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Toys for Tots toy drive
New toys are now being collected through Toys for Tots – local donations stay local! Look for boxes at these locations:
Hamilton – Walgreens, Murdoch's, The Edge Restaurant/Hamilton Liquor, First Interstate Bank, Me & Mom, Hamilton Assembly of God, IGA, Albertson's, Bella Valle Italian Family Restaurant.
Corvallis – Corvallis Drug, Ravalli County Bank, Corvallis Primary School.
Florence – Farmers State Bank, Gary & Leo's, Florence Schools, Florence-Carlton Chiropractic, Ace Hardware.
Stevensville – Farmers State Bank, Rocky Mountain Bank, Valley Drug, Full Moon Saloon, High Country Club, Ravalli County Bank, Stevensville Elementary, Lone Rock School, Three Mile Store.
Victor – Farmers State Bank, Victor Mercantile, Cowboy Troy's.
Donate online at stevensville-mt.toysfortots.org. For more information, contact Leah Duke, 493-4293 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Soroptimist candy sales
Soroptimist International of Hamilton is selling See's Christmas Candy through December 24. Hours are Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come early for the best selection of this delicious candy. Look for the See's trailer in the parking lot of First Security Bank in Hamilton located on Main and Hwy. 93.
Hospice Tree of Lights
Let a light shine on the Marcus Daly Hospice Tree of Lights in remembrance of a friend or loved one. Hospice Fundraiser. Purchase a light for $5.00 or an ornament for $15.00 to honor someone special in your life. Ornaments can be picked up at the Marcus Daly Hospice Center or for additional fee of $5.00 it will be mailed to you. Hospice Celebration of Light: All are welcome at the 21st annual non-denominational Hospice Tree of Lights community remembrance on Thursday, December 13 at 4:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main Street, Hamilton. This year's event features the Hamilton High School Choir as well as other local musicians. Following at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital will be the lighting of the Hospice Tree of Lights and a homemade holiday Goodie Reception in the Hospital Conference Rooms B/C. To purchase a light or for more information visit marcusdalyhospice.org or call Marcus Daly Hospice Services at 363-6503.
Clothes Closet opportunities
The Stevensville Clothes Closet, a free store, will host its 2nd annual "Children Only" Christmas shopping day on Saturday, December 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On that day, Clothes Closet will open its doors for children to shop for gifts for their families. Volunteers will help them shop, then help wrap each gift. It's helpful if each child comes ready with a list of family members to whom they'd like to give. Kids will leave with wrapped gifts ready to put under the tree for their loved ones. The Clothes Closet is in need of goods and volunteers for this event. Men's socks and small gifts are especially needed. Also needed are gift bags to help streamline the wrapping process and volunteer wrappers. The items can be donated during regular Clothes Closet hours which are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. Interested volunteers can contact Gail Fisher at 777-5694. The Stevensville Clothes Closet is located on Middle Burnt Fork Road and ALC Way.
SAFE Giving Tree
Now through December 19th, SAFE is sponsoring the Annual Holiday Giving Tree for the Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing and Outreach residents. Each family has ornaments on the tree asking for gifts they cannot afford to provide for their families. SAFE is asking anyone who is interested in helping a family who has been affected by domestic violence to choose an ornament from the tree and return a gift unwrapped or in gift bags by December 19. Return the gift to the SAFE on First Thrift Store located in Hamilton behind Verizon Wireless. SAFE on First is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Connie for more information at 363-2793.
Letters to Santa
The Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that it will again have Santa's Mail Box at the Chamber office, 105 E. Main in Hamilton, for kids of all ages to drop off their letters to Santa. All letters will be answered to remember to put your return mailing address on the letters along with first and last names.
Free spay/neuter
Free spaying and neutering for Ravalli County free-roaming cats is being sponsored by PetSmart Charities. Fifty appointments are available. Call 273-6007 for more information.
Christmas Share Tree
The Stevensville Christmas Share Tree is supported by the greater Stevensville community, providing nearly 300 Stevensville children from needy families with an outfit of clothing (or other needed item, like coats and boots). Tags with children's sizes are available at Farmers State Bank, Ravalli County Bank, and Rocky Mountain Bank; monetary donations are also welcome and fully tax deductible and can be sent to Acts of Kindness, P.O. Box 677, Stevensville MT 59870. For more information contact Leah Duke, 777-1135.
Service personnel addresses requested
American Legion Unit 94 is requesting addresses for those serving overseas from family and friends so that they may send Troop Boxes throughout the year. Contact Carol at 406-529-9908.
Model trains
The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders (BVMRR) continue to run their trains in the basement of the Kohl Building, downtown Stevensville, during the following times: First Friday of each month, 4 to 8 p.m. and third Saturday each month, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition, the club will be running the trains every Saturday through December 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. If interested in joining the club, contact Tony Oberting at 273-0006.
Soroptimist Mini Golf Tournament
It's time to dust off your putter, put aside the winter blahs and sign up for the Hamilton Soroptimist 12th Annual Winter Mini Golf Tournament to be held Saturday, February 2 in downtown Hamilton. Teams can play "caddyshack" or traditional with prizes offered for just about everything! Golfers must pre-register. Call Mary Alice Holloway at 381-1335 or go on line at www.sihamilton.org. Space is limited, so register soon!
Wednesday, December 12
NVPL Storytime
Come to the North Valley Public Library on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to check out Storytime and Craft Hour, a free early learning program for toddlers and preschoolers. With a different theme each week, you'll hear engaging library picture books, engage in fingerplays and songs and create an enriching craft. At each storytime, a healthy snack is provided and there is time to play and socialize with new friends. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call the library at 777-5061.
Darby Library art exhibit
Kathleen Sheard will present her artwork in glass to high school art students and the public on Wednesday, December 12 at 1:45 p.m. at the Darby Community Public Library. All are welcome.
Thursday, December 13
NVPL Book Club
Join the NVPL book club from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the community room to have a lively discussion about this month's selection, "Red Rover" by Missoula author Deirdre McNamer. Haven't read the book? Not a problem. The library is able to supply ten copies of the each book club selection so come down to the library and indulge your inner bibliophile. ! Newcomers are always welcome. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call the library at 777-5061.
Stevensville Civic Club
The Stevensville Civic Club will meet Thursday, December 13 at 12 noon at St. Mary's Mission. The Full Moon will be providing lunch. Leah Duke from "Acts of Kindness" will be the speaker. There will also be some time to share all of the upcoming events your organization has planned. The February 14 meeting will be the 2013 Kickoff Membership meeting.
NVPL tech class
Did you know the library offers free tech classes on most Thursdays? These are small, hands on classes available to novices or for those looking to brush up on specific skills. On Thursday, December 13 from 1 to 3 p.m., the library is offering a class on the differences and similarities between laptop and desktop computers. Perhaps you are shopping for a new computer this holiday season and would like to know the pros and cons between the two? This class will teach you all you need to know to make an informed decision; learn about the power settings, WiFi connections, touchpads vs. consolidated keyboards and much more. Registration is appreciated as space is limited. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville, 777-5061.
Tea Party Patriots
Ravalli County Tea Party Patriots will meet Thursday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Willow Court Apartments, 150 Skeels Ave, Hamilton (from Hwy 93 turn east on Foxfield by Tire-Rama, dead ends at Skeels, turn right, apts on left, park across the street). Discussion will be on interesting new developments and direction for the group. For info contact Jennine Jones, 381-0314.
Selway-Pintler Wilderness Back Country Horsemen
SPWBCH will be holding their next regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m., in the USFS office, 1801 N. First St., Hamilton. Use the entrance in the rear of the building. Officer and director elections will be held. A Christmas raffle and refreshments are additional incentives for attendance. There will probably be some discussion regarding trail projects next year. Call Linda at 961-1435 for more information.
Cross Country Ski Club
Manager Buffie Cerutti's program for the Bitterroot Cross Country Ski Club's monthly meeting on Thursday, December 13 at 7 p.m. will chronicle the saga of the Lolo Pass Area and Visitor Information Center. With a rich history dating to an ancient trail, Lolo Pass was used by the Nez Perce to travel east to hunt buffalo and by the Salish traveling west to fish for salmon. The Pass was crossed by Lewis and Clark in 1805 and during the Nez Perce War in 1877. Travelers now visit Lolo Pass as a major trail head for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in winter and endless other attractions during all seasons. Don't miss this opportunity to hear about a unique Bitterroot landmark from an expert. The Club will also host its annual Potluck Dinner at 6 p.m. sharp. Everyone wishing to share in the evening's activities is welcomed to attend the dinner and meeting held in the First Presbyterian Church at 1220 West Main Street, Hamilton.
BPL Fellowship Club
The Bitterroot Public Library's Fellowship Club will be meeting on Thursday, December 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss "Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao" by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer. In this book Dr. Dyer has reviewed hundreds of translations of the Tao Te Ching and has written 81 distinct essays on how to apply the ancient wisdom of Lao-tzu to today's modern world. This work contains the entire 81 verses of the Tao, compiled from Wayne's researching of 10 of the most well-respected translations of text that have survived for more than 25 centuries. Each chapter is designed for actually living the Tao or the Great Way today. Wayne spent one entire year reading, researching and meditating on Lao-tzu's messages, practicing them each day and ultimately writing down these essays as he felt Lao-tzu wanted you to know them. Dr. Wayne W. Dyer is an internationally renowned author and speaker in the field of self-development. He's the author of 30 books, has created many audio programs and videos, and has appeared on thousands of TV and radio shows. Several of his books are NYT bestsellers and have also been featured as National Public Television specials. The Fellowship Club meets every second Thursday of the month and is free and open to anyone seeking to promote individual and collective well being. Call 363-1670, or email email@example.com for more information.
Friday, December 14
Mature driving course
Are you as good a driver as you think you are? Today's driver faces a variety of driving challenges: New traffic laws, aggressive drivers, vehicle safety features and devices. Learn solutions for these and many more situations. AARP offers its Driver Safety Program (formerly '55 Alive) for all persons age 50 and over. The class fee is nominal, there are no driver exams or tests and membership is not required. Qualified participants may be eligible for auto insurance discounts, as mandated by the state of Montana. This four hour class will be held on Friday, December 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, 1200 Westwood Drive, Hamilton. Pre-registration is advised; walk-ins may enroll but space is limited. For information contact Jones-Korman Insurance, 363-6583 or Thom Ainsworth, class instructor, at 369-0149.
South Valley Pachyderm Club
Doug Mason, Corvallis native and Historian of Corvallis American Legion Post 91, will be speaking at the South Valley Pachyderm Club meeting on Friday December 14 at 12 noon. The club meets on the second and fourth Fridays at BJ's Restaurant, 900 N. First Street, in Hamilton. The South Valley Pachyderm Club is an officially recognized allied organization of the Republican Party. Members of the public are welcome.
Accordion Ensemble concerts
The Montana Accordion Ensemble will be presenting two Christmas Concerts. The first one will be Friday, December 14 at 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center and the second one will be on Saturday, December 15 at 1 p.m. at the Missoula Senior Center on Higgins Ave. The ensemble consists of accordion players from western Montana. The ensemble is under the direction of 17-year-old Kassie Patterson, a talented young accordionist who will be featured as a soloist. The concert will also feature other soloists as well as duets and quartets. Refreshments will be served at intermission. Admission is $5.00 and all proceeds will go to providing instruction and supplies for young musicians.
Saturday, December 15
NVPL Movie Matinee
Come to the North Valley Public Library on Saturday, December 15 at 12 noon for a free and fun family flick. The library will be showing a holiday favorite. Call the library at 777-5061 for movie title and information. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville.
Mansion Christmas Party
Santa Claus will be the guest of honor at the Daly Mansion's Community Christmas Party on Saturday, December 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This family celebration will include holiday festivities such as live holiday music by the Bitterroot Ragtime Society and pianist Joan Roe, dance performances by the River Street Dance Theater, self-guided tours of the Mansion, cookie decorating, crafting, children's story time with Mrs. Santa, photos with Santa, and refreshments. There will be a special holiday admission rate that day of $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children. Children under six will be admitted free. In thanks to our veterans, veterans will be given a $1.00 discount off of their admission and children of enlisted men and women will be admitted free. For more information, call 363-6004, ext. 3#. The Daly Mansion is located at 251 Eastside Hwy between Hamilton and Corvallis and is operated by the non-profit organization The Daly Mansion Preservation Trust.
'Let the Parents Shop' Day
Rock 'N' Riders 4H will sponsor "Let the Parents Shop" Day" on Saturday, December 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion on Middle Burnt Fork Roa in Stevensville. The group will watch your children while you run your Christmas errands. Snacks, lunch, games, and crafts will be provided for $5.00 per child or $10.00 per family (up to 4 kids). Children must be potty trained. There will be at least two parents on site all day. Contact Shelley Brown to reserve your spot at 777-3539 or 240-4879.
Sunday, December 16
Lone Rock park board
The Lone Rock Division of the Ravalli County Park Board will meet Sunday, December 16 at 7 p.m. at the Three Mile Fire Hall. The public is welcome.
Monday, December 17
Stevi school menu
Monday: Breakfast – Cereal or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk, Lunch – Ham & scrambled eggs, hash browns, applesauce, bread & butter, milk
Tuesday: Breakfast – Waffles or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Tacos, refried beans, orange smiles, bread & butter, chocolate or regular milk
Wednesday: Breakfast – Muffins or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Hot dogs, taters, peaches, bread & butter, milk
Thursday: Breakfast – Pancake-on-a-stick or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Pizza, glazed carrots, kiwi, bread & butter, milk
Friday: Breakfast – Egg & cheese wraps or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, cheese sticks, fresh veggies with ranch dressing, mixed fruit, bread & butter, chocolate or regular milk.
Rotary Club
The Hamilton Rotary Club program for Monday, December 17 will be a number of seasonal songs performed by the Montana A Capella Society. The club meets Mondays at noon at BJ's Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. The A Capella Society has been invited to perform at an International Choral Festival in Ireland this coming April. It will be a special treat to hear their music. This meeting is open to the public. For further information call 363-2960.
Blood drives
Monday, December 17, Corvallis Physical Therapy, 1050 Eastside Highway. Blood mobile will be in the parking lot, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. For appointment visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code corvallisPT.
Tuesday, December 18, Rocky Mountain Laboratories, 903 S. 4th Street. Blood mobile will be outside the gates, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For appointment visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code rml.
Wednesday December 26, Walgreens, 901 N. 1st, Blood mobile will be in the parking lot. For appointment visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code walgreenshamilton.
Hamilton Bands Winter Concert
The Hamilton Middle and High School Bands will be presenting their annual Winter Concert on Monday, December 17 in the HHS PAC beginning at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature the middle school percussion ensemble, 6th Grade Concert Band, 7th-8th Grade Concert Band, and the HHS Symphonic Band performing traditional wind band literature as well as seasonal tunes. The concert is free of charge and everyone is encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, December 18
RASS training
State-mandated Responsible Alcohol Sales and Service training (RASS) will be held Tuesday, December 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at 209 N. 10th Street, Suite C, Hamilton. Any community members who are not yet certified are welcome to attend and newly hired employees may take the training within 60 days of hire. There is a $15 materials fee. Call Ryan at 532-9146 to preregister by the day before the class is held. At least five participants are needed to hold the class.
Wednesday, December 19
Ravalli County Economic Development Authority will hold its regular monthly board meeting on Wednesday, December 19, beginning at 3 p.m. The meeting will be held in the REC conference room, 274 Old Corvallis Rd, Hamilton, and is open to the public.


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Biogen Idec is paying Isis Pharmaceuticals $29 million up front to seal an exclusive, worldwide option and collaboration agreement centered on development and commercialization of the latter's Phase I-stage antisense candidate for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy, ISIS-SMNRX. Under terms of the deal Biogen Idec retains an option to license ISIS-SMNRX until completion of the first successful Phase II/III study.
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This Rob Ford Dancing at City Hall GIF = Everything
Dec 18th
I don't know what's going on here and I don't even care. This weekend at da cluh' imma be like "AYO Errybody do the RoFo!" and all of my people will bust out swinging their arms and grooving they hips…
Yeah, I'm jaykay. I don't go to clubs much. I kind of hate them. You know what I love though? ROB FORD GIFS. All I want for Christmas is a RoFo Selfie. A Rofo Selfie. A Roooofo sellllfie…
(Ford gif via — actual story about the city hall dance break on Tuesday here)
The Union Station flood meme, Diamond Jubilee tweets and so many LOLinks
Jun 2nd
Well, that just happened. My first live TVs hit for work. I can't tell you how they went because I haven't seen them yet, but oh how the Tweeps came through with photos!
Biggest of ups to my bestie for catching the tail end of the first one on Viddy
You can see the sweet interactive Diamond Jubilee feature I was talking about here, and some of the best of CBC Community's "Tweets for the Queen" project here.
Moving on to something a little bit more local, UNION STATION FLOODED yesterday. Like, majorly flooded. That's newsy in and of itself, but it was what happened after the flood photos started surfacing on Twitter and Facebook that makes this blogworthy.
My contribution to the meme:
You can see dozens more of these most lulzy images on BlogTO right now, or here on the Toronto Flood's very own Tumblog.
I love my city. And also this four-legged cover of the Gotye song everybody is soooo sickkk of:
Happy Caturday
Super kid: Adorable photos of Lori Anne Madison, the 6-year-old child who crushed Scripps National Spelling bee. I love her.
Photo essay: Your veil is not a battleground, by Kiana Hayeri.
Woah 90s: Vanilla Ice might star in Michael Bay's new TMNT movie. This thing just keeps getting weirder.
Block rocking teeth: This musical grill makes Nelly's bling look downright primitive.
Gamer Love: How to cuddle while playing Diablo with your sweetheart. Awwww.
Talent crush: This guy is probably the greatest Flair bartender alive.
Royal steeze: The many hats of Her Royal Highness (and one of my personal style icons) Queen Elizabeth II.
Pianomannas: Musicians put a classical spin on a Kanye & Jay-Z hit with Pianists in Paris
Zombie Panic: The CDC releases "Zombie preparedness guide."
Simpsons chairs: Thai design firm 56thStudio has released a collection called "Caricature as Furniture," which makes me feel more excited about chairs than I ever thought was possible (see also).
Slick specs: Line-Drawing frames look sketchy — in a good way.
Silly cows: This one escaped McDonald's to chill in a Burger King parking lot. May god rest his soul.
Weird Science: Harvard researchers build emoticons with DNA strands.
Iron Man Iron: That's it. It's just an Iron Man iron. Pretty sweet.
Google Images Dictionary: It's every bit as inappropriate and entertaining as you would expect.
Headline lulz: This story is not funny. In fact, this story is giving me nightmares. But this headline — "Porn actor fingered in murder…"? Well. (See also)
Nintendo lulz: Dorkly introduces us to Super mario's not-so-super brother, Regular Giuseppe.
Disco bird: This parakeet has more talent in his left wing than 90 per cent of the humans I know.
LGSS: I don't even get these. Anyone who has actually ever danced in toe shoes would hate this concept.
The preview is always better than the movie: The trailer for Les Miserables, the movie, has finally dropped, and it'll give you chills (if you have a soul at all).
Scientifically sexy: Have your favourite element made into a miniskirt! I would not rock this, but I can appreciate the idea.
BIEBER: I had way too much fun with this MorphThing the other night. Behold, Justen O'Biezzle.
Well, being that I've got a whole boatload of stuff going on this evening and I woke up at like, FIVE AM, I'm going to take a nap. It's raining outside, anyway. An orange kitty beckons from the bed…
Speeeeaking of Foursquare Day in Toronto…
Apr 30th
… Because we totally were like, two weeks ago right?
I've had this "blog post egg" sitting in my warm cushy queue for so long awaiting fertilization that it's probably dead or derpity by now, but I must continue on and plant my seed because I WANT TO, I still have photos to share and – OH HAPPY DAY – I finally have more than 30 minutes after 10 days of `GOGOGOGO`to pump out a post for my own blog!
Sorry for the weird reproduction metaphor, btw. I recently learned something about chickens that no 25 year old should be shocked to find out.
Anyhoo, back to 4sq Day YYZ. It was awesome – much like the SWEET CROWN I constructed out of construction paper:
Lots of great cats made it out to win some fabulous prizes. Big ups to all of the incredible sponsors that Karly shouts here. (Yeah, I'm that lazy. It's the weekend. Sue me.)
I had a blasty rocking the mic as well. I always have a good time when some sort of vocal amplification system is under my control.
OOOH! And remember that silly video I made for Mayor Ford? The one where I begged him to proclaim Foursquare Day in Toronto all legit-like?
Well apparently he SAW it (and is now following me on Twitter…)
While all the work in getting this congratulatory certificate was done by the 4sqDayYYZ team and one ambitious Mr. Dan Levy (who went to sweet-talk the mayor's team in person and then back again to pick the fancy scroll up), it warms my heart to think I may have played even a small part in securing this:
Also secured were lots of fun photographs, which can be viewed in my 4SqDay Toronto galllery on Flickr. Most were taken by my handsome partner-in-cool Seany O'Walsh, a few sniped from the lovely Val, and the ones with "Julie Heather Photography" on them were taken by this lovely dame.
Thanks to everybody who showed up and made my night that much more fun. Also thanks to Karly et. al for asking me to MC (and also for calling me a "maven", hehe)
I've got to jet now, get ready for Saturday night and all that. I'll be heading downtown in a bit to swoon over humanity's finest at the UFC match.
I'm going to an art show opening party at a gallery on Ossington this evening. Not even being hypocritically Ironic, either. And Speaking of hipsters, my new favourite illustrator FINALLY drew my picture!
Now, please enjoy some chair dancing with paper plates because this video is real, and this video is GOLD.


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Illinois Amazon affiliates received an unwelcome email last night. Illinois, it seems, is positioned to pass the so-called "Amazon Tax." And Amazon is holding nothing back in voicing its opinion on the matter. The email begins:We regret to inform you that the Illinois state legislature has passed an unconstitutional tax collection scheme that, if signed by Governor Quinn, would leave Amazon.com little choice but to end its relationships with Illinois-based Associates.And continued:Over a dozen other states have considered essentially identical legislation but have rejected these proposals largely because of the adverse impact on their states' residents.Governor Quinn's office may be reached here.Internet Tax Bill (HB 3659) passed the Illinois Senate on January 5, and the House on January 6. All that's left is for Quinn's signature. In short, this means that websites which have affiliates in Illinois will now be required to pay taxes on every sale that originates from those affiliates. The solution for Amazon is to cut off affiliate relationships in the state to avoid paying the taxes.But Amazon isn't the only one. CouponCabin.com and FatWallet.com are two others that will be affected. FatWallet.com told the Chicago Tribune that they are "actively looking to leave Illinois."While legislators aim to shrink the budget gap, opponents believe it will do just the opposite - that companies like Amazon and FatWallet will leave, taking jobs and commissions with them, while the small business affiliates lose income and, therefore, pay less in income taxes to the state.
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Sometimes blogs just don't a reason behind them nor do they need a specific detailed subject. Today I'm going to sit down on the lotto couch and ponder some thoughts. Give you the reader some insights about what's going on in my life in respects to the lottery.
The Fantasy 5 Project is still going strong over at www.lottoman.wordpress.com I'm still buying a ticket every single day in the spirit of trying to prove the nay sayers wrong. With the odds the Fantasy 5 has, it looks like they will win. Even if I did come out ahead, they would still say how the odds of someone else winning won't happen. Go figure! I'm optimistic on the whole situation. I see the lottery glass half full, they see no glass to begin with.
I've put my money down for a Lucky 7's raffle ticket on Friday the 13th and by the grace of the day, I've yet to find where I placed this ticket. I have a horrible time at safeguarding raffle tickets it looks like. This happened with my Super Raffle ticket where I bought it and hid it so well that I forget where it was! The same thing has happened yet again. I went half and half with a buddy on another Lucky 7's Raffle so maybe if all else fails, we'll win something on that. It's hard to find a good dedicated person to go halves on with the lottery but I found one so far that's down with it. How long? Don't know, but hopefully until we win the big one. I believe it'd be great to win with a friend, that way you have someone to share the experience with.
The lottery is still and exciting game for me and I wish I could do so much more with it. I'm in plans to turn my project lottery life site into an actual website. What will it be called? I'm not sure, since all the names I want are already taken. It'll be dedicated to the lottery and will hopefully draw in as much numbers as a lottery site can. It'd be nice to be the man to go to with all the lottery advice, that'd be a nice dream too.
I'm also trying to get into the twitter scene with my name lottoman. It's been around for quite some time and now that the mass media is starting to catch on hopefully a few of you readers will join in and see what's going on in my lotto life. That's all for now that's going on in the mind of the lottoman.


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Support of book sale much appreciated
On July 4, we, the Friends of the Richard S. Gillis Library in Ashland, held our annual Book Sale. It was highly successful because of the support the Ashland/Hanover community gave to our effort. We want to thank you for your generosity in donating thousands of books that were part of your home libraries and for coming to buy books given by others.
In addition, we wish to recognize those volunteers from our community who helped us organize and sell the books, the many merchants in our area who let us post our 2014 July 4th Book Sale signs, the wide variety of companies that agreed to publish our announcement and the special support we received from the Ashland Main Street Association, the Hanover Arts and Activities Center, the Herald-Progress and We Think In Ink.
After our sale, we donated all extra books to Hanover Habitat for Humanity, Books on Wheels and individuals who then gave them to prisoners and needy children.
As throughout the many years we have held this sale, we will use all proceeds to meet library needs, such as technological equipment, refurbishing, and community programs.
Thank you again for your ongoing support!
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Where was coverage of Beaverdam 4th?
Great coverage on the Ashland 4th of July parade. Once again, the Herald Progress has a nice article with front-page coverage, large color photos with continued coverage on the inside.
I have been – it is a great event! However, I am disappointed that once again the Beaverdam Ruritan Independence Parade Celebration gets overlooked. I would be OK with both parades getting local press. The only coverage our event got was a photo we submitted to announce Miss Beaverdam winners. Thanks to Debbie Murphy for printing that in the Neighborhood Network.
This year marked the Beaverdam Ruritan's 38th year of hosting this great small-town, annual community event. Many of your readers may not know about this event – since little to no press is ever given. It is a motorized parade – 5 miles through western Hanover landing at Ruritan Park where Miss Beaverdam gets crowned, veterans are recognized, "Beaverdam Mayor" candidates kick off their campaigns, sack races are run, faces are painted, games are played and BBQ chicken dinners are enjoyed. The parade is small town hokey – anyone and everyone can be in it.
Beaverdam Youth League teams throw candy from their floats, tractors, muscle cars, antique vehicles, firetrucks and horseback riders proudly go through town. This year we had the privilege of having the Purple Heart Fire Truck carrying local Veterans as well as a pack of classic Ford Mustangs celebrating the 50th year of the car.
Each year the parade has familiarity and something new. It is a great slice of life with kids growing up being in a parade or catching candy from one. Can't beat that!
When the event is held in 2016, it will be the 40th year of our Independence Day Parade. Maybe, if we ask now, we can get coverage of this event in Beaverdam.
Rose Little
President of Beaverdam Ruritan Club
Elephant in a shoebox
Regarding the wall/fence at the Mexican border, could anyone tell me the advantage of such a costly project in stopping illegal entry into the United States? To me, it's like trying to keep an elephant in a shoebox.
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By Beth Ann Downey
For Chris Gschwendtner, Valentine's Day 2008 and Valentine's Day 2012 couldn't have been more different.
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Cori Seedenburg and Chris Gschwendtner pose for an engagement photo. The couple got engaged on Valentine's Day.
In 2008, Gschwendtner, 32, originally from Altoona and a current resident of Annapolis, Md., was deployed in Iraq with the United?States Army. On Feb. 14 that year, a vehicle he was riding in was hit with an IED. That and a later rocket attack to a building he was in left him with a mild traumatic brain injury.
But on Valentine's Day of this year, Gschwendtner was engaged to the girl of his dreams, and found out they had won an all expense-paid wedding contest.
"People usually have good memories for that day, but my memory was my vehicle getting blown up," he said. "So [winning] kind of makes up for it."
Gschwendtner first saw his fiancee, Cori Seedenburg, in a picture on the Facebook profile of a mutual friend. When Seedenburg, 25, originally of Altoona but now also living in Annapolis, saw a photo of him, email exchanges followed for two months until he returned from Iraq. They met face-to-face for the first time at a party, and describe it as a "love-at-first-sight" moment.
"We were with a bunch of friends, but I don't think anybody talked to us because we were too en-gaged in each other, talking the whole entire night," Seeden-burg said.
Gschwendtner said meeting Seedenburg really helped him with the transition from living in a war zone back to civilian life.
"You're going from getting shot at and worrying about dying and getting blown up to being able to jump in your car and go to 7-Eleven whenever you feel like it," he said. "It's just two totally different worlds."
"He's doing a whole lot better and it makes him who he is," Seedenburg added. "I appreciate everything he's done for our country and serving for us."
The couple had talked about getting married and their wedding before they were officially engaged, so they decided to enter a wedding give-away contest from a venue near Annapolis called The Bistro at South River. Entering required the couple to make a video, which they spent months shooting, editing and finalizing.
"It was a lot of fun in itself, just making the video. ... We feel it's just a great way to express yourself and kind of put into words how you feel, and put some emotion behind it," Gschwendtner said.
Seedenburg added that you can really tell that they put some time and effort into their submission - and did a few things that went above and beyond the call of duty.
"There's a beach scene that we did and we have shorts on, pretty much next to nothing," she said. "You can't tell, but it was actually about 30 degrees."
Margie Gschwendtner of Altoona, Chris' mother, said the video really showed that her son and Seedenburg were a "fun-loving couple."
"I cried, I laughed," she said of watching it. "We just knew they were going to win it."
Also incorporated into the video was the proposal, which happened when the couple was back in Altoona to celebrate Christmas in December 2011. Gschwendtner surprised Seedenburg by getting down on one knee during her family's Christmas Eve party, and enlisting her grandfather to film it.
"It was awesome, it really surprised me," she said. "For him to do it in front of my whole family, that takes a brave guy."
The time and effort spent on their contest video won them their dream wedding at The Bistro. It's valued at up to $50,000 and includes everything from the dress and wedding bands to the DJ and photo booth at the reception.
"It's pretty much a dream come true," Gschwendtner said. "Now we just have to worry about picking things out instead of how we're going to pay for them."
Their original plan was to have a small wedding at the airport where Gschwendtner now works as an aircraft mechanic. Gschwendtner said that was only because they couldn't justify making the investment.
"We just got a house, kids are in the future, so there are just so many things the money could be used better for as opposed to one day and it's over," he said. "So it's kind of like were getting to have our cake and eat it too by having the ceremony, but not having to pay all the money for the ceremony that we would want.
"It's pretty amazing. ... Cori is a great person, she's very selfless. She deserves the wedding of her dreams."
Raquel Shutt, owner and wedding planner with Wedding Savvy, the boutique wedding planning firm providing their services to Gschwendtner and Seedenburg, said the couple couldn't be more deserving of winning the contest.
"It's been a pleasure," Shutt said, adding that there's not a lot left to do, as they've already chosen the menu, linens flowers and met with the DJ. "They are just the absolute sweetest couple. ... Their ideas are really easy for me to envision and make happen."
The wedding will take place on Oct. 26, with the ceremony being held outside near pond overlooking the golf course the venue is located on. Seedenburg said it is "absolutely beautiful."
Many of the 115 wedding guests will be coming down from Blair County or Pittsburgh, the couple said - a huge jump in witnesses from the 50-guest wedding they were planning on before winning the contest.
Gschwendtner said it's hard to put into words his excitement to spend the rest of his life with Seedenburg.
"We're excited to have kids and grow old and do all that stuff, but we're just looking forward to having more adventures together," he said.
"Chris is definitely my best friend and I feel luck to have him," Seedenburg added. "Every day just keeps getting better and better."
To follow the couple through the wedding planning process, follow Raquel Shutt's blog at www.bistroultimatewedding.com
Mirror Staff Writer Beth Ann Downey is at 946-7520.


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Jon Schultz, president/CEO of a Texas-based company that helps golf courses deal with their hole-location process, was looking to expand his business. So he took out an ad on the back of Superintendent magazine.
"My philosophy is it's probably left face up or face down on somebody's desk," Schultz explained. "So you've got a 50-50 chance."
He had talked some with Matt Shaffer, director of grounds at Ardmore's Merion Golf Club, but came away with the impression that what he was offering might not be embraced by a place steeped in so much tradition. Shaffer's assistant, superintendent Aaron McCurdy, knew that the membership wanted a better way. As it turned out, one day he had to use the facilities in the maintenance area. So he took some reading material with him. After flipping through Superintendent, he tossed it on the floor in front of him. That's when he came across Schultz' ad. Soon, a call was made. And, about 10 days later, an order placed.


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VISIT A NURSING HOME WEEK: The Ohio Department of Aging has declared Dec. 24 to 31 as the sixth annual Visit a Nursing Home Week in Ohio and encourage all Ohioans to use the time between Christmas and New Year's Day to continue a tradition or develop a new habit of sharing their time and compassion with residents all year long.
Those wishing to participate may find facilities in their area by visiting the Long-term Care Consumer Guide at www.ltcohio.org or calling the Office of the State Long-term Care Ombudsman at 800-282-1206.
HOWLAND SCHOOLS RETIREES TO?MEET:?Howland Schools Retirees will hold the first meeting of 2012 at 11 a.m. on Jan. 3 at Enzo's Restaurant. Those attending are asked to a bring nonperishable food item for Emmanuel Center. Suggestions are cans of soup or dry mix soup; cans of spaghetti, chili and ravioli; dry pasta; and packets or tins of hot chocolate.
Cost of the lunch, payable at the door, is $10, with a choice from three to four entrees offered. All retired school personnel, classified and nonclassified are welcome to attend the group's monthly lunch meetings. Spouses and guests of retirees are also welcome.
Retirees should return their response cards if they received one with their newsletter, or call Mary at 330-856-5226 by the Saturday prior to the meeting so an accurate count can be relayed to the restaurant.
AARP OFFERS REVIEW OF SKILLS: Trumbull County Senior Court AARP Driver's Safety Program offers a certified instructor to provide a review of driving skills and techniques as well as strategies to help seniors adjust to physical changes that may affect their driving ability. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.
Class will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Jan. 13, at the Liberty Administration Building. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
To register, call 330-675-2616 or 330-469-4860. The program is co-sponsored by the Trumbull County Probate Court and the Area Agency on Aging 11.
GUARDIAN ANGELS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS: The Guardian Angels of Ohio, a volunteer program of the Trumbull County Probate Court, is looking for volunteers. Angel volunteers receive training to become advocates who reach out as friends to seniors who may need a friendly phone call, a visit in a nursing home, or a visit at home. Angels are also involved in planning special events for seniors, such as health fairs and Make A Difference day projects.
The next meeting will be 5:30 p.m. Jan. 4 at Perkins Family Restaurant, 1953 Niles Cortland Road S.E. (state Route 46), Howland. For further information, contact 330-675-2521 or go to www.trumbullprobate.org.
UFCW LOCAL 880 RETIREES MEET: The next regular meeting of UFCW Local 880 Retirees will be 10 a.m. Jan. 10 at Davidson's Restaurant, Cornersburg. Membership is open to all UFCW Local 880 Retirees. All UFCW Local 880 retirees can bring a guest. For questions, call 330-544-5656 or 330-788-2181.
AARP TAX-AIDE: AARP Tax-Aide is a program of the AARP Foundation which is offered in conjunction with the IRS. This program provides free tax preparation for taxpayers who need assistance filing their tax returns for the Tax Year 2011.
The Tax-Aide program in Trumbull County is seeking volunteers to assist in tax preparation for the upcoming tax year. The Trumbull County program takes place at 11 sites throughout the county. No tax experience is needed as training will be provided.
Anyone interested in participating or for more information in this program for Trumbull County is asked to contact Pat Baldwin at 330-372-7488 or email@example.com. Information is also available at aarp.org/taxaide.
FREE HELP: Free help is being offered for those 60 and older from 5 to 6 p.m. Jan. 11 at Pembrook Place, 850 E. Midlothian Blvd.,Youngstown:
Applications for Utility Assistance (HEAP, PIPP, AT&T Lifeline, Utility Disconnection Assistance Referrals);
Advance Directives Education & Form Completion (Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare);
Medical Coverage Review (Medical Coverage Options, Medicare Part D and advantage Plans. Medicaid, Prescription Assistance Programs);
Support Groups (Alzheimer's Association and Caregivers Support Groups);
Questions about community resources.
Guest speaker will be Debbie Shurilla, senior independence. Light refreshments will be included. RSVP to 330-788-3038 by Jan. 9.
BE?A?SANTA?TO?A?SENIOR:?Home Instead Senior Care is teaming up with nonprofit agencies and area retailers to sponsor Be a Santa to a Senior - a program that collects, wraps and delivers gifts to lonely and needy seniors in the Youngstown / Boardman area.
Upcoming dates include delivery of gifts to seniors in the community today and Saturday.
FREE?LUNCHES?AVAILABLE:?Ward Center Presbyterian Church, 490 Lucy St., Masury, will serve free lunches for senior citizens 60 and older from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the third and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
PERI TO?MEET:?PERI?will meet at 11:15 a.m. Dec. 15 at DiLucia's Restaurant, 2610 Elm Road N.E., Warren. There is no speaker due to a Christmas party. Reservations are needed by calling Sally at 330-898-1585 or Barbara at 330-372-2603.
VAN?HUFFEL?AND?VANEX?TUBE?EMPLOYEES?MEET:?Former Van Huffel and Vanex Tube employees meet at 8 a.m. Fridays at Wayside Restaurant, 825 State Road N.W., Champion. For more information, call Jim Franklin at 330-856-4231.
MEAL?SITES?AVAILABLE:?The Trumbull County Nutrition Program for the Elderly is provided by the Trumbull County Office of Elderly Affairs and operates nutrition sites at 10 locations throughout Trumbull County. These sites provide a meal and the opportunity for socialization. Donations will be accepted.
Any senior citizen 60 and older and spouses of those 60 and older are welcome for lunch at any of the following sites:
For more information or to make reservations two working days in advance before 3 p.m., call 330-675-2486.
The menu for the week is:
TODAY: Closed for Christmas
MONDAY: Closed
TUESDAY: Southwest meatloaf, cheesy mashed potatoes, sliced carrots, wheat bread, applesauce
WEDNESDAY: Penne pasta with sauce, meatballs, green beans, shredded lettuce with Italian dressing, Italian bread, diced pears
THURSDAY: Teriyaki chicken, au gratin potatoes, oriental mix vegetable, rye bread, mixed fruit.
DEC. 23: Kielbasi with mustard, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, Diamond Jim bun, diced peaches
THOMAS STEEL RETIREES MEET: Thomas Steel Retirees Club meets 9 a.m. the third Monday of each month at the Wayside Restaurant. The next meeting will be held Dec. 19.
CLASS OF 1959 MEETS MONTHLY: The Niles McKinley High School class of 1959 meets at 11:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of every month in the meeting room of the Perkins on state Route 46 across from the Eastwood Mall.
WGH 1959 CLASS MEETS: The Warren G. Harding High School class of 1959 meets at 6 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at the Reef. For more information, call Pat Zoccali at 330-647-5103.
BUILDING PRODUCTS RETIREES TO MEET: Niles Building Products Retirees meet the second Wednesday of each month at Scenna's Restaurant, 1901 N. State St., Niles.
OLD TIMERS MEET MONTHLY: The Old Timers meet at noon every third Thursday of the month at Lamacusa's. For more information, call Mickey at 330-545-8279.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET: Lake Vista of Cortland Bereavement Support Group meets from 1 to 2 or 6 to 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the multipurpose room of Park Place.


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Pepper Allergy
Pepper is one of the most common spices used in many foods. It gives special flavor and taste to the food. So, pepper has a special value in our economy also. But, it creates allergic reactions in many people. Although it is not a common disease, pepper allergy cause many discomforts and health problems in people.
How pepper allergy occurs
The stuff of pepper, capsicum, which can make all peppers hot in varying quantity cause allergy in some people. In addition, the presence of a protein called P23 and beta vitamin 1 result in the generation of allergy. But, different peppers contain these elements in varying quantities and so the intensity of allergy also varies from person to person.
How to identify pepper allergy
Pepper allergy is obvious in some people, while in others, it is difficult to identify whether their allergic reactions or symptoms are due to pepper. If you are not sure, the reason of symptoms, don't try to confirm the issue yourself. You have to consult a doctor who cam identify the exact problem with the help of some medical tests.
Symptoms of pepper allergy
The symptoms of pepper allergy may be mild or severe. Starting with many discomforts, it may lead to hospitalization or even death. You should be aware of the symptoms very clearly to identify the condition of your allergy early. Here are some common symptoms caused by pepper allergy.
Itchiness: If the allergic person happens to consume pepper, he may feel an itching sensation in the back of throat and tongue. Though it is a mild symptom, sometimes it leads to a strong burning feel. If the itchiness develops to pain from irritation, you have to consult a doctor for medical help.
Hives: Hives on the skin with pale or reddish bumps is a main symptom of pepper allergy. It may appear on any part of the body. It may be as small as a dime or as large as a dinner plate. Although hives are hot and itchy, they will be reduced within few hours or a day.
Swelling: As a result of your body's bad reaction against the allergen present in pepper, you may have swelling of the throat or tongue which disrupts breathing. If the swelling causes a shortness of breath, you should seek the medical treatment immediately.
Runny noise: As a result of irritation in the nasal passage due to pepper allergy, people may suffer from running noise accompanied by watery eyes.
Coughing: Pepper allergy causes irritation in the lungs as in the nasal passages which result in coughing. Continuous coughing after the exposure to pepper shows that the person is allergic to pepper.
Diarrhea, vomiting, itching around the lips and nausea are the other common symptoms of pepper allergy. Sometimes the severe pepper allergy leads to anaphylactic reaction, a life-threatening symptom.
How to treat pepper allergy
As allergy occurs due to the production of histamines in the body, we can use anti-histamines to relieve the reactions of allergy. If the allergic person shows the symptoms of anaphylactic reactions, a self-injection epinephrine should be applied soon to stop the symptom. If you feel any kind of food allergy, you should keep a food diary to mark the types of food you are eating. Your doctor can identify the hidden allergens in your food with the help of the food diary.
Although medicines are available to cure the allergic reaction, avoidance of the allergy-causing element is the best way to keep away from allergy. You have to read the labels of the food product to avoid those, which contains pepper. Tell the supplier not to use pepper in your food, while eating at restaurant.
If you do not take your allergy seriously, it may progress to a life-threatening stage. So, those who are suffering from severe symptoms are advised to consult a doctor.


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Dear Mr. Sacher:
This is in response to your request for an advisory opinion on behalf of Butler Manufacturing Company (Company) concerning the application of section 9345(a)(3) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA '87) (the grandfather provision) to the amendment of a defined benefit plan reducing future benefit accruals.
You represent that the defined benefit plan (DB Plan) and a stock bonus plan (DC Plan) together make up a floor-offset arrangement (Arrangement) that was established before December 17, 1987.(1) The DC Plan currently holds approximately ten percent of all shares of the Companys common stock (Common Stock). The annuity values of participant accounts in the DC Plan offset benefits under the DB Plan. Company Stock represents between 13 and 14 percent of the combined DB and DC Plan assets.
You further represent that, on July 14, 2003, the Company adopted an amendment (Amendment) to the DB Plan to reduce future accruals of benefits under the DB Plan. The Amendment is effective September 1, 2003. Under the Amendment, the accrual formula would be changed from a percentage of final average monthly compensation formula to a percentage of career average monthly compensation formula on a prospective basis. You represent that notice of the amendment was timely provided to participants consistent with section 204(h) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and applicable Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations. You represent that the IRS has given the Company a favorable determination letter on the Amendment.
You indicate that the Amendment does not create a new pool of assets from which these future accruals will be paid and does not relate to investment of plan assets. You state that the Amendment merely modifies specific sections of the DB Plan that is part of the existing Arrangement and contemplates the continued existence of the DB Plan and the Arrangement. You represent that the Amendment affects only the DB Plan, which has no material holdings of employer securities or employer real property. You state that, because the Amendment relates only to benefit accruals, not investment of plan assets, it cannot even indirectly increase either the DB or DC Plan's holding of Company Stock or other employer securities. You state that reducing the rate of future accruals will gradually reduce the DB Plan's liability and thus, the PBGC's exposure, in the event of plan termination.
You have requested an advisory opinion as to whether the Amendment to the DB Plan will render the grandfather provision of section 9345(a)(3) of OBRA '87 inapplicable to the Arrangement, such that the holding of the Company Stock by the Arrangement will fail the limitations imposed on the Arrangement for the holding of employer securities under section 407 of ERISA.
Section 406(a)(1)(E) of ERISA prohibits a fiduciary with respect to a plan from causing the plan to engage in a transaction if he or she knows or should know that such transaction constitutes a direct or indirect acquisition on behalf of the plan of any employer security or employer real property in violation of section 407(a). Section 406(a)(2) of ERISA provides that no fiduciary who has authority or discretion to control or manage the assets of a plan shall permit the plan to hold any employer security or employer real property if he or she knows or should know that the holding of such security or real property violates section 407(a).
Section 407(a) provides, in part, that (1) a plan may not acquire or hold any employer security which is not a qualifying employer security, and (2) a plan may not acquire any qualifying employer security if immediately after such acquisition the aggregate fair market value of employer securities held by the plan exceeds 10 percent of the fair market value of the assets of the plan.
Section 407(b)(1) of ERISA, however, provides, in part, that the 10 percent limitation of section 407(a) shall not apply to the acquisition or holding of qualifying employer securities by an eligible individual account plan.
Section 407(d)(3)(A) of ERISA defines "eligible individual account plan" to include an individual account plan which is (i) a profit-sharing, stock bonus, thrift or savings plan, (ii) an employee stock ownership plan, or (iii) a money purchase plan which was in existence on the date of enactment of ERISA and which on such date invested primarily in qualifying employer securities. Such term excludes an individual retirement account or annuity described in section 408 of the Code. Section 407(d)(3)(B) provides that, notwithstanding subparagraph (A), a plan shall be treated as an eligible individual account plan with respect to the acquisition or holding of qualifying employer securities only if such plan explicitly provides for the acquisition and holding of qualifying employer securities or qualifying employer real property. Section 407(d)(3)(C) of ERISA, as added by section 9345(a)(1) of OBRA '87, provides that the term "eligible individual account plan" does not include any individual account plan the benefits of which are taken into account in determining the benefits payable to a participant under any defined benefit plan.
Section 407(d)(9) of ERISA, as added by section 9345(a)(2) of OBRA '87, provides that, for purposes of section 407, an arrangement which consists of a defined benefit plan and an individual account plan shall be treated as one plan if the benefits of such arrangement are taken into account in determining the benefits payable under such defined benefit plan.
Section 9345(a)(3) of OBRA '87 provides that sections 407(d)(3)(C) and 407(d)(9) shall apply with respect to arrangements established after December 17, 1987. Thus, sections 407(d)(3)(C) and 407(d)(9) of ERISA do not apply to floor-offset arrangements established on or before December 17, 1987.
You have represented that the Amendment to reduce future benefit accruals will not terminate or replace the existing floor-offset Arrangement or alter the substantive nature of the Arrangement. The Amendment modifies specific sections of the DB Plan that is part of the existing Arrangement. On the basis of the facts and representations contained in your submission, it is the opinion of the Department that the implementation of the Amendment to the DB Plan to reduce benefit accruals, with the existing floor-offset arrangement being retained, would not render the grandfather provision contained in section 9345(a)(3) of OBRA '87 inapplicable to the Arrangement.
This letter deals only with the issues arising under section 407(d)(3)(C) and 407(d)(9) of ERISA. The Department has not considered the effect of any other provision of ERISA or the Internal Revenue Code as they may relate to your request.(2)
This letter constitutes an advisory opinion under ERISA Procedure 76-1. Accordingly, this letter is issued subject to the provisions of the procedure, including section 10 relating to the effect of advisory opinions.
Louis J. Campagna
Chief, Division of Fiduciary Interpretations
Office of Regulations and Interpretations
The Arrangement was the subject of Advisory Opinion 89-11A (July 13, 1989). In that opinion, the Department concluded that, under the circumstances therein presented, the application of the OBRA '87 grandfather provision would not be affected by the proposed modification of the DC Plan to satisfy technical requirements of section 4975(e)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code and the proposed merger of six defined benefit plans into the current DB Plan. Specifically, it was represented that benefits would be provided at the highest level offered by any of the six defined benefit plans and no substantive changes would be made to the Arrangement. The Arrangement was also the subject of Advisory Opinion 97-18A (July 16, 1997). Similarly, in that opinion, the Department concluded that the application of the OBRA '87 grandfather provision would not be affected by the proposed amendments to the DC Plan permitting participants to redirect and diversify investment of employer securities allocated to their accounts into other investment options.
This opinion does not address any matters or events that occurred subsequent to the July 14, 2003 adoption of the Amendment.


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great detail Greeting from Indonesia Ginanjar Rah Widodo
Many thanks Bob ~ Mimmo ~ Ginanjar Rah Widodo for all your wonderful comments you all have given, this is a tree with a lover's love heart carved in the centre, this tree has character and I'm glad you all can see it, thank you all again for your great compliments:))
Warm Wishes,
Exquisite trees dear Karen It surprises mehow I could have missed them before... BO and hoping for many more shots like this! Warm wishes, Peter
Hi Karen.... I am Mark from Alberta Canada, I missed a comment you had left for me some time back, I thank you for the message, but I am so happy I found it as I have been spending some time visiting your gallery... I must say, I am so impressed with your work, what a wonderful shooting style.... you say you have only been shooting for a couple years... this makes your work so much more amazing.... thank you for sharing with all of us.
Blessings to you
Thank you Peter for your lovely comment you have given, I don't look for shots like this, I just see it, so I'll see what nature will give us:)) thank you for the BEST OF
Thank you Mark for your overwhelming comment you have given, not just for this photo but for my overall "shooting style". I'm pleased you found my comment I gave you, I am lost for words right now, I'm so glad you like this photo and my gallery, let's just say I've learned from the "best".
Warm Wishes,
Good morning (here anyway) to you Karen
I hope I did not overwhelm you to much with the comments... But I am just telling you what I see and about the impression you and your work have made... absolutly wonderful images... You do truly have a gift... and I for one am so glad you are now using it..... thanks for passing the gift on for everyone to enjoy!.... I am as I said before amazed with your quality of work... I find I get absorbed into each one, and I can almost feel the breeze, smell the smells and more.. now that is creating works of art, not just snapping a photo.. anyway.. take care and please keep shooting!!
complimenti karen,hai delle bellissime foto,ciao ciao
Thank you Mark and pacj for for lovely compliments you both have given, its nice to see this photo pop again, thank you:))
Warm Wishes,
Like! Majestic and beautiful landscape! Causes unique sensations of an antiquity, olden time and magnificence!
Thank you Lacrimoza for your special words you have given, these comments mean a lot to me, as I always say, there's always a story behind all our photos, thank you again:))
Thank you Nemrod for your lovely comment you have given, it makes me happy that you like my gallery too:))
Warm Wishes,
Nice capture! Beautiful shot!
Un lujo de galería a la que volveré sin duda.
Un cordial saludo. Nacho
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... good colours, nice shot!
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Incredible composition dear Karen It's such a fine contribution Y*+like Best wishes, Peter
Die Natur hat immer noch die schönsten Motive - Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu Deiner herrlichen Einstellung - Glückwunsch und LIKE 18 von Wolfgang aus Deutschland - Ich wünsche Dir ein gutes neus Jahr 2012 -
Beautiful shot! Like23+Fav18! Greetings from Estonia, Anna
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SASS & THE CITY: Kids, you better watch out
In keeping with the sacred rules of the magic of Christmas, I need to covertly communicate the topic of today's column.
Stay with me on this.
First word. Begins with E; it is a noun, describing small creatures who work for, um, Anta-say Aus-clay at the Orth-nay Ole-pay. This particular small creature dresses in red and green and sits on the elf-shays in tons of American families' homes.
We will call this creature "E on the S" ... or EOS.
For those who do not know of EOS, he is basically a snitch for Santa. He sits in a different place in the house every day from Thanksgiving to Christmas and purportedly monitors the behavior of the children in the house.
When the little ones go to bed, EOS apparently takes the red-eye back to the pole and reports who has been naughty and who has been nice. He then hides in a new spot in the house to be discovered the next day.
More than 2.5 million EOS sets, which include the doll and a book about him, have been sold to date.
I am not a fan.
First of all, EOS is creepy looking. Beady eyes. Nose that is turned up a little too much. He looks as though he got overzealous with the red powder blush on his cheeks. And, even though he doesn't have big shoes or carry a horn, he puts me in mind of some kind of wannabe kringle clown.
Then there's the part where he totally stalks children, showing up in different places in the house, even in the car or at Grandma's. For crying out loud. A kid can't even sneak a Reese's Piece in the kitchen without looking over his shoulder to see the pixie freak eyeballing him -- and being all judgey -- from his perch on the Lazy Susan.
And then, EOS -- who's supposed to be a mythical symbol of Christmas joy -- totally rats out the misbehaving children to Santa. Every night in December, that little gnome sings like Aretha Franklin at a Grammy reunion special.
Can you say "Gestapo?"
Of course, when it comes to the good kids, EOS wins them Brownie points with the big guy. Scores that apparently pay off in major Christmas swag.
The pointy-eared hobgoblin's travel style bugs me, too. With the marvels of Skype, all that nightly cross-continental travel is a bit melodramatic, don't you think? Unless someone is aiming for frequent-flier miles.
Go ahead, EOS fans. Crumple up my article. But beware. Someone may be watching.
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It was three in the morning; not a soul was about,
When my small sister Vera awoke with a shout.
"My toes hurt," she wailed. "My earlobes are throbbing;
My brain feels filled up with hobgoblins hobgobbling.
Get me a doctor," barked Vera. "Now—on the double.
I need one here pronto, or you'll be in big trouble."
I was weary, a generally pooped kind of guy,
But I got up and groggily said, "I'll comply,
For I know just the man to help your body undroop.
He's more therapeutic than Gram's chicken soup.
He's as soothing as Vicks, more refreshing than juice.
He's funny, inventive, and his name's Dr. Seuss."
DR. SEUSS?" Vera boomed in a voice quite outrageous.
"Is he a real doctor? I might be contagious."
"His title's not medicinal," I patiently spoke.
"He decided to use it as kind of a joke.
He grew up near Springfield in the fair state of Mass.
Graduated from Dartmouth; '25 was his class.
Then he dropped out of Oxford, where he'd been a grad student,
A move that proved both prescient and prudent.
But it made his dad sad, as most dads would be,
So he tacked on a D-R, 'stead of P, H and D."
"And what about 'Seuss'?" Vera asked with a smirk.
"Is that made up, too? Is this some kind of quirk?"
"A middle name," I told her. "It's oh so legit.
Comes 'tween Theodor and Geisel. A very nice fit."
"But how can he help me?" Vera asked looking quizzical.
"I've got a problem that clearly is physical."
"His ideas are elixirish," I vowed. "They relax; they renew.
They lift up the spirits, bad feelings undo.
Seuss even makes house calls, and the man's 82!"
I ran from the room to our library quick.
I stopped at the Seusses. Now which would I pick?
There were two score plus five of them—a hundred million he's sold.
They've been translated into French, Dutch and Farsi, we're told,
And Swedish and German and Hebrew—yes, really—
As well as five others, but not yet Swahili.
Choosing was tricky, so I just took them all
And raced back to Vera, upstairs, down the hall.
We started as Seuss did, on Mulberry Street,
A horse and cart story that no one can beat.
Then came the Grinches, the Greeches, a Who,
The Gussets and Gootches from the New McGrew Zoo.
There were armies of Befts. They go to the left.
And a sling-shooting Yook who was not very deft.
We met Yertle the Turtle and a friendly Jibboo
And a two-feathered girl-bird named Lolla-Lee-Lou.
Then on to the circus of Morris McGurk And his pal Mr. Sneelock, who does all the work.
We saw Frumms, Foons and Flummoxes and a walrus named Rolf
Who stands on five balls, two for tennis, three golf.
We laughed 'til we cried, our heads almost spinning,
But that wasn't all, it was just the beginning.
We traveled to Ronk and to Solla Sollew,
Where they never have troubles, at least very few.
The Cat in the Hat came; he arrived with a bump.
It was such a surprise. That bump made us jump.
Sam-I-Am turned up next, transporting a dish
Of green eggs and ham that was very delish.
The elephant Horton stayed put on his nest
While his bird pal named Maysie flew off for some rest.
For he meant what he said and he said what he meant:
"An elephant's faithful—100 percent."
You're Only Old Once! made us hoot, made us cheer.
Seuss wrote it for oldsters. It came out this year.
Oh, what an adventure, an adventure in rhyme.
His words were fantastical, his drawings sublime.
We'd gone On beyond Zebra when we looked out the window.
The sun was due up, and we had to give in so
We climbed 'neath the covers, in our own cozy beds,
Those wonderful visions fixed in our heads.
Vera was smiling. She felt fit as a goose,
And as sweet slumber neared she said, "Thanks, Dr. Seuss."
Dr. Seuss
updated 12/22/1986 AT 01:00 AM EST
•originally published 12/22/1986 AT 01:00 AM EST


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Having trouble remembering just which R&B girl group is which? Don't worry. Just pay close attention to Eternal. This week's contestants in the Daughters of the Supremes sweepstakes are currently burning up both the pop and R&B charts with their first single, the lighter-than-air "Stay."
Although the girls come from London, they've got those radio-friendly, American R&B stylings down cold. Wrapping their creamy harmonies around a remake of Al Green's classic "Let's Stay Together" or the intoxicating "Save, Our Love," Eternal creates a pre-disco sound that calls to mind the Honey Cone and the Three Degrees. Eternal's gaggle of producers, including pop-gospel stalwart BeBe Winans, piles on the retro flourishes on this album, even dragging out kitschy early '70s sitars for a taste of that old-school flavor, currently au courant in R&B.
Despite the sharp competition and the often predictable nature of contemporary soul music, Eternal manages to dig their own little niche. Calling your debut Always & Forever might be wishful thinking, but right now, Eternal has the sweetest sound around. (EMI)
Picks and Pans Review: Always & Forever
updated 04/18/1994 AT 01:00 AM EDT
•originally published 04/18/1994 AT 01:00 AM EDT
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Saturday, 18 February 2012
The player of games has returned.
Experimenting with watercolour. Size 8 sable brush in A4 folio Moleskine watercolour sketchbook. You can see the contents of my palette here: minimal watercolour palette - just move your cursor over the image and the names of the colours will pop up.
Posted by Ea Ejersbo at 19:36
Labels: art, experiment, moleskine, portrait, sketchbook, watercolour
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Interesting bit of syncronicity here, Ea - just been to see the Hockney show in london - didn't like it all but loved his sketchbooks and felt inspired to try watercolour with very limited palette - in particular the indigo/paynes' grey range....!!!!ReplyDelete
Hold da op Ea, du er virkelig dygtig. Er selv lige begyndt at blogge da jeg tegner og maler selv. Det ville være så fedt hvis du lige gad at tjekke min blog! :-)ReplyDelete
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Is there overnight parking?
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Where are the vehicle garage entrances?
Grant Park North Garage: There are two entrances; one is Monroe St. and N. Michigan Ave. The second is at Randolph Street and N. Michigan Ave.
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Millennium Park Garage: The entrance is located on S. Columbus Dr. between Monroe and Randolph St.
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Currently, Millennium Garages does not offer one-time reserved parking. However, please feel free to call our offices for reserved parking availability, see Contact Us. Millennium Garages features almost 9200 spaces and it is very likely that we can accommodate your parking needs.
How many parking spaces are in each of the garages?
Millennium Garages is the largest parking system in the United States. The Grant Park North Garage features 1,850 spaces; Grant Park South Garage features 1,350 spaces; Millennium Park Garages features 2,126 spaces and Millennium Lakeside Garage currently features 3,800 spaces.
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I am not familiar with Chicago. How do I know which garage to park in?
All of the Millennium Garages are conveniently located within walking distance of numerous attractions. However, some garages are more conveniently located to special city landmarks.
You should park in the Grant Park North Garage if you are going to:
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WARREN - The broken soles on Susan Buell's shoes flap open at her toes - hardly the ideal footwear for Tuesday's deep freeze- and reflect the rest of her life. Sitting in the lobby of the downtown Salvation Army, which had been converted into a warming center, she shared her story, beginning with an ice-covered highway in Indiana.
"Jan. 7, I wrecked the 18-wheeler. I've been a truck driver for well over 40 years. For the first time in my life I jack-knifed it," she said.
Buell, 55, was headed to pick up a trailerload in New Castle, Ind., an hour east of Indianapolis that only two days prior had its travel warning raised to red, making it illegal to be on the road except in emergencies. Bitter temperatures in the single digits were also being felt in northeast Ohio.
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She said the city she was heading to had been closed, but her dispatcher didn't let her know. Losing control of the semi on the icy roads, Buell said the front end of the truck was torn open and the fuel tank was bent; she was lucky there wasn't an explosion.
"I'm supposed to be in a neck brace, but try to walk in this weather," she said, noting her spine was injured in the accident. "The doctor said if it starts hurting, don't do it - walking, bending over - with the cold on top of it, it seems like I'm walking fast, but it's not normal."
After the accident, she said the trucking company fired her without providing any means for her to make her way back home to Warren. They put her up in a motel for one night and with the last hundred dollars to her name, she paid her son's friend to come pick her up.
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Susan Buell of Warren, a truck driver, stops at the Warren Salvation Army on Tuesday to get warm and receive a few items to help her during the cold snap this week. The Warren facility is one of the area's warming stations.
"No gas was on at the home when I came home," she said.
Buell has since been staying with her son, daughter-in-law and their five children. They keep as warm as they can by using electric space heaters, but it's not enough, she said, hence why she came to the warming center.
"I was doing well before. I had a king-sized bed and a nice phone, well now it's gone. I've lost everything," she said. "The depression is astronomical. If someone says something wrong to me or my family, I just go to the bedroom and I hibernate."
So what's next? "I guess God had a different direction for me," she said. "I'll hitch hike to Florida so I can get back on my feet."
Buell said she knows of a shelter in Florida that will help her to rebuild her life. In the meanwhile, she waited in the warming center with a few bags of apples, cereal and paper product donations from the Salvation Army.
Across the room, Karen Whatley, 62, and her mother Grace Owens, 86, were also taking a break from the cold.
"We're going to weather this storm. She's 86 and has business to do and I'm going to be right behind her," said Whatley.
Owens couldn't remember the last time it was this cold in the area and Whatley mentioned that her daughter in Alabama called to tell her it was snowing there, too.
Warming centers were also set up in the county by the Warren Family Mission and the American Red Cross. Karen Conklin, executive director of the American Red Cross Valley branch, said the centers haven't seen a large turnout, but that it isn't unusual.
"It's standard protocol for the Red Cross to set up warming centers. It's a precaution piece if someone doesn't have a place to go," she said.
Conklin said they've been setting up the centers "long before people could go to Walmart 24 hours a day." Most people, she figures, have other places to go to stay warm nowadays.
The facilities are set up for if someone's electricity goes out or if their pipes burst and they need a temporary spot, unlike the shelters that provide overnight stays.
Whatley and her mother, along with Garry Overholt, 60, who was also defrosting at the Salvation Army, said they were only staying for a short time and that they'd be able to warm up at home as well.
"It's OK," Overholt said, "I mean it could be warmer."


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Astell&Kern JH Audio Siren Series Layla
The siren series In-ear monitors are named after famous rock songs about women. Jerry Harvey Audio produced a special version of the Roxanne tuned for the Astell&Kern in 2014. The collaboration was so successful that the two companies will now release two more models. The first new model is the Layla. This all new flagship model is nothing short of stunning visually as well as sonically....
Q:Electronics Noise-Isolating Ear Buds with Volume Control (Silver)
Designed to funnel pure sound clarity, the Noise-Isolating Ear Buds with in-line Volume Control, create the perfect listening experience with its snug fit padding thats suitable for all-day wear. Replace those old uncomfortable earphones youve used for so long and start listening to clear, unimpeded sound with the Noise-Isolating Ear Buds. The Volume Control gives you the ability to turn down...