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11-05241 Total Petroleum Inc. v. Turner (Doc. # 30) - Document Text
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In Re:
ANGENO V. TURNER and
Case 11-05241 Doc# 30 Filed 12/21/12 Page 1 of 11
Plaintiff Total Petroleum, Inc. (Total or Plaintiff) moves for summary judgment on its
complaint under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(2)(A) objecting to discharge of its claim for $1,198.41
against Debtor Angeno Turner (Motion). The Court has jurisdiction.1 Debtor, who is not
represented by counsel, did not respond to the Motion. For the following reasons, the Court
denies the Motion.
On July 8, 1995, Debtor issued a check to Total for $7.39 (the NSF check) in payment of
goods and services. The NSF check was returned for insufficient funds. On December 7, 1995,
after making demand for payment, Total filed a petition against Debtor in Sedgwick County
District Court, Case No. 95 L 17533 (Petition). Liability was alleged under K.S.A. 60-2610, the
Kansas statute addressing civil liability for worthless checks. Debtor failed to answer or
otherwise appear. A Journal Entry of Judgment, dated January 25, 1996, was filed on February
2, 1996. It states in part, "defendant obtained goods and services from plaintiff through actual
fraud" and awarded damages to Plaintiff of $143.06 and costs, with interest at 12% pre annum
from and after January 25, 1996 until paid. Attorney fees in the amount of $250 were awarded
to Wilbur D. Geeding, counsel for Plaintiff.
Debtor filed for relief under Chapter 7 on September 30, 2011. A Complaint for
Determination of Dischargeability of Debt under § 523(a)(2) was timely filed on November 4,
1 This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C.
§§ 157(a) and 1334(a) and (b), and the Standing Order of the United States District Court for the District
of Kansas that exercised authority conferred by § 157(a) to refer to the District's bankruptcy judges all
matters under the Bankruptcy Code and all proceedings arising under the Code or arising in or related to a
case under the Code, effective July 10, 1984. Furthermore, this Court may hear and finally adjudicate this
matter because it is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2)(I). There is no objection to
venue or jurisdiction over the parties.
Case 11-05241 Doc# 30 Filed 12/21/12 Page 2 of 11
2011.2 It alleges the amount owed under the judgment for the claim on the NSF check was
$1,198.41 and is nondischargable. Debtor filed an answer denying that he knew at the time he
issued the NSF check that there were insufficient funds from which to pay the check and stating
that he was without knowledge to admit or deny the allegations concerning the state court
proceedings, including whether he was served with a copy of the summons and petition.3
The record reveals that Debtor participated in a planning meeting with Plaintiff's counsel
on December 28, 2011. On February 1, 2012, the Plaintiff served upon the Debtor Requests for
Admission. The report of the planning meeting was filed on February 10, 2012.4 It states that
the case could be ready for trial not later than August 1, 2012 and trial is expected to take 4
hours. The Court's bench notes from a status conference held on August 21, 2012 state: "Mr.
Geeding is to file a motion for summary judgment by 9/28/12 and matter will be submitted U/A
upon filing of debtors' response. Since debtor is pro se and does not work on Fridays, the Court
will schedule a video status conference on Friday, December 14, 2012, 2:00 p.m."5 That status
conference was later continued.
Plaintiff filed the motion for summary judgment on September 28, 2012.6 A letter was
sent to Debtor advising him of the filing and that the matter would not be set for hearing. The
letter also advised Debtor that the Court would allow the filing of a responsive brief until
2 Dkt. 1.
3 Dkt. 5.
4 Dkt. 9.
5 Dkt. 20.
6 Dkt. 25.
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October 22, 2012 and, if no response was timely filed, the court would take the mater under
advisement and consider the motion without further pleading.7 No response has been filed.
Plaintiff moves for summary judgment on its Complaint to except its claim against
Debtor arising from the NSF check from discharge under § 523(a)(2)(A). It provides that a
discharge under § 727 does not discharge an individual debtor from any debt for money,
property, or services to the extend obtained by false pretenses, a false representation, or actual
fraud, other than a statement respecting the debtor's or an insider's financial condition. To
establish an exception to discharge for fraud, the creditor must prove: "1) the debtor knowingly
committed actual fraud or false pretenses, or made a false representation or willful
misrepresentation; 2) the debtor had the intent to deceive the creditor; and 3) the creditor relied
upon the debtor's representation."8 In addition, the creditor's reliance must have been
justifiable, and the creditor must have been damaged as a result.9 "In determining whether a
particular debt falls within one of the exceptions of section 523, the statute should be strictly
construed against the objecting creditor and liberally in favor of the debtor."10
7 Dkt. 26.
8 State of Missouri v. Audley (In re Audley), 275 B.R. 383, 388 (10th Cir. BAP 2002), citing
Fowler Bros. v. Young (In re Young), 91 F.3d 1367, 1373 (10th Cir. 1996).
9 Id.
10 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 523.05 (Alan N. Resnick & Henry J. Sommer eds.-in-chief, 16th ed.
rev. 2012).
Case 11-05241 Doc# 30 Filed 12/21/12 Page 4 of 11
"A debtor does not make a false representation under § 523(a)(2)(A) merely by
presenting a check for payment which later bounces."11 "There must be other acts, other
evidence, supporting a claim for fraud or false representations in addition to the 'bad check' to
declare a debt on a 'bad check' non-dischargeable under 11 U.S.C.§523(a)(2)."12 The creditor
must show the debtor was guilty of fraud with intent to deceive the creditor in direct connection
with the issuance of the check.13
Plaintiff seeks summary judgment on two independent theories: (1) the deemed
admissions resulting from requests for admission to which the Debtor did not respond; and (2)
collateral estoppel. On February 1, 2012, the Plaintiff served upon the Debtor Requests for
Admission. Debtor has not responded. Since Plaintiff's first theory rests solely upon the
deemed admissions, the Court first considers whether under the circumstances of this case, the
admissions are binding upon the Debtor.
Under Bankruptcy Rule 7036(a)(3), which incorporates Federal Rule 36(a), a "matter is
admitted unless, within 30 days after being served, the party to whom the request is directed
serves on the requesting party a written answer or objection." Debtor did not timely respond.
The Court is concerned that Debtor's lack of response may have been affected by the course of
11 Groetken v. Davis (In re Davis), 246 B.R. 646, 653 (10th Cir. BAP 2000). See also In re
Strecker, 251 B.R. 878, 882 (Bankr. D. Colo. 2000) (citing In re Davis); Miami Citizens Nat'l Bank &
Trust Co. v. Weitzel (In re Weitzel), 85 B.R. 753, 756 Bank. N.D. Ohio 1988) ("As a starting point, it
should be noted that the tendering of a check drawn on insufficient funds is not conclusive evidence of
fraud per se); C.O.T.C.O. Gasoline, Inc. v. Jenes (In re Jenes), 18 B.R. 405, 408 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1981)
("The cases hold that simply issuing a worthless check to purchase goods does not in and of itself
constitute fraud.") .
12 In re Strecker, 251 B.R. at 882.
13 In re Davis, 246 B. R. at 653.
Case 11-05241 Doc# 30 Filed 12/21/12 Page 5 of 11
this proceeding.14 As stated above, Debtor, who is not represented by counsel, filed an answer to
the Complaint denying that he knew at the time he issued the NSF check that there were
insufficient funds from which to pay the check and stating that he was without knowledge to
admit or deny the allegations concerning the state court proceedings, including whether he was
served with a copy of the summons and petition. The requests for admission included requests to
admit the very matters which Debtor had previously denied and about which he stated he lacked
knowledge. The report of the planning meeting, which was filed on February 10, 2012, after the
service of the requests for admission, states that the case could be ready for trial no later than
August 1, 2012 and would take four hours. Debtor very well may not have understood the
significance of the requests for admission. Bankruptcy Rule 7036 (a)(3) provides that a time to
respond for requests for admission longer than the 30 days stated in the rule may be ordered by
the court. At the next status conference, the Court will inquire of Debtor and make a
determination if Debtor should have additional time.
Nevertheless, the Court will rule on the merits of the motion for summary judgment
assuming the statements in the requests for admission were admitted, by virtue of the lack of a
timely response. In its first theory supporting summary judgment, Plaintiff relies primarily upon
the following requests for admission as establishing the elements for denial of discharge:15
3. The defendant knew at the time the check . . . was signed and
delivered to the plaintiff that said check would not be honored
when presented for payment to defendant's bank.
14 See Amer. Express Centurion Bank v. Swaney (In re Swaney), 2002 WL 32700042 at *5
(Bankr. D. Kan. 2002) ("The Court is concerned that the contemporaneous service of the requests for
admission and withdrawal of defendant's counsel may have left defendant without a fair opportunity to
respond to AECB's written discovery.").
15 Dkt. 25 at 5-7.
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4. Said check was issued by the defendant for present value and
present consideration, namely, the purchase of goods from the
plaintiff all of which goods the defendant obtained by the issuance
of said worthless check.
5. The defendant obtained said merchandise by the issuance of
said check upon a bank account which had insufficient funds
available to pay the said check at the time of the defendant's
issuance of said check on July 8, 1995.
6. Plaintiff through its agents and employees reasonably relied
upon the validity of defendant's check by delivering to the
defendant the purchased goods at the time of tender of the check.
7. The defendant intended that the plaintiff through its employees
would rely on the representation of sufficient funds which his
payment by check would create.
17. The defendant issued the check . . . knowing that he had
written many other checks on said account and that there were
insufficient funds in said account to pay for all of the checks.16
In addition, the admissions included that statement that "defendant admits the truth of the
allegations contained in the petition filed in Case No. 95 L 17533."17 That petition included the
allegation that Debtor "issued said check deceitfully and with intent to defraud the plaintiff since
the defendant knew that at the time said check was presented said defendant did not have
sufficient funds in the account for said check to be honored and paid."18
The Court finds that the admissions are not sufficient to grant summary judgment to the
Plaintiff. They establish Debtor issued a check knowing that his account did not have the $7.29
balance required for payment. However, the admissions do not include the evidence of intent to
16 Id. at 4-5.
17 In re Swaney, 2002 WL32700042 at *4.
18 Dkt. 25-1, at 8.
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defraud required for denial of discharge. The allegation of intent included in the state court
petition was based entirely upon the issuance of the NSF check. As stated above, denial of
discharge requires evidence of intent to defraud, in addition to the issuance of the worthless
The Court also finds that Plaintiff is not entitled to summary judgment under the doctrine
of collateral estoppel. That doctrine "prevents a party that has lost the battle over an issue in one
lawsuit from relitigating the same issue in another lawsuit."19 It applies in discharge litigation
under § 523.20 "When the issue previously litigated was litigated under sate law, a bankruptcy
court will apply the law of collateral estoppel of the relevant state."21 Under Kansas law,
"collateral estoppel operates to preclude the reconsideration of issues that were actually litigated
in the prior proceeding."22 In Kansas, the elements of collateral estoppel are: "(1) a prior
judgment on the merits which determines the rights and liabilities of the parties on the issue
based upon ultimate facts as disclosed by the pleadings and judgment; (2) the parties must be the
same or in privity, and (3) the issue litigated must have been determined and necessary to
support the judgment."23 Here the Plaintiff argues that the findings in the state court action
include all elements necessary to deny discharge and that under the doctrine of collateral
estoppel those findings are binding on this Court.
19 Melnor, Inc v. Corey (In re Cory), 583 F.3d 1249, 1251 (10th Cir. 2009).
20 Grogan v. Garner, 498 U.S. 279, 284-85 (1991).
21 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 523.06; see 28 U.S.C. § 1738.
22 Tilzer v. Davis, Bethune & Jones, L.L.C., 288 Kan. 477, 487, 204 P.3d 617, 624 (2009).
23 Waterview Resolution Corp. v. Allen, 274 Kan. 1016, 1023, 58 P.3d 1284, 1290 (2002),
quoting Regency Park v. City of Topeka, 267 Kan. 465, 478, 981 P.2d 256, 265 (1999).
Case 11-05241 Doc# 30 Filed 12/21/12 Page 8 of 11
This basis for granting summary judgment fails for reasons similar to those which
required denial of summary judgment based upon Debtor's failure to respond to the requests for
admission. There is no prior finding of intent to defraud sufficient for denial of discharge. The
state court Journal Entry of Judgment recites that it "finds that the defendant obtained goods and
services from plaintiff through actual fraud."24 "Actual fraud" is not defined or explained, so
the Court examines the entire record of the prior proceedings25 to determine if it includes the
necessary elements for denial of discharge. As pointed out above, there was no allegation in the
Petition of intent to defraud, other than that implied from the alleged knowing issuance of the
NSF check. The Petition does not make additional allegations concerning intent, and no trial
was held. There was no prior finding of the knowing commission of actual fraud with intent to
deceive Total, so this element of exception to discharge cannot be established through collateral
Further, the Court concludes that even if the prior judgment were construed to include a
finding that Debtor acted with intent to deceive, such a finding could not be given collateral
estoppel effect because of the requirement that the issue previously litigated must have been
actually determined and necessary to support the judgment. First, the actually litigated
requirement is not satisfied because the prior judgment was by default. Assuming that the issue
of intent to defraud was raised, it was not litigated. Under the majority view, as stated in the
Restatement (Second) of Judgments, a default judgment does not meet the actually litigated
24 Dkt. 25-1 at 9.
25 See Sylvester v. Martin (In re Martin), 130 B.R. 930, 943 (Bankr. N.D. Ill. 1991).
Case 11-05241 Doc# 30 Filed 12/21/12 Page 9 of 11
test.26 Prior litigation goes to the heart of the rationale for collateral estoppel.27 The Kansas
Supreme Court has recognized that collateral estoppel is a policy to preclude the re-litigation of
issues which were previously actually litigated.28 It also has followed the Restatement (Second)
of Judgments with respect to collateral estoppel issues.29 Although the Court has not found any
Kansas appellate decisions expressly holding that collateral estoppel does not apply when the
issue was determined by a default judgment in the prior action, other bankruptcy judges in this
district have relied upon such a requirement.30 "Most courts have . . . been reluctant to invoke
collateral estoppel where the debtor did not fully participate in the prior litigation or where a
default judgment has been entered against the debtor."31 Because the exceptions to discharge are
construed strictly in favor of the debtor, when collateral estoppel is invoked as a basis to deny
discharge of a particular debt, a strict construction of the elements of collateral estoppel is
Second, intent to defraud is not necessary to a finding of civil liability under K.S.A. 602610.
The statute enumerates the standard for civil liability for giving a worthless check by
defining "giving a worthless check" to mean the delivery of a check for the payment of money
26 Restatement (Second) of Judgments §§ 27-29 (current through August 2012).
27 Id.
28 E.g, Tilzer v. Davis, Bethune & Jones, L.L.C., 288 Kan. at 487, 204 P.3d at 624.
29 E.g, KPERS v. Reimer & Koger Assocs., Inc., 262 Kan. 635, 671, 941 P.2d 1321, 1345 (1997).
30 Schreibman v. Zanetti-Gierke (In re Zanetti-Gierke), 212 B.R. 375, 380 (Bankr. D. Kan.
1997) ("The 'actually litigated' standard requires the resolution of a dispute following a full trial on the
merits."; KC Coring & Cutting Const., Inc. v. McArthur (In re McArthur), 391 B.R. 453, 458 (Bankr. D.
Kan. 2008) ("except in limited circumstances not present here, default judgments are not given preclusive
31 4 Collier on Bankruptcy at ¶ 523.06.
Case 11-05241 Doc# 30 Filed 12/21/12 Page 10 of 11
(1) with intent to defraud or in payment or for a preexisting debt; or (2) which is dishonored by
the drawee for insufficient funds; and (3) for which the maker has not tendered payment upon
pre-litigation demand in accord with the statute.32 Simple delivery of a worthless check, which
is not in dispute, was sufficient to sustain the state court judgment; a finding of intent to defraud
was not necessary. For this reason, Plaintiff cannot rely upon collateral estoppel to supply the
essential intent element for denial of discharge under § 523(a)(2)(A).
For the foregoing reasons, the Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment is denied.
Neither the facts established by Debtor's failure to respond to the requests for admission nor the
doctrine of collateral estoppel are sufficient to establish the elements for denial of discharge of
Total's $1,198.41 claim for the judgment based upon the Debtor's giving of a $7.39 NSF check
sixteen years before he filed for relief under Chapter 7.
32 K.S.A. 60-2610 (h).
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Baby Products Do Not Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
by Mita Majumdar on November 25, 2011 at 2:46 PM Health Watch - G J E 4
Manufacturers of over-the-counter sleep products for babies should not claim that these products will prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), cautions the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Rather, they recommend that 'the best thing you can do to lower the chance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is to place your baby on his or her back to sleep, with nothing else in the crib or bassinet'.
When a child under age one dies suddenly without an explainable cause of death, it is known as SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Researchers believe that SIDS can be caused by factors such as problems with the baby's ability to wake up or the inability of the baby's body to detect 'a build up of carbon dioxide in the blood'. But the exact cause of SIDS is still not known.
AdvertisementWhat the medical community is very sure is the fact that baby products such as infant positioners, mattresses, crib bedding including bumpers and blankets, crib tents, pillows and baby monitors that are sold over-the-counter cannot prevent SIDS. According to Susan Cummins, chief pediatric medical officer in FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, 'these products are absolutely not necessary and they can be very dangerous'. Baby products that can prevent, treat or cure are considered medical devices and are subject to FDA regulations.
In view of this, FDA is clamping down on companies and websites from marketing products they claim can prevent SIDS. The agency said they 'never approved a product to prevent SIDS' and is asking the manufacturers to either stop marketing these products or change their labeling to remove all medical claims.
According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (a part of NIH), risk of SIDS increases if the baby is:
Sleeping on the stomach
Co-sleeping with parents (sleeping in the same bed) or the crib bedding is very soft
Around cigarette smoke while in womb or after birth, or the mother smokes or uses illegal drugs
Premature or had sibling who had SIDS
Risks also increase if the mother did not get prenatal care or lives in a poverty situation.
In their Technical Report published in the journal Pediatrics, the Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), in accordance with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, suggested the following criteria with regard to sleep surfaces of the infants.
If a portable crib, play yard or bassinet is to be used - use one with sturdy bottom and wide base; smooth surfaces without protruding hardware; legs with locks to prevent folding while in use; and firm, snugly fitting mattress.
Portable cribs, play yards, and bassinets with vertical sides made of air-permeable material may be preferable to those with air-impermeable sides.
Only mattresses designed for the specific product should be used.
Pillows or cushions should not be used as substitutes for mattresses or in addition to a mattress.
Any fabric on the sides or a canopy should be taut and firmly attached to the frame so as not to create a suffocation risk for the infant.
The AAP also recommends that 'infants sleep on a firm surface without any soft or loose bedding. Pillows, quilts, and comforters should never be in the infant's sleep environment. Specifically, these items should not be placed loose near the infant, between the mattress and the sheet, or under the infant. Infant sleep clothing that is designed to keep the infant warm without the possible hazard of head covering or entrapment can be used in place of blankets; however, care must be taken to select appropriately sized clothing and to avoid overheating. If a blanket is used, it should be thin and tucked under the mattress so as to avoid head or face covering'.
Wedges and positioning devices and bumper pads too should not be used since these can cause suffocation and entrapment.
The Task Force also recommended that infant home monitoring should not be used as a strategy to prevent SIDS since they found no evidence that apparent life-threatening events are precursors to SIDS.
When it comes to preventing SIDS, do a research of your own when you are buying baby products and find out if it is safe. It is but natural that companies are going to tell you only the positives except for almost invisible 'caution' sentences if any. It is better to be informed about the products before using them on your babies.
1. Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. SIDS and Other Sleep-Related Infant Deaths: Expansion of Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment. Pediatrics. 2011 Nov;128(5):1030-9. Epub 2011 Oct 17.
2. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22007004
3. http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/
4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002533/
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I don't know if there's an animal more interesting to watch than the mountain goat. And spring is when the goats are most visible to humans.
Lynn Chamberlain with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources took this photo on the Tushar Mountains in southwestern Utah.
Their spring range is the rocky slopes on the south side of Little Cottonwood Canyon. As they move from the low country back into the high country in May.
The goats are usually hard to see in winter because their white fur blends in perfectly with the snow.
But at this time of the year, their white bodies stand out against the rocky backdrop, making them perfect targets for binoculars and spotting scopes.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is taking advantage of their visibility to hold a mountain goat viewing event on April 20 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Park-and-Ride area near the mouth of the canyon. Bob Walters, the DWR's wildlife viewing coordinator, will be onsite with posters, information cards and his in-depth knowledge of the goats, their life, habits and history. There are several fixed-point telescopes in the parking area where this event will be held to make spotting the goats easier. Also, Walters and crew will share binoculars and spotting scopes to see the antics of these sure-footed animals on steep rocky slopes.
If you miss Walters event, you can go to the Park-and-Ride area on your own, anytime between now and, say, the end of April to see the goats. It only takes a pair of binoculars and a bit of patient looking.
Utah's mountain ranges are a perfect habitat for mountain goats, but there were no reports of goat sightings in the mid-1900s in Utah, Colorado, Nevada or Wyoming. The DWR brought in six goats from the Cascade Range in Washington in 1967—two yearling males and four adult females—that were released on the northern exposure of Little Cottonwood Canyon. It was several years before they were sighted again and it was on the southern exposure of the canyon.
Later, 10 more goats were brought in from Olympic National Park and released on Mt. Timpanogas, followed by another 10 on Mount Olympus. In 1986, the DWR trapped goats off Lone Peak and moved them to the Tushar Range in central Utah. That same year eight goats—six ewes and two rams—were captured on Lone Peak and moved to Bald Mountain in the High Uintas.
In places where they've been established, sightings are common among hikers. The most frequent comments on the trail registry for the Timpanogas hike are goat sightings.
Mountain Goat Viewing
Date: April 20 (Saturday)
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Park-and-Ride area mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Goat Facts
Body: White with small black horns
Height: Rams 3.5 feet, females smaller
Weight: Rams 100 to 300 pounds, females smaller
Lifespan: 12 to 15 years


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Do you know how Life Safety Upgrades are adopted in Florida and around the country?
Have you ever been confused by the Life Safety jargon that applies to your multifamily community or your individual unit/home? Engineered life safety systems, fire flow requirements and uniform elevator keys may not be lingo with which you are entirely comfortable or even familiar. Are you even more distressed by the hefty bills that typically accompany any conversations with local building and fire officials using this terminology? You may even have wondered at some point, who has the final say in what your building's components need to look like and why. If you haven't been able to figure out the specifics, it's not a surprise. It is not in the local authority's best interests to involve individual Floridians let alone their representative associations in the political and rulemaking processes that affect their wallets and ultimately their lives; doing so would take more time and money and delay the process.
In many countries, fire safety codes and standards are drafted, debated and ultimately adopted by their federal governments. Not so in the U.S. where our Constitution leaves this up to our individual states. Now if our states were writing their own building safety standards (even knowing that standards would vary from state to state) we could still enjoy some level of comfort. However, that is not the case either and our states instead use "model" codes that are written by private organizations. The states may adopt these "model" codes entirely or with amendments. Ultimately, legislative bodies within local states and jurisdictions will have the final say, and the result might be inconsistent approaches across our country. As such, your financial burdens and life safety protections might vary widely if you live in New York or New Jersey, Tennessee or Texas and so on.
One of the private organizations that writes fire safety standards is the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In the state of Florida, we are required by statute to adopt the recommendations this group makes every three years almost without question. We can add even greater restrictions to what they recommend but rejecting the NFPA's proposed rules is basically out of the question. Just who is this group then? Well the mission statement on their website reads as follows:
The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA, established in 1896, is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training and education.
Not surprisingly, their Board of Directors and their Officer Roster are heavily comprised of folks whose companies produce the products (sprinklers, elevator components, alarms, etc.) that are all needed to comply with their triennial recommendations. There is no doubt that this same group is also comprised of folks who have made it their life's work to protect public safety. However, in the absence of a legislative review of a private organization's recommendations and in the absence of any meaningful citizen input, we have no current checks and balances in a process that impacts lives and our economic welfare.
Section 633.0215(2) of the Florida Statutes reads as follows:
Florida Statutes, Section 633.0215(2): The State Fire Marshal shall adopt the National Fire Protection Association's Standard 1, Fire Prevention Code but shall not adopt a building, mechanical, or plumbing code. The State Fire Marshal shall adopt the Life Safety Code, Pamphlet 101, current editions, by reference. The State Fire Marshal may modify the selected codes and standards as needed to accommodate the specific needs of the state. Standards or criteria in the selected codes shall be similarly incorporated by reference. The State Fire Marshal shall incorporate within sections of the Florida Fire Prevention Code provisions that address uniform firesafety standards as established in s. 633.022. The State Fire Marshal shall incorporate within sections of the Florida Fire Prevention Code provisions addressing regional and local concerns and variations.
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Huskies Connect
Former Huskie offensive lineman Adam Kiel is one of two Huskies to be named to the AFCA Good Works Team. He and the other 21 honorees were recognized at halftime of the 2011 Sugar Bowl.
Members of the men's golf program spent time one summer working on a Habitat for Humanity house in nearby Elgin, Ill.
During the Christmas season, the women's track & field team adopts a family and buys gifts for the whole family.
Northern Illinois University student-athletes are heavily involved in giving back to the DeKalb/Sycamore community.
Through the Huskie Life Skills program, NIU develops leaders and role models while preparing them for life after graduation. During their time at NIU, Huskie student-athletes participate in numerous community service activities, hear from decorated guest speakers and learn life-long skills.
All 17 NIU teams have been involved in community service projects ranging from working with youth in the area to the elderly. Huskie student-athletes host a multitude of children's events, visit hospitals, nursing homes and elementary schools. They have also participated in state and national projects such as Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White's Life Goes On organ and tissue donor program, and Habitat for Humanity.
NIU Athletics is heavily involved in promoting breast cancer awareness. The Huskie volleyball and football teams have both teamed up with Colleges Against Cancer in the past, and the women's basketball team participates in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association breast cancer awareness campaign.
Some service went beyond the boarders of DeKalb/Sycamore and the United States for that matter. Former women's track and field athlete, Kaylee Walters, spent her 2009 summer in Saint Louis, Senegal volunteering at a school for underprivileged children, and assisting with the local track team.
Individual student-athletes at NIU have been recognized for great acts of community service. Former football players, Matt Simon (2008) and Adam Kiel (2010), were named to the Allstate/AFCA Good Works Team, which recognizes 22 football players in the country for their selfless acts and community participation.
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Do you really know what Chardonnay tastes like? Really? There was a point at which I thought I knew. I was young, a hip Web designer who for the first time in his life had some disposable income and I was buying Hawk Crest Chardonnay from gourmet grocery stores and drinking it with homemade pasta and cream sauce. The height of sophistication, right? But just like when I finally went to Italy and realized what real fettuccine with a perfect cream sauce tasted like, I also discovered one day that the Chardonnay I had been drinking was preceded in history by hundreds of years worth of wines in Burgundy, and they, like the Italian pasta, had the honest claim on how Chardonnay really tastes.
Don't get me wrong, this isn't a prelude to dissing every California Chardonnay, as much as some of my friends might like it to be. No. I stand firm. I like quite a few California Chardonnays, but just like my appreciation of Australian Shiraz needs to be tempered with the knowledge of that grape's history in the Rhone, so too does my affinity for California Chardonnay need to be filtered through the reality that it often cannot hold a candle to those made in Burgundy.
Most white wines suffer in comparison to an excellent wine like this, made from Grand Cru vineyards in the heart of Burgundy. The producer, Domaine Vincent Girardin is a family run estate that has been passed down from father to son for 11 generations. Until the current Girardin, the family estate was rather small, but in the twenty-some-odd years that Vincent has been managing the estate, he has managed to grow it significantly.
The estate is both dedicated to its traditional family practices and to an extremely high level of quality in its wines, while embracing modern technology to its fullest. Grapes are fully sorted twice before they are crushed, and they are hand harvested from vineyards that are kept with no herbicides or fungicides. (This is of course for the family's estate wines, of which this wine is not one. Girardin actually makes wines in small quantities from over 60 different appellations, making him both a family estate as well as a negociant, albeit a small one. Girardin produces around 46,000 cases). Once the grapes are pressed, however, they leave the world of the traditional winery and enter a highly technology driven winery with temperature controlled fermentation vats and separate winemaking facilities for reds and whites (uncommon in Burgundy) among other things.
After a cold soak of 7 to up to 15 days (much longer than most) Girardin's white wines are barrel fermented in 40% new French oak. In an odd technique, the wines are often removed from the barrels after fermentation and placed with the lees (chunky stuff that's left after the pressing) in tanks to mix for a while before being aged (in the case of this particular wine) for 13 months before being (unfortunately) lightly fined and filtered before bottling.
Tasting Notes:
A light pale gold in the glass, this wine has a heady nose of lemon curd and sweet pastry, with a hint of minerals and mint (?). In the mouth it is smooth and silky, with a bright acidity that drives primary flavors of lemon, honey, and crushed stones which taper into a very impressive finish that lasts and lasts.
Food Pairing:
I had this wine with a goat cheese, fries, and lavender salad that was just divine. The wine had enough acidity to cut through the richness of the goat cheese without overpowering the delicate flavors of the dressing and the little bits of quince that were thrown in.
Overall Score: 9.5
How Much?: $60
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Charming Shoppes Inc. recorded a wider-than-expected loss for its fourth quarter as higher product costs and discounts at its Lane Bryant division cut into margins.
Walmart remains in full blown communications mode, and next week it rolls out the big gun when president and CEO Mike Duke is scheduled to participate in the Barclays Capital 2011 Retail and Restaurants Conference at 1 p.m. EST on Tuesday, April 26.
Duke's appearance comes just a few days before the end of the first quarter, so don't count on gleaning any insights into Walmart's current performance from his comments. Walmart doesn't do guidance updates, and with first quarter results scheduled for release just a few weeks later on May 17 it isn't likely to start now.


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Thursday, March 5, 2009
As a proud New Yorker, I must, must, MUST have this cityscape cape by my wonderful designer friend Zang Toi.
I'm sure I've had these images on my computer since Zang presented this piece last September, but I searched them out after Zang mentioned the cape over dinner at his insanely beautiful apartment last weekend. (He made all the delicious Malaysian food himself, including dessert.) I thought, "That cape sounds like me. Why don't I have it?" Now that I've found the photos, I know that this piece is necessary to my future happiness. Zang and I are going to have to work something out. Maybe I can wash the dishes after his next dinner party.
After dinner, MrB and I took a picture in front of one of Zang's two matching paintings of Marie Antoinette.
Zang was wearing one of his trademark mini-kilts that night, so I wanted to get a picture with him, but our photographer (ahem, MrB!) wasn't up to snuff. I didn't even attempt to do justice to Zang's apartment. The professionals have already been there. Check out the apartment — done entirely in black, white, gray and silver — in Elle Decor here. As a bonus, Elle has a picture of Zang in a mini-kilt. Don't you just want to eat him up with a spoon?
UPDATED TO ADD: A better photographer would have taken great food-porn photos of Zang's dinner. Alas, I have nothing to show you. But I will answer gorgeous blogger Bex's question about what we ate: Homemade spring rolls, followed by curried chicken with quail eggs (LOTS of little eggs, all hard-boiled and peeled), then shrimp and string beans in chili paste (the paste was made by Zang's sister in Malaysia) over rice. Dessert was a coconut and chocolate custard, with silver-coated Jordan almonds to nibble after.
42 Responses to "Wearing My Heart on My Cape"
Oh that cape is amazing!!!
And the apartment is gorgeous!!!
What did he make for dinner????
Yep, that cape's you, for sure, WendyB. And Zang's adorable. What a spread in honor of his amazing abode! You two look wonderful with Marie in the background. Did Zang serve cake? (I know there's controversy over who actually said what, but I'm trying to be clever here.)
Hi there-wow, the cape is stunning and is a must have for you!! Dinner sounded like such a fabulous time, lucky you!!
OMG!! HOW FUN!!!!! That cape IS AMAZING!!! You totally have to have it 😉
And the apartment looks amazing, too!!
capes rule!
i had a cape once, and i couldnt resist wearing it with a bathing suit and tights.
hopefully you'll have more control.
Amazing. I want that cape for you too!
You & Mr. B= adorable.
He = precious.
His apartment = AMAAAAZING.
Mini Kilt = Makes me happy.
now that's amazing!!!
off to check out his apartment!
Zang is definitely adorable. As are you and Mr.B in the above photo!
I'd love to see you in that cape. I bet you could coerce Zang into loaning it to you at least . . . if you break out your secret weapon: The Pinch!
that is one amazing cape! i could def. see you wearing it. and his apt. is to die for. i love everything!
Oh I can't say it!
Yes I can.
Zang is cute as a button and looks exactly like Edna E Mode from The Incredibles.
Am I bad?
Zang's such a talent!…did you try his Satay & peanut sauce…the Malay version/recipe is so YUM! Anywhooo, NYC is always full of fabulous people(including U dear!)
you would totally rock that cape, cannot wait!
Oh yes, that cape is destined to be yours.
DAMN! I love his place. I love that cape.
You definitely need to wash dishes if it nets you a cape.
What a cape! Gorgeous x
AGHHH! That cape is beeee-yoooootiful.
And I want that apartment.
youll probably have to fight Andre Leon Talley for it first!
That cape is simply amazing.
You need that cape…put that on and you'll be the caped fashion crusader.
Gorgeous cape! And I love your dress too 🙂
Btw, your seafood comment made me LOL!!
You look gorgeous in that color!
o wow, his home is breathtaking, gosh i wish i had that bed!!!
I think that was the same issue that my home was featured in Elle Decor 🙂 LOVE that cape!
It sounds like it was amazing! That cape + you = meant to be. And a mini-kilt is an awesome trademark to have.
oh wow – that living space is amazing! and so is that cape…and your cranberry get up!
STUNNING cape. He is incredibly talented! darling the photo of you and Mr B is just gorge.
Ok Wendy you just made me hungry with the breakdown of the meal!!!
sounds delish and he made it himself!? fabulous.
off to check out the elle decor link for Zang!
muah x
That cape. An amazing entrance and an even more amazing exit. I think I'm going to head over to Elle Decor because that Marie Antoinette wall has me in a spin.
What a beautiful cape! 🙂
You know all the best people! I love that apartment but have to say capes look better in theory than practice I think.
Love the cape! And the apartment is divine!
OH all that food made me miss home!!!! Totally!!!!
I actually have a shower curtain with the cityscape of New York on it and it is surprisingly similiar to that cape. You want that I send it to you? you could make your own cape out of it!! Actually now I think about it I could make my OWN cape out of it, I retract my offer.
Here's the link if you want to purchase one of your own – http://www.tdhomewares.com/home.php?cPath=2_4_11 (shower curtain that is, not the cape).
That cityscape cape is REALLY beautiful.
Wow. 🙂
I almost imagined a big heart on a little capelet actually, because the title was "Wearing my heart.."
MrB is a cutie pie, if I may respectfully say so. Is this a May-December union? I did that too, though in the other direction.
Cybill, let's not tell Zang!
Fabulously Broke, well, NYC has my heart 😉
Duchesse, I prefer to think of it as April – November.
Only Zang Toi could get away with wearing that kilt 🙂 I've seen him once at a supermarket checkout counter in KL – wasn't sure if it was him at first till I saw the kilt!
Wendy, now that I've found out about your jewelry line, I know that at least 3 pieces are necessary to my future happiness. You and I are going to have to work something out. Maybe I can cook for you wonderful Malaysian dishes for a month.
Really, I would. 🙂
Hmmm, Lynn, that might actually work!
That cape is a winner! Great idea…


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In an ongoing crackdown on immigration fraud, the federal government is in the process of revoking the citizenship of up to 3,100 people it says obtained Canadian citizenship fraudulently.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has also flagged the cases of about 5,000 people who may have cheated to become permanent residents.
"Canadian citizenship is not for sale," Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said in a statement Monday.
"We are taking action to strip citizenship and permanent residence status from people who don't play by the rules and who lie or cheat to become a Canadian citizen."
CIC is working with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the RCMP, and Canadian offices abroad to tackle the fraud.
The permanent residents being investigated are known to be implicated in residence fraud, and the majority of them live outside the country, the CIC said.
Typically, these permanent residents will use the services of an unscrupulous immigration representative to fraudulently establish evidence of residence in Canada while living abroad. This enables them to maintain their permanent residence status and later apply for citizenship.
RCMP and CBSA criminal investigations have found that a family of five may pay upwards of $25,000 over four or more years to create the illusion of Canadian residence, the statement said.
Permanent residents must reside in Canada for three out of four years prior to applying for Canadian citizenship. To retain their permanent resident status, they must be physically present in Canada for two out of five years.
The CIC has flagged the files of another 2,500 individuals where there are also concerns, bringing the number of those tied to citizenship and residence fraud investigations to nearly 11,000.
To date, more than 600 former permanent residents linked to investigations have been removed or denied admittance to Canada, and about 500 citizenship applications from those who failed to meet the residence requirements have been denied.
As word spreads about the fraud crackdown, close to 1,800 applicants linked to the investigations have abandoned their bid for citizenship, the statement said.
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Poland to Tax Shale Gas from 2015
The Polish government is working on introducing levies on the production of hydrocarbons in the country, said Finance Minister Jan Vincent-Rostowski. Implementation will take several years.
"The hydrocarbon tax will bring a mechanism to ensure Poles get fair income without discouraging investors from production," he told a press conference Wednesday.
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said earlier in the day the government is working on a shale gas extraction tax system that will "for sure" be adopted this year. State-controlled gas firm PGNiG SA, oil refiner PKN Orlen SA, and foreign companies are drilling for shale gas on a number of concessions in Poland.
Finance officials Wednesday declined to discuss revenue targets from the new tax.
"It is too early to talk about numbers," said Maciej Grabowski, a deputy finance minister. "The goal is…a stable tax environment. We've set 2015 as a possible date to implement the tax."
Poland wants to create a tax framework ahead of potential large discoveries of shale gas, and the government continues to see a role for foreign companies doing exploration work in the country, the finance minister said.
"There is definitely a role for foreign companies [in the shale gas sector] because they have the means and the knowledge," Mr. Rostowski said. "There is no nationalism in this government and there won't be. It's important to create a framework that will be stable many years ahead of time. That is our goal. That is why we want to do it now before the biggest discoveries are made."


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"In the end, you will be more supported than slammed if you carry your end of the bargain on a day-to-day basis."
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Even if you don't know him in front of the camera as Opie Taylor, Steve Bolander or Richie Cunningham, you likely know the work of Ron Howard behind the camera as one of Hollywood's most sought-after directors. His films include Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, The Da Vinci Code, and most recently, Frost/Nixon.
This is not only because he enjoyed so much success as a young actor, but because in 1975, at the age of 21, Ron Howard married his high school sweetheart. Over three decades later, they're still married. Together, they have four children, including actress Bryce Dallas Howard, and one grandchild.
Over the course of his career, which stretches back to 1956 when he was not yet 2, Ron Howard has earned dozens of awards and nominations in both acting and directing, although he didn't win an Oscar until he was named Best Director for 2002's A Beautiful Mind, which starred Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly.
Ron Howard BiographyBorn in Duncan, Oklahoma, in 1954, Ron Howard was the first child born to acting parents who relocated to Burbank, California, shortly after his birth. He would actually appear in a Hollywood production while only 18 months old, but his true career began a couple of years later. During his youth and teen years, Ron Howard's parents saw to it that he led a normal life, which included not only attending public schools but also being involved in school activities.
After graduating from high school, Ron Howard entered the University of Southern California as a film student, but did not stay long -- he dropped out after less than a year to pursue acting.
ron howard on the andy griffith show When he was just 6, Ron Howard landed one of his most enduring roles: the innocent small-town boy Opie Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show, a role he'd play for eight years. By 1968, he had appeared in dozens of other shows and movies and had an enormous acting resume, yet he was still only landing single-episode gigs.
This all changed when George Lucas cast him as Steve Bolander in the classic 1973 coming-of-age teen flick American Graffiti, which also starred Richard Dreyfuss and Harrison Ford. This led directly to his most famous and iconic role as all-American nice guy, Richie Cunningham, on Happy Days.


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Bernese Mountain dogs are almost as long as they are tall.
From its origin in the Alps, the Bernese Mountain dog makes a wonderful addition to any family. Enjoying the company of people, these canines want to be a part of any function. Dedicated and gentle, Bernese Mountain dogs are well-mannered. They love to be outside, especially during the winter months. Routine upkeep includes weekly brushing and daily walks. Generally weighing about one hundred pounds, Bernese mountain dogs are able to fill positions like drafting, herding, or droving.


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This is a photographic journal of our spectacular 2007 cruise. Visit the exciting ports of call as we explore the Baltic Sea.
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Based on a short story by yesteryear's famous humorist James Thurber, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty abandons all mirth in its lifeless look at a shy, repressed drudge who lives in daydreams to escape the crushing boredom of his life. The premise is hoary and drearily executed by director/star Ben Stiller. Mitty's adventures, both real and imagined, are uninspired and devoid of emotional payoff and comedy. The movie plays more like a travelogue than a comedic quest.
The failure lies not in the talented cast, which includes Sean Penn, Kristen Wiig, and Shirley MacLaine, but in the lack of material for them to play off of. Only the inimitable Adam Scott is provided a few delicious moments of camp in which to sink his teeth. Everyone else is wasted in this unceasingly anti-climatic movie. What should have been a riotous romp lacks not only inspiration but respiration.
The hilarious Kristen Wiig is sadly misspent as the object of Mitty's romantic obsession. She plays it straight as the normal coworker whom Mitty romantically fixates on from afar. The problem is that she is so unimpressively normal in her portrayal that she demonstrates no tangible justification for Mitty's obsession—which then becomes creepy rather than heartbreaking. If Walter Mitty drove a van, his "secret" might have been one for CSI.
The biggest problem with the film is Mitty himself. Stiller's "shy underdog" actually comes across as an unsympathetic, jealous wannabe. Mitty's shyness and trepidation only manifest around Wiig's character. When action is demanded, "shy, fearful" Mitty only moderately demurs and then jumps in—literally, at times. He actually is quite composed and even caustic when he wants to be . . . and silent and scheming when he wants to be.
Mitty's repression seems more a repressed rage—as though he is one frustrated daydream away from going postal at work. Perhaps the strain of directing fostered an intensity Stiller could not conceal on camera. His eyes evince a haunted, angry glare when they should be sad or tender. At least Danny Kaye broke into a song and dance number whenever his Walter Mitty tilted a bit toward the deranged.
The story doesn't help in that regard, either. Neither love nor duty drive Mitty's quest to recover a key item lost at work. Rather, hubris fuels the engine of his solipsistic obsession, combined with petty anger at his arrogant boss and a boiling jealousy of all whose lives appear more exciting than his. These are simply not sympathetic traits.
Compounding the problem is that the story fails at its core. Mitty's quest to achieve his "in-your-face!" revenge on his boss never truly seems dangerous or to rise to the level of heroics. His deeds are arduous and uncomfortable, but not distinctive or funny.
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A 36-year-old man has been taken into custody after authorities say he robbed a man in his mid-20s at gunpoint Friday afternoon in Denton.
The Denton Police Department reports the victim was robbed by 36-year-old Joey Lee Bailey of 2730 Reagan Road while in a vehicle that was traveling south on South Main Street. Bailey has been charged with felony robbery with a dangerous weapon and placed in the Davidson County Detention Center under a $25,000 secured bond. He has a court date of Nov. 27.
"Joey Bailey brandished a firearm and demanded money from the victim," Denton Police stated in a news release. "The victim handed over an undisclosed amount of cash to Bailey."
The vehicle was stopped by Davidson County sheriff's deputies, who assisted in locating the suspect.
The incident is still under investigation, the DPD stated in a news release Monday afternoon. A police spokeswoman said her agency could not release whether the victim was known to the suspect.
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This version is no longer supported. Use the new 3D OpenGL version in BW Pro here : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.levelup.beautifulwidgets&hl=en
Beautiful Live Weather is a Live Wallpaper for your Android phone!
Display a sunny weather, but combined with Beautiful Widgets (from the market), you will be able to watch the real weather conditions, rain, snow, storms, etc!
The boom I will never remove this app. Who needs weather reports with this app. No proplems what so ever with my junky g2 well not junk turn your gps on to tell your weather in your area
Poor Will only work fully with buy download. Not compatible with Nexus Google, scaling is un- formatted. Currently displays sun in the day the moon at night not exactly a weather app.
Could we have seasonal grass/items fall leaves instead of grass, snow piles, stalks of flowers for summer, as on person mentioned shooting stats would
Not correct info It's raining cats and dogs in korea.. But the picture shows sunny weather. Sigh. Why can't things just work??
Last update sucks This was a fantastic app. Key word "was". This last update was a complete change, making it user unfriendly and apparently turning off the option of having your favorite weather app open with a touch of the icon. I've used this app for three years now and I'm considering removing it from my Droid razr because jut now sucks. I'm trying to give the dev a chance to fix it. I will give it give stars if they return it to former functionality.
Ok app but requires further installation Installed append default is sunny sky. To get changing wallpaper according to current weather required 11mb app download. Would be nice to know that up front. Otherwise good app.
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Hotfix for the Google weather icon name change
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Panama City Beach -- Eighth grader Ocean Reckell has been to 7 different schools. Her father is currently on his 3rd overseas deployment. It's been a rough year, but a caring teacher has made it a little bit easier.
"She knew my dad was deployed and every now and then she'd keep tabs on how he was, how we were doing at home, if she could help in any way," said Reckell.
Monday, teachers like Starr Callaway were recognized for going above and beyond their normal classroom duties to help military students.
"Obviously, the military children deal with a lot of things that regular children don't deal with. So it's neat when you hear the examples and specifics about what some our educators do to help children and families," said Superintendent of Bay District Schools, Bill Husfelt.
"We've had some families that have had a lot of transition going from multiple schools. For our children, that can be very rough as they adjust to being the new kid constantly. It's a lot of stress on a child," said Commander of Naval Support Activity Panama City, Jessica Pfefferkorn.
Base officials honored Mosely High School 10th grade English teacher, Laurel Beach, for trying to make the transition process less stressful. Beach implemented a program called "Student to Student."
"I pair them with other students who kind of help them find their way," said Beach.
The relationship is two-fold. Superintendent Husfelt and Commander Pfefferkorn also recognized a group of sailors who volunteer as mentors in Bay County classrooms.
"It's our way of giving back, but also our way of making a difference," said Commander Pfefferkorn.
The sailors recognized Monday volunteered a total of 302 hours in Bay District Schools this year.


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Those who have experienced New Orleans will especially enjoy Po Boys. It's a small, kick-back type of eatery perked by bright colors, Louisiana memorabilia, and an upbeat feeling. more
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Beginnings Restaurant is clearly the beloved creation of Ben and Heather Freiser — literary buffs, foodies and parents. Ben has been a restaurateur . . . more
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When New Orleans is the destination, what won't people do to get there?
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Let's sail away.
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When you're feeling trapped, nothing could be better than being set free.
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If you don't hire me, hire George.
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Heart transplant patients tell their story, each in their own way.
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Other convention cities are still there. Fortunately, New Orleans is still here.
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Does size matter? It depends.
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Next time we send fancy boxes to NFL team owners, we'll throw in a fuse or two.
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Though roughly presented for a tough working environment, the message is perfectly clear.
After the Storm
Katrina packed a wallop. From what we hear, this spot did, too.
Multipurpose Business Card
I once used the detachable tabs from one of these cards to stop a table in my favorite pho joint from wobbling.
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Can you guess how many convention visitors have been satisfied by the music, food, and culture of New Orleans?
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What happens when Dick and Jane grow up?
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How do you compete for the attention of film producers in Cannes? Maybe a little humor, with a pinch of empathy.
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Let's lift all boats. Sounds like a good policy.
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Broadening cultural vistas is possible for everyone in Louisiana. There's even a magazine for that.
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Massey's only hires people who know their stuff. They're out there.
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Remember when doctors managed health care instead of bureaucrats?
It's You
It feels good to give, doesn't it.
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No digital media can compete with the delights of life in New Orleans. Best to just hitch a ride.
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Happy workers make productive workers, yet too many staffing companies only see quotas and a quick buck. That won't make anyone happy.
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The World Cup competition turns to another North American team on Monday that needs to win to advance. The competition between Mexico and Croatia appears to be one of the toughest games yet as both need to win. According to SBNation on Monday, the players for both teams going into the competition have no issues with injuries, leaving fans ready to see a game that will be filled with passion and skill at the highest level. The focus of both teams is to win and the game looks to be tight.
Heading into the game, it appears that Mexico might have a slight advantage. Their previous game, with the goalless draw against Brazil, has confirmed the team is a point ahead of Croatia. This means a draw against Croatia would be enough for them to qualify for the next round. The fans are hoping for a win, but advancing in the competition is more important at this point.
However, as fans have seen at the World Cup, everything looks easier on paper. The real battle is on the field. Croatia definitely has some star players when it comes to the two teams. Fans know that the players Ivan Rakitić, Luka Modrić and Mario Mandžukić, are going to be battling hard. Mexico doesn't have this type of lineup, but the unit is tight and works well together as a team.
According to the New York Times on Monday, Croatia has been talking a good game. Pouring on the verbal game, the players have suggested they will win. The tactic has fans excited and it also has people questioning if this really will happen. The almost too boastful talk has been loud and proud which might give Mexico enough fuel to really come on strong and beat Croatia.
The World Cup Mexico versus Croatia game kicks off at 4 p.m. ET. The game plays at the same time that Cameroon takes on Brazil. There might be a lot of channel switching on Monday as both games will be fun to watch.


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Our production DB is using the FILESTREAM option for our sharepoint environment. The volume where the files are residing is getting full and I am planning to add another volume to ease space issues. Is the solution as simple as creating another filestream container and adding this container on the existing filestream filegroup? Would SQLServer take care of balancing among the two volumes?
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Can I create a second filestream container on an existing SQL Server 2008 database without going offline?
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Unfortunately no, not in SQL Server 2008.
According to FILESTREAM Overview - multiple containers can be added to a single FILESTREAM Filegroup but only as of SQL 2012.


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Besides setting a new Supercross record as the youngest rider ever to win the championship, Rockstar Makita Suzuki Team member Ryan Dungey has one of the coolest web sites around at www.ryandungey.com. With its gorgeous graphics, Flash movies, and comprehensive scope, the site reflects Dungey's standing as a superior athlete. More, perhaps, than the words he is able to shine with in interviews, his dedication to the development of an excellent web presence reveals the strength that fuels him as a champion.
His bio includes not only the requisite details, but briefly tells the story of his amazing connection and work with Roger DeCoster. He includes is racing information, but also shares the deeply moving personal insight of his involvement with the LIVESTRONG campaign for cancer awareness. Having lost his grandmother to cancer in 2005, he has dedicated his career to her memory, and devotes time to helping find a cure for cancer.
The photos page has a superb collection, and is well worth the trip. The site itself seems to be a composite Flash movie that prohibits download, but despite this apparent limitation, exploring it is well worth the time. Both the videos page and the events page seem to be incomplete, since the visuals invite clicking, but the effort leaves one wanting action. The News section item on the site relaunch does not provide information about whether the site is still being developed or is complete as is.
There are two other Ryan Dungey sites, both on Facebook. One is "Ryan Dungey is the new GOAT of motocross" and other is the Ryan Dungey Fan Page. All are available for fan interaction and information.


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- Full-day trip to St Augustine and Marineland from Orlando
- Enjoy a close encounter with friendly dolphins
- Explore and savor a relaxing lunch in colonial St Augustine, self-proclaimed oldest city in the US!
- See Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest fort in the US
- Tour includes round-trip coach travel from select Orlando hotels
What You Can Expect
At Marineland, a dolphin center and marine park, you have two options to interact with those lovable creatures of the sea – bottlenose dolphins. Looking for an experience that doesn't require a swimsuit? Opt for the Dolphin Experience, a brief meet-and-feed where you'll pet, feed and interact with these friendly creatures. If you do want to get wet, choose the Swim with Dolphins option, a 30-minute swim that includes a 30-minute educational presentation before you get in the water.
After you depart Marineland, you head to downtown St Augustine, where the rest of your afternoon can be enjoyed at your leisure. Visit the famous Castillo de San Marcos (the oldest fort in the United States) or wander the dozens of cobblestone streets. As the oldest European-settled town in the continental United States, St Augustine dates back to 1565 and offers a wealth of cultural and historic sites around every corner.
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June 2015
This tour was amazing!
April 2014
The whole trip was well organised and informative.
Lovely experience with the dolphins, fabulous visit to the old town
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September 2012
Be prepared to explore an old seaside city in the afternoon, with the morning spent with the dolphins.
August 2012
The Dolphin Experience was a wonderful experience, that I enjoyed as much if not more than the children !! A great atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff. I definitely recommend the Dolphin Experience. The visit to St Augustine was also very pleasant and enjoyable. A priceless day !! :)
August 2012
Outstanding once in a lifetime experience that me and family won't forget for a longtime. What a beautiful town wish we could have spent longer there.
March 2015
The dolphin meet and feed was about 5 minutes where we get to touch the dolphin, pose with him for pics and do a couple tricks. They gave us a free behind the scenes tour. Then we ventured off to St. Augustine for the remainder of the day and we did the trolley that takes you to points of interest.
October 2014
A nice contrast from Orlando , we enjoyed it very much.
April 2014
The driver Ismail was super friendly and very knowledgeable..great experience downside was the dolphin experience was disappointed not really worth the amount paid for the amount of time actually feeding the dolphins was over in less than 5 min. Time in st augustine should hAve been longer
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Very poorly organised and the PA sustem in the van was so bad that we could not understand a word. There was no flow to it. It was more like a pick up and delivery service rather then a tour.


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Last night I had a meeting in the evening so it was time for a quick dinner: English Muffin Pizza's!!
I use the GF muffins from Food for Life and husband uses the multi-grain muffins from Thomas.
John's pan for the toaster oven (the one's on the left aren't GF or multi-grain.. I forget what was leftover, plain?)
John's plate.. nice and melty!
My pan for the toaster over. GF, GF, GF!
My gorgeous plate 🙂
Oftentimes with the GF muffins it is tricky to know when they are done. I have pulled them out too early and then they taste a little off… but I have pulled them out too late too and they're super crunchy. I need to find that nice happy-medium spot.


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KENDAL inflicted upon Northwich their biggest defeat since, well, the last time they hammered them.
Few who were there will forget the six-goals drubbing Lee Ashcroft's men dished out to Vics last season and, while they stopped at four this time, their superiority was similarly stark.
Put simply, they ran riot.
They raced – literally and metaphorically – into a three-goals lead inside a quarter hour, attacking with a verve that left their guests gasping for air.
Gary McEvatt ghosted clear to finish with a flourish on two minutes, repeating the trick soon afterwards when Kevin Leadbetter's pass split Vics' porous defence.
When Carl Osman was floored by Ian Kearney's ill-timed tackle – for which the visitors' captain was booked – Leadbetter blasted in the resulting penalty.
Referee Ian Hussin showed mercy seconds later when Vics' skipper sent McEvatt sprawling. He was wrong not to show a red card.
The last time Northwich showed such defensive amnesia – at Nantwich in November – their pride at least remained intact after a gallant recovery.
Gone is the gumption to perform a repeat trick now.
Ryan Wade, a scorer from Vics' first shot on target at Worksop on Saturday, almost matched that feat when making Craig Dootson dive to his right five minutes before the break.
Northwich flickered, nothing more, after the interval when substitute Michael Clarke and Tom Field forced Marc Joseph to twice smuggle clear off the goalline from the same attack.
When another replacement, Steve Abbott, smacked a shot against an upright there was at least hope to cling to.
It was a fleeting feeling, for McEvatt returned a first half favour to Leadbetter who slide a fourth emphatic finish past Hinchliffe on 57 minutes to settle the outcome.
Deflated, Vics lost direction.
Kendal could afford to relax as a result, threatening a fifth goal when Mark Jackson's rising shot was clawed clear by Hinchliffe.
The hosts, victors only once in their past half dozen matches, continued to attack with purpose.
Vics, seeking a way to stop them, changed formation three times.
Abbott's stoppage time consolation, so stopping Kendal from keeping their sheet clean for the first time since October, provided a crumb of comfort.
A Chester victory against wooden spoonists Burscough tonight, Wednesday, will take their points advantage into double figures for the first time.
It's an ominous prospect.
Vics' Star Man Tom Field. He looked most hurt by his team's humbling.
The former Chester midfielder continued to scrap, even after the cause became a lost one, fuelled by a mixture of frustration and pride.
He stood out as a consequence.
Kendal (4-5-1) Dootson (GK), Winters, Gray, Joseph, Williams, Osman (Knowles 81), Farrell, Dunn, Leadbetter, Jackson (Donnelly 72), McEvatt (Kilifin 78)
Subs not used Tucker, Newton
Goals McEvatt 2, 9 Leadbetter 16 (penalty), 57
Booked Jackson, Joseph (both fouls)
Vics (4-2-3-1) Hinchliffe (GK), Disney, Kearney, Smyth, Fitzpatrick, Field, Roddy (Abbott 46), Wade, Riley, Woolfe (Clarke 46), Evans (Ennis 76)
Subs not used Collins, Armstrong
Goal Abbot 90 (+1)
Booked Kearney, Abbott (both fouls), Field (kicking the ball away)
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A pair of Nationals pitchers were named Pitcher of the Week for the week of June 11-17, as Alex Meyer won it for the South Atlantic League and Nathan Karns garnered the honor for the Carolina League.
Meyer threw a rain-shortened six-inning shutout last Tuesday, giving up just two hits and a walk while setting down five on strikes. Yesterday, he whiffed a career-high nine batters but got the no-decision in the Suns' 5-3 loss to the Power. The 22-year-old is 6-3 with a 3.33 ERA over 14 starts thus for Hagerstown.
Karns pitched just once during the timeframe, throwing six and 2/3rds scoreless innings last Friday in a 3-0 Potomac shutout of Myrtle Beach. He allowed just four hits and walked two while striking out 10, the second time he's done that this season (May 26). The 24-year-old is 4-2 with two saves and a 2.51 ERA over 14 appearances (eight starts) for Hagerstown and Potomac.
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