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The Price of Higher Education
Table of contents
Student Loan Default: Don't Even Think About It
Congress to Help with Student Loans
Four Strategies to Help with Student Loan Debt
Obtaining a college degree can be thought of as an extended test of your resourcefulness and perseverance. It's like Survivor, only without the tribal councils and big cash prize. Your first challenge in the process may be your most difficult-figuring out how to pay for your education.
Expenses on the Rise
According to CollegeBoard.com, the average cost of attending a four-year, private university in the 2006 to 2007 school year increased 5.9 percent to $22,218. This compares to annual costs of $5,836 incurred by public university students. Though less expensive, the latter increased at a faster rate-about 6.3 percent.
You don't need to be a rocket scientist to understand that these are big numbers, and they're only going to get bigger. Some experts foresee increases of 7 to 8 percent annually over the next 10 years.
Estimating Your Costs
How much will that degree end up costing you? Many schools won't automatically send you cost estimates-the numbers are just too scary. It's best to call the school and ask for estimates on tuition, fees, and room and board. Then, add in another $4000 to cover the cost of books, supplies, and that staggering expense called miscellaneous.
Now comes the tricky part. You have an estimate for the first year, but the program will likely take four years to complete. Before you multiply that first-year estimate by four, consider these additional points What are the potential cost increases over these years? Can you work part-time to cover some of your expenses? Can you live at home to keep costs down? Will you have travel costs?
Once you can estimate the total price of attending and completing college, you should start researching scholarships or fellowships to lower your out-of-pocket outlays. Call it a sub-challenge to the larger goal of financing your education. Like a true survivor, you're going to want to outwit, outplay, and outlast.
Scholarships and Fellowships
You don't have to be a child prodigy or superstar athlete to win a scholarship. More than likely, it's enough just to be you a motivated, forward-thinking individual. Like Survivor contestants, most scholarship recipients are just regular folk who know how to work the system.
Scholarships (for undergraduates) and fellowships (for graduate students) are financial gifts that help you pay for college. There are thousands of programs available, and each has its own eligibility requirements. Some are reserved for students with financial need, while others are based on different factors academic record, athletic prowess, field of study, musical talent, or cultural background. Most scholarships are awarded in small amounts. Full scholarships are increasingly rare, but are sometimes given to elite athletes in high revenue-producing sports.
Finding awards and grants
Thanks to the Internet, finding scholarship opportunities is much easier than it used to be. Here are the dos and don'ts
- Do ask your school guidance counselor for advice.
- Do look for scholarship notices at your local public library or local college's aid office.
- Do register and search opportunities on free scholarship database websites like FastWeb.com.
- Do ask your employer about tuition reimbursement and employee scholarships.
- Don't wait until the last minute. Application deadlines are usually five to six months prior to the start of the semester.
- Don't pay a fee for online scholarship matching.
Once you secure a scholarship or two, revisit your estimated costs. You can subtract the amount of your financial awards from your first-year estimate; but don't count these awards for later years unless it's highly likely that you'll continue to qualify.
Now it's time to move on to Sub-challenge Number 2 borrowing money to cover the rest of your costs.
Student and Parent Loans
Almost two-thirds of undergraduate students attending four-year programs have to borrow money. Some of these students get in way over their hands, while others absorb the debt in stride.
Introduction to student loans
Education-related loans can be made to students or parents through federal programs and private lenders
- Federal student loans: Federal student loans include Stafford Loans and Perkins Loans. The former are made through a bank or the U.S. Department of Education, while the latter are made directly through the school. Both programs are heavily regulated, thus protecting borrowers from high rates and fees. But these same programs also limit the amount of money you can borrow. Students who need more must turn to private lenders.
- Private student loans: Private loans made by banks and other financial institutions are not subject to federal regulations. Fees, rates, and available loan amounts vary significantly from lender to lender. Shopping around for the best deal is a must.
- Federal Loans to parents: Federal PLUS Loans are made to parents and guardians of college students. These are based on credit histories rather than on financial need. Parents with good credit can borrow as much as the full cost of education at competitive, fixed interest rates.
- Private loans to parents: Parents can also borrow money from banks and credit unions. As with private student loans, these vary dramatically in cost and type. Some financial institutions offer loans specifically for tuition, while others may recommend home equity loans or personal loans to cover these costs. Parents may also be able to borrow against life insurance policies or retirement funds.
Repayment of your student loans after graduation will be your final college-related challenge. While the deferred repayment structure of student loans makes sense, it can create some problems. Since you don't know what your income will be, you don't know what size repayment you can afford. For this reason, it's best to borrow only what you need and not a penny more. Even so, you still might find your repayment requirements to be unmanageable. That's when it's time to consider debt consolidation.
Student Loan Consolidation
Surviving is a matter of adaptability. You make it through college on the strength of frugal living, scholarships, and student loans. When you're finally earning the big bucks in the work place, loan repayments may annihilate your paycheck. Debt consolidation allows you to adapt your loan structure to better suit your personal situation.
Surviving is a matter of adaptability. You make it through college on the strength of frugal living, scholarships, and student loans. When you're finally earning the big bucks in the work place, loan repayments may annihilate your paycheck. Debt consolidation allows you to adapt your loan structure to better suit your personal situation.
Introduction to consolidation
Within six months to a year after graduation, you'll start making debt payments. Most students have several loans, and each will have its own repayment requirements.
You can streamline this repayment and lower your monthly obligations by consolidating. This process involves taking out one large loan to replace several smaller ones. Rather than making payments on three Stafford Loans and a Perkins Loan, you can make one payment to a new debt consolidation loan. For your protection, the federal government regulates the interest rate and repayment term for student debt consolidation loans. Repayment terms generally range from 10 to 30 years, depending on how much you owe. Under these regulations, you can only consolidate direct and federal student loans. Private loans can be merged through a private lender, but wouldn't be subject to the interest rate cap and other protections.
That said, consolidation is a good option; but it isn't the only one. Under the right circumstances, you may be able to reduce your student debt with volunteer work.
Loan Forgiveness
Did you know that you can have some, or all, of your student debt cancelled by performing volunteer work? Sounds good, right? But don't expect it to be easy; a year of service in the Peace Corps might make the game of Survivor look like a vacation.
Introduction to loan forgiveness
Loan forgiveness programs give you the option of paying off your student debt with volunteer work, military service, or qualifying professional work. Essentially, if you perform the qualifying duties, the government will cancel all or part of your student debt.
A 12-month stint with AmeriCorps, for example, earns you $7,400 in stipends plus a $4,725 credit to your loans. The Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) offers a $4,725 loan credit in exchange for 1700 hours of service. Or you can volunteer with the Peace Corps for a year, and work off 15 percent of your loan balance.
Other qualifying activities include teaching in low-income areas, serving with the Army National Guard, practicing law with non-profit organizations, or medicine in economically depressed regions.
For more information about forgiveness programs, visit "Student Aid on the Web" at www.studentaid.ed.gov. Your school and employer may also have some additional information on programs offered.
Paying for college is an investment in your future. As costs continue to rise, motivated students like yourself need to juggle expenses, tap into resources, and basically do what it takes to survive. In the end, you'll be rewarded-maybe not with an immediate $1 million, but certainly with the potential to earn that much more over your lifetime.
Volunteering makes a difference
Several volunteer organizations offer variations of loan forgiveness. The AmeriCorps will pay both a salary and give loan forgiveness, based on a 12-month commitment. The Peace Corps allows volunteers to defer Stafford, Perkins, and Consolidation loans, and provide partial cancellation of Perkins Loans. The Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) pays its volunteers a stipend to help end hunger, homelessness, poverty and illiteracy.
Military programs at your service
The armed forces offer merit-based programs that can repay part of their loans, with amounts varying by branch. The National Guard and Reserves will also repay student loans, although amounts may differ by state.
Teaching has its rewards
For educators, numerous programs forgive students loans in exchange for teaching low-income families. The National Defense Education Act is one program that forgives a portion of the Perkins Loan for teachers who work for select elementary or secondary schools. Help is also needed in special education, math, science, and other areas.
Legal and medical opportunities
For doctors and lawyers, opportunities for loan forgiveness also exist. Positions include serving the public interest, but vary by state and even occupation. There are also specific programs for occupational and physical therapists.
Tax implications
Loan forgiveness does come at a cost when April 15th rolls around. Current tax laws stipulate that the loan amount must be counted as taxable income in the year it's forgiven. There are loopholes, however, and there are numerous proposals on the table to make loan forgiveness completely tax-exempt. These, though, have yet to become legislation.
Student loans have provided the means for countless high school graduates to attend college. The burden of repayment for these loans can be steep and extend for many years. But thanks to a number of programs, students can exchange service for loan forgiveness and stipends. It's a great way to repay a debt while helping those in need-a win-win scenario for students and society alike.
Student Loan Default: Don't Even Think About It
If you have student loans, you can expect a rather unpleasant graduation present from the real world: Your lender will want you to start making loan payments. If you don't, you may wind up in default, and the consequences could be serious.
"Goodbye, cool world," say teary-eyed college students on graduation day. They know that they have to say hello to the real and cruel world, a place where bills start appearing for mortgages, autos, and, of course, student loans.
Student loans are due even if you're not gainfully employed, or you stopped taking classes prior to graduation. If you don't make a payment for 270 days, your loan will be in default. If that occurs, you'll quickly learn how cold and cruel the real world can be.
Fail to pay-pay the price
If you fail to make a loan payment and don't have forbearance (only requires payment of the interest on a loan), or deferment (delay of payment for a specified time), you face rather dire consequences. A lender may turn your loan over to a collection agency, and you'll be responsible for the costs of collecting the loan, including attorney's fees.
The fun doesn't stop there. You can also be sued, your wages garnished, and your lender can take your federal and state income tax refund. The government can also deny you access to any more federal aid and withhold any Social Security payments that you're currently receiving.
Needless to say, all this will wreak havoc on your credit score, which impacts your ability to get loans and access credit.
Preventing and emerging from default
The first and most obvious way to stay out of default is to make your payments on time. Keep your lender posted on any address changes that you have. If you can't make your loan payment, contact your lender immediately. You can request a deferment, forbearance, or some other payment arrangement.
If you do fall into default, it's not the end of the world. You can get out of it by making 9 of 10 consecutive payments within 20 days of the due date. Making these payments may require some negotiation with your lender, in which a "reasonable and affordable" payment amount is set. This is considered "loan rehabilitation." Consolidating your delinquent loan may be another option suggested by your lender.
You may also be eligible for additional Title IV federal aid if you've made six consecutive on-time payments.
The consequences of loan default can be severe and have a significant long-term impact on your finances. Even though you can climb out of the jam by making a series of payments on time, it will wreak havoc on your credit score. Choose a healthier economic path: Make your payments on time and stay out of default in the first place. It's the best way to ensure that the real world welcomes you with open arms.
Congress to Help with Student Loans
The shaky nature of the economy has cast doubt over the entire lending world. Much attention has been focused on the housing market, but student loans have also become under question. Recently, Congress has taken steps to ensure liquidity in the market, providing a dose of confidence for the future.
The financial turmoil in the United States has been dizzying, confusing, and downright scary. From stockbrokers to homeowners, uncertainty has swirled in reaction to the government bailout plan for the economy.
The future is in doubt for student loans, as well as home mortgages. If private institutions are forced to tighten their lending restrictions, it imperils private student loans. Considering the importance of education to our economy, this could be one of the most devastating blows of an overly constricted credit market.
To alleviate the problem, Congress has taken action on some short-term and long-term solutions.
Short term: Keeping access strong
This past spring, Congress overwhelmingly passed a measure that allows the Secretary of Education to buy loans from lenders in the Federal Family Education Loans program. This Draconian measure can only be enacted if a lender can't meet the demand for capital because of the constricting markets. The recent action by the Congress extends the Education Secretary's authority until July 2010.
In addition, Congress approved a measure that would extend the amount of federally-subsidized student loans available to borrowers. The previous cap had been raised to help students deal with higher-priced private equity loans.
Long term: Erase student loans with public service
The government has also approved a series of measures that forgive student loans in exchange for public service work. Provisions of the College Cost Reeducation and Access Act of 2007, and the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, both include short-term and long-term provisions for graduates who enter the public sector.
The long-term program will forgive any remaining federal student-loan debt for qualified individuals who have 10 years of full-time employment in a public service position, such as a public defender. The legislation only applies to those with federal loans, such as Stafford, Grad PLUS, and debt consolidation. Students with loans from private lenders will have to switch to a federal loan to qualify.
One of the criteria for qualifying for the program is that a borrower must make 120 monthly payments toward her debt. These payments do not need to be made consecutively.
The short-term program is meant to entice people to work in the public sector. It provides forgiveness for a portion of a student loan after as little as three years of public service.
Much has been written about the parallels between the current economic crisis and the Great Depression. The government's recent flurry of activity appears to be a stark contrast to the inactivity of elected officials in the 1920s. Time will tell whether the government measures will ensure that there'll be a healthy economy waiting for students when they graduate.
Four Strategies to Help with Student Loan Debt
Traditionally, students throw mortarboards into the air when they graduate. For many college students, graduation is also a time when they begin throwing their money away by not repaying student loans properly.
After suffering through years of cramped apartments and ramen noodle diners, most college graduates are eager to get a job and start earning money. One more lesson, however, must be learned. Students need to understand the correct way to repay their student loans. To effectively manage their debt, grads should follow these five strategies:
1. Pay on time or call your lender
New jobs and salaries also mean more financial responsibilities. Sometimes, a loan payment gets missed in the transition. To keep their credit reports unmarred, many graduates opt for an automatic repayment plan. This simple procedure automatically deducts the loan payment from a checking or savings account.
If a financial setback makes a late payment unavoidable, contact your lender and explain the situation. You may be able to work out a plan to deal with short-term problems. If you say nothing and the loan goes into default, you face serious legal and financial problems.
2. Choose the right repayment option
As graduates get a handle on their cash flow, they can pick out the best loan repayment option. People in low-paying, entry level jobs may opt for income-sensitive repayment programs that align a monthly payment with their income. For those earning a heftier salary, a better fit is the standard repayment option with fixed payments and low interest costs. Watch out for interest-only payments that shrink monthly obligations but don't reduce debt over the long haul.
3. Consider consolidation
Debt consolidation is a great choice if you have more than $10,000 in loans at rates higher than current market interest rates. Be aware that the move can extend the term of your loan repayment, so make sure that you understand how much you'll be spending in long-term interest. Also, avoid combining government loans with private loans. You'll negate federal benefits such as deferment or subsidized rates.
4. Don't repay right away
Life after school isn't always rosy. Unemployment, economic hardship, or a desire to return to school can crimp your ability to repay your student loan.
You do have options. Deferment, for example, allows you to stop making payments for a specified period of time. There's a three-year limit for cases of economic hardship, but the time is unlimited if you re-enroll in school. You can also choose forbearance. Reserved only for cases of severe hardship, forbearance is granted in yearly increments. In either case, interest continues to accrue on all student loans.
A diploma in hand doesn't mean a student's education is finished. Students should study all the repayment and consolidation options, if financial times get tough. The learning curve can be unforgiving out in the real world. Smart graduates will improve their debt management IQs by learning how to best repay their student loans.
Four Ideas for Student Loan Consolidation
To consolidate or not to consolidate? Hamlet might have asked this question if he had graduated from college with student loans. If you're considering a loan consolidation, you'd be wise to follow a few simple tips.
The great thing about graduating from college is that you don't have to worry about homework hanging over your head. On the flip side of the coin, you may have something far worse to be concerned about-a student loan payment.
Many graduates consolidate their loans to lessen the pain of repayment. But no financial transaction should be taken lightly. Not only must you carefully analyze your current situation and goals, you need to consider what types of student loans are on the market. Here are some student loan consolidation tips to keep in mind.
1. Shop until your payment drops
You don't have to stick with the same lender if you're going to consolidate your loans. Shop around and look at different opportunities. Rates may not vary, but you could find that different lenders offer different discounts (see next tip). You may also find that the lender that you're currently with has included extra charges that you don't need to pay. It's always wise to comparison shop, no matter what your purchase.
2. Go discount shopping
As you're shopping for the best consolidation package, ask about discounts. Lenders today offer them for a variety of items, including everything from making a payment on time, to using automatic withdrawals from your checking account. Lenders highly value graduates who can make their student loan payments on time, primarily because so few of them do. Discounts for on-time bill paying might include reducing your payment by one full percentage point if you can rack up a 36-month consecutive payment streak.
3. Tame the terms
By extending the repayment term of your loan, you can lower your monthly payment. For most graduates struggling in an entry-level job, that's a very enticing prospect. But don't judge a payment book by its cover-an extended loan term can be as frightening as term papers. Those lower payments don't come cheap-you're going to get whacked long-term by higher interest costs. Ask your lender to tell you the difference in long-term interest costs for loans with different repayment terms. The results will startle you.
4. Do a reality check
Most importantly, don't choose a lower loan payment just so that you can buy a really cool car. Unless you've landed an exceptionally high-paying job out of college, you'll probably have to choose more of a utilitarian vehicle until you can afford a nicer ride.
As a graduate, it's great to be free from the constraints of endless exams and required reading. Unfortunately, the financial equivalent to academic pain is waiting in the wings. Repaying a student loan will be a concern of yours for a long time to come. Make sure that the debt isn't with you one day longer than necessary by carefully shopping for the right consolidation loan.


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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
The Ashley Ridge wrestling team advanced to the third round of the state duals playoffs with a win by forfeit over Irmo and a 36-26 win over Sumter Saturday.
The Swamp Foxes, which finished as the Region 8-AAAA runner-up behind Summerville to earn a No. 2 seed for the playoffs, improved to 22-4 on the season with the wins.
Four wrestlers earned bonus points for Ashley Ridge by pinning their Sumter opponent. Ty Jamieson won by pin in the 106-pound match. Christian Cuttino won by pin at 132. Chris Hudgens won by pin at 138. Tyler Moore won by pin at 182.
Also winning their match for the Swamp Foxes were Demitre McNeal (126), Maurice Phillips (152), Coltyn Remeika (170), and Devin Parker (220). They all won a decision in their class.
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Actually, I think it could be a great long term hold..We shall see..I notice they have underestimated their losses for several quarters..Yes, your money could be deployed elsewhere for a quicker profit possibly..The U.S. market will continue to stink for quite some time..
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WASHINGTON—The Pentagon on Monday categorically ruled out resumption of a defense relationship with Burma until the US's concerns on human rights issues with the Burmese military are addressed.
The Pentagon's reiteration of its policy on military-to-military engagement with the Burmese armed forces came as a few top US Defense Department officials travelled to Burma to participate in the first ever US-Burma Human Rights Dialogue.
"This first Human Rights Dialogue in Burma reflects the Administration's whole-of-government approach to the promotion of human rights and the rule of law," the State Department spokesperson, Victoria Nuland, told The Irrawaddy.
The delegation, led by the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Michael Posner, includes senior representatives from the White House National Security Staff, the Office of the Vice President, the Department of Homeland Security, the US Agency for International Development, and the Department of Defense, she said.
"The Human Rights dialogue will cover a range of human rights-related issues, including the rule of law; protection of civilian populations in conflict areas; business, labor, and economic development; freedom of expression; religious freedom; criminal justice and political prisoners; and human rights and the military," Nuland said.
Prominent among those attending the dialogue from the Department of Defense include Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for East Asia Vikram Singh; and Lt. Gen Francis Wiercinski, the head of the US Army's Pacific Command. Defense Department officials insisted that the presence of US military officials is in no way should be considered as revival of defense relationship between the two countries. They are attending the human rights dialogue at the invitation of the State Department, Pentagon officials said.
"The Defense Department is participating in the US-Burma Human Rights Dialogue to discuss the our support for human rights and respect for civilian authority. The official US Government policy regarding defense activities with Burma remains one of disengagement, except in limited humanitarian and diplomatic instances," Maj Cathy Wilkinson, the Defense Department Press Officer for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs (APSA) told The Irrawaddy.
"We appreciate the steps the government of Burma has taken to institute democratic reforms, reach out to ethnic groups to resolve longstanding ethnic conflicts, and address human rights concerns," she said, adding that much work is left to be done in these areas, but the United States is interested in supporting Burma in these efforts.
"A resumption of bilateral defense ties can only occur with additional progress and we hope that the Burmese military will continue to support the civilian government, promote and accept its reforms, and improve its human rights record," Wilkinson said.
"Respect for human rights, civilian oversight over the military, and transparency are hallmarks of all modern, professional militaries and the key to their legitimacy with their own people. The United States Defense Department take its responsibilities in these areas very seriously," she said in response to a question.
US military – Human Rights And Bamar Sit-tut and Human Rights This is non-stop joke!
Brothers in HELL!How rotten can the world get! These bullying Bamar Military would not sleep to get their paws on all sorts of killing things as Buddhists should want.And the Americans wants to get another proxy to screw the Chinese! And a closer land base or listening station.American military on the soil and the Burmese reputation in the Muslim countries, this is open invitation to Al Qaeda and individual jihadist in this Salafists' world.Enjoy those sunglasses before you…….
Resumption of long defunct direct contacts of defense services official is a welcome news.If we want the best military hardware and know how.go to the best sources.After many years of neglect,we must prepare our young defense services men and women to be well trained and equipped for the 21st Century.Better to take the opportunity presented to us.
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Hey, THAT WON'T HAPPEN in BURMA today lady!
As long as Than Shwe is ALIVE and KICKING ASS in Naypyidaw via his OFFICE staffed by a couple of major generals and Thein Sein, his parliament and others have to report daily to Than Shwe's office "TRANSPARENCY and HALLMARKS of modern professional militaries and key to legitimacy" as you say WOULD NOT RULE the DAY in Than Shwe run country today.
And China and Russia as well are STANDING TALL for the 'dictator in hiding' at Naypyidaw until today as well.
Of course the North Koreans as well are STILL IN THE PICTURE lest Obama forgets.
And LIFTING SANCTIONS and INVESTING in Burma at this time and juncture would be ILL ADVISED amounting to UTTER FOLLY on the part of US led West as well I say.
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Having good relationship will result economics, social, politics and military. Nothing wrong with that. Instead of having relationship with North Korea and Communist China, why not with USA, Australia, Canada and Europe? No government is a perfect government but USA and the Europe are different from N Korea and China. As human beings, some US soldiers committed mistakes, but they have been paying for it. They are not tolerated. Many American soldiers are behind bars because they committed crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq. This kind of government is what we need in Burma. No one must be above the law including the President and a Private(Ordinary Soldier).


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To avoid any hint of partiality or bias, this list ranks the top five returning SEC rushers based on one measurement alone—their rushing average versus the 50 stingiest rushing defenses in the nation in 2009.
Notably, one wide receiver makes the list. Quarterbacks were excluded.
The usual rankings of players based on total rushing yards is one way to determine a running back's value to his team, but this list is meant to tell a different story—which running backs have the most grit? Which rushers excel against the most intimidating defenses in the nation?
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Aljazeera interviews Iraq's Kurdistan President Massoud Barzani
Aljazeera interviews Iraq's Kurdistan
President Massoud Barzani
Massoud Barzani, the Kurdish president, has emerged
as a crucial player in Iraqi politics and as the
leader of Kurdish aspirations in the region.
He has warned that Iraq's Kurds could seek
independence if they do not get what they need from
Baghdad. And that his region will not be dragged
down by the rest of Iraq.
"We have seen tanks, artillery and other weaponry
being used against our people. We have seen large
numbers of troops being used against our people,"
explains Barzani. "Our fear is not of that. Our fear
is the mentality that still believes in using planes,www.ekurd.net
artillery and tanks to solve problems. We do
not believe that that will solve the problem. This
is the wrong approach and the misery and the
troubles that Iraq faces today is a result of that
kind of mentality. Therefore we do not want that to
be repeated again.
"Otherwise if Baghdad or the federal government
thinks about the usage of such things then we will
be obliged to go back to the times when we had to
think about how to target the F-16s in order not to
allow them to reach here. We hope this will not be
the case but we have to get ready."
On this episode of Talk to Al Jazeera, we sit down
with Barzani to find out how far he is willing to go
to protect and promote the interests of the Kurdish
Iraqi Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani
In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera the leader
of Iraq's Kurdish region discusses oil, Syria and
As president of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish
region in the country's north, Massoud Barzani
carries considerable sway with 30 million ethnic
Kurds living in Syria, Turkey, Iraq and Iran.
He has warned that Iraq's Kurds could seek
independence if they do not get what they need from
Baghdad. And that his region will not be dragged
down by the rest of Iraq.
In a wide-ranging interview with Al Jazeera's Jane
Arraf, Barzani discusses the situation in the
region, the battle for control over oil wealth and
the aspirations of his people.
Jane Arraf: This
region has been through two wars, sanctions,
fighting inside and attacks from outside. It seems
more powerful and autonomous than it's ever been.
But do you still feel you are in a struggle for
Massoud Barzani:
There's no doubt that the Kurdish question has made
a lot of progress. I cannot deny that there are
still a lot of challenges. I can surely say that the
Kurds have passed that stage where their survival
would be threatened. I believe it would be
impossible to step back from whatever we have
Q: There is a
real crisis going on in Iraq and you warned just a
few months ago that if it continues, the Kurdish
region could seek its independence. Are you still
prepared to follow through on that?
Massoud Barzani:
If I can make clear what I said exactly: Iraq is
facing a serious and genuine crisis and we have two
kinds of problems. One is a general problem for Iraq
as a whole and the other is problems in the region
and Baghdad. We have called for genuine reform for
the problems - the Iraqi wide problems and also
[for] the ones between the [Kurdish] region and
Baghdad. I call upon the Iraqi forces if they are
ready and willing to come and deal with us. We are
ready to do whatever we can to help solve these
problems. If the other Iraqi forces are not ready to
follow us, then I will go back to the Kurdish people
and ask them to do whatever needs to be done. I am
still saying the same thing.
Q: Given that
there hasn't really been much progress between
Baghdad and Erbil [the Kurdish capital] do you feel
now that you will go Kurdish people in September and
ask them in a referendum on whether they want
Massoud Barzani:
Frankly speaking, the current situation is not
acceptable. Our people cannot tolerate that and I'm
sure the Iraqi people will not accept that. But
certainly when it reaches that stage, I will go back
to the people.
But in this case, I have to consult with the
political parties in the region, I have to consult
with the parliament - this is not a decision for me
to make alone. But certainly, the moment we are
disappointed and lose hope of solving the problems
and getting out of this crisis, I will go back to
the people. But before that, I have to consult with
the political groups here and the parliament.
Q: There have
been attempts for some months now to actually have a
vote of no confidence in the prime minister. It
seems to have failed. Do you hold out any hope that
he could be replaced in the next two years before
the next elections?
Massoud Barzani:
The process has not stopped and the issue of
questioning the prime minister (in parliament) will
Q: This seems to
have become quite personal. You helped Prime
Minister Nouri al-Malaki form a unity government. In
fact, you helped him become prime minister and there
seems to have been a feeling that he has betrayed
your trust. How much of this is personal between
Prime Minister Maliki and yourself?
Massoud Barzani:
I will not allow under any circumstances for the
problem to become personal. Of course, I had a lot
of trust in Prime Minister Maliki as a result of the
old relationship we had. Now certainly, I have lost
hope in him as a result of what has happened. I
always wished at least once he defended Kurds in
some forum the way I do. But unfortunately, in 2008,
he ordered the tanks to be moved against the Kurdish
people in Khanaqin. From then, I started losing
confidence in him.
Q: There does
seem to be military buildup. There is tension
between the de facto border between the Kurdish
region and Iraq, you've talked about fears over Iraq
having F-16s. What are you doing on your side to
ensure that the Kurdish region is secure?
Massoud Barzani:
In fact, for us, F-16s are not different from MIG-19
or MIG-21s. We have seen them being used against us.
We have seen large numbers of troops, tanks,
artillery and other weaponry being used against our
people. Our fear is not that,www.ekurd.net
but of the mentality that still believes in using
planes, artillery and tanks to solve the problems.
This is the wrong approach. The misery and the
troubles that Iraq faces today is nothing but a
result of that kind of mentality, and we do not want
that to be repeated. If Baghdad or the federal
government thinks of using such things, then we will
be obliged to go back to the times when we had
thought of targeting F-16s so that they couldn't
reach here.
Q: Could you
expand a little bit more on that - on measures that
would not allow their F-16s to target you - are you
in fact in the process of taking measures to improve
air defence?
Massoud Barzani:
All of our efforts would be for us not to allow the
situation to reach that point. We want to make sure
that balance in the Iraqi army returns. That there
will be an Iraqi army for all Iraqis, to defend the
entire Iraq and the Iraqi people, and not to use it
against the Iraqi people or any region in Iraq. This
will be our strategy and this will be our policy and
we hope we will succeed in this.
Q: You've made
amazing strides in relations with Turkey. Turkey is
now the economic lifeline of the Kurdish region, but
still there are concerns in Turkey of course over
growing Kurdish power. Do you think Turkey will
allow a Kurdish region that is not just economically
more powerful but also militarily more powerful?
Massoud Barzani:
I believe that the region has had the willingness
and the readiness to have good economic relations
with all our neighbours and certainly there has been
a lot of progress in our relations with Turkey. The
more these kind of economic relations progress, the
more it is helpful for them to allay the fears from
any other aspect. As far as the military
strengthening of the Kurdistan region, this is
something relevant to the Kurdish people and the
Kurdish region itself and we do not allow anyone
else to interfere in it.
Q: Oil now is
very much a question. Baghdad has threatened to cut
off some of the revenue that it gives to the Kurdish
region. The Kurdish region says it's exporting crude
oil to Turkey. One of Prime Minister Maliki's
advisers has warned that things like this could
actually lead to armed conflict. Where does this
Massoud Barzani:
It is unfortunate that this subject has made clear
that some of the people in Baghdad do not intend any
goodwill for the people of Kurdistan and are simply
hostile to the Kurdistan region. The issue is not
legality or constitutionality, but they just want to
stop the progress that the Kurdistan region is
making - this is our conviction. In fact, none of
the contracts that we have signed have violated the
constitution. In the draft of 2007 of the oil and
gas law, there was a proposal supposed to go to the
parliament and there were annexes which said if the
law was not passed within May, then both sides could
continue signing contracts.
Why did they not allow the law to pass in the
parliament? I will not say that we are right in
everything - there may be some issues with us as
well. But let's sit down and talk, let's look at it.
We have not done anything contrary to the
constitution. If there is any violation, we are
ready to admit and repair it.
Instead of having animosity against the Kurdish
people and Kurdistan, they should respond to the
Iraqi people. After spending $27bn on the
electricity sector - can they tell the Iraqi people
what happened to that money and what is the
condition of the electricity sector in the country.
They should answer these questions instead of
spending time on working against the Kurdish people.
They should spend their time providing services to
the people of Iraq. I would say the best way forward
would be for talks to continue in order to have the
oil and gas law passed in the parliament. The moment
it would pass it will be an opportunity for the
problems to be solved. In contrast, if we wait for
the temperament of a personal decision by someone in
Baghdad that would not help the problem. And of
course cutting the budget of the region from
Baghdad, we would consider it as a declaration of
war and Baghdad will be held responsible for
whatever consequences that will happen.
Q: What does
that mean? If they do cut the budget you do consider
it a declaration of war what does that mean? What is
the next step?
Massoud Barzani:
The moment they cut the budget, it will be
considered a declaration of war and when you say
there is a declaration of war, it's obvious what it
entails. It's premature (to talk about that now) but
certainly, the moment they do it, then we consider
it a declaration of war. I don't think there is a
need to go into details on that.
Q: To most
people, declaration of war would mean you get your
fighters, you get your weapons and it starts armed
conflict. Is that what we are talking about?
Massoud Barzani:
There are many options. This is not the only option.
Q: Can the
Kurdish region survive economically if Iraq did cut
the budget? Through oil exports to Turkey or other
Massoud Barzani:
This situation will not remain - this situation it
will not continue like this.
Q: Does that
mean tha...
Massoud Barzani:
The question will not be only about the (Kurdish)
region, but will the whole of Iraq remain like that
or not? That's the question.
Q: Which is a
good question, because we are seeing increasing
attempts at autonomy, some of them from the Sunni
provinces, some in the south. Will Iraq hold
Massoud Barzani:
We are not talking about the old Iraq. Wwe have
contributed and are partners in building this new
Iraq. The new Iraq should be ruled jointly and also
there has to be partnership, real partnership in
this country. It's not about one individual or one
group to rule the country. This is exactly what the
problem in Iraq is today. It is the problem of
one-man rule and the imposition of central things. I
do not believe that even Iraqi people will accept
that - neither the Shias nor the Sunnis will accept
the current situation and it's not the case that
with this crisis, a (single) group would be able to
lead Iraq toward an unknown future for the rest of
the Iraqi people to accept.
Q: In the
Kurdish region these days, young people don't speak
Arabic, they don't learn it in school, you have your
own economy, your own services and you even pretty
much control the borders. What is there that still
ties the Kurdish region to Iraq?
Massoud Barzani:
Of course, Arabic is the official language in the
country and in the region and it is studied here in
the region, a continuation of the policies of the
past 30 years. As far as the second part of the
question, this is exactly the reality and the truth
that we want to be considered and we want people to
be convinced of: Iraq has Arabs and Kurds and we
have decided this on the basis of a voluntary union.
The moment we are recognised and accepted there will
be no problem. If people think that someone in
Baghdad can determine our future, it's wrong. That
time is over. If they are ready to make the decision
on the basis of a voluntary union to accept this
truth, then that is fine. But if they want to
forcibly impose their will on our people, we will
not accept it.
Q: A few weeks
ago, we saw you lower the coffin of one of the
Kurdish victims of Saddam Hussein's Anfal campaign
into the ground. One of tens of thousands still in
mass graves. How much has that affected the history
of this region?
Massoud Barzani:
This is of course a deep wound. We will never forget
that. I am very proud of being one individual among
the Kurdish people because our people have had their
suffering and pain and they don't think about
retaliation or revenge after the tragedies that have
happened to them. As far as I'm concerned the
remains of that martyr - I didn't know if that was a
man or a woman, a child, a boy or a girl. I had the
very strange feeling and probably it was the first
time in my life I had that feeling and I thought
that he was my brother, he was my son, my mother, my
daughter. It really touched me.
Q: You've talked
of training Syrian Kurds - from Syria. Training them
to go back. What do you think is the effect of some
of the regions in the Kurdish areas of syria having
fallen to opposition fighters? What are we looking
at here - is a country that will hold together? What
is the future of the Kurds in Syria and how does
that affect the Kurds in the region?
Massoud Barzani:
Of course, they are our brothers... but the
situation for the Syrian Kurds is different than in
other areas. They were deprived of the basic right
of citizenship, they did not have state identity.
They were considered refugees or they were
considered as infiltrators. Therefore the training
that has taken place is not for fighting, it is just
a precautionary measure to play a role in Syria once
the situation collapses and there's a vacuum.
Certainly we want to see a change in the Kurdish
situation in Syria, but this is something for them
to decide upon. It's their role and we believe that
they can play a positive role in building a new
Syria that will be democratic and pluralistic.
Q: You've talked
about hosting a regional conference of Kurds here
this year, that would be an extraordinary step -
possibly the biggest gathering of Kurds in the
region. Do you feel with everything going on in the
region, the Arab spring, changes going through, are
you on the verge of creating a more powerful Kurdish
community across the borders?
Massoud Barzani:
The purpose behind the conference is for the Kurds
to have a united statement - a statement that
stresses on peace and peaceful co-existence and also
attempts to solve our problems in a peaceful and
democratic way.
Q: You've been
betrayed at some point, the Kurdish region as a
whole, by pretty much everyone. By the Americans in
1991 when they did not immediately come to your aid,
by Turkey, by the surrounding countries. Who do you
trust, who are your allies?
Massoud Barzani:
Of course, the world has changed. But before
anything else, we believe in God and we believe in
our people.
Q: Here in the
Kurdish region there are some concerns that the
democracy you are aiming for hasn't quite taken
hold. Elections here, provincial elections which
were to have been held have been delayed. When will
those take place and how do you respond to the
criticism that this is not a democratic region?
Massoud Barzani:
I have been against the delay of the provincial
elections. In fact, when the parliament, the
government and the independent commission in Baghdad
told us that for technical reasons it can't be held
and has to be delayed, I accepted that. Otherwise, I
am against that decision and I support holding the
provincial elections.
Q: This region
has a tragic history on many levels and part of the
tragedy has been Kurds fighting the Kurds in the
region. In the 1990s, the other major
Kurdish faction appealed to Iran for help and you
appealed to Iraqi government, to Saddam Hussein's
forces to help drive them out of Erbil. Is there
anything about that part of the past that you
Massoud Barzani:
First in my capacity as president of the region, I
am proud, and that has been one of the main aims in
accepting this responsibility to make sure that this
internal Kurdish fighting will not happen again. We
will do whatever we can in order to remove that.
This was a stage we passed through - it was very
unfortunate, very sad. We hope we have put that
behind us. And I have no objection if the Kurdish
people want to investigate and look into this
fighting - how it happened and why and how it came
Q: Do you feel
there is a gap between what the younger generation
wants and what they demand in fact and the older
generation who have lived through all these
tragedies? Some of the younger generation believes
that the time is over for family members to be heads
of national security councils for instance. Is there
something in those concerns?
Massoud Barzani:
Of course, people have all the right to say what
they believe in and everybody is free to think - but
let them look at the results. Look at the stability
and security of the Kurdistan region. The new
generation, the old generation, whoever is a
resident of the Kurdistan region. What we have in
terms of security and stability has been hard to
achieve - it has not come without any efforts. These
are the results of the working of certain people who
have been successful in accomplishing their duties.
These people have to be appreciated for what they
have done.
Q: You've been
such an essential part of the history of not just
the Kurdish region, but the Kurdish people
regionally. How would you like your legacy to be
Massoud Barzani:
I have a clear conscience as I have done whatever I
have been able to do for the sake of our people.
From my childhood, I have done everything to free
our people, to liberate our land. The judgment will
be left to the people.
Q: Is the region
ready for an independent Kurdistan?
Massoud Barzani:
It's a natural right of the people. But when and how
it will be ready is a different question.
Q: President
Barzani thank you so much for talking to Al Jazeera.
Massoud Barzani:
Thank you.
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Wheel help
I'm looking to put some new wheels on my Jeep. I'm looking at the XD Addict and there are two options on backspacing and offset and I don't know what ones to go with. Option 1 is 4.5" backspacing and -12.00mm offset, and option 2 is 5.71" backspacing and 18.00mm offset. I would like to use 285 65r18 tires. I have the RRO leveling kit so I think they should fit OK. As for the look of the wheels, I would like sidewall of the tire to match up with the top of the fender as much as possible with out sticking out. Would either of these give me the look and fitment that I am looking for?
Here are the wheels:
Re: Wheel help
You will want the deeper backspacing (18mm) to tuck the wheel in tighter. It will still stick out of the fender slightly, maybe 1/4-1/2". I have 285/60/18's with 25mm offset wheels (just a bit more backspace than the XDs) and stick out just slightly, around 1/4".
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Do you have any pics?
Re: Wheel help
Here you go, 18x8.5, 25mm offset, 285/60/18 TGs
Re: Wheel help
Looks great! Thanks! Do you have any side shots? Nice Porsche btw.
Did you mount them without a leveling kit or lift? I have a stock wk2 laredo and was wondering if they worked without rubbing
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Come Christmas Day, the travelogue Island Xclusive will feature interviews with Guyanese fashion designer Sonia Noel; St Lucian Joyce Destang, owner and managing director of the Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa and Caribbean Nobel Prize winner Derek Walcott.
Island Xclusive, touted as the ultimate guide for travellers who want to escape the everyday routine, is hosted by St Lucian Jeanille Bonterre. Each episode includes a TV show, a travel blog and webisodes; seasonal promotions are offered via its interactive website Jeanille, who met and interviewed Sonia during a recent trip to St Lucia, has reportedly been inspired by the very persuasive Guyanese to visit these shores, particularly the eco resorts and Kaieteur Falls.
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This time of year, I get a lot of questions about insulation and how to install it. Generally, it's very easy to install and reaps great rewards in energy savings. Let's talk about attic insulation and how to do it.
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FOLLOWING ITS first-ever win Sunday night for best foreign film, Iran had a political conundrum:
On the one hand, the country wanted to boast about how its film, "The Separation," beat out the Israeli film "Footnote."
(You may take out our nuclear program but we have an Oscar, so there!)
On the other hand, bragging about the Oscar would give validity to the importance of Western influences.
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Fast food giant McDonald's continued to make mince meat of its rivals from July to September.
Punters were enticed to the golden arches by new menu items in the US, such as one dollar breakfasts, and longer opening hours in Europe.
McD's made £883m, 10% up on the same period last year. Those healthy figures copper-fastened its recession-proof status but also contrasted sharply with the fortunes of its closest rival Burger King, which was sold for £2.6bn last month to 3G Capital, made up of some well-known Brazilian businessmen.
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Adding to my grumpiness today: At least three people have made comments about craziness and how it must be a full moon. STFU about the full moon bullshit!!!
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A Common Pleas Court finished a second day of deliberations Thursday without a verdict in the trial of Axel Barreto, the Juniata Park man charged with killing three teenage gang members who wanted to fight his stepson.
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Spicy treatment the answer to aggressive cancer?
It has been treasured by food lovers for thousands of years for its rich golden colour, peppery flavour and mustardy aroma…and now turmeric may also have a role in fighting cancer.
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(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers at Columbia Engineering have established a new method to patch a damaged heart using a tissue-engineering platform that enables heart tissue to repair itself. This breakthrough, recently published ...
Researchers have built the first functional anal sphincters in the laboratory, suggesting a potential future treatment for both fecal and urinary incontinence. Made from muscle and nerve cells, the sphincters developed a ...
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The "P" logo on the Purdue Boilermakers helmet will have a different look for the team's game against Iowa on Sept. 27.
Purdue is looking to get its fans to become a bigger part of the team with its "Social Media Game." Students who buy a VIP card by June 10 will have their photo be part of a collage on the team's helmet.
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Almost identical to french bread, with the exception of its shape, which is shorter and plumper than the French baguette. The top of Italian bread is sometimes sprinkled with sesame seed.
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When we last heard from Free Energy, the hook-happy Philadelphia rock quintet was touring hard behind its grabby 2010 debut album, Stuck on Nothing. The disc came with both hipster cred and corporate muscle, since it was produced by LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and released on his DFA Records in conjunction with EMI, one of the few remaining major music labels.
Three years down the road, Free Energy is back - but this time they're on their own. On Tuesday, the band will release its seriously catchy second album, Love Sign (***), on its own Free Energy label. The band, led by Minnesota transplants Paul Sprangers and Scott Wells, is still based in Fishtown, though its members are now scattered across the United States.


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Madison online art site raises $510,000 in angel investments
The Art Commission, an online site that connects artists with design professionals who are seeking art for their clients, has raised $510,000 from individual angel investors in Wisconsin and Illinois.
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Skylight makes the most of bland 'Pump Boys'
In the fictionalized North Carolina being served up in "Pump Boys and Dinettes," the country music pastiche that's now open for business at Skylight Music Theatre, none of the six characters actually works much.
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Florentine finds cozy home for 'Albert Herring'
If you're looking for the Florentine Opera Company, you'll find them in Vogel Hall for the next couple of weeks, trying something a little different.
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Merseyside is not known as a typical destination for a country cottage holiday. However, many people visit Merseyside to stay in or near the attractive Wirral peninsula.
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In parts of the Wirral peninsula you can enjoy views of the Welsh Hills and explore the interesting coastline where you can do a spot of bird watching and enjoy looking out for seals at Hilbre. There are pretty villages in the countryside of the Wirral peninsula to visit as well as a number of seaside towns. Some people also like to stay in Merseyside to visit family or friends or head to Merseyside for work reasons. Others still head to Merseyside to spend time in the city of Liverpool with all its attractions. Some people prefer to find self catering accommodation in Merseyside rather than take a typical hotel stay.
Self catering cottages or apartments very often offer the type of flexible and comfortable home from home environment that many yearn for. Self catering can particularly be the preferred option if you are travelling as part of a large group or family. In the city of Liverpool you are of course more likely to find apartments to rent but outside of the city, in the Wirral peninsula it is possible to even find country cottages.
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Warcombe Coastal Cottage, Ilfracombe, Devon, England
4 bedroom Cottage, West Country.
Warcombe Farmhouse enjoys an excellent location on a hillside high above Lee Bay and boasts sea views.
Special features: free internet access.
Sleeps from 4 to 9 people in 4 bedrooms
Number of bathrooms: 3
Pet Friendly: No
Rating: Not assessed
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Next availability: from 03 October 2016 to 14 October 2016; from 21 October 2016 to 26 October 2016; from 30 October 2016 to 23 December 2016;
Bookers Cottage, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England
3 bedroom Stone-Built Cottage, Cotswolds.
If youre planning a luxurious family break in the Cotswolds, delightful Bookers Cottage could be just the place to stay.
Special features: free internet access, pool (Indoor heated swimming pool on site at Bruern Cottages), Gold Award Winning Cottage, Silver Award Winning Cottage.
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Lavender Coastal Cottage, Neston, Burton, Neston, Cheshire, England
2 bedroom Cottage, England.
Stylish and modern 2 bedroom holiday cottage with stunning river views located on a working farm in a rural hamlet on the picturesque Wirral Peninsula.
Special features: free internet access.
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Brookbank farm, Blackden Heath, Cheshire, England
7 bedroom Large Country House, Heart of England.
Large and spacious holiday farmhouse with outdoor hot tub and games room, set in the stunning Cheshire countryside, ideal for groups or family breaks.
Special features: free internet access, games room, outdoor hot tub.
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Number of bathrooms: 7
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Briarcroft Fishery Lodge, Preston, Lancashire, England
2 bedroom Riverside Holiday Lodge, North West England.
Comfortable recently built timber holiday lodge with a fantastic setting right by the River Wyre, enjoy riverside walks, relaxing and fishing whilst enjoying a special holiday here (fishing is possible for two guests at nearby coarse fishing lakes).
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Gloucester County freeholders are scheduled to consider a resolution Wednesday opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recently announced plan to address a contaminated site in Newfield.
The proposed resolution calls the EPA's proposal "unacceptable," while asking the federal agency and state to do a full remediation.
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Although we're only a few weeks removed from the 2012 regular season, I'm sure I'm not the only Miami Dolphins fan that is eagerly awaiting kickoff in 2013.
It's easy to look at this past year as another sub-par showing after missing out on the playoffs and posting a record below .500 for the fourth straight season.
But then again, you can't really judge a book by its cover, can you?
For the first time in recent memory, I can honestly say that my hopes are exceedingly high for this Dolphins team in 2013.
You heard it here first, but barring some horribly unorthodox offseason with complete and utter incompetence from a management standpoint, the Dolphins will be ready to contend for the Lombardi Trophy as early as next season.
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The Miami Dolphins are ready to once again climb the ranks of the NFL and be legitimately considered as Super Bowl contenders—and here's why.