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By Kathryn Watson | Watchdog.org Virginia Bureau
ALEXANDRIA — In a time when some say the state seriously should be second-guessing its plethora of tax preferences, many lawmakers this session are expanding Virginia's "ocean" of tax credits, in the words of one delegate.
Why don't they reform the system? They crave their power to dole out tax incentives too much, some lawmakers and analysts say.
Following the House of Delegates' lead last month, the Senate on Wednesday passed a bill filed by Delegate David Ramadan, R-South Riding, creating a $250 income tax credit for any Virginia worker who works from home or from a telework office at least 20 hours a week.
"We've got an ocean full of exemptions and tax credits," Delegate Bobby Orrock, R-Thornburg, told Watchdog.org. He was the sole dissenter in a House subcommittee vote.
Orrock, one of 14 members of a joint House-Senate subcommittee formed last year to evaluate the state's myriad tax preferences, said he had hoped state legislators would lay off on the tax credit bills until the commission looks at the full scope of tax preferences. But that extra $1 million annually in telework tax credits just adds to roughly $12.5 billion annually that the state loses in all forms of corporate and individual tax preferences, forcing other taxpayers to make up the difference, Orrock said.
The subcommittee has "just stuck our toe in the water," Orrock said.
"And yet this session we've upped the level of the ocean a little bit with additional credits," he said. "Now, we've got to look at even more than what was already there."
Virginia offers so many tax credits — 20-something and counting — that Sen. Walter Stosch, R-Glen Allen, filed a bill this year to eliminate any credits that no one had claimed in five years or more. Incentives like the Day-Care Facility Investment Credit and the Tax Credit for Certain Employers Hiring Recipients of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families have never been claimed, according to the bill's impact report.
Stosch, whose bill passed the House of Delegates on Wednesday after finding favor in the Senate in January, did not return calls for comment.
The sheer number of unused credits shows just how tax-credit happy the General Assembly is, Orrock said. And the telework bill, to him, is just the most recent illustration of that.
After all, telecommuters already benefit by saving gas money, among other savings and conveniences of working from home, Orrock said. And, employers with telecommuting employees already can receive a tax credit of up to $1,200 per employer from the Old Dominion, Orrock said.
But beyond that, Orrock opposed the telework tax credit for the same reason he opposes other tax credit bills.
"When you give somebody a tax credit, then at the end of the day they're not paying as much in taxes as the rest of the citizens," he said. "So that means the other folks have to pay more."
Republicans may not want to admit it, but doling out credits is basically like doling out subsidies, said Scott Drenkard, economist with the Tax Foundation's Center for State Tax Policy in Washington, D.C.
"It's economically equivalent to a subsidy," Drenkard said.
In 2008, Virginia handed out $12.5 billion in tax preferences, while it took in in $14.8 billion total in tax revenues, according to a November 2011 study by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, the watchdog arm of the General Assembly.
"Can you imagine how many roads you could build and bridges and everything else with that kind of money?" said Robert Dean, chairman of the Tidewater Libertarian Party.
But lawmakers aren't eager to change their ways, said Sen. Chap Petersen, a Fairfax Democrat.
He would know.
The Senate shot down a resolution Petersen filed this session requiring the General Assembly to re-evaluate and vote on each tax credit every five years. Petersen wanted to embed that requirement in the Virginia Constitution. The burden of proof for a tax credit's existence should fall on the groups receiving the credit, rather than the credit's critics, he said.
"I've been in the Assembly since 2001," Petersen said. "I've never seen a tax credit get repealed. I've seen a couple get limited, but I've never seen one taken off the books."
Why is changing the status quo so impossible? It's a two-part problem, Petersen said. First, the senators who call the shots are beholden to the lobbyists who enjoy those credits, he said.
"Anytime you enact a credit, you either create or further a special interest group," Petersen said. "And that special interest group is obviously going to fight like hell. … I felt like every lobbyist in the building was fighting me on my bill."
And in tandem with that, senators on the decision-making Senate Finance Committee don't want to concede power.
"There's a hierarchy in the Senate," Petersen said. "The Finance Committee's on top, and they like having the authority to enact or not enact tax credits, or to control that process. And my bill would have democratized it."
But the power struggle goes beyond the Senate Finance Committee, Dean said.
"Because all these industries, whether it's the railroads, coal mines or whatever — they're all up there trying to get special deals for their industry or their company or whatever," Dean said. "And so, it's a power thing with the General Assembly members, both the House and the Senate side. Oh, you want to go out to dinner tonight? Sure, OK, fine. It won't have any effect on how I vote, even though you're going to spend $150 ….'"
Orrock said it's time lawmakers analyze tax credits from a cost-benefit perspective.
"If we're going to give tax incentives, then the public policy decision we're making is, 'Whatever you're doing is going to benefit the commonwealth so much that we're willing to let you not pay as much in taxes as the rest of the citizenry,'" Orrock said.
And until legislators know the effectiveness of a tax credit, they shouldn't invent more, Orrock said. That's what the Joint Legislative Subcommittee to Evaluate Tax preferences is supposed to determine. But the subcommittee, which has met twice so far, doesn't have any timeline for reporting its findings.
Petersen, for one, said he doesn't have high hopes for the subcommittee's effectiveness.
"There are two responses to every problem in Richmond," Petersen said. "One is to take action. The other is to appoint a commission. You can see what I think of that."
And even in subcommittees and commissions, the lobbyists influence decisions, he said.
"I've served on commissions, and the only people who attend those are lobbyists who have a stake in the underlying legislation," Petersen said. "And they will usually pretty much write the recommendations or heavily influence the recommendations."
So, if state lawmakers are serious about reforming state tax preference policy to be fair and effective, what should they do?
Petersen said pressure for reform needs to come from the top down.
"Now, I'm not running for governor," Petersen said. "But if I was, I'd make this my number one issue, saying, there are lot of people in this state who don't pay income tax, wealthy people. And I'm going to get to the bottom of that and basically make sure we have a level playing field in terms of taxation. I think you'd need a governor to lead that charge."
Drenkard said he likes Petersen's proposal to require a re-evaluation and a vote on tax credits every five years — but he'd tweak it.
"In general, the heart of this proposal is in the right place," Drenkard said. "Tax reform is about closing loopholes and removing credits. But then also, it's about lowering rates with the additional revenue that it brings in."
Ideally, unpopular or unproductive credits should expire as they're re-evaluated, Drenkard said. Then the state is left with extra revenue. So, lawmakers should either have a rate cut kick in after revenue reaches a certain threshold, or lawmakers should earmark the extra money to the state's rainy day fund, he said.
"Traditionally, that's used in tough economic times to prevent against calls for tax increases," Drenkard said.
Whatever approach lawmakers take, reform is something both sides of the aisle should be able to agree on, Petersen said.
"I think Republicans and Democrats can come together," Petersen said. "Because I think … whether it's a conservative or a liberal base, neither base likes to see people with connections and people with the top attorneys and the top CPAs being able to avoid taxation."
Contact Katie Watson at [email protected]


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I ran a 5K that I need to write a race report about... I warn you now, it'll be more of a rant than a report. (Oh, and there's another race from earlier in August I still haven't reported on.)
I went to the Wilson County Fair.
I've been running the trails.
I saw Anjelah Johnson live at MTSU for free.
I went to George, Washington to see Dave Matthews Band perform at The Gorge Amphitheater three nights in a row and then spent some time in Seattle.
I finished planning and executed the Boot Run 5K.
Then I got sick.
I have been working from my couch today surrounded by tissues and drinking OJ like a boss.
Basically, I've been living live instead of writing about it, and now all that living has made my body revolt.
Oh, and I'm going to Gatlinburg this weekend to do some hiking.
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The troubled 'Teen Mom 2' star is jailed for owning heroin and attacking her husband, Courtland Rogers, who is also arrested for allegedly hitting his wife's neck and head.
Jenelle Evans got herself into a trouble again as Brunswick County Police arrested her on Tuesday, April 23. According to TMZ, the police, who was called to Evan's home following a report that said she and husband Courtland Rogers were fighting, discovered 12 bindles (small foil packages) of heroin and percocet without prescription in Evan's possession.
In addition to being charged with heroin and controlled substance possession, Evans is charged with assault after Rogers claimed that she hit him with a piece of furniture during the altercation. Rogers was then arrested too for allegedly assaulting his wife by "hitting her on the neck and striking her with a closed fist on her head" and possession of heroin with intent to manufacture, sell and distribute.
Evan's attorney, Dustin R.T. Sullivan, confirmed the arrest news to E! News. He said that Evans was in custody with two $10,000 pending bonds, one for the drugs possession charge and one for the assault. According to Sullivan, Evans was "very upset. She was crying in court. This just happened. She was in bad shape."
Addressing Evan's arrest, a source told Radar Online, "Courtland set Jenelle up." The source believed that the drugs belonged to Rogers and "with them living together, anything found in the common areas of the house leaves all residents accountable."
This wasn't Evan's first run-in with the law. In 2011, the 21-year-old star of MTV's "Teen Mom 2" was arrested for attacking another woman. In 2012, she and her then-boyfriend, Gary Head, were arrested on drug and assault charges.


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CoffeeReview.com has posted a pretty good article that details their taste test cupping of McDonalds vs. Starbucks. The results may surprise you, they surprised me. McDonald's wasn't blown away, and my take is that McDonald's is good enough to grab a share of the market and keep people from migrating up to/over to Starbucks. I don't think that McDonald's is vying for the Coffee Connoisseur's crown here, they are vying for your money.
If you believe Howard Schultz, Starbucks isn't really worried about the competition, but their recent ad campaign that drives for coffee authenticity says they are as they talk about the intrinsic value of their coffee, their quality and your need not to accept anything inferior (read: "McDonalds"). Should be an interesting battle, as McDonald's will certainly achieve some success at what cost to Starbucks, only Howard and a few of his inside market share crunchers will know, but it is pretty clear that the press seems to think that success by McDonald's has to come at the expense of Starbucks from all the head to head attention the McDonald's launch is generating. While I am not a zealous fan of Starbucks, I do appreciate the quality that they bring to the party, and with McDonald's investment in the espresso coffee market, I believe that they will grow the market significantly. Some of that growth will most likely come in the form of muted growth at Starbucks in the future.
CoffeeReview.com took a look and rates the Cappuccinos the same, with a slightly milkier flavor for the McDonald's one versus the Starbucks version offering a bit more depth to the coffee flavor. this was also true for the Lattes. The Mocha and Caramel flavored drinks at McDonald's sound like they were designed to be more appealing to McShake drinkers with their sweetness levels and low coffee impact. The difference was "Dramatic" according to the article.
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The Handpresso offers and easy way to get espresso wherever and whenever you want, as long as you have access to hot water. Well they just sent out a newsletter and offered another cool use for espresso this summer; as a topping to ice cream. Take vanilla ice cream, scoop it into bowls, and put it back in the freezer to get rock hard. Bring it out, and pull a shot of espresso right onto the vanilla ice cream You might even try topping it off with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
At just $79 bucks, we think this DeLonghi Espresso maker has everything you need to make a shot or two of espresso on the cheap. This machine is a 15-bar pump-driven espresso machine with durable stainless-steel boiler. It features 2 thermostats for separately controlling water and steam pressure, and accommodates E.S.E. pods and ground espresso
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Times are tough, but coffee consumption remains strong; just in different places and in different forms. Yesterday word came out about a renewed coffee war between Starbucks and McDonalds. For what it's worth, I think that Starbucks is losing it's edge, and not holding up like a strong brand should. Howard Schultz spends a whole lot of time saying that he is not afraid of losing customers to McDonalds, but the ads they are putting into newspapers these days are supporting that. With the tag line "It's not just coffee, it's Starbucks", they are pushing their culture, quality and values behind the cup of coffee as a differentiator vs. other brands...... like McDonalds. Saying that their research shows people are not switching to McDonalds, Howard Schultz may be dodging the fact that new customers won't find his rand because McDonald's has already tied them up with a line of products that meet their needs. Only time will tell.
As the recession continues though, coffee bean prices are holding up as demand is very much there. From what I have seen from reader email, people are switching to less expensive means of getting their coffee; trade down from espresso to drip when outside the home, buy into home brewing of espressos, bring coffee to work in a high quality thermos to avoid paying $4 a cup. All smart moves if they meet your needs for quality, flavor and price.
Time to trade up?
While the recession is time to save some money here and there, buying better coffee may be a great way to save money. Stopping by the coffee shop less often? For the price of a few Lates you can afford one of the best pounds of coffee on the shelf to brew yourself at home. If you were already brewing high quality coffee at home, I say keep doing it. Where else can you move from terrible quality to excellent quality for about $8; and enjoy the difference each and every day? You can do that when buying a bag of coffee at the store, and I think trading down to bad coffee for home is the last thing I'll do to save money.
So go get a great bag of coffee at the grocery store, brew it to your liking, grab a coffee flavor wheel and enjoy the experience of drinking high quality coffee. Make notes of what the flavors were like, learn the differences between the flavors. Next time, try a different origin, blend or roast and compare to the last coffee you brewed. Brew. Drink. Repeat.... and enjoy.


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Britney Spears held captive! But goes shopping
Britney Spears is supposedly being held hostage in her own house, according to a New York attorney. Apparently being held hostage means shopping in Beverly Hills all weekend. Somebody better let those jackasses at Webster know. TMZ reports:
Attorney John Eardley filed papers in federal court last Thursday, alleging the California courts have railroaded Britney by imposing a conservatorship. Eardley tells us Britney called him, but he would not disclose the circumstances surrounding the alleged call or what she said. We do know that Michael Sands, who used to be the spokesperson for K-daddy's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, is now the mouthpiece for Eardley. And Sands also reps Sam Lutfi, who is now restrained from all things Britney.
Not only can't John Eardley prove Britney Spears even contacted him, legal experts say the chances of Britney's case going federal are slim to none, according to the AP:
"Anyone who's under a conservatorship can argue that they've lost their civil rights," said Peter Tiersma, a law professor who teaches trusts and wills at Loyola Law School. "That's what a conservatorship does, it takes away some of your rights."
If the federal court were to take jurisdiction of the Spears case, said Tiersma, "that would mean that anyone under a conservatorship could do this, and that's a loophole you could drive a truck through."
Hold the phone. If my fifth-grade level comprehension skills are serving me right, if Britney's case goes federal, someone will drive a truck through her loophole. I'm assuming that's lawyer talk for face. Let's see if I can get this ball rolling:
Dear Congressman,
I love America and want to see Britney Spears become a federal case. Some dude just said a truck will totally drive into her melon. I'm 90% sure that would boost the economy. It's what Jesus and Abe Lincoln would do. Believe me I talked to both of them last night after I ate some leftover sushi. (How long ago was Columbus Day?) Also George Washington was there but he just wanted to play Guitar Hero. P.S. He sucks!
Your constituent,
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Peter Hay is president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services
We need to improve outcomes for older people
Systems for supporting older people don't seem to be as strong as those for young adults.
We need to emphasise long-term measures
Reported measures of people feeling in better health may turn out to be the real long-term wins when tracked across the lengthy experience of care and support.
Richard Humphries is a senior fellow at the King's Fund
How do we know when personalisation is working?
The traditional demarcation of commissioner/provider roles become increasingly irrelevant and individuals are supported to secure their own arrangements with providers. That should mean councils spending less on commissioning and care management and more on support, information, advocacy, etc.
Personalisation requires a new funding settlement
There is a real danger that personalisation could be used as whipping boy for an underfunded care system rather than a panacea, and it's hugely difficult to make it work at a time when the gap between need and resources is growing.
Charlotte Hammond is head of change implementation in the active intervention and safeguarding team at Lancashire County Council
Local authorities' role in personalisation will diminish
There needs to be more investment in the voluntary and third sector to enable people to take the money and live their lives in ways that make sense to them involving all aspects of the community.
Sue Brown is head of public policy at Sense
Market development is critical
There is no point giving someone control of a budget if there is nothing for them to spend that budget on. This is a common experience for people with less common support needs.
Personalisation can work for older people
Almost by definition personalisation should work for everyone, so if there is evidence that there are groups where it isn't working it means it hasn't been personalised.
Elaine Cotterill is a full-time carer for her husband who has multiple sclerosis
I surprised myself when I took control of my husband's budget and staff
Many people should be able to manage their support once they get over the fear of becoming an employer.
It's quality not quantity
Care managers signed up to deal with real people, real lives and real situations with a hands-on approach, rather than what they consistently come up against, which is lack of time, unreachable targets and a lack of support from above that is more focused on numbers than people.
Peter Beresford is professor of social policy at Brunel University and chair of Shaping Our Lives
Policy has overtaken values
What has really worried me about personalisation is that it has been a heavily politicised policy and values have often come off second best as a result.
We're not on the right track
The words are right, but in its present form and with the inadequate resources it is being given, it is looking precarious, with more cuts and disinvestment to come.
We need to look at the whole picture
It's what service users constantly say; they aren't in bits and pieces – they are whole people and want support arrangements that are framed in recognition of that.
Sarah Carr is a senior research analyst at the Social Care Institute for Excellence
There can be concerns about perceived risk and capacity
The best way to enable people with mental health problems who may be seen as a risk is for social workers to talk to service users about what positive risks they want to take and what makes them feel safe.
Martin Routledge is programme director at Think Local, Act Personal
Personalisation is not just a policy
We must own this ourselves rather than see ourselves as passive recipients of government policy.
Personalisation is broader than personal budgets
Other key elements include information, inclusion and contribution in the community, etc.
Jenny Pitts works as an independent social care consultant and is managing director of Ambrey Associates
Jargon tends to over-professionalise some very basic principles
Even the word personalisation is misleading – we should be talking about citizenship.
We need to think past outcomes
The levels of satisfaction are just as high with individual service funds and third party arrangements as with direct payments. The problem is that in many areas the only way you can exercise control is via a direct payment and hence they tend to generate the positive results.
Jon Glasby is director of the health services management centre at Birmingham University and a qualified social worker
We need to think more broadly about the system
The forthcoming social care white paper will hopefully be a chance to debate what kind of life we want together as a society and what this means for how we fund and design the social care system.
We should be proud of personalisation
I'm still inspired by the way in which direct payments became part of mainstream policy – something that was invented by disabled people, introduced because of campaigns by disabled people and that has made such a difference to people.
Wendy Lowder works as the assistant director for personalisation at Barnsley metropolitan borough council
A good programme for personalisation has to look at personalisation in the broadest of senses
I suppose you could say personalisation at an individual level (personal budgets), at a family level (think family) and at a community level (community budgeting).
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Arrows eye Verstappen
Dutchman Jos Verstappen could make a surprise return to the Arrows team, his manager Huub Rothengatter has said.
Verstappen is in legal proceedings against Arrows - the team dropped him at the start of the 2002 season even though he had a contract.
But Arrows has a vacancy after Heinz-Harald Frentzen, who Arrows signed in favour of Verstappen, walked out on the team last week.
Rothengatter said: "We heard about Frentzen. There are discussions. The lawyers are looking into what possibilities there are.
"We still have legal proceedings against Arrows but when things are sorted to our satisfaction, then why not? Things can be repaired, perhaps."
Rothengatter would not rule out an immediate return for Verstappen in time for next weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Verstappen is suing Arrows for loss of earnings because he was unable to find another team after his contract was annulled so close to the start of the season.
But Arrows are in serious financial trouble and their participation in the Hungarian race remains in doubt.
Arrows are seeking an end to an injunction won by the team's co-owner, the investment bank Morgan Grenfell, which prevents them securing new investment in the team.
Rothengatter believes things are moving in the right direction.
"There is so much going on at Arrows behind the scenes and there is a lot of trouble to be solved that is nothing to do with Jos," said Rothengatter.
"All sorts of actions are going on to get the things organised.
"We have been having some discussions with the team since February, when we were surprised to find out Jos was not driving. The lawyers are still speaking to each other."
Arrows boss Tom Walkinshaw is hoping to bring in new investors to solve the team's financial troubles.
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A litter of abandoned kittens are looking for a new home.
Dolly, Olive and Jackie Sparrow were rescued by the RSPCA Balham and Tooting Branch after being found on Mitcham Common a fortnight ago.
Jackie Sparrow arrived at the RSPCA with a bad eye infection, but is now on the mend after being nursed back to health by staff.
RSPCA workers at the branch said they have experienced an increase of animals being dumped in the area.
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BURNLEY manager Eddie Howe has not ruled out a return for Jay Rodriguez before the end of the season, but says Martin Paterson is unlikely to play again this term after suffering a secondary hamstring injury.
Top scorer Rodriguez has missed the last five games with a groin injury, and there were fears he would not feature again.
But ahead of Saturday's visit of Coventry City, Howe this morning said the striker is making good progress.
However, the Clarets boss stressed he would not put the 22-year-old at risk.
"He's not far away. He's working hard. It's the type of injury we need to make sure he's not getting and niggles," said Howe.
"He played at Ipswich when he perhaps shouldn't have done. He pushed himself when we weren't aware that he was still feeling the injury.
"Hopefully we'll see him before the end of the season, but we can't guarantee that."
Howe is less hopeful of Paterson's chances of an end-of-season comeback.
"It's just a little niggly one, but with his recent history I don't think we'll take any chances with Pato. I don't think we'll see him before the end of the season," he said.
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One of the leading spokesmen for fiscal conservatives issued a call to arms Saturday against what he sees as ambitious plans by the Obama administration to promote climate change and a continuation of spending policies that will be harmful to the U.S. economy.
Speaking Saturday at The National Review Summit, Tim Phillips criticized the president's inaugural speech calling it the most "aggressively partisan and harshly ideological in two generations."
"It's disappointing, but it does help us by showing our activists in the American people what lies ahead. We've got to make sure, especially on the climate change issue as well as on government spending, where there was not one statement about deficits and debt, but talk of expanding government programs and spending, that we're very aggressive," Phillips said. "We've got to take this fight not just to Congress but also the American people."
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FROM THE PUBLISHER >>Kids, dope don't mix with driver
The driver doesnt want his name in the paper, but hes worried about some of the kids on his van who are into the drugs, especially the 15-year-old who was arrested a couple of weeks ago at the school for marijuana possession, although the driver thinks the kid was a dealer.
He had two large bags of marijuana in his backpack, plus another small one, the driver says.
He turned 15 the day he got busted, the driver continues. I dont like this stuff.
He wishes he could talk to the boys parents, but the driver says theyre in prison for selling crack cocaine.
He lives with his grandmother, the driver explains.
You have to give her credit for that what with his disability, its not easy raising a teenager who gets into trouble.
The driver complains about how kids are caught using and dealing drugs, and he still has to drive them around as if nothing happened.
He says the 15-year-old was arrested at school, and the driver didnt see the boy for three days, and then he was told to pick up the kid again at his home and take him to school.
During his three-day suspension, the student missed a couple of field trips, but other than that, he gets to finish the summer-school program since his court date isnt until July 30, which is a few days after summer school ends.
The driver says he heard the student and a friend talk about the upcoming court date while they were riding home on the bus last week, but the 15-year-old wasnt too worried.
Since hes just a kid, hell likely get a lecture from a juvenile judge, but what worries the bus driver is that hes driving kids around with marijuana and other contraban in their backpacks.
I know the boy needs help, but this isnt right. All the kids know he was arrested. The supervisor knows about it. She told me not to worry about it, just take the kids home and pick them up, he says.
I dont know where they grow this stuff. Maybe they grow it out on the farm. This makes me sick to my stomach.
Its not as if he doesnt want to give the kid another chance, but why should he be riding the bus with other students and maybe get them into trouble, too?
We need to get him out of circulation, the driver continues. Theres a sign in front of the school that says, This is a Drug- Free, Gun-Free Institution.
The school says the summer program is run by a private organization, so the school wont accept blame for the incident.
During the school year, the middle school is doing all it can to keep kids in line, but if you visit the school, you get the eerie feeling that it looks like a juvenile lockup, where that 15-year-old kid could wind up someday.


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Case Study: Multifamily Property Energy Efficiency Programs
Building Strong Relationships to Deliver Successful Multifamily Programs
Although ample energy savings opportunities exist in multifamily buildings, this remains an underserved segment in utility territories across the country. Two common hurdles can prevent utilities from running successful multifamily programs: 1. Convincing property owners to participate and 2. Developing the program as a part of a commercial program rather than as its own effort.
Property owners are sometimes hesitant to invest when they are not fully responsible for energy costs and may not understand how they can benefit from the savings. On the utility side, multifamily initiatives often fall under commercial programs, which may not be tailored to the specific energy efficiency needs of multifamily properties, leaving a lot of savings on the table. Ecova's comprehensive approach to Multifamily Efficiency Programs is one of the best ways for a property owner to truly achieve maximum savings.
Ecova implements multifamily programs from beginning to end—from lead generation and qualification, to contractor engagement and measure installation, to rebate processing and post-installation inspections for quality control—making the entire process simple for the utility and property owners.
The key to this program is Ecova's ability to build strong ongoing relationships between utilities, contractors and property owners to develop comprehensive and long-term energy efficiency plans.
Our expert three-tiered approach includes:
- Simple measures like no-cost direct installations that provide immediate savings for tenants—such as CFLs, faucet aerators, efficient showerheads, pipe wrap and more
Common area measures for direct savings to the property owners
More capital-intensive shell projects like insulation, windows, water heaters and more. Not only do these efforts reduce energy costs, they increase property values
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is headquartered in Bellevue, Wash. and serves approximately 1.1 million electric and 750,000 natural gas customers in a 6,000 square mile region of Western Washington. The utility offers a number of energy efficiency programs under its Customer Solutions Energy Efficiency program umbrella, but one area identified as underserved was the residential multifamily segment. With approximately 450,000 apartment units in the region, this segment provided a large untapped source of energy savings.
Although PSE's commercial efficiency programs had offered disparate contracts for individual measures, they felt that bringing them under one Multifamily Retrofit Program would increase opportunities for customer participation. Since 2006, Ecova has managed PSE's program and continues to strengthen the relationship between PSE and its multifamily customers.
Ecova currently leverages marketing collateral created by PSE to engage property owners in a conversation about energy efficiency and the benefits they— and their tenants—will realize with the energy audits and direct install measures. Ecova also works to train and manage the network of auditors and installers who perform the work and provides PSE with accurate and reliable program documentation, tracking and reporting.
Collaboration between PSE and Ecova over the first five years of the program resulted in over 34 million kWh in energy savings from direct-install measures, and 26.6 million kWh and 185,000 therms from shell and common-area measures.
These savings resulted from the completion of 3,378 unique projects at 1,020 multifamily properties (about 105,000 units) and the installation of 754,119 CFLs, 41,470 showerheads and 25,737 lengths of pipe wrap.
Over the last six years, Ecova has continuously improved program operations and shown an unparalleled dedication to ensuring the highest level of service to PSE's customers. In 2011, Ecova worked closely with the PSE program team to refine incentive processing procedures to ensure accurate and timely delivery—resulting in a 100 percent success rate for the year. Ecova has cemented relationships with trade allies, building a robust support network to install common area lighting and shell measures in the PSE service territory. Because of the focus on relationship building and long-term planning, the program now sees most of its savings from larger shell measures rather than the direct install efforts.


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She booked out of Dallas right after graduating from Walden Prep School at 16 and worked her way through New York's Hunter College as a stripper at a Manhattan joint called The Doll House. Got your attention? OK, skip to the present, when 37-year-old Victoria Alexander, now living in SoHo, is the highly praised author of two novels: Smoking Hopes, which was published in '96 and deals with life in an Upper East Side Japanese hostess club, and her most recent, Naked Singularity, which addresses the subject of euthanasia. Publishers Weekly calls the latter "gut-wrenching and eloquently written." Nothing is ordinary about this rebellious and gifted writer who says the reason she left Dallas for New York was because "it's easier for a nerd to fit in up here."
This place is smashingly good fun in addition to bringing out the artist in folks of all ages. Using bits of broken glass, ceramics and tile (all tumbled to remove sharp edges), patrons turn frames, candleholders, coasters and vases into colorful works of art. Actually, the place has a threefold purpose: It's an art studio, a showplace for commissioning pieces and an art gallery. Owners Robin Franklin and Tracy Graivier are ready to help with ideas. If you prefer doing your smashing and gluing at home, they have take-home kits to get you started. Graivier has even written a book, Crazy Mosaic, which is filled with ideas and hints. So, if you happen to break a piece of Granny's china or knock over her favorite lamp, just scoop up the pieces and head on down. There's art in such disasters.
If you like your reading fast and gritty, with lots of bad-guy chasing and a liberal sprinkling of sex with the scams and body count, Dallas' A.W. Gray is your man. He's been spinning best-selling mystery tales for years, beginning with his popular series about local private eye Bino Phillips (Bino, Bino's Blues, etc.). And here's a little secret: When you think you've read his complete body of work, there's plenty more. The prolific writer has several pen names. Want horror? Try Crossland Brown's Tombley's Walk. Jeffrey Ames (Lethal City, etc.) is a Gray crime fiction nom de plume. For his legal thrillers, look for the name Sarah Gregory (In Self Defense, etc.). He/she can be found in better bookstores everywhere.
Like Riverdance performed underwater by fat people, clogging has its own strange appeal...or not. If you just can't get your fill of mature ladies in sensible shoes making their skirts fly up over their panties, you could see a psychiatrist, or you could call the number above for the Texas Clogging Council and get specifics on next year's Texas Clogger's Rally, to be held March 5 and March 6. There's always a big audience. Maybe you know why.
Say you're a lonely Howard Dean supporter, a witch, a native speaker of French or a pagan (same thing), a John Kerry supporter, Web logger or Goth, and you want to meet others of your tribe. Meetups is the place to go. Operating by Web and all over the world, Meetups arranges get-togethers in local venues for people seeking their ilk, whatever that may be. Plans are still in flux, for example, for the next Dallas-area meet-up of people who are Elvis. But there are already 53 of him signed up. Hey, even if you're not Elvis, how could you miss? There's a movie in here somewhere.
If we were up for drinking games at 8 a.m., this would be the quickest way to get shit-faced. The rules would be as follows: One drink every time Scott Sams mispronounces and/or gives the incorrect name for a local charity, council member or day of the week. Two drinks every time he makes a blatant pass at the eternally uncomfortable Grecian Goddess of Mixmaster Traffic, Alexa Conomos. One drink every time weatherman Greg Field's voice cracks, and another swig any time any one of them tries unsuccessfully to create "colorful banter" after underestimating how much time they have left on the air before the signal mercifully switches back to Good Morning America. We've formed an addiction to Daybreak and watch it religiously before heading off to work. It's funny and gets us going. Don't believe us? Just watch. It's like Laugh-In with extended forecasts.


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I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but here goes.
I have created a website, where there is a circular portal with a big button in the center of the screen, which is rotating with CSS3 animations, the sequence that comes next is the problem, where I need help.
The sequence goes as such:
Press Button.Button Disappears.Portal changes and gets smaller.Background Colour changes (gets lighter)User Interface outline draws out on screen.Buttons and images show up.
Now a what I am stuck on is which development technologies should I use and how do I make the sequence happen one after the other, like a big animation piece.
I know I can use HTML5 Canvas to draw out the outlines of the UI, and CSS3 Animations to transition between background colours, but how to fit it together, maybe with JavaScript, also how to make it all happen with out refreshing the page, I'm a novice at AJAX.
I know it's asking a lot, but any help would be gratefully appreciated.
Thanks everyone in advance...


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Information sought on armed robbery in Greensburg
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Information sought on armed robbery
Greensburg police are investigating the armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver on Friday night.
Sgt. John Swank said the man called the Papa John's store on South Main Street about 7:30 and placed an order.
When the driver arrived at Building G of the Hawksworth Apartments at 770 N. Main St., he was confronted by an armed gunman who demanded money.
The man made off with an undetermined amount of cash, Swank said.
Swank described the man as black, between 25 and 30 years old, and about 6 feet 2 inches tall with a stocky build.
Swank said he was wearing all black with a scarf partially covering his face. He brandished a black handgun of unknown make and caliber, Swank said.
The driver was not injured.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Greensburg police at 724-834-3800.


text: Hi All, I'm in the post-Christmas gadget buying frame of mind, and I wondered if there are any updates on this Freecom USB digital TV device about which there was some discussion in Autumn 2005. Can anyone recommend the best model as regards accessibility with JAWS. I note from the DABS.com site that there are currently 2 Freecom devices, one for about 26£ which is jsut for Digital channels, and one for about 45£ which covers analogue as well. I'm wondering if these are both equally accessible. Apologies if this has been covered recently, I haven't been subscribed for a while. Regards, Tim Pennick ________________________________ From: jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jaws-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of G. McFarlane Sent: 02 November 2005 02:06 To: Jaws UK; access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [jaws-uk] Accessible Freeview on PC Hi Apologies for double posting but I thought some in both camps might be interested in this. I've posted the spec below and if anyone's interested I can post the exact link from ebuyer (although it's apparently widely available) It's called: * Freecom DVB-T TV USB Stick **Ultra compa... and it works extremely well. It's a complete freeview box just the size of a memory stick. For once, after trying many other tuners and softwares, it's the first one I've found that is completely accessible to Jaws. All that is described below works well. The Electronic Program Guide works pretty flawlessly - pressing Ctrl and 'E' in the Control Panel of the program brings it up - you choose your channel, it accesses the program listings from the internet and once yo tab down to the relevant box you choose a program and choose it - it is then placed in the recording presets and will be recorded at the correct time. Everything is accessed by keypress, and even the audio description can be accessed and works. (Apparently the picture's good too, the sound certainly is.) It's designed to be portable and plugs int a laptop. Unless you're in a strong signal area the supplied portable digital ariel probably won't work well - it could probably be benefited by a booster or perhaps a new separate boosted portable freeview portable area could be purchased. However when connected to the appropriate house ariel it works a treat. At about £45 it's a very welcome and acceptable way to watch high quality TV on your desktop and to record to DVD for future viewing. I hasten to add I get no commission for this but for once anew product like this coming out of the box accessible is quite a wonder. Regards. Gordon McFarlane Watch and record Digital TV or listen to Digital Radio on your desktop or notebook. It's free! List of 18 items * Watch FREE TO AIR Digital TV on your notebook or desktop * Listen to FREE TO AIR Digital Radio in your office, car, anywhere. * Record Digital TV shows with the Electronic Program Guide (EPG). * Fully resizable TV, up to full screen. * Auto channel scan and name recognition. * Detachable DVB-T antenna for the best transmission. * Time shift allow you to continue from where you pause a live show. * Installs in seconds without opening your notebook or desktop PC. * Burn recorded video to CD/DVD. * USB compliant, works simultaneously with any other USB device. * Small dimension 28 x 86 x 15 mm. * Compatible with Windows XP. * No AC adapter is needed, the DVB-T stick is USB buspowered. * All Freecom devices meet the highest industry standards. * Unlimited free helpdesk support. * 2 years manufacturers warranty * Remote Control Included . ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** jaws-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq


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|LS&A staff who served as forum facilitators and were available to answer questions at the May 5 Town Meeting were (from left) Julie Mattucci-Clark, Robin Sarris, Dorothy Marschke, Jennifer Eshelman, Janice Williams, Cheryl Zello and Katherine Johnson. Photo by Bob Kalmbach
Results of the 28 forums were unveiled May 5 at the first of two LS&A Staff Town Meetings, attended by about 160 individuals.
Jane Johnson, one of two emcees at the meeting, noted that there was a tremendous amount of positive energy exhibited by forum participants, who did not come in with a lot of criticism but rather ideas for solutions and a desire to work collectively to improve life in the College. Johnson, an administrative assistant in the Department of English, organized the forum project and also served as a group facilitator. She was joined in hosting the Town Meeting by E. Karen Clark, LS&A manager of human resources services.
About 26 percent228 personsof LS&A staff participated in the forums, a counterpoint to faculty focus groups conducted in the fall. Staff volunteers who served as facilitators and note-takers received training from Human Resource Development.
Staff were able to attend a forum with individuals from their job family or could opt for attending a forum whose participants represented several job families. All forums had several common questions related to barriers to getting work done and connectedness to LS&A, with individual forums covering five topic areas: LS&A administration and services, unit level leadership, student academic services, environment for staff, and computer technology and technical support.
Incoming Dean Shirley Neuman was on campus last week and attended the LS&A Staff Town Meeting. Noting that she has had considerable experience with an M-Pathways type system, she said, 'I have empathy for the chaos, but it does get better.' She also acknowledges that 'It does move work, and we have to address that.'
Commenting on the evaluation process, Neuman noted that 'bottom-up feedback is extremely important.' She also indicated she has found that through evaluation processes 'often very simple changes can be identified to help staff do their job better.'
She tole her appreciative audience that she is 'a great fan of training' and also was happy to see that information-sharing was high on staff members' agenda. 'I will rely on you to continue to help me identify issues and help us move forward to resolve them.'
Neuman will assume the deanship Aug. 1. Photo by Bob Kalmbach
Clark cited two similarities in responses of faculty and staff:
Heres a quick look at some of the issues identified in discussing barriers to getting work done and whether or not staff feel connected to the College:
Issues raised and solutions suggested in the topic areas:
Facility repairs and furniture replacement need to be attended to more quickly.
Staff would like more opportunities for training and networking, including time to practice what they learn in classes and information about training opportunities and funding sources. A policies and procedures manual that units could customize should be developed.
Flexible work schedules and appointment of individuals to closed-end positions during peak times would help improve the work climate, as would stress reduction and customer service training for Deans Office staff.
A mentor system for training in new systems and in computer skills would be helpful for long-term staff.
The frequent turnover of administrators means staff carry the burden of insuring procedural continuity. New chairs and directors need training and documentation of LS&A policies and procedures. Faculty supervisors and key administrators should receive supervision and conflict management training.
The staff classification system needs updating and clarification, opportunities for promotion within departments should be provided and merit increases should be tied to evaluations. In addition, staff would like to see creation of a tool for bottom-up evaluation of unit leadership.
Communication could be improved through implementation of regular department staff meetings or cluster meetings within departments, as well as networking across departments and among those with jobs with similar tasks.
More faculty support and leadership is needed relative to undergraduate issues, and the number of advising and student service positions in units should be increased. The importance of serving students needs to be communicated at all levels.
More faculty are needed to teach core courses and attention should be paid to coordinating key courses with sequencing when faculty are granted leaves and sabbaticals.
Advisers need better office space and GSIs need more office space.
Among the negatives in this area are lack of compensation for additional work and responsibilities; the perception that one must leave a unit in order to get promoted; and loss of staff to outside industry, which is now offering similar benefits with fewer frustrations.
Suggestions for improvement include conducting a salary study of outside organizations and other academic institutions, compensating staff for team work, offering incentives that will encourage staff to stay in their positions, providing written information about the merit system, clarifying overtime policies, and compensating staff for additional training or attaining a higher skill level.
Staff should be treated with the same respect as faculty and all staff should be treated fairly and equally. Leadership should provide support when a staff member has to say no to a faculty member.
Staff cited the need for an advocate, someone they can go to when they have a problem with a supervisor or faculty administrator, the report stated.
The physical environment also affects ones job performance, with staff indicating a need for a break room and periodic checks of offices and workstations relative to ergonomics and lighting. Some raised health concerns related to renovation projects.
Staff prefer direct communication if there is a problem and noted that evaluations written by individuals not familiar with the staff members work are not helpful.
Providing interview and training models would help address some staff transition issues. Staff also suggested establishment of a Staff Exploratory, similar to the Faculty Exploratory that offers information technology training.
New staff should be provided with procedures manuals. Training should be provided on dealing with multiple bosses and balancing customer needs with job demands.
Because of the rapid growth in this area, the report notes, many concerns center on the shortage of personnel and training. The need to fund more computer support staff positions was a recurring theme. Staff should catch up proportionally with the hardware/software investments the College has made.
Many computer staff support personnel feel disconnected and have poor morale due to low salaries, increasing workloads and lack of input on decisions.
Creation of a transition relief team would provide support when local positions are vacant. Better feedback on the status of service requests is needed. The College should hire a Y2K coordinator and provide unit tech support people with funding to deal with Y2K issues.
Training of one person in each department to provide basic computer support, and recognition of that role in job descriptions, would relieve the pressure on other technical support staff.
A Web coordinator and team should be appointed to help units create and maintain their sites.
Get the best Web person, the best Mac person, the best data support person, the best tech support person to act as central coordinators for these areas at the College level, the report states.
Lack of basic skills make changes to new systems and software difficult.
A software manual library and a primer on the Web and copyright laws would be helpful. There is a need for basic training in e-mail attachments and use of shared drives.
A second Town Meeting will be held 34:30 p.m. May 13 in Auditorium A. Angell Hall.
The report on the staff forums is on the Web at www.lsa.umich.edu/dean/bud/.
Top priorities
LS&A staff members were asked to name their top priorities for improving the work environment. Unranked, within LS&A they are:
Suggestions for improvements at the University level included increased parking access and decreased parking costs and such non-salary benefits as better dental coverage, family care days, more liberal support for continuing ones education, on-site day care, inclement weather days, half day off Dec. 24 and Martin Luther King day off, and fitness classes.
Forum facilitators
The following LS&A staff served as note-takers and facilitators for the 28 forums that were held in January and February:
Judith Carothers, academic services secretary, Romance languages and literatures; Jennifer Eshelman, student services assistant, Asian languages and cultures; Jane Johnson, Deans Office and English; Katherine Johnson, associate editor, Romance languages and literatures; Dorothy Marschke, student services assistant, history; Julie Mattucci-Clark, academic secretary, and Lara Nelson, administrative associate, both from sociology; Robin Sarris, administrative manager, and Katherine Teasdale, student services associate, both from English; Janice Williams, executive secretary, political science; and Cheryl Zello, secretary, Museum of Zoology.
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Can I connect my computer to my CRT television, to watch online video?
The advent of Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Unboxed has meant that more and more people are trying to stream internet videos on their TV. You might think that you need the latest LCD HDTVs to watch online videos on your TV, but in reality you don't. It is perfectly possible to use your CRT television, but the quality you will get depends on the connections present on your devices. Here's a rundown of the best possible scenarios.
1. HDMI – The newer High Definition CRT televisions have HDMI ports. This is the best possible way to connect your TV to a laptop/computer, because it gives you a high quality digital image and audio signal. So, if you have an HDMI connection on your TV, and one on your computer, connect them up with an HDMI cable and select the HDMI input channel on your TV's remote.
2. DVI – Your next best connection option is DVI. This is another connection that offers a high quality digital image. A DVI connection is generally more popular on a desktop computer than on a laptop. Use a DVI cable to connect your TV and computer, or use a DVI to HDMI converter cable if you only have an HDMI port on one of your devices.
3. VGA – A common connection on newer CRT televisions, and on almost all computers, is the VGA connection. VGA cables are inexpensive and easy to find. Simply plug one end into your computer and the other end into your TV and select the appropriate input channel on your TV remote.
4. S-Video – The final option, S-video, is not going to give you great quality, but it will work. It is perhaps the most common connection of the three as both your CRT television and your computer will likely have this option. Connect one end to the S-Video port on your computer, and the other to the yellow 'Video In' port on your TV. Then select the correct input on your TV remote.
Note that if you are using a DVI, VGA, or S-Video connection, the only sound you will get will be the sound that comes through your computer speakers. This is because, unlike an HDMI connection, these cables are only capable of displaying an image. To get sound through your TV, you need to pair your display cable with a 3.5mm mini stereo male to dual RCA male cable. These are very common. One end plugs into your computer's headphone jack, and the other has a red and white dual input for your TV.
Are you having trouble viewing the computer image on your TV? Laptops sometimes require you to switch the display mode from the built-in monitor to an external display like your TV. The procedure varies from model to model but is often just a case of pressing Fn + F8 on the keyboard. If F8 does not work, one of the other function keys will. Check your manual for the correct combination.
You may also need to adjust the screen resolution on your computer to fit that of your TV. Do that by going to the computer's Control Panel and adjusting the display properties. In Windows XP you can find this if you click Start > Control Panel > Display > Settings. In Vista and Windows 7, search for 'adjust screen resolution' on the Start menu's search bar or click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization > Adjust Screen Resolution (from the Display menu).
Still having problems? Make sure that you selected the appropriate input channel on your TV's remote control. This ensures that your TV is displaying the input signal that you want from your computer. Otherwise, you should be all set to enjoy internet video and movies on your CRT television.
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Along with news that their new album 'Lines, Vines and Trying Times' is done, Jonas Brothers are announced as co-hosts and performers at 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards.
Jonas Brothers have just finished recording sessions for their next installment titled "Lines, Vines and Trying Times". They confirm it through their Twitter feed saying, "Guess what everybody we just finished the record!! I'm pretty sure it's the most excited I've ever been about one of our albums ever!"
Previously, the youngest member of the band, Nick Jonas, told MTV that their next album will become their "journal in songs." He stated, "[It's about] things we've gone through, personal experiences we get inspiration from. We've also been working on trying to use metaphors ... to kind of mask a literal thing that happens to us."
"The record is amazing," Nick said in another occasion. "It's got three distinct sounds, that's why there's three words in the title. ... There's kind of like a funk sound, a little bit of a country-sounding thing, and then the classic rock."
After the new album is released in U.S. on June 15, the band will embark on their world tour. Along with Jordin Sparks and Honor Society, Joe Jonas and his brothers will begin touring across U.S. on June 20 in Texas. Their complete tour dates can be found on their MySpace.
Aside from new album report, Jonas Brothers have been recruited as co-hosts at this year's MuchMusic Video Awards, which will be held on June 21. Beside making a hosting job, they will also perform at the annual event.
Concerning their recruitment as the event's co-hosts, Kevin Jonas shares, "We're so excited to get back up to Canada, and co-hosting the MMVAs is a real honour for us!" Nick Jonas then adds, "We're the kind of guys who aren't afraid to poke fun at ourselves. We'll figure out a fun way to incorporate some humor into the show. We definitely don't take ourselves too seriously."


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13-year-old Dakota Fanning, whose spiteful eyes are second only to her spiteful grin in severity, has reportedly already learned to be a vain diva, and her younger sister, Elle, is following suit.
According to Variety, Dakota and Elle withdrew from the drama My Sister's Keeper after they learned the role required Dakota to shave her head. Unacceptable!
Add this to our accumulating pile of evidence that Dakota Fanning has the mark of the beast somewhere on her body.
The little one is totally giving the finger!! LOL!!
How is refusing to shave your head being a diva? I think most women would refuse to do that. It's not an outrageous demand/refusal.
Maybe she is trying to tell Donald Trump to eff off (she's holding Trump water). Wouldn't we all?
Anyone remember the SNL skit where Amy Pohler (as Dakota fanning) interviewed "Abigail Breslin" and was all pissy about not having an Oscar nom? That is all I could think of when I read Abigale (sp??) is taking over the role.
So am I weird in that I would totally shave my head? I am always looking for an excuse to cut it all off!
Lisa, I too would shave my head. My hair is horribly destroyed from dying it black and/or red every 3 weeks for the past 5 years. I finally got it back to my natural blonde and it feels like straw even in the shower.
Dakota creeps me the eff out. Especially when she's interviewed. Its like "Hello, you're not 41. YOU'RE A CHILD! Please act like one."
Remember, Dakota Fanning is only a 13 year old girl, not Demi Moore vying for an Oscar in 1997. Kudos to Elle Fanning for looking like the supressed public school teacher passivly flipping the bird at catty PTA mom's durring Open House.
Sigh, you nailed that one on the head. I laughed out loud when I looked at the picture again after reading your PTA comment.
So, simulated child-rape: acceptable. Possibly being less attractive: deal breaker.
Maybe she is just an insecure 13 year old girl…I don't think I would've shaved my head at 13 either. I don't think that makes her a diva.
It's not like her hair is all that. She should do it for her craft.
Oh, come on, guys… kids are cruel. Don't you all remember middle school where you got teased for even just the slightest thing? Imagine if you showed up bald. Plus, it was all about having the right shoes, the right earrings, etc. No kid that age would want to shave their head.
Yes, kids are cruel but I doubt she even goes to "regular" school. Plus, let's not forget Playla's point - she was in a movie with a disturbing child rape scene. If she were insecure or worried about what her peers thought, wouldn't she have turned that down too?
I don't think it's that ridiculous. Lord knows this girl takes a good ripping on account that she looks like Gollum. Let's not increase thier likeness by shaving her head.
Is that evil little girl actually doing a product placement?
Nice that everyone knows what's best for Dakota.
HINT: she was not actually raped! But they wanted her to REALLY shave her head.
Confess: if she did this role, you'd be knocking her for being in "every movie" and "not giving other kids a chance"
O my God - you are all so mean!These are just children. Shame on you. They are sweet little girls.


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* TSX rises 64.89 points, or 0.45 percent, to 14,590.08 * Nine of the 10 main index sectors advance * Sears Canada steady after reporting results By John Tilak TORONTO, May 21 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index advanced on Wednesday, boosted by expectations that minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest meeting will show it remains committed to stimulating the U.S. economy and by a rise in oil prices that lifted shares of energy producers. The U.S. central bank was set to release the minutes later in the day, and the market was optimistic that they would reaffirm the Fed's stimulative policy direction and shed light on when a rise in interest rates might be expected. The Toronto stock market's benchmark index climbed for a second straight session and is up more than 7 percent this year. "The market is looking for more dovish comments from the Federal Reserve meeting," said Stan Wong, director of wealth management and portfolio manager at ScotiaMcLeod. "Despite the continued liquidity in the market and very low interest rates, valuations, geopolitical pressures and economic uncertainty outside of North America have kept the bull market from advancing in a major way so far this year," he said, adding that a pullback could be imminent. "Investors are viewing the market as a toddler who is tired but doesn't want to fall asleep," Wong said. "So we're looking at a correction, but it really hasn't happened." The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 64.89 points, or 0.45 percent, at 14,590.08. The Canadian benchmark could benefit from improving economic data in the second half of the year and a stronger performance by the financial sector, Wong said. Nine of the 10 main sectors on the index were higher on Wednesday. Financials, the index's most heavily weighted sector, rose 0.6 percent. Royal Bank of Canada climbed 0.7 percent to C$73.94, and Bank of Montreal was up 0.5 percent at C$74.89. Shares of energy companies advanced 0.7 percent, supported by a gain in the price of oil. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd added 1 percent to C$43.79, and Enbridge Inc jumped 1.2 percent to C$52.70. In corporate news, Sears Canada Inc posted a bigger quarterly loss as a prolonged winter hurt sales. The stock was little changed. ($1=$1.09 Canadian) (With reporting by Leah Schnurr; Editing by Peter Galloway)


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I can't believe we're hours away from my big Season 10 premiere! It's all I've been thinking about all summer long. Well, that, and how to even out the tan lines from my tube top.
I can sum up my season premiere in one word, or more specifically, one color. P!nk is here! She's gonna perform her new hit single. It's the one with the high note that my cats have asked me to stop trying to hit. Plus, I have a big surprise for her. I'll give you a hint… she loves gymnastics.
Also, the handsome Patrick Dempsey will be here! I'm gonna get him to tell me about the new season of "Grey's Anatomy," if I don't get distracted by his shiny, shiny hair.
And that's just Monday! Wait 'til you hear about the rest of premiere week! Britney Spears and Simon Cowell are here! So are Kate Hudson, "American Idol" winner Phillip Phillips, Lauren Graham and Dave Matthews Band!
Also, if you loved Michelle Obama at the DNC, you don't wanna miss my show this week. I'm just sayin'.
Plus, the two little girls who are taking over the world, Sophia Grace & Rosie, are having "Tea Time" with Reese Witherspoon, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber!
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Rose Wong, Cal State East Bay assistant professor of social work, led a team of professionals, community members and researchers that has released innovative culture-based Chinese and English language materials designed specifically for educating Chinese immigrants about depression. The materials, intended for use in health clinics, schools, social services, and community organizations, address a need for culturally tailored approaches to preventing and treating mental illness.
According to Wong, who was lead investigator among the academic researchers, cultural tailoring is the key to addressing the low utilization of mental health services by ethnic minorities. She noted that few bottom-up, community-based research efforts have been undertaken even though closing disparities in mental health care between ethnic and racial minority groups and White Americans has long been a public health concern.
The materials her team produced, to Wong's knowledge, are a first of their kind, and she expects them to become the "go to" tools for professionals working with Chinese immigrants across the U.S. To develop these materials, the CSUEB faculty member and her research collaborators recruited clinical social workers, primary care clinicians, mental health specialists, and community members to serve as project experts. As an ad hoc university-community team, they designed three products for three target audiences: brief videos with actors portraying immigrants experiencing depression in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, posters, and brochures containing symptom checklists for teen, adult and older adult age groups.
The development of the materials was made possible by funding from CSUEB's Department of Social Work and the Okura Mental Health Leadership Foundation. Team members represented numerous non-profit and public organizations: Urban Services of the YMCA of San Francisco, Chinese Hospital, Chinatown Child Development Center, Central City Older Adult Program, Sunset Mental Health Services, Chinatown Public Health Center, SteppingStone Adult Day Health Center, and Citywide Focus of the University of California, San Francisco. Sponsors were the Chinatown Child Development Center and the Asian and Pacific Islander Social Work Educators Association.
Professionals and organizations wishing to obtain videos, posters or brochures should contact Wong through the San Francisco Chinese Community Depression Education Project, at firstname.lastname@example.com or by calling (510) 885-4059.
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Well, thanks goes out to the folks at BiggerPockets.com for including my recet post on Rental Tracking Software in this-weeks Carnival of Real Estate Investing .
Now I just have to find out what other software packages he was talking about, or perhaps I should change the title to specify tools for the small landlord… either way.
Edit: The post also made the Carnival of Real Estate #22 although I did not make the list of the Top 11 at Active Rain, maybe next-time.
Thanks again, I hope the post had some useful information.
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