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2006 Ford Five Hundred Reviews
2006 Ford Five Hundred Reviews and Owner Comments
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2006 Ford Five Hundred (19 Reviews)
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I bought my 2006 five hundred from a dealer, used..paid wayyyyy too much, and have had nothing but problems with it! battery, alternator, right after i purchased it. tires were all shiny..until i washed it a few times, tires were dry rotted. then and now the car is hard to start when it is damp out..no problems in cold or winter, but, rainy, moisture, damp, cool, hard to start. just had a tune-up and the problem still exists. sure i can take it in for the recall on transmission, but it is my only car, and they want me to leave it for a 45 minute fix. one ford dealer in town too and dont do this work on a saturday! This car is a lemon! I am pretty sure the dealer sold this car knowing about he recall too, but never fixed it! Would never purchase one again, or from that shady dealer!
We have had so many problems with this car!! We have had to replace the transmission, which Ford was no longer building at the time and we had to have a private company re-build it, the fuel pump, and have had to have the steering column fixed on several occasions. This car looks nice and drives nice, when it doesn't have problems, but is VERY EXPENSIVE to fix! Don't buy this car, save yourself the trouble and money!
This, car has so many problems to bad i'm stuck with it..have had it in the shop on many occasions because heat and air cond. have never worked properly. now the car surges,which has caused an accident..Again took to the shop,charged me a fortune and car still surges,and to top it off now tranny is having severe problems which is causing rpms to reach 5 even 6 before i finally have to step on break to cause car to slow down..so rpms will drop...Again car in shop..and still have problem..thanks ford for a piece of shit car..
2006, 58,000 miles. So far full rear brakes, torque mount, and recent letter from Ford dated December 2012 stated this: May be possible to experience a momentary engine idle RPM surge when stopped or during low speed driving maneuvers such as in a parking lot or driveway. The idle RPM surge may intermittent, and the Check Engine Lamp may turn on> This may occur due to a buildup of deposits in the THROTTLE BODY. In some cases the original Powertrain Control Module strategy may not adequately compensate for the THROTTLE BODY deposits. In the interest of Customer Satisfaction (They should mean SAFETY), Ford is extending the limited warranty to provide a one-time repair of the engine idle RPM surge caused by the THROTTLE BODY DEPOSITS. Sure look forward to that Youtube Video. Also, A/C not as cold with sometimes slight musty odor in some seasons. Back rear left passenger door holds water (can hear swishing noise), brought to attention, stated that happens with no remedy. I do clean any debris if any but have to lift/release the bottom part door seal to release flood gate water. Concerned about internal panel electrical and rust! and it's only that one door? Just discovered the Encyclopedia on this site and happens to mention what I tried to explain in regards to the Control Arm. It does in fact over train tracks at legal speed and bumps, that it does make a squeaking and/or knocking noise. The car does wander at times especially in motion on freeway.
This car is a lemon and ford knows it. They had a recall to clean the throttle body of the cars which makes it surge, and what will it take someone getting hurt because of the surge.They need to replace the throttle body. Maybe I'll make a u tube video about how bad this car is, and show it surging.2013
my air only works if the car is in motion. Only cools if its not hot outside. Ford need to recall for known ac problems.2006 500.
I bought my Ford 500 two years ago used. I have not had any major issues( knock on wood) till now. I had to replace the rotor and brake pad the first month i owned it and now my air is not working. I can feel cold air when I drive but as soon as I stop it stops. Has anyone else had this issue at well? Also my brake lights go out often and have to be replaced. Its a great car with great gas mileage but some issues are bad on the car.
Bought this car with 100,000 miles on it. It is now developing a problem where the dash board will shut down completly for about 5 sec then kicks back on. Is anyone haveing this problem?
I love my 2006 Ford 500 and I am the original owner. But the throttle box is killing me; the original was replaced in 2008 (under warr). I paid for replacement in 2010 and now need new one asap. This car will have its fourth one installed as soon as I find the money. I lucked out on the brakes just starting paying for replacements in 2010. The brakes kept being recalled and the dealer kept replacing the brakes and rotors 4 or 5 times. The rear brakes lights have to replaced 3 - 4 times a year. The front turn signal lights about twice a year. Mileage for my AWD is 34 highway; city varies extremely.
we have a ford 500 and have been experiencing transmission problems. we have been having trouble since the mileage hit 52000 miles. we really liked the car, however it greatly disgusts us to hear of the same problems with other 500 owners. we found no remedy w ford motor company. why would ford not seek to remedy this problem? we were told it would cost us more money to have the transmission problem fixed than the car is worth! this is absurb. we will think twice before buying a ford again. anybody out there who is thinking about buying a ford 500----DONT
I like my 500 even though I have spent enough on it to own two. It handles really well and the ride is good but could be more quiet. My peeves are as fallows. The transmission is a 6speed auto and it totaly sucks. Started shifting hard ball. Ford mech said it needed a new throthle body valve. Big bucks. Next the A/C petered out, needs compressor, wham! more big bucks. Next I hit garbage in road, broke gas tank strap and cracked tank. More big bucks. Brakes have been great, only replaced once, 150,000plus. Tires once also. Tail light goes out often??? weered. Had to replace front headlight plug in, old one was fried some how. Replaced battery twice. Handle for lumbar seat broke off with touch of a finger. Still like the ole car, engine seams to hold up well and no problems with abs. No other problems come to mind.
A solid car for the money. With almost 90,000 miles on this vehicle, it still runs and looks great. The engine may be under powered slightly but, it rides great and travels well.
Now has just over 15,000 since it was new. Very comfortable due to height, seating, suspension, quiet. Only problem was seizing of rear brake, covered by warranty. Excellent gas milage. Too bad this car did not have a higher promotional profile.
I love my 2005 Ford 500, but I must admit I ran into several issues even after buying it Brand New. First of all, the first thing that I had trouble with was the car CD player, it jammed (with 5 brand new CD's in it's custody), and the dealership did order me another one, which was covered under warranty, well the next one broke too and this time I had to pay a deductable. The other issues is my ac is not working after 5 years. This will cost over $1000 I am told today as I write this. They don't make cars the way they used to, but there are several pluses to this vehicle. I just hate the fact that I will have to pay such a large cost for a compressor that should have lasted longer than 5 years.
At 30,000 miles, pass rear metal to metal on brakes. At 34,000 miles, CD changer jammed and at 35,000 miles A/C compressor needs changing. Apparently not a very well built automobile.
Kept my 500 serviced. Had maintenance performed on time. Transmission died at 66,500 miles. Ford can't tell me why. After driving Ford for 30 years, won't buy another.New transmission cost more than cars trade in value.
Excellent quality. Better than most of Ford models


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Quality Control System
The Quality Control enhancement is designed to address Quality Control aspects of a Quality Management system. The enhancement will provide xTuple with tools for creating Quality Control Specifications and Plans, assigning them to items, and applying them as a part of business process transactions, such as receiving and shipping, and manufacturing production. The enhancement will also provide tools for collecting quality control test results which can ultimately be used in reporting and analysis.
The Quality Control system will be delivered by xTuple's Mobile Web framework and initially will not be available on the Qt Desktop client. Quality Control will be an extension of the Manufacturing and Shop Floor functionality.
Quality Test Specification - A document used to define a structured Quality Test specification. The test specification is a definition of what each test entails, including the test type, the target value, and tolerance limits. Detailed test instructions are recorded on this document. The test specification is (potentially) item independent and can be reused across multiple items as defined on the Test Plan. Possible inclusion in the specification is the test equipment that will be utilized.
Quality Test Plan - The Test Plan defines a specific test regime and will include one or more test specifications. Assignment to an Item Site is defined here - a Test Plan can be re-used across multiple items. Test frequency is also defined on the Test Plan and is used to determine when a Test document is created. For example - frequency might include first item testing, last item testing, or full testing (of each item). The Test Plan defines at what trigger point in a business process, a test is initiated. For example, Post Operation, Post Production, Ship Item, Receive Item. The Test Plan holds the revision version and status for change control purposes. The Test Plan also holds the workflow definitions that determine disposition activities required upon events such as a test failing.
Quality Test Document - The Quality Test document is generated based on the Test Plan requirements - this document reflects the actual testing process. So a Test will be created and assigned based on business workflow trigger points - such as Post Operations, Post Production, Goods Receipt, Ship Shipment. The Test Documents holds details about the Test Specification, the Item, the Lot/Serial Number, and the overall status of Test Items. The Test will also hold the overall disposition of the test and associated item. The Test holds the specific instance of workflow generated from the Test Plan for this particular test document.
Test Items - The test items reflect the test specifications off the test plan that generated the test document These items hold information about the test to be conducted and enable recording of actual test results. Each test item can have an independent pass/fail status which will also influence the overall Test status.
Disposition - If a test fails (the item does not meet defined specifications) then several actions can occur depending on business requirements. Activities such as scrapping, rework, quarantine can occur. Tied in with this notifications to appropriate persons will also occur.
Workflow - The new workflow system in xTuple Mobile Web enables powerful and flexible activities to occur depending on the business requirements. The workflow system will be utilized to managed failed items that fail tests, notify relevant persons, and to dynamically control the events in the Quality system.
Quality Specifications will define specific tests that must be completed at different points where quality will be measured. These questions may be of the true/false type, numeric, or text (subjective test comments). Specifications will be used to define detailed test instructions which will be carried through to the Test Document.
The Quality Control system will allow users to create Quality Plans, which are made up of Quality Test Plan Items (Specifications). Quality Plans will track revisions; as Quality Specifications are added, removed or changed, the Quality Plan revision number will be incremented. Quality Tests documents will also record the version of the Test Plan used.
Test Plans may be assigned to key transactions. So, for example, a Test Plan can be created for a purchased item and assigned to the goods receiving transaction. When that item is received from the vendor, the Quality Test Document screen will launch, allowing the user to inspect the received items and record quality information.
Test Plans may also be assigned to specific Operations and also to the Post Production step for manufactured items. If quality control tests are required as part of the manufacturing process, they will need to be defined as specific Operations. When production is posted, the system will prompt the user to inspect items and record quality information. Processing of an item will not be able to proceed until the Quality Test Document has been passed.
Test documents will be generated automatically based on business trigger points. These documents are used to record the test result or results of multiple tests. You will be able to assign test items to different users. The actual test result can be entered and will trigger a status update of the Test as well as pre-defined workflow activities to be generated. The activities are used to notify the relevant person that a test has failed and they are required to undertake disposition actions.
Purchased and manufactured items that fail inspection/testing will be handled with various disposition assignments. The system will allow the administrator to define disposition actions based on workflow activities. Defined dispositions will initially include Scrap, Rework, Quarantine (and Release - if nothing is required to be done).
The system will include report screens to view inspection results by item, by lot/serial, by product category, by vendor, by date range, by user (inspector).
New tables
Quality Specification
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Assign Spec to Item
Quality Test Document
Quality Test Item (Test results)
Reporting considerations:
For numeric tests the actual test result will be able to be entered. The recording of a test result will trigger a pass/fail status of the test based on tolerances on the Test Plan. From the recording of actual results various items of reporting will be possible
- Test Document - a printable test document allowing test items and their instructions to be generated and actual results recorded.
- Test Results - a list of completed tests and their relative test statuses
- Non-Conformance document. This will likely be required to be customised by the organisation.
- Test Certificate - a basic document will be enabled as it is expected the actual business requirement will be very specific and require customisation.
The Quality Control extension will be built as part of the Manufacturing extension so will rely on delivery of certain key elements of xTuple functionality. The QC module will be dependent on manufacturing, and inventory especially in the areas of Post Production, Post Operations, Goods Receipt, Ship Shipment. Furthermore disposition activities may be required to tie in with manufacturing and inventory activities - such as revering post production/operation, and scrap.
1. Will the system need to record lot/serial numbers for inspected items? Answer: Most likely lot/serial tracking will be required.
2. Will the system need to run Quality Test Plans at specific operations during the manufacturing process, or will inspection occur only at the Post Production step? Answer: Most likely specific Operations will be set up for QA testing. Post Production cannot occur until the testing has passed - or production will be posted but the item(s) quarantined in inventory.
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The winner of the gate prize at this year's Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show will take home an Extreme/Yamaha boat package worth in excess of $70,000!
The ready-to-hit-the-water Extreme/Yamaha Gate Prize Package will include a multiple award-winning Extreme 570 Game King and trailer, a Yamaha 115hp four-stroke outboard, a Raymarine electronics package, a Fusion marine entertainment system, a Hutchwilco safety pack and much more.
The popular Extreme 570 Game King won the competitive Boat of the Show: Aluminium Fishing Boat Under 6 Metres award in both 2009 and 2010, while its sister model, the 570 Sportsfisher, which uses the same hull and deck, claimed the award in 2007 and 2008.
With an overall length of 5.75 metres, a beam of 2.22 metres and 20.5 degree deadrise, the Extreme 570 Game King is an ideal family fishing boat. Packed full of award-winning features, it comes complete with a livebait tank, a flooding keel (for extra stability while fishing), a hardtop for protection from the elements, a lined cabin and treadplate cockpit floor.
Built tough in marine grade aluminium, the Extreme 570 Game King has a 5mm thick hull and 4mm topsides and decks. With a standard towing weight (complete with outboard and trailer) of just 1200kgs, it can be safely launched, retrieved and transported using a standard family car.
A portofino transom, boarding ladder and well-positioned grab rails also make the Extreme 570 Game King the perfect family boat for those who like swimming, snorkeling and diving, skiing and towing watertoys.
The Extreme/Yamaha Gate Prize Package will be powered by a new model Yamaha F115A 4-stroke outboard. This sophisticated four cylinder 4-stroke features a double overhead camshaft and four valves on each cylinder.
Matched with an electric fuel injection system that delivers just the right fuel/air mixture for any load and speed, the Yamaha F115A is the perfect engine for the Extreme 570 Game King. Punching well above its weight, it delivers the type of power one would expect of a much bigger engine while offering outstanding fuel economy, Yamaha's trademark reliability and a transom weight of just 190kgs.
Powered by the Yamaha 115hp 4-stroke, the Extreme 570 Game King will have a top speed of around 38 knots (70k/mh) and be able to cruise economically at around 28 knots (52 km/h).
The Extreme/Yamaha Gate Prize Package will also come loaded with practical extras, courtesy of renowned marine systems' supplier, Lusty and Blundell Ltd.
These will include a clever new Raymarine E7 chartplotter/sounder that, thanks to integral WiFi and Bluetooth, will connect seamlessly (and without any cables) to an iPad or iPhone; a Raymarine Ray 49F VHF, a Shakespeare VHF and AM/FM antenna system; Ultraflex hydraulic steering; Muir anchoring system; a Jabsco high pressure washdown system and a Rule bilge pump; and a Blueseas battery management system.
And, as a final touch, the Extreme/Yamaha Gate Prize Package will also come complete with a latest model Fusion MS-IP600 True Marine iPod Dock and receiver along with a set of Fusion marine speakers.
All paying visitors to the 2012 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland on May 17-20, can be in to win this fantastic Extreme/Yamaha Gate Prize Package. Show visitors simply need to collect stamps from the clearly-marked stamping booths, answer a simple question, enter their contact details on the entry ticket and place their completed ticket into the official entry box.
The lucky winner will be notified immediately after the prize draw, shortly after the show closes on Sunday, May 20. They can then pick up their new boat from the Showgrounds the following morning, tow it to the nearest ramp and go boating!
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show is New Zealand's longest-running, largest and most popular boat show. It is held at the ASB Showgrounds, in Greenlane Auckland and is on May 17-20, 2012. Hours are 10am until 6pm daily, with a single late night, on Friday May 18, when the show will be open until 9pm.
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I've noticed over the past decade or so that whenever I neared a chronological milestone, that decade becomes the "new" something: "40" was the new "30," and now "50" is the new "40." I noticed something else too. These "new ages" have strangely tracked whatever age Oprah was. I think Oprah controls time. I wouldn't put it past her. She's one powerful woman. Like the Wizardess of Oz, she is behind a curtain with a mass of levers and buttons, lights flashing and making that 'ping' noise, and when she nears a chrono-crossroads she pulls the big red lever and SHAZAM! That age is the age to be! Hey, it could happen. Or not. Why do we have to have a "new 50"? Is 50 so terrible? Considering the alternatives, I'd say it's pretty swell all by itself. Judging by those I know and love who've already "crossed over," it looks like a pretty good age to be. Granted, things don't work the way they did, nor can you do all the things you used to do, but the up side is you don't have the energy to do them anyway. And that's O.K. Who said we have to keep four balls in the air while spinning two plates on our nose and tap dancing — all at the same time? The world doesn't end if you drop a plate, juggle only two balls, and maybe just sway a bit to the beat, you know?
I think that just may be the key too. Actually accepting that things have changed, and maybe even embracing it too. Sometimes I find that's hard, other times shockingly easy. Take wrinkles for example. Now I've seen my share of lifted, tucked, and 'toxed faces, and that's fine if you have the funds, inclination, and actually want someone to inject a neurotoxin into your forehead. Me? No thanks. Know what else? I actually like my wrinkles. They show I've had a lot of laughs, squinted in the bright sunshine, and well, lived! And if I truly practice what I preach, then my "deckel" will like them too. Then there's the sagging. Face it: Gravity just sucks. I still wear the same cup size but the girls have gotten longer, and my ass now resides someplace mid-thigh. Know what? When all is said and done, most guys really don't care. As a very wise woman told me, "Sweetie, a man in the mood is not going to see any of that when you are the naked woman in the room with him." She has a point, (and so does he). So, as the next milestone approaches, I'm thinking I'll be fine with 50 being the new 50. Just do me a favor —remind me of that next August, O.K.?
The recipe for this post is based on a family classic from my cousin's grandmother Emily. The original recipe is wonderful on its own, but I thought I'd try lightening it up a little bit - sort of like a little culinary botox (without the neurotoxic bacteria that is). The result is the New Emily's Applesauce Cake.
This cake is wonderful as a dessert with a little whipped cream on the side, for breakfast (it is "just fruit" as Oma would say), but I think my favorite time is in the afternoon with great cup of tea.
The NEW Emily's Applesauce Cake
You can make this in one large pan (9"x13") or do what I do, and make it in two 8"x8" square pans. It freezes beautifully, so if you are making it in two pans, you can eat one cake and freeze the other for another time.
Makes 18 squares
2 cups flour
1 ¾ cups brown sugar
½ cup oil
1½ cups soused applesauce (or any kind you like)
1 apple, peeled and cut into ½" pieces
3 eggs
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
½ tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
¾ cup walnuts, chopped
¾ cup dried cranberries or dried orange cranberries (you could also use golden raisins if you prefer)
Confectioners sugar for sprinkling on top
Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan, or two 8x8 square pans with non-stick spray.


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Question from MerDaKai
How to use console command 'lock'?
i am wanting to work up my lockpicking skill but hate having to travel for what seems like forever until i find another locked door or chest.
i have a chest targeted, my cursor is on the chest and its asking me to Search chest. I want to lock this chest but the lock command isnt working. i know i type in lock, but what do i put after that? using words 'adept' and what not do nothing, but when i type a number after lock it gives no error, but the chest remains unlocked.
could anyone please explain how to use the Lock command or what i am doing wrong.
5 years ago
If you are using console commands, you might aswel do it "fully" and just set the desired lockpicking level.
[You can skill it up as you'd "opened" 100000 containers and receive levels, or you can set it to 100 without changing level gain.]
Otherwise, when you have the console tab open, you have to use the cursor and select the desired object and the level you wish to lock the container with.
5 years ago
There is another cheat "player.incpcs (skill)" just type it in and substitute lockpicking for (skill) and that'll
also work.
4 years ago
Ok first bring up the console. Then while in the console push the container with the left mouse button and an ID for the container shows in the console. Now put in the code lock and a number after it.
If the chest is not locked try pushing a different spot of the check until it changes the ID and try the command again. Some times it doesn't give you the ID of the chest even if you push it so maybe try another chest.
Most of the time these errors are caused from not pushing the right spot and sometime, sadly, you can't push some items at all and pushing will instead give the ID of the floor or wall or something else.
1 year ago
Well first target the chest in console command than type lock<space>value.
If i remember the value is between 1-100. And the bigger the value the harder it will open (if i remember 100 is master) and above 100 u cannot pick it (it will say requires a key).
So the console commad for example :
lock 100
and it will lock the chest u target with master diifficulty
and to unlock the chest just type "unlock" in the comsole command
11 months ago
1)Open the console "~".
2)Click on the chest, door, gate or what ever you want to lock.
3)Then use the command lock like these
lock (1-100)
you have use any value between 1 to 100 (not words) 1 is novice and 100 is master.
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Sign up for our refer a friend program and receive $50 on Amazon.com every time a visitor you refer books with us.
* To be a valid referral the booking client must:
- Create their own itinerary with own payment option. (i.e. Not linked to other itineraries. So additions made to booked, un-traveled itineraries do not count.)
- Have a sale value of over $1.000 USD
- Be able to establish how and by whom they were referred. (i.e. By a Friend that booked with us, through a friend of a friend, or even a family member that found us online whether they booked or not)
- Clients cannot refer themselves.
- The referred client has to book a vacation with us to be valid.
- A travel agent would need to refer us at least 2 referrals to receive $100 Amazon Voucher.
- A referrer can refer as many clients as they like as long as each itinerary is separate with its own payment.
- Referrers' e-mail will need to be valid and working for at least 31 days once referred client has booked, as payments will be made on the first day of the following month booked.
- Referrers' e-mail is the responsibility of the client booking, and we cannot be held responsible for inaccurate e-mail addresses or failure to arrive once sent.
- Traveled client cannot claim that they were referred after they have traveled.
- Clarification of referral needs to be confirmed on the day of booking from the referred client to be valid.
If you have any questions or comments about our referral program, don't hesitate to contact us at email@example.com


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Snooki and her little man, Lorenzo, have a photo session (one more willingly than the other).
Since giving birth to Lorenzo, Snooki has not been a pinch shy about sharing photos of him with the world. Her Twitter and Facebook have become host to virtual anthologies of mother and son shots, but earlier this week, for the first time, we finally saw video evidence of just how much the meatball loves and cares for her child. We leaked footage of Snooki and Jionni parenting their wee one at home before the "Jersey Shore After Hours" special aired, and as soon as Snooks' first happy-tear fell down her cheek, LITERALLY EVERYONE ELSE ON EARTH cried, too.
In the time since Enzo was born, fans have been telling us just how much they've appreciated seeing Nicole's softer and more maternal side, but never as adamantly as they did after viewing the sneak peek. Check out what some of you had to say about the clip on Remote Control and Facebook, and tell us if you got choked up as well!
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"He is so cute and I can tell those were real tears. I'm 28 with three kids and I got like that after I had each one of them. Congrats and enjoy every minute–it goes way too fast." — LABishop3
"Really happy for this little family. After having a child, you're very emotional and it doesn't take much to make you cry. She is obviously overwhelmed with happiness!" — Shalon
"Looks like Vinny! Just kidding. He is really cute and I love his hair." — Ciera
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Parent/Family Association Advisory Board Fall Meeting
October 29, 2006
Jodie Delay - MSU, Lana Crabtree, Cathy Hammer, Steve and Sherri Hansen, Susan Heideman, Lynn Johnson, Bear McKinney, Victoria Stockdale, Steve and Laura Sweeney, Jim and Liz Taflan, Susan Ullmann
Liz Taflan called the meeting to order. Introductions of attending board members were made.
Old Business:
The cell phone fine was reviewed for all members.
The minutes from the spring meeting were reviewed by attending members. A deadline of April 21st was noted from the spring meeting for any corrections or objections. No issues were noted. Moved to approve minutes by Steve Sweeney, seconded by Victoria Stockdale. All in favor.
Action item from spring minutes: Jodie will write a thank you letter to Jan Bosch and the student callers for the phonathon.
Jodie presented the preliminary financial figures from the fall weekend. She also presented a list of the approximate number of attendees for each event. The final count for everything was not in. Added expenses for this year were the bandanas=$1300 and paid parking=$660. It appears there will be approximately $411 overage for expenses. Jodie stated that the silent auction and airline raffle is advertised as being used for scholarships so it was felt that money should be used strictly for scholarships.
New Business:Phonathon:
The goal for the 2006-2007 phonathon was discussed. The goal has been $65,000 in pledges for the past two years. There are incentives for the students to make the goal so it should be high enough they have to work to attain it but not so high it is out of reach. There are some automatic payments for expenses based on the collected money at a certain point in the campaign such as library tithe and expenses. Jodie stated that some pledges take a while to be returned. Moved to leave the goal the same by Steve Sweeney, seconded by Susan Ullmann. All in favor.
Laura Sweeney suggested an appreciation for the students who make calls for PFA phonathon. Some suggestions offered were coffee, donuts, cookies, and mugs. There are approximately 15 students assigned to PFA over 5 weeks. Laura offered to be the liaison for provision of treats and will check with Jan Bosch to see what might be appreciated.
The suggestion was made to email parents in January to announce the February phonathon. All in favor.Web site upgrade:
Jodie discussed the current PFA web site. It currently contains one page that addresses the parent weekend and the function of the board. Her goal for improvement is to pull resources together on one site (with links) as a quick reference for parents. A discussion centered on what parents might want on that page. Suggestions were made to look at web sites from other universities to look at formats, what might fit, and gather commonly asked questions. Susan Ullmann offered to look at websites in conjunction with Jodie. Jodie will then send out a survey via email.Fall Weekend Wrap Up
Refunds: 11 people did not show up for the float trips. Refunds were requested by some no shows. The board agreed refunds would only be allowed for emergency situations. One family had a family emergency just after arriving for the weekend and had to make emergency travel arrangements to fly back out of Bozeman.
Parking: Discussion around how people reacted to the paid parking. The board wondered about having parking fees waived. Jodie shared that everyone who works on campus or visits pays for parking. It is a self supporting auxiliary and parking is not waived even for the president. The board decided that covering parking was a necessary evil and it should be covered to the extent we can. It was agreed to continue to cover parking.
Sponsorship: The value of sponsorship was discussed. This year's sponsorships were not finalized until 8 weeks before Parents' Weekend. Jodie stated the goal for next year is to have the major details done by June before the orientations. There were 3 levels of sponsorship this year: 1) $500, 2) $250 3) $100. Each level up involves increased exposure to the parents and families. Board members agreed to continue soliciting sponsorships. Suggestions made included mailing a Presidential letter to current sponsors, increasing the levels to include $1000, which would include earlier advertising at orientation, emailing board members in January to remind members of sponsorships in the hopes of soliciting more participation. Action plan: Jodie and Cathy Hammer will compose a letter to a company Cathy has contact with to solicit a sponsorship, earlier mailings to current sponsors, increase products/exposure to higher level of sponsorship.
$200 for the 4 $50 gift certificates given in drawings at orientations needs to be covered. Victoria Stockdale moved to cover the amount out of the $2000 new initiative fund. Steve Sweeney seconded. All in favor.
At meeting time, it appeared that there might be an overage in associated costs for Parent/Family weekend. At meeting time, Jodie gave the figure of $411, although the final accounting was still to be determined. Lynn Johnson moved to cover the overage out of the new initiative fund. Seconded by Laura Sweeney. All agreed in favor.PFA Fall Weekend 2007
Tentative dates will be October 19th through October 21, 2007. Will be confirmed once the football schedule is finalized.
Possible cost reductions were discussed. Jodie stated that the cost of printing and mailing of the brochures constitutes a large portion of the cost of the weekend. This year's costs were approximately $6700 to print and mail to 9500 families. Since all but 40 registrations were done online, ways to distribute the information were suggested. It was suggested that having the "meat" of the weekend be included in the summer orientation packets for freshmen and new students. The suggestion was made to mail to freshmen parents only since they comprise the majority of the respondents. Other suggestions were to send a postcard only with the dates, the purpose, and the site to view the schedule online. It was also mentioned that the format of the trifold schedule online was difficult to read. Susan Ullmann moved to use postcard mail outs only with the full schedule in orientation as well as online in text format. Steve Sweeney seconded. All in favor.
Suggestions for changes were discussed. Suggestions included offering other Montanan activities such as fly casting, Yellowstone trip (Steve Sweeney offered to guide), opening up the faculty lectures to the public, guided tour of the Museum of the Rockies by Jack Horner, soliciting hotels to advertise the parent weekend, incorporate the community into the weekend more. It was also suggested to change the door prizes to raffle tickets for the President's Breakfast and soliciting silent auction items from others besides the board members. Decisions on suggested changes will be discussed at the spring meeting.
Jodie mentioned that the alumni director was requesting an article on the board for the Collegian.
The tentative spring meeting is set for Saturday, March 24, 2007.
Susan Hiedeman moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Liz Taflan. All in favor.


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Grammy-winning jazz singer Cassandra Wilson and best-selling author John Grisham are among the honorees receiving the 2009 Mississippi Governor's Awards for Excellence in the Arts.
A ceremony to present the awards was held Thursday at Galloway United Methodist Church, near the state Capitol in downtown Jackson.
Wilson is a Jackson native. Grisham is a former Mississippi lawmaker.
Also receiving the governor's award are painter Andrew Bucci, a Vicksburg native, for lifetime achievement; the University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra in Hattiesburg, for leadership in the arts; the WINGS Performing Arts Program of the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport, for arts in education; and Wolfe Studios in Jackson, for excellence in visual arts.
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text: Dear Editor: We were driving from Houston to Kansas City for the Anderson Christmas which is always interesting in its own right, let alone encountering bad weather. Because of snow and ice, we rerouted through numerous small towns in northern Texas and southern Oklahoma and ended up our first night in Ft. Smith, Ark. As we were driving, I proposed the idea to my son, Brett, of him growing up in a small town like Poteau, Okla., which we had gone through, or let's say, Grant, Neb., where I had graduated from a few decades past. Not that every town he had grown up in was a metropolis, but Austin and Lubbock, Texas were fairly large. True, he had never experienced anything the size of Grant. He thought for a very short period of time. I thought he might have at least given it a little more time to think about it. He concluded that it would have been terrible—and that's being nice! Ha-ha! Which brings me to the point of my letter, which is how great it is to grow up in a small town! And probably not even realize it at the time. Now keep in mind that I was in Grant from the mid-to-late 1970s. No cable and the TV was from North Platte in a central time zone. Johnny Carson and Saturday Night Live, I believe, started at 9:30 p.m. Now I could get on a soap box and talk about how I think cable TV has been the ruination of small towns, but that's for another time. Now for someone like me who liked sports, it was a great existence—football, basketball, golf, until Coach Gaston informed that I was going out for spring football (I mean track) and baseball in the summer. As I think about things that went on, different things come to mind. Remember, I was actually in Grant for about three years. 1. Our coaches were some of the very best at any level that I have encountered—whether it be Eddie Sutton or Mack Brown, Mike Gundy or any of the numerous coaches I've been fortunate enough to get to know. 2. Coaches Gaston and Lawson could have coached at any level. Coach Thurin put up with me being a smart aleck. And now he's a YouTube sensation. 3. The town support was phenomenal, both on the road and at home. I remember during the state playoffs I fumbled a punt right before halftime, fortunately the other team missed a field goal. As I was running off the field I saw this lady (who will remain nameless) making a B-line towards me as we went to the locker room. I'm seeing this happen thinking she was going to give me some words of encouragement, and she came with, "Pull your head out of your (—) Anderson." Now that's passionate fans! Ha-ha! Fortunately, we won the state football championship, something I will never forget. I was part of a NCAA National Championship, and it still doesn't compare to that high school championship. I will say this, Joel Long probably should have started ahead of me at quarterback as a freshman when I was a senior. Probably one of the few mistakes Coach Gaston ever made. Basketball—As a sophomore, I had just moved to town in the middle of the year and I played for Coach Lawson's varsity. I was used mainly in late games to run out the clock, etc. He put me in the regional finals to go to state and as I got up out of my seat Joe Carlson and John Keuten stopped me to tell me, "If you screw this up we are going to beat your (—)." Probably the most pressure that I ever played under at any level—ha-ha! They wanted to go to state pretty bad! During my senior year, the people of Grant basically adopted me, they were special! We had a Hoosiers moment as my dad tried to come out of the stands onto the floor at Benkelman to fight one of the officials, as I had picked up my fourth foul in the second quarter. Obviously, my disdain of officials was passed down to me genetically. Thank God he didn't make it, as about three or four dads stopped him before he got too far out on the floor. I never forgot that! And never will. Lastly, I'm blaming my lack of success in the state basketball tournament to not being used to shooting at a goal that wasn't attached to a wall. The school was good academically. Most of the teachers had been there for a while and cared about the students. I remember Mrs. Kleist's English class one day had two guys arguing over something and it got pretty heated. She told them to take it outside and settle it and when they were done to come back in to class. I think it was Bill Gartner and Rick Martinez, who happened to be pretty good friends. They came back after about five minutes, a little dirtier and a little worse for wear, beat up and scratched up, and our class did not miss a beat. Can you imagine what would happen today if a teacher did that? Mrs. Kleist was a great teacher—too bad I was not smart enough to pay better attention back then. Coming back full circle to what my original process was—growing up in a small town is a great place to be raised. Fortunately for myself, the town of Grant helped me when I needed an extended family, particularly the Weymeyers and Burnhams. My son's argument is usually that he couldn't be doing what he is doing for a career if he had been raised in a town the size of Grant. That's where I know he's wrong! I've coached 31 years, 30 at the college level, and had a lot more highs than lows. I've won National Championships and had major disagreements with people on the board of regents of universities. By the way, you're not going to win that battle most of the time, whether it's the person on your local school board who's mad because you're not playing his kid or a regent who made you mad! Ha-ha! I love where I graduated from high school, and people who I work with probably get tired of my stories. I just didn't realize what a great place it was at the time. I do follow the Plainsmen on the internet and wear out Russ Pankonin and Mike Barry about once a month or so. I don't do Facebook or Twitter. I don't trust myself to not say something that I shouldn't! But I do get on and check out Kevin Poppe's Facebook page when my wife or kids are on it. He has a lot of pictures. Thanks again, Grant, after 30-something years, for being there for a smart aleck move-in who you took in! Frank AndersonHouston, Texas P.S. I thought I was done. 1. I hate the thought of us going to eight-man football and I don't know exactly why. 2. If you get down to a Rockies game this year, yell at my son, Brett, and let him know you're from Grant. He better be courteous to you! He just got traded to the Rockies from the A's. Thanks again!!


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Carli Moore, senior at Twin Valley High School, has been named October's School to Career Student of the Month. Carli interns with Mrs. Burger's 4th grade class at Twin Valley Elementary Center where her goals are to plan and execute a lesson independently and to learn more about positive discipline and differentiated instruction strategies.
Carli contributes to the overall atmosphere of the class and develops good student relationships. Her mentor, Mrs. Burger, is thrilled to have her in the classroom and enjoys working with Carli.
Mrs. Burger recently said, "I am extremely lucky to have her in my classroom. Carli is making a difference in my students' lives! She always goes the extra mile. She will be an outstanding educator! She was born to be a teacher."
Carli is extremely enthusiastic and professional as she works one-on-one with students. Her passion for kids and being in the classroom is transparent She spends more than her required amount of time at her internship and enjoys every minute of it!
Moore has a strong work ethic and also juggles a part-time job while attending school. She has plans to continue her education at West Chester University in pursuit of a career in elementary education. This real life experience will continue to help her identify different teaching strategies for students and to understand the daily responsibilities as an educator. She recognizes that all children require a different way of learning.
Congratulations, Carli Moore, for being October's School to Career Student of the Month!


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Apple's QuickTime software allows your Enterprise computers to view graphics, videos, on-line video streams (ex: Candidate Interviews in the College) , and more.
Note: As of May 22, 2013 the current version of QuickTime is 7.7.4.
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Update QuickTime
- Close all open applications.
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- Click the Start menu and select Apple Software Update.
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Note: Available updates will be shown in the top pane, for example QuickTime and iTunes. If "New Software" options are shown in the lower pane, example: Safari, you can ignore them.
- Click Install to download and install. Click Accept. If needed, choose Restart when updates are complete. You can then go to the "Configure QuickTime and Restart" section.
- Opening QuickTime will cause it to search for updates or you can manually check for Updates. Click Start, All Programs, the
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Forrest's Testimony: "Creationism" and "ID"
Here are the now-famous word-count charts used by Barbara Forrest in her testimony in Kitzmiller v. Dover. These charts showed that the words "creation" and "creationist" were systematically changed to "intelligent design" and "design proponent" in the drafts for the book Of Pandas and People, in the aftermath of the 1987 Supreme Court case Edwards v. Aguillard .
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The exhibits that accompanied Dr. Forrest's testimony are available below.
Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial, produced by Nova
Kitzmiller decision (2005)
McLean v. Arkansas Documentation Project


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Dont go for that way There there now.. Since i wach 2009 year that i wach him Lorenzo what a Champion must be.. He stop crashing like he was doing a lot since 2008.. For me thats one of the most important qualatyes of one Champion just like Rossi.. I dont fear nothingh i understand wish is diferente, like i wach Stefan Bradl this year and i know how good he will be i wach the same him Lorenzo.. They are riders we wach styles if for many years i was shure that Rossi was the best package nowi aim shure that Lorenzo is the biggest rival.. What i can say he can beat Rossi 4sure but for me Rossi can still beat Lorenzo.. What you guys whant me to say?? I dont have nothingh to complain about Lorenzo and i will not say that he is slow because all of us wach 2012 he has been outstanding.. 1 and 2 almost all races is not like stoner tha famus Win or Bin WTF is that!!


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valentino rossi is the greatest rider off all time, Biaggi is bitter for being around at the same time as valentino as he might have been a motogp world champion. If you want to see the true max biaggi take a look at the time he elbowed valentino off the track which was at best an attempt to injure him.
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EScreenz™ Improves Communication and Enhances Patient Safety
Rochester, New York—EScreenz™ is a new internal communication solution that transforms screensaver technology into an effective communication medium. Originally developed for hospitals, EScreenz broadcasts multiple slide show messages on desktops, laptops – even big screens - throughout a facility across various locations. Intranet, Internet and SharePoint sites are enhanced because users can click on the screensaver to directly access any web page or document online. In addition, targeted messaging allows for slides to go to specific departments.
In the event of a critical situation, an urgent message can be displayed - interrupting the user mid-keystroke.
With a centrally-managed dashboard interface, EScreenz is easy to maintain. "We tried to roll it out slowly by doing one department at a time. However, we had several departments call and ask about the screensaver and when they could get it on their computers, so we just opened it up to all departments at once. Before long, directors were sending us information they wanted placed on the EScreenz screensaver," says Pauline A. Garcia, BSN, RNC, IBCLC, clinical educator at Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Texas.
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Biggest Loser's Coleen: Where Are They Now
Coleen might have said goodbye to Biggest Loser, but she's saying hello to a new life.
Biggest Loser's producers catch-up with Coleen Skeabeck after her return home. She talks about the joys that her new body have brought her and the ways that going from a size 22 to a 10 give her hope for a new life.Flag this Video
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I was thrilled that George W. Bush selected Dick Cheney as his running mate. He is a class act. - Jim Urish, Lander, Wyo.
Less than thrilled
Misspelling the Republican vice-presidential candidate's name is not the only thing you got wrong this election year. I don't believe that the Bush/Cheney ticket is conservative, compassionate or not. - Mrs. Michael Thompson, Trinity, Ala.
Efficiency vs. values
Regarding "Today's Great Escape" (Aug. 5), I happen to work for a government agency, but I also support limited government. You acknowledge that American people expect government to do what ordinary people should do but don't discuss why, in your example, 51 different agencies and private groups must approve a project to turn a back alley into a park. It would be more efficient for a single agency to have the power to do that with a snap of the fingers, but that would be too high a concentration of power in a culture that distrusts government. And when Americans disagree with a decision, they are among the first to suggest checks and balances, due process, public input, etc.-i.e., "red tape." American conservatives should decide whether they support small governmental units that make concerted action difficult but preserve tradition and homegrown values, or large, centralized operations (like the business paradigm so beloved by conservatives) that can be more efficient. Either can operate as "limited" government, but they are opposed to each other. - Ralph Gillman, Burke, Va.
I have just finished reading Andree Seu's "Declaring independence" (Aug. 5) for the third time, out loud, to myself. Hers is some of the most beautifully crafted, profoundly thoughtful writing I have ever read. - Layton Talbert, Travelers Rest, S.C.
The gratuitous description of those who oppose the economic embargo against Cuba as "lapdogs" for Fidel Castro is unworthy of WORLD's own standards of journalism and biblical courtesy ("Doing business with a dictator," Aug. 5). The analysis ignores the fact that many reasonable people believe, with solid evidence, that neither the Cuban nor other embargoes (such as that against Iraq) are effective foreign policy tools, and that America's continued trade with the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe was instrumental in the re-birth of political freedom in those regions. - Chip Watkins, Arlington, Va.
Not for an instant
Joel Belz's editorial on the size of the federal government and the loss of states' and individual rights was well thought out, but I am appalled by his friend's comment that it "would have been worth it" to wait for a peaceful end to slavery to protect the Constitution ("How big is too big?" Aug. 5). To tolerate slavery, even for an instant, is unacceptable. - Al Philips, Bainbridge Island, Wash.
Largest vote last
I am generally in favor of the "new" way that we choose presidential candidates, rather than allowing the party bosses to decide who will be the candidate ("Death of the parties?" July 29). But I agree that the "front-loaded" approach allows too much influence to just a few states. The "tiered" approach, holding the primaries in the largest states last, would give the states with the most electoral votes the greatest influence at the end of the primary season. It would also force candidates to campaign hard even in states with few electoral votes so they develop momentum for the larger ones. - Craig L. Shoemaker, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Libertarianism gone amok?
I find it outrageous that Cal Thomas considers that the government has "intruded on individual choice" in a Florida court's decision to award punitive damages to people that the tobacco industry has harmed ("Stubbing out freedom," Aug. 5). That is not conservatism but libertarianism gone amok. The industry maximized profits by adding substances to make tobacco still more addictive while trying to cover up its dangers. In acting against the tobacco industry, the government is fulfilling its God-given responsibility to protect its citizens. - Charles McCordic, Pleasant Hill, Tenn.
Some guy named George
As a Canadian who very much enjoys your magazine, I was shocked by your endorsement of The Patriot ("Finally, a conservative movie," July 22). The portrayal of a loyalist colonial as a church-burning toddy angered me greatly, along with the other hyperbolic misrepresentations of British troops. For example, according to the Toronto Star, Upper Canada's (Ontario's) first lieutenant-governor, John Grave Simcoe, at the battle of Brandywine during the Revolutionary War, ordered his troops not to shoot three fleeing American officers in the back-one of them some guy named George Washington. Also, the movie neglected the fact that many loyalists were robbed or beaten before escaping over the Canadian border. Here's hoping your movie reviews are not blinded by your patriotism the next time around. - Michael Nicholson, Toronto, Ontario
Some guy named George
As a Canadian who very much enjoys your magazine, I was shocked by your endorsement of The Patriot ("Finally, a conservative movie," July 22). The portrayal of a loyalist colonial as a church-burning toddy angered me greatly, along with the other hyperbolic misrepresentations of British troops. For example, according to the Toronto Star, Upper Canada's (Ontario's) first lieutenant-governor, John Grave Simcoe, at the battle of Brandywine during the Revolutionary War, ordered his troops not to shoot three fleeing American officers in the back-one of them some guy named George Washington. Also, the movie neglected the fact that many loyalists were robbed or beaten before escaping over the Canadian border. Here's hoping your movie reviews are not blinded by your patriotism the next time around. - Michael Nicholson, Toronto, Ontario
Who's deluded?
Kudos to Nancy Pearcey for her interview with Phillip Johnson ("Wedge issues," July 29). If Descartes were alive today and consistent with current science he might have concluded, "I think, therefore I am an evolutionarily derived delusion." Such is the illogical destination of Darwinian theory taken to its logical conclusion. The article referred to scientists who have concluded that the ideas of "self" and "consciousness" are illusions. Illusion implies someone being fooled but if I, as a decision-making, opinion-holding being, do not exist, then who is being deluded? - Mike Carlson, Spring Hill, Fla.
Ready to vote
I recently started reading WORLD all the way through, and it has informed, convicted, and caused me to think more deeply about issues that perhaps I would never have thought about; or at least, not for several more years. Your article on homeschooling in other countries particularly struck home ("State schools über alles?" July 8/15). As a homeschooling family for many years, when we first moved to Scandinavia homeschooling was illegal. The next year the laws were changed, yet few people understood why we would "go against the flow" in such a visible way. Here in Australia, where we now live, the reaction is much the same. As well, your articles on the presidential campaign have at times stirred fear in my heart over where our country is headed, but also made me proud of where we could go. I wish I were old enough to vote this year. - Rebeccah Pedrick, 17, Melbourne, Australia
More favorites
We would like to add a couple of our favorites to your "Nifty 50" list of best children's books (July 1). The Biggest Bear by Lynn Ward was read to me as a child and is now frequently requested in our family. We also enjoy Robert McCloskey's works, especially Make Way for Ducklings, Blueberries for Sal, and One Morning in Maine. - Martine Cox, Ahwahnee, Calif.
Demand, demand, demand
Regarding the reader's suggestion that Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree be added to your "Nifty 50": In our family, we have renamed this book The Co-Dependent Tree. It teaches children to demand, demand, demand-until the object of their demanding is destroyed. There is nothing in that book about unconditional love or true Christian charity. - Marian Hungerford, Milwaukie, Ore.
Rescue effort
In an attempt to rescue from oblivion other 20th-century authors of children's literature, I offer the following: A Lantern in Her Hand by Bess Streeter Aldrich; Billy and Blaze by C.W. Anderson; Surprise for a Cowboy by Clyde Robert Bulla; The Adventures of Johnny Chuck and Other Stories by Thornton Burgess; the Henry Huggins stories by Beverly Cleary; and King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry. - Edith Maki, Hancock, Mich.
General Mills no longer owns The Olive Garden or Red Lobster restaurant chains (Aug. 5, p. 11).
- As of Aug. 12, the "gay guy" and one of the older contestants on CBS's Survivor were still on the island (Aug. 12, p. 14). - The Editors
The right choice
The Democrats' demonizing of a decent man, Dick Cheney, proves that George W. Bush's selection for vice-presidential running mate is the correct choice ("Playing defense," Aug. 5). Leave it to Jesse Jackson to jump to the attack. In televised footage of his speech to the Rainbow/Push Coalition, Mr. Jackson had Mr. Cheney in mind with this sound bite: "Jesus warned us to beware of wolves in sheep's clothing." Where was the ubiquitous Mr. Jackson with his scriptural admonitions when Bill Clinton desperately needed such counsel? If we must resort to quotes, this warning from Shakespeare seems more appropriate: "The lady doth protest too much, methinks." - Peter Kushkowski, Haddam, Conn.


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In his June 4, 2009, speech in Cairo, President Obama declared his intention to "appoint new Science Envoys to collaborate on programs that develop new sources of energy, create green jobs, digitize records, clean water, and grow new crops." The U.S. Science Envoy Program, announced by Secretary Clinton in November 2009 in Marrakech, reflects our commitment to global engagement in science and technology. The U.S. Government's interest in meaningful partnerships on science and technology stems from America's and all nations' mutual interest in improving lives around the world. American science and technology is a global engine of progress and growth, and international engagement by highly-respected American scientists has the potential to build bridges and help identify opportunities for sustained cooperation.
Secretary Clinton announced the first three Envoys in her November rollout: Dr. Ahmed Zewail, Nobel laureate in Chemistry for his pioneering work on femtochemistry and the Linus Pauling Chair of Chemistry and professor of physics at the California Institute of Technology; Dr. Bruce Alberts, Editor-in-chief of Science magazine, former President of the National Academy of Sciences, and University of California at San Francisco biochemistry professor; and Dr. Elias Zerhouni, former Director of the National Institutes of Health, Senior Fellow at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation , and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Professor of Radiology. Other prominent U.S. scientists will be invited to join the Science Envoy program in the coming months, expanding the scope of the program to countries and regions around the globe.
The first Science Envoy, Dr. Zewail travelled to Egypt and Turkey in January and February. Dr. Zerhouni visited France, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait in February; Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia in March; as well as Libya in April. Dr. Alberts visited Indonesia in May.
- Advancing Opportunity, Prosperity and Security. Many of the challenges we face today are ones where science, technology, and innovation will be critical to finding solutions. The overarching objective of the Science Envoy program is to advance opportunity, prosperity, and security worldwide by addressing issues of common concern and advancing cooperation in areas of mutual interests.
- Foster meaningful collaboration in science and technology. Today's shared challenges can only be addressed through partnership. Envoys help demonstrate our commitment to science diplomacy and the creation of international partnerships in science and technology. The Envoys will engage foreign governments as well as research, education, nonprofit, and business communities and will identify areas of mutual interest and potential partnership.
- Inform U.S. government Science and Technology Initiatives. Although the Envoys do not speak for the government, they will share their findings with the U.S. Government after each trip to help U.S. Government efforts to develop partnerships in areas of science technology, and innovation. Science Envoys serve in their civilian capacity and do not speak for the U.S. Government. The State Department provides a modest honorarium and covers their travel costs and related expenses in accordance with federal regulations.
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A happy ever ending story if ever there was as Preston drew with League 1 Champions Charlton Athletic. It was the traditional game of two halves as both teams bossed one half each in a thoroughly entertaining end of season game.
Charlton arrived at Deepdale needing a win to get to the 100 points whilst for the home side 40 year old Graham Alexander was making his 1025th and last appearence fo the home side.
A guard of honour from the home side to welcome the Champions whilst both sides formed a guard of honour for Alexander.
Charlton dominated the first half and looked slicker in the forward line than the home side, although the home were not playing badly the Addicks always looked to playing in a different gear and it was no surprise when they took the lead after 11 minutes when the nippy Haynes scored past some hesitant defenders and a badly positioned keeper. (0-1)
The front two of Haynes and N'Guessan were a handful as was Green and the youngster Pritchard in midfield.
North End attacks were rare although it was patently obvious that Sullivan in the Charlton goal looked suspect spilling one shot around the post.
North End seemed to have weathered the storm until handing a gift to Charlton 10 minutes before half time, when Arestidpou found Gray with a goal kick, Gray's back pass was 20 yards short of the keeper and N'Guessan nipped said thanks very much and put Charlton 2 up.
By now the Addicks fans in a crowd of 12000 were doing the Poznan at the top of the stand, highly impressive and quite funny to watch. Haynes nearly made it three when he tried to lob the keeper however Arestidou easily saved.
The general consensus was that the visitors would win by 4-0 but after a quiet start to the second half a low scuffed shot from Hunt reduced the arrears. At half time North End had brought on 17 yr old Hayhurst for his first team debut and to be honest he made a big difference to the home side with his pace.
Charlton seemed to have switched off as the home side battered Morgan having a header cleared off the line and the non too impressive Sullivan being helped out by his defence.
Hayhust had a power shot well blocked and a Morgan header went over the bar, enter with six minutes to go Alexander. The home fans urged him too shoot at all opportunities and then entering the 90th minutes North End were awarded a free kick on the edge of the Charlton penalty area. After much deliberation Alexander aimed to centre the ball into the box however fooling everyone he curled the ball round the wall past the post and into the net. Cue delirium from the players and the fans Alexander headed towards the Town End to be engulfed with fans and all the home players including the keeper wouldn't have been surprised if there were a few Addicks players in there as well.
Tremendous scenes enjoyed by all except the usually inept Mr Friend who booked Alexander for over celebrating. North End pressed for the winner it didn't arrive but at the end don't think anybody was overly bothered.
Next week the Whites are at Bournemouth, me I'll be at Old Trafford watching cricket.
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ON THIS PAGE: You will learn about how doctors describe a cancer's growth or spread. This is called the stage. In addition, you can read about how doctors evaluate and compare cancer cells to normal cells, called the grade. To see other pages, use the menu on the side of your screen.
Staging is a way of describing where the cancer is located, if or where it has spread, and whether it is affecting other parts of the body. Doctors use diagnostic tests to find out the cancer's stage, so staging may not be complete until all of the tests are finished. Knowing the stage helps the doctor to decide what kind of treatment is best and can help predict a patient's prognosis, which is the chance of recovery. There are different stage descriptions for different types of cancer.
One tool that doctors use to describe the stage is the TNM system. TNM is an abbreviation for tumor (T), node (N), and metastasis (M). Doctors look at these three factors to determine the stage of cancer:
- How large is the primary tumor and where is it located? (Tumor, T)
- Has the tumor spread to the lymph nodes? (Node, N)
- Has the cancer metastasized to other parts of the body? (Metastasis, M)
The results are combined to determine the stage of cancer for each person. There are five stages: stage 0 (zero) and stages I through IV (one through four). The stage provides a common way of describing the cancer, so doctors can work together to plan the best treatments.
For this type of cancer, doctors figure out the stage using both surgical and non-surgical methods, including clinical and pathological tests (see more in Diagnosis). Here are more details on each part of the TNM system for fallopian cancer:
Tumor. Using the TNM system, the "T" plus a letter or number (0 to 4) is used to describe the size and location of the tumor. Some stages are also divided into smaller groups that help describe the tumor in even more detail. This helps the doctor develop the best treatment plan for each individual. Specific tumor stage information is listed below:
TX: The primary tumor cannot be evaluated.
T0: There is no tumor.
Tis: The tumor is carcinoma in situ (early-stage cancer that has not spread to nearby tissue).
T1: The tumor is limited to the fallopian tube(s).
T1a: The tumor is contained within one fallopian tube. No part of the tumor has spread to the surface of the tube, and no cancer cells are found in abdominal fluid.
T1b: An encapsulated (self-contained) tumor is in both fallopian tubes, but neither tumor is touching a tube surface. No cancer cells are found in abdominal fluid.
T1c: The tumor is in one or both fallopian tubes, but the capsule has ruptured (burst) or the tumor has spread to the tube surface, or cancer cells are found in the abdominal fluid.
T2: The tumor involves one or both fallopian tubes and has spread to the pelvis.
T2a: Tumor extensions (areas of tumor growth also called implants) are found on the uterus and/or ovaries but no cancer cells are found in the abdominal fluid.
T2b: There is cancer in other pelvic tissue, but no cancer cells are found in the abdominal fluid.
T2c: Tumor extensions in the pelvis are present, such as in T2a or T2b, but cancer cells are also in the abdominal fluid.
T3: The tumor involves one or both fallopian tubes and has spread microscopically into the abdominal area outside the pelvis.
T3a: Microscopic metastasis is present in the peritoneal area (the area around the organs in the abdomen) beyond the pelvis.
T3b: Metastasis measuring 2 centimeters (cm; a little smaller than 1 inch) or smaller is present outside the pelvis.
T3c: Metastasis larger than 2 cm is present in areas outside the pelvis.
Nodes. The "N" in the TNM staging system stands for lymph nodes, the tiny, bean-shaped organs that help fight infection. Lymph nodes near the pelvis are called regional lymph nodes. Lymph nodes in other parts of the body are called distant lymph nodes.
NX: The regional lymph nodes cannot be evaluated.
N0: There is no cancer in the regional lymph nodes.
N1: The cancer has spread to the pelvic lymph nodes.
Metastasis. The "M" in the TNM system indicates whether the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
MX: Distant metastasis cannot be evaluated.
M0: There is no cancer beyond the peritoneal area.
M1: The cancer has spread beyond the peritoneal area.
Cancer stage grouping
Doctors assign the stage of the cancer by combining the T, N, and M classifications.
Stage 0: Refers to carcinoma in situ (Tis, N0, M0).
Stage I: Cancer is located only in the fallopian tubes (T1, N0, M0).
Stage IA: An encapsulated tumor is located in only one fallopian tube, with no spread to pelvic lymph nodes or other parts of the body (T1a, N0, M0).
Stage IB: An encapsulated tumor is in both fallopian tubes, with no spread to pelvic nodes or other parts of the body (T1b, N0, M0).
Stage IC: Cancer is in one or both fallopian tubes with either a ruptured capsule or tumor spread to the ovarian surface, or cancer cells are in the abdominal fluid (T1c, N0, M0).
Stage II: Cancer is in one or both fallopian tubes and has grown into the pelvis but not elsewhere (T2, N0, M0).
Stage IIA: Cancer has spread to the uterus or ovaries, but not to the pelvic lymph nodes or distant organs (T2a, N0, M0).
Stage IIB: Cancer has spread to other pelvic tissue, but not to lymph nodes or distant organs (T2b, N0, M0).
Stage IIC: Cancer has spread into the pelvic area and is shedding cancer cells into abdominal fluid (T2c, N0, M0).
Stage III: Cancer is in one or both fallopian tubes and the pelvis and has spread into the peritoneum but not to distant parts of the body (T3, N0, M0).
Stage IIIA: Cancer has spread microscopically throughout the pelvis (T3a, N0, M0).
Stage IIIB: Cancer has spread into the peritoneal area with implants that are 2 cm or smaller (T3b, N0, M0).
Stage IIIC: Describes any cancer that has spread into the peritoneal area in implants larger than 2 cm (T3c, N0, M0), or the tumor has spread to lymph nodes and/or the pelvis, but not to other parts of the body (any T, N1, M0).
Stage IV: Describes any cancer that has spread to distant organs (any T, any N, M1).
Recurrent: Recurrent cancer is cancer that has come back after treatment. If there is a recurrence, the cancer may need to be staged again (called re-staging) using the system above.
Histologic grade (G). Doctors may also assign a grade to the disease. A tumor's grade uses the letter "G" and a number. It describes how closely the cancer cells resemble normal tissue under a microscope. Cells that look like healthy cells are low grade, and those that look like cancer cells are high grade. In general, the lower the grade, the better the prognosis.
GX: The tumor grade cannot be identified.
G1: Describes cells that look more like normal tissue cells (well differentiated).
G2: The cells are somewhat different (moderately differentiated).
G3: The tumor cells barely resemble normal cells (poorly differentiated).
G4: The cells do not look like normal cells (undifferentiated).
Used with permission of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC), Chicago, Illinois. The original source for this material is the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual, Seventh Edition (2010) published by Springer-Verlag New York, www.cancerstaging.net.
Information about the cancer's stage will help the doctor recommend a treatment plan. The next section helps explain the treatment options for this type of cancer. Use the menu on the side of your screen to select Treatment Options, or you can select another section, to continue reading this guide.


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DIXON (WIFR) -- Ken Nelson Auto Plaza helped raise $1,350 in funding for AFC Elementary/Middle School with Chrysler brand's Drive for the Kids® program. The fundraising event was held on May 16, in conjunction with Family Fun Night.
"Drive for the Kids is a mutually beneficial program. We are pleased to support our local schools, and enjoy demonstrating a terrific, world class product," said Phil Scroggin, Manager of the Midwest Business Center for Chrysler Group LLC. "Parents are genuinely interested in testing our 2014 Chrysler Town & Country minivan with all of the advanced safety, technology, and economy features, and we are happy to help raise extra dollars for the school. Drive for the Kids allows us the opportunity to work together for the kids and everyone has a great time!"
Participants earned a $10 contribution to the school on their behalf from the Chrysler brand by taking a brief test drive in a 2014 model Town & Country minivan—highest ranked in loyalty 12 years in a row—as well as other Chrysler vehicles made available for test drives thanks to Ken Nelson Auto Plaza.
At the conclusion of 2014 program, the school with the highest number of test drives in each one of the five geographic regions (Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Central, and West) will win an additional $5,000, for a total of $25,000 in additional funding from Chrysler through the Drive for the Kids program.
Chrysler supports schools in the communities where the company does business. Since 1993, when Chrysler introduced Drive for the Kids, Chrysler dealers have worked with parents and educators in communities across the nation. Chrysler has contributed over $5 million directly to local schools for student needs, from playgrounds and field trips, to reading programs and new computers. Chrysler is proud of this tradition of community involvement. For more information, visit www.drive4kids.com.


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Republicans looking for Obama coattails?
Thursday June 26, 2008
A sign of how bad things are for Republicans this cycle comes from Gordon Smith's re-election campaign. Smith is a Republican Senator from Oregon. But you'd never know it from a quick look at the front page of his web site:
Down below the luscious images of Oregon we get a hint:
The kicker is something that has been attracting considerable media attention over the last day or so: an ad that sees Smith reaching for Obama coattails, replete with a green (green!) logo stressing bipartisanship.
Oregon, of course, is the state where Obama drew 75,000 people to a pre-primary rally (although the crowd may or may not have been there for a free concert ahead of Obama's appearence, by an indie band who may or may not be very popular, but whatever…).
Smith won 56-40 in 2002; Kerry beat Bush 51.3-47.2 in Oregon in 2004. which gives you some sense of the underlying partisanship of the state. 2002 of course was an "off-year"; 2008 isn't, and it is shaping up as a tough slog for Smith, and quite a few other Republican incumbents this cycle.


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Growth in eight core sectors dips to 1.8% in Nov
Dec 31 2012 , New Delhi
The growth in core sector industries touched its lowest in July this year at just 1 per cent after which it started rebounding and stood at 2.1 per cent in August, 5.1 per cent in September and 6.5 per cent in October.
The decline in growth in November has been attributed to double-digit decline in production of natural gas, contraction in output of coal and cement apart from decline in growth rates of electricity, steel and petroleum refinery products. The eight industries that have combined weight of 37.9 per cent in the overall index of industrial production (IIP) include crude oil, petroleum refinery products, coal, electricity, cement, finished steel, fertilisers and natural gas.
As per provisional data released by commerce ministry on Monday, cumulative growth in core sector output during April-November stood at 3.5 per cent compared with 4.8 per cent in same period a year ago. Output of natural gas continued to worsen with the highest decline of 15.2 per cent so far this year vis-à-vis a decline of 10.1 per cent in the same period last year. The government also reported coal output contraction of 4.4 per cent in November. This has come as a surprise as it has been in the positive territory during the entire financial year. Coal output had seen robust 21.4 per cent growth and 10.9 per cent increase in production during September and October, respectively, while it was 4.9 per cent in November last year. Even miniscule contraction of 0.2 per cent in the output of cement has come as a surprise as it has come on the back of 13.4 per cent and 6.8 per cent growth in output during previous two months and 17 per cent in November last year.
"Since core sector contributes 37 per cent to overall industrial production, the slower growth in November will certainly dampen IIP, but a lot of it will also depend on the performance of non-core sectors. Though volatility is difficult to predict, I still foresee industrial output to be slightly better in the second half than first six months this financial year," D K Joshi, principal economist at Crisil said.
Though output in other five sectors have seen some growth, there has been a significant deceleration in some of the key sectors, like refinery products, electricity and steel that have been holding up the overall core sector output so far.


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KLEM News AM Update, July 16, 2011
Floyd Valley Trauma Coordinator, Mary Jo Clark says prevention is the best medicine for summertime hazards, so take precautions to protect yourself. She says people often times confuse heat stroke with heat exhaustion. Clark says heat exhaustion will always precede heat stroke.
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Clark says the best remedy is to stay cool, take frequent breaks, seek shade or shelter, and stay hydrated. Water is best and she suggests to drink before, during, and after an activity. She suggests to keep drinking water even if you are not thirsty, and stay away from soda drinks and alcholol.
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The heat combined with high humidity levels can be especially troublesome for those people suffering from asthma. She says if you are particularly affected with asthma, or know of someone that is, you should pay even closer attention to your body and try to avoid being outdoors for extended periods of time.
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Clark says another way to remain cool and comfortable is to wear light colored and loose clothing. The heat and humidity not only creates problems for humans, but for our pets as well.
(LeMars) --The Plymouth County Historical Museum along with representatives from the Akron Museum and the Remsen Museum and other interested people met with the Plymouth County Fairboard Thursday evening to ask the fairboard to consider moving a house from rural Union township to the fairgrounds. The home is that of the late Cherry Cliff, a devoted volunteer to the Plymouth County fair, and historical preservationist. The three museum organizations believe there should be a Plymouth County Fair museum located at the fairgrounds and they believe the home would make for the ideal structure. The fairboard heard many presentations on the proposed project, but decided not to take any action at this time. The next fairboard meeting is scheduled for September.
(LeMars) -- Speaking of Cherry Cliff, the Plymouth County Historical Museum has scheduled Monday, July 18th as "Cherry Cliff Day." Although the museum is normally closed on Mondays, People are urged to visit the museum between three and five p.m. and enjoy cherry tea, cherry floats, and other cherry refreshments. Its all part of a way to honor the late Cherry Cliff who passed away this last May. Cherry Cliff was a devoted volunteer to the Plymouth county Historical Museum.
MAPLETON, Iowa (AP) More than three months after a tornado leveled much of Mapleton in western Iowa, volunteers are still coming to the rescue.
A Sioux City television station reports that vans full of people are still pulling into town to clean, build or paint buildings and other property damaged by the twister. No deaths were reported. The tornado was among at least 18 twisters in Iowa on April 9.
Pastor Katie Newman says her church has been working hard on recruiting and has lined up almost 200 volunteers over the next six weeks.
Some are coming from across the country, including Devon Anderson. He came from Massachusetts to lend a hand.
Anderson says he's ``just helping with the tornado `cause I felt bad and I thought we could help.''
Homecoming in Dubuque for Iowa soldiers
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Another homecoming ceremony is set for more Iowa National Guard soldiers returning from a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan.
The guard says about 220 soldiers will be welcomed home on Sunday in Dubuque. The soldiers are with Companies A and D, 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry. The homecoming is 11 a.m. at the Grand River Center.
Homecoming ceremonies were held Thursday in Cedar Rapids, Boone and Johnson. Another homecoming is being held today in Cedar Falls.
Nearly 3,000 Iowa soldiers were sent to Afghanistan last year. It was the largest single deployment of Iowa National Guard troops since World War II.
Funeral set for Iowa soldier killed in Afghanistan
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Funeral services are on Monday in Cedar Rapids for an Iowa National Guard soldier killed in Afghanistan.
Thirty-nine-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Terryl Pasker, of Cedar Rapids, was killed July 9. The guard says Pasker was going through a routine security checkpoint in an armored vehicle when an Afghan National Directorate security officer opened fire. A fellow guardsman, who fired back and killed the security guard, was injured.
The guard says Pasker's funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. at the River of Life Ministries, with burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery, also in Cedar Rapids. Visitation is Sunday at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion.
Gov. Terry Branstad has ordered all flags in Iowa be flown at half-staff on Monday in Pasker's honor.
Slow-starting GOP ad race about to begin in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Presidential candidates have been slow to begin the television ad wars, but that may be about to change.
Republican media trackers report that Tim Pawlenty has reserved an estimated $200,000 of television advertising in the Des Moines media market to begin Monday and carry through the closely watched Iowa GOP straw poll in mid-August.
The former Minnesota governor is aggressively competing in the straw poll. Recent polls have shown Pawlenty polling in the single digits in his neighboring state, while his Waterloo-born rival Michele Bachmann is near the top in Iowa.
Pawlenty is on pace to spend more than $430,000 in Iowa through mid-August. It's much more than any of his rivals but a far cry from the $1.5 million Mitt Romney spent in Iowa ahead of the 2007 straw poll.
Roberts Dairy closing Iowa City plant
(Information in the following story is from: Iowa City Press-Citizen, http://www.press-citizen.com/)
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) Roberts Dairy says it's closing its plant in Iowa City immediately and moving operations to Dubuque and Omaha.
The Iowa City Press-Citizen says the company sent a letter to the mayor, saying the closure is effective Friday. Forty-seven workers will be affected. Roberts Dairy will continue to employ 30 workers as drivers and support personnel. In the letter, the company says the closure is the result of lower volumes and the need to consolidate operations.
The dairy says it will continue to employ 250 people in Iowa.
Iowa farmer sent to prison for stealing corn
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) An Iowa farmer who pleaded guilty to selling 32,000 bushels of corn that were mortgaged to a government-owned agriculture lender has been sentenced to 6 months in prison.
Federal prosecutors say 49-year-old Chris Wessels, of Earlville, was sentenced on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Cedar Rapids. Wessels also was fined $10,000.
He pleaded guilty in January to one count of stealing corn mortgaged by the Commodity Credit Corporation.
Prosecutors say the corn was mortgaged in 2007 as a security for a $61,000 loan, but Wessels sold the corn to pay other bills.
Police close thoroughfare for march to mansion
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Organizers say police will close a 10-block section of a downtown Des Moines thoroughfare to accommodate hundreds of demonstrators who plan to march to the governor's mansion.
This Saturday's afternoon protest was organized by the group Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement, which plans a rally on the grounds near the mansion. The group claims Republican Gov. Terry Branstad has supported pro-business policies that hurt workers.
Police will close a 10-block section of Grand Avenue, allowing protesters to march to the mansion located just west of downtown.
Aides say Branstad will be in Salt Lake City at a meeting of the National Governors Association during the protest.
Father of slain toddler pleads not guilty
(Information in the following story is from: The Gazette, http://www.gazetteonline.com/)
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) A Cedar Rapids man charged in the beating death of his 17-month daughter has pleaded not guilty.
The Gazette says 24-year-old Zyriah Schlitter pleaded not guilty Friday to first-degree murder and child endangerment resulting in death in the March 2010 death of his daughter Kamryn.
Schlitter's attorney also asked that his client's $500,000 bond be reduced but the judge did not immediately rule on that request.
Schlitter and his ex-girlfriend, 27-year-old Amy Parmer, were arrested last month. Parmer, who is not Kamryn's mother, faces the same charges.
She was released from jail Monday after a judge lowered her bond last week to $100,000.
Kamryn's mother had filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Schlitter and Parmer accusing them of abuse that led to Kamryn's death, but the lawsuit was later dropped.
Muslim woman makes history at weightlifting event
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) Kulsoom Abdullah has become the first woman to compete in the U.S. weightlifting championships while wearing clothing that covers her legs, arms and head.
Abdullah was cleared to compete in accordance with her Muslim faith after the International Weightlifting Federation ruled two weeks ago that athletes could wear a full-body ``unitard'' under the customary weightlifting uniform.
Abdullah, a 35-year-old from Atlanta who weighs roughly 105 pounds, lifted before a small crowd Friday in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Wearing a flowing black hijab and matching top with a tan, long-sleeved undershirt, Abdullah cleared a snatch of 41 kilograms, or just over 90 pounds, and 57 kilograms in the clean and jerk.
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No children is illegal.
We presently must have 80% - 7 owners over 55 for the change?
But our covenants says a Special Meeting required for any changes and voted on with a 2/3 (6) vote for approval of a change. Then the neccesary changes to our legal documents would need to be taken care of by legal counsel.
The other part of the questions was regarding any no votes to the change..(max 2) would automatically be grandfathred in as not being subject to the 55 and over change..correct? And would subsequent buyers of those properties follw the grandfathered in or would the following buyers then be subject to the 55 and over? This is not clear to me.
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Still some confusion..evidently this Federal Law 80% 55 and over is newer than our covenants and is now effective!
You are saying it is now the OCCUPANTS, Not the number of units for the 80% count???
What about any units that are not occupied, but owned and either going to be sold or rented. Are they counted as to the age of the owner, or just not counted, because they are not occupied?
So, subject to last question, you count all the people that are actually living here and then compute the %???
OK..just be certain..the unit that is not occupied by anyone, as it is either going to re sold or rented. So, for the present time there would be nothing to count...only when it is sold or rented would it be changed by the occupants at that time...which for selling they would have to be 55 or older, IF this change is made for that type of complex?
Now. assuming that we have the correct 80% 55. we just need to have a meeting and vote that we wish to become a 55/80% complex and then have our legal counsel add the amendment to our covenants?
We would notify the owner of the apt that is probably going to be for sale that it must be sold to a 55 or over and a present one who is going to sell when the present lease is up with present trenants will need to be sold to a 55 an over.
Am I now orrect in my understanding???
OK...If an owner decided to sell their unit, it can be sold to someone of any age, but the occupants MUST be 55 or older. Is that correct? This is after we make the change to the 55/80%.
Can you send me via email all my questions to you along with your answers?
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