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Bio: William Riley Burnett (1899-1981) was a master of journeyman fiction whose work is so efficient and skillful that it has left him all but anonymous in a world that deifies his contemporaries James M. Cain, Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett. Burnett wrote some 36 novels and either wrote or collaborated on 60 screenplays, not to mention dozens of magazines stories (I the days when magazines published fiction regularly), short stories, plays and even songs. Just a handful of his novels represents a rich vein of contemporary popular American culture--Little Caesar, High Sierra, The Asphalt Jungle, The Dark Command and Nobody Lives Forever.
Burnett was born in Springfield Ohio, to a family active in local and state politics. After he began writing, he moved to Chicago in the late 1920s, at the height of Al Capone's dominance of the city. The atmosphere there--Burnett was one of the first on the scene after the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, though he refused to look at the carnage--inspired his first great success Little Caesar, unforgettably filmed in 1930 with Edward G. Robinson in the title role. But Burnett was not merely interested in sensationalism--the novel is preceded by a quote from Machiavelli's The Prince. The novel is said to have had a profound influence on such writers as William Faulkner, Horace McCoy and Graham Greene.
Burnett had a strong relationship with Hollywood thereafter--as novelist and screenwriter--and eventually he found a particular champion in writer/director John Huston, who would call Burnett "one of the most neglected American writers." Burnett collaborated with Huston on the adaptation of High Sierra in 1941, a classic film (directed by Raoul Walsh) in which Humphrey Bogart redefined himself in the role of Roy Earle. Their paths crossed again when Huston filmed The Asphalt Jungle in 1950. Though Huston lamented the general neglect of Burnett and his work, the Mystery Writers of America remembered. They awarded Burnett their highest honor, the prestigious title of Grand Master, at the 1980 Edgar Awards.
Burnett used the experience of his life in everything he wrote. This, he believed, was the only way for a writer. "I have a very good grip on reality, which I inherited from my father, so I pretty much know the limitations of humanity and the possibilities in life, which aren't very great for anybody," he once said. "You're born, you're gonna have trouble, and you're gonna die. That you know. There's not much else you know."


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ST. PETERSBURG, Florida -- While Hillsborough students enjoy one more day of summer vacation, most Bay area students returned to class today. In Pinellas, several schools are enforcing the dress code.
As St. Petersburg High School, students are covering up mid-driffs, shoulders, legs, and boxers. Well, at least most are. An administrator told several girls their shorts were too short, and some boys were told their pants were handing too low, exposing their underwear.
"Last year, it was ridiculous what some students wore to school," said 17-year-old senior Leosha Bristow.
Hannah Hartford, 17, also recalled what girls wore. She said, "A lot of shorts up the butt and bra straps. Gross stuff."
Leosha said what students wore was more of a distraction in class. She said, "It took away from the learning environment."
"The dress code or lack of a dress code was out of control," said St. Petersburg principal Albert Bennett. Bennett said the word is out that the dress code is in. "Dress for success or at least attempt to so it doesn't look like a beach."
School administrators sent home letters and made robocalls over the summer warning parents and students the district's dress code would be enforced this school year.
Warnings also went out to students on the first day of class. Leosha said she received a warning for wearing a tank top that was cut too low and showed too much cleavage. She understands why the dress code is needed. She said, "I'm here to learn and graduate. It's not a fashion show."
If enforcement doesn't work, St. Pete High may follow Clearwater High School, the first Pinellas school to switch to a modified dress code last year. When asked what they think about the modified dress code, students used words such as "fabulous," "comfortable," "spirited," "convenient," "simple," and "unique."
The rules are simple: tops include polo shorts in school colors or spirit shirts. Bottoms are plain khakis, pants, or blue jeans -- or solid school colors with no tears or holes -- and shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no higher than the knees.
Students say the dress code puts everyone on the same level. They don't feel bad if they are not able to afford the name brand clothes. They say the dress code also helps build school spirit and unity among students.
School officials say the modified dress code helps modify behavior; disciplinary issues dropped about 40 percent last year.
St. Petersburg High School's principal said the grace period ends this week. Starting Monday, students who violate the dress code will have to wait for their parents to bring them a change of clothes, and after multiple violations they face suspension.


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text: Flint Flint gets a new (and maybe its last) emergency manager By Steve Carmody • Jan 13, 2015 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Flint is getting its fourth, and possibly its last, emergency manager. Flint city finance adviser Jerry Ambrose is replacing outgoing emergency manager Darnell Earley. Earley is leaving after 15 months to take the same job with the Detroit Public Schools. No Going Back: Flint EM says city will not reconnect with Detroit water By Tracy Samilton • Jan 11, 2015 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Flint's emergency manager says he will not approve a return to Detroit's water system, even though the city's switch to using water from the Flint River has been rife with problems. Flint ditched its water contract with Detroit, and began using water from the Flint River instead this spring. Complaints surfaced early on about the water's taste. Concessions imposed on Flint firefighters By Tracy Samilton • Jan 11, 2015 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio A state emergency loan board approved a modified firefighters contract that Emergency Manager Darnell Early says will save $600,000 in the first year, and $6 million dollars long-term. Firefighters had proposed their own concessions, but the State Treasury says those were rejected because they didn't achieve the same cost savings. Flint officials say city water is safe to drink, but some residents are skeptical By Steve Carmody • Jan 7, 2015 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Flint city leaders are trying to quell concerns about the safety of the city's water. Concerns were raised last year by a string of water advisories, along with complaints of discolored, smelly water flowing from home faucets. This week, Flint residents received notices that their water system violated the Safe Drinking Water Act. Tests conducted last year revealed a higher an acceptable level of trihalomethane or THM. THM is a byproduct of the chlorination process. Vacancies on the Flint city council may be filled Monday By Steve Carmody • Jan 3, 2015 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio The Flint city council is expected to fill two vacant seats on Monday. The vacancies were created when two Flint city council members were elected to other offices in November. Former councilman Sheldon Neeley was elected to the state House of representatives. Former councilman Bryant Nolden is taking a seat on the Genesee County Board of Commissioners. Flint EM preparing to begin the process of returning city to local control By Steve Carmody • Dec 31, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Flint's emergency manager plans to start prepping for the end of his tenure. Flint has been under an emergency manager since 2011. Current emergency manager Darnell Earley's appointment ends in April. He's working now to begin the transition back to local control. Flint gets a new city administrator By Steve Carmody • Dec 23, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Natasha Henderson admits there are challenges ahead. Henderson was introduced today as Flint's incoming city administrator. Starting in February, she'll take over running the day-to-day operations of a city still struggling to shake off a multi-million dollar budget deficit and ongoing crime problems. State to decide between two proposed contracts for Flint firefighters By Steve Carmody • Dec 17, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Flint firefighters' next contract will be decided by a state board. Last night, the Flint city council approved an alternative contract to the one the city's emergency manager wants to impose on Flint firefighters. Flint struggles with future of historic neighborhood By Steve Carmody • Dec 15, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio A plan to shrink the size of the Carriage Town historic district in Flint is running into opposition from people who live in the neighborhood. Carriage Town is located just across the Flint River from the city's downtown core. It's a mix of neatly restored, large single-family homes and blighted buildings. Fighting tall grass on vacant lots in Flint By Stateside Staff • Dec 8, 2014 NES Jumpman / Flickr The Genesee Land Bank owns a lot of property in Flint and the rest of the county. Many of those are houses and other buildings that are vacant, and they have yards. The grass and weeds keep growing, and mowing is expensive. High grass is, at best, an eyesore. At worst, it's a vector for pests and it increases fire risk. Flint City Council, emergency manager at odds over firefighter contract By Steve Carmody • Dec 8, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Flint's City Council may reject a new contract the city's emergency manager wants to impose on Flint's firefighters. The contract calls for wage cuts, pension changes, and a cap on retiree health care costs. Manufacturing returns to Flint's Buick City By Steve Carmody • Dec 7, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Later this month, manufacturing returns to Buick City in Flint for the first time in a long time. The last Buick rolled off the Buick City assembly line 15 years ago. The 400 acre site has sat largely unused until a year ago when the trust set up to dispose of old GM property sold 18 acres to an Alabama company. Flint cuts funding for student US-Canada athletic competitions By Michigan Radio Newsroom • Nov 24, 2014 Flint Olympian and CANUSA Games / flickr.com The Flint school district is cutting funding for decades-old events to foster competition between athletes from the city and Canada. The school board on Wednesday approved plans to eliminate funding for the CANUSA Games and the Flint Olympian Games after learning that the district's deficit grew to $21.9 million. Flint School Board passes revised deficit plan, but teachers balk at pay cut By Steve Carmody • Nov 20, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio The Flint Community Schools Board of Trustees approved a revised deficit elimination plan last night. But the district's unions haven't signed off on a key part of the plan. To make the plan work, district officials factored in a 15% pay cut for employees. District officials suggest without the contract concessions, the Flint school district could potentially start down the road to a state takeover. Ethel Johnson is president of the United Teachers of Flint. She says they've already given up too much. Crowdsourcing turns blighted Flint home into rubble By Steve Carmody • Nov 11, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio A home was torn down in Flint this morning. But the home on Parkbelt Drive is different from the hundreds of other blighted homes that have been demolished in Flint in recent years. An online crowdsourced fundraising campaign paid to tear down the fire-gutted home on Flint's north side. The campaign collected more than $10,000. Paulette Mayfield owns the house next door. She contributed to the online campaign. This burned-out Flint house will be torn down on Tuesday By Tracy Samilton • Nov 10, 2014 One down, about 9,000 to go. A Flint ex-patriot's crowd-funding campaign on Indigogo raised more than $11,000 – enough to tear down one of the city's many blighted, abandoned homes. Freelance writer Gordon Young decided to run the campaign after writing a book about Flint's severe blight problem and its attempt to revitalize itself. Stateside for Monday, November 10, 2014 By Stateside Staff • Nov 10, 2014 Listen Listening... / 47:53 Full Stateside Show for November 10th, 2014 Today on Stateside: Emails from an order for 500,000 ignition switches by General Motors from December 18th have been released. Jeff Bennett broke the story for the Wall Street Journal and talks to us about the importance of these emails in a pending legal case. In Ann Arbor, kids caught spray-painting serve their community service time by cleaning up graffiti under the Juvenile Graffiti Removal Project. Listen to Sgt. Thomas Hickey of the Ann Arbor Police Department discuss his creative idea. Called "the greatest American player of all time" by Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock, Chris Chelios has certainly left his mark on the city of Detroit and the Red Wings franchise. Listen to him discuss his new memoir, Made in America. While high-profile chemical spills and bacterial blooms have raised concerns about the safety of drinking water in the United States, it's not the only pollutant reaching the water supply. Listen to chemist Andrea Sella report for the BBC on how the medicines we take are ending up in our environment. Rebecca Klaper, professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's School of Freshwater Sciences has been studying the presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) within the Great Lakes. Listen to Dr. Klaper discuss the presence of PPCPs in the Great Lakes. East Jordan Iron Works has a 131-year history in the state of Michigan. You can't walk across a street in Michigan without stepping on a manhole cover branded with their name. Listen to VP Thomas Teske discuss the history of the company. In the fight against blight in Flint, Gordon Young had a goal of raising $10,000 to tear down a single decaying home on Parkbelt Drive in Flint. After contributions from over 150 donors, Young has exceeded his goal by more than $1,000. Finalists for vacant Flint city administrator job to be interviewed this week By Steve Carmody • Nov 9, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Flint's emergency manager is drawing closer to picking a key appointee to help guide the city out from state oversight. Flint has been run by an emergency manager for three years. But current emergency manager Darnell Earley's tenure will end in April. Earley wants a city administrator to take over his role running the day-to-day city business. A national search drew more than two dozen applications. That number has been trimmed to five finalists and one alternate. Study: Violence against teens can be compared to a "chronic disease" By Steve Carmody • Nov 9, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio A new University of Michigan study says we should rethink how we care for teens and young adults who are victims of violence. For some young people, violent injuries occur with a frequency similar to someone with a "chronic disease". Finding ways to help young boys and men of color By Steve Carmody • Nov 9, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio A summit in Flint this week will focus on doing more to help young African-American boys and men. Organizers say young black men face limited educational and other opportunities. Pastor Reggie Flynn says schools, businesses and churches are failing to meet the needs of young men of color in Flint. "We have failed in the faith community because we haven't engaged parents as we should. We've become insular," says Flynn. "Children shouldn't be coming into our churches and leaving, and we know they cannot read." Flint emergency manager, council at odds over filling vacancies By Steve Carmody • Nov 8, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio There's disagreement over who should be picking replacements for two soon-to-be-vacant Flint City Council seats. The councilmen are leaving after being elected to other offices. Flint emergency manager Darnell Earley says he is looking at the options, which may include selecting new council members himself. "That is an option that will be reviewed in addition to other options that are also available," says Earley. Several council members say they would rather the emergency manager let the council decide appointments like it has in the past. Flint turns to Facebook to discourage prostitution By Steve Carmody • Nov 5, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio The Flint Police Department is using a new tool to crack down on prostitution: Facebook. The department plans to post the photos of people arrested on prostitution charges on its Facebook page. Police Chief James Tolbert says his department has been trying to curb prostitution in Flint. But he says repeated arrests and sweeps have not eliminated the problem. Charter changes pass in Flint, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo By Steve Carmody • Nov 5, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Voters in Grand Rapids, Flint and Kalamazoo approved changes to their city charters. Kalamazoo voters approved proposals that will change the way their mayor and city commissioners are elected. The mayor will be elected separately from the rest of the city commission and commissioners will serve longer terms. Flint voters split on six proposed changes to the way their city runs. Voters rejected proposals to eliminate the city's ombudsman office, the city's civil service commission and several departments. Flint voters to decide if they want to change their city charter By Steve Carmody • Nov 2, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Flint voters will decide on Tuesday if they want to make changes to the way their city government works. Michigan Democrats pushing for big voter turnout on Election Day By Steve Carmody • Oct 21, 2014 @billclinton Bill Clinton will be campaigning with Democrats in Flint tomorrow. The former president is just the latest big-name Democrat to push for votes in Michigan. First Lady Michelle Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have made campaign stops in Detroit to rally the Democratic Party base in recent weeks. President Barack Obama is expected to visit Michigan before Election Day. One analyst says Democrats are bringing in big names in an attempt to boost turnout in next month's election. Former President Clinton to stump for Schauer, Peters in Flint By The Associated Press • Oct 18, 2014 @billclinton LANSING – Former President Bill Clinton is visiting Michigan next week to campaign for gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer and U.S. Senate candidate Gary Peters. The state Democratic Party says Clinton will headline an event Wednesday at the Riverfront Banquet Center in Flint. The public can get free tickets from Democratic Party offices in the Detroit area and in East Lansing, Saginaw, Bay City and Flint. Doors to the political event open at 10:30 a.m. Flint still in financial emergency, more work for city council members By Steve Carmody • Oct 13, 2014 Steve Carmody / Michigan Radio Flint's emergency manager says time is running out for city council members to complete required governance training. Darnell Earley's appointment as Flint's EM ends next spring. But it's unclear if state oversight will continue, or a transition back to local control will begin. Completing the training is part of Earley's plan to begin the transition. Flint Mayor Dayne Walling and two councilmen have completed or nearly completed training for how to manage city budgets and other local government skills. From Flint to Wall Street, Diplomat Pharmacy launches IPO By Steve Carmody • Oct 11, 2014 NYSE The owners of a Flint pharmaceutical company rang the bell on Wall Street Friday. The company started in a Flint neighborhood pharmacy nearly 40 years ago. Diplomat Pharmacy is now the nation's largest specialty pharmaceutical company. The company serves about one percent of the nation's sickest patients by providing drugs for complex treatments for cancer, Crohn's disease and other illnesses. Diplomat started trading its stock publicly on Friday. Where do things stand with Flint and a possible bankruptcy? 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Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the initiation of its
venous catheters are usually inserted into critically ill patients for extended
periods of time to administer fluids, drugs, and nutrition, as well as
facilitate frequent blood draws. One of the complications associated with CVC implantation is infection, which can occur when
bacteria contaminate the catheter. CVC infections
that progress to bloodstream infections, or septicemia, can become life
threatening. Approximately 3.5 million CVC catheters
are used in the
Angiotech is developing its infection prevention platform using the drug 5-FU as a non-traditional anti-infective in order to address concerns voiced by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding overuse of traditional antibiotics, which can contribute to an increase in the antibiotic resistance of bacteria. Traditional anti-infective coatings are being used more frequently each year, and are currently used on approximately 20 percent of CVC products implanted.
are excited to be participating in a study addressing such a pervasive and
critical issue," said Jorge Reyno, MD, an
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"The use of 5-FU as an anti-infective coating to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections is innovative and unique," said Stephen Heard, MD, Chair, Department of Anesthesiology at University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center and the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and principal investigator. "(In vitro) data demonstrate that 5-FU has antibacterial activity similar to current anti-infective catheter surfaces. We are eager to see if these effects impact catheter colonization and bloodstream infection in patients."
million patients contract hospital-based infections in the
About the Anti-Infective CVC Trial:
The CVC trial is a randomized, single-blind, active-controlled, two-arm, multi-center clinical study. The lead trial site is the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, with Dr. Stephen Heard as principal investigator. The primary objective of the study is to compare the Angiotech CVC catheter to a leading anti-infective catheter with regards to preventing bacterial colonization. Other objectives will include prevention of local catheter-related infections or widespread bloodstream infections. Following favorable study results, the company intends to request 510k market clearance for the product from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
About the Angiotech Anti-Infective CVC Technology:
Due to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the CDC has discouraged overuse of traditional antibiotics to help avoid the creation of resistant strains and has encouraged the search for alternative anti-infective strategies.
Angiotech is actively developing a broad anti-infective platform using non-traditional agents found through its proprietary drug screening process. This process consists of screening thousands of approved pharmaceutical compounds and discovering non-traditional applications for their use in local drug delivery in combination with medical devices and biomaterials. Through this proprietary drug identification strategy, Angiotech has chosen 5-FU as its lead compound, an FDA approved drug. Some of the advantages of 5-FU include: 1) the ability to kill bacteria such as gram positive Staphylococcus aureus and gram negative Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can be lethal pathogens, 2) the unique and valuable ability to help prevent formation of biofilm, a slimy coating that bacteria produce to protect them from traditional antibiotics, and 3) the fact that it doesn't contribute to bacterial resistance against traditional antibiotics.
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The Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths (RID) is a national organization, founded by Betsy McCaughey, Ph.D., dedicated to providing hospital administrators, caregivers, insurers, and patients with the information they need to stop hospital infections. RID's mission is threefold: to motivate hospitals to make infection prevention a top priority; to inform patients about the steps they can take to reduce their risk of infection; and to ensure that no matter where you live, you can find out which hospitals in your area have the worst infection problems. The Committee has a distinguished membership, including Yale Professor, Dr. Sherwin Nuland, author of The Doctor's Plague, a biography of Ignac Semmelweis, Dr. Elizabeth Whelan, founder of the American Council on Science and Health, and Nobel Laureate, Dr. Joshua Lederberg, as well as corporate leaders, philanthropists, and civic leaders. To find out more about RID, please visit their website at http://www.hospitalinfection.org.
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Vancouver-based Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company pioneering the combination of pharmaceutical compounds with medical devices and biomaterials to both create novel solutions for poorly addressed disease states and improve surgical outcomes. To find out more about Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANPI, TSX: ANP), please visit our website at www.angiotech.com.
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A top astronomer says China is to install several large telescopes to help unlock the secrets of the universe.
Ai Guoxiang, head of the National Astronomical Observatories, says China plans to produce a telescope with the world's highest spectrum acquiring rate, for use near its Beijing base.
The telescope will be open to foreign countries, and will have the capacity to survey 4,000 celestial bodies when completed.
Ai Guoxiang says China also plans to build the world's largest radio telescope to receive electric waves from space, in southwest China's Guizhou Province.
China will also install a large astronomical telescope in southwestern Yunnan Province in a bid to improve the country's astrophysics research.
Additionally, China is planning to launch its first space telescope into orbit to study solar physical frontiers.
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Asteroids Named After First Manned Spacecraft, Spaceman
Beijing (XNA) Mar 17, 2005 A grand ceremony was held at Beijing's "space city" Wednesday, to mark the naming of two asteroids after "Shenzhou," China's first manned space vehicle, and Yang Liwei, the country's first man to orbit in space.
The naming has been approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU).
Lu Yongxiang, vice-chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee and president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and Chen Bingde, director of the General Armament Department of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), handed over the certificates and bronze plaques to the headquarters of China's Manned Space Program and to the Chinese astronaut.
The two asteroids, No.8256 and No.21064, were discovered by Chinese and foreign astronomers in 1981 and 1991.
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Ball Aerospace & Technologies announced Monday that its new Horizontal Collimator Assembly (HCA), which tests large telescope systems in a space-like environment, is now operational.


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In a message to Rome's pontifical academies, Pope Benedict recalled the 60th anniversary of the promulgation of the dogma of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
"In the difficult and delicate historical moment that followed the conclusion of World War II, with that solemn gesture, Pius XII wished to indicate not only to Catholics, but to all men and women of good will, the singular figure of Mary as model and paradigm of the new humanity redeemed by Christ," Pope Benedict said.
After discussing the teaching of St. John Damascene, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, and the Second Vatican Council on the Assumption, the Pontiff invited "experts in theology and Mariology to follow the via pulchritudinis [way of beauty], and I hope that, also in our days, thanks to a greater collaboration between theologians, liturgists and artists, incisive and effective messages can be offered to the admiration and contemplation of all."
"Theological and spiritual reflection, liturgy, Marian devotion, and artistic representation truly form a whole, a complete and effective message, capable of arousing the wonder of eyes, of touching the heart and of enticing the intelligence to a more profound understanding of the mystery of Mary in which we see our destiny reflected clearly and our hope proclaimed," he added.
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The Boulanger Trio combines three works in this program that seem to be related by period more than anything else. The Brahms trio that is first is his shortest and most concentrated, not as expansive in terms of motivic development as most of Brahms' other mutli-movement works, yet it does have drama. The Trio plays very well together as an ensemble, united in tone and expression, bringing out fully what is there in the first movement, the longest and most emotional of the movements. It also does so in the other movements, making the listener want more to some extent. In a way, the Boulanger brings that same directness to Verklärte Nacht. It is an arch-Romantic piece, and the Boulanger makes the programmatic details obvious without being melodramatic at all. It has the ability to engage the listener even if it isn't viscerally forceful, but it may not be to your taste if you like your Romanticism fervently passionate. This arrangement works well, giving each instrument a fair share of the music, and preserving the character of the original, although it can't quite match the lushness of six string instruments or a string orchestra (it would come closer if there were just a bit more depth to the sound of the recording). The Liszt is the weakest piece here, in several respects. Liszt made the arrangement himself, and he essentially relegates the piano to the role of accompanist. Violinist Birgit Erz and cellist Ilona Kindt weave the melodic line together philosophically, with Klara Haltenwanger supporting their phrasing choices. It's not as moody as one might expect, given that its source of inspiration was a book about a melancholy and unsettled young man. It is also a rather fast reading of it, which makes it seem odd that it doesn't have very compelling momentum. The Brahms and the Schönberg are the better choices here for fans of Romantic piano trios.
***** - Exceptional
Stefano Pagliantini - Musica magazine - December 2012-January 2013
"...It's a gripping disc from start to finish..."
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Garden chimes blowing in the wind. Recording made on 8/25/06 with the EDIROL by Roland R-09, 44kHZ wave, and edited with Sound Forge 8.0.
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this sound reminds me of when i was yonger...i would run outside of my granny's house and hit all of her chimes as i ran by them and then ran in front of them to watch them glimmer in the light. im sitting in a digital media class and this sound brought some old and almost forgotten memories...thanks! :)
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From Ryan Murphy, the creator of 'Nip/Tuck,' comes GLEE, a new comedy for the aspiring underdog in all of us.
"The series follows an optimistic teacher, Will Schuster played by Matthew Morrison, who against all odds and a malicious cheer leading coach attempts to save McKinley Highs Glee Club from obscurity, while helping a group of aspiring underdogs realise their true star potential."
Episode 12 of the new series which aired in the States Wednesday, Dec. 2 is namely titled "mattress" and gives new exposure to memory foam mattresses everywhere.
The episode presents when the Glee Club is left out of the yearbook because of budget cuts, everyone seems to be relieved that they won't have to suffer the ridicule of years past. Everyone except Rachel, that is, who wants her legacy cemented in print. Meanwhile, Quinn makes it her mission to be in the Cheerios yearbook photo, and Will and Terri's relationship is shaken to its core.
Earlier this month Fox renewed GLEE for a second season.


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Last game: Minnesota: W, 109-97 vs Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers: L, 100-85 vs Oklahoma City
Yesterday was the prototypical Timberwolves' game for three quarters. Time and again, when the Clippers threatened to pull away, the Wolves reeled them back. Then the fourth quarter happened and Michael Beasley and Derrick Williams both scored 13 points in the quarter and ended up with 27 while the bench scored 72 points for the game and the starters got to rest for the entire fourth quarter and seriously can someone explain to me WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED?!!!
The Lakers lost to the Thunder before the All-Star break. Kevin Durant dropped 33 points on Los Angeles, who struggled to contain Oklahoma City's athleticism. But none of this matters nearly as much as what happened during the All-Star game. Kobe was fouled hard by Dwyane Wade, which broke his nose and gave him a mild concussion.
The Key Questions
#1 (Of course…) Will Kobe be cleared to play tonight?
At the moment, Kobe's presence seems surprisingly likely. Despite all the new rules about concussions, Bryant has apparently cleared tests, and plans to play 2 on 2 this afternoon to determine if he is available. Of course, knowing Kobe Bryant, if he hasn't lost a limb, he will probably keep playing.
This, of course, raises another interesting question: will Bryant be wearing a mask? Some players love the masks and get used to them (Richard Hamilton, for example). Others (like University of Connecticut center Andre Drummond) never get used to it and play considerably better without. A limited Bryant might actually be worse for Los Angeles than no Bryant. Limited, he is more likely to shoot them out of a game. Which brings me to…
#2. Is it possible the Lakers would be better without Kobe against the Wolves?
Heresy? Perhaps. But Kobe has a tendency to eat up Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum's field goal attempts. And against Minnesota, Gasol and Bynum have a big advantage (literally). Gasol towers over Kevin Love, who has trouble contesting him. Bynum is much longer than Pekovic. It might be good for the Lakers to force the ball inside early and often, and with Kobe in the game, that is less likely to happen.
Unfortunately, Kobe could also come out and score 45 on Wes Johnson. Really, it's kind of a toss-up.
#3. How did we get this far without asking something about Derrick Williams and Michael Beasley?
The best part about last night's game against the Clippers? Clearly, the Wolves won. But the SECOND best part of last night's game was the rest the bench bought the starters. Minnesota is in the middle of a painful back-to-back-to-back. Having a rested squad against a tough Lakers team will be huge.
The Key Matchups
We already discussed Kevin Love vs Pau Gasol. One of the more underrated subplots of tonight's game will be what adjustments Adelman will make to contain Gasol. After Kevin Martin torched the Wolves, Adelman took a calculated risk and had Wes guard him the next time Minnesota faced Houston, leaving the smaller Ridnour on Chandler Parsons. It worked well. What Adelman does to adjust to LA's height could determine whether the Wolves can stretch their winning streak.
Minnesota's bench is much more talented than the LA's. If it comes down to a battle of depth, that will bode well for the Wolves.
The Outlook
Despite all the positivity from last night, the Wolves could actually be in for their second consecutive trap game against the Lakers, as weird as that sounds. When the Lakers visited the Wolves earlier this season, Minnesota was caught complacent. It will be very important for Minnesota to come out of the gate swinging tonight, because climbing back against veterans like the Lakers will be much more difficult than against the young Clippers.
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Villagers aim to halt suicides
Posted: January 26, 2013|
VILLAGERS in East Leake are worried about an alarming spike in the number of young people committing suicide in the area.
Self-harm support group Harmless said there had been seven suicides in the past 13 months which were either in East Leake or "related to the village", in that the people who had died knew people from the village.
Jamie Johnson was the latest teenager to take his own life while on holiday with his family in Turkey on October 18 last year.
He was only 19 and had struggled to come to terms with the suicide of a friend who killed himself last January.
Jamie's mother Penny Johnson, 39, who runs the village's Nag's Head pub, in Main Street, has started a new support group for young people in East Leake called the Tomorrow Project.
She said: "People are worried about the alarming rise of suicides in the village. We are 1,200 per cent above the national average for suicides in East Leake.
"I don't want anyone to have to go through what I have. That's why I'm doing this."
"The Tomorrow Project was started up by myself in conjunction with Harmless to try and offer support to young people who may be feeling distressed or depressed."
The launch of the new support group will take place today from 7pm. It is running a helpline on 07594 008356.


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The Crime Log is compiled from reports available at press time from the Idaho Falls Police Department and Bonneville County Sheriff's Office. Block addresses are included except when they could identify suspects or victims in need of protection, such as sex-crime victims. If you have information about unsolved crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 522-1983 or visit http://ifcrime.org. You will remain anonymous.
Idaho Falls
210 calls received
12:37 a.m. Burglary, 1300 block of W. Broadway.
2:29 p.m. Sexual assault, Idaho Falls.
3:15 p.m. Narcotics issue, 2000 block of W. Pancheri Drive.
3:33 p.m. DUI, 10th Street and June Avenue.
3:44 p.m. Missing person, 1200 block of N. Skyline Drive.
3:56 p.m. Abuse, Idaho Falls.
5:35 p.m. Domestic disturbance, 400 block of E. Elva St.
5:41 p.m. DUI, 200 block of J St.
6:33 p.m. Fire, East 17th Street and South Higbee Avenue.
8:06 p.m. Domestic disturbance, B Street and North Yellowstone Highway.
11:46 p.m. DUI, South 25th East and East Sunnyside Road.
Bonneville County
157 calls received
9:03 a.m. Theft, 200 block of S. 45th East.
9:16 a.m. Suspicious person, 4700 block of E. First St.
12:07 p.m. Suspicious person, 6200 block of N. 25th East.
1 p.m. Fraud, 2300 block of N. Quail Drive.
1:32 p.m. Suspicious person, 1100 block of E. 145 North.
2:06 p.m. Burglary, 2900 block of E. Glenn Cove Drive.
5:48 p.m. DUI, 1500 block of Swan Valley Highway.
5:50 p.m. Vandalism, 3700 block of N. Flaming Rock Road.
7:52 p.m. Harassment, 3900 block of E. 109 North.
8:18 p.m. Theft, 3700 block of Leihm Lane.
8:54 p.m. Suicide, Bonneville County.*
9:11 p.m. Fire, 4700 block of N. Haroldsen Drive.
9:31 p.m. DUI, East First Street and North Ammon Road.
11:24 p.m. DUI, South 25th East and East Sunnyside Road.
11:34 p.m. Narcotics issue, North 15th East and East 65th North.
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UK Visitor Visa
Traveling from the UK to the U.S. can be an exciting adventure for anyone. Maybe it is your first time. Or maybe you are a seasoned "pond hopper." No matter what your experience with traveling is, you should consider purchasing medical insurance for UK visitors. Atlas America travel insurance from HCC Medical Insurance Services (HCCMIS®) can keep you protected as you travel from the UK to the U.S. UK visitor medical insurance can help you avoid high medical bills that can result from accidents and injuries.
U.S. Visitor Visa Process for UK Visitors
If you're planning on coming to the United States for any limited amount of time, you need to obtain a visitor's visa. Whether you are traveling for work, study, or pleasure, there is a specific type of visitor visa that you must apply for and be granted before making your way over the pond to the U.S. The visa application for nonimmigrant visitors is a procedure that is mandatory for all who wish to come to the United States for any limited amount of time. The process is standard, but it may differ depending on where you are coming from. Visitors traveling to the United States from the United Kingdom should follow this process:
Step 1: Research:
Why are you planning to come to the United States? Is it for educational purposes? For travel? Perhaps you're coming to work for a limited amount of time. There is a specific visa for every possible reason for travel to the United States. Do some research on the type of visa you will need. Some travelers may qualify for a visa waiver, so be certain you need a visa before applying for one.
After you have figured out the proper type of visa for your travel to the U.S., you will need to locate the nearest U.S. consulate. You will need to visit this consulate for your visa interview. The UK has a few U.S. consulates that are spread all over, with locations in London, Cardiff (Wales), Belfast (Ireland), and Edinburgh (Scotland).
Step 2: Apply:
After you have found the consulate closest to you, you can begin the UK visitor visa application process. You will need to pay the application fee, take a digital photograph, and complete the Nonimmigrant Visitor Visa Electronic Application Form (DS-160). The fee will depend on your visa type. The photograph must follow certain requirements:
- Must be square
- Minimum dimensions of 600 by 600 pixels
- Maximum dimensions of 1200 by 1200 pixels
- Must be color photo
- JPEG format (for application)
The DS-160 is one of the most important steps in the process. This is a form that you need to complete online. While you are filling out the DS-160, you will need your photograph (mentioned earlier) and any other additional citizen paperwork (passport, identification card). After you have completed the form, you may move on to the interview process.
Step 3: The Visa Interview
The visa interview is mandatory for you to be considered for a U.S. visitor visa. After you complete the DS-160, you need to schedule an appointment at the embassy or consulate (refer to Step 1) that corresponds to you. Show up on time on the day of your interview. A U.S. Consular Officer will be present to conduct the interview and ask you questions about your plans to stay within the U.S. during your trip. There are a number of items that you need to bring with you to the interview:
- Copy of appointment letter
- Visa application fee payment receipt
- Valid passport
- Copy of DS-160 confirmation page
- Valid photograph
Following the interview, you will be notified regarding the status of your application (approved or not approved).
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When you purchase UK visitor medical insurance from HCCMIS, you will receive great coverage that you can count on:
- Inpatient and Outpatient hospitalization benefits for covered injuries and illnesses
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Eating Healthy While Traveling
Locating healthy food while you are on vacation can be difficult, and finding food you're used to in your own home country can sometimes be even harder. Still, while indulging in one burger here and there won't hurt you too much, you'll serve yourself better if you seek out healthier and more unique options. Eating healthy foods will give you more energy and make you feel better. This will allow you to do and see more during your visit! Check out these tips for healthy eating while traveling:
- Pack food for the airplane. You will most likely be traveling on a plane from the UK to the U.S. Instead of eating the plane food, pack something for yourself. Maybe a sandwich and other dry foods. Make sure whatever you take will not be ruined if it is smashed.
- Drink lots of fluids. You need to keep yourself hydrated while you travel, so be sure to drink lots of water. You should also try to avoid soda because its sugars will give you a very short energy boost followed by a crash. Staying hydrated will help you stay healthy and give you more energy, which are both helpful as you travel.
- Stock your hotel room. It is okay to buy your own snacks and water for the hotel room. You may not be spending much time in the room, but you might get peckish late at night. By stocking your room yourself, you are able to control what snacks are available, and, in the process, explore local grocery stores and markets. This also means you will not have to depend on the limited options available from the hotel vending machines. When purchasing snacks for yourself, look for dried fruits and nuts. Not only do they pack energy and nutrients, they aren't as perishable as fresh fruit, so you can carry any leftovers with you as you travel from place to place.
- Try to avoid fast food. Though eating fast food on vacation is sometimes inevitable, make the healthiest choices you can, and scout out healthier options whenever possible. Fast food often makes you sluggish, and its empty calories only leave you feeling hungry shortly after. This could lead to you spending more money on more food. Eating light and healthy meals gives you energy and fills you up, thereby also saving you money.
- Eat breakfast. Orange juice, a hard-boiled egg, and some toast will start your day on the right foot and provide necessary energy. Eating breakfast may not be a part of your normal daily routine, but when you take the time to actually eat breakfast you are preparing for a better and healthier day. Eating breakfast will provide you with energy necessary for sightseeing and meetings, and it will help you avoid mid-morning snacks.
Places to See in the United States
You may have already been to the U.S. before, or maybe this is your first time. Either way, there are some great places you should check out while you are in the States.
New York City
New York City is famous worldwide as the United States' biggest and most popular city. Amidst the vibrant city life, you can experience great architecture and theatre as well as historical sites, like the Statute of Liberty, Ellis Island, and many museums. Be sure to get a slice of New York-style pizza while you're in town.
New Orleans, Louisiana
If you're seeking warmer weather, spicier food, and unique music, head to New Orleans. Its atmosphere is mixed with jazz and Creole-inspired lifestyles that can't be missed.
Washington, D.C.
D.C. has a lot to offer the foreign traveler. Wander the Mall to see the many monuments and memorials, take advantage of the Smithsonian's free museums, and snap a photo in front of the White House.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
This national park is a place of immense natural beauty. With rich wildlife, plant life, and waterfalls, it is one of the best places to camp, hike, and raft in the United States.
Grand Canyon, Arizona
The Grand Canyon is one of the world's biggest natural river erosion gorges and stretches 277 miles long and is, in some places, up to 18 miles wide. For a genuine breath of fresh air, the Grand Canyon offers quite a sight as you look down over its huge depth.
Individuals on a budget should consider sightseeing at some inexpensive vacation destinations. For those who plan to visit the U.S. for a short period of time, getting the correct visitor visa insurance plan is important. The U.S. requires many visitor visa applicants to show proof of health insurance valid within the U.S. during the duration of their stay. If you want to make sure that you have nothing to worry about in the case of an accident, and Atlas America travel insurance from HCC Medical Insurance Services (HCCMIS) can keep you protected as you travel from the UK to the U.S.
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The Treasury Department is responsible for investing most of the state's cash and managing the related investments. Currently the Department manages more than $6.5 billion in more than 750 funds. For efficiency and in order to increase investment yield, most of the monies from General Fund, state agencies, and political subdivisions of the state are pooled for investment purposes. Some funds are managed separately under distinct investment policies.
Treasury Cash/Pool
The Treasury Cash Fund, and its sister fund, Treasury Pool, provide state agencies with the cash-flow liquidity they need to meet near-term financial obligations.
Public School Permanent Fund
The Public School Permanent Fund was created at statehood. It receives money from the School Land Trust and is dedicated to the support of K-12 education.
Major Medical Insurance Fund
The MMIF and Subsequent Injury Fund are special funds within the Division of Worker's Compensation of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The investment portfolio is comprised of money held in excess of current needs, which is held to meet the future medical and indemnity expenses of claimants.
Unclaimed Property Tourism Promotion Trust Fund
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text: The "Big Apple" has a colorful, influential, and, at times, tragic history that spans nearly four hundred years. This is the first episode in the epic PBS documentary series about the most populous city in the United States. Originally christened "New Amsterdam" by its Dutch founders, the city is shown in this program to have been a center of commerce from its inception. When the British took over, they gave it the name by which the world knows the city to this day. The first installment of American Experience: New York takes the story as far as the early years of the bustling 19th century, by which time New York belonged to the fledgling United States. Highlights include archival paintings and engravings, as well as commentary by numerous guests including historian Thomas Bender, novelist Caleb Carr (The Alienist), New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, and award-winning novelist E.L. Doctorow. Other features include dramatic readings by some of the guests. Directed by Ric Burns and narrated by David Ogden Stiers. ~ Steve Blackburn, Rovi


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Short-stay beds are a response to the community's need for 'respite' and 'supportive care' programs. An individual is admitted into a long-term care (LTC) home for a specific short time period. The respite program provides relief to the individual's caregiver. The supportive care program allows an individual to recover strength, endurance or functioning. LTC home operators have the opportunity to apply to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) to operate short-stay beds within their existing licensed or approved beds, and the MOHLTC approves the beds based on need and suitability of rooms offered. Persons in the respite program usually stay for up to 60 days and those in the supportive care program usually stay for up to 90 days. A person can stay a maximum of 90 days in a short-stay program within a year. Eligibility for admission and placement in short-stay beds are determined by the CCAC.
Long-term care (LTC) homes apply for accreditation to the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA). Accreditation is a voluntary process that LTC homes use to evaluate their services and improve their quality. Accreditation is a two-part process consisting of a self-assessment and a peer-assessment. LTC homes that meet the CCHSA national accreditation standards are granted a 3-year CCHSA Accreditation status, which may or may not be dependent on certain conditions being met. The CCHSA summarizes the confidential findings.
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Community Care Access Centres (CCACs) are the local organizations established by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care that provide access to government-funded home and community services, including admission into LTC homes. CCACs have Case Managers/Placement Coordinators who authorize admissions into LTC homes (for both permanent and short-stay admissions) and arrange for home care services. There is an application process that must be completed for placement into a LTC home. For more information about CCACs in your area, see the Community Care Access Centres (CCAC) section.
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Oh dear… my digital weighing scale went bonkers and i can't do any baking this week. It's probably a sign.. a sign for me to stop eating so much.
Ever since i came back last Sunday, i have been eating quite a bit.. almost non-stop i'd say!
It's scary… because i'm actually having this dreadful and very painful gum infection right now, caused by my wisdom tooth. The amount of food that i could chew despite the pain is amaaaaazzzing. I could even chew slices of hard sour dough multi grain bread, you know! *ouuucchiee*
Anyway, i received quite a number of emails regarding the Orh Nee Cheesecake for the past few weeks. And yes, you can halve the recipe if you like. Instead of baking the cheesecake in the boring springform tin, i halved the recipe and baked it in cupcake molds!
Personally, i like baking in cupcake molds a lot more…. because :
- it's less time consuming ; instead of baking it for 60-75 minutes, i only need 20-25 minutes!
- it cools down waaaayyy faster.
- small cakes are much more adorable!
- i can halve the recipe or even quarter it if i want to (excellent when it's just the husband who craves for it but very, very unlikely)
- very presentable looking if you have guests coming.
- i cannot sneakily slice a little bit off the cake again and again and again, after i finish my initial 1 big slice portion. hee!
So, there you go.. it's quite impossible to say no to baking cheese cupcake now, isn't it? :)
Orh Nee Cheese Cupcake
** u might wanna read this if you are baking this for the first time ;)
(yields 20-22 cupcakes)
- Oreo Cookies 70g, without the cream
- Butter, melted 35g
Finely ground the biscuit. Pour warm butter over biscuit. Toss well to coat mixture with butter. Press firmly into an even layer on the bottom of the cupcake molds. Freeze for at least half an hour.
- 250g cream cheese
- 60g castor sugar
- 1 egg
- 75ml whipping cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup mashed yam, peeled, steamed, pureed
- few drops of purple colour (optional)
Beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add egg, mixing until just incorporated. Gradually add cream, alternate it with mashed yam and lastly, add salt. Be careful not to over mix because we want to incorporate as little air as possible (to prevent cracking).
Bake* at 150C for20-25 minutes or till the edge of filling is set. Cool on rack for 5 minutes.
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3/4 tbsp coconut milk
Using hand, whisk together (very gently to prevent air bubbles) sour cream, sugar, and coconut milk in a bowl, then spread on top of cheesecake and bake 3-5 minutes at 150C.
Cool cheesecake completely in pan on rack, about half hour to 1 hour.
Cover and chill until cold, for at least 4 hours.
Note :
* you can fill 1 or 2 out of 12 holes in the muffin pan with water if you like to prevent drying
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Jericho: Reconstruction (season premiere)
(S02E01) As the show began, I couldn't help but feel like I was seeing an old friend. You know, that friend who went away for a semester and you missed because he was always entertaining. I know I wasn't the only one grinning like an idiot as the the new season of Jericho began.
Esai Morales sure has come a long way since he played Ritchie Valens' big brother. Seeing him in another leader role reminds me how good he was on NYPD Blue. Taming Sipowicz is going to look like a piece of cake compared to this job.
The recapping of events was a little ham-fisted with the scene in the hospital. Did Blueberry Bob suffer a head wound? I appreciate being brought up to speed but I think the news report could have easily done all that.
Part of the reason I love this show is because the premise seems fairly fantastical and yet it's clear that this kind of thing could actually happen at any time. Consequently, the fallout (as it were) of the attack leads to decisions that no one would ever consider having to make. While I understand Jake's thirst for revenge, it's clear that Maj. Beck is doing the right thing. He's there to keep the peace and help rebuild the country. Turning a blind eye while Jake, Eric and everyone else with a grudge gets their revenge on New Bern is the best way to sabotage that rebuilding.
Making Jake the new sheriff is an idea that has been a long time coming. When the sheriff was killed in the first episode, I had to be one of many who saw Jake wearing the star. Although, to be honest, it's taken so long, I had forgotten all about it. The great thing is that now we get to see Jake wrestle with his need for vengeance and his duty to uphold the law.
It's nice to see Sprague Grayden back in town. I, honestly, thought that she was gone for good. Now we get to see that love triangle we all loved so much last season. Seriously though, with Heather acting as the liaison between the towns, it won't be long before she and Jake have a difference of opinion. Could this all be a part of Beck's master plan? Is he setting the town of Jericho up for failure so he can institute the kind of martial law we saw in the other towns?
I've never been a fan of the turbulent love affair between Stanley and Mimi but it's nice to know that as annoying as Mimi is, she is still quite business savvy. Why anyone would trust Jennings and Rall is beyond me. After all this town has been through, the last thing they should be doing is trusting some corporation with matching outfits.
I thought we had seen the last of the battling Green brothers but it seems that isn't the case. Eric is still trying to be the favorite son even after their Dad is dead and gone. This song is a bit overplayed for me.
One thing I never tire of seeing is the straight up, bad-assedness of Robert Hawkins. The conspiracy is my favorite part of this show and watching Lennie James come closer and closer to unraveling it is a lot of fun.
I can't end this review without mentioning the casting of George Newbern as the the President of Cheyenne. I mean New Bern? Come on.
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January 20, 2014
By Steven Groves
Backers of the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities received a major blow last month when Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker, the top GOP member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, announced he would not support ratification. And that's good because ratification of the CRPD will not benefit Americans with disabilities. The United States already has a wide range of federal laws that protect the rights of Americans with disabilities, such as the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Fair Housing Act. Plus, there are executive and judicial mechanisms available that meet or exceed the treaty's provisions.
U.S. federal laws, unlike the ambiguous provisions of the CRPD, were crafted to address the situation of disabled persons living in the U.S., not the general opinions of the international community. As a whole, the legislation is a firm foundation that can be modified or expanded as necessary through the legislative or regulatory process.
Undaunted, CRPD advocates promise disabled Americans – including veterans who have sacrificed limbs in combat – that U.S. ratification of the treaty will directly benefit them by improving accessibility in foreign countries. But this is an empty promise, and there isn't a shred of evidence to support it.
Ratification of a human rights treaty constitutes an international commitment by a nation to protect the rights of people located on that nation's territory. It does not oblige a country to promote those rights abroad. U.S. ratification will neither bolster the rights of the disabled abroad nor will it improve accessibility in those nations. That's not how human rights treaties work.
Consider the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The U.S. has been a party to that treaty since 1992. Other parties include Ethiopia, Iran, Russia, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. Yet, somehow, civil and political rights in those nations are no more available now than they were before. The same goes for the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. The U.S. joined in 1994, but several other parties to the treaty – countries like Egypt, India and Nigeria – are considered the least racially tolerant on the planet. Simply put, there is zero correlation between U.S. ratification of a human rights treaty and the improvement of human rights in other nations that have ratified the same treaty.
U.S. membership in the CRPD is not necessary to demonstrate American leadership on disability rights or to foster collaboration to improve disability rights and accessibility in other countries. Acting primarily through the U.S. Agency for International Development, the nation funds and administers programs around the world that deliver aid, technical support, equipment and other services to advance disability rights.
USAID provides wheelchairs and training, works with foreign governments and nongovernmental organizations to raise public awareness of disability rights, establishes athletic programs, promotes access to education for disabled populations, campaigns to better integrate persons with disabilities into the labor force and urges other nations to provide the disabled with better access to health care.
The CRPD won't help Americans with disabilities either at home or when they travel abroad, and the Senate should refuse to give its consent to ratification.
- Steven Groves is a Bernard and Barbara Lomas senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation.
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Published: March 12, 2007
Updated: March 16, 2007
On Friday, March 9th, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Julie Gerberding presented the agency's fiscal year (FY) 2008 budget request during a Congressional Hearing held by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies. The CDC hearing was combined with a second panel during which Dr. Gerberding, Dr. Anthony Fauci (NIH), and Dr. Gerald Parker (HHS) presented the HHS FY 2008 budget request for Emergency Preparedness. Brief opening comments by each were followed by questions from committee members.
For FY 2008, CDC'sbudget request includes a total funding level of $8.8 billion. During her opening remarks, Dr. Gerberding stressed the need for a balanced portfolio of health protection activities that recognizes urgent threats (i.e. pandemic influenza, terrorism), as well as urgent realities such as obesity, chronic diseases, cancer and disabilities. She also expressed the need for transparency and accountability in CDC activities.
Despite a busy day of Appropriations hearings, all but 2 of the 18 members of the Subcommittee were in attendance. Although the combined hearing also included oral statements by Dr. Fauci and Dr. Parker concerning department-wide emergency preparedness activities, the vast majority of the questions were directed toward Dr. Gerberding regarding CDC. For over two hours, members asked Dr. Gerberding a range of questions on various topics ranging from preventing obesity to improving the nation's food safety. The Subcommittee members showed strong support for CDC, and asked how they can be more helpful to further the mission of the agency. Below is a summary of the issues raised by each member:
Overall, the CDC budget hearing was successful for discussing the work of the agency. From the variety of questions Dr. Gerberding received, she was able to highlight the wide range of work the agency is involved with and describe numerous success stories. In closing, Dr. Gerberding stressed the outstanding leadership team the agency has in place and reiterated the need to focus on staff concerns such as the hiring backlog, resources necessary to get the work done, and complications with existing business systems. With support from many members across party lines, Dr. Gerberding was able to highlight the need for increased support across the agency and stress the need for a balanced portfolio so the agency has the resources it needs to fulfill the breadth and depth of its public health mission.
Once available, the official hearing transcript will be posted. CDC will also receive questions for the record (QFRs) from the Subcommittee. These questions are another opportunity for the agency to highlight its successes.


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The Graduate School runs the following:
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Humanities Graduate School has over 600 Graduate students
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2.30-4.30pm - Historical Walking Tour of Limerick. The tour includes King's Island, Irish Town, Georgian Limerick and Newtown Perry. Price 10 Euros per person. Further information.
2.30pm-4.00pm or 3.30-5.00pm - King John's Castle. Explore 800 years of history brought to life in the imaginative historical exhibition, excavated pre-Norman houses, fortifications, siege mines and the battlement walks. Price 7.75 Euros per person. Further information.


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Charging late fees is customary in most leases. However, as of August 1, 2010, in Minnesota, you should know that there are 2 new laws relating to how and when you can charge late fees.
#1 – For leases starting after January 1, 2011, the landlord cannot charge more than 8% of the monthly rent amount as a late fee UNLESS there is a federal law to the contrary (i.e. HUD or RD housing). For example, if you charge a tenant $500/month for rent, you CANNOT charge that tenant more than $40 in late fees for a given month ($500 x 8% = $40).
#2 – If it is not written into the lease that you can charge late fees, you are prohibited from charging late fees. As a landlord, you need to state in the lease that you have the right to charge late fees if rent is late by a certain number of days and also how much that late fee is.
For more information about these new laws, please go to this link or contact my office.
19 Responses to "Charging Late Fees: 2 New Landlord Tenant Laws"
If there are 4 tenants paying $400 each amonth($1600 total) and only 1 tenant is late in paying, does he pay the 8% on his share-$32 or on the total rent-$128?
if the rent is 550.00 and the tenant pays only 500.00 do we charge a late fee of 8% against the five fifty or the 50.00 still owed?
550.00 x 8%
or 50.00 x 8%
How far back can a landlord charge for late rent? My landlord charged me for the entire year all at once and is trying to take it out of my damage deposit. Is this legal?
as a landlord and my tenant left but still owes me back rent and he is paying little by little can i still charge him late fees after he has left or does that stop after he left???i know its a dumb question but i was just curious…thank you…sorry for the repeat i put wrong email
Our community has a number of slumlords charging excessive late fees along with some additional questionable practices. If a tenant owes a late fee or accumulated late fees from months they were delinquent on their rent, the landlord will take their timely payment of their current monthly rent and take out the amount owed for the past late fees and claim they are behind on their current rent and then charge them another late fee. What is the remedy for this situation- is there a statute I can point them too? The tenants cannot move out because they have bad credit.
so lets say that someone i.e me had a late fee of 700.00 in total with my landlord. I struggle every month in the past couple years and they have been accepting my monthly rent amount and saying nothing about the late fee accumulation on their books of $700.00 this was in July that I owed 700.00 in ONLY late fees to them.
now as of todays date. They are not doing 8% late fee on the RENT amount but adding the rent amount (i will say 700.00 in rent) to the 700.00 adding that together.
700.00 Rent
700.00 late fees on books OLD
=1400.00 they show as owed now then they add the 8% new late fee
=1512.00 they are claiming is due now
Rent paid 700.0
leaving them with now 800.00 owed in more late fees
Can they add the late fee to the late fee on the books? Can they add this all together and say that I owe them an extra 800.00 in just late fees? Are they allowed to basically charge me 16% late fee?
To me they are charging me 1,2,3 time the late fees as they are charging me late fees for the late fees not being paid every single month.
My landlord applies late fees if the full rent is not paid by midnight of the first day of the month. Convention experience has been that late fees are usually applied when late five days. I didn't see anything about a "grace" period in the laws pertaining to late fees other than the number of days late be stipulated in the lease. That being said, is there a grace period allowed by law that I have missed?
So say somone has a late fee of $40 for one month but pays on time the next month in full but still has the late fee of $40, do you charge the 8% on that $40 the next month? Is it an 8% on the remaining balance of the account?
I am a landlord having trouble with a tenant paying on time. The rent is $760 so I have been charging $60 late fees because he is late almost every month. I haven't evicted him because it seems he is trying to pay and he is taking really good care of my property.
I'm trying to apply additional motivation for him to get current on his rent. So, my question is can I only charge the late fee on the rent that is due for this month, or can I charge it each month for the entire delinquent balance? For example, $760 is due on September 1st, but he is currently $1,000 delinquent. If he does not pay on time can I charge him 8% on $1,760 or just the $760?
Or to state it another way, on the second of each month can I levy an 8% fee on the entire outstanding delinquent balance?


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Thunderhoof Clan is an exclusive Tauren guild on the World of Warcraft server, The Venture Co.
We are a group of Tauren enthusiasts who enjoy casual PvP, PvE and light RP to support our Tauren theme.
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Our model focuses on a sense of equality among all members regardless of rank,
taking individual responsibility for ourselves, our actions and our own gaming experiences, but also a shared responsibility for the Clan as we collectively uphold our Code of Honor.
The Clan makes no demands of anyone's time in-game and allows everyone to pursue whatever activities that interest them.
Our primary goal is maintaining a casual and friendly environment for everyone to enjoy their game time as they choose.
Light Role-Play
More than anything we are a theme guild. Our only rule regarding RP is everyone must respect the role-play of those around them since this is an RP server.
Our guild chat is non-RP (OOC), but we expect our members to view /s or /y chat as an official RP channel and to carry themselves as honorable Tauren in the world.
Clan-run events often have an RP flare to them and we welcome members to get involved with open RP opportunities across the server.
Casual PvP
PvP happens on a PvP server, and Thunderhoof Clan has an active crew of PvPers who strive to improve their PvP gear and spec so they may be ready when the time comes to represent the Clan in battle. We often group together for Bgs and Arena. Defending our homeland of Mulgore and responding to a Clanmate in trouble are also great opportunities to represent our Clan on the wpvp stage.
As a member of the DreadHorde guild association, we often join in for wpvp events hosted by other guilds and once per month we hold THUNDARENA! - a guild event where the best in each Tauren class fight for the honor of holding a Champion title.
Casual PvE
Thunderhoof Clan members also enjoy casual PvE in the form of questing, heroics, and occasional LFR.


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The whole thread for me has been about offense.
Defense, that's for another 8 page thread.
The whole thread for me has been about offense.
Defense, that's for another 8 page thread.
Raptors win 38 games next year. Actually the raptors 2009 version is way more talented then the 2010 raptors version. This years raps team has talent that compliments each other as last years team was unbalanced. Should this team over achieve we could see a 8 seed.
Oh no, we were making progress here for a second Franthetank. We're officially off the rails again. hahaha
Attention deficit disorder in the house lol
As for whether they will be a better defensive team, I have no idea. Bosh is a pretty good defender so the fact that Bosh is not on the team won't have a positive affect on the defense. If Bargnani is still on the team, they certainly won't be a good defensive team, but they certainly seem to be trying to shore up the defense, so it's a good bet it will be better. They got rid of Turkoglu and attempted to trade Calderon, and drafted two bigs who have the potential to be excellent defenders.
As Apollo said, though, this whole thread is about offense, not defense. Defensively, Bargnani is poor. If you're going to try and argue in Bargnani's favour, it's best not to bring up defense.
"The deal, which is scheduled to be finalized on Tuesday, will pay Barnes nearly $10 million over the next two seasons, according to sources close to the process."
Damn, 5 million per season .WOW, Is he worth that kind of money ? He was making 1.8 last year !
If you don't mind me asking, did you used to work for Enron?
I think he's continuing you thought path. Maybe Theo Ratliff is the key?
I'd rather not give up Belinelli, too, but to get the deal that you believe would make the Raptors winners, I think I'd do it.
How come these threads always degenerate into Bosh vs. Bargs? The initial premise was that DeRozen may be a guy that can help take the pressure of Bargs by scoring or something to that effect. I don't think I've read one comment on that subject in the last 3-4 pages.
DeRozen> Bosh and Bargs
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