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Appendix A—Continuing Investigations of Florida's Voucher Programs
In 2003, Florida's Chief Financial Officer, Tom Gallagher, and the Department of Financial Services conducted an audit of the state's three voucher programs. The agency published two audit reports in December 2003 that offered a blistering criticism of the voucher programs and of the Department of Education's inept leadership. Based on findings from the audit, the agency commenced several investigations, some even criminal. Details of the investigations are highlighted below:
- The state's largest scholarship funding organization, FloridaChild, is under a criminal investigation for financial mismanagement. The group is accused of illegally charging parents a $15 application processing fee, accepting millions of dollars in transfers from other voucher groups, and soliciting a two percent donation from the private schools that received vouchers, among other irregularities.91 The organization recently quit the voucher funding business.92
- A home-school consultant from Boynton Beach allegedly received more than $54,000 in voucher funds for providing parents with administrative help. Parents complained that the consultant wanted between 30 and 50 percent of a McKay voucher for such assistance.93
- Heritage Schools of Opa-locka, receiving all three types of state vouchers, are being investigated for keeping voucher money even after students returned to public schools.94
- According to the Palm Beach Post, Faith Academy of Bartow, which enrolls 56 voucher students, is also under investigation.95
- Gallagher is also conducting an investigation of Florida's virtual school program, under which the Department of Education illegally permitted the enrollment of kindergarten and first-grade students who had not attended public school the year before.96
- In January 2004, an investigation by Gallagher lead to the arrest of James Isenhour, the operator of Silver Archer Foundation, a scholarship funding group. Isenhour was charged with stealing more than $268,000 in voucher money. The money was used to pay Isenhour's other companies, his bankruptcy lawyers, and himself.97
Appendix B—Florida's Voucher Hall of Shame
Whenever public funds become readily available with little or no oversight as to how this money can be used, abuse and neglect are almost sure to follow. Here are selected highlights from two of Florida's failing voucher programs:
Corporate Tuition Tax Credit Vouchers—
- FloridaChild is the largest scholarship funding organization in the state's corporate tax credit program, accounting for nearly half of the tuition vouchers distributed in 2003. The organization used a $5.2 million line of credit to pay for vouchers, accepted millions of dollars in transfers from other scholarship funding organizations, and asked for a two percent donation from voucher schools to pay for administrative and overhead costs. None of these provisions are authorized by law.98 The group recently quit the voucher funding business.
- Silver Archer Foundation, a scholarship funding group created by the operator of a bankrupt correspondence school, is unable to account for $400,000 that was supposed to provide students with vouchers. The company's chief, James Isenhour, filed for personal bankruptcy in 2000. In 2003, he filed bankruptcy papers for his correspondence school, Cambridge Academy, which is conveniently located next door to Silver Archer Foundation. Court records show that Isenhour used tens of thousands of voucher dollars to bail out Cambridge Academy and even persuaded a federal judge to let him collect a $52,000 salary per year from voucher funds.99. In January 2004, Isenhour was charged with grand theft for stealing more than $268,000 in voucher money.100
McKay Vouchers—
- According to a Palm Beach Post investigation, 77 percent of private schools accepting McKay vouchers to educate student with disabilities do not offer special classes or services for such students. Of 641 private schools accepting McKay voucher students, 496 reported to the state Department of Education that they do not offer classes "specifically designed to meet the needs of children with exceptionalities."101
- Middlemen and "consultants" have charged parents large commissions to provide them with administrative and enrollment support for their children using vouchers. Last year, a Boynton Beach homeschool consultant received more than $54,000 in voucher funds for providing parents with administrative help. Parents complained that the consultant wanted between 30 and 50 percent of a McKay voucher for such help.102
- In some instances, McKay vouchers have allowed students to continue attending a private school at the state's expense even when the disability no longer exists. For example, a Pinellas county student who broke a leg in the spring has been permitted to use McKay voucher six months later. In fact, he or she not only used the voucher during recuperation, but under the voucher law, may remain in the private school until graduation.103


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This is the home weather center that delivers a stream of data to rival a professional meteorologist's station. Three separate wireless sensors record backyard weather conditions outside: an anemometer for wind speed and direction, a hygrometer-thermometer unit for humidity and temperature, and a rain gauge for precipitation levels. The touch-screen LCD base station displays a complete suite of weather information, including forecasts, wind chill, UV index, barometric pressure, dew point, heat index readings, and current moon phase. The wireless sensors relay data up to 300 feet, and they can be powered by the included solar panel to prolong battery life. The base displays precise time by synchronizing with the U.S. Atomic Clock. Data can be viewed and stored on PC via USB download. Includes mounting kit for sensors. Base plugs into AC or operates with three included AA batteries. Includes eight AA batteries for sensors. Base: 6" H x 8" W x 2" D. (10 lbs.)
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Advanced Micro Devices, the world's second largest maker of x86 microprocessors, is projected to release its new chip for servers on Monday, the 14th of February. It is claimed that in addition to higher clock-speed the new Opteron will sport higher-speed HT bus as well as SSE3 technology.
AMD Preps New Opteron
The forthcoming AMD Opteron processor 252 will be clocked at 2.60GHz, will incorporate dual-channel PC3200 memory controller, 1MB of cache and SSE3 technology, something that only Intel Corp.'s chips have sported so far. The upcoming Opteron chip will also sport 1000MHz HyperTransport bus, a speed boost over contemporary AMD Opteron products with 800MHz HT bus, according to CNET News.com web-site. The new chip for servers and workstations will be produced using 90nm SOI process technology.
SSE3 is an instruction set found in Intel Pentium 4 processors code-named
Due to higher speed HT bus it is unclear whether AMD Opteron 252 and its possible derivatives – AMD Opteron 152 and 852 as well as higher-speed models – are drop-in compatible with existing infrastructure based on AMD8000-series of chips. AMD has consistently stated that its future Opteron products, including dual-core products, would be compatible with servers, workstations and mainboards build upon AMD8000-series logic that officially supports only 800MHz HyperTransport bus. AMD declined to comment on the current news-story.
AMD's 90nm Ramps Up
Advanced Micro Devices started to ship its AMD Opteron processors produced using 90nm process technology, following initiated shipments of desktop and mobile products made at 90nm SOI fabrication process, in mid-December, 2004.
According to a document located at AMD's web-site, the company now ships AMD Opteron models 146, 246, 248 and 846 for 1-way, 2-way and 4/8-way systems. The chips are clocked at 2.0GHz – 2.20GHz and do not differ from the similar processors produced using 130nm Silicon-on-Insulator process technology in terms of performance and capabilities.
Up to then AMD supplied three flavours of desktop processors produced using innovative 90nm process technology: AMD Athlon 64 3000+, AMD Athlon 64 3200+ and AMD Athlon 64 3500+ chips that function at 1.80GHz, 2.00GHz and at 2.20GHz respectively, pack in 512KB of L2 cache and feature 1000MHz HyperTransport bus. Higher-end processors, such as AMD Athlon 64 3800+, 4000+, FX-53 and FX-55 were still produced using 130nm process technology. With the 90nm AMD Opteron hitting 2.60GHz, customers can expect high-speed 90nm desktop parts as well.
A recently released "AMD Athlon 64 Processor Power and Thermal Data Sheet" document claims the new 90nm chips have Thermal Design Power of 67W under full load, and about 21W in the so-called "Cool'n'Quiet" mode under minimum load with about 1.00GHz clock-speed. AMD's 130nm chips devour up to 89W at full load and about 22W under minimum load at 800MHz. AMD Opteron have the same thermal specifications as similar AMD Athlon 64 chips.
Intel to Add Cache, AMD – a Core
Intel Corp. expected to release its Intel Xeon processors for 2-way servers and workstations that will also have EM64T, EIST and EDB capabilities in addition to 2MB cache size shortly. Previously such chips were code-named Irwindale. The new Intel Xeon processors will not receive any tangible clock-speed boosts and will still be clocked below 4.0GHz, but given that server applications typically benefit significantly from larger cache sizes, the new chips may receive a warm welcome from the server makers.
In mid-2005 Sunnyvale, California-based Advanced Micro Devices plans to introduce server chips with two processing engines, typically referred as cores. The chips will reportedly consume 30-95W at launch and up to 105W of power eventually, which is inline with guidelines AMD provides for its 90nm chips. Intel Corp. is expected to release its dual-core processors for servers only in 2006.


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If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood consider remaining indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and the elderly. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill.
Smoke from wildfires contains a mixture of fine particulates and gases that are produced when wood burns. Those fine particles can threaten your health and comfort with symptoms including burning eyes, runny nose, breathing difficulties and illnesses such as bronchitis. Fine particles can also aggravate chronic heart or lung diseases such as asthma.
Air quality monitors are used to measure the level of fine particulates in the air. Larimer County maintains a permanent monitoring station on the CSU campus as part of a State-wide network. While readings from this monitor may be helpful during a fire, a single location cannot give the whole story during a wildfire event. This is because conditions in the area impacted by smoke can shift rapidly with weather changes or fire progression. Fortunately, we can use our senses to help us determine when smoke from a forest fire has reached levels that are unhealthy.
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It was an historic day on Capitol Hill as Hawaii's first woman senator was sworn in with the new Congress Thursday.
It was also a first, in many aspects, for Hawaii's new delegation.
Sen. Mazie Hirono is the hallowed chamber's first Japan-born senator and Buddhist. She joins a record number of women.
"That the women in the Senate, 20 of us, will be a force for making some positive changes for our country," said Hirono.
Hirono joins Sen. Brian Schatz, who was sworn in a week ago, and cast his first series of votes two hours later.
"The United States Senate, in particular, has its own rules and protocols and traditions and procedures. So the staff is excellent. They've been very good about training both my staff and myself, in terms of how the Senate works," said Schatz.
The newest member of the state's congressional delegation, Tulsi Gabbard, took the oath and, at 31, becomes the youngest member of Congress and the first Hindu.
Moments after being sworn in she said the responsibility she now carries isn't lost on her.
"It's a tremendous honor to be here today," said Rep. Gabbard. "To take on the challenges we're facing in Washington, but also to make sure that Hawaii's voice is heard loud and clear."
Sworn in for a second term, Hawaii's now longest-serving Representative, Colleen Hanabusa, said the Hawaii delegation has a special legacy to continue following the passing of Sen. Dan Inouye and the retirement of Sen. Dan Akaka -- and a lot of work ahead.
"In a couple months we're going to see the debt ceiling and, of course, in addition to that, the sequester. The sequester we have to watch very carefully because it has major implications for Hawaii," said Rep. Hanabusa.


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Southbound traffic on Interstate 5 moves through Los Angeles, Sep. 1, 2006. Oral arguments were scheduled Sep. 15, 2006, in a U.S. District Court regarding California's requirement that automakers reduce emissions.
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"Analysis of Policies to Reduce Oil Consumption and Greenhouse-Gas Emissions from the US Transportation Sector"
Journal Article, Energy Policy, volume 38, issue 3, pages 1305-1320
March 2010
Authors: W. Ross Morrow, Former Research Fellow, Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group, 20082009, Kelly Sims Gallagher, Member of the Board, Gustavo Collantes, Former Research Fellow, Energy Technology Innovation Policy Research Group/Enviroment and Natural Resources Program, 20072008, Henry Lee, Director, Environment and Natural Resources Program
Belfer Center Programs or Projects: Energy Technology Innovation Policy; Environment and Natural Resources; Science, Technology, and Public Policy
Even as the US debates an economy-wide CO2 cap-and-trade policy the transportation sector remains a significant oil security and climate change concern. Transportation alone consumes the majority of the US's imported oil and produces a third of total US Greenhouse-Gas (GHG) emissions. This study examines different sector-specific policy scenarios for reducing GHG emissions and oil consumption in the US transportation sector under economy-wide CO2 prices. The 2009 version of the Energy Information Administration's (EIA) National Energy Modeling System (NEMS), a general equilibrium model of US energy markets, enables quantitative estimates of the impact of economy-wide CO2 prices and various transportation-specific policy options. We analyze fuel taxes, continued increases in fuel economy standards, and purchase tax credits for new vehicle purchases, as well as the impacts of combining these policies. All policy scenarios modeled fail to meet the Obama administration's goal of reducing GHG emissions 14% below 2005 levels by 2020. Purchase tax credits are expensive and ineffective at reducing emissions, while the largest reductions in GHG emissions result from increasing the cost of driving, thereby damping growth in vehicle miles traveled.
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Thanks to Katie for the freebies and to Linda for hosting this event! Now I'm off to scrap....
Hello everyone! Glad I didnt have to wake in the middle of night!
My camera- Canon Rebel SL1, my IPhone SE
My lenses- EF 50 mm f/1.4, EF-S 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6, EF-S 55-250mm IS f/4-5.6
Well, I'm on my way to the gym, but maybe I've got 20 minutes... hmmmm...
My DD Gallery: beehive50
My Camera: Canon 60D
(Lens: 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6, 50mm f/1.8, 70-200mm f/2.8)
My Software: Photoshop/Lightroom Creative Cloud
My Platform: Dell PC w/Wacom "Bamboo" Tablet
Compushir, I just posted a link to a freebie from Katie which contains some items that you're welcome to use for your page. There's also a link to the rules which I posted in the gallery. You'll have 15 minutes to plan and 30 minutes to scrap.
LOL! Deb!
Again, here's the link for the freebie:
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Hmmmmm... I'm going to see what I can come up with... See you later!
do we only use the freebie?
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"It's protocol," Machacek said. "It's just a standard thing you do when you have people leave."
Machacek said the locks were also changed at City Hall in February.
July saw Larry Zermeno resign as city administrator and Ashford Taylor resign as city attorney. Two city councilmen, Buddy Zavesky and Lionel Garcia, also handed in their resignations.
City council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
On Tuesday's agenda is an item to consider and take possible action "regarding city administrator position to include mayor and city secretary absorb duties with compensation, repeal position or advertise open position."
Also on the agenda was discussion and possible action to call a special election to fill the two vacant city council seats.


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highcharts-php is a PHP library to interact with the Highcharts JS charting library. Reading from the official documentation:
"Highcharts is a charting library written in pure JavaScript, offering an easy way of adding interactive charts to your web site or web application".
The reason behind the highcharts-php project is to offer a useful tool to PHP developers to automatically generate Highcharts JS code starting from some PHP data.
The software is available for free download at:
Please, refer to the wiki page for more information about its usage.
php-mode for Emacs is a set of tools to increase productivity in Emacs when programming in PHP.
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This is a really simple component for people who want to manage a very basic blog within their Joomla! website. If you're bored, like I am, about WYSIWYG editors and all their related problems (embedded videos and other multimedia objects, strange formatting results, useless paragraphs and strange html symbols :p) try this blog component. Keyword here is "Keep it simple!". Write the HTML for your blog entries by yourself and your blog will be cleaner and better. I'm going to add categories, tags, rss and everything is needed. For now, enjoy this very simple version.
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This Joomla! 1.5 component allows you to create an eye-candy photo gallery within your Joomla! website. It uses the Zend libraries to connect to the Picasa Web Servers and the lightbox and instant scripts to obtain cute graphic effects.
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This Joomla! 1.5 component allows you to create an eye-candy photo gallery within your Joomla! website. It uses the phpFlickr libraries to connect to the Flickr Web Servers and the lightbox and instant scripts to obtain cute graphic effects. The project is now in stable version. Please, refer to the Project Home Page for information about install.
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Hi, This is an excellent idea !
Just wandering if you have ever came across a way of integrating highcharts into wordpress so someone could create a chart within a post using little technical know how ?
Would be really good !
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NICE extension though. great with my uploadfunction on my Motorola Andriod.
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However, was wondering about adding some cols to the textarea? Right now, its very thin, which doesnt allow for ease of use, especially when you start writing HTML…
IS there a quick fix for this? I was looking at the included files, and cannot locate the form in order to make the change…
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Roberto, I tried your Joomla Blog component (com_prof3tablog) and liked it very much.
Is it possible for registered users to add blog posts/comments in the frontend?
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highcharts-php does not work correctly. The demo code on the web page does not work. Notes by others on the wiki page confirm this.
Please post a working demo example with some sample data in the data arrays.
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Events » Family & Youth Programs » Family Day
Family Day
The White Gunas (Abstract Sculpture), 1946
Isamu Noguchi
American, 1904–1988
White marble, 5 units
Norton Simon Museum, Museum purchase with funds donated by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Fellows Acquisition Fund
© 2013 The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York Reproduction, including downloading of ARS works is prohibited by copyright laws and international conventions without the express written permission of Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Interlocking Sculptures
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Speaker: Staff Educator
Type: Family Day
Isamu Noguchi's sculpture The White Gunas illustrates the Indian Samkhya philosophical view that all creation is comprised of the three gunas (qualities): balance, movement and inertia. Before creating sculptures like this one, Noguchi would construct small paper models by cutting out shapes from black craft paper. Families examine The White Gunas, consider the artist's process, and create their own interlocking sculpture.
Meets in Entrance Gallery | Free with admission. This activity is designed for families with children ages 4–10. | No reservations needed


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Experience smooth sound with A-Series. Pioneer's exclusive technology enriches your music by producing clear, open sound. Bring out the details of your music with A-Series speakers. Every year, our engineers somehow find a way to improve on our Premier A-series speakers. This year, they feature something they've inherited from the D-Series speakers, a basalt cone. And we're continuing to lead the industry with next-generation technology for improved sound: the tweeter, magnets, surrounds, the voice coil wire, the basket and more are all high-performance components that make up a great speaker.
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The newly developed tweeter disperses sound more widely with superior control, providing listeners with the best sound under all conditions, regardless of listening position or car. And the 1" mounting depth achieves more flexible installation.
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Creating mechanical energy is hot work, especially at high volume levels. And as we all know, heat can cause distortion. That's why the TS-A6983R uses a heat-resistant polyester-imide resin voice coil wire. It allows the voice coil to handle more heat, improving input power handling as well as reliability. So go ahead. Turn it up.
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The TS-A6983R now handles a full 440 watts max. power (80 watts nominal). So, what did we have to give up? Not a thing. Along with bigger power handling, you still get the same high performance that all the TS-A's deliver.


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Shawn Regan
Thu, 03/13/2014
Imagine if the government were responsible for looking after your best interests. How well would this work? Just ask Native Americans.
Shawn Regan, Fred Thomas
Wed, 11/06/2013
How opposition to coal exports is impacting one of the poorest communities in Montana — the Crow Indian reservation.
Terry Anderson, Shawn Regan
Sat, 10/12/2013
In the Wall Street Journal, Terry Anderson and Shawn Regan explain how Washington rules prevent tribes from developing resources that could help lift them out of poverty.
Terry Anderson
The uncertainties of tribal governance and judicial systems has a chilling effect on economic development on reservations. A point in case is the Grand Canyon Skywalk.
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AmeriCorps Community Fellows Education Award
Experiential Learning and Career Management (ELCM) is pleased to offer you the opportunity to apply for scholarship monies for the 2013-2014 school year. The AmeriCorps Education Awards are sponsored by Pennsylvania Campus Compact and Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development through PennSERVE: The Governor's Office of Citizen Service.
AmeriCorps Community Fellows/Scholars in Service will provide 300 or 450 hours of direct service to to K-12 at-risk students in the form of mentoring and academic support service during the 2013-2014 academic year.
ELCM is currently accepting applications for a total of ten (10) AmeriCorps Community Fellows/Scholars in Service volunteers:
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· Complete the Application by April 12, 2013 (deadline extended to April 30)
· Be a full-time undergraduate student
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If selected, Community Fellows must successfully complete an FBI Background Check, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Registry Check, Childline Child Abuse Clearance, and National Sex Offender Registry Search. ELCM will assist with this process. Fellows will also participate in national days of service such as Day or Caring, Into the Streets and National Volunteer Week
Community Fellows must complete a minimum of 300 or 450 hours of mentoring and academic support service to K-12 at-risk students by August 19, 2014. The education award is received upon the successful completion of the required hours.
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Light wash jeans with contrasting camel stitching are destined to become a favorite. With a rolled, cropped leg and minimal embellishment, they're slightly understated and ultimately versatile.
- Our universal fit. Eased through the hip and thigh, sits just below the waist. Formerly our Blanc fit.
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For Immediate Release
October 17, 2010
Alton High School teacher named 2011 Illinois Teacher of the Year
PEORIA—Alton High School English and Journalism Teacher Annice Brave has been named the Illinois Teacher of theYear. Brave was chosen from eight finalists and was among more than 150 educators from across Illinois who were honored as part of thestate's recognition program for teachers, administrators and school personnel. The Alton teacher received the honor Saturday atthe 36th annual Those Who Excel/Illinois Teacher of the Year banquet in Peoria.
"Annice's passion for teaching is evident, from her work to develop hands-on learning experiences to the extra hours she puts in with students," said State Superintendent of Education Christopher A. Koch. "Annice has been a leader in her school's pursuit of strategies to more effectively engage students in their own learning. She pursues every available avenue to find ways that will improve teaching and learning and is an excellent representative of Illinois' teachers."
A teacher of 23 years, Brave also serves as chair of the English Department. She decided to become a teacher after the birth of her two daughters.
In 2001, Brave became the first teacher in Alton Community Unit School District 11 to earn National Board Certification. Since then, she has mentored numerous teachers as they earn their certification.
Parents and students say Brave truly makes a difference in students' lives. She was instrumental in developing a student radio program in partnership with Lewis and Clark Community College. The program gives students the opportunity to get on-air experience through the college radio station. She arrives at school an hour early several days a week to work with students on radio production and each summer she attends Radio Camp with her students.
Brave has also been highly involved in developing a media class that combines writing with technology. She spends her lunch hour in her classroom so that students may work on the school newspaper, Redbird Word, during their study halls. She is also the faculty sponsor of the student literacy magazine, Calliope.
In her nomination letter, Principal Barbara A. Gillian, wrote that Brave's "devotion to all students is obvious in the countless hours she spends working with small groups and individuals long after the school day ends."
An innovative and creative teacher, Brave asked her students to rewrite, in their own words, the Illinois Learning Standards for English. She then posted them around her classroom and she noticed students were relating lessons to their "newly created" standards. Several other teachers also implemented the idea with success.
Students and colleagues refer to Brave's dedication to teaching as inspiring. Her belief in students is evident in their improved learning and increased confidence. She is a former union president who worked diligently to protect the rights of teachers while keeping student learning a priority.
Brave holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and a Master of Science in Education from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. She is Nationally Board Certified in Adolescent and Young Adult/English Language Arts.
Nearly 180 nominations for Those Who Excel were reviewed and scored three times by a selection committee comprised of administrators, teachers, and school board members.
The eight finalists for Teacher of the Year were interviewed and videotaped and those interviews were scored again before making the final recommendation. Principals, faculty, parents and students submit letters on behalf of candidates as part of the nomination process.
As Illinois Teacher of the Year, Annice Brave will have opportunities to share her knowledge and expertise outside the classroom. Beginning in the 2011 spring semester, Brave will be available to speak at teaching workshops, educational conferences, and civic/community meetings. She will receive a lifetime tuition waiver to state universities and will represent Illinois at the NASA Space Camp in Huntsville, AL, and in the National Teacher of the Year program sponsored by Council of Chief State School Officers, ING, and Target. Brave will also receive products from SMARTer Kids.


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Mets better pick up someone....Hopefully they sign Barry Bonds.
Predict your trades and stuff here, also discuss trades and playoffs...
Here is the MLB trade deadline '08 so far....
Cubs get Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin for Gallagher, Murton, Patterson, and catching prospect [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Brewers acquire CC Sabathia
more to come later!
Cubs have a good starting rotation...Zambrano,Harden,Dempster,Gaudin...good starting 4
WTF wit the Yankees we can afford anyone get Harden! we need a SP Ace we cant survive on Mike Mussina!
"The Knicks are back" - Amare
mets should sign barry bonds. i really could care less about the clubhouse ****. the mets need a bat and he's one of the best out there.
Damn player-centric usernames straight to hell.
haha you mets fans are thinkin of dreams...look at your team..Hispanic all the way...you think Omar Minaya is gonna try to get a white player? look at what he traded away and paid huge contracts to luis castillo, moises alou, beltran 10 mil year?, i was shocked when he got ryan church and schneider from washington cuz there white. If David Wright wasnt so damn good he'd trade him too. I think Manaya needs to be shipped out of the Mets it wasnt Willie Randolph that F'ed it up last year and this year it's Omar's dumb trades he makes. Spanish players are great and the best in baseball but when you trade away white guys better with more potential and talent for some bums like luis castillo and moises alou that are washups...and please, jose reyes is a good hitter and fast as hell but he's the biggest baby and clubhouse negative a team could have....when i saw him throw his hat after Delgado made an error...i said to myself this guy is the type of guy that ruins chemistry..its true. I dont care if your A-Rod you show up a teammate like that and cause problems your out of there ...traded and shipped no exceptions. Thats the way the Mets should be and if they were smart they'd get a new GM.
"The Knicks are back" - Amare
us yankee fans need an Ace pitcher and another solid one...were week on the starting pitching and we might have to trade Posada...his arm is bad and unless his hitting numbers go back to last year i think we can get another good catcher for him..and younger
"The Knicks are back" - Amare
We will have dominate bullpen next year.
Brian Bruney Back
Albaljadeo (sp) back
Edwar Ramirez
Jose Veraz
Humberto Sanchez back
Kyle Farnsworth (most hot and cold player ever, hate him, cut him)
Letroy Hawkins
Andrew Brackman
Chase Wright
Billy Traber
Starting 5
A lot to fight for one spot
1)First off Albadelejo is a reliever so far never heard him as a starter if he can be one even better
2)Farnsworth is hot and cold but ever since Joba became a starter he's proven himself a decent set up man and when he's hot he's on of the best in baseball
3)BUnch of relievers in their are question marks some are definite...Pavano is the biggest dissapointment i have ever seen.....Hawkins, Kennedy, Chase Wright, Billy Traber(good curveball), Orlendorhf and Karstens all could be eventually traded
For the starters...
1)Mussina has really come through im proud of him...
2)Joba and Wang are solid starters but we need an Ace...
3)Wang showed last year in the playoffs he cant be our #1 pitcher he's too hot and cold, if his sinker isnt good were finished
4)Pettite might be in his last year as we speak which means...yes BIG TIME LEFTY STARTER is a MUST
5) Rasner and Ponson have come through nicely but they might eventually fold the 2nd half of this year or next year they arent as reliable as most starters but i hope they do good.
So basically your looking at
Edwar Ramirez
Jose Veras
Not sure which one-Alabadejo/Humberto Sanchez/Billy Traber (he's the only lefty)
Set up- Farnsworth
Closer- Mariano
1Possible Lefty Ace
"The Knicks are back" - Amare
wrong Pettitte guarenteed hes pitching next year, Ponson will be gone after this year I think. Hughes will DOMINATE!!!!!!!! and Kenedy will pitch like Musinna, Albaladejo will kick butt, Bruney will dominate at set-up. Hawkins will leave. Humberto Sanchez will be our #2 reliver. Jose Veras is proven to be decent. Kei Igawa (bust) could be a decent long reliver
WHOA you obviously think that every Yankees player will come out to be Mariano lol.
1) Pettite never guranteed anything he said that IF HIS ARM IS GOOD he would like to open in the new stadium next year.
2)Ponson wll prob be gone but i liked his come back...proves my point to get another top starter.
3)Hughes BLEW this year and suddenly looked like a bust...absolutely no gurantee he will "DOMINATE" after seeing his low velocity, no wins performance this year.
4)Kennedy will be like Mussina? When he stops getting rocked ill start to trust him again.
5) Bruney set up???? He has a BIG PROBLEM=WALKS PEOPLE! not good for a set up man..hes a solid middle reliever with great stuff.
6) Humberto is good and i have high hopes for him
7) Alabdejo will kick butt....as a reliever.
8) Jose Veras isnt decent...he is a very good reliever, best middle man we have right now.
9) Kei Igawa is a minor leager
"The Knicks are back" - Amare
Veras is good, I saw it in him last year
BRUNEY IS THE BEST RELIVER WE GOT! besides MO
Humberto could be the next closer
Albaladejo will be good


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To my sister and BIL, UD alumni. Sorry to my other sister, OSU alum.
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; theyll scratch you up time and time again but in the end youre polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
This is why we "canucks" get a bit feisty during March break ... the snowbanks are not melting yet!!
My sister is also a huge OSU fan...
I could not believe ND won against Oklahoma, pew that kick me out of that bracket.
I am going with UNC all the way, Marcus Paige went to my high school, and my son wants to play ball there when he is done with High school. Go tar heels!!!!!!!
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This program consists of two years of law study at Columbia Law School followed by two years at the University of Paris 1 - Panthéon-Sorbonne (Paris 1). Upon the successful completion of the four years of study, the participants receive the J.D. degree from Columbia and the Master in law from Paris 1 and qualify for admission to the bar examinations and the bars in the United States and in France. Thus, the number of years normally required for obtaining these degrees (3 years at Columbia and 5 years at Paris 1) is considerably reduced.
The aim of the program is to train lawyers who will be exceptionally well qualified to practice law on an international level. The program offers a complete course of study in both legal systems, affording students an extremely high measure of preparation for the transnational practice of law.
The program at Columbia is directed by a committee of faculty and administrators, including: George Bermann and Jane Ginsburg. The French director of the program is Prof. Pascal
At Columbia Law School
Students are expected to take all required Foundation courses in their 1st year. In the 2nd year, students must take 31 credits of US law. Since students will later have two full years of French civil and European law, their focus should be on American law topics. Generally, students are not encouraged to take clinical law or foreign and comparative law offerings.
At University of Paris 1- Pantheon Sorbonne
The French academic calendar runs roughly from the first week of October to the end of January, and then February through the end of June. In the first year of the Program in Paris students must take the following courses: Business Law I and II (with travaux dirig's), Contracts I and II (with travaux dirig's), Administrative Law I and II (with travaux dirig's), Introduction to Civil Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, European Community Law, and Family Law. In the second year at Paris I, students must take Advanced Civil Law I and II and International Private Law I and II (both with travaux dirig's) and must choose between Labor Law I and II or Corporae Tax Law (each with accompanying travaux dirig's).
In addition to these three subjects, six additional elective courses must be taken. Samples of elective courses are: Banking & Securities, Labor Law, International Public Law, Law of Int'l. Commerce, Euro. Commercial Law, Commercial Law/Bankruptcy, Sureties/Guarantees, Matrimonial Law, Intellectual Property, Criminal Procedure Law and Civil Procedure, among others. In the first year in Paris, courses are those taught to French students in the 1st and 2nd years of law school. In the second year in Paris, they are courses taught to French students in their 3rd and 4th years.
The curriculum at Paris focuses on private law courses, and has been organized to provide students with a solid grounding in French law and the majority of subjects covered in the Paris Bar. Courses are almost exclusively lecture-style, while the travaux dirig's are small seminar-type offerings.
Students are evaluated through formal written examinations and oral exams. Students take the first round of exams in late January and early February for the fall semester, and in June for the spring semester. Students receive numeric grades between 1 and 20 for individual courses, which are then averaged together at the end of each year for a final grade. Ten is a passing grade or passable. French honors or mention are given as follows: assez bien for a final grade of between 13-14.9; bien for a grade between 15-16.9; and tres bien for a grade of 17 or higher. If a student does not pass the year, he or she will be allowed to retake exams in September in those classes where a passing grade (10) was not received. Columbia transcripts do not list French grades and only reflect credit for work conducted at the Paris 1. The ABA requires that Columbia receive and review copies of all written work submitted at Paris 1. Therefore, at the end of each semester, students must mail a copy of all course work to Columbia.
Students pay full tuition during the first two years of the Program at Columbia. In each of the 3rd and 4th years at Paris 1, students are required to pay 50% of the normal tuition fees. Other fees, including student activity fees, etc, will be waived. Insurance and Health Service Fees can be waived in most instances. Students must pay the tuition ($150) and social security (insurance fees around $200) at Paris 1. However, the tuition paid to Paris 1 will be reimbursed by Columbia. If students are over age 28, insurance should be purchased separately and will cost approximately $900 per year.
Students' financial aid eligibility is not affected by participation in this Program. In the 3rd and 4th years of the Program, Financial aid packages are figured on 50% tuition.
As with any move, there are additional costs associated with relocating to Paris. Living expenses in Paris are on a par with those in New York; however, rent is generally less expensive in Paris.
Most students take the New York Bar and then apply for the equivalency exam to gain entrance into the French Bar. In the past, early examinations for students in the 4L year have been arranged to allow students to return to the US to study for the Bar exam in early June. (French exams usually extend through the end of June into July).Once students have passed the exam and have been admitted to the NY State Bar, they may apply in France to take the equivalency exam. There, a committee is assigned to review each application to determine on which areas of French law the applicant will be examined. It may be possible that graduates of the Double Degree may be exempted from taking several sections of the French equivalency exam because of the number and type of French law courses they have taken through the Double Degree program.
Columbia JD students may apply in the spring of their first year of study. In mid-March, applicants will be informed if they have passed the initial screening. Interviews for selected students will be conducted in French for selected students by members of Columbia's Double Degree Committee and by a representative of Paris 1.
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Former Racine mayor released from prison
The former mayor of Racine has been released from prison after serving time for sexual assault of a child and child enticement.
Gary Becker is back in Racine, living about two blocks from an elementary school. State Department of Corrections officials have confirmed his release and his new address.
Becker was mayor from April 2003 until January 2009. He is now a registered sex offender. Neighbors aren't too happy Becker is living on their block. Alex Marquez, father of two, tells The Journal Times the state should have let neighbors know Becker was moving in.
The former mayor will be on extended supervision for five years. He cannot have contact with minors.
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Was he doing this in Gear Second or in his base form? Cause to me its not really clear.
Looks like his base form.
He is normal.......
Base form.
base form
he was normal , not any gears were activated
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NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 19, 2012 Contact: Megan Hanson, (512) 463-0112
AUSTIN — Texas State Senator Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, pre-filed SB 149 in response to serious breakdowns in the grant process at the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). SB 149 strengthens the governance to ensure that grants are approved with the highest degree of ethics and accountability.
"I still believe in the mission to find cures and treatments for this terrible disease, which directly and indirectly impacts millions of Texans," said Senator Nelson. "For CPRIT to succeed, the public must have faith that it is operating in a fair, transparent manner and in compliance with the rules and laws we put in place to ensure accountability. This legislation represents a first step in what will be a long process this session to right the ship."
Currently, CPRIT Foundation donors are prohibited from receiving CPRIT grants. Senator Nelson is developing further legislation to improve the process of ensuring this prohibition is upheld. While CPRIT and the Foundation could improve this process without statutory changes, in light of recent developments, Senator Nelson believes more formal direction is necessary.
Senator Nelson also filed SB 150 which allows royalties, license fees, investment interest, gifts and grants collected by CPRIT to be used to pay for debt service on CPRIT bonds.
"As our investment begins to yield royalties and other proceeds, we should make sure that this revenue is used to offset costs and eventually put CPRIT on a path toward self-sustainability," said Senator Nelson.
SENATOR JANE NELSON represents District 12, including portions of Tarrant and Denton Counties. She is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health & Human Services.


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Powers of Attorney and What is Best for You.
Financial Power of Attorney. A Financial Power of Attorney, also known as a General Power of Attorney or General Power of Attorney for Property gives an agent authority to manage your finances and property, and to transact business on your behalf. The agent has the obligation to make decisions based upon your preferences and the authority granted in the document. An agent may not override your wishes. In general, the agent has authority to do whatever you would do, for example, withdraw funds from bank accounts, trade stock, pay bills, cash checks as expressly limited in the power of attorney. When transacting business on your behalf, the agent must use your finances as you would use them. As of January 1, 2010 all financial powers of attorneys signed are considered "durable" unless otherwise stated in the document. Medical Power of Attorney. A Medical Power of Attorney generally gives an agent the authority to make medical and personal care decisions on your behalf.
Durable Power of Attorney. A Durable Power of Attorney permits an agent to make medical and financial decisions on your behalf only if you become incapacitated. If you become incapacitated because of an accident or illness, your agent can immediately step in and make decisions for you without going to court to obtain a guardianship and/or conservatorship. Guardianship and conservatorship proceedings may be expensive, public and time consuming. By preparing a durable power of attorney in advance, you decide who will make your decisions and, by doing so, you may save your family the stress and expense of a court proceeding.
Limited Power of Attorney. A Limited Power of Attorney, also known as a Special Power of Attorney, grants an agent the legal authority, in writing, to perform a specific act or acts on behalf of the principal. For example, if you do not want to grant an agent full control over your financial matters, but would like an agent to cash your checks, you can limit the agent's powers by preparing a Limited Power of Attorney.
How do I create a power of attorney?
Any adult, who understands what he or she is doing, can create a Power of Attorney by writing down the name of the person he or she wishes to designate as an agent, and include exactly what he or she wants the agent to do. Once the document has been prepared, it should be notarized.
Because a Power of Attorney should be tailored to your particular circumstances, it should be written by an attorney to assure that your intentions are clearly expressed. If you choose not to have an attorney assist you, you will find Power of Attorney forms available to the public at local office supplies stores and by searching online. The "State of Colorado Statutory Form, Power of Attorney" is probably the best form to use. You will find this form at §15-14-741, Colorado Revised Statutes.
What are "hot powers"?
For all Powers of Attorney signed after January 1, 2010, you must state that the agent has certain powers, casually referred to as "hot powers." These "hot powers" include the power of the agent to:
Make a gift; Create or change rights of survivorship;
Create or change a beneficiary designation;
Create, amend, revoke, or terminate a trust;
Delegate authority granted under a power of attorney;
Waive the principal's right to be a beneficiary of a joint and survivor annuity, including a survivor benefit under a retirement plan; Exercise various powers held by the principal in a fiduciary capacity;
Disclaim or release property or a power of appointment;
Exercise powers, rights, or authority as a partner, member, or manager of a partnership.
If the power of attorney does not include these "hot powers" then the agent lacks the authority to exercise any of these powers for you. The "hot powers" are all listed as options in the State of Colorado statutory power of attorney form mentioned above. You may not use your authority in "hot powers" one through three above, if the Principal is not your parent, grandparent, spouse, sibling or child, even if the Power of Attorney authorizes you to take such actions.
When does a power of attorney take effect?
The terms of a Power of Attorney will determine when it takes effect. In general, a Power of Attorney may take effect in two different ways:
Springing Power: The Power of Attorney will take effect only when an event described in the instrument takes place. Typically, the event would be when a licensed physician determines that the Principal is incapacitated.
Standing Power: Takes effect as soon as the Principal signs it.
However, Powers of Attorney may contain language that blends these two concepts. For example, a Principal may direct that a Power of Attorney is "standing" if the Principal's spouse is acting as Agent; however, if the spouse cannot act, the successor Agent's power may be "springing." For all Powers of Attorney signed after January 1, 2010, if they are silent on the effective date, the Power of Attorney is considered a "standing" power.
Does a power of attorney take my rights?
A Power of Attorney does not take away your rights to make decisions. An Agent simply has the power to act along with you in accordance with the authorization set forth in the document. Only a court, through a guardianship and/or conservatorship proceeding, can take away your rights.
Can I change my mind?
You may change your mind and revoke a Power of Attorney at any time, so long as you have the capacity to do so. You will need to send a letter to the Agent notifying the Agent that their appointment has been revoked. From the moment the Agent receives a revocation letter, they can no longer act under the Power of Attorney. You should also send a copy of the revocation to any person or institution that may have received notice of the original Power of Attorney, such as doctors, family members, or banks. Otherwise, those individuals or institutions may continue to rely on the Power of Attorney until they are given notice of the revocation.
State law automatically revokes the appointment of a spouse as an agent when a petition for divorce, annulment or legal separation is filed. However, if you named a successor Agent in the document, the Power of Attorney would remain in effect for the successor Agent.
Who should I name as my agent?
A Successor Agent is the person named to serve as your Agent if your first choice for Agent cannot serve due to death, incapacity, resignation or refusal to accept the office of Agent. If a named individual is unable or unwilling to serve as Agent, the next person in line under the document becomes Agent. No one can take over as an Agent under a Power of Attorney unless you name a Successor Agent (or Agents) in the document, or if you authorize the Agent to appoint a Successor Agent. If neither is possible, and you become incapacitated, it may be necessary to petition the court for appointment of a guardian and/or conservator. Therefore, it is always best to name at least one Successor Agent in your Power of Attorney, or to give your Agent, or a third party, the permission to name a Successor Agent if there are no more listed in the Power of Attorney.
Can I appoint multiple Agents?
You may appoint more than one Agent to serve simultaneously, but this typically is not recommended. Having more than one Agent as a decision maker can create circumstances in which the Agents do not agree on a particular course of action. When the Agents do not agree, a court may have to resolve the dispute. It is usually better to appoint only one person to be the decision maker, or to provide a tie-breaking mechanism in the document. Nonetheless, if multiple Agents are appointed, you can allow them to act independently or require them to act in unison, based on the wording of the Power of Attorney. In either case, multiple Agents should communicate regularly to assure that their actions are consistent. A Co-Agent could be liable for acts or omissions of his/her Co-Agent so it is imperative that both Co-Agents be fully informed.
Should an Agent keep any records?
Unless otherwise stated in the Power of Attorney document, the Agent is required to keep detailed records of their actions under the Power of Attorney, so the Agent is able to answer any questions raised by you or other interested persons. The Agent is required by law to provide an accounting to you and anyone else designated in the Power of Attorney. When an Agent manages your finances, an important rule for the Agent is to maintain separate accounts. An Agent should never commingle or combine the Agent's own funds with your personal funds.
Can the Agent be compensated?
Unless the Power of Attorney prohibits it, an Agent may be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred and may receive reasonable compensation for their services. It is best to clearly define how the Agent should be compensated, for example you can identify fee amounts or rates to charge.
Can I hold an Agent liable for their actions?
An Agent is a "fiduciary," which means that the Agent must act with the highest degree of good faith on your behalf, must follow any and all of your instructions, and must act in accordance with your best interests. If your wishes are not specific, the Agent is free to do what is in your best interests. If an Agent fails to act in accordance with your wishes, or in your best interests, the Agent can be held liable for his or her actions.
The law holds the Agent to the "prudent man rule," which means that the Agent must exercise "due care" and manage your funds not as if they were the funds of the Agent, but with the care needed for managing funds of another. The Agent should avoid speculative investments, even if the Agent would be willing to take more risk with his or her personal funds.
What if I think someone is misusing a Power of Attorney?
Financial exploitation, which includes the illegal and/or unauthorized use of an individual's funds, property, or resources for profit or advantage, is on the rise and requires prompt reporting. If you suspect that an Agent is misusing a Power of Attorney, you should take immediate action.
If you suspect your Agent is misusing your Power of Attorney, you should immediately request an accounting, revoke the Power of Attorney and notify any persons or institutions that may have been given a copy of the document. If you suspect someone else's agent is misusing a Power of Attorney, or if you suspect that a Principal was coerced to sign a Power of Attorney the Principal did not (or could not) understand, you should contact Adult Protective Services to report your concerns.
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Anat Cohen stops by at Newport
August 10, 2008. Posted by Becca Pulliam.Add new comment | Filed under: anat cohen, Jazz Alive, newport, npr music
After her set, Anat Cohen stopped by to talk with WBGO's Josh Jackson, then ran off to sign CD's. She was the clarinetist in George Wein's Newport All Stars.
Great job, Anat! And everyone in that multi-generational band -- Howard Alden, Esperanza Spalding, Jimmy Cobb.
Sunday at Newport - we meet a WBGO ticket winner!
August 10, 2008. Posted by Becca Pulliam.Add new comment | Filed under: Jazz Alive, newport, npr music, wbgo listener
Jackie Zubeck won tickets to the 2008 Newport Jazz Festival, and she just introduced herself to us saying thank you! She's having a great time. Jackie -- from Valley Cottage, NY, near Nyack -- says "I've won more great tickets from the station" than you can imagine! Thanks for stopping by, Jackie. It's sunny! as you can tell from the lighting in this photo of her.
WBGO & NPR Music are at Newport! Tune in tomorrow!
August 9, 2008. Posted by Becca Pulliam.Add new comment | Filed under: Jazz Alive, newport, npr music
People start lining up at 6am or earlier, then when the gate opens at 10, the first people in line make tracks to the turf directly in front of the main stage of the 2008 Newport Jazz Festival, and start laying out their tarps and staking out their territory. Beautiful day here!
Tomorrow we are live from 11:30 on, on WBGO 88.3 FM and wbgo.org. This morning at 11:30, you can hear the first set -- Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Eric Harland -- at NPR Music. WBGO's Josh Jackson hosts. LIVE. This is the same quartet that opened the 50th Monterey Jazz Festival. They set the bar!


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The unruly mob scenes continued again this month at the meeting of the township supervisors, except this time chairman George Fluhr Jr. wasn't at the epicenter, rather, supervisor Greg Hoeper was.
It is no secret that some township officials and others are under investigation by a county grand jury, which helps explain why tensions are so high.
The meeting was rather bland until public comment, when the lid comes off.
Hoeper, who has been particularly quiet during most of the donnybrooks during the past year, decided to take on Don Wall, the fire chief, one of the known grand jury targets. Hoeper, who was appointed to his position after the resignation of Steve Dellert, is running for supervisor in the upcoming primary.
"You were waving your hand in the air a few months ago, stating that the repair of the two fire trucks would cost $176,000," Hoeper said. "I asked for the paper work on the trucks and I didn't get it. So, I went on my own to the Honesdale Fire Equipment Store and gave them all the particulars about the two trucks – every detail – and they said the cost wasn't anywhere near $176,000 but was $29,784 for one and $28,578 for the other. You overstated the cost, deliberately threatening that you might have to close down one of the fire stations."
Hoeper said Wall made a $125,000 mistake. "That fire equipment store in Honesdale isn't reliable and has been proven to be incompetent so we never use them," Wall said. "Their figures are all wrong."
Wall accused Hoeper of never coming to a fire company meeting to learn of their expenses. Hoeper said he was never invited. The arguments went round and round with the audience screaming and Fluhr using his gavel to try to restore order, which he never did.
A resident yelled at Hoeper, "You're politicking!" which Hoeper strongly denied.
In an article appearing in The Pocono Record on April 18, it was claimed that the fire company is far from bankrupt and currently has $387,000 in its bank accounts and other financial resources. At the time that Wall asked and was refused a half mill increase in the fire tax, the article claimed that the company had a half a million dollars in several accounts. At the meeting, Hoeper also claimed that the company had half a million dollars when they asked for the millage increase.
"I wish that were true but it is not," Wall said. "I don't know how the writer got that information. It's simply not true."
At the stormy meeting, another resident rose and said, "This is no way to conduct business. We need to work together. The animosity here is overwhelming. It's no way to get anything done." The advice had no effect whatever.
Another resident, Carrie Thomas, who has been a particularly thorny annoyance to Fluhr and township secretary Diana Blume at most of the meetings, repeated her usual accusation that the township was not properly responding to her open meetings law requests for information.
"We have responded as best as we can to your numerous requests and have imposed the legitimate practice of imposing a 30-day extension to respond to your requests," Blume said.
Blume added that Thomas has asked for thousands of records during the year, imposing a strain on her time and work load.
"What are you looking for, Ms. Thomas?" Hoeper yelled. "Have you found anything yet?"


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Marlena Hartz: Freedom Newspapers
Fingers that have been crossed tightly for months are slowly loosening, due to this week's Air Force team visit to eastern New Mexico.
As infrastructure assessments of Cannon Air Force Base will bleed into civilian areas today, Plains Regional Medical Center Administrator Brian Bentley said he is feeling relief.
Members of an Air Force personnel team will tour PRMC, along with Colonial Real Estate, Clovis Municipal Schools and Clovis Community College in order to complete a comprehensive sketch of Cannon and surrounding community assets.
"It's a very positive sign that they (the assessment team) are coming to ask us if we can accommodate additional people as opposed to asking us what the impact would be if the base shrunk," Bentley said Wednesday afternoon, adding confidently his hospital can accommodate an influx of patients.
The team visited Cannon Air Force Base on Tuesday and the Melrose Bombing Range on Wednesday, marking the start of an unprecedented process, said Doug Karas, spokesperson for the Air Force team.
"This is the first step in a brand new process," Karas said. "It's about connecting with the community and collecting information."
A federal commission rejected the Pentagon's proposal to shutter Cannon Air Force Base in August, instead requesting the Department of Defense find a new mission for the base. That decision also sent Cannon's three F-16 squadrons elsewhere.
The commission voted to close the base if it does not have a mission by 2010.
But as early as January, this team will condense information about Cannon into an interactive computer report, Karas said. The report will then be accessible to multiple government organizations so that the most suitable mission for Cannon can be easily found, Karas said.
"Our goal is not to limit this to a new Air Force mission," Karas said.
He said a new inter-agency mission or a government organization outside the military could occupy the base.
Formed by newly appointed Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne, the Air Force team is comprised of more than 10 members, Karas said. Those include Air Force Brig. Gen. Ron Ladnire, Lt. Col. Dave Johansen, and Lt. Col. Mike Brown, along with various data collection, infrastructure, and telecommunications experts hired by the Air Force.
Randy Harris, member of a local group that lobbies on behalf of the base, was present for Melrose and Cannon tours. He said he will also accompany the team on tours today. Though Harris said he views speculation about what mission may come to Cannon as counterproductive, he said the team seemed impressed with the effectiveness and the quality of the range, as well as with Cannon's efficiency.
The role of the team, he added, is not to critique the base, but to simply compile a list of its assets — a far cry from the goal of the not too distant 2005 Base Closure and Realignment round, Harris said.
"What is important to them (the team) are the capabilities of today and the future — a look at what assets exist to support military operations in this part of the world. Those assets include not only what is on the base but what is outside the base: Medical facilities, good education, and good housing to take care of the men and women of the military," Harris said.
But the ultimate voice in deciding what, if any mission, is suited for the base belongs not to this team, but to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, Karas said.


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Mets fans gather for "Mets Fan"
You know what makes for a good Sunday? A win (no matter how shakily attained), Two Boots pizza (did you know the owners are Mets fans!?), Mets bloggers (duh, we rock), and Dana Brand's new book, Mets Fan. Oh! Also a party for Dana Brand's book. Including a delicious from-scratch bloody Mary fashioned by a Mo Pitkins' bartendress. For the atmospheric photo album, click here.
Dana went out of his way to make us bloggers feel welcome, for he, too, is a member of the fold. Pictured above (don't blink while I link!) are, from the back row: Mike Steffanos of Mike's Mets, Steve of The Eddie Kranepool Society, Dana Brand, Coop of My Summer Family, Caryn of Mets Grrl, SNK of You Can't Script Baseball, and Me, of Here.
Also present was Kathy Foronjy, whose ambitious documentary Mathematically Alive (A Story of Fandom), premieres at the Coney Island Film Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29th.
Dana Brand read from three of his "fan"tastic essays, all of which were eloquent, insightful, and above all passionate. Indeed, he captures the highs, lows (um, September much?), sights, sounds, and emotions that we crazy nuts have gotten ourselves into (and wouldn't dream of getting out of). Also it was his birthday. Happy Birthday, Dana!
Here are some bloggy photos for you to enjoy. And hey, if Aaron Sele and Scott Schoeneweis want to step up and be our heroes? Then I say all hail the Sele Schow. (Special thanks to Mets Grrl's TBF for providing a radio-given play by play from the 9th to the 11th. I left the house between Heilman almost giving it away and Wagner having…issues.)
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Sounds fun. I was driving back from Washington myself after watching the Phillies lose the last game ever in RFK, picking up the scratchy 660 sounds that became clearer as they won.
Two Boots Pizza..hmm, I haven't tried it yet, but I think you've answered my 'what do I have for lunch today' question. To Grand Central I go!
Optimistic Mets Fan(upperreservedmetsfan.blogspot.com)
I know i'm wasting my time here on your blog, but here goes: I hope the met's lose every game that's left this season. Further, in the post season: You know your bullpen is way too unpredictable to support the rest of the team.
So, i'll laugh when the time comes again(remember last year?) when the mets will choke!! Yes choke!! (Beltran, strike three looking, '06 over for queens!!! remember that?)I sure do!!
I just whent overboard I know. Don't take me seriously, I'm just passionate about my baseball. That was all meant in good spirits, no offense intended to you.
Go Braves!!!
Looks like someone's trying to make Braves fans look like ugly sore losers. Also looks like someone succeeded.
good call Zoe. And the braves will be golfing in october.


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Did you know that Detroit is home to a thriving art scene? Today, native Detroiter Ingrid LaFleur, founder and director of contemporary art gallery Maison LaFleur, takes us on a tour of just a few of the many artistic gems throughout the city.
Detroit's art scene is growing by leaps and bounds in ways you would only believe until you see it for yourself. For that reason I designed a tour to show the creative side of that growth. I recently took a group through Detroit highlighting some of the most fascinating art projects happening right now. The tour was organized through D:Hive, known for being an excellent resource for all things Detroit.
We began in Eastern Market, one of many places in Detroit where graffiti abounds. When we parked I immediately recognized the work of street artist Shades who painted the door of world renown electronic music producer Derrick May. His iconic lips were unmistakable. We walked to the other side of the busy farmer's market into a beautiful letterpress called Salt & Cedar. The 3,000 square foot space is neatly organized and filled with antique press equipment and furniture. Using a 500 year old tradition, proprietor and artist Megan O'Connell uses the letterpress technique to create invitations, business cards, experimental printing and book structures. We were able to witness book binding by hand.
From there we went to the Alley Project, a wonderfully accessible public art project nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Detroit's Southwest. The project was developed by non-profit organization Young Nation with the intention of supporting youth and communities through culture and development. The highlights included a block of murals painted on garage doors and QR codes knitted into fences.
We took a short break in Mexicantown for the best hot chocolate at Cafe Con Leche, a colorful corner cafe filled with art work by local artists. It was a perfect way to warm up before our walk through the magical wonderland created by artist Olayami Dabls. For the past 12 years Dabls has been working on an ever expanding art installation that resides outside of his African Bead Museum on the westside of Detroit. Using iron, rocks and mirrors on vacant land and buildings, Dabls weaves a story that enacts the development of our society. Each visit is a new experience.
We ended the tour at Power House which rests on the border of Hamtramck. Power House is an artist-run neighborhood-based nonprofit organization that includes a number of projects such as a Skate Park. The house itself was purchased for $1900 in 2008 by husband and wife team Mitch Cope and Gina Reichert. Power House produces its own electricity from solar and wind power. The house is used as an art center and artist residency that has hosted over 23 artists and designers. Because they also facilitate the purchase of surrounding properties, Power House has become an anchor for a flowering arts community thus enabling their mission to revitalize neighborhoods through creative enterprise.
Detroit has become the hub for all things entrepreneurial and the creative industry is actively engaging in that spirit. I encourage you experience it for yourself.
Native Detroiter Ingrid LaFleur is founder and director of Maison LaFleur, a contemporary art gallery. With over a decade of curatorial and arts administrative experience to her credit, she has worked with artists and arts organizations in New York, Detroit, Nairobi, Johannesburg, and a host of other cities. A world traveler and self-described nomad, Ingrid has happily made her home-base Detroit.


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Elections officials in Ada County in southwestern Idaho say a record number of people cast ballots in early voting at the Elections Office on Benjamin Lane in Boise.
Officials tell the Idaho Statesman that 19,723 people voted by the early voting deadline at 5 p.m. Friday.
Chief Deputy Clerk Phil McGrane says that surpasses the previous Ada County record set in the 2008 presidential election when 15,741 people voted early.
Besides the early voters, elections officials say another 33,789 Ada County residents been have mailed absentee ballots.
So far, the county has received 24,914 back. Officials say to be counted the rest must be physically in the Elections Office by 8 p.m. Tuesday when polls close.


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Iowa lottery winners fund new football stadium
An Iowa couple who won a $202 million Powerball jackpot in September is donating $3 million to their son's high school for a new football stadium -- but the gift comes with a catch.
The stadium visitor's locker room must be painted pink.
The Des Moines Register reports that the Bondurant-Farrar school district accepted the donation from Brian and Mary Lohse on Monday. The couple from the Des Moines suburb of Bondurant requested only that the new stadium be completed before the fall 2014 football season -- their oldest son's senior year -- and that the visiting team's locker room be painted pink.
Mary Lohse says she was half-joking about the locker room, but was pleased when school officials said they'd be happy to indulge the color scheme.
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Mellow Dramatics
Two games in and there is no denying that the 2008 World Series is a close one between two teams who are relatively new to the national spotlight. For the most part, the pitching has been excellent, the fundamentals have been executed and scores have been close. But despite Joe Buck's irritating methodology of forcefully over-dramatizing each and every word, this Phillies/Rays series has been putting me to sleep.
And I swear it's not the booze this time.
For some intangible reason, I just get the feeling that this World Series is somewhat inherently spurious. Perhaps it's the fake grass that rubs me the wrong way… or the cheeseball John Williams-like teaser music that makes me feel like dinosaurs will suddenly take the field… or maybe it really is that I'm sick and tired of Joe Buck, who turned his back on his demographic earlier this year and sullied one of the greatest names in the history of the game.
The good news is, I have a mute button; I will use it liberally.
And it's Friday and Fridays are always awesome. In fact, since it's Friday and there's no baseball today and we're getting down to the wire in all things important (baseball and politics) and I'm feeling good about life and it's raining but not snowing and Halloween is around the corner and North Korea hasn't blown anyone up yet, I thought: what better way to celebrate than to enjoy a good old political dance-off:
If that didn't make your day, nothing will.
Don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
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That video truly made my day. Great stuff. Way better than last night's game.
I worked during both games, so I saw some but obviously had other things going on. So I cannot accurately say if I think the series is boring or not.
Who ever came up with the idea that Joe Buck is such a brilliant broadcaster that he's not only the number one baseball voice but for football as well? I'm still trying to get past their attempt to have Buck host the pre-game show AND call the main game of the week by moving the whole set to wherever the game was. (Jimmy Johnson must've LOVED that.) If his last name were Joe Whatever, would he be in this position? And how much longer is Tim McCarver going to be the number one analyst? He should've been downgraded five years ago, but now the same script I've been hearing for the past twenty-five years isn't just tiresome, it's painful. It's enough already. Time for some new blood. Ron Darling maybe?
I think Darling's great, Prince. Buck bothers me way more than McCarver, but I have to agree that I've heard all the stock analysis I need to hear from now until I'm dead out of Tim's mouth. It's just Buck's arrogance and self-aggrandizing nature that makes my skin crawl. His father wasn't like that at all and you're right, Paul, I gotta believe his father had a lot to do with his success. And Jane, Joe… that vid had me falling out of my seat laughing. "I'd tap that"??? Hilarious.
Am I the only one who thinks John McCain cursed the Rays by calling them by their former name out loud at a rally the other day?
Fine, call me superstitious, but if they lose this Series, you heard it from me on the MLBlogosphere first.


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2015-10-02 - The Bugaboo by Diesel Denim campaign highlights the unbearable yet hilarious moments that parents sometimes face. This time, we're inviting you to join in the fun and get messy at our event in Barcelona this weekend!View gallery
Life as a parent is all about braving those crazy moments caused by your kids, with a smile. Just this once, to celebrate the launch of the second collaborative collection between Bugaboo and Diesel, we're inviting you and your children (or nieces/nephews/cousins) for a fun-filled afternoon at the Denim Shop Art on Saturday October 3rd, located in Barcelona's Terrassa.
The Denim Shop Art, a four day denim celebration during which creators and artisans exhibit their designs and activities and workshops take center stage, is the perfect location for Saturday's event. Inspired by the paint splatters on the denim fabric of the stroller, children will be invited to recreate the Bugaboo by Diesel Denim making-of video and create the unique store window display, to be exhibited at the Barrueguet Terrassa store after the event. Here's a breakdown of the day's activities:
11.00-13.30 The children will be encouraged to create the unique store window. They will also receive an artwork of their own handprint as a gift. Come prepared wearing appropriate clothing; it can get a little messy!
15.30-20.00 Then it's time for the Bugaboo by Diesel Denim Photocall. All children and parents will be invited to pose for the Bugaboo by Diesel denim campaign. Put on your best jeans and show us your best smile!
We promise it will get messy – see you there!
Denim Shop Art runs from 1 to 4 October at Terrassa. More information here: http://www.denimterrassa.com/#2
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We just had my LO 6 month check up and her PED recommended introducing solids now she's showing all the signs (reaching for food, opening closing her mouth, sitting on her own) so we've decided to do BLS. Her PED also said she isn't a science experiment and just feed her whatever we eat & if we see a reaction then work backwards (I write everything she eats down in a journal, that way if we see a rxn i can figure it put easier). We're also supposed to stay away from honey and milk till at least a year if not longer.
I was gonna buy a couple jars of baby food for just in case, but after i read the labels of different brands I wasn't happy with the amount of sodium and sugar in the little jars of food. So we bought a handy portable food puree thingy and are freezing (ice cube trays) our own fruits/veggies.
My question is what have you tried? and at what age?
How do i puree/cook meats effectively for her?
does it matter when i introduce yogurt, shreded cheese?
what signs am i looking for with her when she can switch to finger food?
when should I introduce a cup? she's BF and i don't get very much when i pump anymore so what i do get i try freeze so i can have a date night with my SO once in a while.
Also she seems to hate all the foods we've let her have... she just smears em around gets a bit in her mouth, makes a face then won't try it again... but she's still super interested in what's on my plate and will try and grab at it.