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Mitchell Anderson | September 24, 2008
By Mitchell Anderson • Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 13:32
The Liberals released their 76-page platform this week, including the proposed carbon tax, to predictable ridicule from the Conservatives.
Prime Minister Harper ranted against the idea of taxing carbon as "crazy", "insane", and something that would "screw everyone across the country" and "wreck" the economy. The Tory leader went on to trash the Liberal plan as "a work of political and economic incompetence".
Wow Stephen. Calm down.
Besides the fact the carbon taxes have been widely used throughout the world without the sky falling, or that independent economists have reviewed the Liberal plan and found it sound , perhaps now is as good a time as any to step back and ask the simple question: who has a better record of managing the economy, liberals or conservatives?
Lets start with the royalty of conservative movement: Ronald Reagan. Was the Gipper a restrained fiscal conservative? That's certainly the mythology.
Yet by the end of Reagan's second term the national debt ballooned by more than 15% as a percent of GDP and totaled $2.6 trillion. Between 1980 and 1990, the national deficit had tripled to $220 billion. When he left office, the country owed more to foreigners than it was owed, and the United States moved from being the world's largest international creditor to the world's largest debtor nation.
Then there is George W. Bush, who inherited a $128 billion surplus in 2001 and yet has so far ran up the national debt by a whopping $2.78 trillion - not including of course the recent bailout of Wall Street on his watch that will cost the taxpayers an additional $700 billion.
The scale of this disaster is only now coming into grim focus and will no doubt hobble the economy of the US for generations into the future. Besides his obvious incompetence, Bush's contribution to crushing national debt was fueled mainly by tax cuts and military spending.
Here in Canada, Brain Mulroney spent taxpayer's money like a drunken sailor, racking up a $42 billion deficit in his last year in office. During his tenure the national debt ballooned by $338 billion, an increase of 200%.
Even Margaret Thatcher was appalled, stating "As leader of the Progressive Conservatives I thought [Mulroney] put too much emphasis on the adjective and not enough on the noun."
The fact is that so-called fiscal conservatives on both sides of the border have a shameful record of managing the economy, and typically tear through taxpayer's money like bingo winner on a bender.
Which brings us to Stephen Harper. When he became Prime Minster less than two years ago he inherited a surplus of $12 billion. In that short time, Canada has already fallen into deficit territory.
This ends an eleven-year streak of budget surpluses posted by their predecessors, the Liberal Party, whose fiscal discipline in the 1990's finally tackled the deficit, delivering budgetary surpluses every year from 1997.
Like Bush and Reagan, Harper undermined previous surpluses primarily through ill-advised tax cuts and ballooning military spending.
Harper's cuts to the GST reduced income from that tax by 21% and likely cost the federal treasury over $14 billion up till the end of 2007. While Harper is trained as an economist, his colleagues were almost unanimous in calling the GST cuts a dumb idea. "Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid," was the analysis from Christopher Ragan, a McGill University economist.
Incredibly, the tax cuts brought by Harper have cost more than all federal transfer payments for health and social programs combined. In other words, if Harper had not slashed government revenues, the federal government could have doubled its support for healthcare, post-secondary education, and social assistance.
At the same time, Harper committed Canada to spend an additional $15 billion on the military, which later became $50 billion . Some predict the actual amount may be closer to $100 billion . Who knows? Harper isn't telling. Incidentally, Canada now has the worst performing economy in the G7.
Ideologues will no doubt dispute the fact that "fiscal conservatives" like Mr. Harper have a serious credibility problem when it comes to managing the economy. These holdouts are either be blind to history, or willfully misrepresenting the facts. Sadly, shrill hyperbole often substitutes for meaningful analysis south of the border.
Keep that in mind when Harper rants against a carbon tax with terms like "crazy", "insane" or saying it will "screw everybody" or "wreck" the economy.
Canadians are not stupid, and we expect more from our leaders than hyperbolic fear mongering - especially on an issue as important as climate change.
Smartlikestreetcar replied on Permalink
I'm convinced
Back in the spring, when Canada slipped into series of monthly deficits, Finance Minister Flaherty announced that he would deliver a budget update in October. And since the Canadian economy has dipped dramatically after ithe ncomprehensible policies of this merry band of tax-and-spend Conservatives, I'm absolutely certain that we'll post a deficit for this year. And that's why Harper called this election, because his one great claim to fame, careful and prudent government, will be shown to be an absolute sham in just a few months.
This is the same government that has spent wildly — to the tune of $20 billion — since June 2, trying to buy Canadian votes. When you add in the many scandals, I think it's fair to suggest that Harper's government meets the same high standards of his US bedfellow, Dubya.
Paul S replied on Permalink
"Harper's government meets
"Harper's government meets the same high standards of his US bedfellow, Dubya" -SMARTLIKESTREETCAR
Not even close. We remain in a surplus position, though just barely. Our housing market is good. Our banks are solid. Employment is strong.
While Dubya is on his way out, our man Harper is warming up for his main act: majority government. Get ready Canada, the best is yet to come!
Col replied on Permalink
What's really up?
Gotta wonder what this is all about. Some say this is part of the "starving the beast" strategy. Google that phrase. If I understand it, the strategy is about running up defecits and debt as a way to cripple future governments from social and environmental spending.
That's possible I suppose. But then again, so is the more straight forward 'short-sighted corporations at helm' hypothesis.
Paul S replied on Permalink
Mitchell, you miss the boat
Mitchell, you miss the boat again. Canadians are almost certain to put the Conservatives back into power again. How about addressing that?
The real myth in Canada is the one that says Canadians support drastic cuts to C02. Canadians don't, and it shows at election time.
Smartlikestreetcar replied on Permalink
Right Paul
The fact that 60 - 65 percent of Canadians aren't voting for Harper means that we're the ones who are deluded.
Paul S replied on Permalink
As a matter of fact, you are deluded :)
Of those 60-65% who vote for the losing parties, only a small minority support radical action on C02 emissions.
So yes, you are deluded if you believe the majority of Canadians support drastic action on C02; we don't.
Stephen Berg replied on Permalink
Bullshit! A clear majority
Bullshit! A clear majority of Canadians said in the poll mentioned that they would support action on reducing greenhouse gas emissions even if it would lead to a bit of a financial sacrifice.
Why do you keep lying, Paul? You're just like the McCain-Palin campaign. There's little truth, but a lot of heat.
Paul S replied on Permalink
You're wrong Mr. Pottymouth
What people say in a poll and what they do in the voting booth are two different things Stephen.
Canadians are electing a Conservative government because that's what Canadians want: no drastic irrational action on C02 reductions.
JR Wakefield replied on Permalink
One can also say
85% of Canadians reject the NDP and 75% of Canadians reject the Liberals. 90% of Canadians reject the Greens.
Jon replied on Permalink
It's also a well known fact
It's also a well known fact that the Liberals signed Canada onto Kyoto and yet miserably failed to meet the targets. Both the Liberals and the Conservatives have a terrible record when it comes to the environment (among many other issues). That's why I'm voting Green!
Gary replied on Permalink
Again we hear about how a
Again we hear about how a party wil get in with less than a majority of popular votes.
Its only been like that since confederation.
Go look up how many canadian governments there have ever been with a real majority.
If you don't like it, push for some better form of voting.
For anyone, voting Green. YES!!!! Please do. Please do.
May has no chance what so ever but every green vote is one less slimy liberal vote.
Go for it.
Jon replied on Permalink
Actually Gary, the Green
Actually Gary, the Green Party draws a lot of disgruntled PCs (which I was), young voters who previously didn't care about the mundane (scandal ridden) Liberals or PCs and didn't bother voting, and NDP'ers who have given up on JL or old union ideals.
gary replied on Permalink
OK..... This is
OK….. This is important.
Its a long read but understandable to everyone.
Climate Science: Is it currently designed to answer questions?1
Richard S. Lindzen
Program in Atmospheres, Oceans and Climate
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
September 19, 2008
For example, the primary spokesman for the American Meteorological Society in Washington is Anthony Socci who is neither an elected official of the AMS nor a contributor to climate science. Rather, he is a former staffer for Al Gore.
Stephen Berg replied on Permalink
Well, how about Phil Cooney,
Well, how about Phil Cooney, appointed by Bush and Cheney to oversee the National Assessment on climate change. Cooney was no climate scientist, but an old PR hack for ExxonMobil. Cooney proceeded to alter the statements made by the top American climatologists so the dire warnings about the effects of AGW would be minimized and he inserted uncertainty where there was very little.
Now which case is worse, Gary? If you say Socci, then I've got a bridge in Alaska to sell you. (The one to nowhere which Sarah Palin initially welcomed but later denounced only after the majority opinion was against it.)
Rick replied on Permalink
small point - that "bridge
small point - that "bridge to nowhere" was going to be a bridge to the - airport.
they have ferries going back and forth to the airport. They want a bridge. Seems like a reasonable enough idea.
Paul S replied on Permalink
"The one to nowhere which
"The one to nowhere which Sarah Palin initially welcomed but later denounced only after the majority opinion was against it" - STEPHEN BERG
Once elected Governor and having access to more information, Palin changed her mind and withdrew support for the bridge. That's what intelligent, informed people do.
But as we are witnessing, quite a few lefties are becomed a bit unhinged about Palin. It's probably due to latent sexism which many liberals still harbor.
Rick replied on Permalink
well the bridge became a
well the bridge became a symbol for pork - she went with that. I don't think dropping the bridge was especially heroic. Politically smart I suppose.
Stephen Berg replied on Permalink
No. The only sexist people
No. The only sexist people are the troglodyte conservatives who hate Hillary Clinton and think that a woman's job is in the kitchen. No liberal thinks this way.
Also, I noticed nothing coming from the denier trolls in response to my comment on Cooney. Struck a nerve, did I?
Paul S replied on Permalink
LOL. The real sexists are
LOL. The real sexists are the ones who denied Hillary the opportunity to run for president and who are now livid that another woman wants to be VP.
That's right, I'm talking about those sexist Democrats.
gAry replied on Permalink
What is your
What is your point?
Corruption is everywhere.
You are just showing some more of the same.
Paul S replied on Permalink
Good point Gary. The loser
Good point Gary. The loser parties always blame their losses on our "first past the post" voting system (even though we've had it for over 130 years!) while real parties, like the Conservatives accept the voting system as it is, adjust their strategy, and win elections.
And I second your recommendation: Vote Green people. Please. Give them your support.
JR Wakefield replied on Permalink
Greens old news
Lizzy May wants us to return to a 1800's way of life, before we had electricity.
JR Wakefield replied on Permalink
Hyperbole indeed
From 1962 to the present:
Total of Conservative Deficits 299,931M Adjusted for inflation 428,128M
Total of Liberal Deficits 282,765M Adjusted for inflation 551,535M
Trudeau increased the deficit 2,230% from 1973-1983
http://www.elections.ca/content.asp?section=gen&document=part4&dir=ces&lang=e&textonly=false http://www40.statcan.ca/l01/cst01/econ46c.htm
JR Wakefield replied on Permalink
Liberal Carbon Tax
"independent economists have reviewed the Liberal plan and found it sound"
There is no such thing as an independant economist. They all have political leanings. Mike Duffy the other day had an economist on who trashed the Liberal plan. Harper is an economist. So the appeal to authority evaporated.
If the plan is so great, then answer this question. According to the green shift website a single mother of 2 living in an appartment earning $30K will get some $1,600 back in the plan. She will have no increase in her untilities from the carbon tax as rent control prevents increases above a certain percent. So the question becomes, if this is "revenue neutral" who is paying her $1,600? Someone has to be out that to be revenue neutral. Why are the Liberals touting the winners and not show us who the losers will be?
JR Wakefield replied on Permalink
Who's the drunken sailor?
"Here in Canada, Brain Mulroney spent taxpayer's money like a drunken sailor, racking up a $42 billion deficit in his last year in office. During his tenure the national debt ballooned by $338 billion, an increase of 200%. "
Total debt for period 292,185M
Compare to Trudeau:
An increase of 2,230%
JR Wakefield replied on Permalink
Surplus = over taxing
"Which brings us to Stephen Harper. When he became Prime Minster less than two years ago he inherited a surplus of $12 billion. In that short time, Canada has already fallen into deficit territory. "
A government surplus means they are over taxing us. That is bad for the economy. And until the budget actually comes out you all are just speculating.
Oh, and BTW, the editorial board of the Toronto Star endorses going into deficit in bad economic times.
JR Wakefield replied on Permalink
"Incredibly, the tax cuts
"Incredibly, the tax cuts brought by Harper have cost more than all federal transfer payments for health and social programs combined. In other words, if Harper had not slashed government revenues, the federal government could have doubled its support for healthcare, post-secondary education, and social assistance. "
If we did not have to pay $35B in interest payments on the national debt each year could have TRIPLED the money spend on healthcare, post-secondary education, and social assistance.
If they tax every penny of our income they could have TRIPLED the money spent on healthcare, post-secondary education, and social assistance.
The question becomes, how much taxation is too much taxation? 50%, 60%, 70%. Until you give us a number your ascertions are meaningless.
Rick replied on Permalink
Hyperbole and Myth of the
Hyperbole and Myth of the Green Movement
This is the sort of thing that gets in the way of most people taking the green movement seriously.
no offence intended but it almost seems that the people who claim to be worried about GW really aren't worried at all.
Stephen Berg replied on Permalink
Well, the trolls are out in
Well, the trolls are out in full force, I see.
One thing I find interesting is that while the US economy is tanking, nothing has been done to shift the economy into a more environmentally sustainable one. Bush, Cheney, and the other troglodyte conservatives have said that taking action to protect the environment will hurt the economy. It's actually quite priceless to see the US economy tanking while nothing has been done to make the US economy more green.
So, maybe a green economy wouldn't have gotten us all into such a mess in the first place!
Rick replied on Permalink
maybe so - but we aren't
maybe so - but we aren't about to find out.
Under Obama and the dems we'll have very few real adjustments in a green direction. Anything they come up with will be watered down and delayed to the point of meaninglessness. That just seems to be political reality.
Substantial political moves would only come when they are forced, such as in the event of runaway global warming. At that point it would be too late. no?
(Rick - troll and general trouble maker to all causes green)
JR Wakefield replied on Permalink
environmentally sustainable = oxymoron
"nothing has been done to shift the economy into a more environmentally sustainable one."
There is no such thing. With a growing population and growing economies there is no such thing as sustainable. All growth eventually out consumes its environment. We are at that now.
Richard Littlemore replied on Permalink
And you're okay with that? We'll just keep priming the pump till we run out of water? And then what?
JR Wakefield replied on Permalink
Overshooting Carrying Capacity = collapse
All biological systems collapse when they overshoot the carrying capacity. We are no different and no technology will supercede the laws of thermodynamics. Our population grew 12 fold since the industrial revolution, all because of FF. Thus without that same energy input we cannot support 6.3B people, let alone the 9B the UN is predicting. Thus we are looking at a potential 80-90% collapse in human numbers within the next 100 years.
Want an eye opener? Watch this series. Then do a blog bit here on it.
Particilarly Ch 17 - 19 Then you will see that the biggest threat to our civilization is not AGW, but Peak Oil.
Oh, and the Oil Crash movie The Crude Awakening.
There is no doubt that our
There is no doubt that our country is facing economic crisis. But there are some politicians that instead of solving this problem some of them have created another problem. Corruption is the problem of every government.. Today, Federal prosecutors are expected to file the Blagojevich indictment for multiple counts of political corruption. The former Illinois governor was ousted late last year, amidst an arrest for several felonies and a long history of shady fundraising. He won't even be able to get payday loans for a lawyer, because he is technically unemployed. Hopefully he doesn't need payday loans to maintain that ridiculous hair, but the head it sits atop is dealing with the Blagojevich indictment.
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Correia out to end early-inning bugaboo
Written by | Chris Jenkins | 1:43 p.m., Aug 28, 2009
Padres (54-75) at Marlins (67-60)
4:10 p.m. / Game 1 of 3
TV: 4 San Diego
Radio: 1090-AM, 1700-AM; 860-AM (Spanish)
With a debt of gratitude to the Padres for what they just did in Atlanta, the Florida Marlins now must keep the Padres from doing the same thing to them. The Padres, meanwhile, must try to keep from repeating what's become their own worst habit.
The Padres did win two of three in Atlanta, but continued to have to spend most of their games over the past week-plus climbing back out of a hole they dug for themselves. The problem: starting pitchers are giving up three or more runs in the first two innings, often with via the home run.
That was the case for tonight's starter, Kevin Correia, in his last outing. He surrendered a three-run homer to Matt Holliday in the first inning of a 7-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Petco Park. On the other hand, Correia's been a horse on the road, posting a 5-2 record in his last seven away starts.
Because the Padres won two of three from the Braves, the Marlins picked up a game on Atlanta to move even in the wild-card race behind the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants, which brings us to a fairly odd fact about Florida starter Chris Volstad.
At 6-foot-8 the much-hyped Volstad has been a large disappointment with his 9-10 record for a team that's been in the hunt. Yet he's been a monster this season against the NL West, including a 3-2 victory over the Padres at Petco Park in which he gave up just four hits over seven innings , though he walked four.
In his last 10 starts, he's gone 4-3. The other three wins were against the Giants, Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies. Contenders all.
One other thing about Volstad. He's given up 26 homers in 26 starts, ranking third in the NL in that category behind Braden Looper (32) of the Miilwaukee Brewers and Josh Geer (27), whom the Padres sent back to AAA on Aug. 1.
Back in the starting lineup for the Padres tonight is Kyle Blanks, playing leftfield after a week of being limited to two pinch-hit appearances while letting his heel problem heal.
RHP Kevin Correia (8-10, 4.46 ERA)
Correia vs. Marlins: 0-2 career, 7.30 ERA in 10 games, three starts (first meeting this season).
Correia at Dolphin Stadium: 0-0, 5.40 ERA in four games (no starts).
Marlins vs. Correia
Jeremy Hermida: .200 (1-for-5, 2B, BB)
Hanley Ramirez: .333 (3-for-9, HR, SO)
Dan Uggla: .400 (2-for-5, BB)
John Baker .500 (1-2, BB)
Emilio Bonifacio .000 (0-for-3)
Jorge Cantu .200 (1-for-5, 2B, BB, SO)
Ross Gload .500 (1-for-2, 2B)
Wes Helms .250 (1-for-4, SO)
Cody Ross .200 (1-for-5, SO)
RHP Chris Volstad (9-10, 4.73 ERA)
Volstad vs. Padres: 1-0, career and 2009, 1.29 ERA in one start.
Volstad at Dolphin Stadium: 6-9, 4.56 ERA in 21 starts.
Padres vs. Volstad
Adrian Gonzalez: .333 (1-for-3)
Tony Gwynn: .500 (1-for-2, BB)
Chase Headley: .500 (1-for-2, BB)
Kyle Blanks .000 (0-for-3, 2 SO)
Everth Cabrera .000 (0-for-3, BB)
Kevin Kouzmanoff .000 (0-for-2, BB)
Drew Macias .000 (0-for-1)
Luis Rodriguez .333 (1-for-3)
Everth Cabrera, SS
David Eckstein, 2B
Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
Kevin Kouzmanoff, 3B
Will Venable, RF
Kyle Blanks, LF
Henry Blanco,
Tony Gwynn, CF
Kevin Correia, RHP
Chris Coghlan, LF
Wes Helms, 3B
Hanley Ramirez, SS
Jorge Cantu, 1B
John Baker, C
Dan Uggla, 2B
Cody Ross, CF
Jeremy Hermida, CF
Chris Volstad, RHP
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Get an overview of this hotelMotel in Carmel with outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
Situated near the beach, this motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Smallsea, A Metropolis in Miniature and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Carmel Beach. The Barnyard and Carmel Mission Basilica are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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An outdoor pool, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, multilingual staff, a garden, and barbecue grills are onsite.
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Carmel River Inn features an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Carmel motel also offers a garden, a picnic area, and concierge services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 43
- Year Built 1934
- Barbecue grill(s)
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- Fireplace in lobby
- Free WiFi
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Free self parking
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Garden
- Outdoor pool
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- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Refrigerator
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, RV, bus, truck parking
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- Access via exterior corridors
- Balcony
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable TV service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- Iron/ironing board
- Free WiFi
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
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Check-in time ends at midnight
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- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
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Bogere (22-0, 14 knockouts), of Las Vegas by way of Uganda, repeatedly rocked Rivera (25-9-2, 16 KOs) with right hands while thoroughly outworking the Mexican with crisp combinations. The referee had seen enough after three rounds and waved the bout off.
Bogere's trainer Ken Adams says the small but dynamic lightweight is aiming for a title bout by the end of the year.
Eddie Gomez, one of the most highly touted New York City-area prospects in years, got in some much-needed rounds with durable young journeyman David Lopez, winning a six-round unanimous decision.
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American heavyweight hopeful Deontay Wilder look awkward breaking down short and wily veteran journeyman Marlon Hayes to a fourth-round stoppage in a scheduled eight rounder.
Wilder (21-0, 21 KOs), a 6-foot-7 Adonis from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, had trouble nailing 5-foot-9 Hayes (23-11, 12 KOs), of Newark, N.J., who did his best Pernell Whitaker impression to avoid the 2008 Olympic Bronze medalists bombs.
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Powerful Keith Thurman looked formidable in his first bout following a layoff due to a hand injury, twice dropping Chris Fernandez en route to a first-round TKO.
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At Stevens Creek Toyota we strive to have our customers experience be the very best. Since its founding, Toyota's cornerstone principle has been "the customer always comes first" and we truly believe in this concept. We are invested in solving your concerns because we understand it's the best way to make you a lifetime customer. The Customer Relations Department is the heart of Stevens Creek Toyota. It mediates between the dealer and the customers by providing assistance and helping resolve any concerns related to your experience. In order to improve our Customers' Satisfaction we continuously need to evaluate our service levels, this is the reason why, your opinion is of great importance to us.
San Jose, CA
"Looks like 4th time was the charm. It was a total 180 turn in the level of service I received. Vinnie the service manager contacted me directly asking if I can bring the car back to them to rectify the matter. He was very professional and apologetic for the run around I had been getting. He assured me he would have Gabriel, his technician who specializes in noises dedicate his time to working on our car.
Throughout the whole process, Shane updated us with the progress. They gave us a free rental car because it took longer then expected but we didn't mind. Gabriel ended up finding the cause of the noise to be from the transmission shift cable brackets that were not properly secured/insulated and the evaperation heater core assy was loose and contacting the fire wall. I am relieved that they were able to find the cause of the noise.
I commend Vinnie, Shane and Gabriel for their dedication in making us feel like true customers. We will definitely be buying another Toyota from this dealership in the near future! Thanks Stevens Creek Toyota for winning us back!!"
Teena D.
San Jose, CA
"Stevens creek Toyota is a great place to get work done. I hav a scion xb and bought my car here. They are so friendly and helpful. When ever I need work done they are so courteous and they always have at least a few appointments availinle for the week if you call on a Monday most of the time they can get all the work needed done same day. :]"
Richard S.
Fremont, CA
"Had my Prius serviced last week. Kenny took excellent care of my car. There was no bull s---- upselling like I used to get at the Oakland Toyota dealership. I will be back and tell my friends to see Kenny."
Heather M.
Los Gatos, CA
"My original review was in 2007 for my experience buying a new Prius (see below for purchasing review). This is an update review of my experience with the service department since then.
I take my car in for the prepaid service plan, supposedly every 5k miles but I can never make it on that schedule. Sure, I probably paid more than I should have for the prepaid plan, but it's so worth it for the convenience and for the assurance that my car is being properly maintained. Even though I've fallen behind and am well over the mileage that was supposed to be covered by the prepaid plan (55k miles), the service team happily tells me that they will honor all of the service appointments that I paid for.
Every time I bring my car in for service, I'm greeted by a friendly rep. They give me a sense of how long the service will take (usually a couple of hours), and offer a free shuttle. I don't use the shuttle because their waiting room is awesome. Spacious, comfy chairs, free donuts and bagels in the morning, free wifi, outlets, TV, clean bathrooms, and a quiet laptop station. Once when I was there, a customer complained that there were no more bagels, and one of the Toyota employees went out to the store to buy the man a bagel. I love that I can get work done in comfort while waiting for my car.
The service reps always tell me any issues that might be upcoming for my car (usually related to rodents that get under my hood), but they have never even suggested extra service that would cost money. I feel like I must be going to a different Stevens Creek Toyota than other reviewers, because every time I get my car serviced I leave with a car that is in tip-top shape, confidence that I know of any potential problems and that recall issues have been taken care of, no bill, I got my work done while waiting, and everyone I met while there was smiling and friendly."
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"We had the best car buying experience here. We were leaning towards a Honda or a used hybrid until we made a visit to Stevens Creek Toyota to look at a Prius. Before our visit, I had an email exchange with sales manager Ford Schwartz, who was quick to respond to my questions. When we went in to the dealership for a test drive, he was friendly and low-pressure, and just all-around pleasant to work with. Â We then called around to Toyota dealerships throughout the bay area, to see what kind of price we could get. All of the other dealers said they would have to call us back, but none of them did. Ford at Stevens Creek was able to check his inventory and get a price for us in minutes, and without needing to call us back. We persisted in calling back some of the other dealerships and none offered us a better price than Stevens Creek. Ford explained the pricing clearly to me over the phone and through email. When we went in to buy the car, there was no pressure or confusion about pricing and options. I left feeling like we got the best price for exactly the car we wanted, and had an enjoyable buying experience on top of it."
Lance K.
San Jose, CA
"Awesome buying experience at Stevens Creek Toyota.
My wife and I have been looking for a new car for the past couple of months. We had looked at many other manufacturers before coming to Toyota with no success either because of the car selection or the dealership experience.
From time we walked in a Sales representative was ready to help us (sad to say that was not always the case at other places such as Acura). The sales person listened to what we were looking for and then took us out on the lot to show us different options that fit. We found 2 different models which we thought was good and test drove both of them. He gave the pros and cons of each vehicle and wasn't trying to push any in particular or upsell us on different options.
Amazingly my wife and I actually agreed on a model and color which we both liked. However, there was none on the lot or in the warehouse. The Sales team searched the dealerships in the area for the exact match. They were able to find one all the way in Sacramento but promised to have it there the next day if we wanted it.
The price negotiations went smoothly and both sides agreed to a reasonable price very quickly. I got a good deal and didn't spend more than I wanted and the wife got a new car. She was able to pick up the car the next afternoon as promised and she has been happy since. I would definitely buy another car from Stevens Creek Toyota in the future."
Angelica C.
San Jose, CA
"Just as I was about to give up on my car-finding pursuit, I decided to check out Stevens Creek Toyota and apply for their College Graduate Program to see if I'd qualify and potentially...get a car.
Before deciding on whether to apply, I visited Stevens Creek Toyota's website to check out their online inventory; while I was perusing their website, an IM window kept popping up onto my screen saying, "Jason Xie is available to answer your questions right now!" So since I was interested in the features of the College Graduate Program, I decided to IM Jason and see if everything the program offered was credible.
Through sharing my initial intent to apply for the College Graduate Program, explaining my circumstances, and overcoming my apprehension, Jason helped me with everything. I say that I was "apprehensive" because throughout my 2-month long car searching experience, everyone kept repeating how I was, "Every car salesman's dream because of my ignorance and scant credit history, and that I was going to get taken advantage of".
I'm extremely fortunate that Jason was honest, patient, and genuinely looking out for my best interest. Now, I'm wallowing in the delight of my new 2010 Corolla!"
Stanley C.
Milpitas, CA
"Came here with my girlfriend to look for a brand new Corrola. Friendly car salesmen service as they were approachable and accommodating. We were met with a salesman immediately, so that's a plus. We came here during the busy Memorial Weekend 0% interest sale, so it was great that we got immediate attention without any fuss. We told the salesmen that we were shopping around at the various Toyota dealerships in the Bay Area, and they were able to match the lowest email offer that we got. We drove home that night with a brand new silver Corrola, happy that the car shopping experience turned out great!"
Adam G.
Saratoga, CA
"Took my Prius in today for its regular service and oil change. At 9am on a Saturday there were several cars in line. I had to wait a few minutes, but that was expected. Once I spoke to the service rep he took care of my needs quickly and efficiently. They promised my car would be ready to go before 1pm and they did deliver on that. Very good service and easy to work with. When servicing my car again, I would reccommed Toyota Stevens Creek over the other dealerships in the area."
Ryan K.
San Jose, CA
"Best place in san Jose to purchase a new Toyota! I'm already on my 3rd Toyota from this store. Friendly staff and great service!!!"
Paul W.
Mountain View, CA
"If you service your car here, be sure to ask for Kenny. The guy is truly outstanding at going the extra mile for you and really seems to love his work. My brand new Prius was stolen last month. It was recovered thanks to the installed tracer, but the interior had been heavily vandalized, causing about $7500 worth of damage. I had it brought to the dealer since I'd bought the car there (not a bad experience in itself, but this review is for servicing). Kenny was very professional about the whole thing and did an absolutely outstanding job of restoring the car to brand-new condition. He was also great about calling me periodically to update me on the condition of the car, letting me know what parts had arrived and which had to wait, how long the estimate was to repair, etc.
When he finally called to say it was done, nearly three weeks later due to several parts shipment delays, he had the car professionally detailed inside and out, including re-finishing the outer body scratches that had nothing to do with the initial vandalism.
I have to say this guy is about an outstanding a serviceman as anyone could possibly ask for. He made it a point to come talk with me when I went to finally pick up the car after a total of 33 days of waiting and told me how much he'd done and how proud he was of his work. And I must say...rightly so.
Thanks so much, Kenny!
**EDIT** - Further proof of service going the extra mile for the customer. I discovered today that there was a piece missing from the car...the supplemental cup holder in the central console. I called the dealer to let them know and was immediately told to come in the same day and they would have one for me. Thanks again, Toyota!"


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I don't have diabetes myself, but I would like to do my science fair project for school on diabetes. I would like to learn more about it because I know of a few people who have it! I was wondering if there was a science fair idea that anyone could tell me about! It would have to be fairly easy and not require lots of diabetic supplies past the basic testing meter and stuff!! Thanks! :-)READ MORE
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yeah i have type 1 and i am doing a project on it. i have found one that suggested asking the question, "is type 1 diabetes more common in kids than adults? if so, why?" i am thinking about doing a project on that, or maybe something similar. i recommend avoiding project ideas that include changing your normal day-to-day schedule (eating, checking your blood sugars, etc.) because i don't think you would like to have different blood sugar numbers just for a project..... i hope you found that helpful!! :)READ MORE
Yah, I have diabetes type 1 and I thought of a few. Which blood glucose meter is more accurate? Blood Glucose versus exercise and diet. Those are just a few ideas that I have run across.
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hey i am a 13 year old diabetic i would say one touch and lots of exercise
there are many projects on diabetes im an 11 year old girl that is diabetic and i wanted to know what type of sugar substitutes like sweet nlow and splenda are actually healthy for you my science fair is next week i am actually happy with this project you should try it!READ MORE
yea i need one too...im doing a science fair project about this........and i need someone to give me something about diabetes...............or maybe like a topic relating to diabetes........................=)READ MORE
Yea one I came up with is the amount of time you do something on how it effects your blood sugar. I have never tried it before


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Benefits of Working for the Oneida Nation
Insurance, 401K, Tuition Reimbursements Among Positives
The Oneida Indian Nation knows the importance of retaining good employees. And, while other employers may relocate from the area, the Oneida Indian Nation remains committed to its Members, its employees, and its extended Central New York family.
A career with the Oneida Indian Nation includes:
· Comprehensive health coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions for both full-time and part-time employees
· Life & Disability Insurance
· 401k Retirement Plan
· Paid Time Off
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Numerous employee perks such as discounted meals at our Employee Cafeteria at Turning Stone, discounted services at the day spa, salon, golf courses, and health and wellness benefits through the Nation's Recreation Center.
· Discounts at participating local businesses — from car dealers to amusement parks.
The Oneida Indian Nation strives for a diverse work force and regularly promotes from within its ranks before posting an available position. A multitude of classes are provided to employees to help fine-tune their skills, and those taking college-level courses are eligible for tuition reimbursement.
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- You must be A Thursday Poets Rally Participant for a minimum 1 week to be able to be nominated.
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Outside of the 655 Third Avenue building on the sidewalk of East 42nd Street is located a peculiar sculpture titled Windward by Berlin-born sculptor Jan Peter Stern. The sculpture is permanently installed outside of the building since 1961. Stern is known for his large public sculptures located in conjunction to buildings and their plazas throughout New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago. Many of his works are also exhibited at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington D.C.
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During the Lakers 3-peat Shaq put up respectively 30 and 15, 28 and 12, and 27 and 14 on 55, 52, and 53 percent shooting.
Kobe put up 28 and 5, 25 and 5, and 30 and 6 assists per on 46% and 45% shooting. Are you really gonna perpetrare that Shaq wasn't the man on those teams for 2 arguably 3 of those championships? His numbers in those championships are even better than his playoff averages.
And while on the subject of the teams Jordans faced in the finals, the East back in the early 2000s was weak as sh*t. It still is pretty weak except for the Top 3 teams.
An old Reggie Miller, Jalen Rose, Al Harrington for one of those championships. The AI Sixers for another one, and Jason Kidd, RJ, and Kenyon Martin for that last one? Teams might not have been all that in the 90s, but keep it in perspective because Jordan certainly beat a lot more important players for all of his championships, so if you are arguing one way then also be fair and look at the rosters that Shaq and Kobe beat and the two championships he won by himself. Even that Magic win was kinda sheisty because the Magic were also a pretty weak team.
This is finally the year though. If the Lakers come out of the West and win the NBA championship I can legitimately say that he earned it because the Top 3 teams in the East are finally not a joke.
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None of the above. Jordan never lost in the Finals, Kobe has. Kobe in his prime has missed the playoffs and Jordan has more MVPs(finals and regular season), won Defensive Player of the Year and would annihilate Kobe in every category outside of 3-pt shooting.
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text: I bought some baby beets and carrots at the store today---they're just so cute, and these looked really fresh. I bought 2 small bunches of baby beets (one red, one golden) and one small bunch of baby carrots. I was thinking of roasting them, but I duuno. Problem is that I haven't tried beets since my mom foisted some pickled beets on us when I was about 5. They were awful. And I know some people on this board still hate them in any form. But the ones I bought in the store today were cute and looked tasty enough, and even though I would say I've tried many veggies, I still like to expand my palate. Aside from the carrots, what else would be good roasted with them? For anyone that's made the Nigella dish w/roasted veggies and Halloumi, could I make that with these? Or should I just stick w/some olive oil and course salt and pepper?


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Everton (4-2-3-1): Howard, Coleman, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Barry, McCarthy, Miralles, Osman, McGeady, Lukaku
A win for Everton can move them one point behind fourth place Arsenal with a game in hand, meaning they have a very good chance of playing in the UEFA Champions League next season. Everton has notched five consecutive wins in their last six Premier League matches as they host Arsenal in a very tight encounter. Roberto Martinez will definitely be boosted by the return of club captain Phil Jagielka, who missed quite a few games through injury as John Stones is looking to make way. An injury for Ross Barkley last weekend means he could miss the match with Kevin Miralles looking to step up to take his place. Aiden McGeady is also looking to get the heads up ahead of Gerard Deulofeu as Martinez looks to capitalize on his team's fine run of form in hopes of the Champions League spot.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Flamini, Arteta, Rosicky, Cazorla, Podolski, Giroud
Arsenal's Champions League spot is at stake when they travel to Goodison Park at the weekend as they have been unable to register a win in their last 3 games. Their form hasn't been very good having won two, drawing two, and losing two of their last six games. Arsene Wenger's side were one of the favorites to win the league this season, but seemed to have slowed down in recent weeks, dropping them down to fourth, all but extinguishing any hopes of winning the league. The Gunners cannot make any major changes from last weeks draw with Manchester City because many of their key players are out injured. The long injury list consist of Laurent Koscielny, Mesut Ozil, Aaron Ramsey, Theo Walcott, and Jack Wilshere who were are crucial for Arsene Wenger in the early stages of the season.
Hope arsenal win by atleast another 3 again on Sunday and put Everton back in place
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Everton vs Arsenal. This match is so important that it could define Arsenal's UCL hopes. A must win.
— Niko Marvel (@Nikomarvel) April 3, 2014
If @Arsenal lose to Everton this weekend we've had it… Massive 3 points needed #AFC
— Nath Jones (@NathJones14) April 3, 2014
Back in 2005, Arsenal hosted Everton and it was surely a moment Evertonians wanted to forget as their side fell to an embarrassing 7-0 lost. However, this time around, a much weaker Arsene Wenger side travel to lock horns with Roberto Martinez's on form side. Looks like the tides could be turning…
Romelu Lukaku is the man that Arsenal need to look out for because he is a complete forward. A pacey physical player, he can win aerial battles as well as out run opponent defenders. With two goals and one assist in his last three games, the likes of Per Mertesacker and Thomas Vermaelen will surely need to be on their toes.
Everton vs. Arsenal: An Alternative Preview
Everton have only scored more than once in one of the last 22 Barclays Premier League games against Arsenal.
Arsenal have won just three of their last 10 Barclays Premier League matches (W3 D4 L3), taking just 13 points from the last 30 available.
The Toffees have lost eight and won none of the last 13 Premier League games against the Gunners, but the last three meetings have been drawn.
Mesut Ӧzil's last two goals have come against Everton, one in the Premier League in December and one in the FA Cup victory in March.
Everton's record home (1-6 Aug 2009) and record away and overall (0-7 May 2005) Premier League defeats have come at the hands of Arsenal.
Lukas Podolski has the best chance conversion of any player with 10+ goals in the Premier League over the last two seasons, scoring with 33% of his attempts.
No team has ever had 60 or more points after 31 games of a Premier League season and failed to finish in the top four. Everton and Arsenal have both exceeded this tally.
60 points after 31 games is Everton's best ever total in Premier League history, surpassing the 57 they had mustered at this stage in 2007-08.
Everton have won 15 points from goals scored in the final 10 minutes of matches this season, more than any team in the division.
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Faculty Senate
December 8, 2005 325 Graff Main Hall
Vol. 40, No. 8 3:30 p.m.
I. Roll Call.
Present: Choy, Clow, Cravins, Gongaware, S. Grunwald, Heim, K. Hoar, Hunt, Johnston-Rodriguez, S. Kelly, Knox, Kraemer, S. Krajewski, B. Riley, D. Riley, Senger, Shanks, S. Smith, Straker, R. Sullivan, C. Wilson.
Excused: Galbraith
II. Minutes.
Minutes from November 10, 2005 meeting were approved as distributed.
III. Reports.
A. Chair's Report – The faculty senate meeting scheduled for February 9, 2006 will be moved to February 16, 2006. The February 23, 2006 meeting will stay as scheduled.
M/S/P to approve the list of Fall 2005 graduates contingent upon the successful completion of the requirements of the respective degrees.
B. Faculty Representative's Report – Joe Heim, UWL Faculty Representative, updated senate on the following matters in the WI legislature and UW System that are important to this campus.
UW System was highlighted in a Chronicle of Higher Education article titled "Stuck in a Badger Hole". This article highlighted how UW System was under assault by the state's leaders. Heim updated senate that UW System is currently working on a policy to deal with people convicted and charged with a felony. Furthermore, due to budgetary pressure, UW System is looking to shift system budget money to campuses. This would probably include about $500,000 in faculty development money that would be distributed to campuses to manage. Also UW System is looking at sabbatical awards to be sure that sabbatical guidelines that are distributed by system are being followed.
The Student Bill of Rights will likely get a hearing but probably will not be acted on soon. A 2005 Senate Bill 452 is being introduced by WI Senators Schultz, Kapanke and Ellis regarding providing collective bargaining rights to faculty and academic staff. The conceal gun carry bill will be on the floor of the senate soon. If passed this would exclude weapons in campus building but not on campus grounds. Finally TABOR will likely be discussed in the WI Assembly this year.
C. Student Association Representative's Report – Ryan Vanloo attended and reported on a student senate resolution to allocate $2.5 million of student funds to help build a new stadium. $750,000 of this would be taken out of the recreation center reserve fund. This issue will be held as an advisory referendum Feb 21st. Comments from senate on this issue included concern of student perception of increased tuition along with more increases in student fees. Questions included if student fees at sister institutions have been looked at and compared to UWL and if student senate has looked into helping fund other campus building initiatives?
Ryan also updated senate that student senate president, Steve Tennies, is resigning due to going off campus in spring for an internship. Ryan Kockler will thus be stepping in as student senate president.
V. Briefing. Bruce May and Rob Tyser, members of the electronic portfolio working group, updated senate on the incorporation of e-portfolios at UWL. This group was charge by the Provost to identify, evaluate, and make suggestions regarding faculty portfolio systems for collecting, managing, and aggregating and reporting faculty teaching, research and service activities. May and Tyser outlined the process the working group went through to evaluate the various systems. The working group recommended that UWL adapt Digital Measures for a 2-3 year pilot system starting in April 2006 and then after that time evaluate the longer term e-portfolio need on this campus. General comments by senate included the security, ownership, and access to the data that is being provided to establish an e-portfolio.
VI. Campus Climate Coordinator Update. Beth Hartung, campus climate coordinator, updated senate on recent activities and new initiatives. A hate incidence form has been posted on the uwlax.edu/campusclimate website. Any campus member can fill out this form if they are a victim or have witnessed a hate incidence. The purpose of this confidential reporting form is to monitor the occurrence of hate incidents both on and off campus. Hartung also informed senate that the sexual harassment tutorial is on this website.
Hartung also informed senate that she is the new work-life contact. She will be working with the Sloan Foundation team and will be maintaining the work-like website. She also is working on a salary equity study.
VII. Budget Review Committee Report. Steve Senger, chair of the Budget Review Committee, updated senate on the committee charge of gathering information on enrollments, target, and FTE. Senator Senger distributed a table (see posted summary table) which summarized enrollment targets, actual enrollments, FTE etc… for the past 20 years. The table shows that there has been a decline in ranked faculty, a decline in faculty as % of total, and an increase in the fall student FTE/faculty FTE ratio. The fall FTE/faculty FTE ratio has increased from 22 in 1994 to 25 in 2003. General comments included that this trend will get higher with the planned increase in student enrollment unless there is also an increase in ranked faculty positions at UWL.
M/S/P that faculty senate request that the Provost develop a plan to reduce the fall student FTE to faculty FTE ratio to the historical average of 22.
Senator Senger also distributed a document entitled "Summary of UW-System Budget Reductions and UW-L Revenue Shortfalls" (see posted summary). Senator Senger reviewed the document highlighting that with the increased student enrollment in 2005-2006 that the budget shortfall may not be as bad as once thought.
VIII. Joint Planning and Budget Report. David Riley, chair of the Joint Planning and Budget Committee, distributed a document entitled "First Report on Operational Efficiencies and Enhancements" prepared by the Joint Planning and Budget Committee December 5, 2006 (see posted report). Senator Riley reviewed the Chancellor's charge to the committee which was to draft and develop recommendations and submit them to the governance groups after reviewing a draft of potential Operational Efficiencies and Enhancements that was presented to them in fall 2005. The committee's recommendations will be finalized and then presented to all governance groups. General comments on the report were that the list of budget saving ideas was developed through a brainstorming session.
IX. Adjournment.
The meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sandy Grunwald, Secretary


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China pursues 52 km collider project
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Particle physicists in China have unveiled plans to build a huge 52 km particle collider that would smash electrons and positrons together to study the Higgs boson in unprecedented detail. The so-called "Higgs factory", if given government approval, would be built by 2028 and put the country at the forefront of international particle physics.
Researchers are currently preparing a proposal to the government to carry out a full R&D study into the machine, which they envisage having an energy of 250 GeV. However, Yifang Wang, director of the Institute of High Energy Physics (IHEP) in Beijing, warns that the project is still in its infancy. "We are still at a very early stage of the discussion and we have a long way to go to get government support," says Wang.
Vigorous pursuit
Even though the collider is a long way off, Brian Foster from Hamburg and Oxford universities, who is European regional director for the planned International Linear Collider (ILC), which is also designed to study the properties of the Higgs boson, says that Chinese researchers are nevertheless "pursuing it rather vigorously". Yet he thinks that China would find it hard to build a machine on its own given that the country's biggest collider – the Beijing Electron Positron Collider at IHEP – is just 240 m in circumference. "They maintain that this will be a Chinese project, although they also admit they don't have the people to build it themselves, so assistance from the international community would be required," says Foster.
That view is shared by theorist John Ellis at King's College London and CERN, who says that China is now beginning to "reach out" to international partners. "They don't have the expertise at the moment to build something of that size with the technology required," says Ellis, who adds that China would be much further ahead now if they had been more involved in building CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
Encouraging statements
Meanwhile, members of the International Committee on Future Accelerators (ICFA), which met in Valencia in July, reaffirmed in a closing statement their support for the ILC as well as a circular collider like that which China is proposing. "The ICFA continues to encourage international studies of circular colliders, with an ultimate goal of proton–proton collisions at energies much higher than those of the LHC," the statement said.
Foster points out, however, that the proposed collider will "not interfere" with the ILC proposal, which Japan is currently considering hosting and has even begun discussing at ministerial level with governments in the US and Europe. "The physics output [of a 250 GeV circular electron–positron collider] compared with the ILC is very limited and of course it will need several years before it is in a state that it can be believably costed and proposed to proceed to a proper technical design," he says.
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Devils Lake Police officials report that a Fort Totten man faces numerous charges after crashing into a house with his vehicle.
According to the police, 32-year old Shawn Dogskin was driving in the 1100 block of Walnut Street when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a garage at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Sunday night.
Police say Dogskin was taken into custody after a brief foot chase.
Dogskin has been charged with DUI, Driving under suspension, Leaving the scene of a property accident, Fleeing and Reckless driving.
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MALDEN - Ada Furlong, 87, died Sept. 28, 2004, at the Malden Nursing and Rehab Center.
Born Oct. 6, 1916, in Matthews, daughter of the late Luther and Annie Dockins Deane, she lived in Southeast Missouri all her life and had lived in Malden since 1965 and was of the Methodist belief. She had worked in the Malden School Head Start, social aide and in the cafeteria and had also worked at the Ridgeview Manor Nursing Home in Malden and Green Meadows Nursing Home in Dexter. Mrs. Furlong lived for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
On May 21, 1933, at Matthews, she married John Furlong who preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1964.
Survivors include: one son, Charles Furlong of Malden; four grandchildren, Kenny Baur and Pam Schmidt of Festus, John Furlong of St. Louis and Teresa "Teri" Rush of Magnolia, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Douglas Rush, Sara Rush, Jonathan Baur and Corey Schmidt; and other relatives and many friends.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Louie "Buddy Deane, Lee "Buck" Deane and Louis H. Deane; and four sisters, Marie Mize, Mary Ashbaugh, Martha Ann Berkenmeyier and Lucy Brown.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, where services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Anthony Dowdy of Malden will officiate.
Burial will follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston.
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Start Date: Apr 01, 2013
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