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Sunday night, July 16, a man crashed into an I-20 guardrail, sending him and his truck over the edge and 22 feet down.
Somehow he survived after being thrown from the truck onto Washington Road.
26-year-old Jose Garcia told News 12's Stephanie Baker his story.
Officers say it's a miracle Garcia survived, and that his truck didn't hit anyone else when he drive off the I-20 bridge. Now, Garcia is recovering in the hospital, trying to remember what happened after he answered his cell phone.
Crushed glass, twisted metal, and busted tires...the Chevy pickup truck is destroyed after the 22-foot fall from I-20.
But doctors expect Jose Garcia to be just fine. As he recovers at MCG, he tells us about the moments leading up to the crash.
"I was driving, I pick up the cell phone, and I don't know what happened."
He picked up the cell phone...and woke up here.
"I don't remember," Garcia says, shaking his head.
Officers say Garcia was going east on I-20 when he lost control over Washington Road.
The vehicle slammed into the right side and then bounced off to the left. The red Chevy crashed through and flipped off the side.
"He had God on his side last night," says Trooper First Class Amelio Lamkin of the Georgia State Patrol.
Trooper Lamkin says Garcia was not wearing his seatbelt and was ejected into the middle of Washington Road.
"It's amazing," Lamkin says. "If anyone had been on Washington Road, it would have been a fatality."
But Jose Garcia says he's doing just fine.
The Georgia State Patrol says the investigation is complete, and they don't think there was excessive speed or alcohol involved. State law does not require pickup truck drivers to wear seatbelts.
The accident happened around 9:00 Sunday night. That's a time when other people are still on the road...and that's why officers say it's a miracle there weren't any fatalities.
Garcia is in fair condition and is expected to make a full recovery.
The Georgia State Patrol says Garcia faces charges of driving without a license and failure to maintain lanes.


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Giving Travelers More of What They Want
A researcher who surveyed passengers for Boeing Co. and several airlines taught me years ago that one of the main drivers of satisfaction on flights was whether the middle seat was occupied or not. Those who enjoyed an empty middle seat thought the plane was more on-time, the flight attendants were friendlier and the food tasted better.
It's simply a different experience. An empty middle seat means your bag doesn't have to go where your feet want to go. You can put a drink on the middle tray table and still work; papers can spread out on the empty seat. The arm rest can go up and your spreading girth can spread. Your shoulders don't get bruised by the linebacker next to you.
These days, however, with load factors above 90% some months, empty middle seats are a rarity.
So when a group of travel addicts designed their own trip to visit airlines, profiled in this week's (Empty) Middle Seat, they created a new class of service: "Tommy Class,'' named for organizer Tommy Danielsen, where paying 50% more than the standard coach price got you an empty middle seat, upgraded food, drink and frequent-flier miles.
It sold out quickly. European airlines already offer a blocked middle seat as "business class'' on trips within Europe. Some other airlines have experimented; some watched Tommy Class closely for both its innovation and its sales appeal. Will it work in the U.S.?
"Some of the ideas brought up -– some combination of these type of things — are in the process of being considered,'' said Scott O'Leary, managing director of customer solutions at United Airlines.
Airlines have squeezed so many people into such small spaces that frequent travelers crave space more than ever. If they don't get their highly coveted first class upgrades, or can't get a seat with more legroom, coach travel can be miserable –- your neighbor to the side or the front encroaches on your space, spilling over the arm rest or reclining a seat into your lap. Your knees may be up against the seat in front of you. You realize why you gave up trying to use a laptop on a plane and now worship your iPad or Kindle.
For airlines, offering more choices is difficult. Space is precious in flying tubes, and margins are slim. Each plane flies lots of different kinds of trips each day. Short flights are followed by long trips; a flight on a business-oriented route is followed by a trip to a beach destination. Airlines would prefer one-size-fits-all; customers wouldn't.
Consumers enjoy vast choice in retail stores, restaurants, hotels, cars, computers, televisions, etc. Everything but airlines. But innovative airlines that give customers more of what they want -– and get them to pay for it -– will no doubt win more business from frequent travelers.

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Translation of occlude in Spanish:
transitive verb
- 1 (obstruct, block)Example sentences
- Tumors in the tracheobronchial tree often occlude major airways producing obstructive pneumonitis and hypoxia.
- Devices for occluding the urethra include urethral plugs and, more recently, expandable urethral devices.
- All this is jam-packed into your sinuses and other nasal structures, occluding your airway completely.
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- Could the magmatic conditions at depth allow argon to be occluded within the minerals at the time of their formation?
- If the pore in the closed channel is occluded sterically, such a molecule should be unable to reach substituted cysteines below the gate.
- H2O molecules can be tightly bound to biological material and are occluded in proteins where they are often involved in catalytic reactions.
intransitive verb
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- The peglike first upper molar does not occlude with any tooth of the lower jaw, so it serves no clear function.
- It consists of a pair of mandibular tooth plates that occludes with two pairs of plates above.
- The clear implication is that, at least in Idiognathodus, the teeth occluded in a regular and precise way.
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Kathy Hipwood and Rob Hipwood have been in charge of one the best cross country programs in the state for the last 23 years.
The Los Alamos cross country coaching duo plan to use the same recipe for success in 2016 that they've been using the past two decades.
However, the Hilltoppers will likely experience two challenges that could impede their progress as a dynasty. The first challenge will be replacing key runners from last year's team. And the second will be the inclusion of Albuquerque Academy into District 2-5A, a district Los Alamos has dominated the past two decades.
"It remains to be seen, but we definitely graduated a lot from last year and probably the second most talented group of girls we've ever had," Kathy Hipwood said. "We're just going to build what's here. They're going to get better throughout the season and we're going to see how much we can improve."
Los Alamos is accustomed to cruising through their district meets. But this year, its biggest challenger of the last two decades, Academy, will look to knock-off the Hilltoppers before the two teams meet in the state meet.
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The Larry D, over at Acts of the Apostasy, wants your 3½ Tim-Outs too. So do it, I bid you. Now!!
Well, I just recently graduated from the Denver Catholic Biblical School, which is a lay division of the St. John Vianney Theological Seminary. It was four years of biblical study, lectures, and homework as part of what is known around the country as "the most in-depth and comprehensive Bible study in the United States." Our diocese is incredibly fortunate to be able to offer this outstanding course – taught by amazing instructors. I really cannot speak highly enough of those who teach at the CBS, they are beyond excellent.
Special thanks to my mom and stepdad for attending my graduation (and to my husband, of course, for being on iphone photo detail)!
On a totally different note, I've been making SO much jewelry lately! Much of it will be featured in small doses on this blog. A big part of my inspiration this season are the hues of the Caribbean. Jade and turquoise pair with silver to contrast the warmth of sun-kissed skin. The truth is, even those with procelain skin look radiant in greens and aquamarines. Jewelry is the best kind of art – because you can wear it!
My pup, Billie Jean (as in Michael Jackson's hit song), is sure growing fast. At almost 5 months, she really couldn't be a prettier boxer. I can tell that she'll be a great dog since she's already fairly intelligent, sweet, and somewhat obedient. But, like the other two boxers we've had, she's a dog who knows what she wants. And what she wants is sole claim to the chair by the window, so that she can vigilantly be on guard against invading squirrels. That, and contort herself into a pretzel when working on her raw hide. How ladylike.
I wanted to share with you this incredible Queso Blanco Dip recipe that will absolutely blow your mind.
*We substituted the Land O'Lakes cheese with Boar's Head and recommend that you do the same. Also, adding about a half of an anaheim pepper, chopped, to the recipe makes it delectable.


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Definition of clothing in English:
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Clothes collectively: bring warm clothing and waterproofs
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- By definition, an overcoat is a heavy coat worn over ordinary clothing in cold weather.
- Participants are advised to wear warm comfortable rainproof clothing and suitable footwear.
- They must fast from midnight prior to arrival and are advised to bring warm and waterproof clothing.
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Monday August 12, 2013
Edgefield, SC--On a very short list of top football programs in the CSRA, you have to venture to Edgefield. That's where you'll find the blue steel and the Rebels of Strom Thurmond.
They only return four starters on offesne and four on defense, which is probably the least amount since their state championship team eight years ago. Don't expect a drop off in wins though. The bar at Strom Thurmond is high and every new class knows they have to elevate their game. 56 wins in five years speaks volumes to the tradtion of the Rebels
"It is some pressure because we do have a lot of young faces coming to the program, but they can step up and replace the people that graduated" said Lyndon Lowery.
"I think it's invaluable" said Lee Sawyer "I mean we have expectations. We kind of hang our hat on the fact we owe it to the guys who came before"
The biggest weapon they have returns and that's quarterback Jauveer Hammond. After a big junior year, Hammond went out and got better in the off season. His dual threat capability will certainly put the defenses to the test and can overcome some inexperience elsewhere.
"Even though you may graduate a lot of people, if you can have your quarterback back, that's always important. Jauveer poses such a threat to people" added coach Sawyer
"I've been to various camps and all kind of stuff like that. Just trying to help my team out every Tuesday, evertime we go to passing camp every year" said Jauveer Hammond
While they lost Darius Hammond in the backfield, look for Chad Gilchrist and Delonte Bates to step up their game. Kenyatta Dunbar anchors the defense and you can expect them to rise to the occassion on that side of the ball as well.


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One of the outstanding capabilities of CNC Swiss-type machines is their ability to produce complex parts complete in a single handling. In an effort to emphasis this capability, Tsugami has adopted the theme "touch-once" manufacturing in its IMTS Booth S-9410.
To help call attention to the theme, the company is passing out blinking buttons to booth visitors. During the show, four randomly selected attendees spotted wearing the buttons in the show halls will win an iPad. The iPads are being given away once each afternoon, Monday through Thursday.
New at IMTS is Tsugami's model BO326 CNC Swiss-type machine, which it is demonstrating in its booth. This newest member of the BO Series is a 32-mm, six-axis machine that can quickly be converted from a direct-drive guide bushing, bar-fed operation to a non-guide bushing operation using an optional chucker kit. This convertibility makes it ideal for continuous production of traditional Swiss-type parts with the flexibility to efficiently manufacture short or prismatic parts from blanks.
The machine uses modular live tooling for quick changeover from job to job and an ergonomically designed work zone for better accessibility. Its dual path Fanuc 321-B CNC enables true simultaneous operation of its main and sub-spindles to optimize cycle times.
In addition to showing the new model BO326, the Tsugami booth also features live cutting demonstrations on seven other models in the Tsugami product line.
Stop by the booth, get a button, see some very cool technology and be registered for a free iPad.
IMTS 2016 is right around the corner!
Now is the time to register for IMTS 2016, which runs September 12-17 in Chicago, Illinois. As the show approaches, please check our IMTS 2016 Zone for new product updates. We will also have information about new technology, pavilions to explore and conference information. In the meantime, check out IMTSTV for segments about the show and what's new in the world of manufacturing technology.
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[Editor's Note] KAvenyou thank you for 3 "KPoplicious" years!
3 June 2013, Singapore – KAvenyou turns 3 on 3rd June 2013, and it has been 3 good years since we started as a humble portal bringing Korean entertainment news to the fans. It was also in the beginning where we created the 1st major fanclub network in Singapore and in S.E.A, with the aim to encourage cross promotions of fanclub activities.
A year since establishment, we started venturing into the events scene covering our very first event – "The Best 2011 Rain Asia Tour" in Singapore by Faith & D Entertainment.
Since then, we have not looked back and grew rapidly not only in Singapore, but also into other countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, and as far as Europe. During this period, our team has also visited Korea and shared interesting sights in our "KAvenyou Free & Easy" series.
The past year has been very exciting for us, as we met many Korean artists and participated in major events like "Digital & Music Matters 2013","Official launch of Jay Park x X-mini capsule speakers", "TVXQ! Catch Me Live Tour in Malaysia", "U-Kiss Collage Tour in Singapore", "Kim Jae Joong Asia Concert Tour in Taiwan", and "Teen Top Show! Tour in Europe 2013".
Apart from the top acts from Korea, we have also opportunities to meet and share with fans about talented artistes like Kim So Jung, who was a participant in SuperStar K2 – KAvenyou reveals Kim So Jung's "Beautiful Love". Our crew met A-PRINCE a couple of weeks ago, and was mesmerised by their charms at the "A-PRINCE Live in Singapore 2013" showcase, while not forgetting about the boys of M.I.B at their Singapore fan meeting.
This year, we decided to open up a little to our fans by giving a special fan to join us behind the scenes at a random event, through the participation in the "Be A KAvenyou Photojournalist" contest. We have shortlisted the top 5 entries, so do head over to our Facebook Page and vote till 15 June 2013!
Words cannot express how much we appreciated the support from some of our valued partners and fans, and we hope for continued support in the years to come. Below is a short clip of congratulatory messages from some of the special people we met, and we thank them for their time in sending us their well-wishes.
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I am proud to launch another simple contest – "Be A KAvenyou Writer"!
Thanks to our good friends at XMI Pte Ltd, we are giving away some X-Mini Capsule Speakers together with exclusive Jay Park posters to the winners. The winner will also need to write a review of the speaker, which will be published on KAvenyou.com.
1. Write a short paragraph as a comment to this article, telling us what is so good about X-Mini capsule speakers within 100 words.
2. Paste the link of this article onto your Facebook Wall, and tag @KAvenyou as part of the status message.
3. When submitting your entries, do use a valid email address so we could contact you.
4. Closing Date will be on 15 June 2013.
We look forward to your participation!
What's good about x-mini is that it's small , easy to bring everywhere , as a foreigner , my x-mini speaker is one of the thing that I never left out when I went back to my home country not only its size , it's quality is unbelievable , at first I thought It'll sound bad as u know , it's my first time buying thing that's was made in Singapore but all I can say now it's "wow !" . Real music came out of it , Light , small , easy to bring everywhere , good quality , now , tell me who doesn't want to buy it !
What's good about x-mini is that it's small , easy to bring everywhere , as a foreigner , my x-mini speaker is one of the thing that I never left out when I went back to my home country not only its size , it's quality is unbelievable , at first I thought It'll sound bad as u know , it's my first time buying thing that's was made in Singapore but all I can say now it's "wow !" . Real music came out of it , Light , small , easy to bring everywhere , good quality , now , tell me who doesn't want to buy it !
X-mini Capsule for me is so good for the reason that this is so easy to bring anywhere where you want and the quality of the sound it produce is nice and you can hear your favorite songs of K-pop groups in a high quality.And it nice that it doesn't require power switch because it automatically power on the device it plugged in.You will not regret having it. If I have my chance having one of X-mini I will be really glad.I would really like having one.This device will be very useful for me as a ultimate K-pop fan addict.
The X-mini capsule speaker is the defining benchmark for any speaker in the market. Featuring the latest ceramic drivers, X-mini guarantees one an excellent audio experience with thumping bass and sweet treble notes. Enhanced by their durability and portability, X-mini speakers are must-haves for any audiophile wishing to enjoy his or her music (especially K-pop) in high-definition quality anytime, anywhere.
What is so good about X-Mini capsule speakers?
The sound it has is just amazing. It is really loud when the volume is all the way up. X-Mini managed to provide K-pop music to an entire classroom for several hours without any issue. The battery life says 4-8 hours but I honestly think that they last forever and do not take a horribly long time to charge back up to full. The playtime for me is more like 24 to 36 hours of straight playtime. They sound great, work great, and I've yet to be let down. Perfect for portability and amazing sound! X-MINI CAPSULE SPEAKERS IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Despite being small, x mini speaker produces powerful booming sounds which allow music to be enjoyed at a loud volume. The high quality sounds lighten up the atmosphere when it is used indoors or outdoors such as during a picnic at the park or even for barbeque themed parties by the beach . On top of that, the lightweight design makes it easy for it to be carried around anywhere. With x mini speaker, listening to music with family and friends can never get better than this.
These ultraportable speakers are designed for superior sound. The little capsule speakers expand vertically extendable vacuum, which is capable of producing perfect bass and music. Despite packing the creative accordion, the x-mini is small and constructed to be solid and beautiful.
The simplistic exquisite design and portability are not only the main selling points. The x-mini allow multiple x-minis to hook together for a stereo experience. This "buddy jack: feature is fun with friends and parties.
Small, Beautiful and packs a punch, the best speakers for the trendy and young.


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I picked up a pair of these seconds as well. In general I'm pretty pleased. I sized down .5 and I think that provides the best fit I'll get from this last / shoe although I find it just a little tight on my small toe. Not as bad as the Malvern or San Marco though.


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No alcohol taste tests for children
PITTSBURGH — A parent enjoying an alcoholic drink might find his or her young child to be curious about what's in that bottle or glass.
It raises the question: Should the parent offer the child just a taste? Will it remove the temptation or encourage use or even abuse?


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Dickhardt Named MWC Men's Tennis Player of the Week
Jan. 24, 2007
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - San Diego State's Markus Dickhardt has been named Mountain West Conference men's tennis player of the week, the league announced Wednesday. The Aztec senior captured the conference's first weekly award of the 2007 season and third of his career.
Dickhardt, a three-year letterwinner, helped No. 49 SDSU defeat UC Riverside and Concordia by identical 5-2 scores in a season-opening doubleheader on Jan. 20 at Aztec Tennis Center. The Marburg, Germany, native completed his day with a perfect 4-0 record after going 2-0 in both singles and doubles.
In singles action, the West Region's 11th-ranked player started his season off right with a pair of straight-set victories. In the morning match against UC Riverside, Dickhardt defeated Bobby Tam, 6-2, 6-2, and then followed that with a victory over Daniel Ndlela of Concordia, 6-2, 6-3. Both decisions came at No. 2 and ran his dual-match winning streak to three straight dating back to last season.
In doubles play, Dickhardt teamed with Christian Groh to help SDSU sweep all six matches on the day. The nation's ninth-ranked duo and top tandem in the West Region downed UCR's Jon Calienes and Mark Contreras, 8-6, at first doubles and then cruised to an 8-3 victory over Tim Kpulun and Ndlela of Concordia at the top of the order. With both wins, the pair extended their winning streak to four dating back to the 2006 campaign.
The Aztecs look to stay undefeated when they travel to 43rd-ranked Southern California for a Friday, Jan. 26, afternoon match at Marks Tennis Stadium. Match time is set for 12:30 p.m. PST.


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(Newest questions in blue boxes below. Last update on 12/10/09.)
1) Why does CSUSM need a University Student Union?
Student Life is one of the University's five strategic priorities and the need for a University Student Union is critical to advancing campus life at CSUSM. Currently, there is limited space on campus for students to meet, gather, eat and study in-between classes. The new Union will be the "heart of the campus" by creating a welcoming and inclusive space for relaxation, social interaction, and educational services and opportunities.
2) Why build a Student Union when we already have the Clarke Field House / University Student Union? Can't this money be spent on something else?
Despite the recent economic challenges it is important that we continue to making strategic investments in CSUSM's future. The campus has outgrown The Clarke and when CSUSM students passed a fee referendum in 2000 they did so with the expectation that we would eventually build a stand-alone University Student Union. During Phase One of the University Student Union, The Clarke will serve as an extension of the USU by continuing to provide lounge space, programming and, venues events. After Phase Two has been built, we will revisit how The Clarke can best meet the needs of the campus. Funds from different sources have different restrictions as to how they may be spent. The fees collected for the Student Union since 2000 cannot be redirected to another project or student service.
3) How will the campus pay for the University Student Union?
The fees collected for the Student Union since 2000 cannot be redirected to another project or student service. The University Student Union cannot be constructed with the use of state funds. Thus, the main funding source must come from either student or private funding sources (donations). However, in order to break ground on the building, CSUSM must show a definite source of funding which is the Student Union Fee collected from students.
4) Why should current students pay for a building they may never use?
A similar situation happened before The Clarke was built. Students at that time approved an increase in their fees for a building that they would not use. Not only did those students willingly pay the extra fee, they also became alumni who donated additional funds so that the building could meet its required funding needs. As an alumnus of CSUSM, graduates will be afforded the opportunity to come back to campus and take part in the historic events surrounding the University Student Union. Students pursuing their degree are with CSUSM for only a distinct period of time but they are an alumni for life. Like the many alumni who have come before, this will be an opportunity for current students to leave a legacy for the future.
5) I understand the University is introducing a new logo. Why would CSUSM go to the expense of launching a new logo in this budget environment?
CSUSM will be introducing a new logo this fall; however, it will be done in a manner that minimizes expense. Traditionally, when a new logo is introduced all materials with the old logo design are destroyed. To minimize expense, as we run out of materials (letterhead, business cards, etc.), orders will be placed with the new logo. This "soft rollout" of the new logo will ensure we do not incur any unnecessary expense. While this will create a longer transition period for adoption and implementation of the new logo, we believe this is the best alternative at this time.
The new logo will be part of our 20th anniversary celebration and an integral part of our continued to efforts to increase awareness about California State University San Marcos and its many successful programs and initiatives.
6) How much do individual divisions have to cut from the $2.8 million that was left as of the last budget forum on July 28th?
Information on divisional reductions will be shared with the University Budget Committee when it reconvenes in the fall.
7) What things are being considered in divisional reductions?
Elimination of vacant positions, streamlining of management, moving expenses to non-state resources where appropriate, reassigning staff, reducing timebases or combining positions, reducing operating expenses.
8) Are externally funded programs being cut back?
Programs funded through grants, donations, or other non-state funds are generally not being cut back, although there may be some reduction, where appropriate.
9) Is the student voice being represented in this current process of cuts?
Students are represented on the University Budget Committee. The President of ASI and the VP of Finance sit on that body. Students do not participate in divisional deliberations because the majority of the university's budget involves personnel in some way.
10) How much was spent to hold CSUSM's University Convocation this year?
The expenses associated with holding University Convocation at the California Center for the Arts totaled $6,282.00. There was conversation to bring University Convocation on-campus to save expenses. However, a contract with CCA had already been signed and there are no facilities large enough on campus to accommodate the anticipated attendance (based on prior years' attendance).
11) There has been much discussion amongst faculty and staff regarding the recent appointment of the Campus Climate officer—how would I find out the nature of his appointment and the cost of this current assignment?
The campus climate advocate is not a new position, is not a full-time position, and does not equate to additional compensation. This is an extra assignment that Scott Gross is taking on, in addition to his regular duties as director of Community Engagement. There is no additional compensation for this assignment. Marion Reid, former Dean of the Kellogg Library, had previously served in this capacity, also as an additional assignment receiving no additional compensation.
12) What is CSUSM's new (reduced) enrollment target for 2010-2011?
The CSU has informed Cal State San Marcos that our new target will be 6846 full-time equivalent students (roughly 8735 headcount), which represents a 6% reduction from the current 2009-2010 target of 7283.
13) How will CSUSM reduce its enrollment?
The university's enrollment management administrators will attend a special enrollment summit at the Chancellor's Office on August 19th to learn more about allowable options for limiting enrollment of new students. The California State University has already declared "systemwide impaction," which authorizes universities to employ admissions criteria to selectively admit students. For the 2009-2010 admissions cycle, first-year students from outside of CSUSM's extended service region were required to have GPAs and test scores above a certain level. For the 2010-2011 cycle, additional admissions criteria might be employed and/or other admissions tools deployed for local students and/or students from outside our region. Additionally, the university will strive to help current students earn their degrees and graduate in a timely manner and may need to consider other strategies to further manage enrollment down.
14) When will the President make a decision on the Student Union Project?
Cal State San Marcos conducted an alternative consultation process during academic year 2009/10 for a University Student Union fee increase. Multiple forums were held during February and March to ensure students, faculty and staff received information regarding this project as well as to provide a venue for the campus community to ask questions and provide their feedback on the proposed project and fees. The Student Fee Advisory Committee reviewed the alternative consultation process and certified that the report presented a thorough and objective analysis of the findings.
President Haynes is reviewing the report and the feedback on the various fee scenarios. She will make a decision before Fall semester and will communicate her decision to the ASI Board and campus community.
15) I've heard that after furloughs and the fee increase, CSUSM will still need to cut back $3.5 million dollars. When will a decision be made on what to do about these additional cuts?
After completing our last fiscal year end reporting, we are able to accurately project funds we can carry over to cover next year, and additional fee revenue we expect to receive this year for going over our enrollment target. The campus is now trying to close an approximate $2.6 million deficit. Cost reduction plans are due to the Chancellor's Office by July 31st. Conversations were held in Divisions to identify additional carry forward, reserves, operational efficiencies and other reduction strategies that could be used to close the remaining $2.6 million deficit fiscally within the parameters of the principles set by President Haynes. Those principles are:
16) I've heard the Presidents receive benefits like community engagement expenses, vehicle allowances and housing allowances? What are these used for and why aren't they being cut?
CSU Executives, which include CSU Presidents, are subject to the furlough, which results in an approximate 10% reduction to their base salary.
The CSU campus presidents are provided with an official CSU residence where available. If an official residence is not available, a housing allowance is provided to assist the campus president in securing a residence. Housing allowances vary by campus. President Haynes holds many events at her residence for community groups, student groups and for prospective and current donors.
The CSU campus presidents have a vehicle available for business use, and the campus provides automobile insurance, maintenance, and gasoline expenses for that vehicle. President Haynes drives a university vehicle. In lieu of a university vehicle, other CSU campus presidents have taken the option of electing an automobile allowance of $1000 per month. Campus presidents receive an entertainment allowance of $300 per month from the state's general fund to defray costs incurred in the course of conducting official business and institutional development activities. Additionally, funds are also available from the state general fund for community relations expenses; these are not used for joining country clubs etc. At this campus, we use them for things such as Chamber of Commerce involvement or membership in national higher education policy or research organizations. Presidents also receive other medical, dental and life insurance benefits similar to all employees of the CSU.
17) The State Treasurer has said the State will begin issuing IOUs next week, will my paycheck be impacted?
No. While the State may issue IOUs, CSU will cover its July payroll utilizing revenues from student fees.
18) What are our CSUSM's guiding principles for moving forward through the state's fiscal crisis?
Throughout this crisis, CSUSM is operating with three guiding principles:
19) Why is CSUSM spending money on new buildings and new initiatives during this fiscal crisis?
Despite the budget crisis, CSUSM must continue to make strategic, thoughtful decisions to best position the campus for the future. We will continue to seize opportunities connected to our core mission and build a University that is fully engaged in our community, technologically sophisticated, and dedicated to teaching future generations.
In addition to making strategic investments in our future, funds from different sources have different restrictions as to how they may be spent. Currently, the campus is under construction on the following projects:
Some smaller campus projects may be suspended.
20) How bad is the budget?
This budget crisis is unprecedented. In the Governor's May Budget Revision released May 28, 2009, the Department of Finance indicated that the California state deficit was $24 billion.
The potential reductions to the CSU are estimated to be anywhere between $400 million and $700 million in the 2009-10. This is dependent upon the extent of the federal stimulus revenue that the system may receive and any changes to the CSU budget made by the Governor or Legislature as it winds through the legislative process.
21) When will you know how big a cut we will have to take?
Many factors have an impact on the budget discussion. The CSU and CSUSM's budget is based on the state budget. We will have a clearer idea once the state has a final budget.
22) What does this mean to Cal State San Marcos?
Despite every attempt to reduce enrollment next year, including declaring impaction, applications to Cal State San Marcos were again at record highs. To avoid shortage of classes for later-registering students, a 13-unit limit beginning with our new freshman orientation in June was instituted.
Since January 2008, there has been a hiring freeze on all but essential positions. At this time, all MPP employees' salaries on campus were frozen as well. Vice Presidents are continuing to closely review all expenditures, defer or cancel non-essential purchases, curtail non-essential travel, and delay hiring where possible.
The President and Executive Council are closely monitoring communications from the Department of Finance and the Chancellor's Office. We will continue to keep you updated as information is received.
23) Will there be a mechanism to allow staff to ask questions about the budget as new information becomes available?
Whenever you have a question about the budget and how it affects your unit, you should first direct it to your department manager, who can answer specific questions in the context of your unit's budget and priorities.
For more general questions, ideas, and comments, a mechanism for input is already in place. CSUSM's Budget Central home page has extensive links to the latest information about the CSU and CSUSM budget situation, and there is an option for submitting comments to campus leaders. Decision-makers are very interested in feedback and suggestions on how Cal State San Marcos can be more efficient and make the most of scarce resources during these lean budget times.
1) Where does CSUSM get its funding?
Sources of revenue:
2) Do the State appropriation and student fees cover CSUSM's annual expenditures?
Unfortunately, no. However, the campus receives fiscal (one-time) revenue from a variety of sources that enable us to meet our obligations each year (see various funding sources listed in #1 above).
During the last budget down-turn of a few years ago, to avoid workforce management measures and to distribute the expenses related to the mandated implementation of the Common Management System (CMS/PeopleSoft) the campus made a decision to create a permanent fund budget gap, which would be (and has been) covered on an annual basis with fiscal funds – we've ended each year fiscally sound. The campus was on an aggressive FTES growth trajectory, and a multi-year budget model was developed to plan for closing the gap over a few years' period of time. However, with the current State budget crisis, and the increasing costs of mandated expenditures (salary increases, benefits, utilities, etc.), the plan for closing the gap has been impacted significantly.
3) If we don't receive enough from the State and fees, how do we cover expenditures?
By sound management of our financial resources at all levels of the campus community, from faculty and staff members to managers and executives, we are able to cover the annual expenditures that exceed our State and fee revenue by a variety of ways (we do not borrow funds to cover our operating expenses). Some of these methods include:
4) Can you explain the difference between fiscal/permanent?"Permanent" funds ~ Operating/General Fund allocations from State appropriations that adjust the permanent base budget (increase or decrease). All permanent faculty and staff positions require "permanent" funds. Additionally, often "permanent" funds are allocated to support on-going operating expenses, such as telephone, travel, office supplies, adjunct lecturers, student assistants, subscriptions and dues, etc. Fiscal" funds ~ One-time funding that does not increase or decrease the permanent base budget. Fiscal funds may be used on an ongoing basis to fund ongoing operating expenses (telephone, travel, adjunct lecturers, student assistants, etc.). A couple examples of fiscal funds include:
5) I've heard of something called "sweeps"; can you tell me what they are?
This is the university-wide process of identifying all unexpended Operating Fund balances at the end of a fiscal year.
In an effort to provide additional ways for Divisions and units to mitigate the FY 08/09 budget reductions, President Haynes has suspended the University Sweep of FY 2007/08 year-end balances to allow management of any remaining balances at the Division/Unit level.
In the past, these balances have been transferred to the University Fiscal Reserve and carried over into the next fiscal year to address future priorities, or used to fund specific university strategic initiatives. This process was implemented to ensure that the overall position of the university's budget is sound. Each division could request sweep exemptions for certain funds (typically funds legislated or mandated by CSU Executive Orders to be used only for specific purposes).
6. What are "campus-wide activities?"
"Campus-wide activities" allocations benefit most (if not all) of the campus. At the time the budget is initially allocated, funds provided for compensation increases, employee benefits, Common Management System (PeopleSoft Implementation), Student Financial Aid and the University Fiscal Reserve are placed in "campus-wide activities".
"Campus-wide activities" maintains two centralized employee compensation pools that provide funding for bargaining unit driven compensation increases and employee benefits. No actual expenditures are recorded in the pooled program accounts – rather, budget transfers are made appropriately throughout the fiscal year to fund actual bargaining unit driven compensation increases and benefit costs. By the end of each fiscal year, funds in the benefits pool and the compensation pool have been distributed to individual units (see explanation of each pool below in #7 and #8). The compensation pools are accounted for in "campus-wide activities" until they are allocated. The President has financial oversight responsibilities for all campus- wide activities programs and assigns program administrative duties to appropriate divisions.
7. What is the "benefits pool?"
The "benefits pool" might be considered as a reservoir of permanent funds from which fiscal (one-time) allocations are made to individual units on a monthly basis to correspond with the monthly benefits expenses associated with the salaries paid from the unit account (health, dental and vision insurance premiums, employer's state and federal tax contributions, employer's retirement contribution, etc.). These transfers do not impact the unit's base budget – it's a net zero sum transaction for the unit. The benefit funds associated with a unit's payroll are not available for discretionary use by the unit. Obviously, our benefits package is critically important to each one of us, and the pool must be maintained at an appropriate level to cover the related expenses. Based on historical data of the cost of employees' benefits, we calculate that the "benefits pool" should be maintained at a level of funding equal to 37% of permanent employees' annual wages. The pool is monitored by the University Budget Office, and adjustments to the funding level are made annually to ensure adequate resources are available to cover expenditures. Generally, the Chancellor's Office allocates funds to cover projected increases in benefits pools expenditures (increases in insurance premiums, etc.). However, in FY 2008-09, the campus must bear the cost of these mandated increases without any additional new funds, in fact, from current resources that are being reduced.
8. What is the "compensation pool?"
When collective bargaining units and the Chancellor's Office have negotiated employee salary increases (either general salary increases, GSIs, or service salary increases, SSIs, etc.), the typical practice is for the Chancellor's Office to allocate to each campus funds to cover the expense of the increases. This allocation is calculated based on the terms of the increases and on the prior year's payroll. This lump sum is allocated to the "compensation pool". Usually the allocation is inadequate to meet the need and the campus is responsible for covering the difference with existing funds since the sum of the salaries used for the calculation is based on wages earned two years' prior. For FY 2008/09, due to the State budget crisis, the Chancellor's Office will not be allocating any new funds for compensation increases, and in fact, is reducing our permanent Operating Fund from the FY 2007-08 level. Therefore, the campus will be responsible for fully funding any collective bargaining unit negotiated salary increases using our current resources (after reduction).
From the compensation pool, regardless of the funding source (Chancellor's Office or campus), the Budget Office processes permanent budget transfers to each unit to increase the salary lines for each filled permanent position per the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Hence, by the end of each fiscal year, the funds in the compensation pool will have been completely and permanently distributed to individual units on campus.
Temporary positions receive the negotiated salary increases as well; however, the unit is responsible for funding the increase rather than the compensation pool.
9) I hear the campus has some reserves. What are they, why do we have them, and how are they used?
The University Reserve is a contingency reserve of permanent and fiscal funds. It is based on a target of one percent (1%) of the State Support portion of the Operating Fund, and is set aside for unforeseen needs during the fiscal year (for example, costs associated with managing the campus response to the 2007 October wildfires, etc.). The President oversees this reserve and determines which programs and items to fund. For consideration, requests for funds from the University Reserve must be submitted by the Provost or a Vice President.
In addition, the President, Provost, and Vice Presidents each maintain a very modest Division Reserve of permanent funds to meet unforeseen needs during the fiscal year.
For the most part, funding is allocated from a reserve on a fiscal year basis. All campus reserves are maintained at a very modest level, and there is a long-term goal to increase each to a level more in line with general budgeting practice
10. What is the process for deciding budget allocations each year?
The overall process – from the Governor and State Legislature to the Chancellor's Office to receipt of the campus allocation – is a quite lengthy, complex and political process that takes about 15 months. A timeline explaining the entire process is available on the University Budget Office website.
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2013 IEEE 43rd International Symposium on Multiple-Valued Logic (1998)
Fukuoka, Japan
May 27, 1998 to May 29, 1998
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Development of InGaAs-Based Multiple-Junction Surface Tunnel Transistors for Multiple-Valued Logic Circuits (Abstract)
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A Josephson Ternary Memory Circuit (Abstract)
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A Note on Realizing Multiple-Valued Logic Functions using Akers' Cells ? Cell Sizes and Path Lengths (Abstract)
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Design of Multiple-Output Networks using Time Domain Multiplexing and Shared Multi-Terminal Multiple-Valued Decision Diagrams (Abstract)
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Ternary Decision Diagrams with Inverted Edges and Cofactoring ? An Application to Discrete Neural Networks Synthesis (Abstract)
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Session IIIb: Algebra 1
The MacLaurin's and Taylor's Series Expansions of the Symbolic Multiple Valued Logic Functions (Abstract)
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Session IVa: Logic Design 1
On the Properties of Multiple-Valued Functions that are Symmetric in both Variable Values and Labels (Abstract)
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Session IVb: Logic
pp. 102
Compact Propositional G?del Logics (Abstract)
pp. 108
Many-Valued and Annotated Modal Logics (Abstract)
pp. 114
Session V: Invited Address
The FPGA Challenge (Abstract)
pp. 121
Session VIa: VLSI Circuits 1
pp. 128
Asynchronous Multiple-Valued VLSI System Based on Dual-Rail Current-Mode Differential Logic (Abstract)
pp. 134
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Session VIb: Applications of Multiple-Valued Logic
Image Segmentation Based on Kleene Algebra (Abstract)
pp. 155
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An Error Reducing Approach to Machine Learning using Multi-Valued Functional Decomposition (Abstract)
pp. 167
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Session VIIa: Logic Design 2
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Session VIIb: Genetic Algorithms in MVL
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Session VIII: Invited Address
pp. 222
Session IXa: Minimization
pp. 233
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Session IXb: Algebra 2
e -Bases of Triadic Logic Operations (Abstract)
pp. 251
Functional Entropy and Decision Trees (Abstract)
pp. 257
Session Xa: VLSI Circuits 2
pp. 264
pp. 270
Residue Arithmetic Circuits Based on the Signed-Digit Multiple-Valued Arithmetic Circuits (Abstract)
pp. 276
pp. 282
Session Xb: Theory of Fuzzy Logic
Minimization of Incompletely Specified Regular Ternary Logic Functions and its Application to Fuzzy Switching Functions (Abstract)
pp. 289
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Session XI: Invited Address
pp. 317
Session XII: Invited Address
Multiple-Valued Hyperstructures (Abstract)
pp. 326
Session XIII: Invited Address
pp. 335
Session XIVa: Applications of Fuzzy Logic
pp. 338
pp. 344
pp. 350
On Concurrent Tests of Fuzzy Controllers (Abstract)
pp. 356
Session XIVb: Clone Theory
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SIKESTON -- With the timing of opening day for dove season, in addition to weather conditions over the past few months, hunters will likely be packed together a bit more closely when the season begins on Monday.
"The way things are looking right now as far as the availability of places to hunt, it's probably going to be one of the years that not a lot of places are available," said Leother Branch, conservation agent for Scott County. "The corn is late this year, so those (harvested) fields are going to be slim pickings this year."
Branch noted that the Department of Conservation will still have some of its public areas available, such as the 10 Mile Pond near East Prairie and Crowley's Ridge, Duck Creek, Otter Slough and Holly Ridge in Stoddard County. "But those areas are definitely going to be very limited as to where a person can get into a field and hunt doves."
And with more crowded hunting areas, it's imperative hunters are even more careful about being safe. "You want to shoot in a safe direction, of course," he said. "If you've got people in the field with you, make sure you get (the birds) in flight and that kind of thing."
Because of the crowding, Branch advises hunters to inquire about hunting on private lands. "But you definitely want to ask the landowner for permission to hunt on private land," he said.
Terrain features that can attract doves include valleys, bare ground and landmarks such as large, dead trees used as navigation guides, according to an MDC news release. Large concentrations also occur around food sources, such as seeds and grain crops.
Branch pointed out, however, that only natural agricultural practices are allowed. "You can't add grain to a field," he said.
There is something new for hunters to look out for this year -- banded birds. As part of a national effort to ensure good dove management, the MDC is placing leg bands on mourning doves, and hunter reports will add to the scientific understanding of how many doves there are and how hunting affects dove numbers.
"A lot of it has to do with migration trends. They're doing a survey, just seeing the migration of birds, the flight patterns and things like that," said Branch. "If you harvest a banded bird, of course, take down the information and send it in."
With opening day falling on the Labor Day holiday, Branch said it will be interesting to see how many hunters turn out. "It's been some years since (opening day) has fallen on a Monday," he said. While it is on a holiday when several will be off work, it's also the last day of the weekend.
"But we still expect a fair amount of hunters in the whole Bootheel area," said Branch, noting it has been called the dove capital of the world. "It's an area where people come from all over to pursue dove hunting."
And all those visitors mean not only will the hunting areas be packed, but hotels, restaurants and other stores in the areas will also be a bit busier.
"As a Chamber director, I'm very excited when dove season comes around, because there's a little bump in the local economy when it happens," said Missy Marshall, executive director of the Sikeston Area Chamber of Commerce. "And we'll take any kind of boost we can."
Marshall said couples will sometimes hunt together, go back to the hotel for a nap and then head out on the town to eat and shop. "Or (male hunters) may bring a wife or girlfriend with them, who shops while they're out hunting," she said.
Leading up to dove season, the Chamber often fields several calls from visiting hunters who are looking for guides. "They want someone to take them out on property to dove hunt," she said. "We have a couple of members that casually do that, but we're usually scrambling to talk to our Chamber members to see who is willing to take these visitors."
The dove season will run through Nov. 9. Mourning, collared and white-winged doves are legal and the limit is 12 doves of all three species in the aggregate daily and 24 in possession.
Branch reminded hunters in groups to keep their birds separate, or they can face fines. "And if they do get in a pile, make sure you label them with your name, address and permit number," he said.
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Terry said the pup's condition will continue to be closely monitored.
"If he does well and continues to put on some weight and the infection goes away, we can get him back out there in the ocean," she said, adding that would likely take at least a month.
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Keyboard Sonata in C-sharp minor, Hob.XVI:36 (Haydn, Joseph)
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Carl Adolf Martienssen (1881-1955)
Sonaten für Klavier zu zwei Händen
Leipzig: C.F. Peters, 1937, plate 11261
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|Keyboard Sonata
|Alternative Title
|Klaviersonate Nr.49
|Haydn, Joseph
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|Hob.XVI:36 ; Op.30 No.2 ; Op.17 No.5
|C-sharp minor
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Also: a group of 6 Haydn sonatas, labeled Op.17 by J. J. Hummel and including this, the C minor sonata, as well as sonatas Hoboken 35 and 37-39, were published (with plate 412) (in the early 1780s?). (See WorldCat, especially the SLUB listing, which does give the publishing date as 1780.)
|Keyboard Sonatas by Joseph Haydn (numbering according to Hob. XVI)
|Keyboard Sonatas by Joseph Haydn (numbering according to H.C. Robbins-Landon)


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Isn't it hard to believe that it is only a couple of days until we will greet a new year? I love Christmastime so much that I put all of my decorations up at the beginning of November just to enjoy them longer. During this last week in the 2009 year, it is hard not to want to look back and remember what has happened in the last 12 months and see just how SOVEREIGN and GRACIOUS the Lord is in my life.
Last year I went through a lot of different events that helped to grow me in knowledge, character and perspective on life. This year I experienced new adventures and gained even more perspective on ministry, relationships and God's grace. There has been a reoccurring theme in the lesson God has been teaching me this year: "Run the race in such a way to win the prize…" (1 Corinthians 9:24) "Do EVERYTHING for the Glory of the Lord…" (1 Corinthians 10:31) "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart…" (Psalm 37:4)
I moved from the house in Summerville to an Apartment with my friend Julie. I met Julie through her sister who was a friend of mine at CSU. We have a BLAST together. She has definitely helped pull me out of my shell and loosen up some. Living out your FAITH on a daily basis has become more a reality as I learn more about ministry too. Sure that might sound like a given, but God is still stretching me to come beyond myself to think about others…like HIM!
In the summer, I was promoted to the Director of Women's Ministry and Creative Arts at CSU. Didn't mean much change to what was expected of me, but I did focus more on reaching out and loving more of the females on-campus. I had the privilege of being the Chaplain for the Volleyball team this Fall and it has been such a blessing to be a part of something bigger than yourself. The girls have embraced my love just as much as I have embraced being a major part of their team. In the Spring, I will be hanging out with the softball team.
Another thing that happened over the summer was I was reunited with a friend from like 10 years ago. She found me on Facebook (surprise!) and we reconnected. I ended up flying up to Ohio to meet her and her kids. Needless to say she missed me so much we have been talking pretty much every week since the reunion. (haha!) She is out in New Mexico – yes! I do plan to visit that state since I've never been there!
I am thankful for my mentor and big sister, Lynette, this year as she has been such an encouragement during many tough days of questioning why I am in ministry to why am I still single to how do I understanding God's grace. For most of the year our conversations and meeting times were scarce. Then I began going to work with her and cleaning while talking about family, friends, guys, love and how to apply God's promises to our lives.
I got really close with Savannah this year and I've been blessed with someone I trust and love. I hope that while she is away in Costa Rica during this new year/spring semester that God will speak to my heart more about best friends. I hope to have a friendship like King David and Jonathan. Whew!
And now the end of the year is here and preparing for a new one. What do you hope to accomplish in 2010?


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Transit Administration Awards $49 Million for Fuel Cell Buses
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced in mid-October its award of $49 million in grants to develop buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The FTA, a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is awarding the funds to three non-profit organizations: the Center for Transportation and the Environment in Atlanta, Georgia; the Northeast Advanced Vehicle Consortium in Boston, Massachusetts; and WestStart-CALSTART of Pasadena, California. The funding will support 14 separate projects, including efforts to build a 35-foot plug-in hybrid fuel cell bus; to develop a lightweight fuel cell bus using ultracapacitors or lithium-ion batteries for energy storage; and to develop a 40-foot bus that couples a diesel engine with a fuel cell auxiliary power unit. The projects will employ fuel cells from Ballard Power Systems, Hydrogenics Corporation, Nuvera Fuel Cells, and UTC Power. Various fuel cell buses will be field tested in Alabama, California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York, and South Carolina. See the FTA press release and a related FTA Web page, which includes photos and the full list of projects.


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A Farewell to Arms
by Ernest Hemingway
A Farewell to Arms Chapter 34 Summary
- Frederic feels like he's wearing a costume when he wears civilian clothes. He takes a train to Stresa. At Stresa, he gets a room, goes to the bar, and gets some sandwiches and martinis.
- He finds Catherine and Helen eating dinner at their hotel.
- Catherine is very happy to see him, but Helen is not. She tells him that she is mad at him for getting Catherine pregnant.
- Helen is very upset, and she tells Catherine and Frederic they have no honor. She is mad at them for not being married.
- She apologizes for being upset, and says she wants them both happy. She says she wants them to leave, but when Frederic and Catherine go to leave, she accuses them of abandoning her. They finish dinner with her.
- Catherine and Frederic have a very nice night together. Frederic thinks that Catherine is the same at night as in the day, but better — unlike other women he has known, who are different in the day from in the night.
- She asks Frederic about the war, and he says that he does not read the papers anymore, now that he is out.
- Catherine is afraid Frederic will be arrested for desertion, and urges him to find them a way to Switzerland quickly.
- He tells her he feels "like a criminal" for deserting the army. Catherine tells him, "It's only the Italian army," which pleases Frederic.
- She asks him later if he still feels like a criminal, and he says not when he is with her.


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"….In any event, these days the CIA's director, like other agency employees, has to submit at some point to a polygraph exam on "lifestyle" questions, which certainly would have prompted a confession to the affair.
"There's no way he'd make it through without talking about that," said former agency official Charles Faddis. "That's gonna blip."


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Britney Spears is hospitalised because of her mental instability.
Amy Winehouse has to be driven into rehab following increasingly "erratic" behaviour.
Jonathan Ross, David Walliams and Russell Brand retreat under a hail of abuse after attempting to placate a crowd during a Morrissey concert.
David Beckham takes his bat home to Los Angeles after failing to get picked for his hundredth international cap, leaving disappointed guests at a charity dinner.
For years people have been speculating that the tide was about to go out for celebrity fever. This may be the week it finally turned.
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One can really only hope so, but I doubt it.
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I've just watched Gallipoli on Film Four. As each wave of young hopefuls went over the top and were steadily mown down, there seemed an inexhaustible supply of fresh young flesh ready to take their place.
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I didn't know David Beckham had a pet bat. What's it called?
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Obama's NLRB Appointments: Why the Rush?
By Laura Meckler and Melanie Trottman
White House officials have made clear that the president used a controversial recess appointment to install Richard Cordray as chief of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau because Senate Republicans refused to allow a vote on his nomination. But what about three others who received so-called recess appointments to serve on the National Labor Relations Board?
Two of the three, both Democrats, were just nominated last month, giving the Senate no time to confirm them, even if Republicans were willing. The third, a Republican, was nominated a year ago, but there is little evidence that Democrats pushed for a vote on his nomination, perhaps because installing him without also confirming another Democrat could have given Republicans a majority on the board.
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said the president acted because without the NLRB nominees in place, the board would not have a quorum and could not function. So why not submit the nominations earlier to give the Senate more time to act?
Mr. Carney said that Republicans had made clear that they were not going to confirm anyone to the labor board and more time would not have made a difference.
"The Senate Republicans' disposition towards this could not have been more clear and their intentions could not have been more clear," he said.
It's true that several Republicans had signaled they would block any new Obama nominees because of their ire over labor board moves, particularly one that had sought to punish Boeing Co. for putting a jet production line at a nonunion plant in South Carolina. The agency alleged that the company was retaliating against union workers in Washington state for previous strikes.
The agency withdrew the complaint after the company and its union reached a contract extension deal, but Sen. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.) vowed to block new nominees until he got answers to questions about the agency's handling of the matter. He said it was fine with him if the labor board lacked a quorum for action. "Given its recent actions, the NLRB as inoperable could be considered progress," he said.
Mr. Carney pointed to statements such as this one to argue that Republicans don't have to actually block a nomination—as they did with Mr. Cordray—to make clear that a nominee will not be confirmed. "All they have to do is, like, tug on their ear and suddenly a vote goes down. So, unfortunately, that's how it works."
Predictably, Republicans cried foul. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell noted that the nominations of Sharon Block and Richard Griffin to the NLRB did not come until two days before the Senate was scheduled to adjourn.
"Neither has undergone a single confirmation hearing or a single day of debate by the representatives of the American people," he said in a statement Wednesday. "What the president did today sets a terrible precedent that could allow any future president to completely cut the Senate out of the confirmation process."


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The inaugural Allegiant Air flight from Burlington International Airport to Orlando, Fla., is scheduled for departure.
The nonstop flight is scheduled to leave Wednesday night. The flight will use an MD-80 aircraft able to seat up to 166 passengers.
The Allegiant Air flights replace direct Burlington-Orlando flights that JetBlue ended over a year ago.
Allegiant will fly Wednesdays and Saturdays. If sales go well, the airline will consider more flights.
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It was a celebration last night, as ELLE held their 4th annual Women in Music Celebration. Taking place at NYC's Edison Ballroom, the annual shindig, honors all things women and music. And as expected, celebs like Rita Ora, Kelly Rowland, Jessica White, June Ambrose, Bridget Kelly, and LaLa Anthony, put their best fashion foot forward. Peep some of the pix.
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I just luv Kelly Rowland…..no matter the occasion i SMH at Rita O.
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