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When Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) bought the ailing Merrill Lynch during the financial crisis it inherited a world class brokerage and, among other things, Merrill's debt and preferred financing vehicles. These instruments represent opportunities for income investors to take a position in BAC without having to wait for common stock dividends to come, which have thus far been elusive. In this article, we'll take a look at the Merrill Lynch Preferred Capital Trust 7.12% Preferred Security (MER-E, may differ depending on your broker) to see if it is a good fit for your portfolio.
MER-E is a trust preferred security, which in my experience, is normally backed by some kind of debt issue. However, this trust preferred is actually backed by a preferred security so it has an important difference from many other trust preferreds; it has no stated maturity date. When a trust preferred is backed by a debt issue it typically matures on the maturity date of the debt issue. However, since MER-E is based on a perpetual preferred issue, no such date exists.
It does have a call date, or a date at which BAC can redeem it at its option, and that date was in 2008 at the point where BAC purchased Merrill. Therefore, at any time from now on BAC can redeem MER-E and holders will be forced to sell. However, if such an event occurs, holders will receive $25 per share and as shares are currently trading just 16 cents higher than that as of this writing, anyone who purchases today may be subject to a very small capital loss. Just know that if BAC were to call this issue, holders would be entitled to $25 per share.
MER-E pays annualized interest payments of $1.78 per share in quarterly installments, good for a 7.12% coupon yield. As shares are trading at a slight premium to their issue price the current yield is just a bit lower at 7.07%. However, since this is a trust preferred security and not a traditional preferred, the distributions from MER-E are not eligible for the favorable dividend tax treatment. This means that holders in a taxable account will potentially have a significantly lower after-tax yield than a similar traditional preferred issue that is eligible for the favorable treatment. This wouldn't matter in a retirement account but those holding MER-E in a taxable account must take their individual tax situation into consideration before initiating a position in MER-E.
Bank of America has made it a corporate mission to redeem expensive sources of funding and while no one can know if MER-E is on the chopping block, being called is a very real possibility. I suspect that is why the price of MER-E has a 52-week range of less than 75 cents; market participants must believe BAC is going to call this issue. However, market participants have been wrong before and as such, I believe you can own MER-E with a muted risk of interest rate movements. Interest rates have moved decently since taper talk began last May and despite this, MER-E has barely budged but continues to pay its distributions. This is a positive in my view as it means that the worst that can happen is that you lose 16 cents if the issue is called but in the mean time, you get added price stability.
MER-E is also cumulative which means that, while BAC has the option to defer distributions for up to six quarters, it must make all scheduled distributions eventually. This is a large positive as many preferred issues are non-cumulative and distributions are not guaranteed. In this case, the distributions are implicitly guaranteed and offer the added sense of security, particularly from a very high quality payer like BAC.
Overall, I think MER-E offers investors, particularly those in retirement accounts, to own a very high quality preferred issue with a nice coupon and the added capital protection of the market's apparent expectation this issue will be called. If you were to purchase today you'd receive a greater than 7% yield until such time BAC called the issue for a 16 cent capital loss per share or, until you decided to sell. Either way, the risk is skewed to the upside in the form of robust distributions and not towards interest rate risk and potential capital losses.
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. I may initiate a position in MER-E at any time.


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Crochet a holiday garland with little canes or an anytime garland with flowers or stars. This fun crochet garland from Lily Sugar n' Cream is a great way to use up scrap yarn.
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Ms. Hayes' initiatives as First Lady include poverty and hunger reduction, assisting at-risk youth, healthy oceans and the Oregon Prosperity Initiative.
Originally from Washington, she settled in Bend in 1997 and built a 22-year career in sustainable economic development, clean energy, workforce development, green building, and waste prevention. She served as a member and co-chair of the Oregon Renewable Energy Working Group, which developed the state Renewable Energy Standard, Renewable Fuels Standard, and other clean energy policies.
Raised on a farm, Cylvia was driving trucks and running chainsaws by the time she was 10 years old and has worked as a horse trainer, apple picker, fryer-chicken catcher, and heavy-equipment operator, among many other things. In her early 30s, she became the first person in her ancestry to earn a graduate degree, an MES in sustainable development.
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In June 2010, AFSC Burundi organised a regional conference on mediating elections-related conflicts in Bujumbura. The three-day conference brought together participants from Benin, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Zimbabwe to dialogue and exchange on the causes and flashpoints of elections-related conflicts and on strategies and approaches for mediating electoral disputes.
Over the three-day event, participants representing independent electoral commissions, the judiciary, civil society, political parties, former diplomats and professional mediators heard different case studies from countries that have experienced contentious elections, the strategies adopted to avoid violent conflict in the post-elections phase (as in the case of Ghana and Benin) and to hear the lessons learnt from those countries where preventive mediation failed and violence ensued (as was the case in Kenya and Zimbabwe).
The need for building capacity in mediating elections-related conflicts is acute in many Africa countries, particularly in Burundi as the current political deadlock attests. With this conference, AFSC was able to create space within a highly charged climate for protagonists to enhance their understanding of the causes of electoral disputes, the different mechanisms for arbitrating and mediating such conflicts in other African countries in a politically neutral and safe environment.
Academics, religious leaders, diplomats and a former Head of State sat side-by-side with members of the ruling party, grass-roots Quaker mediators, opposition party members and the electoral commission to discuss the particular challenges and opportunities in Burundi to use mediation as an alternative mechanism for resolving the electoral conflict that is currently threatening the peace, security and democratic progress that the country has made since the ceasefire agreement that brought to an end its thirteen-year civil war that claimed over 300,000 lives.
In the words of Former Burundian President, Pierre Buyouya "this is a very important seminar and it comes are the right moment. Sometimes we do not see immediate results, but I believe debate and training is extremely important and we need to continue doing this." Similarly, the Executive Representative for the Secretary General of the UN in Burundi, Charles Petrie stated in his opening remarks that "this conference comes at an opportune moment for Burundi".
Although this conference was not intended to mediate the current situation in Burundi, the fact that so many actors in the dispute came together to dialogue openly about the mandate, role and challenges that mediators face during elections-related conflicts was already a step forward and enhances the current debate and capacity for mediation. As one Burundian participant said; "I have gained a perfect understanding of the crux of the problem (elections-related conflicts) and I see that we still have leaders or other experienced people who can undertake this kind of mediation. All of this can help me to make an effort to one day be such a man on whom we can count."
Mediating elections-related conflicts before, during and after elections becomes a crucial means for resolving electoral disputes but also for addressing the root causes of these conflicts. Particularly, Burundi is in need of experienced and dedicated mediators, not only to provide support in the current state of affairs but also to heal the relationships and address the issues that are at the root of the current conflict. Through dialogue, exchange and on-going training and support, AFSC is enabling Burundians to release this potential within themselves and to find lasting peace and reconciliation for their country.
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Karl and his gang pledge to bring this incredible world the only treasure it lacked--freedom. But in this realm where a wrong step could transform friend into foe, could Karl and his band survive long enough to fulfill their pledge?
The Warrior Lives (Guardians of the Flame, Book 5)by Joel Rosenberg
The word arrives that Karl Cullinane is dead. Jason, his son and heir, assumes command. He leads the inner circle of warriors and the dragon Ellegon against the evil Slaver's Guild. Then Jason learns his father still lives. When a dwarf appears, signaling death, Jason faces a choice and the full weight of kingship.
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Globalization and the Price Decline of Illicit Drugs
Claudia Costa Storti
Banco de Portugal
Paul De Grauwe
London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE); CESifo (Center for Economic Studies and Ifo Institute for Economic Research); Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)
May 2007
CESifo Working Paper Series No. 1990
Retail prices of major drugs like cocaine and heroin have declined dramatically during the last two decades. This price decline has tended to offset the effects of drug policies aimed at reducing drug use in major industrial countries. The main finding of this paper is that the decline in the retail prices of drugs is related to the strong decline in the intermediation margin (the difference between the retail and producer prices) in the drug business. We develop the hypothesis, and give some evidence, that globalization has been an important factor behind the decline of the intermediation margin. We conclude with some thoughts about the effects of globalization on the effectiveness of drug policies and argue that globalization may have increased the relative effectiveness of policies aiming at reducing the demand of drugs.
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Brewing Industry Introduces New Ad, Internet Site
Published: 03/07/2006
ST. LOUIS (PRNewswire-FirstCall) - The brewing industry toasted beer lovers around the world on Super Bowl Sunday with a new television ad to promote beer's image. The ad celebrates beer's global popularity and directs consumers to a new beer-themed Web site, www.herestobeer.com. The ad and Web site were developed by Anheuser-Busch and are supported by the Beer Institute.


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Im a single mom of 2. I two wonderful children Gabrielle 11yrs old and Gregory 4yrs old. I've been working in the Health Care Industry for the past 8yrs and I also sell Scentsy on the side. (Its a direct selling company) Last year I became a big fitness junkie and i now workout doing Zumba 3-4 times a week. I like to travel, go shopping, workout and just have fun. I think Im pretty funny but you will need to decide that out for yourself lol. I feel that Im a very lovable person and I know how to take care of a man but I would expect the same in return. Im looking for a smart hardworking man who is established and knows what he wants. Im tired of the games and Im ready to just enjoy life. So if your interested then send me an email. Thanks , Ramonda
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WAILUKU - Iao Intermediate School will hold its student registration Monday and Tuesday. Parking on the school campus and nearby streets is limited; carpooling is encouraged.
The first day of school for incoming 6th-graders is July 30, and July 31 for all other students.
Registration will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Monday for 8th-graders; from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday for 7th-graders; and from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday for 6th-graders. All registrations will be held in the school dining center. Attendees are asked to bring a black or blue pen to complete forms during registration.
To enroll new or transfer students, report to the school's main office to submit and sign all legal documents (release forms, transcript, report card and health record) and provide proof of residency. For more information, call 984-5610.
Parent or guardian meetings on waivers for the school dress code will be held at 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday; and 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. The meetings will be in room J-204, next to the main office. Parents or legal guardians of students currently on uniform waiver need not attend.
Automatic T-Shirt Printing Co. will sell school uniform T-shirts. Youth sizes are $7.50, adult sizes small to extra large are $8, with a $1 charge for each additional size up to 6X. Long-sleeve shirts in youth sizes are $15; adult sizes small to extra large are $16, with a $1 charge for each additional size up to 4X. Hoodie youth and adult sizes small to extra large are $29, with a $2 charge for each additional size up to 3X. Hooded sweatshirts with a zipper in youth and adult sizes small to extra large are $35, with a $2 charge for each additional size up to 3X. Cash payments are required.
Physical education uniform T-shirts range in price from $7 to $8, and $5 for shorts.
Registration fees must be paid in cash. Other fees include $10 student government dues for a planner, lanyard and ID picture; $5 class dues; $3 postage for progress reports and 4th-quarter report card; $25 for 8th-grade basic practical arts class; and $15 (optional) for a memory book. Those who are unable to attend during the above days may pay for fees at the school office after July 18.
Registration fees for students taking band class are as follows: 6th-graders must pay a $5 band fee for first semester students; 7th-graders must pay $20, which includes a band T-shirt and the band fee; 8th-graders must pay $25, which includes an aloha shirt and the band fee. Students can also buy additional Iao School Band T-shirts for $10. Only cash will be accepted, and a receipt will be given.
During registration, students may also make pre-payments for meals (breakfast, wiki and lunch) and bus transportation.
Pre-sale dinner tickets for open houses will be available for $3 cash per person during registration and during the first week of school. Dinner tickets are limited, and there are no takeouts. Open houses for 6th-graders will be Aug. 14; 7th-graders Aug. 15; and 8th-graders Aug. 21.
Make-up times for school ID picture taking are from 10 to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. July 23 to 27 in the school front office. IDs will be available on the first school day.
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Colleges of Animation & Gaming Courses in Chennai
The Animation and Gaming sector is relatively new in India, but has huge potential especially in the outsourcing sector.
Animation involves the use of software and includes subjects such as character pose drawing, visualization and so on.
Gaming includes courses such as flash, technology, special effects. Some qualifications in Gaming may require a qualification in Engineering.
Eligibility: Depends on the course. Most take 10+2 passed students
Entrance exam: Institute specific
Skills required: English speaking skills, software skills, drawing, teamwork, meeting deadlines
Possible careers: Animator, Gamer, Designer, Cartoonist
Approximate salaries for freshers: Rs 1.2 - 1.5 lakh p.a
Sengunthar Engineering College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Sengunthar Charitable Trust was registered in 1995. Sengunthar Engineering College aims to remove the long spell of hibernation in the field of education of the...Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectronic and Communication EngineeringComputer Science and EngineeringComputer Science and Engineering
SRM University Engineering
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
SRM University is one of the top ranking universities in India with over 20,000 students and 1,500 faculty, offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate...ProfessionalEngineering
Presidency College, Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Presidency College is a prestigious institute in Chennai offering courses in arts, law and science.The institute was previously known as Hindu College and renamed...Finance/CommerceProfessionalScienceArts
Mohamed Sathak College of Arts & Science
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Mohamed Sathak College of Arts & Science is a co-educational institute established in 1991 by the Mohamed Sathak Trust and approved by AICTE.The college is...Computer Applications
All India Institute of Management Studies (AIIMAS) International Council for Management Studies
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
All India institute of management studies (AIIMAS), is an independent educational institute conducting distance education programme, having a national network...Professional
Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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SRM Institute of Hotel Management
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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UNEP Releases Atlas on the Environment in Latin America and the Caribbean
14 December 2010: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a new publication, titled "Latin America and the Caribbean: Atlas of our Changing Environment," which includes over 200 satellite images to highlight environmental issues in the region.
The Atlas is expected to be used as a tool to formulate future actions and public policies on sustainable development. Organized into three sections, the first two focus on regional information and the third is country focused, analysing 65 specific national cases. Environmental problems highlighted in the Atlas include climate change, loss of biodiversity, deforestation, the impact of mining, the impact of natural disasters, changes in land use and degradation of coastal areas.
According to UNEP, the effects of climate change are evident in satellite images of glaciers in Chilean and Argentine Patagonia. Biodiversity issues are illustrated through the increasing conversion of land for agricultural use (at 0.13% per year), resulting in the loss of forests and other habitats. [UNEP Press Release] [The Atlas]


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reports are Mescaro is coming up on the first --- Old Red Guard has some of the news
reports are Mescaro is coming up on the first --- Old Red Guard has some of the news
The older I get - the better I was
and yes - I hate the Cardinals (Reds fan since 1958)
i hope he gets to sit depending on where the spray charts are
mes can watch the crusty veteran from the bench
dusty knows best, he asks the magic 8 ball and the ouiji board where the crafty veterans should play, he is a brilliant tactician, probably helped Hannibal climb the Alps
Jeremy couldn't be happier I'm sure. Best of luck to the former first rounder. He easily could have out produced all our LFers combined after Gomes faltered.
It seems odd that the third club to have a crack at him on waivers took him. One would think he was worth something. Another curious move by Walt and Dusty who gave up on him after only 18 PA. Of course they gave up on Yonder in LF after 3 games. But we still have Negron, who is dealing and whose value is huge. Bigtime even.
yes negron is a clone for gary varsho
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AUTHORS: J.J. Keats1, W-J Chng1, E. Braggio1, V. Shanmugam2, V. Pushparaj2, R. Schop1, A. Baker2, C. Mancini2, T. Price-Troska3, G. Ahmann1, K. Henderson3, P. Greipp3, A. Dispenzieri3, L. Bruhin4, P.L. Bergsagel1, J. Carpten2, R. Fonseca11 Mayo Clinic, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Scottsdale, Arizona ; 2 Translational Genomics, Hematological Malignancies Research Unit, Phoenix, Arizona ; 3 Mayo Clinic, Internal Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota; 4 Agilent Technologies, Santa Clara, California
Introduction: To identify novel genetic factors contributing to the pathogenesis and prognosis of multiple myeloma (MM) we have initiated a comprehensive genomic screen using array-based comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH). Materials and Methods : Genomic copy number changes were assessed in 68 MM samples using the Agilent Human Genome 44B microarray (Agilent Technologies). We focused on defining common breakpoint regions and minimally deleted and amplified regions, MDR and MAR respectively, which are not well defined in MM. Genes contained within the MDR and MAR were cross-referenced with a list of ~2100 genes mutated and implicated in neoplasia. Results : A large number of recurrent breakpoints and copy number gains/losses were identified. Known aberrations such as the recurrent trisomies, 1p loss, 1q gain and 13 monosomy were observed and agrees with existing FISH data on these patients. We identified 35 recurrent breakpoints that either occurred within a specific genomic window of ~35 kb or breakpoints that occurred within a specific gene. Six of the identified breakpoints occurred in more than 4 patients and one was present in 6 patients. We identified 99 minimal regions of copy number change that encompassed 352 genes implicated in cancer. Interestingly, we identified nearly equal numbers of MDR and MAR, 49 and 50 respectively. The high-resolution of this aCGH platform allowed the identification of 43 recurrent regions of copy number change below 1.0 Mb. Furthermore, 24 are below 0.5 Mb and 9 are below 0.2 Mb. The number of aberrations per tumor ranged from 2 to 58. The presence of a complex genome (more than 20 aberrations) is associated with a worse prognosis (24 months versus 88 months, log-rank p=0.0016). This effect is not simply a dichotomy of hyper and non-hyperdiploid MM as the incidence of a complex genome was equally distributed between both subgroups. Conclusions : This study has identified a number of recurrent breakpoint regions and copy number changes that were not previously characterized. The high resolution of our aCGH platform has identified 24 recurrent gains or losses smaller than 1.0 Mb that contain genes previously implicated in cancer.


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Disassembly insructions for a Star BM
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November 3, 2006, 03:49 PM
I need complete disassembly instrutions for a Star BM 9mm.
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November 3, 2006, 04:07 PM
How complete are we talking about? Here is the owner's manual (in Spanish). The pictures are probably sufficient to walk you through the field stripping process.
November 4, 2006, 08:37 AM
I Don't need the field stripping manual. i know how to field strip it.i need a detailed strip.
November 4, 2006, 11:40 AM
Unless your doing something extensive or having you Star refinished I would counsel against detail stripping it. It you mess something up, parts are very hard to find.
November 4, 2006, 12:14 PM
How do you replace the captive recoil spring?
How do you replace the mainspring?
November 4, 2006, 05:48 PM
The end of the guide rod is supposed to uncscrew. I'm sure some of them haven't been off for a lot of years so it may be very hard to get off. I would suggest soaking it in some penetrative oil before you try getting it off.
November 4, 2006, 10:04 PM
Got it. Thanks.
Thats what I figured. Which end has the threads? I've done might near everything short of a vise and a pair of vise grips on the dang thing. Maybe the previous owner put some 'Lock-Tite' on the threads. Gonna soak it in diesel fuel overnight..If that don't work, I'll put some heat to it. Sure hope I don't break anything.
November 6, 2006, 06:37 PM
I'm thinking of trying to slip the end of the spring around the collar and just unscrewing it to get it off. I'm not sure if that will work but it might be the only wya to get mine off!
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GUSTAVUS - Steve Ragalyi Jr., 81, died on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland.
He was born on Sept. 19, 1932, in Gustavus, the son of Steve Sr. and Elizabeth Szabo Ragalyi.
Steve was a 1950 graduate of Gustavus High School and served in the United States Army from 1955 through 1957.
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On Oct. 24, 1953, he married Marian Jean Davison.
He was a retired dairy farmer, an antique tractor enthusiast and enjoyed watching football.
Steve served three terms as a Gustavus Township trustee and was an avid local historian. His favorite pastime was visiting with his many friends and neighbors at the local restaurants.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Jean Ragalyi of Gustavus; two daughters, Ruth A. (Ralph) Barker and Betty J. (James) Verina, both of Kinsman; a son, Steven P. Ragalyi of Fowler; two sisters, Irene F. (Lloyd) Marshall and Anne E. Wear, both of Gustavus; and three grandchildren, Matthew R. (Julie) Barker and Kristen and Kaitlyn Verina all of Kinsman.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Robert Ragalyi; a brother, Albert Ragalyi; his stepmother, Myrtle Chambers Ragalyi; and two stepbrothers, Rolland and Robert Chambers.
At Steve's request, no public services will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave. Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605.
Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service handled the arrangements.
An online guestbook is available at www.baum gardnerfuneralhomes. com.
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A 31-year-old Jersey City man was stabbed in the chest during a fight inside a store yesterday evening, police said.
Officers responding to Clinton Avenue at Kennedy Boulevard after the 6:37 p.m. stabbing found a large amount of blood on at the entrance of a store, police reports said.
Emergency medical technicians were on the scene treating the Clinton Avenue man and they told the officers he had been stabbed once in the chest, reports said.
A store owner said two men were fighting when they entered his business but he did not see who stabbed who because he was too busy trying to get them out of the store, reports said.
After he was stabbed, the bloodied victim stumbled into another store in the area, reports said.
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A driver blamed for a head-on crash in Ladson Tuesday night is facing felony DUI charges.
A Chevrolet Suburban crossed the center line on a curve on Lincolnville Road near Ladson Road and hit a Toyota sedan going in the opposite direction about 8:12 p.m. Tuesday, Charleston County Sheriff's Maj. Jim Brady said.
The Toyota's driver was airlifted to Medical University Hospital with serious injuries, and a passenger was transported with injuries not consider life threatening.
The Suburban driver, Julia A. Smith, 49, of Decatur Drive in Summerville was taken to Trident Hospital to be checked for injuries and then charged with felony DUI, driving under suspension and simple possession of marijuana.


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Hi guys, Sounds like you are having a lovely time in England. Make the most of it, it's been rather wet here and back to reality for us (we haven't quite come back to NZ earth yet!)
Sarah and Mark
West Sussex family reunion
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* A family reunion dinner last night with us all sitting out in the garden by the pool. Peter and Bubbles joined us along with George who is staying with them at the moment. Simon BBQed his fillet of beef and Felicity cooked her delicious chocolate pudding
* Felicity and Genevieve spending hours every day in the swimming pool. Even I ventured in with the temperature over 30 degrees. Walking in the pool is the best exercise for Genevieve at the moment.
* Wandering around the local Slindon village with Sue meeting all the locals and looking at the houses. Most are leased or rented by The National Trust so have retained their historic character. We particularly liked the colourful marrows out on the stone wall for sale and hearing about the display they artfully create each year.
* Picking the fresh fruit and vegetables from the garden - figs, raspberries, lettuces, plums.
* Patrick teaching us all the new after dinner game Spoons. Felicity was the winner!
* Felicity and I popping over to Bognor Regis to catch up with Peter and Bubbles. A very special afternoon as Peter is not well. It was lovely being able to have a cup of tea with them and reminisce about times past.
* Having the time to chat to Sue, Patrick, Kate and Robbie and hearing all about what they have been up to. We couldn't keep Genevieve and Felicity quiet. They obviously have felt very at home.
* Genevieve and Felicity making lavender bags with Sue
* A country walk on the Sussex Downs
* I escaped into Arundel for a quick wander around the shops, castle and church.
We are looking forward to being able to repay the hospitality when the Foleys come out to visit NZ - very soon we hope!


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Rising interest rates appear to be taking their toll. The Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning that its index of weekly mortgage application activity fell by 2.6% last week compared to the week before.
Given their sensitivity to higher mortgage rates, applications to refinance dropped by 4% and are now at their lowest level since July 2011. Over the last 10 weeks alone, the figure is down by 55%.
Alternatively, purchase-money applications were actually up last week on a seasonally adjusted basis by 1%. On a non-seasonally adjusted basis, they were up by 26% compared to the prior week, and by 5% compared to the same week last year.
The latter results add credibility to the hypothesis that rising mortgage rates may paradoxically end up being good for the housing market. I discussed that here, and we've recently seen convincing evidence of this in the earnings reports from some of the nation's largest banks.
At the end of last week, Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC ) reported that its purchase-money mortgage originations shot up in the second quarter by 46% compared to the first quarter, while JPMorgan Chase's (NYSE: JPM ) were higher by 44%. Earlier today, meanwhile, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC ) said that its first-lien mortgage production was up by 40% compared to the same quarter last year.
If this trend is reflective of the underlying market dynamics, then it's hard to deny that rising mortgage rates, within reason, might end up being a net positive for the housing market in particular, and the economy more generally.
Despite these positive developments, many investors remain terrified about investing in big banking stocks after the crash. But, importantly, the sector has one notable stand-out. In a sea of mismanaged and dangerous peers, it rises above as "The Only Big Bank Built to Last." You can uncover the top pick that Warren Buffett loves in The Motley Fool's new report. It's free, so click here to access it now.


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Back to basics: Volunteerism and fundamental philanthropy by Nicole Boles
Fundamental philanthropy, it seems, has become more mainstream in recent years than ever before. The goal in life seems to be changing. An elemental emphasis on 'philanthropy' has recently shifted to a popular focus of 'social responsibility'. And the truth is, even though we may not be rich, famous celebrities, we all have something powerful that must be given to society! Read article16 April 2008
Volunteerism in Islam by Dr. Ahmad Hussein Sakr
Dr Ahmad Hussein Sakr. In Islam there is a strong ethic of volunteerism. This does not simply extend to running study circles or fundraising for the masjid. As Muslims, we see our role as world citizens. The idea of working for a better society or community shouldn't be limited to the Muslim community but should extend to the broader non-Muslim community as well. Because we live in that community too, whatever weaknesses are present affect us also. Visit site
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There's virtue in volunteering by Billy Baker
When people volunteer for a medical trial, they were thinking about their own health. Ken Getz, who founded a non-profit for medical trial participation, says that while the volunteers are undergoing treatment, they realize that the results might not help them but actually help other people. Read article
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Reaching out to volunteers by Simon Teasdale
Simon Teasdale from the Institute of Volunteer Research, looks at new research on volunteering, particularly among people at risk of social exclusion. Read article
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Looking for new (volunteer) faces by Debbie Andalo
The typical student volunteer is white, middle-class and female - but work is under way to change all that. Read article
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The Sochi Post-Games Marketing Report analyses the marketing activity linked to the XXII Winter Games by both official sponsors and non-affiliated marketers. The report was released by the Global Language Monitor, the brand equity trend tracking firm. The Global Language Monitor has been conducting brand audits of the Top Olympic Partners and their non-affiliated competitors since the Beijing Summer Games.
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The halls were alive with the sound of music and the sight of art at Newport Middle School on April 6. The Perry County Council of Arts (PCCA) held its 30th Youth Art Day, showcasing the talents in visual arts, music, literature, dance and drama of students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
More than 100 visual arts winners in all media were on display at the event, and students read winning literature pieces and performed music and dance throughout the afternoon.
High school art students had the opportunity to attend sessions on careers in art and portfolio preparation. Brad Deise, a representative of The Art Institutes of York, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, shared videos demonstrating the type of work students could aspire to in different career tracks. Since so many students were interested in the fine arts, he focused on The Art Institutes' graphic design and animation programs. He said students begin those programs with drawing and history courses before moving into the computer-based skill sets required for today's careers in art.
Although the digital skills are desirable, the fine art foundation is necessary, Deise said. "Anybody can go in and manipulate things in a computer program. Employers still look for people who understand form and shape."
He also emphasized that it's not important whether a student's high school offered classes in the computer programs they will use at the college level. "You don't have to know anything about the animation programs. We teach from the bottom," he said.
In addition to describing the potential courses of study for students, Deise shared options for careers they could enter after getting a bachelor's or associate's degree in art, such as medical animation, storyboard writer, portrait photographer and industrial designer.
Regardless of job aspirations, he said, students should begin to explore the options, prepare their portfolios and volunteer in related fields. "Employers are looking for experience," he said.
For parents attending Youth Art Day, the highlight may have been seeing their children honored on stage for their accomplishments. Although most of the award recipients were notified prior to the event, the surprise of the day was the People's Choice Award, selected by spectators. The award and accompanying $100 prize went to a group of students from Newport High School for their larger-than-life sculpture of ants crawling on watermelon slices.
The artists were Emily Bennet, Jeremiah Brown, Samantha Fisher, Lindsay Meadath, Matthew Schiller, Courtney Dudley, Rebecca George, Nathaniel Gross, Jesse Popp, Allen Waldron and Joshua Poleshuk.
The sculpture also was among the pieces chosen for the "Director's Choice" exhibit which will be on display at PCCA's Landis House in Newport from June 7 to July 5.


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Dallas ISD's 2011 Principal of the Year recently left to run a charter school opening this fall in Keller.
David "Pete" Chapasko was principal at Preston Hollow Elementary School since 2007. He's worked in education for more than 30 years.
Chapasko will lead International Leadership of Texas' Keller campus. He will work for Eddie Conger, a former DISD administrator who is the charter school superintendent. The charter also has campuses in Garland and Arlington.
According to a news release, the charter focuses on preparing students for "professional leadership roles in the international community, by emphasizing servant leadership, mastering the English, Spanish and Chinese languages, and strengthening the mind, body and character.
A 2011 DISD news release credited Chapasko with making vast improvements at Preston Hollow.
"When Chapasko arrived at Preston Hollow, the school was in need of new leadership after going through a difficult period, and the highest rating the school had ever received was Acceptable," the release states. "In a year's time, the school moved up to Recognized and has continued its upward trend toward academic excellence under his steady leadership."
International Leadership of Texas noted Chapasko's work at Preston Hollow.
"His credible years at DISD prove his ability to develop our future leaders here at 1LTexas," the news release states.
Conger left DISD in late 2012 to run the charter school. He was an executive director and had been the principal at Thomas Jefferson High School before then. He's credited with improving academics and the school environment while at Thomas Jefferson. He also created a popular Mandarin language curriculum at the school.


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Drama and Theatre for Youth Area Head Honored at National Conference
Drama and Theatre for Youth Area Head, Dr. Coleman A. Jennings received the Distinguished Book Award from AATE at their annual conference in New York last month. Jennings was selected for his work as editor on "Nine Plays by JoséCruz González Magical Realism and Mature Themes in Theatre for Young Audiences".
Chosen for its outstanding literary contribution to the field of Drama and Theatre for Youth, "Nine Plays" is a compilation of Gonzalez's plays selected by Jennings in an effort to better represent multicultural diversity in plays for youth. The anthology also explores the creative collaboration between the playwright, dramaturg, designers, director and actors. In a section titled "Collaborative Creation," Jennings presents a written discussion featuring four artists and their experiences working with Gonzalez on the development of new scripts for young audiences.
In addition the excitement surrounding Jennings' award, the UT Department of Theatre and Dance was well represented at the August conference, featuring over a dozen panels and discussions led by faculty, students and alumni including, Megan Alrutz, Katie Dawson, Lynn Hoare, Joan Lazarus, Talleri McRae, Paul Besaw, Drew Chappell, Allison Downey, Michelle Ebert Freire, Christina Gutierrez, Brian Guehring, Chong-Ho Kim, Gillian McNally, John Newman, Carolyn Roark, Johnny Saldaña, Mary Katherine Stickel, Meg Sullivan, Roxanne Schroeder-Arce and Amira Wizig.
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December 7th is Letter Writing Day, a day meant to inspire communication the old fashioned way…by putting pen to paper and sending someone a hand written letter. Letter writing is almost a lost art, since most correspondence today takes place via email, instant message or text. When was the last time you actually sat down with a piece of paper and a pen and wrote a letter to someone? If you are like me, you probably can't remember that far back. Thank you notes and birthday card don't count. The really sad thing is, our kids will probably never know the joy of passing hand written notes in class, or writing a long love letter to the cute guy or gal who sits behind them in Chemistry; they'll just send a text or poke them on Facebook and be done with it. I cannot bear to let that happen however and have vowed to keep letter writing alive for my children. That is why I have declared the 7th day of every month Letter Writing Day in the Winston household. Won't you join us?
Appropriately, today's offering is an elegant Silver Plated Star Letter Opener, perfect for opening letters, love notes, birthday cards and even bills. It's a throwback gift that lets your clients know you are an old fashioned business—the kind that cares about its customers and delivers on its promises. I am giving one to each of my children to encourage them on their letter-writing journey. I just hope nobody pokes an eye out.
Well, I've got to go meet my trainer—I overindulged a bit on Thanksgiving and I'm determined to stay fit so I can do it again on Christmas. Until we meet again, I leave you with a few lines from W.H. Auden. "And none will hear the postman's knock without a quickening of the heart. For who can bear to feel himself forgotten?"


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Under the slogan "Pride in being different", the employees at Krabat AS had a great desire to develop good technical aids with aesthetic values that foster respect and dignity.
Krabat Pilot is based on an entirely new concept compared to traditional solutions currently available.
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Part One of a two part story – Find out dates and book for Part Two
His Dark Materials takes us on a thrilling journey through worlds familiar and unknown. Adapted from Philip Pullman's three novels into two full-length plays, Nicholas Wright's stage version directed by Rachel Kavanaugh, promises to be an exciting theatrical event.
Philip Pullman's magical story unfolds in a world where young girl Lyra lives in an Oxford very like our own, but strangely different with other people's souls brought to life as animal companions, known as daemons.
When Lyra overhears her Uncle, Lord Asriel, arguing with the religious authorities about mysterious "dust", she embarks on an incredible journey to the Arctic to try and discover the truth. She meets the dangerously enticing Mrs Coulter and learns the secrets of the truth-telling Alethiometer. Along the way she encounters fantastical creatures in parallel worlds – armoured bears, flying witches and child-catching Gobblers.
In an eerie deserted city, Lyra meets a young boy, Will, who is on the run. Her fate is strangely linked to his own, and together they must find the most powerful weapon of all – a magical knife that can take them to parallel worlds.
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Chantal Hopkins' surreal drama.
Love the books and heard amazing things about the NT version of this. I'm so chuffed this is coming to the REP!
carl from Birmingham
I have seen the NT production and it was fabulous! I am really excited to be able to see it again at the Rep. Looking forward to it!
Helen Manley
I love the books and really want to see this!
Soph from Birmingham
I've booked yesterday and i'm so happy to see HDM finally on stage after reading the books several times.
Reinhard Menken from Bochum/Germany
If it's as good as the NT production it will be amazing - and much better than the film!
Cecile from France
Hi, can you please advise if this production will tour after The Rep?
Mark from Wiltshire
Steph from The REP
I am looking at buying tickets for one of the Friday Nights. I want to do this using the under 25's go free. Would I need to buy the tickets and then get a refund or would I need to call and book. Would you please let me know.
Jo Strachan from Birmingham
Hi Jo - thanks for your message. If you're between 14-26 we are offering free tickets on friday evenings as part of the 'A Night Less Ordinary' scheme - you can find out more about this here http://www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/about/audience-ambitions/a-night-less-ordinary/ - and to book your ticket simply telephone the Box Office on 0121 236 4455 and mention the 'A Night Less Ordinary' scheme. I suggest you book as soon as possible, since these tickets are limited and I would hate for you to be disappointed.
Steph from The REP
As I haven't read these books, can you tell me what age they are suitable for please. I am a young OAP but I have youngsters around!
Jacqui from Worcestershire
Just to say good luck to the Cast and Crew of His Dark Materials for their final week of rehersals.
I am coming friday night to the first preview, it cannot come fast enough, I am very excited.
Greg Musson from Stratford-upon-Avon
Hi Jacqui - thank you for your message. We're recommending that the His Dark Materials plays are most suitable for anyone aged 12 or above. I hope you'll be able to bring your family to experience these two magical performances!
Steph from The REP
Saw part one last night, loved every moment of it.
Looking forward to seeing part two!
Kate from Wolverhampton
Saw Part One on friday, deserves to run and run, enchanting and totally electrifying.
Congratulations to the Rep on a stunning night out! Can't wait to see Part 2 on friday.
Greg Musson from Stratford-upon-Avon
Have now seen part 1 and 2, I enjoyed every minute of both, I have never read any of the books so had no idea what they were going to be like, but the plays were brilliant.
Trish from Birmingham
Thoroughly enjoyed Part 1 yesterday. It was spellbinding and captivating. Kept us enthralled. Looking forward to Part 2 next week.
Kathy from Solihull
The stagecraft and puppetry are magnificent. They plotline is a bit too dense and fast to translate well on the stage. But no matter, the armoured bears alone are worth the ticket price.
Colin Litlte from Buckingham
Have been to see part 1 and 2 with my children. Absolutely fantastic.My husband thought it was a great adaptation of the books.
We all loved the daemons.The actors who worked with the puppets made the charcters their own and very believeable.
The performance on each night is long, as there is lots to tell, but the production enables us to become completely engrossed in the story,all thanks to a very hard working group of actors.A complete hit with all the family.
nicola from Hall Green
Saw parts one and two on saturday they were fabulous. I wondered how you were going to stage such a complex story i have to say it was fantastic. The costumes, lighting and choreography were excellent. I was transported by a wonderful cast to a magical world where time flew by. I loved this production and recommend it wholeheartedly.
Bren from Halesowen
I saw both parts 1 and 2 on Saturday. I've read the books and saw the NT production. I felt this was an excellent production of the same script, bearing in mind you had smaller resources to work with.
My only criticism would be that I think all the characters in Lyra's world need to have a visible daemon, so that it is established as the norm very quickly. Also there were times in scenes when the main daemons were not present because the actor was doing something else.
Zoë from Leamington Spa
Saw both parts on Saturday - and was engrossed and enthralled throughout. The puppets were wonderful - especially Iorek.
But the actors too - a real tour de force!
Richard from Solihull
Saw both parts in one day and was seriously impressed. I have always loved the books but was a little nervous that the production would not do the complex story justice. My fears were wholly unfounded. It was was sensitively adapted and though some cuts were necessary, it worked and didn't feel like there was anything missing. The puppets were wonderful and so was the cast. Loved every second.
Laura from Selly Oak
saw it on monday and just wanna say it was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was captivated from start to finish good work!!! Although it was pretty boiling and crammed in the theater, but it was a fantastic play, i wanna see it again!!!!
Jimmy from Birmingham
This was my very first theatre experience - I thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait for Part 2 tomorrow!
Jon from Tividale
I thoroughly enjoyed Part One & can`t wait to see Part Two next week!The whole production was excellent, very true to the novels & the puppetry by Blind Summit was incredible!
Elaine from Worcester
We did not read the books but we enjoyed the show of Part 1 & it has been presented very well with the association of puppets. We are looking forward to seeing Part 2.
Reba & Dhruba Biswas from Solihull
Having never read the books, didn't know what to expect from the play. Thoroughly enjoyed Part 1, especially the way the Daemons were portrayed on stage.
Doldria from Birmingham
Saw both parts over a couple of days and have to say this is a wondeful production. Thoroughly engrossing it makes the time fly by - have booked to see both again in April and can't wait!!
Mathew from Birmingham
Saw the second part last night - made me cry actually. The scene when Lyra has to leave Pan behind - heartbreaking! Website admins, please pass on my respect to the actor who played Pan. While the whole production and the cast was amazing; I think his performance was truly outstanding and I couldn't take my eyes off his touching, funny and clever play! Thank you!!!
Anna from Birmingham
I watched the show last night and went to the spotlight event, it was a great adaption of the book and much better than the film. It was one of the best play I have ever seen and I cannot wait to see Part 2. Thanks for providing such great entertainment.
Amenda Sun from Birmingham
The story was always great but great cast, great staging, amazing use of puppets, just an awesome spectacle and the perfect adaptation of the books.
Luke from Birmingham
Loved loved loved seeing this - so much so that my friend and I went to see it twice! The second time we saw it all in one day and it was the final performace. Well done to all the cast and crew - an amazing show!
Kate from Wolverhampton
Truly magical. I didn't think the book would transalte well to the stage, but I was blown away by the performances, sets and costumes.
Ben Goodwin from Selly Oak, Birmingham
The performance was brilliant, excellent puppetry too. The actors provided excellent parts, and it made clear the story.
Dan Kulisa from Solihull
We saw Parts 1 and 2 on the same day, taking in the matinee and evening performances. We had a great time. The show was extremely enjoyable and, as always, the atmosphere at the Rep was fantastic. Between the performances we used the Rep bar for snacks and drinks. An excellent day out.
Lilian from Birmingham
Pleasingly a play that truly followed the book. The atmosphere was great and I was only sorry that we could not make Part 2. The programme was also very well presented with really interesting information and background.
Val Lauder from Staffordshire
Fantastic!! We saw both shows on the same day and both were wonderful. I'm re-reading the books now with a totally new perspective and enjoying them all over again. Congratulations to everyone involved, it was a unique production!
Julie from Halesowen
Saw Parts 1& 2 at the National Theatre in London, but this production is even better and the interaction between the puppets and key players were much livelier and enjoyable.
Richard from Walsall
Me, my mum and sister are all huge fans of the book trilogy and missed the opportunity to see the NT production in London, so I jumped at the chance to see this. The production was every bit as thrilling as I'd imagined and then some... The Rep did a really superb job; and what a great venue. I thought seeing Parts 1 and 2 in the same day would be heavy going but the time just slipped by. Thank you to all the cast and REP staff for a wonderful, wonderful experience!
Linda Pearson from Goole
Seen your production in Bromley on Wedneday and Friday evening having been unable to get into the NT one.I thought it was awesome with great casting - Lyra's expressions seemed so right - and the Gallivespians were a hoot. Loved the deamons too!