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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 136 (Monday, July 16, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 41692-41697] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-17276] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 9 and 721 [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-0633; FRL-9349-4] RIN 2070-AB27 Significant New Use Rule for Phenol, 2,4- dimethyl-6-(1- methylpentadecyl)- AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: EPA is finalizing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the chemical substance identified as phenol, 2,4-dimethyl-6-(1-methylpentadecyl)- (PMN P-94- 209; CAS No. 134701-20-5). This action requires persons who intend to [[Page 41693]] manufacture, import, or process the substance for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this final rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The required notification would provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that activity before it occurs. DATES: This final rule is effective August 15, 2012. ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-0633. All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index available at http://www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available in the electronic docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPPT Docket. The OPPT Docket is located in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC) at Rm. 3334, EPA West Bldg., 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number of the EPA/DC Public Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566-0280. Docket visitors are required to show photographic identification, pass through a metal detector, and sign the EPA visitor log. All visitor bags are processed through an X-ray machine and subject to search. Visitors will be provided an EPA/DC badge that must be visible at all times in the building and returned upon departure. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Abeer Hashem, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-1117; email address: email@example.com. For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; email address: email@example.com. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Does this action apply to me? You may be potentially affected by this action if you manufacture, import, process, or use the chemical substance contained in this final rule. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to:
Manufacturers, importers, or processors of the subject chemical substance (NAICS codes 325 and 324110), e.g., chemical manufacturing and petroleum refineries. This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. To determine whether you or your business may be affected by this action, you should carefully examine the applicability provisions in Sec. 721.5. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. This action may also affect certain entities through pre-existing import certification and export notification rules under TSCA. Chemical importers are subject to the TSCA section 13 (15 U.S.C. 2612) import certification requirements promulgated at 19 CFR 12.118 through 12.127; see also 19 CFR 127.28. Chemical importers must certify that the shipment of the chemical substance complies with all applicable rules and orders under TSCA. Importers of chemicals subject to a final SNUR must certify their compliance with the SNUR requirements. The EPA policy in support of import certification appears at 40 CFR part 707, subpart B. In addition, any persons who export or intend to export a chemical substance are subject to the export notification provisions of TSCA section 12(b) (15 U.S.C. 2611(b)) (see Sec. 721.20), and must comply with the export notification requirements in 40 CFR part 707, subpart D. II. Background A. What action is the Agency taking? EPA is finalizing a SNUR for the chemical substance identified as phenol, 2,4-dimethyl-6-(1-methylpentadecyl)-, (PMN P-94-209; CAS No. 134701-20-5). This action requires persons who intend to manufacture, import, or process the subject chemical substance for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this final rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. This rule was proposed in the Federal Register of December 28, 2011 (76 FR 81437) (FRL-9325-9). In response to the proposed SNUR, EPA received two public comments. One commenter stated that ``phenol is not a safe product to use.'' As discussed in Units II. and IV. of the proposed rule, EPA did identify potential hazards for the PMN substance (which is a different chemical substance than ``phenol'') but did not find a potential unreasonable risk. EPA proposed this SNUR to require notification so that EPA could evaluate potential risks from any new uses. Another commenter stated that EPA should include an exemption for worker protection requirements when the PMN substance was present in a mixture at low concentrations, specifically at less than 1.0 percent. The commenter also stated that the SNUR should contain an exemption from the requirements of the rule including recordkeeping when it is incorporated into certain substrates. The commenter suggested these exemptions because the PMN substance is often used as an additive in thermoplastic polymer matrices and in mixtures at concentrations less than 1.0 percent. Because EPA does not expect significant risks from these activities, EPA will include these exemptions in the final rule. Therefore, the Agency is issuing a final SNUR that: 1. Adds protection in the workplace requirements under Sec. 721.63 for dermal protection. 2. Includes an exemption from the requirements under Sec. 721.63 when the substance is present in a mixture less than 1.0 percent. 3. Removes all release to water requirements under Sec. 721.90. 4. Includes an exemption from all requirements of the rule including recordkeeping once the PMN substance has been incorporated into polymer matrices. 5. Revises the recordkeeping requirements under Sec. 721.125 to reflect the modified significant new uses. This final SNUR requires persons to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing the manufacture, import, or processing of the chemical substance identified as phenol, 2,4-dimethyl-6-(1- methylpentadecyl)-, (PMN P-94-209, CAS No.134701-20-5), for any activity designated by this final SNUR as a significant new use. Receipt of such notices allows EPA to assess risks that may be presented by the intended uses and, if appropriate, to regulate the proposed use before it occurs. [[Page 41694]] B. What is the Agency's authority for taking this action? Section 5(a)(2) of TSCA (15 U.S.C. 2604(a)(2)) authorizes EPA to determine that a use of a chemical substance is a ``significant new use.'' EPA must make this determination by rule after considering all relevant factors, including those listed in TSCA section 5(a)(2). Once EPA determines that a use of a chemical substance is a significant new use, TSCA section 5(a)(1)(B) requires persons to submit a significant new use notice (SNUN) to EPA at least 90 days before they manufacture, import, or process the chemical substance for that use. Persons who must report are described in Sec. 721.5. C. Applicability of General Provisions General provisions for SNURs appear in 40 CFR part 721, subpart A. These provisions describe persons subject to the rule, recordkeeping requirements, exemptions to reporting requirements, and applicability of the rule to uses occurring before the effective date of the final rule. Provisions relating to user fees appear at 40 CFR part 700. According to Sec. 721.1(c), persons subject to this SNUR must comply with the same notice requirements and EPA regulatory procedures as submitters of PMNs under TSCA section 5(a)(1)(A). In particular, these requirements include the information submission requirements of TSCA section 5(b) and 5(d)(1), the exemptions authorized by TSCA section 5(h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), and (h)(5), and the regulations at 40 CFR part 720. Once EPA receives a SNUN, EPA may take regulatory action under TSCA section 5(e), 5(f), 6, or 7 to control the activities for which it has received the SNUN. If EPA does not take action, EPA is required under TSCA section 5(g) to explain in the Federal Register its reasons for not taking action. Chemical importers are subject to the TSCA section 13 (15 U.S.C. 2612) import certification requirements promulgated in Customs and Border Patrol regulations at 19 CFR 12.118 through 12.127; see also 19 CFR 127.28. Chemical importers must certify that the shipment of the chemical substance complies with all applicable rules and orders under TSCA. For importers of the chemical substance subject to this final SNUR those requirements include the SNUR. The EPA policy in support of import certification appears at 40 CFR part 707, subpart B. In addition, any persons who export or intend to export the chemical substance are subject to the export notification provisions of TSCA section 12(b) (15 U.S.C. 2611 (b)) (see Sec. 721.20) and must comply with the export notification requirements in 40 CFR part 707, subpart D. III. Rationale and Objectives of the Final Rule A. Rationale During review of the PMN submitted for the chemical substance phenol, 2,4-dimethyl-6-(1-methylpentadecyl)-, EPA concluded that one or more of the criteria of concern established at Sec. 721.170 were met, as discussed in Units II. and IV. of the proposed rule (76 FR 81437). B. Objectives EPA is issuing this final SNUR for a specific chemical substance which has undergone premanufacture review because the Agency wants to achieve the following objectives with regard to the significant new uses designated in this final rule: EPA will receive notice of any person's intent to manufacture, import, or process a listed chemical substance for the described significant new use before that activity begins. EPA will have an opportunity to review and evaluate data submitted in a SNUN before the notice submitter begins manufacturing, importing, or processing a listed chemical substance for the described significant new use. EPA will be able to regulate prospective manufacturers, importers, or processors of a listed chemical substance before the described significant new use of that chemical substance occurs, provided that regulation is warranted pursuant to TSCA sections 5(e), 5(f), 6, or 7. Issuance of a SNUR for a chemical substance does not signify that the chemical substance is listed on the TSCA Inventory. Guidance on how to determine if a chemical substance is on the TSCA Inventory is available on the Internet at http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/existingchemicals/pubs/tscainventory/index.html. IV. Significant New Use Determination Section 5(a)(2) of TSCA states that EPA's determination that a use of a chemical substance is a significant new use must be made after consideration of all relevant factors, including: The projected volume of manufacturing and processing of a chemical substance. The extent to which a use changes the type or form of exposure of human beings or the environment to a chemical substance. The extent to which a use increases the magnitude and duration of exposure of human beings or the environment to a chemical substance. The reasonably anticipated manner and methods of manufacturing, processing, distribution in commerce, and disposal of a chemical substance. In addition to these factors enumerated in TSCA section 5(a)(2), the statute authorized EPA to consider any other relevant factors. To determine what would constitute a significant new use for the chemical substance that is the subject to this final SNUR, EPA considered relevant information about the toxicity of the chemical substance, likely human exposure and environmental releases associated with possible uses, taking into consideration the four bulleted TSCA section 5(a)(2) factors listed in this unit, and the regulations at Sec. 721.170 for issuing a SNUR after receipt of a PMN. V. Applicability of Rule to Uses Occurring Before Effective Date of the Final Rule As discussed in the Federal Register issue of April 24, 1990 (55 FR 17376), EPA has decided that the intent of TSCA section 5(a)(1)(B) is best served by designating a use as a significant new use as of the date of publication of the proposed rule rather than as of the effective date of the final rule. If uses begun after publication were considered ongoing rather than new, it would be difficult for EPA to establish SNUR notice requirements because a person could defeat the SNUR by initiating the significant new use before the rule became effective, and then argue that the use was ongoing before the effective date of the final rule. Any person who began commercial manufacture, import, or processing of the chemical substance for any of the significant new uses designated in the proposed rule after the date of publication of the proposed rule must stop that activity before the effective date of this final rule. To resume their activities, these persons would have to comply with all applicable SNUR notice requirements and wait until the notice review period, including any extensions expires. EPA has promulgated provisions to allow persons to comply with this SNUR before the effective date. If a person meets the conditions of advance compliance under Sec. 721.45(h), the person is considered exempt from the requirements of the SNUR. VI. Test Data and Other Information EPA recognizes that TSCA section 5 does not require developing any particular test data before submission of a SNUN. The two exceptions are: [[Page 41695]] 1. Development of test data is required where the chemical substance subject to the SNUR is also subject to a test rule under TSCA section 4 (see TSCA section 5(b)(1)). 2. Development of test data may be necessary where the chemical substance has been listed under TSCA section 5(b)(4) (see TSCA section 5(b)(2)). In the absence of a TSCA section 4 test rule or a TSCA section 5(b)(4) listing covering the chemical substance, persons are required only to submit test data in their possession or control and to describe any other data known to or reasonably ascertainable by them (see Sec. 720.50). However, upon review of PMNs and SNUNs, the Agency has the authority to require appropriate testing. Unit IV. of the proposed rule lists the testing recommended by EPA for the chemical substance phenol, 2,4 dimethyl-6-(1-methylpentadecyl)-. Specifically, EPA has determined that a dermal absorption study (Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPTS) Test Guideline 870.3250) would help characterize the health effects of the PMN substance. Descriptions of tests are provided for informational purposes. EPA strongly encourages persons, before performing any testing, to consult with the Agency pertaining to protocol selection and test reporting. To access the harmonized test guidelines referenced in this document electronically, please go to http://www.epa.gov/ocspp and select ``Test Methods and Guidelines.'' The recommended tests may not be the only means of addressing the potential risks of the chemical substance. However, submitting a SNUN without any test data may increase the likelihood that EPA will take action under TSCA section 5(e), particularly if satisfactory test results have not been obtained from a prior PMN or SNUN submitter. EPA recommends that potential SNUN submitters contact EPA early enough so that they will be able to conduct the appropriate tests. SNUN submitters should be aware that EPA will be better able to evaluate SNUNs which provide detailed information on the following: Human exposure and environmental release that may result from the significant new use of the chemical substances. Potential benefits of the chemical substances. Information on risks posed by the chemical substances compared to risks posed by potential substitutes. VII. SNUN Submissions According to Sec. [emsp14]721.1(c), persons submitting a SNUN must comply with the same notice requirements and EPA regulatory procedures as persons submitting a PMN, including submission of test data on health and environmental effects as described in Sec. 720.50. SNUNs must be submitted on EPA Form No. 7710-25, generated using e-PMN software, and submitted to the Agency in accordance with the procedures set forth in Sec. Sec. 721.25 and 720.40. E-PMN software is available electronically at http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/newchems. VIII. Economic Analysis EPA has evaluated the potential costs of establishing SNUN requirements for potential manufacturers, importers, and processors of the chemical substance subject to this final rule. EPA's complete economic analysis is available in the docket under docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-0633. IX. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews A. Executive Order 12866 This final rule establishes a SNUR for a chemical substance that was the subject of a PMN. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted these types of actions from review under Executive Order 12866, entitled Regulatory Planning and Review (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). B. Paperwork Reduction Act According to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., an Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information that requires OMB approval under PRA, unless it has been approved by OMB and displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal Register, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, and included on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. EPA is amending the table in 40 CFR part 9 to list the OMB approval number for the information collection requirements contained in this final rule. This listing of the OMB control numbers and their subsequent codification in the CFR satisfies the display requirements of PRA and OMB's implementing regulations at 5 CFR part 1320. This Information Collection Request (ICR) was previously subject to public notice and comment prior to OMB approval, and given the technical nature of the table, EPA finds that further notice and comment to amend it is unnecessary. As a result, EPA finds that there is ``good cause'' under section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B), to amend this table without further notice and comment. The information collection requirements related to this action have already been approved by OMB pursuant to PRA under OMB control number 2070-0012 (EPA ICR No. 574). This action would not impose any burden requiring additional OMB approval. If an entity were to submit a SNUN to the Agency, the annual burden is estimated to average between 30 and 170 hours per response. This burden estimate includes the time needed to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed, and complete, review, and submit the required SNUN. Send any comments about the accuracy of the burden estimate, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of automated collection techniques, to the Director, Collection Strategies Division, Office of Environmental Information (2822T), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. Please remember to include the OMB control number in any correspondence, but do not submit any completed forms to this address. C. Regulatory Flexibility Act On February 18, 2012, EPA certified pursuant to section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), that promulgation of a SNUR does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities where the following are true: 1. A significant number of SNUNs would not be submitted by small entities in response to the SNUR. 2. The SNUN submitted by any small entity would not cost significantly more than $8,300. A copy of that certification is available in the docket for this rule. This rule is within the scope of the February 18, 2012 certification. Based on the economic analysis discussed in Unit VIII. and EPA's experience promulgating SNURs (discussed in the certification), EPA believes that the following are true: A significant number of SNUNs would not be submitted by small entities in response to the SNUR. Submission of the SNUN would not cost any small entity significantly more than $8,300. Therefore, the promulgation of the SNUR would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. [[Page 41696]] D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Based on EPA's experience with proposing and finalizing SNURs, State, local, and Tribal governments have not been impacted by these rulemakings, and EPA does not have any reasons to believe that any State, local, or Tribal government will be impacted by this final rule. As such, EPA has determined that this final rule does not impose any enforceable duty, contain any unfunded mandate, or otherwise have any effect on small governments subject to the requirements of sections 202, 203, 204, or 205 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) (Pub. L. 104-4). E. Executive Order 13132 This action will not have a substantial direct effect on States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government, as specified in Executive Order 13132, entitled Federalism (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999). F. Executive Order 13175 This final rule does not have Tribal implications because it is not expected to have substantial direct effects on Indian Tribes. This final rule does not significantly nor uniquely affect the communities of Indian Tribal governments, nor does it involve or impose any requirements that affect Indian Tribes. Accordingly, the requirements of Executive Order 13175, entitled Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply to this final rule. G. Executive Order 13045 This action is not subject to Executive Order 13045, entitled Protection of Children From Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), because this is not an economically significant regulatory action as defined by Executive Order 12866, and this action does not address environmental health or safety risks disproportionately affecting children. H. Executive Order 13211 This action is not subject to Executive Order 13211, entitled Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001), because this action is not expected to affect energy supply, distribution, or use and because this action is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866. I. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act In addition, since this action does not involve any technical standards, section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA), Public Law 104-113, section 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272 note), does not apply to this action. J. Executive Order 12898 This action does not entail special considerations of environmental justice related issues as delineated by Executive Order 12898, entitled Federal Actions To Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). X. Congressional Review Act The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., generally provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report to each House of the Congress and the Comptroller General of the United States. EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. This rule is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). List of Subjects 40 CFR Part 9 Environmental protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 40 CFR Part 721 Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: June 30, 2012. Maria J. Doa, Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. Therefore, 40 CFR parts 9 and 721 are amended as follows: PART 9--[AMENDED] 0 1. The authority citation for part 9 continues to read as follows: Authority: 7 U.S.C. 135 et seq., 136-136y; 15 U.S.C. 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2601-2671; 21 U.S.C. 331j, 346a, 348; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., 1311, 1313d, 1314, 1318, 1321, 1326, 1330, 1342, 1344, 1345 (d) and (e), 1361; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp. p. 973; 42 U.S.C. 241, 242b, 243, 246, 300f, 300g, 300g-1, 300g-2, 300g-3, 300g-4, 300g-5, 300g-6, 300j-1, 300j- 2, 300j-3, 300j-4, 300j-9, 1857 et seq., 6901-6992k, 7401-7671q, 7542, 9601-9657, 11023, 11048. 0 2. The table in Sec. 9.1 is amended by adding the following section in numerical order under the undesignated center heading ``Significant New Uses of Chemical Substances'' to read as follows: Sec. 9.1 OMB approvals under the Paperwork Reduction Act. * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 40 CFR Citation OMB Control No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Significant New Uses of Chemical Substances ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * 721.5725............................................ 2070-0012 * * * * * ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * * * * * PART 721--[AMENDED] 0 3. The authority citation for part 721 continues to read as follows: Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, and 2625(c). 0 4. Add Sec. 721.5725 to subpart E to read as follows: Sec. [emsp14]721.5725 Phenol, 2,4-dimethyl-6-(1-methylpentadecyl)-. (a) Chemical substance and significant new uses subject to reporting. (1) The chemical substance identified as phenol, 2,4- dimethyl-6-(1-methylpentadecyl)- (PMN P-94-209; CAS No. 134701-20-5) is subject to reporting under this section for the significant new uses described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section. The requirements of this rule do not apply to quantities of the PMN substance after it has been completely reacted (cured); embedded or incorporated into a polymer matrix that has been reacted (cured); or embedded, encapsulated, or incorporated into a permanent solid matrix (does not include slurries) that is not intended to undergo further processing, except for mechanical processing. (2) The significant new uses are: (i) Protection in the workplace. Requirements as specified in Sec. 721.63 (a)(2)(i), (a)(3), and (b) (concentration set at 1.0 percent). (ii) [Reserved] (b) Specific requirements. The provisions of subpart A of this part apply to this section except as modified by this paragraph. (1) Recordkeeping. Recordkeeping requirements as specified in Sec. 721.125 [[Page 41697]] (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) are applicable to manufacturers, importers, and processors of this substance. (2) Limitations or revocation of certain notification requirements. The provisions of Sec. 721.185 apply to this section. [FR Doc. 2012-17276 Filed 7-13-12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P


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Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt knew the question was coming.
On second thought, questions.
In waves. Posed in different ways. Formulated long before his inquisitors' arrival at SEC Media Days.
Nutt, the conventional wisdom goes, tended to thrive as the underdog in his 10 seasons with the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Hogs twice went to the SEC championship game in his tenure. They reached the Cotton Bowl three times, the Citrus Bowl once. They were an established program.
But when the expectations were high, when Arkansas returned plenty of talent, the Razorbacks were labeled as underachievers.
Things more or less stayed true to form in Nutt's first season with the Rebels. Coming off a winless SEC campaign, no one expected Ole Miss to do much in 2008. When the Rebels were 3-4, coming off a tough 24-20 loss at Alabama, they'd lost three of four games, all to SEC opponents.
Then, well, we saw what happened.
Jevan Snead got more comfortable in the pocket. Peria Jerry and the Rebels' defensive line became a force. Ole Miss started moving the football with its ground game. By the time the Rebels got to LSU, where they rolled to a 31-13 upset at Tiger Stadium, it was clear they could play.
Even though Jerry and All-America offensive tackle Michael Oher were on their way to the NFL, the Rebels knew they'd return plenty of talent. They'll open the season in the Top 15, possibly the Top 10. And Nutt knew the questions would be coming.
In waves.
"If you look at the times we were picked high (at Arkansas), we had some major injuries. Major," Nutt said. "Not as an excuse, but that's part of it. It's a blow.
"I can tell you this. I was really nervous when I got a phone call from (All-SEC defensive end) Greg Hardy and (multi-purpose receiver) Dexter McCluster getting hit in broad daylight, the front tire going through the engine, the car catches on fire, and to think how lucky they are to be alive."
Arkansas insiders suggest otherwise, that the reputation fits. But perception is reality, and the reality is this is the Rebels' best chance to do some serious damage since Eli Manning's departure. Before that, we might be talking about the Archie Manning Era.
"We're excited to be in this position," Nutt said. "We knew this would happen. If you go toward the end of the year, you win six straight, you go to the Cotton Bowl, you beat a good team like Texas Tech, there's going to be some attention.
"Now, you've got to embrace it."
Ole Miss is the only SEC West team that has yet to play in the league's championship game, which was launched in 1992. I asked Snead how often he's been reminded about that reality.
"I've never been reminded about it as much as I have today," he said.
All this falls on Nutt, to keep his team grounded. Hungry. The Rebels get their toughest two SEC West opponents, LSU and Alabama, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Their non-conference schedule is, well, a joke.
This is their chance.
Ole Miss, after all, was the only team to beat Florida last year. And the Gators were reminded about that setback for months. It helped form the legend of Tim Tebow, whose passionate postgame speech is now enscribed in the walls of Florida's stadium.
SEC title game or bust? Not in Nutt's mind.
"That's a difficult journey. It's very hard to get (to Atlanta). Things have to go right," Nutt said. "I wouldn't say that. For a team that had four previous losing seasons, I wouldn't say that. I think our team is on the rise."
One thing's for certain.
The expectations aren't going anywhere.
Jim Mashek/The Sun Herald

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As February turns to March, freshmen like Kentucky's John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins,Alabama's Tony Mitchell and Florida's Kenny Boynton have already played more games this season than they ever have before.
With nearly 30 collegiate games under their belts, are they even really freshmen anymore or should coaches expect the experience of a nearly-full SEC season to erase those "freshman mistakes" from their games?
That depends on who you ask.
Alabama assistant coach John Brannen said late last month that if freshmen don't hit a wall in January, they're usually good to go in February and March.
"A lot of times those guys find their second legs, if you will, in February," Brannen said. "Coach (Anthony) Grant's thing is: 'You're sophomores now, you're not freshmen. You've played 20-plus games at this level.'
"We do a good job of strength and conditioning to prepare our guys for the stretch run and we try to adjust our practices as the season goes along to protect them from being fatigued," he added. "I think (fatigue) happens, but I think we're past that as it relates to those young guys."
Other coaches like Florida's Billy Donovan believe a freshman doesn't really have time to reflect on everything he's learned until after the season. While they're playing, they're still learning.
"Every experience is a new experience," Donovan said. "None of these kids have played this long (into a season). Going to a conference tournament a week from now is new. Postseason play is new.
"There's a different reflection process or a different understanding after the season. I don't think the freshman year, the whole process, is complete until the season's over."
HOT TAY: There may be no hotter player in the conference right now than Auburn's Tay Waller.
The 6-foot-2 senior guard has led the Tigers in scoring in each of their last three games, hitting for 29 in a win over Arkansas, 29 in a loss to Ole Miss and 26 in Saturday's win over LSU. He's been particularly lethal from the 3-point arc, hitting 21-of-31 from downtown in those three games.
"It seems like everything he's getting off has gone in," Auburn coach Jeff Lebo said of Waller. "It's really been the last five games, where he's shooting close to 60 percent for threes. ... Even when he's not scoring the ball, having him in the game just opens up so many things offensively."
A GOOD LOSS?: Kentucky coach John Calipari hates to lose, but he said Monday that last weekend's loss to Tennessee may have been just what the 27-2 Wildcats needed.
"I'd like to win every game -- you guys know how I am about that -- but there are times when there are good losses," Calipari said Monday, adding that had his team not been beaten again at some point before the postseason, he and the UK staff "never would be able to tell these guys anything.
"This ends up being a good thing for us."
BRACKET WATCH: The projections keep getting better for the SEC in the NCAA tourney, as both CBS' Jerry Palm and ESPN's Joe Lunardi now expect five teams from the conference to go dancing later this month.
After both projected four SEC teams in last week's brackets -- Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Tennessee and Florida -- Palm and Lunardi picked a Mississippi school to join them this week. They just couldn't agree on which one.
Palm has Ole Miss as an 11 seed in the Midwest, while Lunardi put Mississippi State as a 13 seed in the West.
MSU coach Rick Stansbury said he thinks the SEC clearly should have five qualifiers -- and maybe six.
"We have three teams in the conference in the top 20. This time last year, I think we only had one -- Tennessee," he said. "Outside that, there are about three or four other teams with an opportunity to get it done. I think there's no question the league can for sure get five or could easily get six."
The SEC won't get more than six unless the SEC tournament ends in a big upset, as the other six have overall records of .500 or worse.
Both Palm and Lunardi also see two teams from the state of Alabama making the field -- UAB and Troy. Both picked the Blazers as an 11 seed and the Trojans as a 15 seed.
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK: If you break an NCAA record, you deserve to be the player of the week. And so it is with Mississippi State's Jarvis Varnado, who earned the SEC honor this week after breaking the NCAA record for career blocked shots.
Varnado's eighth block of the night in a win over Alabama broke the all-time record of 535 held by former Louisiana-Monroe center Wojciech Myrda. The 6-9 Varnado also averaged 18 points and 11 rebounds in wins over the Tide and South Carolina.
The freshman of the week was Vanderbilt guard John Jenkins, who scored 14 points in an overtime win over Georgia and 13 in a win at Arkansas.
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VANCOUVER, Wash. -- A Clark County sheriff's officer says a county jail inmate found hanging by his bedsheets in his cell has died.
The Clark County medical examiner's office says William L. Ward died of asphyxia on Oct. 28. He died three days after he was found unconscious and rushed to Southwest Washington Medical Center.
Sheriff's Sgt. Scott Schanaker says Ward was awaiting a Nov. 18 sentencing for third-degree rape. The sergeant says Ward was also serving time for driving under the influence and domestic violence fourth-degree assault convictions. Ward died last week.
Schanaker told The Columbian that Ward had made earlier threats to commit suicide, but was not on suicide watch at the jail.
The officer said Ward was given anti-anxiety and depression medications but had started not swallowing the pills.
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Environmental Assessment for Proposed Wind Energy Project Available for Public Review
The environmental assessment (EA) analyzing a proposed wind energy project near Palm Springs, California, has been released by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for public review. Upon completion of a fifteen (15) day review period, which will conclude on July 15, 2009, the BLM will prepare and issue a decision record.
Mesa Wind Power Corporation has applied to amend and extend their BLM right-of-way grant to allow for repowering and replacement of wind turbines on an existing wind energy generating facility in the San Gorgonio Pass, in Riverside County. The project site is north of Interstate 10 and east of the community of Cabazon.
The proposed project would increase the capacity of the generating facility from 30 megawatts (mw) to 50 mw through a re-powering process and replacement of 460 existing wind turbines with 30 new, more efficient turbines. The re-powering of this project would be accomplished through a phased approach with phase 1 being the removal of seventy four, 65 kilowatt (kw) turbines and the installation of up to fifteen new state of the art 1.5 mw wind turbines. Phase 2 would involve the removal of 384 more of the 65 kw turbines and the installation of the additional fifteen, 1.5 mw wind turbines to a final increased capacity of 50 mw.
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Hi ladies,
Just curious, when you mark your menses (I use fertility friend) do you mark only the 1st day of your period or do you note everyday that you have AF?
I only mark the 1st day of my AF and I just want to make sure that it doesn't make a difference in charting if I note how many days AF lasts.
I mark it everyday that AF is still around, but not sure if it really makes a difference.
I mark every day, and if its medium or light(I never have heavy flow). I'm not sure if it makes a difference in your chart. Probably not. But I like being able to go back and see how long AF lasted and how my flow was just to compare.


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Palermo, NY – A Palermo man who is awaiting sentencing for obstructing governmental administration faces new charges of animal cruelty, resisting arrest and endangering the welfare of a child charges, state police said.
Troopers said a German shepherd owned by Steven D. Burdick, 45, of 4102 state Route 3, had been hit by a car Thursday evening. Burdick, who had been told about the accident, left the dog under a tree in his yard for about 22 hours without providing veterinary care, troopers said. Burdick claims the dog was on his porch, not outside.
When troopers told Burdick he was under arrest for animal cruelty, he picked up his 3-year-old son and ran, troopers said. They quickly caught him and the child was uninjured, troopers said.
The dog was taken to a clinic, which found it had a fractured pelvis and was unable to walk, troopers said. It is expected to survive.
Burdick was issued an appearance ticket to answer the charges, all misdemeanors. He is to appear in Palermo town court on Oct. 24.
That also is the day he is scheduled to be sentenced for obstruction of governmental administration, a misdemeanor, having an uninspected car and failure to present a vehicle registration, vehicle-traffic code violations, following his conviction in August by a West Monroe town court jury. He faces up to a year in jail.
In that case, Burdick was arrested at a traffic checkpoint in Central Square in November 2009. Burdick refused to get out of his car and used his then- 18-month-old child as a human shield as he argued with a deputy.
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Depression hit author J.K. Rowling after her first marriage broke down after just two years. She credits writing her first Harry Potter novel with helping her overcome the depression.
An estimated 19 million Americans suffer from depression or mental illness, but some of the famous folks from the past century to present time who have might surprise you.


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KOCHVILLE TOWNSHIP, MI — They are the great women of the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Eight women from Bay, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw counties were honored by Graff Chevrolet in Bay City and Saginaw Valley State University and given an award aimed at promoting the achievements and talents of women across the four counties.
It's the second year for the "Great Women of the Great Lakes Bay Region."
The 2012 recipients are:
- Kaye Bouck of Mount Pleasant, a 40-year softball coach. She founded the girls softball program in the city and continues to run tournaments and houses equipment in the off-season.
- JoAnn Crary of Frankenmuth, Saginaw Future president. Crary this year has helped the economic development nonprofit prganization secure more than $115 million in new investment. The International Economic Development Council named her treasurer.
- Carrie Fisher of Midland, Gourmet Cupcake Shoppe owner. The shop has won best dessert honors in Great Lakes Bay Lifestyle Magazine three years in a row and has been voted Midland's best bakery, most unique store and best dessert. Fisher donates cupcakes to organizations such as the Underground Railroad, Girl Scouts and the Literacy Council.
- Ava Gonzales of Saginaw, Greater Dimensions Church co-pastor, motivational speaker and a zumba instructor. Gonzales holds regular, free Divinely Inspired Victorious Anointed women conferences for those who are hurting, abused or oppressed.
- Carla Ives of Mount Pleasant, Heart Cry International chief executive officer and founder. The nonprofit Christian organization provides housing, food, education and basic medical assistance to mothers and children suffering from poverty, abuse and neglect. Ives has gone to New Orleans and as far as Uganda to help others.
- Bridget Looby of Bay City, Catholic Federal Credit Union vice president of development and community relations. Looby helps raise money for charitable causes and manages races to support Covenant Kids and Go Red Day. She is on the board of directors for St. Mary's of Michigan Foundation, Youth First, and the Saginaw Riverfront Development Commission.
- Rita Maier of Bay City, Maier and Associates, director of compliance . Maier also is a real estate agent and treasurer for the Just for Kids Foundation, helping support hundreds of regional children with scholarships, providing bicycles and shoes to children in need and by honoring children who have made an exceptional contribution to the community.
- Sharon Miller of Midland, Immediate Temporary Help Staffing of Michigan owner and manager. Miller has received the Small Business Advocate of the Year award by the Small Business Association of Michigan and the Athena Award of Excellence from the Midland Area Chamber of Commerce. She is on the board of directors for MidMichigan Home Care, the Bay Area Woman's Shelter and the Saginaw County Business and Education Partnership.
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The Prince of Egypt
- Directed by Brenda Chapman
===Story=== Nearly every biblical film is ambitious, creating pictures to go with some of the most famous and sacred stories in the Western world. DreamWorks' first animated film was the vision of executive producer Jeffrey Katzenberg after his ugly split from Disney, where he had been acknowledged as a key architect in that studio's rebirth (''The Little Mermaid'', etc.). His first film for the company he helped create was a huge, challenging project without a single toy or merchandising tie-in, the backbone du jour of family entertainment in the 1990s. Three directors and 16 writers succeed in carrying out much of Katzenberg's vision. The linear story of Moses is crisply told, and the look of the film is stunning; indeed, no animated film has looked so ready to be placed in the Louvre since ''Fantasia''. Here is an Egypt alive with energetic bustle and pristine buildings. Born a slave and set adrift in the river, Moses (voiced by Val Kilmer) is raised as the son of Pharaoh Seti (Patrick Stewart) and is a fitting rival for his stepbrother Rameses (Ralph Fiennes). When he learns of his roots--in a knockout sequence in which hieroglyphics come alive--he flees to the desert, where he finds his roots and heeds God's calling to free the slaves from Egypt. Katzenberg and his artists are careful to tread lightly on religious boundaries. The film stops at the parting of the Red Sea, only showing the Ten Commandments--without commentary--as the film's coda. Music is a big part (there were three CDs released) and Hans Zimmer's score and Stephen Schwartz's songs work well--in fact the pop-ready, Oscar-winning "When You Believe" is one of the weakest songs. Kids ages 5 and up should be able to handle the referenced violence; the film doesn't shy away from what Egyptians did to their slaves. Perhaps Katzenberg could have aimed lower and made a more successful animated film, but then again, what's a heaven for? ''--Doug Thomas'' ===DVD Features=== *Color *Closed-captioned *Widescreen *Animated *Dolby
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BAYONNE- A one-car accident took out a light pole last night on the New Jersey Turnpike extension.
The accident occurred near the exit 14a interchange around 8:08 p.m., state police said today. According to police, the car struck and knocked down the light pole.
Police said that no injuries were reported and the car was towed away from the scene. More information on the cause of the accident was not immediately available, police said.


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HACKENSACK — Dian Babu, part of the research and development team at Provita Pharmaceuticals, sat across from the company's marketing department on a recent Wednesday morning.
"You want to focus on the humanitarian aspect of the project," she said.
She and the research and development team were presenting the company's Flying Syringe project. The company aims to genetically modify mosquitoes to deliver vaccines for West Nile Virus. And it would be the marketers' job to convince private investors to fund them or give them incubator space.
"If we don't get any funding then we can't continue with the project," Sara Zhou, chief scientific officer for Provita, told the marketers.
But this meeting wasn't in some corporate boardroom. It was in a classroom—a lab to be precise—at Bergen County Academies.
Every Wednesday morning, seniors at Bergen County Academies go out for internships. The rest of the school takes what are known as "projects."
One of those projects is Provita Pharmaceuticals, a six-year-old model company run entirely by students. It teaches students about the entrepreneurial side of science, Bob Pergolizzi, director of the stem cell research laboratory at the school, said.
"As far as we know there are no other high schools out there teaching students how this process works," he said.
For the past few weeks, the company has been preparing to present its Flying Syringe project to an audience of executives, venture capitalists and academics—essentially, their final exam.
Provita has been focused this year on bringing its products—the Flying Syringe and a treatment for hemophilia called Coagula—to market. For the first time in company history, the students are playing with real money, crowdfunding for the Flying Syringe project on RocketHub.
The company's RocketHub page features a video starring junior Adi Melamed, CEO of Provita, explaining the merits of Flying Syringe and how it works. A significant portion of funding, the page explains, will go toward securing lab space for research and development.
Brian Leoce, a junior and chief technical officer for Provita, said almost everyone in the company shared the link on Twitter and Facebook. But as of May 5, the company was far short of its $250,000 fundraising goal, with no donations since March 20.
The fundraising flop was a lesson, Pergolizzi said.
"In a few words, this is almost impossible," he said of their fundraising goal. "But that's kind of what I love about this. It makes it an excellent teaching moment."
There are more teaching moments every week. One morning Melamed was giving a PowerPoint Presentation in front of the company, a rough draft of their final presentation.
As he spoke, his classmates kept interrupting, scrutinizing fonts, colors, wording. One questioned a slide calling the Flying Syringe an "affordable and accessible method of mass vaccination."
"How do we know this is affordable?" she asked.
Melamed paused. He asked aloud if there was any way to figure that out.
"You're the CEO, you figure it out," Pergolizzi said.
The students were almost scary: smart, confident and intense. And it wasn't a put-on just because there was a reporter in the room, Pergolizzi said.
"This is pretty normal," he said. "These are very smart kids. They're very focused."
While many of students in charge of Provita are interested in science, they say running the company has taught them skills they wouldn't have picked up in an ordinary science class: public speaking, networking, leadership, problem-solving.
And it's given them a close-up view of how difficult it can be to work at a startup.
"I think a lot of people underestimate the work that goes into building a company from the ground up," Leoce said.
In fact, the students wish they had more time to work on the company.
"The only thing I really hate about it is we only have two hours a week to get together as a company," Zhou said.
And while Melamed isn't likely to create a startup (he's more interested in computational neuroscience research, whatever that is), the experience has taught him how to be a better leader.
"This is one of the greatest experiences that I've had and one of my favorite classes that I take," he said. "There really is something special about Provita."


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After a title like that you're probably hoping for some real dirt. Alas, I'm going to give you only rank speculation. My own rank speculation. Take it for just that. (And note, it's not the first time I've indulged. In fact, the last time was a year ago to the day. Spooky.)
To begin, today, my colleague Rick Munarriz took one of his always interesting and entertaining peeks at a consumer-culture phenomenon that could be good news, or bad news, for dear old Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT ) . According to increasing reports, the next generation Xbox 360 is already in short supply. Yup, before it even hits the streets.
Maybe I shouldn't have had the double jalapeno pizza for dinner, but after an entire night of thought, here's my unsubstantiated conspiracy theory: Mr. Softy is sandbagging.
You heard me. Mr. Softy is behind the demand curve precisely so that people will notice, the buzz will start, and the press will amplify the story, and therefore the demand.
Think that's impossible? Think again. It's exactly the strategy some think Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL ) has employed to generate a sense of urgency among prospective buyers of its new computers and especially its iPods. And Fool Tim Beyers, who has worked in the PR field, assures me that leaks, buzz-building, and other phenomena are often much more orchestrated than we might ever imagine.
There are other reasons I think a policy of generating media attention -- were it actually a policy and not an artifact of bad planning -- would make sense:
- Microsoft can't get a break with the news anyway. If Bill Gates promised to come to our homes and give each and every Windows user a compensatory backrub, the managing editors out there would be asking their pork-pie scribblers for stories about the impending invasion of privacy.
- I sincerely doubt that Mr. Softy would have undershot the demand -- by such a degree -- for the console that will anchor its computer entertainment initiative for the next half decade.
- I think if Mr. Softy made a few calls, Far East electronics assemblers would start pumping out Xboxes like rabbits making baby bunnies.
No matter what the truth is, I think the "demand" news is good for shareholders. The new Xbox, along with increased opportunities for revenue streams, is among the reasons I added Microsoft to my own portfolio. Those looking for a smaller stock play in the Xbox arena might want to take a look at turnaround -- I hope -- ATITechnologies (Nasdaq: ATYT ) or game makers like Electronic Arts (Nasdaq: ERTS ) and Activision (Nasdaq: ATVI ) .
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Charles Travis
Charles William Travis, 61, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday July 8, 2014, at the Weirton Medical Center.
Born May 30, 1953, in Louisville, KY, Charles was a son of the late Paul T. and Hattie M. Pollom Travis.
He was also preceded in death by his son, William Allan Travis, on May 31, 2004; and a sister, Barbara Travis.
An Air Force veteran, Charles retired from Weirton Steel after 28 years of service as a reel man in the Tin Mill Department. He volunteered his time as a Bell Ringer for the Weirton Salvation Army.
He was a member of Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society.
He is survived by his son, Charles Michael and Kim Travis of Weirton, WV; his special friend, Alberta Chesney of Toronto, OH; his granddaughter, December Baldwin-Travis of Weirton, WV.
Visitation will be Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street, where funeral services will be held on Friday at noon.
Interment will follow at Saint Paul's Cemetery, Weirton, WV, with military services conducted by American Legion Honor Guard.
Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com.


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Real estate agent Jim Porto remembers a determined client who, on studying the market analysis of his home a few years back, looked up and asked simply: "What do I have to do to sell my house fast?" Sensing that this client was a tad more adventuresome than most, Porto, who is with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Milford, went out on a limb. "Look at the comps," he said, "and then list it at 10 percent under them."
The agent's advice (and nearly 30 years' experience) paid off: Offers came pouring in, buyers got into a bidding war and the house sold for well over the asking price. "He loved the strategy," says Porto of the seller, "because it worked. When it works, everybody's a hero."
Would that it were always that simple.
Selling a home in a recovering market like this one can be more complicated. Homeowners may have suffered financial losses or have emotional attachments they can't easily brush off. They may lack the confidence they need to move up or move on. Most are not inclined toward crapshoots, preferring tried-and-true methods to tilt the selling odds in their favor.
So what does a homeowner have to do to close a deal? According to the real estate professionals we asked, you really can't go wrong if you:
Price It Right
The industry standard for determining the market value of a house is based on facts (your home's age, square footage, numbers of beds, baths, etc.), its appraised value, what comparable homes in your area have sold for—and ultimately what today's buyer is willing to pay.
However, sellers often base their list price on what they originally paid or the dollar figure they feel they should (or have to) get out of a home. But the truth is that serious sellers must "let go and price homes properly" or they won't sell, says PJ Louis, sales manager of the William Raveis office in Avon. "It's Economics 101. Everyone can see all the information they need online, and they know exactly what they can get in a price range," says Louis. "Your home is competing with comparable listings, so it has to be priced accordingly." That said, Louis says home prices are "starting to drift back up" and he's optimistic about the near future. "This has been one of the busiest winters in a long time … it's almost like a perfect storm," he says. "The economy is improving, consumer confidence is up, investments are bouncing back. And home prices and interest rates are still relatively low."
It helps to think of a home sale as a lifestyle decision, and not just a property transaction, Louis says, especially if you're buying up. Any loss you may take on your current home will theoretically be made up in the value of the home you're purchasing, he says: "If you take a $100,000 hit, but you move to a nicer house in a more desirable location, with better schools, etc., then you've improved your lifestyle."
Ira D. Goldspiel of Sotheby's International Realty in Kent takes a more practical view. "Our buyers are very Internet-savvy. They are as smart as we are. They do research on properties before they see them and they know comps before they see a house," Goldspiel says. "So if you market correctly and price correctly, you will sell. If you overprice it, a house will sit. Buyers cannot be fooled."
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Regarding good first impressions, two truths prevail: 1.) You can only make one once; and 2.) It can take as little as 30 seconds to rule out a home, so make yours count.
For starters, your curbside view has to be pristine—be sure your lawn and shrubs are neatly trimmed, and that your mailbox, house number, light posts and planters are in good repair. Sweep the walkway. Paint the door. House hunters never forget the front door that wouldn't open, the bell that didn't work, or the worn welcome mat that may just as well have said "Go Away."
Make certain the exterior of your home is "photo-shoot ready," says Goldspiel. And that gaining entry is seamless: "Don't forget that keys and locks should be serviced and in working order."
Lighten Up
Some agents swear that good light is second only to location when it comes to swaying a buyer; the rest readily concede that a house can never be too bright or uncluttered.
Suffice it to say that the last thing you want is a buyer standing in the dark while an agent fumbles for the light switch or draws back drapes in an effort to brighten up a room. "Light, bright and airy sells," according to Porto. Replace heavy window treatments with sheers and wash windows thoroughly, inside and out. Paint sills and trims to frame outdoor views. Trim overgrown foundation plantings that are blocking light. Replace bulbs in overhead fixtures and increase wattage where you can. Replace dark, ornate shades with simple, neutral ones.
Lightening up also refers to eliminating stuff. It's imperative that you clear out clutter—from bulky furniture to piles of magazines—with a vengeance. This is often where a professional home stager comes in. He or she is trained to see beyond over-decorated rooms (and just plain junk) and transform them into neat and orderly spaces. To that end, they advise homeowners on ways to cut down on visual noise and make a house appear cleaner and more spacious.


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Heart Rate Monitor: A great tool to monitor your pulse while doing cardiovascular exercise. For overall cardio fitness, you are able to workout at the recommended 50-70% of your maximum heart rate by using this device. Your maximum heart rate can easily be calculated by subtracting your age from 220.
Resistance bands: Creates resistance for a wide variety of exercises that work your entire body. Working with resistance bands can also help to improve your coordination and balance which prevents injuries. You can find bands in varying levels from 3 to 50 pounds.
Foam rollers: Ok technically it can't fit in a shoebox, but still comes in a variety of sizes including as small as 12" long and 4" thick. Foam rollers allow you to use your own body weight to apply pressure to tight areas to help increase blood flow and flexibility to the affected muscles. This can help prevent injuries by increasing overall joint range of motion and assist in improving your posture.


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Thanks for the game!
Great game and lesson there Danny! It was good to hear the ideas behind the Ne7-g6 and d6, e6 and a6 pawn moves. I'm hoping I won't be caught out by stronger players tactically when facing this again.
Good to see you back!
on 22:38 why dont u play nf5 seems like a good move
Nice comeback video, thanks. :)
But I don't (at least not totally) agree with your gambit philosophy. There *are* gambits where you don't want to create lots of threats but rather want to destrict your opponent's pieces. Why do I know that? David Pruess told me (and us) in his first video http://www.chess.com/video/player/conquering-cochrane-concepts of the Cochrance Gambit.
Of course at a general advice your "gambits tips" are great, but - as all chess tips - there are exceptions.
I believe the main move after black plays Nge7 is for white to play Bg5.
@melvin and teh - What browser's are you using? Please always include your browser information when posting comments like that, it helps us to identify and attack the issue faster.
@everyone else - It's good to be back
It's great to have the 'Live Sessions' return.
its the best series on chess.com....
I wish I could calculate as fast as you do. How can I learn this?
Nice Madonna reference! As a child of the 80's I understood the arcane, deep cultural undercurrents of this complex mythology. The Gods of MTV only reveal themselves to the chosen few.
Danny - thank you for another highly instructive and entertaining live sessions! Please continue bringing this series back - it's the best one!
good game :)
This is very strange....... This video won't play. All the others work fine. I even tried other websites, youtube, etc. and they play, so I don't think it's my computer.
Very disappointing, as I really like Danny's videos. Guess I'll have to watch a rerun......
Thnks for showin some critical line ...like Nd4 f5 and showin how to calculate
TACKTITCO!!! my new favorite word!!!
nice long video....!
good video
Though the game was just a few moves, you made a very instructive video. Thanks, you're the best.
Someone should ban the spammer, "Sherearter".
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IM Danny Rensch is back, and so is his British accent and 80s music references! This Live Session is a longer game, where he shows his pet system against the Morra that the late GM Igor Ivanov taught him. He never lets white get any initiative and actually does most of the attacking himself. His lack of an inner monologue means you get to hear his "bushes" of analysis, just as GM Melik Khachiyan teaches!
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OFFENSE: Gus Malzahn pulled every trick out of his playbook in the first quarter to jump-start Auburn's offense and give the Tigers a 14-0 lead. However, much like the Georgia game two weeks ago, the offense fizzled after the fast start.
Auburn only reached the end zone once more, on a 72-yard touchdown pass from Chris Todd to Darvin Adams. That score gave Todd 21 TD passes on the year, breaking the school record held by Pat Sullivan and Jason Campbell.
While 21 points against an undefeated team and one of the nation's toughest defenses is nothing to apologize for, the Tigers' offense did have two turnovers (a fumble and interception by Todd) that put the defense in compromising situations. The offense also failed to convert key opportunities in the second half when handed good field position by the defense.
Senior running back Ben Tate didn't have glittery numbers, but he was a workhorse against a very good run-stopping defense.
The clock wasn't managed effectively on the final drive, when Auburn was forced to rely on a miracle Hail Mary attempt to win the game.
DEFENSE: Few would have predicted that Auburn could hold Heisman hopeful Mark Ingram to 30 yards. Even fewer would have considered it possible with linebacker Eltoro Freeman on the bench and true freshman Jonathan Evans starting. But the Tigers' beleaguered, much-criticized defense did a superb job of holding Ingram, and Alabama's offense, in check.
There were only two glaring flaws. One was a seven-minute, 15-play, 79-yard scoring drive that ended with the Crimson Tide's winning touchdown. The other was Auburn's inability to create turnovers for the second game in a row. Just one interception, fumble or forced miscue could have made the difference in last-second losses to Georgia and Alabama, but the Tigers' defense was unable to deliver.
Still, it's hard to find many faults with Friday's performance, and Florida coaches will undoubtedly study the film as a blueprint for stopping the Crimson Tide's powerful rushing attack.
SPECIAL TEAMS: The onside kick was a bold call that Wes Byrum executed flawlessly. Coach Gene Chizik deserves credit for having enough confidence in his unit to call for the high-risk, high-reward kick.
Other aspects of the kicking game were inconsistent. Auburn booted two kickoffs out of bounds while trying to angle the ball in the corner of the end zone. Clinton Durst also probably wishes he could add a few more yards to some of his angled punts.
The Tigers weren't able to break any returns, and Demond Washington narrowly averted disaster when he recovered his own fumble on a punt return.
BIG PICTURE: Auburn finished the regular season 7-5, two games better than last year but miles ahead in terms of team morale. The Tigers fought to the finish against an Alabama team that was, on paper at least, vastly superior.
There were missed opportunities that will make some wonder whether the 2009 season could have been something special, rather than merely satisfactory. But a first-year coaching staff juggling a slim depth chart deserves credit for what was accomplished. So do the players, who were able to leave behind the ill feelings of 2008 and stick together through the year's highs and lows.


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MOBILE, Alabama -- Look for the skies to clear today, but it will be turning cooler tonight.
There's a A 10 percent chance of showers before 7 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. It will be cloudy through mid morning, then gradually clear. Highs will be near 70, with northwest winds around 15 mph.
Tonight, it will be mostly clear and cool with a low around 49. Northwest winds will be around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.


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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Living and training in Nashville, the 2014 Mercedes Marathon female winner Gisela Olalde often gets some pretty tough competition from fiance Karl Lamke--at least in shorter-distance runs.
In Saturday's marathon through downtown Birmingham, Mexican native Olalde had limited competition as she dominated the field. She finished first among 397 female runners at 2:35:30; she was sixth among all runners.
"She's been doing 5Ks and half marathons. I can keep up with her in the 5Ks, but not in the marathons," Lamke said, as he waited on her to finish the race. "That's her passion."
Olalde's passion resulted in her first marathon win, after staying out of long-distance runs for close to five years.
"I've never won before," she said. 'This is my first."
Lamke said that Olalde, 28, has been training hard for her entrance back into marathons, and that she specifically looked to the Mercedes Marathon as an important transition race.
"She's been training so hard for the Birmingham marathon, and I'm grateful to be able to be with her," he said.
Olalde said that she was especially pleased with her time and pacing in the race.
"I was expecting to make 2:40," she said. "I didn't have company at all in the race. I ran all by myself."
Even before she came across the finish line, Lamke knew that Olalde was having the race of her life.
"She was ahead of her desired pace. I can't wait to hear from her," he said. "She must have been feeling incredible today."


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The month of May marks 400 years since the publication of the King James Version of the Bible. The most published book in history, the KJV was once widely read in public schools
Today, April 15, marks the day in 1947 when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball.
For as long as I can recall, there has been a movement defending the notion of America as a Christian nation.
Yes, we should. It is past time for evangelicals to express remorse and regret to Native Americans for the mistreatment they experienced at the hands of Christians
The Muslim city Councillor from Saffron-Walden in the United Kingdom is scheduled to meet with Pakistan's Prime Minister in order to campaign for the release of Asia Bibi
"This is just a personal dispute where the blasphemy laws have been misapplied," a British public official in Pakistan said of Asia Bibi's case.


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Sleeping room with 2 single beds. Sleeping room with 2 single beds. Sleeping room with 2 single beds and 1 double bed.
Kitchenette with micro wave, oven, dining table, fridge and deep freezer.
Bath-room, shower, hip bath/WC and bidet.
Other equipment: children's high chair, hair dryer, iron. Large, comfortable, cosy apartment house "St.Giles" from the 14th century, renovated in 2005.
House Equipment: lift, central heating system, washing machine (extra).
All-season motor access to the house. Stepped path. Situation: in the centre of Prague, central position. View from the apartment of the resort.
Facilities and distances: shop 50 m, grocers 100 m, supermarket 100 m, restaurant 10 m.
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Eğer bir iyilik ya da yardıma ihtiyacınız varsa, çok dostu sahibi, bir memnuniyetle size yardımcı olur. Daire diğer bungalovlar ile büyük bir tesisi bulunmaktadır. Bu, beklendiği gibi tek wasanders oldu. Biz saf bir özel mülkiyet başladı.
Sehr freundliche Besitzer die einem gerne aushelfen, wenn man einen Gefallen oder hilfe benötigt. Das Apartment befindet sich in einer großen Anlage mit anderen Bungalows. Das war das einzige wasanders war als erwartet. Wir sind von einer reinen privaten Unterkunft ausgegangen.
hoş geldiniz - fonksiyonel konaklama - çok iyi bir fiyat / kalite oranı - havuzuna erişim biz vardı hava verilen takdir gerçekten daha fazla olduğunu -
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bon accueil - logement fonctionnel - très bon rapport qualité/prix - l'accès à la piscine est vraiment un plus que nous avons très apprécié compte tenu de la météo que nous avons eue -
séjour à essayer l'été
Küçük ama güzel, güzel bir yer! Biz kuzey ışıkları, geyik ve evin doğrudan görülebilir ren geyiği var. Biz heyecan ve kesinlikle wieder.Das ev süper donanımlı, biz çok rahat hissettim olacaktır.
Klein aber fein, ein wunderschöner Platz! Wir haben die Polarlichter, Elche und Rentiere direkt vom Haus aus gesehen. Wir sind begeistert und kommen bestimmt wieder.Das Haus ist super ausgerüstet, wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
The people were very friendly, the studio offered everything you needed, the bed was comfy and the location was good, just 350 m to the beach. You had your own terrace and parking lot, which was great. It is a very quiet location, good to calm down and relax. For two persons it is very big, I was scared, but of course most of people would enjoy that luxury of lots of space. The accommodation definitely is a great choice for that price!
A little romantic house near lake como. It's a historic stone house, which has been restored beautifully. Perfect for two persons, but also possible with two kids.
A Nice small apartment in a very nice neighborhood in Venice, few tourists but still good restaurants and very nice people. The host don't speak english but is still very nice and polite. The only thing we missed at the apartment was a AC system because the apartment gets very hot during the summer.
Nicely located apartment with 2 large bedrooms. Big and clean swimmingpool outside to share with the other in the complex. Never crowded. Clean and practical apartment. There were quite a few mosqitoes in July, som should be good to bring mosqitonet to put on the terrace doors to be able to ventilate during the night. No airconditioner installed but night temp. at about 19 degrees C. so ok. You should rent a car to get around/down to the center and beaches. Beautiful scenery.
Wonderful Location in the heart of the old town, on top of the mountain, with perfect view from your bed over the tuscan hills towards Volterra and even the Elba mountains in the distance. House is well equipped with all you need, please note that there is no PARKING place nearby, car must aand departure possible but easier with smaller car!
An accommodation beneath contempt . Dirty , leaky shower stall , broken lamps and contacts that did not work . Wifi only worked if you sat out in the yard . We had ants in the kitchen and bathroom.
Fee for cleaning, towels and sheets.
To pay for cleaning when the apartment was so dirty known very irritant . Smaller service oriented staff made it known not worthwhile to go and complain. Would never recommend this accommodation !
It was a wonderful week in a beautiful place with extraordinary hosts. The fresh vegetables, the fantastic view and a flat with everything you need, made it a week to remember!
Thank you so much!
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Justin Miller reportedly called up from Toledo
The first bullpen transaction of the Tigers' 2014 season is apparently on the way. Justin Miller was informed after Thursday's Mud Hens loss that he's being called up to Detroit, according to John Wagner of the Toledo Blade.
The Tigers aren't expected to confirm any roster move until Friday. It might not be until then that we learn the return move. Wagner is very good at chronicling the Toledo end of these moves.
It's possible the Tigers are calling up a fresh arm for the bullpen after using five relievers Thursday afternoon and four Wednesday night (Al Alburquerque, Ian Krol and Joba Chamberlain pitched in both games), all ahead of Drew Smyly's first start of the season Friday night. While neither manager Brad Ausmus nor pitching coach Jeff Jones had a pitch count set for Smyly when asked Thursday morning, both made it clear they'll have to be cautious with him since he hasn't been stretched out as a starter since the end of Spring Training nearly three weeks ago. He threw 51 pitches on April 4 and 49 pitches on April 9.
The Tigers could go a position player short in the bullpen for a day, taking somebody off their bench. If the Angels were starting a lefty Friday, it wouldn't be hard to envision the Tigers starting Victor Martinez at DH, freeing up Alex Avila to serve as the backup for a night. But with a righty going, Martinez is likely to DH, which means the Tigers would have to bat the pitcher's spot to move Martinez behind the plate in the middle of a game. They could go short an outfielder.
It's also possible the Tigers simply decided to make a change in their bullpen mix after watching their relief corps for nearly three weeks. The bullpen struggles have been well chronicled, though Tigers relievers have generally had better fortunes the last couple games. Phil Coke's struggles have been well-chronicled, but the Tigers have no shortage of lefty relievers at Toledo if they were to go that route.
Miller would be making his Tigers debut after signing a Major League deal with Detroit last fall following his release from the Rangers organization. The hard-throwing 25-year-old had a rough Spring Training, making him an early cut from camp, but has recovered nicely in Toledo. He has thrown 4 2/3 scoreless innings for the Hens on three hits with a walk and six strikeouts.
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suspect it will be Collins. could use some regular playing time even if its AAA. for the time being, Davis is performing well enough to be the everyday LF. Kelly can spell him on occasion. they might add Carrera later. too bad JD Martinez isn't a lefty.
Someone going to bereavement or restricted list?
From Wagner too:
RT @TigersProspects: Like I've been saying & it's pretty clear @jwagnerblade agrees, Perez is faking it at SS. He's a 2B & good one at that.
"Also bad decision by Hernan Perez at SS to try & throw runner out at 3rd. Or, more accurately, poor throw. Perez at SS? Uh …. No. #Tigers"
I was wondering if the strikes called out of the zone were on the pitcher or the catcher , here an answer:
Some of the most favorable zones in recent history have belonged to Liván Hernández.. Dont you say ,in the 1997 WS the ump in the 7th game was the real Marlins MVP
In an attempt to explain baseball to a Sydney Australia native, a person explained how the pitcher must throw the ball into an invisible box that floats in the air.
That's all one needs to know about strike zones.
Since Gonzalez is hitting .167, wouldn't you just go with Romine for the defense until deciding what to do about the situation?
Sounds like Brad is dug in on that batting order thing with Hunter hitting second.
I think it's time to bring up Worth and let him and Rom battle it out. Same performance and lots more potential to develop.
Any word on how Dirks is rehabbing?
Suárez is ahead of Worth. Better glove, more or less same bat
for clarification, at SS Suarez is ahead of Worth. Is Worth 1st in line at 2B or 3B? When I look at toledo, i don't see any SS listed. Suarez is hitting .967OPS in AA, this year i see….
Worth is playing 3B while Pérez SS ( kind of).
Suárez like Pérez and Avisail could jump from AA
Lineup vs. LAA: Kinsler 4, Hunter 9, Cabrera 3, Martinez DH, Jackson 8, Kelly 5, Avila 2, Romine 6, Davis 7. Smyly starting. #tigers
Tyler Collins as expected to AAA
Who gets the call tomorrow? Carrera? Fields and Moya only OF remaining , 40 roster.
ElTigre, you think Miller is a 1-game rental? My guess is based upon what happens tonight and possibly this series.
I think they need him until Sunday because Porcello will pitch this weekend too and Scherzer has never pitched a CG. But I dont see them going with that short bench for 3 days
If Smyly is on a "75-80" pitch limit, then that "should" be 5 hopefully 6 innings if he can induce groundouts. That leaves us 3-4 innings of Putkonen and others to save the game.


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PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) ŌĆö As the girlfriend he shot in the head lay dead or dying in his home, a weeping, praying Oscar Pistorius knelt at her side and struggled in vain to help her breathe by holding two fingers in her clenched mouth, a witness testified Thursday at the double-amputee runnerŌĆÖs murder trial.
ŌĆ£I shot her. I thought she was a burglar. I shot her,ŌĆØ radiologist Johan Stipp, a neighbour, recalled Pistorius saying. The worried neighbour had entered PistoriusŌĆÖ home after hearing screams. By that time, the celebrated athlete had carried Reeva SteenkampŌĆÖs bloodied body downstairs following the fatal nighttime shooting in his bathroom.
A few minutes after he arrived, Stipp said, Pistorius went back upstairs ŌĆö the area where he had shot the 29-year-old model ŌĆö and returned. At that point, Stipp said he was concerned that the gun used in the shooting had not been recovered and that a distraught Pistorius was going to harm himself. The testimony did not address what Pistorius did when he went upstairs.
StippŌĆÖs account in a Pretoria court was the first detailed, public description of the immediate aftermath of the shooting in the pre-dawn hours of Feb. 14 last year. Pistorius is charged with premeditated murder after shooting Steenkamp three times out of four shots through the toilet door, with prosecutors trying to build a case that the Olympian intentionally killed Steenkamp after a loud argument.
At his bail hearing last year, Pistorius said in a statement read by his lawyer that after he realized he had shot Steenkamp, thinking mistakenly that she was an intruder, he pulled on his prosthetic legs and tried to kick down the toilet door. He said he finally gave up and bashed the door in with a cricket bat. Inside, he said he found Steenkamp, slumped over but still alive. He said he lifted her body and carried her downstairs to seek medical help.
On Thursday, as Stipp recalled the sometimes grisly details through questioning by the prosecutor, Pistorius bent forward on the wooden court bench and put his hand over his face. Clutching what appeared to be black rosary beads, Pistorius then moved his hands to cover both ears as Stipp described the scene at the athleteŌĆÖs villa sometime after 3 a.m.
Pistorius stayed that way for a while in the courtroom, even when one of his lawyers reached back and touched him on the head in an apparent gesture of reassurance.
ŌĆ£Oscar was crying all the time,ŌĆØ Stipp continued. ŌĆ£He was praying to God, ŌĆÖPlease let her live.ŌĆØŌĆÖ
ŌĆ£Oscar said he would dedicate ŌĆØhis life and her life to GodŌĆ£ if she would live, Stipp said.
The chief defence lawyer, Barry Roux, asked Stipp if he thought PistoriusŌĆÖ emotions as the runner knelt next to Steenkamp were genuine. Stipp said he thought they were.
ŌĆ£He looked sincere to me,ŌĆØ Stipp said of observing Pistorius minutes after heŌĆÖd fatally shot his girlfriend. ŌĆ£He was crying. There were tears on his face.ŌĆØ
Prosecutors contend that a person who has just killed someone might immediately feel remorse.
Stipp, whose house is behind PistoriusŌĆÖ, said he had initially been woken by what he described as a womanŌĆÖs screams. After calling private security at the gated community, he said he decided he should go and try to help.
When he arrived at PistoriusŌĆÖ home, he saw that two other responders were already there ŌĆö a man standing outside and a woman near the front door as he walked in. He said he rushed right past them and went inside to see if he could be of assistance.
ŌĆ£At the bottom of the stairs ... there was a lady lying on her back on the floor,ŌĆØ Stipp said of his first observations.
ŌĆ£I went near her and as I bent down, I also noticed a man on the left kneeling by her side. He had his left hand on her right groin, and his right hand, the second and third fingers in her mouth.ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£It was obvious that she was mortally wounded,ŌĆØ Stipp said. ŌĆ£She had no pulse in the neck, she had no peripheral pulse. She had no breathing movements that she made.ŌĆØ
As a radiologist, Stipp is a medical doctor with years of study, and he said he used his expertise to try to save the woman ŌĆö even though he was fairly sure his efforts would be in vain. He noticed a wound in the womanŌĆÖs right thigh, in her upper arm and in the right side of the head, and there was brain tissue around the skull.
Stipp didnŌĆÖt know the man was Pistorius until later, he said. He had mistakenly thought Pistorius lived in a different house in the gated community.
Echoing the assertions of two other state witnesses in the trial, Stipp also maintained that he heard a womanŌĆÖs screams before and around the time of the gunshots.
That is a significant issue in the case. Prosecutors say there was a fight between Pistorius and Steenkamp and that she was screaming before and perhaps during the shooting. Pistorius says he was the only one to scream, mainly after realizing heŌĆÖd shot his girlfriend by mistake.
Roux, the defence lawyer, described the head wound as ŌĆ£terrible, serious, devastating,ŌĆØ arguing that Steenkamp could not have screamed during the gunfire because she would not have been able to.
ŌĆ£What IŌĆÖm saying to you, when you heard screams, it could not have been the deceased,ŌĆØ Roux said to Stipp. ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs medically impossible.ŌĆØ
It is unclear, however, which of the four shots struck SteenkampŌĆÖs head.


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Three finalists have been named in the search for a Delgado Community College chancellor. They are vying to succeed Monty Sullivan, who left in February to lead the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, the network that includes Delgado.
The candidates are Joan Yvette Davis, interim president of Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Ala.; John L. Graham, executive director of the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center in New York City; and Gordon F. May, immediate past president of the Auburn Hills Campus of Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills, Mich.
They will be interviewed Wednesday (April 23) by the search committee at Delgado's main campus at 615 City Park Ave. They also are scheduled to participate in public forums - a schedule will be announced - and be interviewed by Sullivan.
According to the timetable for the search, the system board is scheduled to nominate a candidate at its May 14 meeting.
That individual will lead the most populous institution of higher education in the New Orleans area. This semester, Delgado has 16,511 students at eight locations.