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For example, the Senate today approved House Bill 4172, creating a tobacco enforcement fund, and House Bill 4170, ensuring that commercial dog training operators can do their job on farm land.
The Senate also approved House Bill 4084, which supporters say will beef up the ability of law enforcement to protect vulnerable seniors from financial and physical abuse.
The bill is modeled on legislation protecting children from abuse. It's much harder under current law to step in with seniors and seek their financial and medical records that could provide evidence of potential abuse.
As The Oregonian's Rebecca Woolington wrote last month, the proposal allows law enforcement to gain access "to records that belong to elderly victims without them — or a caregiver — signing a waiver, if investigators believe abuse is occurring." That way, authorities can access records in a much speedier fashion.
Two senators objected on the floor, not regarding the overall purpose of the bill but of the lack of oversight regarding release of medical records. They hope lawmakers can refine language in 2013.
The bill requires banks and financial institutions to turn over records upon receipt of a subpoena. Health care providers must comply without court order.
Sen. Jackie Winters, R-Salem, helped carry the bill. She joked it's a good thing none of the senators are elderly.
"I would like to live in a society knowing that I'm still going to be taken care of and what resources I have managed to accumulate, that someone is not going to have access and fleece those dollars from me," she said.
The bill heads back to the House for concurrence vote.
Sine die deal: The governor and legislators have reached a deal to get out of the building.
State managers: The Oregon House approves a bill to reduce manager-to-staff ratio.
PolitiFact Oregon: We look at a claim that prison inmates are crowded into beds where they shouldn't be.
Child abuse: Oregon pays $1.5 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit in the Jeanette Maples case.
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – LaughFest believes sometimes laughter is the best medicine.
Gilda's Club Grand Rapids, named for the late "Saturday Night Live" comedian Gilda Radner, founded LaughFest to promote emotional health through humor.
LaughFest's LaughteRx Series returns for the fourth annual festival.
Along with headliners such as Jay Leno, Jim Gaffigan and Chris Tucker, healers will be a part of the festival returning March 6 through March 16 to Grand Rapids.
Related: 'Tonight Show' host Jay Leno is coming for Gilda's LaughFest 2014
Singer-songwriter Jana Stanfield, a humorist and educator, will be the keynote concert artist for the series on March 9.
"LaughFest is not only a festival of laughter, it's a great way to raise awareness of the importance of emotional health and the work we do," said Wendy Wigger, president of Gilda's Club Grand Rapids and Gilda's LaughFest. "Like our namesake, Gilda Radner, who had to learn to find her laughter back on her cancer journey, learning to deal with the 'tough stuff' in life in an emotionally healthy way is key to our overall well-being."
"LaughteRx helps elevate the core message of the festival in so many ways," Wigger said.
LaughteRx Series at past LaughFests have welcomed such notable names as Patch Adams aka David Dickens, the doctor, social activist and clown who was the inspiration for the 1998 films starring Robin Williams.
Related: Grand Rapids doctor takes 'Patch Adams' approach and adds touch of magic
This year's series includes laughter yoga, inspirational and humorous performances, and speakers who highlight the health benefits of laughter and its importance in overall emotional health.
All LaughteRx events, with the exception of Stanfield's 4:30 p.m. March 9 performance at St. Cecilia Music Center, are free to the community. Fast Passes are also available.
Stanfield's music has been heard on "Oprah," "Entertainment Tonight" and all of the major network TV stations, and has been recorded by such artists as Reba McEntire. Tickets for her program are $10.
Here's the rest of the LaughFest 2014 LaughteRx Series:
• Karyn Buxman, an accomplished speaker, author and neurohumorist, will demonstrate how one can harness applied humor to heal and empower themselves at 6:30 p.m. March 10 at the Englehardt Branch of the Kent District Library in Lowell.
• Allen Klein, a humorist and certified speaking professional, will bring his presentation, "The Healing Power of Humor," to the Grand Rapids Art Museum at 7 p.m. March 11. He'll show the therapeutic benefits of humor through laughter, lecture, and playful exercises that will help teach the audience techniques to deal with adversity.
• Sister Sue Tracey, a chaplain for Spectrum Health, will bring "Laughter is Carbonated Holiness" to the Catholic Information Center at 7 p.m. March 12. As someone who has been through cancer herself, she speaks to the reasons that humor, laughter, and faith can help individuals, families, and friends through cancer.
• Jayson L. Dibble, assistant professor in the department of communication at Hope College, will explore our capacity for laughter and humor in a presentation called "Can Everybody Find Humor?" at 7 p.m. March 12 Hope College Winants Auditorium.
• "What's Funny About That," at 6 p.m. March 14 at Gilda's Club Grand Rapids, will give Gilda's Club members, comedians and people from the community an opportunity to share humorous stories as they tackle big things in life like cancer and grief.
• Scott Burton, an award-winning comic, champion juggler, author, and cancer survivor, returns to LaughFest at 7 p.m. March 14 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Burton's high-energy and entertaining program goes beyond the fear of cancer or struggle in life and calls for joy, laughter and expression of self everyday. His story is about finding perspective, finding our hearts, our laughter and humanity within the cancer battle and beyond.
• LaughSpin Panel Discussion: Laughter and Health will take place at 3 p.m. March 15 at Eve at The BOB. Dylan Gadino of Laughspin.com will moderate this panel of comics, health professionals and representatives from Gilda's Club Grand Rapids, who will discuss the role of laughter and comedy as a means to physical and emotional health.
Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk covers arts and entertainment for MLive/Grand Rapids Press. Email him at email@example.com or follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.

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Christmas ballet
As in the past, local dancers are to participate in the Chicago Festival Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker," to be staged at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Ritz Theatre.
Two high school seniors – CeCi Burtis and Allison Arnold – have been running more than 30 local dancers through their routines for the performance.
Burtis said she had danced the part of a mouse in the production as a sixth-grader, so she was asked to coordinate the local practice sessions. She attends Calvert High School.
"I was approached by (Ritz executive director) Michael Strong, who asked me if I'd be interested in doing it since I already kind of knew the choreography. I always liked dance, so I just wanted to do it. I love 'The Nutcracker,' too," Burtis said.
Participants have come from Dance Unlimited and In Motion studios of Tiffin and from surrounding communities. They will share the stage with more than 16 professional dancers.
"It's a really good opportunity for them to work with a professional company, and they've been having fun with it," Burtis said.
Helping to coach the dancers and conduct rehearsals is Allison Arnold, a Hopewell-Loudon student, who said she has been studying ballet since first grade at Dance Unlimited.
At rehearsal, she and Burtis filled in for members of the dance company, allowing a dozen little dancers to drag them across the stage and carry them off.
Although she has seen "The Nutcracker," Arnold has not danced in the ballet, so the routines were new to her. Getting the younger girls to pay attention took a lot of patience.
"It's gotten better. At first, it was really stressful to learn everything," Arnold said. "They've come a long way."
The final practice before dress rehearsal took place Sunday at The Ritz. Some of the girls commented on their experiences.
Alexandra Bighouse, a student at Noble Elementary, is dancing as a mouse, an angel and a German. Now 10, she started classes at age 4. Besides ballet, she has studied lyrical, jazz, tap and contemporary dance as well as acrobatics and flexibility.
The music and story of "The Nutcracker" are familiar to her.
"I went to about three 'Nutcracker' shows before I ever did one," Bighouse said.
Kirsten Egbert, 11, attends Tiffin Middle School. Having taken a variety of dance classes for nine years, she is a member of the competition team at In Motion, with hopes of becoming an actress. She was cast as a soldier in "The Nutcracker." Egbert had seen two other productions of the ballet and a video.
During rehearsals, she learned to pay attention to the musical cues for the timing of the movements.
"It's a good experience. It teaches you commitment, because three other girls have already dropped out. Learning a ballet is different than learning lyrical, because it has words with the songs," Egbert said.
Another In Motion dancer, Carlie Hall, has been in various classes. At 7, she is in her fourth year of instruction. Her roles for "The Nutcracker" include a German, a soldier and a mouse.
For part of her routine, she performs cartwheels and rides on the back of one of the older girls.
Hall said she is excited to be involved in the production.
Niko Feasel, 11, attends Tiffin Middle School. Since age 4, she has studied ballet, jazz and lyrical forms of dance at In Motion. She was wearing a shirt that says "Love 2 Dance." Feasel said her grandmother had taken her to see a production of "The Nutcracker" when she was little.
When she heard about the opportunity to be in the ballet at The Ritz, she decided to try it. In the process, she made some new friends.
"This is a challenge. It's fun, though," Feasel said. "I love it."
Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for students. For reservations and information, visit www.ritztheatre.org, stop at 30 S. Washington St., or call (419) 448-8544.


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Simon Zebo has been passed fit to take his place in the Munster starting line-up for the Heineken Cup quarter-final clash against Harlequins.
Zebo's last game for Munster came against Racing Metro on 20 January as he incurred a foot injury in the second game of the RBS 6 Nations against England.
Doug Howlett misses out on the Twickenham encounter with an injured shoulder, with his place on the wing going to Denis Hurley.
Howlett suffered the injury in reaching for the line to score a try last weekend against Glasgow Warriors. He sat out Tuesday's session in Musgrave Park before finally accepting today that he wouldn't make the starting team.
Internationals Conor Murray, Peter O'Mahony and Donnacha Ryan all return to the line-up.
Like Murray and O'Mahony, Ryan hasn't kicked a ball competitively since the Italy encounter for which he was considered doubtful because of a shoulder/back injury that had been affecting him during the Six Nations.
He gets the nod over Donncha O'Callaghan to partner Paul O'Connell, who wears the captain's armband, while Cathal Sheridan and Ivan Dineen are both named among the replacements.
Munster XV to face Harlequins: Felix Jones; Denis Hurley, Casey Laulala, James Downey, Simon Zebo; Ronan O'Gara, Conor Murray; Dave Kilcoyne , Mike Sherry BJ Botha; Donnacha Ryan, Paul O'Connell (capt); Peter O'Mahony, Tommy O'Donnell , James Coughlan.
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Hines Global Reit has acquired the Mercedes-Benz Bank Building in Stuttgart, Germany, from DDE 24 Limited. The debt financing for the acquisition was provided by the local LBBW, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg. Colliers Bräutigam & Krämer initiated the transaction.
The 263,038-square-foot property is fully leased as the headquarters for Mercedes-Benz Leasing, a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Bank. Completed in 2003, the asset comprises two separate six-story buildings situated at Siemensstrasse 7 in the north end of Stuttgart. The property has two ground-level cafeterias and two levels of below-grade parking for 540 vehicles.
"The Mercedes-Benz Bank Building is a high-quality asset with a strong tenancy that complements Hines Global Reit's existing portfolio. Germany's economy is one of the strongest in Europe, and by purchasing this asset, we have increased the geographic diversity of the Reit to a fifth country outside of the US," says Charles Hazen, president and chief executive of Hines Global Reit.
Alexander Moell, senior managing director of Hines in Germany, says: "We are pleased that Hines Global Reit has recognised the strength of the German market and has made its first acquisition here. This property was particularly appealing due to its location near Stuttgart's CBD, its access to public transportation as well as its high visibility."
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Its under quick links on the top right hand side of the page.
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The national letter of intent signing period opened yesterday with 4 area standouts signing D-1 letters of intent.
And it's not over.
Today Maine-Endwell senior Ken Hostrander signed up with Eastern Kentucky.
He said he visited many regional schools, but knew right away that the Colonels were right for him.
World Series standout Derek Holland is a recent EKU grad.
Hostrander will play shortstop for the team next year, but said there are no guarantees for playing time.


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I am going through the Agile Web Development with Rails book, and in their tutorial, there's a slight stumbling block I ran into. I figure if anyone else has this problem and is anything like me, they'll google for it, so maybe this will help someone out there. A description of the issue and solution follows:
On page 145, it takes you through building some test cases for the shopping cart in the "depot" app we're learning with.
In "products.yml", the book has you create a few example records, for example:
id: 1
title: Pragmatic Version Control
description: How to use version control
image_url: http://…/sk_svn_small.jpg
price: 29.95
date_available: 2005-01-26 00:00:00
The book then refers to this object as @version_control_book. This wasn't working for me, however. I kept getting errors like this using the same examples they had:
1) Error:
NoMethodError: You have a nil object when you didn't expect it!
The error occured while evaluating nil.price
/var/www/cwage/rails/depot/config/../app/models/line_item.rb:9:in `for_product'
/var/www/cwage/rails/depot/config/../app/models/cart.rb:15:in `add_product'
cart_test.rb:11:in `test_add_unique_products'
After scratching my head for a while, I discovered it's because in "test_helper.rb", "self.use_instantiated_fixtures" was set to false. In order for the test methods to instantiate the objects by name from the YML files, this needs to be set to true. The book seems to be operating on the assumption that it's set to true by default, but in the version of rails I was using, it wasn't.
So, after setting "self.use_instantiated_fixtures = true" in test_helper.rb, I was good to go.


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Ribonucleoprotein (RNP) is a nucleoprotein that contains RNA, i.e. it is an association that combines ribonucleic acid and protein together (referred also as protein-RNA complexes). A few known examples include the ribosome, the enzyme telomerase, vault ribonucleoproteins, RNase P, hnRNP and small nuclear RNPs (snRNPs), which are implicated in pre-mRNA splicing (spliceosome) and are among the main components of the nucleolus.
Currently, over 2000 RNPs can be found in PDB database. Based on known structures some common features of protein-RNA interface were deduced.[1] For example, RNP in snRNPs has an RNA-binding motif in its RNA-binding protein. Aromatic amino acid residues in this motif result in stacking interactions with RNA. Lysine residues in the helical portion of RNA-binding proteins help to stabilize interactions with nucleic acids. This nucleic acid binding is strengthened by electrostatic attraction between the positive lysine side chains and the negative nucleic acid phosphate backbones. Additionally, it is possible to model RNPs computationally.[2]
RNPs among many can play an important role in influenza A virus replication. The viral RNA is transcribed into mRNAs by the RNA polymerase attached to the RNPs.[3]
'RNP' can also refer to ribonucleoprotein particles, distinct intracellular foci for post-transcriptional regulation.
Anti-RNP antibodies[edit]
Anti-RNP antibodies are autoantibodies associated with mixed connective tissue disease and are also detected in nearly 40% of Lupus erythematosus patients. Two types of anti-RNP antibodies are closely related to Sjögren's syndrome: SS-A (Ro) and SS-B (La). Autoantibodies against snRNP are called Anti-Smith antibodies and are specific for SLE.
List of RNPs[edit]
This is a (partial) list of ribonucleoprotein families:
- hnRNP
- Ribosome
- snRNP
- Signal recognition particle (a protein coated ribozyme)
- Telomerase
- Vault
- ^ Lewis, B. A.; Walia, R. R.; Terribilini, M; Ferguson, J; Zheng, C; Honavar, V; Dobbs, D (2011). "PRIDB: A Protein-RNA interface database". Nucleic Acids Research. 39 (Database issue): D277–82. doi:10.1093/nar/gkq1108. PMC 3013700. PMID 21071426.
- ^ Tuszynska, I; Matelska, D; Magnus, M; Chojnowski, G; Kasprzak, J. M.; Kozlowski, L. P.; Dunin-Horkawicz, S; Bujnicki, J. M. (2014). "Computational modeling of protein-RNA complex structures". Methods. 65 (3): 310–9. doi:10.1016/j.ymeth.2013.09.014. PMID 24083976.
- ^ Baudin, F; Bach, C; Cusack, S; Ruigrok, R. W. (1994). "Structure of influenza virus RNP. I. Influenza virus nucleoprotein melts secondary structure in panhandle RNA and exposes the bases to the solvent". The EMBO Journal. 13 (13): 3158–65. PMC 395207. PMID 8039508.
External links[edit]
- Ribonucleoproteins at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
- PRIDB Protein-RNA Interface Database
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V Brussels sprouts are often unfairly maligned, but they can be delicious if cooked with a little flair. My favourite way of preparing them is with garlic, anchovies and chilli. The anchovies are important, they will melt and you won't taste them at the end but they will give a lovely kick. The key to success is good seasoning and to saute them until golden brown. Give it a try and you will change your mind about brussels.
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Serves 4-6 as side dish
500g brussels sprouts
1 tbsp rock salt
6-7 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3-4 cloves of garlic, finely sliced
2 anchovy fillets
1 fresh chilli finely sliced or a pinch of red dry chilli flakes
Splash of white wine (optional)
Table salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Wash the sprouts and if they are large cut them in half through the root so the leaves hold together while cooking.
Bring a saucepan of water to the boil. Add the rock salt and the sprouts. Boil, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes until just tender. Drain.
Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat together with the garlic, the anchovy fillets, the chilli, salt and pepper and after a minute add a splash of white wine.
After a couple of minutes add the sprouts. Cook them for 10-15 minutes, partially covered on medium to high heat until golden, stirring occasionally, and adding more olive oil if they look dry.
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Orange Creamsicle Sherbet
Makes about 5 cups
1-1/2 cups frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3 tablespoons sugar
3 cups fat-free half-and-half or reduced-fat milk (or regular half-and-half or whole milk)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Combine the orange juice concentrate and 1 cup of milk product in a blender and blend until smooth. Stir in the remaining dairy product and the vanilla.
Pour the mixture into the freezer bowl of your ice cream machine and turn it on. Mix until it begins to thicken, 20 to 25 minutes. The sherbet will have a soft texture.
If you want it firmer, transfer the mixture to an airtight container and store in the freezer for about 2 hours. Remove it from the freezer for about 15 minutes before serving.


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Fallen firefighter's battle with HIV: Family reflects on diagnosis, belated honors
Doug Waller didn't hesitate. When he and fellow firefighters responded to that call and found a man bleeding profusely, they went to work. It didn't matter who the man was, or what he looked like; helping him was their top priority, and they did it selflessly, without regard to their own safety.
As Waller's wife Sharon recounts it, the man didn't tell his saviors that he had HIV until after they were done. When they asked why he didn't say something sooner, he told them, "I didn't think you'd work on me."
"They jumped right in to protect the guy," she said.
When Waller came home after that incident, he was angry, Sharon Waller said. Angry that the guy didn't just tell them upfront. Didn't he know they would help him no matter what? Waller told his wife he would have to get tested for HIV.
The test was negative. Waller carried on with his life. He retired from South King Fire and Rescue in 2000 and continued being Doug. He would mow every lawn in the neighborhood, and he indulged in his love of working on hydroplane race crews. He spent time with his family and was a sort of mentor to friends of his sons Trevor and Steven — the cool dad on the block whom the kids looked up to and went to with their worries.
It wasn't until a Sunday in August 2006, the day Waller picked up his tickets to Seafair, that he started to get sick. At first, doctors thought it was a stroke. Waller could not move his body quite right, and he was having trouble writing. A few weeks later, when he wasn't getting any better, a doctor at the University of Washington Medical Center suggested an HIV test. Sharon and Doug tossed it off.
"That's a wasted one," she remembered thinking about the test.
It wasn't. By the end of September, Waller had entered Bailey-Boushay House, a residential HIV/AIDS care facility in Seattle. At age 59, he died on Oct. 31, 2006.
It's hard to pinpoint just when Doug Waller contracted HIV, and it could have been from that one call when he encountered the bleeding man who feared telling his rescuers about his status, as if they would have let him die. One thing is for sure: Waller contracted HIV on the job. His line of duty death was confirmed by the state in 2008, and he's just now being honored for his service.
On Sept. 11, a ceremony was held in Colorado Springs, Colo., where Waller's name is inscribed on the International Association of Firefighters' Fallen Firefighter Memorial.. It is now definite that next October, he will be added to Washington state's memorial in Olympia, a pike pole — the tool firefighters use to poke holes in walls and ceilings — shrouded with ribbons bearing the names of fallen firefighters.
"We want to make sure that their lives and service to the community are honored," said Pat Ellis, chaplain for the Kent Fire Department, and chair of the state memorial committee. "It's part of our tradition that our fallen firefighters will not be forgotten."
After he was diagnosed, Sharon Waller said, her husband never expressed any regret about his career choice. And he wasn't angry about his diagnosis. He was worried for his family, for their health and that they would think he had been unfaithful.
"I never heard him express any anger," she said.
Back when her husband was tested for the first time, Sharon Waller said, times were different. People had to ask a doctor for the test, and there was a big window when a test might not detect HIV.
There are better safeguards now when an HIV exposure occurs. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a course of drugs that can be taken directly after exposure and can reduce the chances of HIV infection. South King Fire and Rescue's standard operating guidelines contains a recommendation for PEP treatment for employees considered at high risk of contracting a blood-borne pathogen after an exposure, said spokeswoman Kirsti Weaver. This guideline includes all possible blood-borne pathogens, and was last updated in 2006 and 2009, Weaver said.
As Waller grew sicker, he requested that he be taken off HIV medication. He did not want to prolong the sickness, which he made clear to his family and doctors. Three days before he died, Sharon Waller said, in his crowded room at Bailey-Boushay, it was jokingly suggested that it would be a perfect time to arm wrestle with Doug — he was a body builder, a big, strong guy. She remembers her husband slapping his hand on the table, still ready for a duel.
Years later, when Sharon, Steven and Trevor went to Colorado Springs for his memorial, they surmised Doug would have enjoyed it, with flyovers from Air Force jets and long processions of bagpipers and fire trucks.
"He would have been amazed," Sharon Waller said. "Doug told us, 'that's what we do for each other.'"
An article Nov. 3 about former South King Fire District firefighter Doug Waller should have said that it is unclear how he was infected with HIV. Family members have reported remembering an incident where Waller treated a bleeding man who said after the treatment that he had HIV. Fire officials have also not been able to pinpoint how exactly Waller was infected.
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Mr. Anant Ratnakar Gawande, is the Whole-time Director and CFO of our Company. He is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since 1989 and has over 20 years experience in the finance industry with specialization in leasing and hire purchase finance, investment banking, portfolio advisory services and general banking service. He has promoted Anfin Investments Private Limited and has been associated in the past with Better Value Leasing and Finance Limited, Vans Information Limited, Brainworks Learning Systems Private Limited and Popular Institute of Art Private Limited. As Whole-time Director and CFO of our Company he is actively in charge of the entire finance operations including budgets and controls of our Company.
Mr. Manohar Bhide
Non- Executive - Independent Director
Mr. Manohar Gopal Bhide, is the Non- Executive - Independent Director of our Company. He holds Masters degree in Arts in Economics from Mumbai university and has experience of over 50 years in the area of banking and finance. He has been the Chairman and Managing Director of Bank of India. He was also associated with State Bank of India as Managing Director and Group Executive (National Banking Division). Prior to that he served State Bank of India as Deputy Managing Director and Chief Credit Officer. He has also worked as Chief Executive Officer -State Bank of India (London), Chairman -National Institute of Banking Management, Pune, Chairman -Bank of India Shareholding Limited, Chairman -Bank of India Asset Management Company Limited and Chairman Bank of India (Africa) Limited. He has been a member of the high level committee set up investigate activities of the Unit Trust of India and the expert committee appointed by the Government of India to review the system of administered interest rates and other related issues.
Mr. Raman Maroo
Non- Executive - Independent Director
Mr. Raman Hirji Maroo, is the Non- Executive - Independent Director of our Company. He holds Bachelors of Science degree from Mumbai University and has over 30 years experience in the field of Entertainment Industry. Currently, he is the Managing Director of Shemaroo Entertainment Private Limited ("Shemaroo"). Mr. Maroo joined Shemaroo in 1974. In the year 1987, he acquired Hindi Film Video Rights for Home Video and cable and satellite distribution. He was responsible for Shemaroo's joint venture partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment (LS, USA) to set up Sony Entertainment Television in India.
Mr. Mohan Jayakar
Non- Executive - Independent Director
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Dr. Avinash Phadke
Non- Executive - Independent Director
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Mr. Abhijeet Patil
Non- Executive, Independent Director
Mr. Abhijeet Rajaram Patil, is the Non- Executive, Independent Director of our Company. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from Mumbai University and is having over 25 years of experience in tourism industry. He has worked with Eli Lily's global marketing team, USA soon after completing his graduation. Mr. Abhijeet Patil has been involved in the family travel business since the age of 12 years. Currently, he is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Raja Rani Travels Private Limited.
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Independent Director
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Her jeans are torn and open at both knees. Her black "Volcom" T-shirt is a favorite of the skater crowd. And her long hair swirls around as the singer, surrounded by guitars, shakes and jumps on stage, pumping her fist in the air.
What sets Brooke Barrettsmith apart from other pop rockers are her lyrics -- the plaintive, passionate message she delivers over speakers that can be heard a football field away is "Salvation is waiting for you. Your heavy heart can be carried for you."
And that's the way she and thousands of Christian youths who filled the grounds of The Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe Sunday like it.
An estimated 25,000 people were expected to attend the 8th annual festival sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Under a broiling sun, the youth prayed, played and celebrated amid planned fireworks, a massive outdoor Mass and activities from Frisbee to an outdoor climbing wall.
But what draws the huge crowds of young people is a contemporary Christian music lineup that this year featured performers from award-winning singer-guitarist Jeremy Camp to the Christian pop punk group Stellar Kart.
Many mainstream Christian groups have been slow to integrate contemporary music into church life. The Fest has become a showcase for some of the top Christian groups who mix an inspirational message with a musical style that appeals to youth.
"People really just genuinely look forward to coming to this day," said the Rev. Robert Stec, festival organizer. "At the beginning and the end of the day, we want to inspire them to walk the
path to forever."
And music is a powerful way to get youth interested in that path, festivalgoers said Sunday.
Melina Lushvaugh, 15, of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church in Akron, wore a "Jesus Freak" T-shirt up near the stage Sunday.
"It's one of the best things I can think of to do, to praise Jesus," she said of coming to The Fest."If the kids hear a positive message about their faith, they'll keep in touch with Jesus."
Contemporary Christian music offers a spiritual response to issues from poverty and abuse to depression and peer pressure at school, young people at the festival said.
Churches should embrace Christian rock and rap and other new musical styles to "bring the kids in," said Laya Harris, 17, of Cleveland.
"They like to hear music that deals with what they're going through . . . how they can overcome it by going to God," Harris said. "If they heard people's stories, they'd be inspired to go to church and get their life together.
Barretsmith, 26, an American Idol contestant in season five which aired in 2006, said Christian rock "has really opened the door for the mainstream world to enter our world."
She is scheduled to play at more than 20 Christian music festivals this summer.
"From generation to generation, the church has gotten better at adapting, making things more relevant to kids," she said. "And there's nothing more relevant to them than music."


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If You Have Back, Hip, or Foot Pain, It Could Be The Result of Morton's Toe
Millions of people suffer from chronic pain in their backs, hips, legs and feet. Many undergo expensive tests to try to figure out what the problem is. However, before you start racking up medical debt, here's a tip we got from the Bottom Line Personal. Look at your toes. If the second toe is even slightly longer than the big toe, you might have Morton's toe. It's a condition that disrupts normal body alignment; it can cause a lot of pain, and 15% of us have it!
Dr. Burton Schuler is a podiatrist and author of Why You Really Hurt: It All Starts in the Foot. He says that as many as 80% of all cases of musculoskeletal pain are the result of Morton's toe. Here's why: When we walk and our feet push off from the ground, the big toe typically touches before the other toes. This means that for a fraction of a second, it absorbs virtually all of the body's weight. In people with Morton's toe, the big toe is abnormally short, so the longer, and weaker second toe touches the ground first and absorbs the body's weight. Unfortunately, the bone in that toe isn't strong enough for this. So to compensate, the foot rolls in the direction of the big toe – gradually knocking your body out of alignment, damaging joints and causing pain.
Luckily, Dr. Schuler says there's a simple, inexpensive remedy for Morton's toe - a toe pad! You put it under your big toe, which then causes it to touch the ground first. He says you might feel more pain at first, since you're changing the alignment of your body, but that should go away quickly. Just buy a package of inexpensive foam shoe inserts and cut out a rectangle about the size of a stick of gum. Put it lengthwise in your shoe so it supports both your big toe and the ball of your foot directly behind it. That's it! You should talk to you doctor first, but chances are, this simple remedy will help get rid of your chronic pain.


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Continuing a tradition that originated in the distant past, way back in the primitive year of 2008, I offer you sound advice you won't hear from your commencement speaker.
Graduates, as you venture into the world to make your mark, never succumb to the urge to act like a big spender. Our great nation needs more cheapskates.
And stop putting ketchup on hot dogs. Ketchup on hot dogs violates natural law.
Next time someone says you can accomplish anything you set your mind to, go ahead and embrace the inspiration. But also notice that the world is loaded with people who prove those inspiring words are not always true. Making a Plan B is a smart move.
If you live with someone of the opposite sex, have children together and describe each other as "my fiance or fiancee," you might as well get married.
Quit watching so much TV. No one ever went to his deathbed wishing he spent more time watching television.
There is a big difference between feeling passionate about your beliefs and feeling angry at people with different beliefs. Being angry all the time is a lousy way to live.
Don't traipse around in public wearing pajamas. It suggests to the world that you're not a person to be taken seriously.
Never ridicule anyone for his or her physical appearance. You're not so great-looking yourself.
Whether you live in a shack or a mansion, learn how to shut off the water, gas, and electricity. You cannot be a master of the universe if you don't know how to control your own utilities.
There's no big secret about what employers want most from people they hire. They want dependability. If you can't force yourself to deliver that much, you are in for a long and frustrating life.
Stop blaming other people for your problems. Once you do that, you will have fewer problems.
Avoid saying anything about another person in email or social media that you would not tell that person face-to-face. Nothing is private about modern communication.
Boys, unless you are swimming or boxing, wear a shirt. That rule becomes more and more important as you grow older, but start now.
Girls, don't imagine your feminine charms can change a man to suit your standards of behavior. Chances are strong that eventually he will resent you for trying.
Find things you enjoy more than a job. People who live for work miss a lot, and they don't even know it.
In conclusion, graduates, the world is yours for the taking. But don't forget about Plan B.
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EDISON — Two men broke into an Edison convenience store and attempted to steal an ATM, but when the machine wouldn't budge, the thieves fled with two cash registers, police said.
This was the latest in a string of thefts and attempted thefts of the money-dispensing machines.
At 3:12 a.m. Monday, two men in a Jeep Cherokee pulled up to the Krauser's store at Brunswick and Plainfield avenues, pried open the door and attempted to dislodge the ATM, Lt. Salvatore Filannino said.
When they couldn't move the machine, the men grabbed cash registers and fled moments before police responded to a burglar alarm, Filannino said.
The men were each wearing a hooded sweatshirt, the lieutenant said.
In recent months, police have reported thefts of ATMs in Sayreville and towns in Union and Essex counties.
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• Two men attempt to steal ATM from Roselle Park convenience store
• Police search for thieves targeting ATMs in Essex, Middlesex, Union counties
• Thieves strike another Sayreville store, stealing ATM, cigarettes, cash


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Volunteers sought to fight Champaign schools' bond issue
CHAMPAIGN — The Champaign resident who wants to see local residents take a vote on Champaign school district's intent to issue $14.5 million in working cash bonds is recruiting volunteers to help him.
Don Kermath hosted a press conference at the Champaign Public Library to try to recruit people to pass petitions gathering registered voters' signatures.
The bond issue would raise property taxes about $25 a year for 20 years for the owner of a $150,000 house.
If 10 percent of registered voters in the school district sign a petition this month, the school district would have to ask voters on the November ballot for approval to issue the bonds.
The school district plans to use the bonds for geothermal systems at two of its middle schools, wireless technology at all of its schools and a new transportation, among other improvements.
Kermath and other volunteers have 25 days left to gather about 5,900 signatures of people who live in the school district.
Kermath said by Monday morning, he had 45 signatures.
He told attendees, many of whom were there for the Active Senior Republican Forum, that he'd like to see more discussion and community involvement on the issue. Putting the working cash bond issue on the November ballot would allow time to do so, he said.
Kermath pointed out that the press conference was separate from the forum. He started a website about the bonds, http://avoiceforschools.com.
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The school board officials are acting within the purvey of their elected positions so what exactly is Mr. Kermath's issue? If we don't like the positions or actions of the board then there is already an avenue. Does Mr. Kermath not think that these improvements are necessary and for that matter long overdue? Not sure he would given he chose to educate his son at STM. The schools in Unit4 are in dire need of repair and we should finally be celebrating an administration and board that is engaged, has a plan and can be trusted to do what is best for the children of Champaign. Yes I have at child at Central so there is a vested interest. I applaud the board for seeking out the funds to make these necessary changes. The time is NOW to improve our schools.
Excuse me? I can't speak for Mr. Kermath, but perhaps it's the fact that Unit 4 is proposing to increase property taxes (again) with this working cash bond issue. Does anyone recall the district's promise to LOWER its property tax rate because of the voter approved 1% school facility sales tax we are all paying every time we buy consumer goods in Champaign county? There's a good follow-up story for the News Gazette if they're looking for one. The fact is that many of us are already paying A LOT of property tax to support Unit 4 in addition to the 1% sales tax. Now, the Unit 4 board needs even more money to upgrade facilities? ISN'T THAT WHAT THE 1% SCHOOL FACILITY SALES TAX IS FOR? Unit 4 is trying to get this bond issue approved via "backdoor" referendum which is in "the purvey of their elected positions" but I sincerely doubt that they could get this property tax increase/bond issue approved with a direct referendum. Gene Logas and the school board are fully aware of this, which is why they are using the backdoor referendum option. The voters in Champaign have already voted to approve funding for facility improvements and I simply do not agree with the notion that we should celebrate the Unit 4 administration and board by paying even higher taxes. Mr. Kermath, where do I sign.
Since the N-G has not yet written an explanatory/investigative article such that the citziens of Champaign can understand just what the 1% sales tax has cost individuals and relate this to any property tax reduction and then juxtaposition all of this against the cash bonds and what this will mean for property taxes, I will attempt to before guesses become facts that the become institutionalized--and not be any way near accurate.
First, estimate how much you have spent in Champaign county since the 1% increase went into effect. Take 1% of this. Now you have an estimated cost for what you have contributed to the Unit 4 budget. Next look at your property tax bill to ascertain what, if any, there has been a decrease in the Unit 4 rate since the 1% went into effect. If there has been a reduction, subtract this from the estimate as to what the 1% has cost you as a tax. Then note that there will no longer be any reduction in the Unit 4 rate. Next figure on an average that your property tax bill under Unit 4 will increase at least $25/year for the next 20 years. How has this worked out for you. My bet is that you have not saved anything. As for those who rent, this has all been and wlll be passed down to you in a rent increase.
None of this covers the other costs causing these costs, such TIF and Enterprise Zones along with any other forms of tax rebates. Unit 4 has never provided just how much the district has lost in property taxes due to tax abatement or TIF districts and Enterprise Zones over the decades.
Pattsi, I don't see how it's possible to figure out how much I've spent with the additional 1% sales tax, which was kind of the point anyway. The propents knew that it will be impossible for most people to figure it out. They also knew that they could simply spend the bonds out, run out of working cash and go back to the taxpayer for more, which is exactly what is happening now. A better way to figure it out is to look at what Unit 4 got or is getting from the sales tax money, compared to what they gave up in the tax levy. The problem is that the school districts aren't required to lower their tax levy by any amount based on the sales tax revenue, they just said they would. According to the News Gazette article from July of 2011 Unit 4 collected just over $8 million in revenue in a year and a half, and sold $83 in bonds based on that revenue stream.
TIF districts have nothing to do with the Unit 4 school board trying to levy a tax without a vote, whether they have the authority to do so or not.
You are correct that TIF has nothing to do to levy a tax without a vote. But TIF does have something to do with the fiancial straights that the district is claiming.
One way to figure out how much of what you spent is the 1% is to look at charge card statements. Granted an estimate, but will give a clue.
Your suggestion of the alternative way to look at the situation has merit, but does not help an individual figure out what it might be costing the individual per year. The latter is important for those on fixed incomes and low-income individuals. These are the folk that have no discretionary income to absorb these increases.
Thanks for your comment.
The News-Gazette has given the school sales tax issue significant and sustained coverage and we have written regularly about the bond issue (including this story you're commenting on and several before it).
Here's a sampling of the stories we have written about the sales tax:
And here is a sampling of the stories we've had this year on the bond issue:
I hope this helps.
Mike Howie
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Has Mr. Kermath, or any of his friends, been through Jefferson or Franklin Middle Schools.... or any other schools within the district for that matter? 50 year old + buildings with infrastructure deteriorating - how do we effectively teach our children in classroom environments that we have today? His tanning spas may like hot rooms, but our children can hardly focus on classroom activities when temperatures reach 80 degrees. "Hats off" to the Board of Education and District Administration for taking the initiative to renovate our existing schools to provide quality education environments for our students! Our schools play a critical role in our community, and the initiaive of the District to promote environmental stewardship with energy efficient and renewable energy of geothermal HVAC systems should be admired. Shame on the local restaurants that have joined with Mr. Kermath! We need to stop being so short-sighted and self-centered. Nobody likes taxes, but the District is trying to provide district wide air conditioning for our students. The District will save over $100,000 a year by air conditioning with geothermal HVAC systems! Mr. Kermath would lead you to believe that it would be a better idea to not improve our schools so that he can save his tax dollars... and yet we quickly overlook how much our school district can impact our overall property values. Pass the word, we need to boycott all the establishments that list their names on Mr. Kermath's website and applaud the District's initiative to provide a quality education for our students!!
I'm so glad the Active Senior Republicans are there to put a stop to this boondoggle snob elitist education of our children. Why should I pay to "educate" other people's children? If you can't afford to homeschool your kids yourself, then you shouldnt have children, PERIOD. I've said it before and I'll say it again: let's take Newts advice and put the lower income kids to work scrubbing the toilets of the kids whose parents are better at being successful. Better yet, let's get rid of child labor laws and end the farce of government communist indoctrination madrasahs. All schools do is make your kids think their smarter then you and turn them into secular progressive humanists. We only need one or too schools in this town. Let's close the others and sell them off to Wal-Mart and let the kids finally work for a buck.


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It's not exactly the perfect Hollywood ending the producers likely had dreamed of, but two locally shot independent films have finally landed domestic distribution deals with small, non-studio outfits.
"I Love You Phillip Morris," a genre-defying dramatic comedy that shot in town last summer, starring Ewan McGregor and Jim Carrey, has been picked up by Consolidated Pictures Group. "The Open Road," a drama that shot in the Hammond area least spring with Justin Timberlake and Jeff Bridges, has been acquired by Anchor Bay Entertainment.
Although "Phillip Morris" generated buzz after bowing at the Sundance Film Festival in January -- and despite the bankability of its stars -- the movie failed to land a distribution deal, a fact some in the industry blamed on what has been described as no-holds-barred gay love scenes between Carrey and McGregor.
The film has since reportedly been re-edited and is slated to screen Tuesday (May 19) as part of the Director's Fortnight in Cannes, held at the same time as the French city's namesake film festival.
Based on a nonfiction book by Steven McVicker, "I Love You Phillip Morris" tells the story of a con man (Carrey) who meets the love of his life (McGregor) while in prison. Their romance is interrupted, however, when McGregor's character is released, prompting Carrey to escape -- repeatedly -- so they can be reunited.
"We like to say it's sort of 'Catch Me If You Can' meets 'Brokeback Mountain,' " producer Andrew Lazar said in June while in town shooting the film. "And interestingly enough, the entire thing is true."
Lazar added that -- partly because of the success of "Brokeback Mountain," the acclaimed 2005 drama about a relationship between two gay ranchers -- he thought mainstream U.S. audiences would be accepting of a film like "Phillip Morris," and that distribution wouldn't be a problem.
"I think 'Brokeback' helped," he said between shots on the fifth floor of Kenner Regional Medical Center, which was doubling as a Texas prison hospital. "I think every year that goes by, people evolve and become more accepting."
The fledgling Consolidated Pictures Group -- which formed only last year but has handled such films as "Bottle Shock" and "Nobel Son" through partner Freestyle Releasing -- has penciled in "Phillip Morris" for a Valentine's Day 2010 release.
In "The Open Road," Timberlake plays the son of an aging baseball legend (Bridges), with whom he embarks on a road trip to visit his ailing mother. The film also stars Kate Mara, Mary Steenburgen, Harry Dean Stanton and Lyle Lovett.
Anchor Bay, a subsidiary of Starz Media, is more known for its home-video releases, but it does handle the occasional feature. One recent example: the old-school slasher flick "Hatchet," which shot in the French Quarter a few months before Hurricane Katrina and made its way to theaters in September 2007.
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I hope that the new imam at the Huntsville Islamic Center, Ragab Abdelmoneim, enjoys living in Alabama. If I had lived in the midst of turmoil as he has in Egypt, I would flee to the friendly climes of America too.
But one of the primary reasons his home is a powder keg today is because of the religion of which he is a minister – Islam. He says, "Islam is a religion of tolerance, peace, love, [and] moderation" (AL.com, 5-7-13). But nothing can be further from the truth. Let Christians go to Cairo or any other Islamic city in the world and they will not be shown tolerance, peace, and love.
Islam does not allow for a level playing field. In America, all religions are free to preach and persuade, but not in Egypt, not in Saudi Arabia, not in Iran. Islam by nature pushes out every other religion. The religion of Mohammad is now attempting to bring the West under its sway, and is doing a very good job of it in Europe.
I've heard too many cries of "Allah Akbar" and "death to America" to be comfortable with Islam on my doorstep. I've read too much of the Quran to swallow the deception that Islam is a moderate religion.
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Take time to think things through. You can craft a message that will help position yourself positively in response to the questions, "What happened and why?" and later, "What do you do?"
- Take control: Anticipate questions and you won't be caught by surprise.
- Be factual: Acknowledge the situation. Don't hide. Though uncomfortable at first, deal with your reality. It will become less and less difficult with time and with practice.
- Be constructive: Seek to build an opportunity to talk further once you've had more time to get focused and organized. People will respect that and you'll soon be able to reach out to them for assistance and ideas.
- Be brief: Early in your job search you should only try to provide a short and concise response -- about 30 seconds is ideal.
- Be positive: While you may be feeling some (understandably) strong emotions at the moment, try to keep them in check. Stay positive and project confidence about your future.
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- For family: "I just got the news that I won't have my job after next week. I'm very unhappy about this, but I understand that there are things I can do that will help me get a new position. It may be difficult, but I hope you'll be on board with me. If we keep talking, we can work through this."
With this answer, you have been open about the event and honest about your feelings. Asking for help is part of the process of moving forward.
- For friends: "Actually, I just learned yesterday that my position was cut as part of a company reorganization. So, I'm starting to look for a new job. I'm just at the beginning of this process and need to get some focus and create a plan. Can I talk with you later next week? You might have some ideas I could tap."
With this response, you have factually and constructively positioned yourself for a future networking conversation. This approach works not just with friends, but business colleagues or someone you've just met who asks, "What do you do?"
- For potential employers: "My position was eliminated as part of a company reorganization. I've had a chance to realize this was an opportunity for me to explore (different career), which has been a strong interest for some time, as I have experience in (skill), (skill) and (skill)."
Here, you have been open about the event and positive about the opportunity. You have thought through your experience, researched the position and are helping the employer see that your skills are transferable.


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The value in appreciating kids | Patti Skelton McGougah | Parenting Lifeline
Merriam-Webster defines appreciation as, "To understand the worth or importance of something or someone; to admire and value, or be grateful for."
So, have you appreciated a child lately? Kids of all ages enjoy compliments, even sometimes difficult teenagers. And kids especially appreciate it when you sing their praises to others.
I have heard parents complain often of ungrateful kids, and I have witnessed kids be ungrateful. The truth is that kids learn to be appreciative by watching others, especially their parents.
As parents, it's easy to get caught in the day-to-day temper tantrums, arguments and homework struggles, and forget the things you really appreciate about your child or teen. Likewise, kids feel lower self-worth when they are not valued, or frequently reminded of what they need to do, or what they aren't doing.
Slow Down
Parents will find it more difficult to feel appreciative of their children if they obsess on what is done wrong or get stuck in worry over grades, eating right and behaving right.
In the moments when you want to tell your child what to do or make a critical remark, stop yourself. Make a conscious effort to think about the things your child is doing well or what you are thankful for about them and how you can express it.
As an example: your child spills her snack in the living room where she isn't supposed to be eating, and you come upon her cleaning up the mess. You have a choice to be angry about breaking the rules, or thankful she is trying to clean it up, or maybe pleased that she got her own snack, or chose something healthy.
That doesn't mean you have to allow your child to break the rule, but you can respond this way, "Thank you for cleaning up your spill, I really appreciate it and that you managed to get your own snack today. I would also really appreciate it if we can keep snacks in the kitchen from now on."
Instead of looking for evidence to justify being angry and critical, look for what can be appreciated in a situation. Here are more examples.
Your teen is messy. Might he also be creative or spontaneous, and can you appreciate that? "Jon, I so appreciate how imaginative you are, that's a great skateboard ramp you built. Could you please put the tools away when you are done with the project?"
A young child's constant need for attention can wear on a parent, but can you appreciate her lovingness? When a child won't stop talking, perhaps you can appreciate honesty, assertiveness or how he expresses himself. And when a teen is lagging on homework or college applications, perhaps you can appreciate a clean room or extra-curricular activities, like holding down a job.
To maximize the ability to appreciate your children, make sure you have downtime. If that's not happening, chances are you may feel tired, irritable and overwhelmed – making it much harder to stop and appreciate any situation. So don't feel guilty about taking a break – a hot bath, walk around the neighborhood or even a night out.
Make a game out of being grateful
A great way to build appreciation in a family is to take time to mention what you appreciate about each other, and what you are thankful for. You can do this in the car on the way to school or practice, even around the breakfast or dinner table. Older kids can be challenged to add why they are grateful.
When parents are intentional about appreciating their children, they may begin to see their family in a whole new light – one where peace replaces worry, and struggles become opportunities to bond with your child. If you are not intentional, the moments of frustration will triumph over the good times and will erode at your child's self-esteem and the relationship between you. Remember that it takes many compliments to overcome even one critical comment.
Patti Skelton-McGougan is executive director of Youth Eastside Services. For more information, call 425-747-4937 or go to www.youtheastsideservices.org.
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LEBANON TWP. — On Aug. 23 at 6:45 p.m., Robert F. Goerner, 39, of Lebanon Township was arrested on Hollow Road on an outstanding warrant originating out of the Warren County Prosecutor's Office for violation of probation stemming from a possession of a controlled dangerous substance charge that occurred in 2006, police said.
Goerner was lodged in the Warren County Correctional Center on this no-bail warrant, police said.
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HOUGHTON - The smell of smoke still lingers and yellow tape blocks off rooms with piles of debris, but more than 140 students came out Thursday to help move residents out of Heritage Manor in Houghton.
With flashlights in hand and a travel system in place for using the dark stairwells, students from Michigan Technological University donned hard hats and began at 7:30 a.m. by packing boxes full of residents' belongings.
Stationed in blocked-off sections of the parking lot, groups of students helped organize by apartment while they waited for trucks, trailers and vans to load up items to be taken to the next destination.
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Michigan Technological University students carry furniture and personal belongings Thursday for Heritage Manor residents. More than 140 students came to help move the residents out of the building where a fire occurred Aug. 17.
Student Jevon Maddox said it was the least the group could do for the dozens of misplaced residents of Heritage Manor, affected by a fire on the fifth floor Aug. 17.
Maddox was stationed near the front of the parking lot where he taped up brown boxes of items.
"We thought since we were here and close by, we'd help," the second-year student said.
The students were all from Student Life and work on campus as resident assistants and orientation team leaders.
The students started from the ground up, and every time a room was cleared, a voice came across on the mobile radios telling students where to turn next. Piling items neatly in the parking lot, they waited patiently for a truck or trailer to move the items.
"We've been letting families know when their stuff is ready to go," said third-year student Stephanie D'Annunzio, as most residents weren't actually moving the items and the Tech students took over the manual labor.
Each group of students took special care while moving the belongings and some of the items were packed into donated plastic bins.
"They're bringing more stuff down," said third-year student Emily Wolbeck, who gently moved around some items to make room for the incoming plastic boxes.
Fourth-year student Christina Basso brought down a box and stopped to take a break before heading in for more belongings. As they moved things out of the building, she said they were packing things up in boxes.
"The room I'm in is not too horrible," she said of the damage. "They're just trying to get as much as they can out of there. I've heard some of the other rooms are much more smoky and I'm not sure about the other floors. Right now, everybody is trying to work together to get as much stuff out as they can and keep motion going. Keep smiling."
Basso said she's seen some overwhelmed residents while packing their belongings away to be taken from a place they may have been living for years.
"The woman we're working with is very glad we're helping her," she said.
Moving was good practice for the students, as later this week, they will help students move into the residence halls for Orientation Week starting Monday. Classes resume Sept. 4.
"This is reverse move-in," Wolbeck said.
It's uncertain how long it will be before residents are allowed to move back into Heritage Manor. While much of the building is unscathed, water and fire has damaged other parts of the building. The common areas, such as the sitting room, laundry room and reading room have sustained damage and are missing ceiling tiles.
Residents moved out of Wadsworth Hall, where they had stayed since the fire. Their belongings were taken to storage or to their new living locations.


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TAMPA, Fla. — The NCAA promotes its "pod system" as a way of limiting travel for the "student athletes," but it might be time for the selection committee to take a refresher course in geography.
Because little about the eight teams sent to the Tampa sub-regional makes sense. Oh, having Florida here as a No. 2 seed does, as the Gainesville campus is just 132 miles away. But everything else?
UCLA (2,534 miles) and UC Santa Barbara (2,630) had to fly all the way across the country, and it was no short trip for Michigan State (1,246) or Princeton (1,098), either. West Virginia (959) and Kentucky (840) are technically within driving distance, but that'll require a lot of caffeinated beverages for the students willing to do that.
Then there is poor Clemson. The Tigers went from their campus to Dayton, Ohio, for the "First Four," then left Dayton at 2 a.m. to travel to Tampa for the press conference and public practice today.
"You've just got to get over the traveling part pretty quick because most teams would kill to be here," said Jaime Serna, a player for UC Santa Barbara. "We can't start feeling sorry for ourselves or anything like that."
What is a Gaucho?
The mascots here in Tampa are mostly the run-of-the-mill kind, with Tigers and Wildcats and Spartans, etc. Then there is the Gaucho of UC Santa Barbara, a downright dapper dude with a cool hat and a mask. With the Gauchos likely to lose to Florida on Thursday night, this seemed like a good time for a little history.
"The gaucho is known to be a liberty-lover who combines the qualities of both Mexican and Indian heritages," the school's website explains. "They are often described as strong, honest, proud, silent types. However, the gaucho is also a colorful character, known for occasional rebel-rousing, but always respected."
Calipari's Tall Tale
Maybe some day, a college coach will take the dais before an NCAA Tournament game and admit the truth: "We're a lot better than they are, and on talent alone, we should win this one."
Not this day. Here was Kentucky coach John Calipari on Princeton, which apparently rivals only the first Dream Team in ability:
"Princeton can beat us. They can beat just about anybody. They shoot it, they're long. I'll bet Princeton is bigger than we are. They've got more size than we do. Their guard play is outstanding. Their best player comes off the bench, and their senior, he's really good and people are going to find that out."
What an upset it will be if that plucky Kentucky team somehow finds a way to win!
Steve Politi: firstname.lastname@example.com; Twitter.com/NJ_StevePoliti


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Leak Suggests Samsung Galaxy Note II Launching On Verizon November 29
The Samsung Galaxy Note II is finally launching in the US, but the nation's largest network has been quiet on the matter. Pre-orders for their brand-covered version started this morning, pegging for an arrival date of November 27th. A newly leaked document suggests that the phone will have its official launch on November 29th.
This date lines up with the date those who pre-ordered received, so it's highly probable that this is the right date. It's still sad that Verizon is getting its variant a whole month after most of the other carriers, but we're not feeling too bad. With the branding on the home button, we hope Verizon learns its lesson.


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Conklin, NY (WBNG Binghamton)
Since the time he was a little boy, Matt Waite played soccer.
Matt says, "I like that it's a more fluid game. And there's really not a whole lot of down time. It's almost like there's not a lot of pressure on you at all times to avoid making any kind of mistake, you can always make up for it."
Normally, when you think All-Star, you think of a big named goal scorer.
Waite's only put the ball in the net 3 times, and each time the goal was disallowed by a ref.
Even still, coaches say he's a big part of the team.
Coach Ted Hudock says, "He is a tremendous example. He leads by his effort and shows the guys how hard they need to work to try to excel at the next level."
Off the field he shows that same type of effort.
He's a straight A student, but there's more
He's also an accomplished musician.
He plays clarinet, saxophone, and is in the percussion ensemble, jazz ensemble and pit orchestra.
Waite's also been selected as an all-county and area all-state musician.
"I love expressing myself through music and the group of kids we work with here is really great and we get along really well and it's just really fun to do."
Waite isn't sure where he'll be going to college next year.
But says it'll be a 4 year school and he'll study software engineering.
He says that major allows him to work with math and science and show off his creativity.
Waite's programming a promising future in the classroom and on the field.
That's why Matt Waite is this week's academic all star.
In Conklin, Gabe Osterhout, Action Sports.


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A little advice for Superintendent Craig Witherspoon as he tries to drain the administrative bloat from the Birmingham School System:
Keep your head on a swivel, Doc. And wear a cup.
A little more advice as he tries to pull away from Birmingham's million-dollar-a-year lawyers:
Forget the cup. Just wear a wire.
That sort of electronic, um, stimulation has done wonders in Montgomery, where politicians are suddenly coming out of the woodwork in the name of ethics and wisdom and all that is good.
Nothing like the threat of light to bring you out of the shadows, I guess.
But whether it's Goat Hill or Birmingham, the politics are the same. Those who pay the bills are those who make the deals.
So the new super, bless his soul, is stepping right into a buzz saw with his threats to the status quo. If it doesn't grind him up, though, it might just make him a legend.
Witherspoon says it's not a matter of courage.
"It is a matter of necessity," he said, and he's right.
Maybe he's heroic that way. Maybe he's just naive. Because many before him have tried to cut the fat, and many were left reeling.
So here's a little more advice for the guy: Be strong. But don't bother to unpack. Yet.
Because Birmingham's school board is a fierce political animal. And those who would suffer from Witherspoon's cuts are those who feed the beast.
The law firms of Waldrep, Stewart & Kendrick and Thomas, Means & Gillis -- which together make millions from the system, including $1.2 million last year alone -- are among the biggest donors to school board candidates.
If you know where to look.
Charlie Waldrep's firm and his PAC last year gave $40,000 to Economic Development PAC, which gave to CA PAC, which gave to six school board candidates.
Waldrep and CA PAC also gave at least $17,000 to L PAC, which gave to four school board candidates.
Thomas, Means & Gillis' PAC gave directly to five candidates, so the two firms together, along with the PACs they fund, gave at least $23,500 to campaigns of six candidates. It was the lion's share of the board's campaign cash.
I asked Witherspoon if he knew how powerful his lawyers could be.
"I've heard that," he said.
So it would all seem decidedly grim for Witherspoon and his plan.
Except for one thing.
The law firms, last year, did not pick all the right horses. They do not, at the moment, have a bought-and-paid-for board.
Board members W.J. Maye, Virginia Volker, April Williams and Phyllis Wyne can probably be expected to side with the lawyers, as all got thousands from Waldrep or TMG. But the firms last year also bet money on candidates Odessa Ashley and Carolyn Cobb.
Ashley and Cobb would have provided a six-member majority, but both lost. As of now, only four members are indebted to the firms.
As of now.
There is, however, no time to waste.
Witherspoon gets that, it seems. He didn't need to hear that advice from me.
John Archibald's column appears Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Write him at


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GRAND RAPIDS, MI – If you've ever pictured yourself on television strolling through the streets of Grand Rapids while the voice of Tim Allen narrates your every move in a Pure Michigan commercial, you'll want to know about the open casting call happening in Grand Rapids.
The iGroup, a Michigan based model and talent agency from Southfield that exclusively represents the Miss Michigan Scholarship Program, is holding the casting calls on Wednesday and Thursday, July 24-25 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriot (11 Monroe Ave NW).
Previous acting experience is not necessary and the auditions are open to both union and non-union models and talent ages 5 to 55. Auditions are walk-in only and there is no cost to audition.
RELATED: Pure Michigan attracted more out-of-state visitors, spending in 2012
Casual summer dress is preferred but not mandatory. Attendees are also encouraged to bring headshots but they are also not required.
Information from anyone who attends the open call will be kept on file and considered for future modeling and acting opportunities with The iGroup.
If selected, you must be available between Monday through Thursday, Aug. 5 – 8 for one to two days of filming. The iGroup will notify all talent selected for the shoot by Aug. 2.
For additional information, contact Tony DiMambro at 248-552-8842, email firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit www.theigroup.com.
Grand Rapids was most recently featured in the Pure Michigan campaign in early summer with the ad below. It was filmed by Avalon Films from Royal Oak.
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Situated in one of London's most exclusive neighborhoods, the historic Knightsbridge Hotel features 44 offbeat, unique, yet totally luxurious rooms in a 19th century building. Set on a leafy, quiet street in Knightsbridge, the hotel offers all the amenities you'd expect from a luxury boutique hotel, serving as an elegant retreat in one of London's most desirable, fashionable districts.
About the Hotel
Each room has been individually envisioned by acclaimed designer Kit Kemp, and features a fresh take on quintessentially English decor. Besides their good looks, rooms are spacious and conveniently equipped with amenities like iPod docking stations, designer toiletries, and free WiFi. Parents can even request Nintendo Wii sets for their children. The Knightsbridge Hotel is also known for its drawing room and library, exclusively available to guests, which showcase original British art and feature working fireplaces. Meanwhile, those looking for rest and relaxation will enjoy taking advantage of in-room body and beauty treatments, or going to the lounges for traditional afternoon tea.
Nearby Attractions
Knightsbridge is famous for its outstanding shopping; the world famous Harrods and Harvey Nichols department stores, along with many global luxury brands, are just a short walk from the hotel. Hyde Park, one of London's most popular parks, is also within walking distance. And the hotel's central London location means there are several train and bus stops nearby, for easy travel farther afield.


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Mohamed Diame's cracker against Manchester United has won the West Ham United Goal of the Month prize for April.
Diame struck to put the Hammers 2-1 up in a pulsating game that would eventually end all-square at 2-2 and his goal took the honours in a vote on the Club's Official Facebook Page.
The Senegal international's goal polled an overwhelming 72% of the vote, comfortably beating Kevin Nolan's strike against Wigan Athletic (18%) into second.
Diame's third of the season was a truly memorable one, collecting possession from Guy Demel before losing Wayne Rooney with a deft drop of the shoulder and cracking a curling left-footed shot beyond David de Gea's dive and into the bottom left corner.
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Madison, Alabama - The Alabama State Poetry Society will hold a meeting on March 1 from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Madison Public Library, 130 Plaza Blvd. This society, a state-wide group, will offer attendees an opportunity to read three to five of their poems, as time allows. Alabama author Jennifer Horne will also present a talk on book-making. Horne is the author of "Working the Dirt: An Anthology of Southern Poets" and "All Out of Faith: Southern Women On Spirituality."
The meeting includes an optional buffet-style lunch. Registration is $15 with the meal and $10 without. The cost of registration can be applied to the group's membership fee. The Alabama State Poetry Society meets at various locations three times a year. Call Claire Mikkelsen at 256-883-7919 for more information or Barry Marks at 205-422-08296 for help on the day of the meeting.


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AT&T Research at IEEE International Conference on Data Engineering (ICDE)
Apr 01 - 05, 2012
Washington, DC
Contact: Divesh Srivastava
The annual IEEE International Conference on Data Engineering (ICDE) addresses research issues in designing, building, managing, and evaluating advanced data-intensive systems and applications. AT&T researchers are presenting three papers and participating in one demo and one tutorial. Graham Cormode is session chair for the Error Reduction and Data Security session.
Privacy (Sessions 1 - Studio A):
Graham Cormode, Cecilia (Magda) Procopiuc, Entong Shen (North Carolina State University) - presenting, Divesh Srivastava, Ting Yu (North Carolina State University)
Differentially Private Spatial Decompositions
April 2, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Demo: Data Stream Processing (Studio E):
Meiyu Lu (National Univ. of Singapore), Srinivas Bangalore, Graham Cormode, Marios Hadjieleftheriou, Divesh Srivastava
A Dataset Search Engine for the Research Document Corpus
April 2, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Uncertain and Probabilistic Databases (Session 6 - Studio B):
Graham Cormode - presenting, Entong Shen (North Carolina State University), Divesh Srivastava, Ting Yu (North Carolina State University)
Aggregate Query Answering on Possibilistic Data with Cardinality Constraints
April 2, 2012 at 02:00 PM
Tutorial (Seminar 3 - Salon 123):
Divesh Srivastava, Xin Luna Dong
Detecting Clones, Copying and Reuse on the Web
April 2, 2012 at 04:00 PM
Data Extraction and Quality (Session 16 - Studio F) :
Lukasz Golab (University of Waterloo), Howard Karloff, Flip Korn - presenting, Barna Saha, Divesh Srivastava
Discovering Conservation Rules
April 3, 2012 at 02:00 PM


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STAFFORD — The first woman to be mayor of Stafford Township has died after a car crash with another elderly driver.
Delores Barnes was 88.
She got into local politics in the 1970s after her husband, a town committeeman died. The Republican became mayor of the shore community became mayor in 1979.
Police say a car driven by 88-year-old Clara Maher collided with the vehicle Barnes was driving at an intersection along Route 72 just after 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Maher, who also lives in Stafford's Manahawkin section, had minor injuries.
Police tell The Asbury Park Press no charges have been filed.