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Republic of Croatia
Area: 56,542 sq. km. land area (slightly smaller than West Virginia), 31,067 sq. km. coastal sea area.
Major cities (2002 est.): Capital--Zagreb (779,145). Others--Split (188,694), Rijeka (144,043), Osijek (114,616).
Terrain: Croatia is situated between central and eastern Europe. Its terrain is diverse, containing rocky coastlines, densely wooded mountains, plains, lakes, and rolling hills.
Climate: Croatia has a mixture of climates. In the north it is continental, Mediterranean along the coast, and a semi-highland and highland climate in the central region.
Population (July 2005 est.) 4,495,904.
Growth rate (2005 est.): -0.02%.
Ethnic groups: Croat 89.6%, Serb 4.5%, other 5.9% (including Bosniak, Hungarian, Slovene, Czech, and Roma) (2001 census).
Religions: Catholic 87.8%, Orthodox 4.4%, Slavic Muslim 1.28%, others 6.52%.
Language: Croatian (South Slavic language, using the Roman script).
Health (2005 est.): Life expectancy--male 70.79 years; female 78.31 years. Infant mortality rate--6.84 deaths/1,000 live births.
Type: Parliamentary democracy.
Constitution: Adopted December 22, 1990.
Independence (from Yugoslavia): June 25, 1991.
Branches: Executive--president (chief of state), prime minister (head of government), Council of Ministers (cabinet). Legislative--unicameral Parliament or Sabor. Judicial--three-tiered system.
Suffrage: Universal at 18, or 16 years if employed.
Political parties: Social Democratic Party of Croatia (SDP); Croatian Peasant Party (HSS); Liberal Party (LS); Croatian People's Party (HNS); Libra Party; Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ); Croatian Social Liberal Party (HSLS); Croatian Block (HB); Croatian Christian Democratic Union (HKDU); Istrian Democratic Assembly (IDS); Croatian Independent Democrats (HND); Action of Social Democrats of Croatia (ASH); Slavonija-Baranja Croatia's Party (SBHS); Democratic Centre (DC); Croatian Party of Rights (HSP); True Croatian Revival Party (HIP); Primorje Goransko Union (PGS); Serb People's Party (SNS); Independent Democratic Serb Party (SDSS).
Real GDP growth (2005 est.): 3.2%.
Inflation rate (2005 est.): 3.2%.
Unemployment rate (2004): 13.8%.
Natural resources: Oil, bauxite, low-grade iron ore, calcium, natural asphalt, mica, clays, salt, and hydropower.
Croatia serves as a gateway to eastern Europe. It lies along the east coast of the Adriatic Sea and shares a border with Serbia and Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, and Slovenia. The republic swings around like a boomerang from the Pannonian Plains of Slavonia between the Sava, Drava, and Danube Rivers, across hilly, central Croatia to the Istrian Peninsula, then south through Dalmatia along the rugged Adriatic coast. Croatia is made up of 20 counties plus the city of Zagreb and controls 1,185 islands in the Adriatic Sea, 67 of which are inhabited.
The Croats are believed to be a purely Slavic people who migrated from Ukraine and settled in present-day Croatia during the 6th century. After a period of self-rule, Croatians agreed to the Pacta Conventa in 1091, submitting themselves to Hungarian authority. By the mid-1400s, concerns over Ottoman expansion led the Croatian Assembly to invite the Habsburgs, under Archduke Ferdinand, to assume control over Croatia. Habsburg rule proved successful in thwarting the Ottomans, and by the 18th century, much of Croatia was free of Turkish control.
In 1868, Croatia gained domestic autonomy while remaining under Hungarian authority. Following World War I and the demise of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Croatia joined the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes became Yugoslavia in 1929). Yugoslavia changed its name once again after World War II. The new state became the Federal Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia and united Croatia and several other states together under the communistic leadership of Marshall Tito (born Josip Broz).
After the death of Tito and with the fall of communism throughout eastern Europe, the Yugoslav federation began to crumple. Croatia held its first multi-party elections since World War II in 1990. Long-time Croatian nationalist Franjo Tudjman was elected President, and one year later, Croatians declared independence from Yugoslavia. Conflict between Serbs and Croats in Croatia escalated, and one month after Croatia declared independence, civil war erupted.
The United Nations mediated a cease-fire in January 1992, but hostilities resumed the next year when Croatia fought to regain one-third of the territory lost the previous year. A second cease-fire was enacted in May 1993, followed by a joint declaration the next January between Croatia and Yugoslavia. However, in September 1993, the Croatian Army led an offensive against the Serb-held Republic of Krajina. A third cease-fire was called in March 1994, but it, too, was broken in May and August 1995 after Croatian forces regained large portions of Krajina, prompting an exodus of Serbs from this area. In November 1995, Croatia agreed to peacefully reintegrate Eastern Slavonia, Baranja, and Western Dirmium under terms of the Erdut Agreement. In December 1995, Croatia signed the Dayton peace agreement, committing itself to a permanent cease-fire and the return of all refugees.
The death of President Tudjman in December 1999, followed by the election of a coalition government and President in early 2000, brought significant changes to Croatia. The government, under the leadership of then-Prime Minister Racan, progressed in implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords, regional cooperation, refugee returns, national reconciliation, and democratization.
On November 23, 2003, national elections were held for Parliament. The current government, headed by Prime Minister Ivo Sanader, took office in December 2003. The Sanader government has made membership for Croatia in the European Union and in NATO its top priorities. Elections for Parliament are not expected again until November 2007. Presidential elections were held in January 2005. President Mesic was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) candidate Jadranka Kosor in two rounds of balloting. President Mesic was inaugurated for a second term on February 18, 2005. Presidential elections will next be held in January 2010.
The Croatian Parliament, also known as the Sabor, became a unicameral body after its upper house (Chamber of Counties) was eliminated by constitutional amendment in March 2001. The remaining body, the Chamber of Representatives, consists of 151 members who serve 4-year terms elected by direct vote. The Sabor meets twice a year--from January 15 to July 15 and from September 15 to December 15.
The powers of the legislature include enactment and amendment of the constitution, passage of laws, adoption of the state budget, declarations of war and peace, alteration of the boundaries of the republic, and carrying out elections and appointments to office. During the parliamentary elections of January 2000, six parties united to form a coalition government--Social Democratic Party of Croatia (SDP), Croatian Social Liberal Party (HSLS), Croatian Peasant Party (HSS), Istrian Democratic Assembly (IDS), Liberal Party (LS), and Croatian People's Party (HNS). The IDS left the coalition in June 2001. In July 2002, the HSLS left the coalition, after which it split into two parties, Libra and the HSLS. Libra remained in the coalition. As a result of the parliamentary elections in November 2003, the HDZ formed a government in coalition with the Pensioners Party (HSU) and all ethnic minority representatives in the Sabor.
After the resignation of Miomir Zuzul, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic became Foreign Minister on February 17, 2005. The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and European Integration were merged under her leadership. In addition, Damir Polancec was named Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, and Neven Ljubicic replaced Andrija Hebrang as Minister of Health. In February 2006, Ana Lovrin was named Minister of Justice.
The president is the head of state and is elected by direct popular vote for a term of 5 years. The president is limited to serving no more than two terms. In addition to being the commander in chief, the president appoints the prime minister and cabinet members with the consent of Parliament. Following the death of President Tudjman, the powers of the presidency were curtailed and greater responsibility was vested in Parliament.
The prime minister, who is nominated by the president, assumes office following a parliamentary vote of confidence in the new government. The prime minister and government are responsible for proposing legislation and a budget, executing the laws, and guiding the foreign and internal policies of the republic.
Croatia has a three-tiered judicial system, consisting of the Supreme Court, county courts, and municipal courts. Croatia's Supreme Court is the highest court in the republic. The Supreme Court assures the uniform application of laws. Members of the high court are appointed by the National Judicial Council, a body of 11 members, and justices on the Supreme Court are appointed for life. The court's hearings are generally open to the public.
The Constitutional Court is a body of 13 judges appointed by Parliament for an 8-year term. The Constitutional Court works to assure the conformity of all laws to the constitution.
Principal Government Officials
President--Stjepan Mesic
Prime Minister--Ivo Sanader
Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs--Damir Polancec
Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of the Family, Veterans' Affairs and Intergenerational Solidarity--Jadranka Kosor
Minister of Health and Social Welfare--Neven Ljubicic
Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration--Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic
Minister of Defense--Berislav Roncevic
Croatia maintains an embassy in the United States at 2343 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC, 20008-2853, tel. (202) 588-5899, fax: (202) 588-8936. Consulates General of the Republic of Croatia are located in New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Honorary consulates are located in St. Paul, New Orleans, Seattle, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City.
Following World War II, rapid industrialization and diversification occurred within Croatia. Decentralization came in 1965, allowing growth of certain sectors, like the tourist industry. Profits from Croatian industry were used to develop poorer regions in the former Yugoslavia. This, coupled with austerity programs and hyperinflation in the 1980s, contributed to discontent in Croatia.
Privatization and the drive toward a market economy had barely begun under the new Croatian Government when war broke out in 1991. As a result of the war, the economic infrastructure sustained massive damage, particularly the revenue-rich tourism industry. From 1989 to 1993, GDP fell 40.5%. Following the close of the war in 1995, tourism rebounded, and the economy briefly recovered.
The solid growth that began in the mid-1990s halted in 1999. A recession, caused primarily by weak consumer demand and decrease in industrial production, led to a 0.9% contraction of GDP that year. Furthermore, inflation and unemployment rose, and Croatia's currency--the kuna--fell, inciting fears of devaluation.
Fueled in great part by increases in tourism, the Croatian economy began to turn around in 2000, growing 2.9%. This was followed by a 3.8% increase in 2001. The trend continued in 2002, when the economy expanded by 5.2%, stimulated by a credit boom led by newly privatized and foreign-capitalized banks, some capital investment (most importantly road construction), increases in tourism, and gains by small and medium-sized private enterprises. The increase of unemployment has halted and is slowly reversing, although state-financed enterprises, particularly in agriculture and shipbuilding, continue to rely on subsidies and rack up arrears. Weak investor interest due to the poor financial condition of many firms, unresolved property right issues, unrealistic Croatian expectations of market value, and political infighting led to a slowdown of privatization in 2002. However, this trend reversed slightly in 2004 when 14 majority government-owned small and medium sized firms were privatized. The process of privatization has once again stalled, with the privatizations of several steel companies and shipyards, among other industries, left pending.
Croatia is in the midst of pursuing a policy of greater Euro-Atlantic integration. In October 2001, Croatia and the European Union (EU) signed a Stabilization and Association Agreement. In February 2003 Croatia formally presented its EU membership application, and in April 2004 the European Commission agreed to open EU accession negotiations with Croatia. The opening of talks was delayed in March 2005 when the EU decided that Croatia was not fully cooperating with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), but talks finally got underway in October 2005, after the ICTY's Chief Prosecutor, Carla del Ponte confirmed that Croatia was fully cooperating.
In December 2005 General Ante Gotovina, indicted by the ICTY for war crimes and a fugitive since 2002, was arrested by Spanish authorities in the Canary Islands, partially as a result of intelligence information provided by the Croatian Government. Since the arrest and transfer of Gotovina to The Hague in late 2005, Croatia continues to cooperate fully with the ICTY.
Croatia was admitted on May 25, 2000 into the Partnership for Peace program--which was designed by North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states in 1994 to strengthen Euro-Atlantic security--and, in May 2002, was welcomed into NATO's Membership Action Program, a key step toward NATO membership. On May 2, 2003, the United States joined Croatia, Albania, and Macedonia to sign the Adriatic Charter, in which the three NATO aspirants pledged their commitment to NATO values and their cooperative efforts to further their collective NATO aspirations. The United States continues to work with the aspirants, collectively as well as bilaterally, as they continue with their necessary reforms for eventual consideration for NATO membership.
Croatia has been a member of the United Nations since 1992, and contributes troops to 10 UN operations including those in Haitii, Cyprus, Georgia, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia and Eritrea, and Kashmir. Since 2003, Croatia has sent a military police unit to support the International Stabilization Assistance Force in Afghanistan. Croatia is a member of the World Trade Organization and the Central European Free Trade Organization.
While Croatia has made progress on dealing with a number of post-conflict issues, the status of refugees displaced during the 1991-95 war and resolution of border disputes with Slovenia remain key issues influencing Croatia's relations with its neighbors and the international community.
U.S. engagement in Croatia is aimed at fostering a democratic, secure, and market-oriented society that will be a strong partner in Euro-Atlantic institutions. The United States opened its Embassy in Zagreb in 1992, and has continued to work with Croatia to overcome the legacies of communism, war, ethnic division, and authoritarian government.
In an effort to promote regional stability through refugee returns, the United States has given more than $13.4 million since 1998 in humanitarian demining assistance. Croatia hopes to remove an estimated one million remaining mines by 2010. The United States also has provided additional financial assistance to Croatia through the Southeastern European Economic Development Program (SEED) to facilitate democratization and restructuring of Croatia's financial sector. Croatia is scheduled to graduate from the SEED program in 2008.
Principal U.S. Embassy Officials
Ambassador--Robert A. Bradtke
Deputy Chief of Mission--Gregory Delawie
Consular Officer--Ruta Elvikis
Public Affairs Officer-- Conrad Turner
Commercial Officer--Thomas Kelsey
Agency for International Development--Bill Jeffers
Management Officer--Matthew Weiller
The U.S. Embassy in Croatia is located in Zagreb at Ul. Thomasa Jeffersona 2, 10010 Zagreb; telephone: [385] (1) 661-2200.
Short URL: http://m.state.gov/md74131.htm


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As you all know the 2012 Major League Baseball season is well underway. One of my favorite things to do during the summer is enjoy a game and a beer. Beer and baseball have been a formidable team for a long time, now the options are becoming even more sophisticated. The craft brewing revolution has not ignored professional sports. Here is a team by team rundown of some of the craft beers available at each stadium. Furthermore, since I am a broke jabroni both time wise and financially, I obviously have not been able to go to every stadium and check out their selections first hand, therefore, I have included my sources. If I forgot anything, please let me know and I will update this article. (On a side note, I have noticed that, places that carry Smithwicks usually carry Guinness and Harp as well. Also, brands such as Stella Artois and Corona are also so common that I have chosen to omit them from these lists.) If I have missed anything, misrepresented any stadium or you have a link or comment to add to this post, please feel free to email me or comment, I will gladly update this "living post".
Here is the rundown, in no particular order:
New York Yankees: According to http://beertography.blogspot.com/2012/04/yankee-stadium-live-sports-craft-beer.html one can enjoy some offerings from Goose Island, Widmer Brothers, Leffe and Samuel Adams at Yankee Stadium.
New York Mets: Citi Field has a decent sized craft beer list, including Goose Island, Sierra Nevada, Leffe, Magic Hat and Victory. Source: http://www.ceetar.com/optimisticmetsfan/citi-field-beer-list/
Philadelphia Phillies: I want to visit Citizens Bank Park! From what I have been able to discern there are a lot of great beers available here including Dogfish Head, Sly Fox, Troegs, Victory, Anchor, Sierra Nevada, Red Hook, Yards, Samuel Adams, Smithwick's, Yuengling, Otter Creek and many others! Source: http://chuckbonfig.blogspot.com/2009/07/citizens-bank-park.html (note that source was from 2009)
Boston Red Sox: Fenway Park is apparently really expensive. As far as craft beer goes Samuel Adams, Smithwick's, Narragansett Brewing Company are Harpoon available inside the park. However, nearby is a Yard House which contains 100 or so taps! Source: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/706347
Los Angeles Angels: Bootleggers, Hanger 24 and other seasonal craft beers are available at Angel Stadium. Source: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/brew-346275-stadium-club.html
Los Angeles Dodgers: According to http://www.beeroftomorrow.com/craft-beer-at-dodger-stadium-in-2012/ Samuel Adams, Firestone Walker and Gordon Biersch are available at Dodger Stadium. Other craft options may exist as well.
Chicago White Sox: Once I read you can purchase Bell's Oberon at a White Sox game here, I figured my research for U.S. Cellular Field was done! I mean, what other beer could one want! But for those wanting other options, a large portion of the Leinenkugel portfolio is available here as well as Pilsner Urquell.
Chicago Cubs: Old Style (yes, not a craft beer, but there is history here) will be available through at least 2013. Unless there is some kind of exclusivity agreement with Pabst, it stands to reason that Goose Island is available as they have a Wrigleyville Brewpub located just around the corner from Wrigley Field.
Kansas City Royals: As mentioned here, Kauffman Stadium offers Boulevard and New Belgium beers. You can also find Leinenkugel products, better than nothing, but Kauffman does need to step it up a little bit in this regard….
Tampa Bay Rays: If the Brewhouse in Tropicana Field still sells Cigar City beer (I did not have a lot of luck finding information for 2012) then the Rays are the big winners! I can not wait to visit this bar…err Stadium! Source: http://beerinflorida.com/523/beer-bites-baseball-growlers-tappings/
Pittsburgh Pirates: PNC Park is easily one of the most craft beer friendly ball parks in the nation with Dogfish Head, Erie Brewing Company, Samuel Adams, Yuengling, 21st Amendment, Troegs, Victory, Brooklyn, Flying Dog, Magic Hat, Church Brew Works and others on hand! Source: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sectionfront/life/at-pnc-park-on-the-scent-of-a-crafty-cold-beer-246715/ and http://www.examiner.com/article/pnc-park-has-your-craft-beer-bases-covered
San Diego Padres: Petco Park is a solid craft beer ballpark simply because San Diego is an amazing craft beer city. One can not go wrong with Ballast Point or Stone on draft at the stadium. I do wonder why Green Flash and Alesmith are not featured at Petco Park as well? Source: http://www.sdbeergeeks.com/2011/04/san-diego-beers-at-petco-park.html
Cleveland Indians: Progressive Field sells Hoppin Frog, that is all I needed to hear! Sign me up for one….or seven! There are many other excellent craft beers available at Progressive Field as well such as Great Lakes Brewing Company. Source: http://aol.sportingnews.com/mlb/story/2011-04-12/sbj-indians-selling-30-beer-at-progressive-field and http://www.cleveland.com/taste/index.ssf/2011/03/cleveland_indians_boost_brew_o.html
Arizona Diamondbacks: Chase Field sells the new microbrewery Fretzy's Beer. It also made this list for best stadiums to party at. Source: http://downtowndevil.com/2011/09/30/14014/phoenix-ale-brewery/
Florida Marlins: Apparently, Sun Life Stadium has a very weak beer selection as showcased by this article http://www.dailybeerreview.com/2011/07/sun-life-stadium-urinal-study.html.
Toronto Blue Jays: It looks like the Rogers Centre does not have anything too unique going on in the beer world. Considering all I have drank, read and heard about the Canadian beer scene, I am surprised to discover a lack of craft beer at the Rogers Centre. Perhaps my source was mistaken? Source: http://www.bluejayhunter.com/2011/03/ballpark-beer-overpriced-liquid-that.html
Texas Rangers: Rangers Ballpark in Arlington sells some good craft brews such as St. Arnold Brewing Company, Rarh & Sons Brewing Company, Shiner, Sierra Nevada, Brooklyn and New Belgium. Source: http://beyondthebrew.tumblr.com/post/8178776913/beer-guide-to-the-ballpark-in-arlington-for
Seattle Mariners: Safeco Field is filled with a selection of rotating local brews such as Lazy Boy Brewing, Dick's Brewing Company and Skagit River Brewery. There are also some larger operations like Lagunitas and Red Hook. Certainly a stadium worth checking out! Source: http://seattlebeernews.com/2011/05/a-dog-and-a-beer-craft-brews-at-safeco/
Atlanta Braves: Atlanta is an exciting and dynamic city, Turner Field's beer selection reflects that, with craft beers like Abita, Samuel Adams, Sierra Nevada and local favorite Sweetwater Brewery. Source:http://bottlesofbarley.blogspot.com/2010/06/beer-at-ballpark-turner-field-atlanta.html
Houston Astros: Minute Maid Park looks like it has a few gems to offer such as St. Arnold, Samuel Adams and Leinenkugel beers. Source: http://blog.chron.com/beertx/2009/04/a-beer-drinkers-guide-to-minute-maid-park/
Cincinnati Reds:I must say the name of the Red's stadium, The Great American Ballpark, is just plain awesome. Luckily for the fine people in Cincinnati the available beer selection lives up to the name as well, with offerings from the Christian Moerlein Brewing Company, Bell's, Goose Island, Stone Brewing, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Avery, 21st Amendment and even a bottle offering from Founders! Source: http://www.redreporter.com/2011/4/20/2100755/a-guide-to-craft-beer-at-gabp
Minnesota Twins: The brand new and beautiful Target Field sells some beers to match its venue! Surley Brewing Company launched Bandwagon which is exclusive to Target Field, this year. Other offerings from Surley as well Grain Belt and Summit Brewing Company beers are sold at Target Field. Source: http://blogs.citypages.com/food/2012/04/surly_launches_bandwagon_exclusive_target_field_beer.php and http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/stories/2010/03/29/daily37.html
Detroit Tigers: Comerica Park may have high prices (exactly which stadium has cheap beer?) but being in Michigan great beer too. I know they carry Bell's, Atwater and Magic Hat. Source: http://www.freep.com/article/20120426/SPORTS02/120426012/beer-at-Comerica-park-Tigers and http://www.bsimichigan.com/Home/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1380/Cheers-to-the-Tigers-and-Michigan-Beer
St. Louis Cardinals: One of America's great beer cities with 20 breweries right now. Busch Stadium, despite its macro-brew name has some great crafts on hand such as Schlafly, Samuel Adams, New Belgium, Boulevard, Urban Chestnut and O'Fallon. Source: https://foursquare.com/gostl/list/where-to-find-craft-beer-at-busch-stadium
San Francisco Giants: With beers like Lost Abbey, Highwater Brewing, Victory, Sierra Nevada, Lagunitas, Russian River, North Coast, Allagash, Avery, Blind Pig, Alesmith, Green Flash and Jolly Pumpkin at AT&T Park, I will skip the game and hang out in the bar! Seriously, all I can say is wow. Source: http://www.fangraphs.com/not/index.php/ballpark-beer-review-att-park/
Washington Nationals: Sierra Nevada, Flying Dog, Heavy Seas and others are available at Nationals Park. Source: http://thebeercircle.com/beer-at-the-ballpark/beer-at-the-ballpark-nationals-park
Baltimore Orioles: Oriole Park at Camden Yards has some great beers available including Heavy Seas, Evolution Craft Brewing Company, Flying Dog, Fordham Brewing Company and Old Dominion Brewing. Source: http://beerinbaltimore.com/?p=5593
The great blogger at Beer in Baltimore brought this exert from a press release by Flying Dog to my attention.
Camden Yards is offering Flying Dog at over 20 locations in the ballpark this season, including at the new Roof Deck center field bar and at our own storefront (which will feature locally-inspired food and beer pairings).
Also, starting April 27, our "Firkin Friday" will feature a special cask-conditioned beer at each of the Orioles' Friday night home games.
And if that's not enough, a special shipment of our very first cans produced will be available at Sliders and Pickles Pub tomorrow [Friday the 6th] only. Starting at 5:30 am[!?!?!?!], cans of UnderDog Atlantic Lager are just $4 each. Cans won't hit the Baltimore area for at least another month, so we are stoked to share this exclusive preview.
If that does not put Oriole Park at Camden Yards high on the list for best beer in Major League Baseball, I do not know what does! I wish I lived near Baltimore!
Oakland Athletics: I know they sell beer and being in a beer rich region it stands to reason at least some of it is good. Unfortunately, all I could find concerning beer at the Coliseum is that one should be able to find Sierra Nevada and Lagunitas on tap there. Source: http://fredsbeerpage.blogspot.com/2012/05/picture-may-be-worth-1000-words-but.html
Milwaukee Brewers: If one expects good beers at a stadium named after a brewery that is home to a team called the Brewers, one would be correct! Miller Park sells Horny Goat Beer, Hacker Pschor, Lakefront and New Glarus! New Glarus alone is worth the trip to Wisconsin, why not watch some baseball while your at it? Source: http://www.millerparkdrunk.com/beer/miller-park-beer/
Colorado Rockies: Another stadium with a macro brewery's namesake located in a craft beer paradise, Coors Field has some excellent craft beer options. Some of Coors Field's offerings include Oscar Blues, Boulder Beer Company, Odell Brewing Company, Samuel Adams, New Belgium and Sandlot Brewery. Source: http://www.purplerow.com/2011/7/11/2269472/coors-field-insider-adult-beverages-at-the-ballpark
Here are several similar articles worth checking out http://thefullpint.com/beer-news/craft-beer-pairs-well-with-baseball/ and http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/entertainment-general/index.ssf/2012/06/craft_beers_are_proving_a_hit.html


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'Karl Foerster' feather reed grass (cont)
By: Michael MacCaskey
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Some call the plant "metamorphic" for all the different stages it passes through in a season. Others have referred to it as the "perpetual motion grass" for its ability to catch and give motion to the slightest breeze.
Use 'Karl Foerster' as an individual specimen or small clump to provide a strong vertical accent, or mass a row to create a very fast growing, 5-foot high screen. It also serves well in containers and will survive most winters unprotected as far north as zone 6.
Naturally floral designers love 'Karl Foerster' for its use in fresh or dried arrangements. Stems cut before the flowers mature will last for months in an arrangement while maintaining the golden tan color. In heavy rain or wind the stems will dip and droop in all directions but return to vertical as soon as the storm passes.
A combination of 'Karl Foerster' feather reed grass with various other perennials makes a dramatic effect in the landscape. Consider combinations with late summer and fall-blooming perennials blooming perennials such as Coreopsis, Echinacea, Liatris, and Rudbeckia.
Given all this attributes, it's easy to see why 'Karl Foerster' feather reed grass is one of the most popular ornamental grasses year after year, and why the Perennial Plant Association named it Perennial of the Year.
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The Road To GloryIn a lilting, pastoral manner, this symphonic piece can help tell a story that spans generations.https://www.smartsound.com/filmscore/images/FSAPF02_200.jpgSingle63808-ST$ 39.9563808-EX$ 59.9563808-W$ 149.95Instrument: Orchestra, Acoustic, Instrumental Emotions: Positive, Uplifting, Expansive, Heartwarming, Inspiring, Lilting, Drama, Hopeful, Emotional Genre: Themes, Orchestral, Ballad Production Types: Cinematic, Film Trailer, Epic, Action-Drama
The Barfly's Memory WaltzA dark and playfully haunting waltz for full orchestra. Great for those instances where you need a creepy smile.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATSR_200.jpgSingle59308-ST$ 39.9559308-EX$ 59.9559308-W$ 149.95Instrument: Orchestra, English Horn, Strings, Acoustic, Instrumental Emotions: Lilting, Quirky, Sneaky Genre: Themes, Gothic, Orchestral Production Types: TV/ Film Drama, Cinematic
The Barfly's Memory Waltz from the album Screening Room
Blue DanubeThis piece from Johann Strauss is everyone's favorite waltz and has been used in countless situations. The familiar lilt can take the viewer back in time to the 19th century, when waltzes were all the rage.https://www.smartsound.com/producer/images/ps22_200.jpgSingle32201-ST$ 39.9532201-EX$ 59.9532201-W$ 149.95Instrument: Orchestra, Strings, Acoustic, Instrumental Emotions: Happy, Leisurely, Light, Lilting, Relaxed Genre: Nostalgic, Traditional, Themes, Classical Production Types: On Hold Music
Blue Danube from the album Classical Favorites (PS22)
Flower Waltz'The Waltz Of The Flowers' from 'The Nutcracker Ballet' is a defining moment in the ballet. Authored by Tchaikovsky, this track emits elegance indicative of a large ball room.https://www.smartsound.com/music/images/classical.jpgSingle1209-ST$ 39.951209-EX$ 59.951209-W$ 149.95Instrument: Orchestra, Strings, Acoustic, Instrumental Emotions: Happy, Uplifting, Dignified, Lilting, Refined, Regal, Spirited Genre: Elegant, Sophisticated, Traditional, Themes, Classical Production Types: On Hold Music, Background
Flower Waltz from the album Classical Masters
Silly Valentine-ComedySwaying, sunny and fun, this whimsical waltz is perfect for cute and funny moments in a heartfelt feature. Made to work with 'Silly Valentine Title' and 'Silly Valentine-Romantic'.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/BS05TS_200.jpgSingle53411-ST$ 39.9553411-EX$ 59.9553411-W$ 149.95Instrument: Orchestra, Acoustic, Instrumental Emotions: Cheerful, Comical, Funny, Light, Lilting, Whimsical Genre: Themes, Orchestral Production Types: Cinematic
Silly Valentine-Comedy from the album Themes & Scenarios
Long AgoReflect on past events with this wistful selection. Uplifting guitars and strings hint of a brighter tomorrow.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/BS14MM_200.jpgSingle54806-ST$ 39.9554806-EX$ 59.9554806-W$ 149.95Instrument: Orchestra, Acoustic, Instrumental Emotions: Lilting, Melancholy, Reflective, Sad, Tender, Touching, Emotional, Poignant, Quiet, Soft Genre: Themes, Orchestral, Ballad, Lyrical Production Types: Cinematic, Biography, Tribute/Memorial
Long Ago from the album Melancholy Moments
In DoubtA dramatic and searching orchestral piece, for moments of uncertainty in your story line.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATFMS_200.jpgSingle64203-ST$ 39.9564203-EX$ 59.9564203-W$ 149.95Instrument: Orchestra, Acoustic, Instrumental Emotions: Heartwarming, Hypnotic, Incessant, Lilting, Melancholy, Sad, Magical Genre: Themes, Orchestral, Ballad, Noir Production Types: Action-Drama
In Doubt from the album Fantasy, Magic & Suspense
Wicked WaltzThis suspenseful orchestral storyline makes the perfect backdrop for creepy carnivals, where whimsy and dark matter collide.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/STRATSR_200.jpgSingle59310-ST$ 39.9559310-EX$ 59.9559310-W$ 149.95Instrument: Orchestra, Strings, Acoustic, Instrumental Emotions: Mysterious, Lilting, Sinister, Suspenseful, Sneaky Genre: Themes, Orchestral, Retro Production Types: TV/ Film Drama, Cinematic, Suspense
Wicked Waltz from the album Screening Room
Quiet CottageA charming and idyllic orchestral waltz that can bring out the child in your scenes. Innocent glockenspiel and harp lend to its simplicity.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/strataED_200.jpgSingle56907-ST$ 39.9556907-EX$ 59.9556907-W$ 149.95Instrument: Orchestra, Acoustic, Instrumental Emotions: Innocent, Light, Lilting, Perky Genre: Themes, Orchestral, Lyrical, Indie Production Types: Cinematic, Indie Film, Tribute/Memorial
Quiet Cottage from the album Emotional Depth
Leaving HomeA comforting piano feature that can support those long, emotional goodbyes. A bittersweet orchestral farewell.https://www.smartsound.com/strata/images/BS01SM_100.jpgSingle53004-ST$ 39.9553004-EX$ 59.9553004-W$ 149.95Instrument: Orchestra, Piano, Acoustic, Instrumental Emotions: Heartwarming, Lilting, Melancholy, Reflective, Tender, Touching, Emotional, Poignant, Quiet, Soft Genre: Themes, Orchestral, Ballad Production Types: Cinematic
Leaving Home from the album Sunday Matinee
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It Said MODA on it. I knew what that meant. To say I was excited to open the box is a gross understatement...the suspense was intense as I attempted to tear through the tape with my fingers...because my long awaited "Soire'e" fabric cuts had arrived! There are butterflies in one's stomach when this happens...beyond anything I've yet experienced. Words can't describe it.
Days have gone by, since then, filled with incessant cutting and sewing in a frantic attempt to get market samples ready, and pattern cover photos taken and sent off before the deadlines. Finally I realized I hadn't paused long enough to take some pictures! So this morning I ran to find my camera... and took one... just one, before my battery died. Of course my battery died. So here is the lonesome, light dappled, not so great photo of part of one colorway. That's all I've got right now, so it will have to do, until tomorrow! Not that it really matters to anyone but me!
(I've got to say it, This is really fun!) But my kitchen...well, you know!
SUNDAY UPDATE...The other colorway.
And Here's a shot of the RETRO "GROOVY" BAG, all ready for it's market debut!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Got a (BIG) Package in the Mail...
It Said MODA on it. I knew what that meant. To say I was excited to open the box is a gross understatement...the suspense was intense as I attempted to tear through the tape with my fingers...because my long awaited "Soire'e" fabric cuts had arrived! There are butterflies in one's stomach when this happens...beyond anything I've yet experienced. Words can't describe it.
Posted by Lila Tueller at 11:55 PM
18 comments:
- Pink Lemonade Bags said...
It is just gorgeous! I am so looking forward to this line, even more so after seeing how beautiful Woodland Bloom is!
- September 28, 2008 at 5:46 AM
- upstateLisa said...
gorgeous! still enjoying my bohemian bag and getting lots of compliments!
- September 28, 2008 at 6:33 AM
- Stephanie said...
Gorgeous fabric and oh the bag is beauteous!!!
- September 28, 2008 at 3:08 PM
- Shaunab said...
I absolutely LOVE it. I have been waiting no so patiently for Material Girls to get Woodland Blossom in because I have a quilt I really want to do with it. I am going to have to come up with a pattern for this line. You are soooo talented.
- September 28, 2008 at 3:48 PM
- Nanette Merrill and daughters said...
Simply beautiful Lila.
- September 28, 2008 at 5:55 PM
Hi Lila
Just absolutely gorgeous!!!
It's not fair you know, and your not helping with the waiting game, by showing us these pictures.
If I fly over there and clean your kitchen, the whole house...can I have some lol
Hugs Pina
- September 28, 2008 at 11:55 PM
- SarahB said...
Gorgeous! Congratulations!
- September 29, 2008 at 8:40 AM
- Barb Elder said...
I am so excited for you Lila. You are so amazing. I LOVE your fabric and patterns.
- September 29, 2008 at 10:43 AM
- APA said...
Oh, the bag is way groovy and the fabrics delicious. ENJOY this exciting time!
- September 29, 2008 at 11:51 AM
- Mary said...
So, so pretty! I can't wait to see it in person!
- September 29, 2008 at 4:59 PM
- kir said...
Your fabric is absolutely beautiful and I can already see the fabulous skirts my girls will be wearing out of this!! I hope your darling apron class went great at Material Girls last week- I was hoping I could make it, but we had a neighborhood tragedy strike. I hope you will come again and do another great class and I will cross my fingers for smooth sailing for everyone and I will totally be there, ready to learn and sew, sew and learn,etc.,etc...
- September 29, 2008 at 9:31 PM
- The Drizzled Apple said...
Yeay! I love the Soire! Seriously! love the blues... and that bright pink tulip uhgh, it's just yummy!!!!
I think I shall need some ;)
- September 29, 2008 at 10:52 PM
- Kimonos and Sushi said...
I adore those new colours of fabrics. Your bag is also just wonderful:)
- September 30, 2008 at 4:06 AM
- belinda said...
isn't it great being in business....how exciting when the UPS guy drops off those long awaited boxes......even though you know what's in them....it's still like Christmas....as you tear into them anxious to hold the actual product in hand....oooo and auuhhing....this was MY favorite part of being an entrepeneur ((( sigh )))
your hard work shows up brilliantly in your final presentation and products...........what dirty dishes???
- September 30, 2008 at 8:34 AM
- jane said...
Love your new line! It's on my list for spring, i'm so excited. Love the new bag too.
- September 30, 2008 at 4:29 PM
- Julie said...
I can't wait to use that fabric - although I'm having a bit of trouble finding Woodland Blooms yardage locally and have been reassured it's coming. I do love the bag and hope the pattern is available soon. I hope you post some of your market projects on your blog so we can see them and get excited all over again!
- October 1, 2008 at 6:58 AM
- Carli said...
Lila, I love, love, love the new fabrics. I cannot wait to use them. I also like the new bag. I need to make myself one soon! Congrats!
- October 2, 2008 at 4:28 PM
- Amanda said...
omg when can i get my hands on that?? wow!! and if you dont mind - im going to buy your bohemian bag pattern and i want to get your other line of fabric for it. if i get the 10" square pack, will those be enough instead of the fat quarters, or do the pieces need to be a full bolt's length wide? thanks! agmcgaha - at - gmail :)
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It was only a matter of time: some folks at Michigan Tech university have released an open source design for a METAL 3D printer that uses a MIG wirewelder as the extruder.
Now before you get out you checkbook, take a good look at the sample part image in the above article; yeah the resoultion is fairly low and you won't be making crisply finished stuff just yet in comparison to the other methods like laser sintered metal. Cost-wise it almost gets you cast aluminum-like level of details in carbon steel or stainless steel. However my feeling is people will continue to improve this rapidly so in another year or so it will have much better resolution for details. This does make a good starting point though for further machining.
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Jenna Soard, founder and spokesperson of My Body. My Business., is conducting a 30-day election-season project that she says is intended to "point out the misogynistic attitudes of a lot of politicians, including some women, who believe women shouldn't have control over their bodies." In her video blog, above, she explains that her campaign was sparked by the controversy stirred up in April when TV commentator Rush Limbaugh called Sandra Fluke, a third-year law student at Georgetown University, a "slut" for arguing that birth control should be covered by her employer's health insurance plan.
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ZF-1833: Methods to remove log writers, filters and event items.
I'd like to remove a log writer, and it's not difficult to imagine situations where one would want to remove filters or unset custom event items as well. Perhaps priorities ought to be removable too, for completeness.
Assigning to [~bkarwin] to initiate issue review.
I'm not convinced that this is a requirement that justifies adding API methods.
Can't you just create a different Zend_Log object that doesn't have the writers, filters, custom events or priorities?
Sure, but then I'd have to keep track of the writers/filters/etc I want to keep. I suppose that could be done quite cleanly by subclassing Zend_Log to have getters. Another potential disadvantage would be having to make sure no object keeps a reference to the old Zend_Log.
The workaround I ended up using was subclassing Zend_Log_Writer_Stream with a method to change $_stream at any time. But something like that wouldn't be as easy for Writer_Db, for instance, since its internals are private.
So removing and adding seems to be the simplest and most general solution, but I really don't know how many people would find a need for this.
Are you aware that you can create multiple Zend_Log objects at the same time, and then use the one you need in different parts of your application?
Yes, but then the part that changes the logger has to know about all other parts using the old logger. And that still leaves us with having to remember which parts of the old logger to keep.
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The former capital of the kingdom of León stands on the right bank of the Bernesga in the heart of the Meseta. The elegant Ordoño II and San Marcos avenues head away from the impressive Plaza de Toros and the San Marcos esplanade, converging in the historic centre, where the towers of the cathedral and the church of St Isidro, act as beacons for pilgrims. Leon's bustling districts and maze of streets have a genuinely down-to-earth feel, especially the Barrio Húmedo.
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Royal Pantheon
Plaza de San Isidoro 4 E - 24003 León
Twenty-five kings and queens of León and many children are buried in this pantheon, which is one of the earliest examples of Romanesque art. This is illustrated by the sturdy columns crowned by capitals decorated with plant motifs reminiscent of Astu..
Treasury of the Collegiate Church of San Isidoro
Plaza de San Isidoro E - León
This ecclesiastical museum's collection is of considerable historical and artistic significance. Among its treasures are the reliquary of St Isidore (11C), a wood casket covered in hammered gold and silverwork; the Doña Urraca chalice composed of two..
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pl. de la Regla E - 24007 León
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Hotel Spa Paris
Ancha, 18 E - 24003 León
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Le Petit León
Cardiles, esquina El Pozo E - 24003 León
Just 200 metres from León Cathedral, Le Petit León offers charming rooms with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. The lively tapas bars of the Barrio Húmedo district are a 5-minute walk away. The modern Petit León features a stylish restaurant with an e..
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Ave María 2 E - 24007 León
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Le Petit León
Cardiles E - 24003 León
Los Cubos 8 E - 24007 León
This restaurant offers minimalist-style cuisine that is avant-garde and innovative in feel. It has a delightful fusion of local and Thai flavours in which the chef's personality shines through.
Las Campanillas 1 E - 24008 León
Located in one of León's newest districts, Cocinandos has a minimalist-contemporary dining room with an open-view kitchen. The creatively influenced cuisine is centred around a single tasting menu where dishes change on a weekly basis.
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A family business with a rustic atmosphere typical of León, run by the third generation of the same family. Enjoy traditional cuisine that includes classic dishes such as cod 'a la bodega' and interesting set menus.


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This was the first time I had purchased More and I just want to say I loved it and cannot wait to read the November issue.
I totally agree with you that there should be no conflict between beauty and brains. When I moved to New England four years ago, I was amazed at how "Earthy/Crunchy" the women were here. Someone once said to me that women from this part of the country were higher achievers thus they probably did not see the need to do their hair and makeup each day as it was such a trivial matter. Where I come from (more southern parts) women are strong, proud, smart and in the bargain give a hoot about how they present themselves to the world. Personally I enjoy putting on my lipstick as I head out the door to face the day's challenges. It doesn't make me less an achiever nor does it make me vain, it makes me feel good about myself. My fondest memory is of my granny putting on her jewelry and lipstick up until she was 96 years old and believe me; she was just as much of a "higher achiever" as any crusty New Englander!
Also, I wanted to commend the article by Amanda Robb, "To Hell with Inner Beauty". Mother Nature was not kind to me growing up so I suffered the hurtful comments made by other kids and sometimes even adults. Imagine having two brothers and sister who were mistaken for movie stars only to have someone say "so what happened to you?" I'm all for a woman doing what she needs to do to feel better about herself. Nothing makes me more mad than having someone belittle a person for wanting to improve something about themselves. Let that person grow up feeling like a "4" in a world where women are basically ignored if they are not a 7 or above. My sister always says "let go of 3rd grade"...easy for her to say when she was the one mistaken for some actress! Ha ha.
Thank you for allowing me to rant on a bit.
Beauty/Brains or Brawn!? I, too, have had a happy balance by working hard and volunteering, "With all my different hats on!", and always tried to look my best. This has confused some people at times. A large portion of my life I lived on a 5 acre mini farm with pigs, goats, rabbits, chickens and tended 3 large gardens. The typical reaction was disbelief. What was I supposed to look like?
Here's hoping that the only stereo-typing we'll do is listening to music in stereo while typing!
P.S. My daughter is a Boston College and NYU grad. with a Doctorate degree. She also has performed and competed in Fitness & Bikini venues. Her introduction was always preceded by "Dr."!
P.P.S. Love More! Beauty and great articles. (I read it for the articles! Tee- Hee!)
First off, I love your magazine. It has always been the one I read from cover to cover in one sitting. Even Oprah's magazine does not warrant my attention. However the article listed above stopped me in my tracks and made me sad and angry too. Ms. Harrison is speaking about wanting a third child and about the possibility of it being born with Down Syndrome.... in her words...
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June 26, 2013
HOUSTON - Washington State alumnus Adam Nelubowich has signed with the Houston Astros and been assigned to the Tri-City ValleyCats in the New York-Penn League.
Nelubowich was the Astros' 18th round selection in the MLB First-Year Player Draft held earlier this month. The ValleyCats are located in Troy, N.Y., and are the Short Season A affiliate for Houston.
Nelubowich, who spent time in the outfield and at third base for the Cougars in 2013, was selected as a third baseman by the Astros. The Stony Plain, Alberta native batted .299 with a team-leading 14 doubles last spring. He added three triples, three home runs and 34 RBI. He was the only Cougar to have his name in the batting order for all-55 games in 2013.
Nelubowich was the third of four Washington State players drafted in 2013 and the only one who has signed. He is the fifth Cougar drafted by the Astros all-time and the first since the Astros moved to the American League. Others include pitcher Steve Quealey (18th round, 1979), pitcher Guy Normand (13th round, 1986), pitcher Mark Small (17th round, 1989) and catcher Kevin Scott (32nd round, 1989). Small pitched in 16 MLB games for the Astros in 1996.
The New York-Penn League is the oldest, continuously operated Class A league in professional baseball. It originated in 1939 as the Pennsylvania-Ontario New York League and became the NYPL prior to the 1957 season.
Nelubowich is slated to become the 49th former Cougar to play in the current version of the New York-Penn League. The first was Nick August (WSU 1959-61) who spent the second of his four professional seasons with the Erie (Pa.) Sailors in the Minnesota Twins' organization. Former Cougars and MLB players Dan Frisella (Auburn, 1966), Small (Auburn, 1989) and Todd Belitz (Hudson Valley, 1997) all made stops in the NYPL. Most recently, Jeremy Johnson (Mahoning Valley) and Matt Way (Williamsport) pitched in the league during the 2009 season.


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Searching Government Web Sites
Why search government Web sites?
Government agency Web sites provide public access to government information such as tax forms, census data, statistical information such as the consumer price index, contact information for elected officials and much more.
Tips and techniques for a successful search
Unfortunately, each Web site is different and works in a different way. However, each site will have a help area to guide you in your search. If you do not know where to get started, begin with USA.gov.
USA.gov (http://www.usa.gov), the U.S. Government's official web portal offers multiple ways to retrieve government information.
One search method is by topic. Let's say you are researching Internet fraud as a topic for a paper.
From the first USA.gov home page under Information by Topic, scan the list of available topics. The section description for Consumer Protection includes the word "scams" which provides a clue that this might be a good place to look first.
Click on the link for Consumer Protection, to go to an alphabetical index.
Clicking on the letter "I" will take you directly to the listing for Internet fraud.
Click on the link. What did you find there?
Another nice feature about USA.gov is the ability to search for information in multiple ways.
If you know the agency you need, use the A-Z Agency Index.
This will take you to a complete alphabetical listing of all U.S. Government agencies. If you knew information on Internet Fraud was going to be found at the Web site of the Federal Trade Commission, but didn't know the address for the agency's Web site, the A-Z agency index is an easy way to get there.
However, most government information on a particular topic is going to be produced across multiple agencies. By going to Cross Agency Portals (http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Cross_Agency_Portals.shtml) you will be taken to an alphabetical index of hundreds of topics.
Using the previous example of Internet Fraud, you could check the listings under the various Consumer headings for more information on the topic.
If you are still unsure of where to begin your search, you can search by keyword in the search box in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
The disadvantage to this search is, that if your search terms are too general, you will retrieve many irrelevant documents.
Now let's look at another government information portal, GPO Access.
GPO Access
The other major U.S. Government information portal is GPO Access (http://www.gpoaccess.gov).
This is the Web site of the Government Printing Office, which publishes most of the government information produced by federal agencies. Like USA.gov, GPO Access allows you to search by topic and provides a comprehensive A-Z list of resources. An important feature of GPO Access is the ability to search the U.S. Government Catalog. This catalog contains a listing of all government information produced since 1994 and works much like the library catalog.
If you are looking for information on Internet Fraud in the U.S. Government Catalog, from the GPO Access home page, click on the link for the A-Z Resource List.
This will take you to an alphabetical index.
Click on the letter "C" and find the listing for Catalog of U.S. Government Publications.
Clicking on the link will take you directly to the catalog.
Enter the search terms "Internet Fraud" into the catalog and click on Go (you can also search by subject, title or author by changing the words in the drop down box). You will retrieve a list of records that looks like this:
If the document is available online in full text, a link will be provided. If the document is not available online in full text, click on the article title.
Then click on the link for Locate in a Library.
Do a search for a library near you.
If it is listed as being available at a USMAI library, you can request it through the library catalog.
If it is not available in a USMAI library, you can request the document through DocumentExpress.
Searches by Legislative, Executive, and Judicial sections of GPO Access easily let you find information such as the text of a particular bill, the Code of Federal Regulations, or a court opinion.
A Library of Congress Web site called Thomas (http://thomas.loc.gov) is an information portal that enables you to quickly find legislation and public laws.
Simply enter your search terms and hit submit and bills relevant to your search term will be listed and can be viewed in full text.
Laws and legislation from the 93rd Congress (1973-1974) to the present are available online in full text.
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Wilmington City Council Begins Its Review of the Administration's Proposed Fiscal Year 2014 City Budget
Posted on 04/08/2013 4:42 pm
Wilmington City Council will open a series of seven public meetings beginning on Wednesday to review the Williams Administration's proposed Fiscal Year 2014 General Operating Budget and the Administration's proposed FY 2014 Water/Sewer Fund Budget.
Council President Theo Gregory urges citizens to participate in this process by attending the public review sessions or to watch the proceedings live or on replay on the City's government television station—WITN Channel 22 on the Comcast Network, or on the WITN website at WITN22.org. Citizens who attend the public sessions will have an opportunity to address the Finance Committee following the completion of each budget review session.
"While we recognize that the budget reflects the Mayor's vision, the final budget must also reflect the values of our council members through their representation of the people they serve in their districts and citywide," said Council President Gregory. "City Council will be thorough, fair and objective in reviewing the proposals given to us by the Administration. It is our responsibility to ensure that the Administration has balanced the operating and water/sewer budgets properly and that the levels of government services provided to citizens are appropriate. We are ready to carry out the legislative checks and balances process and we encourage citizens to learn about the budget and question, as we will, whether the budget proposals are fiscally responsible."
The budget hearings will be conducted by the Council's Finance Committee, chaired by Charles "Bud" Freel, which also includes Council Members Michael A. Brown, Sr., Samuel Prado, Hanifa Shabazz and Loretta Walsh. It is customary that all City Council Members participate in the meetings of the committee. All budget hearings at held in the Council Chamber on the first floor of the Louis L. Redding City/County Building at 800 North French Street in Wilmington.
The Finance Committee Budget Hearing schedule is:
- Wednesday, April 10, beginning at 4 p.m., Treasurer's Office, followed by the Auditor's Office and the Departments of Law and Planning;
- Monday, April 15, beginning at 4 p.m., Human Resources Department, followed by the Public Works Department;
- Wednesday, April 17, beginning at 4 p.m., the Office of Economic Development followed by the Parks and Recreation Department;
- Monday, April 22, beginning at 4 p.m., the Office of Integrated Technologies, followed by the Licenses and Inspections Department and the Real Estate and Housing Department;
- Wednesday, April 24, beginning at 4 p.m., the Police Department followed by the Fire Department;
- Monday, April 29, beginning at 4 p.m., City revenue projections will be reviewed followed by a review of the Finance Department budget;
- Wednesday, May 1, beginning at 5 p.m., the Finance Committee will receive a presentation concerning the Water/Sewer Fund by the Public Works Department.
Mayor Dennis Williams has proposed a FY 2014 Mayor's Operating Budget that totals $146,926,834—an increase of $3,998,811, or 2.8% over the FY 2013 Budget. The Administration has proposed using $500,000 from the City's Economic Development Strategic Fund and $250,000 from the City's and Housing Opportunity Fund to balance the budget for next fiscal year.
The Administration has also proposed a $66,924,498 Water/Sewer Fund budget for FY 2014 which includes a 12% increase in water/ sewer rates and an 11% increase in stormwater rates for a combined 11.9% increase. The Water/Sewer Fund proposal is an increase of $2,588,654, or 4% over the FY 2013 budget.


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Start Time: 8:30 am Day One
End Time: 4:30 pm Day Two
Instructor: David Kemp
Who should attend: Credit officers, commercial loan officers, managers, loan review officers and branch managers
ICBA Member: (prior to Sept. 1) $595 / (after Sept. 1) $695
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Published: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, July 15, 2013 at 2:06 p.m.
Editor: I have spent many years of my life in southern Davidson County, both growing up in Denton then returning to retire at High Rock Lake 15 years ago. The peacefulness, the quiet and the beauty of the lake drew my husband and me back here.
To those who drive through this area, it looks as though open space abounds. And this is true — this area of the county has woods, fields, mountains and miles of land that is not occupied. For those who may travel on Shiptontown Road near the area of the proposed firing range, this is probably what they think — vast, open land. But if they look deeper, they will find many homes just off Shiptontown and surrounding the lake just a short distance away.
Though there is a lot of open land, this is not true of this area. Unknown to many, the Salvation Army Camp Walter Johnson is approximately 1 1/2 miles from the proposed location of the firing range — definitely within hearing range over the water. During the summer, over 1,500 children visit the camp. Their website states "for more than 100 years, The Salvation Army has recognized the restorative power of nature. Salvation Army camping frees youthful imaginations trapped in the concrete, noise, and pollution of our inner-cities. Imagine what a week at summer camp could do for an underprivileged or at-risk child. Or a troubled youth who's never known life away from the streets."
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