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When Music and Art CollidePosted by Armando Bayolo in Chamber Music, Composers, Concerts, Contemporary Classical, Events, Music Events, Percussion, Premieres, Washington D.C., tags: D.C., Music event, Percussion Concertos, Washington, World Premiere
On Friday, April 30, 2010, my ensemble, Great Noise Ensemble, will present the last concert of our 2009-10 concert season. The program, presented at Ward Hall, on the campus of the Catholic University of America at 7:30 p.m. (Visit www.greatnoiseensemble.com for tickets if you're in the Washington region this Friday), is a unique program featuring a new work for mixed ensemble and sculpted percussion by composer D.J. Sparr in collaboration with artist Terry Berlier of Stanford University. The 41st Rudiment, named after the 40 "rudiments" that percussionists study as they develop their craft, represents one more rudiment indicative of the experimental nature of Berlier's instruments. It was written for percussionist Christopher Froh, of the San Francisco Contemporary Chamber Players, and Great Noise Ensemble.
D.J. Sparr initially pitched the piece that would become The 41st Rudiment to Great Noise Ensemble's board some five years ago. "The idea came through wanting to work with Chris Froh," he says, "whom I had seen out on an amazing concert in Ann Arbor years back. I was in the Bay Area, so we went out for drinks, and over the course of the conversation we talked about finding instruments at a hardware store… and somehow, collectively we came up with the idea that we should 'build something.' From there, we started talking about what that would be, who might be interested collaborating with us, etc." After searching for an appropriate collaborator it was Froh who suggested that they work with Terry Belier. "Terry and I worked on another project together a few years ago with the Empyrean Ensemble and Italian composer, Luciano Chessa. I played one of her sculptures then (an earlier "panlid gamelan") and fell in love with her aesthetic. When D.J. and I first started talking about this project some five years ago, I suggested asking Terry to be involved."
"A few years ago," writes Terry Berlier, " I was working on a piece called 'Two pan tops can meet' (2003) which was based on the homophobic Jamaican saying 'Two pan tops can't meet.' (I had worked in Jamaica for two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 1995-97.) That first piece used thrift store pan lids as speaker housings that played a sound piece. But while I was sifting through the pan lids, I started setting aside the pan lids that resonated strongly. These eventually became Pan Lid Gamelan I in 2003 and gallery viewers were invited to play it.
In 2008, Composer Luciano Chessa wanted to compose this sculpture/instrument into one of our collaborations (Inkless Imagination IV) and I was excited to have a professional percussionist, Chris Froh, play them. A few years later, Chris asked if I would like to work with him again on making sculptures specifically for him to play and work with D.J. Sparr."
D.J. Sparr has been building a reputation for many years now as a composer of rhythmically charged and energetic music (the Alburquerque Tribune once referred to his piece for eighth blackbird, The Glam Seduction as "Paganini on coke") that merges classical conventions with rock idioms. The 41st Rudiment is no different, although the rock influence this time is far subtler than in the works that gained Sparr his early reputation. "I am always influenced by the drama of a rock-and-roll concert, and in this work, the drummer is the superstar… he engages the other players in ways to entice them to join in with him in gestures and call-and-response melodies…much the same as would happen in a rock-band scenario where guitarists, drummers, and bass players trade solos. This work," however, "is heavily influenced by the baroque concerto grosso form as the large scale form is comprised of many short movements. There are elements of Bach and Vivaldi, but there are also elements of other things: Satie Gymnopédies; Spanish barcaroles; improvisatory structures such as Zorn's Cobra; and many cadenzas and improvisation."

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Shane Ervin Fischer, 30, of Hermantown and formerly of New Ulm, died Sunday, February 17, 2013, in Hibbing.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm with Father Brian Oestreich celebrating the Mass. Burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. Monday and from 7:30 until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home, NORTH?CHAPEL, in New Ulm. There will be a parish prayer service at 9 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
To sign the guestbook or to leave an online condolence for his family go to www.mvfh.org.
Shane is survived by a daughter, Quinn Katherine Fischer of Hibbing; his parents, Kelvin and Judy Fischer of New Ulm; sisters, Jessica Fischer (Peter Hoffmann) of New Ulm, Michelle (Matthew) Cartier of Hermantown, Danielle Fischer (Kyle Marti) of Cambria; grandparents, Anton and Rose Ann Sprenger of New Ulm; grandmother, Marian Fischer of Sleepy Eye; special friend, Alyssa Hannuksela, of Eveleth; nieces and nephews, Taylor, Keaton, Maggie, North, and Ada; and by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Also surviving are close family friends Sarah Kangas of Hibbing, John Scherr of New Ulm and many, many other close friends.
Shane was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ervin Fischer.
Shane Ervin Fischer, the son of Kelvin and Judy (Sprenger) Fischer, was born on February 18, 1982 in New Ulm. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic Schools in New Ulm and was a 2000 graduate of the Cathedral High School in New Ulm. After graduation Shane worked at various places around New Ulm before moving to Hermantown where he was an ironworker for Dynamic Steel. He recently joined the Ironworkers Local 512 of which he was very proud. He remained employed there up until his death.
Shane was an avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt deer, bear and other wildlife. He was known for manufacturing his own bows which he used for hunting. He also loved to fish and four wheel. Shane spent most of his life in the outdoors. When he wasn't hunting he enjoyed walking along the Minnesota and Cottonwood Rivers. Many of the times he had his greatest companions, his dogs, Zeitgeist and Gunner. While living in the New Ulm area Shane was a member of the Nicollet Conservation Club. He also had his own Bear Guide Service "The Zone" in the Orr area. He taught many people the sportsmanship of hunting. Amongst all of his loves, his greatest was his daughter Quinn; she was his pride and joy. Even though he won't be with her, he will live on through her.
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In response to the governor's action concerning the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (gas station), it's interesting to note that coincidentally the price of gas in Marquette jumped 17 cents the next day.
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Sony Computer Entertainment late on Tuesday said that it would postpone the launch of its highly-anticipated motion-sensing game controller to Fall 2010. The company delays product release from Spring '10 in order to release the new controller with a new set of games from third-party developers that take advantage of it.
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"The former chief executive of Intel, Craig Barrett, who is a prominent businessman, agreed to co-chair the advisory board of management of the companies included in the project," said Dmitry Medvedev, the president of the Russian Federation, at a meeting of the presidential commission for modernization and technological development of Russian economy, reports Itar-Tass news-agency.
In addition to Craig Barrett, Nobel prize winners in physics Zhores Alferov and U.S. biochemist Roger Kornberg will also serve as directors of the Innovation Center in Skolkovo. The president of the management fund of the project will be businessman Viktor Vekselberg, who will coordinate investments by Russian companies. There will be another president, who will deal with foreign investors.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Services for Kathleen A. Garrow, 68, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Michael Church. A visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday at St. Michael Catholic Church with the family present from 5-7 p.m. and a Liturgical Wake Service at 6:30 p.m. The family has requested that memorials be directed to the Lymphoma Foundation of America, www.lymphomahelp.org.
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Parents looking to send their children to a district other than the one they live in can fill out an application on the Department of Public Instruction's website. Applications are for the 2013-2014 school year.
Many school districts rely on open enrollment as a significant source of funding. However, some proposed changes at the state level could cut into the money public schools receive in the future.
"I think it becomes more of a question mark, absolutely," said La Crosse Superintendent Randy Nelson.
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"Part of this is providing as many options to parents as we can. The more options we can provide, in my view, the more oppotunities we have to have parents become involved," he said.
It's not only beneficial to families, the system can generate more funding for successful school districts as well.
In the last five years, the La Crosse School District has had a net gain of 434 students through open enrollment. That adds up to nearly $2.8 million, based on a $6,445/student state funding formula.
Nelson worries, however, the amount per student could be cut if state money is diverted to fund an expansion of school vouchers.
"Depending on what happens with the vouchers, that and open enrollment together could create a really interesting scenario when it comes to funding schools and allocating dollars for schools," said Nelson.
Governor Scott Walker's office declined News 8's request for an interview for this story.
"Details regarding Governor Walker's plan to continue to transform education will be included in his budget proposal, which will be introduced later this month," wrote Walker's spokesperson Cullen Werwie in an e-mail.
That means school districts have no choice but to wait and see.
"It's more difficult today to establish a firm budget and say here's exactly what it's going to be," said Nelson.
It's not clear yet whether Governor Walker will try to include his proposal in the next state budget or as a separate measure. He will unveil his state budget on February 20.
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Debates of June 21st, 2011
House of Commons Hansard #12 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was post.
- Question Period
- Privacy Commissioner
- Senate Reform Act
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Criminal Code
- Public Health Agency of Canada Act
- Fisheries Act
- Income Tax Act
- Criminal Code
- Income Tax Act
- Canadian Bill of Rights
- Canadian Forces Superannuation Act
- Survivor's Annual Allowance Act
- Assistance to Students Visiting Military Memorial Sites Abroad Act
- Income Tax Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Resumption and Continuation of Postal Services Legislation
- Students in the Riding of Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière
- Infrastructure Projects
- Hockey
- University of Prince Edward Island
- Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal
- World Choral Festival
- Hunting, Trapping and Fishing
- International Indian Film Academy Awards
- National Aboriginal Day
- Stanley Cup
- National Aboriginal Day
- Yelena Bonner
- National Aboriginal Day
- Canada Day
- National Aboriginal Day
- Canada Post
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Canada Post
- Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Auditor General's Report
- The G20 Summit
- Government Spending
- Employment
- Foreign Investment
- Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
- Royal Visit
- The Economy
- Canada Revenue Agency
- Foreign Affairs
- Asbestos
- Public Safety
- Foreign Affairs
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Syria
- Quebec Bridge
- Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Resumption and Continuation of Postal Services Legislation
- Supporting Vulnerable Seniors and Strengthening Canada's Economy Act
- Points of Order
- Supporting Vulnerable Seniors and Strengthening Canada's Economy Act
- Business of Supply
- Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada's Immigration System Act
Stanley Cup
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Gerald Keddy South Shore—St. Margaret's, NS
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a young man from South Shore—St. Margaret's, a hockey hero, and a Stanley Cup winner, Brad Marchand.
I had intended to get on the record earlier but, frankly, all my colleagues from British Columbia had used up all the oxygen in this place bragging up Vancouver.
I do recognize a great effort by the second place team in the league but in Nova Scotia and, in particular, in South Shore—St. Margaret's, the Boston Bruins are number one.
Brad Marchand's career includes two gold medals for Team Canada at the World Junior Championships and now, at 23, he has a Stanley Cup ring.
I congratulate Brad and his family.
The only this could have been any better is if Glen Murray, another Boston Bruins player from South Shore—St. Margaret's, had not retired. Then, we would have had the Stanley Cup visiting in two communities in South Shore—St. Margaret's, not just one.
National Aboriginal Day
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Alexandrine Latendresse Louis-Saint-Laurent, QC
Mr. Speaker, first of all, I would like to thank my constituents, the people of Louis-Saint-Laurent, who have entrusted me with the mandate to represent them in the House of Commons.
Today, June 21, is National Aboriginal Day, a day to celebrate the cultures, heritage and important contributions of first nations, Métis and Inuit peoples to Canadian society. I would like to say a special hello to the Innu, Attikamek and Naskapi people who live in my riding and, of course, to the Wendat people, since the riding of Louis-Saint-Laurent is home to the only Wendat community in Canada.
I would also like to take this opportunity to invite everyone to come to the beautiful, natural amphitheatre in Wendake, where a production of Shakespeare's The Tempest, directed by Robert Lepage and portraying relationships between aboriginal and non-aboriginal people, will run from July 1 to 30.
Yelena Bonner
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Corneliu Chisu Pickering—Scarborough East, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to a woman of outstanding dignity and courage. Yelena Bonner was one of the leading advocates for human rights in cold war era U.S.S.R..
Risking her own well-being to further the human rights cause, she fought fiercely for the fundamental freedoms and rights that so many people around the world still demand.
Ms. Bonner was married to Nobel Peace Price winner Andrei Zakharov. When he was sent into exile for his activism, it was Ms. Bonner who made sure his writings were published.
Arrested and exiled herself in the mid-1980s, she later made it to the United States where she passed away this past weekend after a long illness. She was 88 years old.
Ms. Bonner was an outspoken critic of the Stalinist system and the regimes of Communist Russia. She worked tirelessly for reform and, until the end, advocated changes in Russia that would put people first.
I would like to convey on behalf of all hon. members and all Canadian our condolences to Ms. Bonner's children and our sincere expression of continuing respect for her work.
National Aboriginal Day
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Carolyn Bennett St. Paul's, ON
Mr. Speaker, today I join with my colleagues in celebrating National Aboriginal Day.
As we honour and celebrate the contributions of aboriginal peoples from coast to coast to coast, we must also remember that much work remains to be done in order to achieve a more prosperous, healthy and sustainable future for first nations, Inuit and Métis communities across the country.
We must commit not only in word, but also in deed by actively co-operating with the first nations to promote their success.
The universal provision of adequate housing, safe drinking water and educational opportunities for first nations, Inuit and Métis, this is the standard that the Government of Canada must be measured against.
National Aboriginal Day is an occasion to celebrate and to reaffirm our commitment to equality and to closing the gap in health status, the true measurement of success.
Canada Day
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Dean Allison Niagara West—Glanbrook, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to take note of the work that goes on every day in Canadian embassies and consulates around the world to promote Canada and our international interests.
Canada Day is a perfect opportunity to remind our many international partners and friends of the contribution that Canada makes to global security as well as global trade and the great example we provide as a stable and growing economy.
In cities across the world, our representatives will be working to raise awareness of Canada and all it offers as we celebrate our 144th birthday.
In New York city, for example, on June 30 and July 1, the Empire State Building will shine in red and white, reminding our neighbour that Canada is a reliable and strong partner in trade, security and energy. Lighting the Empire State Building is one of the many ways that our representatives are raising awareness of Canada's valuable presence in the world.
For all of us at home and for all our representatives from New Delhi to Moscow, from Beijing to Washington, Canada Day celebrations will be an opportunity to reflect on how blessed we are and highlight to the world this great country, Canada.
National Aboriginal Day
Statements by Members
June 21st, 2011 / 2:10 p.m.
Jonathan Genest-Jourdain Manicouagan, QC
Mr. Speaker, on this National Aboriginal Day, I am pleased to draw attention to the inclusive measures that the New Democratic Party introduced last weekend in order to ensure that the aboriginal point of view is truly taken into account.
I understand how apprehensive many aboriginals are at the idea of joining the ranks of a political organization, since this is a concept that is foreign to my home community's way of life and reality.
However, I am pleased to note that the NDP is devoting a significant amount of time and effort to bridging the cultural gap and sharing a vision of Canada that reflects its cultural heritage. I have rarely had the opportunity to see aboriginal leaders from communities across the country set aside differences and join forces in pursuit of a common goal.
In the future, I will work to ensure that inclusive measures leading to this cultural unity become the norm, in order to meet the progressive expectations expressed by the Canadian people.
Mamu Atussetau
National Aboriginal Day
Statements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Greg Rickford Kenora, ON
Mr. Speaker, today is National Aboriginal Day, a day we honour aboriginal cultures and encourage all Canadians to participate in the many festivities planned across the country.
National Aboriginal Day is a celebration dedicated to embracing the rich and diverse cultures, contributions and histories of aboriginal peoples in Canada. It is also an occasion for first nations, Inuit and Métis to express their deep pride in their heritage and accomplishments.
As we continue to build partnerships for the future, we acknowledge the communities that uphold strong traditions and carry histories filled with great achievements.
We must honour the proud past of aboriginal people and work together to build a confident future.
Events for National Aboriginal Day are scheduled in communities across Canada. For example, today I had the honour of placing a wreath at the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument.
I ask all Canadians and members of the House to participate and share in the celebration of National Aboriginal Day.
Canada Post
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Jack Layton Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, the employees of Canada Post used legitimate pressure tactics to defend their rights while continuing to deliver the mail. The response from Canada Post, which is owned by the government, was to lock the doors and suspend mail delivery. The special back-to-work legislation clearly takes the employer's side.
The government and Canada Post came to an agreement in advance, did they not?
Canada Post
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, this dispute between Canada Post and the union has been going on for a long time now, and this is causing growing damage to the Canadian economy and Canadians. This government is acting to protect the interests of Canadians.
Canada Post
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Jack Layton Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, this is not a strike called by the workers. It is a lockout imposed by the management of Canada Post. It is the government's mess.
Now it is forcing through legislation what it could not claw back through negotiation. With this bill, the government is imposing wages that are lower than what management was prepared to offer these workers who deliver our mail.
Is the Prime Minister signalling to workers that if they do not accept the first offer that is given by management, that the Conservatives will simply come and legislate something worse? How is that possibly to be considered fair?
Canada Post
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, as I said before, there has been a series of strikes and lockouts in a dispute between these two parties that is beginning to damage a large number of people who do not sit at the table.
The government is acting to protect those interests. The wage rates laid out in the legislation are the rates that this government agreed to with its other public service workers, and that is a fair settlement for Canada Post workers as well.
Aboriginal Affairs
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Jack Layton Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, today is National Aboriginal Day, and New Democrats join in paying tribute to all first nations, Métis and Inuit people's cultures and traditions.
Three years after I joined with the Prime Minister to express our apologies for the residential school system, more clearly needs to be done. We need to build stronger relationships with aboriginal peoples and, on a nation-to-nation basis, reconcile their interests with those of all Canadians.
Would the Prime Minister share my assessment that Canada is moving too slowly?
Aboriginal Affairs
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, what I would say is that while much work remains to be done, considerable progress has been made over the past several years in areas such as education, human rights, water services, schools, and many other areas for aboriginal people in this country. More work remains to be done.
However, I do want to congratulate all aboriginal Canadians on this day, and also acknowledge and pay tribute to the growing number of aboriginal Canadians elected to serve in the Parliament of Canada.
Aboriginal Affairs
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Jonathan Genest-Jourdain Manicouagan, QC
Mr. Speaker, the reality is that three years after an apology was given to aboriginal people, virtually nothing has changed. Too many aboriginal communities have been abandoned to their fate. Access to education is dramatically lower than elsewhere. Many people have trouble accessing clean drinking water, and the housing situation is deplorable. Families are piled on top of one another.
We thank the Prime Minister for his apology, but we want more than fine words. When will we see concrete action to help aboriginal people break out of the socio-economic stagnation they live in?
Aboriginal Affairs
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Vancouver Island North
John Duncan Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
Mr. Speaker, improving the quality of life for all first nations across Canada is a priority for the government.
A vital component of this is the elimination of poverty. The average income among first nations on reserve is 45% of the non-aboriginal population. The income assistance dependency rate is high at 35% compared to the national average of 5%.
The preferred approach that we have been taking is targeted. We are addressing these challenges through negotiated tripartite approaches involving Canada, the provinces, the territories and first nations.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (203 votes).
In short: just like last yearDate of review: December 14, 2009
In short: Friendly Marchalls, especially as it was cold, but basic organisational errorsDate of review: December 14, 2009
In short: Shame about the organisation for a special anniversary eventIn full: Where was the water station? Apparently there was some talk of cups being overfilled? Why not just provide enough water?I've never understood the idea of the open air baggage 'store' at the finish area for this event. Why not use one of those tent things to shelter stuff from the inclement weather we generally have at this time of year?If there was a safety briefing pre-race it was inaudible at the back. The first we knew was hearing the start 'gun' for the off.There seemed to be another event on which resulted in the tea room being very crowded.I don't know what the point of the 'goody bag' was when all it contained was adverts - you didn't need it to carry a mug.I disagree with what someone else says about the course, it is largely on roads and not very pleasant. The police however did do a good job in slowing down the traffic on some stretches which was much appreciated.I was at the back of the field as I'm coming back from injury but the marshalls on the last couple of bends in the park seemed more intent on chatting than making sure we took the right path.Signage at the start area could be much improved.I don't know why this has a 'good' reputation. I will only do it again if it's a club race.My thanks to all the marshalls who were out there on a cold and at times wet day.Date of review: December 14, 2009
In short: A+ for route, C for organisation and "goodie bag"In full: Being a Hogsback first timer i went in with an open mind on the race.The race itself is fairly well organised, not great but not bad either. The route is excellent and the finsh very pleasant. However, i cant help but think they could have done better, certainly with the start which just seemed to happen unnannounced, no countdown nothing...very unusual. as for the memento...a cheap mug with a print, again nothing awful or spectacular but im sure most runners would have paid a couple more quid for something of better quality, it will fade in the dishwasher for sure! The organisers probably realise they can get away with lapses in organisation just because the route is such a good one, maybe by the 100th running they'll get it spot on.Date of review: December 14, 2009
In short: quite a nice course but poorly organised .In full: a post code on the instructions would have been helpfull , when i arrived no baggage lorry was in place and had to leave bag on the floor in the rain ! however the course was nice,a long steady hill/incline but traffic did make overtaking tricky . the last few miles were fast and flat . the course was well marshalled . my biggest moan would be the race momento ... it was the 50th hogsback and what did we get ... a cheap mug ! Date of review: December 14, 2009
In short: Mile markers seemed to be all over the place, I even managed a five and a half minute mile!!! - no chanceDate of review: December 14, 2009
In short: Enjoyed the race, thanks. More water stations and toilets needed. Otherwise well organised.Date of review: December 14, 2009
In short: Difficult to believe they have not learned after 49 other years In full: I found it hard to believe that this club has organised the race 49 other times. The issues were SO basic. Eight portaloos for 1000+ runners in an area where it was virtually impossible to "go behind a bush". I missed the start (as did probably 50 or so others) by two or three minutes and had to throw my bag onto the pile as I went past. We all thought as chipped wouldn't matter but it was one of those systems which only records the finish so the times are all out. No water at the promised location although I wasn't particularly bothered for 8 miles in December but not point, it was advertised and many behind me may have needed it. Excellent refreshment van hidden behind a hedge in the smallest car park so hardly anyone knew they were there. Would suggest ipods be banned in future - it was very dangerous going up the hill beside constant fast moving traffic with runners obviously oblivious to what was going on around them. Some were walking two or more abreast so impossible to pass them unless you had a strong death wish. Date of review: December 14, 2009
In short: If you are ok with hlly start then its a good run for last 5 miles - let down by strange organisation of start and finish.In full: The run was good and once up the hill its an easy second half. This race had a strange start in a industrial park access road before 3 miles of open roads with live traffic - very dodgy on hill between 2 and 3 miles. Didn't get why the finish is over a mile from the start - not very good for specators and families. Felt sorry for tea/burger and equipment stands which were stuck behind a hedge in the marshalls parking area. Would be a good run with better organisation/information.Date of review: December 14, 2009
In short: Worth The JourneyIn full: I live in east london and it was my first time at this event but was pleased I made the effort to get up at 6:30am on a sunday. I was a last-minute RW entry and didn't realise there was a bag drop/transport facility. Would suggest this is mentioned on the organiser's poster next time. Left my car window open so appreciated the good quality parking facilities!Date of review: December 14, 2009
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The top American bobsled and skeleton racers are competing in Utah, several top U.S. figure skaters are competing in France, the U.S. men's field hockey team will be in California, and the long track speedskating season gets underway. Check out the Team USA Weekend Preview for more information about these events and many more going on this weekend around the world.
ISU Long Track World Cup, Nov. 16-18, Heerenveen, Netherlands
Olympians Shani Davis and Tucker Fredricks, and five-time 2012 U.S. champ Heather Richardson will be among the 17 U.S. skaters competing in the first ISU Long Track World Cup event of the season in Heerenveen, Netherlands. The action begins Friday.
Richardson, a 2010 Olympian, swept all five women's events two weeks ago at the U.S. Single Distance Long Track Championships. Brittany Bowe, also a member of the team, finished runner-up to Richardson in the 1,500- and 1,000-meter races.
Also in speed skating:
CanAm International and ISU Junior World Cup, Nov. 15-18, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
FIBT World Cup, Nov. 16-17, Park City, Utah
Double medals will be the goal for Olympic bobsledder Steven Holcomb as he returns to his hometown of Park City, Utah, this weekend for a World Cup event at Utah Olympic Track.
Holcomb will race with Curt Tomasevicz in the two-man bobsled Friday and then pilot USA-1 in the four-man bobsled Saturday. Holcomb's crew members in the four-man are Tomasevicz, Steve Langton and Justin Olsen. The BMW "Night Train" squad, defending world champions, took the silver last week in Lake Placid, N.Y. Holcomb and Langton won gold in the two-man.
Other U.S. medal contenders include defending world champion Katie Uhlaender and Kimber Gabryszak in women's skeleton; John Daly, Kyle Tress and Matt Antoine in men's skeleton; the teams of Elana Meyers and Aja Evans, Jazmine Fenlator and Emily Azevedo, and Katie Eberling and Jamie Greubel in women's bobsled; Cory Butner and Chuck Berkeley in two-man bobsled, and the USA-2 four-man bobsled piloted by Nick Cunningham, a bronze medalist in Lake Placid, N.Y.
"The athleticism of our team right now is impressive," Cunningham said. "We have such a deep field of talented athletes and we plan on pushing the envelope at every track off the starting block."
The Park City World Cup race is free to attend. There will be a festival at the Utah Olympic Park during both days of racing that includes campfires, face painting, and food vendors selling items like popcorn, cotton candy and s'mores.
TV: 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. ET Friday, Universal Sports; 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Universal Sports
Also in bobsled/skeleton:
North American Cup, Nov. 15-17, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Trophée Eric Bompard, Nov. 16-18, Paris
Ashley Wagner, the 2012 U.S. women's figure skating champion, hopes to keep her year going strong this weekend in Paris at the fifth ISU Grand Prix Series event of the season. Wagner scored her first career senior Grand Prix gold medal at the recent Hilton HHonors Skate America.
Four other American skaters will compete in Paris, including Christina Gao in the women's competition. Gao earned silver at Skate America. Jeremy Abbott, the reigning U.S. men's champion, also will compete. Two-time Olympian Johnny Weir pulled out of the men's competition due to a hip injury. Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue, fifth-place finishers at Skate Canada and 2012 U.S. bronze medalists, will compete in ice dancing.
TV: 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and 7 p.m.-8 p.m. ET Saturday, Universal Sports; 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, NBC; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Universal Sports
Men's World League, Nov. 16-18, Chula Vista, Calif.
The road toward the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games begins Saturday for the USA Field Hockey Men's National Team, when it begins play in the International Hockey Federation World League Round 1 tournament. The United States will face Guatemala on Saturday and Mexico on Sunday, with both games to be played at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif.
The 18-member team ranges from Ian Scally, who has 92 international caps, to Asavir Singh Kalla, a defender who is seeking his first international cap at the senior level.
"The veterans will provide an example for the younger players to follow on and off the field, and will be very supportive of the enthusiasm, energy and talent they will bring to the squad," U.S. coach Chris Clements said. "The younger players are excited for their first opportunity to represent their country with the senior squad and I am confident they will excel."
The World League is a two-year event that will serve as a qualifier for the Hockey World Cup and Olympic Games.
Webcast: usafieldhockey.com
Also in field hockey:
U.S. Women's National Team vs. NFHCA Div. 1 Senior All-Stars, Nov. 17, Norfolk, Va.
Following its annual exhibition against the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Div. 1 Senior All-Stars, members of the U.S. Women's National Team will sign autographs and pose for photographs at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. The match is a part of the NCAA Div. 1 Final Four weekend. Olympians Katie O'Donnell, Rachel Dawson, Amy Swensen and Michelle Kasold will be among those at the event.
UCI Track Cycling World Cup, Nov. 16-18, Glasgow, United Kingdom
The men's team sprint and pursuit highlight the opening day Friday at the UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Glasgow, Scotland. The weekend also includes women's individual pursuit and sprint races Saturday, and men's individual pursuit and sprint Sunday. The event is the second of three World Cup sessions; the final one will be held in January in Mexico. Among those expected to compete: Olympian Sarah Hammer, who won the women's omnium at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and Cari Higgins, who placed fourth at the first Track World Cup in Cali, Colombia.
Webcast: 9:30 a.m. Sunday, universalsports.com
Also in cycling:
UCI Carousel Volkswagen Jingle Cross Rock, Nov. 16-18, Iowa City, Iowa
USA Eagles vs. Tonga, Nov. 17, Conwy County, Wales
John Quill, Toby L'Estrange and Cornelius Dirkensen earned their first international caps with the USA Rugby Eagles men's national team last week against Russia, and their reward is another start Saturday against Tonga. The match is a part of the national team's three-week tour in North Wales and Romania. The Eagles, 40-26 winners over Russia, also will play Romania on Nov. 24.
"We are trying to establish a little bit of continuity in this core group of guys and ease in some of the younger reserves," U.S. coach Mike Tolkin said. "We know it will be a physical battle from the beginning, so we'll be looking to the bench after the first half to utilize some fresh legs."
The only change in Tolkin's starting lineup is Zachary Pangelinan at fullback.
TV: 8 p.m.-10 p.m. ET Saturday, Universal Sports
Also in rugby:
USA Eagles women's national team vs. Italy, Nov. 18, Rome
NORCECA Circuit, Nov. 16-18, Trinidad & Tobago
Four U.S. beach volleyball teams will compete in this weekend's NORCECA Circuit event in Trinidad & Tobago, including World University champions Emily Day and Summer Ross. Traci Weamer and Tealle Hunkus are teaming up for the USA1 team, with Day and Ross at USA2. The USA1 men's team is made up of Will Montgomery and Tony Ciarelli, and USA2 is Weston Carico and Curt Toppel.
The tournament is being held on Mission Beach on the island of Trinidad.
Junior World Cup, foil and epee, Nov. 17-18, Bratislava, Slovakia
The Junior World Cup heads to Bratislava, Slovakia, for both men's and women's foil and epée this weekend. Jacqueline Dubrovich and Brian Kaneshige both won bronze medals at the first Junior World Cup in foil two weeks ago in Luxembourg.
Also in fencing:
Junior World Cup, saber, Nov. 17-18, Sosnowiec, Poland
Regional Open Circuit, Nov. 16-18, Beaverton, Ore.
Regional Youth Circuit, Nov. 18, Atlanta
World Grappling Championships, Nov. 17-18, Krakow, Poland
Jeff Monson, a former world grappling champion, and world medalists Matt Betzold, Mike Kelly and Jeff Funicello will represent USA Wrestling at the World Grappling Championships this weekend in Poland. In all, eight U.S. wrestlers will compete in the men's No-Gi division, two in the women's No-Gi division, seven in the men's Gi division and three in the women's Gi division.
Also in wrestling:
Freestyle wrestling clinic, featuring members of the USA Wrestling Freestyle National Team, Nov. 17, Edge Hoboken, in Hoboken, N.J. Clinic's proceeds will benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy.
IJF World Cup, Nov. 16-17, Apia, Samoa
Competition begins Friday in the International Judo Federation (IJF) World Cup in Apia, Samoa. It is a two-day tournament for senior-level athletes.
USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final, Nov. 17, Kansas City, Mo.
Four members of the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team will compete Saturday in the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final in Kansas City, Mo. Brooke Boyer, Hunter Chancellor, Emily Chapman and Abigail Mutrux are the World Cup Team members. The event is being held as a part of the United Professional Horsemen's Association's (UPHA) American Royal National Championship.
IRF World Junior Championships, Nov. 11-17, Los Angeles
More than 240 athletes from 17 countries, including 29 U.S. athletes, are participating in the IRF World Junior Championships. The tournament continues through Saturday at the Spectrum Club in Canoga Park, Calif., near Los Angeles. The U.S. team includes Jose Diaz and Marco Rojas in boys 18s, and Kelani Bailey and Samantha Simmons in girls 18s.
Women's World Team Championships, Nov. 12-17, Nimes, France
The United States was to play Mexico on Friday in the Women's World Team Championships in Nimes, France. The United States lost to defending champion Australia in the round of 16, then also lost Thursday to 14th-seeded South Africa, 2-1. The tournament ends Saturday. The U.S. team players are Olivia Fiechter, Sabrina Sobhy, Natalie Grainger, Maria Elena Ubina and Milnay Louw.
U.S. Multihull Championships, Nov. 15-18, Pensacola, Fla.
Skipper Sarah Newberry and crew member Kenny Pierce won all five races Friday in the U.S. Multihull Championships, taking a 12-point lead in the four-day event. The competition is being held on Pensacola Bay in Florida. The racing is among Formula 16 boats.
Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions, Nov. 15-18, various sites
The Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions will finish off its 40-city tour this weekend. One of the tour members, 2008 Olympic silver medalist and 2005 world gold medalist Chellsie Memmel announced her retirement from competitive gymnastics earlier this week. The tour will perform Friday night at CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh, followed by performances Saturday at XL Center in Hartford, Conn., and Sunday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Kellogg's Tour includes performances by a number of U.S. Olympians, including members of the "Fierce Five" U.S. Olympic women's gold medal-winning team.
Story courtesy Red Line Editorial, Inc. Paul D. Bowker is a freelance contributor for TeamUSA.org. Material from various news services and press releases from National Governing Bodies was used to compile this report. This story was not subject to the approval of any National Governing Bodies.


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The Law and Motion Mediation Program is a voluntary mediation program set up through the Court and carried out by trained volunteer mediators for general civil proceedings and contract disputes filed with the Court. These disputes often involve debt collection matters but may also include contract disputes, landlord tenant disputes, construction and services related liability disputes, and insurance disputes. Parties are expected to attend and if represented their attorneys as well and the mediator will meet with them in an effort to have the parties arrive at some form of agreement that will typically avoid the necessity of a trial. Many cases are resolved in mediation and the agreement is provided to the parties and the judge assigned to the case. All parties have the right to take the dispute to trial should a satisfactory agreement not be reached in the mediation.
In West Jordan and Layton, the Court or the parties or their attorneys may request mediation and the clerk of the court will schedule the mediation to take place on a designated day. Law and Motion at the Matheson courthouse is an option provided to parties at their first hearing.
Program located at the West Jordan Courthouse on Monday mornings, the Matheson Courthouse (Salt Lake City) on Monday afternoons and Layton Courthouse on Wednesday mornings.
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This time last year, I made three, broad resolutions for 2011: to continue promoting U.S. job creation; to seek and build overseas economic alliances; and to protect U.S. businesses and their interests. Beyond these three, I also resolved to exploit every opportunity to foster prosperity at home and abroad. It is clear to me that my bureau's hard work and resilient efforts paid off during 2011. In the wake of the Arab Awakening, we took quick steps to foster economic recovery in the region, including through promotion of entrepreneurship and U.S.-Middle East business relationships. This fall, we seized long-standing opportunities for expanding economic growth by finalizing trade agreements with Colombia, South Korea, and Panama. With Secretary Clinton's unequivocal endorsement of economic policy as a pillar of foreign policy, 2012 is poised to provide even greater chances for my bureau to deliver on its mission. I would like to preview with you how my bureau plans to do that in the coming 12 months.
1. By continuing to promote growth at home.
In 2010, President Obama announced the National Export Initiative -- a government-wide effort to double U.S exports by the end of 2014 in support of millions of U.S. jobs. My bureau and I focused our efforts during the past year on trade advocacy and export promotion, access to credit, removal of trade barriers, enforcement of trade rules, and promotion of strong, sustainable and balanced growth. Our efforts worked: between July and September 2011 exports grew at a rate of 15.8 percent compared to the same timeframe in 2010, exceeding the 14.9 percent target rate needed to meet NEI goals. We helped U.S. companies compete for more than $27.8 billion in international contracts, with a total U.S. export value of over $18.6 billion. In the year ahead, we will charge full steam ahead, adding a new emphasis on foreign investment in the U.S. domestic market and on export opportunities in infrastructure.
A major success this year was the passage of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea. These agreements open key markets for U.S. firms and create thousands of jobs. In 2012, we will continue to work on expanding market access by ensuring existing FTAs are implemented, advancing our talks on the Trans Pacific Partnership, and working to remove non-trade barriers.
On the aviation front, by the end of 2011, we had concluded Open Skies aviation agreements with over 105 global partners, allowing air carriers to provide more affordable, convenient and efficient air service. In the year ahead, we look to add more agreements with new partners connecting even more people to our friendly skies.
2. By re-focusing our development agenda.
We at State worked over the past year to re-frame our approach to development as a partnership, rather than as a donor-recipient relationship. President Obama's Partnership for Growth (PFG) initiative is a perfect example of this new way of thinking. Piloted in four countries -- El Salvador, Ghana, the Philippines and Tanzania -- PFG works with governments to identify the major obstacles to their economic growth and then jointly designs action plans to tackle them. I was honored to lead the negotiation of and then sign the first action plan with El Salvador in November, and look forward to our continued partnership with the country.
3. By promoting growth abroad.
2011 was a big year for entrepreneurship, which is a key priority for our bureau. The Arab Awakening provided an unprecedented opportunity for the people of Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, and other countries to take ownership of their fates, including their economic futures. Recognizing this, we launched a number of entrepreneurship partnerships to promote economic growth in the region. In October, a delegation of U.S. entrepreneurs and investors traveled to North Africa to conduct workshops on building businesses. Young entrepreneurs pitched ideas to the delegation, and winners received a three-month training at Tech Town, one of the United States' premier business incubators. I look forward to traveling to the region in 2012 to continue promoting entrepreneurship, expanding opportunities for U.S. companies, and furthering our mutual economic goals.
Next week, I will lead the U.S. delegation to the second annual North Africa Partnership for Economic Opportunity (NAPEO) Maghreb Entrepreneurship Conference in Marrakech. This conference will bring together over 400 entrepreneurs from the Maghreb and beyond to exchange ideas and learn from global leaders.
But entrepreneurship and economic growth cannot flourish when a country's public revenues are wasted or when corruption runs rampant. Through our Domestic Finance for Development (DF4D) initiative, we seek to partner with countries to address these very issues. We have already identified five pilot DF4D countries (El Salvador, Honduras, Kyrgyzstan, Tunisia, and Zambia). In support of the democratic transitions in the Middle East and North Africa, DF4D is partnering with the Government of Tunisia and the International Tax Dialogue to sponsor an international Open Governance Conference in April. We are also working with international partners to develop a corps of international Volunteer Tax Experts to advise DF4D partner countries on tax administration.
4. By ensuring safe and fair access for all.
In 2011 we imposed tough new sanctions on Iran, Syria and -- for a time -- Libya. These policies advanced U.S. national interests and supported people's desire to freely determine their future. We have already rolled back the Libya sanctions in a way that supports the National Transitional Council and the rebuilding of the country. We will also continue to work with our international partners on a coordinated approach to Iran in order to hold the Iranian regime responsible for its refusal to comply with its international obligations.
It is not just in the goods market that we are striving to maintain openness. We are working to keep the Internet a space where economic, political, and social exchanges flourish. Together with a growing cross-regional group of like-minded countries, we will provide a platform for governments to engage creatively and energetically with the private sector, civil society, and other governments.
2012 will no doubt have its share of global economic challenges, but these can also present opportunities for advancing U.S. policy. I look forward to embracing these opportunities and strengthening the American economy.
Happy New Year to all!
L. Evens in Canada writes:
America is sitting on an absolute gold mine but for some reason it seems not to be on the radar.
Playing the same old game is not innovation. Much of what has been outlined should have happened 20 years ago. Much of it will not improve the situation fast enough. Slow and steady wont win this race. The neglect has gone on too long.
Sure its tough times but ask why and how did we get here? Now perhaps someone can explain to me how doing exactly what has been done or should have been done decades ago is the path to success? How are the same models that have led us to this point really going to help?
Sorry for being a critic but about 2 dozen other issues need addressing to add support to the efforts outlined above.
There is a way to knock the ball out of the park but im not sure America could pull it together.
Take SOPA for instance if back when we decided to give up horse and buggies for cars, could you imagine if the horse sellers attempted to make it law that we still purchase horses? Crazy - that's SOPA the major players in this endeavor have failed to adapt to a changing world, failed to innovate, failed to update their business plans - failed their client/customer base. Failure should not be enshrined into law. let them fail - 50 new business far more dynamic would take their place and succeed.
Some industries have been heavily dependent on conflict minerals. These minerals have made many companies able to develop their intellectual property rights. Some of these same businesses will seek remedy from various courts for perceived violation of IP rights but lets get real - it is a fact that 70,80,90 percent of some of these minerals come from areas that quite frankly have been devastated by war, rape, murder, genocide - How can any one with a shred of honor or justice listen to IP rights when those rights were made possible by crimes in foreign countries?
If my IP rights depended on the rape, murder or genocide of American citizens - can I really complain about my IP rights? Would I even have a business in America if I operated like this? Rape, murder and genocide is a crime - if 70, 80, 90 percent of a conflict mineral is taken from a country -logic dictates that the products made from this material are in fact made possible because of serious crimes.Seems we in the west practice our own brand of sharia law or something just as bad.
The old ways of business are dead. America like I said is sitting on a gold mine - get your heads out of last century, stop protecting negative innovation, learn to create value were currently we give no value -you can make the dot com bubble look like child's play.
Sorry for the harshness but nothing bothers me more than injustice for no good reason other than stupidity -Nice start with the above but playing it safe wont win you the day. keep swinging and i hope you hit that grand slam before the sun goes down.
Ashim C. in India writes:
This can be a very powerful initiative. It requires a large heart and an enlightened mind to formulate enlightened self interest, which would ensure a certain principled and consistent approach.
Davor in Croatia writes:
Import of businesses and businessmen into USA can become and be a measure of official U.S. foreign policy under the motto "We take the best".


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Questions, Anyone?
Airport history
Q. Reader Jim Stewart and his fellow coffee drinkers have questions about the Alpena airport. They ask about the history of the airport and how long it's been associated with the military.
A. The following answer is a summary of information in the U.S. Air Force Fact Sheet and in Robert Haltiner's "The Town That Wouldn't Die."
The first airport in Alpena was developed in the late 1920s at a large area west of Alpena between the Seven Mile Dam and M-32. The area was known as "The Plains" because of the flat, almost treeless terrain. At one time the area had a reputation for yielding blueberries in abundance to local Indians and early settlers.
Original land donations were from Harry and Philip Fletcher (80 acres) and Alpena Power Company (several other 40-acre plots).
The onset of air travel was during the early part of the 20th century as flying machines began to appear. The Alpena airport was used early on for training under a variety of arrangements with military organizations such as the First Pursuit Group from Selfridge Field in the 1930s.
The federal government was involved through WPA (Works Progress Administration), which helped with clearing and leveling the land for the first landing area and through WAA (War Assets Administration) after World War II.
Important events included:
"On Aug. 31, 1931, the airport was formally dedicated as Captain Phelps Collins Field in honor of Alpena's World War I hero who fought and died with the famed Lafayette Escadrille."
"As war spread in in the late 1930s Phelps Collins Airport became increasingly important as a training site."
"On July 8, 1940, the U.S. Army Air Corps established a training school at the airport. After the U.S. entered World War II, Phelps Collins Field boomed."
"In 1991… the site was renamed the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC). This new title was more in line with the base mission of "combat training."
For more details, check www.alpenacrtc.ang.af.mil.
Recycling styrofoam
Q. Reader Mary McQuarrie emails, "In Alpena we can recycle glass, paper, cardboard, cans, plastic and bottles. But where can we recycle styrofoam containers, peanuts, etc.?"
A. Recycle Alcona will take styrofoam, food-related glass and plastics numbers 1-7 in addition to the usual recyclables, according to President Bill Thompson. Its collection date is the second Saturday of the month between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Location is the ARA Fairgrounds, 854 N. Barlow Road, Lincoln. Enter and exit through the north gate.
A donation of $5 is appreciated. Recycle Alcona is an all-volunteer operation and the $5 donations (or larger if you have a trailer full) pays for trucking expenses.
Some of the other items accepted are paper, cardboard, cans, newspapers and magazines. Call Thompson at 724-5077 for more information.
Please send comments and questions to email@example.com or to "Questions, Anyone?" The Alpena News, 130 Park Place, Alpena, MI 49707.


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Severe adverse reactions are rare with infusions of infliximab in a community setting
- New York University School of Medicine, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, USA
- Correspondence to Yusuf Yazici
246 East 20th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA; yusuf.yazici{at}nyumc.org
- Published Online First 28 September 2010
In this study, Ducharme and colleagues report on the experience in community infusion centres with patients using infliximab for a variety of indications. As the authors state, randomised clinical trials are not the ideal environment to assess safety,1 2 and 'real-world' experience after the drugs are available to use give us a more complete picture for both the efficacy and the safety of any medication. This is a commendable effort that will provide important information for practitioners and patients alike.
In this retrospective chart review study, all infusions over 18 months in selected clinics in Ontario were reviewed. These centres had protocols in place, as they should, for recording the incident and …


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(Mar 18, 2004) T040000 Income Breaks for Distribution Tables, 20042022
The purpose of an income qualifier is to reflect taxpayers' ability to pay tax. In the initial versions of the tax model, the Tax Policy Center (TPC) used adjusted gross income (AGI) as the income qualifier because data limitations prevented us from using a more comprehensive measure of income. AGI, however, is a very narrow measure of income. It excludes such items as untaxed social security and pension benefits, unrealized capital gains, tax-exempt employee benefits, and tax-exempt interest.
In 2004, for the first time, the TPC has begun to report distribution tables by two broader measures of income, cash income and economic income. Cash income is similar to the measures currently employed by Treasury, the Joint Committee of Taxation, and the Congressional Budget Office. Economic income is a more comprehensive measure still, similar to the measure used by the Treasury Department from the early 1980s until 2001.
For most purposes, the two measures produce very similar distributions, and we will often produce tables only in terms of the more common cash income measure. We will, however, show tables in terms of both measures where there are significant differences in the distributional implications.
The two measures are described in more detail below.
Cash Income
Cash income includes wages and salaries, employee contribution to tax-deferred retirement savings plans, business income or loss, farm income or loss, Schedule E income, interest income, taxable dividends, realized net capital gains, social security benefits received, unemployment compensation, energy assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), worker's compensation, veteran's benefits, supplemental security income, child support, disability benefits, taxable IRA distributions, total pension income, alimony received, and other income including foreign earned income. Cash income also includes imputed corporate income tax liability and the employer's share of payroll taxes. This puts the income measure on a pretax basis.
Cash income is AGI minus taxable state and local tax refunds, plus total deductions from AGI (IRA deductions, Student loan interest deduction, alimony paid, one-half of self employment tax, moving expenses, penalty on early withdrawal of savings, self-employed health insurance deduction and medical savings account deduction, Keogh and self-employed SEP and SIMPLE plans), non-taxable pension income, tax-exempt interest, non-taxable social security benefits, cash transfers, worker's compensation, employee's contribution to tax deferred retirement savings plans, employer's share of payroll taxes and corporate tax liability.
Economic Income
Economic income includes wages and salaries, other returns to labor, returns to capital, and other income. Returns to labor are measured as a percentage of business income, farm income, rental income, farm rental income, partnership income and income from small business corporation. Returns to capital are assumed to be the nominal risk-free rate on capital, measured as 6 percent of net worth. Other income includes royalty income, social security benefits received, unemployment compensation, supplemental security income, alimony received, TANF, worker's compensation, veteran's benefits, disability benefits, child support, energy assistance, food stamps, school lunches. Finally, including employer's share of payroll taxes and corporate tax liability puts the income measure on a pretax basis. This measure is adjusted for family size using the CBO methodology. This comprehensive measure is divided by the square root of the family size. So a married filing joint return with two children with earnings of $100,000 would have the same family-size adjusted economic income as single person earning $50,000.
Economic income is AGI minus business income, foreign earned income, farm income, Schedule E income, taxable interest, dividends, taxable state and local tax refunds, net realized capital gains, taxable IRA deductions, taxable pension income, plus total deductions, returns to capital and labor, non-taxable social security income, cash transfers, fringe benefits, worker's compensation, employer's share of payroll taxes and corporate tax liability. It is then adjusted for family size.


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Hunt 1257: CWMU Buck deer
Minnie Maud Ridge
Season dates
9-1-2014 to 10-31-2014
- Nonresident permits: No
- Resident permits: 4
- Total permits: 4
The Wildlife Board establishes timeframes for hunting on CWMUs. Hunters should expect to hunt at least five days within these timeframes
Type: CWMU
Species: Buck deer
Weapon: Any legal weapon
Minnie Maud Ridge
DescriptionThe Minnie Maud Ridge Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CWMU) is located northeast of Helper, Utah on the Duchesne - Carbon County border. The Minnie Maud Ridge ranging from 8800 feet in the northwest to 8200 feet on the east side forms the higher elevations on this Unit. The Roan Cliffs (8400 feet) slopes away from the Ridge forming the southern boundary. To the north Minnie Maud Creek cuts the unit and in some places forms the northern boundary ranging from 8400 feet in the west to 6900 feet in the east. The eastside of the Unit runs into Ninemile Canyon. Eight drainages cut the Unit in the north and seven drainages cut the Unit in the south. The most common elevation is 8200 feet but ranges from 7000 feet to 9200 feet with an elevation difference of 2200 feet. Fifty-three percent (53%) of the CWMU elevation ranges between 7700 feet and 8400 feet an elevation difference of 700 feet.
The Minnie Maud Ridge Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit (CWMU) is dominated by a combination of two (2) land cover types in about equal proportions, Inter-Mountain Basins Montane Sagebrush Steppe (62) and Rocky Mountain Aspen Forest and Woodland (22). Rocky Mountain Gambel Oak-Mixed Montane Shrubland (41) is scattered in patches throughout the Unit. Colorado Plateau Pinyon-Juniper Woodland (36) is confined to the northwest part. There are some large patches of Rocky Mountain Montane Dry-Mesic Mixed Conifer Forest and Woodland (30) and Inter-Mountain West Aspen-Mixed Conifer Forest and Woodland Complex (38) towards the middle-west of the Unit.
One of the Minnie Mouse Ridge Cooperative Wildlife Mangement Unit (CWMU) nearest weather stations, PRICE BLM (427026), is 22.9 km southwest of the southwest edge of the CWMU. PRICE BLM has forty (40) years of records, 1968 - 2008. During the FALL (September, October and November) the average precipitation is 2.87 inches, but it can be as high as 6.48 inches or as low as 0.44 inch. During the 91-day FALL period, 13 days will experience greater than or equal to 0.01 inch of precipitation, 7 days of greater than or equal to 0.10 inch, or 2 days of the greater than or equal to 0.50 inch of precipitation. Snowfall during the FALL averages 1.8 inches but can be as high as 7.8 inches. FALL temperature at PRICE BLM averages 33.4 degrees F. but can be as high as 95.0 degrees F. or as low as 4.0 degrees F. During the FALL, 27 days will be below freezing (32 degrees F.) and no day above 90 degrees F. This map is provided for general reference only and does not constitute a legal hunt boundary. The Division does not guarantee access to any private or public land. Hunt unit boundaries may include private property or other excluded areas.
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Rolls-Royce Adds Asia Pacific to RR300 Service Center
Rolls-Royce has appointed Asia Pacific Aerospace (APA) in Brisbane, Australia to its global network of authorized support centers (ASCs). The RR300 engine authorization increases Asia Pacific's support of Rolls-Royce engines at the newly built maintenance center, which also supports M250 engine operators.
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The teenage budding artists get pushed to expand their imaginations in the summer program.
By RITA FARLOW
Published July 2, 2006
ST. PETERSBURG - Martina Clarke, 15, picked her favorite thumbnail sketch, then enlarged the image on a piece of white paper.
"It's boy on mouse, mouse on house, house on clouds," Martina said, explaining her design.
The rising sophomore at St. Petersburg High School was creating a pencil drawing using rhyming words to connect her two passions: art and writing. "I write a lot of poetry," she said.
The exercise was part of the Teen Creativity Art Workshop, held this past week at the Salvador Dali Museum, 1000 Third St. S. Led by local artist Rebecca Skelton, the program for ages 13 and older is meant to develop creativity skills through a variety of drawing, painting and design activities.
"The main part is not necessarily to learn how to draw or paint but to learn how to think creatively and experience some of the processes involved in surrealism," said Peter Tush, the museum's curator of education.
This is the first time the teen art workshop has been offered. The museum has held a summer junior docent program for 9- to 13-year-olds for about 20 years. That program has been very successful and Dali officials hope that the teen workshop will follow suit, Tush said.
Throughout the week, the teenagers sketched and painted from still life displays, created designs by combining objects and used word association techniques to transform words into images. For one exercise, Skelton broke the group into small teams to practice brainstorming.
"They're just brilliant, the things they come up with," she said. "They're not resistant to trying new things. They're using ideas from each other to advance their own ideas."
The last day of the program was reserved for creative play. "Creativity comes out of play. When you're playing, there are no rules. Ideas flow," Skelton said.
Robert Williams, who will be a sophomore at the Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School, said he enjoyed trying his hand at surrealist art. "It seems harder to make. It seems like it doesn't have any direction, (but) it makes you look at things differently," he said.
Williams was working on a series of sketches in which he paired seemingly unrelated objects to create an entirely new object. One drawing contained a newspaper printed on a plate "because people like to read while they're eating," he said.
At another table, 13-year-old Raven Medina was putting the finishing touches on her drawing of a "flying pig phone." An incoming call would spur her pig into action, making the phone "oink" instead of ring. Medina was combining incongruous elements, a common practice in surrealist art.
"I think it's a crazy idea and it's cute. It's kind of like the cow jumping over the moon, but it's the pig flying over the hay," she said.
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I know this probably sounds like sacrilege to you all. I was just wondering if anyone here has every used Wal-Mart's "Great Value Pizza Crust: Just Add Water"? It actually tastes pretty good. No extra unpleasant flavors or bad textures.http://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Pizza-Crust-Mix-6.5-oz/10315272Anyway, the instructions say after kneading it, to cover and let rest for 5 minutes. I didn't notice any rising over that short period of time, although it shaped up well. After that time, you're supposed to bake it for about 5 minutes, and THEN put the toppings on it and let it bake for about 8 minutes.Has anyone every tried using that stuff, but letting it rest for a longer period of time? Would it rise more? Dry active yeast is listed in the ingredients, so it should rise, right?Have you baked it in a more traditional way, topping the raw dough, without the pre-baking step?(Hopefully you had a brief phase of "lacking integrity" in pizza making... lol. The problem with experts is that they have no experience with cheap beginner's products, nor do they want to. haha )Thanks!
Thanks so much for your reply. I'll definitely check out those threads thoroughly. I just finished reading the first page of the "Mystery Pizza" thread. Haha, coincidentally, the first pizza that I made was from an old Betty Crocker recipe book. I wonder how similar they are...Does the longer ferment affect the texture of the crust?