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Round Seven: Auction Bids Total $11.5 Billion
With the first week of the forward portion of the FCC broadcast incentive spectrum auction on the books, the commission still has a ways to go before it gets to the $88 billion-plus it needs to generate from bids on 126 MHz of reclaimed broadcast spectrum to pay those broadcasters and cover other expenses.
The auction is actually structured to go multiple rounds and the FCC is prepared to reduce that spectrum target at several times if necessary.
The bid total stands at $11,526,999,000, up from $11,059,842,000 in round six.
Minus bidding credits and discounts, that means the FCC has raised $10,960,000,000 toward the $88,379,558,704 it needs to cover the cost of 1) paying broadcasters for their 126 MHz worth of spectrum, 2) paying them to move off that spectrum, and 3) paying for the auction itself. The bidding also has to meet certain price benchmarks in the top 40 geographic market areas before it can close the auction.
If the FCC does not meet that top market price or cover the $88-plus billion, it will lower its spectrum clearing target to 114 MHz and continue the reverse auction at the lower payout, then take a second crack at covering that with a new forward auction.
The forward auction is a clock auction, where the FCC continues to raise the price in each round.
Related: Wheeler says auction could extend into FY 2017
The FCC is currently holding two, two-hour bidding rounds per day, but could increase or decrease that. The forward auction began Aug. 16.


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Reigning SST 120 World Champion Chris Fairchild won the 2012 SST 200 UIM/APBA World Championship Sunday, July 22. The championship consists of four heats of racing at the PNC Trenton Roar on the River outboard tunnel boat race, an annual event that takes place on the Detroit River in Trenton, Michigan.
Chris earned a pole position by winning the one lap time trials on Saturday. His two heat race wins on Saturday and a second place finish behind Dan Orchard in Heat three on Sunday provided him enough points to clinch the championship. Dan, Donny Lick, Mark Proffitt and Jimmie Merleau rounded out 2-5 in overall championship points. All were powered by Mercury OptiMax 200XS SST race outboards.
Seven out of 10 competitors relied on OptiMax power. This was the largest gathering to date of low-emissions, 2-stroke Mercury outboards in a U.S. tunnel boat competition.
The event title was updated from SST 120 to SST 200 World Championship this year. Formula 2 competitors running the traditional Mercury SST 120 race outboard voted to separate the scoring of SST 120 and OptiMax 200XS SST powered boats for all 2012 American Power Boat Association (APBA) sanctioned events. The change makes SST 120s legal to run in SST 200 events; but an OptiMax 200XS SST is not legal and thus points are not accumulated in SST 120 competition.
The Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) would have nothing to do with the battle between the original SST 120 class and the new SST 200 class featuring Mercury's low-emissions OptiMax technology, especially since the SST 120 is still winning races. They gave an ultimatum stating "There will be only one world championship." Trenton race organizers decided to go with SST 200 – acknowledging OptiMax as the preferred power for Formula 2 outboard tunnel boat competition.
The win was particularly sweet for Chris as Sunday was his daughter Kelly's eighth birthday. Chris told me he has to give Kelly credit for the win. You see, she was the one responsible for Chris defending his championship.
"As soon as I saw the race was scheduled on top of Kelly's birthday, I knew it was an issue and I had better ask her if I could go. If she said no, so be it. Races come and go – Eighth birthdays are a one time thing," said Chris. "They sang happy birthday to her at the driver's meeting and served cake and ice cream. it was great. My 2nd consecutive world championship is my birthday present to her," Chris said.
"Thank you Mercury Racing and all of their employees for creating the most maintenance free, amazing race thoroughbred I have had the pleasure to win with," said Chris as we concluded our phone conversation regarding the event. I say, "Thank you, Chris, for helping OptiMax look good."
Chris next heads to Seattle, Washington for F1 competition at the Seattle Seafair, round four of the 2012 Formula One P.R.O.P. Tour.

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The holidays are looming, but there is still some time to squeeze in a few more Holiday Projects.
Right now, Holiday Stamp Kits and selected Holiday stamps, papers and stamp sets are on sale at Paper Garden Projects (while supplies last).
You can check out all the specials by clicking HERE. We ship priority mail, so US customers should have their purchases in about 3 days.
For this card, I used the Partridge in a Pear Tree Topiary cling stamp and the new Basic Grey Wassail paper pad.
The image is stamped in Memento Rich Cocoa ink and colored with Copic Sketch Markers. I added some glitter to the Partridge and the stars with the Copic Spica glitter pen - but the photo does not capture the glitter very well.
I created the diamond edge with the Diamond elegance Border Punch and added a thin strip of the green paper from the Wassail pad that I pierced using the Tim Holtz Design Ruler. If you like to paper pierce, this ruler is so great.
Oh.... in case inquiring minds want to know, there are the Copic colors I used for the card. I also added a little R-14 to the bow, and I used colorless blender to create highlights on the bow.
I have a sick little one today (off the the doctors for a strep test). But I hope to work on some of my projects later. And.... I'm putting the finishing touches on the new kit for release mid January. I likey!! Hope you do too.


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February 21, 2008
Release #08-199
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 746 8344
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556
Units: About 52,000
Manufacturer: Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.
Hazard: A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.
Incidents/Injuries: Rinnai has received 11 reports of carbon monoxide leaking from the furnace. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall involves Rinnai EnergySaver Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556. They are either natural gas or LP gas (propane) fueled. The following model numbers are included in the recall:
|Model RHFE-431
|Model RHFE-556
The model number is printed on the top of the rating plate located on the right side of the unit. The recall includes only those units manufactured from February 2000 through December 2007. The manufacturing date code is the first four digits of the serial number, written as YY MM, and is located at the bottom of the rating plate.
Sold through: Wholesale distributors nationwide to contractors and dealers from February 2000 through December 2007 for between $1,600 and $1,900.
Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rinnai toll-free at (866) 746-8344 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.wallfurnacerecall.com
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to help ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals -– contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @USCPSC or by subscribing to CPSC's free e-mail newsletters.
Please use the below phone number for all media requests.
Phone: (301) 504-7908
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Usually the neck and jowl areas are areas of facial aging that appear in the 40's and 50's and become progressively worse. Neck lifts are frequently done together with facelifts as these areas age together and impact one another. A neck lift can provide a more toned and youthful appearance. By removing pockets of fat from the beneath the chin and jawline, eliminating drooping bands of muscle, and tightening loose skin and muscle, a neck lift can help the patient regain a slenderer, youthful appearance of their neck. The results of this cosmetic procedure offer a drastic improvement to the appearance of the neck and subtle changes to overall appearance. The team of board-certified plastic surgeons at The Peer Group has extensive experience performing this aesthetic surgical treatment for women and men throughout northern New Jersey.
Surgical Technique
A neck lift will address several issues including the removal of excess fat, the tightening of loose skin and tightening the underlying neck muscles to improve neck bands. An incision is made under the chin, and in some cases, behind or in front of the ears. If fat removal is part of this surgery, liposuction will be the first step. Next, the neck muscle bands are tightened and the overlying skin is re-draped to achieve the desired definition.
Neck Lift Reviews
"A few years ago, Dr. Starker did a full face lift on me.I told him I wanted to look natural, not weird like Joan Rivers. He got rid of my jowls, smoothed out my forehead and did a neck lift. Now whenever I tell anyone I've had a face lift, they're shocked. I look completely natural and, best of all, I don't look like I'm 54, but 10 years younger. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Starker to anyone looking for cosmetic surgery. (not cheap, but you get what you pay for!)"- Anonymous / RateMDs / Mar 20, 2009
"my mom - My mom had a face and neck lift done by dr colon....this man is truly a miracle worker...i can not believe the change he has made....hes given her at least 15 to 20 years! He also did her eyes...People stop her and ask her if she was away and so forth....truth be told...he is the best surgeon ever! Take it from me... you want to look your best? go to the best!."- M. / Vitals / Jul 15, 2013
"I saw Dr. Colon 35 years ago for a growth on my calf. He came highly recommended and did a fabulous job. I have more recently seen Dr. Isaac Starker for a chin lift. My husband and I both think he is a delight to work with and highly skilled. He is on the NJ Best Doc list for good reason. He is honest, kind, medically excellent and knowledgeable."- A.V. / Google / Apr 02, 2017
"Excellent surgical staff! Very professional yet caring and welcoming. Made me feel at ease and calmed my nervousness."- M.S. / Office Visit / Aug 29, 2017
"Excellent staff, very professional yet friendly and courteous."- S.S. / Office Visit / Aug 15, 2018
During/After Surgery
A neck lift is considered an outpatient procedure, performed under general anesthesia at an accredited surgical facility. This surgery typically takes 2 hours to complete, but that will vary by surgical case. After surgery, there will be some bruising and swelling. Patients will feel some tightness at first. Most patients are able to return to work within 7-10 days. It can take 1 to 2 months for the optimal results to appear as swelling subsides. Results from this procedure are often dramatic.
Neck Lift FAQs
Nonsurgical Neck Lift?
Markedly loose skin of the neck is a flaw that can only be removed through surgery. Unfortunately, this is the only true way to redefine a person's neck and add the necessary definition needed to improve the contour and profile. Ulthera is a nonsurgical way of maintaining skin tone and can provide some tightening but it cannot give the results that surgery can.
Visible Scars?
A neck lift does require an incision under the chin and near the ears. However, these are placed inconspicuously (within the hairline on the ears and under the chin) so they are concealed. We make every effort during surgery to minimize visible scarring as much as possible.
Average Age?
Individuals in their 20's, 30's and 40'smay benefit from liposuction of the neck or a neck lift, depending on their anatomy. Those who have experienced a massive weight loss or have a hereditary defect of the neck are good candidates. Patients in their 60s and 70s often undergo a neck lift to cosmetically treat the visible signs of aging.
Neck or Chin?
Some patients will have issues with their neck, but these problems may actually be the result of a "weak chin." Without the proper support of the chin bone, the neck isn't able to have a defined contour. A chin implant may be recommended to reshape the chin and make it stronger or more prominent. A chin implant is sometimes done with neck liposuction or with a neck lift. This can have a great impact on the neck for many patients.
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- Recovery Time
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- Average Procedure Time
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The annual TASA conference is almost here, along with the annual meeting of the Cultural Sociology thematic group. Our meeting is a lunch time meeting at 12.30 – 1.30 on Thursday December 1, and will be in the Cummings Room in City Hall.
The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Welcome to the Meeting.
2. Review of 2011 Year
(a) The Ron Jacobs Public Lecture held in June with TASA and Thesis 11.
(b) The provision of two postgraduate scholarships for this even to Ms Theresa Sauter and Ms Geraldine Donoghue.
(c) The establishment of the Blog to replace the newsletter and the loss of the Culturalsociology.org website – maybe show the blog. Encourage members to make use of the blog as a site that will potentially become a hub for cultural sociology in Australia in the future.
(d) The loss of Kate Maher (temporary) as a member of the convening team and the addition of Theresa Sauter after a competitive process – elected without competition.
3. Ideas for 2012 to plan for from the floor.
(a) Last year – it was proposed that we consider an international conference/workshop with Griffith's Cultural Sociology school (Andy Bennett). Is that still being considered?
(b) Ideas for an edited collection in Australian Cultural Sociology?
(c) Ideas for TASA TG Thematic Group funding in 2012? Workshop? Mini conference?
(d) Any other ideas from the floor.
4. Any other business from the floor.
5. Close Meeting.
Last year we had a fantastic turn out, and we hope to see many of you there again this time around.


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The new memoir by GOP Sen. — and possible VP nominee — Marco Rubio is near the top of the best-seller lists. However, if you're looking for unvarnished information about the rising GOP star, remember that, with all due respect, the book was written by, ahem, GOP Sen. Marco Rubio.
A bit more emotionally detached, and also fresh off the shelves, is "The Rise of Marco Rubio," written by Washington Post reporter Manuel Roig-Franzia.
Just sat down with the San Joaquin Valley-raised Roig-Franzia for a riff about all things Rubio. He'll be chatting more about his book Wednesday night at Book Passage in the Ferry Building in San Francisco. Measured, well-reported and engaging, this is far from the partisan hack job that some Rubio supporters were predicting before it came out. Roig-Franzia has even been welcomed on Fox News.
Much of Rubio's appeal is rooted in his family and his family history. Roig-Franzia is the reporter who broke the story about how Rubio's family immigration historywasn't exactly what he said it was.
For those averse to reading about someone's book, our Shaky Hand Productions video crew was there with Manuel to summarize:
The money question — will Rubio be the VP nominee? — is "fool's errand" to try to predict, Roig-Franzia said. But he did say what Rubio's liabilities might be as a candidate:
The portrait of Rubio painted in Roig-Franzia's book is that Rubio is not a policy guy. Yes, he's a quick study. And his power as a politician — aside from his boundless energy — lies in his ability to distill complex policy into easy-to-understand language. He's been sharp enough to portray himself throughout his career as an apprentice to a wiser, more seasoned politician. (Now it's Tea Party godfather Sen. Jim DeMint, R-SC.) He's taken on thankless, yet important jobs (redistricting in Florida) that give him information– which translates to "power" in politicalese.
And when he's caught in a political stumble, he's been able to somehow slip out of the hold.
"He's got mojo," Roig-Franzia said. But no, he's not a policy guy. He's a political savant/wunderkind. "At this point you have to assess him as that because he doesn't have a signature legislative accomplishment."
And should he make it onto the national ticket, no, it's not good to compare him to President Obama — another charismatic fortysomething who was barely into his Senate term before he was heading for the White House. Yes, they were both state legislators, Roig-Franzia said, but Rubio was a leader — involved in every fight and issue to come through Tallahassee. Obama wasn't.
For more about Rubio — and Roig-Franzia — here's Manuel's "Five Myths about Marco Rubio."


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Jessica Bissett Perea
2015 Hellman Fellow
Assistant Professor, Native American Studies
UC Davis
Project Title: Last Frontier Audiorealism: Music, Media and the Politics of Indigenous Modernity in Alaska, 1959 – Present
Professor Bissett Perea's book project explores problems of colonial and racial difference in post-statehood Alaska as amplified by Indigenous musicians who employ a range of musical styles and traditions, from Christian hymnody to hip-hop. This project aims to complicate the idea of "authentic" Indigenous music – a construction that is often oversimplified and/or romanticized in both scholarly and popular imagination – by tracing diverse histories of inter- and intra-tribal cultural encounters to better understand who Alaska Native musicians are, the lives they lead, and the meaning of the music they make. More broadly, it offers an in-depth study of other, specifically colonial, dimensions of racialization in American musical life in order to critique the black-and-white racial paradigm that dominates American music historiography. She argues that listening critically to Alaska Native musical life not only offers new perspectives for understanding the dynamics of agency and self-determination underlying cultural change, it also draws attention to sound as integral to decolonization and social justice.
Faculty Website: http://jbperea.faculty.ucdavis.edu


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Time for the room reveal! This year I entirely changed my classroom. It has been jungle-themed in the past.... jungle-theme no longer! My team changed a lot this year, so I figure new team, new year! I stuck with a green & blue color scheme, and added in accents of black/chalkboard.
- Birthday signs: I made these cute bday cupcakes (I think originally bought the clip art from Graphics by the Pond). I also have candles that I will write the child's name on, then stick it in the correct month.
- Job chart: I also sell this on TPT. The job titles are laminated, so I rotate the job roles with a whiteboard marker every week. I simply write down the student's number to keep it easy!
I have three bulletin boards in my room.
- Hopes & dreams For this, I used fadeless black paper and blue/green stripes border from Mardel. I created the words on my computer and printed/laminated. We create Hopes & Dreams the first week of school, which will be displayed on this board. Students think about what they hope to learn or accomplish in the school year. I display them all year long so that they can remember their hope and dream.
- Our VIP
- For this, I used fadeless black paper, zebra borders, and turquoise borders. All were from Lakeshore Learning. I made the signs. This board is about CARES from Responsive Classroom. If you have not taken the course or read the book, I highly recommend it! Basically CARES falls under the blanket term respect. Respect is such a confusing word for kids.... what does it truly mean? Show respect through CARES... cooperation, assertion, responsibility, empathy, and self-control. This board is great because throughout the year we can keep coming back and reference it. If kids are having trouble in the cafeteria remembering to sweep/wash, I can ask which CARES we are not showing (in that case, responsibility). I love how bright the white shapes pop!
For this, I used fadeless black paper and blue/green stripes border from Mardel. I created the words on my computer and printed/laminated. We have a VIP in our classroom every week. The student that is randomly chosen brings in a poster and five objects to share. Afterward, they get to answer six questions. We do this for morning meeting during the Share portion on Mondays.
My gifted kids LOVE to read. So much that they prefer reading over listening to one of my lessons! I keep my book bins across the wall. As much as I adore kids wanting to read, unfortunately it is too much of a distraction right next to their desks. I used these chalkboard mason jar stickers to label the boxes, and the book bins are from Steps to Literacy.
You can see I even changed my stacking drawers that every teacher always owns! My teacher across the hall from me does her room in reds and oranges, and so she was happy to switch out some of the colors that didn't match her room. Woohoo!
I buy bins from the Dollar Tree. I also use Ladybug Teacher File's library labels. I usually only make my own stuff, but these are so colorful and beautiful, they are a must-have. Here's the link!
I had a high podium before, but it drove me crazy. It was so tall, my kids had a tough time seeing over it. It also was rather unsightly. I played electrician and moved it into a low desk. Inside the desk is a scary nightmare... but it works! I don't like all the cords, so I did zebra duct-tape overload to help it look a little better. I stuck my DVD player/VCR in my armoire, because we really don't use it. I show videos on my projector purely using my laptop, so it was a rather unnecessary piece.
Here is where I display my calendar, agenda, and daily schedule. If you like the calendar dates or schedule cards, click here and here!
Hope you liked the reveal! What theme/colors are your classroom this year?


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Childhood is a very important time for faith to be cultivated. Because children are so impressionable it is important they see God's message for them is simple, practical, and fun.
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I love that new commercial they show during football games where the guy backs over another car and he and his girlfriend start fighting, and they each turn into the other's perfect 10 mate, and she's like - 'oh, this is what you want. I'm perfect the way I am....etc...". It cracks me up.
We had our first company Christmas party on Friday, and it was pretty cool. I'd guess 70 or so people, many driving over a hour each way to get there. Probably a 1/4 of the attendees had never been to the sticks of Eldred NY.
It wasn't a party for our homeowners, it was a party for our team - and pretty much the whole team showed up for beer, wine and food at Baker's Tap Room.
I mean the guy who makes our reflective 911 signs at the Ambulance Auxillary, the guy who puts our gutters up, the cleaning company, 4 reps from our electrical company, 5 from our plumbing company, our architect and his friend who he must have paid to act like his girlfriend, the president of ProBuild Lumber, the President of Jeff Bank, the county Planning chairman, and really just about everyone who makes the Catskill Farms clock tick - too many to shout out by name or trade. It was a real tribute to our efforts.
Some of the people there have been with me for 5 or 6 years, since we were just a little company, barely surviving, taking the knock-down punches on a weekly basis, uncertain which would be the final blow that put us on the mat for good.
There's a large sampling to choose from - lack of money, world-wide real estate crash, some instances of just plain insanity from a few of our clients, vendors/employees/tradesmen who let us down or frankly just screwed us, interest rate increases, construction insurance, real estate taxes, lack of help, computer system meltdowns, impossibility of financing homes during 2009, or just keeping control of a fast growing business- and that's the stuff I can come up with quickly. A couple of the real good ones can't even be mentioned because of their delicacy and lingering raw feelings.
One of the secrets to our business is the fact that I like building a team as much as I like building and designing homes, or selling these homes to amazing people. The reward for me watching our team grow, mature, get better, execute more precisely, -watching the individual efforts grow and become broader in perspective.
At the end of the night, Janice my assistant asked me I got a lot of pictures. I mean, I'm a big picture taker, especially of events like this. But I hadn't even lifted my camera all-night - it just seemed pointless to try to capture the sense of the ambition, journey and accomplishment that this party signified. It's one of those occasions where a picture cheapens the reality by being unable to capture the essence of the moment.
So, here's to 2010 - a historic achievement against all odds. Kind of the same as 2009. I guess I shouldn't forget to mention 2008 was kind full of headwinds as well.
Someday, when we get some economic tailwinds, then watch out- then we will really be something to watch.
Wife's out of town with Lucas. I got to get back to Call of Duty: Black Ops.
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
Company Christmas Party
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