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Relax, it's only April
Relax, it's only April The five brightest planets are converging in the
western sky for an eye-popping show in May 2002.
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April 24, 2002: It's on the radio, in the newspapers and on TV: the planets are aligning! I can't go anywhere lately without people approaching me about it. "Where should I look?" they ask. "Did I miss it?"
I tell them all the same thing: "Relax, it's only April."
The planets are indeed converging in the western sky this month. Just after sunset you can spot Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn and Jupiter -- the five brightest planets -- in a line stretching upwards from the western horizon half-way to overhead. It's a pleasing sight.
Right: Four planets and the Moon over San Diego, CA, on April 14, 2002. Credit: Dennis Mammana.
But the best is yet to come ... in May.
That's when Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn will form an eye-catching cluster in the constellation Taurus. Jupiter will hover above them in Gemini, just one constellation away. No binoculars or telescopes are required to see them. All you need are your eyes and a clear view of the western horizon.
Sky watchers who dash outside just after sunset this week can spot Mercury, too. It's that "star" below Venus shining through the glow of the setting Sun. Mercury is climbing higher in the sky each night and, by May 1st, it will remain visible for more than one hour after sunset.
I plan to go outside every night after dinner between May 1st and 7th. Throughout that week, the red star Aldebaran, Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Mars will fit within a circle about 10 degrees across. (Ten degrees is about the width of your fist held at arm's length.) Each night will offer something different and beautiful: On May 3rd, for example, Mars and Saturn will lie a scant 2.5 degrees apart. On May 4th, Mercury reaches its greatest apparent distance from the Sun and makes its closest approach to the other planets. On May 5th, Mars, Saturn and Venus will form a triangle just 3 degrees on each side. And so on....
Left: The western sky as seen from mid-northern latitudes just after sunset on May 5, 2002.
The planets will begin to disperse during the second week of May. Mercury and Saturn will move toward the Sun where they will disappear from view -- Mercury first, then Saturn by month's end. Venus will move in the opposite direction, away from the Sun and toward Jupiter. Those two bright planets are destined for a dazzling close encounter in early June, but that's another story.
On May 10th -- mark this date on your calendar -- Venus has another rendezvous. As the sky fades to black that Friday evening, Venus and Mars will pop out of the twilight a mere one-third of a degree apart. (The tip of your pinky held at arms length is about twice that wide.) It's a rare opportunity to peer through a telescope and see two planets at once! Glaring white Venus will shine about 100 times brighter than butterscotch Mars, but no matter -- both will be visible.
Another date to remember is May 14th. That's when Earth's moon will glide by Venus with less than a degree between them at closest approach. By itself the Moon would seem remarkable: it will be a slender crescent, mostly dark. Yet the "dark" part of the Moon will be faintly glowing with "Earthshine" -- that is, sunlight reflected from our own planet. Together with Venus, such a Moon is simply indescribable.
Below: A crescent Moon with Earthshine on April 14, 2002. Credit: Sal Viviano. [more]
If you miss the Venus-Moon encounter on May 14th, don't worry. There will be another one much like it a month later. But if you miss the 5-planet gathering between May 1st and 7th, you'll have to wait 58 years to try again.
Why so long?
Two of the five brightest planets (Venus and Mercury) are always close to the Sun, which means that a gathering of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn can only happen if the Sun is nearby. Usually our glaring star spoils the show. Indeed, that's exactly what happened two years ago on May 5, 2000, when the same 5 planets bunched together with the Sun in the middle. No one could see a thing. The next time they converge far enough from the Sun to be seen as easily as we can see them in May 2002, the date will be July 2060.
So relax, it's only April. Just don't miss May.
The Planets in 2002: A Rare Dance of Planets (Sky & Telescope); A Bonanza for Planet Watchers (Abrams Planetarium);
These sky maps show the appearance of the western sky after sunset from mid-northern latitudes: April 25, May 1, May 2, May 3, May 4, May 5, May 6, May 7, May 10, May 14, 2002.
What about the Southern Hemisphere? The planets are aligning there, too, but the tight trio of Saturn, Venus and Mars is closer to the horizon when the Sun sets in early May. The gathering is harder (but not impossible) to see south of the equator.
Above: The five brightest planets gathered together two years ago, too. But the Sun spoiled the view. This extraordinary coronagraph image comes from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory. The blue disk in the middle blocks the glare of the Sun (denoted by a white circle) and reveals Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Jupiter. Mars is just outside the image's field of view. [more]
Earthshine -- (Science@NASA) Northern spring is the best time to spot one of the loveliest sights in the heavens: Earthlight reflected from the Moon.
2002 Spring Planets Gallery -- from SpaceWeather.com
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Good afternoon,
This weeks message contains information about the School Choice list that was released yesterday. To access the press release simply click on this link http://www.isbe.net/news/2003/aug07-03.htm
On Tuesday, Governor Blagojevich signed legislation into law that will result in an enhanced statewide testing system. The press release can be reviewed on this
link http://www.isbe.net/news/2003/aug6-03c.htm This morning we were notified that the Governor intends to sign separate legislation that will help to implement NCLB. A story on that bill appears below.
You will also find information about:
I have also included some news articles that may be of interest to you.
Hold Harmless Payments to be Delayed
The General State Aid formula is dependent on several variables for which the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) must rely on others to provide. These include school district Equalized Accessed Valuations and Operating Tax Rates. All county clerks are required to submit this data to the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) which performs an audit of the information prior to certifying it to ISBE.
For the first time in over thirty-five years, IDOR is
unable to deliver the required files for all 102 counties to ISBE by
To assure continued GSA payments on the statutory
payment schedule, ISBE will use estimated data for Cook and
ISBE will provide final GSA and HH figures for school
districts, including any pro-ration of the poverty component, as soon as IDOR
verifies the final data files from the county clerks in Cook and
Potential changes to waiver procedure
Senate Bill 206, which is awaiting action by Governor Blagojevich, would make changes in the way in which eligible entities must apply for waivers and modifications of law and rules. In particular, the bill would require that public hearings held by local boards of education to consider applications be held on days other than regular board meetings.
The Governor has until August 25 to act on the bill. If the Governor signs the bill, it will take effect immediately; therefore, it is recommended that school districts and other eligible entities consider delaying the scheduling of the public hearings until the status of SB 206 is clear. After the enactment of the bill, any application considered at a public hearing that was held on a regular board meeting day will be considered ineligible and returned to the applicant.
Delaying the public hearing should not affect a
districts ability to meet the waiver
deadlines, since today is the deadline for the October 2003 report
and the next deadline is not until
Senate Bill 206 would make the following additions to the waiver process described in Section 2-3.25g of the School Code (105 ILCS 2-3.25g):
The full text of Senate Bill 206 is available at:
Information on the current waiver/modification process is available on the State Boards website at http://www.isbe.net/isbewaivers/default.htm.
Once the Governor has taken action on Senate Bill 206, we will be sending information to district superintendents and updating our website and waiver forms. If you have any questions, please call Winnie Tuthill or Shelley Helton at (217) 782-5270.
Governor to Sign SB878
We were notified this morning the Governor intends to sign SB878 today. The bill makes changes required to implement NCLB and grew out of recommendations of my Task Force on Assessment and Accountability. The bill:
· Recognizes and rewards school districts in the same manner as is done for schools.
· Clarifies definition of Academic Early Warning List and Watch status to be consistent with past practice and compliant in terms of NCLB, and addresses schools as well as districts.
· Creates an Appeals Advisory Committee to review requests regarding status determination.
· Expands the list of sanctions for all schools and districts and makes it clear that the federal sanctions (such as public school choice and supplemental educational services) apply only to schools receiving funding under Title 1, Part A, of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
Date and location change for ISBE meeting
The August meeting of the Illinois State Board of
Education will be held beginning at in the Chicago Public Schools 6th floor
meeting room,
Notice of Completed Rulemaking
Please be advised that a rulemaking item recently adopted by the State Board of Education is now in effect. This set of rules has been posted on the agencys web site at www.isbe.net/rules; choose Rules Currently in Effect and scroll to the relevant Part number. (If you print only the affected Sections, remember to include the table of contents for the Part, which changes every time the Part is amended.)
Certification (Part 25)
The main group of changes in this set of amendments pertains to procedural matters connected with accreditation reviews leading to the approval of programs that prepare educators. Chief among them are incorporation of the 2002 version of the NCATE standards, a change in the role of the State Board staff member who serves with each review panel, and a change from Fifth-Year Review to Accreditation Review to accommodate the potential for a different review cycle in future. The remaining changes involve necessary updating.
Affected Sections: 25.67, 25.115, 25.125, 25.127, 25.140, 25.145, 25.155, 25.160, 25.313, 25.442, 25.710, 25.728, and 25.Appendix D
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Dissolving school district was Chenoa's best option
It's understandable why some Chenoa residents are upset with their school board's decision to dissolve their school district.
It will now be up to the Regional Board of School Trustees for DeWitt, Livingston and McLean counties to determine which unit Chenoa will be placed with. It will likely become a part of the adjoining Prairie Central district.
Chenoa residents had a chance to become part of that district last spring, but rejected it in a referendum.
Unfortunately, Chenoa voters didn't give their school board a lot of choices. Chenoa's finances are such that it can't continue beyond this year without a major tax increase.
The board undoubtedly could have studied more options. But it has already explored merging with several other school districts. Its Citizens Advisory Council also brought vast amounts of information to the board on merger possibilities.
Although there will always be people unsatisfied with the prospect of dissolving a school district because of the strong emotional ties between a community and its schools, the Chenoa school board did the right thing in setting a deadline in which to make a decision and then deciding.
There is a point at which more studies and more information become points of delay instead of serving a useful purpose when the result is obvious and the only question is going to be how to get there.
It is unfortunate that Chenoa wound up voting to dissolve with a 4-3 split vote, but that is probably an indication of how losing control of a local school district affects the emotions of residents. It's a loss of identity for a town. And many see that as the first major sign of a community's deterioration, especially in smaller communities where generation after generation of families have such strong ties and memories tied to the local high school.
To some residents of Chenoa, dissolution of their district and joining Prairie Central will be like climbing into bed with the enemy in sports.
But when pride gets in the way of being able to finance an education that prepares high school students for that next step into college, it is the students who are being cheated if the move isn't made.
consolidation, merger or whatever you want to call it means Chenoa students will
be exposed to curriculum that can't be afforded at
It is also a step that we'll be seeing more of in coming years as an estimated 80 percent of the state's school districts reported financial problems this year.
We can't
look to the state and continue grumbling, "If only the state. ..." We are the
state. The elected representatives in
Schools are being forced to find more efficient, cost-effective ways of doing business because their costs continue to climb and taxes are not like a bottomless cup of coffee. State taxes could be increased for education, but representatives who have been willing to consider that prospect have wanted to tie such an increase to a cap on local property taxes. In other words, as a trade-off for a slight increase in revenue, they would cap a tax that is the primary source of funding for public schools. They fear a double taxation hit if not for a cap.
As education costs rise, schools in major financial trouble today would only be delaying the inevitable with an increase in state revenue.
Bigger is not necessarily better, but with schools it appears to be the most logical answer for now.
The governor has already ordered an eventual reduction from 45 to 22 regional offices of education. He knows educational institutions must merge and save money to remain viable. Schools are no different and have to be realistic enough to spot financial trouble signs and determine the best solution before disaster hits.
Chenoa's school system seems to be at that point today. Dissolving to allow the district to become a part of neighboring Prairie Central seems to be a wise choice under the circumstances.
(Reuters) --
Critics predict the 2002 No Child Left Behind Act could also help power a new wave of costly lawsuits against the states challenging the allocation of state education funds, and in turn by the states against the federal government.
"We all
want to improve the quality of education and narrow the achievement gap between
students in poverty and other students,"
"But the federal government has no appreciation whatsoever of the direct and indirect costs of No Child Left Behind."
Democrats say President Bush's administration and Congress' Republican leadership has undermined the act by providing just $24 billion of $29 billion authorized in 2003 to help states meet the law's new requirements.
Chief among the law's requirements are annual student testing, training and hiring qualified teachers, and school accountability, which come as states are grappling with their worst fiscal crisis since World War II.
Republicans reject charges they have dumped the tab in state lawmakers' laps, saying there was no specific amount of money promised or authorized and that education funding has risen by $9 billion over the past two years.
They also say fears about the cost of implementing the act's reforms have been overestimated.
Congress' General Accounting Office estimated earlier this year that states would have to pay between $1.9 billion and $5.3 billion to implement just the testing provisions of the act between 2002 and 2008.
"The consequences for a state are real far reaching," said David Shreve, education lobbyist for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). He noted that primary education already accounted for 35 percent to 70 percent of state budgets.
"If you have to increase that by 25 percent you're talking about a lot of money," he added.
several states have seriously considered forgoing federal education funds for
needy children to be spared the new law's requirements, officials in
But such is the states' concern that NCSL this month sent a memo to state legislators and their staffs on the possibility of challenging the law in federal court based on the law's own ban on imposing "unfunded mandates" on states.
The country's biggest teacher's union, the National Education Association, also announced this month it was putting together a lawsuit over the alleged unfunded mandates and had begun talks with several states who might join the suit.
NCSL's Shreve and others said they worried the law has also opened the door to a potential tidal wave of costly new lawsuits challenging the level and equality of state public school funding.
Such suits have affected all but five states since the early 1970s, NCSL analyst Steve Smith said, but the new law's emphasis on measuring schools' success in teaching students to specific standards could intensify that trend significantly.
"It really sets the stage for people to file federal lawsuits," Vratil said. "I don't want to exaggerate, but it has the potential to cost states billions of dollars."
Copyright 2003 Reuters. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
bi-weekly update on
NCLB UPDATE (http://www.nochildleftbehind.gov/)
In addition
to approved state accountability plans, the Department is posting state-by-state
decision letters (http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/CFP/al/index.html)
which document aspects of each plan that still require final action.
Provided the action occurs, whether it entails legislative/regulatory change or
just the submission of documents, the Department will "fully approve that
plan." One frequent comment? The approval
of accountability plans is not the
approval of standards and assessment systems. Twenty-five states, the
On July 28,
the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Justice announced
more than $41 million in grants to 23 school districts. These
Seeking to
fill a couple of critical vacancies in the Department's leadership structure,
the White House has announced its intent to designate the current Undersecretary
of Education, Gene Hickok, to be Acting Deputy
Secretary of Education, and Ron Tomalis, who
currently serves as Hickok's Chief of Staff, to be
Acting Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE).
Since March, Hickok has served as both Undersecretary
and Acting Assistant Secretary for OESE. He remains a policy advisor to
Secretary Paige on all major programs and management issues, including
the No Child Left Behind Act (http://www.ed.gov/PressReleases/07-2003/07232003.html).
Tomalis joins OESE at a busy time: the close-out of
fiscal year 2003. Previously, he was executive deputy secretary, second in
charge, of the Pennsylvania Department of Education and served in the Justice
Department (http://www.ed.gov/PressReleases/07-2003/07232003a.html).
Also, Phoebe Cottingham has been appointed
Commissioner of the

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Mutt Madness Time Again!Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
Submit a picture of your dog sporting the colors of your favorite college by 7:00 pm on Friday, March 25th and they will be entered in our competition. First place will win a 10-day daycare pass, second place will win a 5-day daycare pass and third place will win a free spa day!
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Green Bay police have released the names of a husband and wife found dead in a home.
Police say the bodies of 49-year-old Michael Carroll and his 52-year-old wife, Kyung "Kim" McCoy, were lying on a bedroom floor when officers arrived at the west side home Thursday. Police said there were no obvious signs of trauma to the bodies.
Authorities still don't know the cause of death.
Brown County Medical Examiner Al Klimek told WLUK-TV (http://bit.ly/U6ItnO ) on Friday it could take more than two weeks for complete autopsy results to be returned.


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Event # 4520
October 29-31, 2003
Dearborn, Michigan
Theme: "Future Force Business Opportunities"
The 2003 TACOM APBI provided broad-based business planning information to industry relating to future tank-automotive and armament plans, programs, and acquisition opportunities. TACOM, the Program Executive Officers (PEOs), and other appropriate tank-automotive and armament organizations presented market opportunities and plans to include research and development efforts, procurement of major end items, secondary items, maintenance, and other system support business. This event also described Acquisition Streamlining initiatives and other topics of special interest.
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Wednesday, October 29, 2003
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Check-in & "Ice Breaker" Reception
Hubbard Foyer
Thursday, October 30, 2003
7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m.
Check In & Continental Breakfast
Hubbard Foyer
General Session: Hubbard Ballroom
8:00 a.m.–8:05 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
APBI Co-chairperson
8:05 a.m.–8:10 a.m.
Intro to Keynote Speaker
MG N. Ross Thompson III, USA
Commanding General, TACOM
8:10 a.m.–8:50 a.m.
Keynote Speaker
LTG John S. Caldwell, Jr., USA
Military Deputy, Assistant Secretary of the Army
(Acquisition, Logistics, & Technology)
8:50 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
TACOM Address (PDF, 325 KB)
MG N. Ross Thompson III, USA
Commanding General, TACOM
9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Coffee Break
10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Acquisition Address (PDF, 2.3 MB)
Mr. Daniel G. Mehney
Director for Acquisition
10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Program Executive Officer, Ground Combat Systems
Significant Acquisition Program Opportunities (Non-FCS) (PDF, 3.97 MB)
Mr. Albert Puzzuoli
Deputy Program Executive Officer, Ground Combat Systems
11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Program Executive Officer, Combat Support & Combat Service Support Significant Acquisition Program Opportunities (PDF, 4.27 MB)
Mr. Randal Gaereminck
Deputy Program Executive Officer,
Combat Support & Combat Service Support
11:30 a.m.–12:00 Noon
Ground Systems Industrial Enterprise (GSIE) Business Opportunities (PPT, 5.45 MB)
Mr. Frederick Smith
Deputy for Ground Systems Industrial Enterprise (GSIE)
12:00 noon–1:30 p.m.
Regency E-K
The balance of the afternoon sessions will be devoted to breakout sessions. There will be three one-hour sessions. The same five topics will be presented each session. The times for these sessions are denoted below. A flier designating specific rooms for each session is available at the registration desk.
Breakout Session Topics
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Breakout Session One
2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Breakout Session Two
4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Breakout Session Three
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Hubbard Foyer
Friday, October 31, 2003
Opening Remarks
APBI Co-chairperson
8:05 a.m.–8:35 a.m.
FCS Program Overview (PDF, 1.41 MB)
Mr. Albert Puzzuoli
Deputy Program Executive Officer, Ground Combat Systems
8:35 a.m.–9:15 a.m.
FCS Program Acquisition Plan and Status (PDF, 2.33 MB)
BG Donald Schenk, USA
Program Manager, Future Combat Systems
9:15 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
FCS Program Lead System Integrator (LSI) – Boeing, Contracting Structure, Requirements & Business Opportunities (PPT, 9.21 MB)
Mr. Dennis Muilenburg
Vice President, FCS Program Manager
The Boeing Company
Coffee Break
Hubbard Foyer
Manned Ground Vehicles (MGV) Program Structure, Update and Business Opportunities – United Defense Industries Inc. (UDLP) (PDF, 1.90 MB)
Mr. Elmer Doty
Vice President and General Manager
Manned Ground Vehicles (MGV) Program Structure, Update and Business Opportunities – General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) (PPT, 4.52 MB)
Mr. Charlie Hall
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS)
11:30 a.m.–12:00 noon
FCS Technical Base Initiatives Research, Development & Engineering Command – RDECOM & DARPA Requirements and Management (PDF, 1.44 MB)
Dr. Richard E. McClelland
Director, TARDEC
12:00 noon
Closing Remarks; Adjournment
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ok - I was about to post when I saw another post a little further down with the same symptoms i'm seeing lately - only it's getting worse and I don't know what to do.
So the problem - I'll be feeding her, and she will suddenly clamp down on the breast and push it out of her mouth at the same time - which is killing my nipples. Right now they are so sore I'm actually considering a bottle of formula if she wants to nurse again - I can't touch the nipples without wincing, and don't have any pumped milk in reserve right now. She's been gnawing on the nipple and she'll start crying in the middle of nursing, tense up, arch and push me away while clamping down at the same time.
It's only started recently - within the past few days - and it's worse today than ever. How do I know for sure that it's ger?
How do I know if it's something else? how can I nurse her without her doing this if it's possible?
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The Inquisition!
The Holy Office!
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith!
Whichever name it has used, this is the arm of the Vatican that oversees the doctrinal integrity of the Faith. It watches, with eagle eyes, the goings on of theologians and other suspects around the world.
Its staff is omnipresent, with sub-offices in every country and in most major dioceses. Its minions send daily reports to headquarters, where countless clerical workers do nothing...


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Little did he know that the group was from the Ronald McDonald House and they had stopped in for some lunch.
"I love kids, so I went over and was joking with the little boy and I called him 'pelon' (a Spanish word for bald)," Windom recalled.
The little boy was 7-year-old Enrique Llanas, and he was seeking treatment for leukemia, which caused his hair to fall out. His family was staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Corpus Christi.
"When I said it, the lady from the Ronald McDonald House looked at me like "Uh-oh", so I knew I messed up," Windom said.
"It was all in good fun, because I'm bald-headed, and he was bald-headed, so I was just messing with him when I called him 'pelon'."
But Llanas, who's first language is Spanish, smiled and shrugged it off.
Windom added, "I had to make it up to him. I went and got him and his sister, Roxanne, sundaes.
"I started talking to him and asked him how old he was, and he said he was going to be eight next Saturday, and I said, 'Really?'
"I told him, 'Well, I have a really good owner, Mrs. Brenda Hughes, so maybe we can have a birthday party for you.'"
Windom exchanged contact information with the family and Ronald McDonald House directors and set off on his quest to make this birthday party happen.
"I asked Brenda the next day," Windom recalled. "She said, 'Sure go ahead and do it', so we took off."
And one week later, Llanas had his birthday party.
The party was set up in the back of the restaurant, with tables in the center of the room, decorated with brightly colored balloons and streamers.
At the end of the room sat a banquet of chili dogs, hamburgers with all the fixings, chips and salsa, ice cream and a Hot Wheels-theme cake made by Beeville baker Gina Dancer.
Windom ran in and out of the room constantly, making sure everything was perfect, and enlisted the help of many of his staff to make sure the guests had drinks and were comfortable.
A table sat to the right overflowing with gifts of all shapes and sizes bought by Hughes, Windom and others.
Windom said, "We bought him some toys and some educational books to read.
"He was really into Hot Wheels, airplanes and helicopters, so we got him a remote-controlled car and helicopter and just made his day."
And as Llanas ripped through the wrapping paper of each present, his eyes lighting up and smile growing larger with each gift, he would turn and excitedly yell and show his mother what he had just opened.
And for the rest of the afternoon, the smile never left his face.
As an added bonus, the restaurant handed over an enormous stuffed dog – almost the size of Llanas himself – that the pub had made as a prototype for future mascot plush toys.
Windom laughed, "I saw the giant dog that Brenda had with her, and she said that would it would be perfect for Enrique to have at his birthday party.
"It was his present that he didn't know anything about."
Windom has a history with helping others. When he lived in Minnesota, he did a lot of foundation dinners for the cystic fibrosis foundation and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
But his decision to have this party came easily to him.
"It was something I had to do," Windom said. "When he came in and they said Ronald McDonald House and said he had leukemia, it was a no-brainer.
"I thought, let's give Enrique something to look forward to. He may not be here tomorrow, but we may not be here tomorrow either. So it's about being thankful for what we do have."
And after the cake was devoured and the birthday wishes were made, Llanas filled his car with his gifts and headed to Corpus Christi, where he and his family reside.
"I called him yesterday as a matter of fact," Windom said. "He was happy. He started playing with his toys as soon as he got home. He loved it."
Mark Avelar, an executive director at the Corpus Christi Ronald McDonald House who attended the party, said, "We all admire Enrique so much. He's such a fine, compassionate young man.
"We are thankful for everything. It's the best birthday he's had yet."
Windom reflected, "I have little ones also, so that touched me. My son just turned seven, so he's one year younger than Enrique. And he's healthy, but little Enrique isn't.
"That could be my son right there, so let's do something nice for the little guy, and we did.
"We all pulled it off."
Paul Gonzales is the entertainment writer at the Bee-Picayune and can be reached at 358-2550, ext. 116, or at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Townsend Farms Organic Anti-Oxidant Berry Blend is being pulled off Costco shelves.
The company has been selling the frozen berry mix nationwide and in the islands.
The Food and Drug administration has linked more than 30 cases of the contagious liver disease Hepatitis-A to the berry mix in several states including: Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, California and Hawaii.
On Sunday, a health department spokesperson confirmed two cases in Hawaii: one on Oahu and one on Kauai -- both said they ate the berry mix then noticed symptoms.
The contagious liver disease can take 30 days to show symptoms.
Many of the cases came from Southern California, where shoppers were surprised to learn what they were putting in their shopping carts.
"My god. That's really shocking," said one shopper.
Costco Hawaii started pulling the product on May 29th.
It's been on store shelves since late February.
"We just used it a couple of weeks ago at a big family breakfast," said another shopper.
Townsend Farms is based in Oregon, but investigators believe pomegranate seeds in the mix from Turkey are the culprit.
Doctors warn anyone exposed should be vaccinated quickly.
As of Sunday, nine people linked to the outbreak had been hospitalized with Hepatitis A.
"It's only a two week period, so every day people have been exposed to this and they delay, they could be missing a chance to prevent this," said Dr. Jeff Gunzenhauser, Los Angeles County Health Dept.
Signs and symptoms of Hepatitis-A typically don't appear until you've had the virus for a few weeks. Watch out for:
--Muscle Pain
--Nausea and Vomiting
--Dark Urine
--Yellowing of the skin and eyes
--Abdominal pain, especially on your right side beneath your ribs, where your liver is.
Symptoms usually last less than two months -- but may last as long as six months.
Investigators expect the number of cases to rise.


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Peak Pilates® Announces Music Partnership with ClickMix
Instructors and students can now download mixes developed by Pilates trainers
Peak Pilates is excited to announce a music partnership with ClickMix, a division of Power Music. Peak Pilates will receive a dedicated micro site within ClickMix that will allow MVe® Teacher Trainers to create music mixes that are available to MVe instructors worldwide. The music can then be used as an additional tool to enhance participation and energy.
MVe is Maximum Versatility exercise, a revolutionary Pilates-based chair program specifically designed by Peak Pilates. MVe serves as a fun and simple way to promote the benefits of Pilates to the health and fitness markets.
ClickMix is the first online technology to provide instructors with the freedom to customize the song selection, order, and BPM of a mix. As a result, MVe Teacher Trainers have the ability to create and post their own mixes at no charge. Instructors, students and participants can then purchase a single song or complete mix. The final product can be downloaded and burned to a CD within minutes.
"This new partnership will provide a timely and effective solution to our MVe music needs while jointly promoting Peak Pilates and ClickMix. We are looking forward to a long-term productive business relationship that will show our commitment to supporting the music needs of our trainer and student networks," said Jeb Gorham, Director of Education at Peak Pilates.
Power Music holds exclusive rights to provide the service in the U.S. and Canada.
"In the 20 years since I started the fitness music industry, nothing has come along this revolutionary since the start of the industry itself," said Power Music CEO Richard Petty. "As the world's number one source of music for fitness professionals, we are confident that our massive music library combined with ClickMix's groundbreaking mixing technology will transform the fitness music industry," he said.
Look for additional details regarding Peak Pilates and ClickMix music downloads in upcoming MVe communications from Peak Pilates.


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2013 BMW 3 Series Values
Now available in an all-new wagon trim, the 2013 BMW 3 Series is a compact entry-level luxury vehicle offered in sedan, coupe, and convertible (hardtop) trim levels. All trims are available as a base 328i that utilizes a standard 2.0-liter 4-cylinder twin-turbo charged engine that produces 240 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Sedan, coupe, and convertible trims offer an optional 335i trim powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine that produces 300 hp (convertible trim also offers a 335is trim that yields 320 hp.) An additional engine offered is an optional 3.0-liter twin turbo V6 diesel engine (335d) that produces 265 hp and 425 lb-ft of torque. Transmission options consist of a 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters, and a 7-speed double clutch automatic. All trims, with the exception of the convertible level, offer AWD. Features include premium sound, navigation, automatic cruise control, and iPhone/iPod integration. Safety is comprised of dynamic stability control, enhanced braking, advanced airbags, and xenon adaptive headlights. The 3 series is backed by a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty.Read more Read less
BMW has updated its design lines in the 2013 3-Series. An M Sport Line is new and offered on either 328i or 335i models, bringing sport seats, M alloy wheels, a sport suspension, an aerodynamic package, "hexagonal" interior trim, Shadowline exterior trim and an Anthracite-hued headliner. Modern Line 3-Series cars now come with an all-black upper dash and steering wheel to compliment Black Dakota Leather and Dark Oyster piping and Dark Pearl metallic trim replaces Pearl metallic trim. Sport Line models are now available with Fineline Anthracite wood trim, and both the Sport Line and M Sport Line now include a choice between all-season or performance tires. Throughout the 3-Series Sedan lineup (in all but the ActiveHybrid 3), Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go is now offered. Also Dark Burl Walnut trim is now available separately on the 328i and 328i xDrive models. 2013 BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible models get a revised Premium Sound Package that includes Sirius satellite radio and Harman /Kardon premium audio.
A wide variety of options; athletic driving feel; fuel efficiency; high-tech options; long list of appearance packages and trims; compact size and maneuverability; practicality and comfort
The BMW 3-Series is a family of sporty sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles--all sized at what would be considered a compact car in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3-Series Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new-generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012-model sedan--and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3-Series models remain built on the previous platform. Across its entire lineup, the 3-Series models stand out for being athletic, responsive and fun to drive--as well as more fuel-efficient than most other alternatives. Also, last year's redesign brought more back-seat space and cargo space to sedans, as well as a more sophisticated, isolated ride. M3 models, meanwhile, continue to be one of the most practical high-performance cars on the market.


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14 Mascara Reviews For The Year 2013
I couldn't think of a caption for the above picture other than the literal 'I love mascara', because I really do! There is no other product that enhances the eyes more beautifully and quickly as a good coat of mascara.
No matter how awesome a job eyeshadows do to transform your eye from a plain stage to a kaleidoscopic burst of colors, nothing beats having sultry strands of eyelashes interrupting yet elevating it into a multi-dimensional picture.
I lurrrveee mascara.
It's still 3 months before the year ends, but seeing Christmas decorations in stores in September, even before Halloween in October has arrived, makes me feel that this year is going to go by too quickly.
That's what got me started on thinking of doing a post similar to the one I did last year – reviews on mascaras I've used in the year 2013! This is also a follow-up post to my makeup decluttering project.
It's so funny that the Canmake Gokubuto Mascara did not catch my eye at all when it's available in Singapore and I only felt inclined to buy it when Mr Mode and I were on vacation in Okinawa, Japan last year.
I loved this mascara for its darkness and relatively good smudgeproof and waterproof functions. It looks bare and boring yet pretty and girly all at once.
Canmake Gokubuto Mascara retails for SGD23.90 at most beauty stores (meaning Watsons, SASA, BHG, etc) and Amazon.
The L'Oreal Curl Impact Collagene Mascara was an impulse buy. The gold and classy packaging really called out to me and after the Canmake Gokubuto Mascara became less desirable to use, I was on the hunt for the next one. (I feel like a typical Dynasty Emperor saying this of the concubines in his harem. HAHAHA!!)
This mascara didn't work for me. As if Asian lashes don't already point down to begin with, the L'Oreal Curl Impact Collagene Mascara somehow made my lashes point down at the tip. Very weird, I know. Besides that, the formula was kinda 'sticky' – my upper and lower lashes always got stuck together.
Something in the formula irritated my eyes too. Disappointing, especially when I liked the Loreal Ultra Volume Collagene Mascara a lot.
L'Oreal Curl Impact Collagene Mascara retails for SGD26.90 at most beauty stores.


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By Kate Nash: The Santa Fe New Mexican
A measure before the House Taxation and Revenue Committee today
would allow the creation of "infrastructure development zones" that
could issue bonds and have the power of eminent domain.
Each zone would have a board, and the boards would be able to impose
special assessments and fees, as well as issue revenue and special
assessment bonds. The general obligation bonds would have to go to the
voters in the zone for approval.
Projects could include sewer systems, trails, landscaping, natural
gas distribution systems and lighting systems, according to an analysis
of the measure, sponsored by House Speaker Ben Lujan, D-Nambe. He said
a city like Rio Rancho could create a zone to deal with anti-flood
infrastructure improvements.
"It's one other vehicle people would have available to them to
address a lot of their infrastructure needs or even development in
certain areas of the state," Lujan said.
To create a zone, a petition would have to be signed by 30 percent
or 200 of the taxpayers in the proposed zone. The application to create
a zone also would have to include a service plan, which would be a
proposal of services for the area, a description of facilities that
would be built and a financial plan and debt schedule.
A public hearing would have to be held on the idea and notification
would have to go to all property owners within the proposed zone
boundaries. A service plan couldn't be approved if property owners who
own more than 50 percent of the assessed value in the zone are against
it. The zones would become a quasi-municipal corporation and political
subdivision and could be within a city or county or extend into more
than one jurisdiction.
The measure (House Bill 552) is voluntary, Lujan said.
"The people themselves would be imposing themselves this property tax to pay for improvements," he said.
The zone's board of directors would have certain powers including
eminent domain for "the purpose of fire protection, sanitation, street
improvements, television relay and translator facilities, and water and
water sanitation," according to an analysis of the measure. The zones
also would have the power to put up and maintain traffic devices on
streets and railroad crossings. In addition, the zone would have the
power "to finance payment of incremental directional drilling for oil
and gas wells drilled within the (zone)," according to an analysis.
Colorado already uses the zone system, Lujan said. Lawmakers in
Georgia last year proposed changing their state constitution to allow
the zones; the measure was narrowly rejected.
Members of the House Business and Industry Committee approved the
measure at a meeting Sunday. Ten members of the committee voted for it;
Rep. Debbie Rodella, D-Espanola, voted against it, and Rep. Andrew
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The Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority met on Wednesday to once again discuss many pieces of the giant jigsaw puzzle that is the Ute water pipeline project.
The meeting included the bonding of 12 entities when officials from each signed on to be part of the authority at the Roosevelt restaurant in Portales.
One of the major pieces of the project discussed was money, and how $250,000 of federal money appropriated for a feasibility study on the project was reclaimed by the New Mexico Bureau of Reclamations and added to its general fund.
After significant budget cuts last year, the BOR reclaimed the funds after looking into the financial status of state organizations and committees that were seeking federal funds, said Miguel Rocha of the BOR in Albuquerque.
"The reason the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System project was to be subject to all under financing was because there was over $400,000 sitting in un-liquidated obligations (for the Eastern Plains Council of Government) at the time — that was the major justification," Rocha said.
The authority voted to send a letter to New Mexico's federal representatives and notify them on how the money was retained by BOR.
The EPCOG has about $300,000, money that will be transferred to the authority once the new entity signs a contract with the BOR, which should be complete by next month.
In the early stages of the project the BOR may match the authority with federal funds for various expenditures, including the hiring of a new project manager.
Once plans for the project are intact the percentage of federal funds may increase, Rocha said.
Chairman David Lansford said the authority is hoping to have that position filled by August or September at the latest.
The authority also nominated Portales Mayor Orlando Ortega to the position of vice chairman.
Ute Reservoir is one of the healthiest of its kind in the state, officials at the meeting said.
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Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Featured in "The Flying Tigers"
A Curtiss P-40, which was one of the most popular and successful American aircraft of WWII, joined the aircraft collection at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor in July of 2010 and has become the centerpiece of a new "The Flying Tigers" exhibit which officially opens Thursday, October 27, 5:00 to 7:30PM, with a dedication and gala reception, by invitation to press and dignitaries.
The event will also feature a special tribute to Senator Ted Stevens, who was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Force and flew the Curtiss C-46 and Douglas C-47 cargo transports "over the Hump" into China, 1944 and 1945.
The P-40 is on loan to the Museum from donor corporation FedEx. At a $1.5 million value, the aircraft is preserved in flying condition and receives regular maintenance visits by FedEx at the Museum. The Museum worked with the Flying Tiger Museum in China to create the exhibit, coordinating efforts among the state of Hawaii, the Museum, and the People's Republic of China.
Built in 1942 for the Royal Canadian Air Force and used primarily for training during WWII, the aircraft changed ownership several times before being shipped to Hawaii in 1969 to be used in the filming of Tora! Tora! Tora!
In 1980, the airplane was purchased by the Flying Tiger Line and restored as a memorial to the airline's founder Robert Prescott, an ace and pilot in the Flying Tigers in China. Officially known as the American Volunteer Group, the AVG consisted of pilots recruited from U.S. Forces and contracted via China National Aviation Corporation to fly for Chaing Kai Chek to defend China from the Japanese invasion. The Tigers are credited with 299 confirmed enemy aircraft destroyed during their seven-month period of active service beginning in 1941 – a record unequaled in the history of air combat. The FedEx aircraft on loan to the Museum is a P-40E model painted as Ship No. 67, 3rd Pursuit Squadron, American Volunteer Group, Chinese Air Force. When Flying Tiger Line rolled out the restored airplane in 1981, it was presented to the AVG and Burma Hump Pilots Association; surviving members of the Flying Tigers signed on the horizontal stabilizer (pilots on the left, support personnel on the right), attesting to the authenticity of the paint job. The airplane was acquired by Federal Express when the Flying Tiger Line was merged into FedEx.
According to Executive Director Kenneth DeHoff, "More than 14,000 P-40 aircraft were built during WWII. Although often slower and less maneuverable than its counterparts, the P-40 could withstand amazing amounts of battle damage and could out-dive most of its adversaries. It's the aircraft in our logo and now, the star of an exceptional new exhibit. We're thankful to the generosity of donor corporation FedEx and their Chairman/CEO Fred Smith."
The P-40 carried a crew of one and was powered by an Allison 12 cyclinder V-1710 engine. Made by the Curtiss-Wright Corporation, the P-40 had a top speed of 362 mph. The "67" on the fuselage was selected by Flying Tiger Line because the AVG never assigned that ship number to a specific pilot, and Bob Prescott never had an airplane assigned exclusively to him. The AVG logo, a tiger flying out of a V for victory, was reproduced as the original art by Walt Disney Studios. The red stripe around the tail and the "Hell's Angels" forward of the cockpit designate the 3rd Pursuit Squadron; the roundels on the wings identify the Chinese Air Force.
For more information on the event, please call 808-441-1004 or email email@example.com.
Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. Rated the "One of the top 10 aviation attractions in the nation" by TripAdvisor®, it is open 9am to 5pm daily and is accessed by shuttles starting at USS Arizona Memorial/Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Tickets and a free combat simulator flight coupon are available online at www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.
Come Fly with Me" ~ New PAN AM Exhibit
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Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor's tribute to the greatness that was Pan American World Airways opened to the public with a special reception 2 to 4PM, Saturday, October 22, 2011, marking the 75th anniversary of commercial airline passenger service to Hawaii. Approximately 500 attended the blessing and festivities.
The reception hosted press, dignitaries, and members of the PAN AM and Museum families. Included in the dedication were: Ed Swofford, former regional vice president for Pan American and former CEO of Aloha Airlines, and founding board member of Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor; Darleen Laster of the Pan Am Association; Capt. Don Cooper, a former Pan Am pilot; Museum Executive Director Kenneth DeHoff; and Kahu Kordell Kekoa of Kamehameha Schools.
Reflecting PAN AM's importance to aviation in the Pacific, the exhibit, designed by Southern Custom Exhibits of Anniston, Alabama, and fabricated by Museum staff, features artifacts and memorabilia in two modules: the 1930s and 1940s ("The Early Years"), and 1960s, ("The Jet Age"). It was designed to be an evolving exhibit that changes and grows as more artifacts are contributed by friends of PAN AM.
"We have collected original PAN AM branded items to be viewed in what appears to be the inside cabin of an airliner. It's a fun concept and an exciting addition to our history of aviation in the Pacific. We're grateful to all those who helped make it possible," said Executive Director Kenneth DeHoff.
Included in the exhibit are uniforms, customer service items, original posters and signage, navigation tools, the maintenance manual for the Boeing 314 China Clipper, maps for routes serviced in the Islands, and biographical information on the founders and pioneers of international air service--Juan Trippe, Charles Lindbergh, and Edward Musick.
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Well, as some of you may know, I have been getting into forefoot running and focusing on the POSE technique, so I have been looking for some new trainers to help me adapt and progress. After weeks of searching I finally came to a decision and they arrived today, a pair of bright yellow and red Brooks Green Silence.
Brooks Green Silence
Not been running in them yet (it's wet outside :o] heh) but I hve tried them and I have to say, the first thing you notice besides the colour is the weight, they are so incredibley light and very comfortable. I'll write a further review later, once I have road tested them, but first impressions are brilliant.
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These are indeed a fine pair of shoes - I use mine for treadmill work mainly. Did you know they are made of recycled plastic cups and PET bottles?
Posted over 5 years ago in reply to johnnyg
Okay time to finish this review.
I went running on Sunday in these little beauties, slightly conscious at first, given the colour of them and whether I'd get any awkward stares from passer by's and fellow runners, who I pass often.
The first thing I noticed with these trainers is that I couldn't stop looking at them, not through admiration, because I was making sure that I had actually put them on! I have never worn racing flat trainers before and it took me ages to get used to just how light they are. When the parcel was delivered I thought the box was empty, when I pick them up I have to second glance them to makes sure there in my hands and when they are on your feet you can not feel them at all.
I have fairly wide feet so it's an important selling point to me that the toe area is wide and comfortable. These just didn't let me down, loads of room up front, lovely and sponge'y and extremely comfortable.
The laces are a bit weird, they actually curve around the top of the foot which means the shoes don't need a tongue and due to this the trainer just hugs your feet. The whole trainer is made up of only 2 parts, to reduce manpower when making them and to improve the use of materials to manage costs. They truelly are the "green" trainer and the point made by JohnnyG above being exactly right, they are made out of recycled materials.
I bought these shoes to help me with my forefoot running, the reduced heel allows my forefoot striking to be accurate and comfortable but with the added factor that I can feel the road more under foot. I ran in my Thurlo socks as well so comfort was about as good as it was ever going to get. The socks make you feel like you're running in slippers and these trainers feel like your slippers, so a win win situation for me.
If you're looking for a pair of trainers under £40 I would highly recommend these, I was lucky enough to get mine on eBay for £20, so happy days. But don't let the colours put you off, go for the yellow and red one's and run your socks off.
Posted over 5 years ago in reply to CraigC
God I thank Brooks for these trainers, every time I put these on, my feet thank. They are the perfect racing flat training shoe. They are just so super comfy, I even ran in these today without my Thurlo's and they were just brilliant.
I love you shoes...
Brooks love this report but asked me to point out the red/yellow combo has recently been updated with a green design thus:
heh [cough] Yeah, them as well... :o] But mine are better!
Mine make girls smile at me... Hold on to that thought, don't tell me, I know it's because of how cool I look - don't spoil the dream.
I like the yellows better too - truth
They could do with bringing out some other colour variation though, surely it would make sense to use a site like this to vote on colour combinations. It wouldn't be that difficult to build a flash app to let people choose their own, then submit the requests to Brooks directly.
That's what I would do if I worked for Marketing @ Brooks...
I have the red and yellow, but not for running. I got them mainly for the color red/yellow. People look at them. And my girlfriend rejects being with me when I wear them. Very funny.
After reading this I think I will get another pair for running. They are very light, which I like. Yeah, I can do with another pair of running shoes.
Posted over 4 years ago in reply to michiel
Are these good for all distances and terrains ?
Posted over 4 years ago in reply to merlie01
They're certainly beautiful. I'm running in the New Balance Minimus but they are a bit slippy on wet asphalt which is a bit of a disappointment.
Posted over 4 years ago in reply to Westie
Yeah, I've got a pair of Minimus and like the feel but agree with the grip thing. I also worry about the durability as there is no carbon rubber on the sole and blown rubber generally wears quickly. I tend to use them for circuit class and short, fast races like Park Run. They are quick though.
Posted over 4 years ago in reply to slabhappy
Yeah you're right Slab, the Minimus feel brilliant!
Just been out in the Minimus for a steady 5 miler. There was a bit of frost about and they did not fill me with confidence grip wise. Other than that, if you can put up with next to no cushioning, they feel very quick.
I am now starting to think about a new shoe for the marathon in April and the Ultra in July. The green silence look great but will they be sufficient for the greater distance? Mmmmmmmmmmmm. Any comments or suggestions?
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A child who fell about 20 feet down a laundry chute had to be rescued by Manchester firefighters on Thanksgiving morning.
According to fire officials, the 2 ½-year-old boy climbed into an old laundry chute on the second floor of a home on Carpenter Street around 7:15 a.m. and became trapped.
Firefighters broke through a wall and cut wires to rescue the child.
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Thilmany Papers selling mills in Kaukauna, De Pere
A private equity firm from New York is adding the Thilmany paper mills in Kaukauna and De Pere to its portfolio, positioning it as one of the leading specialty paper companies in North America.
When the transactions close, a new company formed by KPS Capital Partners will own the Thilmany mills and Wausau Paper's Mosinee and Rhinelander mills. KPS announced it was going to buy the Wausau Paper mills last month. The Thilmany mills are owned by Packaging Dynamics and employ about 800 people at the two Wisconsin mills. WLUK-TV says with the Wausau Paper mills, the new KPS company will employ about 1,800 people.
The Wausau transaction is a condition of the Thilmany Papers deal. It needs ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement between the new company and the United Steel Workers.
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Well my pt brought up about Eliyasova being paid 7 million for 3 years - outrebounding Carmelo Amare Baron Davis etc even Landry. vs 38$ million in max cats this year. Is revisited on national TV vs the bulls.
And Lin deferring and refusing to shoot - and giving up the ball early bites him in the ass.
Worst part - JR Smith tanking with turnovers for easy bulls fast breaks, and missing an easy lay-up.
Landry has to work on his outside shot if he's gonna keep shooting outside the arc. Wish Lin had taken those shots instead.


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State Board of Education Meeting
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
112 N. Sixth Street
Springfield, IL
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
10:00 a.m.
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This meeting will also be audio cast on the Internet at: www.isbe.net
- Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance
- Consideration of and Possible Actions on Any Requests for Participation in Meeting by Other Means
- Presentations/Showcases
- FY15 Budget Development
- FY15 Revenue Projections: Jim Muschinske and Dan Long, COGFA
- FY15 Budget Development: Robert Wolfe, CFO
- FY15 Budget Proposals for East St. Louis District 189 and North Chicago District 187
- School Improvement Grant Updates
- IBHE Liaison Report
- Public Participation
- Resolutions and Recognition
- Teacher of the Year
- Milken National Educator
- *Superintendent's Report – Consent Agenda
All action consideration items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and will be enacted in one motion and vote. Any board member who wishes separate discussion on any item listed on the consent agenda may remove that item from the consent agenda, in which event, the item will be considered in its normal sequence.
- *Approval of Minutes:
- Plenary Minutes: November 22, 2013
- *Rules for Initial Review
- Part 1 (Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision)
- Part 25 (Educator Licensure)
- Part 30 (Programs for the Preparation of Principals in Illinois)
- *Rules for Adoption
- *Contracts and Grants Over $1 Million
- Request to Award Contract: Local Assessment Support (LAS)
- Request to Award Grant: Lighthouse Youth Center
- RFSP for Induction and Mentoring Programs
- RFSP for Early Childhood Block Grant Prevention Initiative
- *Draft Annual Report
End of Consent Agenda
- Discussion Items
- Legislative Update
- Update on TAP and Class Size and Composition
- Board Operations Discussion
- Announcements
- Superintendent's/Senior Staff Announcements
- Chairman's Report
- Member Reports
- Closed Session (as needed)
- Information Items
- ISBE Fiscal & Administrative Monthly Reports (available online at http://isbe.net/board/fiscal_admin_rep.htm)
- Adjourn
This meeting 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 Chico may call for a break in the meeting as necessary in order for the Board to go into closed session.


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Outlining the details of the new CBAChristmas has come early for baseball fans as we have official word of five more years of labor peace in the sport. The IBI's Arthur Kinney has the rundown of the major provisions…
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Braves sign Jacob LindgrenThe Atlanta Braves have signed reliever Jacob Lindgren to a one-year deal.
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The Advance-Guard also received first place in sports photos, second place in news photos, second place in news writing and second place in overall sweepstakes.
"An overall great newspaper," the GCPA judges from the Panhandle Press Association wrote of the Advance-Guard. "Good organization throughout and excellent coverage of your community. Keep up the good work!"
The Advance-Guard, which began publishing in July 2012, previously received five awards at the South Texas Press Association's ceremony in Round Rock.


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SAN ANGELO, Texas — Sophomore Bill Squire won shot put competition and finished second in the hammer throw on Saturday to help the Eastern New Mexico University men's track team pull into a tie for third place with Tarleton State after the second day of the three-day Lone Star Conference meet, hosted by Angelo State.
Squire, from Moriarty, went 43-1 3/4 in shot put and 166-2 in the hammer. Meantime, senior Steven Aragon finished second in decathlon, moving up from fourth place by winning the final event, the 1,500, in a time of 4 minutes, 41.68 seconds.
ENMU and Tarleton each have 37 points, trailing Abilene Christian (78) and Angelo State (70), in the seven-team competition. In the women's meet, which has eight teams, ASU leads with 85 points, while ENMU is currently tied for sixth with Central Oklahoma with 14 points.
Aragon scored 1,229 points in decathlon, also finishing second in shot put (39-0 1/4), fourth in high jump (5-10), fourth in the 400 (52.99), seventh in the 100 (11.73), eighth in long jump (19-0), third in the 110 hurdles (16.35), third in discus (115-7), tied for fourth in pole vault (10-7 1/2), and second in javelin (154-7).
Junior Brian Smith in the 400 and freshman Dustin Francke in the 800 qualified for today's finals in their respective events. Meantime, the Zias were led by a second-place finish in the 3,000 steeplechase from sophomore Nicole Reid, who posted a school-record time of 11:30.04.
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In her delightful and moving memoir, Sissy Spacek writes about her idyllic, barefoot childhood in a small East Texas town, with the clarity and wisdom that comes from never losing sight of her roots. Descended from industrious Czech immigrants and threadbare southern gentility, she grew up a tomboy, tagging along with two older brothers and absorbing grace and grit from her remarkable parents, who taught her that she could do anything. She also learned fearlessness in the wake of a family tragedy, the grief propelling her "like rocket fuel"; to follow her dreams of becoming a performer.
With a keen sense of humor and a big-hearted voice, she describes how she arrived in New York City one star-struck summer as a 17-year-old carrying a suitcase and two guitars; and how she built a career that has spanned four decades with films such as Carrie, Coal Miner's Daughter, 3 Women, and The Help. She details working with some of the great directors of our time, including Terrence Malick, Robert Altman, David Lynch, and Brian De Palma - who thought of her as a no-talent set decorator until he cast her as the lead in Carrie. She also reveals why, at the height of her fame, she and her family moved away from Los Angeles to a farm in rural Virginia.
Whether she's describing the terrors and joys of raising two talented, independent daughters, taking listeners behind the scenes on Oscar night, or meditating on the thrill of watching a pair of otters frolicking in her pond, Sissy Spacek's memoir is poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, plainspoken and utterly honest. My Extraordinary Ordinary Life is about what matters most: the exquisite worth of ordinary things, the simple pleasures of home and family, and the honest job of being right with the world. "If I get hit by a truck tomorrow," she writes, "I want to know I've returned my neighbor's cake pan."
©2012 Sissy Spacek (P)2012 Hyperion (packaging elements only)
"My Extraordinary Ordinary Life is the book version of Sissy: warm, heartfelt, and very real. Perhaps most remarkable is that Sissy's life-from the ordinary experiences of growing up in and raising a close-knit family to the extraordinary thrills of starring in some of the most iconic roles in Hollywood-unfolds as gracefully on the page as it does on the big screen and, as all of her readers will soon learn, in everyday life." (Kathryn Stockett, New York Times best-selling author of The Help)
"My Extraordinary Ordinary Life describes a remarkable woman's journey from a baton-twirling East Texas gal to an Academy-Award winning star. Sissy Spacek tells her story with warmth and grace, never straying far from the small-town roots that shaped her." (Jeannette Walls, best-selling author of The Glass Castle and Half Broke Horses)
"[A] warm narrative...Like a folk song, Spacek's storytelling is tender and unhurried." (Publishers Weekly)
"Charming and lovable"
Sissy Spacek is so endearing and so genuine, you feel her kindness and spirit through this great book. The love she has for family and career really shows through here. Wonderful.
"An Extraordinary Listen"
This is a wonderful joyous celebration from an outstanding actor. I have always enjoyed Ms. Spacek and I truly enjoyed listening and learning about her life's journey. The stories of her early childhood in Texas are delightful and heartwarming. Her Hollywood tales provide insight and a laugh as she discovers her acting instrument and the love of her life. May we all be blessed with an extraordinary ordinary life.
Mid-60s; love true stories of endurance.
"what a great life"
I loved listening to Sissy's voice; she could read the phone book & keep my interest!
"Wow, what an interesting person!"
Loved that she narrated the book herself. She sounded so genuine and excited about things
Her genuine and upbeat tone. It sounded like she had as much fun reading it as she did living it
Wow, tough to say. Since I am a romantic, I really liked that she knew that Jack Fisk was "the one" immediately
No, I liked listening to it in different sections
My only criticism is that the audio quality wasn't so great - sounded like she recorded it in a room with hard walls (sound bounced off, kind of echoed), but in a way, this added to the folksy-ness
"Growing up Texan"
Fun and uplifting
The upbeat, happy tone of it.
Listening to Sissy, it's easy to see her in your mind's eye, growing up in Texas.
The younger days growing up in Quitman. I'm a Texan and grew up in a small town, as well. Her stories brought back alot of good memories for me that I had forgotten.
This book is baby boomer heaven. I could listen to Sissy's lovely, soothing voice and funny stories all day.
"A window into her life...."
listening to Sissy speak about her own life
her mothers quote- you have the greatest gift, just by being you, you can make someone else happy, just a smile or autograph..... remember this in your own life.... the corollary to the random act of kindness...
"A Great Listen! Sissy Spacek is Just Cool!"
From her laid back delivery of the narrative to the story. This book is chockful of charming stories told in her distinctive voice that keeps you listening. There isn't one negative thing I could say about this one. I highly recommend it!
"What a great treat!"
Absolutely- anyone who is a fan of Sissy Spacek and her movies will enjoy this book- which takes the listener from Sissy's childhood through her successes in Hollywood and most importantly her biggest achievements- finding a great partner and raising 2 talented children.
I loved Sissy as a young adult making her way in NYC!
I really enjoyed the chapters of her knocking on doors and trying to get an audition.
"A Truly Enjoyable Memoir"
The story of Sissy Spacek's life is so genuine, loving, and warm that the listener feels as if you're a close personal friend. Her imagery and descriptions provide the perfect touch to a great story. I highly recommend this book.
"She's a writer in addition to her many other talents!"
She acts. She sings. She writes. Sissy Spacek can do everything. Well. Loved her book. She told all the stories I wanted to hear. I love her voice. Would listen to her read anything. Loved her reading of TKAM. She seems like she's a real person and a good mother. I admire her. Will now watch and enjoy all of her movies again knowing more about how each one was made.
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Many individuals who work in temporary employment collect unemployment insurance (UI) benefits between job assignments. The basic eligibility requirements are the same for temporary workers as they are for permanent workers. However, because of the way temporary workers move into and out of jobs, it is especially important that those workers understand the rules for eligibility and reporting requirements.
What are the basic requirements for eligibility?
To be, and stay, eligible for UI benefits the Employment Development Department (EDD), the agency that handles UI claims, needs to know that you are:
- Unemployed (fully or partially) due to no fault of your own
- Able to work
- Available for work
- Actively searching for work
- Accepting suitable work, and
- Reporting any income you earn
How does the EDD keep track of whether I meet the requirements?
The EDD gathers information on your continued eligibility through a form called the Continued Claim Form. You should be receiving a form in the mail every 2 weeks. If you filed for UI and are not receiving your Continued Claim Forms you should contact the EDD immediately and request that they be sent.
The Continued Claim Form asks a series of questions about your ability to work, availability for work, work search and any income earned from partial employment. It also asks whether you have begun to attend any school or training program, because school or training may impact your availability to work and your work search. The back section of the Continued Claim Form provides space for detailing your work search, but you are required to complete this section only if the box asking you to do so on the front of the form has been marked "X" in black ink. Most people are not required to complete this section for the EDD each week.
You must complete and return a Continued Claim Form to the EDD for each week you would like your claim for unemployment insurance to remain active. The answers you give on the Continued Claim Form determine whether or not you qualify for any UI benefits.
If you are performing temporary work during your claim, there may be some weeks in which you qualify for all or part of your UI benefits, and some weeks in which you qualify for none, depending on the amount of money you earned in temporary employment. If you do not complete and return the Continued Claim Form on or before the deadline printed on the form, the EDD may assume you are not eligible for any UI benefits and cancel your claim.
How is my UI claim treated differently because I am a temporary worker?
Even though the basic eligibility requirements outlined above must be met by any individual who wishes to claim unemployment benefits, the EDD treats temporary workers slightly differently when considering whether certain of these requirements have been met.
In analyzing how the employment ended, generally the EDD will assume temporary work ended through no fault on the part of the worker. This assumption can be helpful in keeping a temporary worker's claim for UI benefits running smoothly, but it can cause serious problems if a former employer reports to the EDD that there was continuing work available or describes that there were reasons the employment ended other than the ending of the temporary work assignment. Also, once an individual has performed temporary work, the EDD expects that individual to be searching for and accepting suitable temporary work in the future. This can create a number of problems for temporary workers who wish to transition into permanent work in future employment. It can also create problems for individuals who wish to be selective about the temporary work they accept.
What if a former employer gives the EDD different information than I do about the ending of the employment?
As mentioned above, the EDD often will assume that temporary employment ended through no fault of the temporary worker. This means the EDD may begin payment of UI benefits without consulting the former employer or temporary employment agency. If the former employer or temporary employment agency later reports to the EDD that the employment ended for reasons other than the ending of the temporary work assignment (for example, the worker was fired for misconduct), the EDD will schedule a determination interview to decide whether or not the temporary worker was at fault in the ending of the employment.
If the EDD decides the temporary worker was at fault in the ending of the employment, and that s/he made false statements about how the employment ended, the EDD will issue a Notice of Overpayment that will include a 30% penalty and a 2-15 week disqualification from future UI benefits. (See our Fact Sheet Unemployment Insurance: Overpayment for more information on overpayments.) Even if the EDD ultimately determines the temporary worker to be eligible for benefits, the EDD may issue a 2-15 week disqualification from future UI benefits, if the EDD believes the temporary worker made false statements about how the employment ended.
Information about how a temporary worker's most recent employment ended usually is given to the EDD by a temporary employment agency, but this information often comes from private communications between the temporary employment agency and the management at the most recent worksite. This can make it difficult for a temporary worker to know all the reasons there might have been for the ending of the employment. The best way to prevent this from becoming a problem is for the temporary worker to make sure and ask both the temporary employment agency and the management at the worksite if there are any reasons the job is ending other than the end of the temporary work assignment.
If you are denied UI benefits or issued an overpayment notice, because the employer tells the EDD something different than you did during the claim-filing process, you may appeal this decision.
What if I want to transition from temporary work to permanent work?
Temporary workers who wish to transition into permanent work in future employment often have difficulty convincing the EDD that they are making themselves available for, and accepting, suitable work as required. This is because internal EDD regulations say that individuals who have been performing temporary work must make themselves available for more temporary work once an assignment ends. These internal regulations of the EDD do not have the force of law but, because the EDD makes the initial decision about whether or not an individual is eligible for UI benefits, these regulations can be used to deny immediate payment of benefits. In other words, you may legally be eligible for unemployment benefits but be forced to prove your eligibility through the appeal process. The law says, in order to be considered available for work, an individual must be open to a "substantial field of employment" without placing unreasonable restrictions on the type of work or hours of work s/he is willing to perform. If you can show the EDD there is a field of employment you are qualified to perform and there are no unreasonable restrictions to prevent you from immediately accepting a suitable job offer, you should be considered available for work.
Many individuals have difficulty proving they are available for work because of restrictions like lack of childcare, self-employment, plans for travel, lack of transportation, or a lack of jobs in the labor market. These may also be concerns for temporary workers, but the main problem of availability experienced by temporary workers is the one described above. Namely, the EDD applies its internal regulations and decides that individuals who have performed temporary work must make themselves available to perform more temporary work, if they are to be considered open to substantial field of employment.
One of the reasons the EDD has this policy also relates to the requirement that individuals be open to, and willing to accept, all "suitable work." Suitable work is defined as work in an individual's "usual occupation" that s/he is reasonably qualified to perform. The EDD considers temporary work to be the usual occupation of individuals who have been performing temporary work in the past. Therefore, the EDD considers a refusal to be open to more temporary work a refusal to be open to suitable work. Again, if you can show the EDD there is a field of employment you are qualified to perform and there is nothing to prevent you from immediately accepting a suitable job offer, you should be considered available for suitable work. The question of exactly what is suitable work or a suitable job offer will be discussed more fully in the section below.
If it happens that you are denied UI benefits because the EDD does not consider you to be available for work, you may appeal this decision.
What if I want to be selective about the temporary work I accept?
Temporary workers often expect to have a good amount of flexibility in deciding whether or not accept a particular temporary assignment. However, in order to be eligible for UI benefits, an individual must be willing to accept any offer of "suitable work" if s/he otherwise has no good reason to refuse it. As mentioned above, suitable work is defined as work in an individual's usual occupation that s/he is reasonably qualified to perform. For temporary workers, the field of suitable work tends to be very broad. As a result, temporary workers often have claims for UI benefits denied when the EDD receives information from a temporary employment agency that an offer of suitable work has been refused.
When the EDD receives information suggesting a suitable job offer has been refused, the EDD will schedule a determination interview to discuss the details of the offer and the reason(s) it may have been refused. The EDD will ask how much information was given about the job—i.e., location, pay, hours, start/end dates, and responsibilities. If much of this information was never given to you, it is possible to argue that there was no job actually offered. The EDD will also ask why you refused the job, if you did. Reasons such as distant location, low pay, long/weekend hours and short duration will not be considered good reasons to refuse a job if these things fall within the normal range in your geographical area and field of employment.
For example, in the Bay Area many people commute to work over an hour each way using public transportation, so in this area anything under a 1.5 hour commute each way would generally be considered suitable. If, however, you could show you would have to board or deboard public transportation at an unsafe hour or in an unsafe neighborhood, this might change the analysis. As another example, if executive secretaries earn $15-$25 per hour in your area, and you are an executive secretary who receives an offer for a job that pays $15, that job generally would be considered suitable. If, however, you have 20 years experience and your last 8 jobs all paid more than $20 per hour, this might change the analysis. Similarly, if a job offered involves responsibilities generally within your skills and experience, it would be considered suitable. If, however, 60% of the job responsibilities were extremely above or beneath your skills and experience, this might change the analysis.
Unfortunately, there is no way to escape the tension between having flexibility in accepting temporary work assignments and having access to UI benefits. Understanding the way the EDD analyzes suitable work and refusals of suitable work, however, may prevent a denial of benefits from happening. If you are denied unemployment benefits for refusing an offer of suitable work, though, you may appeal this decision.
For further information about your employment rights, contact the Workers' Rights Clinic.
This Fact Sheet is intended to provide accurate, general information regarding legal rights relating to employment in California. Yet because laws and legal procedures are subject to frequent change and differing interpretations, the Legal Aid Society–Employment Law Center cannot ensure the information in this Fact Sheet is current nor be responsible for any use to which it is put. Do not rely on this information without consulting an attorney or the appropriate agency about your rights in your particular situation.