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Steward Health Care System lost money in its first year, but complied with conditions imposed by the state in 2010 when it recommended Steward be allowed to take over the six Caritas Christi Health Care hospitals, according to a report released Wednesday by the Massachusetts attorney general's office.
The 70-page report looks at the Boston-based company's compliance with its commitments — such as whether it retained employees, maintained services, and made capital improvements — as well as its market impact. But it covers only the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2011, and the eight hospitals and 1,840 physicians that were part of the health care system that year, making most of its data 16 months old.
In fiscal year 2011, the for-profit system, which is owned by New York private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, posted a $14.6 million operating loss and a total deficit of $56.9 million that includes one-time expenses related to the hospital purchases, the report said. While outpatient volume increased, expenses outpaced revenues.
Attorney General Martha Coakley, in a letter accompanying the much-anticipated report, said the one-year review "does not provide a reasonable basis to predict or draw conclusions about Steward's ongoing performance."
Instead, officials in Coakley's office said their goal was to compile baseline data about the performance of Steward so they are better able to make comparisons as they continue to monitor the growing hospital and doctors system. Its formation through the acquisition of Caritas was approved by the Supreme Judicial Court on Coakley's recommendation.
"Our first year of review reinforces previous findings that Steward acquired community hospitals in deteriorating financial condition and with significant deferred capital investment needs," Coakley wrote in her letter. "Our review of Steward's impact in its first year of operations indicates it is striving to meet its stated objective."
Coakley was not available for comment Wednesday.
Health care analysts said that because her report focused on a time period early in Steward's evolution, it is too soon to conclude how the hospital system will progress. The report noted that Steward already has spent more than $300 million on the hospitals, including the initial investment from Cerberus and money Steward has borrowed.
"This is health care," said Marc A. Bard, codirector of the Tufts Health Care Institute, an educational and training group in Boston. "You can't do an overnight turnaround and still keep the operation open for business. The real question is does [Steward's] plan to reduce losses cut the mustard. As best I can tell, it's a rational plan. Now they have to execute on it."
Ellen Lutch Bender, president of Newton consulting firm Bender Strategies, said the success or failure of Steward will have a major impact on health care in Massachusetts.
"Cerberus and Steward have invested a huge amount of money, and so far there's no return on that investment," Bender said. "The next few years will tell whether that model is sustainable."
Coakley's report is not the first indication that Steward is losing money. A financial report posted last summer by the state Division of Health Care Finance and Policy showed the system lost $38.9 million for the 2011 fiscal year.
But it included hospitals Steward did not own for the entire year, such as Quincy Medical Center and Morton Hospital, and omitted parts of the business such as pharmacies and home health care. Coakley's report examined the financial health of the overall Steward system.
Chris Murphy, a Steward spokesman, said the company had expected to lose money the first year, partly because of the costs of the acquisition and partly because it was investing hundreds of millions of dollars in capital improvements and information technology in the acquired hospitals.
Without those costs, the system would have had a positive cash flow in fiscal 2011, he said.
"Since the inception of Steward, we've had a very detailed seven-year business plan," Murphy said. "Everything that happened in that one-year time frame in the report was expected."
"Today we're where we thought we'd be" in moving the system to profitability, he said.
Murphy also noted Steward provided Coakley with detailed information about insurance contracts, market share, and other financial data that is not required to be made public by the nonprofit hospitals with which it competes in Massachusetts.
"This is an unprecedented level of transparency," he said. "We would call on the other hospitals to submit to this level of transparency as well if we really want as a state to understand what is driving health care costs."
The report also discloses that Steward, which operates 11 hospitals in eastern Massachusetts, obtained a five-year revolving credit line of $150 million from a trio of banks in June 2011. The credit line, which allows it to borrow more money, was increased to $200 million last year, with Steward pledging "substantially all its assets as collateral." Steward was in compliance with the loan terms in fiscal 2011, the report said.
It also said the number of full-time jobs at Steward's holdings increased about 3 percent to 9,277 that year. Its physician network expanded by 14 percent to more than 1,800 affiliated physicians as Steward stepped up efforts to attract more doctors.
"The competitive implications of this growth are not yet fully apparent," the report said. But it said the office would continue to monitor "the competitive impact of Steward's physician recruitment practices, and how Steward's strategy for growing its physician network interplays with changes in its patient volume and financial performance."Robert Weisman can be reached at email@example.com.


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Hey all,
ItLUG, the Italian LEGO Users Group, recently held a Legofest in the town of Ballabio in Northern Italy. Check out some pictures.
Highlights for the castler include this [url=http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=193158]campanile, or bell tower, from the Basilica di San Nicolo, built by Marco Chiappa:
and this [url=http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=181556]London Bridge, built by Gaetano Notaro:
Also this layout, which includes a cathedral and a ruined castle (not sure who built that one):

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Avon introduces a new perfume trio signed by the famous actress, named Expressions. Expressions collection celebrates life, laughter and love and all the happy moments with the fragrances Live Without Regrets, Laugh Often and Love to the Fullest.
Love to the Fullest is the scent of sensual and seductive women of an intoxicating oriental - floral compositions. The fragrance combines sparkling top notes of juicy black cherries with velvety floral notes of peony and evening primrose and the warmth of amber, cashmere and sandstone.
Available as Eau de Toilette in bottles of 50 ml.
Expressions by Reese Witherspoon: Love to the Fullest was launched in 2011.
I received a sample of Love To The Fullest when I was at my local Avon store...and fell completely in love with it! I went back the next day to get a full bottle. I love the warm notes of amber and sandstone that dry powdery to my skin. Its a bit strong, almost meant of nighttime wear but I've been wearing it in this trifling heat, it just blooms very sensual on me!
The retail price of Love To The Fullest in $25 ( crazy cheap, Avon, I'm back! lol!) but I was able to pick up the Mother's Day gift set above for $30. :)


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January 21, 2011 > Lady Vikings JV soccer remains undefeated
Submitted by Paul DunnPhoto by Ed OhyeIrvington High's JV Lady Vikings soccer team started the week with a Tuesday game against the Newark Memorial High's Cougars in Newark. Both teams had won all of their previous games this season, so a close and exciting game was guaranteed.Irvington's supporters were not disappointed as the Vikings midfield of Molly Cory, Sarina Utamsing and Rhian Dunn took control of the middle of the field early on in the first half. This allowed the Vikings to press forward and play the majority of the game in the Cougars' half. However, it was not going to be Irvington's day as they could not put the ball past the Newark keeper and the score remained 0-0.In the end only a leaping save by Vikings keeper Andrea Hanna in the final seconds of the game saved the Vikings from an undeserved defeat. Final score: 0-0.Two days later, Thursday, Jan. 13, the Lady Vikings went up against the Mission San Jose High Warriors at Tak Fudenna Memorial Stadium. The Vikings were missing several key players due to injuries and sickness so the team line-up had to be shuffled before the game.Both teams took a while to settle down, but eventually the Vikings started to dictate the play, which led to several chances on goal. About 10 minutes into the game, the Vikings got a bit of luck as midfielder Rachel Heng got the ball from Marissa Lee 20 yards from goal and her shot spun off her foot, completely wrong footing the Warrior keeper who dived the wrong way and could only watch as the ball went in the opposite direction and slowly rolled over the goal line out of reach.It didn't stay 1-0 for too long, as Erica Ohye latched on to a Molly Cory pass and quickly placed the ball past the charging keeper to extend the lead.In the second half, injuries to Heng and sweeper Tiffany Sarchet meant yet more shuffling and good playing time for some of the newer players on the squad. As verteran starter Megan Dunn took over as sweeper, Alyssa Mathias and Emily Holmes both served admirably at fullback. Summer Jones came in to help out the midfield, and Amie Fang and Natalie Cory replaced the tired forwards.This new line-up not only held its own against a resurgent Warrior team, but increased the lead when Molly Cory fed a perfect ball to the charging Heng who one-timed a shot under the diving keeper to make the final score 3-0. Heng would have had a hat-trick, but a first half goal of hers was called back for offside. Goalkeepers Andrea Hanna and Allison Huff combined for the shutout.


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EATON RAPIDS — Mark McGee and his wife, Krysta, say they nearly hit rock bottom five years ago before one crazy idea saved them.
Today, that venture, a self-started gourmet hotdog cart business operated on the streets of downtown Eaton Rapids, is earning them national exposure, according to the Lansing State Journal.
In late May, the Eaton Rapids residents will appear on an episode of the Food Network's "Food Court Wars." The reality-based competition pits two contestants against one another in an effort to win one year of rent-free eatery space at an area mall.
McGee's business, Mark's Gourmet Dogs, spent the week of March 17-21 filming with the national show in an effort to win his own spot at the Lansing Mall food court. The show will air sometime in late May and for now the outcome is a secret.
Five years ago though, if you'd asked McGee, 32, what chance his family venture had of getting him on television he probably wouldn't have thought it was possible.
McGee and Krysta were just trying to get back on their feet in 2009 after Mark's layoff a few months earlier from a job selling cell phones. They invested everything they had in a hotdog cart.
At $5,000, the cart took all of their savings as well as some loans from relatives. The couple had just $30 left in the bank when they set up shop on the streets of their hometown.
"I remember thinking, 'This is a story,'" McGee said of the day he took the cart out for the first time. "'We have $30 left in our pocket and I have to make this work.' As I was making my way downtown I thought, 'If this works it could be the greatest story ever.'"
There was a lot riding on the simple idea but the couple said they gave Mark's Gourmet Dogs plenty of thought before deciding to open.
Krysta was pregnant at the time with the couple's son Christian, now 6, and she said both she and her husband had enrolled in courses at Lansing Community College. Then they stumbled onto the idea for their business during a visit to a community yard sale.
"It was loaded full of people and I looked at Mark and said, 'If we had a grill and hot dogs I bet we could make money," said Krysta.
Mark, who had been taking business classes at LCC, latched on to the idea. He said he drew up a business plan and suddenly saw potential.
"She said that and I was just like, 'Man, that's perfect,'" said McGee. "So I got online and started doing research, trying to figure out if it was actually feasible. We put a plan together and when I was done we were like, 'Let's do this.' You know, why not?"
The cart is just a tow-away stand that fits in a 10x10-foot space. From it the McGees serve a vast and creative menu of hotdogs, using everything from standard beef hotdogs to duck dogs and polish sausages.
Customers can order them plain, with onions, mustard or chili. They can also indulge in some popular options the McGees have created over the years. Some of the more fanciful options include the "Arizona dog," with guacamole, bacon, tomatoes and sour cream, or the "Mac-a-weenie," a polish sausage served with macaroni and cheese on top.
Most menu items are in the $5.50 range.
The business is seasonal, from March to November. Mark's Gourmet Dogs is open every day from 11 a.m. until as late as 8 p.m. He parks in various spots along Main Street.
On average, McGee said the couple sells about 100 hot dogs a day, sometimes more.
It pays the bills, said McGee, who was appointed to the Eaton Rapids City Council in January. But every winter he has to supplement income from the cart with minimum wage jobs until the hotdog stand can be opened again in the spring.
Eventually, the couple, both Eaton Rapids High School graduates, said they dream of opening up a year-round restaurant while at the same time offering the hot dog cart business seasonally.
It was in passing last fall that the McGees heard about "Food Court Wars" intention to film a local episode in Lansing. Friends mentioned it and suggested they consider applying.
"The next night Mark couldn't sleep and he emailed the show," said Krysta. The couple heard back from the show's staff the next day but it took several months of interviews before the McGees learned that they would compete against Grand Grillin of Lansing.
The McGees got the good news a week before Christmas. "Food Court Wars" filmed the couple for five days in total, spending one day in Eaton Rapids.
The experience was stressful, he said, but no more so than the business he and Krysta have been invested in for five years.
"To win, that would be huge," said McGee. "That would really help us. That's me not having to get a crappy job next winter."
Regardless though, the couple said the opportunity and the exposure it will give Mark's Gourmet Dogs is worthwhile either way.
"We really went into it thinking it would be a win-win," said Krysta. "No matter what, we're still a business after the show airs. Win or lose we're a business and the publicity that we get from this is amazing. It's showcasing our food and what we do."
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What's Up With Willis & Where's Utley?
After yesterday's 4-run, partial inning disaster and reports of a sore arm, it is looking like the Dontrelle Willis experiment may come to a quick end. It is a real shame though. Willis had a spectacular career during his first four years in the majors. But the 5 years that followed that were horrendous and Willis wound up spending a lot of time in the minors trying to get his groove back.
It would have been nice to see Willis finally succeed again for a number of reasons. First, the Phillies can always use a solid lefty in the pen. Second, he and Jimmy Rollins are good friends and he would have fit well in the clubhouse. And finally, just because he seems like a cool guy who deserved another shot.
This is not to say he is officially done; spring training is not even half done yet. But if you combine his first two performances with the new report of a sore arm, it does seem very unlikely that Willis will rebound in time to make the team.
And what is up with Chase Utley? I understand based on his prior knee issues that manager Charlie Manual does not want to push him. But he has done little more in spring training than take batting practice and has yet to appear in a game. I get the idea of working him in slowly, but not working him in at all is leaving many questions lingering in the air.
Is there more to the situation than the Phillies are letting on? Even Placido Polanco, who is also older and even had surgery in the off-season, has played a game this spring. In fact, Polanco is in the line-up today, but still no Utley.
It is understandable that the Phils want to be cautious with Utley after he missed nearly half the season in 2011. But is this going overboard or is there something they are not telling us? Stay tuned…
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John R. Arbuckle
MARSEILLES, Ill. — Mr. John R. Arbuckle, 66, of Marseilles, Ill., and formerly of Chicago, passed away Monday, April 2, 2013, at his home.
Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home, 1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with Chaplin Terry Ann Dumyahn officiating.
Seals-Campbell Funeral Home, Marseilles, is in charge of arrangements. For additional information, call (815) 795-5151 or log onto www.sealscampbell.com.


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THE plan to issue a hoax letter about ANZ funding Whitehaven Coal was cooked up last week by a handful of anti-coal campaigners camping in Leard State Forest, near Narrabri.
''We didn't know what to expect - all we really wanted was to draw attention to the coalmine plan,'' said activist Jonathan Moylan, speaking on behalf of the group called Front Line Action on Coal.
Mr Moylan played a key part in the hoax, including impersonating an ANZ spokesman when contacted by Fairfax. He later apologised for lying - after Whitehaven Coal shares had temporarily dropped in value by $314 million.
The activists discussed the plan last week, then invested $25 in buying an internet domain name - ANZcorporate.com - which also allowed them to use a fake email address that fooled several major media organisations.
On Saturday, according to the time stamp on the document, Mr Moylan created a fake press release from ANZ that said the bank had decided to pull out of a $1.2 billion loan that would have been used to finance a new coal mine in Leard Forest. The document, which was simply a reworked version of a real ANZ press release, was sent to journalists at 11.44am on Monday.
Minutes later, the Whitehaven share price was tumbling by 8.8 per cent, as some shareholders assumed the proposed coal mine was no longer viable.
Mr Moylan's mobile number was listed on the press release, under the name ''Toby Kent''. Mr Kent is a real employee in the ANZ corporate affairs section - though well-informed journalists might have known the real Mr Kent has a British accent, whereas Mr Moylan is from Newcastle, NSW.
Mr Moylan, an Esperanto speaker and French translator, had rehearsed some polished lines about ANZ's corporate responsibility to impersonate Mr Kent. In the event, only Fairfax called the mobile phone number on the fake press release to check the story.
Nonetheless, an inaccurate story about ANZ's supposed pull-out from the coal project was written for the AAP news wire, and versions of the story quickly appeared on major news websites.
ANZ immediately denied it. At 1.01pm, the Front Line Action on Coal group issued a second press release admitting the hoax, and saying it had done so to draw attention to the environmental problems that it said would be caused by the mine.
Mr Moylan said the group had got the idea of the hoax from several stunts from activists groups in the US, particularly one by ''The Yes Men'' which had ''punked'' US chemicals company Union Carbide.
Other groups have recently used hoax letters even videos to highlight environmental issues. Greenpeace partnered with ''The Yes Men'' earlier this year in a campaign to discredit oil drilling in the Arctic, which also included fake video clips on YouTube, an elaborate spoof website, and a fake Twitter account.
Mr Moylan, who has appeared in court several times charged with trespass offences after illegally entering coal and aluminium sites in NSW, said he didn't regard the hoax as successful.
''We don't measure success in terms of Whitehaven or anyone losing money,'' he said.
''Success for us is what happens in reality, not in terms of abstract numbers.
''It's about whether the water table gets destroyed, whether the forest gets bulldozed, whether farmers can continue farming the land or not.
''So, no, we haven't succeeded.''


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The Grand Junction Police Department is moving forward with some new technological advances. This new equipment makes the streets safer for officers and the community.
Officers with Grand Junction Police Department no longer need to go into the station to write up their reports, instead, with field based reporting officers are able to submit reports from their vehicle. They just log onto a small computer, type the report and send it back to the station. That's not all this screen does, it also encompasses a tech net system. This is a system that manages all of the sirens, lights, radio and computers in the cars. With these systems, the officers have a few other options, as well.
Grand Junction Police Commander Nordeen says, "You can use the touch screen push a button or its also voice activated."
Another voice activated option will be coming soon, here's how it works. The police officer runs a license plate by simply calling it out loud. Then the background on this license plate will be processed. The information will go into a projector and then information will be displayed on a small screen by the windshield, so the officer never has to take his or her eyes off the road.
Another new advance is electronic ticketing. This works by an officer swiping a driver's license over a scanner, then out prints a ticket. All of the information is transmitted back to the station.
Finally, by this summer the P.D. plans to have dash board cameras installed in most of their vehicles.
Grand Junction Police Corporal Roduemore says, "I think its gonna help with D.U.I stops. It will show the demeanor of the person we stopped. It will also help with records and court cases."
Officers hope to have this new technology installed in all vehicles within a year. This is an investment that benefits more than the department.
Commander Nordeen says, "Everything that helps these officers from a safety aspect and time saving aspect, will also help the citizens in the community."


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Good morning Tiger, what a wonderful handsome man you are. I really enjoyed your story- you must have been an adorable kitten.
And now you are so close to your humans, telling they all they need to know just by the color of your eyes. It must be fun to have you around. Hope you have some relaxing moments like in your first picture today.


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Home buyers were left in the lurch after the Supreme Court refused to entertain real estate firm Jaypee Infratech's plea to direct Noida Authority to grant completion certificates to its projects falling within a 10-km radius of the Okhla Bird Sanctuary.
The apex court's decision has an immediate impact on at least 30,000 flats and puts into doubt the fate of another 70,000 under-construction flats in the long term, builders estimated.
After the apex court's decision, home buyers said they were utterly at sea. After investing their money into projects they felt would lead to their dream homes, home buyers said all they could do now was hope for the best. "I don't know what to think or do. Our hard-earned money is at stake here," said Krina Sanjiv Roy, a home buyer who has already invested Rs 34 lakh, over 50 per cent of the total cost for a 3-BHK apartment with Jaypee Group.
Other home buyers, who have invested money in other projects, expressed a similar anguish. Many pinned the blame on builders and the Noida Authority for not pointing out irregularities at an earlier stage.
"Right now, all we have been getting are assurances. The Noida Authority or the builder shouldn't have begun this if there is a case of some wrongdoing. My flat is 9.6 km away from the park and is almost complete. Yet, I can't get it and I don't know when I will," said Puja Aeron, who has paid the entire cost for an apartment with Homes 121 project of the real estate firm Gulshan Homz.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) had restrained the Noida Authority from issuing completion certificates with respect to buildings and other constructions within a 10-km radius of the Okhla Bird Sanctuary or within the distance of eco-sensitive zone till approvals from the National Board of Wild Life (NBWL) were accorded to these projects.
Appearing for Jaypee Infratech, senior advocate A M Singhvi had pointed out that around 4,000 flats constructed by the firm were ready forhandover and a great humanitarian problem would arise if completion certificates were not issued since homes buyers had paid almost 95 per cent of sale consideration.
After the Supreme Court's dismissal of the plea, home buyers who contacted Jaypee were told that the firm would be approaching the Supreme Court again.
"As soon as I heard about the decision, I got in touch with Jaypee. I was told that they would be approaching the Supreme Court again to reconsider," Roy said.
The Supreme Court had said it found no merit to interfere with the interim directive of the NGT and that it was appropriate for the Central government to examine the cases of approvals. "We can currently do nothing, but wait. We will wait for the Centre's response," said Askari Zaidi, spokesperson, Jaypee Group.
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Heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has denied that he brawled with fighter Dereck Chisora last week at the Pacha nightclub in Ibiza.
According to the British media, the two heavyweights 'had to be separated following a heated confrontation' after the duo bumped into each other at the nightclub.
But the Ukrainian has rubbished the reports.
"I'm quite shocked by the recent British media stories about an alleged brawl between myself and Dereck Chisora.
"I am a professional prize fighter and let my fists do the talking only inside the ring."
Chisora, 29, was said to have offered a hand to the world champion before the pair exchanged words.
He told ATG Radio: "I saw Wladimar, we had a little conversation in a club, it wasn't a great conversation.
"I shook his hand and then we swapped words, I told him 'I'm coming for you.'"
Both fighters were believed to be holidaying on the Spanish island.
The Londoner is known for having issues with his behaviour. The 29-year-old has had a history with the Klitschko family, spitting water in the face of Klistschko moments before his fight with brother Vitali in Munich last February.
Additionally, at the weigh-in before the fight, he slapped Vitali across the face.
At the news conference after the fight, Chisora instigated the brawl with David Haye that led to him having his license stripped off him.
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MAYSVILLE - Charles Vernon Peacock, 78, died Sunday, November 18, 2012.
Survivors include two sons, David and Mark Peacock, both of Maysville; stepdaughter, Gail (Briam) Keich, Maysville; two brothers, Walter Peacock, Dallas, Texas and Lee Peacock, Marietta; a sister, Maregie Maples, Acworth; one step-grandchild; and one step-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 24, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Sunrise Cemetery.
Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce, is in charge of arrangements.
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Jack and Jill
(Dumb comedy/irritating characters)
What were they thinking?
Did Adam Sandler think that playing male/female twins was funny?
Did Al Pacino think his career would be enhanced playing himself in this awful movie?
Did all of the sports stars and actors think they could help Sandler by doing cameos?
Did Dunkin Donuts think they would sell more coffee with all its product placements?
Sandler plays Jack, an L.A. ad man who is trying to recruit Al Pacino to do a Dunkin Donuts commercial. He also plays his annoying sister, Jill, who comes from the Bronx to L.A. for her annual visit and overextends her welcome.
Jill is so annoying you will want to walk out, as one guy did, shouting "I paid to see this [expletive]."
What kept me to the end was Pacino, who played a funny parody of himself. But no actor could have saved this irritating movie, even Johnny Depp who has a scene with Pacino.
Pacino falls for Jill, which makes this a Farce with a capitol F. They vacation on a cruise ship (a big product placement). Jack's son tapes live objects to his body, including Jill's cockatoo. Nobody explains his odd behavior.
The beginning and ending credits include sets of twins saying dumb things to each other. Well, I've wasted enough of your time. Sandler wasted an hour and a half of mine.
Rated PG, with extensive bathroom humor.


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By Cheryl Pellerin
American Forces Press Service
Gates met with reporters after a meeting with Prime Minister Essam Sharaf and other Egyptian leaders.
U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973 called for establishing a no-fly zone in
and preventing Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi from killing his own people, Gates said. It does not provide for eliminating Gadhafi as Libya 's leader, he added. Libya
"We will be assessing this as we go along in terms of when his capabilities to [slaughter] his people has been eliminated," the secretary told reporters. "But I think no one was under any illusions that this would be an operation that would last one week or two weeks or three weeks." No timeline exists for ending coalition activities, he said.
The widespread unrest throughout the
Middle East and North Africa is extraordinary because of the speed with which it has spread across region, "regardless of the diversity of the governments involved," Gates said.
The entire phenomenon is less than three months old, the secretary added, "so in a way, one looks on it with some wonder."
But a need exists, he said, "to try and work with the governments of the region -- with interim governments, with new governments, with existing governments -- to bring about change, but … in a way that is stabilizing in the region and not destabilizing."
Meanwhile, Gates said, the situation in
remains unsettled. "I think it's too soon to call an outcome," he said. Yemen
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Terry Lemerond, a well-known author, advisor and educator, shares the wisdom of 40 years spent researching & developing more than 300 nutritional and botanical health support formulations. This article – on 10 foods so healthful as to be 'medicinal' (including chocolate!) – is reproduced with kind permission from Terry's informative website TerryTalksNutrition.com ©2012, all rights reserved.
Terry's Top Ten: Best Foods
Sometimes, it can be a little confusing knowing what to eat. It seems like there are always conflicting reports about what is healthy and what is not, and it can be tempting to just give up and eat for convenience and comfort.
But there is a better way. Instead, you can be smart about the kinds of foods you eat – foods that taste delicious, make satisfying additions to your meals, and provide amazing beneficial nutrients.
In fact, many of the foods you may already enjoy are truly nature's pharmacies.
As Hippocrates said over 2,000 years ago, "Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food." It was good advice then, and remains so today.
To start off, I can guarantee you that these foods will make you healthier and feel much better than anything on the list of Top Ten Bad Foods ever could. And you may be happily surprised by some of my choices here.
So… we're going to look at my favorites and what makes them ideal choices. Consider this your detailed shopping list, and bring your appetite!
1. Cold Water Fish
Cold water fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring and cod) is one of the healthiest things you can eat. These fish are a rich source of essential omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA (eicosapentaenoic) and DHA (docosahexaenoic).
The benefits of omega-3s are outstanding. They help to: keep your heart healthy, relieve pain through anti-inflammatory action, enhance immunity, elevate mood, and alleviate the symptoms of ADHD, diabetes, skin diseases, menstrual pain, and more.
In fact, one of the most important uses of DHA is the promotion of brain and vision development in infants and children, and omega-3 fatty acids are vital for fetal brain development during pregnancy.
Omega-3s are important for brain health in adults as well. In fact, researchers have found that eating baked or broiled fish (not deep fried!) at least once a week reduced the risk of Alzheimer's by 5 times!
Cold water fish is often considered 'heart friendly' for a good reason.
When rates of heart attack are compared between those who rarely eat fish, to those dining on it just 1 to 3 times a month, the individuals enjoying a fish dinner now and then still saw a reduced risk of heart attack greater than 20%. For all these reasons, I encourage everyone to add fish to their diet!
If you just don't like fish, you can still boost your omega-3 intake [with supplements].
2. Garlic
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a favorite culinary herb that adds a wonderfully pungent and rich taste to almost every dish that it accompanies. But far beyond that, garlic is extremely beneficial. Garlic reduces high blood pressure, fights oxidative stress that damages cells, helps prevent cancer, and has strong anti-viral and anti-fungal properties to keep the immune system strong.
In fact, during the First and Second World Wars, garlic was used medicinally and later came to be known as "Russian penicillin."
One of the major compounds in garlic that is responsible for its amazing abilities is called alliin. This compound reacts with an enzyme in garlic called allinase when the garlic bulb is crushed, and creates allicin. The result is lower triglyceride levels and a relaxation of blood vessels, which helps reduce blood pressure.
Another plus to garlic is that it increases hydrogen sulfide production in the body. At high levels, hydrogen sulfide would be toxic. But the low levels produced in the body have an opposite effect. Instead, it fights free radical activity and reduces inflammation so that the blood vessels relax and the heart and arteries are protected from damage.
While there are many excellent reasons to enjoy garlic for health benefits – a 30% decrease in colon cancer risk among them – it is really heart support that comes to mind for most people when they think of garlic. For those with heart disease, recent research shows that garlic extract was associated with an almost 3% decrease in the size of artery-clogging plaques. The control group in the study – with no garlic extract – saw a 15% increase in plaque size.
There are times when eating garlic just isn't practical or desirable. In those cases, I would recommend a supplemental form that uses a food-grade enteric coating to make sure that the alliin doesn't combine with allinase until it reaches the small intestines so that the beneficial compounds can be better absorbed. Also, look for a supplement that provides the equivalent key compounds found in 4 grams of garlic daily – the amount recommended by the German Commission E.
3. Onion
Not surprisingly, onion, like garlic is a member of the Allium family. While onion's healthy compounds differ from garlic's, it is also noted for its ability to prevent heart disease. Consumption of onions reduces cholesterol and the incidence of blood clots. Oil from onion has been used to treat high blood pressure, as well.
Beyond cardiovascular concerns, onion helps increase bone density and reduces inflammation and the risk of cancer. In fact, regular onion consumption has been found to decrease the risk of stomach cancer, so it is a very strong botanical in many ways.
One of the most beneficial compounds in onion is quercetin – a potent antioxidant flavonoid that provides much of the anti-inflammatory and antihistamine power found in the plant.
Interestingly, it's not just fans of healthy food that think onion is an extremely valuable plant; the World Health Organization (WHO) also supports the use of onion to treat the loss of appetite and prevent heart disease.
4. Green Tea
Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) has been cultivated for over 5,000 years, and is well known for its multiple health benefits. It supports cardiovascular, dental, digestive, and skin health. It prevents and fights cancer.
And in this "battle of the bulge" era, it is especially well-regarded for its thermogenic ability. Green tea infusions help burn calories, with or without caffeine, and possess a lipase-inhibiting activity that limits the amount of fat calories absorbed.
All true tea (as opposed to herbal infusions) is from the same plant. The reason it is called "green" is because the tea leaves are only minimally processed after harvesting. Unlike black tea, where the leaves are allowed to oxidize, green tea leaves are simply steamed. Aside from the difference in taste, this light touch means that green tea keeps its antioxidant power, and more of its polyphenolic strength.
The chief component in green tea that is considered most responsible for its amazing abilities is Epigallocatechin-3-gallate, better known as "EGCG."
EGCG reduces inflammation, protects the body from oxidative stress, and slows cancer progression by inhibiting an enzyme that cancer cells need for tumor growth.
If you haven't enjoyed tea as part of your daily regimen, you may want to consider it: recent research shows that green tea reduces the risk of high blood pressure by 50%, the risk of dying from stroke by 40% to 60%, and the risk of dying from heart attack by 20% to 30%.
As for cancer risk, a case-controlled study in China surveyed three types of cancer – pancreatic, colon, and rectal cancer. The researchers saw a decreased risk of each due to a common factor – higher consumption of green tea. The results were impressive.
• For women, the reduced risk of pancreatic, colon, and rectal cancer was 47%, 43%, and 33% respectively.
• For men, the percentages were slightly lower overall; 37%, 18%, and 28%.
5. Chocolate (Cacao)
The fact that I consider chocolate one of the Top Ten Best foods may come as a happy surprise. The fact is that pure, dark chocolate – without extra ingredients and calories like caramel or marshmallow – provides a wealth of benefits.
The flavonoid compounds in dark chocolate are strong antioxidants and are anti-inflammatory. They lower blood pressure, improve blood flow to the brain and heart, and help prevent the formation of blood clots. According to recent research, the polyphenols in dark chocolate:
• Help prevent oxidation of LDL cholesterol (which, along with inflammation, is the real reason that cholesterol is a health issue),
• And even help reduce stress in the brain when participants are asked to solve complex problems.
Like tea, chocolate retains its healthiest components when it is the least processed. Look for chocolate that is at least 70% cacao. It will have a distinctively different flavor than the over-sweetened milk chocolate variety that we all grew up with, but its rich flavor means that smaller amounts of chocolate will satisfy more, too.
6. Almonds
We always think of almonds as nuts, when in fact they are really the seeds (or "drupes") from the fruit of the almond tree. Almonds are a must for anyone who wants to lose weight, balance cholesterol levels, and reduce their risk of heart disease. They are loaded with folate, plant sterols, fiber, vitamin E and magnesium.
And while almonds do contain fat, 78% of the calories come from healthy, monounsaturated fats that help build strong cells and keep arteries flexible.
Almonds also lower homocysteine levels in the body. Homocysteine is an amino acid that is associated with damage to blood vessel walls, increased cholesterol oxidation (making LDL-cholesterol "stickier" and more likely to clog arteries), increased risk of stroke, and inflammation throughout the cardiovascular system.
In fact, almond intake lowers levels of C-reactive protein, an inflammatory marker in the body. When you combine almonds with other health nutrients, including plant sterols, soy protein, and soluble fiber – C-reactive protein was reduced by almost 25%. That's better (and much safer) than what you'll ever see from statin drugs!
For cholesterol balance, they are impressive too: in a clinical study, people with high cholesterol ate 1 ounce (a handful) of almonds daily and had a 4.4% reduction in LDL cholesterol; eating 2.5 ounces daily lowered LDL by almost 10%!
And, if you are dealing with a few extra pounds, consider almonds as the perfect snack. One study found that overweight people on a low-calorie diet plus 2.5 ounces of almonds daily lost 62% more weight, 50% more belly fat, and reduced their blood pressure by 11 points versus the control group eating low-calorie food and foods equal to the almonds for calories and protein.
It's not just about calories. The kinds of foods you eat really do matter.
7. Red Wine
The reason why red wine is so rich in protective compounds is because red and black grapes used to make the wine are already very rich in anthocyanins and other natural antioxidants. But red wine is also powerful because when the grapes are crushed, the whole fruit – including the nutrient-rich grape skins – is fermented. That gives it a very complete profile. White wine on the other hand, is made without the grape skins.
The benefits of red wine [or red/purple grape juice, also excellent, for those who can't or don't want to consumer alcohol] are many: consumption reduces the risk of heart disease and cancer, promotes healthier aging, and slows the progression of neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease.
The compound most recognized for these benefits is one that has been getting a lot of attention in the past few years: resveratrol.
Resveratrol is considered to be one of the reasons behind what we call the "French Paradox," in which people in France – despite their rich diets (of mostly whole foods and smaller portion sizes) seem to live longer, healthier lives. The prevalence of red wine during regular meals led researchers to discover that one of the compounds, resveratrol, did indeed appear to slow down the aging process, and even keep metabolism running more smoothly by improving the rate at which muscles burn fat.
Beyond being a "preserver of youth," resveratrol has also been found to inhibit the formation, growth, and spread of tumors, and has been to shown to be effective against breast, prostate, lung, liver, and other types of cancer cells.
It also reduces liver fat, blood pressure, and helps keep blood sugar levels in balance – all excellent reasons to enjoy a glass of red wine with dinner.
8. Curcumin
Curcumin – while not a food per se – is the essential compound from turmeric, Curcuma longa, which in its powdered form has been used as a spice and medicine for thousands of years. It's a primary ingredient in curry, and accounts for the bright orange color of the dish.
In its long history, and continuing today, curcumin has been credited with many benefits. It reduces pain and inflammation, prevents tumor formation, protects the liver, and promotes wound healing.
The anti-inflammatory abilities of curcumin are responsible for both its strong pain reduction and cancer preventing power, because proper inflammation keeps cancer cells from forming and spreading. There is some very exciting current research showing the powerful effect that curcumin has on tumor cell reduction, and given the strength of this particular compound, I'm sure more successful studies will follow.
New studies also show curcumin helping to ease pain for those with rheumatoid arthritis, and when combined with a boswellia extract, being as effective as celecoxib in management of knee pain in people with osteoarthritis.
There are also studies in progress examining the benefits for curcumin in supporting a slower progression of Alzheimer's disease.
I urge you to consider supplementing with a high absorption curcumin extract daily. You can find formulas that combine it with boswellia and other ingredients for joint pain, with resveratrol and green tea for cellular health concerns, or simply on its own for just about everything else.
9. Apple
There's a lot of truth to the old saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." It would be tough to find a more perfect portable snack that provides so many benefits. In fact, just by adding one serving of apples per day, you can reduce your risk of pancreatic cancer by 25%.
But there are even more reasons to eat apples – weight loss, heart health, reduced risk of diabetes and asthma, cancer and Alzheimer's prevention, and increased bone density – to name a few. A lot of people figure they can get around eating apples by just drinking juice instead – but one recent study actually found an increased risk of colon cancer associated with regular intake of fruit juice.
There are some identifiable components in apples that make them so healthy. They are quercetin, phloridzin, and fiber.
• Quercetin is a bioflavonoid antioxidant. One of its many benefits is that it reduces or delays the absorption of sugar and carbohydrates, which helps to curb the appetite and reduce binge eating.
• Phloridzin, like quercetin, has similar effects on the glucose receptor sites, but it also burns fat and controls blood sugar levels. In fact, phloridzin helps to release stored fatty acids from fat cells by as much as 44% more than just exercise alone.
A recent study followed participants eating daily apples or pears versus another group eating oat cookies with the same total calories and fiber. The apple group lost weight. The cookie group gained. So my advice is – skip the cookie and have that apple a day.
10. Grapes
Grapes (Vitis vinifera) are another nutrient-packed fruit I'd recommend every day. They are another easily portable fruit that makes an excellent snack alternative. Grapes [contain compounds that can] neutralize the effects of free radicals, the skins of grapes are loaded with nutrients, too.
As with most fruits, and as I mentioned in the section about red wines, the skins of grapes are loaded with valuable nutrients, including resveratrol and other health-supporting polyphenols and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (mostly known as OPCs).
OPCs are the precursor to anthocyanins – the strong antioxidants that give red, blue, and purple fruits and vegetables their antioxidant power. These powerful components protect cells from oxidative stress, and have been researched for tumor inhibition, liver detoxification, reduced blood platelet aggregation (keeping blood vessels from becoming clotted), and muscle health in athletes. In fact, in one double-blind study, the nutrients in a whole grape extract increased muscle endurance by 24%.
Aside from those kinds of immediate physical results, OPCs from grape have also been shown to have protective antioxidant effects in the brain, supporting focus and cognitive health.
But we could really spend a lot of time looking at all of the great benefits of fruits and vegetables. I believe that you should eat a variety each day, because they provide so many valuable nutrients.
Getting the amount you need really isn't as difficult as you may think. After all, a serving of grapes is just one cup. For apples, even one small apple counts as a serving. Carrots, rich in beta-carotene and blueberries, one of my favorites, and an excellent source of anthocyanins, are just a cup per serving as well. You can easily work those foods into healthy snacks or reserve them for an energizing dessert.
If you haven't been eating a lot of fruits and vegetables in your diet, start off by just adding a couple of your favorites at first and build up from there.
If you can, I'd always recommend buying organic when it's available. The last thing you want to do is jeopardize your health with chemicals just as you've been adding a better group of foods to your diet.
These Top Ten Can Make a Major Difference
The foods I've outlined here are some of the very best that you can add to your diet every day. They will literally add flavor and life to your meals. Enjoy them. Find recipes online, or rediscover your favorite cookbooks and work each one into your breakfasts, lunches, and dinners each week.
You'll be amazed at how much more vibrant and energetic you feel when you let go of bad food choices and embrace these healthy alternatives.
In response to a reader query asking why there are no greens in his ten best foods list, Terry responded:
"Greens are an excellent addition to any menu and should be eaten often. But my Top 10 Best Foods has more medicinal value than greens. There are many foods that could have been selected somewhere in between the next top 10. I selected mine based on the impact they have on health in relationship to the quantity consumed. Fruits and vegetables, in all the studies conducted on these two categories, could possibly reduce 40% to 50% of all forms of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and inflammatory disorders. Greens do not quite have this impact."
– Terry Lemerond
Note: This information (© 2012 TerryTalksNutrition, All Rights Reserved) has not been reviewed by the FDA. It is general information, based on the research and opinions of Terry Lemerond unless otherwise noted, and is not meant to prevent, diagnose, treat or cure any condition, illness, or disease. It is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is always very important that you make no change in your healthcare plan or health support regimen without researching and discussing it in collaboration with your professional healthcare team.


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Avi Spiegel Discusses Mohammed Mursi's U.S. Visit with BBC World Service
BBC World Service -- Given what President Obama recently said describing the new Egypt as neither friend nor foe, what sort of reception will Egypt's President Mohammed Mursi get as he flies to the states for a week of meetings in Washington and New York? Avi Spiegel is assistant professor of Middle Eastern politics at University of San Diego in California and he's finishing a book at the moment on the rise of young Arab Islamists.
BBC talked with Mr. Spiegel and began by asking him whether this trip was an American or Egyptian idea.


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For Immediate Release: October 16, 2009
Saturday, October 17 – FY 2011 Fall Budget Public Hearing
The Alexandria City Council invites the public to offer comments regarding the FY 2011 budget at its public hearing. The public hearing will be held in Room 2400, City Council Chambers, 301 King St., beginning at 9:30 a.m. Due to the difficult economic conditions the City faces, residents are encouraged to take advantage of an early opportunity to present their views and priorities directly to City Council and City staff.
Saturday, October 17 – Public Hearing on HOT Lanes Project
The Alexandria City Council invites the public to offer comments on the proposed Virginia Department of Transportation HOT lanes project at its public hearing. The public hearing will be held in Room 2400, City Council Chambers, 301 King St., beginning at 9:30 a.m. The HOT Lanes project, as envisioned by VDOT if approved, would expand the existing High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on I-95/395 from two to three lanes and extend two new lanes south to Massaponax.
Saturday, October 17 – Fort Ward Park History Group Meeting
The Office of Historic Alexandria formed a workgroup to help document the historic and cultural resources of the Fort Ward site, in particular, the African-American community that once existed there. The new Fort Ward Park History Group will hold its first meeting at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd. Members of the workgroup will be asked to record family history, identify features such as graves, document historical photographs including family and landscape images, and other projects related to the history of the site. Those interested in participating are invited to attend a tour of the site beginning at 11 a.m., and a planning meeting will begin at noon. Dress for the weather and bring a bag lunch. For more information, please visit www.fortward.org or call 703.838.4848.
Tuesday, October 20 – Potomac Yard Planning Advisory Group
The Potomac Yard Planning Advisory Group (PYPAG) will be meeting from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. There will be an open house from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. preceding the meeting. For more information, contact Valerie Peterson at 703.746.3853 or visit alexandriava.gov/PotomacYardPlan.
Wednesday October 21 – BRAC Advisory Meeting
The BRAC Advisory meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the William Ramsay School, 5700 Sanger Ave. In February of 2009, City Council created a BRAC-133 Advisory Group to serve as a forum for developing ideas and recommendations relating to transportation improvements and other issues associated with the BRAC-133 office building. For more information, contact Pat Escher at 703.746.3812 or visit alexandriava.gov/BRAC.
Wednesday, October 21 – 2010 Census Complete Count Committee
At 7 p.m. the 2010 Census Complete Count Committee meeting will be held in Room 2000, City Hall, 301 King St. William Ramsay School, 5700 Sanger Ave. For more information, contact Ralph Rosenbaum at 703.746.3859 or visit alexandriava.gov/Census2010 .
Thursday, October 22 – Public Forum on City's Strategic Goals for Development and Economic Vitality
The City of Alexandria will host a public forum on the strategic goals for development and economic vitality, beginning at 7 p.m. in Room 2400, City Council Chambers, City Hall, 301 King St. The forum is part of a broader review of the City's Strategic Plan by the City Council. Participants who wish to speak are asked to register in advance, and those who are unable to participate in the public forum are encouraged to submit their comments online by November 3. Information about the City Council's strategic planning process is available at alexandriava.gov/StrategicPlanning. For more information, contact Brandi Collins at 703.746.3854.
Coming soon!
Saturday, October 24 – Civil War Sesquicentennial Meeting
A second Civil War Sesquicentennial community planning meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Dr. A speaker from the Virginia Tourism Corporation will facilitate sessions to plan programs for Alexandria's commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. This meeting is open to all, and public participation is most welcome. For more information, please contact the Office of Historic Alexandria at 703.838.4554.
The City of Alexandria has mailed bills for the second half 2009 Real Estate Tax and Refuse Fee to all property owners and mortgage companies. If you do not receive a real estate tax bill in the mail by November 2 and do not have your real estate tax paid by your mortgage company, please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call 703.746.3902. Property owners who changed their mailing address but did not previously report this change to the City should e-mail email@example.com or call 703.746.4646 to ensure that future bills and correspondence are mailed to the correct address.
Call for Artists for Alexandria Police Memorial
The City of Alexandria has issued a Call for Artists for the Alexandria Police Memorial at the Alexandria Police Department headquarters, 3534 Wheeler Ave., currently under construction. The City is conducting the search for qualified applicants through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ.) The deadline for applications is October 30 at 4 p.m. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Arts.


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LUBBOCK, Texas --- The Tennessee Tech baseball team wrapped up the Red Raider Classic Sunday, as it took on Texas Tech.
The Golden Eagles managed six hits, but were unable to keep the Red Raiders off the board as Texas Tech took the win 8-0.
Freshman Jordan Hopkins recorded two of the Golden Eagles six hits, while junior Austin Wulf recorded another hit, extending his hitting streak to four games on the season.
Scott LeJeune led the Red Raider offense as he tallied three hits and three RBI, while Tim Proudfoot and Bo Altobelli added two hits and two RBI each.
Texas Tech's Rusty Shellhorn earned the win as he threw seven innings, while giving up just four hits. Sophomore Jake McWhirter took the loss as he threw 3.2 innings, recording one strikeout.
Senior Cullen Park came on in relief of McWhirter in the fourth inning and threw 3.1 innings of shutout baseball as he struck out a pair while allowing just one hit.
The Golden Eagles continue their road trip as they take on in-state rival East Tennessee Wednesday at 2:05 p.m.


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The Hevea pacifier is one of the safest, 100% natural pacifier we have found. It more closely resembles being on the breast when feeding so it provides an instant comfort for many babies, and less chance of causing an interruption with nursing. This is one of the only pacifiers we're comfortable recommending.
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- One of the safest pacifier available! Free of toxins, carcinogens and endocrine disrupters.
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Immigration Program Management Training
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Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)
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July 31st and August 1st, 2012
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Day One
8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Day Two
Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis
1200 2nd Ave South, Board Room
Minneapolis, MN
$235 per person from affiliate agencies; $705 cap ($50 materials fee for each additional staff from the same office location)
$260 per person for other non-profit agency staff; $780 cap
($50 materials fee per person for more than 3 attendees from the same office site)
$390 per person for private attorneys and staff
Please be sure to register under the correct category and for the correct training. All registration changes or cancellations are subject to an administrative charge of $70.00.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are on your own.
This two-day training provides a complete overview of how to start and sustain a nonprofit immigration legal services program. It features a manual and curriculum that offers detailed information and suggestions for applying for Board of Immigration Appeals agency recognition and staff accreditation, implementing effective case management systems, fundraising and scores of other pertinent topics related to managing an immigration program.
Participants will learn how to determine which applications to accept and how to adjust fees to obtain the best support for their program. There will be a discussion of case intake and management strategies, avoiding unauthorized practice of law, and strategies for working with the funders and delivering on grant objectives.
The training is highly interactive. Participants will leave with a plan to create or improve immigration legal services. Past participants have used information from this training to build or expand their legal immigration capacity.
The training is suitable for program staff from a wide range of organizations, including established immigration programs, ethnic and immigrant organizations, domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions and service providers, unions, social services and medical providers, and educational programs (ESL and Citizenship).
The training will be presented by Michelle Sardone, BIA Fully Accredited Representative and Jack Holmgren, Attorney, both of whom work at CLINIC'S Center for Citizenship and Immigrant Communities as Field Service Coordinators.
The training is for the staff of Catholic agencies and other community-based organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, and attorneys and legal worker staff of private law offices. If you are registering as staff of a community-based organization, fax a copy of your IRS 501(c)(3) letter designating your agency as a nonprofit entity to CLINIC at (415) 394-8986 to the attention of Jack Holmgren. Your registration will be confirmed upon receipt of this letter and your payment through the website by credit card only. No checks or cash accepted for payment.
Space is limited to 30 participants. The registration deadline is July 20, 2012 or sooner if registration is full. For registration information call Jack Holmgren at (415) 394-8074.
Hilton Hotel, at 1001 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis is directly across from the training site.
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According to CBS Denver, the Denver Police are looking for a driver who rear-ended a motorcycle, and then disappeared. The collision occurred late in the evening at 20th Ave and Little Raven. The motorcyclist was struck from behind, causing it to hit the car that was in front of it. The driver then drove away. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital by ambulance, although there was no word on his condition.
Have you or a loved one been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by the negligence of another driver? Contact an experienced Denver motorcycle accident attorney immediately to protect your rights.
Motorcycle accidents can be incredibly dangerous, given the inherent lack of protection that a motorcyclist has compared to a passenger in a car or truck. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 4000 motorcyclists are killed in traffic accidents every year. Because motorcycles represent a relatively low percentage of total vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the United States, the fatality rate based on VMT is higher for motorcyclists than for occupants of cars or trucks.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a motorcycle accident that was caused by the reckless or negligent driving of someone else, speak with an experienced Denver motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible to discuss your options. Not only is Wade Eldridge an attorney who has dedicated his career to helping motorcyclists who have been injured, but he is a motorcylist himself, and thoroughly understands the risks and issues involved in riding. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Wade at (303)861-4222 today.


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Yale Seeks First Win In New York Since 2007
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Yale women's soccer team plays its second straight Ivy League road game on Saturday at Columbia. Kickoff at the Rocco B. Commisso Soccer Stadium is slated for 1 p.m. The game was originally scheduled for 7 p.m. but was changed recently.
Here are storylines for the game:
• The Bulldogs (7-5-1, 2-2-1 Ivy) may be playing their best soccer of the season. Yale is unbeaten in its last three games, outscoring its opponents 6-1 during the stretch and the only goal allowed came on a questionable penalty kick in the final minute last Saturday at Penn.
• Yale enters the weekend in fifth place in the Ivy League with seven points. The Bulldogs can't catch first-place Harvard (15 points, 5-0), but are only three points in back of second-place Penn and Brown. Yale also needs only one more victory to secure a winning overall record for the 11th time in the last 12 years.
• The Bulldogs continue to have a number of players among the Ivy League leaders. Melissa Gavin is second with nine goals and 21 points. Despite missing the last three games with an injury, Frannie Coxe is tied for the league lead with six assists. Meredith Speck is tied for sixth with five assists and Paula Hagopian is tied for eighth with four assists. Both Yale goalkeepers are in the top three in saves. Elise Wilcox is second with 47, while Rachel Ames is tied for third with 43.
• Hagopian and Wilcox were both named to the Ivy League Honor Roll on Monday. Hagopian scored Yale's goal in the 1-1 tie with Penn, while Wilcox made seven of her nine saves in the first half to keep the Bulldogs in the game.
• Columbia (7-5-3, 0-3-2 Ivy) is one of the league's most efficient offensive teams. The Lions are tied for second, averaging 1.67 goals per games, but are seventh in shots per game (10.47).
• Columbia is tied with Harvard for the league lead with 27 assists.
• This has been a particularly strong season for the Ivy League. All eight teams currently have winning overall records. The Ancient Eight has combined for a 42-16-13 (.683) record outside of conference play.
• No video for the game, but fans can follow live stats.
Report filed by Tim Bennett, Yale Sports Publicity


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