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State reaches settlement with Toyota over unintended acceleration
Toyota Motor Corporation to pay $29 million to settle consumer protection claims
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen on Thursday joined 28 other states and American Samoa in announcing a $29 million settlement with Toyota Motor Corporation and its related North American entities over allegations, among other things, that Toyota misled the public regarding safety issues related to unintended acceleration.
Toyota agreed to pay $29 million to settle consumer protection claims and has agreed to provide additional restitution to certain vehicle owners to promote compliance with the covered safety recalls.
As a result of the settlement, Wisconsin will receive $674,001.03, and Toyota will be restricted from advertising the safety of vehicles without sound scientific or engineering data to back such safety claims.
"This settlement is significant in that it helps to ensure the car maker abides by Wisconsin law and, importantly, sends a message to others who look to engage in similar advertising behavior," Van Hollen said in a statement.
In a complaint filed Thursday, the state of Wisconsin alleged, among other things, that Toyota and its related North American subsidiaries made advertisements, statements and representations that were untrue, deceptive or misleading as to Toyota motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment being safe and reliable. In the Stipulated Final Judgment also submitted Thursday for the court's review and approval, Toyota and its related North American subsidiaries do not admit any wrongdoing or any violation of the applicable Wisconsin law.
A Wisconsin Department of Justice news release said that, among other things, the settlement provides that Toyota is, for a period of at least four years:
• Prohibited from reselling a vehicle it reacquired which the consumer alleged was not in conformity with the new vehicle limited warranty until such vehicle is inspected and any identifiable defect is repaired, and without first notifying the purchaser of the alleged nonconformity or defect, of the reported concerns leading to Toyota's decision to reacquire the vehicle and certifying and warranting that the reacquired vehicle has no identifiable defect;
• Prohibited from representing in any advertisements that a vehicle is safest or safer unless that representation is supported by competent and reliable scientific or engineering evidence and Toyota clearly and conspicuously discloses the information necessary to place the representation in an accurate context, including the vehicle for which the claim is made and the design, feature, equipment or aspect of performance for which the claim is made;
• Prohibited, in any advertisements, from making any representation regarding the safety, performance, reliability, resale value or durability of any specific vehicle or any vehicle component or system without possessing competent and reliable scientific or engineering evidence that reasonably substantiates each claim;
• Prohibited from misrepresenting the purpose of an inspection or repair when directing consumers to take their vehicles to a dealer for inspection or repair, and
• Required to exclude from the "Toyota Certified Used Vehicles," "Toyota Certified Used Hybrids," "Scion Certified Pre-Owners," or "Lexus Certified Pre-Owned" programs any vehicle acquired through lemon law proceedings or voluntarily repurchased by Toyota to ensure customer satisfaction.
Consumers in need of assistance may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331, or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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Do you identify as a Beatles fan? Thought so. Listen as house musician Jonathan Coulton takes some of Fab Four's most beloved hits and transforms them into trivia questions about famous people. Is nothing sacred?


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House Bill 1297, introduced by Rep. Joann Ginal, D-Fort Collins, and Sen. Irene Aguilar, D-Denver, would examine data from Larimer, Weld, Boulder, Broomfield, Arapahoe and Adams counties. A similar measure last year was defeated.
Tuesday's 6-5 vote followed two weeks of postponed votes as committee members worked on the bill, which added Broomfield and Arapahoe counties to the study. The bill heads to the House Appropriations Committee.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment would conduct the study with involvement from a "scientific oversight committee" of nine voting members. Those members would include four others selected by Gov. John Hickenlooper, four members appointed by legislative leadership and also the chief medical officer for the state health department. The committee will include members of the oil and gas industry and environmental community as well as physicians, economists and scientists, as well.
Due Jan. 1, 2017, the final report would be submitted for publication in a scientific journal. The analysis will give people the information they need to make informed health decisions about oil and gas drilling, Ginal said in a statement.
"I have heard from many constituents who are concerned about what impacts the increased number of oil and gas wells might have on their family and community," she said. "There are many studies on the effects of drilling on water and air quality, but there are no studies on how oil and gas drilling affects the health and quality of life of people living near wells on the Front Range."
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Senate Agriculture Committee hearing tries to make sense of firm's collapse
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Addressing Corzine (who was joined by the firm's Chief Financial Officer Henri Steenkamp and Chief Operating Officer Bradley Abelow), North Dakota Sen. Kent Conrad said trying to "pierce the veil" surrounding MF Global was proving "incredibly" difficult. And it quickly became obvious that -- despite hours' worth of congressional testimony and weeks to consider their past actions -- the firm's lawyered-up and subpoenaed executives were simply unwilling to help the committee shed light on the situation.
Seeking a "direct answer" Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss simply asked Corzine if he knew MF Global was using "customer funds to carry out proprietary transactions?"
Corzine claimed he was unaware of the "misuse" of customer funds, a word he used regularly. "I didn't authorize it, didn't intend to have it happen."
A combative Roberts, ranking member of the committee, asked the panel a series of questions regarding MF Global actions in the days just prior to the discovery of "lost" customer funds. Did the firm receive margin calls "or other requests for liquidity on Oct. 28?"
Corzine: "I believe there were margin calls as there are on almost every day."
Roberts: "Well, you indicated publically that $4.5 billion went out the door."
Corzine: "I've repeatedly said that there was $4.5 billion worth of U.S. government agencies sold on that day. That was a sale designed to produce margin coming back to the firm as opposed to margin going out of the firm."
Roberts: "We've heard a lot of 35-cent words being tossed around. ... We may not understand the ins-and-outs of it, but two things we do understand are margin calls and chain of command.
"We know customer money was accounted for on (Oct. 26). On (Oct. 28), the firm's cash flow situation was dire and demands for cash kept coming in."
Roberts asked Abelow and Corzine if it was the case "that MF Global didn't have enough cash on hand to cover the cash needs that came in late (Oct. 28)."
Corzine: "From all reports that I'd received, to my recollection on that day, we were able to meet our cash demands."
Abelow again claimed to be in the dark. "I do not recall being made aware of our running out of cash ... and being unable to meet obligations."
Roberts dug farther, asking about the possibility that "operational money movers ... was told to cover the liquidity needs or margin calls overwhelming the firm's cash flow by taking money out of the segregated customer accounts?"
Corzine: "I don't believe anyone would operate that way. We had no experience in the 19 months I'd been there that anyone had overridden those systems. I have no reason to believe that occurred in those last hours."
Abelow refused to "speculate about conversations I didn't see or participate in. I can only tell you I don't recall participating in any conversation about use of customer funds or assets other than for their intended purposes."


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April 14, 2011
State Superintendent celebrates success of 12 Sangamon County Honor Roll Schools
Annual list recognizes improving and high-performing schools across state
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch recognized 12 Sangamon County schools today for being named to the 2010 Illinois Honor Roll. The schools were honored during a school assembly at Hazel Dell Elementary.
"This is a remarkable list of 12 schools that have maintained or improved academic performance amid rising benchmarks and a tough economy," said State Superintendent Koch. "Many of the students in these schools come from low-income families but their parents, educators and community members are working extraordinarily hard to ensure these children are just as engaged in learning as any of their peers from Cairo to Chicago."
The 2010 Illinois Honor Roll recognizes 834 schools across the state for their continued academic progress. The honor roll is divided into three categories – Spotlight Schools, Academic Excellence and Academic Improvement. Each award has unique criteria that best reflect the diverse circumstances of Illinois schools.
- Spotlight Schools – Recognizes 300 high-poverty, high-performing schools that are beating the odds to overcome the achievement gap.
- Academic Excellence Awards – 459 schools have sustained high performance over at least three years.
- Academic Improvement Awards – 93 schools are showing substantial improvement.
The 12 schools honored are:
Rochester Community Unit School District 3A:
- Rochester Jr. High School (Excellence)
- Rochester Elementary School (Excellence)
Ball Chatham Community Unit School District 5:
- Chatham Elementary School (Excellence)
Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8:
- Farmingdale Elementary School (Excellence)
Auburn CUSD 10:
- Auburn High School (Academic Improvement)
Williamsville CUSD 15:
- Williamsville Jr High School (Excellence)
Springfield School District 186:
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- Butler Elementary School (Spotlight)
- Hazel Dell Elementary School (Spotlight)
- Iles Elementary School (Excellence)
- Lincoln Magnet School (Excellence)
- McClernand Elementary School (Academic Improvement)
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Too much cholesterol ("koh-LEHS-tuh-rahl") in your blood can cause a heart attack or a stroke. You could have high cholesterol and not know it.
The good news is that it's easy to get your cholesterol checked – and if your cholesterol is high, you can take steps to control it.
Who needs to get their cholesterol checked?
Talk to your doctor or nurse about your risk factors for heart disease. Ask if you need to get your cholesterol checked.
What are the risk factors for heart disease?Risk factors for heart disease include:
Read more about preventing heart disease.
What is cholesterol?Cholesterol is a waxy substance (material) that's found naturally in your blood. Your body makes cholesterol and uses it to do important things, like making hormones and digesting fatty foods.
You also get cholesterol by eating foods like egg yolks, fatty meats, and regular cheese.
If you have too much cholesterol in your body, it can build up inside your blood vessels and make it hard for blood to flow through them. Over time, this can lead to a heart attack or a stroke.
What are the symptoms of high cholesterol?There are no signs or symptoms of high cholesterol. That's why it's so important to get your cholesterol checked.
How often do I need to get my cholesterol checked?The general recommendation is to get your cholesterol checked every 5 years. Some people may need to get their cholesterol checked more or less often. Talk to your doctor about what's best for you.
How can I get my cholesterol checked?Cholesterol is checked with a blood test called a lipid profile. During the test, a nurse will take a small sample of blood from your finger or arm.
Be sure to find out how to get ready for the test. For example, you may need to fast (not eat or drink anything except water) for 9 to 12 hours before the test.
There are other blood tests that can check cholesterol, but a lipid profile gives the most information. Find out more about cholesterol tests.
What do the test results mean?If you get a lipid profile test, the results will show 4 numbers. A lipid profile measures:
Total cholesterol is a measure of all the cholesterol in your blood. It's based on the HDL, LDL, and triglycerides numbers.
HDL cholesterol is the good type of cholesterol – so a higher level is better for you. Having a low HDL cholesterol level can increase your risk for heart disease.
LDL cholesterol is the bad type of cholesterol that can block your arteries – so a lower level is better for you.
Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood that can increase your risk for heart attack and stroke.
What can cause unhealthy cholesterol levels?Causes of unhealthy HDL cholesterol levels include:
Causes of unhealthy LDL cholesterol levels include:
What if my cholesterol levels aren't healthy?As your LDL cholesterol gets higher, so does your risk of heart disease. Take these steps to lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease:
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You may also want to print these questions to ask your doctor about cholesterol [PDF - 121 KB] and take them to your appointment.
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The 2012 regular-season opener was still a few days away as Dom Capers tried to predict the future.
As he stood in the hallway outside the Green Bay Packers locker room – a place he would hold court with reporters twice a week all season long – he knew what he would have to work with. The defense had added six rookie draft picks (plus two undrafted rookie free agents), had what he believed were two field-tilting stars (outside linebacker Clay Matthews and cornerback-turned-safety Charles Woodson), a shutdown corner he believed was regaining his pre-injury form (Tramon Williams), six defensive linemen with varying skill sets and some young cover men (third-year man Sam Shields, second-year man Davon House and rookie second-round pick Casey Hayward) who would potentially give him options in his sub packages.
But the 62-year-old defensive coordinator knew there'd be growing pains.
"We're going to have a lot of young guys out there playing," Capers said on Sept. 7, two days before what would be a 30-22 loss to the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field. "I know our first two years that I was here, our defense got heck of a lot better the second half of the season. I think we played with anybody defensively in the league those first two years. Your team changes as you go through it.
"The one thing I feel good about stating is I think we will get better. As long as we stay healthy, and we can keep these young guys coming along, we'll get better as a defense just because of game experience. When you take young guys and if you feel they have good ability, what they have to do is they have to gain that experience and start to play with more confidence and you start to see them making more plays maybe they weren't making when you started out.
"You'd obviously love to get off to a good start. But I've felt all along that this defense will improve as the season goes on, as long as we can stay healthy."
It's been 130 days since Capers said that. In the interim, the defense did improve. What it did not do was stay healthy. And, in the end, it did not get the job done when it mattered most.
"It's important you play your best (at the end of the year). That's what we look for traditionally around here," Capers said on Dec. 28. "The first year I was here in 2009, we played good – we didn't play good in the playoffs – but we played good down the stretch and won seven of out of our last eight. Our Super Bowl year, we played outstanding down the stretch. There was a lot of confidence. Last year was the year that we didn't. We kind of limped into things last year on defense. … (This year), I think we've gradually improved."
On Tuesday, Capers will speak with reporters again, in that same hallway, in the wake of a historically bad defensive performance in Saturday night's 45-31 NFC Divisional Playoff loss to those 49ers at Candlestick Park. He'll do so amid speculation – or at least fan fury – about his job security.
Head coach Mike McCarthy will speak too, at his customary podium, although he may not shed any light on what the future holds for Capers, who four years ago brought his 3-4 scheme to Green Bay after McCarthy fired his predecessor, Bob Sanders. In the past, McCarthy has avoided painting himself into an on-the-record corner by saying anything about possible staff changes, so it's hard to predict if he'll say anything definitive Tuesday.
If McCarthy is mulling a change – and there are no telltale indications that he is – he must weigh a variety of factors, not the least of which would be the abominable defensive performance against the 49ers, as quarterback Colin Kaepernick rolled up an NFL single-game quarterback rushing record (181 yards, including a pair of touchdowns) and the 49ers finished with the fourth-most total yards ever gained in an NFL postseason game in history (579).
As has been well documented, the loss marked the third time in four years that the Packers exited the postseason with a poor defensive performance.
In 2009, the Arizona Cardinals scored 51 points (the final six on an overtime touchdown return of an Aaron Rodgers fumble) and rolled up 531 yards (mostly by quarterback Kurt Warner, who threw only four incompletions) in an NFC Wild Card Playoff victory over the Packers at University of Phoenix Stadium'
Last year, the defense gave up 420 yards – including a backbreaking Hail Mary touchdown at the end of the first half – as the New York Giants scored 37 points in an NFC Divisional Playoff victory at Lambeau Field.
And then came Saturday night, when the Packers were so inept at defending the read-option that according to ESPN Stats & Information, Kaepernick gained 178 of his 181 yards before contact – meaning the Packers never laid a finger on him most of the time – while running back Frank Gore ran for another 119 yards on 23 carries. Kaepernick also threw for 263 yards and two more touchdowns, more than making up for his pick-six interception to Shields on the opening series.
Afterward, Woodson said the Packers defensve "didn't make any adjustments" after Kaepernick began having success, suggested the Packers weren't prepared for the read-option ("Could we have done something differently as far as our gameplan was concerned?") and made sure he said the 3-4 was the proper scheme for the team without saying anything about Capers.
"I think it's the right defense. I just think when the game is going the way it is, you've got to try something different," Woodson said. "It's hard to just continue to do the same thing over and over again and continue to get burned. That's what I was talking about going forward."
Woodson also suggested that personnel was an issue, especially compared to the 49ers' bigger, faster, more physical defenders.
"I look at this team we just played and they're a big, fast team. I think as far as our team is concerned, and I don't know what happens here going forward, but we've got to get bigger and faster," Woodson said.
Asked what he meant, Woodson replied, "I don't think we have a problem toughness-wise. Watching them defensively, they were everywhere. It seemed like we didn't have a lot of holes there to make things happen. I know we're a team that prides ourselves in yards after the catch (on offense). There wasn't many of those. Then with the offense, what they were able to do with the plays they were running for the quarterback, him getting out of the pocket, him making plays with his feet and then making some throws. Like I said during the course of the game, it was hard to be a part of."
At the same time, given how McCarthy stood by struggling kicker Mason Crosby and how the organization stuck with players who struggled with inconsistent play (wide receiver James Jones, tight end Jermichael Finley) or injuries (defensive end Mike Neal) and reaped benefits this season, it's hard to picture McCarthy not taking the big picture into account.
During Capers' four regular seasons in Green Bay, the Packers have finished seventh in scoring defense in 2009 (18.6 points per game), second in 2010 (15.0), 19th in 2011 (22.4) and 11th this season (21.0). They've finished second in yardage allowed in 2009 (284.4 yards per game), fifth in 2010 (309.1), 32nd (dead last) in 2011 (411.6) and 11th this season (336.8). They were tied for 11th in sacks in 2009 (37), tied for second in 2010 (47), tied for 27th in 2011 (29) and fourth this season (47). They led the NFL in takeaways in 2009 (40), sixth in 2010 (32), tied for first in 2011 (38) and tied for 19th this season (23).
"One of the things that 27 years teaches you is you kind of focus on the things that you control and move on because there's normally a lot more said than is actually done, basically," Capers said the week of the Packers' Dec. 16 victory at Chicago, after Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall had called him the Packers' MVP.
"I didn't know where we'd be or whatever. But you guys know with the number of rookies we've been playing and that type of thing, you kind of have that you hope as you through the season, these guys can gain experience. And you think about it now, most of these guys have never played this many games. … The exciting thing is I've seen growth and I've seen improvement in all those guys. They've really factored into our defense. So I'm hoping, and I think they understand the sense of urgency with which we have to play with now because it's all about momentum and making positive things happen. I think the experience they've gained is going to benefit us as we head into the playoffs."
Meanwhile, of the Packers' defensive starters or key reserves, starting inside linebacker Desmond Bishop missed all 16 games and landed on season-ending injured reserve with a ruptured hamstring tendon suffered in the preseason opener; Matthews missed four games with a pulled hamstring; Woodson missed nine games with a fractured collarbone; first-round draft pick Nick Perry missed 10 games and wound up on IR with a wrist injury; B.J. Raji missed two games with an ankle injury; Shields missed six games with an ankle injury; D.J. Smith, Bishop's replacement, missed 10 games and landed on IR with an Oct. 14 season-ending knee injury; run-stuffing defensive end C.J. Wilson missed four games with a knee injury; Neal missed five games with a four-game PED suspension and one game with a shoulder injury; House missed seven games with shoulder and hip injuries; and rookie defensive end Jerel Worthy missed two regular-season games before a season-ending knee injury in the regular-season finale.


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Caso 38 Bottle Wine Cellar
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A compressor allows Caso's freestanding wine cellar to maintain a chill, no matter what the ambient temperature may be. With two separately controlled temperature zones, it offers the perfect storage and serving conditions for great wines, both red and white.
- High-quality compressor maintains a consistent chill, regardless of room temperature.
- Dual storage compartments feature zone cooling to keep red and white wines at their optimal temperatures.
- Adjustable electronic thermostats.
- 38-bottle cellar has an upper 15-bottle compartment and a lower 18-bottle compartment, each with a temperature range of 37°-71°F.
- Blue interior lights provide attractive illumination.
- Extremely quiet, with minimal vibrations.
- UV glass protects wine from sunlight.
- Removable wooden racks hold 750-ml bottles.
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- 15 1/2" x 22 3/4" x 40" high.
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I just received my first success EVER, when it comes to getting autographs through the mail. I sent out a card to Mariano Rivera and Mark McGwire, a little while ago, and just received the Mark McGwire back.
Here's a closer look at the autograph itself:
I hope to receive the Mariano Rivera back sometime this week, so stay tuned….
Also, the tickets for the June 21st Reds Vs. Yankees game came in the mail today. Can't wait to go. (The game is EXACTLY 3 months from today!) Happy Spring.
I never did recieve the an autograph back from Mo. Or even the card, for that matter.
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That's pretty cool!!! I sent away for a Clint Eastwood and got it back.
—Mark Gauthier
Clint Eastwood?🙂 AWESOME!
Shame that because of the steriods Mark McGwire is worthless to collectors. Even his rookie card isn't worth as much due to the big * that is beside all his records and aren't counted. Plus he will never be in the hall of fame.
Did you send it to Cardinals or to his house.
Hi glad to hear you were able to get Mark Mcgwires autograph, how did you get it.
Did you send a card to his home. Steve Lynch


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A new luxury hotel offers chickens fresh food and a safe place to spend the night while their owners are away.
Much like people do with their dogs or cats, chicken-owners now have the option of boarding their fowl overnight when they can't be with them.
Bill Bezuk, owner of The Nest chicken hotel in Eugene, Ore., says he used to offer a chicken sitting service, but then came up with the idea of a place where chickens could stay overnight.
Bezuk offers a basic service – fresh food, water and a safe place to sleep – as well as a "deluxe" service – organic food, fresh vegetable scraps and turndown service.
According to MSNBC, The Nest is the latest development in what has been an increase in urban livestock ownership.
Bezuk believes that he has the first chicken-boarding business in the U.S. – there are a handful in the U.K., where chicken ownership has also ballooned in the last five years, a response to the growth of the organic and local foods movements.


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I received the seat covers as promised but I have to admit that the fit isn't that great. The backs are rippled and not snug. The material feels first class and it feels superior to anything I have sat in, including fabrics and leather. If you purchase these, be prepared to have to work with the fit, as they don't fit as well as I thought by the pictures.


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Our domestic relief director explains World Vision's response to the Oklahoma tornado disaster.
As aid agencies nationwide respond to the massive destruction wrought in Oklahoma, World Vision is rushing critical relief supplies to families in need.
Rick Miltimore, domestic relief director, explains World Vision's role in Oklahoma.
We are currently in the relief phase, providing basic relief supplies. Our first truck will arrive in Moore on May 22.
This 53-foot semi truck has a mixture of core products, such as diapers, food, plates, cups, personal hygiene items, shoes, cleaning supplies, protective wear, and blankets.
After the relief phase, we'll move into recovery phase, where we support partners — such as schools and churches — with essential items and school supplies.
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It's been a while since The Whiles was a constant presence in the Columbus music scene, but the band that began in 1999 as Mrs. Children is still thriving. It's just that The Whiles as creative outlet for responsible adults functions a bit differently — and more sporadically — than The Whiles as star vehicle for fresh-faced kids.
Gone are the days of three concerts a week, Rolling Stone write-ups and shows with the likes of Andrew Bird, My Morning Jacket and The National. Upon the release of 2004 debut "Colors of the Year," The Whiles seemed on track to follow in such footsteps.
"In '03, we played more music than we worked," guitarist Matt Peppercorn said.
Complications including the departure of lead singer Zack Prout derailed those plans. The remaining members reconfigured around songwriter Joe Peppercorn for 2007's superb "Sleepers Wake." By the following year, they recorded basic tracks for a third LP "Somber Honey." Then came more obstacles, the type that can dissolve bands for good: Marriage, kids, jobs, moves, health problems.
They considered breaking up more than once. But four years later, they're still together, and that third album is coming out. It's strictly for fun now; none of them can imagine life without this band's special chemistry.
"I've definitely the last couple years realized how much I took for granted The Whiles," Joe Peppercorn said. "I realized, man, I really gotta do whatever I can to play in this band as much as I can."
The Whiles that will play Kobo this Friday maintains the delicate touch and pop instincts of old. But "Somber Honey" is just as notable for its jangly guitars and propulsive energy. The Whiles may be older and wiser, but certainly not quieter.
"Sometimes having fun is playing a slower song," Joe Peppercorn said, "but a lot of times when we haven't played together in a while, I feel like a kid and just want to play rock songs."


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The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an increase in the demand for graduates with degrees in computer science and information systems. Our students explain, in this 6 minute video, why you should study computer science or information systems, and our degree options. Three of our departmental faculty members share advice for choosing your degree, and discuss our strengths, including our Computer Science program which is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Our students discuss what projects are like, and how they knew computer science or information systems was the best choice for their career goals.
Information about annual student enrollment and student graduation data for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a Major in Computer Science program can be found at the IPFW Statistical Reports website.
Take a look at IPFW from the perspective of someone who studies computer science or information systems. Find out which buildings you will use most often, and what your classrooms and professors look like! The students you will see in this video are actual CS or IS students, who want you to see there is plenty to do on campus. IPFW is a beautiful campus in all seasons, and offers you many opportunities to get involved in activities, experience the city, and to pursue cultural and athletic events.
IPFW is actively involved in an international student exchange program with Hangzhou Normal University, China. This video tour is offered for Chinese speaking students wanting to learn more about IPFW and specifically, the Department of Computer Science.
The CIO Roundtable Discussion highlights the importance of computing professionals in a corporate setting. Information Technology Senior Executives discuss the need for graduates to know the various functional areas within the company in order to provide information services and data to those lines of business. As needs grow in the technology realm, computer science and information systems professionals to solve problems getting data to those who make business decisions, either to save or make money for the company. Join IPFW Former CIO and Lecturer, Bob Kostrubanic, as he hosts three leaders from the Fort Wayne regional area in a discussion about roles, jobs, and the job market for students in Information Systems and Computer Science degrees.
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Janelle O'Hare is a returning adult student, who has been pursuing dual BS degrees in Information Systems and Computer Science. She has been taking classes part time while raising a family. Janelle offers some great tips on classes, project planning, professors, and the commute to IPFW.
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Professor Robert Sedlmeyer, Associate Director of the IPFW Department of Computer Science, explains why our degree programs are academically strong. He also talks about his diverse interests in the community and on campus, and wants you to know there is more to being a computer scientist than writing code!
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Natalie Portman, Sarah Jessica Parker Dazzle At New York City Ballet Gala
Natalie Portman looked incredible at the New York City Ballet 2013 fall gala on Thursday night. She wore a textured teal, yellow and black strapless gown by Christian Dior.
The actress attended the event with her husband, choreographer Benjamin Millepied, whom she met on the set of "Black Swan." The couple and their two-year-old son Aleph are moving to Paris in autumn 2014 when his job at the Paris Opera Ballet starts.
Portman has expressed interest in becoming a French citizen. She already holds dual citizenship in the United States and Israel.
The actress stars in the upcoming film "Thor: The Dark World" in which Thor (Chris Hemsworth) fights to restore order across the cosmos. The journey reunites him with Jane Foster (Portman). The movie opens in theaters on Nov. 8.
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By Tom Philpott: CNJ columnist
Because Sgt. 1st Class Tom Simpson of the Maryland Army National Guard has served on active duty almost continually since the 9/11 attacks, he believed he had earned Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and would be able to transfer them to his 18-year-old daughter who is attending college this fall.
But when full details of the new GI Bill were released in early May, Simpson got a jolt. He isn't eligible. So his daughter has had to pass on her first choice, New York University, for a college costing $20,000 less a year.
Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Bill Scully believed until just two weeks ago that his final two years on active duty, before he retired in November 2003, qualified him for 80 percent of the new GI Bill benefit.
Scully too was mistaken, and he has canceled plans to continue to pursue a degree in religious studies online through Liberty University.
Like Simpson and Scully, thousands of National Guard members will soon discover, if they haven't already, that they are the victims, at least temporarily, of a flaw in the new GI Bill. It limits eligibility to Guard members based on what federal law was used to order them to active duty.
Those activated under Title 10 to serve under the command and control of the president for wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are eligible for the new GI Bill after 90 days' deployed. If they serve 36 cumulative months under Title 10, after Sept. 11, 2001, they get full GI bill benefits.
But the time that Guard members have spent activated under Title 32 — responding to domestic emergencies or to homeland security missions, or serving fulltime under the Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) program — will not count toward Post-9/11 GI Bill eligibility.
Excluded are Guard members called up to protect the homeland during Operation Noble Eagle after the 9/11 attacks, as well as Guard members activated to respond to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and 6,000 called up for Operation Jump Start to bolster border security with Mexico in 2007-2008.
"Title 32 active duty status means they are on active duty, paid by the federal government but they still technically come under the command and control of the governor," said Peter Duffy, deputy legislative director of the National Guard Association of the United States. "Much of what the Guard does domestically and even some overseas tours are done on Title 32 status. And although it takes members away from families, and it involves some risk, and it has them doing what counterparts in the active force are doing domestically, it still doesn't give them (GI Bill) benefits. It's a big, big gap."
The original draft of a proposed GI Bill last year excluded all reserve components members. During hurried negotiations to find a more acceptable bill, Congress left out Title 32 Guard members. A Defense official confirmed the department plans to offer a legislative fix with its 2011 budget.
Data from the Army National Guard and Air National Guard show that 75,098 Army Guard members and 2,460 Air Guard members will not be entitled to the new GI Bill without a legislative fix, according to the Government Accountability Office.


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Game of Thrones House Sigil Shot Glasses [Set of 15]
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Its pretty great, the sigils are so clean, detailed, crisp and the colours are so vivid - I just LOVE it. Some shot glasses have the House motto behind them such as house Stark with "Winter Is Coming" and its even in the House Stark handwriting. But some houses don't have any motto such as House Bolton because they don't have one - but the House name is still written on the behind. I used this to entertain my guests, whoever gets the wrong house drinks.
But its worth mentioning that I only bought this because the big glasses were sold out, I have a better use of the pint glasses than the shot glasses - but I really wanted to own something A.so Im so gentle with them because they seem so frail and I wash them myself so that the colour doesn't wash off or something. They come bubble wrapped in two big boxes so Im not sure how it would propose as individual gifts.
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I collect shot glasses and recently got into Game of Thrones and knew I had to add shot glasses from the show to my collection. I liked that HBO offered a package that could get you all 15 houses and not just the main houses (Stark, Lannister, Targaryen) for a cheaper price than if you buy each glass by itself.
Love that one side contains what would be seen on each house's banner (ie Lannister's lion, Stark's direwolf, etc) and on the back is listed the house name and motto if they have one. This 15 piece set did not disappoint! I did expect the glasses to come separately as they did as the shipping order does list each glass as an individual item.
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I bought this set because I planned on giving it as a gift, which I probably will, but I guess I expected to get it in some kind of box. It arrived (in a shipping box, of course) of 15 individually bubble wrapped shot glasses, so I'm going to have to find some way to repackage in order to present it as a gift.
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Events » Adult Education Classes » Afternoon Salon
Afternoon Salon
Still Life with Lemons, Oranges and a Rose, 1633
Francisco de Zurbarán
Spanish, 1598-1664
Oil on canvas
24-1/2 x 43-1/8 in. (62.2 x 109.5 cm)
The Norton Simon Foundation
Blurring the Lines: An Examination of Figuration and Abstraction
Date: Sunday, October 13, 2013
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Speaker: Staff Educator
Type: Afternoon Salon
Can figurative and abstract art say the same thing? How do the spiritual qualities of Zurbarán's Still Life with Lemons, Oranges and a Rose compare to the explicit spiritual qualities inherent in Vasily Kandinsky's work? How does the essence of flight in Brancusi's Bird in Space speak to the essence of human nature found in Degas's Little Dancer Aged Fourteen? Come ready to join in a lively discussion about the impact of art.
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Warranties 11/26/12
Consumer Reports says there's a real dollars-and-cents reason for this.
Stores make a lot more profit on these than on the actual product you're buying!
And that's today's On Your Side.
Whether you are buying a holiday gift … or you need a new appliance … you're often urged to buy a service plan. Even online, many sites offer an "extended protection plan" before you check out. But Consumer Reports' Tony Giorgianni says service plans are almost never worth it. "Our reader survey shows that products don't break down that much during the service contract period. And even if they do, it doesn't cost that much more to repair them than it does for the contract itself." Extended service plans are expensive. They can boost your costs by 30 percent or more and run into hundreds of dollars. Tony Giorgianni "If you pay for a repair yourself, there's a better chance that it's going to be done correctly and quicker than if you had it repaired under contract." That's what Allen Peacock found when his dryer broke. He was told he'd have to wait three weeks to have it repaired under the service contract. Allen Peacock "I expected prompt service. And instead was told kinda you're out of luck, fella." Consumer Reports says better than buying a service plan is paying with a credit card. Many cards automatically extend the manufacturer's warranty up to a year, so check your terms. Calling the manufacturer can pay off, too. Tony Giorgianni "Just because the manufacturer's warranty has expired doesn't necessarily mean that you're out of luck. If you contact the manufacturer and make a good argument, there's a good chance the company will pay for part or all of the repair." Consumer Reports says the one possible exception to the "No Extended Warranty Rule" is when you're buying a laptop.
If you're going to travel with it a lot, Consumer Reports says you may want to consider an extended warranty that covers accidental damage.
I'm Martha Koloski and that's today's On Your Side.
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Since 1980, the Junior Committee of the San Francisco Symphony has supported the Symphony's community and education programs with the proceeds from its annual Deck the Hall family holiday event. Deck the Hall is a Bay Area tradition, featuring a family concert in Davies Symphony Hall followed by festive children's activities and entertainment.
The Committee also orchestrates the decoration and underwriting of the Christmas trees that grace the Hall throughout December, and celebrates many of its Angel donors with a special event leading up to the concert. The League also presents a free Community Day program for Bay Area school children.
The committee, which has about 45 members from around the Bay Area, meets once a month, except during the summer. The meetings are generally held in San Francisco. Membership is by invitation.
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Skoda Fabia
The Skoda Fabia offers plenty of space and a comfortable ride, plus it's fairly cheap to buy and run. However, the interior is desperately drab. …
The Vauxhall Astra is a practical choice that will be cheap to buy and run, even though it doesn't have the all-round appeal of the VW Golf.
The Vauxhall Astra has been a familiar sight on British roads since 1979 and, along with its biggest rival the Ford Focus, it's a byword for family motoring.
It should, therefore, offer everything a typical family needs from a car: five doors, a big boot and low running costs.
This is the sixth-generation Astra and it certainly delivers all that, even though it doesn't quite match the abilities of the Focus or VW Golf.
In some areas, design has trumped usability, with awkwardly placed windscreen pillars obscuring your view at junctions, and thick rear pillars limiting your over-the-shoulder view.
In addition, while it's an easy car to drive, thanks to light controls and accurate steering, it isn't as comfortable as a Golf or as fun to drive as either of its main rivals.
On the up side, the Astra provides plenty of space for adults in both the front and the rear. And it's a nice place to be because the dashboard is attractively designed and the materials are better than those in any previous Astra.
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This fun Thanksgiving craft project for kids from The New Image Group uses a fresh take on the age-old method of tracing your hand to create a paper turkey. This free Thanksgiving craft idea for kids is fun and decorative.
- Cocoa EZ Felt Sheet, 12 x 18
- Red Soft Felt Sheet, 9 x 12
- Tangerine Soft Felt Sheet, 9 x 12
- Four 3/8" Diameter Google Eyes
- Fabric Glue
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Trace around your child's hand onto a piece of Cocoa EZ Felt twice.
Cut out hands from EZ Felt Sheet.
Cut corresponding slits on each felt hand. One hand will have a slit going from the middle finger to the center of the palm. On the other hand, the slit goes from the bottom of the palm to the center point of the hand.
Glue google eyes onto the thumbs of the hands. This will be your turkey's head.
Cut 8 Feather Shapes each from the Red and Orange Soft Felt Sheets. Also cut an oval shape from the Red Felt.
Glue feathers and oval to the turkey like shown above. Repeat for the other side. You will have to recut the slit from Step 3 on one of the hands.
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I'm looking for a turkey project made from a sandwich cookie(white) a chocolate drop, and candy corn. I used to make them for a Senior Citizen home delivered meal project, but I forgot how to do it. Thanks!
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Here is a website for this project! I made these last year and they are really cute on the table. The only trouble is they get stale, so the cookie gets soft. They were eaten anyway! Good luck http://www.food.com/recipe/oreo-cookie-turkeys-142998
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This is so cool....I am going to have my niece and nephew make these for our Thanksgiving Table to match the turkey hats we made last year!
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This is really cute and looks fun to make as well.
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Most popular works of art have some sort of message. Star Wars teaches us to fight the evil in ourselves in order to fight the evil outside ourselves; The Godfather warns us against the corrupting powers of greed; and Prometheus promotes the practice of running sideways if a tall object is falling on you. Unfortunately, sometimes the message gets lost and fans misinterpret the movie or book so badly that they end up becoming the exact same things the authors were warning them about, with hilarious and/or tragic results.
5The Great Gatsby Criticizes Decadence, Inspires Parties
The Great Gatsby is that 1920s American novel with hidden pictures of naked women on the cover. It's also deeply critical of the self-indulgent lifestyle of rich people with more money than scruples, like that Gatsby dude in the title. True, the story does feature quite a few parties, but Gatsby just throws them to attract a ditsy flapper girl, a relationship that doesn't end well (SPOILERS: everyone dies). As a result, Gatsby's parties turn out to be empty and meaningless affairs -- sometimes literally empty, like that time he turns on all his lights as though he's throwing a party, but no one's there.
"'Oh, Gatsby! Now I know why they call you great!' I sure am, old sport! And not talking to myself right now!"
Due to its critical tone and tragic ending, the story has been called a "cautionary tale of the decadent downside of the American dream." You can debate whether the big-budget Leo DiCaprio movie adaptation grasped the message of the book, but we know one group of people who absolutely didn't.
The Fans Who Missed the Point
Yeah, it turns out that when your story has rich people dressed fabulously in opulent surroundings drinking classy liquor, fans aren't as likely to say "Look at the selfishness, hypocrisy, and moral vacuum" as they are to say "That party is AWESOME. Let's do that." For instance, rich people love throwing non-ironic "Gatsby parties," unaware that invoking the name of the novel basically amounts to admitting that the world would be a much better place without you.
"The firecrackers are all made from poor children's letters to Santa."
A few years ago, Prince Harry attended a Gatsby-themed 21st birthday party that cost $25,000 to throw. The following year, Paul McCartney threw his own expensive Gatsby birthday gala (although they're Brits, so in their case we could at least understand why they'd want to dance on the corpse of the American dream). Meanwhile, if you dare venture into Pinterest, you'll find page after page of users collecting material for Gatsby-themed weddings. As Zachary Seward of The Atlantic puts it, "It's like throwing a Lolita-themed children's birthday party."
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"Nice gun for my hubby to shoot after I die in a car crash. (11 repins, 7 likes)"
The Gatsby craze revved up even further before the release of the film. In London, newspapers had to advise their readers about which of the many Gatsby parties they should favor. And CNN, while actually conceding that the book critiqued this sort of thing, offered up a guide on hosting your own Gatsby bash. For babies.
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Because there's nothing they like more than some Fitzgerald before nap time.
4127 Hours Fans Love Getting Stuck in Dangerous Canyons
127 Hours is a film starring James Franco as real-life hiker Aron Ralston who, in 2003, went on a hike in Blue John Canyon, Utah, fell into a ravine, and became trapped under a boulder. Since Ralston did not tell anyone that he was going hiking, no one knew where to look for him, and he ended up spending 127 hellish hours trapped in the canyon ... oh, and having to amputate his own arm with a cheap multi-tool knife to escape.
Yes, the movie had a masturbation scene, and yes, he had to go lefty. This is a true story of tragedy.
The Fans Who Missed the Point
127 Hours has a pretty clear moral: For fuck's sake, if you must go hiking alone, tell someone where you're going and be careful, or else you'll have to cut your own fucking arm off. And yet hikers like Amos Wayne Richards walked away from the movie with the message, "Wouldn't it be neat to go hiking in the exact same place that guy did, and also not tell anyone about it?"
This is like seeing Pulp Fiction and thinking, "Hey, let's visit the basement of a pawnshop."
Keep in mind, Richards wasn't some dumbass 20-something James Franco wannabe -- he was 64 years old. And, of course, while 60 feet down a 70-foot-deep ravine, Richards slipped and fell the last 10 feet to the bottom. During the fall, he dislocated his shoulder, bumped his head on a rock, and broke his leg. It took Richards four days to crawl out of the ravine, and by the time the park rangers found him, he had already finished all of his water. If someone adapted his story into a movie, it'd be called 96 Hours (of Stupidity).
Followed by the sequel, 31 Hours (on an IV).
In the end, it's the collective dumbness of 127 Hours fans that saved Richards. The park rangers at Blue John Canyon realized that Richards was missing because they were used to the influx of hiking enthusiasts to the canyon since 127 Hours was released. In fact, since 2005 (Ralston's biography came out in 2004), more than two dozen rescues have been performed in that same area -- between 1998 and Ralston's incident, that number was "none."
Who wouldn't risk everything for that view?
Let this be a lesson to Hollywood writers everywhere: If you write a movie where your main character is forced to cut his own limb off and drink his own urine, people will go out of their way to try to end up in the same situation. Likewise ...


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Sometimes I think we live in an art gallery. For friends and acquaintances who've spent time in our homes over the years, that's not too far from the truth. Jennifer and I have collected political posters and paintings since our teens. We've always tried to find as much wall space for them as we could. Constructivist repros from the USSR, Jen's own paintings, Spanish-language USAID propaganda from the '60s. We've hung it all.
Perhaps the greatest frustration we have with our new apartment is that we are prohibited from putting anything on the walls. Covered by a combination of shelves, mirrors, and furniture, it is more than likely that we'll keep nearly all of our art in storage for the next couple of years. In the interim, we have an entire lobby full of hilarious reproductions like this painting of Napoleon, above, to look at, every time we enter our building.
One of fifteen or so vintage reproductions typically on display in the hallway, this painting does a good job of interfacing with the martial-looking marble of our Mussolini-era apartment building. Italian Bauhaus, for lack of a better way of describing it, the place is a veritable monument to a time in this country's history when art like this was appreciated. Not just for its kitsch value, but the values its supposed to embody.
That's why the anti-racist posters we frequently find pasted to the outside of our building, like this advert for a Communist-sponsored cultural event, are always a kick in the pants to see after indulging the nostalgia inside. Not neccessarily the most interesting in terms of design, their combination of contemporary aesthetic sensibilities with leftist politics nonetheless completes the overall artistic experience of our new European home.


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MARTINSBURG – A Martinsburg woman died Sunday night in a traffic accident, police said.
At about 7:07 p.m. Sunday, the West Virginia State Police responded to report of a single-vehicle traffic crash on the W.Va. 9 bypass at the 56.2 mile marker near Opequon Lane.
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The driver, Andrea Irene Hawkins 20, of Martinsburg, was transported to City Hospital for examination. The rear passenger, Michael Howell, 31, of Ranson, was reportedly uninjured, police said.
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FROM: Dr.
Robert Schiller
Superintendent of Education
Illinois State Board of Education
DATE: December
10, 2003
SUBJECT: School Report Card Update
All of us are well aware of the impact that the
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) has had on our classrooms.
Over the past two weeks, we have also identified
its impact on state assessment and accountability.
This year, the rules have changed under NCLB. Our
breadth of accountability has become more specific.
Never before has the test participation rate for
subgroups been calculated and included in the report
I am writing to each of you today to inform you
that our staff has identified more than 300 schools
which met all federal and state Adequate Yearly
Progress criteria, with the exception of the test
participation rates, particularly for student subgroups.
The result is that these schools are classified
as not making AYP.
We believe this status resulted from coding errors.
For example, a student who may have been classified
as being low-income in the enrollment data was not
identified as such on the test forms themselves.
Therefore, the enrollment numbers dont match
the participation numbers for that subgroup. This
mismatch is primarily a result from not properly
cross-matching the data and/or not making changes
during the correction period. The consequence is
a school not making AYP. We believe this can be
Accuracy matters has been and continues
to be our message about the data submitted for assessment.
Our identification of these schools does not change
that message.
Therefore, ISBE will offer a verification period,
allowing these identified schools the opportunity
to corroborate their test participation data or
negate it. The schools that ISBE has identified
with this issue will be contacted. The verification
process is currently being structured and will be
Over the course of the past week I have met with
and discussed options to resolve these issues with
select members of the Assessment and Accountability
Task Force, including Phil Hansen, Becky McCabe,
Bob Nielsen, and Jim Rosborg, the Illinois Association
of School Administrators and representatives of
many other organizations. Additionally, since distributing
the school report cards to districts statewide,
ISBE has received more than 200 phone calls, in
addition to letters and electronic correspondence,
from administrators seeking clarification or questioning
how their schools AYP data was calculated.
Many schools have relayed to us that they met all
federal and state Adequate Yearly Progress criteria,
with the exception of test participation rates.
We will resolve this together.
Many of you have also expressed concerns over the
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media. In response, we have reached out to the media,
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them, who realize that what is included in the report
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the school district itself. The data reflected in
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compiled at the school level for student assessment,
attendance or graduation and test participation.
Administrators, whose schools are identified in
this process as not making AYP due to participation
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An important additional note: When
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Standards for reading and mathematics. This
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The recalculation may still result in a school not
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Christopher Columbus did what other explorers failed to do. He added the Old World to an ancient world to create the New World. His discovery of the ancient world helped Nicolaus Copernicus to divorce astronomy from geography and destroyed early Christian-cosmos influenced ideas of world geography. Finally, his discovery led to the start of the Age of Discovery which ensured the importance of geography to world powers, merchants, and colonists. (His misadventure later on around Central America may even have given "America" its name).
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I grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, but I am originally from Siberia. I was born with fibular hemimelia, so I didn't have fibulas, ankles, heels, and most of the other bones in my feet. I was adopted from Russian orphanage when I was 13 months old, along with a little boy from the same orphanage. When I was 18 months old, the rest of my lower parts of my legs were amputated so that I could be fitted for prosthetic legs and learn how to walk. I am one of six children and my parents made sure we all remained active. I have been involved in many sports including gymnastics, basketball, cheerleading, ice skating, biking, running, and rock climbing. However, I always loved swimming the most. I learned how to swim in my grandparents' pool where my sisters and I would spend hours pretending we were mermaids.
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My first international competition was the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece. At the Paralympic trials, my parents were trying to prepare me for not making the team. They knew I was young and hadn't been swimming very long competitively, but I knew I was going to make it! At 12 years old, I was the youngest athlete on the US Paralympic Swim Team. I won three gold medals and before I knew it, I was traveling and competing all over the world. I've had the incredible opportunity to go to Brazil, China, France, South Africa, Japan, The Netherlands, and many other places.
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So it seems there was another version of naruto still looks the same to me but i like the way he turned out to be...Just wanted to share this pic with you guys..:D
Yeah, there was a One Shot Manga of it too. :y
Yeah I saw this 7 months back in a Naruto manga book
Yeah I 've seen this before.He looks cuter here,I believe that the final drawing is more compatible to the personality.
Dem sandals...
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Dem sandals...
Indeed. They look huge on him..
It is from the pilot of this manga.
Kishi originally intended Naruto to actually be the Kyuubi changed into a boys shape.
love the pic thx for sharing Uchiha Inza
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Dem sandals...
dem ears, find it funny cause mine are also a bit big
this character represents kishi when he was a kid...
I thought the first drawing was of that child-like kyuubi.
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Legislature faces challenges in second halfBy DAVE GRAM
The Associated Press | March 11,2013MONTPELIER Vermont lawmakers return this week for the second half of their 2013 legislative session with an already uncertain financial picture having grown even more clouded with threatened federal budget cuts.
But money is only one of the puzzles lawmakers are hoping to solve in the eight weeks remaining on their schedule. Dozens of items are likely to get attention before the expected May adjournment, including bills decriminalizing marijuana, allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives with a doctors help, and helping to smooth the transition from state-subsidized health care to the health insurance marketplace called for under the federal Affordable Care Act.
Education programs, low-income heating assistance and a host of other programs face federal funding cuts unless Washington resolves an impasse that began automatic cuts in both defense and domestic programs on March 1.
The federal cuts cast a big cloud over a session that began with Gov. Peter Shumlin and lawmakers hoping to pay for big ticket items including expanded child care subsidies for low-income working families and expanded state support for energy-saving efforts including insulating homes and reducing demand for heating fuel.
Hopes appear to be fading for big new spending.
One thing is clear. Were not going to be able to do all the things we would like to do, said Rep. Janet Ancel, D-Calais, who is chairwoman of the tax policy-writing House Ways and Means Committee. Were going to have to make some choices, she said.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is an example of something in which federal budget troubles spell big problems for the states already tight finances.
When he released his budget in January, Shumlin proposed using $6 million from a new tax on break-open tickets to make up for dwindling federal support for heating assistance. The betting tickets are sold at bars and social clubs and raise money for a range of charities in the state. Bettors break or rip them open and see if symbols printed on the inside match those on the outside. Shumlin said the new tax would raise $17 million, with some of the money also going for renewable energy and home weatherization programs.
But since then, the Legislatures Joint Fiscal Office has estimated the tax would raise only about $6.5 million, and some lawmakers are even skeptical of that figure. Meanwhile, Ancel said members of that tax-writing panel were worried about the effects a new tax would have on the charitable fundraising efforts of the nonprofit groups.
Similar doubts are cropping up about a plan for a penny-per-ounce tax on soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages to pay for health programs. Shumlin has expressed strong opposition to the tax, saying it would send retail sales out of state. But the House Health Care Committee approved a bill now in Ways and Means that would use that money to help cushion the sticker shock some Vermonters are expected to see when they switch from state- to federally-subsidized health care.
There also appears to be strong legislative opposition to Shumlins proposal to use savings from reducing earned income tax credit benefits for the working poor to pay for expanded child care subsidies.
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8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday
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Winner of the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, "Anna in the Tropics" is a poignant and poetic play set in Florida in 1929 in a Cuban-American cigar factory, where cigars are rolled by hand and lectors (readers) are employed to educate and entertain workers. When a new lector arrives and begins to read Anna Karenina, he unwittingly becomes a catalyst in the lives of his avid listeners, for whom Tolstoy, the topics and the American dream prove a volatile combination. Features students from JMU's School of Theatre and Dance.
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