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Statistics tell us there as many as 1 million guns in Hawaii. But, insiders tell KITV that number might be closer to 3 million.
The problem is -- there's no real way of knowing for sure.
Now, there's a bill headed to Gov. Neil Abercrombie's desk that could help law enforcement keep tabs and this is a proposal some Hawaii gun rights advocates are getting behind.
This year's legislative session began with a slew of proposed gun laws, including bans on assault weapons and certain magazines, including manufacturer bans.
"It's the worst legislative year, in the beginning, that we've ever seen in 30 years. It was that bad," said Harvey Gerwig, president of the Hawaii Rifle Association. "Fortunately, our legislators woke up and said no we're not passing this."
Gerwig says the only bill not shot down is the one bill he's OK with.
Senate Bill 69 would close a loophole in law by requiring police departments to fingerprint, photograph, and perform background checks on people arriving in Hawaii with a firearm purchased from outside Hawaii.
"The concept was someone bringing a gun in might be able to, for instance, tell you they are Person A when, in fact, they are Person B. The fingerprint and photo would catch that," said Gerwig.
The Hawaii Rifle Association supported the measure. But, it butted heads with the National Rifle Association on this one.
"Their issue was there was a fee related to registration which they are absolutely against," said Gerwig. "We're not terribly fond of the fee. We would prefer that if HPD needs to do that it doesn't charge a fee for it, but we know better than that."
The measure continues to place the burden on police departments to handle the additional firearms registration.
Remember those long lines at the Honolulu Police Department's main station to register guns? Gerwig says the wait time is down considerably.
HPD tells us it already does the FBI checks for gun owners bringing in firearms from outside Hawaii. This bill makes it mandatory for all county police departments to do so.

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Liaison International today announced that Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) has launched Liaison's new UniCAS™ admissions management solution, consisting of software, integrated services, and data analytics tools.
UniCAS builds on Liaison's 18-year history of providing centralized application services (CAS) to graduate admissions programs via professional associations, and delivers the same results currently valued by over 4,000 schools and programs. TJU is the first university to implement the solution in its newly available direct-to-university format.
Michael Behringer, Liaison's CEO and President, said, "The UniCAS concept is not new for us; Liaison first began providing a centralized graduate admissions solution to the University at Buffalo (UB) in 1996. But offering UniCAS to schools with similar requirements to UB – flexible application design at the program level, CRM tools that support communications with applicants, and centralized reporting capability across all graduate programs – is a thrill for us. UniCAS addresses a long-term gap in university admissions; its dynamic configuration allows universities and admissions officers to both establish centralized admissions standards while maintaining the unique requirements of individual programs."
TJU has been a loyal Liaison client for seven years, and Liaison's solutions currently power eight of its graduate school admissions programs. Still, Karen Jacobs Astle, Assistant Vice President, Admissions at TJU, conducted a thorough search for an admissions management solution. Ms. Astle said, "In the end, what counts is that we make excellent admissions decisions, and UniCAS is unique in its ability to enable us to do that. UniCAS turns 'big data' into actionable information, enabling us to effectively plan and allocate resources in real-time. Further, Liaison's integrated services – opening and scanning applicant mail, verifying grade and transcript information and providing customer support – free up my team's resources to focus on recruiting and admitting the right applicants."
For more information on how UniCAS can enhance your admissions process, please contact Allison Snow, Liaison's Director of Marketing, at [email protected] or 617-612-2912.
Liaison International provides admissions management solutions to higher education. Over the last 20+ years, the firm has built strong relationships with educational associations and powers some of the most admired admissions offices with its Centralized Application Service (CAS) and UniCAS™ products. Its comprehensive software, integrated services, and data analytics platform is proven to remove administrative burdens, facilitate more powerful analysis of a program's applicant pool, and enable experienced admissions staff to focus on the core responsibilities of recruitment and enrollment.
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The Internet of Things (IoT) promises to simplify and streamline our lives by automating routine tasks that distract us from our goals. This promise is based on the ubiquitous deployment of smart, connected devices that link everything from industrial control systems to automobiles to refrigerators. Unfortunately, comparatively few of the devices currently deployed have been developed with an eye toward security, and as the DDoS attacks of late October 2016 have demonstrated, this oversight can ...
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Jagr scores in Bruins debut, Boston beats NJ 1-0By JIMMY GOLEN
The Associated Press | April 05,2013AP Photo
Boston Bruins right wing Jaromir Jagr sticks out his tongue after scoring the games only goal against the New Jersey Devils in Boston Thursday.BOSTON Jaromir Jagr scored off his skate in his Bruins debut and Tuukka Rask stopped 40 shots to lead Boston to a 1-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Acquired from Dallas this week shortly before the trade deadline, Jagr joined the Bruins for the pregame skate Thursday morning and quickly endeared himself to the Boston fans. Brad Marchands centering pass went off Jagrs left skate and past Martin Brodeur to give the Bruins a 1-0 lead with 80 seconds gone in the second period.
Fans, some wearing mullet wigs, gave Jagr a standing ovation when he took the ice for his first shift in the first period and chanted his name after the goal.
Rask earned his third shutout of the season. Brodeur made 25 saves for the Devils.
The Bruins keep pace with Montreal, which entered the night with a one-point lead in the Northeast Division. New Jersey, the defending Eastern Conference champions, fell into ninth and out of playoff position when the New York Islanders went into overtime with the Capitals on Thursday.
Jagr, 41, is 10th on the NHL career list with 1,680 points over a 19-year career in which he established himself as a star alongside Mario Lemieux with the Pittsburgh Penguins while winning the Stanley Cup in his first two seasons. After stints with the Capitals, Rangers, Flyers and Stars, Dallas sent him to Boston on Tuesday for two prospects and a draft pick.
His presence became even more important for the 2011 Stanley Cup champions when first-line center Patrice Bergeron sustained a concussion on Tuesday night at least the fourth of his NHL career. Bergeron, who leads the Bruins with 31 points in 35 games, is out indefinitely.
Jagr took the ice on Bostons second line with Marchand and Tyler Seguin. In addition to his somewhat inadvertent goal, he whiffed on a backhand with an open shot at the net midway through the second period, and had another open net in the third, when his sweeping shot was blocked by a sprawling defenseman.
The Devils best chances came in the second, when Dainius Zubrus and David Clarkson hit the crossbar in succession. New Jersey had some good shots on Rask after pulling Brodeur in the final minutes, but Boston was able to protect the lead.
Lightning 5,
Hurricanes 0
RALEIGH, N.C. Ben Bishop earned a shutout in his debut with Tampa Bay and the Lightning routed the reeling Carolina Hurricanes 5-0 on Thursday night.
Bishop, acquired a day earlier from Ottawa in exchange for promising rookie Cory Conacher, stopped a career-high 45 shots.
Teddy Purcell, Tom Pyatt and Keith Aulie scored during the Lightnings three-goal second period.
Martin St. Louis had a goal and two assists, NHL points leader Steven Stamkos had two assists, and Benoit Pouliot added a goal and an assist to help Tampa Bay earn points for the fourth straight game.
The Lightning moved into a tie with Carolina for third in the mediocre Southeast Division.
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January 14, 2010: Galaxies throughout the universe are ablaze with star birth. But for a nearby, small spiral galaxy, the star-making party is almost over. Astronomers were surprised to find that star-formation activities in the outer regions of NGC 2976 have been virtually asleep because they shut down millions of years ago. The celebration is confined to a few die-hard partygoers huddled in the galaxy's inner region. The explanation, astronomers say, is that a raucous interaction with the neighboring M81 group of galaxies ignited star birth in NGC 2976. Now the star-making fun is beginning to end. Images from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope show that star formation in the galaxy began fizzling out in its outskirts about 500 million years ago as some of the gas was stripped away and the rest collapsed toward the center. With no gas left to fuel the party, more and more regions of the galaxy are taking a much-needed nap. The star-making region is now confined to about 5,000 light-years around the core.
NGC 2976 does not look like a typical spiral galaxy, as this Hubble image shows. In this view of the oddball galaxy's inner region, there are no obvious spiral arms. Dusty filaments running through the disk show no clear spiral structure. Although the gas is centrally concentrated, the galaxy does not have a central bulge of stars. Astronomers pieced together the galaxy's star-formation story with the help of Hubble's sharp vision. The galaxy's relatively close distance to Earth allowed Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) to resolve hundreds of thousands of individual stars. What look like grains of sand in the image are actually individual stars. Studying the individual stars allowed astronomers to determine their color and brightness, which provided information about when they formed. The astronomers combined the Hubble results with a map, made from radio observations, showing the current distribution of hydrogen across the galaxy. By analyzing the combined data, the Hubble research team then reconstructed the star-making history for large areas of the galaxy. The Hubble observations are part of the ACS Nearby Galaxy Survey Treasury (ANGST) program. The map is part of The HI Nearby Galaxy Survey by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory's Very Large Array in New Mexico. The blue dots are fledgling blue giant stars residing in the remaining active star-birth regions. NGC 2976 resides on the fringe of the M81 group of galaxies, located about 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major.See the rest:


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Olympic Champ Julia Mancuso uses Peak Pilates MVeT Chair to Prepare for Ski Tour
Pilates workout helps gold-metal downhill skier keep in shape on and off the mountains
Peak Pilates®, an industry leader in single source Pilates solutions, is pleased to announced that Olympic Champion Julia Mancuso has chosen Peak Pilates' revolutionary equipment to stay in top shape for when she's on top of the mountains.
Wolfgang Denk, Managing Director of the Peak Pilates distributor in Germany/Austria was contacted by Mancuso to find a piece of Pilates equipment for her daily workout purposes while on the World Cup Ski Tour in Europe. Mancuso does Pilates daily while on road and it has become an important part of her physical workout. The Peak Pilates MVe® Chair was chosen for Mancuso, as it is easy to maneuver from one event location to another while still offering a perfect classical Pilates equipment piece for a total Pilates workout. Mancuso's personal coach is Kazuko Ikeda, a former ski racer herself. Ikeda is also an educated Pilates trainer in her native Japan. Ikeda is trained as a Pilates teacher from Metropolitan Pilates in Seattle, Washington.
Mancuso, 23, who has been deemed "the best American female skier of her generation," took home a gold-medal in the giant slalom at the 2006 Torino Olympics and has recorded five top-three finishes in four different disciplines this season alone. In addition to keeping in shape, the California girl has also recently released her own clothing line.


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The Richfield Field Office manages a segment of the Old Spanish National Historic Trail.
The Old Spanish National Historic Trail opened a land route across 19th century Mexico between the Tierra Adentro, the fabled,yet isolated place that would become New Mexico, and California's missions and burgeoning settlements. When Antonio Armijo left Abiquiu, New Mexico for California in 1829 with 40 men and 200 pack mules, he blazed a trail between the two colonies that had frustrated explorers for over a century. The Abiquiu party's woolen blankets and tanned hides were welcomed in textile-starved California. In return, the horses and mules Armijo and his followers brought east would become the working stock for miners, American and Mexican military, and farmers from northern Mexico to the east coast of the United States.
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Kauai County Ocean Safety officials closed Hanalei Bay to swimming Monday due to shark sightings.
Lifeguards report that two large sharks were sighted roughly a hundred feet from shore fronting a surf spot known as "Pine Trees."
Warning signs were posted along the beach and the public is advised to stay out of the water until further notice.
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4 comments:
- Robin Larkspur said...
Five years old! Wow!!
Love all the treats. LOL! You ate the "ugly ones too"!!
- November 6, 2012 at 4:51 AM
- Tammy Chrzan said...
What a fabulous idea! Because the whole caramel apple never gets eaten and so much gets wasted, so we have to find a way to get it all to stick :) Because I have to try this!
Also, Happy Birthday to your little angel! Hannah, my princess will be 8 in January and her party will have the theme of "Mermaids", she wants an under the sea party... oh boy! I see work in my future! I've already started all of the research!
I enjoyed your photos and I wish we could have made the party!
- November 6, 2012 at 6:05 AM
- julieann said...
It looks like a sweet party for a sweet girl. Oh to have a 5 year old again. I so miss those days.Nice job on the party Mom she will never forget it.
- November 6, 2012 at 5:45 PM
- hardydanielle said...
WOW! what a beautiful party! your girl is so blessed :) and I'm always in awe of moms that put together such beautiful celebrations.
5 is big :) yay!!
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The Washington Monument opens to the public, John Lennon is born, Che Guevara is executed, and President Barack Obama wins the Nobel Peace Prize, all on this day.
1999: The SR-71 Blackbird strategic reconnaissance aircraft flies for the last time. The plane had been permanently retired by the U.S. Air Force in 1998, leaving NASA with the two last flyable Blackbirds until 1999.


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The report was given to the City Council at its meeting Tuesday evening at City Hall.
Townsend blamed the problem on confusion at the George P. Morrill, I Water Treatment Plant at Swinney Switch, saying the situation was caused, in part, by members of a six-party team from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
The team was visiting the plant at the time in an attempt to help the staff at the plant solve a lingering problem with turbidity levels in the treated water.
Townsend explained that the staff at the plant, built in 1985, had pumped about 1.25 billion gallons of water out of Lake Corpus Christi during 2013 and had sent about 1.1 billion gallons of that water to the City of Beeville.
The problem was that, over the years (20 times in 2010, 30 times in 2011 and 15 times through September 2012), the water headed to the city had reach or exceeded 2 Nepholometic Turbidity Units.
Anything over 1 NTUs is unacceptable, Townsend told the council. That was why the TCEQ team was at the Morrill plant in early December.
Concerns at the water plant
Townsend pointed out five major concerns at the aging treatment plant that contributed to the situation. Those included:
a. Failure to meet state treatment standards for water being delivered to the city, primarily as to turbidity.
b. Equipment aging with no replacement program in place and inability to take critical equipment, particularly clarifiers and filters, out of service for maintenance.
c. Rising customer demand.
d. Rising frequency of water loss due to line breaks and treatment problems at the plant with the resulting loss of in-city storage.
e. Difficulty in maintaining staff, due to other regional employment opportunities for semi-skilled and skilled workers and a pay plan that has provided minimum salary growth potential.
Problems arise
Townsend told the council that the problems at the plant increased almost a month earlier (Dec. 8 and 9) when the TECQ staff recommended changing the clarifier process by switching from an anion water-based polymer to a cation oil based polymer to remove the turbidity.
Apparently, the TCEQ staff members failed to provide significant warning "about the downside or potential problems that could result from such a change."
Townsend said some problems were overlooked when the polymer change went into effect on Nov. 18.
Those included:
a. The city had no printed information about the polymer change or continuing guidance from the TCEQ or polymer sales staff.
b. There was no guidance as to how to respond to problems such as the clarifier floc blanket being too high and threatening to overflow into the filters.
c. Although the city's plant staff was told not to use the previous polymer to lower the floc blanket, the night crew knew that the old polymer had worked before and went back to using it to avoid (as they saw it) clogging the filters.
d. The staff at the plant was not told that a 500-gallon tank with baffles was needed to mix the new polymer with water before adding the diluted polymer to the plant's clarifiers.
Mixing chemicals
One or more of the employees at the plant decided to dump gallons of the old polymer into the center of each clarifier to lower the floc blanket.
The floc blanket consists of coagulated alum, polymer and foreign matter, which should settle to the bottom of the clarifier tank where it eventually is drawn out of the structure.
But using both polymers actually increased the coagulated masses and that led to the floc blanket flowing over the clarifiers and clogging the filters.
The chemicals attracted each other and caused a faster and more complex floc development.
Ten gallons of the old, undiluted polymer were added to the clarifiers sometime after Dec. 2.
"Current plant operation requires the use of the two clarifiers, four filters, the full wash water settlement basin and the two-tank clear well that operates both as the finished tank for water about to enter the transmission main and as the standby clear well which is the source of finished water used to backwash the four filters," Townsend's report said.
The fact that the plant does not have a third clarifier and filter set added considerable time to the water outage.
That, combined with some serious water leaks in the system, created the perfect storm for Beeville's water customers on Dec. 3 and 4.
Water leaks
Townsend said a major water leak reported by the Bee Development Authority at the Chase Field Industrial and Airport Complex accounted for the loss of a million gallons.
Also, leaks at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's William G. McConnell Unit caused the loss of another 1.1 million gallons of water.
Those leaks occurred between Nov. 25 and Dec. 2.
Meanwhile, there was a problem in assembling backup crews to address the leaks during the Thanksgiving holiday. That was compounded by a slow response by a "call before you dig" official who has to serve three counties.
No more waiting
Townsend said that in the future, that problem should be avoided because city repair crews will not wait for a "call before you dig" person before they initiate repairs.
Another problem was that the city's repairmen had problems locating cutoff valves. And then some of the valves have not been maintained.
Significant changes in air temperatures also created more water usage.
Townsend told the council that the result was that when Beeville residents went to their showers on Dec. 3, there was effectively no water in the city's elevated storage tanks.
Figures included in the report showed that Beeville has a storage capacity of more than 2.9 million gallons of water in the five ground tanks in the city.
Another 1.3 million gallons can be held in the three elevated tanks in town, bringing the total capacity to more than 4.2 million gallons.
However, Townsend pointed out that none of those tanks can be filled to capacity without risking an overflow.
The water department's goal is to maintain about 2.4 million gallons of water in storage.
Water drops
On Nov. 26, the city had the most water stored in its tanks. That was 2.3 gallons or water or 79.2 percent of capacity.
But that began dropping as of Nov. 27, and it continued to drop until it was down to 634,430 gallons (21.41 percent of capacity) on Dec. 2. On Dec. 3, the city had only 250,789 gallons (8.46 percent) in storage.
That had increased to 349,712 gallons of water (11.8 percent) by Dec. 4.
The report also pointed out staffing problems at the Morrill treatment plant. Townsend said it requires 10 employees at the site to maintain two persons per shift over a 24-hour period.
The city will need to budget an additional $110,000 a year to bring one additional Operator II and Operator III on board at the plant in addition to one Operator I (trainee).
The current pay scale at the plant ranges from $59,155 a year for the superintendent to $23,524 for a trainee.
Operators holding the II or III level licenses make $26,062 a year.
The total spent on salaries for employees at the plant is $323,600 a year.
Lessons learned
Townsend's report listed four lessons learned by the city regarding what should be done to prevent another situation in which city residents have no water. They were:
1. When stored water in the city's ground and overhead tanks cannot recover by dawn the next day the community should be asked to cease all unnecessary water consumption.
That would include yard watering, car washing and irrigating facilities at the city's parks until the tank levels have been restored.
Townsend said that should be carried out regardless of the problem, whether it be caused by a large fire, water line breaks, loss of power at the pump stations or problems at the treatment plant.
2. There should be no change in the chemical process at the plant without training classes before the change goes into effect. Typed guidelines with the operators' written acknowledgement of having read the guidelines should be used. Townsend also recommended removal from the plant or at least no access by employees to any chemical no longer in use.
3. A constant supply of water should be maintained at the plant for backwashing the filters. That requires about 100,000 gallons of finished water to accomplish.
The current piping at the at the plant also allows for the levels in both clear well tanks to fluctuate. Townsend said that should be corrected promptly.
4. Better and easier-to-read records should be kept for every phase of treatment and pumping processes at the plant.
As for correcting the problems at the plant in the future, the report had four recommendations.
Those included:
•Staff development. There are almost no plant operators available for hire. The city needs to change the habits of existing employees or hire new personnel and train them to become operators.
— Achieving that goal would include recruiting three licensed operators and adjusting the pay to help in that goal.
— Requiring the city's utility director to start and end each day at the treatment plant so that anything that needs his direction can be addressed.
— Developing new written procedures for critical steps in the treatment process. That would include written assurances that plant personnel have read and received the written procedures.
•All employees not certified should be required to apply for Class D licenses after a certain time period.
•See that the following capital improvements are made at the treatment plant:
— Assuring adequate backwash water at all times to restore damaged or clogged filters. Townsend said that might be accomplished by making well water available and by creating a backup system.
— Providing an additional clarifier at the plant. (Beeville Water Supply District board members have been recommending this step for years.)
— Providing additional filters.
— Expanding storage at the Clareville pumping station to eliminate the restriction in transmission capacity there.
The report suggested contracting with a nearby farmer for the use of well water there, if good quality water is available, for a backup system.
— Additional ground and overhead storage tanks in the city.
Townsend's report pointed out that storage capacity figures are misleading because the lower few feet of water in a tank cannot be pumped out because of pump limitations.
The report said that because of the distance to the lake from the city's storage tanks, a two-day storage capacity may be a more reasonable goal.
(Again, BWSD board members have been suggesting more storage tanks for years. Board President Jim Crumrine has suggested building large storage tanks on Bee County Expo Center property west of the city. Crumrine believes the higher elevation of that property would also improve water pressure within the city.)
— Steps should be taken to isolate or automatically close valves if the main system at Chase Field remains in service without a 24-hour, on-site surveillance system.
•Improvements to the information system controlling all water levels in the city should be carried out so that the system has state-of-the-art equipment and design.
That would include a control panel in town so that transmission to storage and facilities and support for firefighting equipment could be controlled from an office in the city.
Gary Kent is a reporter at the Bee-Picayune and can be reached at 358-2550, ext. 120, or at email@example.com.


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July 8, 2011 —
Three rabid foxes have been confirmed in Sullivan County. The animaLs were found near Swan Lake, Yankee Lake and Wurtsboro. Local officials are warning residents in Sullivan County that there are very likely other rabid animals in the region, and residents should guard against them.
On July 8, county manager David Fanslau issued a press release which said, "In the past week, there have been several encounters between humans and rabid animals such as foxes, raccoons and skunks. The vast majority of rabies cases reported each year, in fact, occurs in wild animals like these."
One specific attack was sited in an email from Lt. Deming Lindsley of the New York Environmental Conservation Police. He said that an elderly female was allegedly bitten by a fox which was rabid on Old White Lake Turnpike in Swan Lake on July 4th.
Lindsley wrote, "The victim was walking down the road in front of a camp when an animal, described to be a gray fox, came running out of the brush along the road and attacked her. I observed that the victim received bite wounds to her right hand, and a large bite mark on her right tricep. The bite marks appeared to have been from an animal. Additionally, while on site, I learned that a child was attacked on July 3 by the same animal."
The fox was later caught and tested and found positive for rabies. Both victims were treated at Catskill Regional Medical center.
In the wake of this and other incidents, Sullivan County Public Health Director Carol Ryan released an article to help educate the public about rabies.
Among the points made is that while rabies occur in larger mammals, it rarely if ever occurs in smaller mammals such as rats, squirrels. Additionally, it does not occur in rabbits, reptiles or birds, although it can be present in bats.
To avoid rabies, Ryan advised, "Be sure your dogs, cats and ferrets are up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations. Vaccinated pets serve as a buffer between rabid wildlife and man. Protect them, and you protect yourself and family. Vaccines for dogs, cats and ferrets over three months of age are effective for a one-year period. Revaccinations are effective for up to three years. Pets too young to be vaccinated should be kept indoors.
"Don't try to separate two fighting animals. Wear gloves if you handle your pet after a fight. Keep family pets indoors at night. Don't leave them outside unattended or let them roam free.
"Don't attract wild animals to your home or yard. Keep your property free of stored bird seed, food garbage or other foods that may attract animals. Feed pets indoors. Tightly cap or put away garbage cans. Board up any openings to your attic, basement, porch or garage. Cap your chimney with screens. Don't feed, touch or adopt wild animals, stray dogs or cats."
Ryan said officials only test when there is possible exposure to rabies, but there are almost certainly more animals in the area that are suffering from the disease.
Go to www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/zoonoses/rabies [2] for more information.


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LA CROSSE, Wis. -- Both the La Crosse School and Western Tech referendums on the ballot passed.
So with voters deciding to increase their property taxes, is this a sign of an improving economy?
Taxes were one of the bigger issues in this election season. While asking people to voluntarily increase their taxes doesn't always work, it gets a little bit easier as the economy picks up and if the money is going towards something voters see is beneficial.
Both education referendums were worth nearly $100 million.
And for some of voters, it was an easy "yes" vote to both.
"We need to look to the future and have a place for our kids and even for people who are at technical college who are going back to school," said Tracy Deml of La Crosse.
But for some, the cost was just too high.
"I was voting against the 'mega school' concept in favor of preserving the neighborhood schools," said Ann Peterson.
Both referendums passed. In fact, the La Crosse Referendum passed by a two-to-one margin.
UW-La Crosse assistant professor of economics, Adam Hoffer, said the support for the two referendums could be an indication the economy is turning around.
"I think that's one of the reasons people are willing to invest again because that's what these both referenda really are, is an investment in infrastructure [and] in the community in the area, and hoping to make La Crosse more economically competitive in the future," said Hoffer.
Hoffer said voting on these two referendums a few years ago could have had very different outcomes.
"The debt ceiling debate, I think, was much hotter a few years ago," said Hoffer. "So this would have been asking us to take on more debt, when we were torn at a national level about whether we could afford to take on more debt, so a few years ago, I'm not so sure."
While La Crosse residents will soon see a property tax increase of nearly $65 a year per $100,000 valuation of a home, Hoffer said it's no surprise La Crosse voters chose to invest in schools.
"Health care and education, it's all we have in this town," said Hoffer. "So if we look at what the people of La Crosse are interested in, it wasn't surprising to me that we would not only want to invest more in our technical schools, but also in our elementary schools as well."
Hoffer said there's still a long way to go before the economy is fully back on its feet -- with things like improving the housing market as well as fixing the national debt problem, but both referendums passing in La Crosse is a good start.
La Crosse school officials think it will take about six months of planning and another 18 months to build the school with an opening date in the fall of 2014.
The plan at Western Technical College is to have most of the renovations completed by 2016, with some of the money going toward the school's larger goal to train 1,000 more students a year by 2020.


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As I rewatched the second chapter of Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" trilogy early this week, a little dread crept into the sea of anticipation I had for the finale. What if the whole thing crumbles under the sheer weight of this?
It is indeed weighty. Nolan made the superhero movie darker and more grown-up than ever — even as the genre has crawled in that direction continually over the years. "The Dark Knight" was, frankly, the best film of 2008. It deserved serious Oscar consideration.
So in watching Heath Ledger's anarchic Joker performance, the spectacular action set-pieces and tight-as-a-drum pacing, I rightly thought to myself, How can Nolan possibly top this?
Well, he can't. That was a cinematic lightning strike. But Nolan brings the trilogy to a sweeping and emotional close befitting all that came before with "The Dark Knight" Rises."
"The Dark Knight Rises" is a serious film, and a stirring one. It doesn't offer the pop thrills of its predecessor — or this summer's top hit so far, "The Avengers" — but its storytelling ambition is unmatched among superhero films.
Nolan loves a storytelling challenge — hell, he came into the public eye with a movie ("Memento") that told its story backward. He interweaves even more characters — notably Anne Hathaway's cat burglar (hmm …) Selina Kyle and Joseph Gordon-Levitt's altruistic young cop John Blake — into the world of Christian Bale's Bruce Wayne. (Coincidentally, Bale has toned down that gruff "Batman voice" considerably.)
The villain bar was set impossibly high with Ledger's Joker performance, but Nolan gets one that's nearly as indelible with Bane (Tom Hardy), a hulking figure with a mask strapped over his mouth like the most terrifying orthodontic device imaginable. Bane is imposing, terrifying and demands attention every second he is onscreen.
The plot is best left to your own unraveling — and you probably don't want anything ruined. It's a dense film, even with a runtime that nears the three-hour mark. It is in many ways a war movie, and Gotham at large is at stake.
If there's a major flaw here, it's that there may just be too much. Character and plot development are deft and efficient, but there's so very much going on here that it threatens to overwhelm.
But it's almost its own delight to be overwhelmed in Nolan's "Dark Knight" world. Sticking the landing on a trilogy can be challenging business. Nolan ensures that his will remain one of the greatest ever.


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The video, which is titled "Out-of-state militia staging near Goliad, TX to secure illegal alien border crossing," was posted July 9 on YouTube and then later restricted only to private viewing.
The video opens with a photo of the Goliad County Courthouse as "Brave Dave" Acton, who regularly produces online video updates on the immigration crisis, speaks about the history of Goliad.
When contacted Thursday, Goliad County Sheriff's Office officials said they had not received any information of militia coming to the county.
Efforts by The Advance-Guard to contact Acton were unsuccessful.
Also last week, a story circulated in social media claiming the small town of Sarita in Kenedy County had been overtaken by "La Raza" illegal immigrant activists. The bogus report was published on National Report, a satire website.


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Hooray! It is Humpity Hump Day and I couldn't be more excited. This week, this month, ohmigoodness…this year is flowing right on by us!
Let's rap a little bit about a subject that I don't discuss too much here at Clumps of Mascara.
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I know it's not that serious but I have always been afraid of foundations. I automatically assume that they will break me out. Craziness, I know. That said, I don't feel comfortable answering emails in reference to foundation. I will either a) ask one of my fellow beauty bloggers/make-up artists or b) do the research myself. Since I lack the experience in foundation purchasing and application I usually HAVE to ask someone else.
Prescriptives has compiled a Q&A with Beauty Authority Jillian Veran to answer some of your most sought after questions regarding foundations.
Pay attention, kids. There will be a quiz afterwards.
Nah, I'm kidding. Wouldn't that be funny though? LOL!
1. Do different skin types need different foundation formulas?
- Absolutely – the environment can affect how our skin behaves so the same skin can even need different types of foundation during the year. In today's beauty world there are so many options, the best thing to do is to address what you want and need from your foundation. Do you like a sheer, luminous, satin or matte finish? Do you like liquid, cream or powder formulas? And of course what is your skin type – normal, dry, oily, combination?
2. What is the best way to apply foundation? Should I use a sponge, a brush or my fingertips?
- Applying foundation is a personal preference and each method creates a different finish. Using your fingers will allow for a sheerer finish; a sponge is a little tricky for a non-makeup artist as it can place a lot of foundation in one spot so be sure to move quickly across the areas you are applying to; a brush is always great as it helps you create a very smooth even finish.
- Also, I always recommend using the Px Buff Brush after your foundation is dry to soften the look of the makeup and create a sheer air brushed effect.
3. If I'm testing foundation in a department store, is it ok to do a swatch on my hand? Or should I always test the foundation on my face?
- The best and most accurate way to test foundation is on the side of the face along the jaw line. Stick to this method for fool proof matching.
4. If my skin tone is between foundation shades, what's the best solution?
- Prescriptives Custom Blend Foundation is ideal for this. Your foundation can be blended not only to exactly match your skins own unique undertones, but also to create whatever finish and skin care needs you desire.
5. What foundations are best for acne prone skin? For dry skin? For mature skin
All skin types should start with a foundation primer like Px Flawless Face Primer. This will allow the makeup to wear longer and for a seamless finish.
- Dry skin should wear a moisture based formula and should steer away from powder formulas. But if you prefer powder, use a soft cream-to-powder formula like Px Photochrome Light-Adjusting Compact Makeup SPF 15.
- Normal skin can wear whatever they like, it's all about preference.
- Oily or acne prone skin should wear an oil-free formula. Powder foundation is great for this type of skin.
- Mature skin must be hydrated before applying any foundation. The foundation shouldn't be too matte or heavy as this can accentuate the age of the skin.
6. Do foundations with sunscreen provide enough protection? Should I need to wear extra sunscreen?
- Sun damage is the leading cause of aging. So no, using foundation as sunscreen isn't the best idea. Foundation doesn't provide a full mask on the skin so the sun will get through.
- Always use an SPF under your foundation for that extra layer of protection. I highly recommend Prescriptives All Weather Friend SPF 40 as it's incredibly lightweight and feels great under foundation.
So what did you learn? Anything new? Do you have any personal foundation purchasing/application tips for the Clumps of Mascara family? Tell us!
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ok i watched the game 2nite and here's what i thought...
lee seems possesed. he is hustling around the court more than anyone out there. he has deft improved his rebounding and is playing a lot more physical. (we betta keep him)
balkman is on every loose ball and every rebound. he is at his best cutting thru the lane and dishing to the open man (just what we needed). his defense is great. he shut down kevin martin on a shot that coulda won the game for sacramento. he made a few rookie mistakes but he deft has potential. (we betta keep him)
collins also plays great d. he is another one who penetrates and finds his teammates. he doesnt need to shoot to make an impact which also fits him in perfect. he had some nice shots under the basket that scored him some nice and 1's. (keep him)
nate robinson: i love him but he needs to chill with the 3's. i saw him dribbling out the shot clock and chucking up a 3 too many times. i like the energy he brings but the knicks pulled themselves out from a 10+ deficit with him out of the game. he isnt the greatest passer. he's quick and is good @ catching the d off guard, not sure if he's gonna fit in that great with our guys.(tradable)
ime udoka sucks.
frye was injured which is starting to seem like a habit of his. and whats the main reason most of you guys dont wanna bring in k-mart? i say if it took frye in a deal to get him. go 4 it.
i think q-rich should NOT be traded! ive changed my mind. after seein the way balkman, collins, and lee like to distribute the ball i now c we need an outside threat to open up the paint. with these 2 rookies coming in it will deft help q get plenty more open shots.
now they have one of isiah thomas' practices w/ the summer league players on tv. im watchin him school the big men and from what i hear him preachin its obvious he knows what hes talkin about. i got a good feelin about this season.
we won by a point but the truth is ron artest disappeared @ half time. i think he hit up a titty bar on the strip. without artest our young guys showed what they're capable of. thats my take. anyone else see the game? whatchu think...


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An aerial image of a power and desalination station in the United Arab Emirates
"The WaterEnergy Nexus in Middle East and North Africa"
Journal Article, Energy Policy, volume 39, issue 6, pages 4529-4540
August 2011
Authors: Afreen Siddiqi, Visiting Scholar, Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program, Laura Diaz Anadon, Associate, Environment and Natural Resources Program
Belfer Center Programs or Projects: Energy Technology Innovation Policy; Environment and Natural Resources; Science, Technology, and Public Policy; Dubai Initiative
Extracting, delivering, and disposing water requires energy, and similarly, many processes for extracting and refining various fuel sources and producing electricity use water. This so-called 'waterenergy nexus', is important to understand due to increasing energy demands and decreasing freshwater supplies in many areas. This paper performs a country-level quantitative assessment of this nexus in the MENA region. The results show a highly skewed coupling with a relatively weak dependence of energy systems on fresh water, but a strong dependence of water abstraction and production systems on energy. In case of Saudi Arabia it is estimated that up to 9% of the total annual electrical energy consumption may be attributed to ground water pumping and desalination. Other countries in the Arabian Gulf may be consuming 512% or more of total electricity consumption for desalination. The results suggest that policy makers should explicitly consider energy implications in water intensive food imports and future restructuring of water demand. This will help in making more integrated decisions on water and energy infrastructure systems. An integrated assessment may in some cases favor water reuse and changes in the agricultural sector as opposed to the expansion of energy intensive and financially expensive desalination systems.
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SAINT PAUL, Minn. – The National Lacrosse League's (NLL) Minnesota Swarm announced today that the team has re-signed G Nick Patterson to a one-year contract.
"We're excited to have Nick back," Associate General Manager Joe Sullivan said. "He has had some great games in the last couple of seasons and I know he is coming into camp prepared to build on his previous success."
In 2011, Patterson was named the starting goaltender for the West All-Star Team and earned NLL Defensive Player of the Week honors three times. He finished the regular season with a 7-6 record, 11.08 GAA and a .768 SV% in 15 contests.
The Swarm acquired the 5-foot-11, 185-pound goaltender with the sixth pick in the 2004 Vancouver Dispersal Draft. In seven seasons with Minnesota, Patterson has been named to the NLL All-Pro Second Team two times (2006, 07) and has compiled a 38-29 record. In 2008, Patterson posted career highs in wins (10) and minutes (906) and was selected to his first All-Star game.
Vancouver originally selected Patterson in the second round (19th overall) of the 2002 NLL Entry Draft. Patterson appeared in 18 games with Vancouver from 2003-04 before joining the Swarm's inaugural squad in 2005.
Patterson, 28, ranks first in Swarm history in wins (38), saves (2,637) and minutes (4,186).
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I want to offer my congratulations to governor-elect Susana Martinez. As she will soon find out, being governor of New Mexico is one of the most demanding jobs anyone can have. But it is, by far, the most rewarding job for anyone wanting to serve the people of this great state.
Eight years ago, I was elected to succeed Gov. Gary Johnson. While Johnson and I had our differences, he followed through with his pledge to work with me during my busy and aggressive transition into office. I am offering the same assistance to t Martinez to ensure a successful transition that allows her to hit the ground running on Jan. 1.
Despite the heated rhetoric during the recent gubernatorial campaign, New Mexico is in a great position to take advantage of a rebounding national economy. Long before the national economy imploded, we created more than 80,000 new jobs in New Mexico and cut more than $1 billion in taxes — more than any other governor in the history of the state. We established a business-friendly climate that continues to attract high-wage jobs, particularly in the emerging clean-energy industry that we've built during the past eight years.
No doubt, many New Mexicans are hurting as a result of the recession. But we took immediate, fiscally responsible action more than two years ago that has enabled state government to weather the storm and continue to invest in quality teachers and provide critical services to our most vulnerable citizens.
I promised when I first ran for governor to invest in people. I am proud of the $1 billion we invested in our classrooms, including professional teacher salaries, access to pre-kindergarten and modern school buildings. I am also proud of the bold, $1.6 billion we've invested in safer, modern highways and the Rail Runner Express, which is an example of building infrastructure while protecting the environment.
We also took a fledgling film program and built it into a competitive, private-sector industry that resulted in nearly 150 major projections, thousand of jobs and more than $3.5 billion in economic impact.
We balanced the budget every year of my administration. When we generated extra revenue, we always had a healthy 10-percent reserve account, while cutting taxes, like the food tax, that hurt working New Mexico families.
When the worldwide economy crashed, forcing deep cuts to our tax revenue, we acted aggressively to cut state spending by more than $600 million. We made budget sacrifices in ways that protected classroom spending and health care for vulnerable New Mexicans.
With help from former Gov. Toney Anaya, we have taken advantage of federal stimulus money to create jobs across New Mexico, while avoiding costly cuts in education and Medicaid spending.
Like governors across the country, Martinez will face challenges as the worldwide and national economies continue to turn around. The responsibility is daunting. But New Mexico families expect leadership to continue uninterrupted. I look forward to a seamless transition that is in the best interest of the state.


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A sportscaster in Atlanta is grabbing headlines for the way he paid tribute to Robin Williams.
Zach Klein name-checked 22 of Williams' many films in his sports roundup just hours after the actor's death was reported Monday.
"For those of you who suffer from Insomnia, Saturday's Braves game was perfect for you," Klein, who works for WSB-TV, said as he launched into his report.
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Thousands of books are on the move as Grand Valley empties the shelves of Zumberge Library, built in 1969, and stocks the shelves of the new Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons, scheduled to open June 24.
For three days, beginning May 3, most of the 145,000 books in Zumberge will be moved in sequential order on rolling carts to the Mary Idema Pew Library, with space for 150,000 books on open, browsable shelves. An automatic storage retrieval system will have an additional capacity of 600,000 items.
The new library will also provide three times the seating space that was available in Zumberge, and include group study rooms and a Knowledge Market with consultants to help students with research, writing and presentations.
Though Zumberge Library closed its doors to patrons April 26, library services and all the appropriate materials needed for spring semester are being provided in the Thornapple Room, 0058 Kirkhof Center, the library's public location until construction is completed. For a complete list of all University Libraries hours and locations, visit http://www.gvsu.edu/library/hours.htm.


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If there's one thing certain about Lady Gaga, she has a different look each time she steps out in public. As the singer celebrates her 30th birthday on March 28, take a look at just some of her fashion statements.
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"I am a convert to the Catholic Church and barely knew the basics about the faith. I have learned so much since I have been listening to Catholic Answers Live. Thank you for answering my questions and helping me better understand my faith."
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In case you were wondering where you're going to be tonight, June 18th, at 6:30PM ET and then again at 8PM ET, I'm here to tell you. You will be watching X-Play on G4. That is of course unless you don't want to watch game director Stig Asmussen demo the mythical brutality-fest that is God of War III live just for you.
With over 20 minutes of gameplay footage, this God of War III special is the biggest demo X-Play has ever done! Adam and Morgan will be revealing more hands-on gameplay than ever before and this, PlayStation 3 fans, is going to be huge. Huge, I say! HUGE!
Now, if for some inexcusable reason you miss the show, not to worry. You'll be able to watch the entire demo in glorious HD right here on G4tv.com mere minutes after X-Play starts. However, our demo here on G4tv.com won't include Mr. Asmussen's insightful commentary, so to catch what the game director has to say, you'll have to tune in to X-Play.
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Posted on November 13, 2012
Leaders of Grand Valley's Johnson Center for Philanthropy and supporters of the nonprofit sector from across Michigan gathered to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the center at an event on November 8 in Grand Rapids.
The event brought together many of the people who worked over the past two decades to make the Johnson Center for Philanthropy one of the most well-respected centers of its kind in the nation. The center works and partners with nonprofits and grantmakers by conducting research, teaching effective practices, and providing pathways to service.
Grand Valley President Emeritus Arend D. Lubbers joined Dorothy Johnson, the center's namesake, and many other honored guests, including former executive director Kathy Agard and former director of The Grantmaking School Joel Orosz, to celebrate the occasion.
Orosz and Lubbers recalled stories from the days when the center was just a concept that the W.K. Kellogg Foundation wanted to develop at a university in the state.
Orosz explained that few universities other than Grand Valley had any interest in putting resources into a philanthropy-based academic center, and pointed out what a significant benefit the Johnson Center has turned into for the community and the university.
The event also served as an opportunity for current and former Russell G. Mawby Fellows to share updates on their research projects. The fellowship honors Mawby's 25 years of leadership in philanthropy as the CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Several university officials also commented on the success of the Johnson Center throughout the years. Provost Gayle Davis shared thoughts and congratulations on behalf of the university, and several deans attended as well.
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Fish Oil and Brain Power
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Researchers found that those with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids appear to have larger brain volumes. The opposite, shrinking brain volume, is a sign of normal aging and sometimes Alzheimer's disease.
Data were collected from more than 11-hundred women who had omega-3 fatty acid levels tested in their blood. Eight years later, MRI scans were done to look at brain volume.
Those with higher levels of omega-3s had larger overall brain volumes.. But more notably, the hippocampus area of the brain was also larger in the higher omega 3 group. That's important because the hippocampus plays a huge role in memory. In fact, in patients with Alzheimer's disease, the hippocampus begins to shrink well before symptoms appear.
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It's been the question on many people's minds -- will Re. Colleen Hanabusa run against Sen. Brian Schatz for the seat left vacant with the passing of Sen. Daniel Inouye?
Now, it's looking like there will be a Senate showdown in 2014.
Many political analysts thought that Hanabusa had her eye on Washington Place and a possible run at Hawaii governor.
However, a source close to the Hanabusa campaign has confirmed with KITV4 News that the congresswoman will challenge Schatz in a run for U.S. Senate.
The Senate seat is the same one that had been held by Inouye, who on his deathbed expressed his wish that Hanabusa have the seat.
Instead, Gov. Abercrombie appointed Schatz to the post leaving many to wonder what Hanabusa would do in 2014.
Just last month, Hanabusa said, "So, whatever the governor may have done, the bottom line for me is I will always have in my heart the fact that the senator felt strongly enough to write that letter and then to express how he felt."
Fundraising will play a key role in the race for Washington with Sen. Schatz, who is already raking in a million dollars in his campaign war chest.
Hanabusa has a little less than a quarter million dollars left from her re-election campaign last year.
And political analysts believe a potential race been these two loyal democrats could get messy.
Political analyst Neal Milner said, "They're both moderate to liberal people well within the Democratic Party. And what is likely to happen is if you can't run by distinguishing yourself very easily by things like policy, you're more likely to talk about things like leadership and character. And it's very easy for those things to turn nasty."
Milner went on to say that many of the Inouye loyalists and supporters are likely to stand behind Hanabusa which may be a factor in her decision.


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No yard? No worries. Consider escaping to the top of your real estate: the roof. Just in time for summer sunsets, take a tour of an inspiring collection of architecturally stunning rooftop retreats.
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Designed by Sutton Suzuki Architects, this terrace has a fireplace for chilly San Francisco evenings and features a magnificent view of the city's Golden Gate Bridge.
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Confused Direction Architects built a rooftop garden atop this houseboat to give extra outdoor space for its owners.
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Dubbed the Rob Roy after the Scottish folk hero, this adventurous rooftop by Da Vida Pools has been transformed into a swimming, soaking and sitting oasis.
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Old meets new on this rooftop along the Hudson River, featuring DEDON Collection furniture and an oversized lamp by Philippe Starck.
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The rooftop to a Manhattan NoHo loft (designed by architect Joel Sanders) provides an outdoor living space that includes a shower, movie screen and kitchen.
Big Reveal7 of 13
A lightwell doubles as a tranquil rooftop enclave in this apartment by Gianni Botsford Architects. The skylight opens to create a very private space with a 360-degree view of London.
Above It All8 of 13
Sitting atop a 1920s warehouse in San Antonio, this sweeping terrace was designed by Poteet Architects for its art collector owner.
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BlueSky Landscapes designed a stunning space for cooking and entertaining on the rooftop of an apartment in the classic Georgian Circus building in Bath, England.
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Casa V by plan:b arquitectos in Columbia cascades down the side of a hill overlooking neighboring vineyards. The roof serves not only as an entry, but also as the yard and terrace, capturing stunning views.
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Lush greenery fills this surprisingly expansive rooftop by Pulltab A+D in the East Village of Manhattan. The space boasts separate seating and entertaining areas, plus an outdoor shower.
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A Greenwich Village roof garden designed by Amber Freda is a green hideaway for the lucky residents of a this co-op apartment building.
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With views of some of the most treasured ruins in Athens, this contemporary wooden rooftop terrace by mab Architects comes complete with an outdoor kitchen, dining area and olive trees—of course.
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The Curious Case of the Academy Screwing the Pooch
Many things in life make no sense. Wonderful guys like Jeff and myself being single, for instance. Or the Cardinals winning the 2006 World Series. Sarah Palin becoming a de facto leader of the Republican party. The world is a crazy place. However, nothing reminds me of this fact quite so much as when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces the Oscar nominations around this time every year.
Another mixed-up Oscar
Seriously, are you guys smoking crack? 13 nominations for Benjamin Button? This movie already won an Academy Award a decade and a half ago when it starred Tom Hanks and they called it Forrest Gump. Making the same movie in reverse shouldn't qualify it to win another Oscar. Speaking of which, here's an idea for the studio that will save them several million dollars. Why not just buy some old VHS copies of Gump and play them on rewind. There, you've seen Benjamin Button and you've helped save the environment by reducing demand for new movies and packaging. Don't get me wrong, it was a cute movie. But it's three hours of Brad Pitt being Brad Pitt and it leaves us with the oh-so-original thought that we leave this world much like we came into it. Really? I paid twelve dollars for that?
And from the inane, we move to the insane. This category breaks down into two major subcategories, "How did that make it in?" and "How did that get left out?" In the first subcategory, we have the multiple nominations for The Reader. Yep, I'm sure it's a good movie. Yep, Kate Winslet is an amazing actress. But this fixation the Academy has with anything Holocaust skews their judgment in a major way. Without a doubt, Ben Button also falls into this first subcategory but I think I've already made my point there.
However, the second subcategory is where we find the real problems. For instance, how does Gran Torino get completely shut out? For all the amazing films Clint Eastwood has been part of over the years, this one has to rank up near the top. He makes Jack Palance look like a pansy. He's as clutch when it comes to film making as A-Rod is choke when it comes to post-season baseball. Similarly, there is no possible way you can say that Mr. Button deserved a best picture nod over both The Wrestler and The Dark Knight. Arguably, those are the best two films of the year and neither one of them is even up for the award. That's more than a shame, that's a crime. And neither the Boss or Clint being nominated for Best Original Song is beyond embarrassing.
Anyway, I'm done. The anger is gone. I have nothing left and I'm lying in a puddle on the floor, soaking in my own impotent, rage-filled tears. And yes, I realize that this is probably the third post in a row with only the most tenuous connection to baseball but don't worry. Pitchers and catchers report soon and I'll once again be on the floor, sobbing as the Tigers' pitching staff takes the field.
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Allen – it's not right – but you had to know that even with all the hype that the Dark Knight was NOT going to get a nod from the Academy! Look how they shut out the Lord of the Rings Trilogy until the "Return of the King" came out.
I agree with all of the above. I've always hated the Oscars, and now it seems my suspicions that the nominees are picked out of a hat may very well be true. The Dark Knight earned 2nd all time and didn't even get nominated for best picture. How does that happen?
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I was floored when I saw that The Dark Knight wasn't up for anything! I couldn't believe it! It's absolutely one of my favorite movies.
Saw "The Wrestler" yesterday and definitely think it should be in the Best Film category. I will of course be rooting for "Slumdog Millionaire" to win it for the Brits!
The thing about The Reader that everyone else is so furious about was because they hated Hanna and they thought she got off easy. I didn't see the movie, just read the book, and I didn't like it but I could sympathize with Hanna. Sure she was a crazy Nazi lady, but what about all those other movies about the good germans who didnt do anything? The book wasnt that much about the holocaust…it was about illiteracy. I don't know…if the holocaust is such a big thing why wasn't Valkyrie nominated for anything?
And hey, the Tigers have Brandon Lyon now…though that's not necissarily all good.
Nice blog, btw. Good writing.
Allen, if you had only read my post about "Benjamin Forest Gump Button," you could have saved yourself the $12. I said it was a derivative snooze-a-thon, and it was! The snubbing of Clint and Springsteen were also egregious, but I'm not as passionate as others about "Dark Knight." It made a lot of money and Heath was great, but it went on FOREVER. I love the Oscars and will be rooting for "Slumdog."
Is it true that at the end of "Benjamin Button" he gets adopted by Angelina Jolie?
So, my whole rant about Benjamin Button and Forrest Gump? Apparently I could have saved myself (and all of you) a lot of time by just posting this:
Thanks for humoring me anyway.
xcicix, thanks for the comment. I should probably actually read the book or see the movie before talking about it. Thanks for going easy on me, though.
Russell, it is true. However, Angelina doesn't get him until after he awkwardly dumps Rachel in front of the whole gang at Central Perk.


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FY 2015 Education Budget Information
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In January 2014, the State Board of Education submitted its Fiscal Year 2015 budget recommendation to Gov. Pat Quinn and the General Assembly, calling for an appropriation that would fully fund general aid to districts at the level set in state statute. In March, Gov. Quinn offered two education funding proposals. His recommended plan would increase education funding by $291 million through the existing income tax. The governor's "not recommended" budget plan showed a $633 million decrease if the income tax is not extended. House and Senate discussion points presented a $1 billion reduction.
State Board Recommended Budget
- Aggressive recommendation that allows the state to meet its constitutional responsibility.
Gov. Quinn's Recommended Budget
- Recommendation increases General State Aid.
Gov. Quinn's Not Recommended Budget
- Cuts education funding by $633 million.
House and Senate Budget Discussions
- Projected cut of nearly $1 billion based on revenue shortfalls.
Fact Sheets
- Fact Sheet - Illinois Education Funding and Recent Cuts (4/14)
- Fact Sheet - General State Aid (4/14)
- Fact Sheet - Senate Bill 16 - School Funding Reform Act of 2014 (Updated 4/18/14)
- Education Funding Advisory Committee (EFAC) (Budget Resources)
- FY 15 Education Funding: Four Proposals (4/14)
- Senate Bill 16: School Funding Reform Act of 2014 (4/14)
Press Releases
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- ISBE FY 15 Budget Hearings (Oct. 7, 2013)
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This Is Hollywood, Isn't It?
By John Gilmore
A close-up of Marilyn taken not long before her untimely death at 36 years old. By the early 60s she had become an international sex symbol, and not coincidentally, her life was falling apart.
Spring 1953, an afternoon party at John Hodiak's on Doheny. He asked, "You ever met Marilyn Monroe?" I hadn't. "She's down on the patio," he said, leading me to the terrace. Bright sun. Not a cloud in the sky.
The blond with the champagne, laughing with a couple people, glanced up when Hodiak called down, "Hello, gorgeous! What're you doing?" Her teeth sparkled. Her hair glowed almost white like a halo, and her long, slim legs in tight, white toreadors made her look taller than she was. Red high heels with open toes with bright blood-red toenails. She glowed as if some radioactive core lay beneath her skin, blasting white-hot light through a white sleeveless top and illuminating her shoulders, arms, and throat. Her breasts came to uplifted peaks, the nipples traced like two short fingertips.
Waving, she said, "Hi, John! Come join the party." It was someone's birthday, she said.
"Got my own party going," Hodiak said. "Come on and join us." He introduced me. "Jonathan's a pal trying to be a star, so come on up and tell him your secrets."
I said hello to Marilyn. "Nice to meet you." She said hello back. Peering through those big sunglasses, she said, "Bring your friend John Hodiak down and join us." Her party was better than ours, she said, and we'd have a marvelous time.
"'Different' is the word, honey," Hodiak said. "Not 'marvelous.'"
"Come on, John," she said, laughing. "They're the same, aren't they?"
"Yours are naughtier," he said, wagging his finger.
She feigned a pout. "They are not naughtier—they're just more fun!"
That was the first meeting. Simple. Hello—hello.
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