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The fight over who will be the pro-education candidate has begun in the governor's race.
GOP candidate Greg Abbott's listening tour of public schools, starting Tuesday in Plano, prompted outcry from Democrat Wendy Davis.
Davis, who is making improvements in education a cornerstone of her campaign, accused Abbott of playing a key role in defunding and weakening schools.
She said Abbott's action to justify huge cuts to schools should speak louder than his current political foray.
"Greg Abbott has put Texas' future at risk, and visiting a school is not going to make up for the fact that he fought against Texas students in the courtroom," Davis said in a statement.
After the Republican-led Legislature cut $5 billion from public schools to avoid raising revenue in 2011, more than 600 Texas school districts sued the state. The districts soundly won the opening round of the court battle when the judge found the state was failing in its constitutional requirement to adequately fund and maintain equity among school districts.
Abbott as attorney general defended the state in that on-going lawsuit. Davis fought the funding cuts — launching her first and less famous filibuster over the issue.
Davis also pointed out that the cuts contributed to he loss of nearly 11,000 teachers statewide. In addition, requests by school districts to exceed class size limits reached an all-time high after the budget cuts, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Abbott has begun a sort of listening tour, beginning with educators at Plano's Academy High School. The first discussion will be about the merits of digital learning and how to improve access to online resources for Texas students.


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In his four-decade career, Salvatore Ferragamo accomplished all that an impoverished cobbler from Bonito, Italy, ever could have dreamed. He shoed style legends from Greta Garbo to Audrey Hepburn, created innovations like the spike heel—used for Marilyn Monroe's Some Like it Hot stilettos—and was dubbed "the shoemaker to the stars" by the Hollywood press.
So when he died in 1960 at the age of 62 from cancer, many expected that his wife, Wanda—who was now left to raise six kids on her own—would be content to turn over the company to someone else. "Everyone thought that I would never be able to cope with the pressing needs of six children and a company facing increasing competition from other designers, a few of which were zooming in to buy us," says Wanda, who was 40 at the time. "But I felt a huge strength because I thought, 'All the sacrifices Salvatore made must not go to waste.'"
They have not. As Wanda, now 85, sits in the garden of the family's palatial Florentine home, Il Palagio, she looks around at the 10 children and grandchildren gathered for a photo shoot. All of them are wearing full Ferragamo, from their shoes to their linen suits to their scarves—and nearly all of them have helped her to carry on the family business, turning it into one of the world's premier luxury labels.
Today there are more than 450 Ferragamo stores worldwide, selling everything from the line's original shoes to women's and men's ready-to-wear clothing, accessories and perfumes, generating $729 million in sales last year. And, as ever, Ferragamo retains a devoted celebrity following, with a client list that includes Jennifer Aniston, Keira Knightley and Eva Mendes, who says, "I have a white crochet bag of theirs that I have literally worn to death! And then there's one that I've had for about six months that is hanging on a hook on my bedroom wall, because it really is like a piece of art."
The family's artful contributions to the fashion industry will earn official recognition this month, when they go to Beverly Hills to receive the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award, previously given to luminaries such as Giorgio Armani and Tom Ford. "There isn't one person who sees the name Salvatore Ferragamo," explains event chairwoman, Peri Ellen Berne, "and doesn't think of wonderful, beautiful shoes."
With that kind of legacy, it's no wonder that working in, as they call it, l'azienda di famiglia ("the family business"), isn't considered a birthright. "The silver spoon and platter definitely don't have our names on them," says James, 35, a grandson who is the head of women's leather goods. "Strict guidelines were established: You have to have a master's degree, you must have worked for at least two years in a different company." Adds Massimo, 48, Wanda's youngest, who is the chairman of Ferragamo USA in New York: "Since I turned 11, I would have to spend one month of my summer working. Nowadays, you'd probably get accused of child slavery!" Of course it's also okay for a Ferragamo to choose another line of work entirely; should any of her younger heirs "ask what I think if she would like to be a writer or a nurse, I will be very happy for her," Wanda says.
Remarkably, through it all, the family has managed to avoid any major infighting. "There are some sibling rivalries," admits granddaughter Angelica, 32, who works in Shanghai as a marketing analysis manager. "But they do not have to be in the company—you should see uncle Massimo and [his brother] Leonardo fighting it out on the football pitch!" And should any scuffle ever threaten to get out of line, Wanda "will intervene with a quiet yet determined 'That's enough,'" says James. "La nonna has final say."
She also continues to feel her responsibility as "the custodian of Salvatore's dreams," she explains. And so Wanda, who never remarried and remains chairwoman of the board, still goes to the Florence office every day, with no plan to retire. "I can't detach myself," she says. "It is part of my heart."
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Deputies are asking for help to find these fugitives wanted in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. Anyone with information is asked to call 216-443-6085.
•Brandon Ellison, 23, of Cleveland Heights, failed to appear Feb. 13 for arraignment on three counts of rape and kidnapping. He's accused of forcing a 14-year-old girl into his house July 4 and raping her three times.
Ellison lived in the 3400 block of Spangler Road.
•Lance Franklin, 25, of Cleveland, violated probation after pleading guilty in December 2010 to aggravated assault. He attacked a woman in November 2009.
Franklin lived in the 1300 block of East 114th Street.
•Derek Jamerson Sr., 52, of Cleveland, failed to appear Feb. 3 on charges of felonious assault and domestic violence. He's accused of punching and kicking a live-in girlfriend in March 2011.
Jamerson lived in the 1300 block of Lakeview Road.
•Robert Johnson, 50, of Cleveland, was free on a $5,000 bond and failed to appear Feb. 6 for a hearing on charges of attempted murder, felonious assault, kidnapping and domestic violence. He's accused of choking his wife Dec. 7 until she lost consciousness.
Johnson lived in the 10500 block of Prince Avenue.
•Joseph Klimczyk, 21, of Cleveland, was free on a $10,000 bond and failed to appear Feb. 8 for a hearing on charges of felonious assault and aggravated menacing. He's accused of pointing a shotgun at a man's chest, then stabbing him under the left arm Nov. 23.
Klimczyk lived in the 2000 block of West 100th Street.
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In the 17th hole, Wandell hit his tee shot safely down the fairway and his second shot landed on the edge of the green, about 10 feet from the hole. Using his putter, Wandell made the third shot into the hole for a birdie to cut down the Golden Eagles lead by half.
Wandell teed off the 18th hole with a smooth shot over the water and into the green and used two shots for a birdie to tie the match and force a sudden death playoff.
In the tiebreaker, Feher made a straight shot down the fairway and his second shot landed just about four feet from the green. His playoff opponent, Zack Mick, got off to a rocky start as his first shot landed in the rough with a tree blocking a clear shot to the green. Although he successfully got through, Mick's second shot landed on the edge of the green, but two putts by Feher secured the win for the Panthers.
Feher was also victorious in his singles outing, winning 2 and 1 over his eventual sudden death playoff opponent Chris Wisen. Newcomer Jorge Benitez teamed up with fellow Spaniard Adrian Balbas shot a 6-under par 73 to win the Best Ball matchup over Drew DeMarti and Tyler Coyne 5 and 4.
Alex Watier was two shots over during his outing but was defeated by Mick 3 and 2. Jordan Phillips also dropped a 3 and 2 decision to Bailey Mathieson to round out the rest of the competition.
The Panthers are back in action Saturday when they head to Lenewee CC in Adrian, Mich., for the WHAC Jamboree #1, hosted by Siena Heights University.
Post-Match Quotes - Head coach Phil Sweeney
On the match - "It was a great way to start the year. It was a great match with Cornerstone, they are going to be very strong this year. I am very impressed with our team as a whole. Zack was awesome today, he shot 33 on the front and really stepped up on the playoff hole. Mitchell Wandell was clutch as well. As a freshman, to know you have to make a 20-foot straight downhill putt to push the match to 18 is enough pressure. But then to step up and drive 18 and make birdie again to square the match is more than anyone can ask for, but I know he has talent and to be honest I expected him to make those shots. We have a good team this year, I am very excited to see how far we can go."


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There aren't going to be very many free agent signings this offseason (we believe), but that won't stop us from trying to weed out a few who might make sense and instantly impact the team in a positive way. One such fellow? Cornerback Leigh Bodden.
Who is he?
Leigh Bodden is a 7-year veteran drafted in 2003 by the Cleveland Browns. He was the key cog in a trade that brought Shaun Rogers to Cleveland and sent Bodden to the wasteland of Detroit. After a year of floundering there (we'll touch on that in a second), Bodden went to New England for the 2009 season where he was excellent racking up 18 pass defenses, 5 interceptions and a forced fumble.
Why does he fit?
We still don't know a whole heck of a lot about what John Schneider and Pete Carroll will be looking for in players, but both men have made some things clear about the cornerback position:
- John Schneider has said that he likes tall, long CBs with good timed speed.
- Pete Carroll has emphasized the need for CBs in his defense to excel in press.


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A general map of the middle British colonies in America: Viz. Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pensilvania, New-Jersey, New-York, Connecticut and Rhode-Island: Of Aquanishuonigy the country of the confederate Indians comprehending Aquanishuonigy proper, their ...
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Food key building block in children's health
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Keeping kids healthy has a lot to do with what they eat.
Experts said breakfast should include high fiber grains, fruit and dairy.
Also, Vitamin C can build energy and resistance to germs.
When packing lunch for your child, mix it up. Dietitians recommend half of their lunch should be fruits, veggies and whole grains, and give them something different every day.
For more advice on packing creative and healthy lunches visit myplate.gov.
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We are empowered to make consistently life-enriching decisions when we cultivate a thoughtful awareness of consequences within ourselves. Often, it can be difficult to see how our choices will affect our lives in the long term because we are focused on the mechanics of the options before us. Yet when we give even a modicum of thought to the net effects each option will have and the chain of events that will potentially be inspired by them, we become vastly more sensible where decision-making is concerned. We are less apt to be overwhelmed by flamboyant choices because we recognize that each may have multiple layers of complexity buried beneath what we see on the surface. Your ability to discern the long-term consequences of your decisions will ensure that your life unfolds in a practical fashion today.
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In a rare 11 a.m. tipoff Wednesday, the Tulane women's basketball led in-state foe ULL by 11 points at halftime. But it's all of a sudden a new game at Devlin Fieldhouse.
Tulane now leads 52-49 with one minute remaining after redshirt sophomore Whitney Bibbins sank two free throws and Olivia Grayson tacked on a jumper. A 3-pointer by ULL freshman guard Sylvana Okde last tied the score at 47-all.
With 6:26 left to play, Tulane led for the first time in nearly seven minutes, 47-44, after losing a 11-point halftime lead. Senior guards Tyria Snow and Olivia Grayson scored jumpers to put the Green Wave back on top.
Down 33-22 at the break, ULL stormed out of the gate on a 12-2 run propelled by two 3-pointers and a layup by Okde to snag the lead away from the home team. The Ragin' Cajuns most recently led 44-43 with 8:51 left in the game.
Whitney Bibbins has 15 points, briefly stopping the bleeding early in the second half with a jumper assisted by senior guard Tyria Snow. Bibbins scored six in a row early in the first half in a span of 2 minutes and 15 seconds.
ULL responded with a 6-0 run of its own with 11:30 left in the first half to tie the game for the third time. The Ragin' Cajuns took their first lead, 13-12, halfway through the first half, but it didn't last long as Tulane embarked on a 16-0 run.
Freshman center Chinwe Duru started the tear with two free throws, and forward Adesuwa Ebomwonyi got in on the action with a layup, as did guard Danielle Blagg with a 3-pointer. Duru added a jumper to make the lead eight points, and Bibbins would tack on her fourth and fifth field goals for a 15-point lead.
ULL freshman guard Keke Veal ended the carnage with a 3-pointer to make the score 28-16 with 4:29 left in the first half. Veal leads ULL with nine points so far.
Tulane's total run to end the first period was 21-10. The Green Wave won the rebounding battle in the first half 27-10 with 11-2 edge in second-chance points. However, Tulane had 12 turnovers in the first half to ULL's seven. ULL though only scored 13 points off Tulane's giveaways.
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Information on the same Facebook page stated Kerlegan's funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Platt's Funeral Home on Belair Road in Evans. The visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday.
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ELKINS - The North Central Community Corrections Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointment of Erin Golden as the program's acting director Wednesday afternoon. Golden previously served as the program's finance manager.
The appointment - originally made by the Randolph County Commission last week - is on the heels of the suspension of the program's regional director, Travis Carter.
Carter was suspended by the Commission at an emergency meeting Oct. 16. He initially was suspended without pay; however, commissioners revised their ruling to suspension with pay during their regular meeting Oct. 17.
"The actions taken last Wednesday are relative to a personnel matter that was brought to our attention," Randolph County Commission President Mike Taylor said. "The County Commission views Mr. Carter as an employee of the Randolph County Commission. Therefore, based on that assumption, we had an emergency meeting on Wednesday at which time we took action on the suspension. It's really difficult for me to sit here today and go into any substance or any detail relative to what brought us to that point."
In addition, the County Commission voted unanimously Oct. 17 to hire the law firm Marshall Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin as counsel for this matter.
Separate counsel is being sought for the Community Corrections Board.
"That will be one of the purposes to hiring counsel, is to give us some guidelines and guidance," Taylor said. "The Randolph County Commission has hired outside council to give us guidance relative to this matter."
"The board needs an attorney, and we wanted to ask the board for approval to ask our county commission and possibly county commissions from Tucker and Pocahontas to help retain an attorney," Taylor added.
Community Corrections board members voiced concern during Wednesday's 7-and-a-half minute meeting, though, over the hiring of separate counsel for the board, and what that means in terms of cost for the other two counties involved. Both Tucker and Pocahontas counties are part of the North Central Community Corrections program.
Consequently, the board gave approval for President Sid Gillispie to draft a letter to the other two county commissions involved.
Tucker County Commissioner Mike Rosenau brought to light the issue of the employees spread across Tucker and Pocahontas counties.
"Whose area of responsibility is it for the employees? Is it the board's area or is it the Randolph County Commission?" Rosenau asked. "The only thing I want to know is what is Tucker County's area of responsibility in this."
Taylor agreed that the employees in Tucker and Pocahontas counties were in a gray area.
"That may be one of the purposes of hiring counsel," Taylor said. "I don't, as a commissioner, view them as a Randolph County Commission employee."
Several members of the board recused themselves from the vote to draft the letter, including Randolph County Prosecuting Attorney Michael Parker, Tucker County Prosecuting Attorney Brian Wilfong and Rosenau.
Parker said he was abstaining because of his role as counsel for the Randolph County Commission.
The program was initially established in 2005 as the Randolph County Community Corrections program. In 2007, the program expanded to include Tucker and Pocahontas counties, and was renamed the North Central Community Corrections program.
The initiative provides offenders structure and guidance to lead a productive and healthy lifestyle and to make a smooth transition into the community after release from incarceration. The program also gives the judicial system the option of a community-based alternative sentencing program.


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I think of Cooper River Park as South Jersey's version of Fairmount Park, along the Schuylkill.
"It's a park everyone feels very strongly about," observes landscape architect Joseph R. Cairone, who spoke to a standing-room-only crowd at the Camden County Boathouse on North Park Drive last week.
The audience had come to hear about his firm's $23 million "Vision Plan," the first phase of which will be voted on by Camden County freeholders Thursday.
The project will enhance the heart of the park: the postcard-esque area that offers great Philly skyline views and features the renowned, 1.3-mile rowing course between Cuthbert Boulevard in Cherry Hill and Route 130 in Pennsauken.


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The most advanced ship simulator in the Navy has been installed at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, featuring photo-realistic recreations of key harbours to train ships' bridge teams. The upgrade to the replica bridge at Dartmouth features harbours such as Portsmouth and Plymouth, immersing trainee naval officers, budding navigators and experienced teams in a virtual reality world as they hone their ship piloting skills safely on dry land. The Navy already has four bridge simulators, but the photo-realism of the upgrade takes the training to the next level. Portsmouth Harbour is the pièce de


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After a bitterly fought battle, parents at Luis Muñoz Marín Elementary have voted to keep their school a part of the Philadelphia public school system, rejecting a charter organization's takeover proposal.
According to results announced Thursday night by Philadelphia School District officials, 223 parents wanted Muñoz Marín to remain a traditional public school and 70 voted for ASPIRA of Pennsylvania to take control.
In a separate vote, 11 members of the school's advisory council wanted to remain with the district. None voted for ASPIRA.
Superintendent William R. Hite Jr. has the final say on the fate of the struggling North Third Street school, which has 700 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. A decision is expected soon.


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Miller Time Pub hosts first beer dinner
The four-course dinner will feature dishes like Quail & Duck Confit paired with St. Stefanus and Coffee Braised Beef Short Ribs paired with Leinenkugel's Creamy Dark. Cost is $45/person, plus tax & gratuity.
And that's not all. In January, the Pub will be hopping with a series of all new events, including Trivia Mondays, from 8:30 – 10: 30 p.m. every Monday and Live Music Wednesdays from 8-11 p.m., featuring music from local favorites Joe Wray and Marc Ballini. Miller Lite will be available for $2.50 per glass.
Best Historic Revamp: Monarch Lounge
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Best Historic Revamp
How often do you really seek out a hotel bar? The Hilton Milwaukee City Center's Monarch Lounge (509 W. Wisconsin Ave.) just might change that. A classic cocktail menu is a plus, but the real draw is the 1920s-era, art deco surroundings. The lounge holds the building's original crystal chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling mahogany wood panels and 30-foot, previously covered windows that look out on to Fifth Street. At a time when it's trendy to be retro, it's refreshing to see the real thing. (CD)
Westbrook to debut fall fashion collection
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Milwaukee fiber artist Timothy Westbrook, a former Pfister Hotel Artist-in-Residence and a former contestant on Lifetime's reality TV show "Project Runway," will unveil his fall fashion show on Saturday, Sept. 21, in the dinosaur exhibit of the Milwaukee Public Museum.
The show, titled "Paleontology of a Woman," will feature Westbrook's fashion creations that have largely been inspired by themes related to dinosaurs and sustainability.
Westbrook has been working on his fall collection with eight student apprentices at his studio, which he opened in the Shops of Grand Avenue following his 2012-2013 residency with the Pfister Hotel.
Included in his fashion collection is a series of hole-punched aluminum can shoes and dinosaur masks similar to the masks of Broadway's The Lion King.
Westbrook, a native of Wanakena, N.Y., has also teamed up with more than 32 area artists including sculptors, jewelry designers and a music composer to pull his latest fashion collection and show together.
Along with reusing and repurposing old materials to create his fashions, Westbrook will reinforce sustainability at his show by transporting all materials from his studio to the Milwaukee Public Museum by bicycle. Hair and make-up products used on models will be eco-friendly as well.
"Paleontology of a Woman" will kick off at 7:15 p.m. with a reception following at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center beginning at 9 p.m. Cost to attend the show is $50. For more information visit www.paleontologyofawoman.com, and to purchase tickets click here.
The Milwaukee Public Museum is located at 800 W. Wells St. in downtown Milwaukee.
The Weekly Nibble: Marcus stocks single barrel Jack Daniel's for Harley bash
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Marcus Hotels to feature Single Barrel Jack Daniel's for Harley-Davidson Anniversary
Marcus hotel venues, The Pfister Hotel, InterContinental Milwaukee, and Hilton Milwaukee City Center, have announced they will feature exclusive Single Barrel Jack Daniel's Whiskey at select food and beverage outlets during the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary celebrations.
The spirits were acquired during a June trip to the Jack Daniel's Distillery by Ed Carrella, general manager at Mason Street Grill. While sampling the single barrel whiskey – a premium class of whiskey in which each bottle comes from an individual aged barrel – he was looking for an overall well-balanced flavor.
"We do not want the whiskey to overpower the guest's palate," explained Carrella. "But we also don't want the whiskey to get lost in a drink. Bold, yet smooth is really what we were looking for – and we found it with the barrel we selected."
Bottles will be available for purchase at any of the three Milwaukee hotels and dining outlets for $110 for the first bottle and $75 for a second bottle. Additionally, Mason Street Grill, Lobby Lounge, Blu Bar & Lounge,Kil@wat, CLEAR Bar & Lounge, zenden, Miller Time Pub & Grill, and Monarch Lounge, will be selling commemorative bottles of the select Jack Daniel's Whiskey for $150 to be kept behind the bar, so they can request a drink made with their own private reserve whenever they visit.
Each of the three hotels will host complimentary tastings of the exclusive Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Whiskey. Jack Daniel's girls will pass samples at Miller Time Pub & Grill on Thursday, Aug. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., CLEAR Bar & Lounge on Friday, Aug. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m., and Mason Street Grill on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.
For details on all of the anniversary celebration specials and events from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, visit mkepackages.com/jackdaniels.
Hotel rooms still available for Harley-Davidson's 110th
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MILWAUKEE (WITI) — We are just a little over three weeks away from Harley-Davidson's 110th Anniversary. As many as 150, site 000 people will be riding into Milwaukee for the anniversary celebration, and that means, it's all hands on deck for Milwaukee-area hotels!
"We are super excited for this to come," said Cassie Scrima, Director of Marketing for Marcus Hotels.
Scrima says as many as a thousand employees are getting the three hotels ready for the big bash. The Pfister Hotel, Hilton Milwaukee and the Intercontinental Hotel have special events and promotions for all of their guests.
"We had a couple of people go down to Lynchburg, Tenn. to hand-select a single barrel whiskey from Jack Daniels. We have all those bottles available at all our restaurants," said Scrima.
As for accommodations, they've been booked for months, but Scrima encourages interested guests to check with the hotel because there could be cancellations.
"We do have some waitlists we can put people on for sure," she said.
Outside of the Downtown area, dozens of hotels are still available. Those can be found on the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association website, which is updated weekly.
"Right now, it displays 51 properties within a 2-hour drive. We have it broken out between how far it is between 15 minutes to 2 hours," said President & CEO Trisha Pugal.
Rooms range from one night to week-long stays, depending on the hotel.
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"Beer City" has a whole lot of excitement brewing. With renovations at major meetings properties and the debut of several new hotels, and there's never been a better time to visit.
The 205-room Milwaukee Marriott Downtown opened on Wisconsin Avenue in June. The $54-million property has 9,000 square feet of meeting and event space as well as a café/bar and a Starbucks.
The Courtyard Milwaukee Downtown has unveiled a renovated lobby and restaurant, viagra The Bistro. The 169-room property has 2,649 square feet of meeting space divided into four rooms. Free wireless Internet is available throughout the lobby.
Last year, the Hilton Milwaukee City Center completed a $14-million renovation of its rooms and public areas. The 729-room hotel has 35, shop 000 square feet of meeting and event space with five ballrooms and 18 meeting rooms. The property was also awarded AAA Four-Diamond status in 2012.
The Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee recently touched up both its meeting and pre-function space. The lobby and restaurant have also been newly renovated. The hotel has 149 guest rooms and a total of 7,500 square feet of meeting and event space and can host up to 385 attendees.
The Hilton Madison Monona Terrace renovated its 240 guest rooms and lobby last spring to the tune of $2 million. Rooms were updated with new carpeting and furniture as well as media hubs that allow guests to connect their laptops and mobile devices to in-room TVs. The hotel has 1,288 square feet of meeting space and a direct connection to the 250,000-square-foot Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.
In November 2012, the 128-room Hilton Garden Inn opened in downtown Milwaukee with 4,500 square feet of meeting space. One standout feature is a 1,000-square-foot, five-story atrium that can be used for receptions. The hotel is located in the Loyalty Building, a 19th-century landmark.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants will build a 158-room hotel in Milwaukee's historic Third Ward neighborhood at the corner of East Chicago Street and North Broadway. The new property will feature meeting space, a ground-floor restaurant, and a rooftop bar. At press time, the hotel was expected to debut in 2015.
Farther afield, The American Club Resort in Kohler, WI has wrapped up work on The Carriage House, its self-enclosed annex. The 55 rooms now feature new plumbing, furniture, linens, and — of course! — Kohler-branded products.
Milwaukee IndyFest Street Party returns
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The second annual Milwaukee IndyFest is taking place June 14 -15 at the Milwaukee Mile at the Wisconsin State Fair Park and once again Marcus Hotels & Resorts is hosting a variety of activities in preparation for this year's IZOD IndyCar Series race.
The Milwaukee IndyFest Street Party will be held on June 13 adjacent to the Hilton Milwaukee at the Miller Time Pub & Grill. There will be a vintage car show, House of Harley Davidson parade and more exciting entertainment options.
The street party will run from 5-10 p.m. in the parking lot located on 5th and Wisconsin streets across from the Hilton Milwaukee hotel. The street party is free to all attendees and is open to the public. After the street party ends the celebration continues in the Miller Time Pub & Grill.
All registration fees for the car show and 5 percent of food and beverage purchases will be donated to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, the official charity of Milwaukee IndyFest.
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A city packed with summer fun
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MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (WOOD) – Just across Lake Michigan, is a great city to explore and the perfect place for your summer vacation; Milwaukee! With great restaurants, cultural institutions, events and more, it's a city that offers something for everyone. Jeannine Sherman of Visit Milwaukee stopped by eightWest to talk about some of the new things visitors will want to check out.
Brewhouse Inn & Suites The Brew House of the historic Pabst Brewery is now home to Milwaukee's newest boutique hotel, the Brewhouse Inn & Suites. Highlights of this 90-room, all-suite hotel include five original giant copper brew kettles in the second floor lobby and a stained glass window of King Gambrinus, the patron saint of beer. The property will also be home to a full-service restaurant, Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub, and an outdoor beer garden. Braise Braise made the list of Bon Appetit's 50 Best New Restaurants of 2012. Housed in a former corner tavern and bowling alley, this farm-to-table favorite showcases the culinary creativity of Chef Dave Swanson.
Clock Shadow Creamery Clock Shadow specializes in Wisconsin Cheese Curds and Quark, a creamy, white cheese. Next door, Purple Door Ice Cream churns up handmade, artisan flavors such as Chai with Pink Peppercorn and Whiskey Bacon!
Splash Studio Painting Bar Come on in, grab a beer or wine, and sit down in front of a canvas. At its core, Splash offers a three-hour experience with a local artist who guides you in creating an original painting. IZOD IndyCar Series Race fans will love getting up close with drivers as they work on their cars pre-race, families will enjoy the free Ferris wheel and game area and the beer garden with local bands will rock the grounds under the checkered flag is waved. The event takes place June 14-15, 2013.
Harley-Davidson Anniversary Celebration The Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration rolls into Milwaukee Labor Day Weekend! Activities include the World's Largest Bike Night at the Harley-Davidson Museum, custom bike shows, organized rides, street parties around the city and concerts by dozens of artists including Kid Rock, Lupe Fiasco, ZZ Top and many more.
Summerfest The world's largest music festival hits Milwaukee, June 26-30 and July 2-7. For 11 days and nights, you can party with the best in regional and national music entertainment on 10 ground stages, including a new $13 million dollar stage with breathtaking views of Lake Michigan.
Festa Italiana Romance, nostalgia and rich Italian delicacies fill the air at Festa Italiana, America's premier Italian cultural event. Enjoy the pomp and circumstance of the Sicilian brass marching band, browse the cultural exhibits or be a part of the colorful religious procession following Sunday mass. Events take place July 19-21, 2013.
German Fest North America's largest annually-held German festival, German Fest takes place July 25-28, 2013. Indulge in German cuisine from bratwurst and knockwurst to potato pancakes and sauerkraut. Join in on a game of Sheepshead or watch the parade of Dachshunds dressed in lederhosen.
Irish Fest North America's largest Irish cultural festival, brings the Emerald Isle to Milwaukee's lakefront. The music line up is filled with fiddles and bagpipes and the Celtic dancers keep toes tapping along. Get a taste of Ireland at the Jameson Lounge or the marketplace with more than 90 Irish craft vendors. Events take place August 15-18, 2013.
Andrew Miller, Bill Doyle discuss reopening of Miller Time Pub & Grill
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Miller Time Pub & Grill to open at The Cornhusker Marriott in August
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, which owns The Cornhusker Marriott, said it will open its Miller Time Pub & Grill at the hotel in August.
Marcus Hotels & Resorts refreshed and reintroduced the collaboration with Miller Coors this week at the restaurant's original location in the Hilton Milwaukee in Milwaukee.
Lincoln will be the second site for the Miller Time Pub & Grill. Additional locations for the new Miller Time Pub & Grill concept are being considered, the company said.
The Cornhusker Marriott is undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation since Marcus acquired it last year. Renovation of the Miller Time Pub & Grill space, now occupied by The Terrace Grill at the hotel in Lincoln, will begin in June.
Marcus' idea behind the Miller Time Pub & Grill is "creating a comfortable, neighborhood social spot while paying homage to its beer-inspired roots."
"To enhance the dining experience, the restaurant, in partnership with world-class brewer MillerCoors, offers more than 25 draft options and over 50 brands of beers in a variety of growlers, yards or flights," Marcus said in a news release. "Changes to service include staffed certified cicerones (beer experts) who are trained and tested on their beer knowledge, and available to help guests find perfect beer pairings for every menu selection"
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|Feb 27, 2012, 11:20 AM
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Civ veteran finally buys Civ 5. Need advice
I have been playing Civ for a long time and finally bought Civ 5. I could not play until now due to the system specs. But now I have a new machine that can handle the game with ease.
I typically like to play the first couple games in relative peace. I want to learn how to grow my empire, what the different buildings and wonders do, how to grow an army and my treasury and how to handle the other civs in the game. All of this without, or at least relatively little, war.
What are the best strategies for this kind of game play? I have begun to read other threads here but would appreciate a few links or tips here to make my research a bit shorter in duration. I just want to play! I installed the game yesterday and got to play one turn before I got interrupted and had to close it down. LOL.
Anyway, glad to be back and hope to have fun dominating the world!
|Feb 27, 2012, 11:47 AM
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Congrats on getting Civ 5!
I am a peaceful leader on Civ, so what you are talking about is probably about the same way I usually play.I'm sure I'm not the best at it, but I'll try to help.
The way I do is usually just minding my own business in the early game just developing my nation.Sometimes it's good to give City States gold to ally with them.If they have resources they give them to you, which can help alot with happiness.Maritime city states give you a boost of growth in your cities, and militaristic city states give you military units.
Research aggreements are also good to use.They help you keep up in tech.But if you think you might need more help with tech, consider using Rationalism.It's very good for tech.But be warned:If you're using the Peity branch to get happiness, then be very careful about using Rationalism, because those two can't be active at the same time.I learned that the hard way
I usually just be peaceful and keep a pretty small army until I need a bigger one, and I usually do pretty good like that.But I guess what size army you build just depends on the situation.
Anyway, hope something I said helped.
Enjoy Civ5!
|Feb 27, 2012, 01:39 PM
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On harder difficulties it's close to impossible not to be dow'd. Your best bet is an Archipelago map, as with that you do not share borders, which helps a lot in staying friendly. Also: Do not declare friends with anybody. Sounds to be the opposite of what you want right? However while you become friends with one, some others will hate you. If you don't 'become friends' with anyone, no one will automatically hate you. Same applies to CS - if you got one which an AI wanted, you'll anger him. Best to ignore CS altogether or at least never get influence on one that is already allied with someone else. Last tip: Bribing someone to go to war with someone else can prevent both from going to war against you for quite some time - which can be quite useful as Civ is a war game and the AI is supposed to go to war with you, especially if they are your neighbors.
|Feb 28, 2012, 03:20 PM
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Thanks for the advice. I will give it a go and see what happens. Probably get my butt kicked a few times but no matter. That's part of the fun. What is dow'd?
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|Feb 28, 2012, 03:35 PM
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it's somewhat harder to avoid wars in civ5 than predecessors. The AI are predisposed to be opportunistic - if your army is weak and they are nearby, there is a good chance they will invade you (even if they say they are "friendly").
One thing that helps to determine if they are actually friendly or not is to propose open borders, and see how much gold they will give you. If it's anything less than 50, they are probably planning on attacking you.
Entering a DOF (declaration of friendship) is a pretty surefire way to know that a certain AI won't attack you for the duration of the agreement (30 turns). But that carries its own risks, such as angering other AIs, and having a needy friend that asks lots of favors.
Moral of the story - keep a strong army if you don't want to get attacked. Don't rely on diplomacy to prevent war, but it's useful in determing who is going to attack you so you can prepare accordingly.
|Feb 28, 2012, 03:43 PM
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1. Don't make friends; remember, the AI will view the friend of their enemy as their enemy. The safest way to stay out of war is to remain as neutral as possible.
2. Don't appear weak; having a small army is a surefire way to get attacked. Undoubtedly some AIs will be trying to win by conquest, and if they see you as the weakest possible target, they'll go for you first.
3. Don't expand onto resources the AI wants; you know how you feel when the AI plops down a city right next to your empire that denies you a few resources you really wanted? The AI feels the same way, and since some of the AIs are also playing the game with an eye to conquest, one can easily put two and two together and realize that that equals war.
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|Feb 28, 2012, 04:06 PM
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Diplomacy-wise, don't bother with declarations of friendships. Never denounce unless every other civ has denounced one particular civ.
Policy-wise, finish liberty tree then try to time your entry into renaissance era so you can move right to rationalism as your next pick.
Military-wise, research archery very early on and build some archers (3~6), which should really be enough to win defensive wars all the way into the renaissance, provided you upgrade to crossbowmen. Once you hit the industrial era, a few artillery units are highly useful for both offensive and defensive wars.
As for technology and buildings, hook up luxuries, build national college, then tech to education for universities. Aqueducts are crucial if you want to have any chance of growing your cities fairly big. But you should probably build markets before that as your economy will likely take a dive during the medieval era from other building maintenance.
For wonders, the ones I pretty much always go for even at the highest difficulty levels are Hagia Sophia, Notre Dame, and Porcelain Tower, which is easily doable with the 2 great engineers you can get from finishing the liberty tree and hard building the hagia sophia.
Lastly, if you want to play a peaceful game, I'd suggest going small (~3 cities) and focus heavily on research agreements so you can still keep up with even runaway AI civs.
|Feb 29, 2012, 06:03 AM
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I disagree slightly with all people saying never use Declaration of Friendship. Maybe for your very first game it might be better to ignore it, but it can be useful. The thing to remember is that underneath diplomacy is just + and - numbers like Civ 4 except that you can't see the numbers. If you have enough + numbers you can stay friends for a long time.
The way I do that is to pick one Civ as my 'best friend', make a DoF, trade with them on generous terms, give them stuff when they ask (but not always join in a war when they ask you, unlike Civ 4 you can stay friends without doing that). Picking the right Civ is important, and it depends on their personality, e.g. Washington loves spamming cities, so if you are going to be competing for the same spots he will hate you, no point trying to making friends, but if he is far enough away he could be a good friend. Wu loves wonders so if you are wonderspamming she will hate you. Siam guy likes city states but if you don't try to ally with 'his' city states he can be a good friend.
Once you have made a friend the important thing is to get as many + numbers as possible, by looking at the diplo overview (F4) screen to see who they like or hate, and building a list of shared friends (and shared enemies). Accept a DoF with anyone your friends DoF with, UNLESS one of your other friends has denounced them. Denounce anyone your friends denounce, UNLESS one of your other friends has a DoF with them. Each shared friendship/denouncement gives + numbers.
In this way you can build a 3 or 4 civ alliance that will last some time. Sometimes it will last the whole game, but sometimes 2 of your shared friends will drop below the magic + number that keeps them friends, the denouncements start flying, and it all falls apart The idea is that by the time that happens you are in a strong enough position that you can either ignore them all, or pick a side and join in the carnage.
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|Feb 29, 2012, 02:18 PM
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I also agree selective DOFs can be beneficial. It takes some experience getting used to when it will be helpful, but completely writing them off is unwise.
|Feb 29, 2012, 03:27 PM
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The problem is a dof request comes unexpected and you can not check upon who is friends/at war with who when they engaged you with that question. On larger maps/with more civs you'll have a hard time to actually remember all the dependencies even if you look at them every few turns (Diplomacy Overview < Global Politics).
Just the same bad game design as when you get a good peace offer and don't know which cities to take/ask for as you do not have access to the map to make your decision.
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|Mar 01, 2012, 03:15 AM
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|Mar 01, 2012, 11:58 AM
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|Mar 01, 2012, 12:25 PM
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yeah let's rely on advisors, that sounds like a great idea...everyone knows civ advisors are super useful...
Fact is, it's your job to remember the diplomatic situation. That's part of the game, and part of your responsibility as the leader of your civ. If you can't keep track of who is your friend or not, that's not the game's fault.
|Mar 01, 2012, 12:45 PM
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Well, previous versions of Civ would have let you check your diplo screens for a reminder.
What also can be a reason to refuse a friendship proposal is when a civ is broke, if that is the case they're more likely to ask for financial assistance. There will of course be very few players that check their diplo screens on a turn-to-turn basis to run down this info for every civ, so a bit more interface functionality here would be welcomed by most.
|Mar 01, 2012, 12:52 PM
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It being hard to check who your allies are is just the result of a horrible interface and the whole "Less information=good" vibe they're going with now, if you have this problem, get infoaddict, far more available information on EVERYTHING, and it provides a link from any leader screen to itself so if you want to see if civ X is a warmonger before you engage in a DoF, most essential mod ever.
And if you like to play Civ peaceful, this game is probably not for you, the AI is programmed to be completely homicidal to compensate for the fact that the AI could'nt strategically think itself out of a wet paper bag.
Perhaps Gods and Kings will change this but religion there seems more like another policy tree then the diplomatic tool it was in CIV.
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|Mar 01, 2012, 01:06 PM
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|Mar 01, 2012, 01:10 PM
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I guess my point is that you shouldn't have to check. You should know already.
- Have they ever DOW'd me? - not my friend
- Have they denounced me recently? - not my friend
- Do they have DOF with my enemy? - not my friend
- Have they DOWd or denounced my ally? - not my friend
- Is there any chance of them winning any time soon - not my friend
- Do they pay full price on trades? my friend (for now)
- Are they useful to sick on other civs (good strength, far away) - my friend
These are thing a good player should know off the top of their head for any AI.
If you don't want the responsibility of diplomacy, you can always play on a lower level where it's not as important.
|Mar 01, 2012, 01:38 PM
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Altough I think you are fundamentally wrong Chazz, the game should really have a diplomatic information screen you can access from the diplomacy screen, you are practically correct, those rules work pretty well to determine who is or isn't your friend, only problem is that 95% of AI's will do those things, coming back to the homicidal AI.
What I find most practical is just to assume everyone is my enemy, I'll like some more then others but at the end of the day they only live for as long as is useful for me. And altough this works very well it has the rather bad side effect of making the AI's seem even more mechanical and boring, which is why I play CK2 now.
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|Mar 01, 2012, 01:40 PM
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|Mar 01, 2012, 01:59 PM
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The kind of realistic diplomacy where England should have expected France to backstab them the moment they moved their armies to Iraq right? Or the kind of diplomatic situation where Hitler was busy becoming best buds with Poland before the invasion?
The problem is for it to truly be realistic we need both ends of the spectrum, coldblooded backstabbers and deep involving alliances. Currently we only have the former. (And the whole friend -> backstab routine is more fitting for a kindergarten playground then politics, not that there should be no backstabbing, just not the AI declaring best buds right before, since the AI almost never does this, it's like wearing a huge "Ima backstab U" sign)
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I'm a 29 year old college football fan. I watch a lot of tape on high school football prospects and college football prospects in preparation for the NFL Draft. I've contributed to a variety of different websites over the years, including CavsCorner.com, HerdNation.com, Craveonline.com, and many others. When it comes to writing, I'd say the NFL Draft is my favorite topic to write about but college football will always be in my blood. I'll always love high school football recruiting as well. Feel free to drop me an e-mail if you wish. I write about a variety of topics on my blog--http://thegreatentertainer.wordpress.com.
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Hey Wade,
I was thinking of trying to arrange a Virginia football round table this season. If you're interested, shoot me your e-mail.
Thanks and Go Hoos,
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The Eagles don't need that "big name" receiver they always talk about. Finally, there's enough weapons on offense for McNabb where we might actually see a position battle at wide receiver. If you have time, I'd love to know what you think. Thanks.
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Dwayne Jarrett was a real treat, he reminded me alot of Mr.Williams because of the height and the jump ball factor. ALOT of people do not like USC haha, they are one of those teams you love to hate, like New England and Boston Red Sox. Pete has done a good job compared to what USC was before he was there, just another mid December bowl program, no real consideration every year like they are now.
No problem Wade, you definitely deserve the kind words for your writing. I will check it out right now, first I have to start a rough draft for my new article, a continuation of my mock draft. I will ask around, I think my local paper (The Pinnacle) is hiring, I used to be their little servant boy when I wanted to internship there when I was 16. They just looked over my writing and did not think much of it; but now I have gotten over 14,000 article reads in less than a year, and I am just getting started haha
I would love to chat the game with you, it seems like you and I have the same love and passion for this great game. firstname.lastname@example.com
Haha you seem to like UCLA. The Trojan in me wants to rip you apart, but I am a fan of your writing so I will not. I like Rick too, he is a good coach and an even better recruiter. Chow was the poet behind USC's musical beauty, we call offense, and even though he does not have the type of talent he did at Southern Cal, he can definitely draw it up. You should move over here to beautiful California, Wade. Follow the Bruins up close. And I am sure it is better over here than it is in Ohio. Think about it...always sunny, everyone here is pretty, Trojan dominance. Yup, it is a good time to be a Californian.
Oh ya, and i forgot Governator.
I totally agree Wade. I am young, but I have followed college SPORTS in general, for quite awhile. There is nothing better than waking up extra early to go tailgating at the San Jose State games, and even though they do not win all the time, the experience is beyond pleasurable. I would put college football above every sport, especially those whiney babies in the NFL (*cough Jay Gutler *cough)


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These Paper Parasol Topiaries are the perfect centerpieces for any kind of beach/tropical/summer-y luau, but especially for an upcoming Cinco de Mayo party, surrounded by margaritas and Coronas.
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- A box of paper parasols.
- Some kind of pot, like the clay flowerpots that Jeffery used above. Hostess with the Mostess suggests using galvanized metal buckets or colorful planters for a Cinco de Mayo party.
- Ribbon to cover the stems of the styrofoam standards.
- Something to fill the pots. Jeffery used rice, but Hostess with the Mostess suggests filling them with tortilla chips or dry beans for Cinco de Mayo. Having a beach party? Use sand!
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President Barack Obama is urging the Senate to hold off on healthcare reform until Senator-elect Scott Scott Brown, R-Mass., is seated.
The newly-elected Massachusetts senator is expected to begin making his rounds on Capitol Hill Thursday.
Before the election, Democrats had threatened to delay Brown's swearing-in until after the health bill passed. But now, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said he will seat Brown first.The National Organization for Marriage says that the election of Scott Brown is a win for their organization. NOM Executive Director Brian Brown appeared on CBN News' Midday program to explain why his organization was encouraged by Scott Brown's election. Click play for his comments.
"We're not going to rush into anything," Reid said. "As you've heard, we're going to wait until the new senator arrives before we do anything more on health care."
Obama and his congressional allies have signaled they are scaling back on healthcare reform in the wake of Brown's stunning victory Tuesday. The Republican's upset in liberal Massachusetts surprised both parties and even the president.
"The same thing that swept Scott Brown into office swept me into office," Obama told ABC News. "People are angry and they're frustrated."
In Washington, there is now a sense that if Brown could take Massachusetts, Republicans can probably win anywhere this year. Brown himself is portraying his win as more of a backlash against Washington politics -- and less of a referendum on Obama or health care.
Obama told ABC News he has made mistakes.
"If there's one thing I regret this year it's that we were so busy getting things done that I think we lost that sense of speaking directly to the American people about what their core values are," he said.
Speaking to those core values will be more important than ever for Democrat's in this year's elections. The party holding the White House historically loses seats in midterms. And the economy will no doubt challenge Democrats as well.
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Who needs a Home Improvement license?
In general (there are some important exceptions) anyone doing remodeling or repair work (any type of "home improvement" work) at a single family residence, when the cost of the work is $2,000 or more, labor and material, must be licensed. Any type of "construction" work, from painting to floor covering, to roofing to home additions.
What are the exemptions from the Home Improvement license requirement?
There are several exemptions. First, the owner of the property can act as a Home Improvement contractor without a license. Second, subcontractors of properly licensed contractors are exempt. Third, if you are licensed by another Arkansas state board or agency and are doing work within the scope of that license (such as licensed Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC contractors) you are exempt.
I have a Residential Builders license, do I need the Home Improvement license?
No. As a Residential Builder you are fully licensed to do any type of "Home Improvement" work (for a list of the classifications that fall under the "Residential Builders" license, please see the "Licensing Law and Rules and Regulations."
I have a license from the Contractors Licensing Board for a commercial specialty (such as painting or roofing) do I need a Home Improvement license to do that type of work on a single family residence?
No. If you have a "Commercial" license from the Contractors Licensing Board, you can do "Home Improvement" projects within the scope of your license without the "Home Improvement" license. Therefore, if you have a license from the Contractors Licensing Board for commercial roofing, you can perform residential roofing. However, you can not do work outside of the scope of your classification.
I own my own home, do I have to have a license to work on it?
No. A home owner does not have to have a license to do his or her own "home improvement" work. However, any contractor you hire to work on the project will need a license if the cost of the work, labor and material, is more than $2,000.
I own a rent house, do I have to have a license to work on it?
No. An owner of a single family residence does not have to have a license to do his or her own "home improvement" work. However, any contractor you hire to work on the project will need a license if the cost of the work, labor and material, is more than $2,000. Please note that you would need a Residential Builders license to build your own rent house.
What if the owner buys the material and just pays me for labor, do I still need a license?
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I am an Electrician (or Plumber or HVACR Contractor) and I have a license from the Arkansas Electrical Board (or the Plumbing Board or the HVACR Board), do I need a license from the Residential Committee to do electrical (or plumbing or HVACR work) on a single family residence?
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I am just working as a subcontractor on a Home Improvement project, do I need a license?
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The owner of the house is acting as his own contractor, do I (the subcontractor working for the owner) still need a license?
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What is the difference between a "limited" and "unlimited" Home Improvement contractor?
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If I have an "unlimited" license does that mean I can do any type of work I want?
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Do I have to provide proof of Workers Compensation Insurance to obtain a Home Improvement license?
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I have just adopted two cats from vets ofice, very sweet, and loving cats....BUT... they refuse to use a litter box, they think that the bath tub is their litter box. I have tried every thing from closing the bthroom doors and moving the boxes into the hallway to picking them up mid poo and placing them in to the litter box, to putting the box in the tub, and nothing seems to work, I hate to give them back because they are great cats outside of the litter box situation...any ideas please help.......
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