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NYC Cozy 3-Bedroom Renovated Manhatan 41
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Méret800 láb²
Floor No.1
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|Henry Street, 10002 New York, Egyesült Államok
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The apartment features 3 double bedrooms, the master bedroom has a large flat-screen TV. Guests can prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchen, which includes a coffee machine. The bathroom has a walk-in shower.
The surrounding area is busy with, with a wonderful selection of an excellent selection of bars, bakeries, delis and more on offer nearby. The famous Brooklyn Bridge is a 20-minute walk from the apartment.
East Broadway Subway Station is a 5-minute walk from the apartment. Times Square, and other world famous sights centred around Midtown Manhattan, can be reached in just 20 minutes using public transport.
Please treat the house as you would your own home.
|Weekly rate for up to 3 guests
|1620 €
|Ár >3 vendégre
|13 € /fő/éj extra
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The apartment was exactly as shown in the Photos. Small but convenient for two people. We enjoyed our stay very much.
The shower was pretty dirty though and in the kitchen a lot of utilities were missing. But we didn't cook that much anyways. They gonna sell this place, so I don't know if it will be available in the future.
I can recommend this place to young people who don't spend a lot of time inside and who are not sensitive to street noise or a lot of stairs.
Mike was very nice and helped us with our luggage.
The room was too small for the 3 of us and you couldn´t open a window in the whole flat. It was really hot in NYC, when we were there. "Fresh air" was only provided by air condition. We didn´t see Mike very often, but he is a friendly, decent guy. The place is o.k. for young people who don´t mind living in a shared flat for a while. We wouldn´t recommend the place for a family, but it´s well situated and easy to reach.
Everything was good at Mulberry Str. 136.
Well connected with Midtown Manhattan, good Italian restaurants just downstairs.
The booking worked fine and there were no problems with the apartment. The place was clean, we had our own key. Everything worked fine apart from one thing. At one time one of the cleaning staff came and knocked rather aggressively at the door to our room and then used his own key to access the room even thou we were there, before we got the chance to open. He wanted to show the room to someone and I didn't appreciate that. I also think that we could have been given a change of sheets during our 12 nights visit. But apart from that everything was very good. I have recommended the apartment to others.
The apartment is pefectly located in the heart of little Italy. The room is very spacious and clean. We had a great stay! Thank you John!
Had a wonderful time in NY. There was some trouble with the pipes in the apt in which I should have stayed originally, but I got wonderful help and moved to another apt. Felt very taken care of with the nice service and friendlyness. The apt. was clean and had anything you could wish for.
I definitly recommend John to others who want to go to NY.
With kind regards Claudia
Host: John is a really nice host who tries to make the stay for his guests as comfortable as possible. He also agreed on a change of the check-in and check-out time which was really comfortable for us.
Apartment: The apartment is nice and clean and exactly as advertised, so there are no unintended surprises.
Room: Our room was small and without a window, but luckily the air conditioning cools down the room very quickly. Otherwise it would not have been possible to stay two by two for a whole week there. The mattress was not in best condition and squeaked every time we tried to turn. The sheets were pretty new and the towels cozy and fluffy. Unfortunately the apartment has three more rooms, so, in a total there is space for up to 12 people. On our last two days all rooms were fully booked so it was crowded not only in the kitchen/living room, but also very difficult two use the bathroom because it was occupied every other time.
Environment & Equipment: The kitchen is equipped with the essential stuff for cooking an easy meal but with only two stove plates on a camping cooker it takes some time to get your meal finished. There is a dining table with space for for people, also there are two extra chairs if needed. The television is working, there are about 15 channels accessible, but you have to deal with temporary time-outs. As we were on the go all the time, this was no big deal for us at all.
Location: We enjoyed the great location and the closeness to China Town and Little Italy although sleeping during the weekend is pretty hard due to festivals and celebrations on the street. Three different subways are avilable at Canal Street, which is only a three minutes walk away.
Conclusion: We definitely enjoyed our stay at John's place. He answers inquiries immediately and helps you with every upcoming concern. As we are planning to return to New York someday a room in his apartment (maybe next time with window) will be our first choice.
The apartment in little italy was cosy and nice. The host has send us verything to know and was very friendly and helpfull.
Many thanks, greetings
Nice place. No mirrors and only 3 chairs
It could have been beneficial with more than one wc for ten people
Mike, the guy who is linving in the house is a nice guy, however John ask us for more money than the web request.
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"It was fascinating walking through the convention hall looking at various aspects of what goes into an energy revolution, all the different services, all the different activities, all the different requirements to bring this together to make it real," he told the audience.
"...what you are doing here is historic. It is an opportunity to re-center the United States as the largest oil producer in the world; we are already the largest gas producer in the world. It is an opportunity to eliminate peak oil and peak gas from our vocabulary," he said.
His solution to eliminating "peak" is leasing federal lands for oil and gas exploration.
Gringich, a Republican candidate for the presidential nomination this year, told the audience that about a year ago he went to Scott Noble of Noble Royalties to help him find a solution.
He was looking for facts that said leasing of public lands for exploration would bring in money not only to stimulate the economy but to give the U.S. more energy so the need to rely on foreign sources for energy needs would decrease.
Noble Royalties went to work finding the information he needed. The company hired "well-respected third party professionals with a broad knowledge of activity on federal lands to produce an unbiased report."
The third party research group was not named during the presentation, but Gingrich said the group based the report on data from U.S. Federal Land Sources.
The findings were presented to the audience in PowerPoint form while the speakers explained.
The presentation stated that the amount of federal land leased has been steadily decreasing since the early 1980s to the tune of an 86 percent decrease since the Reagan administration.
Gingrich invited Noble to explain his findings and the model he used to get there.
"We never used a model, never leased more than we have leased historically and never had a cumulative acreage more than we had leased, so we are not asking anything in this model to be done that we have not done before prior in American history," Nobel explained.
The presentation claimed that bringing the land leasing amounts back to where they once were would bring in $243.7 billion in royalties and bonuses between 2012 and 2042 in just Alaska alone. Additional money would be brought in by leasing lands in the lower 48 states and in the Gulf of Mexico.
The extra money brought in by leasing the lands could be used to help balance the federal budget.
The increase in leasing would have a trickle down effect that would increase the jobs and ultimately lead to an economic stimulation.
The findings in the initial study surprised the group so much that they formed the New American Energy Opportunity Foundation (NAEOF), which is "dedicated to empowering citizens and lawmakers to make the changes needed for the United States to reach its full energy production potential, creating more jobs, lower prices and greater national security," according to its website.
The NAEOF, headed by Martin Flemming, an executive at Noble Resources, conducted a phone survey asking citizens their opinions. The results indicated the nation might be ready to hear more about energy independence and what needs to be done to achieve it.
Of the 801 people surveyed, 80 percent supported or somewhat supported "increasing domestic oil and natural gas production here in the U.S." and 67 percent strongly supported or somewhat supported leasing more federal land for energy exploration and development."
The goal of both Gingrich and NAEOF is to get out their message to people and let them see there could be a brighter future in America if energy exploration is handled correctly.
"This was not possible 10 years ago, because we didn't have enough (factual) evidence, but now it is so overwhelming that even fairly liberal people are beginning to break down and say, 'yeah, I think that is the future,'" Gingrich said.
He ended his speech by taking questions from the audience on anything participants wanted to ask, whether it related to his message or not.
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Endowed funds assure that current and future generations of students benefit from a donor's generosity. They also build the financial strength of an institution. The principal of these funds is invested in perpetuity by the Bluefield State College Foundation, and a portion of the earnings is distributed each year.
Endowed scholarships benefit students for perpetuity, and many are created to honor an individual whose life inspired the donor. Such memorials provide a legacy that lives on in the lives of students for generations to come, as well as in the individuals and communities that they affect through their work, families and citizenship.
Endowments grow through interest earned and additional gifts made after a fund is established. Bluefield State College Foundation encourages donors to help build the following endowed scholarships:
|BSC Endowed Funds
|Bartlett-Welcker Scholarship
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|BSC Employees' Dependents Scholarship
|Awarded to dependents of any full-time, permanent faculty, classified and non-classified staff employee of BSC of two or more years' service. Minimum GPA is 2.75.
Carl P. and Selba Meadows Boyd Scholarship
Awarded to graduate of Tazewell County (Virginia) or McDowell County (West Virginia) who has successfully completed 24 hours of college level course work maintaining a 2.5 GPA, who has declared a major, who demonstrates financial need, and who demonstrates a willingness to perform community service.
|Broady Family Scholarship
|Awarded each year to an Education major demonstrating need and a GPA of 2.5 or better.
|Morgan Campbell Baseball Scholarship
|Awarded to graduate of Graham High School and Princeton High School who is a BSC Baseball student-athlete.
|Central Area The Links, Inc. Scholarship
|Women's organization with a long and rich history of supporting HBCUs provides financial assistance to students with demonstrated financial need and a GPA of 3.0 or better.
|Cole Harley Davidson Scholarship
|Awarded to students enrolled in Business Administration who are residents of West Virginia and whose income is 125 percent or less of the Federal poverty limit.
|CONSOL Energy Scholarship in Engineering Technology
|Awarded to full-time students in Engineering Technology who are residents of Virginia or West Virginia with a GPA of 3.0 or better andcareer interest in energy fields.
|Craddock Scholarship
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|Douglas Crickmer Memorial Scholarship
|Given to a student who maintains a 2.5 GPA or better in Mining Engineering Technology or similar Engineering Technology program that supports the needs of the mining industry.
|Dalton Scholarship
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|Brian A. Delp Humanitarian Athletic Award
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|Brian A. Delp Service Award
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|Tom Joyner Foundation Fund
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|Prema Krishnan Scholarship in Nursing
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|Audrey Mayberry and Connie Saunders Scholarship Fund
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|McConnell Family Scholarship
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|Nicholas McCroskey Scholarship
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|Dr. Pat Mulvey Humanities Scholarship
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|Martha Oblinger Scholarship
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|Annette Osborne Fund in Nursing
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|Jane & Ralph Patsel Scholarship
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|People First Scholarship
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|Pocahontas Electrical and Mining Institute
|Awarded to students majoring in the field of Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Mining Engineering technologies.
|Roy E. Pruett, Jr. Scholarship in Electrical Engineering Technology
|Awarded to students from West Virginia in the field of Electrical Engineering Technology and student athletes who demonstrate financial need.
|John J. and Sheila Belcher Rinehart Scholarship in Electrical Engineering Technology
|Based on financial need and West Virginia residency, awarded to Electrical Engineering Technology students.
|Dr. William B. Robertson Archives Endowment
|To benefit the Wendell G. Hardway Library and Archives, specifically the William B. Robertson Collection.
|Akhtar Safder Scholarship
|Based on financial need, given to juniors and seniors in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA and perform some community service.
|June Oblinger Shott Scholarship
|Given to students from Southwest Virginia and Southern West Virginia to be used for tuition and fees.
|Greg Shrewsberry Memorial Scholarship
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|Taylor Family Scholarship
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|Wellington Swendall Book Scholarship
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|Mae Jerolee White Scholarship
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Old is new again at Vintage DepotAugust 11,2014Albert J. Marro / Staff Photo
Michael Phelps, co-owner of Vintage Depot along with his Robin Phelps, is reflected in a mirror found in the collectibles area of the store at 94 Merchants Row in Rutland.Vintage Depot, a brand new antique store located at 94 Merchants Row in downtown Rutland, opened its doors just this past spring. Owners Michael and Robin Phelps agreed to answer some questions about their fledging business.
What is Vintage Depot?
It is a collection of antique, collectibles and vintage items.
How/why did the company begin? What was the inspiration, the story behind its beginning?
We began our store out of a love all things antique and vintage. Michael is also a coin and currency expert, which is also a part of our store. We were presented with the opportunity of a lifetime when a space in downtown Rutland became available. We felt that this was our chance to fulfill a lifelong dream for both of us.
What makes your company unique? What is the most interesting aspect of your company?
Our shop has multiple dealers and artisans. Every dealer has something different to offer, be it furniture, glassware, lighting, etc. Our collectible dealers offer everything ranging from autographed baseballs, trains, to Star Wars memorabilia. Artisans' work includes hand-blown glass art, paintings, weaving and handmade greeting cards. We also have a wide variety of coins and currency.
Why did you open the store here? What is it about Rutland that seemed a good fit?
Downtown Rutland is amazing. With so much negativity about our wonderful city in the news lately, we couldn't be prouder or happier to prove the media wrong. Downtown is full of hustle and bustle, as well as a wide variety of fantastic shops and restaurants.
Visit the store's Facebook page by searching "Vintage Depot Vermont." Call the store at 772-7237. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
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I have Ameda Purely Yours that I absolutely love and used for about 10 months with my first while I was working full time. Now I am home full-time but still want to pump occasionally for when I leave the new baby (5 months) with grandma while I get a break.
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Couvade Syndrome
For you fathers-to-be, these nine months of watching your partner's body go through a seemingly endless succession of changes can be stressful and affect even the most stalwart guy. In fact, some fathers-to-be are so affected, they experience symptoms of pregnancy right along with their partners, a phenomenon called Couvade Syndrome.
Although it's difficult to determine the frequency of Couvade Syndrome, some researchers estimate that anywhere from 11 to 65 percent of expectant fathers experience some symptoms. And while the symptoms of Couvade Syndrome are thought to be largely psychosomatic, they are very real for the men who are suffering from nausea, vomiting, weight gain, loss of appetite, insomnia, heartburn, headaches, mood swings, backaches, and itchy skin. Some men even report having abdominal pains while their partners are in labor. Generally the symptoms appear towards the end of the pregnancy, although they have been known to begin as early as the end of the first trimester.
No one is really sure what causes these sympathy pains, but Couvade Syndrome has been recorded throughout history in numerous cultures around the world. Some experts believe they may be a ploy to get attention. Others believe they are expressions of the anxiety, stress and fear associated with impending fatherhood, feelings of ambivalence about fatherhood, pseudo-sibling rivalry, or identification with the fetus. While still others believe that Couvade Syndrome is a display of guilt for having impregnated a partner, an assertion of paternity, jealousy of the mother's ability to carry a child and her birth experience, or empathy with the mother's discomfort.
Some experts believe that Couvade Syndrome may be occurring more frequently as society's views on fatherhood change, especially in the West. Men are now expected to take a more active role in their partner's pregnancy, as well as the birth and rearing of the child. Because he is more involved emotionally and physically, experts believe this may cause him to take on some of the symptoms of pregnancy.
However, two recent studies in Canada have shown that fathers-to-be may actually experience hormonal shifts in prolactin, cortisol, estrogen and testosterone, which may help him mentally prepare for fatherhood and perhaps be more willing to care for the baby. These hormonal changes may also account for changes in his behavior, mood, and physical symptoms.
So if you are experiencing Couvade Syndrome, rest assured that there is a cure: childbirth. The symptoms disappear almost immediately after the baby is born. In the meantime, spend this Father's Day indulging in your current craving and nursing your aching back on the couch alongside your pregnant partner; after all, misery does love company.


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This program awards discretionary grants to establish comprehensive technical assistance centers to help low-performing schools and districts close achievement gaps and meet the goals of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Section 203 of Title II of the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 (TA Act) authorizes the Department to establish not fewer than 20 comprehensive technical assistance centers to provide technical assistance to States to benefit school districts and schools, especially those in need of improvement.
For additional information on the Comprehensive Centers Program (CCP), please visit the CCP web site.
FY 2012 Regional Centers
Appalachia Regional Comprehensive Center
ICF International
Caitlin Howley, Director
The Appalachia Regional Comprehensive Center serves Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
California Comprehensive Center
Jannelle Kubinec, Director
The California Comprehensive Center serves California.
Central Regional Comprehensive Center
University of Oklahoma
Donna Richardson, Director
The Central Regional Comprehensive Center serves Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri.
Florida & the Islands Comprehensive Center
Educational Testing Service
Alice Lindsay, Director
The Florida and the Islands Comprehensive Center serves Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Great Lakes Comprehensive Center
American Insitutes for Research
Gary Appel, Director
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Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning
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Education Northwest
Mike Siebersma, Director
The Northwest Regional Comprehensive Center serves Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
Special work supporting Indian Education:http://nwcc.educationnorthwest.org/american-indian-alaska-natives
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Pacific Resources for Education and Learning
Melly Wilson, Director
The Pacific Regional Comprehensive Center serves American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Hawaii, and Palau.
South Central Regional Comprehensive Center
University of Oklahoma
Belinda Biscoe Boni, Director
The South Central Regional Comprehensive Center serves Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
Special work supporting Indian Education:http://www.sc3ta.org/topics/American_Indian.html
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Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
Beth Howard Brown, Director
The Southeast Regional Comprehensive Center serves Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Texas Comprehensive Center
Southwest Educational Development Laboratory
Jason LaTurner, Acting Director
The Texas Comprehensive Center serves Texas.
West Comprehensive Center
Paul Koehler, Co-Director
Marie Mancuso, Co-Director
The West Comprehensive Center serves Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.
Special work supporting Indian Education:http://westcompcenter.org/indian-education/
FY 2012 Content Centers
Center on Building State Capacity and Productivity
Edvance Research, Inc.
Dean Nafziger, Director
Center on College and Career Readiness and Success
American Institutes for Research
Susan Therriault, Director
Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes
Rutgers University
Lori Connors-Tadros, Director
Center on Great Teachers and Leaders
American Institutes for Research
Angela Minnici, Director
Center on Innovations in Learning
Temple University
Marilyn Murphy, Director
Center on School Turnaround
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Center on Standards and Assessments Implementation
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Have you ever been to a workshop? | June 12, 2013
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For the past week And a half I've had the fabulous experience of taking a workshop at La Meridiana in Tuscany with Mark Hewitt. it's been fun seeing the Potters Council group here while they are taking their workshop and trip with Marcia Selsor. Have you ever been to a workshop? Who was it with and where was it? What was your experience? What did you enjoy the most. What factoid was alone worth the price of admission?
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Posted 12 June 2013 - 12:32 PM
Good question.
I have attended numerous workshops, and although I got something out of all of them, I find that I get more out of the later workshops, as my skills have grown and I can apply the knowledge better.
My most recent workshop was with Tony Clennell, watching him explaining and throwing his large work, and approach to handles. He made a prodigious amount of work, got Ron Myers to come by, and in general inspired his audience. Using the technique, I was able to put together a 30+ pound "Texas Sugar Bowl" when I returned to my home studio.That one made it nice to know I can make the big work that once seemed so beyond my ability.
Before that there was a Steven Hill workshop that had a hands-on portion where we were able to apply his knowledge and technique to our pots using his glazes. From that one I had a pot that was awarded Second in Show in a 3-D show. With his guidance, I corrected some spraying errors and now spray most of my glazes.
From a Jennifer McCurdy workshop explaining her technique, I learned that incredibly ethereal pieces can be made (even by me) with application of a little knowledge of structure, when to work the clay, and specific techniques. Several of my favorite pieces were made after that workshop.
Fong Choo's workshop was my first, and introduced me to one of my clay heroes I found during seeking clay education through YouTube videos. He shares with me a penchant for making tools for clay work, and there is a tool he demonstrated, and that I made a version of, that I use every time I work at the wheel. Even though it was my first workshop, some of the things I learned in his workshop are reflected in almost every pot I make in some way. He even demonstrated making handles with reeds and discussed marketing with us, which have also showed up much later in my work and sales presentation.
All were enjoyable, and it is good to see other potters and hear their tales in the company of like minded folks. Occasionally something will pop up while making that wasn't an active choice, but a lightbulb moment of realization of a technique demonstrated or discussed during a workshop, and another chance to apply the knowledge.
The workshop you just experienced is one on my bucket list.
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Paul was a real energetic demonstrator. t was a life long inspiration. Just finished one with Paola Paronetto and Pietro Maddelena on Soft Raku with the Potters Council group at La Meridiana
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I'd love to take a workshop from Jennifer McCurdey too, like Celia UK.
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On June 7, 2013, the FASB issued amendments to ASC 946 that modify the definition of an investment company under US GAAP. This Dataline looks at the key aspects of the new guidance and shares our insights on applying it.
On June 7, the FASB issued ASU 2013-08, Financial Services—Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement and Disclosure Requirements. The final standard updates the criteria used in defining an investment company under US GAAP. It also sets forth certain measurement and disclosure requirements.
As part of their joint project on consolidation, the FASB and IASB agreed that they would look to develop a consistent approach for determining whether an entity is an investment company. They agreed on a principles-based approach to defining investment entities, but significant differences remain between the IASB's final guidance and the FASB's final standard.
The IASB issued its final standard in the form of amendments to existing IFRS standards on October 31, 2012, which focused primarily on creating a narrow exception for certain entities from the consolidation guidance.
An entity regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is automatically an investment company under the new US GAAP definition. For all other entities, the FASB decided to apply a blended approach. That is, the definition includes certain aspects that are required to be present along with additional characteristics that allow for judgment.
The ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods in fiscal years that begin after December 15, 2013. Early application is prohibited.
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Posted 04 October 2012 - 12:00 AM
New Thunder RLFC.
Three coaches from the area took part in the Serbian Rugby League Federation Level 1 course in the middle of August, with them then overseeing the first ever domestic
rugby league game in the Republic of Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina at NoviGrad's Mlakve stadium, home of FC Sloboda Novi Grad.
Dimitris Dajc refereed the game watched by around 300 curious locals, between New Thunder and the splendidly named White Rabbits, with the home team winning 28-20 in
a very competitive game despite the visitor's greater experience.
Jovan Vujosevic, RLEF Central and East Europe director, is delighted with the progress being made. "This is huge step for rugby league in Europe," he said. "We
put a new country on the European rugby league map. The next objective is the formation of a third club in Bosnia and Herzegovina and a Rugby League Federation of
the Republic of Srpska, followed by the formation of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Rugby League Federation as a final step."
"Serbia will help a lot in the development of the game in this area and we also hope that after Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Greece, other Balkan countries will
follow suit."
"The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience." Eleanor Roosevelt
Posted 04 October 2012 - 09:24 AM
What support do areas like Serbia, Bosnia etc receive from the RLEF or is it all organic growth?
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Posted 04 October 2012 - 11:19 AM
Brilliant news!
What support do areas like Serbia, Bosnia etc receive from the RLEF or is it all organic growth?
I don't think they get much support financially.
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Would Serbia ever help the game develop in Croatia or are the wounds still to fresh from the war?
Thing is that union in Croatia is allergic to a mention of league there. They killed the league in a first place back in the 1964 in Yugoslavia. Croats were the one to lobby the ban of our sport. Anyone that dares to start league there will be marked as a Serb lover and traitor.
Initiative for league must come from Croatia itself in order to Serbia jump in and help. There are some famous names with Croatian roots like Frano Botica, Max Krilich, Ivan Cleary etc. These guys need to push Croatia to kick start league. No one will be more happy then Serbs


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Allow sharing of symbolsDecember 14,2012
Allow sharing of symbols
Isnt it sad that people who have deeply held beliefs about matters of ultimate concern are unable to reasonably and respectfully display the symbols of those beliefs on public property? Jews should be able to set a menorah out for the full season of its use at the Statehouse lawn, just as other religions should be permitted to share their faiths in the public arena. It is no violation of the U.S. Constitution to allow all religions public space for reasonable periods of time related to that faith. So why this discrimination?
Could it be that doing so would then allow Christians the right to share Christmas trees instead of the bland civic holiday trees? What are we afraid of in allowing people of all and no faiths to share their symbols with us for reasonable time frames?
To the Jews of Vermont: blessings on your homes this season of Hanukkah lights.
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January 9, 2013 —
HARRISBURG, PA — The state lottery is a cash cow for Pennsylvania, bringing in some $3.48 billion in the year ending June 2012. That represents an 8.5% increase over the previous year, which was also a year in which profits grew 10.4% to about $1.06 billion.
All that money is used to pay for programs that benefit the state's senior citizens. According to the Pennsylvania Lottery Commission, the money pays for Pennsylvania's low-cost prescription drug programs for older adults, home-delivered meals as well as property tax and rent rebates among other things.
It may seem like a program that's doing pretty well, but Governor Tom Corbett thinks it can do even better. He has arranged a deal with Camelot Global Services, the company that runs the lottery in the United Kingdom, to allow Camelot to take over the management of the lottery for 20 years. In return, Camelot has guaranteed that the keystone state would receive $34 billion in proceeds during the time, which is a significantly higher revenue stream than is now projected.
A statement on the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue website says, "A lottery private management agreement would protect and grow future funding for senior programs by maximizing a growing and more predictable stream of cash flow. Today, Pennsylvania is home to nearly 2.3 million people over the age of 60. By 2030, nearly a quarter of the state's population will be over age 60. This means funding must be secure and grow to meet higher demand for services."
But not everyone in Harrisburg is as enthusiastic about the plan as Corbett. Grumbling from some Democrats has been loud enough that the Corbett administration has backed off the date when the deal was supposed to take effect, from December 31, 2012 to January 10, and there is speculation that the deadline may be further extended. Two hearings on the matter have been scheduled in Harrisburg for January 14 and 23.
Democrats have complained that negotiations on the deal were done behind closed doors, and the House and Senate did not vote on the matter. Representative Tony DeLuca is one of seven Democrats who, along with the union that represents 250 lottery employees, filed a lawsuit to stop the deal.
On the labor issue, the deal requires that Camelot retain at least 70 of the current employees, although the language says that the company will try to keep as many as possible.
On the issue of whether Camelot can actually keep its commitment, DeLuca noted that Camelot was rejected by Illinois officials when that state decided to privatize its lottery. Also, the company that ultimately won the right to manage that lottery fell $50 million short in the first year of operation, which led to a legal fight.
Officials of the Corbett administration say they have learned from the mistakes of Illinois and have written protections into the agreement with Camelot, which can be viewed at www.revenue.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/lottery_private_manag... [2].
A statement under the question and answer section on the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue website says that if Camelot falls short of the guaranteed level of revenue to the state, the state could draw on collateral of $150,000 put up by the company. Critics, however, say that with $1 billion currently being provided, $150,000 is rather paltry.
One of the reasons Camelot is able to project such healthy growth is that it will be able to expand gaming to include online games and games such as Keno. Frank Dermody, the Democratic leader of the House, echoed others when he said "there's no reason to pay a private corporation to run those games when the current state employees could just as easily run them."


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A Boeing 787 Dreamliner was forced to make an emergency landing in Japan Wednesday due to battery problems and a burning smell in the cockpit. This combined with two other safety incidents last week has prompted Japan's two top airlines to ground all 787 planes. NBC's Tom Costello reports.
TOKYO — A Boeing 787 Dreamliner headed for Tokyo made an emergency landing Wednesday morning in Takamatsu, Japan after error messages indicated there was a problem with the plane's batteries and smoke in the plane.
An "unusual smell" was detected inside the cockpit and the passenger cabin, according to a news conference held by All Nippon Airlines, whose plane was grounded. Fire trucks were deployed after the plane landed, but there was no fire to put out.
This adds to a slew of recent problems with Boeing's new Dreamliner aircraft. Another 787 — the world's first mainly carbon-composite airliner — had two fuel leaks, a battery fire, a wiring problem, brake computer glitch and cracked cockpit window last week.
The two Japanese airlines — ANA and Japan Airlines — said they would ground the 21 Boeing 787 jets currently being flown for further safety checks.
Both Japan and the United States have opened broad and open-ended investigations into the plane after a series of incidents that have raised safety concerns.
ANA said instruments on the early Wednesday domestic flight indicated a battery error. All passengers and crew evacuated safely by using the plane's inflatable slides, ANA said.
ANA said it evacuated 129 passengers and eight crew members from the Dreamliner after measuring instruments in the flight's cockpit indicated there was a battery malfunction and the pilot smelled something strange.
Flight 692 bound for Haneda Airport near Tokyo left Yamaguchi Airport in western Japan shortly after 8 a.m. but made an emergency landing in Takamatsu at 8:45 a.m. after smoke appeared in the cockpit, an Osaka airport authority spokesman said.
An All Nippon Airways' Boeing 787 Dreamliner, photographed here by a passenger, made an emergency landing at Takamatsu airport in western Japan after there were reports of smoke in the cockpit.
Boeing spokesman Marc Birtel told Reuters: "We've seen the reports, we're aware of the events and are working with our customer."
Federal Aviation Administration officials said Friday they would conduct a comprehensive review of Boeing's 787 airplane program following several high-profile mishaps, including a fire. But the FAA sought Friday to reassure fliers that they still believe the airplane is safe to fly.
In a statement following the emergency landing in Japan, the FAA said it is monitoring the report: "The incident will be included in the comprehensive review the FAA began last week of the 787 critical systems, including design, manufacture and assembly."
The FAA plans to review all aspects of the new aircraft, including design and production. But the review will focus heavily on the electric components of the aircraft.
The new 787 Dreamliner, which went into service in the fall of 2011, relies much more heavily on electric components than previous airplane models.
Boeing officials said Friday that they welcome a review of the new model aircraft and that the FAA's scrutiny did not diminish the company's confidence in the airplane.
Japan is so far the biggest market for the Dreamliner, with ANA and Japan Airlines Co. flying 24 of the 50 Dreamliners delivered to date.
Shares of Boeing Dreamlier suppliers in Japan came under pressure on Wednesday, with Fuji Heavy Industries, GS Yuasa Corp, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, IHI down between 1.6 and 3 percent, while the benchmark Nikkei shed 1.3 percent.
Japanese authorities said on Monday they would investigate fuel leaks on a 787 operated by JAL, and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said later its agents would analyse the lithium-ion battery and burned wire bundles from a fire aboard another JAL 787 at Boston's Logan Airport last week.
NBC News' Allison Linn and Arata Yamamoto contributed reporting.


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A talk every parent should hearMarch 26,2013
John Halligan, father of a 15-year-old Essex boy who committed suicide after incessant bullying in 2003, will be presenting his Bullying, Cyberbullying and Youth Depression on Thursday at the Spaulding Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Mr. Halligan pushed for Vermonts bullying and suicide prevention law. He also led the passing of a law pertaining to suicide prevention education in public schools. He has been outspoken about the need for more education and prevention of bullying, cyberbullying and teen suicide throughout the United States. You can find more information about him at his website: http://www.ryanpatrickhalligan.org.
He will be speaking to students during the day, but the evening presentation is for adults focusing on lessons he learned too late and how parents can be empowered with strategies to take preventive action with their own children.
My friend and I attended a parents night last year and were blown away I took a page of notes. Parents need to take an active role in helping change the culture that encourages standing by and doing nothing as well as bullying. The days of boys will be boys and just punch them in the nose and theyll not bother you again are gone. We, as parents, need to be equipped with as much information as possible to keep our children safe and focused on learning, rather than just enduring the school day.
I hope to see you there.
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Posted on 14/05/2014 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
Phillip Island Nature Parks' Shearwater Rescue Patrol reported a total of only 18 rescued fledglings in late April as the birds began their migration to the Aleutian Islands near Alaska.
Despite patrolling the whole island for a total of 68 hours, this year's rescue patrol noted much lower shearwater numbers than in previous years. Last year's patrol resulted in a record 683 rescued birds over the same two week period.
This year's low numbers are thought to be the result of disrupted, delayed or abandoned egg laying following mass mortality in October and November last year as the birds migrated to Australia.
The widely reported 'wreck' resulted in sightings of thousands of washed up shearwaters from Mackay in Queensland around to Albany in south east Western Australia. The wreck also resulted in a decline in the presence and breeding activity of shearwaters in colonies throughout Australia. BirdLife Australia reports that the wreck is likely the result of low foraging success before and during the bird's migration from the northern hemisphere to Australia last year.
The Nature Parks extends its thanks to the Phillip Island community for exercising caution on local roads and to those who reported information to the Nature Parks while the birds began their migration.
The Nature Parks also thanks Bass Coast Shire Council, VicRoads and SP AusNet who are long term supporters of the Shearwater Rescue Patrol program.


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Buddhists honor state's humanityBy Kevin OConnor
Staff Writer | June 04,2014Kevin OConnor / Staff Photo
Sakyong Mipham, leader of the worldwide Shambhala Buddhist lineage, speaks Tuesday with reporters outside the Vermont State House in Montpelier.MONTPELIER When Chögyam Trungpa fled the 1959 Chinese Communist takeover of his homeland of Tibet, he hiked nine months over the Himalayas before flying to India, then England and finally Vermont, where in 1970 he set up the first Tibetan Buddhist meditation center in the United States.
A generation later, his eldest son, Sakyong Mipham, has inherited a few things from his father. Hes one of the worlds highest and most respected incarnate lamas. Hes a spiritual master who is leader of the Shambhala lineage. And hes humble and grateful for the physical and spiritual foundation provided by the Green Mountains.
Thats just one reason why the Sakyong a Tibetan word meaning earth protector visited Gov. Peter Shumlin on Tuesday to award the state the first Friend of Shambhala Award.
This award honors the people and institutions of Vermont for their commitment to the inherent dignity and worth of the human being, the citation began.
Back when Chögyam Trungpa first settled in the state, he attracted a few dozen followers to an old dairy farm in the Northeast Kingdom town of Barnet, population 1,708. By the time he died in 1987 at age 48 staring into the eyes of his son, then 24 his flock had ballooned to what today totals 250 sanghas (or spiritual communities) in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
The Sakyong, now 51, is carrying on the tradition while casting it in a contemporary light. He plugs into the Internet to spread his message, be it through social media or YouTube. He also writes books such as his latest, The Shambhala Principle: Discovering Humanitys Hidden Treasure, which explores ways to improve the economy, education, health and Shifting Global Values one person at a time.
Im encouraging our community to be more socially engaged and responsible, he told reporters.
Thats why the Sakyong hosted an Imagining Peace Conference with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel last year to combat street violence, as well as why he brought a delegation of 50 Vermont followers to Montpelier on Tuesday to present the award to the state.
Vermont offers a generous spirit of welcome to people from all walks of life and beliefs, the citation said. It fosters human community as a rich resource of care and connection, providing a safety net for all those in need including a livable wage and meaningful work, as well as quality, affordable and accessible patient-centered healthcare.
In an age when the protection of our environment is imperative, Vermont values and reveres the natural world and its precious inter-relationship with humanity, it continued. May these principles, cherished by the citizens, government and society of Vermont flourish for the benefit of all its people, and be an inspiration for other states and communities in the United States of America and beyond.
In accepting the award, Shumlin praised Chögyam Trungpa the man credited for seeding Tibetan Buddhism in this country long before the Dalai Lama became a household name for settling at the old farm that has morphed into Karmê Chöling, a 717-acre Shambhala (the word means source of happiness) meditation center.
It shows his wisdom, Shumlin said.
And the governor encouraged the Sakyong to return to the State House.
We can use you in January, said Shumlin, leaving references to the return of the Legislature unspoken yet understood.
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Nvidia Corp. said on Tuesday that its high-performance M2050 modules based on Tesla T20-series computing processors are now available inside IBM System x-series iDataPlex dx360 M3 high-performance servers. This is the first time when a major maker of servers integrates Nvidia Tesla computing solution into its high-performance computing (HPC) offering.
IBM System x iDataPlex dx360 M3 is system that comes in a half-depth 2U Flex or 3U storage chassis that is based on up to two Intel Xeon 5600-series (six-core, 3.06GHz) that can sport up to 128GB DDR3 memory, up to 24TB of storage space with RAID support and up to two Nvidia Tesla M2050 computing modules. Other specifications and configurations may wary depending on the actual requirements.
"Nvidia provides an innovative solution for customers who push the envelope in high-performance computing. GPU acceleration provides performance boosts for many applications in energy exploration, science and financial services. It is among the significant emerging supercomputer technologies to watch in the years ahead," said Dave Turek, vice president of deep computing at IBM.
Nvidia Tesla M2050 and C2050 computing solutions based on the Fermi-generation graphics processors designed for high-performance computing features 448 stream processing units and carry 3GB of GDDR5 memory. Pricing of the M2050 and C205 is around $2500. The HPC products are used for financial modeling, oil and gas, federal and defense as well as key research codes in bioscience, such as AMBER, GROMACS and NAMD.
It is a major win for Nvidia to integrate Tesla computing accelerators into an HPC server by a major maker. The move not only enables high-profile customers to take advantage of GPGPU technology, but also greatly adds credibility to Nvidia's Tesla computing solutions.
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Afghans burn an effigy depicting U.S. President Barack Obama following the Mar. 11 killing of civilians in Panjwai, Kandahar by a U.S. soldier during a protest in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, Mar. 13, 2012.
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"Afghanistan Atrocity Prompts Rethink of US Policy"
Op-Ed, GlobalPost
March 13, 2012
Author: Aisha Ahmad, Former Research Fellow, Initiative on Religion in International Affairs/International Security Program, 20112012
Belfer Center Programs or Projects: International Security; Religion in International Affairs
On the heels of the notorious Taliban body desecration and Quran-burning incidents, the deliberate and calculated massacre of 16 innocent Afghan men, women and children by an American soldier have now pushed US-Afghan relations to a breaking point. Afghan President Hamid Karzai called the slaughter "murder and terror and an unforgivable action," while American officials once again scrambled to express regret.
As villagers from the Panjwai district weep over the bodies of their nine slain children, words can no longer provide any comfort here. There is simply nothing you can say to a man after his entire family is butchered in his home. For Afghans, to kill a mans family is to destroy his humanity, gentleness and life's purpose. I remember a mujahideen fighter from the Soviet era, whose face was literally scarred from his tears. He spoke of how his entire family had been murdered by a Soviet air raid. He was alone. I knew then that he had nothing left to live for and that he would fight until the end.
Words are useless in such cases.
In the wake of this new layer of grief, there is now much talk about expediting the withdrawal of US-led forces and offering more limited assistance to the Afghan government in the post-transition period. Lets be frank about what this actually means. After withdrawal, the international community will want the Afghan government that it has spent $500 billion constructing and defending to at least appear as though it is legitimate and functioning. Though anti-corruption efforts have been the subject of discussion, there is no plan for effectively tackling the magnitude of the corruption problem in Afghanistan in the foreseeable future.
Therefore, the goal is to prop up an inept and paralyzed government that is beholden to local strongmen and criminals so that it can prevent a full-scale military and political take-over by the Taliban. It aims to maintain the political status quo by co-opting parts of the Islamic group into a reconciliation process while actively suppressing others through violence.
The great folly of this long-term plan is that propping up such a corrupt regime will necessarily generate insurgency. No Afghan will stay at home while local strongmen engage in rape, murder and extortion. Therefore, the international community's plan is to support a weak central government that is corrupt enough to incite rebellion against it, but strong enough to at least partially suppress that rebellion. In other words, the international community is on course to maintain a low-intensity civil war in Afghanistan, ad infinitum.
Afghans across the political spectrum are sick of apologies. There is a unity in this opposition: the villagers, the government and the Taliban alike have deemed the recent acts unconscionable and unpardonable. As Afghans reel from this most recent wave of atrocities, their sadness and despair reflect a deeper and more systematic violence against their civilization, culture, and religion over the past 30 years.
Aisha Ahmad is a Research Fellow with the Initiative on Religion in International Affairs/International Security Program at Harvard Kennedy Schools Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. She is Pashtun and has done field research in both Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Failed planningAugust 11,2014
Failed planning
Marc Brown asks, in effect, What were they thinking? when New Englands state energy planners backed building 25-cent-per-kilowatt-hour wind projects while opposing reliable, existing, low-cost generators like Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant.
They were thinking New England would have endless amounts of fracked natural gas; they were wrong. Contrary to expert predictions of just a few years ago, demand has outstripped deliverable supply causing prices to climb steadily and spike drastically when the weather is at its hottest and coldest.
They were thinking New England could always buy more Canadian hydropower; they were wrong. As with natural gas, theres not enough transmission capacity. Efforts to build new power lines have yielded controversy, spending, but no new cross-border transmission.
And finally, they were thinking that closing a big, base load nuclear power plant or two would push New England utilities into the waiting arms of intermittent solar and wind power; they were wrong. You cannot replace base load power sources with intermittent ones, so electric utilities were instead forced into the waiting arms of high carbon fossil fuel.
In short, they thought their foresight and strong-arm regulatory tactics would bend the regions energy market to their will. The market is bent, but instead of the result they wanted, they got the worst case scenario: higher emissions and higher prices.
George Coppenrath
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Events » Family & Youth Programs » Stories in the Afternoon
Stories in the Afternoon
Two Heads, 1932
Paul Klee
Swiss, 1879-1940
Encaustic, oil (?) and pencil on canvas
31-7/8 x 33-1/2 in. (81.0 x 85.1 cm)
Norton Simon Museum, The Blue Four Galka Scheyer Collection
© 2012 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
Paul Klee
Date: Sunday, March 03, 2013
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Type: Stories in the Afternoon
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Clashing Views in Social Psychology, Fourth Edition
Unit 1 General Issues in Social Psychology
Unit 2 Social Cognition
Unit 3 Social Influence
Unit 4 Social Relations


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By Gabriel Monte: Freedom New Mexico
Livestock officials are concerned the federal government is considering charging fees for air-polluting animals.
They contend the "cow tax" is a possible consequence of a highly
technical Environmental Protection Agency report released last week on
greenhouse gases.
EPA Spokeswoman Cathy Milbourn said the concerns are unfounded and
the report does not include a proposal to tax livestock. However, one
of the suggestions was to impose taxes or fees as an economic incentive
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Cow flatulence is a source of methane gas.
"Nothing has been specifically proposed by EPA," said Paul Schlegel,
policy director for the Farm Bureau of America, "but the whole purpose
of the advanced notice is to get people who could be affected to focus
on it and say what the impact would be, and that's what we did."
Schlegel said regulating the agricultural industry for greenhouse
gases could require livestock operations to pay for EPA permits that
could cripple the cattle and dairy industries.
Using figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Farm
Bureau of America estimated a livestock emission tax based on costs
from other businesses that create greenhouse gases.
The results are estimated charges of $175 per milk cow, $87.50 per head of beef cattle and upward of $20 for each hog.
Schlegel said concerned famers should pay close attention to future discussions regarding the policy.
Curry County dairy farmer Albin Smith said he hasn't heard much of
the cow tax issue, but thinks what he has heard is ridiculous.
"If they're going to tax us on something, I want it to be based on
sound science," he said. "There's no science to this whatsoever."
Tasked with devising a proposal to regulate greenhouse gases under
the Clean Air Act, the EPA sought public input on several suggestions
in advance notice of the proposed rulemaking document, according to
Milbourn. A 2007 U.S. Supreme Court ruling deemed greenhouse gases
pollutants. Greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide and methane.
Milbourn said the EPA does not have the authority to impose taxes.
The more than 500-page EPA document released last week mentions the
agricultural industry accounted for 6.4 percent of the total greenhouse
gases in the country in 2006. Electricity generation was tops at 33
New Mexico State University dairy specialist Robert Hagevoort said
he doesn't think the EPA is proposing a cow tax, but understands how
the interpretation could be made.
Hagevoort said the agriculture industry is environmentally neutral
and should be exempt from emissions regulations. While livestock does
produce methane and carbon dioxide, crops absorb and convert those
gases into energy.
"It's nature at its best," he said.
There are about 250 dairy farms in the eastern New Mexico and West
Texas area, which have an economic impact of about $30 million a month
in Curry and Roosevelt counties, according to Walter Bradley, business
and government director of Dairy Farmers of America. An average dairy
farm contains about 2,000 head of cattle, he said.
Milbourn said the agency is still at the starting point of coming up
with a proposal and a time frame for the next steps is not set.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: ¼" Oval Roll-up Blinds and Woolrich Roman Shades
Units: About 4.2 million roll-up blinds and 600,000 Roman shades
Importer: Lewis Hyman Inc., of Carson, Calif.
Hazard: Roll-up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Incidents/Injuries: In November 2007, a 1-year-old boy from Norridgewock, Maine became entangled and strangled in the lift cord loop of a roll-up blind that had fallen into his portable crib. In October 2008, a 13-month-old boy from Conway, Ark. was found with his head between the exposed inner cord and the cloth on the backside of a Roman shade. The cord was not looped around the boy's neck but rather ran from ear to ear and strangled the child.
Description: This recall involves roll-up blinds without release clips (see picture below) and all Woolrich Roman shades. The roll-up blinds have plastic oval-shaped slats that measure about ¼ inch tall. The blinds measure either 72" or 96" long. The bottom rail has a WARNING label advising that "Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops" and a label that reads "Lewis Hyman, Inc." and the year of manufacture. Roll-up blinds that have release clips right below the head rail on the backside of the blind are not included in this recall.The Woolrich Roman shades come in twill fabric and micro-suede fabric and measure 72" long. The head rail has two labels that read "Lewis Hyman, Inc., www.lewishymaninc.com" and "LHI, 005301, Made in China" respectively.
Sold at: The Roman shades were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and on Target.com from March 2006 through December 2008 for between $25 and $43. The roll-up blinds were sold at retail stores nationwide from January 1999 through December 2003 for between $6 and $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using it immediately and contact Lewis Hyman for a free repair kit.Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Lewis Hyman for a free repair kit. The repair kits for the Roman shades will be available by the end of September.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lewis Hyman toll-free at (877) 354-5457 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lewishymaninc.com
Note: CPSC reminds consumers to examine all Roman Shades and Roll-up blinds in their homes. If looped pull cords, exposed inner cords, or exposed lifting loops are found and children are in the home or occasionally visit your home, please consider replacing the blinds or shades with products that do not have exposed pull cords or inner cords.
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Boulder renews utility strategy chief's contract
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The city will pay Bailey $272,361 annually through 2017, along with an additional $31,000 "stay allowance," meant to retain Bailey for her "continued commitment to the energy project," reads a contract signed by Boulder's city manager, Jane Brautigam.
Bailey received the $31,000 as a housing allowance in her previous contract with the city, Boulder spokeswoman Sarah Huntley said.
Bailey, who accepted the new contract Tuesday, serves as executive director for Energy Strategy & Electric Utility Development. Her former contract was set to expire June 7.
Bailey has led the city's efforts to break away from Xcel Energy Inc. (NYSE: XEL). Earlier this month, the Boulder City Council unanimously approved an ordinance creating a municipal electric utility, authorizing the city to seek financing to form its own utility.
"The amount of work that's been undertaken and the quality of the work has been substantial," she said. "The findings of the work done to date have shown that this is a feasible option and achieving our energy goals."
In January, the city sent Xcel a notice of its intent to acquire its assets in and around the city, a step required by law to start the process of acquiring property by the power of eminent domain. Boulder wants to increase its share of electricity generated from renewable sources while decreasing carbon emissions that fuel climate change.
Xcel does not want to sell its assets, contending that it can help Boulder reach its goals of a cleaner energy mix faster and more economically than the city can do on its own.
Bailey's salary remains effectively the same as the $250,000 she received two years ago when her employment with the city began, except for merit pay increases she has received since then. City employees are eligible for as much as a 5 percent annual merit pay bump if an employee "exceeds our high expectations," according to the city.
The city also will contribute 13.7 percent of Bailey's annual salary to her retirement plan. Bailey has agreed to contribute 8 percent of her salary to the plan.
Bailey's salary and benefits are funded by revenue from a utility occupation tax approved by voters. No general fund dollars are funding Bailey's compensation, Huntley said. Bailey's salary is similar to others in her industry, though her position is unique because she must not only bring a utility executive director's skillset, but also the skillset required to form a new utility, Huntley said.
Bailey's contract ends Dec. 31, 2017, when the utility occupation tax expires. Her contract also may end if funding for the position "unexpectedly expires," Huntley said.
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text: The Class of 1956C will meet during Mountain Day. The La Quinta Inn in Rome, Ga. will be the reunion hotel. Call 706-291-1034 to reserve a room and indicate you're a part of the Berry Class of 1956. The class will gather at Provino's Italian Restaurant in Rome at 5 p.m., Oct. 4. If you plan to attend the dinner, please RSVP via the form you receive in the mail or call Alumni Relations at 706-236-2256 or 1-800-782-0130. Please use the Mountain Day registration form to register for Mountain Day events.


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Equipment Maintenance Recommendations
Peak Pilates® equipment is constructed of the finest components and materials. It will require only a small but very important investment of your time in a regular routine maintenance program. If you are using the equipment daily in a studio environment, we strongly suggest a bi-monthly maintenance program, incorporating the following elements:
Regular Inspection of Your Hardware
We highly recommend that you institute a regular inspection of the hardware on all equipment to make sure every nut, bolt and fastener is secure. A small assortment of basic tools will service all of our equipment:
- 7/16" and 9/16" wrench (or socket, crescent or box end wrench)
- #2 Phillips screwdriver
- 3/16" hex key (Allen) wrench
Tighten any hex head bolts or nuts with standard wrenches. Use the 3/16" Allen wrench to tighten the hex screws in all pipefittings. Tighten any loose eyebolts with a wrench, inserting the blade of a screwdriver through the "eye" to keep it from turning. The Phillips screws used to secure various components on the equipment will rarely need tightening beyond their initial installation. In the rare instance that you detect a loose screw, use the Phillips screwdriver to tighten.
Periodic Inspection of All Springs
Even with extensive pre-testing and rigorous quality inspection, the possibility of failure due to undetected, random defects always exists. In addition, as a result of improper use or failure to replace fatigued springs in a timely manner, severe nicks or abrasions may develop. While this is a remote possibility, periodic inspection of your springs and immediate replacement once defects are identified is critical. Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the user.
We strongly advise establishing a routine program to monitor springs as well as replacing any spring in continuous daily use for over 24 months (or sooner in a high use facility). Any spring that exhibits early signs of fatigue (i.e. separation in coils, even if slight) must be replaced immediately.
Cleaning Framework
We finish the wooden framework on all equipment with a non-toxic, water-based lacquer that is virtually impenetrable. Other than an occasional wipe down using a mild soapy solution or furniture polish, no additional maintenance is necessary.
A daily routine of wiping down your vinyl upholstery after use with a mild cleaning solution that does not contain silicone is recommended. A dilute solution of mild soap in water can be used to clean not only the upholstery, but the wood, aluminum rails, chromed and galvanized steel poles, and carriage riding wheels (basically anything other than the ropes and/or leather straps). Wipe with a cloth dampened with plain water and dry after cleaning.
If you have an especially stubborn stain, please call Customer Service at 1-800-925-3674, for further advice.
Specific Recommendations for Reformers, TWS® and Cadillac Convertibles
Tracking Systems
The sealed bearings in the Carriage Wheels are permanently lubricated and require no further attention. You should periodically (once every 2–3 months) inspect the Wheel Axles. Remove any debris that might be entwined between the wheel and metal housing and tighten the axles if any wheel "play" is evident. The tracks upon which your carriage rides are anodized to inhibit the build-up of unsightly aluminum oxide residue. Clean them on an as-needed basis with a warm, mild soapy water solution and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Foot Bar
Check the foot bar motion daily. In the unlikely event that the foot bar support loses its pivoting resistance, such as falling freely under its own weight, tighten the locknuts and contact us for replacement parts.
Primary Leather Straps
On an as-needed basis depending upon your environment, apply a coat of leather conditioner to your primary straps. This is very important as it will prevent them from drying out and cracking. Leather straps naturally stretch a bit through use. Sometimes the stretching will occur unevenly from strap to strap. You may find that you adjust one strap for length and not the other. Multiple holes allow you to adjust the length of your straps to suit your preference. Generally, after a month or two the straps will stabilize completely.
Swivel Ropes
Ropes used with the swivel pulley/riser system are under warranty for 90 days. Like springs, they are not meant to last a lifetime. You may experience some minor "fraying" on the rope as a result of use. This wear is completely normal and to be expected. Any ropes that tear or otherwise fail should be replaced immediately. We urge you to familiarize yourself with our attached limited Lifetime Warranty. Please don't hesitate to call for assistance at any time.


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Be careful walking past all dogs in crates, some will lunge and scare the daylites out of your puppy, if puppy has a really bad scare will hate shows for evermore. If you win a challenge (best dog or bitch of your breed) means you have won some points and you need to go and collect your challenge certificate or BOB cert from the office afterwards, don't forget because it can be hard to collect them after that day and you need them when your dog gets to 100 for proof.
Don't forget to put a stamp self addressed envelope in with your show entries. There is a computer program to download your own entry forms its so much easier than writing them out all the time.
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Kate Oscarson was honored with the 2011 Outstanding Major in Marketing Award during Honors Day May 17 at North Central College.
Oscarson is a graduating senior majoring in marketing and has served as co-president of the student-run American Marketing Association chapter at North Central College. She has performed with the College's Women's Chorale.
After graduation, Oscarson plans to start work at a luxury resort in North Carolina, where she will coordinate weddings and other events.


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Robin and Doug Leslie were living an idyllic life with their four young boys and had moved into their dream home, a fixer-upper on eight-and-a-half acres on the banks of the Mississippi. The loving couple had been thrilled when they found the 130-year-old former plantation cottage with its two bedrooms and 1900-sq. feet. Despite being renovated in the 1970s, the historic house had taken a turn for the worse and looked dated with its shag carpeting and wood paneling. Nevertheless, they were excited to invest their time and care into a home that they could look forward to improving over the years. Doug, determined to restore it and bring it back to its original state of grace, was going to make this a home the family could be proud. But just days before Christmas in 2003, Robin received the life-altering news that both her oldest son, Merlin, and Doug had been killed instantly in a car crash. Robin was left with a broken heart, alone to care for three surviving young children and an unfinished and rundown house. A school guidance counselor by profession, Robin now finds that she is the one who needs help, as does the family home, where the boys have to sleep together in a room downstairs because their dad never got the chance to remodel their bedrooms. Robin takes one day at a time and knows that life must go on for her and her three young boys -- Spencer, six, and three-year-old twins Brent and Brandon. Though she's committed to finding a way to finish what Doug started, it was he who was the handy one, and on a school guidance counselor's salary, she can't afford to hire anyone to do the work for her.


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The R&R Cattle Company team members made a name for themselves when they competed for the first time in the South Texas Ranch Rodeo Association rodeo competitions this year.
The five team members include 22-year-old team captain Jace Rothlisberger of Beeville, 52-year-old Garry Rothlisberger of Beeville, 52-year-old Monte Sternadel of Refugio, 21-year-old Cody Oxford of George West, and 20-year-old Bob Clipper of Anderson.
Residing in small, rural South Texas towns, R&R team members are no strangers to the work and grind of ranching life. Whether they are raising cattle for themselves or working as day-hire cowboys, every one of the team members are experienced ranch hands, having worked ranches all across the South Texas region for more than 40 years. It's not just a hobby; it's a way of life for these cowboys.
Garry Rothlisberger said, "We've all worked cows together on ranches, so that's how we met."
Jace Rothlisberger, Gary's son, said each of the team members have competed separately before in various events, but the five men decided to come together in 2013 to form a team.
"We've been doing a little bit here and there, but this was our first year to compete with the South Texas Ranch Rodeo Association."
The R&R Cattle Company competed in seven out of nine ranch rodeos hosted by the South Texas Ranch Rodeo Association. They took first place honors at Laredo, Mercedes and Bandera, and placed in the top four of all other rodeos. After accumulating 47 points over the seven rodeos, R&R Cattle was awarded the first place title for the STRRA Series, winning cash and prizes. The win qualified them as one of the top six teams to compete at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Ranch Rodeo held on Feb. 23.
The San Antonio Ranch Rodeo is one of many activities held in conjunction with the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. It is organized and run by a large group of volunteers and sponsors hoping to help raise funds and promote awareness for education, learning opportunities and scholarships for students interested in horse and ranching related activities.
On Saturday, Feb. 22, John Moon, committee chairman, and the Ranch Rodeo committee hosted an awards luncheon for the top six teams. Team members were awarded jackets, various other prizes and tickets to Xtreme Bulls.
The Ranch Rodeo was held the following day and events included double mugging, wild cow milking, hide race, trailer loading and rescue race. It was close competition among the top six teams, and with only two points separating them from first, R&R Cattle took second place for the day, winning cash, prizes and an entry in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Ranch Rodeo Champions Challenge to be held March 8 in the Reliant Arena.
Jace Rothlisberger, Monte Sternadel and Bob Clipper are members of other qualifying teams that participated in the Houston County Ranch Rodeo, held the morning of the Champion Challenge.
"We competed in a series of rodeos and did pretty well, so we kept on going," Jace said.
"We accumulated enough points to be in the top six, which gave us a spot in the San Antonio rodeo. We won second place in that, so we moved on to the Houston rodeo."
The R&R Cattle Company team won the title of Reserve Champion Team at the Houston Ranch Rodeo Finals last Saturday.
Jace said the San Antonio rodeo will be considered an invitational meet next year, so the team won't need to compete with the Ranch Rodeo Association to earn a spot.
"We might not do another series, but we may go here and there for some competitions," he said.
Garry said he has no plans of slowing down. When asked what's next for the R&R Cattle Company, he said, "We'll probably go back and hit it again."