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If the Pirates Were an Engrish Phrase
This s*** is real. I am HURTING for Pirates fans, dear readers.
Because they don't even get a chance. Not a shot, not nothin'.
And though they are considered a division "rival" of my Redbirds, I cannot stop myself from doing what I feel is right — from ridiculing the runaway train of irresponsibility otherwise known as the Pirates' front office.
Garrett Atkins?
Scott Olsen?
Matt Friggin' Diaz?!?!?
Enough of this marinated rape.
Enough already.
Don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
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Just remember they said the same thing about that scurvy bunch in San Francisco before they somehow molded and stayed solid to the end.
I actually like the moves made by the Pirates. Shows a committment to change, with a sprinkling of insanity thrown in for good measures. Fear the scurvy in 2011….Argggggg!
BTW Happy New Years…or is it Happy New Decade this year?
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RR — How is signing the likes of washed up Garrett Atkins and Scott Olsen a commitment to change? More like a commitment to suicide. The only thing that has changed for the Pirates since Barry left is the level of optimism. It's all gone now.
Wow, that's hilarious! Well, at least it's on sale.
And no, those don't seem like terribly inspiring choices, marinated, plain or otherwise.
– Kristen
Kristen — I agree, even with such a drastic price drop!
It's been a loooong time since the Pirates were a team to be reckoned with. I feel for their fans and admire their loyalty – especially when their front office makes such dumb moves!
Jane — It's hard not to feel empathy for them. Few know that amount of suffering. Let's hope they get competitive within the next decade or so.

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What Swordsmen would you like to see get a filler episode? What happened to Kakashi's rampage he's just reading porn?.
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Yeah the Sai emotional sealing Jutsu didn't make sense at all they could have used the time for more Lee fight scene with either the explosive guy or any other random ninja
Yes the fillers to come will be good cuz i like how they get to show what each swordsman can do unlike the manga
I also wondere where the **** was kakashi when sai was tring to work on his seal and left the swordsman there regenearting eventhough he wasn't sealed yet, he should have made sure he was sealed before leaving, but seems that lee did a good job protecting them
Lol yea kakashi was reading his porn , lol at such a crucial time
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the part when he ambused the 2 fodder was a good scene, the reason why he didn't notice because of how fast he did it, it was to show how stealthy they can be and It was very good scene to me.
also I think the nara's mascara part was irrelevant
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When her house is burned to the ground by a mob family, Daisuke offers Monica a job at the Special Unit. Edmundo takes an immediate dislike to her, J acts as her surrogate father, and Daisuke learns something about the bullet attached to his necklace.
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Man convicted for growing marijuana on public land, patrolling with gun
Last month, a Yolo County jury found 57-year-old Fidel Alvarez guilty of "cultivation of marijuana" and "possession for sale of marijuana." The jury also convicted Alvarez of being armed during the commission of these crimes.
According to the office of Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig:
Last September, agents from the Yolo County Narcotics Enforcement Team and the Mountain and Valley Marijuana Investigations Team discovered a marijuana grow one third of a mile off Highway 16 in Yolo County on public lands. The marijuana grow contained over 500 plants that were only a few days away from harvest. Agents discovered Alvarez walking through the field of plants dressed in camouflage clothing and carrying a .22 caliber rifle with a homemade flash suppressor.
Alvarez admitted to agents that he had been hired by drug dealers in Richmond to come and tend to the marijuana plots. He stated that he was going to receive a percentage of the profits from the sale of the marijuana. Experts testified that the plants would produce somewhere between 250 and 500 pounds of marijuana which would have a street value of $250,000 to $500,000, said the D.A.'s office.
"These marijuana grows on public lands are dangerous and the cause of numerous acts of violence across the state," said prosecutor Michael Vroma, in a press release. District Attorney Reisig commented on the environmental impact. "The toll these marijuana grows have on the surrounding environment due to chemicals and fertilizers is immeasurable," said Reisig in the same release.
Alvarez will be sentenced on February 25 by Judge Timothy L. Fall. Alvarez faces up to four years in prison.
Editor's note: the News-Ledger asked the D.A.'s office for a few more details about this case, but the requested information was not provided.
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Gales seeks a school board seat
By Steve Marschke
News-Ledger Editor
What can Katherine Gales bring to the local school board?
"At the top of the list is research," she answered. "That's what I do first if I don't know something. I'm going to learn about it, especially if I'm going to be held responsible for making a decision about it. I'll take my experience and I might take other persons' opinions, but I'm going to go to the Internet and I'm going to Google it, and I'm going to find out exactly what it is."
Gales, 50, told the News-Ledger that doing the background work is a key part of a school board member's job.
"It's important for the school board member to understand what's going on in that area, so they can make a decision," she explained. "You have to be up on current events. . . and you can be affected by anything coming into the district. If I don't know about a certain community, it's my obligation to get a good understanding or recuse myself from decision-making in that area."
Gales has been working for the state Department of Education since 1997. She is now an executive assistant at the downtown Sacramento office. She serves as a "branch level office manager," she said.
Gales said that one reason she took the job was to figure out why different schools taught different ways – a realization that came from comparing her own education at an "old school" in the Monterey area to her daughter's campuses in Natomas and New York.
[adrotate group="7″] Gales grew up in an Army family and moved around, but she went to high school in Monterey, at a campus with large classrooms that were well equipped for science, home economics and so forth.
"When (my daughter) got into junior high, it was different from what I experienced in junior high," said Gales. "That made me get even more involved. . . In home economics, we had kitchens in our classrooms. . . I compared that to my daughter's school (in Sacramento), and they had portables."
Working into her adulthood, Gales earned a pair of degrees from the University of Phoenix.
"I have a bachelor's in business management and a masters in management," she reported.
She did not marry her daughter's father, but both parents were involved in the now-grown daughter's life. For the past three years, Gales has lived in West Sacramento with her daughter and her seven-year old grandson, who attends school in Washington Unified School District. Gales also has several nieces and nephews in town, also going to West Sacramento public schools.
She's running against four other candidates for one available spot on the ballot for school board, in a special election March 5.
How does she think the current school board is doing?
"I've attended the local school board meetings since December," Gales answered. "They seem to work fine. Over two or three meetings, I think they're working through what they need to do. As far as what I saw, they're doing pretty much what they need to do and what I would do. I don't know what goes on in closed session."
How good is the local district?
"They're about as good as they can be at this time, but anything can be improved and be better. That's what I can contribute."
How well are the schools doing in standardized test scores?
"I know Bridgeway Island (Elementary School) did pretty good on the API and Southport was second," she answered. "The others came behind them. Test scores are important, but I'm focused on what's coming down the pipeline (from the state board of education)."
New curriculum standards and new tests are on their way, she said.
Fiscally, Gales thinks the district is in good shape.
And she said she would consider new charter schools on a "case by case" basis. What would it take for a new charter school to get her approval as a board member?
"You have to be productive, and you have to follow the requirements of the law, first and foremost," said Gales.
She was asked what kinds of challenges she sees in WUSD's future.
"I think the main thing sticking out in my mind is that it's very important for them to be diverse in their workforce," answered Gales. "All staff should closely mirror the national average. . . In West Sacramento, we may not have a really high level of ethnicity in one area or the other, but (students) should be exposed to at least the top three or four (ethnic groups) that most people are exposed to on a regular basis."
"I don't know that we have any African-American teachers."
Gales also said she wants to see better conflict-resolution in local schools.
"When my daughter went to school in New York for a year, they had a program set up," she explained. "It was called peer mock court or peer court, where the kids actually could go to court if they had a dispute or something. They could discuss the issue in front of a body of peers or administrators, to get to the core of a problem before a decision was made for discipline."
"I don't know if that's even done here, but it doesn't seem like they have any kind of structure set up to deal with discipline. A lot of times, it seems like it's just decided by the principal and teacher – I'm not sure, I really can't speak on it."
Gales was attracted to run in this race because the timing was right to become active in the community, she said. She saw news about the special election on Mayor Cabaldon's Facebook page. She hasn't, though, obtained endorsements from him or any of the school board or city council members.
But, as she added by email after the interview:
"What I have received is support from friends and family including, but not limited to, friends in the Sikh community and my church at the Calvary Christian Center."
Editor's note: Five people are running for one vacant seat on the Washington Unified School District Board of Trustees. A winner will be chosen in a special, all-mail ballot in West Sacramento on March 5.
Katherine Gales, profiled above, is one of the five.
The News-Ledger newspaper is presenting an interview with each of these five candidates. The series will conclude in our print edition on Feb. 27.
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Food give-away in West Sac
The Yolo County food bank will distribute free food to eligible West Sacramento and Clarksburg residents on Feb. 19. The schedule includes distribution from 9-10 a.m. at the West Sacramento County building, 500 Jefferson Blvd.; 10:30-11:15 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian, 1500 Park Blvd.; 11-noon at Yolo Housing Authority, 685 Lighthouse Dr.; and noon-1 at Clarksburg Firehouse.
Please bring a bag, and attend only one site. For information, call (530) 668-0690.
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Sobriety checkpoint Saturday night
The West Sacramento Police Department announced today it will conduct a sobriety checkpoint and driver's license check from Saturday at 7 p.m. until 3 a.m. The department typically does not announce the precise location of the checkpoint in advance.".
"The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes," said a press statement from Lieutenant Tod Sockman of the West Sacramento Police Department. "Research shows that crashes involving alcohol drop by an average of 20 percent when well-publicized checkpoints are conducted often enough."
[adrotate group="9″] Officers will be contacting drivers passing through the checkpoint for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment. Officers will also check drivers for proper licensing and will strive to delay motorists only momentarily, he added. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving. Drivers caught driving impaired can expect jail, license suspension, and insurance increases, as well as fines, fees, DUI classes, other expenses that can exceed $10,000.
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CEO of Yolo's courts will retire
Yolo Superior Court announced today the retirement of James B. Perry, Court Executive Officer. He will retire May 1, 2013.
"It has been my honor to work with the best group of judges in the state and a truly remarkable staff. I have enjoyed my time serving the people of Yolo County and the state," commented Perry in a Yolo Superior Court press release.
The press statement credited Perry with stabilizing funding levels, developing one of the first written succession plans for court staff, and successfully advocating for additional judgeships and staff. He helped guide the court through state funding for site acquisition and construction plans for the new Yolo Superior Courthouse expected to be complete in 2015, the statement continued. Perry held key roles on Judicial Branch Committees and Task Forces to include the Domestic Violence Task Force, Facilities Task Force, and the Budget Working Group.
Perry will leave Yolo Superior Court with 10 years of service at his post; a total of 20 years with the Judicial Branch and 43 years of public service.
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Nguyen: 'average' district can improve
News-Ledger's interviews with candidates in the March 5 special school board election continue this week with local businessman Linh Nguyen —
By Steve Marschke
News-Ledger Editor
With a background in computer engineering and in business, Southport's Linh Nguyen believes one of the best ways to start attacking any problem is to measure it. And he believes the measurements are clear for Washington Unified School District:
"Statistically, we are average," Nguyen told the News-Ledger.
Student test scores often have a strong link to a community's economic level. Look at them both if you want to judge how a school district is doing, he said.
"If we can say that economically, we're a '5,' but what we're achieving is a '7' or '8' out of 10, then that's excellent. But if we're economically a '5' and we're achieving at a '5,' that's just okay."
West Sacramento's school district is scoring at about 760 on the API tests, he said, which is about "average" for a place with an "average" socioeconomic level.
Nguyen (pronounced with the "ng" sound followed by "wen," in one syllable) hopes to earn a seat on the local school board next month and help change that.
"That reflection is on the board – that's where the buck stops," he said. "City-wise, you can see there are a lot of successful projects that have been implemented – whether it's (new developments like) the River Cats, Nugget, Home Depot or Ikea. They didn't let the 'average' or 'below average' hold them back. The school district needs to do the same."
[adrotate group="7″] "As a person who runs my own company, I understand what you need to do when you govern a multi-million dollar entity. We need to define a clear vision. We need to lay out a clear plan of what we're going to do. We need to always follow up on the plan."
Nguyen, 40, currently works at home, managing his investment portfolio. His wife is a part-time pharmacist, and the couple has three young kids – the oldest two of which are at Bridgeway Island Elementary School.
"I graduated from UC Davis in computer science engineering," he explained. "I went back to Silicon Valley and my first job was at Genentech. I worked mostly in high-tech. After we saved some money, we started our own consulting company. But running a company is very intensive, and we were having our first kid. We decided to move to West Sacramento, which is a very good place to raise kids."
Having two children in the public elementary school and another headed that way has generated some concerns, said Nguyen.
"I think I'm in the same shoes as a lot of parents," he said. "My kids are in first and third grade. I can see the future coming for them. High school is coming."
One friend typifies his concern:
"When I told him I was running for the board, the first thing he said is, 'Great, I'll support you.' The second thing he said was, 'At this point, I wouldn't let my kid go to River City High School.' The sad fact is that (the friend himself) went to River City High School, and his wife went to River City High School – not the new campus, but the old one. Something like that speaks volumes about how people perceive the high school."
Nguyen is concerned by the numbers – and RCHS is higher than the state in some statistics, like expulsion rates, he said.
Between that and issues like bullying and campus security, "I don't feel my kid is safe to go to this high school" right now, said Nguyen.
How do you fix that?
Nguyen believes that the first step is to identify the problems facing WUSD, whether they be test scores or campus safety.
"I would like the (school) board to acknowledge the problems," he said. "That's the first step in solving a problem. Secondly, I would like to know how we are going to measure the issues – for example, what percentage of the kids are leaving the district (to go to school elsewhere)? If we can first do a measurement on that, we can improve it. We don't (now) have a way to measure that. Just anecdotal evidence."
Nguyen says he has been to several school board meetings and seen others on cable TV.
"I see a lot of positive coming from the board we now have," he said. "We could do much better. We have 7.000-plus students in the district. We have an obligation to help these 7,000-plus kids to achieve, to reach their full potential."
He added that, fiscally, the board is "doing okay with what we have." And with Proposition 30 passing and bringing more stability to school funding, and with the economy finally improving, he expected the school's financial climate to start getting better.
How does he feel about charter schools?
Nguyen said he would examine them on a "case by case" basis.
"I'm not encumbered by a political agenda. . . If someone comes to me and asks about a charter school for our district, I would say, 'show me the empirical evidence.' When we make a change like that, there's going to be a financial cost. The research has to support (a need for the charter school)."
Nguyen thinks that voters should look at the time commitment of being a school board member when they weigh their decision of whom to elect.
"One of the basic elements (of the job) is that you have to be willing to put in the time," he said. "If you look at our city council, they have 22 subcommittees, reaching out to the schools, the River Cats, the port, to Sacramento County. Board-wise, we're not reaching out to other districts around us. We're not reaching out to resources we have. We're not reaching out to UC Davis or Sacramento State."
"If the board was functioning at an excellent level, we would have a direct path where Sacramento State and Davis and vocational programs would come here and work with the kids, and explain why some subject is important. We want to engage a kid, whether they are going to be a mechanic or an engineer or something."
With a background in management and in science, Nguyen believes he can help the board do this.
What does he see as a board member's job duties?
"One of the requirements is that we need a board that's passionate," he answered. "Statistically and empirical data-wise, we're average. That's a result of our economics. To be successful, we have to be innovative."
Has Nguyen been endorsed by the mayor or by school board members?
"Purposely, I've tried not to coincide with the political side," he answered. "I call it the political machine. I don't want to reach out there, because I want to be independent. The first thing is that the school board is for the kids. The second thing is, it's for the kids. And the third thing is, it's for the kids."
Nguyen's prior involvement in the community include helping to coach youth soccer, baseball and basketball in the elementary school and city leagues. He also helps with the local Cub Scout troop.
The candidate said he is funding his school board campaign with "mostly my own money," and is also walking precincts.
[Editor's note: after this interview was published, the candidate notified the News-Ledger that he had picked up endorsements from former WUSD school board members Ardeene Westvik, Dave Farmer and Ed Hocking.]
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Southport: the trouble with beavers
City's trapper has so far caught five of the pesky mammals
By Steve Marschke
News-Ledger Editor
"It comes in waves," reports Dena Kirtley, the City of West Sacramento's urban forest manager. "It has probably been about three years."
But now, they're back:
"About a month ago, one of my crew noticed some trees that he thought were chopped down with an axe. On further inspection, we discovered it had been beavers."
The animals have been active "for probably six or eight weeks" in the Bridgeway Lakes area of Southport, chopping down trees. Their preferred species is willow. The animals – perhaps a family – probably came in from the Sacramento River.
"There's a canal that belongs to Reclamation District 900, just east of Otis Road, south of Marshall," said Kirtley, who is managing the city's response. "That's pretty much where Bridgeway Lakes begins. That canal runs under the road."
"They've taken out several trees at Cherokee in Bridgeway Lakes, and gone around the corner behind some houses and taken out some more."
Why do the beavers want to gnaw down willow trees in particular?
"They eat the bark and leaves off the portion that falls into the lake," answered Kirtley. "Their intent is to make the trees reachable so they can get to the bark and leaves."
The felled trees aren't immediately being removed by the city.
"We leave the trees where they are, so the beavers don't down more trees," said Kirtley.
You might call that an official policy of "Leave it to Beaver."
If the animals can't get at willow trees, they will settle for other species, like live oak, she added.
How many animals are there?
"We're hoping less than 10," she said. "They move in from the river through the ag canals. It's like a little highway."
So far, there has been no problem with beaver dams as a threat to drainage.
The city's response to the beaver infestation was to show the state Department of Fish and Game that it was taking adequate tree-protection measures, and then get a permit to hire a trapper. Parks workers have tried to protect over 100 area trees with chicken wire – a questionable strategy, allowed Kirtley, because the beavers can always just "move on down the line" to unprotected trees.
A trapper has thus far caught five of the animals. When pressed, Kirtley admitted delicately that the animals are not live-caught. They're killed by the traps.
[adrotate group="7″] "It's illegal to transport them," she said. "Nobody else wants them. They would just be somebody else's problem, and we are in an urban area. It's a delicate subject. I've had people ask me what happens to the beavers."
Kirtley said the animals can build aquatic lodges, but they also burrow into riverbanks – and "we think we found one of their nests." The trapping doesn't seem to be over.
The good news is that the downed trees will probably rise again.
"Once we think we've alleviated the beaver problem, we will remove the felled trees," said Kirtley. "We'll make a nice, clean cut below the damage, and the trees will re-sprout and we'll have new trees."
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For most people — and anyone who enjoyed National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation — a big part of the holiday season is the variety of lighting displays. A few hours down U.S. 70, Portales and Clovis residents can enjoy the lights of homes and businesses in nearby Ruidoso, and perhaps catch the slopes as well.
What is it?
The festival of lights runs throughout the holiday season as part of the Ruidoso's Christmas Jubilee, which started Nov. 11. According to the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce, the streets, businesses and residential buildings are decorated with thousands of lights until the end of the year.
Where is it?
The festival is mostly in downtown Ruidoso, though some residents on the outskirts of the city may choose to have a festive display as well.
How to get there:
The trip from both Portales and Clovis stays on U.S. 70 for the duration of the trip. Portales drivers can plan a 165-mile trip one way, Clovis drivers about 190 miles. Assuming a rate of 70 mph, a driver will need just under three hours to arrive.
When to go:
You'll obviously want to be in Ruidoso during the night to see the full effect of the lighting, but some may prefer a little bit of daylight to view the scenery on the road from Roswell to Ruidoso. If this is you, you'll want to leave a little before 4 p.m.
What to expect:
Mainly a light display. The festival, in its fifth year in Ruidoso, has a series of other events that have already passed. Among the more notable events for the festival were the Parade of Lights, a Holiday with Santa Claus and the $125 per plate Starlight Ball Dinner and Dance.
However, skiing is available at Ski Apache after a delay of two weeks. A day-long trip could start with skiing and end with a view of the lights.
You might not like:
The cold. Ruidoso is in a more elevated area that is suited for skiing, so the temperature might not be to some people's liking. Travelers would be wise to bring a few dollars for hot beverages.
Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce, (505) 257-7395 or 800 253-2255.


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This is for those who have unlocked their Mangekyou Sharingan. We will compare (in a friendly way) what we can do with this awesome power we have. Those without are welcome to watch
*Standing in a plaza in Konoha, looks around to see if anyone is coming*
*activates sharingan* (to myself) hmmm I can see people walking by...
sorry 4 this but, this thread isnt fair...
and why not?
*sits on a roof to watch*
cause some of us dont have a rinnegan but byakugan or no dojutsu or, or nothing at ll
Sits opposite seth and throws a kunai that lands next to him with a scroll that summons any food needed and any drink and is unlimited
Ohh food
*Pulls an apple juice and a packet of chips from the scroll*
Thanks mate.
Is nomming on a uge Ice cream sundai with 50 cherries 200 scoops (one for each flavour at least) 2 bottles of choclate syrup and all turned into a milkshake and sips it a huge pepperoni pizza next to me in box and bites a peice
*drinking the apple juice*
So what ment to happen here I thought there where gonna be some fight to watch or somthing.
*goes back to the apple juice*
Well no one with the sharingan has appeared yet...just me. Thatd be pretty boring for you guys. We can spar if no one shows up though I agree this is quite boring
*finishes apple juice and jumps down*
Well lets see how much you've improved Kooji
*takes a ready stance*
Originally Posted by neilson
cause some of us dont have a rinnegan but byakugan or no dojutsu or, or nothing at ll
If you want to watch thats cool. If not I wont make you stay
Originally Posted by evilshade
Sits opposite seth and throws a kunai that lands next to him with a scroll that summons any food needed and any drink and is unlimited
Can I have some food :3
I wouldn't eat straight before but if you want I'm sure he doesn't mind sharing.
*maintains ready stance*
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and why not?
You don't even have the required post to obtain a sharingan.. Can you link your bio?
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INGREDIENTS:4 ½ lbs. red delicious apples 3 lbs. cooked turkey, diced 3 cups celery, chopped 3 cups, canned crushed pineapple, drained 12 oz. low-fat lemon yogurt 12 oz. low-fat mayonnaise 1 ½ tsps. prepared mustard ½ tsp. celery seed 50 whole pita bread, halved 3 lbs. leaf lettuceDIRECTIONS:1. Core and chop unpeeled apples. In a large bowl combine with turkey, celery and pineapple. 2. For dressing: Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard and celery seeds. Mix until blended. Add to turkey ...
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Curry makes a flavor statement; and it's a natural mate to chicken and fresh fruit. Because there's a wide variation in the intensity of curry powders, adjust the amount to suit your taste. Serve this aromatic dish with basmati rice, steamed vegetables, a green salad, and crusty bread.
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon curry powder, or to taste
16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch squares
½ cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
4 peaches (at room temperature), peeled, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch wedges
Toasted chopped walnuts for garnish
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the water, stir in the curry powder, and heat until bubbly.
Add the chicken and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until it is lightly browned and cooked through. With a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a measuring cup, combine the orange juice, brown sugar, and ginger; stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the peaches and orange juice mixture to the sauté pan; stir for about 3 minutes, or until the fruit is lightly cooked and the sauce is bubbly. Add the chicken; stir gently for about 1 minute, or until the mixture is warm. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
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Rushing to judgment: CSU stadium foes
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Who's right? Who's wrong?
It barely matters. Here's why:
CSU, if it goes through with this idea, plans to do so with private donations, not tax dollars.
CSU?has said this repeatedly. Regardless of how hard opponents will try, any effort to frame this as a frivolous, ill-conceived diversion of public dollars from academics is simply dishonest.
Some in the opposition obviously have come to understand this, because they appear in recent days to have embraced a new message, one that shifts the focus to saving Hughes Stadium rather than merely berating the supposedly anti-intellectual crowd as favoring the gridiron over the Classics.
That's a PR ploy that might resonate in some quarters, but it would have worked far better if this community, in fact, felt any deep, emotional connection to Hughes.
How close-minded is the opposition?
The 15-member Colorado State University Stadium Advisory Committee held its inaugural meeting earlier this month. A reporter quoted a woman who identified herself as a member of the anti-stadium forces suggesting that the new facility seems out of scale to Fort Collins.
How would they know?
We haven't seen any architectural drawing. No artist rendering has been rendered. The conversation on this project has barely begun. Raising questions that pit academics against athletics is to be expected in debates about university stadiums. But raising questions about scale unnecessarily discredit the opposition.
CSU on Feb. 3 reminded us all that it knows how to pull off big-money initiatives. That's when it announced it had completed its $500-million, seven-year fundraising campaign, raising nearly $10 million more than its goal and crossing the finish line six months ahead of schedule.
It deserves big kudos for doing so. Those dollars have been spent or committed to creating new department chairs, new classrooms and new scholarships. In other words, those are dollars that will all be spent building CSU's academic profile and reputation.
If there's any reason to be concerned about the university's ambitions to build a new stadium, it's in how donors react to being asked for money again so soon after writing a check for the big campaign.
But even that concern doesn't really amount to much.
If you're an alum, a fan or a parent with the wherewithal, you'll happily write a check to an initiative that helps a university you love.
Doing so might not help the local economy much. It might not help lure better coaches or better players. But it will give the university – and Fort Collins – a chance at some of those things.
CSU is without a doubt an economic growth engine. Could it become a football powerhouse? Maybe, maybe not. But if it does, then we'll have one more item to point to with pride and, in this case, the university will have achieved this milestone without a single extra tax dollar than it now receives.
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Legendary recording and performing artists The Pointer Sisters will make their only scheduled Chicago-area appearance of the year when they perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 15, in North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville.
With a style that blends elements of pop, disco, jazz, bebop, blues, soul, funk, dance, country and rock, The Pointer Sisters continue to entertain audiences nearly 40 years after their recording debut, performing hits like "Fire," "He's So Shy," "Slow Hand" and "I'm So Excited."
Tickets are $75, $65 and $60; call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit http://northcentralcollege.edu/show.
Today's lineup features original members Ruth, Anita and Bonnie Pointer. (A fourth sister, June, died in 2006.) The group was founded in the early 1970s, and their early recording of music for a series of educational cartoons, "Pinball Number Count," is a "Sesame Street" classic.
Their 1973 popular music debut featured their version of Allen Toussaint's "Yes We Can Can," which rose to No. 11 on the Billboard charts. In 1975, the quartet won a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "Fairytale." That year they achieved the rare distinction of becoming the first black female singers to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn.
In 1976 The Pointer Sisters appeared in the film "Car Wash," and in 1979 their cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Fire" climbed to No. 2 on the U.S. singles charts. In 1980 the soulful pop single "He's So Shy" reached No. 3 on the charts, and the following year the sultry ballad "Slow Hand" reached No. 2.
The 1980s would see their commercial success peak with hits like 1982's "I'm So Excited." In 1984 the group received Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "Jump (For My Love)" and Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices for "Automatic."
In 1994 The Pointer Sisters were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The sisters were inducted to the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2005. Visit www.thepointersisters.com to learn more.
Boyz II Men, which previously was announced to perform in Pfeiffer Hall on May 15, has been rescheduled for Sept. 25, 2010. The Pointer Sisters performance concludes North Central College's 2009-2010 Fine & Performing Arts Season. The College will announce its 2010-2011 season in June.
This performance is one of many ongoing programs at North Central College to enrich and broaden the cultural and academic outlook for the College and community. North Central offers a variety of venues accommodating a rich range of local and world-class events and performances for the public. For a comprehensive schedule of musical performances, theatrical and dance productions, art exhibits and lectures, visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/show or call the box office at 630-637-SHOW (7469).


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In the midst of drought and wildfires, eastern New Mexico looks more like a dust bowl everyday. But when the landscape dries up, so does the money, and experts say it's just the beginning.
Self-described as a normally optimistic guy, Curry County Extension Agent Stan Jones said the ecological and economic impact of current conditions on eastern New Mexico are scary, and it all hinges on a need for rain.
"Dust bowl is an accurate statement. It's pretty critical right now," he said.
"This drought is critical; it's serious. Water's always a big deal for us but it's even a bigger deal when you don't get help from Mother Nature."
Jones said an April 17 wildfire that burned 71,000 acres of south Curry County is expected to cost the agricultural community $16 million just this year with an estimated $40 million over time, according to a recently conducted economic feasibility study.
And he said that is only one fire. Already this week there have been others, including 300 acres that were still burning Thursday in north Curry County after 24 hours of efforts to quell the blaze by firefighters.
Between Curry and Roosevelt counties, more than 160,000 acres have burned since the first of the year, he said.
"If we have 5,000 acres burn every day, we're going to be in a world of hurt. It has a direct impact on our economy," he said.
And the climate is ripe for more fires, he said.
While the damage to homes has been minimal — three structures were lost April 17 — the loss of grazing land and miles of fencing has rendered fire-stricken areas useless.
The affect could be far-reaching.
It will take rain and time before scorched areas can recover, said crop and soil specialist Kevin Branum with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resource Conservation Service in Clovis.
Meanwhile, the burned areas are blowing away and Branum said trying to stop it isn't really an option because it would be "cost prohibitive."
"We're keeping an eye on it, and we're just kind of monitoring it until we have rainfall," he said. "The blowing sand's obviously a problem but the acreage is so large there's really nothing you can do."
He said luckily the April 17 fire moved fast enough it probably left grass roots beneath the soil that could spark new life with a little moisture.
But Branum said as dry weather and wind continues, the sand blows and can bury plant roots so deep they won't be able to emerge later.
"Usually a fire goes through there and those roots are still there. Now if we don't get any rain, we're going to be in trouble," he said, explaining the result could be a wasteland of sand dunes.
However with a little rain in the near future, Branum said the area could also become prime real estate as nutrients from the fires enrich the soil allowing plant and wildlife communities to thrive.
"Fire's a cycle of nature. Our terrain knows how to adapt to it and change," Branum said. "The prairies burned naturally before we made civilizations in them."
The agricultural community is praying for rain, but having to make tough decisions in the meantime, Jones said.
Following the April 17 fire — dubbed "the tire fire" because it was sparked when a tire blew out on a vehicle traveling through Melrose — Jones said most cattle owners sold their herds because they lost grazing land.
"It's huge, it really is. Some of those ranches sold everything they had," he said. While the cattle market is higher than it's been in a long time, Jones said the trade-off is that when they are ready to rebuild their herds they will have to buy into a higher market.
Beyond the impact of fires, Jones said farmers aren't planting crops that need more moisture than irrigation can provide because they won't survive.
The result is a depletion of animal feed and other staple crops that boost production and the local economy.
"If you're a rancher, there's no way you can afford to (feed). There is no hay to be had; everything's been fed up through the winter," he said. "There's so many decisions that have to be made. I feel for the guys that are having to make those decisions."


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Industry experts from Samsung, Qualcomm, Cisco and Synopsys discuss how they are utilizing DC Explorer and Design Compiler Graphical to tackle the challenges of ever-increasing design complexities amidst shrinking schedules. The panelists present on how DC Explorer helps generate high-quality design data quicker by providing early visibility into design problems and results while producing a netlist to give a head start to tasks such as physical feasibility. You will hear about some of the recent advancements in DC Explorer that enable floorplan creation and design connectivity analysis at a very early design stage. Additionally, the speakers share how Design Compiler Graphical is helping them attain their design goals by delivering superior quality of results and tighter correlation to layout.


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- Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology
- Post-Doc, Johns Hopkins University
Vascular Mechanics and Mechanobiology: developing computational models for understanding vascular disease progression and designing clinical interventions; using genetic, pharmacologic, and surgical models for elucidating mechanisms that underlie diverse vascular conditions; and using tissue engineered constructs to test hypotheses of mechanosensing and mechanoregulation of extracellular matrix.
Selected Awards & Honors:
- H.R. Lissner Medal, American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni, Georgia Tech
- Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Bioengineering Division)
- Regents Professor, Texas A&M University System
- Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
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- Presidential Young Investigator Award, National Science Foundation
- YC Fung Young Investigator Award, American Society of Mechanical Engineering
- Young Scientist Award, American Society of Biomechanics
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- Wilson JS, Baek S, Humphrey JD (2012) Importance of initial aortic properties on the evolving regional anisotropy, stiffness, and wall thickness of human abdominal aortic aneurysms. J Royal Society Interface 9: 2047-2058.
- Simon DD, Horgan CO, Humphrey JD (2012) Mechanical restrictions on biological responses by adherent cells within collagen gels. J Mechanical Behavior Biomedical Materials 14: 216-226.
- Xiao N, Humphrey JD, Figueroa CA (2013) Multiscale computational model of three-dimensional hemodynamics within a deformable full-body arterial network. J Computational Physics 244: 22-40.
- Ferruzzi J, Bersi MR, Humphrey JD (2013) Biomechanical phenotyping of central arteries in health and disease: Advantages of and methods for murine models. Annals Biomedical Engineering 41: 1311-1130.
- Roccabianca S, Ateshian G, Humphrey JD (2014) Biomechanical roles of medial pooling of glycosaminoglycans in thoracic aortic dissection. Biomechanics Modeling Mechanobiology (ePub ahead of press).
Additional Positions:
- Program Chair, 2014 World Congress of Biomechanics
- Co-Editor in Chief, Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology (2001-2011)
- Member, Modeling and Analysis of Biological Systems (MABS) Study Section, NIH
- Member, World Council of Biomechanics
- Chair, US National Committee of Biomechanics
- Humphrey JD. Cardiovascular Solid Mechanics: Cells, Tissues, and Organs. Springer-Verlag, NY, 2002.
- Cowin SC and Humphrey JD (editors). Cardiovascular Soft Tissue Mechanics, Kluwer, Netherlands, 2002.
- Humphrey JD and Delange SL. An Introduction to Biomechanics: Solids and Fluids, Analysis and Design. Springer Verlag, NY, 2004.
- Humphrey JD and Holmes JW. Style and Ethics of Communication in Science and Engineering. Morgan & Claypool, CO, 2009.


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Outstanding Alumni Award Winner 1966
Retired as deputy director of research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Dr. Joseph Rall has contributed outstanding leadership and made personal research accomplishments in the field of thyroid biochemistry, physiology and disease. He has been described as America's foremost authority on the thyroid. Rall is an author of more than 95 scientific papers and recipient of numerous awards and honors from the medical and scientific communities. His distinguished career also includes service as the chief of the clinical endocrinology branch at NIH and director of intramural research at NIH's National Institute of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney diseases. He is also a member of the National Academy of Science. In 1996, he took a leadership role in the North Central College's campaign to complete the Kresge Science Challenge that brought $2 million in new support to North Central's science program. Rall also founded the College's Annual Rall Symposium on Undergraduate Research.


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If your life is anything like mine, you may find yourself longing for a personal assistant. Someone who can off load mundane tasks that consume time but aren't core to your daily objectives. Of course such a luxury is not in most of our household budgets, but what if your smart phone were truly smart enough to perform this role?
Justin Rattner's keynote address in the final day of the Intel Developer's Forum focused on context computing – making the machine more aware of the user's surroundings so that it could best provide information and services without being specifically asked to do so. One application that is being co-developed between Intel and Fodor enables a hand held travel companion to proactively identify nearby points of interest, restaurants, and even make recommendations with regard to appropriate attire based upon weather conditions. The device utilizes a variety of "hard" (accelerometer, GPS, etc.) and "soft" (web searches, calendar, etc.) sensors to learn about the user's behavior, tastes and preferences such that the device become better at anticipating the user's interests over time.
This technology is intriguing with a great many applications that can enhance the user's quality of life, but as is the case with most behavior altering technologies, there is a cost. Increasingly, our interactions during the course of the day are with machines, lacking a certain critical element – the human element. For example, if I were touring a vacation spot and didn't have a device to tell me where to eat, I would stop to ask one of the locals where the best restaurants are in town. In doing so, I may engage in conversation and learn something new about the area and satisfy my basic human need for interaction with other people.
But perhaps there is a compromise. What if my smart phone could be my personal assistant and off load mundane tasks but then connect me face to face with other people when I am ready for human interaction? This is the beauty of VidyoMobile – making sure that your personal assistant remains… well… personal.
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– BusinessWeek Article: Virtual Meetings for Real-World Budgets
– TechCrunch Article: Vidyo Bets On The iPad And iPhone for the Future of Videoconfering
– PC Mag's Article: Video Telephony: The Next Big Thing. Again.


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Dordt College hosts media summer camp for high school students
March 10, 2014
Be part of the first class of high school students in the Dordt College Media Camp, the newest summer camp on Dordt's campus. This five-day camp explores broadcast journalism, communication, and digital media production. Open to high school students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in 2014, Dordt College Media Camp will be held June 16 to 20.
With access to broadcast equipment through KDCR radio and video production equipment used by the college, students will enjoy days packed with hands-on learning and fun, while developing a biblical and Christ-centered response to media and communication in contemporary society. Students will explore a variety of multimedia professions through interactive curriculum, simulation exercises, site visits, and skill-development workshops.
Based on information gathered through the application process, the camp experience will be tailored to match the needs and wants of students and help determine which specific areas of media they want to focus on. Options can range from sports journalism to interview skills and from radio programming to video production.
In addition to hands-on experience, students will stay in Dordt's Covenant Hall resident rooms, eat meals in the dining hall, enjoy activities with new friends, and participate in a final project. The camp runs concurrently with the IDEAS summer camps, for high school students in the sciences.
The cost for the five-day, overnight camp is $195. For more information and to register, please visit www.dordt.edu. Application deadline is May 1.
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Today, I got so drunk that I decided it was a good idea to get naked and jump on a trampoline in the back of a neighbour's garden. Said neighbour is a police officer. FML
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Today, I got a new girlfriend. Unfortunately, the last girl I asked out just responded to my relationship request on Facebook. It's been 4 hours, and my new girlfriend already thinks I'm cheating on her. FML
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Today, I almost died. How? I nearly suffocated after passing out while chewing an entire pack of gum. I should really drink less. FML
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Today, I was driving and noticed a police car parked in a spot reserved for the handicapped. I stopped my car and got out to take a picture. The cop gave me a ticket for parking in the road. FML
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Today, I went to see my new dentist. He was really cute, so after the checkup I started flirting. He stopped me right after I asked him out, saying, "Being a dentist has its advantages, I can see the girl's mouth before I stick my tongue in it. And in your case, it's a big no." FML
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Today, while talking to one of my parents' friends, we discovered that the house he grew up in is the same house my boyfriend now lives in. When he recalled that he lost his first tooth there, the only response I could come up with was, "Oh my gosh, I lost my virginity there!" FML
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Today, my wife brought my 5-year-old daughter to visit me at the office. My boss has a speech impediment, and when she heard it, she exclaimed, "Hey my daddy can sound just like you! Show him daddy! Show him!" FML
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Today, I started charging my phone in the car during a family road trip. The car recognized my iPhone as an MP3 player and started playing the audio from the porn video I watched before we left. Everybody heard. FML
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Today, I found a lost dog and called the owner. When he arrived, I thought it would be cute to put the dog down so he would run back into his owner's arms, like in movies. As soon as I put the dog down, it ran away again. FML
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Today, I was walking towards a party where I knew my cheating ex would be. I passionately rehearsed how I would have a go at him big time when I met him. Guess who was walking right behind me and heard it all. FML
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Today, I decided to change my hair color. After waiting in anticipation, I took a shower to rinse out the dye and reveal my new, blue hair. Rinsing revealed not only blue hair, but blue skin caused by the watered dye running over my body. I now look like a smurf, and it's not coming out. FML
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Today, on my way to work, I hit a pothole about the size of Alabama, bending my wheel and flattening my tire. After changing it and having to explain myself to my furious boss, I went back on that road in my other car to take a picture of the pothole. While looking for it, I hit it again. FML
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NARROWSBURG, NY — I was exposed to the world of opera at an early age. Inspired by the grandeur and incredible music, I became a fan quickly, and remain so to this day. So I was delighted to discover, after moving to the region, that the Delaware Valley Opera (DVO) and a company of talented, driven professionals is dedicated to presenting quality productions right here in the Upper Delaware region.
I had heard that there was new blood infusing the company with excitement, and I decided to start my researches by checking out the website. (delawarevalleyopera.org). I found out, among other things, that the DVO is a nonprofit regional professional opera company that will celebrate its Silver Anniversary in 2011, and that it is a Professional Company member of Opera America. With that background under my belt, it was time to sit down with DVO general manager Carol Castel to get an insider's view on what the company is doing and where it is heading.
"We're turning a corner," Castel said. "It's time to get back to our roots: the community.
"A lot of people don't realize that the DVO is their company, not an exclusive club. Whether you're an opera fan or not, our not-for-profit company is for everyone. Our focus this year is community involvement, and we're very excited to share this experience with the seasoned opera fan, as well as those who have yet to explore what we have to offer."
Branching out is clearly key to the mission of the DVO. Staging performances throughout the region will give the company an opportunity to diversify and reach more audiences, including students who have yet to be exposed to this art form. The ambitious calendar includes upcoming shows at the Tusten Theater in Narrowsburg, Sullivan West High School in Lake Huntington and Wallenpaupack High School in Hawley, PA, among others.
"Both Sullivan West and Wallenpaupack house gorgeous, state-of-the-art, air conditioned theatres," Castel told me over breakfast. "Our communities have paid dearly for these facilities and we want to celebrate the DVO's 'dawning of a new day' by bringing the opera out into the public in a way we have not explored in the past."
With a calendar of events that includes Tchaikovskys' "Eugene Onegin" (currently running), Gaetano Donizetti's "The Elixer of Love" (the first two weekends in August), a "Young Singers of the Valley" concert and, for the first time joining up with the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (www.bethelwoodscenter.org [1]), an upcoming winter holiday performance of "Hansel and Gretel," these folks are busy.
Getting down to basics, I asked, "What is opera?" "No more than musical theatre from another country," Castel replied. "Being able to present foreign language productions with 'supertitles' [English translation on the big screen], this makes the material really accessible to everyone—not to mention the music.
"This 25th anniversary gives the DVO an opportunity to share new beginnings, ushering in a new era, if you will, while honoring the magnificent history of the DVO."
Like the proverbial "phoenix rising from the ashes," the DVO appears determined to change and grow with the community it serves. When asked what we (the general public) can expect from a night at the opera, Castel's enthusiasm was contagious. "You can expect to laugh and cry, if we do our job correctly. Opera allows us to experience a wide range of emotions and share the human experience."
Although the company has many professionals in its midst, it is also a place for those studying the art form to hone their craft in a nurturing environment. Many young singers have gotten their start right here in the Upper Delaware Valley, and the DVO revels in the talent that lives here and participates in the productions. Social interaction seems to be key to the future success of the company, since "It takes a village," volunteers, interns, stage hands, costumers and singers rejoicing in a musical collaboration that involves many in dedication to serving their community by providing quality productions worthy of any venue. I'm looking forward to seeing for myself as the season unfolds, having experienced (first hand) the mounting excitement surrounding the "dawning of a new day" for the Delaware Valley Opera.
In addition to the full length operas, there are "House Concerts," a crafts fair and flea market, the DVO "Books Project," among other programs. For a complete schedule of events, and information on how to get involved with the DVO, visit delawarevalleyopera.org or call 845/252-3136.


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So....Now that he's a year old is there any reason NOT to feed him oranges and Tangerines? Lemon? I wonder about the skins...I remember when I was small they used to cut oranges up for us but leave them in the rinds...(think orange rind smile) Is that the best way to feed him so he doesn't have to deal with the skin?
If it's not safe yet, why not and when will it be?


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Opinions do vary on the best way to dispute. I'm curious why you think there's no proof when you dispute online. You get an immediate confirmation of the dispute from the CRA which you can print out.
Quietman wrote:Scuba,Several suggestions, others may feel differently:1) NEVER dispute online with CRA's (waste of time, no proof)
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Getting a collection deleted is always a win. Whether it comes about thru a letter or a raindance, the end result is the same. [BTW, I haven't tried a raindance so I have no idea whether it will or won't work.]
However, DVing is a more complex issue. A lot of JDBs and CAs refuse to validate claiming that you sent a form letter. Well, there's nothing in the statutes that says a CA doesn't need to validate if they believe the consumer is using a form letter or a CRO. They still are required to validate.
If they don't validate and persist in collection efforts, that's a violation. Their first written notice must contain certain things, and if not then that's another violation.
This sort of leverage is often necessary to get TLs deleted that ain't yours or to negotiate a PFD for TLs that are yours.
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Good morning.
The State Board met on Monday and Tuesday of this week. A major focus of discussion and deliberation was the effect of budget cuts on ISBE operations.
The Board also took action on the following issues related to the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB):
· Proposed criteria for highly qualified teachers and
· Intermediate goals for adequate yearly progress.
Information about other Board actions is at http://www.isbe.net/news/Default.htm.
Other items in this message include the following announcements:
Deadline for
submitting data for school report cards –
· District financial profiles and historical data now available on the ISBE Web site.
Appended to the message are the dates, locations, and agenda for the fall Superintendents' Regional Conferences and the New Superintendent's Conference. This is a repeat of information included in last week's message.
ISBE Staffing Cuts Announced/Budget Update
A difficult, challenging and sad time began this week at ISBE. We are compelled by cuts in the budget approved by the General Assembly to eliminate some 45 positions and reduce spending in virtually every operational category, particularly contractual agreements.
We made the announcement yesterday after talking with affected employees and their bargaining agents. As I told my board earlier this week, these cuts will surely reduce our capacity to serve you. I am particularly concerned about the areas of technical assistance and external assurance. As soon as I am able to share with you more specifics about the effect of the cuts on the agency, I will do so.
Of course, we still have an agency full of hard-working, extremely capable people determined to do more with less. I know that's a concept all of you are familiar with these days.
More details on the reductions are available at http://www.isbe.net/news/2003/june19-03.htm.
Also on the budget front, the Governor has still not received the education appropriations bill from the General Assembly, nor has he made known whether he will use his item veto authority to reduce or eliminate lines from the budget. Further reductions in the appropriation could mean additional staff reductions here at ISBE.
State Board Accepts Proposed Criteria for Highly Qualified Teachers Under NCLB
The Illinois State Board of Education adopted
State Board Approves Trajectory for Adequate Yearly Progress Under NCLB
The State Board approved intermediate goals for determining adequate yearly progress (AYP) under NCLB at its regular monthly meeting on June 17. The Board had approved a version of these goals as part of the Illini Plan in February 2003. That version was based on the recommendations of the Assessment and Accountability Task Force, but the U.S. Department of Education did not approve the plan. More information about the revised plan can be accessed at http://www.isbe.net/news/2003/june17-03d.htm; a graph and chart showing details of the trajectory is at http://www.isbe.net/board/meetings/june03meeting/nclbaccountcover.pdf.
Reminder: Data for the
E-Report Card Are Due
Data for the school report cards are being collected
online for the first time this year. The due date for submitting the data is
District Financial Profiles and Historical Data
We now have available on our Web site a new application which presents all school districts financial profile and historical data? It can be easily accessed on the School Finance page http://www.isbe.net/finance/default.htm, School Business and Support Services page http://www.isbe.net/sbss/default.htm, or from the School District Financial Profile area, http://www.isbe.net/sfms/p/profile.htm. To access your profile directly, go to http://webappsnet1.isbe.net/finprofile/profile.aspx.
Robert Schiller
State Superintendent
of Education
The State Superintendents' Conference this year will be offered at six regional meetings.
Dates and Locations:
September 3
September 4 Matteson
September 9
September 15
September 22
September 23
District superintendents, regional superintendents, association leaders, and others will receive a mailing in July with specific registration and conference site information.
Proposed Conference Agenda for Superintendents' Regional Conferences
September 2003
Breakout Session I (see descriptions below)
Breakout Session II (see descriptions below)
Five breakout sessions: participants may attend 2 of the 5:
Accountability: Keeping Our Heads While Those About Us Are Losing Theirs
Learn the facts and fallacies about the newly adopted legislation for testing and accountability that aligns Illinois law with No Child Left Behind; walk through how adequate yearly progress (AYP) is determined and how to project progress for your schools; view the new e-Report Cards and the Illinois Interactive Report Card Web site; review the new "assessment frameworks" that will guide test development for the next five years.
Offered in breakout sessions I & II
School Improvement: Using What We Know to Improve Performance
Focus on four components of school improvement, highlighting strategies that really work: data analysis that drives targeted improvement plans; classroom curriculum, instruction and assessment aligned with the Learning Standards; teacher and administrator enhancement; and support services for students, families and communities.
Offered in breakout sessions I & II
Finance and Funding: Gearing Up for the Real Reform We Need
Understand the new state financial profiles—what they are and are not; preview proposed legislation to assist districts in significant financial difficulty; review the status of the state education budget; discuss "life after EFAB," potential funding recommendations and next steps; review options for legislative and public support strategies.
Offered in breakout sessions I & II
P-Card: Adding Efficiency and Accountability to the Purchasing Process
With the Procurement Card, school leaders are able to increase the efficiency of the purchasing process while improving on accountability. This session will explain in detail the new P-Card program, provided through the sponsorship of the IASA/IASB/IASBO, which has a proven record of streamlining the P.O. process, saving time and money while improving control over expenditures.
Offered in Breakout Session I
Financial Projections: Looking Five Years Out
A critical part of local school management is making timely and accurate financial projections. The ISDLAF+ sponsored by the IASA/IASB/IASBO has a relationship with PMA for fund management and advisement. A new PMA service allows for such projections. This session will provide you with a close look at the system.
Offered in breakout session II
Introductions and Keynote Address by Dr. Robert E. Schiller, State Superintendent of Education
Open Q&A Session with the State Superintendent and Cabinet-Level ISBE Staff.
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Bobby Thomson hits the "shot heard 'round the world," Woody Guthrie passes away, Germany comes together, and O.J. Simpson is found not guilty, all on this day.
1920: The NFL (then the American Pro Football Association) plays its first games between members of the league. The inaugural season of the APFA actually kicked off Sept. 26, 1920, with APFA member Rock Island Independents defeating a team from outside the league, the St. Paul Ideals, 48-0. The following week featured seven games, including the first two matchups of APFA members. The Dayton Triangles defeated the Columbus Panhandles and the Rock Island Independents defeated the Muncie Flyers.


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Woodsboro defeated Benavides in game 1 15-10 and 8-7 in game 2. Woodsboro fell behind Benavides 5-0 in the first two innings of game 1. The Eagles then erupted for nine runs in the fourth inning to take a 9-5 lead. Jake Nesloney led off the 4th by getting hit with a pitch, then Trent Moses and Tyler Salyers followed with walks to load the bases. Mikey Berraza was hit with the bases loaded to bring in the first run and Freddie Arriaga was walked to bring in another run.
Garret Horner then doubled to clear the bases. J.T. Blaschke walked and then stole second to put runners on second and third. Logan Moses walked to load the bases again. Conner Payne singled and drove in two runs. Jake Nesloney then came up the second time in the inning and singled to right to end the scoring for the Eagles in the 4th inning.
The Eagles scored three more runs in the top of the fifth on a walk to Freddie Arriaga, a single by J.T. Blashke, a single by Logan Moses, and a double by Conner Payne. Benavides then scored two runners in the bottom of the inning. Making the score 12-7 after five innings. Tyler Salyers hit a solo homerun to deep center to start the Eagles' scoring in the sixth inning. The Eagles would score two more runs in the sixth to finish their scoring.
Benavides would score two in the sixth and one in the seventh, bringing the final score to 15-10. Garret Horner (6-2) pitched all seven innings for Woodsboro, striking out 12, walking two and giving up 12 hits.
In game 2, Woodsboro starter J.T. Blashke gave up one run in the top of the first inning. Woodsboro responded by one run of their own in the bottom of the inning. Freddie Arriaga got on by an error by the first baseman and then stole second to get into scoring position. Arriag would then score on an error by the Benavides shortstop off the bat of cleanup hitter Conner Payne.
Benavides would score two more runs in the second to take a 3-1 lead. Woodsboro would respond by batting around in the seond and scoring 4 runs to take a 5-3 lead. Woodsboro's patience at the plate would pay off again as Benavides would walk four batters in the inning and hit one more. Tyler Salyers got the only hit of the inning. Benavides would score two in the third inning to tie the game 5-5.
Woodsboro would score one run in each of the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings. Benavides would score two in the sixth, making the score 8-7 into the seventh inning. Benavides would get the lead off hitter on by an error and then stole second. The next hittter popped up to first baseman Jake Nesloney. The runner on second advance to third on a passed ball.
The next Benavides batter would walk, putting runners on first and third with one out. Woodsboro then intentionally walked the lead off batter for Benavides to load the bases. Conner Payne was then brought into relieve J.T. Blaschke.
The Eagles brought in their infield with the bases loaded and one out. Benavides number two hitter then hit a line drive to the left of second baseman Zack Lopez who dove to his right to make the play and then threw to first to double up Benavides, ending the game. Started J.T. Blaschke (2-2) went 6.1 innings, scattering 9 hits, striking out 4 and walking 3. Conner Payne got the final two outs of the game for the save.


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State Board of Education Meeting
via video conference
Tuesday, February 18, 2010
2:00 p.m.
View Packet
Chicago Location:
ISBE Video Conference Room, James R. Thompson Center
14th Floor, 100 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL
Springfield Location:
ISBE Video Conference Room, 3rd Floor
100 N. First Street, Springfield, IL
This meeting will also be audio cast on the Internet at: www.isbe.net
- Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance (Times are estimated and are for planning purposes only)
- Consideration of and Possible Actions on Any Requests for Participation in Meeting by Other Means
- Public Participation 2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
- Resolutions & Recognition
- Arts Education Week Poster Contest Winner Victoria Tu, Wood Oaks Jr. High, Northbrook S.D. #27
- Superintendent's Report - Action Considerations 2:15 – 3:00 p.m.
- Approval of Minutes: January 14, 2010
- Adjustment to the January 14, 2010 Budget Recommendation for FY11
(Superintendent Koch, Linda Mitchell)
- Contract Amendment: Shefsky & Froelich, LTD
- RFSP for School Meals Initiative (Nutritional Content of Menus)
- Discussion Items 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
- Update on Race to the Top Application (Superintendent Koch)
- Legislative Update (Darren Reisberg)
- Other Items for Discussion
- Announcements
- Adjourn
All State Board of Education meetings listed on this agenda will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons planning to attend who need special accommodations should contact the Board office no later than the date prior to the meeting. Contact the Superintendent's office at the State Board of Education, Phone: 217-782-2221; TTY/TDD: 217-782-1900; Fax: 217-785-3972.
NOTE: Chairman Ruiz may call for a break in the meeting as necessary in order for the Board to go into closed session.


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Mrs. Almaraz was born March 28, 1935, in Beeville to Guadalupe and Felipa (Vasquez) Rodriguez. On June 8, 1973, she married Juan V. Almaraz at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, where she served diligently as a lecturer, reader, Eucharistic minister and in the Saint Anne's Society. Civicaly, she was a member of the Woodmen of the World. She enjoyed quilting, dancing and babysitting, operating a day care center from her residence many years and caring up to some 77 children during that span.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Andrea Elizalde; a brother, Lupe V. Rodriguez Jr.; and two nieces, Mary Cecilia Rodriguez and Barbara Jean Rodriguez.
Survivors include her husband, Juan Almaraz of Beeville; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation wase held Friday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Treviño Funeral Home and resumed from 5 to 9 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. A rosary was recited there at 7 o'clock.
The funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. at OLV with Father Luke Thirunelliparambil officiating. Interment followed at Beeville Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Guy Daniel Rodriguez, Daniel Amador, Antonio Almaraz, Nicholas Rodriguez, Andres Almaraz and Jared Fulghum.
Honorary pallbearers were Jerry "Boy" Garcia, Quinn Carranco, Chico Rodriguez and Luis Alaniz Jr.
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Columbus website earns 'Sunny Award'
The Columbus Dispatch - March 13, 2013 04:50 PM
The folks over at Sunshine Review, a national nonprofit that promotes government transparency, aren't very impressed with Ohio.
After rummaging through more than 1,000 government websites in the U.S. and grading them on the online information made available to the public, the group awarded only six "Sunny Awards" in Ohio.
The city of Columbus grabbed one of the few Ohio awards, and the only one in central Ohio, for its website after picking up an "A-minus."
Nationwide, 247 government web sites earned a "Sunny Award" for making vital information available online about budgets, meetings, lobbying, financial audits, contracts, public records, taxes and other items.
Ohio's six awards paled to the number handed out to other states, such as Florida (25), Virginia (19), Illinois (19), California (12), Georgia (12), Kansas (11) and Oklahoma (10).