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This license will be renewed every four (4) years at the above rate, unless there is an expansion that raises them to the next level of license fee.
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725.1 - Intent
725.2 - Feedlot License Requirements
725.3 - Feedlot Licenses
725.4 - Animal Feedlot Pollution Control Requirements
725.5 - Animal Units
725.6 - Information Required for a Feedlot License
725.7 - Required Separation Distances For New Feedlots
725.8 - Required Separation Distances For Existing, & Expanding Feedlots
725.9 - Manure Application Setbacks
725.10 Conditional Use Permits
725.11 Environmental Reviews
725.12 Standards for Earthen, Basin, Lagoon, and Concrete Pits
725.13 Feedlot Licenses with Potential Pollution Hazards
725.14 Variance
Proposed Feedlot Fees & Zoning Permit Schedules
We are also providing the Nobles County Feedlot Ordinance as a downloadable PDF documtent. To download, click the link below.
An efficient and profitable livestock industry is an economic benefit to Nobles County and to the State of Minnesota. It provides a value added opportunity to our crop based agriculture and creates service industries which provide employment and further economic activity. An efficient industry also produces high quality food and fiber for consumers at reasonable prices. The wastes produced in livestock production have the potential, when improperly stored, transported or disposed, to contribute to air, surface water, and ground water pollution. When properly utilized such wastes contribute to soil fertility and structure and enhance efficient crop production. The following ordinance has been promulgated to reduce risk of pollution of natural resources from feedlots.
This ordinance addresses production sites as well as storage and land application. These rules comply with the policy and purpose of the State of Minnesota statues regarding control of pollution as set forth in Chapters 115 and 116. The goal of this ordinance is to address economic and environmental needs as they specifically relate to necessary stipulations of livestock feedlots and established farmsteads and urban areas to optimize the general welfare of the citizens of Nobles County. All existing and future feedlots in Nobles County shall comply with the minimum standards set forth within the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Chapter 7020 rules and updates, and this Ordinance.
No person shall operate an animal feedlot without first obtaining a Certificate of Compliance and a Nobles County Feedlot License. A Nobles County Feedlot License shall be issued to all existing and new feedlots with greater than 10 animal units, who have applied for a license and meet the minimum standards set forth in this ordinance and that of MPCA Chapter 7020 rules and updates. All other applications may be considered for a Conditional Use Permit, issued by Nobles County.
The Nobles County Feedlot License will be valid for a period of four (4) years from issuance. In the event that the holder reapplies for a Certificate of Compliance from Nobles County or the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, then the five year period shall run from the date of the reapplication. If there has been no change in the operation in the five year period and the operator is in compliance with the Nobles County ordinances and the various State laws and regulations that are in effect at the end of the five year period, then the license will automatically be reissued for an additional five year period. The owner of a proposed or existing animal feedlot of greater than 10 animal units shall make an application to Nobles County or the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for a Certificate of Compliance, and a Nobles County Feedlot License when any of the following conditions exist:
Feedlots, which do not have a potential pollution hazard and meet the minimum requirements of this ordinance, shall be allowed and shall be issued a certificate of compliance and a Nobles County License by the County or the MPCA. All other feedlots may be considered for a Conditional Use Permit.
Animal Unit means a unit of measurement used to compare differences in the production of animal manure that employs as a standard the amount of manure produced on a regular basis by a 1000 pound slaughter steer or heifer. Table 1, lists some typical livestock animals and their Animal Units.
*Rural Residence, Commercial and Industrial Uses Within the Agricultural Preservation District.
**Includes Public Parks, Corporate limits of any city, R-1, R-2, B-2, or I-1 Districts and concentration of 10 or more residential lots.
Note: Increase the distance by 1.5 times if open liquid earthen manure storage is used and 1.2 times if open liquid containment tanks are used.
**Includes Public Parks, Corporate limits of any city, R-1, R-2, B-1, B-2, or I-1 Districts and concentration of 10 or more residential lots.
Separation distances from surface waters, waterways, and open tile intakes for manure surface applications are listed in the following table.
If an applicant cannot comply with rules and specifications established in this ordinance, then a conditional use permit may be applied for. The procedures for obtaining a conditional use permit will be the same as those established by Nobles County Zoning Ordinance Section 505. To apply for a conditional use permit, applicants should contact Nobles County Planning & Zoning Administrator.
Non-Conforming Animal Feedlot. The MPCA or the County Feedlot Officer may make an on-site inspection of any of the county's feedlots, and:
Waterway: A natural or constructed channel that is shaped or graded, and is established in sustainable vegetation for the stable conveyance of run-off.
This Ordinance is not intended to abrogate any easements, restrictions, or covenants, relating to the use of land or imposed on lands within the community by private declaration or agreement, but where the provisions of this Ordinance are more restrictive than any such easement, restriction, or covenant, or the provision of any private agreement, the provisions of this Ordinance shall prevail.
This Ordinance shall be full force and in effect from and after ____________________.
A summary of this Ordinance Draft was published in the Worthington Daily Globe on 14 February 1995, and 18 February 1995.
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What Caused JPMorgan's Loss Of $2 Billion?
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Audie Cornish speaks with Gregory Zuckerman about one of the men behind JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion loss. He's a special writer for The Wall Street Journal and author of The Greatest Trade Ever.


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Turkey & Leek Shepherd's PieThe mashed potato-covered shepherd's pie was originally created to use up the leftovers from a festive roast. This version blends peas, leeks and carrots with diced turkey, all in a creamy herb sauce. It's a perfect way to create a second meal with leftover turkey.Serves: 6Preparation time: 45 minutesCook time: 1-1/4 hoursIngredientsFor the filling:2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, well washed and thinly sliced 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage, or 1/2 teaspoon dried, rubbed 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 cups diced cooked turkey, or chicken 1 cup frozen peas 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste For the mashed potatoes:2 pounds potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into chunks 1/2-3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil PreparationTo prepare filling: 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks and carrots and cook, stirring, until leeks soften, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. 2. Pour in wine and stir until most of liquid has evaporated. Add flour and sage and cook, stirring constantly, until flour starts to turn light brown, about 2 minutes. Stir in broth and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and carrots are barely tender, about 5 minutes.3. Add turkey (or chicken) and peas and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to a deep 10-inch pie pan or other 2-quart baking dish and set aside. To mash potatoes and bake pie (or use leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving dinner):1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and add cold, salted water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and return potatoes to pan. Cover and shake pan over low heat to dry potatoes slightly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. 2. Mash potatoes with a potato masher or whip with an electric mixer, adding enough buttermilk to make a smooth puree. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in egg and 1 tablespoon oil.3. Spread potatoes on top of turkey mixture. With the back of a spoon, make decorative swirls. Set dish on a baking sheet and bake until potatoes and filling are heated through and top is golden brown, 25-30 minutes.Enjoy!Nutrition FactsPer serving: 331 calories 8 g fat (2 g sat, 4 g mono) 73 mg cholesterol 42 g carbohydrates 22 g protein 5 g fiber 358 mg sodium 991 mg potassiumNutrition Bonus: vitamin A (120% Daily Value), vitamin C (63% DV), potassium (29% DV), iron (19% DV)
5. Bake until hot throughout and top is golden brown, about 35 minutes.Enjoy!Nutrition FactsPer serving: 196 calories 5 g fat (2 g sat, 2 g mono) 26 mg cholesterol 32 g carbohydrates 8 g protein 3 g fiber 438 mg sodium 773 mg potassiumNutrition Bonus: potassium (22% Daily Value), vitamin A & vitamin C (20% DV)


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Lack of funding could delay Interstate 39/90 expansion
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State officials want to delay construction of a 45-mile highway expansion between Madison and the Illinois state line.
The idea to delay the Interstate 39/90 expansion comes from the Department of Transportation as part of its budget request to Gov. Scott Walker's administration.
Without restored funding in the next state budget, the project could be delayed two years, according to the budget request.
The six-year project is projected to cost $715 million and was scheduled to begin in 2015.
The budget request also calls for a delay to reconstruction of the busiest interchange in Wisconsin: the Zoo Interchange in the Milwaukee area.
Walker spokesman Cullen Werwie did not say whether Walker would agree to the interchange construction delay, but noted the budget request is just the starting point for discussion on the issue.
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4th Inning!
Mets find our bats for five runs in the 4th!! (Although it should have been 6, because Nady was so clearly hit by Johnson.) You keep this pitching up, Randy.
(Now let's say Kinnahura to ward off the Evil Eye)…
Post-game: Now that's how you do it, Mets! Reyes starts the game with a lead off hit, Lo Duca doubles, and then Wright hits a two-run double. That's a Mets first inning! Great hitting by Reyes, Wright, Lo Duca, Castro. Nice home run by Marrero in the 6th (the "rubbing it in" homer). A blind umpire calls Jeter safe at first in the bottom of the 1st, but who cares with Castro's arm working out a double play soon after? And does David Wright even need a mitt? At the bottom of the 5th, he pulls out a barehand throw to get A-Rod out.
Despite really crappy umpires who must be on the Yankee payroll, the Mets are (hopefully) on the road to another win. (Kinnahura.)
Until tomorrow!
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What is the score?Go mets
Wish we could face the Big Unit everyday! Nice rebound for Willie and the guys. http://www.yagottabelieve.mlblogs.com/
Hi Zoe,
We must be real baseball fans/scribes, if we're talking about this on a Saturday night🙂
From what I've heard, Bannister is still on the 60-day DL and no one still knows his status?
I really hope the Mets keep Cliff Floyd. He's a great player, with a great attitude. I saw him do a CBS-2 interview and he was real down-to-earth.
Milledge has to learn the game on the Major League level — he's still young! Omar Minaya may hold him out as bait and see what type of bites he receives.
The Mets looked good today. They hit a little bump in the road, but still have a decent record. They will be in the Fall Classic.
Watch the Detroit Tigers!
Take care,
Keep winning mets but,do me and the red sox a favor..do not go as far as the world series.The red sox do not want to see you again.Or should I say th mets do not want to see the red sox again..especially in the world series.
Oh i was steaming when the ball hit Nady and the umpire gave the call to the Yanks, Sometimes i feel as if the Yankees get all of the calls and it bugs me. But regardless, the mets slapped the yankees around ever so nicely and it made me coast through drinking beer and listening to hotel california in the backround.
Good stuff today and i love Randy Johnson.
Ya know what, Zoe? I know what kinnahura means. Who'd a thunk? Nice blog you have here. I'm a Red Sox blogger, if you ever want to visit. http://www.peteronall.blogspot.com/ Happy healthy holiday wishes, and please Metsies, one more tonight!! Make Georgie stumble again on his way out of the stadium. He did, by the way, after yesterday's game.


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If you are a novice lifter, almost any stimulus will give you good results. It's why the before/afters for a lot of products are ridiculous, or why people get deluded into thinking what they were doing as a magic potion. Lifting a 6 pack will improve bicep and general arm strength in many.
Almost any time new stimulus is introduced, you will reap nice results, especially if you are a novice lifter (note: you can be great at a sport, in nice shape etc, and still be a novice when it comes to lifting and a linear progression exercise model).
Personally, I still do crunches as a finisher to some core workout routines -- eg, 50 bicycle kick crunches at the very end, as a burnout/finisher.
I do them more for mental toughness purposes, and for the variety which I enjoy.
Sit up can be good; they are often done to good effect with added resistance, since a lot of core routines are done bodyweight, being able to add rather heavy weight/resistance to a movement is good -- more variety, new stimulus.
Long answer to your question....but you should definitely do more than just ab wheel roll outs. If you just do ab wheel roll outs your core will receive a big overall improvement,
but in time, you will simply become an ab wheel specialist, and your growth/progression will stall to a greater degree than need be.
I'd pick a handful of different, quality core exercises and make circuits out of them -- you perform 3-5 exercises, rest a minute or so, and do 3 sets, eg.
It'll be easy to make the routines progressively more difficult and suited to your needs and goals, starting with something novice, and working up.
EDIT -- what you want to get out of your fitness matters most, too. if you wanna be an all-around animal, or if you have a specific sport or task in mind, etc. Most people are too weak, though, I'll say that with 100% confidence...even ppl who are very well conditioned and reasonably strong, hit major walls and fall short of their overall potential and progression bc they lack a true stength base.


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The combination of high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels and high blood sugar is very hard on the human brain. This combination can produce the metabolic syndrome.
The metabolic syndrome increases the chances of stroke, heart attack and Type 2 diabetes—all considered risk factors for dementia. In addition, studies suggest that the metabolic syndrome increases the risk of cognitive impairment.


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Even if you're undocumented, you still have rights! Learn more, get help
Fair Play for Girls in Sports: New LAS-ELC Project Launched
Participating in sports can have a profound and lasting positive effect on the future of girls, especially those in low-income communities and communities of color. Studies have shown that high school girls who participate in team sports are less likely to drop out of school, less likely to smoke or drink, or become pregnant. And they are more likely to go on to college. The skills that young women gain from sports participation, including teamwork, leadership, and discipline, can be crucial to their later success in higher education and employment.
Significant strides have been made under Title IX in securing equality for women in collegiate sports programs, since its enactment nearly 40 years ago. However girls—and especially those who live in low-income communities and who attend public elementary, middle, and high schools—have been left behind. And girls also have failed to benefit from a California law (AB 2404) enacted a decade ago requiring equal access to state and local Park and Recreation programs.
With the generous support of John and Terry Levin and the Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of California, Fair Play for Girls in Sports will advance the promise of Title IX and AB 2404 for poor girls in grades K–12. To achieve its purpose, Fair Play for Girls in Sports will employ a multi-pronged approach of public education, policy advocacy, technical assistance, and strategic litigation. Central to these efforts will be identifying key schools, districts, and communities where the largest numbers of low-income and minority girls will benefit.
The LAS–ELC is also pleased to announce that Tamika Butler, a graduate of Stanford Law School and former Skadden Fellow, has been selected to serve as the John and Terry Levin Fellow. During her two year Fellowship, Ms. Butler will partner with Elizabeth Kristen, Director of the Gender Equity Program, to help realize the promise of Title IX for poor girls. Ms. Kristen is recognized statewide and nationally for her expertise in this important but neglected area of law.
Playing softball has helped me in school. If I didn't play sports, I'm not sure that I would have the drive to stay in school and pursue a career. Playing softball helps me to set my priorities regarding my grades, not only for myself but for my team, who depends on me. It pushes me to do better in school and gives me the drive and determination to stay on top and strive to be a top player at school.
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Ban, Ban, Everywhere a Ban
Having barely recovered from my colleague's audacious yet titillating post from yesterday, which featured the buxom awesomeness of one Erin Andrews, I am sure you can imagine how exhausted I was this afternoon. I was so worn out that I almost didn't even have the energy to be shocked at the following news stories:
- United Kingdom Bans Michael Savage for Being a Ranting A-Hole
- University of Illinois at Chicago Bans Students from Shaking Hands (thanks a lot, swine flu, how are the kids gonna hook up now?)
- MLB Bans Manny Ramirez for Testing Positive for PEDs
Okay, I admit, that last one isn't really all that shocking considering the myriad priors of Manny Ramirez buffoonery. Still, to be banned for 50 games? Now that is saying something! Kudos to Major League Baseball for throwing the hammer at a big-time rule-breaker not named J.C. Romero!
While the entire social networking world is going wild over this steroid ban by Tweeting and Facebooking and MySpacing and Moshpitting opinions at lightning speed, let us not lose sight of the fact that there is an awful lot of banning going on in the free world — some warranted (Manny), some not (UIC students).
And like most things trendy, tired and trite, RSBS strives to get in on the action. So here is a short list of things that must be banned in the very near future:
BANNED: Paula Abdul's Sobriety!!!
Wonder why American Idol ratings are down? You think Adam Lambert and Simon Cowell can carry the show? Ha! Think again, squarepants. Give me a whacked out loopy Paula and I'll show you some damn ratings!
BANNED: Kyle Farnsworth's Glasses!!!
They are not helping! A 7.56 ERA? Opponent BA of .314? Somebody get this guy some steroids! Stat!
BANNED: Paying Attention to Rod Blagojevich!!!
Seriously, does anyone really care anymore?
BANNED: Space-Ball!!!
Now that Virgin is revolutionizing space travel, just think of how many asterisks we will need once baseball is being played there! Stop it now while we can!
And finally…
BANNED: The Yankees' Ability to Beat the Red Sox!!!
Oh, wait, we already did that.
Don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
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Damn that swine flu preventing kids from hooking up… And you totally forgot about you getting banned from Barry Zito's twitter.
I miss Paula's reality show. I think it was supposed to prove that she's not as dumb and drugged out as she seems (she's not a drug addict, she has insomnia!), but it kind of did the opposite and made her look like even more of a train wreck. I don't know what was the best part, maybe when she freaked out at her assistant for packing the wrong pants or her "I am a warrior, Jeff" speech when she was getting her hair done.
Julia — This is US America. Free country. You can ban anyone or anything you want. Yay!
Emily — You're right… but it's been done already so he can eat it.
Erin — Don't you feel misled by that show? I mean she was telling us there wasn't a problem, but now it comes out that she's been hooked for a decade. C'mon, now, Paula. Give it to me "straight up".
I propose a ban on wildfires in California – and on a governor who pronounces our state "Caleefornia."
Jane — Done and done. (In theory)


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Two of my accounts both got the invite so it must be pretty common.
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Invited sellers ("sellers") who list in the Auction-style, Auction-style with the Buy It Now feature added, or Fixed Price formats via an approved eBay mobile application pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein will pay no Insertion Fee, and no Final Value Fee (collectively referred to as "Promotion") for one listing during the Promotion period as defined below. Please note: free Insertion Fee and free Final Value Fee will be applied to seller's first listing only during the Promotion.
1, 3, 5, and 7-day listing durations are included as part of this Promotion. 10-day listings in the Fixed Price format are also included. 10-day Auction-style listings will not be charged an Insertion Fee, but will continue to be subject to the listing upgrade fee.
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The Promotion is available by invitation only. Sellers that qualify for participation will have received an email, and/or a message in My eBay. The Promotion is then activated with the seller's qualifying eBay User ID. The Promotion is for invited sellers only and is not transferrable.
When is it?
For listings in the U.S., this Promotion starts on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at 00:00:01 PT (12:00 AM plus one second), and will end on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 23:59:59 PT (11:59 PM plus 59 seconds) (the "Promotion Period"). For listings in Canada, this Promotion will begin at 00:00:01 ET (12:00 AM plus one second) on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 and will end on Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 23:59:59 ET (11:59 PM plus 59 seconds), (the "Promotion Period").
How do I get the Promotional Rate?
Sellers that have been invited to participate in the Promotion will automatically receive the Promotional rate when they create one listing during the Promotion Period in Auction-style, Auction-style with the Buy It Now feature added, or Fixed Price formats by using an eBay mobile application and the sellers' qualifying eBay User ID.
Qualifying items must be listed with an eBay mobile application for iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Phone, or BlackBerry. Items listed on eBay.com from the browser of a mobile device do not qualify. Similarly, items listed by visiting eBay.com on a desktop computer browser do not qualify. Items must be listed with a native mobile application downloaded from the Apple, Android, Windows, or BlackBerry app stores to qualify. Click here to download the mobile application.
An important note about how Final Value Fees will be displayed: For sellers listing with an eBay mobile application, the zero Final Value Fee Promotional Rate will not be shown during the listing process. Instead, the discount will be reflected in the "View Account Status" section in My eBay, as well as in the seller's next invoice.
Summary of Restrictions & Exclusions. Please take time to read the full terms for all the details.
Sellers can list one item as part of this Promotion with an eBay mobile application for iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Phone, or BlackBerry. Only single quantity listings are eligible for this Promotion. Listings in which the seller is selling a single quantity of an item are eligible, but listings in which multiple items are being sold through the same listing are not eligible.
This Promotion does not apply to the following: 30-day and Good 'Til Cancelled listing durations, items listed in eBay Motors Passenger Vehicles, Motorcycles, Boats, Power Sports, Other Vehicles, Motors Local Market, Professional Services, Real Estate, Classified Ad listings. The following business and industrial categories are excluded from the Promotion: Tractors & Farm Machinery (91952), Antique Tractors & Equipment (45009), Heavy Equipment (25249), Concession Trailers & Carts (67145), Imaging & Aesthetics Equipment (92036), Forklifts & Other Lifts (97185), Tractors (160935), Manufacturing Equipment (92080), Metalworking Equipment (92082), and Commercial Printing Presses (26247).
Fees for optional features (such as Reserve Price, Subtitle, Gallery Plus, 10-day Auction-style listings upgrade fee, listing in 2 categories, etc.) will still apply. 10-day Auction-style listings will not be charged an Insertion Fee, but will continue to be subject to the listing upgrade fee. Any applicable PayPal fees will still apply.
When listing an item in multiple categories, sellers will not pay the Insertion Fee for the first category but will be charged an Insertion Fee for each additional category selected. For example, if a seller lists one item in two (2) different categories, the seller will not incur an Insertion Fee for the first category, but will be charged for the second category.
Only sellers whose accounts meet eBay's minimum seller performance standards are eligible. If you are invited to participate in the Promotion, please sign in to My eBay and view your Seller Dashboard to verify whether your account is currently meeting the standards. If you have received fewer than 10 detailed seller ratings from buyers, this information will not appear in My eBay; however, you will receive email notification if your account falls below the minimum performance standards. Find out more about seller performance standards.
All existing selling limits on sellers' account (as well as category and item limits) still apply, and may exclude and prevent seller from creating the maximum number of listings in this Promotion.
The Promotional Rate does not apply to listings with a start date prior to Tuesday, February 12, 2013, including those listings revised during the Promotion Period. Additionally, the Promotional Rate will not apply to listings scheduled to start after the Promotion Period. Listings created prior to Tuesday, February 12, 2013, and scheduled to start during the Promotion Period, will be eligible to receive the Promotional Rate.
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Above is incorrect. eBay promotional messages like this tend to always self-destruct after expiring. Listing on mobile always says there will be a Final Value Fee, as covered by T&C:
Quote :An important note about how Final Value Fees will be displayed: For sellers listing with an eBay mobile application, the zero Final Value Fee Promotional Rate will not be shown during the listing process. Instead, the discount will be reflected in the "View Account Status" section in My eBay, as well as in the seller's next invoice.
In case you didn't get this email just login to your account in the ebay app on smartphone and you'll see this offer there
Single item listing using auction-style, auction-style w/ buy it now, fixed price listing only.
Fixed price listings with 30-day duration or good til canceled are NOT ELIGIBLE
Remember, item must be listed using the ebay app for ios or android or Windows Phone
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Supper will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m., with the service at 7:30 p.m. Zion is located at 509 Zion Cemetery Road in Arneckeville.
Members of the community are invited to attend the supper and service.
The theme of this year's Lenten service series is "Beneath the Cross of Jesus." Christians live their lives beneath the cross of Jesus, beneath God's manifold love and grace that reaches out even from Calvary. Based on the hymn "Beneath the cross of Jesus," this series explores what it means to abide at the foot of the cross, to cling to the rock of humankind's salvation, to dwell in the house of the Lord, and to confess sins and receive God's forgiveness.
Other services will be held during Holy Week on March 28 and March 29.
The offerings received at the joint Lenten services will be designated for the offering received at the 2013 assembly of the Southwestern Texas Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The offering from congregations at the synod assembly, which will be held May 4 and 5 in Kerrville, will support Cross Trails Ministry.
Cross Trails Ministry is a year-round camp and retreat ministry owned by the congregations of the Southwestern Texas Synod of the ELCA. Two sites are at the heart of this ministry: Lutheran Camp Chrysalis in Kerrville and Ebert Ranch Camp in Harper. Off-site events and opportunities are also offered through the year.
For more information about the March 20 service, call 277-6434.


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Abstract Deadline: 3 December 2013
Oral Presentations
All presenters are required to plan your oral presentation carefully to adhere to the allotted time. Otherwise, we request that session chairs maintain the scheduling set in the program as a courtesy to all. Presenters can plan on 17 minutes of presentation and three minutes for questions and answers. All oral sessions use one LCD projector and Microsoft PowerPoint software running on a Windows PC platform. There is a speaker ready room located in the Pinnacle Room where you can view your presentation. Please be prepared with a USB memory device containing your presentation that can be uploaded by the session chair prior to your session beginning (7:308 a.m.) and (12:301 p.m.) daily.
Poster Presentations
Each poster board is 48" X 72" with approximately 44" X 68" available for the actual poster (landscape). Posters can be hung with stickpins. We will have a limited quantity of these on each poster board. Posters are all located in the White River Room with the vendors, exhibitors, and the break area. Posters are hung by 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. and remain up for the entire half-day period. Presenters are expected to be by their posters during the break. Please be sure that posters are taken down at the end of the period so others may hang their posters for the next session.
Symposia Sessions
- S1. Midcontinent Mississippian Surface and Subsurface Studies.
Christopher L. Liner, University of Arkansas.
- Mississippian exploration and production in northern Oklahoma and Kansas is a rapidly growing and unconventional resource play that has seen more than a billion dollars invested in 2012 alone. The Miss Lime is a complex carbonate reservoir studied in outcrop, near surface, and at exploration depths. This session will focus on geological and geophysical characterization of this evolving world-class reservoir. Presentations on outcrop studies, subsurface studies, or studies linking outcrop to subsurface are welcome.
- S2. Recent Induced/Triggered Seismicity in the Central and Eastern United States.
Scott Ausbrooks, Arkansas Geological Survey; Austin A. Holland, Oklahoma Geological Survey.
- The causes of induced/triggered earthquakes and how such earthquakes may be controlled, including seismicity from hydraulic fracturing and the injection of its waste fluid, have become important research topics. In this session, oral presentations from papers on induced/triggered seismicity associated with waste-waterinjection, geothermal exploration, hydraulic fracturing, mining, and reservoirs will be presented.
- S3. Late Cretaceous Tectonics, Magmatism, and Sedimentation of the South-Central Region.
Bob Stern, The University of Texas at Dallas; Peter D. Clift, Louisiana State University; Asish Basu, The University of Texas at Arlington.
- For the first 17 million years of the Late Cretaceous epoch (Cenomanian, Turonian, and Coniacian, and Santonian; 100–83.5 Ma) the south-central region of what is now the United States was affected by igneous activity. We invite geoscientists with different perspectives on the tectonics, igneous activity, and sedimentation of this enigmatic time period to share their insights and explore what might have been responsible for this regional unrest. Presentations that explore manifestations of unrest during this time interval both in the region and elsewhere around the globe are welcome.
Theme Sessions
- T1. Investigating Urban Karst Systems.
Douglas Gouzie, Missouri State University; Marcus Gary, Edwards Aquifer Authority.
- Karst regions cover a significant portion of the world, including the United States, and play a notable role in many areas of the within the region covered by GSAs South-Central Section. This session seeks papers describing karst studies in or near urban areas. We especially seek presentations of newer methods or projects complicated by existing urbanization. Methods from LiDAR to geophysics to more traditional dye tracing and mapping studies are all welcome.
- T2. Karst Hydrology and Geomorphology.
Kathy Knierim, University of Arkansas; Matthew Covington, University of Arkansas.
- Karst landscapes are shaped by water and the transport of solutes and sediment. We invite contributions that explore the interaction of water with any components of the karst system, from the surface, through the epikarst, into the vadose and phreatic zones. We particularly encourage submissions that employ new approaches to characterize groundwater flow paths, transport of dissolved and particulate matter, and the morphology of karst features, with a particular focus on the interaction of hydrogeology and geomorphology.
- T3. Geothermal Energy and Its Significance as a Renewable Energy Resource.
Lea Nondorf, Arkansas Geological Survey; Bill Prior, Arkansas Geological Survey.
- This session focuses on all aspects of research related to geothermal energy and the development of geothermal energy sources. We invite papers addressing regional heat flow, geothermal gradient anomalies in the South-Central Section region (especially), on topics related to sustainable development of geothermal resources and geothermal resources as alternative energy sources.
- T4. Innovative Methodologies and Techniques in Geoscience Education.
René A. Shroat-Lewis, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Sandra Chandler, Arkansas Geological Survey.
- This session welcomes geoscientists who can share innovative techniques and methodologies that promote geoscience education in the classroom and in the field. Of special interest are topics that include inquiry-based activities that can be modified for various academic levels in the K16 educational community and hands-on approaches to engage students inside and outside the classroom setting.
- T5. GIS and Geologic Mapping.
Jason Tipton, Arkansas Geological Survey; Brian Kehner, Arkansas Geological Survey.
- This session will focus on using GIS applications and techniques for geologic mapping. Advances in geoinformatics, digital data processing, LiDAR applications, and other manifestations of geospatial technologies as they pertain to geologic mapping are invited.
- T7. Groundwater Quality in Gas Production Areas.
Timothy M. Kresse, USGS; Phillip D. Hays, University of Arkansas.
- The session will incorporate studies of groundwater quality impacts, and lack of impacts, in gas production areas, principally where hydraulic fracturing is employed. Contributors/presenters from academia, industry, governmental, environmental, and general public perspectives are invited. Submissions will be selected to represent potentially contrary viewpoints.
- T8. Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology.
Amanda Keen-Zebert, Desert Research Institute; Stephanie L. Shepherd, Bloomsburg University.
- We welcome presentations on topics in Quaternary geology and geomorphology including (but not limited to) fluvial geomorphology, floodplain stratigraphy, soils, karst geomorphology, landscape evolution, critical zone processes, hazards, and human impacts. Presentations focused on geomorphology in the Ozarks are especially welcome.
Themed Poster Sessions
- T6. Undergraduate Research.
Cosponsored by Council for Undergraduate Research.
Diane Smith, Trinity University.
- This session seeks poster submissions from undergraduates engaged in research in all fields within the geosciences.
- T9. Geological Maps.
Angela Chandler, Arkansas Geological Survey; Daniel Rains, Arkansas Geological Survey.
- This poster session will highlight geologic maps and mapping programs, particularly among GSA South-Central Section states. Geologic maps produced through the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, STATEMAP, EDMAP, and Geologic Resources Inventory in our National Parks are especially encouraged.


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At an emotionally charged October 14 meeting, the Honesdale Borough Council appointed Rick Southerton to a conditional one-year term as commissioner of police/police chief. Passage of the resolution by a partial council (Scott J. Smith and Sam B. Mikulak were absent) was greeted with angry dissent by the public contingent present to support Sergeant Ron Kominski's candidacy for that office. Kominski, who has been performing the duties of the chief since Joseph LoBasso resigned that position on July 31, had previously filled in for LoBasso whenever he was unavailable.
Earlier in the meeting, Tiffany Kominski, accompanied by a dozen vocal supporters, spoke during the public comment segment. Alluding to the lawsuit brought by Kominski against the council for improper procedure with regard to a personnel action involving him, her pointed question to the council was, "Who will pay the court costs associated with the lawsuit?" Council President F. J. Monaghan deferred to borough solicitor Richard Henry, who stated that taxpayers would ultimately be responsible for those expenses. The lawsuit resulted in a decision that the council had followed improper procedure, and participating council members were ordered to pay a $100 fine each.
Mayor Ed Langendoerfer, who is official liaison between the council and the police department, appeared to be at odds with the council over passage of the resolution to appoint Southerton as police commissioner. Citing the fact that the council had recruited candidates for police chief, not commissioner of police, he asked whether recruiting for commissioner might have produced a different pool of candidates. Langendoerfer then publicly thanked Kominski for his exemplary service as acting chief, a sentiment echoed immediately by Monaghan, who added that "he has always been a fine police officer."
The title change became necessary when a letter from the state civil service commission revealed that Southerton is currently ineligible to sit for the noncompetitive examination required of candidates for this position, because he has not completed one year of service in a Pennsylvania police department. When Southerton was nominated for the position of chief, both he and the council were aware of that requirement. However, both were also fairly confident that the civil service commission would readily grant a waiver of the requirement, in light of Southerton's 20-plus years of law enforcement experience with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. When that proved not to be the case, the council changed the job title and limited Southerton's appointment to a conditional one-year term. Southerton was scheduled to be sworn in by Langendoerfer at 10 a.m. on October 15.
What remains unclear are the nature and parameters of the new commissioner position. In question is whether the position will be that of a working police chief, with Southerton responding to incidents as a uniformed officer, or whether the position will be that of an administrator only. Both citizens and longtime Honesdale police officers have cited the need for additional officers in the borough. If Southerton's appointment is as administrator only, it will effectively reduce the force by one officer.


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Super League teams to discuss 2 tier SL with P+R
Posted 26 October 2012 - 12:01 PM
Posted 26 October 2012 - 12:04 PM
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 12:05 PM
If you use "should of", "would of" or "could of", you are a moron.
On Odsal Top baht 'at.
Posted 26 October 2012 - 12:06 PM
Casual Postman of Orford says...
10:44am Fri 26 Oct 12
Spot on two divisions of ten, get two more French clubs in there and top 5 play off with promotion and relegation from SL2.
Posted 26 October 2012 - 12:08 PM
My only problem with stories like these is we only hear from the 'haves', a whiff of NIMBY-ism matched with I'm Alright Jack. I remember McManus from St Helens saying similar about reducing the league. I doubt Warrington would've been so supportive 10 years ago, for example.
Yes it suits the 10 better clubs, but clubs are trying to address issues for the good of the game!!
Play off crowds are down *, doesn't make our game look attractive - That's without talking of clubs in money crisis or poor stadiums etc etc
* versus regular season games
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Posted 26 October 2012 - 12:09 PM
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Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king"
This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits.
The actual words are sufficient evidence, but has anyone checked.
Posted 26 October 2012 - 12:16 PM
Posted 26 October 2012 - 12:20 PM
Why would you split the top league just to satisy that? In splitting the Super League would we have 10 teams in the top league, 10 in the second, and the rest of the clubs making up the Championships?
If so, what is really the point?
Have those who want a return to promotion and relegation thought that in doing this the changes would only really be a smokescreen because, presumably, there would be no p&r between the second division and the Championship clubs below it?
Currently Sky's television deal is to show 14 clubs throughout the season; what happens if we extend it to 20, even though many people are saying the current format needs reducing to 12?
How do we sustain 20 clubs in two divisions if we there is a question mark over how the governing body is sustaining one league of 14?
So many questions...
Posted 26 October 2012 - 12:23 PM
So what's the difference between a 2 tier Super League and Super League + Championship? Other than P+R?
Central funding and criteria I'd guess.
Posted 26 October 2012 - 12:42 PM
Posted 26 October 2012 - 12:45 PM
Insofar as this allows Fax, Fev, Leigh, Sheff, Cumbrians etc a place in SL2, then I would welcome it with open arms.
If you take Wigan, Leeds and Wire, say, as organisations they are poles apart from Cas, London and Fev, who in turn are poles apart from Skolars, Gateshead and South Wales - I hope that is uncontroversial.
The position these clubs take will vary over time, and so we need the possibility of moving up and down. Currently, it seems to me there is very little in terms of potential between the bottom 4 in SL and the top 6 in the Champioship. Certainly very little that an even spread of Sky money would not smooth over.
Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:00 PM
Lilly, Jacob and Isaac, what my life is about. Although our route through life is not how it should be, I am a blessed man.
Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:06 PM
"Oh yes, this will be great if Sky, the SL clubs and the CC clubs support it"
"However, we can't afford that right now so how about a 12 club SL as a first step along that road and send Cas and HKR into the Championship to help boost that level with a view to attaining the 2 x 10 teams SL in the future"
Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:24 PM
Our best players would be under much more pressure week in, week out, and clubs like Wakey would be able to be more competitive in SL2. Too many of our top players, know that they can be some way below their best and still end up on the winning side if they're playing the likes of Wakey, Cas, Salford & Widnes.
With a salary cap of say £2m for SL1 and £1.5m for SL2, the gap between the two wouldn't be massive and clubs could step up, or move down without having to completely start again. That's the big problem with the old system. For those going down, all contracts became null & void, and those going up had to recruit a new team within a few months.
Key to ensure there is a tight control on "non-federation" players, to ensure clubs in SL2 don't just pack their squads with run around Aussies and Kiwis, rather than home grown players.
A franchise system for clubs wanting to join SL2 should be in place to ensure the downside of the old P&R system weren't just replicated but shoved down a tier.
Be good if they could get this in place for the 2015 season.
Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:30 PM
Bleedin ridiculous. What on earth for. Can we keep some things the same. When are we going to use helmets and the cricket bats then?
Not long since the cricketers split their league into 2 small divisions of 9 each.
Has it increased crowds ? Doubt it.
Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:34 PM
Slight error. It's actually Super Duper League and Stoopid League.
Wait, I've got it: we need to split Super League into Super League and Super Duper League. That would sort it.
And it's watched by sheeple.
"That's it: eat my shoes and sing me Wagner"
The Penny Dreadfuls
Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:38 PM
Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:42 PM
Leave the number of SL sides the same, decrease the playoff numbers, and although relegation isn't an option, make it clear to the clubs that finish bottom that they would have to fulfill the other main criteria to retain their licenses.
So they're not being relegated but they lose their licence if they don't fulfil the criteria ?
What the hell does that mean ?
Posted 26 October 2012 - 01:42 PM
If we had 20 clubs capable of moving between divisions with nobody falling foul of current minimum standards all well and good, but we haven't so I don't see the point in discussing it uless they are going to scrap minimum standards.
I thought it was a stunning suggestion.
Only one thing missing.....
Any detail at all
Posted 26 October 2012 - 02:23 PM
I wrote about it in February... http://www.loverugby...-structure.html


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"Self defense and defense of others by a law enforcement officer. That's what this case is about," began defense attorney Karl Blanke.
"No matter how thorough the training, if that training is subverted by pride and unchecked ego, then the concept of serve and protect goes out the window," said deputy prosecutor Janice Futa.
In Futa's own words it was the highly-trained law enforcement officer verses the loud, obnoxious kid.
"But being loud is not a crime," said Futa.
In closing arguments in special agent Christopher Deedy's murder trial, both sides zeroed in on the spark that ignited the fight and how it escalated into tragedy.
"Add to that, alcohol and inexperience in the mix and it's why the defendant is here, driven by sense of hubris, nothing more than a bully with a badge," said Futa.
"There is no doubt that agent Deedy shot and killed Kollin Elderts. That's a fact and nobody disputes it. But it does not mean special agent Deedy murdered Kollin Elderts. Special agent Deedy's intent was not to kill Kollin Elderts. His intent was to protect life. His intent was to stop the threat," said Blanke.
Defense attorneys walked jurors through surveillance video one more time.
They highlighted what they believe is proof that Deedy followed his training every step of the way.
"Restraint. That's what we see over and over from special agent Deedy when confronted by Elderts. Restraint," said Blanke.
But despite the kicks to Deedy's friend, Adam Gutowski, and the blows by Elderts, attorneys argued whether, ultimately, Deedy had had the choice to simply walk away.
"What kind of law enforcement officers do we want in society? We don't want them to walk away. The prosecution wants him to retreat. That's not what is good for society," said Blanke.
"I would ask in turn, is this the kind of law enforcement officer you would want walking around your Honolulu, your Waikiki? Some guy who sees another guy in a fist fight and thinks he can pull his gun and blow that person away," asked Futa.
Many in the legal community were shocked when attorneys and judge Ahn agreed earlier this week that jurors would not be able to consider lesser charges -- such as manslaughter.
As for murder or acquittal, jurors must reach a unanimous agreement.
A hung jury could result in another trial.
Jurors resume deliberations on Monday.


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Penn State head coach Bill O'Brien will stay in Happy Valley. O'Brien interviewed for the Browns and Eagles coaching postions in the NFL but decided to remain with the Nittany Lions for 2013.Get More College Football Video
After interviewing with the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles, Bill O'Brien has reportedly decided to stay at Penn State. The first-year head coach guided the Nittany Lions to an 8-4 record and won the Big Ten Coach of the Year award despite dealing with harsh NCAA sanctions stemming from the Jerry Sandusky scandal. The former New England Patriots offensive coordinator took the job as Joe Paterno's successor with the understanding that the Sandusky situation was a criminal matter, not an NCAA concern. O'Brien's contract includes a significant buyout of $9.2 million. However, it is unknown if it applies to NFL opportunities. Stay with CineSport for the latest NCAA football news and be sure to follow us on twitter at CineSport.


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The population of Farafenni is around 30,000 and the main local language is Wolof, although Mandinka, Fula and other languages are also fairly common.
Farafenni is the site of a recently built hospital and also contains a large military base which got attacked in 1995 by half-a-dozen men later claiming to be Sanyang's collaborators.
It is sometimes called Chakubanta or faracity.
There is only one senior secondary school, called: Farafenni Senior Secondary School; two junior Secondary: Farafenni Junior Secondary School, and Angelican Junior Secondary School. Both located in the Outskirt of the town; and two primary Schools, namely: Farafenni Lower Basic School, and Mauritani Lower Basic School. Farafenni Lower Basic School is sponsored by John Cabot CTC in Bristol, UK.
Farafenni is a commercial town, where transactions are carried out in various commercial sectors. It has one big market situated opposite Farafenni Gamtel, and nearby there are shops and a small market on Kerewan Highway. Both markets serve the needs of the inhabitants. There is also a weekly market called lumo. The lumo place is located at the outskirts of the town, adjacent to the Farafenni Mini Stadium.
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Ka'Deem Carey was laughing, but he wasn't kidding.
The former University of Arizona running back is well aware of how the NFL views his position these days. He just wishes someone would have told him a little bit sooner.
"Tell me about it. Nowadays, they're like, 'You've got to go second, third round,' Carey said during the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis in February. "I'm like, 'Why in the hell didn't you tell me this a couple of years ago, that running backs are going extinct?'
"I'm just trying to bring back [the position] and to show we're definitely valuable. But I definitely would have went to corner or something. Shoot."
Running backs are not, in fact, on the endangered species list. The ability to run the football is still vitally important in today's game – although not nearly as it was during the halcyon days of the superstar running back. It's just that teams have decided that the people who do the running are, well, disposable, as Knowshon Moreno and Chris Johnson found out this offseason.
There's also the issue of the way the college game has evolved into a more wide open, spread offense game, making running back evaluation tougher. General managers and executives who are unsure of what they might be getting at the position are becoming increasingly wary of using a high pick on it.
"The majority are spread offenses, and they're not emphasized as much so you don't get to see as much production or dominance," Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said. "So, you maybe don't see a top running back, but several were taken in the second round and they ended up being productive players for their teams. If there is a great running back he'll still go in the first round, regardless of what's happening schematically."
Carey was no slouch as a college running back. As a junior last season, he ran 349 times for 1,885 and 19 touchdowns, eclipsed the 100-yard mark in all 12 games he played. He left Arizona on a 16-game streak of 100-yard performances -- the longest such streak in Pacific-12 history – and ran for 3,814 yards and 42 TDs in two years as a starter.
He's projected as a fourth-round pick. And he's not alone.
Last year, for the first time in NFL history, the first round was devoid of running backs. (Five, including Alabama's Eddie Lacy, who went to the Green Bay Packers, were picked in the second round.) Now, after it'd never happened before, it looks like it'll happen for the second straight year: No back is projected to go in the first round when the teams make their 32 selections next Thursday night.
"It does kind of bother me. I feel like they are down on us," said Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde, who is expected to be the first running back taken. "They don't think we are capable of doing what we know we can do. They are kind of just down playing us: 'We can wait to get ya'll.' There are guys drafted in the late rounds that are having a lot of success in the league right now . . . So it's changing the GMs minds."
What's also changing the thought process is that you don't have to have that one go-to, do-it-all back to be productive in the run game.
Although there were 13 1,000-yard rushers in the NFL in 2013, only two – Philadelphia's LeSean McCoy (314) and Seattle's Marshawn Lynch (301) – had 300 carries. Ten years earlier, in 2003, there were a whopping 13 running backs who carried the ball at least 300 times, including Miami's Ricky Williams (392), Baltimore's Jamal Lewis (387), Green Bay's Ahman Green (355) and New Orleans' Deuce McAllister (351), all of whom carried it more than 350 times. There were 18 1,000-yard rushers that season, led by Lewis' 2,066 yards.
"I think it's a trend at every level that they're using multiple backs, so there is not always that one bellcow," Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim said. "And then you look at the trends of the draft, obviously the left tackles, the quarterbacks, the corners, those types of players are always going to supersede running backs, when you see that you can find fourth, fifth, sixth-round backs who are extremely productive.
"So history tells you that you can find those guys in later rounds but at the same time, when one comes along like Adrian Peterson and they're special, you take one and don't look back."
Bucking this trend, meanwhile, are the Packers, who for years didn't seem to view the position – or production in the run game, for that matter – as vital. Then along came Lacy, the No. 61 overall pick, who rushed for a franchise rookie record 1,178 yards (eighth in the NFL) on 284 carries (fifth) in essentially 14 games, having suffered a concussion on his first carry of the team's Week 2 victory over Washington and having missed Green Bay's loss at Cincinnati the following week.
After quarterback Aaron Rodgers spent essentially the entire 2012 season facing two-shell defenses with safeties playing back – to protect against the big pass play while daring the Packers to run on them – suddenly Rodgers had a running threat in his backfield. Until, of course, Rodgers suffered a fractured left collarbone Nov. 4 against Chicago, and defenses then began loading the box with eight or nine defenders to stop Lacy while daring the Packers' backup quarterback parade to throw on them. Now, the Packers' hope is to have both Rodgers and Lacy for a full season, forcing defenses to pick their poison.
"We've kind of gone up and down as far as opportunities through my time in Green Bay," said Packers coach Mike McCarthy, who's set to begin his ninth season. "We've had Ahman Green, who was more of a primary back. [Then we starting] putting most of the offensive burden on our quarterback, Aaron, and now we've gone back to balancing it out now with our running backs, particularly Eddie Lacy, and taking some of the heavy load off of Aaron.
"I think how the running back fits to your football team really dictates on the rest of your personnel and your running back. I don't think they're any less important. I think the importance of a running back who can play three downs as opposed to first and second down is a huge factor in how I view the value of each player."
1. Carlos Hyde, Ohio State (5-foot-11 7/8, 230 pounds, 4.61 seconds in the 40-yard dash): Rushed 208 times for 1,527 yards and 15 touchdowns last year as a senior. … Caught only 16 passes for 147 yards and three TDs. … Well-built, powerful runner who is solid in pass protection with some limitations as a pass-catcher. … Lacks great speed but has all the qualities of a workhorse back.
2. Tre Mason, Auburn (5-8 1/2, 207, 4.49): Carried 317 times for 1,816 yards with 23 TDs last season as a third-year junior. … Also caught 12 passes for 163 yards and one TD. … Small, quick, athlete who was the SEC offensive player of the year and showed big-time ability in big games. … Lacks ideal size and didn't do much in the passing game, where he would make sense to contribute in pros. … May fit better in today's NFL as multiple spread schemes fit his skill set.


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Well, the end of this
session of the General Assembly is yet to be determined so we can not report at
this time how the Fiscal Year 05 budget will impact K-through-12 education in
That being said, I do
believe it is of great importance that we highlight one of the most substantive
pieces of legislation whose future looks successful. Last night the House
Elementary and Secondary Education committee unanimously approved streamlining
the teacher certification process as proposed in Senate Bill 1553. This bill is
the result of an incredibly productive process facilitated by House Speaker
Michael Madigan following hearings on the Governor's original proposal to change
the structure of the Teacher
The House saw through
that smokescreen and instead chose to make the necessary changes to the teacher
certification process in
The legislation could make its way through the House and onto the Senate as early as today. House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie brought everyone to the table and we are grateful and proud of the end-product.
While I sent you a
summary of the changes this morning, some of improvements address the class of
2004, initial certificate holders seeking the standard certificate, will
automatically receive a one-year extension period of Initial certificates that
will expire on
As part of SB 1553, there is an amendment to the school construction law, which maintains the current administration of the school construction program with the Illinois State Board of Education and Capital Development Board. There is also a continuing appropriation of $13 million to the Teacher Health Insurance Security Fund through 2007.
Also, I am glad to
announce, and by now you have likely received word, that we rolled out the
E-Grant Management System this week. Within a few hours on Wednesday we had more
than 100 districts access the system.
In parting, I want to
acknowledge some of the departures that were announced this week, include the
retirements of Lugene Finley, Director of Information Technology; Lee Patton,
Interim Director of Teacher
These five people
represent more than a century of experience in education and more than 80 years
of experience ISBE. Their contributions can not go unnoticed, their knowledge
can not be transferred or replaced and their dedication to public education in
While we still have no final language of how pending legislation will affect the administration at the State Board of Education, there will likely be changes in faces at ISBE. It is my sincere hope that whatever changes occur that we are fortunate enough to have the same caliber of people come into this agency, and that their first priority is the providing the best education possible for all of our children.
For those of you dismissing classes for the summer, I wish you a wonderful summer and commend you on another successful year. And for those of you who will be back next week, I wish you a restful Memorial Day weekend. I assure you that we will keep you abreast of the final decisions regarding funding and governance of education once the General Assembly adjourns.
Robert Schiller
State Superintendent
of Education
Included in today's weekly message:
· Legislative Update
· Annual Financial Reports Information
· News Clips
Legislative Update
The Spring 2004 waiver requests have now been finalized by the General Assembly. The following school districts were denied waivers:
Summit SD 104 (
Rutland CCSD 230 (
Wallace CCSD 195 (
Waukegan CUSD 60 (
Steeleville CUSD 138 (
General Assembly also approved a request from Ridgeview CUSD 19
The following bills have now passed both chambers of the legislature and will be forwarded to the Governor for final action:
HB752 requires all children in kindergarten and the second and sixth grades of any public, private, or parochial school to have a dental examination. The bill provides that if a child in the second or sixth grade fails to present proof of having been examined by a dentist by May 15th of the school year, the school may hold the child's report card until one of the following occurs: (i) the child presents proof of a completed dental examination or (ii) the child presents proof that a dental examination will take place within 60 days after May 15th. Requires the Department of Public Health to establish, by rule, a waiver for children who show an undue burden or a lack of access to a dentist.
HB5215 provides that school districts or special education cooperatives are not required to respond to a request from an interested private school bus contractor more than once every two years. Currently, school districts that own and operate their own buses are required to solicit sealed bids if the district receives a request from an interested private school bus contractor.
SB2112 would increase the maximum for the general homestead exemption and the senior homestead exemption. It would also allow counties to adopt an alternative general homestead exemption for property taxes which would cap property tax assessments at seven percent annually for residences. For non tax-cap districts, all of these exemptions would result in less property tax revenue. The alternative exemption would also cause problems in the General State Aid formula for all school districts in any county that opts in.
SB2395 would allow a licensed speech-language pathologist to receive a certificate from ISBE to work in a school without having to meet the content area standards for speech pathologists. The bill would instead allow a person who does not meet these standards to complete 150 hours of supervised experience in speech-language pathology with students with disabilities in a school setting.
SB2940 provides that school health examinations shall include the collection of data relating to obesity, including at a minimum, date of birth, gender, height, weight, blood pressure, and date of exam. It requires the Department of Public Health to collect and maintain health data on the extent, nature, and impact of obesity. The Department of Public Health may collect health data from local schools and the State Board of Education relating to obesity on health examination forms.
HB6906 requires a school board to spend at least 40% of the money it receives from Title 2 grants under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 on recruitment and retention initiatives to assist in recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers. As the number of highly qualified teachers increases in a school district, the school board may use any surplus of the Title 2 funds in any manner deemed appropriate.
SB2349 provides that in recomputing a general State aid claim that was originally calculated using an extension limitation equalized assessed valuation, a qualifying reduction in equalized assessed valuation shall be deducted from the extension limitation equalized assessed valuation that was used in calculating the original claim. Provides that in calculating the amount of State aid to be apportioned to school districts, the State Board of Education shall incorporate and deduct the total aggregate adjustments to assessments made by the State Property Tax Appeal Board or Cook County Board of Appeals from the equalized assessed valuation that is otherwise to be utilized in the initial calculation. Provides that from the total amount of general State aid to be provided to schools districts, adjustments under (i) the Section allowing recomputation of State aid claims and (ii) the Section requiring the incorporation and deduction of adjustments to assessments in calculating State aid together must not exceed $25 million of the general State aid appropriation in any fiscal year. Includes provisions concerning proration.
Annual Financial Reports Information
It is time to complete the audit for fiscal year 2003-2004 (FY04). Section 3-7 of the School Code sets forth the duties and responsibilities needed to meet this requirement.
For the year ending
There are several items regarding the FY04 AFR that we would like to bring to your attention.
filing deadline for the AFR is
Note: Auditors' notes and report letters must
be submitted on paper if not submitting electronically. Copies of all documents must be filed
with the
"Limitation of Administrative Costs Worksheet" is included
with the AFR. It must be filed with
our office by November
The AFR and related
materials will be posted out on the specified website (listed below) on
http://www.isbe.net/ Select School Finance, and
Instructions and related requirements for submitting the school district/joint agreement AFR are provided on the form(s). See the AFR's Table of Contents (TOC tab).
If you have any
questions or need assistance, please contact the School Business and Support
Services Division at
Weekly News Clips
To read this week's news clips, please visit http://www.isbe.net/news/2004/newsclips/040528.htm


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Meet like-minded professionals, and learn how you can make a difference in our community through Professional Women's Philanthropy, join more than 1,200 women in the New York Jewish community recognized as Lions of Judah, or create an planned gift to give a gift that will live on in perpetuity.
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The Ruby Circle recognizes the generosity of women who contribute $10,000 or more to UJA-Federation's annual campaign. Members of the Ruby Circle are invited to exclusive events throughout the year including the TriBeCa Film Festival. Ruby Circle members are invited to be part of special local, national, and international missions. The Circle traveled to Argentina and met members of the Jewish community there.
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UJA-Federation of New York's Women's Philanthropy Sapphire Society recognizes the generosity of women contributing $18,000 or more to UJA-Federation's annual campaign. Members of the Sapphire Society attend exclusive events throughout the year including art studio tours and exclusive showings at museums and galleries. A tour of the artwork of Mark Rothko at the home of Lori Cohen and Christopher Rothko inaugurated the Society.
Women's Philanthropy Executive Committee
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Interboro Regional Chair
Eva Galpern
Planned Giving & Endowments Chair
Laurie Girsky
Women's Leadership Board Chair
Muriel Goldberg
Cindy Golub
Marilyn Gottlieb
Northern Westchester Women's Philanthropy Chair
Michele Gregson
Leadership Development Chair
Ellen Grossman
Long Island Regional Chair
Stacy Hoffman
Francine Asher Holtzman
Professional Women's Philanthropy Chair
Donna Jakubovitz
Westchester Regional Chair
Laura Kleinhandler
Westchester Regional Chair
Kyle Koeppel
Lois Kohn-Claar
Campaign Chair
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Manhattan Regional Chair
Heidi Lurensky
Volunteer Engagement Chair
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7-4-11 PNC Park
Today was the fourth straight sell out game at PNC Park, the first such string of games in the ten year history of the ballpark. Also, the Pirates decided not to take batting practice today, which left just the Astros.
My first ball of the day was a clean catch on the fly in left field. I don't know who hit it, but Amy got a pic of me labeling it after the fact:
There was a bunch of waiting around,
because the Astros as you may know suck. They are the worst team in baseball. Apart from Carlos Lee and Hunter Pence, there's not much to look forward to in an Astros BP.
My second ball was a scrum ball that I corralled under a bleacher. Here I am after grabbing it:
The ball had a distinctive marking. Do you know who hit it?
Read backwards. Jason Michaels. There is a clear MICHAE and beneath that a PRO (from Pro Model on the bat). This is an ultra rare marking, and I only at least one other one where the player who hit it has his name visible on the ball from the bat.
That's pretty much it for batting practice. Things got too crowded, and I couldn't really move.
After a seemingly short Astros BP, Amy and I left.
We returned downtown later on in the day to watch the fireworks on the North Shore.
Good stuff.
Here are today's baseballs:
Sweet spots:
Game: 2 balls (2 hit)
Season: 272 balls (115 hit, 56 thrown, 63 device, 29 found)
Games: 47 games
Average: 5.78 balls per game
Career: 1,394 balls
Attendance: 36,942
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Pretty neat on the Michaels ball! I was at a game for b.p. during opening week and had a couple rows to myself here comes a ball right to me and some guy comes fling out of nowhere right in front of me and catches it on the fly! I find out it's Erik Jabs,lol.
True story.


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An additional list of entertainers scheduled to perform at the Dec. 15 benefit concert event "Kokua for the Philippines" was released Wednesday.
The list includes Amy Hanaiali'i, Jordan Segundo, Starr Kalahiki, Honolulu Jazz Quartet, EMKE, and Sing The Body.
In addition, Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie and Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell will participate in the show.
Previously announced entertainers include Henry Kapono, Kalapana, Raiatea Helm, Makana, Sean Na'auao, Loretta Ables Sayre, Kalei Gamiao, Kuana Torres Kahale, Aidan James, Da Braddahs. Roman of Kolohe Kai, Rebel Souljahz and Natural Vibrations.
General admission tickets for Kokua for the Philippines are available for $20 through Honolulu Box Office.
"Kokua for the Philippines," a Hawaii-based radio, television and Internet benefit concert for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 12 to 5 p.m.
The event will take place at the Great Lawn at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort and will be broadcast live on local radio and television stations and via the Internet.
Proceeds from the phone bank and on-site gifts will be donated to the American Red Cross for disaster relief.
On-air personalities from Clear Channel Media + Entertainment/Hawaii and local broadcast and cable TV stations will host the program.
Additional support will be provided by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
Several television stations will broadcast the event, including KITV.
The event will stream live on KITV.com, along with the event website.
The event will also be broadcast on some local radio stations or via mobile devices on the iHeartRadio app.
For more information and regular updates, visit www.kokuaforthephilippines.com.


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How do you define supply chain sustainability? To some, it means working with partners to ensure the long-term viability of a product, service, or company. To others, it means reducing or eliminating the supply chain's overall impact on the environment to ensure adequate resources for the future. Still others define it as supporting basic human rights when designing, building, and delivering products and services.
Unfortunately, it seems that few companies apply these definitions of sustainability to the suppliers in their extended supply chains, according to a survey conducted by the New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development and reported in the article "Businesses Ignoring Supplier Sustainability," from New Zealand-based Stuff'sbusiness portal. As author Eloise Gibson writes, a mere 19 percent of the participants in the online survey said their organizations "included social or environmental criteria in their supplier terms and conditions, while 9 percent had ditched a supplier in the last year for environmental, social, or ethical reasons."
While managers and executives gave slightly higher figures compared to the entire pool of respondents, the numbers still paint a fairly dismal portrait of the current state of sustainable supply chains and supplier relationships. But at least one New Zealand company, big-box chain The Warehouse, is taking these matters seriously. Gibson writes, "The Warehouse__which sold about 60 percent Chinese-made products last year__decided to tackle the risk to its reputation with a list of factory standards 120 points long and counting, covering such things as dormitory conditions; pay and hours; health and safety; and, increasingly, the environment."
The Warehouse, like many companies, struggles to find the balance between high standards and low costs. Its leaders and executives know they have a responsibility to the planet and its people, but they also must answer to shareholders and remain economically viable. Dealing with countries such as China usually brings down costs, but potentially brings with it lower standards surrounding working conditions and pollution. More than ever, companies are finding it more difficult to achieve truly sustainable sourcing.
Emerging topics
These issues are central to the concept of the triple bottom line__people, planet, and profit. The triple bottom line places equal weight on the environmental, social, and economical aspects of running a business.
The triple bottom line also is a core part of the all-new sustainability section of the APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework, third edition, which was released this week. APICS added this section specifically to address the increasing importance of sustainability to all stakeholders in the supply chain. It defines a sustainable supply chain as one that seeks "clean methods of production, minimization of the environmental footprint of products and services, and combining environmentally friendly decisions with effective supply chain practices."
Along with the new section on sustainability, the third edition of the APICS OMBOK Framework features an expanded section on risk management, another urgent issue in the minds of operations and supply chain management professionals. Soon, we will releaseAPICS Folios on these topics as well as supply chain strategy. They contain expert analysis, the results of APICS research surveys, and APICS magazine articles to bolster knowledge and awareness of these essential issues. The APICS S&OP Folio on sales and operations planning is available now here , and you can find more information on the new edition of the APICS OMBOK Framework here.
Maybe you have an answer to the question of how you define sustainability. But perhaps the better question is this: How do your suppliers and partners define it?
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How important is sustainability to your supply chain partners? What can you do to increase their awareness of sustainability issues?
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Many mothers find it convenient or even necessary to collect their breastmilk and store it to be used at a later time. Such is the case for mothers who are returning to work or school or for mothers who may need to be separated from their infants. The guidelines offered below may answer the many questions mothers have about safely storing their breastmilk.
Collecting Breastmilk
Storing Breastmilk
Breastmilk Odor and Taste Changes
Special Situations
Mothers of neonatal intensive care (NICU) infants may need to pump and store milk for a long time. We know that in normal home freezers, liploysis increases with longer storage times. However, many NICU freezers store breastmilk at super-cold temperatures of -70° to -80° C. At these temperatures, milk odor and taste changes due to lipolysis do not occur.
Mothers of NICU infants who have lipolysis-induced milk changes during freezing should consult with the NICU lactation consultant about milk storage temperatures in the hospital. Together they can develop a plan for her breastmilk storage while the baby is hospitalized.
If your baby was born premature, these guidelines may differ slightly. You should check with your health care provider for the recommended storage guidelines for your specific situation.
Never microwave breastmilk. Microwaving can cause severe burns to baby's mouth from hot spots that develop in the milk during microwaving. Microwaving can also change the composition of breastmilk.
Breastmilk Storage Guideline References:
Your Milk Supply and Your Baby's Needs
*Daly S, Owens R, Hartmann P: The Short-Term Synthesis and Infant-Regulated Removal of Milk in Lactating Women, Experimental Physiol 1993; 78:209-220.
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