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THE NSW Valuer-General, Philip Western, has been criticised by a parliamentary committee over ''a serious lapse in quality control'' in his office, which determines how hundreds of millions of dollars worth of land tax and council rates are levied each year.
The investigation was launched in April after Mr Western supplied the committee with information about private land valuation contracts.
The data showed a company Mr Western helped establish, Quotable Value Australia, had received 60 per cent of payments to private contractors for valuation work for rating and taxing purposes during his tenure.
But Mr Western later said the figures he supplied to the committee were incorrect and the correct figure was 16.6 per cent.
The parliamentary committee which oversees the office of the Valuer-General asked the NSW Auditor-General, Peter Achterstraat, to investigate.
The committee's interim report, tabled in Parliament, reveals Mr Achterstraat has found the data supplied to the committee by Mr Western contained ''material errors''.
Mr Achterstraat's investigation found payments attributed to Quotable Value were overstated by more than $26 million between 2007 and 2010.
''The errors … should have been obvious to preparers of the report, highlighting that a serious lapse in quality control over material coming to the committee has occurred,'' the investigation report says. In his foreword to the report, the chairman of the committee, the Hornsby MP Matt Kean, criticised Mr Western's performance.
''Those tasked with managing public money are obligated to do so with care and diligence,'' Mr Kean writes.
''Given the size of the errors relative to the Valuer-General's budget, they showed a disconcerting lack of understanding of the financial position of the office and disregard of his obligations to the people of NSW.''
Mr Kean also says he is ''troubled'' that Mr Western has been unable to provide the committee with records of payments to private land valuation contractors between 2002 and 2007.
''This is a major area of expenditure for the Valuer-General and thus raises serious questions about the oversight of public expenditure.'' The committee found that the Valuer-General ''does not maintain a financial management environment that can consistently answer questions relating to major areas of expenditure of public monies''.
It recommends development of ''appropriate financial reporting tools'' and an independent review of quality control in the office.
The findings follow separate data tabled with the committee in March that revealed wealthy landowners had reduced their property valuations for rates and land tax purposes by billions of dollars since 2000 after objecting or taking court action.
The revelations sparked a dispute between Mr Western and the committee over the release of data.
Mr Western said the 2002-07 data was difficult to extract as it had to be done manually and the Auditor-General had also noted this. ''We are having a look at the recommendations and at how we might respond to some of them,'' he said.


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Nowadays it's like the "wild wild west" everyone including rappers, skaters, and regular joes are wearing this bandanas to cover their mouths like bandits. I like this one from Etsy. Click over for more different views.
You can take talking with your hands to a new level with this little ring named for the famous Agathe Christie mustachioed sleuth, Hercule Poirot. ...or take the stinky Sanchez up to a classy new level. Your choice.
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
A real breakthrough
But what, really, would a breakthrough mean?
If we think about technology, breakthroughs tend to mean better performance for less cost. An iPhone does a lot of the stuff people use their computers for, but costs less and can travel in your pocket. A digitally-delivered magazine could have more interactive content, and not have all the distribution costs.
Viewed in that light, a real education breakthrough would mean something that raises achievement but also cuts costs from the current model.
I think that last part is going to be critical in the near future. It's no secret that many state budgets have suffered a lot in the last few years, and also that the political interest in raising taxes is, well, minimal. Some states like California are already re-working their per pupil allotments and given the benefits and pensions costs that small class sizes will come with, this is likely not going to be sustainable long-term.
That's why many people are so excited about blended learning models -- doing digital/online learning for some coursework, and redeploying teachers as tutors. A teacher who can track students in real time and let them all work at their own pace can cover more students (with non-teachers running interference and doing crowd control). Most blended learning schools are pretty new. So we'll see if their cost structure turns out to be lower or not (particularly once all their equipment is taken into account). Few things in the history of education reform have turned out to lower costs.
Sustainable financing models might be another approach to lowering taxpayer costs. The Cristo Rey Network has thrived with its urban Catholic schools by having kids work one day a week as temps at local offices. It's interesting to think if there might be ways students could raise money for their own education at other schools. I don't know, but perhaps that will be the real breakthrough someday...
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>>A teacher who can track students in real time and let them all work at their own pace can cover more students (with non-teachers running interference and doing crowd control).
This is nothing new. It is called independent study or 'on contract'. In the Jurassic, students like myself read the textbook and consulted with the teacher as needed. All that's new here is that reading isn't req'd. One just needs to listen to the audio...expensive equipment instead of a textbook is req'd.
What about the emotional/social side of school? Are you really proposing this for elementary students? Once you make those the working conditions and lower the pay for the paraeducators/nonteachers, you are going to recruit some of the bottom of the barrel to supervise young children.
There are some really big holes in this idea.
>>So we'll see if their cost structure turns out to be lower or not (particularly once all their equipment is taken into account).
The big cost is in the amt of administrators and special educators needed. The ratio of these staffers:students is not going to change under this idea.
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This isn't anything new! Florida Virtual School, FLVS, is what I have been taking for years. We have online clubs like math club, yearbook, fine arts, science club, and lots more. Students who excel in a certain subject can also help peer tutor in an area if they are approved. It is awesome and free in the state of Florida. We use virtual whiteboards and live chat to do some lessons and work at our own pace for others. FLVS is so much fun and is often available for partial enrollement if you have friends in traditional school and want to attend for part of the day. Online learning is flexible, effective and AMAZING!!!!!
Like any other "method", it won't work for EVERYBODY. Schools have such diversity in motivation, abilities, and family/culture support/drive for education that a variety of methods are indicated.
I do think having access to the "best" instructors on interactive computer program is good for motivated GT kids who need a chance to move faster than is traditionally offered. But these kids also tend to have questions and discussion needs that may not be contained in a program.
Since this is "gifted exchange" I won't go into applying this to nongifted.


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Obama will sit for interviews with stations from Los Angeles, Denver, Austin, Des Moines, Orlando, Cincinnati, Las Vegas and Pittsburgh. He will promote his "all-of-the-above" energy policy, as described by USA TODAY's Aamer Madhani.
The president can expect questions about Afghanistan, where a U.S. soldier allegedly killed at least 16 civilians, as reported by USA TODAY's Jim Michaels and Oren Dorell.
Will the killings speed up the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan?
This afternoon, Obama will meet with members of the National League of Cities.
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Obama is preparing for this week's visit by British Prime Minister David Cameron, reports USA TODAY's Aamer Madhani.
As gas prices rise, Obama's approval ratings fall.
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The Republican candidates battle it out in the South, reports Rick Jervis of USA TODAY.
The GOP needs more women as spokespeople, USA TODAY's Martha Moore writes.
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Adeline is situated in the historical village square of the beautiful Welsh village of Pembrey, Carmarthenshire in West Wales. Approximately a mile or ten minute walk to the nearest beach! Adeline is a Family run business established in 1985 we provide quality B & B and Self catering accommodation.
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What age should children begin swimming lessons?
"I would recommend as early as 6 months, because an early start gets them used to the water," says Linda-sue Sutherland, senior aquatics coordinator at the American Red Cross of Greater New York. "We do Parent-Child Aquatics classes; they're one-on-one baby to parent/caregiver, and the idea is to get little ones comfortable in the water."
At the YMCA of Greater NY, swim programs begin at 6 months. "Water adjustment, safety and basic swimming skills can be taught at any age," says Mary O'Donoghue, aquatics specialist for the YMCA.
What about the concept of getting babies into the water from infancy?
"Under 6 months, I wouldn't recommend swim classes because infants are more sensitive to germs, and also, you don't want to frighten an infant," points out Sutherland, adding: "The Red Cross doesn't believe in 'drownproofing' babies at a very early age. We teach the building blocks of water safety and water adjustment."
O'Donoghue agrees, saying that 6 months is around the age babies can control their head movements, and that the American Academy of Pediatrics also uses 6 months as a guideline. She does encourage parents to check first with baby's pediatrician.
"We do not put children under the age of 6 months into classes," says Jim Spiers, owner of SwimJim, Inc. "We want the child to be able to hold their head up independently so that they will not drop their mouth into the water. There is a condition called water intoxication where children under the age of one can drink too much water and it throws off their electrolytes. All of my staff has at least a year of training before they are allowed to instruct a baby class on their own."
How should children be taught to swim?
"Through games and songs, and these should always be fun. You should always judge their comfort level and not exceed that. You want a child to have a good experience," Sutherland stresses.
At YMCA swim classes, the Parent/Child program focuses on water enrichment and aquatic readiness. Their Preschool program focus is on water adjustment and basic swimming skills, while reinforcing safety in and around the water.
How should swim instructors deal with children's fears?
At SwimJim, swim beginners learn through songs and fun games . "Children should be encouraged to challenge their fears," Jim Spiers believes. "With the help and support of the parent, the instructor can guide a child to an emotionally happy place in the water."
O'Donoghue agrees. "Children's fears can be overcome with encouragement and patience of the instructors, in various ways," she says. "Breaking the skill down to smaller increments; for example, having the child put their chin in the water and adding one ear or a nose rather than putting their whole face in. Perhaps watching their peers before doing the skill themselves."
Ease in gently, Sutherland agrees. "It helps when the parent/caregiver is also in the water, and everyone should always be patient and not push the child. If they have a bad experience, they may not want to go back in."
It might also be something as simple as water temperature. Between 82 and 86 degrees is considered optimal to keep children comfortable in the water.
What about swim aids?
The YMCA uses swim aids as teaching tools; these include backpacks, kickboards, noodles, barbells, and life jackets, bubbles, balls, floating and sinking toys. The Red Cross classes teach kids how to blow bubbles by having them blow a ping pong ball across the pool.
At SwimJim, "We believe that swimming aids give the parents and child a false since of security. We use barbells for kicking but it is with an instructor and only for a short time. The rest of class the child is learning to be in the water by themselves and be responsible for their own actions," says Spiers.
How do parents find a good swim program?
"Look for a certified instructor from an organization like the Red Cross; we require instructors to take Parent-Child Aquatic training for certification. Our website
(www.nyredcross.org) has a list of instructors and facilities all over the New York area. Instructors should have a water safety instructors' certificate; ask to see it," says Sutherland.
The YMCA runs swim classes for all ages at 15 branches throughout the city. They welcome parents to come and view their programs in action, and to take note of the following: A lifeguard should always be on the pool deck; the facility should be clean; the instructor should be friendly and knowledgeable; the class schedule should fit your child's schedule/nap time.
Adds Spiers at SwimJim: "Be sure to bring the child with you so that they can see what will be expected of them and it will not be a surprise on their first day."
How many lessons per week should children have?
Once a week is good to start, say both instructors, adding that in between classes, kids should take to the water if at all possible — to splash and have fun, and to practice what they've learned in class.
The Red Cross also has out-of-water safety education programs geared to kids ages 4 through third grade, which they recommend children take in the spring before swimming season begins. Through videos and worksheets, Longfellow's Whale Tales (Water Habits Are Learned Early) teaches such concepts as: 'Be Cool, Follow the Rule' and 'Swim with Buddies in Supervised Areas'. Their boating safety program uses the theme, 'Don't Just Pack It, Wear Your Jacket'. These programs are available citywide. For more information, go to www.nyredcross.org and key in "Whale Tales". Or call 1-877-REDCROSS.
Three 'S's for water safety
Jim Spiers is a board member of the Swim For Life Foundation, a not-for-profit, drowning prevention organization. Its message, says Spiers, is 'the safer three':
• Safer Water refers to the protection against an unauthorized entry to a pool or spa by a child who has little or no swimming skills. There are many types of protection available, including barrier fencing with latching gates, alarms, door locks and pool covers.
• Safer Kids involves both caretaker and the potential victim, the child. Constant adult supervision by an adult with swimming ability, swim skill attainment through ongoing lessons by qualified instructors, education of both parents and children as to proper behavior in and around the water are key components.
• Safer Response is preparation in case of a drowning accident. Rescue techniques such as CPR and rescue breathing should be learned and reviewed. Developing an action plan and having rescue equipment on hand are also important. Everyone should be familiar with the 911 emergency phone number and a phone should be at pool side.
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The Detroit Lions have already made a number of moves in the last few days. Some of their first moves involved re-signing players like running back Joique Bell and wide receivers Kevin Ogletree and Jeremy Ross. Then most recently they went out into the free agent market and acquired former Seattle Seahawk wide receiver, Golden Tate. Now it seems the Lions have made another move, and that move is re-signing tight end, Brandon Pettigrew.
MUST READ: Detroit Lions Make A Great Move and Agree to a Five-Year Deal with WR Golden Tate [Opinion]
Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, was the first to report the news along with the agreed terms that stated that the Lions and Pettigrew had an agreed to four-year, $16 million deal. Soon after, the Lions later confirmed the deal on Twitter.
Now when it comes to this re-signing, I am not surprise because I know for a fact that the Lions do like Pettigrew and I think the main things they gain from him, is experience and versatility.
However, with that being said, this deal between Pettigrew and the Lions can be looked at two different ways. One way is that it is a waste of money, because Pettigrew has shown to be inconsistent during his entire career with the Lions and the Lions would be better off trying to build on their current young tight end, Joseph Fauria. Then the other way to look at this, is the fact that Pettigrew could finally play up to his potential and the Lions end up with a true steal while only playing him four million dollars a year for him.
To start off on positive note, let's break down the second option, which is if Pettigrew begins to play up to his potential, this re-signing could be a steal for the Lions. Now despite inconsistencies, Pettigrew was one of the top tight ends available on the free agent market and had drawn interest from several teams before re-signing with the Lions. It's because of the fact that I know that Pettigrew wants to be here in Detroit, which is a good sign. Mainly because as free agent he had the choice to go where he wanted and yet he decided to stay in Detroit, which makes me believe he wants to be part of this team and help them succeed.
Despite his inconsistencies, there is one main thing to like about Pettigrew and that main thing is his versatility and with that versatility comes his willingness to be both a blocker and pass-catching tight end. When it comes Pettigrew, you're talking about a player who can line up on the line of scrimmage as well as on the outside or in the slot. As a blocker, he has shown his versatility in both pass and run blocking. As receiver, he has shown that he can be a red-zone target at times and that he can make things happen in the open field after the catch.
If your one for stats, for his career, Pettigrew has 284 catches for 2,828 yards and 16 touchdowns. He recorded back-to-back seasons with 71 and 83 receptions in 2010 and 2011 and last season he finished with 41 catches for 416 yards and two touchdowns. The versatility, experience and overall potential is there for this Pettigrew, the one thing that remains as a big question mark for him is his inconsistent execution on the field.
Which leads me to the negative side of this deal. Like I said earlier, there are two ways to look at this deal. One way is positive, and the other is negative and the negative way to look at this deal is that this move could turnout to be a waste of money, if Pettigrew continues to be an inconsistent piece on this offense.
Above, I mentioned Pettigrew strengths but one of the main negatives about Pettigrew is his inability to take care of the ball and catch the ball. While Pettigrew has impressive stats like 284 passes for 2,828 yards and 16 touchdowns, he also has six fumbles and 34 drops in his five seasons with the Lions. Last season he had only had 416 yards and two touchdowns, which represented his worst season since his rookie year. Keep in mind that Pettigrew's lack of success has nothing to do with quarterback Matthew Stafford not targeting him, it has everything to do with Pettigrew not executing and making plays.
If the Lions plan to make him an intricate part of this offense under new offensive coordinator, Joe Lombardi, Pettigrew can't continue to be an inconsistent in those areas.
Overall, I think the Lions made this move because they didn't want to dive into the small tight end market or pick someone in the draft and because they are not ready to develop Joseph Fauria into an all-around tight end that I believe he is capable of being.
However, I stand by what I said before, which that you can look at this deal in two ways, one way is positive and the other is negative. There is a possibility that Calvin Johnson, Golden Tate and Pettigrew could combine to help the Lions become an even more explosive offense than they were last season with the combination of Johnson, Burleson and Pettigrew. However, if Pettigrew continues his inconsistency issues with catching and taking care of the ball, then he will be waste of money and he will continue to hinder the Lions instead of help them.
I guess the only thing we can do at this point is wait and see, because only time will tell if this move turns out to be a positive or negative move for the Lions.
Written by LBeasley (Lauren Beasley), Sports Contributor for Radio One Detroit


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It's been like this for 2 days in both Safari an Firefox...Guess I will have to make my purchase through Home Depot. By the older comments, it seems that this is an ongoing problem.
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Error 500
server error 500 when checking out
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Issues all day with this website!!! What is Error 500?!?
Apache server errors... when checking out...
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Server Maintance
cant sign in.... IE or chrome... WTF???
Lowes.com comes up but if you try to look up any products, you get this Error 500 msg:
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What's with this survey deal? My computer says there is no such site.
Not funny! If they are down for maintenance ... just say so! Guess Home Depot will get my business!
Please Stand by... How insulting.. I'm in a wheelchair... ha!... Web page is going through maintenance obviously.. no biggie I hear the world is not going to end until Friday.
the most unprofessional page of waiting - I hope for lowe's sake, this was a hacker, if not, hire someone to fix your waiting page
same here
it says please stand by
Lowes website crashed on me right at checkout. Now its up but all shipping "X" out. Anyone else having any issues?
Lowes SUCKS!!!! I have never heard of a reputable company telling you "wait in line!" wait for what!?!?!? im online thats the convenience of ONLINE shopping you DONT wait. just say "website down" how frustrating and poor customer service!
Lowes website is always having problems... it has you wait in line but it never let's you on...I waited over an hour Saturday night. It's done this to me before too. Needs to just say sorry we are down instead of the line wait that never happens. I love Lowes but their website sucks sometimes.
Keep getting a please stand by message.
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Samuel Alexander Mims and Nancy Ann Sessions Mims lived in Bladen County, North Carolina and had four children: James Sessions (1817-1855), Samuel Alexander, Jr. (1818-1864), Columbia, and Catherine. The family moved to Fayetteville, North Carolina in 1824. James Sessions studied religion under James C. Furman before attending Newton Theological Institution of Massachusetts, where he graduated in 1842. That same year, he was ordained as a Baptist minister at Society Hill, South Carolina and became a junior professor at the Furman Theological Institution in Winnsboro, SC. James moved with the newly incorporated Furman University to Greenville, SC in 1851, and he became chair of the Theology Department. Always of frail health, he died in June 1855 at the age of thirty-eight.
Samuel Alexander, Jr., attended the Medical College of Charleston and earned his medical degree in 1847. Samuel married Harriet McIver in 1846, and James had married her twin sister, Sarah, in 1844. James and Sarah had six children, and Samuel and Harriet had three children. Harriet died in 1857. Samuel later married Frances Ann Blackburn, and they had eleven children. Samuel died in Logansport, LA on January 1, 1964.
Harriet (1825-1857) and Sarah Catherine McIver (1825-1901) were born to Peter Kolb (PK) McIver and his first wife, Elizabeth S. Chapman on October 7, 1825. John, James, and Hannah were their siblings. Elizabeth died in 1845, and PK married Hannah Maria Nettles in 1847. They had three children together: Mary, Peter, and Thomas.


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Miracle on Wheels makes available Power (Electric) Wheelchairs to non-ambulatory Senior Citizens (65 years old & up) usually at no out-of-pocket expense if they qualify. No deposit required.
The electric wheelchairs are provided to those who can not walk and can not self-jpropel a manual wheelchair in their home or independent living quarters and who need the additional qualifications of the program. This service may also be available to the permanently disabled of any age.
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The Miracle on Wheels program's main purpose and goal is to develop pubic awareness that there are assistance options that allow senior citizens (as well as permanently disabled) to remain independent in their own homes. Without this awareness and assistance, the family may prematurely choose a nursing home, or make an unnecessary retail purchase on power mobility equipment.
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Nullify Now! Tour Coming to Chattanooga
The Tenth Amendment Center will be bringing its Nullify Now! Tour to Chattanooga on Saturday, October 23. Nullify Now! will feature a variety of speakers on nullification, the Constitution, and the Tenth Amendment including: Michael Boldin, Founder of the Tenth Amendment Center and Jack Hunter, Radio Host and Political Commentator. More speakers will be announced…Details


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Date (of event): 1986-05-17
Location: Calihan Hall
University president : Mitchell, Robert A., Reverend, SJ
Deans: Dobranski, Bernard -- School of Law; Dwyer, John Orr -- College of Liberal Arts; Kent, James A. -- College of Engineering and Science; King, Charles J. -- School of Dentistry; Leon, Bruno -- School of Architecture; Nowak, Arlene T. -- School of Education and Human Services; Ulferts, Gregory W. -- College of Business and Administration
Valedictorian: Lapham, John
Invocation: Benda, Frederick J., SJ
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Ninety-seven pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins died off King Island over the weekend, and several others have died off Maria Island.
Volunteers have been trying to prevent others from suffering the same fate, by carrying them back to deeper waters.
Scientists have flown in to try to establish why so many of the mammals have died.
Tasmanian wildlife officer Shane Hunniford said about half of the 53-strong pod of whales off Maria Island had already died, and efforts were under way to save the other beached animals.
"In terms of degrees of health, some are good, some are not so good. If things keep going the way they're going now we're doing alright," he said.
The BBC's correspondent in Sydney, Phil Mercer, says just why so many have become stranded on the beaches remains a mystery.
In the past, scientists have speculated that predators such as killer whales may have forced them onto land.
Other researchers have suggested that they are attracted by high levels of nutrients in the water, or that they become disorientated by the noise of oil and gas installations.


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Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D- Hawai'i) announces approval of several of her highest priority requests in the Energy & Water Appropriations bill by the House Appropriations Committee.
The more than $3.64 million includes funding for research on bioenergy production, studies on the quality of well water on Moloka'i and the feasibility of constructing a boat harbor at Kaho'olawe. It also includes funding for the inspection of flood prevention projects throughout the state, as well as the testing of a new technique for nuclear decontamination.
Project Descriptions
$400,000 for Development of High Yield Feedstock and Biomass Conversion Technology for Renewable Energy Production and Economic Development
The University of Hawai'i possesses more than two decades of experience in bioenergy research and development along with close to a century of internationally recognized expertise in tropical agriculture production. And while school researchers have determined that biodiesel and ethanol are the two most promising biofuels for Hawai'i, work still needs to be done on identifying the best crops or feedstocks and the most efficient production methods. The project aims to increase Hawai'i's energy self-sufficiency by demonstrating the feasibility of commercial bioenergy production.
The funding will help support the development of biomass production systems, biomass conversion technologies, and integrated bioenergy systems, which will likely provide new opportunities for our agricultural sector, support rural employment, and generate new green industries.
On funding for Development of High Yield Feedstock and Biomass Conversion Technology for Renewable Energy Production and Economic Development:
"The development of local energy alternatives in Hawai'i is urgently needed. Hawai'i is almost wholly dependent on imported fossil fuels. Our year-round growing season, available agricultural lands, and high-quality aquatic environments make our state an ideal location for bioenergy production. In addition to making us less dependent on imported fuels, local bioenergy production will strengthen our agricultural base, provide jobs, and help us keep our open spaces and the rural quality of life Hawai'i residents value so highly, especially on the neighbor islands," said Hirono.
$200,000 for Moloka'i Water Resources Study
This funding will be used to complete a critical study on rising salinity levels in several existing production water wells on the island of Moloka'i, which appears to be the result of declining water levels and a rising brackish water transition zone.
Deemed a high priority by the State of Hawai'i, Maui County, and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, the study's objective is to determine how the increased withdrawals of water from the production wells affects salinity levels and water levels of other wells. This information is needed for effective management of Moloka'i's groundwater resources.
On funding for a Moloka'i Water Resources Study:
"Protecting Moloka'i's supply of groundwater is essential. Several wells that supply drinking water are experiencing worrisome rises in salinity. This study will provide timely information needed for planners and administrators to make certain that there are no long-lasting adverse impacts on Moloka'i's groundwater resources," said Hirono.
Continued funding for Kaho'olawe Harbor
The State of Hawai'i is in the midst of a multi-staged feasibility study for construction of a small boat harbor on the island of Kaho'olawe. With the initial stage of the study completed in November of 2004, this funding would allow researchers to continue their detailed investigation.
The transport of goods and personnel during the U.S. Navy's unexploded ordnance cleanup activities prior to 2004 between Maui and Kaho'olawe was primarily accomplished with the use of large capacity helicopters. Future restoration and cleanup activities would be greatly aided by being able to use boats for transport.
On the continued funding for Kaho'olawe Harbor:
"The island of Kaho'olawe is a sacred place for Native Hawaiians and all others who consider it a symbol of cultural survival and renewal. The current use of helicopters as the primary means of transportation to and from Kaho'olawe is expensive, especially with the growing cost of fuel. Building a small boat harbor would greatly facilitate the restoration of the island," Hirono said.
Continued funding for Keopu-Hienaloli Stream
The initiation of the design phase for this flood damage reduction project is critical to the overall implementation of a flood mitigation plan for the growing Kailua-Kona area. The continued funding of this project will help initiate its design plans and specification phase.
Flooding problems within the Keopu and Hienaloli basins are attributed to inadequately defined channels, accumulation of debris and vegetation, steep slopes, and inadequate channel and culvert capacities. Flood damages to agriculture land, residential and commercial properties and public roads and utilities are aggravated by deposits of sediment and other debris.
The local sponsor, the County of Hawai'i, remains committed to this project.
On the funding for Keopu-Hienaloli Stream flood damage reduction project:
"The Kailua area of the Big Island has been plagued by serious flooding issues during rare, but heavy rains. Moving forward with the design phase of this flood control project will lead ultimately to improvements that will protect residents and property," said Hirono.
$626,000 for Inspection of Completed Flood Prevention Works
Army Corps flood and coastal damage reduction projects are inspected on an annual basis based on the probability of flood events due to the island chain's general landscape and high energy ocean climate that surrounds it. This funding will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to inspect all its flood damage reduction, coastal damage reduction, and Corps I-wall type levees in the State of Hawai'i.
On funding for the Inspection of Completed Flood Prevention Works:
"Throughout the Hawaiian Islands, flash flooding can occur within 30 minutes of peak rainfall. It is imperative that engineers inspect flood damage reduction projects. Neglecting such inspections could likely lead to structural failure of buildings or bridges, flood damage to property, or worse, lead to severe injuries or death within the project area," said Hirono.
$510,000 for Project Condition Surveys
These funds allow for management of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's dredging program. It will also be used to conduct scheduled hydrographic condition surveys of Hawaiian island harbors along with the inspection of the 25 navigation projects in Hawai'i with federal breakwater structures.
On funding for Honolulu Ports Condition Surveys:
"Commercial ports are the lifeline for our island chain. Uninterrupted operations are critical in sustaining the state's economy. Ensuring that the waterways to our ports are clear and well maintained is clearly a priority," Hirono said.
$200,000 to Assist Hawaii and the Pacific Territories in Water and Land Use Planning
The Planning Assistance to States (PAS) Program provides technical assistance to governments at the state and local levels to address water-related issues in Hawai'i and the Pacific territories. Funds are used to assist in the preparation of comprehensive plans for the development of water and related land resources.
On funding for studies to assist Hawaii and the Pacific Territories address technical water-related issues:
"University of Hawai'i researchers project the ocean level will rise one meter within the next century. Growing populations and continued global warming will place even greater stress on our limited water resources. We must work now to develop forward-thinking strategies and comprehensive plans to meet these challenges," said Hirono.
$1,700,000 for Testing of Polymeric Hydrogels for Radiation Decontamination
The standard protocol for nuclear decontamination is soap and water. But the major drawback is the collecting, transporting, treating, and finally, disposing of the contaminated water.
This funding would go toward the continued development of hydrogel testing and a Department of Energy review of the effectiveness of polymeric hydrogels for radiation decontamination.
Hydrogels dry to a film, making management and disposal both easier and more efficient.
These hydrogels have the unique capacity to penetrate nooks, crannies, uneven surfaces, rivets, and hard surfaces like bricks and concrete, to remove radionucleotides.
Cellular Bioengineering, a company in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been working with the Department of Energy in developing this technology.
On funding for Testing of Polymeric Hydrogels for Radiation Decontamination:
"I was very excited that the Committee approved this funding, which not only promises to deliver a more effective technology for radiation decontamination, but also supports Hawai'i's high technology businesses. Cellular Bioengineering in Honolulu has developed a technology that promises to make management and disposal of contaminated materials safer and more efficient," said Hirono.
The Energy and Water Appropriations bill will likely be considered on the House floor in July.
Source: http://hirono.house.gov/list/press/hi02_hirono/EnergyWater.html


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PawSox Fall to IronPigs 7-3
By Pawtucket Red Sox | August 22, 2014 6:56 PM ET
(Pawtucket, RI) - Lehigh Valley scored seven runs against Pawtucket starter Steven Wright including two home runs and in a game where all the runs were scored in the first five innings the IronPigs defeated the PawSox, 7-3, Friday night in front of 6,813 fans at McCoy Stadium to avoid being swept in the four-game series.
The game was tied 2-2 through three innings, but then Jim Murphy hit a solo home run in the fourth (11) and John Mayberry, Jr., playing on an MLB rehab assignment, slugged a three-run blast in a four-run fifth (1) that made the score 7-2. Wright (5-4) allowed eight hits and seven runs (five earned) in 4.1 innings of work.
With the loss, Pawtucket (74-60) fell to 2.0 games ahead of Buffalo in the IL wildcard standings with 10 games remaining, as the Bisons won at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 11-7. The squad remained 2.5 games behind first-place Syracuse in the North Division, pending the result of the Chiefs second game of a doubleheader against Rochester.
Lehigh Valley plated a pair of unearned runs in the second against Wright, but Pawtucket tied the score with a two-run third against IronPigs starter Greg Smith. Bryce Brentz's RBI triple was followed by an RBI single from Carlos Rivero that made the score 2-2. Rivero later capped the scoring with a solo home run in the fifth (5).
Reliever Hector Neris (4-2) entered the game with two outs in the fifth and worked 2.1 scoreless relief innings while recording five strikeouts. Closer Luis Garcia worked around two hits and two walks to pick up the final six outs and earn his 20th save of the season.
The PawSox next head on the road for six straight beginning with a four-game series at Buffalo and then continuing on to Lehigh Valley. Saturday's opener against the Bisons is scheduled for a 7:05 pm first pitch, with PawSox left-hander Edwin Escobar (0-1, 1.80) starting against Buffalo righty Kendall Graveman (1-2, 1.04). Radio coverage on 920 AM (WHJJ) and also streaming online begins at 6:50 pm.
Following the six-game road trip the PawSox return to McCoy Stadium to finish the regular season with a four-game homestand that begins on Friday, August 29th. The stand features two games against Syracuse and then two with Rochester. Good seats are still available at the McCoy Stadium box office, by calling (401) 724-7300 or by visiting pawsox.com.
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ANAHEIM - The Ducks put forth the effort Sunday, but it wasn't good enough against the Nashville Predators.
Nashville's Patric Hornqvist, Mike Fisher and David Legwand scored third-period goals and the Predators completed a four-game season series sweep of the reeling Ducks with a 3-1 victory Sunday.
Rookie forward Devante Smith-Pelly scored his first career short-handed goal for the Ducks, whose 3-7-1 slide has put them on the brink of playoff elimination. Jonas Hiller made 24 saves in his 32nd consecutive start and extended his franchise record.
"I thought the first two periods, we were a pretty dominating team," Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said. "But you could see it behind the bench, that when you don't score when you have all those opportunities the tide is liable to turn.
"But it wasn't for lack of opportunities or chances of effort. We had a tremendous effort tonight and came up short."
Anders Lindback made 30 saves in his eighth start this season for Nashville while Pekka Rinne got the night off. The Predators tied idle Detroit for fourth place in the Western Conference standings and home-ice advantage in the opening round of the playoffs with 10 games left for both teams.
"They're a team that's built for the playoffs," the Ducks' Bobby Ryan said. "They play a full 60 minutes, they've got a great back end and they've got three lines that can hurt you. That top line with (Martin) Erat, Fisher and (Andrei) Kostitsyn moves the puck well and they're highly effective throughout the ice.
"So they're a team that can certainly make some noise in the playoffs. They did last year."
This was the first season in which the Ducks failed to beat the Predators since the NHL expanded to Nashville in 1988-89. The Ducks were 0 for 9 on the power play in the four meetings, making them 4 for 36 against the Predators over the past three seasons.
The Predators tied it when Legwand carried the puck over the blue line and found Hornqvist streaking toward the net past Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin. Hornqvist converted the perfect tape-to-tape pass and beat Hiller high to the stick side for his 23rd goal.
Fisher put Nashville ahead for good with 9:33 remaining by converting a rebound of Ryan Suter's point-blank shot for his 23rd of the season after the puck bounced off Hiller, then off defenseman Sheldon Brookbank and into the crease. Erat got his 300th NHL assist on the play.
"They've got as much balance through four lines as anybody in the league," Boudreau said. "They're fast, they work hard, they've got great goaltending and they've got two studs on defense."
Legwand scored a power-play goal into an empty net with 16.5 seconds left after a hooking penalty against Ryan.
Smith-Pelly opened the scoring at 7:32 of the first period with his fifth of the season.


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Beijing (AFP) Jan 24, 2008
At least one person died and hundreds fell ill in central China from drinking tap water tainted by a chemical leak, local hospitals said Thursday, amid reports over 1,000 people may have been poisoned.
Government officials in the county of Chenxi in Hunan province have acknowledged the leak from a chemical factory, saying 26 people had been poisoned, the Beijing News reported.
But local hospital staff told AFP several dozen had been treated, while the newspaper quoted hospitals and local residents saying more than 1,000 had been poisoned.
"We have 70-80 patients at our hospital at the moment, but during the day, we get about 700 to 800 people a day arriving with the symptoms," a staffer at the Chenxi People's Hospital, who gave only his surname Zhang, told AFP by phone.
"This is due to sulfuric acid poisoning from the local factory."
The man added most sufferers had only light symptoms.
However, a doctor surnamed Li at the Chinese Medicine Hospital told AFP one person had died at that hospital, which now has about three dozen sufferers hospitalised.
The source of the chemical leak has been identified as the Xiaoping chemical plant in the town of Banqiao, it said.
The problem first came to light in early December, when a retired coal miner discovered that his tap water had turned yellow, the report said, quoting an unnamed victim of the poisoning.
The local government later in the month pronounced the area's water safe to drink. But about 10 days ago, growing numbers of local villagers began to fall ill with what hospital staff initially described as flu-like or leukaemia symptoms.
Others had inflamed throats or paralysis.
As more people began arriving at hospitals the local government began to investigate and found the water contaminated with arsenic, tantalum and other dangerous chemicals, it said.
AFP requests for comment from the local government on Thursday were denied.
Chemical spills with serious health consequences are not uncommon in China.
In one of the worst recent examples, a massive chemical plant spill into northeastern China's Songhua River resulted in drinking supplies for millions of residents of Heilongjiang province being cut.
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text: NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- President Obama has said he wants to finish financial reform over the coming weeks and then tackle energy and climate policy reform. Investors who believe Obama will pursue his energy policies with the same persistence he used to push through his health care reform policies should think about alternative energy ETFs now. The hype leading up to the implementation of this legislation could lead to a run-up in Global Alternative Energy ETF ( GEX). The House of Representatives passed a bill last year requiring the United States to reduce its carbon emissions by 17% from 2005 levels by 2020. The Senate hasn't yet passed similar legislation, but Obama is confident he can drum up bipartisan support for his climate policies. The clean energy source that will be most favored in climate legislation is still anyone's guess, so investors should prioritize gaining exposure to a wide variety of technologies. The fund that does this best is GEX, which has exposure to alternative energy companies, clean energy technology, and firms working on energy efficiency. Government support for clean energy could benefit companies around the world, but investors looking for a bullish ETF play on Obama's energy policy should target funds that allocate heavily to American companies. The president is confident that a thriving clean energy sector in America will ease unemployment and this means his energy policies likely will be most favorable for companies in the United States. Some of the largest holdings in GEX are U.S. companies such as Cree ( CREE), First Solar ( FSLR) and Itron ( ITRI), which account for 8.2%, 7.1%, and 4.2% of net assets, respectively. Overall, GEX has 47.2% exposure to U.S. firms. If investors want to try and predict which sub-sector of clean energy will benefit the most from future legislation, they can choose a single sector clean energy ETF. For the solar industry, the most popular fund is Claymore/MAC Global Solar Energy Index ETF ( TAN). For wind, the most liquid option is First Trust Global Wind Energy ( FAN), although it still trades less than 50,000 shares each day on average. For a play on the infrastructure that would transmit clean energy from its source to consumers, there is First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund ( GRID). GRID only trades about 15,000 shares on an average trading day.


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The Test Sample
What is being tested?
Histamine is a substance that is released from specialized cells called mast cells when they are activated, often as part of an allergic immune response. This test measures the amount of histamine in the blood or urine.
Mast cells are large tissue cells found throughout the body. They are present mainly in the skin, the lining of the intestine and air passages, and the bone marrow. Mast cells are part of the body's normal response to injury as well as allergic (hypersensitivity) responses. They contain granules that store a number of chemicals, including histamine and tryptase, which are released when mast cells become activated. Histamine is responsible for many of the symptoms in persons with allergies.
Concentrations of histamine in the blood and urine are normally very low. Significant increases can be seen in people with a severe allergic reaction and in those with a disorder in which the number of mast cells increase (proliferate) and/or activate without apparent allergies.
The activation of many mast cells is associated with a severe form of acute allergic reaction termed anaphylaxis, which can cause hives (blisters on the skin), reddening of the skin (flushing), low blood pressure, severe narrowing of the air passages, and even death. With anaphylaxis, histamine concentrations in the blood increase rapidly, rising within 10 minutes of the start of symptoms and returning to normal within about 30 to 60 minutes. This increased production is also reflected a short time later in the urine as histamine and its primary metabolite, N-methylhistamine, are excreted.
Histamine and tryptase levels may be persistently increased in people with mastocytosis. This rare condition is associated with abnormal proliferation of mast cells and their infiltration and accumulation in the skin (cutaneous mastocytosis) and/or in organs throughout the body (systemic mastocytosis).
How is the sample collected for testing?
A blood sample is obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in the arm. For a 24-hour urine collection, all of the urine should be saved for a 24-hour period. It is best to keep the sample in a cool, dark place such as a refrigerator.
NOTE: If undergoing medical tests makes you or someone you care for anxious, embarrassed, or even difficult to manage, you might consider reading one or more of the following articles: Coping with Test Pain, Discomfort, and Anxiety, Tips on Blood Testing, Tips to Help Children through Their Medical Tests, and Tips to Help the Elderly through Their Medical Tests.
Another article, Follow That Sample, provides a glimpse at the collection and processing of a blood sample and throat culture.
Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
If anaphylaxis is suspected, it is important to collect the sample very soon after the beginning of symptoms. If testing is done for other conditions, you may be instructed to refrain from taking antihistamine and other medications. This should be discussed with your healthcare practitioner.


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Project in Europe 2003-2005
The emigration of skilled people from South-East Europe grew to worrying rates in the 1990s.
Higher education and research institutions were particularly affected and it was anticipated that weakening research would negatively impact national capacities.
To help the region address these issues, UNESCO and HP joined forces in 2003 to leverage technological and financial resources so that young scientists could remain in the region, working on joint research projects together with nationals in the Diaspora.
Starting on a small scale, with five institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia, the project was later extended to two other universities from Albania and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
The UNESCO Office in Venice offered expertise in scientific research, knowledge of the region and coordinated the implementation of the project, while HP provided funding, state of the art IT equipment and technical expertise.
Young scientists at participating universities were able to link up with fellow nationals abroad through a grid-enabled IT platform. In some cases, the universities were able to bid for public and private sector-funded research projects, thus encouraging scientists to stay at home to continue their research.
An assessment of this initiative in 2006 showed that the project successfully contributed to enhancing scientific cooperation and improving research capabilities. UNESCO and HP therefore decided to continue this initiative in other regions suffering from the exodus of academics.


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When Function Parentheses Are Not Optional
You want to call a function that takes no arguments, but don't want to use parentheses.
Use parentheses anyway.
Another alternative is to utilize the do-notation like so:
This compiles to the following JavaScript:
Like Ruby, CoffeeScript allows you to drop parentheses to method calls. Unlike Ruby, however, CoffeeScript treats a bare function name as the pointer to the function. The practical upshot of this is that if you give no arguments to a method, CoffeeScript cannot tell if you want to call the function or use it as a reference.
Is this good or bad? It's just different. It creates an unexpected syntax case -- parentheses aren't always optional -- but in exchange it gives you the ability to pass and receive functions fluently by name, something that's a bit clunky in Ruby.
This usage of the do-notation is a neat approach for CoffeeScript with parenphobia. Some people simply prefer to write out the parentheses in the function call, though.