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ADDISON COUNTY — The almost daily occurrence of torrential downpours that many have grown accustomed to over the past several weeks has done worse than dampen the spirits of those who hoped for a sunny summer.
The rain is wreaking havoc on area feed growers by delaying the cutting of the second hay crop, preventing corn planting, and preventing existing crops from having proper nutrients due to flooding and the inability to spread manure, says Jeff Carter, agronomy specialist at UVM Extension in Middlebury.
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ADDISON COUNTY — Last year's maple sugaring season may have ranked among the worst in recent memory. But in 2013, Mother Nature delivered in spades.
"This year broke all records," said Tom Audet of Ledge Haven Farm in Orwell. "In quantity, quality and length of season, it was just a record breaker."
Like Audet, sugarmakers across the county are reporting a record season.
ADDISON COUNTY — Spring is in the air, the days are getting longer and for some homes and businesses, the increased sun exposure may mean more than starting gardens, wearing shorts and slathering on SPF-65.
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Code of Federal Regulations (CFR TRI SIC Codes). 2008. 40 CFR 372.23 (2008). The standard provides that industries classified by certain Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes must adhere to reporting requirements as provided in 42 USCS 11023. "Major Group 13: Oil and Gas Extraction" is not one of the SIC groups included. See U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Major Group 13: Oil and Gas Extraction, accessed online May 28, 2008 at http://www.osha.gov/pls/imis/sic_manual.display?id=8&tab=group.
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). 2008. Colorado Weekly and Monthly Oil and Gas Statistics, 5-5-08. Accessed online June 6, 2008 at http://www.oil-gas.state.co.us/. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA TRI). 2008. TRI (Toxics Release Inventory) Explorer. Accessed online May 29, 2008 at http://www.epa.gov/triexplorer/.
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Our Drinking Water at Risk: What EPA and the Oil and Gas Industry Don't Want Us to Know About Hydraulic Fracturing. Accessed online June 5, 2008 at http://www.earthworksaction.org/pubs/DrinkingWaterAtRisk.pdf.
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Collections & Bankruptcy 2013
Event Info
September 4th, 2013 7:00 AM through September 5th, 2013 5:00 PM
United States
Meet the Instructor
David Reed's training philosophy is centered on the member service approach to effective collections. In his 23 years of law practice he has been a bankruptcy and collections attorney for debtors and credit unions. When he "saw the light", he went to work for a credit union and became a collections manager and then general counsel! He may be the only attorney training credit unions today who has seen collections and bankruptcy from both the members' and credit unions' perspectives.
Attorney, author, consultant and nationally recognized speaker, David A. Reed is a partner in the law firm of Reed and Jolly, PLLC and founder of CU Doctor, a full service credit union consulting practice. Mr. Reed provides guidance to credit unions concerning a variety of matters including the establishment and revision of credit union policies and procedures, organizational compliance, collections, regulatory matters and corporate governance. His engaging speaking style has garnered him status as a regular lecturer nationwide on topics such as regulatory compliance, consumer lending, bankruptcy and collections.
A former trial attorney and Vice President and General Counsel of a large credit union, Mr. Reed has been selected to train NCUA Field Examination and Audit Staff on numerous issues including ID Theft Red Flags, S.A.F.E Act, Third Party Contract Management and Bankruptcy matters. He also serves as editor of several industry manuals on legal matters.
Mr. Reed received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech in 1986 and his Juris Doctorate from George Mason University School of Law in 1989. He is a Certified Compliance Officer.
Day 1: Collections
If your credit union is focusing solely on the delinquency report to identify troubled members, you are ready for an upgrade! The current credit crunch is having a negative impact on many members, and credit unions are in a unique position to assist them.
Every member who has a loan charged off made a final payment at some time. The problem is the credit union didn't realize it was the last payment when it was made. This full-day workshop examines the nuts and bolts of an effective collections program and centers on maximizing collections efficiency and the role of member service.
What Makes Members Pay?
- The difference between being in trouble and being delinquent
- Collections as a member service
- Mapping out key DQ member contact points
- Early identification of economically troubled members
- Educating all staff on the collections function
- Cross selling in a collections environment
- Prioritizing collection efforts
- Pre-contact preparation
- Essential elements of a collections phone call
- The art of closing the call
Creating Fool Proof Collections Processes
- Compliance traps and regulatory requirements
- Performing a collections 360° analysis and inventory
- Creating effective staff incentives
- Working with senior management and the board
- Tracking effort AND results
- Building bridges within the credit union
- Defining and celebrating successes
- Dealing with difficult members
- Overcoming common objections to payment
- Identifying liability landmines
Special Collections: Skips, Repos, Real Estate
- Repossession and foreclosure issues
- Skip tracing resources and tips
- Third party collections
- Agency vs. attorney placement
- Basic premise for real estate collections
- Modifications and workouts for real estate loans
- NCUA guidance on loss mitigation, foreclosures and loan modifications
- Troubled debt restructuring
- Understanding and communicating recovery options
- Maximizing the mortgage collections cycle
Day 2: Bankruptcy
Consumer bankruptcy filings are at their highest rate in years and they're still climbing! This session is designed for the credit union professional who is familiar with bankruptcy and wants to sharpen their skills in this debtor-friendly world. Examine the current state of consumer bankruptcy and see how it continues to impact credit unions. This full-day seminar will focus on advanced bankruptcy recovery and loss reduction concepts.
This interactive program walks you through the complicated world of bankruptcy in an easy-to-understand (and retain) format.
Bankruptcy Fundamentals
- Brief history and "intended purpose" of bankruptcy
- Review of key bankruptcy terms and concepts
- Overview of the bankruptcy process
- Understanding your credit union's value proposition
- Filing trends
- Bankruptcy timeline: from first payment reminder to discharge
Operational Issues in Bankruptcy
- What every credit union should be doing after it receives a bankruptcy notice
- Bankruptcy checklists
- Reaffirmation process and challenges
- Limitations on cram down of automobile loans
- Debtor's statement of intent and the ride through problem
- When to call your attorney
- When to call their attorney
- Bullet proof your proof of claim
- Utilizing electronic services
Bankruptcy Recovery and Fraud Control
- Leveraging the CU relationship to reduce losses
- The right to set off
- Achieving relief from the automatic stay
- The truth behind voluntary payments
- Rights under the cross collateral clause
- Motions to dismiss or convert under new means test
- Fraud and preference actions
- Meeting of creditors tips and tricks
- Effective policies and procedures
- Real estate loans in bankruptcy
Regulatory Compliance: Traps in the New Bankruptcy Order
- News from the competition: examining bankruptcy attorneys' marketing strategies
- Fair Credit Reporting Act and FACT Act violations
- Automatic stay violations
- Denial of member services
- Post discharge injunction
The Missouri Credit Union Association (MCUA) is offering tiered pricing for eligible affiliated credit unions. The tiered pricing model is shown below. Conference fees include all materials, speaker fees, lunch and refreshments.
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Free Tailgate by First Tennessee Bank for military and public safety personnel
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Freedom and safety.
In recognition of the men and women who give the gift of Freedom to all Americans and keep us safe every day, Tennessee Tech will host a special event in Tucker Stadium when the Golden Eagle football team takes the field under third-year coach Watson Brown.
The Tech Athletics Department will host Military and Public Safety Appreciation Night when the Golden Eagles host Pikeville College in a non-conference game beginning at 7 p.m. CDT.
All military personnel, both active and retired, as well as persons working in law enforcement, emergency and first responder fields will be admitted to the game free, along with their immediate family members. The offer is available by showing proper identification, and tickets can be obtained either in advance or at the game.
To receive up to eight free tickets to the game, qualified personnel can visit the Athletics Ticket Office in Eblen Center anytime during regular business hours until 2 p.m. on game day. The same offer will be available at the ticket booths at the game beginning at 6 p.m.
"This is just a small token of our appreciation, in relation to what our servicemen and women and our public safety personnel are providing to all of us," said Mark Wilson, TTU Director of Athletics. "It's something that Tech athletics does to say 'thank you' to the military and public safety personnel and their families."
The coin toss before the game will feature military and public safety personnel alongside of Tech's 2009 team captains.
Magic 98.5 Tailgate Park opens at 4 p.m. The pregame festivities will include music, kids games, and an array of other activities. The night will culminate with another spectacular fireworks display at the end of the game.
As an added bonus, First Tennessee Bank will host a tailgate event under the TTU tent in the Tailgate Park, with free food for military and public safety personnel and their families.
To pick up the free tickets, or for additional information, military and public safety personnel may visit or call the TTU Athletics Ticket office in Eblen Center at (931) 372-3940.
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Hope College will feature a 50K recreational bike ride and a chip-timed, competitive 5K run, both open to all ages, on Saturday, Oct. 13, in the morning.
Each event will begin and end at Holland Municipal Stadium, with the run finishing across the 50-yard line. The two activities have been scheduled in conjunction with the college's Homecoming Weekend, and registration is open to the general community.
The 50K (31-mile) bike ride will begin at 8 a.m., and will be a recreational ride with participants split into two groups, one anticipated to travel 16-18 miles per hour, and the other 20-plus miles per hour. The groups will be led by VeloCity Cycles. Requirements include a helmet.
The run will begin at 9 a.m., and will include a light breakfast, refreshments and a performance t-shirt. The results will be posted online.
The ride and run continue a Homecoming tradition of more than three decades. Earlier versions of the two events debuted as part of what was then the "Run-Bike-Swim" on Saturday, Oct. 21, 1978, in conjunction with that year's Homecoming Weekend dedication celebration of the Dow Health and Physical Education Center. For some years, the event also included a timed walk and a health fair. Consistently, reflecting the Dow's design as a facility for participation, the emphasis has been on activity and fitness as part of a whole.
Scott Travis, who is director of alumni and parent relations at Hope, noted that the annual event is an ideal fit for the weekend.
"Homecoming is really designed to reflect the Hope experience in the sense that we have events for mind, body and spirit throughout the weekend," said Travis, who is coordinating the running event with Eva Dean Folkert, co-director of athletics and assistant professor of kinesiology. "Across the weekend alumni can attend classes and lectures, participate in campus worship services, and watch or even participate in athletic competition."
Registration for the bike ride is $20 for the general public and alumni, and $15 for Hope students, faculty and staff.
Registration for the run, which includes the t-shirt and light breakfast and refreshments, is $20 for the general public and alumni, and $10 for Hope students, faculty and staff. The fee for registration will increase by $5 after Friday, Oct. 5.
Participants may register online at hope.edu/homecoming or by calling the college's Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at (616) 395-7250. Participants may also register in person on Friday, Oct. 12, during the advance packet pick-up taking place at New Holland Brewing Company in downtown Holland from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Holland Municipal Stadium is located on Fairbanks Avenue at 13th Street. New Holland Brewing Company is located at 66 E. Eighth St., at Eighth Street and College Avenue.
Additional information about Hope College's Homecoming Weekend, which runs Friday-Sunday, Oct. 12-14, is available online at hope.edu/homecoming. The weekend includes a variety of lectures, arts events and athletic competitions open to the community, as well as reunion activities for graduates from 1984 through 2012.


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There is an abundance of state aid available to students attending private and public schools. But most schools still require completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to help them determine how much aid is needed and how that aid should be packaged.
How does it work? The FAFSA is used to calculate the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which is a measure of your ability to pay. The EFC is subtracted from the college's cost of attendance to determine your financial need. (The cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, an allowance for room and board, books and supplies, transportation and other costs associated with enrollment in college.) The financial aid package you get from your school is based on your financial need.
The FAFSA should be submitted as soon as possible after January 1. Don't wait until you have filed your federal income tax return or been admitted to college.
It's okay to estimate your income based on your W-2 and 1099 statements and the last pay stub of the year. You'll have an opportunity to correct any errors later. While you can qualify for federal student aid as late as June 30 of the following year or the last day of classes (whichever comes first), it's better to get the form in earlier. Some states and colleges have much earlier deadlines for their own aid funds, some as early as February or March.
The FAFSA can be submitted online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The online form has built-in edit checks to catch errors and intelligent skip logic to avoid asking you irrelevant questions. It typically takes about an hour to complete the form, although it can sometimes take longer the first time you complete it, especially if you haven't gathered the documents you'll need.
You will need a PIN to sign the form electronically. You can obtain a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov.
If you need help completing the form, there are several sources of free help. The US Department of Education sponsors a toll-free hotline to answer questions about the FAFSA and federal student aid, 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243). Several dozen states sponsor College Goal Sunday programs, where college financial aid administrators volunteer to provide free in-person help completing the form. You can also ask the financial aid administrator at a local college for help.
The most common mistakes on the FAFSA include:
If you watch out for those errors, have your documents in order, and access the help line from the U.S. Department of Education when necessary, completing the FAFSA can be relatively painless process.
Mark Kantrowitz is an expert on paying for college. He is publisher of FinAid.org and Fastweb.com, the leading free web sites for information about student financial aid, student loans and scholarships.


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Concentration: International Relations, Comparative Government
Education: Ph.D. University of Geneva
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Professor McNamara completed his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Santa Cruz. After obtaining an MA degree in International Relations, he went on for his Ph.D. in Political Science at Hautes Etudes Internationales (Graduate Institute for International Studies) at the University of Geneva, Switzerland. His dissertation work at the time took him to Central America where he researched the link between the region's civil wars and the politics of asylum in United States foreign policy. In addition to teaching in the Political Science Department at Sonoma State University, Professor McNamara has also been actively involved in public health issues. He served as a Commisisoner on the Sonoma County Commission on AIDS, co-chaired the Sonoma County HIV Prevention Planning Group, and co-authored "Sonoma County 3-year Plan for HIV Prevention."
Professor McNamara is an enthusiastic promoter of international travel (particularly in the developing world) for students seeking a meaningful education.
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- POLS 345: Model United Nations
- POLS 444: United States Foreign Policy
- POLS 450: Politics of Asia
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In addition to numerous scholarly papers, published works include: "Global Perspectives on AIDS," "The Joint United Nations Program on AIDS," and AIDS in Latin America and the Caribbean: New Challenges for United States Foreign Policy."
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Property Here - Friday, March 08, 2013
Developers could receive ratepayer subsidies to build $1 million-plus apartments at a swanky housing development at Wynyard Quarter on the Auckland waterfront.
Subsidies along the lines of a secret deal struck in 2009 for the new $132 million ASB Building at Wynyard Quarter could be worth thousands on each apartment.
The Auckland Council's waterfront agency is seeking interest from developers to build up to 1000 apartments as part of a new residential and commercial development, one block south of the public spaces at Wynyard Quarter.
The 2009 ASB deal involved a ratepayer subsidy for the regulatory costs of the developer, Kiwi Property Holdings, to build the bank building.
Waterfront Auckland chief executive John Dalzell - who negotiated the 2009 deal - said the same "market transactions" used for the bank building could be applied to the latest plans for "Wynyard Central".
The council has still to approve the 2009 deal - which remains confidential - and Mr Dalzell said it would be asked to approve any future subsidies.
Mayor Len Brown is relaxed about the waterfront agency offering subsidies, saying ratepayers would be delighted to receive a consistent revenue stream from long-term leases at Wynyard Quarter.
At Wynyard Quarter, the starting prices for the smallest apartments, on what will be leasehold land, will start at $500,000. The average price of apartments and townhouses will be $1.2 million to $1.3 million and larger ones will cost more than $2 million.
The apartments are expected to appeal to wealthy couples, or couples with one child. There are no plans for affordable housing on the council-owned 2.76ha development site.
Mr Dalzell did not think the fact that the housing was on leasehold land would be a stumbling block to people wanting to live at Wynyard Quarter.
Leasehold land has become unpopular after several cases of huge increases by the landowner. In one case, Princes Wharf apartment owner Stephen Suss said a 207 per cent rise in his outgoings had halved the value of his property.
Mr Brown and councillors were generally enthusiastic yesterday about the waterfront agency's latest plan for housing and commercial development on a block bounded by Pakenham St, Madden St, Daldy St and Halsey St. The plan is to attract up to $1 billion.
It also envisages a five-star hotel on the Team New Zealand site fronting the Viaduct Basin.
Waterfront Auckland chairman Sir Bob Harvey said the agency was seeking Chinese investment in the hotel.
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Author: Karen Mahony
Publisher: Random House
Release Date: February 2011
Utterly enthralling. Karen Mahoney is a brilliant storyteller.' Richelle Mead, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the VAMPIRE ACADEMY series
That's what her classmates call seventeen-year-old Donna Underwood. When she was seven, a horrific fey attack killed her father and drove her mother mad. Donna's own nearly fatal injuries from the assault were fixed by magic, which branded her hands and arms with iron tattoos. The child of alchemists, Donna feels cursed by the magical heritage that destroyed her parents and any chance she had for a normal life. The only
thing that keeps her sane and grounded is her relationship with her best friend, Navin Sharma.
When the vicious wood elves - the darkest outcasts of Faerie - abduct Navin, Donna finally has to accept her role in the centuries-old war between the humans and the fey. Assisted by Xan, a gorgeous half-fey dropout with secrets of his own, Donna races to save her friend - even if it means betraying everything her parents fought to protect.
'Dark and beautiful, sensual and dangerous, utterly enthralling. Karen Mahoney is a brilliant storyteller, blending magic and alchemy with bold, captivating characters who step right off the page and draw you into their world. You'll fall under this book's spell.' Richelle Mead, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the VAMPIRE ACADEMY series
'Mahoney's debut sizzles with romance and alchemical swashbuckling, but it's the steadfast character of Donna Underwood that kept me hooked. Her choices, her loyalty, her determination - all make for a refreshing and captivating read. The only problem with THE IRON WITCH is that the next book can't come fast enough.' Tiffany Trent, author of IN THE SERPENT'S COILS
The Iron Witch is Karen Mahoney's first novel, set in present day America and containing elements of alchemy and the fey. The book is targeted to the YA market and a mighty fine fantasy tale.
While set in modern day America, there are elves, faeries and the ancient arts.
The main character, Donna Underwood, has lost both her parents and somewhat an outcast, bearing iron tattoos, and having a rather high level or morals. We learn a lot about the characters and world created in this new series, which takes up most of this book. As with many series you need to set the scene, which is what Mahoney does well in The Iron Witch.
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We're launching a retail coffee and chocolate company. Mall-based, with 3 locations already signed. We've got a logo that we like but we're looking for a pro to really capture the essence. See the attached designs, but "clean, sophisticated and luxury" are words that should describe the logo we choose. The concept will be a contemporary take on old world luxury. the attached logo appeals to us because it's reminiscent of a European seal. Our packaging will include actual stamped wax with this seal embossed within. We may end up with two, one with an outer ring that simulates the wax stamp for cards and print, and one without for the stamp itself.
Our vendors and suppliers are socially conscious, our model will be deeply involved in local communities. In addition to our jumping off point, we've uploaded several images that we really like as potential wayfinders.
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Senior right-handers Brandon McClurg and Kyle Tognazzini combined for the shutout. McClurg picked up the win as he scattered seven hits, struck out four and walked one in eight innings. Tognazzini came in for the second day in a row in relief, shutting down Mercer in the ninth inning while striking out one.
"McClurg pitched great," said Lipscomb coach Jeff Forehand. "He got in a few jams and worked himself out."
It was the first time Mercer had been shutout since March 31, 2007.
It was the first shutout of the season for the Bisons, 5-5, 2-0 in the conference. It was the second two-run win for the Bisons over Mercer, having beaten them 10-8 Friday. Mercer is 4-6, 0-2 in the A-Sun.
"Every series is so tough," said Forehand. "Every conference win is vital. You go into every series wanting to win. To be at 2-0 with a chance to win three is just great.
"Mercer has a good team. If the ball bounces a couple of times their way it could be a different story. We know we are fortunate to have a few things happen our way. We have had some good pitching early and some timely hits."
McClurg evened his record at 1-1. Tognazzini picked up his second save in as many games and his third of the season.
The Bisons scored both of their runs in the seventh inning.
Allen Bolden led off with a single to right field. Justin Sanders was hit by a pitch. Tennyson Dodd walked to load the bases with no outs. Ryan Wilkins flied out to right field to Bolden. Branden Cadavid grounded out to first base to bring in Sanders.
Bolden, Dodd, Cadavid and Tyler Wilson each had a hit for the Bisons. Sandes did not get a hit, ending his string of at least one hit in every game this season.
Forehand praised the work of Mercer starting pitcher Dan April. He threw 8.1 innings and gave up only four hits.
"It was a pitching duel," Forehand said. "Mercer's guy had us kind of tied up. We didn't really threaten until later on."
Mercer gave the Bisons a scare in the ninth inning. McClurg walked the lead-off man in the inning and then gave up a single up the middle. Mercer loaded the bases with no outs on an infielder error. It was the first time in the game he had allowed a batter to advance past second base.
Tognazzini then entered the game. He needed only six pitches, all strikes, to close out the game. He struck out Casey Stuart, the first batter he faced, swinging and then forced pinch-hitter Nick Adams to hit a grounder to Cadavid at short. Cadavid turned an unassisted double play to end the game.
"We don't want to use him all the time for too many saves," said Forehand. "When we get to the ninth we want to give to him when the game is close.
"He is just tough as nails. He came in with bases loaded and no outs and trying to hold on to a 2-0 lead. That's one of the toughest situations you can face as relief pitcher, but he came in and got us out of the jam."
The series closes out Sunday at noon with Josh Smith (1-0, 5.73 ERA) opening on the mound for the Bisons.