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SCDA Approves Revised Budget
The Stephens County Development Authority passes a revised budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014.
Three months into the Fiscal Year, the Development Authority unanimously approved a revised budget for the current fiscal year at its meeting Tuesday.
That revision reduced the total budget amount by just over $52,000 from about $398,000 to just over $346,000
Most of the reductions came in what the Development Authority calls programmatic expenses. These include areas like marketing and communication, spending on attraction and recruitment, and money spent on existing industry.
Stephens County Development Authority Executive Director Tim Martin said that the Authority felt it was an appropriate time to re-examine the budget and make some changes.
"Every single day, we are to be as conscious as we can be with our finances," said Martin. "We are going to continue to do that."
Even with the budget cuts, the Development Authority is still facing a budget gap of about $236,000 that it will cover by taking funds from its reserve fund.
The gap exists because this Fiscal Year's Development Authority revenues total just $110,000, with the Stephens County Commission providing $50,000 and the Toccoa City Commission providing $40,000.
That budget gap concerns local resident and former banker Gordon Telford, who spoke on the budget at Tuesday's Development Authority meeting.
He said he feels the Authority needs to look at reducing the budget even further to protect the Development Authority's reserve.
"You approved a budget greater than the revenue you are scheduled to receive," said Telford. "If so, will you reduce the budget to ensure the solvency of the Authority beyond this year and future years. Will the SCDA be an asset to this community when the four-lane highway connecting I-85 to Toccoa-StephensCounty is complete or will this Authority be bankrupt?"
Martin said the Authority appreciates Mr. Telford's thoughts and contributions.
Back in July, Martin reported that the Development Authority had about $500,000 in reserves available.
Martin went on to say that such a reserve fund allows the Development Authority flexibility to deal with fiscal years such as the current one.
In other financial news from Tuesday's Development Authority meeting, the Authority received a clean audit report for last fiscal year.
Martin said the Authority is very pleased to receive that news.


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Peninsula Hospital Center Union Members Rally
Union members rallied outside Peninsula Hospital Center this week as the workers attempted to inform the community about their quest for better benefits and improved health care for the Rockaway community.
On Wednesday the workers, affiliated with the SEUI 1199 United Health Care Union, set up outside the gates of PHC to, according to union vice president Jerry Nordenberg, rally for better health care in the Rockaways.
At the same time, the signs waved by protesters read "Save Our Jobs," "Be Fair to Those Who Care" and "Tell MediSys: Restore Healthcare Benefits For All."
"We're here to [rally] for better healthcare for the Rockaways," said Nordenberg, who added that the state's Berger Commission, which looked at the state's hospitals in 2006, called for the two hospitals in Rockaway to become "affiliated or come up which some kind of alliance."
Nordenberg said that the union is in favor of that approach.
"At that point St. John's Episcopal Hospital's administration did not want to do it. Mr. [Robert] Levine [the CEO of PHC] did."
He added that since then there have been 10 budget cuts for both hospitals and that PHC is in deep debt.
St. John's Episcopal Hospital, which is owned by the Episcopal Health Network, was reorganized after going into bankruptcy several years ago and is now run by a consulting company.
"We're asking for two things," continued Nordenberg. "…to support an affiliation or alliance for better health care in the Rockaways and for local politicians and the community to petition the state to provide funds for Far Rockaway. … Currently we're contemplating how much will be needed to make this work."
Nordenberg also said they will be presenting a petition with 3,000 signatures to local elected officials at the end of this week.
"We can't lose either hospital," said Nordenberg, who pointed out that each facility provides different services to the community.
Ole Pedersen, the spokesperson for MediSys – which owns PHC – told The Wave that the rally was "informational picketing."
"We've had talks primarily about what makes sense for the Rockaway peninsula with St. John's and with state and elected officials," said Pedersen. "It was something that was brought up by the Berger Commission and discussed in context of the report."
He also said the two hospitals continue to talk to each other about "each other's services and the needs of the community." Pedersen also added that the facility is continuing to upgrade its services.
While he couldn't comment on the union's claims, he did say, "I believe they [the union] have issues with the benefits funds. It seems like now they are looking for other issues."

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The Bombay high court on Friday granted bail to Financial Technologies (India) Ltd promoter Jignesh Shah, arrested in connection with the alleged fraud of Rs 5,547 crore at the National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL), saying the investigation has not revealed any link between him and the ill-gotten money.
"Though projected a scam of Rs 5,600 crore, the ill-gotten money has not gone to the applicant (Shah) or for that matter to NSEL," Justice Abhay Thipsay said. Concluding that the money had apparently pocketed by bogus sellers (generally being termed as borrowers), the judge also allowed Shah to be released on furnishing cash security of `5 lakh and granted him two weeks to furnish one or two sureties of the same amount.
The bail is subject to condition that Shah shall remain present before the investigating officer of the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai police twice a week.
In the 25-page order, the judge further said that though NSEL was supposed to be a spot exchange for trading 52 commodities, no genuine trading appears to be done there and instead it was allowed to be used by bogus "investors" for making money.


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NFL Network analyst Mike Lombardi made his weekly appearance on Dennis & Callahan and talked about the Patriots' outlook as well as the struggling Jets and their future.
Lombardi took a positive approach to the Patriots' 41-34 loss to the 49ers on Sunday, a game in which New England trailed by 28 points in the second half before rallying to tie the score.
"In the past when teams have tried to play the Patriots in a certain style -- like the Jets did in the [January 2011] playoff game -- the Patriots didn't seem to have an answer for it," Lombardi said. "I think they did have an answer for it [Sunday night]. It took a little while. Maybe the lights were too bright for some of the young players, and they turned the ball over way too much. But once they got into a groove, once they got comfortable, they got themselves back to 31-31. … I think what you saw was a Patriot offensive attack that can score rapidly, that has mental toughness and has the will to keep fighting. And I think it's going to benefit them come playoff time."
Looking at the situation in New York, Lombardi said the focus on the quarterback situation doesn't paint a clear enough picture of the issues that surround the Jets.
"I think people are missing the point here on the Jets," he said. "It starts with their cap. They're $20 million over going into next year's cap with the players they currently have. And some of those players that they currently have on their team have guaranteed contracts. That's skill, injury and salary cap, which means you can't get rid of them. Sanchez, for example, has that in his contract, as does Tim Tebow. They're going to have to have somebody take him off their hands and rid themselves of him, but they're going to eat the cap charge essentially. It's really problematic in New York and it's going to be interesting how they solve these riddles.
"I think what people misconstrued is last offseason after they didn't make the playoffs, the Jets put together what they thought was a two-year plan for their football team. Part of that two-year plan was guaranteed contracts of a lot of players. Now what we're seeing is those plans and the players they counted on to be effective who they guaranteed are no longer effective players. So the two-year plan is no longer in place, but the money's still in place. That's going to affect them. Next year's going to get worse than it was this year for them."
Added Lombardi: "You're not going to fix the Jets in just one year. … It's going to take some cleaning up to do, and it's going to take some losing of games before you're going to fix the Jets' mess."
Lombardi said the Jets are trying to emulate the Patriots, but they're not going about it the right way -- especially when it comes to the Tebow situation.
"I think the Jets are a reactionary team," he said. "I think they want to be like the Patriots, they really think they can be like the Patriots because some people in their building have had association with people at the Patriots. But the reality of it is they don't understand the core element of what the Patriots do. And therefore they always are trying to find ways to be creative. And they confuse hope for a plan. They were hoping Tebow could come in and help them. But there was no plan for Tebow to come in and help them.
"Is it really Tim Tebow's fault that you have a press conference for a backup quarterback? Is it really Tim Tebow's fault that you make him available after practice every day for an interview? Do you think that's the Patriot Way? No, I don't. So, I don't know who made this decision, but I think the plan was flawed. I think they didn't have it really ironed out. And I don't think the planning of their football team, the building of their football team has been very effective. I think if you look at their team the last three years, they have steadily gotten worse every single year."
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is rumored to be a hot candidate for a head coaching position. Lombardi said McDaniels' performance as head coach in Denver from 2009 to 2010 should be put in the proper perspective.
"I think Josh has got unique skills in terms of his vision of football, his ability to command and the results he's proven on the field," Lombardi said. "He starts out 6-0 in Denver, things fall apart. A lot of times we confuse youthful mistakes and we think they're permanent -- and they're not. I think we all are growing and we all are learning and we all are understanding each day what we can strive to get better at and perform at. I think the work Josh has done this year in New England proves beyond any reasonable doubt that he's an outstanding football coach. And he's made an offense that was outstanding better."
To hear the interview, go to the Dennis & Callahan audio on demand page [1]. For more Patriots news, visit the team page at weei.com/patriots [2].
[1] http://audio.weei.com/weei/dennis_and_callahan.htm?resultType=media&media=audio
[2] http://www.weei.com/teams/patriots/home


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- Hometown: Pella, IA
- Now lives in Grand Rapids with his wife Irene
- Completed a B.A. in Chemistry at Calvin College, 1949
- Received his M.A.T. in science and math at Western Michigan University, 1959
- Received his PhD in Chemistry from Purdue University, 1965
Professional Experience
- Worked as an anayltical Chemist for a while
- Taught Grand Rapids Christian High School
- Worked briefly at Lawrence Radiation Laboratory in Livermore, CA
- Joined the Calvin College Faculty in 1967 as a full-time Professor, hired to develop courses and programs in Earth Science and Geology.
- Retired in 1990
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I could surely do with a new router as my elderly D-Link is not really fast enough to stream 3D movies to my Wi-Fi TV.
I have added a signal booster (Coke can)(see photo) which does improve the signal. It's true; it does improve the signal strength.
The Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router would fit the bill perfectly.
Also, the wireless keyboard is something I have wanted to control Windows desktop on my big TV. Perfect.


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Other Cities: Quetzaltenango, Escuintla.
Type: Constitutional democratic republic.
Constitution: May 1985; amended November 1993.
Independence: 15 September 1821 (from Spain).
Location: Central America, bordering the Gulf of Honduras (Caribbean Sea) and the North Pacific Ocean.
Area: 109,000 km² (42,085 sq. mi.)
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Site of the Mundo Maya Organization (MMO) with information on Mayan culture and the Organization's aim to achieve social development and sustainable tourism within the Mayan regions.
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Parque Natural Ixpanpajul
The Ixpanpajul Natural Park covers an area of nine square kilometers or 450 hectares. It has over 200 hundred species of trees, over 150 species of birds and about 40 species of mammals.
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Nice guest room with private bathroom and terrace
Size12 m²
Floor No.3
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Balcony/terrace
- Internet/WiFi
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|Plaza Jorge Luis Borges, 07005 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
|Property type
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Mallorca really does have it all - glorious beaches and majestic mountains, a wealth of historical buildings and cultural experiences, a buzzing and cosmopolitan city, theme parks for all the family and all the shopping you could care to do whilst on holiday. Whether you want to visit one of the beautiful country houses, enter one of the remarkable caves, or chill out in a beach club, Mallorca has it.
With flight times of less than 2 to 3 hours from most of Northern Europe, a multitude of daily flights, high quality accommodation, food and recreational facilities make Mallorca a popular destination for short breaks - for both the famous and less famous.
House rulesPlease respect the night´s quiet after midnight. No parties and no drugs. Smoking is only allowed on the terrace in front of your bedroom
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Reviews of this property
Harald and his family are very nice and helpful. Harald picked us up and brought back to the airport.
The room, I must say, however, was borderline in terms of the cleanliness for us. Hair in the bed did not work.
On the situation would be to say: The apartment is located about fifteen minutes away from the city center on foot.
Overall, my wife and I decide the next time for another apartment would.
Harald und seine Familie sind sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Harald hat uns abgeholt und auch wieder zum Flughafen gebracht.
Das Zimmer, muß ich allerdings sagen, war für uns grenzwertig was die Sauberkeit anbelangt. Fremde Haare im Bett geht gar nicht.
Zur Lage wäre zu sagen: Die Wohnung liegt ungefähr eine viertel Stunde zu Fuß von der Innenstadt entfernt.
Insgesamt würden meine Frau und ich uns das nächste Mal für eine andere Wohnung entscheiden.
Was at Casa by Harald spend a pleasant working vacation. Everything was clean, tidy, friendly and helpful. Thanks to Harald and family. The area is not touristy, original Palma. In 15 minutes, you can walk in the old town or the beach. Along the way, meet a lot of chic bars and cafes. Since you can not go wrong again and again ...
Konnte in der Casa von Harald einen angenehmen Arbeitsurlaub verbringen. Alles sauber, ordentlich, freundlich und hilfsbereit. Dank an Harald und Familie. Die Umgebung ist nicht touristisch, dafür original Palma. In 15 Minuten ist man zu Fuß in der Altstadt oder am Strand. Auf dem Weg dahin begegnen einem viele chice Bars und Cafes. Da kann man nichts verkehrt machen, immer wieder...
My holiday in Palma, despite my cold was very schön.Das room and everything in Harald I liked it and I felt like Zuhause.Harald and his family are very nice and catered to me besorgt.Vielen love you!
Mein Urlaub in Palma,war trotz meiner Erkältung sehr schön.Das Zimmer und alles bei Harald hat mir gut gefallen und ich fühlte mich wie Zuhause.Harald und seine Familie sind sehr nett und haben sich rührend um mich besorgt.Vielen lieben Dank!
We had a great time on island! Thank you again to Harald and his family for such a lovely welcome.
Johanne and Sabrina
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour sur île ! Merci encore à Harald et sa famille pour ce si bel accueil.
Johanne et Sabrina
The flat is very nice, comfortable, only 10 minutes walking from the city center and from the beach.
To the flat belongs a bathroom and a nice big sunny terace.
The flat is very clean and tidy. The owner and her family is very kind and polite ( with a very cute children). They helped us with very important information. I can offer this accomodation for everybody!
laszlo Bencsik
Super nice rooms including private bathroom and balcony in super central location in Palma. Hosts are super nice, hospitable and stood us with any questions / problems always to the side. Room cleaning and linen / towel change included! Very happy again - thank you for a great holiday with you! Muchas gracias!
Superschönes Zimmer inkl. eigenem Badezimmer und Balkon in super-zentraler Lage in Palma.
Gastgeber sind super nett, gastfreundlich und standen uns bei Fragen/Problemen immer zur Seite.
Zimmerreinigung und Bettwäsche/Handtücherwechsel inklusive !!!
Sehr gerne wieder - vielen Dank für den tollen Urlaub bei euch!
Muchas gracias !!!
With Harald and his family had a great time. People are friendly, helpful, attentive to any needs of their tenants. The room is very nice, located on the third floor, where you have full access to a private bathroom also big and always very clean and a terrace with city views. It is a 10-minute walk from the center and very close to all essential services (supermercato'panetteria, pharmacy, cafe, market, and the bus stop). The family of Harald is very discreet and respects your privacy. We are very loyal to these lovely people, with whom we had an interesting cultural exchange. They are excellent hosts, always ready to give advice and solve any problems. The room and bathroom were always very clean and change of bed linen and towels was very frequent. We close our review recommending this to all of this accommodation both for the position you for the friendliness and helpfulness of this beautiful family. A special thank Emilio and Julia
Con Harald e la sua famiglia ci siamo trovati benissimo. Sono persone cordiali, disponibili, attente a qualsiasi esigenza dei loro inquilini. La Camera è molto bella , situata al terzo piano, dove si ha completo accesso anche ad un bagno privato grande e sempre molto pulito ed a una terrazza con vista sulla città. Dista 10 minuti a piedi dal centro ed è molto vicina a tutti servizi essenziali (supermercato'panetteria, farmacia, bar, mercato , e la fermata dell'autobus). La famiglia di Harald è molto discreta e rispetta la privacy . Ci siamo affezionati molto a queste persone deliziose, con le quali abbiamo avuto un'interessante scambio culturale. Sono eccellenti padroni di casa sempre disponibili e pronti a dare consigli e risolvere eventuali problemi. La camera e il bagno sono sempre stati molto puliti e il cambio delle lenzuola e degli asciugamani è stato molto frequente. Chiudiamo questa nostra recensione consigliando a tutti questo alloggio sia per la posizione si per la cordialità e disponibilità di questa bella famiglia.
Un ringraziamento speciale
Emilio e Giulia
Nice, clean rooms with spacious bathroom and a large terrace to enjoy the evening sunset. The city of Palma can be reached by public bus in about 10 minutes. Harald and his family were very friendly and accommodating. Harald picked us up from the bus station by car and driven to the airport car rental. Thank you!
Schönes, sauberes Zimmer mit geräumigen Bad und einer großen Terrasse um den abendlichen Sonnenuntergang zu genießen. Die Innenstadt von Palma ist mit den öffentlichen Bussen in ca. 10 Minuten zu erreichen. Harald und seine Familie waren sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Harald hat uns vom Busbahnhof mit dem Auto abgeholt und zum Flughafen zur Autovermietung gefahren. Vielen Dank!
This was not a holiday in Majorca in the "tourist ghetto", but it was the middle of the Mallorcan life. Property: everything was in order and clean. We could also use the balcony. Above all, we had nice and helpful hosts who provided us with some good tips. So at this point again thanks to Harald and family. Until next time
Dies war kein Mallorca-Urlaub im "Touristen-Getto", sondern man war mittendrin im mallorquinischen Leben. Zur Unterkunft: alles war in Ordnung und stets sauber. Wir konnten auch den Balkon nutzen. Vor allem hatten wir aber nette und hilfsbereite Gastgeber, die uns auch mit einigen guten Tipps versorgten. Deshalb an dieser Stelle nochmal herzlichen Dank an Harald und Familie. Bis zum nächsten Mal.
Harald is very kind and friendly person, he explained to us how to move in the city, he told, what we should visit, generally he gave us a tips about the city. He drove us to the airport very early in the morning ( our flight was at 6 a.m) the other advantage was a good location (10 min from Plaza Espana)
I can highly recommend him as a host
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They dished out compliments and critiques to contestants when "The X Factor" debuted in late 2011, but just weeks after the competition ended, it was judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger who were going home.
As AccessHollywood.com continues to count down The Top 12 Headlines of 2012, we take a look at the first reality show judges' panel shakeup of the year, which happened with "The X Factor" in January 2012.
PLAY IT NOW: Jennifer Lopez: 'It Was Time To Move On' From American Idol
After the ratings averaged around 12.6 million for the season (Simon previously told The Hollywood Reporter anything less than 20 million for the premiere would be a "disappointment") heads rolled. It started with the show's host - Welshman Steve Jones. Easy on the eyes, Steve's accent proved hard for viewers to understand, and he was criticized when teen Rachel Crow collapsed to her knees, beside him on stage while he was delivering elimination results. jHe was cut first. Then, the axe fell on Pussycat Dolls frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger.
Days after she lost the judge gig, a still somewhat surprised Nicole spoke to Access , and reacted to the news, noting she gave "110 percent." Watch her interview, HERE.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: American Idol Team Over The Years: Then & Now
The big surprise, though, was the ousting of Paula Abdul. Simon told Access Hollywood's Billy Bush in January that she was eliminated from the judges' panel because seeing the two together again didn't help distinguish "X Factor" from the pair's old show - "American Idol."
Simon explains the choice to axe Nicole and Paula more, HERE!
Justin Bieber, Nick Jonas, Mariah Carey, LeAnn Rimes and Janet Jackson were all names bandied about to fill the seats, but, at long last -- in May -- Demi Lovato and Britney Spears were confirmed for the judges' chairs. Show hosts, Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez, were confirmed in October.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: X Factor Stars: Then & Now
But, it wasn't just "The X Factor" that had some big shakeups. "American Idol" also lost two judges. In July 2012, it was revealed that Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, who had filled the seats for two seasons, were exiting the show.
Paula Abdul talks about the "Idol" judges shakeup, HERE.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: American Idol: Top 10 Most Shocking Eliminations Over The Years
It didn't take long to find the first new judge on the panel - Mariah Carey confirmed she would be a part of Season 12 in late July via a FOX boss' cell phone at a TV critics event. And, after much speculation and not-very-well-kept negotiations, Nicki Minaj and country star Keith Urban, officially signed on in September. Original "Idol" judge Randy Jackson, who had been rumored to be coming back only as a mentor, also revealed he would actually return to the bench.
Things got heated very quickly, though, when at an audition in Charlotte, N.C., Mariah and Nicki got into it, with the rapper taking aim at the "All I Want For Christmas Is You" singer. (She's since taken on Steven Tyler in a brief war of words on Twitter, even going as far as to call the Aerosmith rocker a "racist.")
Nicki addresses her rumored feud with Mariah, HERE.
Nicki and Mariah have smoothed things over in the press and fans can look forward to 2013, and the potential drama between the ladies in the live show.
"American Idol's" Season 12 premieres on January 16 at 8/7c on FOX.
More from our Top 12 Headlines of 2012: #8 - Hollywood's First-Time Parents In 2012, HERE!
(On Thursday, our countdown continues with the #6 Headline of 2012, as we look at the stars who got engaged in 2012!)
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Similar to other refinance programs, the HARP loan program also provides a No Cost Refinance option where there are truly no closing costs as part of the refinance.
Unfortunately there is no free lunch with a HARP No Cost Refinance just like any other type of loan.
Even when the borrower doesn't pay closing costs, there are still indeed real costs as part of the refinance process which need to be paid by someone. In the case of a No Cost refinance, the closing costs are paid by the mortgage company. HARP refinance lenders generate the money needed by charging a higher mortgage rate than would be provided had the borrower paid the closing costs themselves.
In general, the premium in rate for a HARP No Cost Refi runs about 0.250% – 0.375% higher for a fixed rate loan.
A lot of borrowers question why they would ever refinance at a higher rate than possible on a HARP loan, even if it meant that they had to pay closing costs. This however ignores the amount of time that it takes to recoup the upfront closing costs through the monthly savings provided by the lower rate – otherwise known as the break-even point.
The break-even point at which the borrower truly saves more by paying closing costs versus a HARP No Cost Refinance is computed simply by taking the difference between the monthly mortgage payments of each option and dividing that amount into the closing costs.
For example, let's assume that the rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage with a loan amount of $300,000 at a 100% loan-to-value ratio is 4.375% if the borrower pays closing costs of $2500. Further let's assume that the rate for that same loan as a No Cost Refi is 4.625%.
The monthly mortgage payment at 4.375% is $1497.86 whereas it is $1542.42 at a rate of 4.625% which is a difference of $44.56 per month.
Dividing the difference of $44.56 into the closing costs of $2500 results in a break-even period of slightly more than 51 months or 4.675 years. This is the length of time before the total amount of monthly savings exceeds paying the upfront closing costs on a HARP loan.
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Effects of pictures and textual arguments in sun protection public service announcements
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Most competitive athletes, as well as many fitness enthusiasts, would prefer to have more time to train and work out, but squeezing in more than an hour a day can be a considerable challenge.
One-hour Workouts: 50 Swim, Bike and Run Workouts for Busy Athletes aims to solve this problem with creative and efficient workouts designed to transition from building a base of fitness to improving speed and strength.
The authors of One-hour Workouts include a coach, an exercise physiologist and a retired professional triathlete, who offer their perspectives on how to train for these three sports. The combination of their expertise is evident, with plenty of real-world advice and motivational tips to go along with the exercise science.
The workouts are divided into three sections: base, tempo and speed, with additional cross-training and strength workouts offered at the end. Within each section, there are workouts for swim, bike, run and "bricks" such as running off the bike. Bricks prepare athletes to transition from one sport to the next during the swim-bike-run competition.
With titles like "Endurance Run with Nasal Breathing," "False Flats," and "Seeing God," these workouts are creative and fun. The authors also explain the purpose of each workout and prepare the reader for the challenges they can expect during training.
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Presents meant for children too ill to go home for Christmas have been stolen from Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Up to 20 wrapped presents - including portable DVD players, DVDs, Nintendo DS games consoles, games and toys - were taken after thieves broke into a private area of the children's hospital.
The gifts, which are understood to have being stored in a cupboard, were taken between Friday and Monday.
They were bought by Great Ormond Street's charity fund for sick children staying in intensive care.
The hospital said it has been "overwhelmed" with offers of help and that a supporter of the hospital, reported to be LBC DJ Nick Ferrari, has stepped in to replace them.
A Great Ormond Street Hospital spokeswoman said: "We can confirm there has been a theft and are fully co-operating with the police. We have been overwhelmed by generous offers from individuals and companies to replace the missing items.
"These items have now been replaced by a long term supporter. Thank you to everyone who has contacted us for their concern and kindness."
Police today condemned the actions of thieves, saying it was "beyond belief" and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Inspector Neal Anderson said: "To steal presents that were supposed to be for children too sick to be at home with their families at Christmas is beyond belief.
"I would urge anyone who has information about the individual, or persons responsible, to contact officers so that we can try and get the items back before Christmas Day.
"I would also urge the thief to try and think about their actions and do the decent thing and return them."
Great Ormond Street, which this year celebrated its 160th anniversary, treats some of the country's sickest children, many of whom suffer from rare and life-threatening illnesses.
The work of the hospital was honoured during Danny Boyle's Opening Ceremony at the London Games.
It first opened its doors on Valentine's Day in 1852 with just 10 beds following concerns over infant mortality in the capital.
But the internationally recognised hospital now sees around 200,000 children every year.
Officers from the London borough of Camden are investigating the theft.
Lord Sugar said his company would pay for new presents for the children.
He wrote on Twitter: "Disgusting that xmas presents were stolen from @greatormondstreet kids. Replace them and send me the bill to @stylfile."
Currys and PC World also offered to replace the DVD players and games consoles that were stolen.
Blockbuster also offered to help out.
Director of operations David Potter said: "We are fortunate to be in a position where we can replace the items stolen and include a range of Blockbuster's favourite family films to help them enjoy the festive season."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 and ask for the CID office at Holborn, or the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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In my first post I limited myself to the issue of how Jainism survived Islam. How it survived absorption into Hinduism and why Indian Buddhism failed to do so is another question. The attached article by the prakritist and Jain scholar P.S. Jaini proposes four reasons:
1. The Buddhist sangha, unlike Jain monastics, were neglectful of the laity.
2. Buddhist polemicists, unlike those of Jainism, responded ineffectually to the rise of the Hindu devotional movements and so failed to prevent desertion of the laity into the bhakti fold.
3. On account of its anattā doctrine Buddhism elicited greater hostility from proponents of Hindu orthodoxy than did Jainism (which had a soul theory of its own).
4. The eclipsing of the Buddha's importance subsequent to the rise of the Mahāyāna's cult of mythical Bodhisattvas, and the absence of any analogous degeneration in Jainism.
P.S. Jaini, The disappearance of Buddhism and the survival of Jainism: a study in contrast
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- In conjunction with the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan, the men's basketball Maize and Blue Scrimmage will expand in 2005 to include not only a look at the 2005-06 squad and a postgame autograph session, but also contests and prizes, ticket giveaways and an opportunity for fans to watch the U-M football game at Northwestern on Saturday, Oct. 29, evening on the big screen in Crisler Arena. In addition to the activities, there will be an organized effort to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
"We really want to make the Maize and Blue Scrimmage a fun event for the fans," said U-M coach Tommy Amaker. "We are so appreciative for everything they do for us, we want to give something back to them."
While admission to the event will be free of charge, the Michigan men's basketball program and the Alumni Association will use this event as a fundraiser to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Wolverines are requesting that each fan donates at least $1 for the aid effort.
"We are overwhelmed to see all the devastation that Hurricane Katrina has caused," said Amaker. "We would love to see 10,000 fans attend and donate a dollar -- that's four quarters! We could make a significant contribution, where it is clearly greatly needed."
Following the scrimmage, the team will be available on the floor for free autographs and photograph opportunities. Throughout the night, raffles and ticket giveaways will be announced, with the main prize giveaway to be announced at halftime of the Michigan-Northwestern football game. There will be no charge to enter the raffle.
The concourse level entrances of Crisler Arena will open at 5 p.m., with the scrimmage beginning at 6 p.m.
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Five 'Sweet' Facts about the Chemistry of Chocolate
Valentine's Day and chocolate go hand-in-hand, but did you know about the health benefits gained when chocolate is eaten in moderation? Learn more about the chemistry and beneficial properties of this wonderful sweet treat in this video from Bytesize Science.
Now you have five good reasons to enjoy and indulge in some holiday chocolate goodness!
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DBL Distributing said Monday that its Fall/Winter Catalog has been released to dealers. The more than 1,200-page catalog includes more than 23,000 items from over 540 product lines, including 3,000 new products.
The catalog includes 32 new manufacturers, including Nintendo, Fuego, Hunter, Vinotemp, Hannspree and Vivetek. DBL also, for the first time, will include a special notation for products that have been labeled green by their manufacturers.
"DBL has gone to great lengths to improve the customer experience through our new Fall/Winter catalog and larger product selection," Tim Coakley, DBL's Vice President of Merchandising, said as part of the announcement. "With a better layout and cover design and more product options, our catalog is the best resource for stocking, restocking, special requests and custom installation orders."
With the `NEW' products, price reductions and manufacturers," Coakley added, "DBL's catalog is the ultimate resource for independent retailers and e-tailers nationwide. In addition, our partnership with Ingram Micro allows us to provide our customers with the largest selection of consumer electronics and IT products in the industry."
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Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Overview
Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Overview
NAESP Funding Priorities
NAESP is a vocal advocate for elementary principals in the budget and appropriations process. Outlined below are our priorities in advocating for more funding in the areas that matter to elementary principals the most.
Funding priorities for FY 2017 include:
Overview of Education Appropriations
Overview of Education Appropriations
Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee Allocations
The Senate and the House each have an Appropriations Committee and a Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee. The committee must distribute funds from their assigned subcommittee number, sometimes referred
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Advocacy on the Federal Budget
On behalf of the nation's Pre-K-8 principals, NAESP advocates for increased federal investments in education to support programs that benefit schools. While the U.S. Department of Education's budget comprises only 2% of all federal expenditures, federal education funds have a significant impact on the ability of schools to meet the learning needs of students. NAESP's advocacy leads to increasing funding for comprehensive recruitment, training and professional development for principals as part of the federal budget.
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Principals Gather in Nation's Capital to Demand More Support for School Leaders
The Power of the Elementary Principal's Voice
Pennsylvania Principal Melissa Patschke is attending NAESP's Federal Relations Conference this week and will be sharing her experience in the Principals' Office.
What we, as school principals, do each day to support schools, children, and families is valuable information for those influencing critical legislative decisions that promise to, and historically have, impacted our schools. Each principal's story, whether it is related to progress, boundaries, or celebrations, deserves to be shared.
Survey: Definitions of Effective Principals
In September, the Department of Education proposed definitions of "effective" and "highly effective" principals—a scant 200 words that, if enacted, could be used to determine which districts and schools are eligible for federal discretionary education grants. NAESP strongly opposes the definitions, which represent another attempt to hold principals accountable for outcomes far behind their control.
More important, our members oppose them as well. In a survey the Association conducted in September, 70 percent of NAESP members say it is inappropriate to define principal effectiveness in significant measure as "at least one grade level in an academic year" of student growth. NAESP heard you loud and clear, and we expressed your opposition in a formal letter to the Department of Education focused on four concerns:
- The definitions diminish state and local authority to set criteria for evaluating principals;
- The fail to address the intricate nature of a principal's job;
- They do not adequately account for school circumstances; and
- They still rely too heavily on student standardized test scores.
Download the full results of survey, and as always, please direct any questions to firstname.lastname@example.com.
It's Time for a Serious Discussion: What Works in Schools?
"Education reform" is a concept educators are well familiar with and not ashamed to take on. In schools across the country, educators are continually assessing. They assess student progress. They assess curriculum and educational materials. They assess the validity and usefulness of data and tests. And, yes, they even assess their own successes and failures.
Education as an Economic Issue
President Obama is hardly the first to make the argument that the education of America's youth is of vital economic importance. Since coming to office, Obama has made education reform—centered on innovation and competitiveness—a cornerstone of his administration's focus.
National Principals Month Is Here
Let's hear it for principals! The U.S. Senate passed S. Res 607, a resolution drafted by NAESP and the National Association of Secondary School Principals to designate October 2010 as National Principals Month. Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-North Dakota, introduced the resolution, which honors elementary, middle, and high school principals for their passion and dedication to students across the country.
U.S. Economy Depends on a Better Education System
In a recent interview on NBC's "Today" show, President Barack Obama said the United States is falling behind other developed nations in math and science education and that is hurting U.S. economic competitiveness. Obama suggested that the U.S. schools need to get rid of the worst performing teachers and expand the school year (Read more).
Senate Bill Introduced to Help Principals Bridge Achievement Gap
Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., introduced a bill yesterday that creates a grant program to provide principals with professional development and mentoring programs to strengthen their knowledge of early childhood education. The purpose of the bill is to help principals create a seamless continuum of learning experiences from pre-K through grade 3 by providing a delivery system to train principals how to provide appropriate early learning environments.
There's Still Hope for Emergency Aid
This week marks the final congressional session before the Independence Day recess. When Congress returns to Washington the week of July 12, there will be less than 50 legislative days remaining in the calendar year. There continues to be a growing belief in education policy circles that neither the ESEA reauthorization nor the fiscal year 2011 education appropriations bill (Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education) will be completed before the end of 2010.
Save Education Jobs, Speak Up for Kids
Secretary Arne Duncan estimates that as many as 300,000 educators could lose their jobs before the start of the next school year due to drastic deficits in state and local school budgets across the country. Join thousands of your colleagues in calling for Congress to save education jobs!
Virginia Principal Testifies About Transformational Leadership
Susan E. Bridges, principal of A.G. Richardson Elementary School in Culpeper, Virginia, testified on May 19 before the House Committee on Education & Labor about the tools principals need to successfully turn schools around. Bridges recounted her personal experience in using data and developing a sense of community to overcome the challenges of redistricting.
"I firmly believe that I have been successful in leading change in my school because of my hard-working and dedicated staff and because of the support and flexibility in decision-making that I have been given by the school district's administration," Bridges said. "To be effective, all principals require the authority and autonomy to make necessary changes in their school buildings. This means principals must be able to arrange building staff and resources to address the needs of students, and to work collaboratively with colleagues both inside and outside of the school to identify the tools needed to sustain change and growth."
Watch the live feed of the hearing and let us know your thoughts about turnaround leadership.
Duncan's Call for Turnaround Principals
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan wants to turn around 5,000 low-performing schools in the next five years, and he is looking to principals for help.
Duncan recently addressed attendees of NAESP's Annual Convention and Exposition via video, and he challenged them to help him turn around low-performing schools. "Principals are always the catalyst for change in schools and fundamental to the implementation of sustainable school reforms," he said. "Consider being a turnaround principal. Think about moving to a struggling school in your district."
According to Duncan, the U.S. Department of Education is distributing $4 billion for school turnaround programs through Title I School Improvement Grants, and the department has asked Congress for an additional $900 million for a reauthorized school turnaround grants program.
Duncan made it clear that he believes strong school leadership is a critical component of school improvement, and he discussed some of the steps the Department of Education is taking to support principals. "For the first time, we are dedicating resources specifically for school leader professional development," Duncan said. "Historically our department has underinvested in that area, and we want to do much, much better."
NAESP's advocacy team is currently pushing for the inclusion of two policy proposals in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, both of which would strengthen professional development programs for principals. Read about these policy proposals on NAESP's Advocacy Web page and watch Duncan's speech online.
Federal Update: Weigh in on ESEA Blueprint
Today, the U.S. Department of Education released its blueprint for the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to the U.S. Congress. This document serves as the Obama administration's formal request for changes to the federal education law currently known as No Child Left Behind.
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Bison Gain Ground in Montana
March 19, 2012: 61 genetically pure bison were relocated from a quarantine facility outside Yellowstone National Park to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in eastern Montana.
Bison Return to Fort Belknap
August 23, 2013: 34 bison are relocated from Fort Peck to Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in eastern Montana to start a second wild, tribally-managed herd.
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5 bedroom detached house for sale
Farm Lane, Horsehay, Telford TF4
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Property features
- Luxury Detached House
- Five Double Bedrooms
- Master En suite, Bathroom
- Two Reception Rooms
- Dining Kitchen, Utility
- Double Garage, Driveway, Gardens
- Direct Access off Farm Lane
Property description
location Situated in the popular area of Horsehay, within close proximity to the World Heritage Site of Spring Village and approx. 3 miles from the Historical Ironbridge. Excellent transport links to Telford, Shrewsbury and the West Midlands Conurbations via the M54, which is approximately 3 miles from the property. The property stands some 2 ½ miles from Telford Town Centre, which offers a modern range of shopping and leisure facilities.
Disclaimer For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales details as a general guide with artists impressions of the finished properties. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances, and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. The measurements given are approximate.
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Nearby transport
- Telford Central (2.4 miles)
- Oakengates (2.6 miles)
- Wellington (Shropshire) (2.9 miles)
- Birmingham International Airport (34.3 miles)
- Coventry Airport (47.0 miles)
- Manchester International Airport (48.6 miles)
- Woodside Birkenhead Ferry Terminal (55.1 miles)
- Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal (55.5 miles)
- Liverpool Isle of Man & Dublin Terminal (55.6 miles)
Nearby schoolsView all schools in Telford and Wrekin
- Dawley Church of England Primary Academy (0.7 miles)
- Lightmoor Village Primary School (0.8 miles)
- Captain Webb Primary School (0.8 miles)
- Telford College of Arts and Technology (2.4 miles)
- KICKSTART (2.4 miles)
- New College Telford (2.7 miles)
- The Telford Langley School (1.0 mile)
- Mount Gilbert School (1.2 miles)
- Southall School (1.3 miles)
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Jeff Daniels (born Jeffry Warren Daniels in Athens, Georgia on February 19, 1955) is an American actor and musician, who has taken on comedic, serious and dramatic roles. While most have come to know and love him as Harry Dunne in the 1994 film Dumb & Dumber, he has also taken on dramatic roles on screen and on stage. He made his film debut in Ragtime, and worked on numerous films that got excellent feedback over the years. Some his most popular include The Purple Rose of Cairo, Terms of Endearment and Speed. He was nominated for a Tony Award in 2009 for his role in God of Carnage. Over the year Currently, he stars in HBO's The Newsroom, for which he won his first Emmy in 2013. After the show, he announced that he is also beginning to film Dumb & Dumber 2.
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Chapter1 (v.1) - SNAKE IN THE BANK BY AKINBO EMMANUEL OLAMIDE
Wow,,,thank God it's monday says Henry as he wokeup from sleep, still in bed mum called, Henry breakfast is ready!! He jumped out of bed and quickly run to the bathroom where he brush his tooth one by one,,amazed says Henry, so I can brush my tooth one after the other without having to brush the whole teeth together, he took his bathe and went straight to his room. Mum I'm ready,where's my food says Henry in a loud voice, it's on the dining table says Mrs. Caroline, Henry quickly run to the Dining table and met his food, he started eating,suddenly he stopped, he went out and find his Dad igniting the engine of their old volkswagen tortoise look car. Dad!!!! Called Henry,,,where are we going today, knowing very well that whenever dad is warming the car very early in the morning, they must be going to somewhere, We're going to the bank Henry, replied Mr. Gongotiri. Hmmmnnn!!! Bank? I've been longing for that a long time dad says Henry whose mood has changed. I'm happy, I'm happy, I'm happy, was the song Henry sang as he was going inside. Henry!! Called mrs. Caroline, what's the matter? Why are you happy? We're going to the bank replied Henry. In bank, I'll see so many things mum, things we've been thaught by our teachers in school. What? Asked Henrys mother, many things mum, replied Henry, I'll see money,different kind of people, computers, foreign currency, and everything mum. Henry was full of happiness, his mum knowing this quickly get him dressed in another clothe and told him to be a good boy so that he can also work in a bank. Yes mum says henry as he nodded his head. Mr Gongotiri came inside and saw his wife with their only son, he laughed and called henry that it's time for them to go. At that time it is exactly 10:00a.m, Henrys school is on Holiday, so he's got the whole day to him for anything. Gbauuu,,was the sound as Henry closed the door of the car. Take your seatbelt says Mr. Gongotiri, why dad? Asked Henry, I don't like it, I don't want to use it, each time I use it it's like I'm in bondage.... Oh Son, it's for protection against accident, replied Henrys dad. Ok Dad says Henry whose now reliefed and happy. Dad are we truely going to the bank? Asked Henry, Yes son replied his father as he ignite the car. Henry sigh and nodded his head. The car started moving and Henry was more than happy.
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Yorkshire Building Society has been named Britain's Most Trusted Financial Provider for the first time in the five year history of the awards.
The prize was awarded at the Moneywise Customer Service Awards ceremony in London on 13 June 2013.
The annual awards, now in their fifth year, are based on research conducted by Moneywise that compares the opinion of over 20,000 British consumers, about the service they receive from the companies that provide them with financial products. The survey also asks them which are the ones they trust most to look after their interests.
Its customers told Moneywise that YBS is an ethical organisation that looks after its customers by not treating them simply as opportunities for profit, but as people. With big wins elsewhere on the night for Smile, Nationwide Building Society, Coventry Building Society, NFU Mutual, Zopa and Benenden Health - the awards signal a subtle shift away from the major high street banks to mutual and smaller organisations.
A typical YBS customer said: "They actually take the time to understand and resolve my issue/requests fully and comprehensively…in short they really do care...I also feel like a valued customer rather than someone who is just a profit opportunity."
YBS fought off competition for the biggest prize of the night from Coventry Building Society, First Direct, Nationwide Building Society, Smile and The Co-operative Bank.
Elsewhere, First Direct scooped four awards: Most Trusted Credit Card Provider, Most Trusted Mortgage Provider, and Best Current Account for both call centre service and online service.
Nationwide won two awards: Most Trusted Travel Insurance Provider and Most Consistent Financial Provider.
NatWest was named the Most Trusted Mainstream Bank – an award that indicates its customers have forgiven the bank for its high-profile IT problems of 2012 – while First State won Most Trusted Fund Manager.
An individual employed by an institution to manage an investment fund (unit trust, investment trust, pension fund or hedge fund) to meet pre-determined objectives (usually to generate capital growth or maximise income) in prescribed geographic areas or investment sectors (such as UK smaller companies, technology or commodities). The manager also carries the responsibility for general fund supervision, as well as monitoring the daily trading activity and also developing investment strategies to manage the risk profile of the fund.
An account opened with a clearing bank (few building societies offer current accounts) that provides the ability to draw cash (usually via a debit card) or cheques from the account. Some pay fairly minimal rates of interest if the account is in credit. Most current accounts insist your monthly income (salary or pension) is paid directly in each month and they offer a number of optional services – such as overdrafts and charge cards – which are negotiable but will incur fees.
Used by the holder to buy goods and services, credit cards also have a monthly or annual spending limit, which may be raised or lowered depending on the creditworthiness of the cardholder. But unlike charge cards, borrowers aren't forced to pay the balance off in full every month and, as long as they make a stated minimum payment, can carry a balance from one month to the next, generating compound interest. As the issuing company is effectively giving you a short-term loan, most credit cards have variable and relatively high interest rates. Allowing the interest to compound for too long may result in dire financial straits.
This is a mutual organisation owned by its members and not by shareholders. These societies offer a range of financial services but have historically concentrated on taking deposits from savers and lending the money to borrowers as mortgages, hence the name. In the mid-1990s many societies "demutualised" and became banks. One academic study (Heffernan, 2003) found demutualised societies' pricing on deposits and mortgages was more favourable to shareholders than to customers, with the remaining mutual building societies offering consistently better rates. In 1900, there were 2,286 building societies in the UK; in 2011, there are just 51.


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Women's 5 Day Competitive Sweep
This program is for serious and experienced female rowers with competitive experience.
It is designed to improve technical and competitive skills. The group participates in sprint and head races, and rowers must be committed to compete in various regattas.
Participants in this program generally race in U.S. Rowing categories AA through C, although there may be exceptions. Rowing may be done in eights or fours. Additional workouts may be done on the erg or in the weight room. Regular participation is strongly encouraged.
Selection of participants to this group is subject to on-the-water performance, erg scores, seats available, and willingness to work.
Participants meet Monday through Friday at 5:30 am.
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Michael Z. Lewin was caled "fast, funny, and brilliant" by private eye fiction legend Ross Macdonald, and Lewin's detective creation Albert Samsom is "the best private eye who has been around in many a day", according to the Los Angeles Times. Now, Mysterious Press ushers Lewin back into the limelight with Called By a Panther.
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On Sale: June 1st 1991
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Dan M. Steffen
Dan Morgan Steffen, 55, left this earth on Sunday, July 22, 2012, doing what he loved most — flying his plane. A Celebration of Life will be held a 2 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2012, at Crosslake Evangelical Free Church, "The Log Church". Family and friends are invited to gather one hour prior to services at the church and share memories and stories of Dan at a reception to follow.
Dan was born April 27, 1957, in Minneapolis, the son of Harry and Lois (Lanning) Steffen. Although he grew up and graduated high school in California, as a child Dan and his family often summered in the Crosslake area — an area that was home. His zest and enjoyment for life earned him the nickname "Dangerous Dan." It was a title he was only too happy to maintain as he never shied away from trying something new and encouraging others to experience life as well. His generous, compassionate personality made it easy to love Dan and his sense of humor kept a smile upon your face. He was a quick friend to all and ever willing to help out. His passion for flying was only matched by the love he had for his family. Whether flying his float plane to the family cabin at Lake of Bays in Canada marveling at the tranquility and serenity of nature or operating remote-control airplanes and boats. Dan loved to live.
He will be greatly missed by many family and friends, including wife, Lisa; daughter, Morgan; son, Cameron, mom, Lois; siblings, Tim (Mary) Steffen, of Longville, Terri (Paul Bilzerian) Steffen, of Tampa, Fla., Cynthia (Rick) Haakana, of Minnetonka, Leslie (Rob Haglund) Steffen-Haglund, of Crosslake, and Greg (Kim) Steffen, of Grass Valley, Calif.; and his dog, Lucy. He was preceded in death by his dad, Harry; sister, Sheri; dog, Sam; and the famous goose, Daisy.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Steffen Family Memorial Fund at Lakes State Bank in Crosslake, Minn., would be greatly appreciated.
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DISCLAIMER: The purpose of this post is NOT to discourage the use of the name "Jehovah." The purpose is to dispel the notion put forth by the Watchtower Society that it is the ONLY name we are to use when referring to God. There is nothing wrong with using "Jehovah," nor is it the only name we can use. That said…
The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society (WTBTS, OR WT for short) has spent years trumpeting that they alone use, quote, "The personal name of God." But do they really?
Question–How many Jews, speaking Hebrew, about 4000 years ago, in the Middle East, used the sound we associate with the letter "J"?
Answer–"Yeah, I'd like to answer that. Uh, what?"
Now, I don't claim to be a Hebrew scholar, but I have studied what many have had to say on this subject. That said, let's take a look at the evolution of the name "JEHOVAH."
For the sake of those of you who may be new to the Bible, whenever you see the word "LORD" in all capital letters in the Old Testament, that is how the translators render the Hebrew word יהוה (Reading right-to-left, the Hebrew characters Yod-Heh-Vav-Heh. Transliterated into our alphabet, literally, "YHVH").
Now, keep in mind that the Hebrew alphabet has no vowels to speak of (any Hebrew scholars, feel free to correct me here). So the writer would insert dots (called "vowel points") above, under, and/or inside the characters to indicate the proper pronunciation. And according to most Bible scholars who have studied biblical Hebrew, the correct pronunciation would be "YAW-vey."
Next, we bring in the Hebrew word "Adonai," which translates into "Lord." Eventually, because of the dispersions the Jews suffered, the Hebrew language began to fade. Legend has it that about 200 years before christ, Hebrew scribes began adding the vowel points for "Adonai" to the Tetragrammaton, (Either out of reverence for God's name, or out of superstition they would mispronounce it, depending on who you read), thus making it to read "YaHoVaH" when transliterated into English. English changes over the years, the "Y" becomes a "J", the first "a" becomes an "e" and we now have "Jehovah."
This is where things get tricky for the JW. According to OFFICIAL WTBTS MATERIAL [Emphasis mine],
"The first recorded use of this form dates from the thirteenth century C.E. Raymundus Martini, a Spanish monk of the Dominican Order, used it in his book "Pugeo Fidei" of the year 1270." (from Jehovah's Witnesses own book "Aid to Bible Understanding" p.884)
In other words, the WTBTS considers the "personal name of God" to be a name erroneously invented by a 13th Century Catholic Monk. Their excuse? [Emphasis mine]
Today many Hebrew scholars prefer Yahweh as the true pronunciation.
However, consistency favors Jehovah. In what way? The pronunciation Jehovah has been accepted in English for centuries.
Those who object to using this pronunciation should also object to the use of the accepted pronunciation Jeremiah and even Jesus. Jeremiah would need to be changed to Yir·meyah' or Yir·meya'hu, the original Hebrew pronunciations, and Jesus would become Ye·shu'a` (Hebrew) or I·e·sous' (Greek). Hence, many Bible students, including Jehovah's Witnesses, feel that consistency favors the use of the already well-known English-language "Jehovah" and its equivalent in other languages.
Stop! Ummmm, wait a sec. We have to pronounce it "Jehovah" in English–but it has, quote, "its equivalent in other languages." So, if you pronounce THE EQUIVALENT in other languages, you don't have to pronounce it "Jehovah." But if you speak English, you have to say "Jehovah." What about Jews? How are they supposed to pronounce it? I'm confused.
OK, so help me out here. The WTBTS is trying to tell us that the proper pronunciation of, quote, "The personal name of God" DEPENDS ON ITS ACCEPTANCE IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Or its equivalent in other languages)??? So, basically, Moses, David, Solomon, Abraham–these men did not know how to properly pronounce this name because THEY DIDN'T SPEAK ENGLISH!!
Oh, then there's this one, from the Watchtower magazine itself [Emphasis mine]:
"…down through the centuries, the correct pronunciation of the divine name in Hebrew has been lost. Hence, it is uncertain what vowels should be used to fill in the name."(Watchtower, Feb.1, 1980).
There is also evidence from other sources that "YAW-vey" is closer to the true pronunciation. From Let Us Reason Ministries [Emphasis mine]:
THE UNIVERSAL JEWISH ENCYCLOPEDIA says "JEHOVAH is an erroneous pronunciation of the Tetragrammaton, a four lettered name of God, made up of the Hebrew letters Yod He Vav He. The word "JEHOVAH" therefore is a misreading for which there is no warrant and which makes no sense in Hebrew. The Hebrew letters point to a Yod Y…the more correct pronunciation is Yahweh or some form deriving from the same consonants. For example Yah is used in its shorter form in Ex.15:2 and 17:15, Isa.12:2 and Ps.118:14 .
The WTBTS is not sure what vowels should be used. They believe that the English rendering of YHVH is to be trusted over the rendering given by those who speak the language the Old Testament was written in. They say that we non-JW's don't use the real, quote, "personal name of God" when they themselves don't even know what it is.


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No. 453 Squadron
|No. 453 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, was formed at Bankstown in New South Wales on 23 May 1941. Formed under Article XV of the Empire Air Training Scheme, the squadron was destined for service overseas with Britain's Royal Air Force.
The squadron had departed Australia without aircraft and arrived in Singapore, in two contingents, on 15 and 21 August 1941, where it was equipped with obsolete Brewster Buffalo fighters. These aircraft had been found to be no match for German aircraft in Europe and were shipped to Singapore under the assumption that Japanese aircraft would be far inferior. They were not. Following the Japanese invasion of Malaya on 8 December 1941, 453 Squadron was deployed to forward airfields at Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur. It valiantly strove to support the ground troops by providing air cover and attacking Japanese troops and transport, but suffered grievously in doing so.
With just three serviceable aircraft remaining, its fleet having already been replaced once, 453 Squadron withdrew to Singapore on 24 December. Merged with the RAF's 251 Squadron it continued to operate as the Japanese advanced relentlessly toward the island. 251 Squadron was evacuated from Singapore on 26 January 1941, leaving 453 the only operational squadron on the island. It fought on with just six Buffaloes until it was ordered to evacuate these to Sumatra on 5 February. The ground crew left by ship the next day, bound for Java. With no replacement aircraft or spares available in the theatre, 453 Squadron could not again be made operational. It landed at Adelaide on 15 March 1942 and immediately disbanded.
453 Squadron was given a second lease of life at Drem, near Edinburgh, in Scotland on 18 June 1942. It was reformed with new personnel, equipped with Supermarine Spitfire aircraft, and joined the RAF's Fighter Command. Operating from a series of airfields in the United Kingdom, 453 Squadron rapidly became a capable multi-role fighter squadron. It provided defensive air patrols over Britain and surrounding waters, escorted bombers over enemy-controlled Europe, and conducted offensive strikes in its own right attacking targets on both land and sea.
After the invasion of western Europe in June 1944 the squadron, although remaining based in the United Kingdom, frequently staged through forward airstrips near the front line to increase its range and the time it could spend in the operational area. From November 1944 to March 1945, 453 Squadron was heavily engaged in striking at assembly and launch sites used by the Germans in their V2 rocket attacks against Britain.
On 2 May 1945, the squadron escorted the aircraft that returned Queen Wilhelmina to The Netherlands after three years in exile in Britain. This was 453 Squadron's last mission of the war; Germany surrendered six days later. The squadron remained in Britain for several months before deploying to join the British occupation forces in Germany on 29 August. It was planned that 453 Squadron would form part of a long-term Australian presence with the occupation forces, but a lack of volunteers for an extra year's service made this impractical and 453 Squadron disbanded at Wunsdorf, Germany, on 21 January 1946.
|AWM 64, RAAF formation and unit records ^*ORMF 0118, Roll 82 ^*1/216 June 1942 - May 1943 ^*1/217 June 1943 - March 1944 ^*1/218 April - December 1944 ^*1/219 January 1945 - January 1946 ^*1/220 June 1942 - January 1946; Units of the Royal Australian Air Force: a concise history. Volume 2 fighter units, (Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service, 1995).; J. Bennett, Defeat to victory: No. 453 Squadron RAAF, (Point Cook: Royal Australian Air Force Museum, 1994).
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