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As if Jerry Seinfeld weren't ubiquitous enough in the comedy world, it seems that this week, he's dipping his toe in a whole plethora of new media platforms. Today, his new website and comedy archive JerrySeinfeld.com launched. And, on top of that, SiriusXM announced that Seinfeld will join The Marriage Ref's Tom Papa on a special edition of Papa's comedy series on Raw Dog Comedy, Come to Papa.
The two will be waxing nostalgic about the good ol' days of comedy they spent together, from television adventures to road trips, so this is not a show to miss.
Listeners can enjoy the show Friday, May 6 – that's today, kids! – at 6:00pm EST on Raw Dog Comedy, channel 99. And, if you want to hear it again, check out the rebroadcast on Saturday, May 7, at 4:00pm EST.

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The Cities of 2006
January 2, 2007
After seeing the lists made by a number of friends, I thought it'd be fun to post my own record of the cities I visited in 2006. I believe the canonical rules state that only cities where I spent the night count, and cities that were visited on more than one discrete trip are designated with an asterisk. Thus:
- Anchorage, AK
- Aspen, CO
- Boston, MA
- Camp Hill, PA
- Cary, NC *
- Chicago, IL *
- Dallas, TX
- Half Moon Bay, CA
- Las Vegas, NV *
- Los Angeles, CA
- New Orleans, LA
- New York, NY *
- Phoenix, AZ
- Portland, OR *
- Sacramento, CA *
- San Diego, CA *
- San Francisco, CA *
- Santa Monica, CA
- Sausalito, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Taipei
- Washington, DC *
Some of those are really exceptional because of the sheer number of times I visited (I live in San Francisco, and visited NYC five times this year, Vegas four, and Sacramento and San Diego three), so I realized the final tally put me in a new city, on average, every other week. I think I'm justified feeling tired about 2006 and happy to be in 2007.
Web Development Trends for 2006
September 6, 2005
Curious about what technologies and techniques are going to be popular in the coming months and into the next year? Well, our crack team of editors here at dashes.com (that is to say, me) have assembled a list of up-and-coming trends that you should keep an eye on. Call it vocational education for people building Web 2.0.
Some of the overall areas of focus are integration (as always) and front-end technologies that have highly visible impacts on end user experience. People won't pay for a service or rely on it if it doesn't have a robust back-end infrastructure, but they'll be happy to pay for it if the front-end is attractive and at least seems usable.
Here, then, is a random assortment of new web development trends to be ready for in 2006.
- Dampening:
These technologies go by a lot of names, but in general, dampening is the softening of a user interface through gradual transition instead of immediate state changes. The demand for dampening reflects the front-end focus that is being rediscovered in web applications, but it can require server-side changes in order to enable some effects. The best-marketed example of dampening is the yellow fade technique, but overall, user interface elements will be sliding and collapsing instead of simply disappearing.
Key influences on the user experience here are things like the iPod screen backlight fading out instead of merely shutting off, or soft-close doors on newer automobiles.
This little-known ECMA standard is short for "ECMAscript for XML". That mouthful succinctly describes a powerful concept: Smart, sensible handling of XML in Javascript. Right now, the J and the X in Ajax don't play well together, or at least not as well as they should. E4X promises to smooth that combination, at least in more modern/capable user agents. Support is already present, or will soon be, in both the Flash player and Firefox.
What's the quick synopsis? How 'bout building a form dynamically by doing this:
var html = <html/>;
html.head.title = "Hello, World.";
html.body.form.@name = "hello";
html.body.form.@action = "test.php";
html.body.form.@method = "post";
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CUES Surveys Finds Increases in CEO Compensation, Dip in Staffing Levels
MADISON, Wis. -- Credit unions seem to be doing more with fewer employees.
The CUES 2006 Staffing Manual for Credit Unions reveals that since 1998 credit union staffing levels have declined to approximately 30% across the board. In addition to examining turnover rates for full-time versus part-time employees, for the first time the survey includes turnover rates for tellers, a group that has higher turnover than any other credit union job.
Despite the decreased staffing levels credit unions are upping the ante on compensation.
A recent CUES Executive Compensation Survey finds that although credit union CEOs have earned on average higher percentage increases in base and total compensation than their counterparts in a number of sectors of the economy, they still continue to lag behind their banking industry peers. The average total compensation for CEOs ranged from $75,507 for credit unions with assets of $10 million to $19.9 million, to $421,903 for credit unions with assets greater than $1 billion. The overall average for CEO total compensation was $186,472.
In addition, credit unions report that they plan to increase executive pay an average of 4.6% this year and 4.5% next year for non-executive employees.
For more information about the CUES 2006 Staffing Manual for Credit Unions, and the CUES Executive Compensation Survey visit www.cues.org and select "Products," or call (800) 252-2664.


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La Crosse is once again getting some national recognition.
The city was named one of most exciting small cities in America by the Movoto Real Estate blog.
Out of ten cities chosen, La Crosse came in second.
The city was recognized for its night life, healthy lifestyles, and the number of younger residents living in the city.
Although it didn't come in first on the list, the ranking shows just how lucky we are to live in the area.
"Quite honestly, I think we're spoiled and many people don't even realize it how great we really have it here. So getting national recognition like this really is a neat thing for all of us because we do live in a really special area and the rest of the world is figuring it out," said the Exec. Dir. of the La Crosse Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau Dave Clements.
Hoboken, New Jersey finished first on the list while Chapel Hill, North Carolina came in third.


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How much power is your system really using? And how much can you actually save with the new generation of energy-conserving techniques and components? This month we study the phenomenon known as Green IT.
The new mobile work life and the rising cost of energy have caused a flurry of innovations to promote efficiency and reduce consumption. Laptop users want more life in a single charge, and IT managers want lower electricity bills for the server room. Much of the story with the power-saving movement is about virtualization, which we have already covered in several previous issues – and will surely cover again. This month, we decided to study some other pieces of the puzzle. Our primary focus is on energy use in the life of an everyday PC, however, we do return to the virtualization topic with our study of the phenomenon known as cloud computing.
In the leadoff article, Karsten Reich looks at some techniques for reducing power use. You'll learn which components use the most power, and we'll show you some tips for minimizing power usage.
Our next article turns to the server room for a look at cloud computing with Amazon's Elastic Computer Cloud (EC2). The recent phenomenon of cloud computing is causing a stir throughout the world of IT. By leasing virtual server space on an as-needed basis, you can operate your home network with fewer resources, thus saving power and equipment costs, and still provide the capacity for peak usage moments. Dan Frost offers a practical look at how to get started with creating and uploading a Linux image for Amazon's Elastic Cloud.
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Inmate Ender Pompa says he's not guilty of the first-degree marijuana offense of which he was convicted and is willing to starve himself until he receives justice. The 30-year-old Pompa has been on a nearly two-month-long hunger strike. He's lost about 60 pounds since the hunger strike began and he maintains he is motivated.
"The court has done a lot of cheating. I'm doing this so someone will come and help me," Pompa said of his hunger strike.A jury convicted him of hauling more than 25 pounds of marijuana in the cab of his truck during a traffic stop about 16 months ago on Interstate 78. Pompa laughs at the proposition that he would stick 25 pounds of pot in the cab instead of hiding it in the fully loaded trailer on the 18-wheeler.
"I'm not going to stick it in the cab with me. It would have been easier to stick it in the back," he said through a bilingual sergeant.
Defense attorney Thomas C. Pluciennik represented Pompa during his recent jury trial and relishes the thought of a shot at another trial.
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United Airlines # 909
sched. Departure 11:05 am, actual 11:01am
sched. Arrival 1:12 pm, actual 12:49 pm
Seat 26F
After a week in Amsterdam, It was time to go back home to the USA. I didnt want to leave, I fell in love with the city. Great people, great food, great everything. Will be back again soon!!!!! I left my hotel in the Jordaan at about 7:30 am for Centraal Station to take the train over to Schiphol. Got there at about 8:40, but the United check-in didnt open until 9:05. So I just walked around for a couple of minutes.
United Check-in area, not very busy.
When the counters open it took about 15 minutes to pass through. I was offered an Economy Plus seat for around 70 euro, but I declined. I was given seat 26F, a window so I was happy. Went down to have my passport checked and then into the departures hall. I was getting a bit hungry so I stopped at McDonalds to get some breakfest and my fix of OJ. I also parked it next to the window and saw this beauty:
After I was finished, I headed down the departure corridor to the G Concourse and had some alright views:
Flight 909 was due to leave out of gate G5, but she wasnt there yet. The UA 777 (flight 946) that came in from IAD earlier was still there, but being readed to be toed to the remote stand. The US 762 heading to PHL was at the gate next to ours.
Very sharp looking IMO
Walked down aways and saw CO103 bound for EWR.
By this time it was about 10:00am and I headed for my gate. I was asked a few questions about what I was bringing back into the states and then I was screened again before going into the gate area. Not a big deal, they were just doing their job. So I then went to go sit by the window for awhile. Eventually the flight from ORD lands and pulls up to G5. She was in the new colors, so again I was happy!
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HOBOKEN – A homeless woman -- enraged after being escorted from a bank when she helped herself to free coffee -- hurled the scalding drink in the face of a passerby yesterday, police said.
Linda Krieg, 43, was charged with aggravated assault and disorderly conduct just before noon by police after the incident at BCB Community Bank on Washington and Fourth streets, officials said.
According to police reports, a retired Hoboken police sergeant who works as security officer at the bank asked Krieg to leave the bank after she took a complimentary cup of coffee intended for customers, reports said.
Krieg, who was not a customer at the bank, has made a habit of coming into the bank and helping herself to coffee -- and has been warned on several previous occasions, the security guard told police.
Yesterday when the security officer told her she would face trespassing charges if she returned, Krieg became furious, yelled obscenities and threatened the security officer, reports said.
When the security officer escorted her from the bank, Krieg threw the hot coffee in the face of a Union City woman who was passing the bank and Krieg also knocked over a bank sign on the sidewalk.
While the security officer brought the victim in for her safety, Krieg fled. But cops pursued her and arrested her, reports said.
The Union City woman, whose head was red from the coffee burns, was treated by EMTs at the scene and taken to Hoboken University Medical Center for further treatment.
A representative for BCB Community Bank could not be reached immediately for comment.


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By Sgt Robert M England (2nd BCT, 25th ID )October 27, 2011
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, "Warriors," 25th Infantry Division, enjoyed the company of some distinguished visitors on Oct. 24 at the Warrior Inn dining facility here.
Nine players from the National Basketball Association visited the dining facility to eat lunch and converse with troops as part of the Hoops For Troops tour funded by the Uniformed Service Organization.
The tour then moved to Area X on post where Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, "Wolfhounds," 2nd BCT, positioned two Stryker vehicles for the players to see.
Mike Miller, a shooting guard for the Miami Heat, recognized the commitment to duty that service members embody on a daily basis.
"It's an honor for us to be out here with the troops," Miller said. "We're blessed in a lot of ways and none of it would be possible without you guys and what you do for us."
Miller said that the tour came together when each player's agent coordinated with the USO for a visit to Schofield Barracks.
"It was something unique that we wanted to do," Miller said. "Our agents put it together. Usually we'd be playing in a training camp right now getting ready for the season but the circumstances at the time gave us the opportunity to come out here and spend some time with the troops."
Despite the lack of pre-season training camps, Derek Rose, a point guard for the Chicago Bulls, said he still trains daily. And as the recipient of the NBA's Most Valuable Player award for the 2010-2011 season, Rose said he understands the value of constant repetition and training.
Sgt. Matthew Riddle, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the personal security detachment for 1-27 Inf. Regt., said he trains constantly with his Soldiers and their vehicles to ensure mission readiness at all times.
"We conduct training drills at least twice a week, as well as vehicle maintenance," Riddle said. "We also take the new Soldiers and teach them about the Strykers."
All their training was put to the test as the Wolfhound Soldiers taught the athletes about the maintenance and operation of the Stryker vehicles before lending the players protective vests and combat helmets for a ride around Area X.
"We were showing the NBA players from the USO tour inside the Strykers and what our duties are to get the vehicles ready before we go out on missions," Riddle said. "We explained some of the different components of the Stryker vehicle and the principles of our job as we performed them this past deployment to Iraq."
After their brief orientation, the Wolfhound Soldiers escorted the players into the Strykers and drove a loop around Area X to familiarize the players with the feel of riding in a combat vehicle.
With the excitement still painted on his face, Miller expressed his gratitude to the Soldiers for their time and service.
"We've come away from this with so much more respect," Miller said. "When we got to be hands-on and really see a small part of what it is you do, our respect level has gone through the roof."
Riddle mirrored the players' appreciation.
"It's pretty cool because they took time out of their busy schedules," Riddle said. "For them to come here and let us teach them what we know about our job, it says a lot about them."


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EXPLORE AMERICA: Mesa Verde National Park
It looks like they still live here. As if someone might come walking out carrying water, or cleaning vegetables or you might hear children start laughing. For over 700 years the Pueblo called this place their home. What started as humble structures called pit houses in 750 A.D. turned into entire stone cities. To build them, the Pueblo created their version of masonry. They used sandstone blocks that were held in place by mud mortar to evolve their dwellings. As their population grew, so did their boldness and they headed for the cliffs.
These magnificent cliff dwellings served the Pueblo well. They varied in size from one room to over 150 and were intricate structures that could house the entire population. Archaeologists have determined that the Pueblo lived here from approximately 1150 A.D. to 1300 A.D. and then they started to leave. Over the next hundred years the place become completely deserted. By the time the first settlers 'discovered' them, the Cliff Dwellings had been empty for over 500 years.
Today, visitors still come to marvel at these structures. Mesa Verde National Park has five cliff dwellings sites visitors can tour — the Cliff Palace, Balcony House, Spruce Tree House, Long House and Step House. Tours can be self-guided or with a ranger. To get an overview of the history of the site and the Pueblo, spend some time in the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum. It is in the park, 20 miles from the park entrance, and has educational videos as well exhibits that give context and insight into the world of the Pueblo peoples.
Mesa Verde National Park is located in southwest Colorado, along Highway 160 between Cortez and Durango. Telephone 970-529-4465. http://www.nps.gov/meve/index.htm
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Discussion in 'Rifle Country' started by Oleg Volk, Apr 2, 2007.
Can't find one anywhere under $750...is that the new going price?
Both Impact Guns and Sporting Arms list it for ~$550 before shipping and transfer, but I don't think either have it in stock.
Gunbroker & Auction Arms seem to have a few at or around $550.
Keep an eye on the CalGuns for sale forums. Now that we can have AR's there seems to be one or two a month up for sale. Pretty good prices too.
Impact Guns has them listed, but is out of stock at the moment. They are taking orders and will likely honor the $546.95 price thou. They do have the SU-16B in stock if you don't need the "CA" persay.
I specifically want the CA model. C stock was not comfortable, B has no threaded muzzle.
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Kel Tec SU-16CA 223 Caliber Semi Auto California Legal Rifle Retail Price: $519.95
Thank you -- just ordered from them.
Someone beat me to it. I bought my SU16 CA from DD's Ranch a while back myself. Price was Gunbroker $535.00 BIN and I thought it was an excellent deal at the time. Here in Van Nuys they are selling for about $650 to $750. The CA is especially hard to find.
DD's Ranch is very good but slow in shipping. Check your gun after you get it and make sure that it is not damaged as I received my SU16 with a broken box. Part of the gun was dented a little bit but given that it is polymer the dent didn't matter much at all. More like a bit of plastic rubbed in a bit.
I would also suggest that you get your extractor replaced with a DPMS extractor for better performance. The stock one seems to cause a lot of jams in a lot of guns. In my own I replaced the extractor and also replaced the "brass defletor" bolt handle with the original rounded knob bolt handle. Rifle became flawless after that.
I'm with you on the "C" stock Oleg. I'm thinking about seeing if I could order a Bravo stock for my Charlie model. Love it otherwise now that it ejects reliably.
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Already known for having one of the state's largest community college enrollments, Green River Community College keeps on growing with a healthy infusion of returning veterans ready to rediscover the classroom.
The needs of the returning vets are many: some are poised to continue their education in familiar fields; others want to retrain and launch careers in new territory.
More than 400 veteran students registered at GRCC last year, and many more are expected to sign up for classes this year.
Mary Yahne was one of those veterans who decided to give GRCC a try.
Yahne served overseas in the Army, including a nine-month tour of Iraq before completing her duty and returning to her Renton home.
She soon discovered that beginning civilian life and restarting her education were tougher than she had thought they would be. She didn't know exactly where to begin and got a bit lost in the transition.
"When I got out, I came back home, but there was no information on anything," Yahne told the audience at a Soroptimist International of Kent luncheon this week. Yahne represents the GRCC Foundation's mission under a new initiative to help veteran students with resources. "I didn't know how to get the help I needed."
Needing to pay the bills, Yahne delivered airplane parts and worked as a bartender and truck driver. She was laid off from every job.
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Yahne also found a good friend in Kristina Setchfield, veteran resources and project manager for GRCC's VetCorps effort.
There are many resources in place to help veterans, including the college's VetCorps program, which helps ease the transition from combat to campus. The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs developed the new GI Bill education benefits programs for post-9/11 veterans to provide them a supportive environment and easier access to other benefits, such as academic advice, financial aid, career counseling and peer support.
"Many (veterans) kind of do it alone sometimes. They don't know how to get started," said Setchfield, a Marine Corps veteran. "With everybody returning and the job market so slow, most veterans don't know they can transition quickly. ... We help navigate their education. We help them to get there."
Slowly, the college has begun to make a difference. Time after time it has been honored as one of the country's "veteran-friendly" schools.
It has also caught the attention of veterans' groups and businesses looking to help. Support is growing.
Auburn's VFW Post 1741, for instance, donated $500 – "a seed money" contribution – to the GRCC Veterans Emergency Fund. The fund helps student-veterans with relief-type payments while they attend school.
The Post took it a step further, establishing a $1,500 veterans scholarship at GRCC.
Auburn's 1741 is believed to be the first Post in the state to offer an annual college scholarship to a veteran.
Yahne just happened to be the first recipient of the scholarship.
The GRCC Foundation is doing its part. Its new Veterans Educational (VET) Fund covers gaps in student veterans' education benefits.
By 2014, the foundation plans to create 20 new scholarships for student veterans who have exhausted their= educational benefits.
It is all part of the foundation's initiative – a drive to give veterans a welcome home and an opportunity to succeed in school and beyond.
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The head of ER at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Centre in Los Angeles was testifying at a hearing to decide if Jackson"s doctor should face a criminal trial. Dr Conrad Murray, accused of negligence and a cover-up, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.
He has been accused of giving Jackson an overdose of the anaesthetic drug propofol combined with powerful sedatives. Dr Cooper told the court that sedatives mixed with the anaesthetic may have caused Jackson to stop breathing.
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Please join us as a Running Buddy with Girls on the Run.
Girls on the Run is a 13 week afterschool program, where the girls meet twice each week and the program combines curriculum and exercise with a goal of creating strong, self empowered girls. The ultimate goal is the completion of the 5K which we are running in conjunction with the Startlight Run on June 4th (8 pm start). Midway through the program, on April 28th (5 pm start) we do a practice 5K that will be only the girls and their running buddies, this year about 500 people total! The Running Buddy commitment is for these 2 events.
The Practice 5K is a way to prepare them for the distance in a less crazy/non threatening environment. Your role at both events is to provide support and encouragement to your buddy so that they get the most enjoyment and best performance possible. Most girls will not run the entire 5K, and many will sprint then walk! So, it requires patience and coaching to help them through the run, however you do not have to be a "serious" runner!
If you can not join us as a Running Buddy, we have other ways that you can support Girls on the Run. Many of our girls are from lower income communities and cannot afford the fees required to put on the program (about $170/girl cost for us!). We are always looking for volunteers to assist with fundraising, manning race aid stations etc. where we both get our name out in the community, and raise funds.
We also have a Sole Mates program that is a way for you to raise money through sponsorships, similar to Team In Training. You commit to raising $262 dollars (marathon equivalent!), and our National Headquarters provides you with sponsorship materials, as well as a website for online donations. It's really slick and a great way to contribute if you plan to run any races this year.
You can find out more about Girls on the Run at www.girlsontherunpdx.org and sign up to be a Running Buddy online here.
Girls on the Run practice 5k is this Thursday ... and they are still looking for about 40 buddies!
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The lady runners of the Portland metro area rock. Here's how I know: On April 9th we posted that Girls on the Run still needed about 100 runners ... and 60 women stepped up and decided to let young runners see that when you grow up, you can still have a great time running!
However, they still need about 40 runners to partner up with the girls so that every girl in the program can have a running buddy.
Don't worry about your speed ... the paces of the Girls on the Run participants range from about a 27 minute 5k to a 40 minute 5k. And don't worry about your race experience ... there's a practice race so you can get it all down! Finally, don't worry about your buddy liking you. Two years ago, I thought it would be fun to do the practice 5k in a fluffy skirt, tiara and feather boa. My running buddy took one look at me and took off! I changed into normal running clothes so she'd be (less) embarrassed to be seen with me ... and by the end of our practice 5k she was telling me all about her school, her friends, her family, her dog ... so even if you're a total dork like me, you'll still be cool!
That practice 5k is this Thursday, April 28th, at Gabriel Park in SW Portland; the actual race is at the Starlight Run on Saturday, June 4th. While you do not have to be able to attend the practice 5k it is highly encouraged; you do, however, have to be able to participate at the Starlight Run.
After the practice 5k, join me and a few other buddies at the Old Market Pub located at 6959 Southwest Multnomah Boulevard (only 2 miles from Gabriel Park, where Multnomah meets up with Garden Home) for a post-run nosh session and to get to know some other running buddies.
I hope to see you there!
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HiSET® Identification (ID) Requirements
Note: The ID requirements below are ETS's requirements. Your state or jurisdiction may have additional ID requirements or policies. For more information, contact your test center or check your state or jurisdiction requirements.
With few exceptions, ID documents must meet all of the following requirements. Each ID document must:
- be an original document; photocopied documents are not acceptable
- show your full name
- meet ID requirements for the state or jurisdiction in which you are testing
Additionally, the name you use when creating your account and scheduling your appointment must exactly match what it is on the ID you will present on test day at the test center. See "The Name You Use When Creating Your Account" below for more information.
Primary ID Requirements
The following ID documents are acceptable for admission to a test center
- Passport
- Government-issued driver's license or temporary license
- State ID card (including those issued by the motor vehicle agencies)
- National ID card
- Military ID card
Supplemental ID Documents
You should provide a supplemental ID if the test center administrator questions the primary ID document you have provided.
- Supplemental ID documents may not be used to resolve last name discrepancies. The last name on your primary ID must match (excluding hyphens and accents) the name on your registration confirmation.
- The following ID documents are generally acceptable as supplemental ID:
- Government-issued ID card (including, but not limited to, those listed under Primary ID Documents earlier in this section).
- Student ID card.
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- Any document that is photocopied
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- Draft classification card
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- Notary-prepared letter or document
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If you are in the U.S. military, and the expiration of your driver's license has been extended or deferred by the issuing state, the license can be used as supplemental ID along with your U.S. Military ID. Depending on the state, the extension or deferral may consist of either a sticker affixed to the license, the designation "military" printed in place of an expiration date, or a separate document carried with the license, usually with a notation that the driver's license is valid until a specific time period after discharge from service.
The Name You Use When Creating Your Account
- The name you use when you create your account — and the spelling of that name — must exactly match (excluding accents) the name printed on the identification (ID) documents that you will present on the day of the test. If it does not, you may be prohibited from taking the test or your test scores may be canceled after you take the test.
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"No modern amenity, but facilities are maintained to the high quality of the past. Staffs are super friendly and helpful. Breakfast are excellent."
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FLINT - Eight months after Flint police shot and killed a knife-wielding woman in a trailer park, the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office this week received the results of a police inquiry into the shooting.
Genesee County Prosecutor David S. Leyton is reviewing the case but has not set a timeline for a decision.
Jo Ann Burgett, 46, died April 20 after she was shot several times outside her home at the Shady Acres mobile home park on Western Road.
Police said officers opened fire on her after she advanced toward them with a knife and refused orders to put it down.
While police officers have maintained the shooting was self defense, it drew harsh words from some.
Flint City Councilwoman Carolyn Sims has called it a "senseless murder."
The two officers involved in the shooting spent several months on administrative duty but are now back on regular patrols.
"We did what we thought was in the best interest of the community," said Acting Flint Police Chief Gary Hagler.
Hagler attributed the length of the probe to forensic testing issues and the joint nature of the investigation conducted by Flint and state police.
"It's a very extensive and thorough report," said Hagler, who declined comment on the findings.
Flint police union President Keith Speer believes the shooting will be ruled justified.
"We welcome an in-depth investigation," said Speer.
But one city official questioned why Flint police investigated a shooting involving its officers.
"The Flint Police Department should not investigate their own," said Flint Ombudsman Brenda Purifoy, a former Flint police officer.
Sims, who is now City Council president, could not be reached for comment Thursday.
Purifoy said her office received no complaints about the shooting and has no plans to conduct its own inquiry.
Burgett's family could not be reached for comment.


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The new 2-part objectives in OpenMx mean an older method for testing if a model is a RAM model don't work
I used to say this:
(isS4(obj) && is(obj, "MxModel") && class(obj$objective)[1] == "MxRAMObjective")
What code do people recommend for backward (and preferably forward compatible testing of model type? Do we need to add a type= field to MXModel?
best, tim
[1] http://openmx.psyc.virginia.edu/users/tbates
[2] http://openmx.psyc.virginia.edu/thread/2084
[3] http://openmx.psyc.virginia.edu/thread/1988
[4] http://openmx.psyc.virginia.edu/forums/openmx-help/openmx-general-help


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WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (AP) — A state police sergeant has been taken to the hospital after his cruiser struck a utility pole in West Bridgewater.
A department spokesman says the trooper was on Route 28 when he struck the pole at about 6:50 a.m. Monday.
He was taken by ambulance to Brockton Hospital for evaluation for what have been described as minor injuries.
The cause of the crash is under investigation and no additional information was released.


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An early test of New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu's reinvigorated political capital came up a little short Saturday.
He tried to share the momentum of his Feb. 1 landslide re-election, endorsing City Council members Cynthia Hedge-Morrell and Jackie Clarkson, coroner candidate Dr. Jeffrey Rouse and the Audubon Nature Institute's push for a 50-year, $12 million annual property tax. But the mayor's 64-point victory last month didn't exactly don long coattails.
Only Rouse was a winner Saturday (March 15), narrowly defeating Dr. Dwight McKenna in the race to run the city's morgue.
Defense attorney and first-time council candidate Jason Williams beat Hedge-Morrell in the at-large race after finishing five points behind her in the primary. Hedge-Morrell had tried to make the leap from her term-limited District D seat, but to no avail.
Landrieu had pushed Clarkson to run one more time in District C rather than let former judge Nadine Ramsey coast to victory. Clarkson won the Feb. 1 primary by 24 votes, but couldn't hold onto that lead Saturday.
And the Audubon tax rate, which would have replaced the current rate of 3.31 mills with a 4.2-mill rate through 2064, took a severe beating at the polls.
Landrieu stayed out of the Orleans Parish sheriff's race, where incumbent Marlin Gusman handily beat his opponent and predecessor, Charles Foti.
Turnout was predictably low, with less than 30 percent of the city's 244,450 registered voters casting ballots among the distractions of the city's annual St. Patrick's Day parties and parades.


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Ever since Chris Paul came into the game early in the fourth quarter, the West has made a move and got back into the game. Coincidence? Kinda looks like one of those Hornets second half runs they've had several times this season.
They took the lead at 112-110, their first lead of the game right at the seven minute mark. And, with a timeout at 5:34 left, they lead 114-112. Paul has 11 points and 11 assists.
While we're at the break, former American Idol Taylor Hicks is trying to guess what po' boy is. From the video board, Kevin Garnett said "A po' boy is someone who doesn't have any money." Kobe Bryant said, "It's a sandwich. That doesn't have any money." Yao Ming said it's a "troublemaker." Hicks guessed a sandwich with no money. Brilliant.


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About the Texas Hill Country & Fredericksburg
The Texas Hill Country encompasses over 14,000 square miles of music, rolling hills, spring-fed rivers and dude ranches. The Texas Hill Country's diversity ensures that tourists can find virtually anything they want including lodging and vacation rentals. Close your eyes and imagine crystal clear streams a huge oak and cedar trees showered over the hills. In the spring, roadsides and open fields bloom with pride showing their wildflowers from the state flower of Texas – the bluebonnets – to the Indian Paint Brushes and many, many more. Fall brings bright reds, oranges and yellows as leaves start to fall and announce the start of a new season. Summer is the time to tube down the river or boat on the many lakes or trying out some of the best barbecue you will find. Winter is mild with a brisk cool air, and Christmas is a whole season to itself – with the multitude of cities showcasing their lights throughout their charming towns. The Texas Hill Country residents have been known to greet their visitors with a friendly "Howdy ya'll". It's a slice of heaven with breathtaking beauty and a relaxing atmosphere. You know how they say Texas is a whole other country? Well, the Hill Country is a whole other state. Five million visitors are welcomed into this state annually. Other wonderful sights include the abundant wildlife such as the white tailed deer, armadillos and array of birds making their homes in the hills offers a unique glimpse to nature.


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Various databanks are accessible from the library network. These databanks include DigiBib, RILM, the Bibliographie des Musikschrifttums online, Oxford Music Online (New Grove), and JSTOR. Select databanks may also be accessed using DigiBib from home.
Most diploma theses from the University are included in the library's inventory and may be checked out for one day.
Library materials may be on loan for the following periods:
CDs and records
Same day/only in the multimedia room
DVDs, CD-ROMs, videos
2 weeks/no renewals
2 weeks/no renewals
4 weeks/up to three renewals
Music scores
8 weeks/up to three renewals
You may have a total of 40 items checked out simultaneously, but please do not order more than 15 per day.
Eating and drinking as well as smoking and using cellular phones is prohibited in the library.
Guest users currently cannot obtain a University identification card. However, guest users may place orders via mail, telephone, or order forms and check these materials out for the day in by presenting their personal identification card. Guest users should note our ordering times (see "Ordering"). Guests can use the library in accordance with the conditions listed under "Fee Regulations."
All students must renew their student ID card at the beginning of each semester if they wish to continue using the library. Simply renew your ID card at the circulation desk during normal library hours.
Please direct questions regarding the library, catalogs, or inventory to the employees at the circulation desk or our library team. You may also contact us via email or telephone.
Our library is not a part of the national inter-library loan system. However, inter-library loans are possible through the city and university libraries and Cologne city library.
Individuals affiliated with the University may request local Internet access for research purposes. To do so, please visit the circulation desk during library hours and fill out the Internet request form. Internet access will be granted the following day.
The library's total inventory, including all branches, comprises 132,000 music scores, 47,000 books on music, 106 ongoing periodical subscriptions, and more than 19,000 AV items.
See Notebooks.
The following late fees will be imposed for overdue materials:
€2 per item up to 10 calendar days
€5 per item up to 20 calendar days
€10 per item up to 30 calendar days
€20 per item up to 40 calendar days
Please note that late fees incurred for books that have not been returned are only visible in the summary of checked-out items in your online account.
A late fee of €2 per item and day is imposed for any reference library item not returned before closing.
All library users are sent a reminder when they miss their due date and late fees (see "Fees") are then imposed. If the reminder is ignored, a second and third reminder are issued.
Please note that late fees will even be imposed if reminders and penalties are undeliverable because mailing/email addresses have not been updated.
Director: Markus Ecker
Unter Krahnenbäumen 87
50668 Cologne
Tel.: +49 (0)221 91 28 18-200 or -201 or -203
Fax: +49 (0)221 91 28 18-214
Contact person: Monika Steup-Thiemann
Theaterplatz 16
52062 Aachen
Tel.: +49 (0) 2 41 47 57 12 20
Contact person: Janine Ufer
Sedanstrasse 15
42275 Wuppertal
Tel.: +49 (0) 20 23 71 50 15
Contact person: Ursula Albrecht
Turmstrasse 3-5D
50733 Cologne
Tel.: +49 (0) 2 21 91 28 18-203 or -278
It is helpful to use the classification system when searching by category. The different classifications (books, audio materials, music scores) can be reviewed in the yellow binders at the library branches and through the "classification" (Systematik) link in the online catalog.
About 97% of library materials are located in the library stacks and must be ordered for use. See "Reference library."
Library tours explaining how to use the library are held at the beginning of each semester. Exact dates and times are made posted at the library and announced on the library's homepage.
Lost materials must be replaced including songs, CDs, etc.
Some of the materials, especially music scores, procured before 1996 are only listed with provisional short title descriptions in the online catalog. If you are unable to find the title you are looking for in the online catalog, please check the paper catalog. The transition to the online catalog will be complete in 2012.
Our multimedia room has five record players (two with USB ports), three CD players, and two cassette recorders for listening to audio materials. Digital copies of cassettes and records can also be made and CDs can be burned.
Personal notebooks/laptops may be used in the reading room. The Internet is also accessible using a WLAN connection (see "WLAN"). Notebooks may also be checked out for the day for use at the library from the circulation desk. (Financed through tuition fees).
The inventory of all library branches is available in the online catalog, but a portion of the materials are only listed with provisional short title descriptions. The online catalog can be used to search for materials by category or by title and to order materials yourself (see "Ordering").
Link to the online catalog.
In order to check out books or other items, you must first order them (max. 15/day). Either click on the "Order/Reserve" button (Bestellen/Vormerken) right in the online catalog or write the item's catalog number along with your name on a piece of paper and put it in the gray box on the floor of the catalog room. Please order the titles at your campus first.
Orders placed by 9:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. can be picked up starting at 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m., respectively (except Fridays). Additional orders may be placed by 3:30 p.m. for pick up starting at 4:00 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays.
Orders placed by 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. can be picked up starting at 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m., respectively (except Fridays).
An exception is made for CDs and records, which may be checked out immediately but must be returned the same day.
The paper catalog contains all items that were procured before 1996. Please refer to the paper catalog if you find only the title or segments of a title in the online catalog.
You will need your loan number (found on your identification card) and a password to log into your user account. Your password consists of the eight digits of your birthday without any dashes (DDMMYYYY).
Only complete performance material (including all parts) may be checked out from the library. These materials are marked with the call numbers A and C.
Performance material may be checked out as long as other music scores. Please note that if performance material is needed for University concerts, it must be returned once the library requests so.
The library currently has more than 100 periodicals. A selection of current volumes is available in the reference library. Periodicals from the current year may be checked out for the day at the issuing desk after presenting an identification card. Older volumes must be ordered just as other items and can be checked out for 14 days. Current volumes of important periodicals are also available in the reference library.
The most important reference materials, books, periodicals, and bound sheet music are freely accessible in the reference library. After presenting your practice or personal identification card, these materials may be used for the remainder of the day.
By registering, you agree to the terms of use, which are displayed in the catalog room and on the library's homepage.
As long as they are not already reserved, books and music scores may renewed up to three times at the circulation desk or via telephone, written notice, or through you online user account. As long as late fees remain unpaid, additional library materials may not be checked out. You may renew items until you exceed outstanding fees of €35.
Items that are checked out may be reserved.
You can find out yourself if the item can be reserved in the online catalog when ordering. This is not possible when using the paper catalog. You will receive a notice once the item is returned.
A signature from the library is required to un-enroll from the University. The signature can be obtained during normal operating hours at the circulation desk.
User accounts are accessible online. Log in to the online catalog using your loan number and password (DDMMYY) to get an overview of the items you have checked out and ordered or to renew items.
A student or staff identification card will suffice as a user ID.
All individuals affiliated with the University may use the library's WLAN network. The necessary information is available at the circulation desk as well as with the supervisor at the reference library.
The library houses twelve work stations in the reading room, four computer work stations reserved for online catalog searches, and two other computer work stations with internet access for other research activities.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- They snorkeled.
About to jump in! #SnorkelBuck pic.twitter.com/Vi1nncpyOM
— OSU BASKETBALL (@OhioStateHoops) August 9, 2014
O-H-I-O from the Bahamas. Go Bucks from @OhioStateHoops . pic.twitter.com/g5JmNnkJGl
— Dan Wallenberg (@OSUADAthComm) August 9, 2014
Awesome team catamaran trip! O-H-I-O #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/pgYB09wBzC
— OSU BASKETBALL (@OhioStateHoops) August 9, 2014
Not much else mattered about Ohio State's trip to the Bahamas last week, when the Buckeyes won two games against some Bahamian hoops teams by the scores of 88-66 and 115-63 on Thursday and Friday. Here are the total stat lines from the two games, with how the Buckeyes shot from the field and the points they scored.
Freshman D'Angelo Russell didn't play in the second game.
FR Keita Bates-Diop 11-21, 34 points
SR Sam Thompson 11-19, 28 points
SO Marc Loving 10-24, 24 points
SR Trey McDonald 11-17, 22 points, 14 rebounds
FR Kam Williams 9-15, 20 points
FR Jae'Sean Tate 8-17, 20 points
SR Amir Williams 6-6, 15 points, 8 rebounds
SR Shannon Scott 6-11, 15 points, 15 assists
SR Anthony Lee 5-12, 12 points, 12 rebounds
FR D'Angelo Russell 3-3, 7 points, 5 assists (missed second game because of illness)
FR David Bell 2-4, 6 points
* corrected to fix earlier erroneous point totals
The Buckeyes returned home Sunday, but the point of all this wasn't the trip, really. It was the 10 practices that came with the trip. And the most interesting thing about the practices is how Thad Matta is going to fit these pieces together.
And in that fit, there are two questions that are the most intriguing.
First is how much fifth-year senior Anthony Lee is going to play center - next to a guy like Marc Loving - and how much he's going to play power forward - next to guys like Trey McDonald and Amir Williams.
Second is how much, and how well, freshman D'Angelo Russell will run the point. Shannon Scott will start there, and Russell should be the starting two guard, but Russell looks like the backup point guard. Matta said senior forward Sam Thompson would be the next option there to run the offense.
Here's where things stand on those two questions for now.
1. Lee started the first game in the Bahamas next to Amir Williams, while Williams and McDonald started next to each other game two, an interesting combo we haven't seen before. Lee wants to be a four, a power forward, and not a center, which he played more of at Temple. He'll do what's asked, but McDonald earned praise from Matta for his earlier practice work, and Williams has played a lot.
So there may be enough options at center to let Lee do what he wants at forward.
"I prefer the four, that's what I came here for, but I can play the five if I need to because I've been doing it the last three years," Lee said. "If I had to play the five and the five has to guard me, I'd just be a mismatch."
Lee likes to talk about what he can do outside and in transition, but Ohio State clearly needs him to do work inside rebounding and defending regardless of the position he's playing. And he needs to improve to float on the perimeter.
"We've still got to get his handle a little bit better," Matta said, while saying that Lee can play either spot. "We want to increase two more feet on his jump shot. He's got a great knack for finding the ball on offense, cutting and finding open areas really well. But he's still learning, too. At times he's overthinking things and the game is gone, so we're trying to make it as easy as possible for him in that way."
The Buckeyes have succeeded the last two years, especially late in games, with a small lineup that moved power forwards LaQuinton Ross or Deshaun Thomas to center. That could work with Lee, too, though he's much more of an inside defensive presence and not a pure scorer like Ross and Thomas. He can block some shots and show some athleticism on the boards.
So where he plays may depend more on how confident Matta can be in either Williams or McDonald in tight spots, and whether Loving, senior Sam Thompson or freshman Keita Bates-Diop can be physical enough to play the four if Lee slides to center.
2. Russell and Scott went head-to-head in most practices, Matta said, so Russell is getting a lot of point guard looks. And Matta warned his players early, after seeing Russell fire some passes that the Buckeyes weren't ready for. The coach said Russell will do some things off the pick-and-roll that Ohio State hasn't done in several years. He's a very good shooter, so on moves like that, defenses will have to respect his jumper more than they had to with guys like Scott or Aaron Craft. A big man rolling to the basket may be open and needs to be ready.
"He'll find you," Matta said. "And he's really shot the ball well in all the up-and-down stuff. ... He can score a lot of different ways."
Matta said Russell is also longer than you realize, and at 6-foot-5 he can get his hands on the ball defensively.
Expect that pairing of Scott and Russell most often, though redshirt freshman Kam Williams seems ready to force his way into a good share of the backcourt rotation as well. But Russell is comfortable enough at the point that the Buckeyes could give him the ball when they need a bucket and let him create his own shot - like Evan Turner did as a point guard - rather than needing someone to get the ball to him.
Now back to Bahamas photos.
A little team walk thru @Atlantisresort style in the Bahamas. Final game tonight at 7pm EST #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/nZeVEaGBKW
— OSU BASKETBALL (@OhioStateHoops) August 8, 2014


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Anyone who thought geometry was boring or dry should prepare to be amazed. Despite its worthy cover this book is exactly what its title says - a story - and the plot of this story involves life, death and revolutions of understanding and belief, and stars the some of the most famous names in history.
Euclid defined what later became known as the Golden Ratio thus: A straight line is said to have been cut in extreme and mean ratio when, as the whole line is to the greater segment, so is the greater to the lesser.
This book is by the same authors as "Why do buses come in threes?", which was reviewed in Issue 10 of Plus. Like its predecessor, it consists of entertaining and thoughtprovoking questions on topics not obviously related to maths, and a discussion of each. The authors say that "give us a topic that we care about, and we all become mathematicians", and set out to prove it.
First the executive summary: read these excellent books, and make sure all your friends and relations and bright pupils (if you are a teacher) or teachers (if a bright pupil) do so too. Mathematical Vistas (MV) is the sequel to the same authors' earlier Mathematical Reflections (MR). Each book is a series of explorations of mathematical topics, informed by a definite idea of what mathematics is, and how it should be taught.
Sherman Stein's motivation for writing this book grew out of a course on the history of calculus for undergraduates he taught for several years. Before that, like most of us, he didn't know where Archimedes' reputation as one of the greatest mathematicians of all time had come from - and now he wants us to know too.
Although some people might find maths deadly boring, very few of us would think it could ever be deadly dangerous. But deadly it was in 16th century England, and one of those who followed the dangerous and mystical path of a mathematician was John Dee, the subject of this book.
This book is built on an extended metaphor, which casts equations as the poetry of science. According to the editor Graham Farmelo (head of Science Communication at the Science Museum in London), great equations and great poems are alike in a number of ways. Both suffer if anything is added, changed, or taken away, both are a rich stimulus to the prepared imagination, and both draw much of their power from their conciseness.
As Tony Gardiner says in at the beginning of this book, "the last ten years or so has seen a remarkable blossoming of public interest in mathematics [but] most of the books produced have been for adults, rather than for students. Moreover, most are in prose format - for those who want to 'read about' mathematics, rather than those who want to get their hands dirty solving problems."


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NFL Asked to Modify Stadium Plans for the Birds
The American Bird Conservancy has asked the National Football League to modify plans for the new Minnesota Vikings Stadium in Minneapolis, which features expanses of glass expected to kill thousands of birds over time. ABC requested a meeting with the NFL after the Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority failed to respond to ABC recommendations to make adjustments to the installation.
"There is very little doubt that this new stadium will be a bird-killer," said Christine Sheppard, an internationally recognized leader on the issue of bird collisions with buildings. "The NFL clearly derives huge benefits from the marketing of inspirational birds such as eagles (Philadelphia), falcons (Atlanta), seahawks (Seattle), ravens (Baltimore) and cardinals (Arizona). We think it's a travesty to use birds to advance your brand and then kill them over what amounts to pocket change for your organization."
The ABC letter expressed concern that "... the new Vikings stadium plans to have a large glass wall exterior that will cause the avoidable and unnecessary deaths of birds legally protected by federal law." In addition, the letter suggests steps be taken to reduce bird mortality at stadiums in Los Angeles, Atlanta and San Diego in addition to Minneapolis.
The new Vikings stadium is expected to open in two years and cost nearly $1 billion. The ABC estimates that changes in the glass design to substantially reduce the risk of deadly bird collisions would cost only about $1.1 million.
Private Lands Provide Bulk of Hunting
Privately owned land provides the majority of opportunity for today's hunters, according to the results of a recent poll on Southwick Associates' HunterSurvey.com. When asked to describe the type of land they hunted most often in the past 12 months, about two-thirds of hunters said they used privately owned properties most of the time.
The findings do not, however, diminish the important role federal and state-owned lands play in providing hunting opportunity for American sportsmen. While public land hunters account for a quarter of the overall sportsmen surveyed, they still far outnumber those who hunt land they own or lease. In fact, public land hunters outnumber them even when combined. Only those who hunted a friend or family member's land outnumbered public land hunters.
The breakdown by type of land hunted was as follows: I hunted most often on a friend or family member's property, 39 percent; most often on public property, 30 percent; most often on property I own, 16 percent; most often on property I lease, 11 percent; other types of land most often, 5 percent.
"Both private and public land access remains critical in providing opportunity for our nation's hunters," said Rob Southwick, president of Southwick Associates. "With half of all hunters dependent on lands owned by others, the results also underscore the importance of encouraging private landowners to permit free or fee hunting on their properties if America's hunting heritage is to be maintained."
In the same survey, when hunters were asked to describe the size of the property they hunted, they revealed the important role smaller properties play in providing quality hunting access. About 40 percent said they hunt lands less than 100 acres in size, while another 21 percent hunt lands between 100 acres and 200 acres. Only 39 percent of those hunters surveyed hunted lands larger than 200 acres.
Pheasant Nesting Condition Report
Nesting conditions were favorable across much of the Midwest this spring, and drought-stricken regions across the Great Plains and the western reaches of pheasant country finally received a respite, according to Pheasants Forever. Summer brood surveys conducted in July and August will be the best indicator of what upland hunters can expect afield, but in areas with available habitat, overall conditions appear more promising than last season in many states. Pheasants Forever's annual Pheasants Hunting Forecast will be released in September.
Elk Month at Bass Pro Shops
For the eighth consecutive year, Bass Pro Shops is sponsoring Elk Country Conservation Month, a fundraising effort for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, in August. During the month, customers will have the opportunity to donate $2 to RMEF for the chance to win a $2,000 Bass Pro Shops gift card, one of four $750 Bass Pro Shops gift cards or one of five YETI Tundra 65 Coolers.
David Allen, RMEF president and CEO, said, "That continued support as a long-term conservation partner with key initiatives of fish and wildlife habitat improvements, conservation and outdoor skills education and conservation advocacy shows a true and lasting commitment to elk, elk country and our hunting heritage."
Since 1984, RMEF and its partners completed 8,975 conservation and hunting heritage outreach projects in North America that protected or enhanced more than 6.4 million acres of habitat while also opening or securing public access to more than 713,000 acres.
Cabela's Launches Product App
Cabela's has launched a new mobile application for Android and iPhone that allow customers to search and browse Cabela's merchandise online or scan barcodes in-store to find product information, reviews and specifications. The app also will allow customers to manage a Cabela's account, build a wish list, track orders and review purchase history.
"Cabela's new mobile application is focused on simplifying and improving our customer service and experience," said Andrea Grant, director of social, mobile and email. "
Cabela's operates 59 stores across North America and has announced plans to open an additional 19 in the next two years.
Outdoor Newsletter
Outdoor writer Marcus Schneck also offers a free, weekly, email newsletter covering even more outdoor, nature and travel topics, and providing links to many little known websites as well as contests. To receive the newsletter, send your email address, name, hometown and phone number to Schneck at email@example.com. If you sent you information previously, you do not need to send it again. You will receive the newsletter soon.


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Above: A Humorous Look at Monsanto's Future.
Below: A Scary Look at Monsanto's Past.
(Sources and much more info, linked below this text)
It's apparent that all of the Monsanto endeavors I chose to highlight here, rode the same wave of public opinion. In regards to nuclear weapons, DDT, PCBs, Agent Orange and aspartame the talking point was that each was beneficial in some way to America/Americans. It wasn't until time (life's best teacher) taught us that these were all highly toxic and deadly endeavors with the same two outcomes. People got sick/died and Monsanto got rich.
I am confident that GMOs will (eventually) follow suit.
Regarding why Monsanto would falsify cancer research which delayed the ban of PCB's for years--Monsanto's PCB monopoly had been netting them $22 million dollars a year. This is a chemical company making decisions to increase profit, not "help the world" or "feed the world" or "help farmers" or "help communities" or "be sustainable" or...
More info on Monsanto's past, present, and future (sources for the infographic)
From Sourcewatch (and ALEC Exposed):
Monsanto company profile
Monsanto's Global Pollution Legacy
Monsanto and the Campaign to Undermine Organics
From the Organic Consumer Association:
Agribusiness, Biotechnology and War
SOS Campaign (Safeguard Organic Standards)
From Sierra Club: CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE (Monsanto's PCB cover up)
From PublicIntegrity.org: The Superfund document (pdf) sited in the infographic
From Cornucopia Institute: Take action to safeguard organic standards
...Oh, I almost forgot this from Grist: (Monsanto's) Roundup weed killer is showing up in air and water
Awesome! No weeds in my lungs, EVER!
Take Action
Support LabelGMO's campaign to label GMOs in our food.
Show your disdain for Monsanto and GMO's with one of my anti-Monsanto t-shirts (from Zazzle)
Joe's cartoon archive, twitter ramblings and StumbleUpon page...


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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — As Michigan copes with high unemployment, shrinking revenues, insolvent cities, shuttered factories, foreclosed homes and sniping politicians, one thing is clear: Something needs to change.
Figuring out what that change should look like is prompting a rash of forums, community meetings and Internet sites set up to collect opinions and help Michigan move forward.
Citizens are leaping to participate.
Thousands have shown up for community conversations sponsored by the Ann Arbor-based Center for Michigan, including one held Tuesday in partnership with Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies that drew 50 participants. The two centers are pairing up for two more town hall meetings in Grand Rapids on Thursday and Nov. 18.
"People want to believe that this state has the can-do spirit to get through the crisis," said Hauenstein Center director Gleaves Whitney, who attended last week's meeting. "They want change. ... They want their voices to be heard."
Longtime Capitol watcher and Michigan Chamber of Commerce President Rich Studley agrees.
"There's a sense that not every good idea originates at the state Capitol," Studley said. "There are great ideas out there that people are sitting at the kitchen table talking about, and there are great ideas that people are talking about in the lunch room, or on the shop floor."
The Michigan Chamber Foundation has started a Web site, Great Ideas for Michigan, to collect suggestions on helping the state succeed. One recent idea was to lease out state rest stops to fast food restaurants that could then pay for upkeep. A report with the best 50 ideas will be published next spring.
Perhaps the most involved forum will take place next weekend, when MacNeil/Lehrer Productions and the Center for Deliberative Democracy at California's Stanford University will bring 200 Michigan residents to the Lansing Center and nearby Radisson Hotel for two and a half days of in-depth conversation on the state's economy, the fraying safety net and other issues affecting Michigan's future.
"This is not a consensus-driving process. We want to know what people think. We're not driving them to reach any conclusion," said Dan Werner, executive producer for By the People of MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. "Our hope is not that we'll have the solutions, but that this conversation can be a valid contributor to the process of change."
The forum will be the focus of a documentary that will be distributed on Michigan public broadcasting stations in early 2010 and offered to other PBS stations nationwide.
The participants have been chosen to represent a cross-section of Michigan, both in geography, economics and attitude. They'll be polled by the Center for Deliberative Democracy before the forum begins, and again at the end, to see if their opinions on how to solve Michigan's problems change as they learn more facts, ask questions and meet in small groups.
"What we find is, two-thirds of the time, their opinions change dramatically" between the beginning and end of the forum, said CDD director Jim Fishkin, who has held similar forums in Europe, South America and China.
Instead of making policy with "weapons of mass distraction, you have people really coming to grips with the issues," he said.
With so many of Michigan's issues related to the economy and the state budget, two forums are coming up on just those topics. The Center for Michigan is holding a Nov. 17 forum on reforming the budget and taxes at the Eagle Eye Golf Club in East Lansing. In a similar vein, the Michigan League for Human Services is hosting a Dec. 3 forum in Lansing looking at how Michigan can put its fiscal house in order.
Finding answers to these and other questions will be especially critical as Michigan heads into a campaign season next year that will result in a new governor, attorney general and secretary of state and see a good deal of turnover in the state Legislature. Voters also will be electing a Supreme Court justice and members of the U.S. House.
"You're going to see a lot of questions about fixing the problems in Lansing and shoring up our education and making sure we have a strategy for sane taxing and spending," said Whitney of the Hauenstein Center.
A new bipartisan group has started a Web site called "Michigan's Next Governor Project" that already contains nearly 300 questions for gubernatorial candidates, and it's accepting more every day from interested citizens. The questions range from whether the candidate would allow more coal-fired generating plants to be built to how the candidate would develop a relationship with lawmakers.
"People are so frustrated with ... (the) lack of appreciation for the depth and breadth of issues that have to be faced," said Rossman and Associates CEO Kelly Rossman-McKinney, part of the group that helped pull together the Web site. "The goal of this was to really start the discussion."


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"We are encouraged that the school recognized that parents, not public schools, are responsible for deciding when and whether their children receive religious education," James Rodbard, ACLU of Michigan cooperating attorney, said in a news release.
"South Haven schools have taken the first steps to creating an environment where students of all faiths feel comfortable and protected from religious coercion by school volunteers and employees," Rodbard added.
The ACLU of Michigan initially became involved with South Haven Public Schools on behalf of a South Haven High School student in 2009.
In a letter to the district, the ACLU of Michigan asked South Haven Superintendent Bob Black to put an end to the practice of allowing a school volunteer, who was also a pastor at a local church, to encourage students at the middle school and high school levels during instructional time to become active with the church.
After working with the ACLU, the Michigan Association of School Boards and legal counsel, South Haven Public Schools approved revised policies regarding religious instruction last fall, effective immediately.
"We had some policies before, but they were very vague and didn't really set down any guidelines," Black said. "And I think we set down some good guidelines with these new policies."
The old policies had been in place since the early 2000s, Black noted, and he pointed to recent case law that helped lead the school board to develop more descriptive language.
Black stated the school volunteer remained affiliated with the school but "we just better delineated, in our policies, that line."
One issue, the superintendent stated, was that the previous policies only explicitly applied to school staff and employees, not to volunteers. That oversight, Black said, has been corrected under the revised policies.
Other changes include specific language that religious material is allowed inside the classroom for historical or cultural studies of religion, but "such material is prohibited if used to indoctrinate the practice of a religion."