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CYBER Face Sheet Printing. December 21, 2010. Training Purpose. To review the new printing functionality available for users that have access to a youth/child's Face Sheet in CYBER. Availability.
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December 21, 2010
To review the new printing functionality available for users that have access to a youth/child's Face Sheet in CYBER.
Face Sheet Printing will be available to any CYBER user that has access to a youth/child's record (user is open in Tracking Elements).
This function is not currently available via Historical Access.
To access the Print function, search for the youth/child's CYBER record by;
Found on the Demographics tab, in the lower right side of the screen.
The following elements of the Face Sheet will print in the report;
* Diagnosis is also included on the report.
Depending upon the amount of information contained in the record, it may take a few moments for the report to load.
Using the Export to Selected Format menu, the report can be exported into four formats;
Report is printable right from CYBER.
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The Demographics area of the report includes all of the details from the Demographics tab of the Face Sheet; including Additional Address Information, past Living Situations, Additional Contact Numbers, and Languages Spoken.
The Diagnosis area will list the most current data that has been entered and will include all Axis fields, if applicable.
The Admissions area will list all information, in descending order. (Admit and Discharge Reasons will not be included.)
The Provider area will include the most current only; those listed in CYBER with no end date.
The Tracking Elements area will list all Tracking Elements, in ascending order.
The Formal/Informal Supports will include all Supports listed in the Face Sheet, in alphabetical order.
The Eligibility area will list the child's most current Medicaid Eligibility information, with the most recent listed first.
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Activites On the Road & At Home
Although aimed at kids aged six to twelve, this fun activity book can be used by the whole family while traveling or at home. It offers fascinating facts about Colorado's historic explorers, trappers, traders, miners, farmers, ranchers, railroaders, and Native Americans. It also includes present day industries, sports teams, and ski resorts, as well as Colorado's mountains, rivers, plants, wildlife, and parks. Activities are presented in a bright and colorful format that include mazes, crosswords, word searches, science experiments, codes, writing activities, and arts and crafts galore. Many activities require only a pencil or crayons, while others use simple materials found around the house.


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Pin Action Small-Time Gangsters, High-Stakes Gambling, and the Teenage Hustler [Audiobook]
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Narrator: Chris Lutkin | Genre: Nonfiction/True Crime
"The Color of Money" meets "The Big Lebowski." Pin Action is an inspiring and improbable story of transcendence, redemption, survival and one of the greatest, forgotten sports legends in New York City sports history.
Most of us think of bowling as a "sport" in quotation marks, and bowling alleys are places with disco balls, matching shirts, and funny shoes. But in the 1960s, New York City was the center of "action bowling", a form of high-stakes gambling in which bowlers―often teenagers―faced off for thousands of dollars every night. When money like that is changing hands, you can bet the pressure is on (and the balls are rigged), and losses come with dire consequences. But for a few kids, the world of action bowling would turn out to be a ticket off the mean streets and onto the Professional Bowlers Association Tour. For Ernie Schlegel, it would be a chance to shed his hustler ways and become a bonafide champion.
For the more than 100 million bowlers worldwide and for fans of timeless sports histories, Pin Action captures the underbelly of 1960s and '70s New York and tells the true story of how the most notorious action bowler of all time became a Hall of Famer. Set in the gritty, flashy, lost world of action bowling, Gianmarc Manzione tells an epic tale filled with seedy characters, uproarious eccentricities, improbable twists of fate, and a rags-to-riches narrative so crazy it has to be true.
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Long before I met Debra Gabel friends were telling me that I *needed* to meet her. They told me how interested she was in quilting, and what a talented artist she was. She is that, but also so much more!
Debra and I live ten minutes apart, and I've probably known her now for about ten years. It's hard to not use superlatives when describing her as she is a ball of creative energy. She's well known throughout the quilting industry for the patterns and pre-printed panels she designs for her company, Zebra Patterns, as well as her roles as Creative Director of the Row by Row Experience and fabric designer for Timeless Treasures.
Debra started her business from the ground up. In the beginning, about the time I met her, she had just two patterns and was teaching at local quilt stores. Her enthusiasm, artistic ability, and business savvy soon led to her business growing by leaps and bounds. Let's take a look behind the scenes at Zebra Patterns' headquarters.
Debra and her husband Gary run the company from their home. Their basement has become an amazingly well organized warehouse of the products they ship worldwide such as Debra's line of CityStamps.
Having visited the Gabel home before the business took over, I can vouch for the fact that previously it was a lovely finished basement where the kids could hang out comfortably with friends. Just look at it now!
The amazingly popular Row by Row fabric license plates in their native habitat!
The Gabel's have two full time employees and a cadre of independent contractors who work for them as fabric cutters. Here's Gary at the company "Control Center". This was originally Debra's sewing and quilting studio.
As the business grew, Debra needed more room so a few years ago the Gabel's built what they call "The Barn". The lower floor is a spacious garage, while the upper floor houses a studio space. (This is where all the company business was done prior to taking over the entire basement of the house.) As soon as it was complete, Debra's studio became a meeting spot for several local quilt groups. These pictures don't do justice to how well thought out and organized a space it is. I should note that Debra is also a very talented art quilter, though right now her business interests take precedence.
I know I've been super gushy here and I'm obviously one of Debra's biggest fans, but I can't write this post without adding that above all else Debra is a very kind and generous person. With all the talk of upheaval in the quilt industry, I'm glad that her business is thriving and that we have folks like her making positive contributions to the industry.


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05-16-07, 05:49 #1Registered User
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Database Designer (freelance, MySQL)
I am currently working on the creation of a number of sports related websites and i am looking for someone who can assist me in the area of database design. ( structure and queries )
Before you read on note that I do not have the budget to pay commercial rates. I am looking for someone who is satisfied with making a little extra spending money by doing small design projects from time to time.
I am myself a Java programmer and design my own website(s). I can do most database work myself, up to 90%, but it's the last 10% that proves to be beyond me. So i'm looking for someone experienced to assist me. I am not an agent, you will work directly for me and with me.
Your tasks are:
- Analyse and document data as provided by me.
Simple documentation that i will expand myself into data dictionaries.
- Design the structure of database(s) to hold that data.
- Design database management procedures such as backups.
You are not expected to do any day-to-day tasks, only design the actions that need to be done.
- Design queries on the database.
I will make designs for output files and (web)pages, you design the queries required. I am aware that an output page may require multiple queries with intermittent programming. I should be able to provide this programming myself so we will be working closely together on this.
I work with rented hosting space and only use Java technology (Tomcat) and MySQL. It would be great if you have some experience with Java based websites but it is not required.
The first project will be the design of a football(soccer) database.
This database will contain historic data as well as some real-time data and will act as a resource for a number of applications such as websites with soccer statistics, bookmakers odds comparison, betting advisory services, etc. In this area i currently have one website called www.soccerfavourites.com which i intend to expand greatly in time for next soccer season.
Other projects in future will involve Tennis and Horse Racing.
Feel free to contact me for any further information: erik (AT) soccerfavourites.com
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how big a difference do you think there is between "commercial rates" and "a little extra spending money"?
remember, in life, you get what you pay for
if you come out of the gate saying you won't pay well, you're going to get exactly the same quality result
my advice: pay a pro for a half hour's work, or pay a student/amateur for seven hours
your call
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05-16-07, 07:23 #3Registered User
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Good point,
Difficult to say as i don't have a clear idea how much time it will take.
If you tell me it will take 100 hours and your rate is 100US$ then please don't contact me.
If you say it takes between 10 and 15 hours at 25US$ the price range becomes 250 - 375 US$ then we can work something out.
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It's diffucult to say how long it will take with the small amount of information provided. If you're budget is a big issue then you might want to try this yourself (learning is free ).
Now that you're a member here at dbforums I'm sure that there are many people here willing to help you with any specific questions you come across.
Design is always the hardest part (getting the specification is the second ) but I'm sure you could do a good job of it yourself
And your advert is refreshingly honest. I like that
05-16-07, 09:30 #5Registered User
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thanks for your reply George,
I already have a database, designed and created myself and operational on the www.soccerfavourites.com website. To illustrate the extent of my own ability. Now i want to expand and i find myself at the limit of what i can do myself. I.e. i'm stuck.
The problem with posting questions on the board is that for anyone to give me a good answer on some of the problems i'm encountering they would have to spend quite some time looking at what i have and where i want to go. This is beyond what anyone can expect from a place like this. So i'm quite willing to pay some cash for that time.
I'm currently writing up the design of what i want.
Listing the data to process as well as the output in the form of webpages. It should be possible to make a reasonable estimate on the amount of time required based on that. Remember i'll be looking to do as much of the work myself as far as i can so the amount of time shouldn't be too much.
I won't post more details here but anyone interested can contact me and i'll send all the info i have and then we'll see from there. To give you a general idea of what's involved you can have a look at this site: www.365stats.com
A site simular in functionality will be the main applications for the database. ( only bigger and better )
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When i come across something that doesn't take too much time to look into i certainly will, thanks


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California law does not require boaters to insure their boats. Despite California's policy on boater's insurance, it is wise to get coverage to minimize risks to your personal assets. Boating insurance is like car or home insurance; it covers
Over half a million self-balancing scooters/hoverboards have been recalled in the United States following approximately 100 incidents of the boards catching fire or exploding. On Wednesday, July 6, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released a safety announcement detailing the hazard, "The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding." The incident reports included burn injuries and property damage.
All batteries carry a safety risk. Jay Whitacre, Professor of Materials Science & Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, states lithium-based batteries contain a flammable electrolyte. They become increasingly hot during the charging process, especially if over-charged. The quality and consistency of the batteries can certainly play a part. The cheap "low cost li-ion batteries" being used in the hoverboards pose a serious threat regardless of whether the device is charging or in use. Cheaper batteries have a higher likelihood for design flaws involving the electrode, separator, electrolyte or processes. These inherent defects result in the batteries increased susceptibility to damage.
The CPSC urges owners of recalled devices to immediately stop using them. The organization states that devices not part of the recall should be properly disposed of since they present a safety concern to consumers. Retailers and manufacturers are recalling the devices because of the significant risks. The list of recalled devices can be found on the CPSC site. The affected scooters/hoverboards were sold during June 2015 through May 2016, and were valued between $350 and $900. Consumers can contact the recalling manufacturer/company for a refund, repair or replacement.
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The finest restaurant I have ever seen. Even better than Per Se, Jean Georges, Bouley, Daniel.It is absolutely unbelieveable in quality. That new head chef has done some incredible things there.
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There is no need to go over the accolades that The Modern has received over time; three stars from the New York Times, a Michelin star, and several James Beard Awards since its opening in 2006 are enough to define the caliber of this restaurant. Diners should note that there are two separate dining areas in the restaurant, the less-formal Bar Room, which serves dishes a la carte, and the Dining Room, which requires diners to choose either the four-course prix fixe or the tasting menu. Signature items include the "Alsatian Dumplings", filled with a savory and tender rabbit-truffle filling and the Quail Baked "En Terre Glaise", a surprisingly intricate dish. The quail breasts are wrapped in grape leaves and baked in clay, a cooking method that's completely separate from the preparation of the legs, which are carefully seared. The protein is placed a top an assortment of vegetables, including morels and spinach, which have been cooked in a rich wine and cream sauce. If that were already not enough, the plate is finished off with a ring of Macaroni Grantiné, a concoction which Kreuther himself likens to mac and cheese. Regardless, any meal here is sure to be near-flawless, and a dining experience to remember.
Pierre Decote
Loved it. Had the tarte flambee for starter and the poussin with barley for main. Both we're stunning. Service is attentive and atmosphere/design vibrant. A favourite
Clarissa Silva
I am a native New Yorker and will keep to the directness of how we are known to be 🙂 Food: Excellent! This is one of the most exceptional prix fixe 4 course meals you'll have! Each course is masterfully executed and artfully presented. My favorites are the Shrimp 3 ways, the Artichoke soup, and the Chorizo crusted Cod. Desserts: Beignets (a rare treat in NY and the best outside of New Orleans), Chocolate and Hazelnut Dacquoise, & Black Forest cake. Drinks: Excellent wine list! The sommelier will make great recommendations.Space: Upscale dining in a sleek elegant and modern setting, while overlooking the MOMA garden. The main dining area and bar room is modern, sleek, and sexy settings. Both rooms have separate menus and luckily the bar offers a dessert menu! Great place to bring a date, impress your significant other, or celebrate a special occasion. Scene: People watching. Romantic. Upscale. Date night. Service: Excellent! Very courteous, attentive & professional.
Linda Bilyk
We have eaten both at the bar and at the restaurant; I would have to say I prefer the bar. The restaurant is fine, but the bar is very cool. Great place for drinks and a light snack, or just drinks before going out for dinner.
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Your Finance: 'Reverse rollover' for retirement-minded
It may sound like something you would train your dog to do, but the "reverse rollover" is a maneuver that more retirement-minded workers should try.
The move -- taking personal individual retirement account (IRA) assets and moving them into your company 401(k) plan -- sounds counterintuitive. Why would you do that once you have wrested your money from a former employer and rolled it over into your very own personally controlled account?
It turns out there are a few reasons. For starters, 401(k) plans offer some benefits that individual IRAs do not.
You can access your money penalty-free at a younger age if you retire early. The funds in your 401(k) have greater protection against legal judgments. And you may find the 401(k) offers a better investment package at lower costs than you can find on your own.
Earlier this month the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance making it easier for companies to accept reverse rollovers.
Here are some pros and cons, and pointers on how to decide whether the reverse rollover is a trick you want to do.
Possible bargains: You may get better investments, cheaper. If you work for a large company, there is a good chance that it has put some effort into making sure you have state-of-the-art investment choices. You probably have separately managed accounts within your 401(k).
They are portfolios of investments created for your plan that cost less than mutual funds.
Even in midsized plans, you should have carefully curated low-cost mutual funds. The plan may even offer free advice on how to split up and invest your money.
If that is the case, compare it with what you are doing on your own. If you are paying more than 1 percent of your assets in advisory fees and then also paying 1 percent or more in mutual fund fees, that is an argument for rolling over into the 401(k). If, instead, you are already holding your IRA in low-cost funds and individual stocks and bonds, you may not want to go to the 401(k).
Earlier withdrawals: You typically cannot take money out of an IRA penalty-free until you are 591/2. But you can take withdrawals from a 401(k) once you are 55 and have separated from your employer.
Planning an early exit? Move money to the 401(k) so you can get to it earlier.
Less control: On the other hand, the investment menu in the 401(k) is much smaller than the great big world of Wall Street that you can buy through any brokerage IRA. These are IRA expert Ed Slott's main objections to the reverse rollover.


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Heading into week eight, the Miami Hurricanes are just two wins away from equalling their total from 2012. One win away from being bowl eligible, Miami is looking to continue its undefeated campaign and possible contention for an ACC title. With no more bye weeks left in the 2013 season, the Hurricanes are in for the long stretch.
The North Carolina Tar Heels were expected to do big things in 2013. Following an eight-win season and one of the best offenses in the nation behind quarterback Bryn Renner, the Tar Heels were expected to make a bowl game a year after their bowl ban had been lifted. Sadly, they are just 1-4, but the end of tough games is in sight.
While he has struggled a bit to stay healthy this season, Stephen Morris has led this team to a 5-0 record through seven weeks. The senior quarterback is completing over 60 percent of his passes for 950 yards and nine touchdowns. He has had help from talented senior wide out Allen Hurns and impressive sophomore running back Duke Johnson. Hurns has caught 20 passes for 383 yards and two touchdowns — approaching career-highs in every category. Johnson has carried the ball 80 times for 572 yards and four touchdowns — a 6.8 yards per carry average.
As I mentioned earlier, Renner was expected to lead this team to a bowl game in 2013. However, he has not been as impressive as he was a season ago when he threw for over 3,300 yards and 28 touchdowns. The senior gunslinger is down in nearly every category and expected to finish the season with worse numbers than he did last year. Renner has completed just under 60 percent of his passes for 1,117 yards and seven touchdowns this season. The run game for the Tar Heels has been terrible, almost non-existent, this season while averaging just 100 yards per game.
Defensively, the Tar Heels rank 94th in the nation, allowing 436 yards per game while also ranking 95th in the nation with 31.4 points allowed per game. Defense is not North Carolina's strength. Miami ranks in the top 10 nationally in points allowed per game with 16 and 12th in yards allowed with just over 300 per game.
Miami will travel to North Carolina to take on the Tar Heels at 7:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, Oct. 17. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN.
PREDICTION: Miami 37, North Carolina 24
Related: Duke Johnson Pacing High-Powered Offense of Miami Hurricanes
North Carolina Continues To Disappoint
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Published: Tuesday 3rd March 2015 by The News Editor
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has challenged Kevin Pietersen to prove he wants to play for England by turning his back on the Indian Premier League and playing county cricket.
Pietersen was axed from the England set-up in February last year in the aftermath of the 5-0 Ashes series defeat to Australia, but was given hope of a possible return by incoming chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, Colin Graves.
Graves said in a recent BBC Radio 5 Sportsweek interview that Pietersen, who left Surrey last autumn, has to play county cricket if he harbours any hopes of an England return and Vaughan agrees with this viewpoint.
"You say it for a while you want to play for England – prove it!" he told BBC Radio 5 Live.
"Give up your IPL deal, go and play for, say, Surrey – freezing cold away at Derby."
Vaughan added : "If Kevin is going to do exactly what he's been saying and he's desperate to play (for England), he will play county cricket and I will pretty much guarantee that he will score plenty of runs doing it."
Pietersen was in optimistic mood on Monday that an unlikely reconciliation may be achieved, tweeting: "Incredibly humbling how supportive you've all been since the news broke yesterday from Mr Colin Graves. Gonna try work this out for sure!"
Indications since Graves' interview appear to have been broadly less encouraging for the exiled 34-year-old batsman, however, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for the upcoming IPL season in February.
The ECB issued a statement on Sunday evening, insisting "nothing has changed" in his status and adding "only players who are playing consistent high-quality county cricket and who are seen as a positive influence will be selected for England".
Surrey de-registered Pietersen at the end of last season, and are not publicly inclined to reopen negotiations.
Chairman Richard Thompson said: "Our understanding at the end of last summer was that Pietersen had no intention of playing red-ball cricket.
"If not, he will not play for Surrey."
There was little engagement in the topic from Pietersen's former team-mate Joe Root who – along with his current colleagues – has more pressing issues to confront in Australia and New Zealand as England try to stay in the World Cup after three defeats in four matches so far.
Root told the BBC: "We're in the middle of the World Cup, and stuff like that is completely irrelevant to us."
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The Pallet Planter project was born to provide a low cost of entry into urban farming. It provides a cheap and readily available way for anyone to get ready to grow a multitude of varieties of plants. The Pallet Planter provides three soil depths: 4, 10, and 18″ of soil for starting a plant, medium sized herbs, and large food produce. The Pallet Planter is currently undergoing rapid testing and development. Here is my process documentation.
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The last two years, November and December were heavy duty mileage for me with Goofy Challenge in 2013 and the Dopey Challenge in 2014. If you don't know what they are, good for you. Only a crazy person runs multiple races on consecutive days. But what it did do was help me become very disciplined during the holidays with both eating and drinking! I will also confess that during a couple of my back to back long training runs, I actually ate Christmas cookies in the middle of the run as fuel. Yes, they were delicious!
Here are some tips to keep you keep on track when parties and activities can take over your normally healthy routine.
1. Plan each week carefully, and know that there will be days when your exercise routine and food intake may not be the best. This is not the time to beat yourself up over a missed day at the gym, or a cupcake at the work Christmas party. The holidays are a wonderful time of celebration with friends and family, so have fun and know that January is around the corner!
2. When attending a holiday party, bring a dish that you will be happy to eat that is guilt free. Some suggestions are shrimp cocktail, a veggie tray, or maybe chicken Teriyaki skewers.
4. Start a family tradition based on an activity instead of what you are eating. Depending on where you live, it could be ice skating, a night of holiday board games, a drive through a residential neighborhood viewing the lights and decorations or perhaps caroling with a group of your neighbors.
5. Hand Sanitizer! Now is the cold and flu season and washing your hands frequently and using hand sanitizing gel when a sink is not available is so important. I brought one of the first cases of flu to NC last September after flying to and from the Boston area. It was no fun being laid up for nearly a week, so I now have gel in the car, in my purse, gym bag etc.
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Video Evidence: Can Gourcuff replace Fabregas at Arsenal?
Despite the fact Arsenal have an abundance of midfield schemers (e.g. Samir Nasri, Tomas Rosicky, Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere) reports in recent days have suggested Arsene Wenger will look to replace Cesc Fabregas with Yoann Gourcuff should the Spanish playmaker make his long awaited return to Barcelona.
The Sun claimed yesterday that Arsenal will pay £21.8million and the Bordeaux attacking midfielder is the number one choice to replace Fabregas. The fee is Gourcuff's get-out clause of his current deal at Bordeaux although Les Girondins may well play hardball after Wenger nicked Marouane Chamakh on a free earlier this summer.
An "Arsenal source" is quoted in The Sun saying: "While every effort is being made to keep Cesc at the club the boss is working towards an alternative. He believes Gourcuff's finesse and grace will fit perfectly to Arsenal's way of playing and will make it an almost seamless transition if Cesc does go." And Wenger has reportedly already spoken to Gourcuff's father about the switch.
Yoann Gourcuff is probably the first Frenchman to live up to the billing of "the new Zidane†since the former Juventus and Real Madrid star retired. At just 23 (the same age as Fabregas) he could well emerge as one of the outstanding playmakers on the world stage and will be key to France's hopes at the upcoming World Cup.
After coming through the ranks at Rennes, Gourcuff was snapped up by AC Milan but had a torrid time in Italy where he failed to make the breakthrough at the Rossoneri despite playing over 30 games across two seasons.
Laurent Blanc can be credited with Gourcuff's renaissance at Bordeaux, taking him on loan last season where he led Les Girondins to the Ligue 1 title, scoring 14 goals and providing 10 assists in 44 appearances.
The last season was a little more difficult for Bordeaux where Gourcuff signed permanently last summer for 13.4 million euros. Larry White's side fell away dramatically in the French top division and Gourcuff (as well as Chamakh) failed to stop the slide which eventually saw them finish sixth when they had looked odds on favourites to win the championship in the first half of the campaign.
With Blanc now announced as the new France boss after the World Cup and Jean Tigana replacing him at Bordeaux it would be no surprise if there were whole sale changes and Gourcuff could well be one of many to follow Chamakh out the exit door.
Arsenal boss Wenger will no doubt be wary that Gourcuff struggled in Italy but he should adapt well with all the Frenchmen at the Emirates and will likely be the focus of the team, which he wasn't at the San Siro. There are also doubts over his physical ability to cope with the demands of the Premier League but if Alexandre Song shows the form of last season he should improve in this aspect.
The bottom line is that Gourcuff is probably one of the only players in world football who could replace Fabregas. He has the vision and playmaking skills to make goals and he can also score his fair share. At 6.1ft he can stride through midfield a la Zidane and is also susceptible to the odd "roulette" or drag back. He can also take free-kicks and last season scored from set-pieces and also with his head.
Intriguingly for the transfer gossips among us, Lyon are also interested in signing Gourcuff and may well nip in whilst the soap opera of Fabregas to Barcelona continues. The World Cup may also complicate matters if Gourcuff can inspire Raymond Domenech's under achievers.
Wherever Cesc Fabregas ends up this summer, Arsenal need a new top quality experienced goalkeeper and some physically imposing defenders. If Fabregas does leave, then spending half the money received from Barcelona on Gourcuff is a no-brainer and alongside Chamakh he will likely be a real success in the Premier League.
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For The Best Mortgage Experience: Use This Loan Officer
Yes this article is prompted by the heavy advertising going on by various national mortgage companies and their loan officers. I hope that you follow my advice of choosing your lender. The person whom I recommend you use for the best mortgage experience is the loan officer recommended by a real estate agent you are working with or know.
Your chances of having a bad experience comes from an online lender, a radio ad lender, or someone who only has you to please. Does this make sense? When an agent connects you to a lender that lender has not only your experience to take care of but this loan officer risks losing all possible referrals from that agent.
I am hoping to share facts so that you understand two important things: 1- lenders have little control over how much business comes in and when it comes in. Usually new business comes in waves. As a lender I have had times where I had to work almost 24 hours straight to manage my files. Many times I woke early, real early going through my files if not directly, in my head. These surges cause some lenders to have to work on the most important files to them first. You want your file to be that most important file. 2- Some lenders don't keep their word. The most grievous case I experienced was with the largest lender in Seattle. This bank is now out of business. They quoted a rate I couldn't compete with. Actually I knew this was a fake rate and told both the client and the agent representing the client that that rate was not possible. They gambled and guess what? At closing they were forced to take a different rate to close the loan on time.
Most lenders are competent. Almost all lenders are honorable. My message is to tell you to take no chances. Use a loan officer that sends more than your file to their lender. Use their lender.
Another thing to consider is about your quoted interest rate. Rates can change several times a day. If you aren't locking your loan at that very moment you are likely to be quoted a rate than you will never get. My first employer as a loan officer was the largest bank at the time from Milwaukee. They would run a rate advertisement on Sunday. They had to put their quote in on Wednesday to make the Sunday issue.
Monday the phone calls started coming in, and in a volatile market we had no way of honoring the Sunday, really previous Wednesday, interest rate that they had advertised. I hated it and finally refused to work the phone leads coming in. I suggest you give up If you area building new construction just pray that we don't have a run away surge in interest rates. We haven't had that in years but I have lived through those types of market conditions and they are not fun.
My summary statement is this: if a lender wants to keep the continued business of a real estate agent or company they will never be found to be non competitive. That is what you should consider on interest rates.
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Sam Faiers is reportedly being lined up for I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! alongside Joey Essex.
The Only Way Is Essex cast member is in negotiations to enter the jungle with her co-star and former boyfriend, who has previously been linked to the show.
Producers are prepared to offer the pair six-figure deals, with their TOWIE contracts being the only obstacle, the Sunday Mirror reports.
Stars of the ITV2 constructed reality series have to give 15% of all their earnings to production company Lime Pictures.
Essex split from Faiers in June following a row while filming the TOWIE Marbella special.
However, the 23-year-old admitted that he is still in love with his ex-girlfriend in the Las Vegas episodes earlier this month.
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Earlier this week, Matt and I took a romantic getaway to New Orleans. We were there for four glorious days, enjoying sixty-degree temperatures, beautiful architecture, drunk college students, art galleries, and some of the most scrumptious and amazing food you can find anywhere. I do seriously believe that New Orleans boasts possibly the best food in the United States.
This was an anniversary trip for us. Not our wedding anniversary, but the anniversary of meeting each other. We met on March 12, 2003, at the Tropical Isle, on Bourbon Street, in New Orleans, Louisiana. It's a long story. 😉 So for our ten-year anniversary, of course we had to return to the scene of the crime.
NOLA is one of my favorite, favorite, favorite places to visit. I first went there with my family as a kid. It was a brief stop on a road trip returning from Orlando, and even then I thought it was a neat place. I visited several times during my twenties and twice now in my thirties. And isn't it funny, I find that in my twenties, the trip held much more emphasis on drinking than eating, whereas in my thirties, I am much more interested in eating than drinking. I guess I've just matured. Or something…
Anyways, there was much deliciousness enjoyed on this trip. I had shrimp and grits at Mr. B's Bistro (part of the Brennan's family of restaurants); fried green tomatoes (twice!), pralines, praline cheesecake (oh my), alligator sausage at the French Market, turtle soup (the best thing ever – try it if you have never done so), crawfish etouffee, gumbo, the BEST buttermilk pancakes of my life – seriously!, bread pudding, two po'boys, and fried cheesecake. Yes, fried cheesecake. Uh huh.
I also tried hog's head cheese for the first time (interesting…) and of course I was the typical wife who kept sneaking her fork onto her husband's plate! So I also had some fried chicken, the best jambalaya I've ever tasted, a bite of muffalletta, some biscuits and gravy, and crawfish cake eggs benedict.
And I can't forget, we also dined at Emeril's New Orleans, which was truly a fantastic meal. At Emeril's I had a life-changing appetizer of buffalo duck wings. Oh lerd… there are no words. I then ate a delicious salmon dish and some whiskey pecan cake for dessert. Also, I had a few bites of Matt's decadent chocolate peanut butter pie.
Oh New Orleans….. such a foodie paradise. Ironically, I did not have the NOLA classic I'm blogging today, probably because I had made and eaten it a couple weeks prior. But I could have. I saw it on many menus down there. And it's delicious. So make it soon and enjoy!
Source: adapted from Cook's Illustrated Magazine, January & February 2010
Kosher salt
1 lb. dried kidney beans, rinsed and picked over for rocks
4 slices of bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 bell pepper of any color, seeded and chopped fine
1 celery rib, chopped fine
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp sweet paprika
2 fresh or dried bay leaves
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Fresh cracked black pepper
3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
6 cups water
8 oz. andouille sausage, halved lengthwise and chopped into a 1/4-inch dice
1 tsp red wine vinegar
3 scallions, sliced thin
Hot sauce, for serving
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 tbs unsalted butter
3 cups water
1 tsp kosher salt
Dissolve 3 tbs salt in 4 quarts cold water in a large mixing bowl. Add beans and soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours. Drain and rinse well.
Place the bacon in a large Dutch oven and heat to medium. Stirring often, cook the bacon until crisped and the fat has rendered, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. To the drippings, add the onion, pepper, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic, thyme, paprika, bay leaves, cayenne, and some black pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Stir in the beans, stock, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and keep at a good simmer until the beans are just soft and liquid begins to thicken, 45 to 60 minutes.
Stir in the sausage and red wine vinegar. Cook until liquid is thick and beans are fully tender and creamy, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and additional red wine vinegar, if needed.
Meanwhile, make the rice.
Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and stir to toast and coat with the butter. Add the water and salt, and raise the heat to high. Bring to a boil, then cover and turn the heat down to low. Steam for 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork when done.
Serve the beans over the rice, sprinkle with the scallions and put on a few dashes of hot sauce, if desired.


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text: Prognostic Factors for Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Uterine Cervix: An Institutional ExperienceIntaraphet, Suthida MNS*; Kasatpibal, Nongyao PhD†; Siriaunkgul, Sumalee MD‡; Chandacham, Anchalee MD§; Sukpan, Kornkanok MD‡; Patumanond, Jayanton DSc∥International Journal of Gynecological Cancer: February 2014 - Volume 24 - Issue 2 - p 272–279 doi: 10.1097/IGC.0000000000000059 Cervical Cancer Abstract Author Information Objective This study aimed to determine the clinicopathologic characteristics that affected the survival in patients with small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the uterine cervix (SNEC). Materials and Methods All patients with SNEC treated at Chiang Mai University Hospital between January 1995 and October 2011 were retrospectively reviewed with histologic confirmation of SNEC diagnosis. The prognostic predictors for survival were assessed using competing risk regression analysis concerning the probabilities of competing events. Results One hundred thirty histologically confirmed patients with SNEC met the study criteria. The median overall survival and median cancer-specific survival (CSS) for entire group were 47.8 and 58.1 months, respectively. Five-year CSS for patients with early-stage disease was 62.6% and for patients with advanced-stage disease was 18.1% (P < 0.001). Among the patients with surgically treated early-stage disease, those with adjuvant chemotherapy had a better 5-year survival rate than those with surgery alone, those with adjuvant radiotherapy, and those with adjuvant chemoradiation therapy (P = 0.041). In multivariable analyses, decreased survival in patients with early-stage disease was associated with age older than 60 years at diagnosis (hazards ratio [HR], 4.9; P = 0.007) and deep stromal invasion (HR, 2.9; P = 0.011). Among the patients with advanced-stage disease, decreased survival was associated with age at diagnosis (older than 60 years: HR, 9.9; P < 0.001 and younger than 45 years: HR, 3.4; P = 0.035) and International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics stage IV (HR, 7.4; P = 0.024). Conclusions International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics stage, age at diagnosis, and deep stromal invasion were important prognostic factors for CSS in patients with SNEC. Adjuvant chemotherapy may provide survival benefits in surgically treated patients with early-stage SNEC. *Boromarajonnani College of Nursing, Khon Kaen; †Faculty of Nursing, and ‡Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University; §Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Nakornping Hospital; and ∥Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Suthida Intaraphet, MNS, Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 50200. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. This study was supported by The National Research University Project under Thailand's Office of the Higher Education Commission and The Graduate School of Chiang Mai University in Thailand. The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Received March 26, 2013 Received in revised form November 4, 2013 Accepted November 4, 2013 © 2014 by the International Gynecologic Cancer Society and the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology.


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Rooms, services UnterbergerWirt Dorfgastein is offering seven tasfefully furnished, nice rooms for those looking for a place to stay at in Dorfgastein. The hotel is happy to have you in the restaurant for a hearty lunch or a romantic dinner. Parking possibility for your vehicle is available nearby. Car rental service will help you discover the most important attractions. Table tennis, bike rental, bowling, minigolf, water ski, sailing and boat rental opportunities will also be available nearby to help you spend your leisure time actively. The café has excellent atmosphere for a relaxed evening talk or a personal meeting. You can secure your valuables in the safe. You can browse the Internet via wireless connection (WiFi) available at the hotel. The exact equipment and the exact list of available services of UnterbergerWirt Dorfgastein can be read on the information sheet below.
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I have a chunk of MaidSafeCoins sitting still since the crowdsale and I need to sell some of them. I have tried to import the private key from blockchain.info and it apparently worked... just that the imported address shown by OW is not mine but a completely different one (empty).
I read in a previous discussion that there were some problems with OW and Chrome so I tried it on Safari as well but got the same result.
Can anyone help me? Is there a way to get access to my coins without going through OW?
OW is the wallet that can read your Maidsafecoins and it's also the wallet that you can send the coins from. You can't with blockchain, because Maidsafecoins is a omni token.
I don't give investment advice, but selling your Maidsafecoins is something that you might later regret.This is the token of the new internet, but it's up to you..
Good luck
Yes I agree but I need some cash pretty fast and therefore I want to get rid of a part of my balance. The rest I will definitely hold on to for the long term.
Actually its chrome that works, and the others have problems with sending.
Just make sure that the private key you imported is the correct one and not one that blockchain.info created to receive BTC change
You can check your balance by entering the (public) address into omniwallets front page (check address page)
Nope, it's the right address. But still when I import the key a completely different one shows up. It's also not the other address which was created by Blockchain.
I checked on the explorer and the coins are there.
I am using the WIF format which in theory should be supported by OW (the other option, Base58, isn't). I remember before it was possible to see it in more formats but now it seems like that option has been removed.
Maybe this is one time you need to contact omniwallet.org support.
So to be clear,
Yes that's exactly the case, except that the private key begins with L1 (it's in WIF format).
I just wrote an email to OW support.
AH I see
The "L1" format is the compressed format
It should still have worked
Omniwallet says it accepts "hex, b64, WIF, compressed WIF"
I can reproduce the issue, it looks like OW doesn't really recognize the compressed WIF even it says so. You can try what's described in the site below if you want to obtain the uncompressed version which does work with OW, although it implies using bitaddress.org:
Ok I just got an answer from OW, it seems like I need to uncompress the private key using Bitadress or a similar service and afterwards it can be imported properly.
Thank you all for your help!


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Omagh collision: Two GAA players die in Doogary Road crash
Two young GAA players have died in a serious two-vehicle traffic collision on the main Omagh to Ballygawley road.
The incident happened shortly after 8am on Saturday. The deceased have been named locally as Killian Doherty from Drumquin and Maurice McCloughan from Fintona.
Mr Doherty played for the Drumquin Wolfe Tones GAA club.
A post on the 'Drumquin Through The-Years' Facebook page read: "Devastating news reaching us this morning with the news that we have lost Killian Doherty in a early morning accident outside Omagh.
"Killian was familiar to us all having worked in McKenna's shop in the village and was always polite and mannerly in any exchange with him.
"He was also a valued member of the local Drumquin Wolfe Tones GAA club. Killian will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Our deepest sympathies are extended to Killian's family and friends at this most difficult of times. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."
Drumquin GAC said on its Facebook page: "Our club has suffered a devastating loss this morning with the tragic passing of senior footballer Killian Doherty in a road accident. Killian had huge potential as a footballer, however, above his sporting ability he was a friend to all who knew him and will be sorely missed.
"Sincere condolences to the Doherty family at this difficult time. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam uasal."
Mr McCloughan played for his local Fintona Pearses club.
It posted online: "Our club has been hit with the tragic news that club player Maurice McCloughan has passed away this morning."
The news of the young men's deaths has caused widespread devastation.
A neighbour told the Belfast Telegraph: "It's absolutely heartbreaking news just days before Christmas.
"The community is absolutely devastated by the news this morning."
SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan said: "Deeply saddened to learn two people lost their lives on the A5 this morning as a result of two-car collision. Prayers with families."
The A5 Doogary road, which was closed at Bankmore Road near the meat factory premises, has been reopened.
Constable Alan Todd said the PSNI are appealing for information about the incident.
He said: "With many people enjoying some time off over the coming Christmas holidays, I am appealing to all road users to exercise caution, as our statistics illustrate that, like any other holiday period, there is an increased risk of collisions.
"To date this year, unfortunately, 66 people have been killed on our roads.
"Over the Christmas holidays we will have additional police resources on the roads across Northern Ireland and we will be liaising closely with our An Garda Siochana Traffic Corps colleagues in the border counties."
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With today's POPSUGAR Must Have Box review, we're unboxing the December 2015 POPSUGAR Must Have Box. The POPSUGAR Must Have December 2015 box inspiration was Celebration. Holiday Glamour. New Year's. Indulgence. Chocolate Sparkles.
POPSUGAR includes a colorful card that has pictures and descriptions for each of that month's must-have product picks.
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Inside the December 2015 POPSUGAR Must Have Box
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This stylish chain bracelet features silver rose gold and gold plating blends for a unique ombre look.
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Handpicked by Lisa Sugar, this lipstick trio is perfect for lop color on-the-go.
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Top your wine bottles with this exclusive, handcrafted geo bottle stopper that won't tarnish or break.
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December 2015 POPSUGAR Must Have Box Review Wrap-Up
The December 2015 POPSUGAR Must Have Box had must-have products that are perfect for the Winter season. The wine stopper and jewelry box are wonderful home decor pieces that match almost any style. The chunky metal bracelet is a beautiful accessory that can be worn with a variety of Winter looks. We love the unique glitter tape that can be used for both gifts and crafting. The total retail value of the POPSUGAR Must Have December 2015 box was $164.99!
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Finally my two years of hard work, one interface design per week for 100 weeks, magically turned into a hardcover book by rockport publishers. The overwhelming experience when you see your own book for the first time. Oh my! Tears of Joy is not just a statement, it actually happens. ok, before I get carried away, here is the picture, not of the tears, of the book.
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Change Croke Park deal, urge students
THIRD-level students have called for a renegotiation of the Croke Park deal so that the pay and pensions of public servants can be cut.
The Union of Students Ireland (USI) says public service salaries must be moved "more into line with the new economic realities".
It comes on the heel of a new opinion poll showing 65pc support among the public for a renegotiation of the Croke Park pay and productivity deal.
The poll, carried out for USI by Red C, also found that among students, there was 75pc support for a revision.
USI president Gary Redmond said that with more than 75pc of the €8.59bn education budget absorbed by pay and pensions, it left €2.14bn for the non-pay element.
While the Budget saw cuts in services to students, more than 60 staff in the education sector had salaries in excess of €150,000 and about 500 were on the professorial salary scale, €113,573- €145,952, said the USI president.
The Croke Park agreement would "allow the highest earning public servants to sit safely in their ivory towers while countless others struggle to make ends meet".
Urging renegotiation, Mr Redmond said USI believed that in the current economic circumstances the pay and pension provisions negotiated were no longer sustainable.
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"Heaven on earth" is the perfect way of describing Pangong Lake. The serene look of the blue lake fills your body with a sense of peace. The wind blowing over the water, is cool but strong. Being near Pangong lake gives this feeling of comfort that a monastery would give you, so Sam decided to grab something casual, comfortable and blue.
This trip to Pangong Lake just won us all over and made us promise to go back there. It feels good to find that level of peace, it clears out all the hustle bustle of your mind. We had a great time taking these photos and sticking to the casual theme, these photos were clicked in that manner too, to live up to the theme.
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Sweatshirt: Bewakoof.com similar here
Jeans: Levis' Curve id
Shoes: Vans similar here


text: My husband and I are going to a concert at the Beacon Theater on 9/15, the first night of our week up there. It's been decades since I've been to a show there and I was wondering if there's anything good up there where we can come in jeans and sneakers (you don't dress up for Finnish symphonic metal!) or even a good food cart--thanks in advance!


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EPA report links groundwater contamination to natural gas drilling
January 2012
The EPA has issued a draft report confirming what many environmental groups have long suspected: Natural gas drilling is causing groundwater contamination.
The agency conducted its water testing in Pavilion, WY – a town that is replete with gas wells, and where residents have long complained of sickness after drinking their water. The agency's samples, collected between March of 2009 and April of 2011, found high concentrations of diesel fuel, methane, benzene and chloride. Those chemicals are found in the fluids used in hydrofracking, the process that natural gas companies use to extract gas from shale formations deep underground.
The findings don't mean that the EPA will find the same problems in the Marcellus Shale region, which stretches across New York and Pennsylvania and includes slivers of Maryland and Virginia. Wyoming sits above a different shale formation. But the study's findings do give scientific credibility to what a lot of residents across rural Pennsylvania have endured since drilling began about four years ago. Many who live near drilling sites report finding dead fish in their streams after drilling fluid spilled, or dead or sick farm animals after drilling fluids contaminated their ponds. Individual companies across Pennsylvania have been fined, cited and sued for causing contamination.
Several environmental groups, including the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, have filed a petition under the National Environmental Policy Act for a federal analysis on the effects of fracking in the Bay watershed.
The EPA emphasized the findings were only a draft, and the study still needs to undergo a public comment period and a peer review. But immediately, politicians on both sides of the aisle began using the preliminary findings to bolster their case.
Many Republicans, who would like drilling to be controlled on a state-by-state basis, excoriated the EPA for releasing incomplete data and demanded a more rigorous peer-review process. They said the EPA did not sample enough wells and worried the conclusions would harm Wyoming's economy, which relies heavily on natural gas drilling.
Many Democrats, meanwhile, said the finding bolstered their efforts to restrict natural gas drilling in some states, and better regulate it nationwide. Democrats in New York are pushing for the passage of an act that would require drilling companies to not only disclose which chemicals are in the fracking fluids used to extract the gas from the rock, but their amounts.
Discussions continue in New York on whether to allow fracking to resume. The state put in a moratorium on drilling in 2008, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo would like to see it lifted, primarily because upstate New York could use the economic boost. The Delaware River Basin Commission has not yet voted on whether to allow fracking in its watershed.
Environmental groups are also stepping up their own investigations of fracking. CBF hired a videographer to document air emissions at several fracking sites, then sent a letter with their findings to the EPA. The Environmental Working Group, meanwhile, just released "Drilling Doublespeak," a report on how landowners have been deceived into leasing their property for drilling. Josh Fox, director of the film "Gasland," said he is working on a follow-up, "Gasland II." The first film, which showed faucets on fire because of methane in the water, was nominated for an Oscar in 2011.
Pa. DEP head lobbies for gas drilling
By Christina Tatu
Pocono Record Writer
November 23, 2011
Natural gas drilling would provide jobs, money and, contrary to naysayers, does not harm the environment, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Michael Krancer said at East Stroudsburg University Tuesday.
Krancer's visit was just days after the Delaware River Basin Commission postponed a vote to allowing drilling in the Delaware River watershed.
Krancer had few comments on the delayed vote, but said it was "politically motivated" and that opponents are basing their opinions on misguided ideology, instead of facts.
The commission, which has board members representing the governors of Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania and the White House, abruptly postponed the vote last week after Delaware Gov. Jack Markell said he would vote against the rules, making the outcome uncertain.
Pennsylvania's Gov. Tom Corbett is a supporter of natural gas drilling and was expected to vote in favor of the regulations.
Krancer, who was at ESU for a forum on sustainability, said Pennsylvanians are sitting on a huge natural resource, one so abundant, it would give the state a powerful edge in the energy market. Pennsylvania could sell energy to its large urban neighbors, like Boston and New York City, he said.
"If we are able to gather this resource and use it, we'll clean the air, we'll be more healthy and economically healthy," he said.
Opponents say the method of extracting the gas, known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, endangers drinking water. The method involves pumping large amounts of water and chemicals thousands of feet underground to break up the Marcellus shale and release the natural gas.
Krancer dismissed those concerns Tuesday.
"The chemicals make up half a percent of what's in fracking material, and many of those chemicals found in the water are food grade," he said.
He also said it's untrue the chemicals from fracking could end up in drinking water since they are pumped so far underground.
In Monroe County, there aren't any private properties within the Delaware River basin that are large enough to allow for fracking, said DEP spokeswoman Colleen Connolly. However, property owners could band together if they were interested in permitting drilling on their land. There are properties in Pike County that are large enough to allow drilling, she said.
Key Delaware River gas drilling vote postponed
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — With two of five members opposed, a multistate agency that has spent years developing regulations for natural gas drilling in the Delaware River watershed has delayed a key vote scheduled for Monday.
The Delaware River Basin Commission announced Friday it was postponing a vote on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to give the agency's five commissioners more time to review the draft regulations. No new meeting date has been set.
The rules need three votes to pass, though the commission had been hoping for unanimous support.
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell told the commission Thursday that he would not support the regulations because of concerns over drinking water protections. Earlier, New York had announced it would vote no. New Jersey and Pennsylvania had not announced how they would vote, but it was believed both would vote yes. It's not known how the fifth member, the federal Army Corps of Engineers, was planning to vote.
Fracking involves injecting water, sand and chemicals underground to break up shale and rock, releasing natural gas.
The commission manages water use for the Delaware River Basin, and environmentalists say the drilling would threaten drinking water for 15 million people.
The proposed rules would allow 300 natural gas wells in the Delaware River Basin, followed by a commission review before more are phased in. The eventual total could reach many thousands of wells.
Pennsylvania already allows drilling outside the watershed area. New Jersey has no Marcellus shale, so its interest in the issue revolves around water quality.
The federal Environmental Protection Agency is studying the effects of fracking, with a draft report due next year.
Environmental groups have gathered more than 73,000 signatures on a petition opposing drilling in the watershed.
Two Big Decisions Loom for 15 Million People Living Near the Marcellus Shale
November 1, 2011
Two Big Decisions Loom on the Fate of Drinking Water for 15 Million People Living Near the Marcellus Shale
Decisions about whether to allow fracking in NY, PA, NJ and DE may be decided in just a few weeks.
The fate of fracking in the Northeast may be determined soon.
On Nov. 21, the Delaware River Basin Commission, comprising representatives from four states (New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware) and the federal government, will vote on whether to allow the intensive method of natural-gas drilling in the river's watershed. The watershed, which supplies drinking water for more than 15 million people, overlaps the eastern end of the Marcellus Shale, an underground geological formation touted as the "Saudi Arabia of natural gas."
The commission's rules, which will apply in the Delaware watershed, will overlap with state regulations. Pennsylvania already allows fracking. New York is in the process of developing regulations about where it might be allowed and under what conditions. The state Department of Environmental Conservation will hold public hearings in November, and says it will decide sometime next year. Many environmental activists believe Gov. Andrew Cuomo is fast-tracking the issue.
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Delaware River basin gas drilling meeting delayed
By Sandy Bauers
Inquirer Staff Writer
Posted on Sat, Oct. 8, 2011
The Delaware River Basin Commission on Friday postponed until Nov. 21 a meeting to consider regulations that would allow natural gas drilling in the basin. The new date is a month later than planned.
The commission, a federal and interstate agency, oversees the basin, which provides drinking water for 15 million people, including Philadelphia and some suburbs. It has put a moratorium on drilling until rules can be adopted.
The commission said it needed more time to prepare for the meeting, expected to be the site of a major protest.
Regulations were proposed in December, and by the time a public-comment period ended in April, the commission had received 69,000 submissions.
Some commission members had pushed for swift action. The New Jersey representative threatened to withhold state funding of the agency if it did not act at its September meeting.
But shortly before the September meeting, the commission announced it could not finish the job in time. A special meeting was announced for Oct. 21.
The commission says it's still not ready. "Additional time is necessary to complete the ongoing process," a release issued Friday said.
Other members of the commission are Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, and the federal government, represented by the Army Corps of Engineers.
The gas-rich Marcellus Shale formation underlies the upper portion of the river basin. But the river and many tributaries there are under special protection because of their high water quality.
Critics have been angered by the possibility the commission would present revised regulations and vote on them at the same meeting.
The commission says the postponement will allow it to publish the modified regulations on its website on Nov. 7, two weeks before the expected vote.
No public comment will be taken at the meeting, the release said.
In August, environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit contending that the commission should not adopt any regulations until a broad cumulative-impact study is completed. New York, which will not allow drilling until state regulations are adopted, filed a similar action in June.
New Jersey State Police confirmed that a permit had been issued for protesters to demonstrate outside the meeting. The permit application estimated 500 people would participate.
Within the last few days, Facebook and Twitter accounts for "OccupyDRBC" – an offshoot of the Occupy Wall Street protests – have been formed.
The Nov. 21 meeting will run from 10 a.m. to noon at the War Memorial in Trenton
Environmentalists file to block N.E. Pa. drilling
By Sandy Bauers
Inquirer Staff Writer
Posted on Fri, Aug. 5, 2011
In another potential roadblock to natural-gas drilling in the upper Delaware River basin, a consortium of environmental groups filed suit in federal court Thursday seeking to delay the adoption of regulations until environmental impacts are studied.
The groups contend that the Delaware River Basin Commission, which governs water quality and withdrawals, is subject to federal rules requiring environmental reviews of major projects.
The commission "has acknowledged the value of it, and they have simply chosen not to do it," said Maya van Rossum of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, one of the groups that filed the suit.
The industry called the suit frivolous and obstructive.
Ultimately, the issue centers on whether the commission is a federal agency and therefore covered by the National Environmental Policy Act, which requires the examination of the environmental impacts of major projects before undertaking them, said Kenneth Kristl, director of the Environmental Law Clinic at Widener University.
The commission was formed by a 1961 compact signed by the federal government and the four states with land in the basin – Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Delaware. Members include the states and a federal representative, the Army Corps of Engineers, which was also named in the lawsuit.
Kristl's clinic, which has represented drilling opponents, contends that the commission is subject to the act. Because the compact was ratified by Congress, he said, "technically, it is a creature of federal law."
"The flip side of the argument is that it is not a typical federal agency in the sense that it is not controlled by the federal government," he said.
"That is going to be the interesting legal issue. . . . If they are subject to it, they have not done anything to comply with it."
The Delaware is a high-stakes area. Most of the upper basin is underlain by the rich Marcellus Shale formation, a potential source of cheap natural gas as well as income for people who own land where drilling is targeted.
But the upper river and many of its tributaries are under special protections because of their high water quality. And the Delaware provides drinking water for 15 million people, including those in Philadelphia and some suburbs.
The commission has put a halt to drilling until regulations are in place. So while more than 3,500 Marcellus wells have been drilled in the rest of Pennsylvania, state records show, none are active in the northeastern area within the basin.
Regulations were proposed in December, and a public comment period ended April 15.Ever since, the battle has become one of timing.
Commission staff had estimated that the soonest the 58,000 submissions received during the comment period could be analyzed and responded to would be by the commission's September meeting.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey want to proceed.
New Jersey's representative on the commission, John Plonski, a water resources manager in the Department of Environmental Protection, has threatened to withhold payments to the financially strapped commission if it does not vote on the regulations in September.
But the state attorney general in New York, which is doing its own environmental-impact study, filed a federal lawsuit May 31 that is similar to the one filed Thursday by the environmental groups. New York's suit named the Army Corps of Engineers and other federal agencies, not the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC).
On Monday, an assistant U.S. attorney wrote to U.S. District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis in Brooklyn, N.Y., where the case was filed, saying she planned to ask that the suit be dismissed because it was the DRBC that proposed the regulations.
The attorney, Sandra L. Levy, who is representing the federal government, contended that New York's suit was "an effort to make an end run around" the matter.
Thursday's suit by the environmental groups, also filed in Brooklyn, names both the Army Corps and the DRBC.
As such, it is "better positioned than the first suit," said Ross H. Pifer, a Pennsylvania State University law professor. "But the plaintiffs here still must clear the critical hurdle of establishing that DRBC is a federal agency."
Spokesmen for both the commission and the Army Corps said they had not yet reviewed the complaint and could not comment.
Travis Windle, spokesman for the Marcellus Shale Coalition, an industry group, said "frivolous lawsuits like this . . . fundamentally disregard legal precedent and do nothing to help create jobs, protect the environment, or make America more energy secure."
He said they obstructed "the responsible development of clean-burning American natural gas."
The commission itself once sought an environmental review, but it had no money to do one. U.S. Rep. Maurice D. Hinchey (D., N.Y.) and others tried to get a $1 million appropriation in the 2001 federal budget, but they failed.
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Natural gas drilling moving closer to Delaware River basin
Posted on Tue, May. 17, 2011
By Sandy Bauers
Inquirer Staff Writer
Although the Delaware River has a moratorium on natural gas drilling until rules are in place, companies are already lining up.
The commission overseeing the river has granted one request for withdrawal of water for natural gas activities, and two more are being evaluated. Yet a fourth was up for a vote last week before it was tabled because of the large flurry of public comments.
Even though the approvals aren't sufficient to allow companies to start drilling now, critics say that any consideration by the Delaware River Basin Commission is premature.
The commissioners say that they anticipate so much work, they simply need to start.
Either way, it signals that natural gas exploration – a common sight in central and Western Pennsylvania – is moving ever closer to the Delaware basin and its river, which provides drinking water for 15 million people, including Philadelphia and many of its suburbs.
"It looks more and more inevitable that there is going to be drilling in the basin," said John Quigley, former secretary of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, now an environmental consultant. "The question is under what rules?"
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Delaware River basin residents see chance to profit, but those downstream fear pollution
Gas drilling pits North vs. South
PHILADELPHIA — Debate over setting conditions to allow natural gas drilling in the Delaware River basin is pitting landowners in Northeastern Pennsylvania who want to profit from the commonwealth's drilling boom against people downstream who are concerned about the possible environmental impact
The Delaware River Basin Commission, a New Jersey-Pennsylvania agency that oversees withdrawals and water quality in the watershed drained by the 330-mile-long river, proposed regulations in December that would open wide-scale drilling for the first time but with generally stricter rules than in the rest of Pennsylvania. The agency is taking public comments until the middle of the month.
The issue has divided landowners seeking to take advantage of the boom and those concerned about the environment.
Louis Matoushek, for one, is upset that the panel halted production on his land in Wayne County three years ago after a company had already drilled a well.
"They changed the rules in the middle of the game," he told The Philadelphia Inquirer.
But in Philadelphia about 150 miles downstream, Christopher Crockett, who is in charge of planning for the city's water department, fears the effect on the drinking water for millions of people in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
"We want to make sure we have the science before the policy," he said.
Before the commission acted, thousands of acres were leased and seven wells drilled in Northeastern Pennsylvania, but none were fracked — a process of injecting millions of gallons of water into the ground to free the gas.
Environmental advocates had urged the commission to wait for a study to assess the impacts, as New York is doing. The industry, however, urged action, citing the region's need for an economic boost and the national market for clean-burning, domestic energy.
The commission says the shale areas of the basin, which includes portions of New York, could have 15,000 to 18,000 wells at some point, built on about 2,000 well pads encompassing up to 12,000 acres, plus more land for pipelines and infrastructure.
But 15 million people from Philadelphia to New York use the water, and some pristine areas of the river north of Trenton have been federally designated for extra oversight.
Pennsylvania, which has seen landowners enriched and businesses profit from the portion of the massive Marcellus Shale underneath the commonwealth, is pressing ahead. But Delaware and New Jersey, with no shale and therefore less to gain, have been cautious.
"These are decisions that are going to affect multiple generations," said Delaware's Collin O'Mara, secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. "It's better to get it right than to do it fast."
John Plonski, assistant New Jersey commissioner for water resources and the state's commissioner on the interstate panel, said New Jersey "has always taken the position that our primary responsibility is to protect the integrity of the Delaware River."
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N.J. proposal would outlaw 'fracking' process for natural gas drilling near Delaware River
As the Delaware River Basin Commission works to establish a set of rules governing the natural gas drilling that is expected to boom in northeast Pennsylvania in the coming years, environmentalists are concerned that mining companies may find reason to cross the river and set up shop in New Jersey as well.
Critics say wastewater produced by these gas wells contains harmful substances and poses a threat to towns up and down the Delaware River in Pennsylvania and in New Jersey.
Meanwhile, lawmakers on the state and federal levels have started to react by sponsoring legislation that would close regulatory loopholes that would allow the drilling. One bill proposed in New Jersey would outlaw the process known as hydraulic fracturing entirely.
Hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," is a drilling technique in which a mix of water, sand, and chemicals is injected into the well bore at high pressure to crack the rock, allowing natural gas to flow more freely.
The process has been used extensively in western Pennsylvania in a previously inaccessible underground rock formation called the Marcellus Shale.
Advances in technology, including fracking, have allowed drilling companies to access the gas-rich formation in ways previously impossible.
Critics, however, say the wastewater generated from fracking poses a serious public health risk. Some of the water has been allowed to be treated at municipal sewage treatment plants that some experts say are not capable of remediating the chemicals found in the fluid.
So far, in the Delaware River Basin, wastewater from only one municipal sewage treatment facility, 30 miles west of Trenton in Hatfield, Pa., has found its way into the Delaware. The treated wastewater was released over a one year period into the Neshaminy Creek, which drains into the Delaware south of Trenton.
When combined with chlorine, a chemical typically used to treat drinking water, some of the compounds found in the waste can form potentially cancerous agents. Recent studies have also found unhealthy levels of radium and uranium.
The radioactive elements, which can be found deep underground, have in some cases been brought to the surface after fracking.
While drilling companies have primarily focused on extracting natural gas from the Marcellus Shale, some environmentalists warn that a second, potentially gas-rich shale formation lies deep beneath a section of northwest New Jersey as well.
Known at the Utica or Martinsburg shale, authorities said it was simply a matter of time before gas companies begin pointing their drill bits at areas around the Kittatinny Mountains, north of the Delaware Water Gap.
According to Terry Engelder, a geosciences professor with Penn State University's Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research, the Utica formation is close to the surface in Ohio and New Jersey but dips much deeper underground in Pennsylvania. A section of the formation is exposed above ground around Port Jervis, N.Y., he added.
"The Utica formation hits the Kittatinnies up by High Point and comes into Bucks County, so fracking could come a lot closer to home than people realize," said Jeff Tittel, executive director of the New Jersey Sierra Club.
While drilling into the Utica Shale, which sits between 7,000 and 3,000 feet below the Marcellus, may prove more costly and challenging to access, experts like Conrad Volz, director of the Center for Health, Environments, and Community at the University of Pittsburgh, said it was inevitable that energy companies would set their sights on northern New Jersey.
"'Might' is not the question. The question is 'when," Volz said. "It's all a matter of economics. It's also a matter of capital and operational ability."
Meanwhile, officials with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said the state currently has no regulations on natural gas exploration.
"There is no natural gas drilling that's going on, so it's really not been an issue," DEP spokesman Larry Ragonese said.
While Volz and Tittel are concerned drilling may come to New Jersey, Engelder said the potential to find natural gas here is low.
"There are indications that the Utica shale is going to be productive west of the Marcellus, so that's the bombshell," he said, "but I believe it's very unlikely that anyplace in New Jersey the Utica will have a potential for being a gas shale."
He said the rock in this area has been exposed to too much heat underground.
"The rock has been subjected to too high a temperature and the gas shale becomes burned toast," he said. "I'm very confident of that."
Still, Volz said that without concrete knowledge as to whether gas is present in the formation, companies could still attempt to drill exploratory wells in the region.
State and federal lawmakers have been raising the alarm about the potential for gas drilling in the region.
Bills recently introduced in the U.S. House and Senate by New Jersey lawmakers aim to close loopholes for natural gas drillers that have been written into federal environmental regulations.
The Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals (FRAC) Act, sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-New Jersey, and Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pennsylvania, would amend the Safe Drinking Water Act's definition of "underground injection" to include fluids used for hydraulic fracturing, which would force gas drilling operations to meet Safe Drinking Water Act standards. It would also require public disclosure of the chemicals used in the process.
"There have been too many reports of contamination by fracking operations to let the practice continue without better oversight," Lautenberg said in a statement earlier this month. "When it comes to our drinking water, safety must be the top priority."
"People have a right to know if chemicals are being injected into the ground near their homes and potentially ending up in the water supply. This bill will ensure that the (EPA) has the tools to assess the risks of fracking and require appropriate protections so that drinking water in New Jersey and other states is safe," he said.
In the House, Rep. Rush Holt, D-12th District, was among three congressmen who introduced the Bringing Reductions to Energy's Airborne Toxic Health Effects (BREATHE) Act this month.
Holt's office said the legislation aims to close a loophole in the Clean Air Act that exempts oil and gas rigs from certain air quality standards. It also adds hydrogen sulfide, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, to the act's list of hazardous pollutants.
"Extracting natural gas should not threaten public health or pollute our water," Holt said in a statement. "As the ranking Democrat on the Natural Resource Committee's Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, I strongly support legislation to close loopholes that shield fracking from basin environmental protection regulations."
"Our loyalties shouldn't be with oil and gas companies — our loyalties should be with families affected by fracking," he said.
On the state level, Sen. Linda Greenstein, D-Plainsboro, was among three legislators to sponsor a bill last year outlawing hydraulic fracturing completely in New Jersey.
Published: March 28, 2011
By Matt Fair/The Times
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Scientists: Delaware River faces threats
PHILADELPHIA — Threats ranging from global warming to natural gas drilling could threaten the water quality in the Delaware River, scientists and environmental advocates said Thursday.
The state of the river got in-depth attention Thursday at a forum held by the federal Environmental Protection Agency with meetings at six locations in all four states along the river.
Many of the presentations focused on the dangers of climate change, which could cause the salt line to shift upriver and threaten drinking water supplies in Philadelphia or bring additional water-borne diseases to the region.
Delaware River Basin Commission executive director Carol Collier called drilling for natural gas "the huge gorilla" among things that could harm the river. The concern is that chemicals used to extract gas from deep underground in a process called hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," could contaminate the drinking water supply.
A massive underground rock formation known as the Marcellus Shale, which stretches from Tennessee to New York and contains natural gas, is under about one-third of the land in the Delaware basin. It's also under all the headwaters of the most pristine parts of the river. There, the commission, which monitors water quality in area around the river, is trying to maintain current water quality.
Collier's agency is considering rules on how to regulate drilling in areas near the Delaware. Collier said Thursday that September is the earliest commissioners would vote on proposed regulations.
Drilling companies say their process is safe. They and many northeast Pennsylvania landowners also say the proposed regulations would be stifling for business in an area that could use a boost.
Environmental groups worry the regulations would be too permissive.
The public can comment on the proposed regulations until April 15.
Environmentalists have been pushing the DRBC to wait until there's a full EPA study on the impacts of fracking in the region before issuing rules.
Collier said that decision will be made by her commission, which includes the governors of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware and a federal representative. But, she said, the final EPA report isn't expected to be released for another three years.


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During Sunday night's ALCS Game 2 between the Sox and the Detroit Tigers, Alex Avila hit a two-run bomb in the sixth inning that reached the right field seats. One fan wasn't happy with the fact that his team just gave up a home run that put his team down 5-0. A woman ended up with the home run ball and the man took the ball right from her hands aggressively and tossed it back onto the field.
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