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If you don't have a hop in your step today you may want to check your pulse. I guess this is what it feels like to be a Boston-area fan. Between the Hornets being 3-0, LSU pulling out yet another close win, and the Saints practically dominating Jacksonville to run their win streak to 4 and get back to .500, I almost took Monday off to celebrate the unprecendented weekend. Then I realized that it would be much more fun to take this Friday off so that I could have a 3 day weekend going into Friday night's Hornets game and Sunday's game when St. Louis comes to the Dome.
Now, I'm not one to say I told you so, but, well, I kinda did. In my Week 5 NFL Picks entry I predicted that the Saints would get to 4-4. Granted, this wasn't the hardest prediction in the world, as about 4,572 other people all predicted the same thing, but I'm wrong so often that on the rare occassions when I am correct I am inclined to point it out. If you're keeping score at home, it is now Correct Predictions: 1, Incorrect Predictions: 999,999,999.
Carolina lost and Tampa Bay won on Sunday, (Atlanta won too, just in case you are one of the 7 people who still care) leaving the division looking like this...
Tampa Bay 5-4
Carolina 4-4
New Orleans 4-4
Atlanta few-many
I, for one, was pretty surprised by the way the Saints played on Sunday. I thought the game would be close and that Jacksonville's defense would make it difficult for us since they are so physical. We have struggled against physical defenses this year (Indianapolis, Tampa Bay, Tennessee), and Jacksonville is normally very physical and features two of the best defensive tackles in the game.
The Saints immediate schedule looks like this. St. Louis (0-8) at home, at Houston (4-5), at Carolina (4-4), Tampa Bay (5-4) at home, and at Atlanta (2-6) on a Monday. The Saints cannot overlook St. Louis, but that should be a win, and while Andre Johnson and Matt Schaub should be back for the Houston game, that game is very winnable as well. That puts the Saints at 6-4, heading into 3 consecutive division games. Those 3 games will likely decide the division winner. If you're not getting excited just thinking about that, go check the obituaries for your name.
On to some quick thoughts...
+ This was one of the Saints more dominant performances in recent memory. With excpetion of an 80 yard touchdown pass and a kick return, the Jags were absolutley stiffled. This performance was almost (but not quite) on par with last year's wins against Dallas and New York.
+ Drew Brees had 346 yards passing in the first half, and I promise you, unless you were counting the yards, you had no clue. My friends and I saw the stat on the Dome scoreboard at halftime and looked at each in disbelief. Other than Billy Miller thinking that he was Reggie Bush and rumbling for a 57 yard reception, it was a very quiet (yet efficient) 346 yards for Drew.
+ Is it just me or is Reggie a far better running back in the first half of games?
+ The offensive line has been the bright spot of the last four games. After being shredded the first four games, they have allowed only 1 sack in the Saints last 89 passing attempts. Jeff Faine has missed the last two games and you haven't even been able to tell. Just a solid effort all around.
+ The Saints ran 49 passing plays and 25 running plays. As long as the majority of the passes are complete, the lopsidedness is not a big deal because the clock continues to run. However, if we have a game where the passing game is struggling and we start having three and outs, it could be a problem. We need to continue to win time of possesion in order to keep the defense fresh.
+ Speaking of the defense, they have been pretty solid in the 4th quarter. During the final 15 minutes of games in four game winning streak, they have given up totals of 7, 3, 7, and 7 points. During the last quarter of games in the four game losing streak, they gave up totals of 17, 3, 14, and 10.
+ I was looking forward to seeing the gold pants again, but I guess the Saints had other ideas.
+ The turning point in the game was Mike McKenzie's interception return for a touchdown. I have been waiting for years for a Saints cornerback to pick off a ball on the sideline and bring it to the house. It couldn't have come at a better time with a close game and the Jags driving in Saints territory.
+ If Scott Shanle returns to the starting lineup and replaces Brian Simmons, I would surely love to hear the logic behind that. Shanle has been invisible this year, and I think Simmons has filled in extremely well. While we are on the subject of linebackers, I think this defense is a very good middle linebacker away from being a premier defense in the NFL. It also wouldn't hurt to have a ball hawk somewhere in the secondary, but I guess you can't have everything.
+ Do you think Les Miles and Sean Payton call each other after the game and debate on who made the gutsiest calls that weekend? I could picture that conversation including a bunch of "Yeah, I couldn't believe you did that!" and "I saw that! What were you thinking?"
+ So much for that empty bandwagon huh?
+ If there is one area of concern, it would definitely be special teams. Olindo Mare needs to get his act together and the special teams as a whole hasn't been stellar. Jones-Drew's kick return could have been disastrous had the team not bounced back and responded. However, they did do a good job on the onside kick recovery, but there is still plenty of room for improvement.
In closing, this is the first game all year that felt like last year. The games in the Dome last year were basically a huge party with a football game going on in the middle. It felt great to finally have something to cheer and feel good about. Not only did it feel good because we were winning, but it felt good because it felt like we had our team back. It felt good because I spent 63 dollars on beer and I didn't even care. It feels good because it appears as if we have finally weathered the storm and times are good again. Just like we always knew they would be. Right?
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It's not a good sign that some Jets fans have already asked if it's too early to call first-round pick Vernon Gholston a bust just eight games into his career. But perhaps things may be changing for the young linebacker now that he's getting advice from Lawrence Taylor.
Fox Sports Jay Glazer wrote that Gholston met with LT last Monday:
The two spent about an hour and a half talking football, philosophies, pass rushing and defense and his tutoring won't stop there.Comenters over at The Jets Blog said they think Gholston's season could still be saved and Taylor might be the key. Maurisse wrote:
"I really need to watch him on film to see what he's doing out there and I plan to do that," said Taylor, who also plans to go as far as physically working with his new protege in Florida after the season. "You can see he has all the physical tools, that's obvious. There are other things I'll help him out with."
This is the first time since Taylor retired has agreed to get so involved in the career of a young pass rusher.
I saw him on about 6 plays on defense in the Bills game, which means he must have improved dramatically since the KC game where he was making mistakes on [special teams]. He isn't a bust, just adjusting slowly to a really difficult defense - either through injury or time, he will get better and become a starter for us.What's your take on Gholston so far? Post a comment.

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|By Ericng314 (Ericng314) on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 07:37 pm: Edit
Dear Xiggi,
I previously posted about my situation. I scored this on my SATs from OCtober, January to March. The results aren't great:
1240, 1350, 1260.
Will Columbia look at it with a weird eye? I'm definately going for early decision.
I'm wondering if it would be a logical choice to go for another SAT exam, my 4th time in June. Would it be too early? I was trying to strike a 1400. What do you think my game plan should be?
|By Freudboy (Freudboy) on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 07:58 pm: Edit
Low for Columbia. You need at least a 1420-1450
|By Ericng314 (Ericng314) on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 08:02 pm: Edit
DUDE I KNOW THAT lol But what can I do? Will the 4th time be the charm?
|By Athlonmj (Athlonmj) on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 08:07 pm: Edit
Only take it a 4th time if you KNOW you can get over a 1400
|By Xiggi (Xiggi) on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 08:09 pm: Edit
If your scores, especially combined scores, are too low for your target school, go ahead and take the test again. You have nothing to lose. Check the statistics for Columbia and assess your realiztic chances.
Given the limited time, focus on the area where you can get the biggest increase: typically the math section.
Give it one last shot! Otherwise, you'll spend a few years thinking "What if ...."
Good luck!
|By Ericng314 (Ericng314) on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 08:46 pm: Edit
A fourth time is advisable but a fifth time is not advisable correct?
|By Xiggi (Xiggi) on Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 01:07 am: Edit
Tom Fischgrund, an author who was given unprecedented access to TCB databases, wrote a book called "The Perfect 1600".
On page 216, he answers the question "How many times should I take the SAT?" with the follwoing words:
Take the SAT as many times as you like, until you get the score you want. 24% of the students who scored a perfect 1600 took the test three or more times. Taking it five or six times may sound excessive. At some point, you have to accept your score. However, a student who took the SAT 1600 five times before scoring a 1600 was accepted at Harvard"
|By Ericng314 (Ericng314) on Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 10:38 am: Edit
Thanks for all the answwerse to my question!! One more question: If I do want to shoot for a 1400, would it be more advisable to go for June or October?
|By Ericng314 (Ericng314) on Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 12:17 pm: Edit
Another question: If I took it 4 or 5 times, could Columbia possibly average out my SAT scores? I know they said that they pick the highest combined, but can they be trusted? Do they keep their word?
|By Ericng314 (Ericng314) on Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 04:06 pm: Edit
|By Ericng314 (Ericng314) on Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 08:11 pm: Edit
|By Xiggi (Xiggi) on Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 10:30 pm: Edit
No school is known to average scores.
|By Jenz129 (Jenz129) on Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 10:39 pm: Edit
Xiggi, I got 1550, 1410. Should I retake to make up for the 1410?
|By Whtx (Whtx) on Saturday, April 10, 2004 - 10:46 pm: Edit
hey eric, do you go to the school of the blazers?
|By Ericng314 (Ericng314) on Sunday, April 11, 2004 - 09:38 am: Edit
Jenz... From my own opinion, your scores would definately be good for Ivy League or HYPS schools. They'll take the highest anyway. I think you should not take anymore SAT unless you study and feel like you can score higher. I don't really care what people say now about 3 times limit because it's just a fabricated myth. I have to redeem myself LOL. I doubt that I can get a 1400, but for my future I have to give it one last shot! No I do not go to school of the Blazers. I'm in NYC and go to a school where the team is called Lady Blazers.
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Before the Court is the Plaintiffs' Motion for Attorney Fees (ECF No. 47) pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1988(b), Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(d), and United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania Local Rule 54.4. The underlying action concerned Plaintiffs' claims of unlawful sex discrimination under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, and the Equal Rights Amendment of the Pennsylvania Constitution. The Plaintiffs ultimately prevailed on the merits and seek compensation for their attorneys.
The Middle District of Pennsylvania offers a database of opinions for the years 1999 to 2012, listed by year and judge. For a more detailed search, enter the keyword or case number in the search box above.
Judge Jones' repsonse to a Motion to Internvene in the Whitewood v. Wolf case.
1:13-cv-1861 Whitewood v. WolfFile:Today, certain citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are not guaranteed the right to marry the person they love. Nor does Pennsylvania recognize the marriages of other couples who have wed elsewhere. Hoping to end this injustice, eleven courageous lesbian and gay couples, one widow, and two teenage children of one of the aforesaid couples have come together as plaintiffs and asked this Court to declare that all Pennsylvanians have the right to marry the person of their choice and consequently, that the Commonwealth's laws to the contrary are unconstitutional. We now join the twelve federal district courts across the country which, when confronted with these inequities in their own states, have concluded that all couples deserve equal dignity in the realm of civil marriage.
4:11-cv-01989 Neuhard v. Range Resources Appalachia, LLCFile:This case concerns a dispute over an oil and gas lease executed by the Parties.
3:09-CV-2284File:In this case we are invited to take a step which no court in the United States has chosen to take, and declare hydraulic fracturing to be an ultra-hazardous activity that gives rise to strict tort liability. This lawsuit was initiated on November 19, 2009, by a group of 44 plaintiffs who collectively filed suit to recover damages for injuries and property damage allegedly suffered as the result of the defendants' natural gas drilling operations in Dimock Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Subsequent to this case being filed, a number of the plaintiffs reached settlement agreements with the defendants, and at this juncture only 12 plaintiffs remain in the case.
4:10-v-02539 Allegheny Enterprises, Inc. v. J-W Operation Co.File:This case was removed to this Court on December 15, 2010. The Court's basis for jurisdiction is the parties's diverse citizenship. Pennsylvania law applies.On August 17, 2012, plaintiff Allegheny Enterprises, Inc. (hereinafter, "Allegheny") filed an amended complaint seeking declaratory judgment (counts I & II), and asserting claims of conversion (count III), intentional interference with contractual relations (count IV), and interference with coal interests (count V) against defendant J-W Operating Company (hereinafter, "J-W Operating").1 (Am. Compl., Aug. 17, 2012, ECF No. 53 (hereinafter, "Am. Compl.")). Allegheny's claims all substantially rest on its assertion that it owns "the coal, shallow gas and oil and the related rights" under lands that Allegheny refers to as the "Pardee Tract" and the "Jones/McConaghay Properties," while J-W Operating owns the "deep gas and related rights" under the same lands, having acquired such rights by assignment from Allegheny. (Am. Compl. ¶¶ 11, 17). Allegheny contends that, by the terms of a series of agreements with J-W Operating, its coal and shallow gas and oil rights are superior to the deep gas rights it assigned to J-W Operating (Id. ¶¶ 36, 42), and that J-W Operating has infringed (and threatens to further infringe) upon Allegheny's rights by drilling ahead of Allegheny.
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COMSTOCK PARK – Despite his team being ranked No.3 in the state, and unbeaten, Whitehall wrestling coach Cliff Sandee was unsure whether another regional crown was within reach Wednesday night.
"I didn't think we were getting out," Sandee said after his team stopped Allendale, 32-26, in a Division 3 regional final at Comstock Park High School.
"We kept doing the numbers over and over again, and I thought the best we could do was a 1-point loss to Catholic Central (in the semfinals)."
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Luckily for Sandee, outcomes aren't determined on paper, and the Vikings overcame a talented Catholic Central squad in the semifinals to reach the finals.
Whitehall (27-0) staged a furious comeback and claimed the final three matches to pull out a 31-24 win against the fourth-ranked Cougars.
"We want to set the standards here as high as we can, but I definitely felt like we were the underdogs coming in," Sandee said. "I know the rankings didn't speak to that, but I just thought Catholic was a horrible matchup for us."
A turning point in the semis came when freshman Reiley Brown scored a huge upset with a 16-5 win against Catholic Central's Kole Kraus at 103 pounds.
Brown lost twice to Kraus at last Saturday's individual district tournament.
"Reiley is as good as they come for a freshman," Sandee said. "And he turned the tables for us. To go get that major was pretty impressive."
In the finals, Whitehall trailed 13-10 before notching three wins in a row, including a pair by 1-0 decisions at heavyweight and 112 pounds, to grab a 22-13 lead.
A loss at 119 pounds narrowed the gap to 22-17, but Vikings senior Zach Cooper sealed the match with an easy win at 125 pounds.
Cooper pinned Allendale's Edgar Lugo in 20 seconds to extend a lead the Falcons couldn't recover from.
"I'm just so happy and proud of my team for all the hard work they've done throughout the season," said Cooper, who improved to a perfect 45-0. "We've been busting our butts in the room and making statements against some of the best teams in the state. This was definitely a good test tonight to see where we are sitting and where we are at going into the team state finals."
Allendale coach Duane Watson, whose team was ranked No. 8 in Division 3, knew Whitehall would be a tough challenge to overcome.
"We knew coming in we were the underdogs," Watson said. "Whitehall had more polish than we did, but they have a good program and they did a good job. They beat us last year too, and they were better than us again this year."
Whitehall will compete next Friday at the Division 3 team state finals at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek.
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It's probably no surprise that BC is struggling at the box office with a team that has been rebuilding for two years and hasn't been to the NCAA tournament since any of the current undergraduates first stepped foot on campus. In the 2012 fiscal year, BC averaged just 4,699 fans per game, which didn't even put the university in the top 100 of college basketball attendance. Nevada, coming in at number 100, averaged 5,237 fans per game, putting the Wolf Pack over 10% above BC's numbers. For those wondering, the Wolf Pack have been to the tournament six times, last in 2007.
BC's attendance ranks last this year in the ACC. Although we have improved to 5,274 fans per game so far this season, we still lag second-to-last place Miami by over 1,000 fans per game. Miami, which historically struggles to draw even mediocre basketball crowds, has averaged 6,356 this year, a figure no doubt bolstered by the team's #8 national ranking.
Although the team has been historically weak this year, boasting an RPI of just 143 (followed by Illinois State, Arkansas-Little Rock, Jacksonville State, Oakland, and Wright State), you would like to think that BC could put more fans in the seats than this. Against Clemson, for example, one entire student section (except for the band) was empty for the duration of the game. In 2007-08 students entered the lottery for half-season packages!
Nothing puts fans in the seats quite like winning, but other struggling teams, like Wake and Virginia Tech have overcome similar challenges. BC needs to find someone who can market the program even when it's struggling.


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Flexible Block Docking
A useful feature within the Learning Pool LMS is the ability to move and dock blocks to create an appearance that works best for all users.
The Learning Pool LMS questionnaire activity is a survey-like type of activity. It allows administrators or teachers to create a wide range of questions to get student feedback e.g. from a course.
The Learning Pool LMS choice is an activity that can be used in a course page and is worth its weight in gold when it comes to compliance training. It gives you the opportunity to ask a simple question or get agreement to a simple statement.
Basic Theme Settings
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File Picker
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My Home Page
My Moodle or My Home is a customisable "dashboard" page for providing users with links to their courses and activities within them, such as unread forum posts and upcoming assignments.
Updated Course Completion
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Classroom Connect
If you have access to our Classroom booking tool, this guide will support you in creating your classroom events. The guide will take you through step by step in setting up your venues, assets and sessions.
Certificate User Guide
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Learning Pool LMS quizzes are highly versatile but they can initially appear daunting to set up. This guide will assist you in building quizzes that perform in the way that you need them to perform.
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Decision to parole drug dealer angers DA office
HOLLIDAYSBURG – Two local prosecutors who work closely with the West Drug Task Force and the Altoona City Narcotics Bureau are upset that a convicted drug dealer who is a native of Belize in Central America has been paroled to the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement for deportation before completing his minimum sentence of eight years in a state correctional institution.
Blair County District Attorney Richard A. Consiglio called the move "outrageous," while Assistant District Attorney Pete Weeks, who is the lead drug prosecutor in Consiglo's office, called it "extremely frustrating."
Weeks pointed out that the drug dealer, Randy "Braids" Hernandez, now 26, was arrested in 2008 as a leader of a Brooklyn-based Bloods heroin and cocaine operation.
Then attorney general and now Gov. Tom Corbett announced in late February 2008 that 29 members of the drug organization had been arrested as the result of Operation Blood Clot.
Corbett at the time stated, "This is a very dangerous criminal organization."
Hernandez eventually entered a no-contest plea to drug distribution charges and was sentenced by Judge Elizabeth A. Doyle on July 6, 2009, to serve eight to 16 years in the state prison system.
According to Susan McNaughton, a spokeswoman for the Department of Corrections, his minimum release date was Feb. 27, 2016.
However, McNaughton explained that the department has been recommending that noncitizen inmates slated for deportation receive early parole into federal custody, specifically the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
She and a spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, Sherry Tate, both explained that it makes sense to deport noncitizens rather than have the taxpayers foot the bill for their incarceration.
The Corbett administration aims to lower the state prison population in Pennsylvania while at the same time providing programs to prevent recidivism.
That effort apparently is paying off, according to McNaughton.
On Tuesday, the Department of Corrections announced that the prison population in 2013 experienced the smallest increase in 24 years.
Since the Shapp administration, the prison population has been growing at about 1,500 annually, McNaughton said.
Under Corbett, the population has grown by 191 inmates in the last three years.
DOC Secretary John Wetzel stated Tuesday, "Instead of an early projected population growth of more than 3,500 inmates, the DOC only has experienced a growth of a total of 191 inmates between January 2011 and December 2013."
As of the end of December the state inmate population stood at 51,512 inmates.
While the effort to rehabilitate and release inmates may be a goal, Consiglio and Weeks are strenuously objecting to a policy of releasing individuals like Hernandez.
McNaughton explained that it is within Pennsylvania law to grant early release to individuals like Hernandez, noncitizens who are in prison for "nonviolent" offenses.
The key word is "nonviolent."
Consiglio and Weeks disagree drug dealing, particularly in Hernandez's case, is an example of a nonviolent crime.
The gang Hernandez was associated with collected guns in the Altoona area and transferred them back to New York for distribution to other gang members, Weeks said.
He said as a rule drug dealers use weapons to protect their supplies of illegal drugs and are often used as threats in the course of business.
Weeks said drugs spur crime by users, and he said the group Hernandez was associated with was "a significant enterprise over a period of years."
He said using the statewide grand jury is expensive and it is used only in significant cases.
Operation Blood Clot was such a case, he said.
In a letter to Consiglio, dated Jan. 30, 2014, the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole stated the board is required to provide written notice of a contemplated parole release to the DA.
"Please be advised that the board has exercised its discretion to parole [Hernandez]."
It gave as reasons, that Hernandez's parole to ICE is in the "best interest of the Commonwealth," that Hernandez participated in institutional programs and that he had a "positive institutional behavior."
The Department of Corrections recommended the parole, and it stated Hernandez accepted responsibility for his offenses.
It stated also there is a deportation order filed against him by ICE and he will be paroled to ICE.
What has Weeks concerned is that even if Hernandez is deported, he has little connection to the land in which he was born.
Hernandez, after being sentenced, learned that he faced deportation because he was not a citizen. He maintained he never realized he was not a citizen, having been raised in New York since he was a young child. He petitioned Judge Doyle asking that he be allowed to withdraw his pleas – which she denied – stating he would never had entered them had he known it meant deportation.
This leads Weeks and Consiglio to believe Hernandez will find his way back to the United States and, as many past cases have shown, back to drug dealing in Altoona.
Tate said if Hernandez is not deported, he will be returned to the prison system.
She said that recently more than 100 noncitizen inmates in the state system have been paroled and deported.
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February 3, 2009 at 7:29pm
I received a 1098T paid tuition and a 1099Q Payments from a qualified Education program. I know if I paid more school expenses than what was distributed then I don't have to really worry because it is offset . My son really does not have to file a tax return this year due to how much he earned but it was recommended that I file one anyways because of the tax stimulus . Since he is a dependent on my tax returns do I use the 1098t and 1099Q on my tax returns or does he need to show it on his tax returns since I am going to do one. The 1099Q and 1098T has his social on it not mine.
Answer: Carol - I am sorry I am not quite following the logic of "my son does not have to file a return but someone said I should because of the tax stimulus."
Generally it depends on the type of education tax benefit you would be claiming. If you claim an exemption on your return for your son you would be the only one who would be entitled to claim either the hope or lifetime learning credits as long as the education expenses meet the definition of qualified education expenses and your son meets the definition of an eligible student.
For the Tuition and Fees deduction, which is an adjustment to income as opposed to a credit and depending on the situation can sometimes be more beneficial than a credit, then it depends on who paid the expenses. If you claim your son on your return and you paid the expenses for your dependent then only you can deduct the tuition and fees deduction on your return. If you claim an exemption for your dependent and your dependent paid the expenses no one is allowed to take the deduction.
If both you and your son have no filing requirement it may not make any difference because these types of deductions and credits work to reduce your tax liability - if you have no tax liability there is no benefit.
For additional information please see IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education.You can visit www.irs.gov to view, download, print or order forms and publications or you can call 800-829-3676 to have them mailed to you.


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The summer of 2011 is coming to an end, but there are still plenty of warm-weather activities to look forward to.
Here's a list of some upcoming events to put on your radar:
Civil War Muster, Aug. 27-28
The 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Co. B, Inc. presents the Battle of Bethel Church (Va.) for this year's 27th annual Cascades Civil War Muster on Aug. 27 and 28.
Re-enactment of the Battle of Bethel Church, which occurred on April 10, 1861, will take place at 2 p.m. both days, but is far from the limit of the activities, as there will be a host of drills, medical scenarios and other demonstrations throughout the weekend. There also will be a pig roast Aug. 27.
Visit www.7thmichigan.us for more information.
Rose Queen Pageants, Aug. 27
Jackson County's Rose Queen Scholarship Pageant and Teen Rose Pageant return to the Potter Center on Aug. 27.
Festivities will begin with the Outstanding Teen Pageant at 1 p.m., which features eight girls between the ages of 13 and 15. Cost is $10.
Ten women, ages of 18 and 21, will vie for the title of Rose Queen beginning at 7 p.m. Special guests will include 2012 Miss Michigan Elizabeth Wertenberger and reigning Rose Queen Casey McKay. Cost is $20.
Rust N' Dust, Aug. 27-28
Hanover's annual Rust N' Dust Days festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 27 and 28 at Heritage Park and Event Center.
Rust N' Dust includes a craft show, kids' games, wagon rides, nature trails, food, horse-drawn plowing and a Model-T popcorn truck.
Cost is $2. Call Pat Johnson at 563-8927 for more information.
Ansel Adams exhibit, ends Sept. 4
Time is beginning to run out to see the Ella Sharp Museum's "Ansel Adams: Masterworks" display, which ends on Sept. 4.
Hours for the museum, 3225 Fourth St., are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $8 for adults. Children under 12 get in free.
Visit www.ellasharp.org or call 787-2320 for more information.
Michael Winslow, Sept. 10
Michael Winslow, the human sound effects machine, brings his stand-up comedy show to the Michigan Theatre at 7 p.m. Sept. 10.
Winslow is known for playing Larvelle Jones in the "Police Academy" films during the 1980s and is know as "The man with 10,000 sound effects."
Tickets range from $10 to $20. There is a $30 option that includes a meet-and-greet with Winslow. Call RockUrFace Entertainment at 420-1760 for more information.
MI Fest, Sept. 17
The first MI Fest, which is billed an outdoor music and camping experience, comes to the grounds of Michigan International Speedway on Sept. 17.
Nearly 20 musical acts are already on the bill, led by Sheryl Crow, the Raconteurs, Jeff Daniels and Ronnie Dunn. More artists are expected to be announced.
There also will be plenty of Michigan-based food, beverages and art to enjoy. Tickets are $79 and available through www.mi-fest.com.
"Leading Ladies," Sept. 23-Oct. 2
Center Stage Jackson's 12th season kicks off on Sept. 23 with a rollicking comedy in "Leading Ladies."
Stars Scott Clow and Jeremy Adam Moore play down-on-their-luck Shakespearean actors Jack and Leo, who find themselves posing as women in an attempt to swindle an inheritance from a wealthy old woman. Things get even juicier when Leo falls for the woman's niece, Meg (Heather Yevseyev).
The show, which will be directed by Gerry Blanchard, will run from Sept. 23 to Oct. 2 at the Baughman Theatre at Jackson Community College. Tickets will be $15.
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By any sane measure, the current congressman from Michigan's 7th District, which stretches from Lenawee County to Battle Creek, would be considered a conservative. Rep. John J. "Joe" Schwarz, a Republican from Battle Creek, is a staunch supporter of the war in Iraq. A medical doctor, he had tours of duty in Indochina with both the Navy and the CIA.
A salty, bearlike man and a dedicated railroad buff, Mr. Schwarz opposes gay marriage, and has been heartily endorsed for re-election by both President Bush and Sen. John McCain of Arizona. Vice President Dick Cheney and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich have campaigned for his re-election this year, as has Mr. McCain.
But that's not enough for some on the far right, including former State Rep. Tim Walberg, a fundamentalist preacher from Tipton who is challenging the congressman in the Aug. 8 primary. Mr. Walberg, who was defeated by Mr. Schwarz in a crowded primary field two years ago, calls his opponent a "liberal," and says his values are out of touch with the district.
"That's just plain nuts," says Mr. Schwarz. What most bothers Mr. Walberg is that the congressman believes abortion should be "safe, legal, and rare." And while Mr. Schwarz doesn't want to legalize gay marriage, he also thinks the way to handle that is not with a constitutional amendment.
During his 16 years in the Michigan Senate he was universally regarded as the legislative expert on the state's universities. As a congressman, he thinks Michigan needs to adequately fund education but he adds that "a tax cut is not always the solution to every problem."
Such heresy has caused the Club for Growth, a Washington, D.C.-based organization devoted to free market economics, to pour vast sums into the Walberg campaign. As a result, the race has become one of the most intensely watched congressional races in the country.
Should Joe Schwarz lose, it will not only embarrass the President, it will demonstrate to many observers that there is no place for even moderate liberals in the Michigan GOP.
Oddly enough, it might also be an unexpected windfall for Democrats, who are scratching hard to pick up enough seats to take control of the U.S. House. While the 7th District is Republican, it is reasonably moderate, despite Mr. Walberg's claims. It voted for President Clinton, and Mr. Schwarz managed only 58 percent last time against a Democrat with no money.
Ironically, if Republicans end up ousting the incumbent in the primary, the result could be the election of a real liberal in November.


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With a stay at Brougham Heights Motel in New Plymouth, you'll be minutes from Saint Mary's Church and Observatory. This 4.5-star motel is within close proximity of Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and Centre City Shopping Centre.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions and DVD players are provided, while wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (surcharge).
Make use of convenient amenities, which include wireless Internet access (surcharge) and tour/ticket assistance.
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JACKSON, MI – In an effort to attack obesity and other health-related problems, three Jackson markets are promoting the availability of fresh produce.
The initiative to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to Jackson's lower-income neighborhoods is an effort of the Jackson County Health Department the the Fitness Council of Jackson.
Greenwood Food Market, Keyes Party Store (formerly, The Log Cabin) and Stop One are participating in an initiative and held a kickoff event Thursday, April 25.
"This is just the beginning," said Julie Weisbrod of the Jackson County Health Department. "The idea is to be able to provide affordable produce to all members of Jackson County, even in financially struggling communities."
At Keyes Party Store, volunteers helped customers use what they called a "blender bike." Attached to the back of the bicycle is a blender that, when the bike is pedaled, makes a smoothie.
"The blender bike is a great example of how you can be healthy and happy at the same time," said Sarah Doll, a registered dietitian at Allegiance Health. "The health department and fitness council work very closely and cooperatively so they can meet the needs of the community. This is a very important need."
New refrigerators, packed with fresh produce, will be installed soon at the three stores. Lou Cubille and Jean Weir, local artists from the Armory Arts, have created original posters and murals they will attach to the buildings.
The artwork will depict healthy eating and better living.
Outreach Troops from the Girl Scout Heart of Michigan chapter planted flowers at each store. Soil and flowers were donated by Home Depot.
In addition, the Fitness Council of Jackson's Rec-Connect program led a one-mile walking tour, starting at Keyes, with stops at Greenwood and Stop One.
Weisbrod said the tour was intended to showcase to residents where they can purchase healthy, fresh, affordable foods, right in their neighborhood.
"A lot of work and good will has gone into this local effort," she said. "It's really nice to see it all finally happening. Hopefully, we can help people get the produce they need more easily."


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WOODSTOCK TOWNSHIP, MI -- Police have identified a man who was found dead in Woodstock Township as Larry Smith.
Smith, 66, was found when Lenawee County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a welfare check at his home, 11818 Silver Lake Highway, at 7:34 p.m. Sunday, July 20.
"This is not a random incident," a news release from the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office said. "We believe the victim was probably familiar with the subject. At least one person of interest is being investigated."
No suspects have been arrested in relation to Smith's death.
Friends and family gathered at Smith's home Monday declined to comment.
Police said the exact time of Smith's death is unknown but appeared to be recent. An autopsy has been scheduled.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Ian McEwan, one of the most revered authors of his generation, has hit back at accusations that he copied another writer's work — the second time the novelist has had to face such claims.
Sections of the novel Atonement, which is being turned into a film starring Keira Knightley, are said to be similar to parts of a wartime memoir by Lucilla Andrews, a bestselling author of romantic fiction. Ms Andrews is mentioned briefly in the acknowledgements of Atonement, and McEwan says that he has paid tribute to her in interviews and public appearances.
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While hardcore gamers will want the increased accuracy of the Logitech G5 or Razer Copperhead, the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 is a cheaper alternative for those who still want an extremely accurate mouse on a budget.
Microsoft's IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 is the latest iteration of their Explorer series of mice. Known for their combination of comfort and accuracy, they are very popular amongst gamers and heavy computer users in general. The Explorer 3.0 follows this trend, offering a comfortable device that is more than precise enough for all computing needs.
The most important element of a high end mouse is its accuracy, and the Explorer 3.0 performed excellently in this regard. Its optical sensor refreshes at 9000 times a second, giving great, pinpoint precision. We tested it playing a first person shooter, and found it to be extremely accurate, almost comparable to Logitech's G5 and G7 gaming mice. While the top end gaming mice from Logitech and Razer may be better choices for the true hardcore gamer, the Explorer 3.0 will more than satisfy most people and the price difference is quite large, making this a better choice for those on a budget.
Our testing was performed on a variety of surfaces, including a traditional mouse pad, paper and our plain, white, glossy desktop. It was responsive on all surfaces, which was impressive considering most optical mice struggle on reflective, glossy surfaces.
It follows a fairly standard design, with a scroll wheel between the two main buttons and two shortcut keys on the left. We'd have liked to see another one on the right, next to where the little finger falls, but some prefer a mouse without the clutter. All the controls were within easy reach, and reacted responsively.
We liked the design of the IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0, with a gunmetal grey and black colour scheme, and silver highlights on the shortcut keys. It also has a glowing red tip towards the back, illuminated by the optical sensor, which adds a futuristic feel to the unit.
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First impression on unpacking the Q702 test unit was the solid feel and clean, minimalist styling.
For work use, Microsoft Word and Excel programs pre-installed on the device are adequate for preparing short documents.
The Fujitsu LifeBook UH574 allowed for great mobility without being obnoxiously heavy or clunky. Its twelve hours of battery life did not disappoint.
The screen was particularly good. It is bright and visible from most angles, however heat is an issue, particularly around the Windows button on the front, and on the back where the battery housing is located.
My first impression after unboxing the Q702 is that it is a nice looking unit. Styling is somewhat minimalist but very effective. The tablet part, once detached, has a nice weight, and no buttons or switches are located in awkward or intrusive positions.


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Daily Telegraph, Apr. 3rd 2012, p. 2
The Prime Minister announced a relaunch of the tenants' Right to Buy scheme which could see a further two million council and 500,000 housing association properties sold off. From April 3rd 2012, tenants were able to claim discounts of up to £75,000 on the purchase price of their home.
R. Johnson
Housing, Care and Support, vol.14, 2011, p. 127-133
This paper is an extended review and expert commentary on a recently published study by the Centre for Housing Policy which discusses the complexity of research on 'housing related support' in the UK context and proposes further work. The report raises important questions about the complexities of evidencing innovative services. Despite some omissions, it should be helpful to local commissioners in assessing the value of services. It also provides a useful introduction to housing related support for an international audience, less familiar with the UK social policy and funding context.
T. Ross
Daily Telegraph, Apr. 25th 2012, p. 2
Under the government's cap on housing benefit, payments are limited to £400 per week for a four bedroom property. Westminster Council, faced with some of the highest private rents in the country, announced that it was considering relocating 150 claimants to Derby and Nottingham as a temporary measure.
(See also Guardian, Apr. 25th 2012, p. 12-13)
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Housing, Care and Support, vol. 14, 2011, p. 113-122
This paper gives an account of the development and pioneering management practices of Walterton and Elgin Community Homes (WECH). WECH is a not-for-profit, charitable housing association, owned and controlled by its residents, which unites landlord and residents into a single organisation that represents the people, owns their homes, and gets the things done that residents need. Community ownership empowers people to exercise direct and democratic control over their affairs and environment - the same factors that are at work in home ownership. It also avoids costly, time-wasting bureaucracy and conflict.


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Richard Platt's curator insight, June 16, 2015 1:57 PM
PwC does a good job of calling out that the state of the wearable market is far from a goldmine that it will eventually become - many in industry seem to overlook or forget that it is system integrators are going to take the lead in the acceptance and adoption of wearable tech.
Marco Rasteiro's curator insight, May 7, 2015 6:14 PM
Opportunity for pharmaceutical and healthcare industries...
Ed Crowley's curator insight, May 17, 2015 8:30 AM
Wearable medical technology is quickly changing the potential for health research, and with IoT, health management.
Kim Flintoff's curator insight, April 12, 3:04 AM
Big data is impacting on every industry. Health and personal monitoring devices are increasingly linked and the questions raised in this piece tie together big data, computational thinking and IoT considerations. Shrugging in exasperation is less helpful than modelling innovative new apporahces to problem-solving. Therein lies some of the promise of a data-driven culture.


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Just a note of thanks for your article on central pain syndrome (http://bit.ly/Y2KstP ). My wife has central pain syndrome, and we were both heartened to see the condition addressed in your magazine. Central pain syndrome is little understood, and many healthcare professionals would rather disregard its existence than admit they have nothing to offer in the way of help for patients. I know any medical treatments must be preceded by research, which requires funding, all of which may be set in motion by awareness, sometimes stemming from publications such as yours.
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GRAND RAPIDS – An Evart woman is accused of taking sexually explicit photos of a young girl and sending the images to a Big Rapids man who is also accused of taking surreptitious photos of a teenage girl.
Andrea Marie Mast and Timothy Thomas Sims are named in an indictment filed in U.S. District Court. Both were arrested on state charges before prosecutors filed an eight-count indictment.
Sims faces three counts of sexual exploitation of a child, possession of images of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, and receipt of images of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. Mast is accused of sexual exploitation of a child, distribution of images of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct and possession of such images.
Sims was originally indicted in February. Mast was named this month in a superseding indictment.
In a court filing, U.S. District Magistrate Judge Hugh Brenneman Jr. said Sim's "interest in child pornography is not a one-time thing but is rather pervasive. … Defendant had several videos on his iPhone, which appear to have been taken through a window showing a naked teenage girl coming out of a shower."
Federal prosecutors said Sims produced three videos with his iPhone and laptop computer.
Mast sent digital photos of a girl, approximately 7 years old, to an email account associated with Sims, the indictment said. It said Mast convinced an unidentified girl to "engage in sexually explicit conduct" that was captured on the camera of her cell phone and emailed to Sims' email account.
She allegedly took the photos in Osceola County.
Sims, who has pleaded not guilty, is detained pending trial. Mast has not yet made her first appearance in federal court, records showed.
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BELCOURT Delorme (Native Butterfly Woman), 30, of Minot, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, near Belcourt of injuries suffered in an automobile/pedestrian accident.
She was born July 9, 1982, to Robert Grant and Kim Desjarlais, in Belcourt.
Survivors: mother, of Williston; sisters, Briana Delorme, Belcourt, Taylor Desjarlais, Williston, Alaira Grant, Grand Forks; brothers, Tanner Delorme, Williston, Shae Grant and Tyler Grant, both Belcourt; grandparents, Sylvester and Marion Delorme, Belcourt; companion, Ben Forrest, Minot.
Funeral: Friday, 10 a.m., St. Ann's School Gymnasium, Belcourt.
Burial: St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery, Belcourt,
Rosary service: Today, 8 p.m., in the school gym.
Visitation: Today, 6 p.m., in the school gym.
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Clean Shine Window Cleaning provides professional window cleaning services in Livingston, Oakland and Washtenaw Counties.
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I got started about 4 or 5 years ago just helping out a friend with a few jobs. He eventually got out of the business but I enjoyed it so much I started my own company.
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Imports$20.02 billion (2011 est.)
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Inflation rate (consumer prices)7% (2011 est.)
Unemployment rate4.2% (2011 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP)$5,700 (2011 est.)
National product real growth rate6.9% (2010 est.)
Internet users1.777 million (2009)
Telephones - mobile cellular17.359 million (2010)
Population growth rate0.913% (2012 est.)
Population21,481,334 (July 2012 est.)
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Michael Nicks, 26, finished the five-mile race in 24 minutes, 55 seconds. The UO accounting grad student runs in the Oregon Track Club hasn't done the race before. Though first to cross the finish line, he wasn't blown away by his time.
Still, he said, "I feel pretty good."
Every runner, by the way, is greeted by a pumped-up cheering section and what sounds like cowbells.


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BRATTLEBORO -- Worship service on Sunday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church at 190 Main St. in Brattleboro will be "Pride In Our Past -- Faith In Our Future."
Sunday's worship service will focus on the journey through Lent. Pastor Suzanne Andrews will lead parishioners in the weeks ahead as they follow Jesus on His walk to the Cross. Soloist will be Willeen Wango.
A well-equipped nursery is available for infants and toddlers.
A four-session Lenten Bible Study provided by the First Baptist Church Board of Christian Education called "The New Testament: It's Message and Meaning for Today," will be held at the home of Sylvia Seitz, 70 Winter St., in Brattleboro. Study/discussion groups will meet at 7 p.m. beginning on Monday, Feb. 25, and each Monday evening through March 18. Open dialogue and free discussion will allow for better understanding of one's faith and answers to many questions in today's world.


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CLEVELAND, Ohio – The news tends to move pretty quickly on cleveland.com, and today has been no exception. Here are some of the stories from the past 12 hours you might have missed, including renovation plans revealed for Progressive Field, improved casino and racino revenues in July and an update on the health of Ed FitzGerald's son, Jack.
Cleveland Indians detail multimillion-dollar renovation plans, seat cuts at Progressive Field
The Cleveland Indians will eliminate roughly 7,000 seats from Progressive Field, as part of a multimillion-dollar renovation designed to boost attendance at games and create more spaces that appeal to young professionals and families.
During a meeting early Thursday morning at the downtown ballpark, Indians President Mark Shapiro said the team is responding to fan feedback and broader changes in professional sports. Between the end of this season and opening day in 2015, the Indians hope to reconfigure stretches of the venue from center field to right field.
They'll cap off a section of the upper deck, which sits empty on all but the busiest days, with a platform that will conceal unused seats and create new game-viewing areas. They'll add a two-story, indoor-outdoor bar and five food areas dedicated to Cleveland neighborhoods, as part of a concessions overhaul. And they'll expand the Kids Clubhouse and other areas for families, while eliminating 16 or so suites as part of an ongoing effort to cut back on poorly used, higher-price seating. | Read Michelle Jarboe McFee's story
Casino and racino revenues rebounded in July
Casino and racino revenues rebounded in July after a slump in June, but it may not be until late 2015 when any conclusions can be drawn on how the operations are faring, officials say.
Although it's been more than two years since the first casino opened in Ohio, the final two racinos will open be open by September. Revenue fluctuations at the casinos and racinos can be better understood once all four casinos and seven racinos have been open for a number of months, officials continue to say.
Overall casino revenue for July was less than July, 2013, according to figures released Thursday by the Ohio Casino Control Commission, but the numbers are better from the previous month. | Read Karen Farkas' story
Ed FitzGerald sends message about son's health to supporters amid tough political week; Democratic strategist calls it 'offensive' political move
With his campaign for governor reeling, Ed Fitzgerald and his wife Shannon on Thursday wrote to supporters to announce it appears that their 20-year-old son, Jack, remains cancer-free.
FitzGerald's campaign asserted the FitzGeralds decided to make the announcement, with their son's blessing, to help Ohioans understand an issue that has shaped the FitzGerald family. But it struck some as an attempt to divert attention from his political woes by evoking sympathy for his son's battle with cancer.
The FitzGeralds in their message made reference to what has been a very tough week, during which it was revealed that FitzGerald went 10 years without a valid, permanent Ohio driver's license. News also broke of a 2012 incident in which police discovered him in a parked car at 4:30 a.m. with a woman who was not his wife.
The message is a departure for FitzGerald, who for years has been reluctant to publicly discuss his son's medical issues. During the late stages of FitzGerald's 2010 campaign for Cuyahoga County Executive, Jack, then in high school, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. | Read Andrew J. Tobias' story
Forest City has potential buyer for most of its Tower City complex in downtown Cleveland
Forest City Enterprises, Inc., has landed a potential buyer for its Tower City complex, the cluster of shopping, offices and parking in the heart of downtown Cleveland.
The publicly traded real estate company said Wednesday that it recently struck an agreement to sell Post Office Plaza and Skylight Office Tower to an unidentified buyer. The buyer also is negotiating to acquire a 50 percent stake in the Avenue mall and to purchase parking at the shopping center.
And that buyer has expressed interest in Terminal Tower, the downtown building where Forest City maintains its headquarters. But Jeff Linton, a company spokesman, said the iconic tower is one property Forest City doesn't plan to sell. | Read Michelle Jarboe McFee's story
Cleveland Cavaliers have agreement in place to acquire Kevin Love: Report
The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached an agreement that will bring Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star forward Kevin Love to Cleveland for more than just one year, according to a report from Yahoo Sports.
The report states the Cavs will send Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Bennett and a protected first-round pick in 2015 to Minnesota in exchange for Love. Cleveland has also received a firm agreement from Love that he will opt out of his contract in 2015 and re-sign with the Cavaliers on a five-year, $120 million-plus contract extension.
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Natural Resources Conservation Services field offers are accepting applications for an initiative to improve the soil condition, plant condition and water quality of salt-affected cropland in the Devils Lake Basin.
The application deadline is the close of business Oct. 15 for funding for contracts in the 2009 fiscal year in the seven counties of Benson, Cavalier, Nelson, Pierce, Ramsey, Rolette and Towner.
The incentive payment is for three years at $50 per acre per year not to exceed 160 acres. The total contract length will be four years. Contracts will be awarded based on the ranking score of the offer and available funds.
The Devils Lake Basin Soil Conservation Districts Local Work Group submitted a funding proposal to the North Dakota Natural Resources Conservation Service. The funding proposal requested Environmental Quality Incentive Program funds be allocated to the Salinity Special Initiative to enroll salt-affected cropland within the these counties. On Aug. 15, the initiative was tentatively approved for $360,000 to fund EQIP contracts within the seven-county area.
Incentive payments will be available to eligible producers to enroll salt-affected cropland into EQIP who are willing to implement a salinity management package. The package will include a combination of the following components: the development and implementation of a conservation crop rotation on their saline cropland to include a combination of salt tolerant crops, deep rooted crops, high water use crops and/or cover crops, salinity monitoring techniques, reduced tillage practices, and nutrient and pest management strategies on the saline acreage enrolled in the program.
For more information, contact local NRCS field offices.
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Open room. Small kitchenette with fridge. Nice bed. Flat screen tv. Wifi.
Do not provide room service (change/fix room and no new towels) except once a week.
Location, cleanliness, knowledgeable staff in back room. Quiet street. excellent coffee shop attached to the hotel.
Cost of stay, decor, old music playing, dark and dingy lounge, noise from equipment on terrace outside our window.
Very comfortable, friendly, and convenient.
Comfortable bed. Clean bathroom. Nice large wood floored closet upon entry to keep all luggage in. Close location to downtown.
Very hot room. Only a thin pad and flat sheet on bed. Would have liked more bed linens. Dark room, outdated decor. I was very nervous about cleanliness but it looked good.
I stay in Juneau almost every quarter, so I feel like I have a solid bench mark of the hotels available. This hotel does the trick and is slightly above average for the city. Staff was way above average with friendliness and incredibly accommodating.
The old school metal keys as opposed to the key cards.
Staff, location, room size, eating facilities
I discovered the SilverBow two years ago and couldn't wait to return to Juneau to stay there. It was the perfect blend of quirky, stylish and comfort. Every detail has been considered. Wonderful hospitality. The location can't be better.
The only issue was that my room faced the street, so at 2am after the bars closed things got noisy.
The hotel and the room at not the most clean and comfortable. But the whole experience could be improved if they get some personel with some social skills.
Convenient location. Airport shuttle.
Worn out carpet. The sink didn't drain. No mini fridge or microwave.
Good location, pretty basic but nothing was really lacking. Price seemed kinda high but that's more Juneau as a whole vs this one particular location. Shuttle service was a nice bonus. Overall a pretty good place to stay - the smaller suite would be good for a group or family as well.
Staff helpful (Amber). Hotel clean, modern, good location.
Pool and hot tub
Internet was spotty in our room.
The room was spacious and comfortable. Daily cleaning service was excellent.
No workout room.
service was friendly and attentive, room was spacious. The courtesy shuttle to and back from town, restaurants etc covered for the remote location
The hotel provides a lot of good amenities like Free WiFi, comes with complementary continental breakfast and 24/7 shuttle to the airport as well as a shuttle that runs every two hours to the downtown area of Juneau, AK. The staff was courteous and helpful.
The location of the hotel is far from downtown Juneau, AK - which is where most of the good restaurants and attractions are.
I loved the 'coziness' of the hotel, from the fireplace to the extraordinarily comfy bed to the hot tub where I could soak tired hiking muscles. Also loved the location: close to trails and not too far from restaurants & stores.
No! Loved it all!
We appreciated the friendliness, efficiency, and obvious caring that we experienced in all of our interactions with each member of the team.
This hotel has a unique charm to it...old, in the heart of downtown and in the middle of the Juneau party!! The suites are the way to go, otherwise you share a bathroom and shower with others. Everything is nice enough, beds are decently comfy, no frills or excess, just enough to provide for a good place to crash after your adventure filled day. Good price in comparison to other hotels in the area.
We stayed during a rare sunny & warm week in Juneau and our room was HOT!! Nothing as far as ventilation or fans to circulate air. No screens to open windows without bugs coming in.
nothing awful place
awful place smell like cat pee, people's hair all over the shower, laundry outside of bed room door pile up, room was not ready waited 30 min for him to change linen, pick up the room, doors not really close able, walls are paper thin hear people bumping the night geez. Kitchen garbage over flowing with trash. Disgusting place. Never again !!!
Didn't feel comfortable and thought it wasn't the cleanest facility... Ok for maybe a few hours if stay.
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New Life Community Church, the joint ministry of Luling United Methodist and First Union Presbyterian in Luling, recently hosted its first Science Friday event at First Union. More than 30 children attended the event.
The program included nine science activity stations in which children performed an experiment or demonstration, then learned a Bible lesson and prayer that went along with each activity. Among the activity stations were mixing baking soda and vinegar to fill a balloon with air, which included a lesson on being filled with the Holy Spirit; finding an object's center of gravity, which included a lesson on allowing God to help us find balance in our lives; and using salt and vinegar to make old copper pennies look shiny again, which included a lesson on shining for Jesus.
New church opens in Luling
Terry Gullage Sr., pastor of Greater Mount Calvary Church of Marrero, recently announces the opening of a new church, Greater Mount Calvary River Center at 1001 Paul Maillard Road in Luling.
Worship services are held every Sunday at 12:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend services. A dedicatory service will be held September 14 at 5 p.m. and will continue September 15-18 at 7 p.m.
Singers needed
People from Luling who like to sing are invited to join the Community Chorus of the River Parishes. The chorus is looking for new members to begin its 2014 Christmas season. The chorus, directed by Brian Martinez Jr., is open to all, from middle school age through adults.
Four concerts are usually performed each season, two in December and two in April/May.
Rehearsals are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month, from 7 to 9 p.m. at R. K. Smith Middle School, 281 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling.
No auditions or previous experience is necessary. For more information, call 985.652.0162, or email email@example.com.
Humane society offers discount
The St. Charles Humane Society is offering a special discount on cats. The adoption fee is $40 through the St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter in Luling. In addition, cats are available for adoption at Petsmart, 6851 Veterans Highway in Metairie.
Anita Hymel writes about people and events in Luling. You can call her at 985.703.0831 or email her at email@example.com.


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Don't know if anyone remembers this, but Capt Jeff Haney, an F-22 Raptor pilot who crashed due to loss of consciousness due to suffocation, has been cleared by the DoD Inspector General of any errors related to his crash.
Amazingly, the USAF in its initial report, in a desperate bid to protect the F-22 and sully the name and reputation of a good pilot, blamed Haney for "failing to maintain control of the aircraft by being distracted" while he basically suffocated. Absolutely ridiculous conclusion from the accident investigation, and the DoD IG really took the Air Force report to task for blaming the pilot for being distracted by the fact that HE WAS NOT CONSCIOUS DUE TO LACK OF AIR TO HIS BRAIN.
I certainly hope some heads got the chop because of this fiasco.


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MOBILE, Ala. -- Concerns about the façade of the Van Antwerp Building on Royal Street have prompted Mobile officials to change the route of Saturday's annual Christmas and Holiday Parade.
Meanwhile, the southbound lane of Royal Street will remain closed between Dauphin and Conti streets for about three more days, according to city officials.
Spokeswoman Barbara Drummond said safety netting will be installed below terra cotta tiles that buckled about halfway up the century-old, 11-story building.
The new parade route, released Thursday afternoon by the city's Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, still calls for the parade to start on Claiborne Street near the Mobile Civic Center. But instead of heading east on Government Street, it will proceed north to Dauphin Street before turning east. It will then turn north on St. Joseph Street.
The new route takes the parade away from Royal Street, where traffic has been restricted since Wednesday after the buckling tiles were found five stories up on the Van Antwerp Building's east face.
Drummond said a consultant for the building's owner told city officials Thursday that installation of the safety net should take three days. It is intended to catch any tile that might fall. Once the netting is in place, she said, the city will re-evaluate opening the southbound lane and sidewalk.
Drummond said the city delivered a letter to the building's owner, Tony Dughaish, and his business partner, Mohamed Shakora, requesting a long-term solution to the problem and a time frame for completion.
Dughaish said he and Shakora are affiliated with MYMS Inc. of Houston, which is identified on tax records as the building's owner.
The Van Antwerp Building, completed in 1908 and billed as the South's first skyscraper, today is home to the Dughaish-owned Café Royal on the ground floor. It houses telecommunication equipment in its upper stories.
The city said that other events related to Saturday's parade will go on as planned. They include the Christmas Kids Day in Bienville Square from 12:30-3:30 p.m. and the Holiday Market on the Square at Cathedral Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The parade will begin at 1:30 p.m., Drummond said.
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the town of Westport, acting by and through its board of selectmen, may enter into an agreement with the Trustees of Reservations to lease, for a term of 99 years, a portion of the Town Farm located at 830 Drift road in said town, for agricultural, educational and preservation purposes. The lease shall be subject to paragraphs (a), (b) and (g) of section 16 of chapter 30B of the General Laws. The leasehold premises consist of approximately 39 acres and are shown on a sketch plan entitled "Westport Town Farm", prepared on behalf of the Trustees of Reservations, and on file in the office of the town clerk.
SECTION 2. If the land subject to the lease in section 1 is used for any other purposes other than those listed in section 1, the lease shall immediately become null and void and any leasehold interest in the land shall immediately revert to the town of Westport.
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StarPack Finds Much Success With Each New Item Offered
(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 16, 2014 ) Lake Worth, Florida -- StarPack is proud to announce that they are enjoying an unprecedented level of success when it comes to offering quality products, exceptional value and high levels of customer service such as the Easy Stroller Mate stroller organizer, and the Ultimate 5 Piece Silicone Bakeware Set, which consists of two silicone baking mats and three silicone kitchen utensils.
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It is the ultimate goal of StarPack to build up their range of products so that they have something to offer everyone. This goal goes hand in their hand with their desire to show their customers how committed they are to providing each and every one of them with quality products they can count on.
The company is already beginning to meet this goal through the sale of its 5 piece silicone bakeware set. With sales almost exclusively through Amazon.com the positive customer reviews have been pouring in.
Katherine said, "I absolutely love my new silicone bakeware set... No oil is needed as nothing sticks to the mat... The spatula is my second favorite item and I use it for almost everything, cooking scrambled eggs and scraping mixture out of the bowl for baking cakes."
The reviews for the stroller organizer have been just as positive.
Ania said, "The Easy Stroller Mate is well made, sturdy and has lots of storage. Love the insulation to help keep items hot/cool. Great value for money and would recommend to others!"
It is customer reviews like this one that keep StarPack excited. These reviews serve as proof that the company is providing each customer with true value.
"We couldn't be more proud of the positive feedback we are getting from our customers. Online retail is all about transparent customer satisfaction, so it is something we take extremely seriously." said Managing Director Matthew Hodge.
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