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Shortly after the news that President Barack Obama's "green jobs adviser" Van Jones had resigned over the weekend, Republicans were rejoicing and claiming the "scalp" of the man that Fox News host Glenn Beck had branded a "socialist" and an "ex-con." For weeks, Beck had launched an extensive on-air campaign against Jones. And on Sunday, he was claiming victory, posting this statement: "The American people stood up and demanded answers. Instead of providing them, the administration had Jones resign under cover of darkness. … Judging by the other radicals in the administration, I expect that questioning to continue for the foreseeable future."
In a FoxNews.com commentary, Phil Kerpen, a policy director for Americans for Prosperity, a right wing political advocacy group, declared that Jones' resignation was "one of the most significant things I've ever had the honor or being involved in." (Kerpen's organization was one of the main groups behind the Tax Day Tea Party protests from last April. It also created Patients United Now, an anti-health reform campaign.)
Meanwhile, Democrats and others who have supported Jones' policy agenda and personal ambition are crying foul, blaming the administration for not defending one of its own. "Jones was one of the only movement progressives in a policymaking position in the Obama White House," wrote progressive columnist David Sirota on the day of the announcement. "No more—and that's a damn shame."
"I think this is bad for democracy," says James Rucker, co-founder, with Jones, of Color of Change, an online advocacy group that launched an effective advertiser boycott of Beck's program in July. "Van is someone who's been great at getting a spotlight on lower income communities in the context of greening America. But because he [was] associated with Color of Change, he's a target. It's shameful."
Jones' resignation comes in the wake of a quick and dirty partisan battle. He had come under fire from conservatives, most notably Beck, for his political past, which included organizing for income equality, prisoners' rights and environmental justice. Last week, criticism against Jones took on added furor when news broke that he'd signed a 2004 petition speculating that high-level government officials were involved in planning the 9/11 attacks on the United States. For an administration focused on delicate negotiations on health care reform, defending Jones' controversial association was a bridge too far.
In his statement, Jones, 40, bowed out: "On the eve of historic fights for health care and clean energy, opponents of reform have mounted a vicious smear campaign against me," he said. "They are using lies and distortions to distract and divide." The statement framed his departure as deference to a cause larger than himself. "I came here to fight for others, not for myself. I cannot in good conscience ask my colleagues to expend precious time and energy defending or explaining my past."
When reached by telephone Sunday morning, Jones declined to comment.
The controversy highlights the pitfalls of being a fast-rising, outside-the-Beltway leader. As the head of the Ella Baker Center in Oakland and then environmental justice outfit Green For All, Jones was enormously successful in inserting the idea of "green collar jobs" into the public discourse. As Jones and allies such as the Apollo Alliance in California pushed the issue, grassroots activists, then policy wonks, then presidential candidates such as Hillary Clinton began to use the phrase—and by December 2007, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appropriated $125 million in government funds toward the creation of jobs that reduce emissions, cut energy costs and help the planet. Jones officially joined the liberal establishment in 2007 as a fellow at the Center for American Progress. Soon after, his best-selling book, The Green Collar Economy, was reviewed favorably by the likes of Pelosi, former Senate majority leader Tom Daschle and former Vice President Al Gore.
But the signing of the 9/11 petition, as well as some of Jones' more controversial opinions on race and government (the self-described "radical hell-raiser" has said that he used to be a Communist) underscores the vast difference between a lifetime working for political change and being a federal agent of that change. "We all have pasts of one sort or another, and we've all said things that we later regret or grew away from," says Joel Rogers, a longtime friend of Jones who advised him on the founding of Green For All. "If you are concerned with cities and racial justice, you can't survive in America and this world without having said something that's going to bother somebody," he added. "He's not someone who spent his whole life avoiding controversial subjects because he wanted to be president one day," says Bracken Hendricks, an energy expert at the Center for American Progress who has worked closely with Jones. "He's been out there grappling with stuff, and got his hands dirty, and that's a different, braver role."
Senior Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett was known as a particularly strong advocate for bringing Jones into government, despite his known baggage. To environmental activists who have known Jones for years, his appointment was a refreshing sign that the Obama administration was taking green jobs seriously. But in the end, it was the White House's silence on Jones that may have sped his exit. Rather than mounting a public defense of Jones, as was the case during contentious confirmation hearings for cabinet secretaries Timothy Geithner and Eric Holder, the White House made a series of noncommittal remarks on the matter, leaving Jones to speak for himself. A statement released Thursday focused on his work on "clean energy incentives which [sic] create 21st century jobs." When asked about Jones' resignation on ABC's This Week television program, press secretary Robert Gibbs was curt: "The president thanks Van Jones for his service."
The White House is trying desperately to keep its focus on health care this week. Privately, some White House aides have expressed dismay at the curveballs that accompany the fast-paced news cycle, most notably the controversy surrounding the July arrest of Henry Louis Gates Jr., The Root's editor-in-chief. As with the Jones affair, it came in the midst of an important moment in the health care debate—and was thus unwelcome. What's more, the administration may be saving their fire for other major appointees who have been challenged from the right, including legal scholar Cass Sunstein, science adviser John Holdren and others.
Still, Jones has had numerous high-profile supporters who were quick to defend him following his resignation, providing context for some of Beck's more shocking accusations. For example, Jones has been attacked for saying "You've never seen a Columbine done by a black child." Several of his supporters pointed out that Jones' remark, much like Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's controversial "Wise Latina" comment, is a short excerpt from a long speech reflecting on the pain and isolation of white teenagers in suburbia.
Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, current CEO of Green For All, said, "the goal of safer streets, cleaner communities and pathways out of poverty is a step closer to reality because of his efforts." And NAACP president Ben Jealous, a personal friend of Jones, said, "We fully expect Mr. Jones to continue to help lead our nation out of its dual crises of environmental degradation and mass unemployment."
But the dramatic exit is not likely to quiet the vocal dissent of right-wing activists who seem to relish any opportunity to derail President Obama's political agenda. And Sirota worries that "Jones' announcement will inevitably create a chilling effect on the aspirations of other movement progressives." Kari Fulton, a youth climate activist who has worked with Jones in the past, said, Jones' resignation shows that "there's a glass ceiling for people who are dealing with real issues and work with real people."
The real question for his critics and defenders alike: How far back in the future, and for what type of offenses, will American politics punish public servants? That question is up for debate.
Dayo Olopade is Washington reporter for The Root.
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Estepona is one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Costa del Sol and this is mainly due to its fantastic beaches and attractive town centre that has restained much of its traditional charm.
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text: DUCKS AT A DISTANCEA Waterfowl Identification GuidebyBob Hines Department of the Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceWashington, D.C. 1978Table of ContentsIdentification is Important What to Look For Eclipse Plumage Species Identification: Puddle Ducks Mallard Pintail Gadwall Wigeon Shoveler Blue-Winged Teal Cinnamon Teal Green-Winged Teal Wood Duck Black Duck Diving Ducks Canvasback Redheads Ringneck Scaup Goldeneye Bufflehead Ruddy Red-Breasted Merganser Common Merganser Hooded Merganser Whistling Ducks White-Winged Scoter Surf Scoter Black Scoter Common Eider Oldsquaw Harlequin Swans Canada Geese Brant Snow White-Fronted Geese At a Glance Guide Comparative Sizes Of Waterfowl Wetlands Attract Wildlife Administrative Waterfowl FlywaysIdentification is ImportantIdentifying waterfowl gives many hours of enjoyment to millions of people. This guide will help you recognize birds on the wing—it emphasizes their fall and winter plumage patterns as well as size, shape, and flight characteristics. It does not include local names.Recognizing the species of ducks and geese can be rewarding to birdwatchers and hunters—and the ducks.Hunters can contribute to their own sport by not firing at those species that are either protected or scarce, and needed as breeders to restore the flocks. It can add to their daily limit; when extra birds of certain species can be taken legally, hunters who know their ducks on the wing come out ahead.Knowing a mallard from a merganser has another side: gourmets prefer a corn-fed mallard to the fish duck.What to Look ForDifferences in size, shape, plumage patterns and colors, wing beat, flocking behavior, voice, and habitat—all help to distinguish one species from another.Flock maneuvers in the air are clues. Mallards, pintails, and wigeon form loose groups; teal and shovelers flash by in small, compact bunches; at a distance, canvasbacks shift from waving lines to temporary V's.Closer up, individual silhouettes are important. Variations of head shapes and sizes, lengths of wings and tails, and fat bodies or slim can be seen.Within shotgun range, color areas can be important. Light conditions might make them look different, but their size and location are positive keys. The sound of their wings can help as much as their calls. Flying goldeneyes make a whistling sound; wood ducks move with a swish; canvasbacks make a steady rushing sound. Not all ducks quack; many whistle, squeal, or grunt.Although not a hard and fast rule, different species tend to use different types of habitat. Puddle ducks like shallow marshes and creeks while divers prefer larger, deeper, and more open waters.Eclipse PlumageMost ducks shed their body feathers twice each year. Nearly all drakes lose their bright plumage after mating, and for a few weeks resemble females. This hen-like appearance is called the eclipse plumage. The return to breeding coloration varies in species and individuals of each species. Blue-winged teal and shovelers may retain the eclipse plumage until well into the winter.Wing feathers are shed only once a year; wing colors are always the same.Puddle DucksPuddle ducks are typically birds of fresh, shallow marshes and rivers rather than of large lakes and bays. They are good divers, but usually feed by dabbling or tipping rather than submerging.The speculum, or colored wing patch, is generally iridescent and bright, and often a telltale field mark.Any duck feeding in croplands will likely be a puddle duck, for most of this group are sure-footed and can walk and run well on land. Their diet is mostly vegetable, and grain-fed mallards or pintails or acorn-fattened wood ducks are highly regarded as food.MallardLength—24" Weight—2-3/4 lbs.The mallard is our most common duck, found in all flyways. The males are often called "greenheads." The main wintering area is the lower Mississippi basin, and along the gulf coast, but many stay as far north as open waters permits.Flocks often feed in early morning and late afternoon in nearby harvested fields, returning to marshes and creeks to spend the night.The flight is not particularly rapid. Hens have a loud quack; the drake's voice is a low-pitched kwek-kwek.PintailLength—26" Weight—1-3/4 lbs.These ducks use all four flyways, but are most plentiful in the west.They are extremely graceful and fast fliers, fond of zig-zagging from great heights before leveling off to land.The long neck and tail make them appear longer than mallards, but in body size and weight they are smaller.They are agile on land and often feed in grain fields. The drakes whistle; the hens have a coarse quack.GadwallLength—21" Weight—2 lbs.Gadwalls are most numerous in the Central Flyway, but not too common anywhere. They are often called "gray mallards" or "gray ducks." They are one of the earliest migrants, seldom facing cold weather.They are the only puddle ducks with a white speculum.Small, compact flocks fly swiftly, usually in a direct line. Wingbeats are rapid.Drakes whistle and kack-kack; hens quack like a mallard, but softer.WigeonLength—21" Weight—1-3/4 lbs.These are nervous birds, quick to take alarm. Their flight is fast, irregular, with many twists and turns. In a bunched flock, their movements have been compared to those of pigeons.When open water is handy, wigeons often raft up offshore until late afternoon when they move to marshes and ponds to feed.The white belly and forewing are very showy in the air. Drakes whistle; hens have a loud kaow and a lower qua-awk.ShovelerLength—19-1/2" Weight—1-1/2 lbs.Shovelers, 'spoonbills' to many, are early migrants, moving out at the first frost. The largest numbers are in the Central and Pacific flyways.The usual flight is steady and direct. When startled, the small flocks twist and turn in the air like teal.They are not highly regarded as table birds, because one third of the usual diet is animal matter.Drakes call woh-woh and took-took; the hen's quack is feeble.Blue-Winged TealLength—16" Weight—15 oz.Their small size and twisting turning flight gives the illusion of great speed. The small, compact flocks commonly fly low over the marshes, and often take the hunter by surprise.They are more vocal than most ducks—their high-pitched peeping and nasal quacking is commonly heard in spring and to a lesser extent in fall.These teal are among the first ducks to migrate each fall, and one of the last in the spring.Cinnamon TealIn the Pacific Flyway, cinnamon teal are far more common than blue-wings. The hens look alike and the habits of both species are similar.The pale blue forewing patch is the best field mark, as drakes are usually in eclipse until January or longer.Drakes have a whistling peep; hens utter a low quack.Green-Winged TealLength—15 in. Weight—14 oz.Quite hardy—some birds stay as far north as open water is found.The smallest and one of the most common of our ducks. Their tiny size gives the impression of great speed, but mallards can fly faster. Their flight is often low, erratic, with the entire flock twisting and turning as one unit.They nest as far north as Alaska, and migrate in all four flyways. Early fall drakes are usually still in full eclipse plumage.Drakes whistle and twitter; hens have a slight quack.Wood DuckLength—18-1/2 in. Weight—1-1/2 lbs.Found in all flyways; most numerous in the Atlantic and Mississippi flyways and fewest in the Central.They are early migrants; most of them have left the northern States by mid-November.Frequents wooded streams and ponds; perches in trees. Flies through thick timber with speed and ease and often feeds on acorns, berries, and grapes on the forest floors.Flight is swift and direct; flocks are usually small.In the air, their wings make a rustling, swishing sound. Drakes call hoo-w-ett, often in flight; hens have a cr-r-ek when frightened.Black DuckLength—24 in. Weight—2-3/4 lbs.A bird of the eastern States, primarily the Atlantic Flyway and, to a lesser extent, the Mississippi.Shy and wary, regarded as the wariest of all ducks.Often seen in company of mallards, but along the Atlantic coast frequents the salt marshes and ocean much more than mallards.Flight is swift, usually in small flocks.White wing lining in contrast to very dark body plumage is a good identification clue.The hen's quack and the drake's kwek-kwek are duplicates of the mallards.Diving DucksDiving ducks frequent the larger, deeper lakes and rivers, and coastal bays and inlets.The colored wing patches of these birds lack the brilliance of the speculums of puddle ducks. Since many of them have short tails, their huge, paddle feet may be used as rudders in flight, and are often visible on flying birds. When launching into flight, most of this group patter along the water before becoming airborne.They feed by diving, often to considerable depths. To escape danger, they can travel great distances underwater, emerging only enough to show their head before submerging again.Their diets of fish, shellfish, mollusks, and aquatic plants make them second choice, as a group, for sportsmen. Canvasbacks and redheads fattened on eel grass or wild celery are notable exceptions.Since their wings are smaller in proportion to the size and weight of their bodies, they have a more rapid wingbeat than puddle ducks.CanvasbackLength—22 in. Weight—3 lbs.Normally late to start south, canvasbacks migrate in lines and irregular V's.In feeding areas, compact flocks fly in indefinite formations. Their wingbeat is rapid and noisy; their speed is the swiftest of all our ducks.Feeding behavior is highly variable. In some areas they feed at night and spend the day rafted up in open waters; in other areas they feed inshore mornings and evenings.On the water, body size and head shape distinguish them from scaups and redheads.Drakes croak, peep, and growl; hens have a mallard-like quack.RedheadsLength—20 in. Weight—2-1/2 lbs.Range coast to coast, with the largest numbers in the Central Flyway. Migratory flocks travel in V's; move in irregular formations over feeding areas. Often found associating with canvasback.In the air, they give the impression of always being in a hurry.Usually spend the day in large rafts in deep water; feed morning and evening in shallower sections.Drakes purr and meow; hens have a loud squak, higher than a hen mallard's.RingneckLength—17 in. Weight—2-1/2 lbs.Similar in appearance to scaups, but more often found in fresh marshes and wooded ponds. In flight, the dark wings are different from the white-edged wings of scaup.Faint brown ring on drake's neck never shows in the field; light bands at tip and base of bill are conspicuous.Fly as small flocks in open formation; often land without circling. Drakes purr; hens are usually silent.ScaupGreater—Length—18-1/2 in. Weight—2 lbs.Lesser—Length—17 in. Weight—1-7/8 lbs.Except for the wing marks, greater and lesser scaup appear nearly identical in the field.The light band near the trailing edges of the wings runs almost to the tip in the greater scaup, but only about half way in the lesser.Greater scaup prefer large open water areas; lesser scaup often use marshes and ponds.Both species migrate late, sometimes just before freezeup.Flock movements are rapid, often erratic, usually in compact groups.Hens are silent; drake lesser scaup purr; drake greater scaup have a discordant scaup, scaup.GoldeneyeCommon—Length—19 in. Weight—2-1/4 lbs.Barrow's—Length—19 in. Weight—2-3/4 lbs.These are active, strong-winged fliers moving singly or in small flocks, often high in the air. Distinctive wing-whistling sound in flight has earned the name of whistlers.Goldeneyes generally move south late in the season; most of them winter on coastal waters and the Great Lakes. Inland, they like rapids and fast water.Barrow's goldeneye, predominantly a Westerner, is less wary than the common goldeneye.Hens of both species are look-alikes.Drakes have a piercing speer-speer—hens a low quack. Both are usually quiet.BuffleheadLength—14-1/2 in. Weight—1 lb.Stragglers migrate south in mid-fall, but the largest numbers move just ahead of freezeup. Most flocks in feeding areas are small—5 or 6 birds, with more hens and immatures than adult drakes.Very small size, bold black and white color pattern, and low, swift flight are field marks. Unlike most divers, they can fly straight up from a watery takeoff.Largest concentrations are on both seacoasts and along the Gulf of Mexico. Inland, they will remain as far north as open water permits.Usually silent. Drakes squeak and have a guttural note; hens quack weakly.RuddyLength—15-1/2 in. Weight—1-1/3 lbs.The ruddy duck often dives or swims away from danger rather than flying. When flying, their small wings stroke so fast they resemble bumblebees.They are early to mid-fall migrants.Drakes often cock their tails upright at an angle, the only species to habitually do so.Both hens and drakes are silent in the fall.Red-Breasted MerganserLength—23 in. Weight—21-1/2 lbs.These birds winter most abundantly in coastal waters, including the Gulf of Mexico, and to a lesser extent, the Great Lakes.Their flight, strong and direct, is usually low over the water. They are difficult to distinguish in flight from the common merganser.Voice: Seldom heard.Common MerganserLength—25-1/2 in. Weight—2-1/2 lbs.This species is larger than the red-breasted merganser, and is one of the largest of our ducks. It is one of the last to migrate south, and is more common than the red-breasted merganser on inland waters.Flocks move in "follow the leader" style, low over the water.The only call seems to be a startled croak.Hooded MerganserLength—18 in. Weight—1-1/2 lbs.Often seen in pairs, or very small flocks. Short rapid wingstrokes create an impression of great speed.Winters in the inland waters of all coastal States; seldom goes to salt water.Voice: Seldom heard in fall.Whistling DucksLength—18-19 in. Weight—1-3/4 lbs.The trailing legs and rounded wings of these slow flying ducks makes them look bigger than they are.Both species are primarily Mexican. In the U.S., the black-bellied is found only in south Texas and Louisiana. The fulvous also occurs there and in Florida with occasional stragglers further north along both coasts and the Mississippi Valley. The fulvous is the more common of the two species in the United States.Sexes are alike. Both species have shrill whistling calls.White-Winged ScoterLength—21-1/2 in. Weight—3-1/2 lbs.The three scoters on these two pages are sea ducks, wintering on open coastal waters. White-wings are among the heaviest and largest of all ducks.Surf ScoterLength—19-1/2 in. Weight—2 lbs.Like all scoters, these birds move along our coasts in loose flocks, stringing into irregular, wavy lines. Drakes can be distinguished from other scoters by two white patches on their head and the bright color of the bill.Flight is strong, direct, usually close to the waves.Black ScoterLength—19-1/2 in. Weight—2-1/2 lbs.In flight, drakes appear all black except for the flash of the slight gray underwing and the bright yellow swelling at the base of the upper bill.Scoters feed on mollusks, crabs, and some fish and very little vegetation. They are locally known as "coots."Common EiderLength—23-1/2 in. Weight—5 lbs.Thick-necked stocky birds, alternately flapping and sailing in flight; flocks string out in a line, close to the water. Occurs in the United States chiefly along New England coasts and occasionally south to New Jersey.Other eiders—king, spectacled and Stellar's—occur in Alaska and are not pictured in this guide. King eiders occasionally are found in north Atlantic coastal waters.OldsquawLength—20-1/2 in. Weight—2 lbs.A slim, brightly plumaged sea duck. Smaller than the scoters or eiders.Flight is swift and low with constantly changing flock formations. Ranges along both coasts and the Great Lakes.One of the most vocal of ducks; drakes have a loud pleasant caloo, caloo, constantly heard.HarlequinLength—17 in. Weight—1-1/2 lbs.Glossy slate-blue plumage enlivened by white stripes and spots give the adult male harlequin a striking appearance. The female resembles a small female scoter. At a distance, both sexes look black. Flight is swift, with abrupt turns. Flocks are small and compact. Ranges both coasts, north from New Jersey and San Francisco. Uncommon.SwansTrumpeter—Length—59 in. Weight—28 lbs.Whistling—Length—52 in. Weight—16 lbs.Once thought to be rare, trumpeter swans are slowly increasing in Alaska and on western refuges and parks.Whistling swans are common and increasing. They winter near Chesapeake Bay, San Francisco Bay, Puget Sound and Salton Sea. Occasionally found in fields.Both species are large with pure white plumage.Canada GeeseNumerous and popular, Canada geese are often called "honkers." Includes several races varying in weight from 3 to over 12 pounds. All have black heads and necks, white cheeks, similar habitats and voices. Sexes are identical.BrantLength—24-25 in. Weight—3-1/4 - 3-3/4 lbs.These are sea geese, the blacks wintering south to Baja, California, in the Pacific. The Atlantic race winters from Virginia northward. Flight is swift, in irregular and changing flock patterns.Snow GeeseLength—29-31 in. Weight—6-1/2 - 7-1/2 lbs.Two races of snow geese are recognized: greater snows along the Atlantic Coast, and lesser snows elsewhere on the continent. Blue geese are a color phase of the lesser snow.White-Fronted GeeseLength—29 in. Weight—6-1/4 lbs.Migrates chiefly in the Central and Pacific flyways but also present in the Mississippi. Rare in the Atlantic Flyway. Appears brownish gray at a distance. Often called "specklebelly".Most distinctive characteristic of the V-shaped flocks is the high pitched call kow-kow-kow-kow.COMPARATIVE SIZES OF WATERFOWLAll birds on these pages are drawn to the same scale.Wetlands Attract WildlifeThere's more than just ducks in our marshes. Knowing and identifying other birds and animals add to the enjoyment of being in a blind.The same sources of food and shelter that draw waterfowl to ponds and marshes also attract other forms of wildlife.Protected species are sometimes more numerous than ducks or geese.Money from Duck Stamp sales is used exclusively to purchase wetlands, preserving areas for ducks, geese, and all wildlife for the enjoyment and pleasure of hunters and non-hunters alike.Administrative Waterfowl FlywaysWaterfowl FlywaysThe term "flyway" has long been used to designate the migration routes of birds. For management purposes, four waterfowl flyways—Pacific, Central, Mississippi, and Atlantic—were established in the United States in 1948. To varying degrees the waterfowl populations using each of these flyways differ in abundance, species composition, migration pathways, and breeding ground origin. There are differences, also, in levels of shooting pressure and harvest.For the most part flyway boundaries follow State lines. However, the boundary between the Pacific and the Central flyway general follows the Continental Divide.There are some problems in matching waterfowl migration corridors with flyway boundaries because some species nest and winter in areas that do not occur along a north-south axis. These species cross flyway boundaries during migration. On balance, the present arrangement is useful in that it permits reasonable management of waterfowl. At some future time, it is possible that further rearrangement of boundaries may permit better management of the waterfowl resource.Flyway CouncilsIn 1952, Flyway Councils were formed in each of the four flyways. The Council in each flyway is made up of representatives from the wildlife agencies of the States in that flyway—one representative from each State. The Councils study flyway problems, develop waterfowl management recommendations, and generally work closely with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in implementing waterfowl management and research programs.U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1978 O—247-777For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D.C. 20402Stock No. 024-010-00442-8Created in 1849, the Department of the Interior—America's Department of Natural Resources—is concerned with the management, conservation, and development of the Nation's water, fish, wildlife, mineral, forest, and park and recreational resources. It also has major responsibilities for Indian and Territorial affairs.As the Nation's principal conservation agency, the Department works to assure that nonrenewable resources are developed and used wisely, that park and recreational resources are conserved for the future, and that renewable resources make their full contribution to the progress, prosperity, and security of the United States—now and in the future.THE END


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Great fun at the Northern View Leisure Open Day 2016
On Saturday 23rd April 2016, Northern View Leisure held our annual Open Day at Garden World, Cookstown and the sun shone gloriously for the entire day. The New Range of 2016 Willerby holiday homes stole the show and wowed everyone who stepped inside to browse the latest designs!
In addition to the display of holiday homes, there were a host of activities for all the family. Cool FM provided a fantastic fun atmosphere with great music, entertaining games & excellent hosting skills by Pete Snodden! The kids entertainment was by Street Theatre Productions who kept all the little ones smiling with 'Holiday Bingo', face painting and comedy acts.
We were delighted to have Dine-In by Doley in attendance who made all sorts of delicious recipes on the BBQ, ranging from soda bread to chicken kebabs and a caramel with carrot (which was fantastic!). Denis Broderick was also on hand with tips and tasting for a range of wines. A popular attraction at the Open Day was the falconry display and everyone who had their photo taken could go home with their picture as a keepsake.
Other exhibitors included CFC Interiors, Ballynagran Crafts, Pollocks' Pickles & Preserves, Oona Candles & Joie Jewels. TJ Hamilton and Mid Ulster Cars had a nice range of Toyota, Volkswagen and Suzuki cars on display which also created much interest.
A great attraction at the Open Day for Northern View customers was the entry into the Prize Draw for Half Price Site Fees for the 2017 season. The winner will be announced very soon…
If for any reason you were not able to attend the Open Day or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Northern View Leisure Sales Office on 028 8676 7022.
The Sales team will be able to arrange a visit to any of our Holiday Parks across Donegal, Fermanagh and Sligo or alternatively if you prefer to call into our showroom at Garden World Cookstown, then you are very welcome.
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Some days we get so busy being the leader that we forget that small acts of loving kindness have a dramatic and long lasting impact.
In early January, my mother passed away. During and after the memorial service, many people shared about the impact of her actions in their lives. For example, a retired woman lawyer shared how my Mom taught her how to sew and cook as a young woman. Another person told me that my Mom was his first Sunday School teacher and then shared how important my Mom was in his life journey. Person after person had similar experiences to share. And when I listened to all of them, I realized that they were just a series of small acts done with loving kindness. When they are all added up, they had a dramatic impact and long lasting impact on the lives of so many others.
In our busy lives as leaders, we need to give ourself permission to have this level of interaction with others. We need to be more present to the moment rather than completely focused on the future. We need to protect the things that are of value from the things that really do not matter so much. As Goethe reminds us: "Never let the things that matter most be at the mercy of the things that matter least."
This week and for the entire rest of the summer, I challenge you to offer more small acts of loving kindness. It will have a huge impact in the lives of others and in your own life.


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Catskill Park State Land Master Plan
The Catskill Park State Land Master Plan (CPSLMP) classifies Forest Preserve lands within the Catskill Park based on their physical character and capacity to accommodate human use based on their land classifications. The Plan also designates management units and directs the Department to develop individual Unit Management Plans that guide management activities and public use of those units.
The original Master Plan was adopted in 1985, and a revision to the Plan was adopted in 2008.
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2008 Catskill Park State Land Master Plan - PDF (1.8 MB)
2013 Amendment - Classification of the Big Indian Acquisition
In December of 2011 New York State acquired approximately 1,204 acres in the Town of Shandaken, Ulster County within the Catskill Park to be added to the Forest Preserve. Commonly referred to as the Big Indian acquisition, the property adjoins or is in close proximity to three management units: the Belleayre Mountain Ski Center Intensive Use Area, the Big Indian Wilderness and the Shandaken Wild Forest.
The portion of the Big Indian Acquisition proposed to be classified as an Intensive Use Area and as an addition to the Belleayre Mountain Ski Center's Intensive Use Area, is being pursued separately through the revision of the Belleayre Mountain Ski Center's Unit Management Plan. The remaining lands acquired in the Big Indian acquisition, approximately 903+/- acres, have been classified as either Wilderness or Wild Forest through this amendment to the Master Plan.
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My African Timneh got the underside of his beak caught on a toy in his cage. He is young, only 3 months and in perfect health. There was only a few drops of blood but he is drinking and appears to be moving his tongue normally. Our avian vet is closed for the holiday and the emergency clinic is over an hour away. I'm sure he is in pain even if he is acting normal. Is there anything I can do to ease his pain or to watch out for until I can get him to the vet?
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All hearing aids run on batteries. Hearing aid batteries come in different sizes, and every device got the size that fits it. Like any battery, it got Negative side and positive side, and you have to put it in place in the right direction. It's a piece of cake after someone shows you how...
All you need to remember is the number and/or the color of the battery you need. All the manufacturers keep the batteries marked by a specific color code that fits a specific size. You can see the color on the batteries pack and on the sticker that you remove before using it.
This table illustrates the colors coding. If you don't remember what size you need, your audiologist can always tell you.
Size 10
Size 13
Size 312
Size 675
Well, it really depends on what device you use, battery type, and how long you use the hearing aids each day. Generally speaking, the more it amplifies, the more battery it might use. The more sophisticated it is, the more battery eater it can be. However, I say "might" because some of the front-end technology they use nowadays, is meant exactly for that - save energy and expand the time you can use your hearing aid without replacing the battery.
When you get a hearing aid, the user manual should indicate how long can you use it before you need to replace a battery. If you feel that the device uses much more batteries then it should, have a word with the audiologist, there might be a problem with the device.
Many firms produce hearing aid's batteries. They are all OK. As long as you stick to a known brand, all you need to take care of is the color and the expire on date. If you stick to these simple guidelines, you will be perfectly safe when buying batteries.
Almost all pharmacies got hearing aids batteries nowadays. Many chain stores got it too. The prices should be usually less than a dollar for a single battery. Don't hesitate to get one online, too. Just make sure you get it from a reliable store.
These batteries are called Zinc-Air. They are activated when the Zinc is exposed to air. That's why it got this sticker on it when you buy it. Once you peel the sticker, the battery is activated and its energy starts draining... Keep in mind that this procedure is not reversible, meaning, putting the sticker back won't stop the battery operation, it will probably just slow it down. So don't open it untill you really want to use it.
Read more on how to get the most of your hearing aid batteries here...
Another important characteristic of Zinc-Air batteries is how they discharge. Unlike other batteries, Zinc-Air don't gradually fade. They work perfectly untill their energy is over, and then they die almost instantly. This is important for hearing aids, because this way, your hearing aids can't "weaken" or malfunction due to the battery' discharge. The hearing aid either work with full steam or it doesn't work at all.
For the very same reason, you should always have spare batteries with you. This way you will not get stuck with a dead battery (like I said, it happens fast).
The batteries are toxic. They are extremely dangerous in case of swallow. So keep them away from children reach. In case of swallowing, get medical help immediately.
If you don't use the hearing aids for a long period, take the batteries out. It might get corrosion if the battery stays in place.


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Green Tea is a sweet, mellow type of tea. The leaves once picked are fixed over high temperatures for 15 minutes. This can be done with steam or with hot air being blown over the leaves. This 'Fixation' destroys the enzymes responsible for oxidation, so the leaves will remain bright green. Dry heat (from pan-frying) creates a more yellow-green colour, whilst using wet heat (from steam) the leaves stay a deeper green and have marine and green plant final flavours. Leaves are then rolled for 20 minutes to an hour either by hand or by machine. The final process is the drying of the leaves which lasts for 20 minutes.
As the leaf is processed minimally (compared to black tea for example) the leaves remain high in antioxidants and vitamin C and are low in caffeine.
At Adore Tea we brew our green tea on 75 degree water. If water temperature is too high the delicate green leaves will be damaged. We also serve green tea in small glass cups, so once you pour the tea from the pot is stays warm in your hands. Most green tea brews for 1-3 minutes. The colour of the brew is usually a pale green/yellow. The strength of the tea is indicated in the notes.


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We live in an age where we all want to be more active and many of us wish to pursue our sporting interests through middle life into older age. This means we demand more from our joints for longer, even if they are worn out. With the development of more sophisticated ways of analysing knee joint deterioration, I can identify patients who are experiencing early wear in specific parts of their knee joint. In the past these patients might have been advised to give up – but not any longer. Nowadays advancing design has made it possible to resurface these isolated parts. The aim is to keep the patient mobile and active, whilst resurfacing only the damaged area of the joint in a much smaller and reduced operation. Smaller procedures lead to a more rapid rehabilitation and greater activity at an earlier stage following the operation.


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In-state tuition; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Establishes that a student shall be eligible for in-state tuition if (i) he has attended a public or private high school in the Commonwealth for at least three years; (ii) he has graduated from a public or private high school in the Commonwealth or has received a General Education Development (GED) certificate in the Commonwealth; (iii) he has registered as an entering student or is enrolled in a public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth; (iv) he has provided an I-797 Approval Notice stating that he has been approved for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and (v) he has submitted evidence that he or, in the case of a dependent student, at least one parent, guardian, or person standing in loco parentis has filed, unless exempted by state law, Virginia income tax returns for at least three years prior to the date of enrollment.
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Love You Forever
by Kevin Sexton
I was recently employed at the William Ashley Warehouse Sale, a month-long sale for upscale house wares.
I worked in the executive section, which was basically gifts for middle-aged businessmen. A couple in their 40s were walking by when the husband spotted a game called Senior Moments. He pulled it off the shelf and held it up for his wife to see.
"Ha!" he said. "Look at that!"
She glanced briefly.
"The last time you bought a stupid game, it sat in a box and collected dust! You're not getting another one."
He put the game neatly back in its place and followed her silently to the dinnerware.


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Guilt. We've all dealt with it...some of us to greater degrees than others.
Honestly, every therapist/counselor I've ever visited asks the same question at some point in our sessions... "Have you felt guilt about anything lately?" It's rude to burst out laughing (and it makes me look crazy) but I always end up making a scoffing noise of some kind. Why? Because I'm one of those people that seems to carry guilt around constantly.
It's not just over the big things. I remember little mistakes I made, lies I told, etc from many many years ago. They'll rear their ugly heads randomly and I'll get a wash of guilt.
Well last night this little acronym came to me. It's a simple way to change focus in the moment. So, the next time you feel like the GUILTy Party just remember...
G od
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L ess
T han
P erfect
It's not an exact matchup to the letters but it works. I vow to try to use it this week anytime guilt rises in me. I want you to do the same.


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Here is my first (maybe second or third) attempt at a tutorial (pics only) on how I made these rustic tin looking puffy stars with paper. I have seen these all over (in the tin material) and they can get pretty pricey.
The other night I saw a wonderful pin on Pinterest and couldn't get it out of my head. So I headed on over to the blog Thrive. WOW!!! She made some fabulous stars out of non other than baking tins!!!! Well I of course immediately became a follower, you should too! (I will be
My idea was to use my Krafty paper to get that same effect of tin, so I proceeded to play with my inks to get the desired color I was looking for. So here is what I came up with (also be aware that I didn't want to cut out all the stars by hand, so I used my handy dandy cutting machine and SCAL2) ;)
Please excuse my poor attempt at directions, lol. I circled in red to help find the icons in SCAL2. ( I am sure you are all savvy enough to figure this on your own, but just in case...) :)
Here we go:
|Step 1:
Open your SCAL2
(or whatever source you have for your cutting machine,
I am sure there is a star.)
|Step 2:
Select the star icon.
|Step 3:
Select Keep Proportions and resize to your desired
size. Here I selected a 5" width star.
(You might want to adjust this size if you plan
to run through an embossing
More on that later.
|Step 4:
Right click on image and select copy.
(You can also Ctl C)
|Step 5:
Ctl V or Paste
Then Cut
(You can add as many stars the will fit on the paper size you have.
I was using 8 1/2 x 11)
|Look at all that wasted paper!! :)
JK, it won't go to waste on my watch.
|Line up your star on your score tool as I have
(I always run a sharpie line in the groove
so it is easier for me to see the points.
|Score all 5 points.
|At this point you can ink and/or emboss
whatever you would like to get the desired effect
you are looking for.
(I have lots of samples to share in my next posting)
|Oh yeah, I also punched my hole for my twine hook.
|For the faux tin look I was going for I used only these
2 colors.
(you can use any brown or red you want)
|Using the pad to paper technique, I applied my ink right to the
paper using the whole ink pad.
(It takes a little longer to dry, so give it a minute or two to dry
in between as to not contaminate your other color.)
|Next I applied the red using the same technique above.
(Remember this makes it more wet and takes a bit to dry)
If you get fingerprints use a dobber to blend and
smooth them out.
|Using my brown dauber I inked all the edges.
|Once it all dried I folded the peaks and valleys.
|I went back over the peaks with the brown dauber to
give it an aged appearance.
(Note to self: Next time do the valleys as well, oops)
|Add your twine from front to back.
|Tie a half over knot and trim the edges.
|And Voila!!!
Ready to hang on the tree, or attach to a gift for an
added little bonus gift. :)
Stay tuned for tomorrows post. I will share with you some variations I made. It was quite addicting since they were so easy to make.
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Bookings for Ford Mustang Now Open Specification Features Price Pics : Passage India at long last began the across the country appointments for its Mustang GT in India. In the primary stage, the appointments were constrained to simply Delhi and Mumbai. It was initially propelled in July 2016 with a sticker price of INR 65 lakh.
Just in its first month, it turned into the smash hit sports auto of India and soon the majority of the 100 apportioned units were sold in the nation. Passage Mustang GT is the top spec auto from the lineup, conveying heaps of hardware as standard.
According to the organization, the auto got a great reaction from the purchasers as such. The auto is accessible just in one variation and is a two-entryway four-seater, It sports GT Fastback. As per the reports, 35 units were sold in the primary month of dispatch. This new vehicle is the primary form that accompanies processing plant outlined right-hand-drive. It is a fair display conveyed to India as CBU (Completely Built Unit).
It sports auto like a car with a long hood and short back deck. It wears the devoted logo of a steed that indicates conservative, snappy, nimble and smooth.
The 5.0 liter, the V8 petrol engine is useful for 401 PS at 6500 rpm and 515 Nm at 4250 rpm. It comes mated to a 6-speed programmed gearbox and cases an electronically controlled top speed of 250 kmph.
The auto measures 4784 mm long, 2080 mm in width and 1391 mm in tallness. It orders an extraordinary status out and about with its 2 entryway plan and appealing fumes note. The auto rides on 19 inch painted aluminum wheels.
Portage Mustang has been a fantasy auto of numerous in India and its presentation in the RHD nations made it considerably more alluring than any time in recent memory.
Nonetheless, Ford could have offered the other two models with a 3.6 liter V6 and 2.3 liter Ecoboost in the nation that are more discharge well disposed and financially savvy.
In the event that business keep on going up like a previous couple of months for different auto producers, they will be then all the more ready to bring every one of the models into India.


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In an otherwise utterly conventional New York Times story on the reconciliation agreement between Hamas and Fatah, Isabel Kershner opens with this:
Louai Faisal, 27, a Palestinian resident of this West Bank city long considered a Hamas stronghold, has spent three periods in Israeli prisons, starting in 2003 when he was sentenced to two and a half years as a would-be suicide bomber for Hamas.
More recently, he has spent three terms in Palestinian Authority prisons in the West Bank, arrested each time by a different security apparatus, he said, and interrogated because he was suspected of belonging to Hamas. The latest detention lasted six weeks and ended in March.
Mr. Faisal said he was never tortured in Israel, only in the Palestinian Authority prisons, where the treatment, he said, was "much worse."
And the rule of Hamas in Gaza is, if anything, worse, including, as it does, summary executions and other assorted barbarisms. Kershner, however, is more concerned with the successful union of Fatah and Hamas than with the observance of civilized norms: "Human rights groups have reported detentions, torture and abuse of political opponents by both sides in recent years, underlining the obvious difficulty in turning bitter enemies into political partners overnight." Kershner can only hope that they will overcome.


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April 17, 2007
The storm that walloped the Northeast on Monday, April 16, was the culmination of a five-day weather event and left behind significant conditions. The storm system developed on Thursday, April 12, over the Southwest, where it caused high winds and dust storms in Southern California and the Desert Southwest. The storm then pushed east toward Texas by Friday. It produced severe storms across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, including six tornadoes over northern Texas. By Saturday and into Sunday morning, the storm made its way through the Southeast, producing severe storms including tornadoes (at least 18 tornadoes were reported). On Sunday afternoon, the storm made a push up the Mid-Atlantic coast, then bombed out (rapidly decreased in pressure and then quickly intensified) on Monday morning. It reached its peak intensity in the 5 - 7 a.m. ET hours on Monday morning off the coast on central New Jersey, just south of Long Island. During Sunday night and all of Monday, the intense coastal storm produced many severe impacts: Strong onshore winds; some wind gusts were tropical-storm strength, high waves 10-30 feet high, moderate to severe beach erosion, coastal flooding especially along the Long Island and southern New England coastline, interior Northeast snow (generally 1-2 feet) including northeast Pennsylvania, central N.Y., and northern New England, DAILY RECORD RAINFALL AMOUNTS in numerous cities from the Mid-Atlantic to northern New England with significant flooding especially in the New York City metro area and northern New Jersey. In Baltimore, the barometric pressure reading of 28.82 inches is the LOWEST APRIL PRESSURE ON RECORD. The old record was 28.91 inches set on April 2, 1970. In central New York this storm will go down as ONE OF THE GREATEST APRIL SNOWSTORMS ON RECORD in terms of snow amounts.
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Your bedroom should be the one place in your home where you can feel completely relaxed and at peace. After all, we all lead busy lives these days and look forward to some relaxation at the end of a hectic day. The décor you choose for your bedroom is extremely important in creating the correct atmosphere for a calming effect. In today's post, you are going to find various wallpaper ideas for bedrooms which will make you feel calm and serene and rested enough to face the day ahead. Firstly you need to consider what your tastes are; do you like floral patterns, stripes, plain colors or the feel of bringing the outside-in? You should then look at what furniture you already have; is it traditional, modern or contemporary? All of these factors need to be taken into account before you choose your bedroom wallpaper. After all, you don't want to hang it to then find that it doesn't really look right with your existing décor. Before you make your final decision, try and get several samples of wallpaper in your chosen style and color and take them home. Get someone else to hold each piece against the wall you wish to paper and then stand back and look carefully. Is the color what you thought it would be? Is the pattern size right? (You don't want to have a bedroom wallpaper where the design is too large or overpowering, especially in a small bedroom.) And lastly, if you choose patterned wallpaper for your bedroom then think about teaming it with plain accessories, including your duvet cover and pillow cases.Stylish Wallpaper Designs For Teen BedroomsFloral Wallpaper Motif Ideas For Bedroom
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Do you notice that regardless the size of our hard disk, we are always running out of space? Every time the system notifies us of low hard drive space, we have to analyze which files and folders are taking the most space and remove those folders. What we are not finding though are those duplicated files that are taking up plenty of space. In this article, we will show how you can find and delete duplicate files from your Windows PC to free up some space.
1. Using Duplicate Cleaner to find and delete duplicate files
Duplicate Cleaner is a free tool which can be used to find and delete huge amounts of duplicate files. It can search for duplicate files using different patterns such as filenames or content.
1. Download Duplicate Cleaner. Install it with care because the installer comes with some extra programs which can be automatically installed with default setup.
2. After running the program, you will get three options – regular mode, image mode and audio mode. You can select an appropriate option to move forward. In this tutorial, we'll deal with regular mode.
Select "Same content" under "Find files with." If you want to find files with the exact same name, check "Same file name" otherwise choose "Similar file names." You can also choose other options like same creation or modification date, etc.
3. Be sure to check "Don't scan System files/folders" under More Search Options.
4. Now go to the Scan location tab and select the root folder which needs to be checked for duplicates. By default, Duplicate Cleaner will scan the complete hard drive.
5. Press the "Scan now" button after selecting the location. The scanning process may take some time depending upon the size of the selected folder.
6. After the scan is complete, duplicate files will be listed in the "Duplicate Files" tab.
7. To delete duplicate files, press the "Magic wand" button from Selection Assistant.
8. Select "Mark -> Select by Group -> All but one file in each group."
This will delete all files leaving one file behind.
2. Search for duplicate files with percentage matching using Anti-Twin
Anti-Twin is a portable program that searches for similar files on the hard drive. We can specify how much similarity should exist in a file to be considered as duplicate. Unlike other duplicate finding apps, Anti-Twin needs two folders for comparison.
The best thing about Anti-Twin is that it lets you specify a percentage matching criteria, e.g., the content of two files should match at least a certain percent to be detected as duplicate.
1. Download Anti-Twin. You can also download the installer file if you plan to use it regularly.
2. Under the "Start search" tab, specify basic folder and second folder for comparison.
3. You can search files through two different criteria. Compare names will only compare file names. Compare content will dig deep into the binaries byte by byte to match file contents. In both cases, you can specify minimum matching percentage.
4. Press the Search for similar files button to start the scanning process.
3. Filter and manage duplicates using Search My Files
Search My Files is another portable tool to detect and remove duplicate files from the hard drive.
1. Download Search My Files. Unzip to a separate folder and run the executable.
2. In the left pane, specify the folders or drives to search for duplicate files.
3. In the right pane, you can specify different filters such as keywords, file or folder names or file content, using Wildcard or RegEx search, file extensions, etc.
4. You can also specify which data to collect for duplicate files.
5. Press the Search button to start the scanning process. The scanning process is quite fast and will take just a few moments for a few gigabytes of data.
6. After the scan is complete, Search My Files will show the files along with the gathered information. You can right click any file or folder and cut, copy, move or delete it.
The three tools discussed above serve the same purpose but with different angles and directions. Which one you want to use will depend on your needs. Duplicate Cleaner can serve as an all purpose duplicate detector while Anti-Twin and Search My Files can be used as portable tools by systems administrators and advanced users.
Which tool do you use to detect and delete duplicate files in your computer?
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Car Buying
The Downside of Upside-Down Loans
The problem of upside-down loans isn't new. It's existed as long as car loans have, but it is on the rise. In fact, some reports indicate that up to 40% of consumers are upside down right now. So if you think you might be, you're certainly not alone.
Why has this number increased so dramatically in the last few years? Longer loans, delayed payment offers and lower down payments. Because cars can depreciate in value by 20-40% within the first few years, it's easy to go upside down without realizing it.
In this article, we'll address the three most important things you need to know about this financial situation.
1. What is an upside-down loan?
Simply put, an upside-down loan is when you owe more money on a car loan than the car is actually worth. For instance, let's say you owe $6,000 on a loan for a minivan with an estimated value of $4,000. If you tried to trade the car in, you might owe $2,000 more than it's worth. This is often referred to as negative equity.
2. How do I avoid an upside-down loan?
It's surprisingly easy to stumble into an upside-down situation, but there are a few things you can do to protect yourself.
Don't shy away from the down payment
Every dollar you can add to the down payment reduces the amount of interest you'll pay over the lifetime of the loan. If you put $3,000 down on a $20,000 vehicle with a five-year loan, your monthly payment could be $50 less than if you didn't make any down payment. You could save more than $3,500 over the course of your payments. Better yet, you'd be much less likely to go upside down.
Focus on more than just the monthly payment
The monthly payment is an important number, but it's not the only one you need to think about when purchasing a car. Look at the big picture. Consider paying a little more per month to reduce the amount of time you spend upside down or eliminate that possibility altogether. Shorten the length of the loan to put yourself in a much better financial position down the road. Determine how a down payment will change your loan. Think through all your options before finalizing a loan.
Know your long-term car needs before you shop
Upside-down loans don't become an issue until you try to get a different car before the loan is complete. Even if you owe $5,000 more than the car is worth, as long as you keep driving it and making payments, there's no problem. That's why it's important to structure your loan according to how long you want to drive the car. If you intend to keep it three years, you might not want to get a five-year loan.
Consider used
For some people, looking at used cars makes more financial sense than purchasing a new one. When you buy a used car, a degree of depreciation has already occurred. Instead of being concerned about the value of the vehicle diminishing, you benefit from the reduced value with a lower price tag.
3. What do I do if I have an upside-down loan?
First and foremost, don't panic. It certainly can be an uncomfortable financial situation but you do have options. The most important thing to remember is to be careful about rolling your debt into another loan. The challenges of an upside-down loan can sometimes multiply when you make them part of an even bigger loan. There are some cases where you'll get a better interest rate, but make sure you understand the long-term impact before you finalize a new loan.
Here are a few additional things to do if you think you're upside down:
Keep the car and make the payments
If you're able to, this is the simplest, most effective step you can take to get out of an upside-down loan. Make all the payments in a timely fashion, possibly even paying more per month than you are required, until the loan is complete. Purchase another car when you no longer have negative equity. End of story.
Sell the car yourself
Sometimes people discover they're upside down when they bring their car to the dealership and hear how low the trade-in value is. For instance, if you can only get $7,000 on a trade-in and still owe $9,000, then you're upside down. If you sell the car yourself however, there's a chance you might get more than you would by trading it in. Those additional funds can help you address an upside-down situation. For more information, read How to Sell Your Car. If you're ready to get started today, try selling your car with AutoTrader.com.
Get help
An increase in the number of people who are upside down has helped trigger an increase in the number of people offering financial assistance. Similar to what we suggest in bad credit situations, we encourage you to think about talking with credit counselors and financial advisers. As with any service, make sure you work with someone knowledgeable and trustworthy, but help is certainly available.
Do your homework
Depending on your individual needs, getting a different car might be your best option. If that's the case, do some research before you start shopping. Find out which cars have the best resale value. If a loan on a luxury sedan was a financial challenge, think about looking at less expensive cars. Check out cars that have longer warranties and better gas mileage. Weigh the car you want versus the loan you need and come to a realistic decision.
As with any aspect of finance, upside-down loans are a personal issue based on your unique information and loan details. We suggest you work with your lender to discuss the best options for avoiding or addressing an upside-down loan.
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There are plenty of opportunities for people to vote next Thursday.
Whether it's for the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, the Northern Ireland Assembly, the mayoral elections in London, Bristol, Liverpool or Salford, or one of the many local council elections, many voters have multiple opportunities to go to the polls. And as we look ahead to June, there's the EU referendum looming on the horizon too.
However there's been far too little coverage so far of one of the most important set of elections also taking place next week – the police and crime commissioner (PCC) elections in England and Wales. After initially opposing PCCs back in 2012, the Labour Party has now given PCCs its support. And for those seeking greater accountability from police forces (especially in light of the Hillsborough inquest), for people worried about the safety of their neighbourhood and rising crime, as well as the 200,000 strong police officer and police staff workforce, these elections matter a great deal. So here are five reasons why the PCC elections matter:
Cuts – police forces in England and Wales have been cut to the bone for six years by a government that claims cuts make no difference to crime fighting. Yet crime figures released last week (see below) show that this is nonsense. Since 2010, police community support officers (PCSOs) have been slashed by 30 per cent, police staff (999 call takers, scenes of crime officers etc) have been cut by 20 per cent, and police officers by 13 per cent. In the Metropolitan Police, where the London Mayor is responsible for budgets, PCSOs have been cut by a staggering 64 per cent – twice the national average.
Crime rates – for the second time running, official figures show there has been an alarming increase in recorded crime across England and Wales. In particular, violent crime (including sexual assaults and knife crime) have risen sharply. There's a direct correlation between cuts and crime rises that put all of us at greater risk. Police cuts matter – so we need strong defenders of police spending in place.
New role for PCCs – most people won't know, but PCCs could be about to gain significant new powers, taking over responsibility for fire and rescue services if the Government gets its way. UNISON believes that this is a mistake, lacking justification or local support and with major employment and legal implications. But despite this, the vast range of services they may soon be responsible for means these elections matter.
The future of neighbourhood policing – experience and evidence show us that community and neighbourhood policing helps keep crime down and makes people feel safer. And yet in recent years this is fast disappearing. One PCSO who is a UNISON member, responding to a recent survey, told us: "There is no time for community policing anymore," and with government cuts to the sector that's a concern shared by many. But on May 5 many of us will have the chance to vote for more neighbourhood policing.
The importance of campaigning – of course there's another reason why the PCC elections matter – and that's the impact it will have on Labour's electoral prospects. Many of the areas with PCC elections next week have few Labour representatives, so the opportunity to get out on the doorstep and work to get a Labour representative elected is an opportunity that shouldn't be missed. Especially if it helps get out the Labour vote, raise contact rates, and help get more Labour MPs – and a Labour government – into Parliament at the next election.
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Neighbours have paid tribute to a 'lovely' Doncaster school girl, who died after a collision that is believed to have taken place as she was on her way to her grandma's house after buying sweets at a nearby shop.
The 11-year-old girl, named locally as Ella Smith, was involved in a collision with a Citroen C3 on Watch House Lane, Bentley at the junction of Broughton Avenue at around 4.35pm yesterday afternoon.
She was taken to Doncaster Royal Infirmary shortly after the collision, but died last night. Neighbours told the Free Press that Ella was running back to her grandmother's house from the McColls convenience store just 30 yards away when the collision occurred. A woman, believed to be Ella's grandmother, when asked about the incident burst into tears and said: "I can't talk. She was my granddaughter. I just can't talk." Floral tributes have begun to be placed at the scene of the collision.
One card, attached to a red rose, read: "To Ella Bella, you will always be my best friend xxx. I will love you forever. Love from Chloe, Cedar Class xxxxxxx."
Yvonne McFarlane, of Watch House Lane, was home with her grandchildren when the accident occurred. The 57-year-old said: "I heard all of the emergency services turn up and when I opened the door she was just lying on the pavement in front of my house.
"My next door neighbour was looking after her and had put a blanket over her.
"He had seen it all happen, he said she just ran across the road. I think she must have misjudged the distance. It could happen to anyone.
She was just so still, I'm still in shaking. I haven't been able to sleep from thinking about it all night."
An unnamed lady who lives opposite Ella's grandma said: "she had been at her grandmas and she was getting sweets from the shop. "I didn't see anything but I heard a really big bang. It was such a loud bang."
A Broughton Avenue resident, who said her son went to school with Ella at Bentley Kirkby Avenue Primary, called her a 'lovely girl'.
She continued: "She was so polite and sensible. Everyone knew her.
"She was always smiling.
"It's such a tragedy, especially when you're a parent, I can't even imagine what her family are going through.
"I'm not sure how I would cope if it happened to me."
Marie Bidwell, of Watch House Lane, who knows Ella's family, said she was in shock.
"I'd heard that there'd been an accident just outside, and then when I heard it was Ella I couldn't believe it," said the 29-year-old.
"I've always seen her and family around, everyone in Bentley knows them. It's so sad.
"It's every parents worst nightmare. When I found out I went up to kiss my four-year-old boy."
Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111, quoting incident number 646 of February 19, 2015. RELATED LINKS:
• BREAKING: 11-year-old Doncaster girl dies after single vehicle collision


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Three Oregon Ducks have been named to the watch list for the 78th annual Maxwell Award, given to college football's player of the year.
Junior quarterback Marcus Mariota and running backs Thomas Tyner and Byron Marshall were each named to the list, ranking the Ducks tied for second for players listed.
Alabama had the most on the list with four, while USC, Florida State and Baylor each had three.
Alabama's A.J. McCarron won the award last season, with Mariota finishing as a semifinalist.
Mariota returns to the list following a 2013 season that saw him pass for 3,665 yards and 31 touchdowns while rushing for an additional 715 yards and nine touchdowns.
He's already been named a preseason All-American by Phil Steele and Sporting News.
Marshall, a junior, and Tyner, a sophomore, combined to rush for 1,749 yards last season and 23 touchdowns.
The winning recipient of the award will be announced Dec. 11 by the Maxwell Club.
-- Tyson Alger | @tysonalger