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Um, these guys are douchebags.
Um John "Fire"… You sir are a douchebag. I doubt your real last name is Fire. If your going to pick a name that is going to make you sound more bad ass pick something other than fire. Because John Fire tells me nothing except that you are a Flamer. You know Nothing about us except what you see in a 2 minute video. if you want to learn more about us, or call us douchbags to our faces, come to section 306 row 9 seats 10 and 11 once the season starts and you will have your chance…
Jason B were you the one filming this, calling your friend out for not chugging the cheap vodka twice, but refusing to chug it twice yourself, and throwing things at the catcher in the bullpen, with the dragon tattoo on your forearm…
or the other guy… the one that gives the finger late in the video??
The guy that gives the finger in the video….
Oh, ok cool.. I can't believe you guys didn't win the tickets though
Real classy video … exactly what I'd expect from a Philly fan.
The funny part is that deep down you know what you are … a bunch of white trash living in a second class city.
I'm actually glad that the Phillies won last year. It will make 2009 that much more fun.
That's classy.. you must have taken courses on the subject in October, lots of free time with no baseball games to watch, I'm glad you did something productive with your time.
Excuse me Brian, but what is your purpose or point in showing this video? You find humor in this?
No Class… We are Hardcore fans. Just like I am sure you are a hardcore Mets fan. Like you, we have seen some dark days in this sport. We have seen ugly losses, many of them. Sometimes when the loss is really bad, we tend to verbalize our disappointment. That's all. I have been to Shea to see a Phils Mets game and saw the same stuff happening. I was the victim of some of it. But I understand that that behavior for better or worse can be part of a game, espeacially between rival teams. Get over it. And to call us a second class city is one thing, but at least our city lets our team play IN the city. Instead your team got banished to a hell hole aptly named Flushing NY. White Trash? Well, maybe… but that has nothing to do with it. Die hard fans of a championship team? Definately, and that is one thing you can not say about your "First Class" city. (P.S. don't tell me about the Giants SuperBowl, because they don't even play in NY state, let alone city)
No need to take courses on the subject. I'm not from Philly so I don't need to be taught what classy is.
Nice shot with the October baseball reference – kind of funny but a bit tired. I realize that my team has choked away two seasons. But my life does not revolve around how my team has done.
I'm willing to bet that the people in this video don't have much prospects outside of rooting for the Phillies so I'm glad they won for their sake. I say this knowing full well that there are also Mets fans that are way worse than this. But you won't see a video like this posted on metsblog.com. I usually like coming to this site to get the Philly viewpoint on things but after checking out this video I have to question the intelligence of the person running the site.
Jason B – learn how to spell
How on earth can the October baseball references be "a bit tired" ….as someone who checks out this site to see our viewpoints, surely you read all the same comments we did all year long about how the Mets are the greatest team of all time. . . especially when the Mets were leading in the NL East and the Phillies weren't even in the Wild Card as the season started down the back stretch..
No Mets fan can come on here and say anything about us making fun of the Mets choking or saying that its getting old, or tired, or whatever… YOU are the ones coming on here to talk smack all season, but lately there have been less and less Mets fans with anything good to say other than bragging about K-Rod (and his 8 Blown Saves)..
We're always down for talking baseball with Mets fans, and "baseball" fans in general, but after the way the Mets fans acted all year, you should expect to hear nothing but Mets-bashing until or unless the Mets finish the season ahead of the Phillies
No Class, I apologize that my spelling is a tad off, I had oral surgery and taking medication. But with all your CLASS I appreciate you proof reading my rebuttal.
I'm fine with the bashing … in the comments section.
This video shows the "bottle of the barrel" fan. Not something to be proud of. I'm not saying that Mets fans are innocent either.
Plus, I don't live in NY, I live in NJ. And I actually like Philly. But there is no denying that it is a second class city and that seeps into your mentality. It is why you are so frustrated. You know this and I bet you like it too. It is like always rooting for the underdog.
Look … I hope this rivalry continues. I identify with the "blue collar" Philly mentality more so than with the NY mentality. All I'm saying is that this may have been a poor choice of video to post.
I really shouldn't be commenting about class. I have a Reyes jersey and I'm not ashamed to admit that I enjoy the brashness he displays.
But on the same token I also realize that Victorino does the same thing. I don't hate him for it though. I like those things. It lights fires and enhances the rivalry.
And I am not ashamed to admit that I am quite jealous of the team you guys root for. I wish my Mets had displayed the same fight that your Phillies displayed. Maybe someday they will …
Also, for full disclosure, I'm a Broncos fan so I am the proud owner of two of the biggest choke jobs ever. So rip away …
I don't think of Philadelphia as anything other than "home" …. Second Class to what??
In terms of sports teams and stuff I would be embarrased to root for a team that is constantly one of the highest payrolls, whose GM sucks, and my team couldn't even make the playoffs.. which covers both the Mets and the Yankees..
Granted the Phillies just made it the past two years, but have a great young core of players that are home-grown, not bought… and they've been getting better each of the past 3-4 seasons. Its a great time to be a Philadelphia sports fan
Actually No class, I am very proud of who I am as a fan. I am proud of the fact that on certain nights or days in the year, I can stop being the rational, even keeled person that I am and be the "bottle of the barrel" fan you say I am. And since we're so into proof reading. that statement made no sense. I'm sure you meant to say "bottom," but hey, who's proof reading. Call us a second class city all you like, but at least the herpes rate in Philly isn't 26% like it is in NY. At least we have enough class to use condoms. Also, historically, Philadelphians wanted revolution from the British, New Yorkers however swore loyal to King George. If it were up to the turn coat New Yorkers, we'd be talking about soccer with British Accents rather than baseball.
there's no need to knock Philly for this video – it's not a second class city, it's a great city with great fans and an unbelievable baseball team that we love. these guys in the video are not representative of Philly sports fans. i think they were trying to be clever, but unfortunately, it's just crass. I stand by my original statement despite Jason B's aggressive response.
Fan Friday may have been the best-worst thing we've ever come up with. Spring Training is only a few weeks away…
I checked out John B's blog and it looks like he just likes to stir things up. Here's a post he wrote on a Mets blog that he bragged about on his own:
"Well, well, well. You stinkin Mets fans are pumping your chest hard after signing K- Rod and Putz. Well, let me a Phillies fan remind you that your starting rotation after Santana is garbage. Your bullpen still sucks before the 8th inning. Jose Reyes s still a Jack-ass who will always talk as big as Rollins, but will never be able to hold his jock strap. Delgado will not produce the midseason numbers he did last year, and Beltran will come up small for your club once again. Go ahead and trade your prospects for Marquis, he will just be another piece of litter in the trash heap that you call New York. Come September, you will again be looking up at the Phillies in the standings, as we will be on top once again. But rumor has it, David Wright prefers his men to be on top."
o and real classy btw, the titlle of this thread explains it all, you guys are di*ks
Just as classy and about as much fun would be a video of my cat hacking up a fur ball-I could arrange it the shape of a "P", sprinkle with red M&M's…..
Let me be the first to agree with Rob….Fan Friday has delivered non stop entertainment to a rather dull off season. It truly is the best/worst thing on this site on any given Friday!
jan, those with class show class. you can't criticize others of having no class while displaying none on your own.
I'm sure glad those guys are on my team. By the way, I'd love to point out based on the end of that film that this year I have done two unthinkable things: rooted for the Marlins and cheered on the Raiders. Life can be a bizarre thing sometimes.
Also, to restate Don M's question, Philly is second class to what? I personally don't, but even if you consider New York to be the creme de la creme, I'd have a time coming up with any cities as great as Billy Penn's grand experiment. Boston? No. LA? Hell no! DC? Trust me, not the case. Miami? Pshaw.
These guys are morons. This is a bad example of a Phillies fan. I'd say that he isn't as much of a Phils fan as he is a Mets hater. There's a difference between douchebag and fan and some Phillies fan do a wonderful job of blurring that line. I certainly enjoy Fan Friday with stories of father and son and how much this team has meant to people much more than a video of a douchebag who simply uses this team as an excuse to act like a loud mouth moron. That's hardly a fan. Plus he's a horrible photographer.
Everybody needs to take an emotional bowel movement from time to time. It is a good thing so many fans were able to get this out of their systems. Go Phils 2009
dan, you make zero sense
i know for a fact i wouldnt be an a**hole and throw things at chris coste or carlos ruiz while there in the bullpen. Philly, go Phuck yourselves
Man, sure smells like butthurt Mets fans in here…
This is what Phillies fans are all about!
Yo sean, these douchebags will kick your ass and more. You have to throw the rowdy ones in with the Pop and son fans on fan friday. If not, you're truly not showing a wide spectrum of phans that show up each and every game at citizens bank park.
First of all, for every sport there's a very wide spectrum of fans. The "Father-Son" fans are just as dedicated but have more of a tendency to roll over quietly in the darker moments of their team. These guys are being just what they are, two die hard fans that don't mask who they are for anyone. Don't cry over buddies pre-gaming for a game then acting exactly like what they are, pure and true drunk Phillies Phans. Granted some of the things **cough cough** throwing the sunflower seeds **cough cough** were a little out there, but what about the trash cans and dumpsters that were lit on fire after the world series? Pretty sure if you YouTubed that you would find far more offensive acts to cry about then what's in this. Two sides to ever coin fellas, and good job at showing the rowdy, in-your-face fans that stick it to the end as opposed to the ones who leave early during a loss.
On a side note for the people who says Philly lacks class, Philly doesn't care about you and your PMS problems. If you can't accept fans for supporting in their own style, I have an extra tampon in my purse for you.
^^^^^ very nice
There is absolutely no justification to say that the "Father and Son" fans turn over on the team when they aren't playing well or leave early during a game. That is not a fact. But if we're sticking with generalities, then usually, a team means more to the "Father and Son" fans. It's usually something passed down and this team may be their only connection. My problem with this selection is that I would hardly call this "Phandom." Like I said before, I think sometimes young fans use this team as an excuse to act obnoxiously. Case and point is this fan challenging people to come to his section or calling people flamers, etc. That's not a fan. That's a young kid that gets wrapped up in being obnoxious instead of watching the game.
Thats what some fans are, obnoxious. What do you expect from some fans that drink in the parking lot?!?!? Do you think they will conduct themselves as if they were going to see disney on ice??? They have the right to yell, scream and carry on as long as nobody gets hurt.
To call them non-fans is simply an absurd statement, these guys might be the most hardcore fans I've seen at citizens bank park. Go to Milwaukee if you want docile baseball fans.
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TUCUMCARI — The light rain and heavy overcast clouds gave way to blue skies and the aircraft performing Wednesday during the Tucumcari Rotary Club/Chamber of Commerce Air Show.
"I think we did all right, the airshow turned out pretty good," said Bob McClelland Jr., airshow coordinator.
As the crowd began to enter the gates, the clouds began to fill the skies above the Tucumcari Municipal Airport.
"I was kind of worried there for a bit," McClelland said of the wet weather. "It turned out OK, a little breezy but it's OK."
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McClelland said the money raised at the air show will be used for Quay County youth.
The crowd enjoyed stunt flying by Scott Lane of Lubbock and John Melby of Chandler, Ariz.
One of the new attractions to the airshow was a dog fight between a Grumman F8F Bearcat and a Mitsubishi A6M Zero.
The Zero was flown by Steve McCartney, a member of the Commemorative Air Force of Camarillo, Calif.
"This is an actual Zero World War II airplane which was recovered. It is not a reproduction," McCartney said.
McCartney said the plane was one of three that were discovered in Indonesia in the early 1990s. The planes were brought to the United States, and later to Europe and Asia to be restored.
"This is one of four Zero aircraft which are being flown in the world today," McCartney said. "There is not much known about the history of the plane due to much of the information being lost or destroyed during the war."
To close out the airshow the crowd witnessed the maneuverability and speed of an A-10 flown by the Southern California Wing A-10 West Demo team.
The A-10 performed simulated strafing of ground targets and a bombing run.
There were more than 250 people who attended the airshow. McClelland said the Rotary Club had to cancel the 2010 airshow, and the Rotary was hoping that many residents were ready for its return.
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Days remaining in session: 51
A swarm of lobbyists
More than 500 lobbyists have registered with the Secretary of State's Office this session, with another 500 expected. There also are 600 organizations represented by lobbyists. That's a ratio of 4.46 lobbyists to each of the 112 lawmakers.
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House Speaker Ben Lujan, D-Nambe, on Wednesday named the members of subcommittee tasked with looking into webcasting from the Roundhouse. The group met and decided to gather a little more information before making a recommendation to the Rules Committee.
Some ideas tossed out during the meeting include starting a test project to webcast some parts of the session, as well as working with KUNM, 89.9FM, radio on audio feeds, which the station is already streaming on its website, www.kunm.org.
When polled by a reporter, all the members of the subcommittee either said yes or nodded when asked if they support webcasting. The members are Reps. Richard Berry, R-Albuquerque; Larry Larranaga, R-Albuquerque; Kathy McCoy, R-Cedar Crest; Debbie Rodella, D-Espanola; Ken Martinez, D-Grants; and Ray Begaye, D-Shiprock.
McCoy said she hopes the committee — and the Legislature — acts promptly: "We need to do something pretty quickly because otherwise it looks like everybody up here is dragging their feet."
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Sen. Peter Wirth, D-Santa Fe, has introduced a bill (SB278) that would put in place security and privacy protections for electronic medical records.
Supporters say electronic medical records reduce cost and errors, and give all of a patients' doctors access to the same information.
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Panel to study equal pay
Gov. Bill Richardson has appointed a task force to look into pay equity in the state.
"Pay equity has always been a priority of mine and it's reflected in my appointments to top cabinet, boards and commissions," Richardson said in a statement. "And while a recent survey found gender pay inequities in state government are less than the national average, we can do better in ensuring that all New Mexicans have a fair shot at equal pay and job opportunities."
Richardson's senior advisor on women's issues, Martha Burk, will chair the task force.
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"Think about each other. It's time that we meet each other and know each other as a family."
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HSBC's roller-coaster ride is far from over
Fasten your seat belts, it is going to be a bumpy ride.
HSBC is becoming more focused on core global trade and investment activities. But it is also far more reliant on its global banking and markets business, making its results more volatile even before taking into account effects of litigation and other crisis-era hangovers.
Global banking and markets used to account for just one-quarter of HSBC's profit in the years before 2008. Since the crisis it regularly makes up more than 40%. Granted, the profits have been rising since 2011, particularly in fixed income and currencies trading where HSBC has been second only to JP Morgan in grabbing market share.
But this year's first half saw it stumble. The bank suffered a 3.5% drop to $12.6 billion in pretax profit for the first half versus a year earlier, after stripping out a large gain and other onetime items in the earlier period. This was largely driven by a 12% drop in income in its markets-focused arm.
HSBC's markets business is different from many US peers: it is less about making markets in investment products for the financial world and more about hedging foreign-exchange exposures for companies.
However, that business too is volatile—as highlighted by Standard Chartered's recent profit warning, which will be fleshed out this week. HSBC's markets business was hobbled by a 21% drop in foreign-exchange trading revenue—by far the biggest contributor to its trading revenue overall and to its decline.
In another big business, raising new debt and equity for clients or advising them on deals, HSBC took market share. But revenue was flat because it did this work for lower fees.
Just like peers worldwide, HSBC said activity improved in June in the trading businesses after a woeful April and May. It managed to do better than most with just a 4% fall in second-quarter revenue versus the same quarter last year, according to Investec.
Many of the countries this business serves have also been hugely volatile—a 68% drop in banking and markets revenues in the US, for instance, hurt much more than the 71% leap in activity from the United Arab Emirates.
The bank's steadier commercial banking business is improving—half-year pretax profit was up 16%. And any turn in interest rates in the UK and US will dramatically help net interest margins in its two home markets of Britain and Hong Kong. The latter is influenced by US interest rates because its currency is pegged to the US dollar.
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The bank is stepping away from some countries, clients and products to reduce risks of future regulatory penalties or litigation. But even if those risks disappear, its reliance on corporate finance and markets means the bank's earnings are going to take investors on a roller-coaster ride for some time to come.
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text: Springfield and Boston receive federal funds for struggling schools The state has received a five-year, $27 million federal Teacher Incentive Fund grant to help attract, support, evaluate and retain effective teachers in 22 Level 4 (underperforming) schools, 10 in Springfield and 12 in Boston. Springfield Education Association President Tim Collins said that the funds are badly needed in his district, which serves a high percentage of low-income students and English language learners. "It's important to have financial and non-financial incentives in place to retain, support and encourage our excellent teachers who work with students in these Level 4 schools and attract new teachers who are equipped to work with students who are struggling academically," said Collins. "We feel this grant strikes the right balance." MTA President Paul Toner congratulated Springfield on receiving the grant, which provides teachers with opportunities to take on new responsibilities or work longer hours for additional compensation. "Closing student achievement gaps requires extraordinary effort, incredible dedication and more resources," said Toner. "This grant will provide the resources in these schools while teachers, administrators and other staff will continue to provide the effort and dedication." Although some in the media have described the grant as a "merit pay" plan, Collins explained that it does not fit the traditional definition of that term, which typically implies paying individual teachers at different rates based on student test scores. Under this grant, all staff in a school that meets certain goals will receive additional pay. According to a summary of the proposal developed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Springfield and Boston will use the funds in several areas to achieve the grant's goals. Financial incentives will be use to recruit experienced, effective teachers for Level 4 (underperforming) schools. Support will be offered by providing high-quality embedded professional development and by giving teachers real-time access to student assessment data. A new evaluation system will be developed in Springfield – and eventually the rest of the state – that will include student achievement data as one factor in establishing effectiveness ratings. School-wide – but not individual teacher – financial rewards will be provided to all school staff if the school meets academic and other targets, such as attendance and graduation rates, established by the DESE. Teachers who receive a "highly effective" rating will be eligible for additional leadership roles and eligible for "retention bonuses" tied to operating "open classrooms" modeling effective instructional practices to their peers.


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Local Super Bowl rating exceeds national figure
Needless to say, when the dust settles, Sunday's Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens will be the highest-rated program of the year.
It is already the highest-rated Super Bowl game, according to overnight national ratings. »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Dave Matthews Band at Marcus Amphitheater
"It's been a little while since we've been in this building with y'all," Dave Matthews said to a capacity crowd at the Marcus Amphitheater early Wednesday night.
Make that 15 years since Dave Matthews Band last played the venue before making Alpine Valley in East Troy the go-to destination for its near-annual summer stops in Wisconsin. »Read Full Article
Ludacris, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Jake Miller, Berlin featuring Terri Nunn and more
Airborne Toxic Event
In its second Milwaukee appearance this year, L.A.'s Airborne Toxic Event showed that it's capable of putting more raw power into its live show than it can muster on recordings. »Read Full Article(1)
Former `bad boy' Walter Dean Myers tapped into youths' minds, struggles
[Walter Dean Myers, one of America's most celebrated writers for young readers, died July 1 at age 76. In 2002, I interviewed Myers and tagged along when he spoke to and visited with fans at Milwaukee's Central Library. This is a repost of that story.]
As a teen, Walter Dean Myers was walking in Harlem with his brother when he saw "a brown-skinned man who was being interviewed by some white reporters." »Read Full Article
Bastille Days kicks off with a specialty firkin tapping
The French may be known for their wine but this is Wisconsin. It stands to reason that this year's storming of the Bastille will include a special local beer.
Bastille Days, which opens on July 10, will feature free beer demonstration at 2:50 p.m. daily through July 13. Each demonstration will be lead by a representative of a local brewery and all will be held at the Madison Medical Beaux Arts Stage across from Cathedral Square. »Read Full Article
Vinyl Theatre's hitting its stride in the music world
Vinyl Theatre is the next big sound — but don't take the Milwaukee band's word for it. In March, it ended up at the top of Billboard's Next Big Sound chart, spotlighting, in the music trade publication's words, "the fastest accelerating artists during the past week, across all major social music sites, statistically predicted to achieve future success." Other artists that ended up at the top of the list included buzz-generating groups St. Paul & the Broken Bones and Sylvan Esso.
"We were elated," said frontman and guitarist Keegan Calmes, 24, about learning of the Billboard chart placement via a fan's tweet. "We really have grown in our online presence. We have a random fan club in Malaysia, people that follow us in Brazil, Mexico and Australia. These are very small groups of people, but it's spreading." »Read Full Article
Fitz and the Tantrums a hard-work success story
Soul pop sextet Fitz and the Tantrums has about 10 million YouTube views for its last two music videos and is only the fourth band ever to have its first two alternative chart-cracking singles make it to No. 1.
But back in 2010, before the buzz and the acclaimed albums, before it became a live show favorite (it's headlining Summerfest's Briggs & Stratton stage Friday), Fitz made one critical fan, in Milwaukee native Jeff Castelaz. »Read Full Article(2)
Death haunts a writer in American Players Theatre's 'Year of Magical Thinking'
Spring Green — "You don't want to think it will happen to you," Sarah Day tell us, embodying Joan Didion in the just-opened American Players Theatre production of Didion's "The Year of Magical Thinking." But as this seer from our future is here to tell us, it will.
That "it" is the never timely arrival of the grim reaper, who we all know will come calling for our loved ones and us — even though none of us are adequately prepared for the knock at the door. »Read Full Article
'Snowpiercer' a fresh look at a dark, cold future
The man-made answer to global warming that will instead lead to a frozen world and became a global extinction event was launched this week — on July 1, 2014, actually, according to the grimly satisfying "Snowpiercer," which opened in local theaters Wednesday.
Years later, the only survivors travel the world in a supertrain that never stops. The poor and working class are in a gritty and claustrophobic section, like refugees in steerage, while the affluent travel in first class with all the benefits privilege implies. The former are like shoes, the latter are like hats, says a bespectacled, prison-matron-like character played by Tilda Swinton, surrounded by armed guards, who cautions the rabble to know their place. »Read Full Article(1)
Reading the John Updike stories: 'A Madman'
I'm reading and commenting on a story from The Library of America's 'John Updike: The Collected Stories' each Wednesday until I finish the collection or give up. »Read Full Blog Post
Wednesday's Summerfest country pick: Bonnie Raitt
A daily pick of the best country stars and newcomers at Summerfest
Bonnie Raitt - 8 p.m., with special guest James Hunter Six at the BMO Harris Pavilion »Read Full Blog Post(1)
Iggy Azalea coming to the Rave in Milwaukee Oct. 19
Chart-topping Australian hip-hop singer Iggy Azalea will play the Rave, 2401 W. Wisconsin Ave., at 7 p.m. Oct. 19.
Azalea's unavoidable "Fancy," featuring Charli XCX, is dominating the summer music charts. It's currently No. 1 on no less than 13 Billboard charts, including Hot 100 singles, radio songs, streaming songs, pop songs, songs of the summer, hot rap songs and dance club songs. She's also featured on another chart climber, Ariana Grande's "Problem." And Azalea's album "The New Classic" is still hanging around Billboard's top 20. »Read Full Article(1)
On Tap Today: Summerfest and a walk in the park
At this time of year, the what's-going-on-today talk around town usually involves one word: Summerfest.
One of Milwaukee's more beloved bands, Nineteen Thirteen plays tonight at 6 p.m. Of course, you can find a full schedule on our special Summerfest page. It has everything you need, such as: »Read Full Blog Post


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Parts of Vermont endured power outages Saturday as trees were uprooted in soggy soil and fell across power lines.
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Green Mountain Power reported scattered outages Saturday in both northern and southern parts of the state. As of 9 p.m. Saturday, more than 2,700 homes were without electricity in Colchester and more than 300 in Springfield. Earlier in the day, about 2,000 homes were reported without power in Brattleboro, but service was restored as of Saturday evening.
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Clinton County Director of Emergency Services Kevin Fanning said 18 homes had been damaged by flooding after one part of the county received about 7 inches of rain in an hour Thursday night. The flooding damaged more than 30 miles of roads not including some state routes repaired immediately under an emergency order but remained passable.
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We think the worst is behind us for now, Cuomo said at a briefing in Herkimer.
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Bringing together local talents and acclaimed regional players, the sessions have gained a buzz around Western North Carolina in just a short time.
ŌĆ£We want to bring a thriving music scene here to the Waynesville community, something unlike weŌĆÖve ever had on a regular basis,ŌĆØ said Kevin Sandefur, brewer/owner of BearWaters. ŌĆ£Monday suits the top-shelf quality musicians the best. TheyŌĆÖre booked later in the week, and this works with their schedule. ItŌĆÖs a great thing and opportunity for any musician.ŌĆØ
During the jam, musicians simply pick up their instruments and gradually slide into a groove. The sound builds and gains momentum until suddenly the ambiance becomes a full-on concert, with rhythms and lyrics bouncing around the space. Other musicians rotate in, trading off instruments. The scene is collaboration and experimentation at its finest.
ŌĆ£This is a way to get out your creativity without expectations or a practice routine ŌĆö itŌĆÖs very experimental,ŌĆØ said David Partin, a musician and emcee of the jam. ŌĆ£The biggest thing I get out of these jams was that I learned so much by watching others play. It starts all at home. Our hometowns are where our roots are, so our local talent pools are where our roots are.ŌĆØ
This particular Monday, legendary drummer Jeff Sipe took the stage. Based out of Brevard, the percussive master has played with members of Phish, Widespread Panic and Leftover Salmon, as well as being a founding member of Aquarium Rescue Unit with Col. Bruce Hampton. Some might say Sipe is the ŌĆ£John BonhamŌĆØ of jazz-fusion.
Smoky Mountain News: What do you like about open jam sessions?
Jeff Sipe: If youŌĆÖre playing an improvisation setting, you have to surrender to the next right note. And what is the next right note? That is the dilemma. If you allow music to take you to the next right note, it takes care of itself. Sometimes youŌĆÖre working on stuff and you want to try stuff out, and that can get in the way of the moment. So, thereŌĆÖs always a fine line between working on stuff and playing whatŌĆÖs called for in the moment. If you surrender, the music will take you there naturally.
SMN: Why are these jams important?
JS: This is the birthplace of creative music and creativity thought. People get together with this kind of intention and to play from the heart and be spontaneous. ItŌĆÖs really a demonstration of true democracy. It might be the only true democracy we have. Everything is legitimate. Everything is on the table. You bring your ideas in and see what works and what doesnŌĆÖt, and go back to the drawing board.
SMN: Why is it important that people support these jams?
JS: Whether the crowd comes out or not, the musicians will always be on it. TheyŌĆÖll never stop. But once it catches on for the crowd, itŌĆÖs infectious. ItŌĆÖs a safe place for people to come and witness magic in the moment.
SMN: What do you like about playing these smaller rooms?
JS: The smaller rooms are conducive to the most creative music. The bigger rooms you get, the bigger audiences you get, the less intricate you can be. You really feel the energy in smaller rooms, youŌĆÖre not disconnected on a huge stage. You can see, you can smell, and theyŌĆÖre spilling drinks on you.
SMN: What has a lifetime of playing music taught you about being a human being?
JS: All the lessons for the proper ways to live as a human being, among human beings, are taught in music. It parallels all over the place. ItŌĆÖs like a language. You listen, you respond, and you donŌĆÖt talk over them. If you take those and apply them to real life, then youŌĆÖll be fine.
SMN: WhatŌĆÖs your ultimate goal with music?
JS: My personal goal is to reach a level of proficiency where I can express without effort. Every year that goes by, I get a little closer. Music, like art, is bigger than any of us. None of us can claim to own it. We can swim in the river, we can get out, we can get back in, but the river is still the river ŌĆö we donŌĆÖt own it.
EditorŌĆÖs Note: The Spontaneous CombustJam is held from 8 p.m. to midnight every Monday at BearWaters Brewing Company in Waynesville. All players are welcomed. Free. www.bwbrewing.com or 828.246.0602.
Hot picks
1: Kevin Costner & Modern West will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 24 at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin.
2: The Smoky Mountain Oyster & Seafood Festival will be at 11 a.m. April 19 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.
3: The Band Perry will perform at 9 p.m. April 25 at HarrahŌĆÖs Cherokee.
4: The Homebrew Competition and Chili Cook-off will be at 3 p.m. April 19 at Frog Level Brewing in Waynesville.
5: The Corbitt Brothers Band will perform at 9 p.m. April 25 at MickeyŌĆÖs Pub in Bryson City.


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Get an overview of this hotelNashville hotel across from Country Music Hall of Fame
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Set within a three-acre park, this downtown Nashville hotel is across the street from the County Music Hall of Fame, Bridgestone Arena, Music City Center, and Schermerhorn Center; entertainment district is 2 blocks away.
The Sports Grille
The casual chic Italian restaurant Trattoria II Munio has opened its fourth location at the Hilton Nashville Downtown, a live pianist performs in the lobby, or catch a show at nearby Bridgestone Arena.
2-room suites
This Nashville Hilton has 330 guest suites on 12 floors. Rooms offer 46-inch HD flat-screen cable TVs in the living rooms and in the bedrooms. 2 multi-line phones with voice mail, executive work desks, refrigerators, and coffeemakers are also provided.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Guests at the Hilton Nashville Downtown have access to free wireless Internet access in public areas, a 24-hour fitness area with cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, a full-service concierge, and a 24-hour business center with four computer workstations, printer, fax machine, and high-speed Internet access. Working travelers can utilize the 17,800-square feet of meeting space, which includes point-to-point networking, wireless and wired high-speed Internet access, Web casting, and one outdoor terrace for special events.
Four on-site restaurants, including the chic upscale Italian based Trattoria II Mullino and renowned steakhouse the Palm, add convenience. Classic contemporary piano is featured 5 nights a week in the lobby.
Hilton Nashville Downtown is a smoke-free property.
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop or café
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Total number of rooms - 330
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
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- Express check-in
- Number of floors - 12
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- Conference space size (meters) - 1654
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- Separate living room
- In-room safe
- Sofa bed size
- Free cribs/infant beds
Where to Eat
The Palm - Renowned New York steak house serving lunch (weekdays) and dinner to a mostly corporate clientele. Private room is available for special events. Menu includes several different types of steak and lobster. Caricatures of screen legends adorn the walls.
Market Street Restaurant - Open for breakfast seven days a week. Located in the lobby area, this restaurant offers a breakfast buffet with hot and cold selections.
THE Sports Grille - This sports grille and restaurant has 35 HD TVs. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Menu includes grille burgers, giant sandwiches, steaks, and pasta.
Parkview Café - This lobby café offers coffee an espresso drinks in the morning and cocktails and live saxophone jazz in the early evening.
Nearby Things to Do
The hotel has a fitness area with cardiovascular and strength-training equipment.
The Downtown YMCA, located two miles from the hotel, offers racquetball courts, aerobics, and yoga classes.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
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- Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in public areas: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: USD 25 per night
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It's typically a sight only seen by the military. The rear of a transport jet opening with 20,000 feet separating you from the ground.
It's called HALO -- high altitude low opening.
"How long of a freefall are we talking about from 20,000 feet?" asked KITV4 News reporter Andrew Pereira.
"I'd say 90 seconds plus, something like that, depending on how high above 20,000 you're able to go," said Skydive Hawaii owner Frank Hinshaw.
After an invite from Big Island blogger Damon Tucker -- actually, two invites -- 20,000 feet sounded fine.
Skydive Hawaii upped the ante -- 22,000 feet -- or 4.16 vertical miles!
Reality sets in. This is high risk. The instructors don't shy away from that very fact.
"It is a dangerous activity. You could get hurt. You could lose your life skydiving. It's happened out here before," said Hinshaw.
And when you're jumping HALO, what you wear and even your shave matters.
"I think we had minus-26 at jump altitude before," said Hinshaw. "So, we ask people to prepare for the cold weather and to shave facial hair, that kind of stuff, because you have to get a good seal with the oxygen mask."
Takeoff comes first, and the nerves kick in. At 12,000 feet, oxygen becomes scarce. We put on masks.
At the edge of the stratosphere, your oxygen levels are top priority.
"That's why we test on the way to altitude, to make sure that your body is doing well, and if we have to abort the jump, we'll abort the jump," said Hinshaw.
At more than 20,000 feet there's no turning back. But, it's when the door opens that you realize you're really doing this!
Above the clouds at 22,000 feet, it's "go" time. Connected to my tandem instructor, Papa Dop, I take the plunge!
The freefall lasts an incredible 1-minute and 40 seconds. Every moment is pulse-pounding!
"People go through growth making a skydive. They realize they can do things, you know. They feel more self-confident than before. It can be a life-changing experience," said Hinshaw.
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"Mobile healthcare apps are multiplying fast and putting a vast array of new tools in the hands of patients and the providers who deliver their care. The pace and scope of innovation makes it hard to imagine what app developers will create next. So we put the question to some of the thinkers in the best position to know what's needed and what's possible."
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The Newtown incident is one of 16 mass shootings in the U.S. this year. The tragedy has renewed a call for lawmakers to reign in gun ownership.
Many are wondering now if these shootings will have an impact on the nation's gun laws.
The tragedy of 26 killed in Newtown, Connecticut has brought to the forefront the discussion of gun control.
Some who support gun ownership say more restrictions and laws shouldn't be considered.
"I think it would be wrong to as a knee-jerk reaction to try and implement gun control laws at this point. The reality is, (the) U.S. and Hawaii have gun control laws that number in the thousands if not tens of thousands," said Bill Richter with the Hawaii Rifle Association.
The guns used in the massacre belonged to the shooter's mother.
"He stole them. He wasn't even old enough to possess one, so it's difficult for me to fathom how yet one more law would have been able to prevent this tragedy," said Richter.
But others said that more laws will help prevent horrific tragedies like this from happening again.
"It shouldn't just be, 'Do you have a criminal record and are you mentally ill?' but maybe, Do the people who live in your household have mental illness?"" said George Atta, who believes in having more gun laws.
And some say just strict laws on guns won't be enough.
"Just this year, we've had, I believe, three incidents including the one in Aurora, Colorado and this one, which is the second worst in us history, so I think by now, gun control laws, stricter gun control laws, if not outright banning guns is very important," said Lena Moore.


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DOE FY09 Budget Request for Energy Research, Development & Demonstration Commentary
Report, Energy Technology Innovation Policy Project, Belfer Center
June 3, 2008
Authors: Laura Diaz Anadon, Associate, Environment and Natural Resources Program, Kelly Sims Gallagher, Member of the Board, Matthew Bunn, Professor of Practice; Co-Principal Investigator, Project on Managing the Atom
Belfer Center Programs or Projects: Energy Technology Innovation Policy; Environment and Natural Resources; Managing the Atom; Science, Technology, and Public Policy
Laura Diaz Anadon, Kelly Sims Gallagher, and Matthew Bunn offer a detailed and comprehensive look into the FY09 DOE request for energy RD&D, investigating changes in each of the major areas: renewable energy, efficiency, hydrogen, energy storage, fossil, and nuclear. They argue that Congress and the administration are moving in some of the right directions - but not at the pace and scale that is required. Much bolder U.S. action on energy RD&D is critical in order to address today's energy and climate-related challenges.
They offer the following recommendations for federal spending priorities for energy RD&D:
- Funding for renewable and efficiency RD&D should be substantially increased, as should funding for carbon sequestration RD&D and energy storage.
- The request for nuclear RD&D should be reduced in the Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative and the funds redirected to long-term research on improving both open and closed fuel cycles.
- A more substantial fund should be established for international cooperation on low-carbon RD&D, and its details should be carefully drafted.
This commentary is one product of a three-year initiative supported by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation in which ETIP researchers are: 1) Developing policy recommendations for an expanded U.S. federal energy-technology innovation endeavor; 2) Evaluating the U.S. federal energy research, development, and demonstration budget on an annual basis; and 3) Assessing the energy technology innovation activities in the public and private sectors in the United States and internationally.
For comments and questions about the commentary or the energy RD&D initiative, please contact Program Manager Laura Diaz Anadon at firstname.lastname@example.com.
- DOE FY09 ERD&D Budget Request Commentary (229K PDF)
For more information about this publication please contact the ETIP Coordinator at 617-496-5584.
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This stew is a great way to use summer vegetables in a new way.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1¼ cups
Calories 119
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat less than 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 196 mg
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients Measures
Water 3 cups
Vegetable bouillon, low sodium 1 cube
White potatoes, cut in 2-inch strips 2 cups
Carrots, sliced 2 cups
Summer squash, cut in 1-inch squares 4 cups
Summer squash, cut in 4 chunks 1 cup
Sweet corn, rinsed and drained (or 2 ears fresh corn; 1½ cups) 1 15-ounce can
Thyme 1 teaspoon
Garlic, minced 2 cloves
Scallion, chopped 1 stalk
Small hot pepper, chopped ½
Onion, coarsely chopped 1 cup
Tomatoes, diced 1 cup
Tip: Add other favorite vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, etc.
- Heat water and bouillon in a large pot and bring to a boil.
- Add potatoes and carrots to the broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the tomatoes and continue cooking for 15 minutes over medium heat.
- Remove 4 chunks of squash and purée in blender.
- Return puréed mixture to pot and let cook for 10 minutes more.
- Add tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from flame and let sit for 10 minutes to allow stew to thicken.


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CRN Mobility News
Partners are pleased that Microsoft's wearable holographic headset-based computer, HoloLens, is now available for developers to preorder, opening up the possibility of real-life applications.
Finally! Microsoft Acquires Mobile Cross-Platform Development Startup XamarinNearly two years after CRN first reported Microsoft was in acquisition talks with Xamarin, the software giant pulls the trigger on a deal that mobile development partners say is a game changer.
10 Tablets That Turned Heads At Mobile World Congress 2016From ruggedized slate tablets, to 2-in-1s, to projector tablet hybrids, here are the top 10 tablets that wowed us at Mobile World Congress.
Mobile World Congress 2016: 8 Reasons Samsung's Galaxy S7 Will Make Partners CheerAfter months of hype, Samsung took the wraps off its Galaxy S7 on Sunday night at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Here are eight improvements that partners can look forward to in the new flagship phone.
Why Samsung Is Betting Big On WearablesMarket research firm IDC predicts a wearables market boom, and Samsung continues to pioneer the tricky space.
Facebook's Zuckerberg Takes Samsung Stage at MWCMark Zuckerberg talked to the crowd in Barcelona about the importance of virtual reality and Samsung's contributions to the space.
Mobile World Congress 2016: 10 Flagship Smartphones Unwrapped So FarMobile World Congress is underway in Barcelona, Spain, and companies like Samsung and LG are already unveiling their next flagship smartphones.
HP Inc. Launches Elite X3 Solution For Mobile Productivity With Big Channel PlayHP Inc.'s newest phablet offers a mobile desktop and computing solution for workers on the go.
CRN Exclusive: HP Mobility VP Sounds Off On Elite x3, Microsoft Windows 10, Salesforce.com And The Big Channel RiskHP's Michael Park sees a massive partner opportunity around the new Windows 10 based Elite x3 hand-held device, which was launched at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Mobile World Congress 2016: 8 Breakthrough Products Lenovo Just RevealedAt this year's Mobile World Congress, Lenovo took the wraps off an array of mobile products, from tablets, to convertible 2-in-1s, to midrange phones.
Partners: HP's New Elite x3 Windows 10 Device Is A Mobility Game Changer, Shattering Smartphone LimitationsHP Inc. partners are on board with the new Elite x3, a Windows 10 device that eliminates the need to switch between smartphones, laptops and desktops.
What to Expect From Mobile World Congress 2016Mobility editor Lindsey O'Donnell will cover the giant mobility event from Barcelona, Spain.
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20 Rumored Products On The Verge Of Unveiling At Mobile World CongressMobile World Congress is coming up next week, and mobile vendors across the globe are preparing to unveil their new smartphones and tablets. Following are 20 rumors of new products we'll see during the conference in Barcelona.
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Press Releases
- Lucini Italia Announces Sponsorship of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Intensive Tasting Seminar
- Lucini Italia and Delverde launch new products at the Winter Fancy Food Show
- Two Celebrity Chefs, A Big Green Bus and A Lot of Pasta
Lucini Italia and Delverde launch new products at the Winter Fancy Food Show
(January 15, 2013) – Lucini Italia and Delverde, the producers of gourmet extra virgin olive oils, artisan vinegars, authentic pasta and more, will be debuting a new, 100% natural fruit-infused vinegar as well as redesigned pasta packaging and brand messaging for Delverde at the 38th Annual Winter Fancy Food Show, booth 1441, in San Francisco January 20 – 22.
Lucini® Trentino Apple Balsamico
Lucini proudly introduces the newest addition to its line of award-winning artisan vinegars: Trentino Apple Balsamico. This exquisite vinegar combines the bright, fall-time notes of Italian Trentino apples with the perfectly balanced sweetness of gran balsamico made from 100% Trebbiano grapes. The Italian region of Trentino is world renowned for its exceptional apple crop and produces hearty apples that are crisp and sweet, with only a touch of tartness.
Crisp and subtly tart, Trentino Apple Balsamico joins Lucini's successful fruit-infused vinegars, Savory Fig Balsamico and Dark Cherry Balsamico, and is line priced at $13.99 retail.
Redesigned Delverde Packaging
Delverde, the producer of authentic Italian pasta, is proud to announce the roll out of their redesigned packaging and messaging for the American market. Inspired by the picturesque Italian village, Fara San Martino, where Delverde is made, the packaging better reflects the pasta's handcrafted production and the purity of its ingredients. Delverde has long been a testament to the fact that a few, well selected, high quality ingredients create the best tasting food. This philosophy helped to define the pasta's new tagline, "authentic, simple and pure" and shape the clean, handcrafted look of the new pack.
The new packaging is available in 16 traditional cuts, including Penne Rigate, Mezzi Rigatoni, and Bucatini, as well a new cut to the US, the elbow shape Gobbetti. The suggested retail price for each cut ranges between $1.99 to $2.99.
About Lucini Italia
Lucini's family of gourmet Italian foods are crafted based on the philosophy that great tasting food comes from only the most cared-for, high-quality ingredients and have been a celebrity chef favorite since the company's inception in 1997. Voted Cook's Illustrated "Top Supermarket Extra Virgin Olive Oil" and a staple in Bon Appetit Magazine's test kitchen, Lucini's extra virgin olive oil has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show and in The Oprah Magazine's 'The O List'.
About Delverde
Founded in 1967, Delverde uses artisan methods and the best ingredients available to produce over 40 cuts of authentic Italian pasta. Delverde is located in Abruzzo, Italy, inside the pristine Majella National Park, in what is known as the best region in the world for pasta producers. Sold in over 50 countries, Delverde is a leading brand of premium pasta in Italy. The Delverde Pasta brand is part of Molinos USA Corp, a subsidiary of Molinos Rio de la Plata S.A.


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Whatever you're looking for from a job, you can find it with us. We offer flexible hours, accredited training, fantastic career prospects and a whole host of other rewards and benefits that fit around you and your lifestyle.
In the UK there are 1,220 restaurants which serve approximately three million customers every day.
We offer our people career progression: 9 out of 10 restaurant managers started as Crew; 1 in 5 of our Franchisees started their careers on the shop floor.
McDonald's restaurants function as part of the local community – we lead and support a range of community activities from litter picks to charity events and local football matches.


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*Hugs you both*
"Alkward isn't it?
Originally Posted by +BLOODsilent+
you smiling at lot
thats because I'm happy
Originally Posted by HightimesHoward
*Hugs you both*
"Alkward isn't it?
yes. yes it is :p
~blows wind in howards face messing up his hair then laugh and hides behind amy and holds her tight~
great. i caught one of you...anyone who can answer this, can ask a question?
Originally Posted by +BLOODsilent+
~blows wind in howards face messing up his hair then laugh and hides behind amy and holds her tight~
*cuddles into Blood*
~holds amy tight~
i missed you.....
*holds Blood close*
I missed you too
~hugs her and kisses her~
*cuddles into Blood, smiling*
so how have you been hun?
ok...just went to a meeting with a group of jounin that needed some help with a problem...
did you get it all sorted out?
uh huh
so what you do today......
nm *shrugs* did some work that went by quickly, played sports, the usual :D
nice :D
~hugs her and kisses her~
imma say this again....i missed you
*holds him close and kisses him back*
I missed you too :love:
what you wanna do....
you know my answer
I don't know what ever you want
i dont know whatever im bored
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Good afternoon. This week's most poignant moment will occur at the close of business today, when 84 agency staff will take advantage of the early retirement option and leave State Board service. Today's message discusses that topic as well as the following:
Agency Retirements
The 84 individuals taking advantage of the early retirement initiative today brings the total of agency retirements under ERI to date to 139. That is a staff reduction of about 20 per cent since June, 2002, when the first "early retirees" left. Overall, agency headcount is down by about one-third since June, 2000.
I have not known our retirees very long but I have come to appreciate their talents and contributions. Many of them have been with the state education agency for many years (the retiree with the longest tenure began in 1966) and they have helped to bring about many important improvements to our state's educational system. You know many of them personally and I am sure you join me in extending heartfelt appreciation for their contributions and best wishes for all of their future endeavors.
We have been working hard to reassign responsibility for programs where managers and staff are retiring, and an updated organization chart and agency contact information will be posted on our website Monday. Meanwhile, if you have questions, call the unit traditionally responsible for the topic or issue and you will be directed to an appropriate respondent. If you experience difficulties reaching the people you need to reach at ISBE, simply send an e-mail to email@example.com and someone will be in touch with you.
such time as we can fill many vacant positions on a permanent basis, the
following supervisory and other personnel changes are effective as of March 1,
Lee Patton, currently Policy Analyst, temporarily will assume the responsibilities of Frank Llano as manager of the Teaching and Leadership Department and of Mike Long as Division Administrator for Professional Preparation and Recruitment.
Dennis Williams, currently Division Administrator for Teacher Certification, will also assume the responsibilities of Rob Sampson, retiring Division Administrator for Certificate Renewal Division.
Kathryn Cox, currently
acting Division Supervisor for Special Education Services, will assume the
responsibilities of the retiring Jack Shook as Division Administrator of Special
Education Services –
Gail Lieberman, currently assistant to the Director of Teaching and Learning, will temporarily assume the responsibilities of Richard Miguel as manager of Standards-Aligned Learning and Tanya Patton as Division Administrator of New Learning Opportunities.
Lynne Haeffele-Curry continues as director. She will also be responsible for the divisions of Student and School Progress and for External Relations; she will also temporarily serve as division administrator for ROE Services, a position formerly held by Ray Schaljo.
Don Full, currently Division Administrator for Accountability, will temporarily add the duties previously performed by Sheryl Poggi as Division Administrator for System of Support.
Connie Wise, currently Division Administrator for Data Analysis and Data Reporting, will also temporarily serve as Division Administrator for Student Assessment, succeeding Carmen Chapman-Pfeiffer.
Donna Luallen, formerly
district superintendent in
Two acting Division Administrators have been given permanent status: Dave McDermott for Budget and Financial Management and Deborah Vespa for School Business and Support Services.
Robert Wolfe, becomes Division Administrator for External Assurance, succeeding Nancy Spinner, and Timothy Imler becomes Division Administrator for Funding and Disbursement, succeeding Marcia Sailsbury.
Wade Nelson, director, will also serve as Division Administrator for Public Service and Communications, a position held by the late Kim Knauer.
Time-sensitive Alert for Teachers
Teachers who hold an Initial
Teaching Certificate and who will complete four years of experience by
House Education Appropriations Committee
I appeared before the House Education Appropriations Committee on Wednesday to discuss state categorical funds for schools. My testimony had two parts:
· the need for a supplemental appropriation of $32M this year to meet the federal maintenance of effort requirements for categorical programs; and
· the State Board's budget request for full funding of the mandated formula categorical programs, which will require an increase of $211M.
I again pointed out, as vigorously as it is possible to do, that underfunding of mandated categorical programs intensifies local district financial problems, since you must provide the services and make up for the shortage with other funds.
An audio version of my presentation to the committee is available on the State Board website – http://www.isbe.net.
21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants
Thirty-five local agencies have been awarded 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants to provide low-income students with high-quality, after-school programs that focus on academics, especially in reading and mathematics.
This program is part of the NCLB law and is designed to support improved achievement. Guidelines for high-quality, research-based after-school programs were developed in collaboration with the Governor's Task Force for After School Programs and the Department of Human Resources.
Agencies eligible to apply for the competitive grants included public school districts, public university laboratory schools, charter schools, area vocational centers, community-based organizations, and other public private entities. A total of 157 applications were received and the final decisions were based on recommendations from an educator review team. Grant recipients are identified in a press release at http://www.isbe.net/news/2003/feb26-03.htm.
Seventeen local school districts
will share the $11M available to
Eligibility for these competitive grants was based on the number of third-grade students not meeting the English Language Arts Learning Standards and the number of low-income students. A list of the grant recipients can be seen on the State Board website at http://www.isbe.net/news/2003/feb20-03.htm. Additional grants may be awarded in the future.
Constitutionally Protected Prayer Certification Process
As mentioned in the Superintendent's Bulletin on February 21, 2003, Section 9524 of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requires that, as a condition of receiving ESEA funds, a district must certify in writing to its State educational agency that it has no policy that prevents, or otherwise denies participation in, constitutionally protected prayer in public schools as set forth in the federal guidance. Information may be accessed at www.ed.gov or www.isbe.net/nclb.
In order to receive
these federal funds, a district must certify in writing that no policy of the
district prevents, or otherwise denies participation in, constitutionally
protected prayer in public elementary and secondary schools as set forth in this
guidance. While the original date
for submitting this certification was
In terms of the recent
timeframe, the district will need to provide initial certification by
complete and return the following certification to your regional office of
education by March 15th. The
regional superintendent/staff will aggregate these figures and return them to
the State Board of Education [Attention: Gail Lieberman,
No policy of the district prevents, or otherwise denies participation in constitutionally protected prayer in public elementary schools and secondary schools as set forth in the "Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools" from USDE.
_______________________________ ________________
Name of District Date
_______________________________ ________________
Name of District Superintendent Phone Number
Signature of District Superintendent
Poverty Counts – Federal and State
Finally, I would like to recapitulate some information we have shared with you previously regarding the issue of the poverty counts used by the federal government for the Title 1 program and by the state for the poverty component of General State Aid.
Federal: We have no say in the federal government's use of census figures to determine distribution of Title 1 money.
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the 1999 Small Area Income Poverty Estimates for school districts, which the U.S. Department of Education will use as the basis for Title I funding. In addition to SAIPE, the Department of Education will include other poverty measures, such as children in (1) institutions for the neglected and delinquent; (2) foster homes; and (3) families above poverty receiving assistance under the TANF program. However, children from these three other poverty measures will add little to the Title I–eligible count for districts – only 0% to about 5%.
SAIPE data for your district is at http://www.census.gov/housing/saipe/sd99/sd99_IL.dat. For the poverty estimate, look at the third column of data after the district name. It comes just before "sd99_IL.dat" in the fourth column.
Census Bureau has provided an appeal process for those who believe a SAIPE
estimate is incorrect. Appeals
should be sent directly to the U. S. Census Bureau to Dr. Daniel Weinberg,
Chief, Housing and Household Economic Statistics Division, U.S. Census
For details on appeals, please refer to Question #24, and if you have other related questions, refer to Question #25 of the Frequently-Asked-Questions section of the SAIPE Web site at http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/faq.html.
State: The poverty component of the Illinois General State Aid formula will be based on a separate set of poverty data derived from decennial census – unless the General Assembly enacts legislation to change to a different measure.
ISBE supports the recommendation of the Education Funding Advisory Board that the state should adopt the use of the count of children from low-income households as determined by the Department of Human Services as the measure used in the calculation of the GSA poverty grant.
This approach is embodied in House Bill 430, which ISBE supports. If you believe the DHS count gives a more accurate picture of poverty in our state, contact your legislators regarding HB 430.
Robert Schiller
State Superintendent
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Polar Bear Day
The polar bear is a species threatened by the loss of sea ice and increased pollution. Sponsors established International Polar Bear Day on Feb. 27 to call attention to the situation and ask people to help reduce carbon emissions.
The species
Anana swims in the Polar Frontier habitat at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The photo was shot from the underwater viewing area. (Dispatch photo by Tom Dodge)
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The polar bear is the world's largest land-based carnivore. Adult males normally weigh from 800 to 1,200 pounds, with females slightly smaller at 300 to 650 pounds. The largest polar bear ever recorded was a male weighing 2,209 pounds.
Since 2008, the U.S has listed the polar bear as a "threatened" species under the Endangered Species Act, a designation that means it is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future. In Canada, polar bears have a similar status, listed as a "Species of Special Concern."
To call attention to the problem, Polar Bears International and other groups and zoos observe International Polar Bear Day each year on February 27.
Biologists estimate there are 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears in the world, with 60 percent of those in Canada. Polar bears also inhabit four other nations: the United States (Alaska), Russia, Greenland, and Norway.


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Euro 2012 squads all announced
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The Euro 2012 squads have all now been announced and we are in a position to calculate some of the stats.
The youngest player at Euro 2012 will be Jetro Willems, currently of PSV, who is still 18. He is followed by two England players: Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and young keeper Jack Butland.
However, the Germany squad is youngest on average with the oldest squad being the Russians followed by the Irish.
The oldest player will be Kostas Chalkias who was a member of the famous winning squad of 2004. Amongst the OAPs are also Nikos Liberopoulos and Andriy Shevchenko.
The oldest German is Polish-born Miroslav Klose who will be looking to add to his amazing tally of 63 goals in 115 games for Germany.
Update: In the Netherlands Denmark game Jetro Willems, at just 18 years and 71 days old, became the youngest player ever to play in the tournament. The record was previously held by Enzo Scifo who was 18 years and 115 days old when he played for Belgium against Yugoslavia in 1984.
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Certificate III in Customer Engagement
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Certificate III
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This qualification is part of the Business Services Training Package. It reflects the role of individuals working in a range of complex customer service roles. Duties at this level would include working with multiple communication channels, providing excellent customer service, adhering to key performance indicators, working in a team environment, providing support to a team, providing technical advice and capturing data. Individuals would work under supervision, but may have some authority to delegate.
Subjects you can Study
Core: Use multiple information systems; Work effectively in customer engagement; Develop product and service knowledge for customer engagement operation; Deliver and monitor a service to customers. Electives: Conduct customer engagement; Deploy customer service field staff; Schedule customer engagement activity; Conduct outbound customer engagement; Process credit applications; Show leadership in the workplace; Implement operational plan; plus more.
About The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia LtdEstablished in 1961, The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation representing superannuation funds and service providers in Australia. ASFA provides professional development, education and training for employees in the superannuation industry, and for superannuation fund trustees. RTO code: 90755
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He also cautioned overlooking the New York Knicks.
"I just wanna say -- the freakin' Knicks, man. I think they're going to be a good team," Bosh said. "Nobody's really talking about them, and I don't like it. They're flying under the radar right now. I think the Knicks are gonna be a very good team."
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No shock to me.
The Knicks have the entire league on notice, and the asinine chirps that come from the likes of Barkley and other sworn Knick haters, are providing just the type of cloak this team needs as it bursts in to this new season and butt rims the favourites of every naysayer out there.
Bosh is right.
The Knicks are for real this season.
Players and other teams know that the Knicks(although haven't played a game yet) are a dangerously built team that I believe can beat any team right now (yes, including the heat and lakers). All we gotta do is stay health. Other players know it better then the media and most fans... And that's all that should matter.
I guess I should rather post it [Only registered and activated users can see links. ], but I somehow like Bosh. I like his sense of humor, he makes fun of what he does on and off the court and there is nothing gay about it. Besides, dude's smarter than 3/4 of this league and if he says we'll be a force this upcoming season I see it as a sign of respect for our franchise.
Bosh is not the only person who knows the Atlantic Division Title belongs to the New York Knicks .. The Eastern Conference belongs to the top-3 teams to beat "Heat/Bulls/Knicks" .. but the paint belongs to Tyson/Camby/Stat/and Kurt Thomas .... having HOF Jason Kidd to orchestrate our offense/defense plus our guard rotation we are that #1 team to beat...
That season opener with the Nets is BIG. Need a win there otherwise they fall into that trap of "It's only one game, we got 81 left" if they lose.
I am optimistic, with a full training camp and with a better squad than last year and no D'Amphony and with Woody at the helm we should go deep in the playoffs.
Bosh is right, but for gods sake, did it really have to come from Bosh? **** bosh
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