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Nikki Adamo Siesel
New York Trademarks Attorney with 27 years of experience
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David Dahan
New York Trademarks Attorney with 26 years of experience
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West Harrison, NY Trademarks Attorney
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White Plains, NY Trademarks Attorney
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Port Washington, NY Trademarks Attorney
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Great Neck, NY Trademarks Attorney
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NEW YORK (AP) — On Monday, the stock market was as choppy as the "fiscal cliff" deal-making that has been yanking it around.
Stocks opened little changed but jerked higher at midday as headlines began to cross that the bare bones of a deal had been worked out to avoid a drastic series of tax increases and government spending cuts set to kick in after a midnight deadline.
President Barack Obama told news media at an early afternoon appearance that a deal on reducing the U.S. government's budget deficit was "within sight, but not done." He urged negotiators to get an agreement wrapped up.
The Dow Jones industrial average surged as much as 99 points in midday trading, but investors' enthusiasm waned as it became clear a deal wasn't completed yet. As of 2 p.m. the Dow was up 34 points at 12,973.
The Standard & Poor's 500 was up eight to 1,411 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 29 to 2,989.
If politicians can't agree on a deal by midnight, then higher taxes and lower government spending will automatically kick in Tuesday — the so-called fiscal cliff. That would hurt the economy, many investors believe. But what might hurt more, they add, is the psychological impact of knowing that the government that can't agree on a budget.
"We're having a fragile recovery, with the pain of 2008 still fresh on everybody's mind," said Joe Heider, principal at Rehmann Group outside Cleveland. "It's fear of the unknown. And fear is one of the greatest drivers of the financial markets."
It's difficult to discern how a deal, or lack of a deal, might affect the stock market. From mid-November through roughly mid-December, the stock market rose more or less steadily, despite the "fiscal cliff" looming on the horizon. It wasn't until shortly before Christmas that the "cliff" finally scared investors enough to send the market down.
Some investors are unruffled by the approaching "cliff." Even if Republicans and Democrats can't reach a deal, some investors think the effect of the higher taxes and lower government spending would be more like the anti-climactic Y2K scare than a true Armageddon. The impact would be felt only gradually — for example, workers might get more taxes withheld from their first couple of paychecks in the new year — but then Congress could always retroactively repeal those higher taxes, these investors reason.
Others are more concerned. The higher taxes and lower government spending could take more than $600 billion out of the U.S. economy and send it back into recession. Politically, the U.S. would send a message that its lawmakers can't cooperate. And without a deal, investors would have no good read on the country's long-term policy for taxes and spending, or how the government plans to eventually trim its deficit.
Tim Speiss, partner in charge of the personal wealth advisers practice at EisnerAmper in New York, followed the "cliff" negotiations on Monday and wondered if the U.S. would get its debt rating cut again. The Standard & Poor's ratings agency cut its rating of the U.S. amid similar negotiations, when lawmakers were arguing over the government's borrowing limit in August 2011. S&P said at the time that "America's governance and policymaking (is) becoming less stable, less effective, and less predictable." Its rating cut sent the stock market into a tailspin.
The other major ratings agencies, Moody's and Fitch, have suggested that they might lower their ratings of the U.S. if the country goes over the "fiscal cliff."
"That is, unfortunately, the big story," Speiss said.
It's also one of the only stories. There's been little other news to trade on during the holiday season, giving the "fiscal cliff" drama outsized influence. No major companies are scheduled to report earnings this week, and the major economic indicator this week, the government's monthly jobs report, won't be released until Friday.
Trading volume has also been light, with many investors still on vacation. That also makes the market more susceptible to getting yanked around: With fewer shares trading hands, the market can be moved by relatively small trades.
Last week, about 2.2 billion shares traded hands each day on average. Throughout the year, the average has been closer to 3.6 billion.
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rose to 1.74 percent from 1.70 percent late Friday.
Some of the best-performing stocks for the year were those that had been hammered in 2011. Homebuilder PulteGroup, appliance maker Whirlpool and Bank of America all more than doubled over the year, after falling by double-digit percentages in 2011.
Some of the worst performers of the year were Best Buy, Hewlett-Packard and J.C. Penney. All are struggling to keep up with competitors who have adapted more quickly to changing technologies and changing customer tastes. They were all up Monday, but were each down at least 45 percent for the year.
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Stocks turn up on hints of 'fiscal cliff' deal
NEW YORK (AP) — On Monday, the stock market was as choppy as the "fiscal cliff" deal-making that has been yanking it around.

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- Sandra Avila Beltran had pleaded guilty in a drug case in the United States
- The judge sentenced her to time served; she is now back in Mexican custody
- She faces charges of money laundering in Mexico
Sandra Avila Beltran, known as the "Queen of the Pacific" for alleged drug dealings, was deported Tuesday from the United States to Mexico, where she will face money-laundering charges, the third set of criminal accusations against her.
Avila landed in Mexico City on a chartered plane from El Paso, Texas, along with other deportees, the Mexican attorney general's office said.
She was being held in a hangar belonging to the attorney general's office, where she will be served with an arrest warrant, the state-run Notimex news agency reported. She will undergo a medical exam before being transported to the state of Jalisco, where she faces charges of money laundering, according to Notimex.
Avila's name stands out on the list of accused leaders of Mexico's male-dominated drug trade. The 52-year-old's life is the subject of a best-selling book and a popular ballad. She was dubbed Queen of the Pacific because the smuggling routes she is alleged to have controlled brought drugs from Colombia to Mexico along the Pacific Coast.
Avila's lawyer, Stephen Ralls, told CNNMexico last week that Avila is "optimistic" about facing what will be her third judicial process, after being exonerated in her first trial in Mexico and having reach a plea deal in her second case in the United States.
A federal court in Miami in July sentenced Avila to 70 months in prison for helping a Colombian drug lord, but under the plea deal the judge ruled that her time served in Mexico and in the United States was enough to complete her sentence. The judge ordered her deportation.
Avila was first arrested in Mexico City on September 28, 2007, smiling before cameras as authorities trumpeted her detention. Mexico's case against her drew widespread attention as it made its way through the nation's courts.
After her acquittal, authorities extradited her last year to the United States, where she was accused of conspiring to smuggle cocaine along with Juan Diego Espinosa Ramirez, a Colombian national who was also known as "The Tiger."
Avila denied the charges. And despite the high-profile accusations against her, authorities have not convicted Avila of any direct drug-trafficking crimes. The U.S. conviction was for being an accessory after the fact.


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IS THE BEND TEST REAL? Technically speaking, yes. Bend tests are taught to some bouncers when they are trained by an institution or a law enforcement official.
WHAT IS THE BEND TEST? The bend test can refer to three specific id-legitimacy tests, each with their own level of effectiveness and backing.
- The teslin bend test. This test is performed on thin teslin ids such as the old New York. In this test, the id is bent from corner to corner. The id is essentially the thickness of card stock, so if it creases or crackles, it is presumed fake.
- The Florida bend test. This test is performed specifically on Florida thick teslin ids, most often by Florida bouncers. It involves bending the id to submission, until the magnetic strip cracks. The id is assumed to be real if there is a clean break in the magstrip.
- The PVC bend test. Contrary to popular belief, this is a real test. It involves bending the id no more than 30 degrees to see if the front lamination creases. This test is supposed to simulate normal wear and tear. It is thought that if done properly, it will separate the ids that are laminated properly, with heat treated glue.
ISSUES WITH THESE TESTS These tests have two main margins for error, both centered around bad training. Bouncers in teslin areas are notorious for over-bending pvc ids and creasing the lamination on real ids.
FACT: REAL PVC IDS CAN CREASE AND PEEL OVER TIME The Florida test relies on destroying an id to test its legitimacy, which is a moral gray area. The main issue is that this is a security feature that destroys another security feature, the magstrip. This makes it a pointless test and only to be used in the most dire circumstances. Florida bouncers are notorious for trying this test on non Florida ids and ruining them. The third test is the most controversial. There is a lot of room for human error, however, if done correctly, it can be effective.
Now, many bouncers, particularly those who are smart and observant enough to spot a fake themselves, have omitted these tests due to their redundancy. However NOBODY should disregard them as "fake tests", because if you go to enough bars and clubs, you may likely come across a bouncer who will try one. And in certain circumstances, they can not only separate fake ids from real ids, but also separate good quality fakes with bad quality ones.


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U.S. Department of Education Employs 158 College and Graduate Students in Summer Internships
U.S. Department of Education Employs 158 College and Graduate Students in Summer Internships
More than 150 college and graduate students have answered President Obama's call to service while interning at the U.S. Department of Education this summer. The 158 interns are from 93 different colleges and universities and are working in 21 different offices throughout the Education Department.
"Having vibrant college and graduate students interning at the department over the summer is invaluable. They bring innovative ideas along with the enthusiasm and vigor that college and graduate school fosters," U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said. "They are our next generation of educators and leaders. We are proud to have them here and we encourage others to serve."
"United We Serve" is a summer service initiative running from June 22 to September 11, focusing on promoting service in communities across America. In response to the president's call to service, the U.S. Department of Education implemented its "Read to the Top" program.
Throughout the summer, Secretary Duncan has been hosting cabinet secretaries and White House officials in weekly sessions in front of the Education Department building, reading to children, both to encourage summer reading and to help curb summer reading loss. Interns have been instrumental to the success of this program, developing, implementing and improving the program week after week.
Interns have also helped organize other service initiatives aimed at reducing summer reading loss. Along with Education Department staff, interns are visiting recreation centers, Boys and Girls Clubs and public libraries, reading to and tutoring a mix of children ranging from 5-year-olds to preteens. Regardless of the age of the child, the goal is the same: to maintain or improve their reading skills before they return to school.
The interns are not only learning how the federal government runs, but also helping improve the efficiency of their offices and actively participating in this historic opportunity to advance the quality of education for every student.
For service opportunities visit Serve.gov or for those interested in an internship with the Department of Education visit ed.gov.
Interns and School Attending
An-Li Herring
University of Michigan
Jin Kim
Georgetown University Law School
Timothy Argetsinger
Dartmouth College
Danielle Combes
American University
Alicia Johns
Brigham Young University
Corey Argust
Georgetown University Law School
Cattleya Concepcion
Georgetown University Law School
Anthony Barnes
Townson University
Carola Conces
Georgia Institute of Technology
Katherine Walker
Georgetown University Law School
Henry Mills
Williams College, MA
Ricki Meyer
Northwestern University
Shavon Holland
University of Maryland College Park
Sam Nayman
NorthWestern University
William Packer
Brown University
Erica McMillian
Prince George's Community College
Emily Roessel
University of Michigan
Kyle Condon
University of TN
Anna Gregory
Princeton University
Andeneshea Kemp
University of Okalahoma
Jessica Kurtz
Washington College of Law, American U.
John Siadak
Washington College of Law, American U.
Raj Tiwari
University of Michigan
Luke Cunningham
Middleburry College
Katie Decker
University of IA
Jessica Peng
Vassar College
Antynese Boswell
University of D.C.
Jasmine Welch
The University of the Dirstrict of Columbia
Erika Brodis
Prince George's Community College
Tenesa Brown
Marymount University
Calvery Cooper
St. Augustine's College
Alisha Gibson
Salsibury State
Talia Harris
Case Western Reserve University
Andrew Harris
University of Chicago Laboratory High School
Kourtney Hill
Shaw University
Rachelle Matthews
Philadephia University
Brandi Jefferson
Strayer University
Warren McNair
University of Maryland Easter Shore
Janay McPherson
Johnson C. Smith University
Tyesha Mitchell
University of Phoenix
Sparkle Murray
Fort Valley state University
Marcia Nealy
Bennett College for Women
Jermaine Perrier
University Of DC
Zewiditu Ruffin
Eugene Lang New School for Liber Arts
Bianca Talley
Johnson C. Smith University
Brianna Townsend
Virginia Common Wealth University
Elijah Turner
University Of DC
Le'Mia Tyree
Prairie View A&M Univ.
Yoeona Villatora
University of DC
Angela Walker
Morgan State Univ.
Michael Wu
Washington University St. Louis School Of Law
Anthony Adragna
Middlebury College
Elise Hanks
Middlebury College
Emma Moros
Middlebury College
Julian Reid
Yale University
Nia Winslow
Hofstra University
Ronald Wright
Clark Atlanta University
Shirley Co
George Washington University
Zeest Haider
Barnard College
Rocky Kno
George Washington University
Nicole Long
University of MD
Melanie Bennett
Washington College of Law, American U.
Ariel Murphy
Dartmouth College
Kara Tanaenbaum
Emory University
Kevin Todd
University of Michigan
Quana Hogan
Prince George's Community College
Adam Thomas
Stanford Law School
Kimeka Campbell
Pennsylvania State University
Anthony Reid
Bowie State University
Bernice Jauregui
New Mexico State University
Danielle Gill
Georgetown Univerisity
Alicia Burns
Harvard Law School
Samuel Ryan
DePaul University
Nikhil Phadnis
University of Michigan
Clifton Jones
U of Maryland
Soumya Sathya
George Washington Univ.
Laura Quinn
George Mason University
Paul Schneider
Ursienus University
Victor Kirk
Winson-Salem State University
Stephen Buckley
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Yalowitz Adam
Northwestern University
Alana Biden
Harvard University
Lauren McDade
Towson University
Deirdre Smith
Indiana University Mauer School of Law
Evan Wright
Brown University
Antonio Ellis
Howard University
Jerome Newton
Howard University
Aaron Nobles
Clark Atlanta University
Anthony Hughes
University of Maryland
Mykeia Garrett
Norfolk State University
Marcus White
Bowie State University
Ebony Davis
Frostburg State University
Evan Atkinson
Elon Univeristy
Alexa Burr
Georgetown University
Emily Cregar
Michigan State University
Oliver Dolan
University South Carolina
Bernard Harmon
Southeastern University/UDC
Akisha Townsend
Georgetown University Law School
Kelly Hughes
Richard Kurtz
Hope Huynh
Georgetown University
Jackson Jordan III
North Carolina A & T
Archie Cubarrubia
George Washington Univ.; Graduated 5/17/09
Stephanie Kreusser
Georgetown University
Erin McDermott
John Hopkins
Nyasha Tate
University of MD
Lea Lopez
University of DC
Tarika Mason
Prince George's Community College
Ian Mason-Smolka
University of Baltimore
Darryl McFadden
Virginia State University
Brandon Middleton
East Carolina University
Krishna Nambisan
George Mason University
Cheron Pearson
Bowie State University
Chelsea Smedley
Montogomery College
Erica Greenberg
Stanford University (School of Education)
Jamal Steward
Bowie State University
Kevin Suyo
Georgetown University
Cameron Washington
North Carolina A & T
Robert Wiese
Georgetown University
Lauren Williams
Bowie State University
Delaunte Allen
Wayne State University
Jeffrey Anderson
North Carolina A&T
Asher Bartch
Harvard University
Muriel Broussard
Johns Hopkins
Alan Pryor
University of Georgia
Sarah Camp
West Springfield High School
Alexander Colbert
Strayer University
Kabreya Ghaderi
Richard Montgomery Highschool
Dennis Zeveloff
Dartmouth College
Sharese Guest
Hampton University
Katie LeCapitaine
University of Michiganchigan
Hillary Harner
Georgetown University
Alisha Jackson
North Carolina A&T
Alisha Johnson
Virginia Union University
Mark Johnson
Montgomery College
James Jones
University of Maryland Easternshore
Meghan Binford
Rice University
John Lamm
Mercyhurst College
Megan Ibbotson
George Mason University
Valerie Peters
Patricia Guard
Phavy Phan
George Mason University
Brandie McCormick
George Washington Univ.
Annie Ropeik
Boston University
Jaime Valentine
North Carolina A&T
Chrystal Vaughn
North Carolina A&T
Brooke (Allyster) Blanks
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Bryce McKibben
University of Washington
David Soo
University of Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Hughes
Clemson University
Susannah Cannon
Julia Mayer
Boston University
Tanya Moorehead
University of Central Florida
Michael O'Neal
University of Central Florida
Scott Filter
George Washington Univ.
Danielle Kim
Smith College
Jingye (Peter) Zhou
Syracuse University
Katie Walker
George Washington University Law School
Taylor Henschel
University of Cincinnati
Erika Okehie
Howard University


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Some of the most exciting times happen three times a day at Blue Ridge senior living. That's when residents sit down in the "Sensations" dining room to enjoy healthy, delicious meals complete with friendly table-side service from our remarkable team members. Our Executive Chefs prepare daily menus filled with international cuisines and homemade favorites prepared to suit every palate. Using the best ingredients available, our culinary team creates mouthwatering appetizers, entrees and desserts that keep our residents taste buds tingling. You'll also love the selections during themed parties and other special events.
View Our Sample Menu
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REGIONAL federal credit union has supported the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana for over ten years, with team members volunteering, participating in annual events, and raising funds. The credit union's efforts have helped provide tens of thousands of meals for families in Northwest Indiana.
Each year, NEFCU participates and supports the Spring Games for Special Olympics of Long Island, NY. Our staff is intimately involved with providing support for the games. This year, over 600 athletes took part in the athletic competition, demonstrating their skills and courage while also sharing their gifts with the community.
Abbey Credit Union formed in 1937 has a long history of bringing out the best in ourselves and others. Each year, we challenge ourselves to be our absolute best at conducting community events - thanks to the tireless support of our employees, board members and local businesses. Individuals belonging to Abbey are not just customers, they are members of an organization that truly cares about their needs and their community. A good education and nutrition is vital to bringing out the best in our kids. We sponsored schools by donating school supplies for local students to provide the opportunity to bring out the best in our kids and ourselves As a not-for-profit organization, our goal is to back the financial stability of the community by offering convenient savings plans and quick sources of credit. Over 100 organizations in Vandalia, Butler Township, and Miami County offer Abbey's services to their employees at no cost to the company. Abbey is owned and operated by people within the same community. People you can trust. Every year since 2000 we held fundraiser events raising over $10,000 � benefitting The Dayton Children's Hospital. We're a hard-working group of community-minded people trying to leave a positive footprint.
NorthStar Credit Union is committed to making a difference in the communities we serve. We choose to get involved, not because we have to, but because we believe it is the right thing to do.
Our small town credit union has a big love for our community! We have a strong commitment to Relay for Life, enjoy being involved with all the children and teens who will hopefully mature into CFCU members, and treasure the moments when we can help our members, one by one.
What is more American than the desire to do better? At PenFed we have an unwavering mission to help Americans do better. We�ve opened our doors to people from every walk of life who share our commitment to reaching the goals they set. Personal goals. Family goals. Financial goals. We must empower and educate. Visit PenFed.org to learn more. Federally insured by the NCUA.
To celebrate Childhood Cancer Awareness month, the employees of Cornerstone Community Financial partnered with Children's Hospital of Michigan to hold a Teddy Bear Drive to brighten the lives of childhood cancer patients and their families. Six branch locations served as drop-off locations for teddy bears and donations during the month of September. Employees, members and local communities contributed enough bears to handout to 500 children during their stay with CHM.
SageLink Credit Union loves to be involved in the community! Anything that will help our neighbors is a great way to spend the day!
MembersAlliance Credit Union is highlighting their employee-run 'Employee Enhancement Committee' and how they support and donate to local organizations chosen by employees. Chemo Cargo is one of those such organizations. This video includes a testimonial from the founder and president, April Kunzelman.
Alabama Credit Union created the Secret Meals For Hungry Children program in 2008 with one goal in mind - decreasing the number of children in Alabama facing hunger over the weekend. That commitment has never been stronger. Currently approximately 2,500 students are receiving Secret Meals food packs across the state of Alabama and Northwest Florida. To date, no school has been denied a request to increase the number of children enrolled in the program. Alabama Credit Union employees have accepted the challenge to raise $140 (on average) to provide a weekend food pack to each child, identified as going hungry, for an entire school year.
WE CARE ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY Fueled by the philosophy of �People Helping People,� Post Community Credit Union supports the communities we serve and enthusiastically donate thousands of dollars each year to many worthy organizations through our community donations committees, Credit Union sponsorship budget, and High School Scholarships. We embrace the spirit of giving throughout the year by volunteering and raising funds to help support creative projects and innovative technologies that enrich the lives of our local youth, and with programs that provide food, clothing, holiday gifts, and financial assistance to local families in need. By voting for us daily, it will give us the opportunity to donate $15,000 to S.A.F.E Place Shelter to support our community.
First Missouri has been serving its community since 1927!
One of the core values and philosophies of the credit union movement is to help spread financial awareness to everyone. As a credit union, we have been fortunate to "Share the Love" with our community in so many ways, including; its students and several schools over the years. We understand that a financially savvy youth helps propel the future of our leaders, communities, and businesses into a robust economy. Everyone can benefit from financial wisdom. Therefore, COPOCO Community Credit Union has elected to support Junior Achievement of North Central Michigan. Junior Achievement's purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy and to own their economic success. The funds raised would help to advance JA programs to support more than 17,000 students throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region. So help us, "Share the Love" by voting for COPOCO CCU's video to help continue to educate our youth to be thrifty consumers! It's what we do, here, at COPOCO CCU - Helping each member realize their financial goals and dreams since 1951.
Through our Fox Communities Cares Foundation and the support of many Fox Communities Credit Union staff, volunteers, and our communities, we were able to organize and pull off a very successful and true, one-of-a-kind biking and music event! This inaugural event, Bike to the Beat 2016, raised a whopping $25,000! 100% of the proceeds profited myTEAM TRIUMPH's mission to provide a team building support system for people with disabilities through athletics. Bike to the Beat is just one of many community events Fox Communities Credit Union organizes to help change lives in the Fox Cities. Through the support of events like these, Fox demonstrates what credit unions really are all about: people helping people. We hope to be able to share even more love with other organizations who are important to our community.
At Notre Dame Federal Credit Union, we believe we can all do our part to empower young people. With our internship program, we strive to support the youth in our community and build future leaders for tomorrow.
Gerber Federal Credit Union strongly believes in the "people helping people" philosophy and works to give back by utilizing a variety of outlets throughout each year. Whether it be educating children of all ages on the importance of financial literacy, volunteering at Relay for Life, raising money for charitable organizations, or giving back through giveaways and collegiate scholarships - we are committed to our community and helping others in every way that we can.
For the third consecutive year, DuPage Credit Union has partnered with the DuPage Regional Office of Education to give children in need a backpack filled with essential school supplies. The Credit Union's We've Got Your Back campaign has raised over $40,000 since its inception. And last year DuPage Credit Union was awarded a Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award for this initiative. We appreciate your vote to help us help more children in 2017.
Each year, the Community Choice Foundation awards 20 of Michigan's best and brightest students with scholarships to recognize their academic achievement and commitment to their communities through active community service. To date, the foundation has awarded over $800,000 in scholarships to Michigan students and with your help, we can give even more.
For 4 years Settlers FCU has put on a the "Knock Out Cancer Walk" raising over $16,000 for the Ontonagon County Cancer Association.
FreeStar Financial Credit Union, a military based credit union since 1957, is a proud supporter of Pets for Vets of Southeast Michigan. In this video we visit the home of one of the recipients of a Pets for Vets Companion Dog.
Limited school budgets and funding prohibit many schools from being able to update or repair school grounds and facilities as needed... Wouldn't it be great if someone provided the resources to give schools a "makeover" Georgia United School Crashers program provides much needed school facility improvements to enhance the learning environment for students each year. Hundreds of schools apply with why their school deserves a facilities improvement project. The grand prize winner and five runners up received projects ranging from media center makeovers to special needs playground equipment. This year's School Crashers top winner was Oakcliff Elementary School in Doraville, GA, a diverse Title 1 school. Their facilities makeover was July 22 & 23 and included interior & exterior paint; numerous murals; 24 new cafeteria tables with seating; landscaping; carpeting; playground improvements & more.
Hope, Strength & Joy: Since 1996, Triangle Credit Union, its members, and the New Hampshire Credit Unions have donated over $2.1 million. With the hope to grant wishes for all New Hampshire children living with life-threatening medical conditions, together we are shooting for the stars.
Year after year, Glass City Federal Credit Union assists numerous non-profit area organizations through employee and member participation and donations. This video highlights community outreach efforts completed by Glass City Federal over the past year. "Carson's Crew and Kennedy, too!" (CCKT) was founded as an organization to help raise awareness about Cystic Fibrosis and money to help fund research for a cure. The crew is a group of Carson and Kennedy's family and friends who work year round in this effort. All money raised by CCKT goes directly to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Carson and Kennedy are the grandchildren of Glass City's President and CEO, Mark Slates. Although Glass City partners with numerous area non-profit organizations, the employee base is most passionate about the CCKT organization and finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease affecting 30,000 children and young adults in America. There are over 150 families in the Toledo area alone that are affected by this disease. CF causes chronic and life threatening lung infections and impairs digestion. The average lifespan of people with CF is 36 years...this is just not acceptable! The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation does not receive government funding for research-funds come from people like you! If you would like more information on Cystic Fibrosis please visit www.cff.org.
Our video shows the different ways we have given back to the communities we serve.
At Advia our mission is to provide financial advantages. Education is one of our top priorities and we believe our local school children should have the tools they need to learn and succeed in the classroom. Because many of our schools serve a large number of low-income families, in mid-summer we kicked off a two-week School Supply Drive to benefit area schools and students. Our team of 400 staff and 130,000 credit union members responded by donating highlighters, colored pencils, bright pink backpacks and more to our 26 branch locations in Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois. Branch managers delivered the supplies to area schools and as one appreciative teacher told us, "It really does take a community to raise a child."
Covenant Kids is responsible for improving care for Covenant Hospital's littlest patients. They do this by raising funds so that much needed equipment and resources can be acquired to save the young lives of children all over Michigan, that need that extra special care. Please help by voting for Frankenmuth Credit Union's video to help save more tiny lives.
We realize at our credit union that to share the love and really spread the message, we need to start within. We need to inspire by example and share the kind words we have in our heart.
TopLine has a strong commitment to the neighborhoods in which our members live and work, recognizing the collective interest of all our members in helping people in our communities succeed by living the mantra - to care, connect and contribute. TopLine provides financial education and counseling for members of all ages, award scholarships, contributes to community charitable organizations and sponsors other community give-back efforts like food, clothing and holiday toy drives. TopLine Credit Union Foundation, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, is guided by its mission of �working within the community to build a better tomorrow.�
Casco Federal Credit Union believes in helping its community by empowering people to be financially well! By partnering with the CA$H coalition of Greater Portland, (hosted by Goodwill NNE) Casco Federal Credit Union is able to volunteer during tax season to provide free tax preparation for community members. CA$H Maine helps to ensure that all community members receive their full tax refund. It's an extremely rewarding way to give back to our community!
"Giving back to the community is a core value at Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, and each year MSUFCU's Charity Committee selects a local organization to support. This year, we were proud to partner with Small Talk Children's Assessment Center. In Michigan, Ingham County experiences more than double the cases in comparison to other counties. Small Talk is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that makes it easier for kids to talk to police, prosecutors, and Child Protective Services in a more comfortable, kid-friendly environment.This organization is vital for our community because they help to give children the strength to share their experiences against all odds with the resources to heal, find empowerment, and thrive."
The Interior Federal Credit Union has committed to be the natural resource for financial needs since 1935. In doing so, we regularly stretch beyond the credit union walls to partner with our local government, sponsor, members, and organizations for community service opportunities. In 2013, we created a voluntary in-house philanthropic committee. The committee�s goal is to connect with the community every month to give back to those we serve, in their environment. Since then, we've connected over 200 volunteers, to 66 events, that contributed over 960 volunteer hours. This is how we share the love.
This video highlights the Money Island Financial Literacy program that was set up in 2012. We hired a retired teacher of 37 years to help get our program in 7th-grade middle schools and 9th-grade high schools in Etowah County, AL. Family Savings as of October 2016 will have taught over 8,000 children and donated over $11,000 to local schools through our financial education program. We are pleased to present our video in hopes that we will be able to further our efforts helping young people of Etowah County Alabama through our local United Way. .
Sabattus Regional Credit Union focuses fundraising efforts on Maine Credit Unions' Campaign for Ending Hunger. The credit union raises money to distribute to local hunger organizations and food pantries.
Sadly, in the next 34 seconds someone will have a heart attack. In the next 60 seconds someone will die from heart disease and 50% of the time its sudden cardiac arrest - no time to say you're sorry, no time to say I love you, no time to say goodbye. Catholic Federal Credit Union cares about our community's health and loved partnering with Pulse3 Foundation for their Run for Your Heart Community Races. Pulse3 helps the community discover healthier ways of living, by providing free health screenings, reaching at-risk children annually, conducting health conferences, donating Automated External Defibrillators (AED) & free CPR training, releasing a phone app that links people trained in CPR to 9-1-1 responses among many other initiatives.
Take a look inside the 2016 West Virginia Central Credit Union storybook! This year the pages are filled with sponsorships, donations, and events. The Color Me Fun 5k Walk & Run raised $23,000 for WV Children's Miracle Health Network. When you turn the page, you will see that the Stuff the Bus campaign helped 400 local teachers with their classroom needs. We are always adding new chapters to our storybook and spreading our love daily with our members and community.
This is a compilation of our volunteering efforts, some, not all, thus far in 2016. At Peninsula Federal Credit Union, we are all about Sharing the Love! Charitable acts are a BIG part of who we are. Being a Credit Union, strong community involvement is in our roots and it is something we strive to uphold. Our goal is to be THE trusted financial partner in our community. By showing support for our local organizations, schools, events and most importantly, the people, allows us to be just that. Annually, PFCU participates in community walks, sponsors local Little League teams, beautification projects, supports their area schools in back to school fairs and even coordinates in the classroom financial education. Since January PFCU employees have spent over 600 hours volunteering in their communities and the Credit Union has donated upwards of $19,000 to local charities, benefits, members, and organizations. Please vote for Peninsula Federal Credit Union and help us to continue to Share the Love!
Trius Federal Credit Union members and staff support Children's Hospital and Medical Center a Children's Miracle Network Hospital. The video describes some of the many activities that we do each year to raise money. Help us help children by voting for our video.
Our passion for serving extends beyond financial products. At 1st Advantage, we take great pride in uplifting our neighbors by supporting local nonprofit and community organizations. A Day of Service: October 10, 2016 While most financial institutions are closed on the Columbus Day holiday, over 200 1st Advantage colleagues are hard at work assisting local non-profit organizations in our community. 1st Advantage accomplishments: � Donated 5,029 pounds of food and $950 to the Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula, the equivalent of 8,000 meals to help fight hunger in our local community. Colleagues also created over 1,700 inspirational cards to include in meal bags. � Created 135 surgery bears for Children�s Hospital of the King�s Daughters patients � Raised $1,920 and created 250 hearts for Hearts of Hope � Assembled and donated 23 bicycles for the Boys and Girls Club of the Virginia Peninsula � Made 103 blanket wraps for Ivy Baptist Church Homeless Ministry � Collected 78 lbs. of food, 155 lbs. of newspaper and 228 additional items for the Peninsula SPCA � Gave 23 units of blood for the American Red Cross � Assembled 825 Alzheimer�s flowers and created 86 inspirational cards for the Alzheimer�s Association � Assembled 138 informational packets for the York County Education Foundation
Park Community Credit Union's interns, Austin McDonogh and Danielle Belvoix, share what Park Community's been doing in the community. With a focus on our 50th Anniversary, they highlight some of the things we've done to celebrate our anniversary through our Park Community Gives campaign. From donations to charities to random acts of kindness, you can learn more at www.parkcommunitygives.com.
One of the areas that Educators Credit Union focuses on is financial education. This video discusses two different programs they are a part of that help ensure the next generation is as financially informed as possible.
Every year, UT Federal Credit Union collects donation items for families spending the Thanksgiving holiday in the hospital with their children. These items include everything from non-perishable food items, to hygiene items and activities. Once all donations are collected from staff and members, the items are placed in baskets and delivered to East Tennessee Children's Hospital and UT Medical Center (NICU) in Knoxville, Tennessee. We are raising money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Knoxville, so that other families spending time at the hospital can benefit as well.
At MCCU, we offer more than just financial products and services. we are an organization with a heart for our community. In over 65 years of service, we have become an integral part of the local community. We care, because we live and work here too!
DuTrac Community Credit Union has been serving its members for 70 years. At DuTrac, we are committed to our members and giving back in the communities we serve. In honor of DuTrac's 70th anniversary, we asked our members why they love DuTrac and these are a few of the responses we received.
Adults over the age of 65 are most vulnerable to mental illness such as depression and anxiety. They have to manage significant issues such as the loss of friends and significant others, health and physical problems, disability, forced isolation, and having limited financial resources. Since 1878, the Jackson Friendly Home has provided warmth, safety, and medical assistance for elderly women. Many of the ladies that come to the Friendly Home have experienced homelessness, abuse and neglect, and poor medical support. The Jackson Friendly Home bridges the gap for many of the senior women who believe they have no value. It provides residential care for 45 women who otherwise could not afford the cost of living at other senior housing programs. Many of the residents do not have frequent visitors, so when organizations like Michigan Community Credit Union come to visit, the ladies thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with them. Gatherings such as bingo nights, picnic lunches, and ice cream socials make the women feel special. It reassures them that they live in a home and a community that cares about them and their needs. Continued support of the Jackson Friendly Home will provide the necessary services for a happy and healthy life.
Serving Michigan for over 65 years, Community Financial Credit Union is committed to the communities it serves. By donating funds and time, the credit union lives the philosophy of People Helping People. Our longstanding partner, the American Cancer Society, has a tremendous impact on the communities we serve and we are proud to work together to help �finish the fight.�
Point West Credit Union loves our community! Watch as we highlight just one of the many charities we support throughout the Portland area. Through bowling!
Leyden Credit Union is all about helping those in the community. This member-owned financial institution awards scholarships and grants, sponsors a community charity, provides free services to civic groups, works with the local chambers of commerce, and supports the park districts.
Verve takes their commitment to the 7 cooperative principles seriously - giving back in countless ways all year long. Their latest endeavor is supporting the efforts of the Oshkosh Food Co-op which will have a tremendous impact on the community. Inspired by the passion of this effort, we are proud to tell the story. #servewithverve
The community involvement team at Mutual 1st Federal is an employee-ran group, passionate about our community. Every year employees vote on quarterly charities to partner with in order to improve the quality of life for residents in our community. We have proudly partnered with ALS in the Heartland since 2004 in their mission to support local ALS patients, and hoping for a cure! Community is something we strongly believe in here at Mutual 1st Federal but the word means something different to everyone. What does community mean to you?
Among our community organizations we sponsor, United Bay Community Credit Union is proud to support the MYLead program. MYLead is a weekend long conference for high school sophomores from the state of Michigan that promotes leadership and gives them the tools to make a positive impact on their communities.
CoVantage Credit Union had the opportunity to partner with another local business to sponsor a long-running race called the Antigo Tater Trot in 2010. While at first it may seem like a credit union and a 10k race wouldn't be a great fit, the community soon realized that the Tater Trot, like the credit union, had a similar mission: to serve the community. In 2016, CoVantage launched the CoVantage Cares Foundation to provide funds to organizations that provide assistance to individuals, especially those experiencing significant financial challenge, and to organizations working to enhance the quality of life of residents living in the communities served by CoVantage Credit Union.
Community West Credit Union located in West Michigan is a proud supporter of Kids Food Basket. Kids Food Basket provides nutritious sack lunches and suppers for tens of thousands of kids that are battling childhood hunger. Please vote and help us support this awe-inspiring organization so they can continue their fight against childhood hunger.
Genisys Credit Union is committed to Making a Difference. The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan has been helping with the disaster in Flint, Michigan by distributing millions of water bottles. Now, they are in need of lead-fighting foods. Genisys is asking YOU to help us help the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan.
A 10 year longtime partnership between Dakotaland Federal Credit Union and our 4-legged friends at the Beadle County Humane Society Turning cupcakes and cookies into cash for the continued operation and growth of this volunteer based, non-profit organization.
Hughes Federal Credit Union believes in giving back to the community we serve. Every year we help numerous organizations with financial support, giveaway items, adult and youth education, and more. Since January 2015 we have provided more than $130,000 in support to over 100 different organizations. Like Hughes, the University of Arizona Foundation is dedicated to creating a stronger community by empowering our youth through various programs like The Take Charge Cats, a team of student ambassadors who educate Tucson high school students on personal finance. The �People Helping People� philosophy is not just illustrious in our own service mission but in the UA Foundation�s as well.
Serving our community goes beyond meeting the financial needs of our members. From our humble beginnings in a church basement, we have grown on the idea of people helping people. Check out our video to see how we are all ONE community.
A brief glimpse into all the ways Bayer Heritage FCU stays involved in our communities. It's all about F.A.M.I.L.Y. - Fun, Appreciative, Motivated, Involved, Loyal and You!
IBMSECU's South Florida branches first partnered with the 365 Food Drive of Broward County in April 2016. In just a couple of weeks, the Credit Union was able to collect 300 pounds of food, much of it coming from our employees. This is a perfect example of what makes credit unions such an important part of our local communities.
Zeal Credit Union is dedicated to bringing awareness to the homeless population in Michigan. Members of our staff recently went to Campus Martius in Detroit to bring awareness to homelessness, and to hand out blankets and other warm weather supplies to help people in need during the cold winter season.
Southeastern CU gives back to our community through our annual Fill-a-Truck for Hunger Food Drive benefiting local food bank Second Harvest of South Georgia; the Community Partners in Education program where we serve as a partner to 6 local schools; the annual Relay for Life event benefiting the American Cancer Society; and many other local charities and non-profit organizations.
MSDFCU members and staff participate in a number of activates from cleaning highways to monthly employee collections for community based charities. We walk, educate, and celebrate with the community thoughtout the year. But by far our two most popular fundraising events are the Charity Cow Plop and Golf Outing, benefiting the following charities. Bridge of Hope BuxMont whose mission is to end and prevent homelessness for women and children. Sebastian Riding Associates whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities through equine therapy. The Shepherd�s Shelf is an emergency food pantry serving the North Penn & Indian Valley areas. Please vote so we can continue to support causes that make a difference in people�s lives.
Community involvement is very important to the staff at Astera Credit Union. This video showcases just a few of the many events and activities we have done throughout 2016 to support our local community.
Black Hills Federal Credit Union's School Supply Drive annually collects and distributes everything from pencils, pens, and backpacks, to compasses and crayons for more than 10,000 local students in need. Through a growing network of individuals and businesses who donate time, supplies and monetary contributions, the Drive is working to reduce the financial burden of back-to-school expenses for many local families and ensure all students in our community are fully equipped to start the school year. Now in its 20th year, the Drive has grown to encompass students in 60 area schools throughout South Dakota.
GCS Credit Union believes a Random Act of Kindness can go a long way. In 2016, GCS Credit Union partnered with 102.5 KEZK to create the #GCSRAKs program (RAKs = Random Acts of Kindness). The mission behind #GCSRAKs is the credit union philosophy... People Helping People. You never know what the person next to you is struggling with and a small act of kindness can go a long way. #GCSRAKs have included everything from paying for gas and groceries to giving children with cancer a VIP red carpet experience. Vote to help GCS Credit Union continue to pay it forward. If GCS Credit Union wins this contest, GCS will be paying it forward by donating gifts to Toys for Tots during the holiday season!
Description: Here at Financial Plus, we believe in not just talking about making a difference, but actually going out and doing it. From animal shelters to fundraisers and community events, Financial Plus is there! With seven branches and serving thirty-four counties, we believe we have a strong platform to make a positive impact.
North Central Area Credit Union and Michigan State Police District 7 team up to support local veterans through the Mid-Michigan Honor Flight.
GKCU is a community-chartered credit union started in 1952 for families in Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties, SC. From it's deep roots in the community, being part of the community became a blooming asset. GKCU serves 4 different communities with a population that ranges from low-income to the affluent - but the common ground we all agree on is making our home the best it can be for EVERYBODY. While March of Dimes is our biggest focus for fundraising in a year, our TEAM continues to find diverse ways for us to give back more than just financial. We volunteer to read, to come up with new ways to understand math (STEM), to support youth athletics, summer study programs, civic organizations and of course, our members well-being too. We donate annually over $35,000 to area charities and are excited what each year holds. Thank you for taking time to recognize these efforts that mean so much to the success of a community!
In 2016 our Community Connections Team participated in many events that helped us connect to our communities and that paid tribute to organizations that are near and dear to us. The organization that is closest to our hearts is the American Cancer Society and we dedicate this video to all of our loved ones that we have lost to this terrible disease.
Each year Bronco prides itself on giving back to our local community. In 2015 the projects that this video highlights shows that our members and staff came together to donate over 7,200 pounds of food, 1000 packages of school supplies, a truck load of toys for children in the hospital at the holidays, and almost $50,000 for our local children's hospital and local students. Bronco loves and appreciates our community and is happy to serve the area that supports us!
We are proud to support the great work this center does for our community.
In the 1960s more than 50,000 widows of enlisted airmen were living in poverty. Low pay and frequent moves left many military spouses without careers, without retirement plans and without significant assets. The Air Force Enlisted Village provides surviving spouses with a safe, secure home where they can live among their peers in a supportive environment, without the stigma of subsidized housing. Eglin Federal Credit Union has partnered with the Air Force Enlisted Village for the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James C. Binnicker Memorial 9k and Fun Run, a major fundraiser for the Air Force Enlisted Village. In 2016, 320 people participated, raising more than $23,000 dollars for the Air Force Enlisted Village.
American Heritage has been devoted to helping the community in a unique way. Through the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, American Heritage founded the Kids-N-Hope Foundation in 1996, a music therapy program that allows patients to express themselves while overcoming their illnesses and injuries through the power of music. Annual events throughout the year brings together American Heritage employees, members and the surrounding communities to raise money for this organization. Whether it is sliding into 700 gallons of strawberry gelatin or perusing antique cars, these events not only allow American Heritage to show its love for its Greater Philadelphia community, but they bring awareness to the challenges children face while living with life threatening illnesses and injuries.
Because of our credit union model, we're able to give back to make a difference. One of the ways we do this is by providing financial education through personalized programming, like our School $ense and Smart Connection programs. Watch our video to learn how we're positively impacting the lives we touch through these programs! Vote for Royal so that we can help Mentoring Young Adults (MYA) in St. Paul, MN. MYA is "focused on disrupting poverty and inequality in the communities it serves within the population of Ramsey, Washington, Dakota and Hennepin (youth services only) counties. MYA positively impacts the community with programs focused on helping young adults in initial crisis situations with training, counseling and group support." This organization is all about positively impacting their communities! "MYA is a community crisis management organization for vulnerable youths seeking to close the gap on education achievement, truancy, unemployment, homelessness, the disproportionate rate of minorities in the criminal justice system and the lack of competitive skills essential to sustain a positive, healthy and successful lifestyle." Vote for Royal Credit Union to support the good work of Mentoring Young Adults in the greater St. Paul area.
1st Financial is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) focused on providing access to free or low cost services to the people of St. Louis MO. We have created innovative products and services in partnership with the St. Louis Treasurer, Mayor, Agency for Training and Employment, Housing Authority, School District and many non profits throughout the region. We are concentrated on Housing, Transportation, Education and Housing. All of our efforts are focused on helping our members and the community overcome barriers in one of those four areas. We are so excited to continue the hard work of making our members dreams a reality!
ELGA Credit Union is passionate about making a lasting impact in OUR community. That is why ELGA is a proud annual sponsor of the ABC12 Diaper Drive, providing diapers for local babies. 1 in 4 children in Genesee County live in poverty, forcing some parents to keep the same diaper on their baby for far too long. The Diaper Drive benefits the Flint Diaper Bank. Together we can CHANGE the babies in our community!
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At Azura Credit Union we strive to go Above and Beyond Banking for our members and our community. Our goal is to improve more lives through our products and services, but also our volunteer work and charitable giving. To learn more please visit www.AzuraCU.com
Yoobi means �one for you, one for me.� For every Yoobi item you purchase, a Yoobi item will be donated to a classroom in need, right here in the U.S. It�s that simple! USC Credit Union partners with Yoobi to help classes that need supplies. See how your credit union membership can help a classroom in need!
The Associated Credit Union Foundation worked with Wilderness Works - an Atlanta youth development agency serving homeless and disadvantaged children - to send 25 kids to summer camp. Wilderness Works provides needy Atlanta children mentoring, experiential education and enrichment programs. Each year the children participate in an unforgettable summer camp experience that they are literally crying to leave. The ACU Foundation is honored to work with Wilderness Works on helping to enrich and positively change the lives of these children.
The Family Access Network improves the lives of nearly 10,000 children and family members each year. Dedicated FAN advocates in each school work directly with students to provide a connection to vital resources- keeping them healthy and in school. As a credit Union founded by educators, Mid Oregon joins FAN in helping every child get off to a great start.
At Envision Credit Union, supporting education has been our primary focus for more than 60 years. Through various initiatives designed with our local communities in mind, we are able to support the school system year-round. By banking with Envision, members not only receive the best in financial products and services, but also contribute to our giveback efforts to local schools. Help us share the love for education! Thank you for voting.
Our Credit Union mission is to Improve Our Members' Financial Lives. Below are a few ways we do so. 1. Honoring the Military 2. Feeding the Hungry 3. Financial Literacy
For us, serving our community stretches far beyond simply meeting the financial needs of our members and non-members. We are passionate about the East End, its growth, and its progress. This community has been our home since 1965 and we are honored to give back to it in any way we can.
Service 1 Federal Credit Union strives to live its mission: Member Driven. Community Focused. Food drives, restoration and cleanup projects, and involvement with shelters are just a few of the ways we partner with area organizations to focus on being a part of the solution in our communities. Click on our video to see some of the organizations we've had the privilege of serving, and experience the great work of our chosen charity, Kids Food Basket of Muskegon (MI). The organization supplies �Sack Suppers" to at-risk elementary children: take-home evening meals that provide a well-rounded, nutritious meal�nutrition that�s critical to the development of healthy bodies and strong minds, helping to curb food insecurity and keep kids nourished so they can focus and flourish at school. Thank you for voting!
The GECU Family has participated in and hosted many events to make a difference in the lives of families and specifically children. Each year GECU endeavors to give back to the community we serve through financial education in area schools, youth festivals and area events dedicated to community youth. GECU serves families and the community with a passion and dedication that began in 1952 and continues today. #experiencegreater
Northeast Community Credit Union enjoys being a part of their community. Their efforts are seen through the schools, business and local events for non-profits. Not only do they participate in the community, but they offer programs and specials to help their members and community members with any type of financial need they might have. NCCU gives of their time and money, but the employees do as well. The employees volunteer throughout the community and attend events in the credit union's name. The employees also donate money on Fridays to wear jeans, and throughout the year the money is donated to various members and organizations that may be in need. Anyone who works for NCCU is proud to be a part of the credit union and the community they serve. VOTE NCCU for Share the Love 2016!


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Ark. police: Car hits cycling group, injuring 7
Arkansas State Police say a car has struck a group of cyclists on a cross-country trip, injuring seven people.
Police were called Tuesday afternoon to a crash scene on State Highway 17 near McCroy. Police say a vehicle traveling northbound slammed into the back of a group of 13 cyclists.
Three of the injured cyclists have been airlifted to hospitals in Little Rock and Memphis, and four others were taken to local hospitals for treatment. The driver was not injured, and police say the cause of the crash is under investigation.
Police say the cyclists were on a cross-country trip organized Overland Summer Camps of Williamstown, Mass. They say the cyclists began their trip in Charleston, S.C., and were to finish up in Santa Monica, Calif.


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Jesus Christ is about to start a revolution—but it's not the one he had in mind!
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The Conspiracy to Assassinate Jesus Christ is a provocative alternative history, religious suspense thriller about the historical and biblical persons behind a conspiracy to assassinate Jesus Christ, entwined with the real life account of Lucius Aelius Sejanus' meteoric rise to absolute power over the Roman Empire.
All biblical accounts are faithfully retained except for the denouement of Judas. However, extensive license was taken to speculate on the motivations of the various historical and biblical characters, especially Pilate, Caiaphas and the hitherto obscure Sejanus, with respect to the execution of Jesus Christ, to create an entirely new and original novel of historical fiction.
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Detective: Dad was sexting while son was in hot car
MARIETTA, Ga. — A Georgia man charged with murder in the hot car death of his 22-month-old child was living a double life, a detective testified Thursday.
Cobb County Police Detective Phil Stoddard testified at a probable cause hearing that Justin Ross Harris was sexting with several women on the day of his son's death and there were two life insurance policies on his son, Cooper.
Stoddard described the evidence police have suggesting Harris, who also is charged with child cruelty, killed Cooper intentionally.
Harris and his wife had two life insurance policies for the toddler, one for $2,000 and one for $25,000. Furthermore, Harris' wife had become unhappy with her husband's spending habits, Stoddard said.
A woman whom Harris was sexting with, said that Harris "wanted to hook up." Several explicit pictures were sent, beginning in the morning and lasting throughout the day,according to Stoddard said.
Maddox Kilgore, Harris' attorney, objected to the questions about the sexting, but the district attorney said that would show Harris was in an unhappy marriage and wanted a "childless life."
Stoddard also testified that Harris had accessed websites advocating "child free" and searched "how to survive prison" before Cooper died.
"I think the evidence now is showing intent," Stoddard said, explaining why he thought Harris should be denied bond. Stoddard said Harris was a "flight risk," because there was evidence of a double life, Harris had family in Alabama and that Harris had said he had law enforcement experience.
Harris has told police he was supposed to drive his son to day care the morning of June 18 but drove to work without realizing that his son was strapped into a car seat in the back.
Stoddard testified that Harris told him that he went to lunch with two friends and they stopped at a Home Depot, where Harris bought some light bulbs. Surveillance footage showed Harris returned to his car and tossed some items into his vehicle.
Stoddard testified that Harris never told them during questioning that he'd returned to his vehicle during lunch.
Harris had planned to go to a movie at 5 p.m. with his friends, Stoddard said. On the way to the movies, Harris quickly pulled over and pulled Cooper from the back seat of his SUV and placed him on the ground. A witness said that he performed CPR on the boy as Harris made phone calls.
Stoddard said that witnesses reported that Harris told someone by phone Cooper had died. Harris told detectives that he never reached anyone by phone, Stoddard testified.
Stoddard said Harris told his wife that Cooper "looked at peace" with his eyes and mouth closed. Leanna said, "I dreaded how he would look," the detective testified. Stoddard stated that according to the pictures he saw of Cooper after his death, the boy's eyes and mouth were not closed.
The detective said that when he told Harris he'd be charged with murder, Harris responded, "But there's no malicious intent."
A defense witness testified that Harris appeared to be extremely upset after pulling into the parking lot, trying to do CPR on his son.
"He was saying, 'Oh my God, oh my God, my son is dead, oh my god,' " witness Leonard Madden said.
Contributing: The Associated Press; Ryan Kruger, WXIA-TV, Atlanta


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Cypriot finance minister resigns amid crisis probe
Finance minister Michalis Sarris resigned Tuesday after less than five weeks in the job, as the government begins an investigation into how the country's economy nearly collapsed last month.
President Nicos Anastasiades accepted Sarris' resignation, which came as Cyprus finalized the details of its bailout with international creditors. Harris Georgiades, the 41-year-old former labor minister, will become the new head of finance.
Sarris, 66, was appointed to the position after Anastasiades' Conservatives won general elections in February, days before the island was overwhelmed by its financial crisis.
The minister, a former World Bank official who helped negotiate Cyprus' euro membership in 2008, has come under strong criticism for his handling of the bailout negotiations. On top of that, he was last year the head of Laiki Bank, one of the troubled banks at the heart of the country's financial problems.
Sarris told reporters that he decided to step down to not compromise the work of investigators.
"To ease the work of this committee, I've thought that it would be appropriate for me to put my resignation at the disposal of the president of the republic, which I did," he said. Anastasiades praised the move, hailing Sarris' political sensibility.
Earlier Tuesday, the president appointed a panel of three former supreme court judges to investigate the country's plunge to the verge of bankruptcy.
Anastasiades acknowledged the finance minister's resignation, adding that "Mr Sarris', decision to submit his resignation, for reasons of political sensibility in order to ease the work of the Investigating Committee, constitutes an example of a new mindset in Cypriot political life."
Cyprus has been given a 10 billion euro ($12.8 billion) bailout from its lenders after agreeing to overhaul its oversized banking sector flush with foreign deposits, including billions from Russia.
To secure the bailout, Cyprus had to agree that bondholders, investors and savers in the country's two biggest banks - Bank of Cyprus and Laiki - take a hit. Laiki, the country's second-largest lender, will be broken up with depositors with more than 100,000 euros ($128,000) taking major losses. Savers with more than 100,000 euros at the Bank of Cyprus could face losses of up to 60 percent on their savings as part of the rescue deal.
Cypriots are in for a great deal of economic pain for many months. Sarris said 2013 would be "a very difficult year" for the country with conditions only improving well into 2014.
To forestall a run on the country's banks, Cypriot authorities imposed restrictions on how much people can take out of their accounts when they reopened last week after a nearly two-week closure to allow politicians to hammer out a bailout deal.
The restrictions - the first-ever imposed in the 17 member group of countries that use the euro - included a daily cash withdrawal limit of 300 euros and a cap of 1,000 euros in cash for people leaving the country . But in an attempt to kickstart spending, the Finance Ministry on Tuesday eased some of the restrictions Tuesday- including raising the daily business transaction limit not requiring Central Bank approval from 5,000 euros to 25,000 euros and allowing people to make check payments worth up to 9,000 euros a month.
Cypriot officials said they hoped the all the restrictions introduced last Thursday would be lifted in a month, but Sarris on Tuesday that he "couldn't predict the exact time period."
Anastasiades himself has come under scrutiny over the crisis: a local newspaper has alleged that a company apparently co-owned by one of his relatives took money out of Laiki days before the country agreed to its bailout. The president Tuesday urged the judges to kick off their probe by investigating his family's business dealings.
Meanwhile, Cypriot government spokesman Christos Stylianides said authorities were putting the finishing touches to the country's bailout agreement with officials from the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the IMF - collectively known as the troika.
One of the conditions agreed was an extra two years, until 2018, to achieve a targeted budget surplus of 4 percent through spending cuts and tax hikes. The extension is designed to give more time for the Cypriot economy to recover. Government officials are predicting that the country's economic output will shrink by 9 percent this year alone.
"Without doubt, completion of the agreement with the troika should have been done much sooner in much more favorable political and economic conditions," Stylianides said. "Even with this delay, the situation is now normalized, stabilized and conditions are being created to restart the economy."
Under the terms of the deal, the country has been granted 22 years - which includes a 10-year grace period - to pay off the 10 billion euro bailout loan at an interest rate of 2.5-2.7 percent. The first disbursement of aid money is expected in May.
Stylianides said the troika won't have any say in how future revenues generated from the country's newfound offshore gas deposits will be used.
The government spokesman said other amendments to the deal include allowing part-time government workers to keep their jobs, to be funded by civil servants taking a pay cut; making it easier for debtors to pay off loans; avoiding a tax on dividends and affording some protection to Laiki bank pension funds.
Nicholas Paphitis in Athens contributed.


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23 Oct, 2010
60 Minutes Previews Top Gear and The Stig In a Camaro
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CBS' 60 Minutes will be airing a segment on the much acclaimed BBC show Top Gear and its silent professional test driver The Stig. During the upcoming piece, which broadcasts on October 24th at 7pm ET, the host Steve Kroft attempts to get The Stig to break his silence during a wild ride. The ride? [...]


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MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — A whale carcass rotting near celebrity homes in Malibu is causing a gigantic cleanup problem as authorities try to decide who's responsible for getting rid of it.
Los Angeles County lifeguards planned to try to pull the 40,000-pound carcass out to sea, perhaps at high tide Thursday, said Cindy Reyes, executive director of the California Wildlife Center.
However, that may be too much of a job, county fire Inspector Brian Riley said.
"Our lifeguards think this probably exceeds our capabilities," he told City News Service. "You would need a tug boat to drag it out to sea."
The city was not sure who would do the job, spokeswoman Olivia Damavandi said.
The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors was not responsible for disposing of the more than 40-foot body, said Carol Baker, who represents the agency.
"It's on a private beach" controlled by homeowners down to the high tide line and the state is responsible for the tidelands, Baker said.
The young male fin whale washed up Monday between Paradise Cove and Point Dume, near the homes of Barbra Streisand and Bob Dylan.
The whale may have been hit by a ship and had a gash to its back and a damaged spine, according to results of a necropsy conducted Tuesday by the wildlife center.
"It's relatively common for it to happen, it's really unfortunate," Reyes told the Los Angeles Times (http://lat.ms/UGcue1 ).
Such accidents have become more common as increased numbers of migrating blue, fin and humpback whales swim to California's shore to feast on shrimp-like krill.
Fin whales are endangered and about 2,300 live along the West Coast. They're the second-largest species of whale after blue whales and can grow up to 85 feet, weigh up to 80 tons and live to be 90 years old.


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