurt to move and if I took a breath too deep it hurt then... Can someone explain what happened.
Just wondering what this was...
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DD: Lillian July 2010
Baby #2: EDD Jan. 3rd 2013
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Check with your OB next appointment but it sounds like round ligament pain to me. As the uterus grows, it stretches the ligament and can be extremely painful. Be careful when you turn over in bed or just move your ab muscles in general. I tend to even hold my stomach when I cough or sneeze.
Probably round ligament pain like stated in the post above. Look it up in What to Expect... It says it's common @ this stage when changing positions, coughing, sneezing, etc, and can last a few seconds or a good bit longer. Nothing to worry about - just your body adjusting to all the growing.
omgosh, everytime I roll over in bed or stand up to walk I feel the pain. For me though its on the left side, but I read that its more common on the right side. I feel old!
Sounds like round ligament pain but it can't hurt to mention it at your next appointment for peace of mind.
I have that happen when I get up from the couch quickly (especially if I've been in some curled up position). Sneezing too sometimes.
I felt that just once in the middle of the night several weeks ago. The pain was so sharp, it woke me up but it has never happened since. Mine was on the left side, though..
I know that pain! It's on my right side and it hurts so badly that I can't move until it goes away. EVERY time I roll over or try to stretch.
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I agree, deff sounds like round ligament pain. It can be really painful! But, it does not hurt to ask the doc if you are concerned. No concern is silly! Could also be a cyst on an ovary, those are painful as well but not dangerous.
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I never thought it would be that painfull, well if I can take this maybe I can give birth without drugs lol
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I get this pain every now & then. Sometimes sharp pain on the left, sometimes on the right. I am prone to kidney stones, so the first time I felt this pain, I thought for sure I was passing a stone. Also I feel mild cramping in my lower abdomen after I stand up from sitting for a while. I was told that it was all normal.
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I'm going through the pain right now of finding memory leaks in my application using WinDbg. Luckily, I've found a few good articles that give a very good step-by-step process of how to do it. Still, it is a fairly painful process. Does VS2010 have any built in features that can ease the burden of finding a memory leak in a Silverlight application? Of course, a memory leak in .NET sounds a bit like a misnomer, but what I intend to do is to find all objects that are still referencing an object that I believe should be garbage collected.
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Rating: -1
This game is perfect in many ways.
Mastermind: World Conquerer
Sep. 19, 2012
Rating: 6
I still think the 4th chair in the meeting room cut-scenes should had your henchman in it.
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It all keeps thumbing down, thumbing down, thumbing down.
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The shadow of the characters/items are their hitboxes
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Great games for 2hu fans. A little easier in comparison, but still manages to get the job done.
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Nov. 05, 2010
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I like this game becouse the characters are very cute =D
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Oct. 30, 2010
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Im driving fast as hell, i break tru a checkpoint: guns blazing, explosions, someone screams "the world is ending". A chopper comes by and starts firing at my car. The driver screams like a madman "i wont stop!!", while dodging a missile i ram over a blond women that couldnt hear the horn. I turn on the wiper to wipe all the blood and BAM! a mutated zombi tries to climb the hood. The main character, in my opinion the most badass in the story of flash games, screams "get off my car jackass!" as he pulls the gun and fires. Glass shattered, everything is filled with blood. And all that happens in 5 seconds. EPIC game.
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I put the roach in the wall where darcy is before getting the cup, and now i cant get it. It says he is not distracted enougth. And i cant activate the toaster either cuz he is there fighting the roach. Bug?
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How came that the ferry station is in the middle of the city?
Aug. 05, 2010
Rating: 1
Epic game is epic!
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A suicide bomber killed 42 soldiers at an army base in north-west Pakistan on Wednesday in an attack officials said was likely revenge for a missile strike against an Al Qaeda training camp.
Topics: unrest-conflict-and-war, pakistan
Emergency crews will work through the night making temporary repairs in the wake of the severe storms that battered south-east Queensland.
Topics: storm-disaster, storm-event, esk-4312, caboolture-4510, maroochydore-4558, southport-4215
Sydney Roosters recruit Nate Myles has been fined by the club after he was charged with mid-range drink-driving on Tuesday.
Topics: nrl, police, bondi-junction-2022
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Sydney Roosters recruit Nate Myles has been fined by the club after he was charged with mid-range drink-driving on Tuesday.
Topics: nrl, police, bondi-junction-2022
The Hawks posted a 104-85 victory over the Cairns Taipans in their round eight National Basketball League (NBL) clash in Wollongong on Wednesday night.
Topics: nbl, wollongong-2500, cairns-4870
Thailand's Revenue Department is taking legal action against the adult children of former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, over failure to pay income tax.
Topics: world-politics, law-crime-and-justice, thailand
Voters in seven US states rejected gay wedlock by limiting marriage to unions between a man and a woman in one of the few bright spots for conservative Republicans in otherwise disappointing elections on Tuesday.
Topics: gays-and-lesbians, world-politics, united-states
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The Hawks posted a 104-85 victory over the Cairns Taipans in their round eight National Basketball League (NBL) clash in Wollongong on Wednesday night.
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Former England international Paul Gascoigne has been arrested in London on suspicion of assault, police sources said on Wednesday.
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There is a new warning for trans-Tasman travellers with Air New Zealand clamping down on excess baggage.
Topics: human-interest, new-zealand
The Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, has phoned his Fijian counterpart over claims a number of Australian mercenaries have arrived in the country.
Topics: defence-forces, australia, fiji
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A six from captain Brad Haddin in the final over of New South Wales' innings gave the Blues a four-wicket victory over South Australia in their domestic one-day match at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday.
Topics: cricket, adelaide-5000, sydney-2000
A leading expert on domestic violence from Central Australia has been appointed as an adviser to the National Indigenous Violence and Child Abuse Intelligence Taskforce.
Topics: domestic-violence, indigenous-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander, nt
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A cruise ship passenger has told the Dianne Brimble inquest in Sydney, that she did not volunteer information about seeing a cabin full of naked bodies, because she thought the police would ask to interview her.
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The New South Wales aboriginal affairs minister Milton Orkopoulos issued a statement saying he has resigned his position as the endorsed Labor candidate for Swansea in the March state election.
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A Queensland man convicted of illegal abalone trading has lost an appeal against his million dollar fine.
Topics: courts-and-trials, qld, tas
Canberra airport was forced to close for an hour this afternoon due to a damaged runway.
Topics: air-and-space, canberra-2600
A District Court judge has given a violent rapist a four-year non-parole term, to give him a chance to turn his life around.
Topics: courts-and-trials, sa
A Belgian tourist has escaped serious injury despite being attacked by a two-metre crocodile in far north Queensland.
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Perth Glory goalkeeper Jason Petkovic says he is yet to make a decision about his playing future after breaking his leg in round nine of the A-League last month.
Topics: a-league, perth-6000
Australian racing officials are bracing themselves for a surge of international horses trying to win the Melbourne Cup after Japanese runners finished first and second in Tuesday's 146th running of the race.
Topics: horse-racing, melbourne-3000
Shane Warne says he rates England's underperforming Test side stronger than the one that sprang a surprise Ashes series win over Australia last year.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says Israel has "destroyed all chances of peace" following the deaths of 18 Palestinians when Israeli shells slammed into their Gaza homes.
Topics: unrest-conflict-and-war, palestinian-territory-occupied, israel
A police officer in Perth has been injured while trying to stop a speeding motorcyclist.
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You can check special dates in the year to make your own schedule...Calendar
All information for parents, notices and important documents.
January 29th was the 12th Grade Baccalaureate Service and Ring Ceremony at 7:00 PM in the Chapel
March 30th to April 20th we will play indoor soccer with the participation of different schools. Here the schedule
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Sail-World.com : Riviera Teams up for the Port Lincoln Tuna Classic
Riviera Teams up for the Port Lincoln Tuna Classic
'Streaming out for the Port Lincoln Tuna Classic' Stephen Milne
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Riviera, Australia's most awarded pleasure boat builder has teamed up with Riviera owner Peter Teakle for the annual Riviera Port Lincoln Tuna Classic.
The two day fishing event has already attracted teams from interstate and abroad and with a limit of 20 boats in the tournament, organisers are encouraging early nominations.
Event organiser Peter Teakle said schools of Southern Bluefin Tuna have already been sighted in the competition area.
'Where else in the world can five boats in two days catch 5,000kg of 16kg Southern Bluefin Tuna on 10kg lines as we did in 2007,' Peter said.
'We look forward to a great classic fishing tournament and this year we will have a spotter plane to inform all competitors of where the schools are to ensure there are plenty of fish for all.'
Port Lincoln has some of the best game fishing and cruising grounds in Australia and is home to the Southern Bluefin Tuna.
With its close proximity to the Spencer Gulf and the Great Australian Bight, Port Lincoln is a prime location for the annual Riviera Port Lincoln Tuna Classic.
A fleet of Rivieras travelling in convoy for R Marine South Australia's Port Lincoln Owner Experience will depart Adelaide on April 21 bound for Port Lincoln. R Marine South Australia will host events such as a welcome dinner, beach party, sight-seeing helicopter rides, Harley-Davidson motorbike rides, and barbecue breakfasts before the fleet returns on April 25.
However, keen anglers among the fleet may choose to stay on for the annual Riviera Port Lincoln Tuna Classic which starts a few days later and therefore a second date of May 2 will apply.
There will be a range of trophies including one for the heaviest Southern Bluefin Tuna, highest point scoring boat, highest point scoring trailer boat, highest point scoring male angler, lady angler and junior angler.
This year's tournament is the beginning of a new era for this event where the aspect is on family fun, education and sustainable fishing.
Port Lincoln is home to the Southern Bluefin Tuna and has some of the best game fishing and cruising grounds in Australia - Stephen Milne
An event not to be missed by keen anglers, Peter Teakle is urging competitors to get their nominations in early to avoid disappointment.
Entries must be received by April 21 to ensure participation in the Riviera Port Lincoln Tuna Classic 2011.
A welcome night at the Marina Tavern will held on April 29 followed by the two day tournament on April 30 and May 1. The Presentation Dinner will be held on May 1 at the Marina Hotel and bookings are essential.
For more information and entry forms contact Peter Teakle on 0428 922 224 or
or David Clayfield on 0427 020 060 or
Riviera owners wishing to participate in R Marine South Australia's Port Lincoln owner experience must RSVP by March 31 to David Light on 08 8295 9000 or
Peter Teakle and his partner Nina Mattingley in front of his Riviera 70 Flybridge 'Born to Battle' - Stephen Milne
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2016 Powerboat GP RYA British Championship revving up for blast off
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The 2016 Powerboat GP RYA British Championship kicks off with the Lowestoft Grand Prix over the Bank Holiday weekend (01-02 May). Some 50 competitors, spanning seven different powerboat classes, will battle it out at Oulton Broad for the honour of the first points in the 2016 championship.
Virginia powerboaters and PWC drivers need boating safety education
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This course completion certificate or card must be kept within a boater's possession when boating along with picture identification. Passing the course could earn a discount on a boat's or PWC's insurance policy.
2016 Nautique Wake Open - Harley Clifford and Meagan Ethell in action
The WWA
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2016 Nautique Wake Open - Harley Clifford (AUS) took home the top spot and overall win in the Men's Pro Finals at the 2016 Nautique Wake Open presented by Rockstar Energy at Orlando Watersports Complex. He put on an impressive performance while riding behind the award-winning Super Air Nautique G23, including pulling one of the biggest tricks of the day with a double half-cab roll.
2016 Nautique Wake Open - Pro Men/Women battle for a spot in finals
The WWA
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2016 Nautique Wake Open - The star-studded field of professional athletes hit the water during today's competition for Pro Men Quarterfinals and Pro Women Semifinals, while Amateur divisions competed for supremacy in their division Finals.
Amateur competition kicks off day two of 2016 Nautique Wake Open
The WWA
, , 2:32 AM Sat GMT
The second day of the Nautique Wake Open kicked off with amateur divisions beginning their elimination qualifiers, along with the Pro Wakeskate Semifinals. Temperatures in the low 80's and sunny-blue skies provided optimal weather for riders of all ages and skill levels who were on hand to compete behind the award-winning Super Air Nautique G23 at the second stop of the Nautique Wake Series
Riders hit the water for opening day of 2016 Nautique Wake Open
The WWA
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Today, the Nautique Wake Open presented by Rockstar Energy hosted the first of four days scheduled for this weekend's event at the world-famous Orlando Watersports Complex (OWC). This weekend the sport's brightest stars are set to kick off the opening round of the Wakeboarding World Series (WBWS) and second stop of the Nautique Wake Series, the only series that puts riders first.
2016 Newport International Boat Show - NFNP Award submissions now open
Andrew Golden
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Newport Exhibition Group, owners and producers of the Newport International Boat Show, are accepting applications for the 2016 Newport For New Products (NFNP) Awards.
Four myths from the BoatUS Foundation about boat fire extinguishers
, , 3:15 PM Tue GMT
Every spring, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water receives questions from boaters about fire extinguishers.
Yamaha Motor Australia launches full range of VMAX SHO engines
, , 10:37 AM Tue GMT
In addition to the VMAX SHO's proven tournament credentials these outboards are also extremely versatile offering a reliable, high performance alternative for a huge range of Australian sports, social ski and race boats.
Super Boat proud to announce sponsor lineup for 2016
Super Boat
, , 2:41 AM Tue GMT
Super Boat International (SBI) is proud to announce EDOX Watches, the revolutionary and innovative watchmaker since 1884, as the 'Official Timing Partner' of Super Boat International. Also, GEICO, providing affordable insurance since 1936, returns in 2016 as an official sponsor, who continues to proudly support SBI.
Parade of 8000 boats in Amsterdam
John Curnow
, , 6:08 AM Sun GMT
Every five years the parade of ships 'Sail Amsterdam' takes place. In August thousands of vessels, from small sailboats to large replicas of caravels, arrive together at the IJ bay north of the city and then pass to the capital of the Netherlands. In 2015 involving 8,000 vessels!
Victory Team puts finishing touches to perfect racing at XCAT Series
Karien Jonckheere
, , 3:17 PM Sat GMT
Dubai 33 got the better of Spirit of France (Francois Pinelli and Saul Bubacco) in their first round run before defeating Six (Tomaso Polli and Matteo Nicolini) in the second round and then Team Australia (Brett Luhrmann and Pal Virik Nilsen) in the semi-final.
Perfect long lap strategy by Victory Team at 2016 XCAT World Series
Karien Jonckheere
, , 4:02 PM Fri GMT
The battle for third spot was eventually where all the action was with Swecat, Gold Coast Australia (Tom Barry-Cotter and Ross Willaton) and Dubai 33 (Salem Al Adidi and Eisa Al Ali) all battling it out for the final podium spot.
UIM XCAT World Series – Victory Team start Dubai GP in pole position
Karien Jonckheere
, , 10:34 AM Fri GMT
In the new-format race for Emaar Pole Position, the duo claimed the fastest times in all three qualifying sessions to book their top spot.
XCAT World Series– Gold Coast.Australia gives a real run for the money
Karien Jonckheere
, , 3:44 PM Thu GMT
Recording the third fastest time of the afternoon (2:37.306) were the Altman Marine pair of Jay Price and Sean Torrente, who were particularly pleased with their showing considering this was the first time trying out the newly introduced XCAT Mercury ROS 400 engines.
New Mercury Active Trim – Revolutionises trimming your boat
Mercury Marine
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Mercury Marine's new Active Trim system is now available for boat lovers. The new technology has already gained fans around the world for the way it automatically and effortlessly trims an engine or engines.
BoatUS Staff speak up about eight boat spring commissioning goof-ups
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From the crewmembers of the nation's largest boater advocacy, safety and services group, BoatUS. And like most boaters, they aren't perfect. They make mistakes and learn from them too.
UIM XCAT World Series – Pressure on for Victory Team duo in Dubai
Karien Jonckheere
, , 10:16 AM Wed GMT
The pressure will be on when Arif Al Zaffain and Nadir bin Hendi return to racing in Dubai this weekend. The Victory Team duo already lead the Series going into the second round of the UIM XCAT World Series at Dubai International Marine Club from April 15-16, but there are always a few extra nerves making their presence felt when they're in front of a home crowd.
UIM XCAT World Powerboating Series heads for South Korea
Karien Jonckheere
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That was announced at a press conference in Dubai today attended by HE Saif Al Ketbi (President of the World Professional Powerboating Association), Essa Kharbash (WPPA board member), Sid Bensalah (Secretary General of the WPPA) and members of the preparatory committee for the Korean event.
Alfredo to return to Dubai for second round of UIM XCAT World Series
Karien Jonckheere
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The Italian topped the podium last time the Series stopped in Dubai – at the end of 2015 – and will be hoping for a similar result when racing gets underway at Dubai International Marine Club.
Brunswick Corporation appoints new president of the Boat Group
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Huw Bower now will be responsible for the 14 brands which comprise the Brunswick Boat Group. These include Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Brunswick Commercial and Government Products, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Lowe, Lund, Meridian, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray and Uttern. Bower will be based at Brunswick's corporate headquarters in Lake Forest.
2016 Asian Marine and Boating Awards - Overall report
Alistair Skinner
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The Asian Marine and Boating Awards Ceremony 2016 was held at the venue of the China (Shanghai) International Boat Show on the first evening of the show.
Predictwind's Offshore App supports Redport Optimiser - get a deal now
Sail-World.com NZL
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Predictwind's Offshore App now supports the RedPort Optimizer. For the next seven days Predictwind have negotiated a 20% discount on the Optimizer and XGate for all PredictWind customers.
Naiad Design and Auora Yachts exhibit at China International Boat Show
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Naiad Design and Auora Yachts are at the China International Boat Show on the Trade New Zealand Stand on J31. There are several vessels on display including a Naiad 11.3 Patrol vessel. Based in Dalian, China, Aurora Yachts are one of eight builders licenced around the world to build Naiad Designs.
Victory Team lived up to their reputation at XCAT Powerboating Series
Karien Jonckheere
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It was not a race without drama, however, as Team Australia (Brett Luhrmann and Paul Virik Nilsen) and Abu Dhabi Team five (Rashed Al Tayer and Faleh Al Mansoori) collided at the first turn and the Australians flipped their boat.
Victory Team duo out-pace competitors at UIM XCAT World Series
Karien Jonckheere
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Looking at the podium it was interesting to note that two of the three places were occupied by boats with two-stroke engines.
Tayer and Mansoori master Pole Position format at XCAT World Series
Karien Jonckheere
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The duo left it to their last lap in the first qualifying session to avoid finishing as one of the bottom five teams who were knocked out of contention, with the top nine progressing to session two.
Nordhavn returns to Gold Coast Marine Expo to exhibit a boat model
Gold Coast Marine Expo
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Major international motor yacht marque Nordhavn has joined the growing list of big boating brands to reserve on-water berths at the biggest-ever GCIME in May.
The China (Shanghai) International Boat Show is On the Move
CIBS / Sinexpo
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Like many aquatic organisms, as it grows CIBS has to find a new, larger home. While the show and exhibitors have been well served over the past few years at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre, it has once again outgrown its current accommodations.


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DNC Backstage Pass: The Madness
Political conventions are a monster.
There are so many people walking, talking, hugging and passing business cards. By the time I left the Pepsi Convention Center I was "broke down" (say this and let your head drop low). My legs and back were tired. Although, I worked with a rigorous personal trainer for one week to get this body ready for the DNC.
You: One week? She wasn't serious.
Me: Whatever, I'm holding my own ... thanks to Tomica (she's the woman that worked with this overweight sister.)
It's a good thing I worked out, too. I've quickly learned that you don't sit down at a political convention — whether you're producing or running around for NPR's special coverage, or attending the event as a delegate. Even if there's music playing, you're dancing.
Also, every five steps, folks want Michel Martin's attention. They call out to her and Michel always, always stops to say thank you and ask them a question or two (even when she's on deadline). Why do I have to be the bad cop and rush her along?
There are so many interesting things to see out here. I'm sure the televisions have shown you countless pictures of people with lively outfits. As Michel mentioned in her recent entry, the outfits are colorful.
But what I'm interested in are the vendors outside of the convention center perimeter. They are selling everything. ...
You can buy a t-shirt or button with the Obama family on it.
There are red, white and blue umbrellas with Sen. Barack Obama's name on it. Oh, wait, I'm not done. ... There are plush and stiff plastic Obama dolls. There's a dancing Barack Obama doll.
I don't like it. Don't hassle me.
(I'm sorry, but you just shouldn't sell/buy a doll that has a potential President's hips gyrating. I don't want a current President's hips swiveling.)
Anyway, this sister's got to roll out. Walking to the Pepsi Center is a hike. Flat shoes are a must. I have a few minutes to gather some sound on these Denver streets. ... And Did I mention Denver is a cute place?
I actually want to talk with some of these vendors about their wares. I'm curious who has come the longest distance to sale t-shirts, who has created original designs, how much money they are really making on these products and what it means to them create someone's image on a t-shirt. I mean, think about it, how many living folks get a t-shirt?
I also want to talk to people wearing these t-shirts. Black, white, Latino, Arab ... folks are wearing these interesting t-shirts.
... Like this guy:
Stay logged on to the blog, I'll let you know what the vendors are saying.
And keep listening to our show. I appreciate it.
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Are you planning an interview with Michael Steele on your show? Saw some pictures of you and Michael outside of the DNC convention in Denver.
Great job Teshima. I am so happy you get to be at the DNC.
We are proud of you Teshima. We saw you while watching the DNC on the first day. Thanks for your hard work!


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Here is another 5 inch commission that was fun to do.
6 inch is really the scale within I like to work; but, it's good to get out of the comfort zone.
Here is Archronism. Again not familiar with the character but I was up for doing a barbarian character.
He is made from a Marvel Avengers Captain America.
His skirt/kilt is a piece of painted cloth, glued on, and anchored be the belt that was sculpted over it.
Everything else was sculpted, his axe, and costume accents.
He was given the usual hand painted finish of model Master Acrylic Paints.
What do you guys think. Let me know. Creative criticism is very welcome.
More customs are on the way. Stay tuned...
Thanks for looking.
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Office of the Federal Detention Trustee's (OFDT) Cost Estimation Methods Reflect Features of Best Practices, but Processes Could be Enhanced
GAO-10-1037R: Published: Sep 30, 2010. Publicly Released: Sep 30, 2010.
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This letter formally transmits a summary of an oral briefing we gave to Congress on August 30, 2010 and subsequent agency comments. We gave this briefing in response to the Conference Report accompanying the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (H.R. Rep. No. 111-366, at 662 (2009) (Conf. Rep.)), which directed us to evaluate the methods the Office of the Federal Detention Trustee (OFDT) uses to project the federal detainee population and the per diem rates OFDT pays for detention services, as well as other factors that are translated into OFDT's annual budget request. In conducting this work, we analyzed OFDT's documentation of its detainee population and cost estimation model, compared OFDT's projections in the President's budget submission with actual values of detainee population and costs, and interviewed OFDT and Department of Justice (DOJ) officials to (1) assess how OFDT develops its detainee population and cost estimates; (2) determine the extent to which OFDT follows best practices for developing high-quality cost estimates; and (3) determine the reasons why OFDT required funds in addition to its annual appropriation in fiscal years 2005, 2008, and 2009.
In summary, OFDT develops its annual budget request for DOJ using three general steps: (1) estimating cost increases needed to maintain current service levels, (2) projecting the changes in the detainee population, and (3) estimating the costs associated with detainee population and other program changes. OFDT's process for estimating the federal detainee population and costs reflects some of the features of GAO's best practices for cost estimation, but OFDT has not adopted enough of the practices to meet the four characteristics that we associate with high-quality cost estimates. Specifically, we determined that OFDT's cost estimation processes substantially met the features that characterize accurate and comprehensive cost estimates and partially met the features that characterize welldocumented and credible cost estimates. OFDT documents the purpose, formulas, and data sources behind its cost estimates, but many of the technical aspects of OFDT's cost estimation model are fully understood only by the individual who runs the model. Further, the President's annual budget request to Congress for OFDT has begun to include estimates of how an increase in the number of individuals charged with drug, weapons, or immigration offenses may affect program costs, but, as a best practice, OFDT also could perform analyses that account for the risks and uncertainties in the model's assumptions and estimates. OFDT and DOJ officials attributed OFDT's need for additional funding to several factors, including unanticipated increases in the detainee population, higher per diem rates resulting from limited available detention bed space, and limited financial reserves at the beginning of the fiscal year. More specifically, law enforcement initiatives related to immigration have significantly increased the total detainee population. OFDT officials stated that it is difficult to incorporate such initiatives into its detainee population model because OFDT, as part of the federal budget process, must submit its projections for a fiscal year 18-24 months before that fiscal year and the law enforcement initiative begin. In addition, since OFDT has limited flexibility in how it spends its funds and its annual costs exceed $1 billion, even a small difference between projected and actual costs could result in OFDT facing costs that exceed its appropriated funds by tens of millions of dollars. As a result of our findings, we are recommending that OFDT improve its documentation of the calculations it uses in its detention population and cost estimation model. We are also recommending that OFDT quantify the extent to which costs could vary due to the inherent risks in key assumptions, data inputs, and other factors.
Recommendations for Executive Action
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: We found that the Office of the Federal Detention Trustee (OFDT) could improve its cost estimation process by better documenting key budget calculations. Therefore, in accordance with best practices contained in GAO's Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide, we recommended that the Attorney General instruct the Federal Detention Trustee to improve documentation of calculations used to (a) project the number of USMS detainees and (b) estimate program costs. In response, OFDT officials told us in July 2012, that they had assigned a contract statistician, in part, to document both the processes OFDT uses to monitor the detention population and its estimates of overall program costs. In September 2012, OFDT officials shared with us the evidence of this documentation, showing the statistician's programming and the steps he used to conduct his analysis. OFDT's actions for improving this documentation are consistent with the intent of our recommendation.
Recommendation: To improve OFDT's cost estimation process, the Attorney General should instruct the Federal Detention Trustee to improve documentation of calculations used to (a) project the number of USMS detainees and (b) estimate program costs.
Agency Affected: Department of Justice
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: We found that OFDT could improve its cost estimation process by conducting risk analyses and assessing the likelihood of costs varying due to outside events. Therefore, in accordance with best practices contained in GAO's Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide, we recommended that the Attorney General instruct the Federal Detention Trustee to quantify the extent to which its costs could vary due to changes in key cost assumptions and submit a risk-adjusted cost estimate, along with an associated confidence level and corresponding budget documentation to DOJ to facilitate decision making. In response, OFDT's statistician explained in January, 2013 that he had compiled a database of monthly budget estimates and actual, observed values for each of OFDT's budget cost categories and primary performance measures dating back to October 2006. He also explained that by comparing the budget estimates with actual population and expenditure data, OFDT has been able to evaluate the accuracy of its estimation process and quantify the magnitude of the estimation error associated with each budget estimate that is the consequence of factors not incorporated into the projected levels for a given fiscal year. Using this data, OFDT calculated 95% confidence intervals for each budget estimate. In addition, when submitting its fiscal year 2013 budget request, OFDT included a probability assessment of budget shortfall or surplus from the recommended funding level. As part of this assessment, OFDT's statistician provided OFDT's leadership and DOJ's leadership with an upper-bound estimated funding level that, if funded, would ensure that the Federal Prisoner Detention Program would have sufficient funding even if an array of unanticipated conditions occurred. OFDT's actions to improve its cost estimation process are consistent with the intent of our recommendation.
Recommendation: To improve OFDT's cost estimation process, the Attorney General should instruct the Federal Detention Trustee to quantify the extent to which its costs could vary due to changes in key cost assumptions--and submit a risk-adjusted cost estimate, along with an associated confidence level and corresponding budget documentation--to DOJ to facilitate decision making.
Agency Affected: Department of Justice
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Paul Wick is a tech enthusiast's tech investor. He can rattle off at the drop of a hat the arcana of chip-manufacturing methods, such as "double patterning" and "three-dimensional transistors," and recite the history of corporate giants gone by, such as PeopleSoft, or Newbridge Networks. Wick, 50, has been the manager of the $3.25 billion Columbia Seligman Communications & Information fund (ticker: SLMCX) for 23 years. He recently spoke with Barron's about the broad trends that change markets and the value individual companies hold in their intellectual property. For his insights on today's undervalued tech stars—and flashes in the pan—read on.
Barron's: Let's get right into handicapping some tech trends. What are we to make of the Wall Street tech term du jour, Big Data? Is it significant, or just hype?
Wick: I think it's a big deal! There is so much information out there. Seeing trends and correlations in a graphical manner is remarkably helpful in making decisions. Big Data is a trend that has a lot further to go.
One company that is doing extremely well, and that we own, Qlik Technologies QLIK -0.45161290322580644% Qlik Technologies Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD30.86 -0.14 -0.45161290322580644% /Date(1462395600444-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1336560 AFTER HOURS USD30.86 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 8358 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 2912883903.50342 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 251094 More quote details and news » [QLIK], seems like a logical takeover target for SAP [SAP] or Oracle ORCL -0.9828629032258065% Oracle Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD39.29 -0.39 -0.9828629032258065% /Date(1462395630883-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 8914284 AFTER HOURS USD39.3 0.00999999999999801 0.025451768897938407% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 131878 P/E Ratio 19.354679802955665 Market Cap 164666653766.438 Dividend Yield 1.5271061338763043% Rev. per Employee 281508 More quote details and news » [ORCL]. Based on where companies like Ariba and SuccessFactors got bought out [by SAP], there's room for the stock to appreciate. In a buyout, Qlik, now $24, could fetch $33 or $34, or six times enterprise value to 2013 projected revenue.
"Seeing trends and correlations in a graphical manner is remarkably helpful in making decisions. Big Data has a lot further to go." -- Paul Wick Martin Klimek for Barron's
Teradata tdc -2.5559105431309903% Teradata Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD24.4 -0.64 -2.5559105431309903% /Date(1462395755471-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2334207 AFTER HOURS USD24.4 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 18014 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 3228106819.68811 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 223894 More quote details and news » [TDC], which has its own proprietary storage system, has been around a long time. They have a very sticky installed base; they're still doing well. We have historically not liked the valuation on it in the past couple of years, but in the low $50s, it looks intriguing to us.
What other enterprise tech names do you like?
We've looked through a lot of survey data, and enterprise storage demand has remained resilient, which is at odds with the performance of both NetApp ntap -0.43478260869565216% NetApp Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD22.9 -0.1 -0.43478260869565216% /Date(1462395600179-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2704429 AFTER HOURS USD22.9 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 27425 P/E Ratio 18.467741935483872 Market Cap 6648909179.6875 Dividend Yield 3.1441048034934496% Rev. per Employee 445410 More quote details and news » [NTAP] and EMC EMC 0.11467889908256881% EMC Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD26.19 0.03 0.11467889908256881% /Date(1462395758119-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 9004122 AFTER HOURS USD26.19 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 81967 P/E Ratio 25.676470588235293 Market Cap 51090479701.9959 Dividend Yield 1.7563955708285606% Rev. per Employee 342208 More quote details and news » [EMC], in particular. NetApp has refreshed its entire product line over the past year. This is a cash-rich company, with $12 per share in net cash, an enterprise value of $8 billion, and $1 billion in trailing free cash flow. So at $35, this is a cheap stock. It has a pretty substantial maintenance revenue stream, and that maintenance is usually paid upfront. It's not implausible that NetApp could get back to near its 52-week high of $41.
And if you strip out a substantial cash position from EMC, you have the same kind of valuation as NetApp. I mean, it's crazy.
What other tech trends are you bullish on?
We've been pretty bullish about the increased complexity of semiconductors, the overall rise in transistor count, the whole system-on-a-chip phenomenon. Also, the higher bandwidth in mobile phones is leading to much more complex wireless devices with respect to the number of frequency bands that have to be supported.
How do you play all that?
The easiest way to play those trends is [semiconductor-design-software vendor] Synopsys SNPS -1.03498240529911% Synopsys Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD47.81 -0.5 -1.03498240529911% /Date(1462395600439-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 363505 AFTER HOURS USD47.81 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 16330 P/E Ratio 34.15 Market Cap 7319400127.80472 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 219969 More quote details and news » [SNPS], which we view as an inevitable winner as the arms provider to the system-on-a-chip industry. Virtually every large semi company in the world is a customer of theirs, as well as systems companies like Apple AAPL -1.0401344820340408% Apple Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD94.19 -0.99 -1.0401344820340408% /Date(1462397048000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 39611945 AFTER HOURS USD94.38 0.189999999999998 0.20171992780549952% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1413530 P/E Ratio 10.477196885428254 Market Cap 515918655726.135 Dividend Yield 2.4206391336659943% Rev. per Employee 2050050 More quote details and news » [AAPL]. There are few companies in all of technology that are as predictable and well managed. Going into any given quarter, they have 90% of revenue coming from its backlog. The R&D tax credit helped them crush first-quarter earnings, but their confident tone on bookings implies to me that there's a lot more gas left in the tank. I think the numbers for this year end up at $2.45 a share, and next year at least $2.65. That's meaningfully ahead of consensus. If Synopsys sold for 17 times to 18 times calendar 2014 EPS, it would garner $46, versus a recent $35.
There's a battle starting to unfold between Qualcomm QCOM -0.47309284447072736% Qualcomm Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD50.49 -0.24 -0.47309284447072736% /Date(1462395600209-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 10033702 AFTER HOURS USD50.52 0.0300000000000011 0.059417706476530004% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1948063 P/E Ratio 15.927444794952681 Market Cap 74518059259.2247 Dividend Yield 4.198851257674787% Rev. per Employee 685273 More quote details and news » and many others for the "baseband," the most valuable wireless chip, which Qualcomm currently dominates. How do you see that playing out?
Qualcomm [QCOM] has the best technology in the market in LTE [long-term evolution] modems. They are the only ones shipping an LTE-ready modem this year; the rest of the pack won't have anything to offer until next year. But Samsung Electronics [005930.Korea] and Apple can't rely on a sole supplier. Broadcom [BRCM] is taking that and running with it.
Samsung's unit growth, roughly 20% to 30% year-on-year, can benefit Broadcom. Also, Broadcom's average selling prices can increase with the move to more-expensive 802.11ac chips, and the higher prices on baseband chips for more-expensive phones. If you assume that Samsung doesn't want to be beholden to Qualcomm as a sole supplier, will it be Broadcom, or maybe Intel INTC -0.8305647840531561% Intel Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD29.85 -0.25 -0.8305647840531561% /Date(1462395600356-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 22795312 AFTER HOURS USD29.85 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 483467 P/E Ratio 12.756410256410257 Market Cap 143359922882.08 Dividend Yield 3.4840871021775546% Rev. per Employee 524473 More quote details and news » [INTC] as the secondary?
Tell me more about the wireless radio chips for mobile phones and tablets.
Avago avgo -0.7891061452513967% Broadcom Ltd. U.S.: Nasdaq USD142.07 -1.13 -0.7891061452513967% /Date(1462395600447-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2050428 AFTER HOURS USD144 1.93000000000001 1.3584852537481522% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 38417 P/E Ratio 29.35330578512397 Market Cap 55452198331.4771 Dividend Yield 1.3796016048426831% Rev. per Employee 848780 More quote details and news » [AVGO] is a pure play on LTE. You have upward of 40 different [frequency] bands. Some of this spectrum is hitting up right against WiFi. There's a need to be able to parse out one from the other. What this is doing is requiring the need for a bulk acoustic regulator. Avago is the only one selling them today. TriQuint is on the first or second generation, while Avago is on its seventh generation. We expect the Galaxy S4 will have Avago in it.
Earnings have plateaued at $2.70 per share here, because 40% to 45% of revenue is wireless; the remainder comes from broad-based industrial and networking. Their industrial business was doing $180 million per quarter; now it's down to $125 million per quarter. If we get any kind of bounce back, that part of the business will kick in. It's a $33 stock with a ton of cash. They've consistently raised the dividend, consistently bought back shares.
Avago could get to $43 based on 12 times 2014 earnings of $3.25 a share, plus $4 a share in net cash.
What's your view on the semiconductor capital-equipment makers?
One of the key trends is that migrating chips to leading-edge process nodes is getting even harder with new 3-D transistor architectures. There's an arms race between the major chip manufacturers, Samsung, Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor [TSM], who are all vying for the contract to make Apple's chips for the iPhone and iPad.
So how do you play that arms race?
The lack of spending the last few years is a very positive development for the group, and for Lam Research LRCX -1.095998943615476% Lam Research Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD74.9 -0.83 -1.095998943615476% /Date(1462395600267-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 3310741 AFTER HOURS USD74.9 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 146239 P/E Ratio 16.644444444444446 Market Cap 12086357621.1786 Dividend Yield 1.6021361815754338% Rev. per Employee 797655 More quote details and news » [LRCX]. Lam has among the greatest exposure to memory capital expenditures of all the public semiconductor-equipment companies. As recently as 2011, Lam earned close to $6 per share.
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The past two years were challenging, as their key memory customers cut back spending, and Lam digested its acquisition of Novellus. The stock is $46, and the company has $7 in net cash per share. With EUV (extreme ultraviolet) lithography facing continuing delays, chip makers are increasingly forced to adopt dual- and quad-patterning techniques for leading-edge chips. Dual-patterning and 3-D transistors are etch- and deposition-intensive.
Lam has finally won Intel as an etch customer after many years of effort. While Intel is at most $100 million in etch revenue for Lam this year, it could grow to $400 million to $500 million a year over time.
KLA-Tencor KLAC -0.7611661640097659% KLA-Tencor Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD69.1 -0.53 -0.7611661640097659% /Date(1462395600242-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 423640 AFTER HOURS USD69.0917 -0.00829999999999131 -0.012011577424023154% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 9383 P/E Ratio 18.931506849315067 Market Cap 10841947093.8501 Dividend Yield 3.0101302460202604% Rev. per Employee 479860 More quote details and news » [KLAC] also benefits as you move to double-patterning. The number of process-control steps in a wafer fab just keeps on increasing. KLA has remarkable pricing power and has managed to raise prices consistently for years with every new generation of tools.
Any other equipment names?
We're fans of Teradyne TER -0.635593220338983% Teradyne Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD18.76 -0.12 -0.635593220338983% /Date(1462395759939-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1838054 AFTER HOURS USD18.76 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 87609 P/E Ratio 17.750023654082696 Market Cap 3851425336.61309 Dividend Yield 1.279317697228145% Rev. per Employee 421505 More quote details and news » [TER]. The bull case is, there are only two major semiconductor test-equipment companies left, these guys and Advantest 6857.to -3.018867924528302% Advantest Corp. Japan: Tokyo JPY1028 -32 -3.018867924528302% /Date(1462219200000-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 20m) : 2938700 P/E Ratio 25.27040314650934 Market Cap 205154635062.5 Dividend Yield 1.9455252918287937% Rev. per Employee 35596600 More quote details and news » [6857.Japan] of Japan. Pricing has improved in the test industry. Teradyne is the leader in testing in mixed-signal and analog chips that go into mobile phones.
Teradyne bought a private handset-test company called LitePoint a few years ago, the leader in connectivity-testing, for Bluetooth and WiFi capabilities in phones. They've had the lowest-cost solution by far, and they've taken 70% share of the merchant market, including all of Apple. It has been a home run for Teradyne. We think this year will be another resounding success for LitePoint, driven by the new 802.11ac standard that's rolling out.
Let's talk about some things you're not as enthusiastic about.
Acuity Brands AYI -0.04952538175815105% Acuity Brands Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD242.18 -0.12 -0.04952538175815105% /Date(1462395721028-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 399563 AFTER HOURS USD242.18 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2565 P/E Ratio 40.90878378378378 Market Cap 10613780410.744 Dividend Yield 0.2147163266991494% Rev. per Employee 379180 More quote details and news » [AYI] is one. They are an industrial lighting supplier. They make light fixtures for commercial and residential applications. The sizzle in the story is that they are selling LED [light-emitting diode] lighting fixtures, and LEDs are growing at an over 100% rate. That business has grown to be about 15% of revenue. That's fine and dandy, except that the core business is not really growing. So you have this company that hypes itself on LEDs, growing maybe 4% per year with a 10% operating margin. And yet it trades at well over 20 times forward earnings. It should be more like 12 or 13 times earnings. The company is supposed to earn roughly $3.45 per share this year, and if you put a 13 multiple on that, you get a $45 stock, but it's at $73.
What do you make of the host of cloud-computing and software-as-a-service companies?
There's an awful lot of euphoria surrounding recently public SaaS firms. It seems likely that companies like Workday wday -1.5607734806629834% Workday Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD71.27 -1.13 -1.5607734806629834% /Date(1462395636182-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 1266106 AFTER HOURS USD71.27 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 18792 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap 14266927043.2388 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 223527 More quote details and news » [WDAY] will have a very hard time justifying their current share prices. My analyst who follows Workday raves about the caliber of the software, but you're paying $10 billion for a company that's supposed to do about $400 million in sales this year and isn't supposed to be break-even until 2016. There are all these true believers in Workday, with this magical belief it's inevitable they'll be remarkably successful.
How about an Internet name?
One that's just jumping out at us as really off the rails, is Zillow [the online real-estate listings firm]. For one, the valuation is really nutty. At $57, Zillow [Z] has a $2 billion market cap, very modest cash flow; I think the trailing Ebitda [earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization] is $25 million. You get the sense that most of their brokers don't get anywhere near the conversion rate the company talks about. The conversations I've had with retail brokers—they are not particularly enamored of the service; they are more kind of experimenting with it. There's been a long line of Internet real-estate companies that have been obliterated, like ZipRealty, and Move.com—both of those have come and gone. Five years from now, this is a single-digit stock.
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Really good fun! The crew were very entertaining and the views of Manhattan Island and the Statue of Liberty were breathtaking. Be prepared to get a little wet!
great fun for adults and kids.all went smoothly,no hassle with tickets etc.staff onboard upbeat,kids loved there little pranks,squirting water etc..definately one of the best things we did in NYC!!
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מ ד ה י ם !!!!! אין מילים...
קצר (כ-30 דקות), ממצה את עיניין פסל החירות וחווייתי מאד, הרגשה של לונה פארק, עם צוות מגניב ומצחיק ומוסיקה קצבית לאורך השיט. חובה!!!
This truly was a ton of fun! We did, however, get a lot more wet than anticipated. Note - next time do it at the end of the day, or bring a blowdryer!!!
The captain and first mate were great.
Kept the crowd enjoying themselves and
ordered a very beautiful day for our outting!
Fun = ) !
Chereth D United Kingdom
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant from start to finish! Got wet, had an absolutely great time and would highly recommend it! Not for the faint hearted though and certainly not suitable for the elderly, frail, or pregnant! Don't sit at back of boat unless you want a complete drenching. Not to be missed. Well done Viator for having it on your itinerary!
We enjoyed this on so much...WE DID IT AGAIN!!!!! This is just the best!!!! FANTASTIC!
That was a lot of fun. The crew was great and funny. It was great that they paused at the Statue of Liberty so we could take lots of pictures. We got soaked tthough.
Best part of our trip to NYC!
Very good !Too short !
Absolutely brilliant! Great staff made this a not to be missed trip. Fast and thrilling - be prepared to get wet!! One word of advice - don't book in advance. We did so online from the UK only to find the rain meant the boat didn't run on our chosen day. It was difficult fitting it in to the rest of the week but thankfully we managed. Just go on a fine day - you won't be disappointed!
Had a blast! Extremely fun and not touristy at all! Great views of NY from the Hudson river! Stops at Statue of Liberty for great picture opportunities. Fun and entertaining staff! You're guaranteed 30 minutes of adrenaline pumping fun!
100% excellent. The guys who run this are nothing else but awesome, their attitude and sense of humour is what makes this ride. It might have only gone for 20 but it was one of the best things my mum and i were apart of in New York and to top it off the sun was out, the experience was just perfect!
What a start to our holiday, Fantastic!!!! My 9 year old son loved it as did we. An absolute must!
Stokes Family - England.
good tour, expect to get wet on this one
deca69 Italy
Il top... divertentissimo e da rifare !!! Gran velocità, animazione fantastica, musica a go go e anche fantastiche evoluzioni !!!
An absolute must.........this was great fun and we all loved it !!!!!
stevew Bahrain
This boat ride was thoroughly enjoyed by our two 20 year old kids. Expect to get wet wherever you sit in the boat.
Better then expected. I took my Niece and we had wonderful time. Staff on board were great. Would take this ride again.
Touring NYC from a completely different point of view was amazing. If you want to sit in the front, show up extremely early.
Absolutely fab! Our party included three teenagers and they all agreed this was the best thing we did in NY. Real speed, loud music and great views.
Awesome experience and great value for money. Sit at the front if you don't want to get too wet...although you can't completely escape. Fantastic atmosphere. Cannot recommend highly enough!
The most fun of all!! Everyone who loves roller coaster in river rides must experience!
A great laugh that doesn't take too much of your day and theres plenty more to see nearby. Dress prepared to be splashed.
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