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Biking Workout
Like to bike? Hop on…and pedal your way to fitness and fun!
An open road, a clear day and their bikes are all Lyne Bessette and Jessica Phillips need to be happy…and healthy. The two are teammates on the Saturn Cycling Team—the top women's bicycling team in the world. And even though they've competed internationally, they still say a bike ride around the neighborhood offers a workout that's tough to beat.
"No matter where you ride, cycling is a great way to experience the outdoors and exercise," Jessica writes from her home in Missoula, Montana. "I'm in the best shape I've ever been in, thanks to cycling."
Lyne agrees. The Knowlton, Quebec athlete says, "Riding outdoors always makes me feel alive and healthy. It helps me control stress and makes me physically and mentally stronger. Cycling keeps me fit."
Bike riding is an aerobic activity that burns calories, improves strength and increases balance. Road cycling is low impact so it's easy on the body.
"I suffered a leg injury back when I used to compete in track-and-field events," shares Lyne. "Running put too much impact on the injury, but I found I didn't experience that pain while biking. That's when I began cycling regularly."
Lyne competed in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia and won the road race at the Commonwealth Games hosted by Malaysia. Jessica helped secure a win at the 2002 World Cup event in the Netherlands and was the 2002 National Road Champion. Both women are a part of the Pro-Cycling Tour.
Even though Lyne and Jessica enjoy road cycling rather than mountain biking or using stationary bikes, they agree that all forms of biking are beneficial.
"You can get a good workout on a stationary bike," notes Jessica. "Getting a better workout is easier when you ride outside, however, because the scenery motivates you to keep riding.
"And when you cycle outdoors, you don't have the temptation to simply quit when you're tired. You always have to pedal yourself back home," she notes.
"As far as comfort goes, you can make adjustments to a road bike more easily than you can to a stationary bike."
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A bike can't help you get fit if you don't fit the bike! If your bike hasn't been used recently, the height of the handlebars or seat may need to be adjusted.
Check the tires, brakes, gears and other features to ensure safe rides. While you might be able to make some alterations yourself, you may need to visit a repair shop for a professional "tune-up."
If a new bike is on your wish list, Jessica suggests shopping around for the one that's right for you. "It's not necessary to purchase a top-of-the-line model when getting started," she notes. "There are very good, less expensive bikes on the market.
"What is important is making sure a new bike offers you a proper fit—a seat that's comfortable, good positioning of the handlebars, etc. Customizing a bike isn't difficult, but you may need to visit a few shops to get the right fit."


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More than 148 years after President Abraham Lincoln's assassination, he continues to make his mark on American society, with this year being no exception. Here at the Science & Entertainment Exchange, we have a particular affinity for good old Abe, and this week our pride swells even more than usual. March 3, 2013 marked the 150th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences, which was signed into existence by none other, than Abraham Lincoln, himself!
In honor of Abraham Lincoln in all forms, both historical and theatrical, we thought we'd bring your attention to a few interesting facts about man, the myth and the legend in the stovepipe hat. Try to guess if we're being truthful, or if we're pulling your (possibly wooden) leg!
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Expanding Day Care and Early-Childhood Education
First Children's Finance (FCF) is a nonprofit community development financial institution working to increase the availability of quality early-childhood education and day care for low-income families in Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The nonprofit provides expertise and capital to other service organization and businesses. FCF offers services, including training and support for people interested in starting child-care businesses; strategic planning support for nonprofits; and consulting.
The FCF Loan Fund has made 281 loans totaling $8.1 million to small child-care businesses and nonprofit organizations. To date, nearly 50 banks, foundations, and businesses have invested in the FCF Loan Fund. Bankers can help FCF by investing capital in its loan fund; volunteering to serve as board and loan committee members; serving as advisors to the FCF Growth Fund; and making financial contributions to FCF.
For more information, contact Jerry Cutts, FCF President and CEO, at (612) 338-3023, or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit www.firstchildrensfinance.org.
New Markets Tax Credit Allocation in Texas
CDEs use capital derived from the tax credits to make loans to or investments in businesses and projects in low-income areas.
An allocation of $30 million was awarded to Pacesetter CDE in Richardson, Texas. Pacesetter CDE will use its NMTC allocation to provide subordinate small business financing in Texas.
Pacesetter CDE will invest primarily in businesses owned, controlled, and/or managed by women and minorities. These loans will have lower-than-market interest rates, substantial interest-only payment periods, longer-than-standard loan amortization periods, and no origination fees.
The program focuses on investments that increase the number of permanent jobs or the salaries of those jobs.
For more information, e-mail Giovanni Capriglione or call (972) 725-0313.
Texas Panhandle's Venture Capital Source
The following goals govern the direction and activities of the fund: 1) generate above-market returns for investors, 2) provide rural small businesses with the resources and opportunities to stay in their area, 3) build sustainable enterprises positioned to create quality jobs, and 4) expand local business capacity. Equitrend Capital uses a nonprofit manager to minimize operating expenses and employs multiple layers of due diligence on its investments. Equitrend received a community development financial institution grant in 2009 to pay for supervisory and technical assistance to invested companies.
An advisory board composed of investors and community stakeholders provides strategic advice and guidance, and an investment committee composed of investor representatives makes investment decisions for the fund. Equitrend closed its first round of funding in November 2008 and made its first investment in January 2009.
Investment in the fund is still available to accredited investors in units of $50,000. For information, e-mail P. J. Pronger, call (806) 683-9439, or visit www.equitrendcapital.com.
Houston's Check to Stability Program
For more information, contact Efrem B. Jernigan, President and Acting Executive Director, at (713) 747-7002 or (713) 419-8352, or visit www.southunioncdc.org.
Small Loans, Big Returns
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WtW makes its loans from 43 offices in 21 states: California, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
WtW offices are located in social service agencies affiliated with the Alliance of Children and Families (ACF). ACF agencies screen and provide financial education to borrowers and service the loans. WtW local offices provide financial education to more than three persons for every individual who receives a loan. Investors in WtW include several national foundations, the Community Development Financial Institution Fund of the U.S. Treasury Department, local United Way offices, and financial institutions. Banks can be involved by investing in the national WtW loan fund, by referring to local WtW offices prospective borrowers who do not meet conventional credit criteria, by participating in local WtW loan committees, and by providing grants and in-kind donations to WtW.
For more information, contact President Jeff Faulkner at (414) 359-1448 ext. 2, e-mail him, or visit his Web site.
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Lone Star CRA Fund in Dallas
This private investment partnership is being formed to make $5 million to $15 million equity-oriented investments in middle-market Texas-based companies.
As of June 2008, the Lone Star CRA Fund LP (LS CRA) has total capital commitments of $57.5 million out of a goal of $75 million. All of the funds committed to the LS CRA partnership will be invested in companies located in low-income areas of Texas.
The fund intends to bring jobs to low-income areas by investing in companies already located there or by acquiring businesses and moving them to low-income areas. LS CRA expects to complete fundraising during the balance of 2008 and plans to invest in seven to 10 Texas-based companies.
For more information, contact Arthur W. Hollingsworth, Lone Star New Markets LP, at (972) 702-7390.
Rural Economic Development Opportunities
Organizations and persons that are interested in applying for funds may need bank partners to complete the development financing because funds made available under this program will provide only a portion of development costs. Eligible applicants include nonprofit housing organizations, public housing authorities, sole proprietors, and local government agencies that are seeking to develop affordable rental housing in nonparticipating jurisdictions as designated by HUD. Funds must be tied to the creation of new or expanded job opportunities currently in development or created within the previous 18 months at the time the application is submitted. Only housing developments that employ at least 10 new positions will be considered, and employment sites must be located no more than 20 miles from the proposed housing development. Applications for funding must provide evidence of a definite and long-term employment commitment from the employer.
More information on NOFA can be found here, e-mail Skip Beaird or call him at (512) 475-0908.
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ACCION Texas - $2 Million Small Business Investment Opportunity in Disaster Areas
New Markets Tax Credit Investment Opportunity
Texas Association of Community Development Corporations, (TACDC)
The Texas Association of Community Development Corporations, (TACDC) is a statewide membership association of 138 non-profit and for-profit Community Development Entities (CDEs), banks, and other companies committed to serving low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals and communities. This membership forms a statewide network serving both urban and rural areas of Texas. Its members are developers of affordable housing and commercial real estate and provide small business and economic development loans. Others provide home mortgage and home improvement financing and consumer education. Many national banks currently partner with CDEs to help serve the credit needs of their entire communities, including LMI areas. TACDC's membership continually strives to create an environment that fosters cooperation with banks and the private sector to stimulate neighborhood revitalization and improvement in the quality of life for low income Texans.
To find a CDE in your area or to access information on one of the Texas CDEs, please visit the TACDC Web site at http://www.tacdc.org or call (512) 457-8232.
CD Investments in Houston, Texas
Area multi-bank CDCs include:
One-Stop for Economic and Community Development
For more information, contact Steven Brown at (713) 503-5124 or by e-mail at: email@example.com.
Fort Worth Central Community Development Corporation
For more information, contact Karen Meunier with the City of Fort Worth Housing Department at (817) 392-8091; firstname.lastname@example.com.
Multi-Bank CDC Stimulates Economic Development
For more information contact: Stephen K. Brown, President, Third Coast CDC, (713) 503-5124 E-mail: email@example.com.
Texas: Colonias Initiatives
For additional information about the Contract for Deed Conversion Initiative, contact Homero Cabello with the Office of Colonia Initiatives at (800) 462-4251.
Microenterprise Lending in Texas
Statewide IDA Network Seeks Investors
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Home > About RIC > Patient Stories > Stroke: Jordie Krimstein's Story
Jordie Krimstein was able to paint again after recovering from stroke at the Prime of Life Stroke Rehabilitation Program at RIC. See Jordie's paintings at www.kampgallery.com .
Jordan "Jordie" Krimstein couldn't figure out how to put on his favorite white sweatshirt. He had done it hundreds of times before, but on this May morning in 2005 the recently retired 73-year-old creative advertising director was at a complete loss.
Concerned, Krimstein and his wife visited a doctor who sent them immediately to a hospital near their north suburban Chicago home for a CAT scan of his brain. As Krimstein walked out of the dressing room after putting his clothes back on, he fell unconscious and collapsed into the arms of his wife and daughter.
When he awoke the next morning, Krimstein learned he had suffered a stroke that resulted in weakness and partial paralysis on the left side of his body.
Although Krimstein was retired, he led an active lifestyle centered around his primary passion —painting water colors. Being left-handed, facing the prospect of not being able to do what he loved was frightening. Krimstein had been trained as a painter at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and still served on its board of governors. During retirement he revisited his passion for painting and hoped to begin showing his work at art gallery exhibitions.
Krimstein's active lifestyle made him a perfect candidate the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's (RIC) Prime of Life Stroke Rehabilitation Program, which is designed for people with full lives and offers an aggressive course of specialized therapies built around a patient's specific interests or goals.
In Krimstein's case, that meant painting. With his room at RIC directly overlooking Lake Michigan it didn't take long for him to ask his wife to bring him his watercolor paints. "The sunrises were beautiful," he says.
One day, Krimstein's doctor, Ross Bogey, M.D., noticed he was painting using his right hand instead of his dominant left hand. Later that day, when Krimstein returned to his room from a therapy session, he was puzzled to see what looked like a large white boxing glove lying on the middle of his bed.
"You're supposed to wear this on your right hand every day for at least five hours," read a note from Dr. Bogey attached to the glove "You're on the honor system."
Krimstein soon learned that what he thought was an oversized boxing glove was actually a piece of restraint equipment that was intended to prevent him from using his right hand, forcing him to develop function in his weaker left hand. This innovative technique, known as Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy, forces a patient to use the arm and hand that has been affected by stroke with the hope of stimulating new areas of the brain to learn new functions.
As instructed, Krimstein wore the glove and before long, noticed an improvement in his left hand's mobility. "It made me start to learn to use my left hand again," says Krimstein, "and before you know it, I was getting stronger and more controlled in my motions."
"That looks good," Dr. Bogey would comment on his painting when he dropped by Krimstein's room and looked over his shoulder.
In addition to restraint therapy, Krimstein also worked with speech language pathologists to fine tune his cognitive and communication skills and received physical therapy, which included walking, stair climbing and stretching to improve his endurance and balance.
"Jordie worked his butt off when he was here, and his response to the Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy was dramatic and even better than I expected," said Dr. Bogey. "He really zoomed. I was giddy about it. How do you put into words how you feel when a patient has that kind of recovery and it's because you contributed some way to it? It's exactly why you go into medicine."
As Krimstein prepared to leave RIC's Prime of Life Program after six weeks, he handed Dr. Bogey a gift –five portraits he had completed of other patients and one of the doctor himself. "Thanks to you, this experience was wonderful," he told him, "and I look forward to getting back to painting, which is what I love most and what you have helped me to be able to continue doing."
"It was really touching. The one he did of me is hanging on my office wall next to my desk," said Bogey.
After "graduating" from RIC as an inpatient, as Krimstein puts it, he continued his therapy as an outpatient at RIC's Northshore satellite office, not far from his home. Four days a week, an RIC van picked him up at home in the morning and took him back around lunch after he was finished. Krimstein continued to work with therapists on regaining his strength, stamina and balance and developed his fine motor skills by repeatedly buttoning shirts and folding articles of clothing.
Krimstein stopped his outpatient therapy after three months and is now actively painting with his left hand as precisely as he did before his injury. He has resumed his full schedule of activities and is preparing for an exhibition of his watercolors at a downtown Chicago art gallery this fall.
Krimstein said he will never forget RIC's staff, especially Dr. Bogey and his big white boxing glove. Because of their compassion, he describes the therapists in the Northshore satellite office as "angels" and said, "It just blew me away the way they handled their patients."
"RIC made my whole experience seem like a piece of cake," he added. "The people there made it warm and friendly. There is a feeling of pride you sense throughout the staff. There is no question the people make the place."
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Pretty much done with Aizen now, will upload him soon.
Gonna try and colour him as well
Pretty much done with Aizen now, will upload him soon.
Gonna try and colour him as well
I edited this one as well (Not the drawing itself, just what to show)
Since I get more details with the face and so on (You know, the important thing)
I think that they look absolutely shit when scaled down like that!
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These don't look like the same pictures you posted on Narutofan.
Kakashi, Pein and Azein is
The others is just random images from waaaay back
I messed up somewhere in the middle... but oh well
I've done the "grungy" look on purpose... you know, I ain't being picky if you know what I mean
(edit - decided to do this... looks better hah )
Fast sketch I made (2 min or so) gonna be the next things I'll work on
Comment please, add ideas / things you would like to see
Meh... I don't know what does it... But the colour one doesn't look like hinata :S
This one is ok though...
Naruto's hand seems to me kinda small.


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All participants pay $10 for the first hand, any additional hands are $5 each. Drawing for prizes will be at 3 p.m. For information call 384-2325, 609-1260, or 286-2258.
Cancer fundraiser
Huntington will host a fundraiser on April 16 at 5 p.m. at the Canyon View Junior High. There will be a BBQ pork dinner and an auction. There are at least 13 members of the Huntington/Lawrence area at this time fighting cancer. Proceeds raised will go to help with medical expenses. That morning there will be a yard sale at Hometown Market. Items are needed for the yard sale and auction. Please support this fundraiser. A fun run begins at 9 a.m. on April 16 at Huntington Park.There are future plans for a golf tournament and bake sale during the summer to continue fundraising. Call Julie Jones 749-0674 and RuthAnn Ekker 749-1233 with questions.
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The quarry site will be open weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) through the last weekend of May. The schedule for the rest of 2011 is still uncertain, but will be announced once determined. Hours of operation are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., except on Sundays when they are noon-5 p.m.


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St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 1:27-30; 2:1-4
BRETHREN, let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear omen to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, engaged in the same conflict which you saw and now hear to be mine. So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any incentive of love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfishness or conceit, but in humility count others better than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others.
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FOUR hilarious and moving novels from bestselling, critically acclaimed author, David Walliams. THE BOY IN THE DRESS: Dennis was different. Why was he different, you ask? Well, a small clue might be in the title of this book...MR STINK: Mr Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as well...BILLIONAIRE BOY: Joe has a lot of reasons to be happy. About a billion of them, in fact. He has absolutely everything he could possibly want. But there's just one thing he really needs: a friend...GANGSTA GRANNY: Ben's grandma is the boringest grandma ever: all she wants to do is to play Scrabble and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn't know about her. 1) She was once an international jewel thief. 2) All her life, she has been plotting to steal the crown jewels, and now she needs Ben's help...Coming September 2013...the new 5 book boxset 'The World of Walliams Best Boxset Ever'.
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Welsh National winner Le Beau Bai put down
LE BEAU BAI, the 2011 Welsh National winner, has been put down after failing to recover from a broken pelvis.
Trainer Richard Lee took the decision to "do what's right for the horse" after the ten-year-old gelding was found to have suffered a displacement of the injury from which he had been a making a satisfactory recovery.
Le Beau Bai was being prepared for another tilt at the Chepstow prize, for which he was among the favourites, when he got injured during a routine piece of work for the race last month.
"He broke his pelvis four weeks ago to the day," said Lee. "It can be a very difficult time with these injuries because you have a period when you have to keep them very heavily sedated and then you have to take them off the pain killers and they can get too fresh.
"He had been off them some time and it was mending up well until yesterday morning when he obviously did too much on it in the stable and displaced it. He was in serious pain. The vet came. We tried to give him pain killers but they didn't work. We were up all night with him. I could see he was in serious distress so we had him put down at 5am. You have to do what's right for the horse. He didn't deserve to suffer the way he did.
"He gave us one of our bigger days. The four that stand out are two Cheltenham festival winners, a Martell Cup and the Welsh National was probab ly right up there. He was not just a good horse, he had a lovely personality. I had to make the phone call to the owners and it wasn't easy."
Le Beau Bai was bought by Lee at the sales from the David Pipe stable for £6,500 in May 2008 and went on to win 9 times for the trainer. He thrived in the most testing conditions, particularly in Wales where he won once at Ffos Las and three times at Chepstow peaking with his seven-length defeat of Giles Cross, which helped him amass career earnings of £168,005.
His owners, the Glass Half Full partnership, included Will Roseff, the chairman of the Levy Board Bookmakers Committee and a director of Bet365, who said: "It's very sad. He'd been a great servant. I've had lots of bits of horses with Richard but he was by far the best I'd had. What fun winning the Welsh National was. We have to remember the good times."


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In some ways, John Oliver could be considered the first aquatics "YouTube star." He started as an intern at West Bend Mutual Insurance in 2008 with just a love of swimming and some knowledge of insurance/risk management. Now he's the company's marketing and safety specialist, making waves as creator of "The 10 Commandments of Lifeguarding." The innovative series of short Web videos has garnered more than 10,000 views on YouTube.
Oliver started the 10 Commandments idea as a blog post, but he and his colleagues quickly recognized that it had much greater potential. Now, it's a full video series, and available online for free.
According to Oliver, it is designed to "transform [key training information] into a more accessible resource" that pool operators and lifeguard instructors can use as a training tool. The commandments include lifeguarding best practices such as "Always be rescue ready," and "Uphold pool rules consistently and fairly."
Oliver grew up in Southern California and participated on a summer swim team, but never worked as a guard. He attended the University of Wisconsin, planning to follow his father and stepmother into the insurance business. When he started at West Bend, the company wanted to do more to serve its recreational clients, including YMCAs, swim clubs, camps and fitness clubs. Oliver was charged with focusing on aquatics. He completed a Red Crosslifeguard training course and says he considers his instructor, Bonnie Griswold, an important mentor.
"I can call her if I have a question or need some feedback," Oliver says of Griswold, a longtime aquatics professional and frequent contributor to the blog Oliver manages for West Bend, Culture of Safety.
For now, Oliver hopes the "10 Commandments" videos will be an important contribution to the industry, but he's not stopping there.
Last year, the 25-year-old was instrumental in establishing a partnership between West Bend and the Consumer Product Safety Commission's Pool Safely Campaign. He says he sees a lot more potential for additional online engagement ahead. Stay tuned!


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An overview of today's top distributions
|The bewildering choice and the ever increasing number of Linux distributions can be confusing for those who are new to Linux. This is why this page was created. It lists 10 Linux distributions (plus an honourable mention of FreeBSD, by far the most popular of all of the BSDs), which are generally considered as most widely-used by Linux users around the world. There are no figures to back it up and there are many other distributions that might suit your particular purpose better, but as a general rule, all of these are popular and have very active forums or mailing lists where you can ask questions if you get stuck. Ubuntu, Linux Mint and PCLinuxOS are considered the easiest for new users who want to get productive in Linux as soon as possible without having to master all its complexities. On the other end of the spectrum, Slackware Linux, Arch Linux and FreeBSD are more advanced distributions that require plenty of learning before they can be used effectively. openSUSE, Fedora, Debian GNU/Linux and Mageia can be classified as good "middle-road" distributions. CentOS is an enterprise distribution, suitable for those who prefer stability, reliability and long-term support over cutting-edge features and software.
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Heltemes is a two-time national qualifier and also qualified for NITs once. The Twin City Twisters product recorded a pair of top-10 finishes at nationals last year, placing 10th on bars and fifth on floor en route to an 11th-place finish in the all-around. At the 2013 regionals, Heltemes recorded three individual titles on bars, floor and in the all-around and also finished third on beam and seventh on vault.
"Amber finished 11th in the all-around at nationals and then, the day after, had some bone spurs removed. That just shows how tough she is," head coach Scott Bauman said. "She is one of the best bar workers in the country and is deadly consistent on beam, floor and vault. She is also a great student and is somebody who will fit right in with what we do at SUU."
The Flippin' Birds are set to open their 2014 season with the annual Red/White preview on Monday, Jan. 6 at 7:00 p.m. The first official meet of the year, a quad meet at the University of Utah with Boise State and BYU, will follow on Jan. 11.


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Marshal leaves for police chief position
Marshal Bill Knauer is leaving Mancos and is going to Fortville, Ind. as police chief. "It's with a heavy heart that I leave, but it was an opportunity I couldn't pass up," he said. He will be closer to friends and family there, and especially his grandkids.
Effective March 19, John Cox will be the Mancos Marshal. He and Deputy Sean Kiley will make sure that things continue smoothly as before.
"I feel very confident in his abilities," said Knauer. "He will hire a new deputy, but he will make sure that he gets the right person for the job."
Knauer went on to express his appreciation for the town staff, the partnerships with the surrounding agencies and the citizens of Mancos.
"I have truly enjoyed my time here in Mancos," he said. "I feel like we have turned things around and I appreciate everyone's cooperation."


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Super Mario Advance: Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Advance: Super Mario Bros. 2 is a GBA-remake of Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.
Super Mario Advance is a four-part series for the GBA with Super Mario games of the NES and SNES era. The remakes came with adjusted graphics, sound and additional content. Each game of the series includes additionally the arcade-classic "Mario Bros" which can be played in multiplayer via link cable.
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Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Advance 4 is a GBA remake of Super Mario Bros. 3 for the NES.
Super Mario Advance is a four-part series for the GBA with Super Mario games of the NES and SNES era. The remakes came with adjusted graphics, sound and additional content. Each game of the series includes additionally the arcade-classic "Mario Bros" which can be played in multiplayer via link cable.
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Super Mario World
Super Mario World (known in Japan as Super Mario World: Super Mario Bros. 4) is a side-scrolling platformer developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System on November 21, 1990 (in Japan), August 31, 1991 (in North America), and April 11, 1992 (in Europe).
One of the launch titles of the SNES (and bundled with early systems in North America), Super Mario World is the fifth main game in the Super Mario series. (starring Nintendo's mascot, Mario, and his brother, Luigi). The game follows both Mario brothers as they explore Dinosaur Land (known for its large amount of dinosaurs) to find and defeat the evil Koopa king Bowser (and his seven underlings, the Koopalings) while rescuing Princess Toadstool.
Along with new abilities (such as the "Spin Jump"), a new power-up (the "Cape Feather") and more obstacles, the game introduces dinosaur companions (known as Yoshi) that Mario and Luigi can ride. Yoshi, known for using their long tongues to snare and eat enemies, have become a fan-favorite among the series (giving them their own games and spin-offs, most notably this game's prequel).
Special bundles of the SNES in 1994 included a compilation cartridge mixing Super Mario World with Super Mario All-Stars. The only difference in this version is a new sprite set for Luigi. The original game was later ported to the Game Boy Advance on February 11, 2002 as Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2. Along with a special version of the original Mario Bros., the port includes a variety of differences, including Luigi as a selectable character (who now has unique features, such as his floating jump from Super Mario Bros. 2), new voice acting, and the ability to save anywhere. The original game was also digitally re-released in Nintendo's Virtual Console platform for the Wii (on February 5, 2007) and Wii U (on April 26, 2013).
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Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World
Super Mario Advance 2: Super Mario World is a remake of Super Mario World for the Game Boy Advance starring Mario's dinosaur friend Yoshi for the first time.
Super Mario Advance is a four-part series for the GBA with Super Mario games of the NES and SNES era. The remakes came with adjusted graphics, sound and additional content. Each game of the series includes additionally the arcade-classic "Mario Bros" which can be played in multiplayer via link cable.
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Crash Bandicoot: Warped
Oh, yeah! He's back! AND he's ready to rumble! It's a whole new adventure with Crash Bandicoot, and this time he's time traveling through the ages with his little sister Coco! Scubadive with the sharks, ride a baby T-Rex, go soar the skies in a plane, gallop along the Great Wall of China on a tiger, dodge ancient Egyptian mummies and much much more!
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Sonic the Hedgehog CD
Sonic travels to the distant shores of Never Lake for the once-a-year appearance of Little Planet - a mysterious world where past, present, and future collide through the power of the Time Stones that lie hidden within it.
Sonic arrives only to find the once beautiful world imprisoned beneath a twisted metallic shell. His arch-nemesis, Dr. Eggman, has come for the Time Stones and with them, will soon have the power to control time itself!
In order to put an end to Dr. Eggman's nefarious schemes, Sonic must use the power of Little Planet to travel through time; breaking Dr. Eggman's hold over the future by destroying his machines in the past and recovering the missing Time Stones!
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Super Meat Boy
Super Meat Boy is a tough as nails platformer where you play as an animated cube of meat who's trying to save his girlfriend (who happens to be made of bandages) from an evil fetus in a jar wearing a tux.
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Crash Bandicoot
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Super Mario 3D World
Leap into the first multiplayer Mario platformer set in a 3D world! Play as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toad—each with their own special skills—in the all-new Sprixie Kingdom. Scamper up walls with the new cat power-up to find secrets or pounce from above to claw enemies. Enjoy a solo romp or add friends on the fly for instant Mario multiplayer magic! Freely roam the world map and each sprawling stage alone or team up with friends to find hidden stars while competing to take the crown for most coins and points found. Tap the Wii U GamePad controller's touch screen to freeze enemies and reveal invisible secrets. Or, use the GamePad for off-TV play while tilting it to spot hidden nooks and crannies with the moveable camera. All this and more makes Mario's world deeper than ever. Jump on in!
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Super Mario Galaxy 2
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Super Mario Galaxy
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Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Bros. 3 is a platform video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) video game console. Mario and Luigi embark on a quest to save Princess Toadstool and the rulers of seven different kingdoms from the antagonist Bowser and his children, the Koopalings. The player, as Mario or Luigi, is able to defeat enemies by stomping them or using items that bestow magical powers. Mario and Luigi are given a wider range of abilities than in previous Super Mario games, including flying or sliding down slopes. In addition, Super Mario Bros. 3 introduces numerous elements, such as new enemy characters and the use of a world map to transition between levels, that have reappeared in or have influenced subsequent Mario games.
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Super Mario All-Stars
Super Mario All-Stars was released on the SNES and is compilation of NES ports of Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.:The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros. 2 (USA), and Super Mario Bros. 3. All four games had updated 16-bit graphics and sound to go with it's newer more powerful hardware while gameplay remained mostly identical to its NES counterparts. A year later the All-Stars pack received a fifth game to its collection, Super Mario World. Late 2010 had yet another release called Super Mario All-Stars 25th Anniversary Edition for the Wii in honor of Super Mario Bros. 25th anniversary. This Wii edition came with a CD featuring much of the music from the games and a small booklet detailing Super Mario Bros. history.
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Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island or simply Yoshi's Island, known in Japan as Super Mario: Yoshi Island (Japanese: スーパーマリオ ヨッシーアイランド Hepburn: Sūpā Mario: Yosshī Airando?), is a 1995 platform video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Acting as a prequel to 1990's Super Mario World, the game casts players as Yoshi as he escorts Baby Mario through 48 levels in order to reunite him with his brother Luigi, who had been kidnapped by Baby Bowser's minions. As a Super Mario series platformer, Yoshi runs and jumps to reach the end of the level while solving puzzles and collecting items. In a style new to the series, the game has a hand-drawn aesthetic and is the first to have Yoshi as its main character. The game introduces his signature abilities to flutter jump, produce eggs from swallowed enemies, and transform into vehicles.
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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a third-person puzzle-platformer and action-adventure computer and video game published by Ubisoft. It was released on November 21, 2003 and is a reboot of the landmark video game series Prince of Persia, created by Jordan Mechner in 1989.
The Sands of Time, developed internally at Ubisoft Montreal, successfully captures the mechanics of the original platformer and extends it to the 3D generation. An earlier attempt by The Learning Company to transfer the game to 3D (Prince of Persia 3D) was released in 1999, but despite its initial good reception failed to sell enough and the company responsible for the original trilogy was already closing doors. The game was praised for its visual design, finely tuned game mechanics and intriguing storyline, winning the game several awards.
The game was developed for the PC, PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, and later a 2D-version for the Game Boy Advance and mobile phones. The success of The Sands of Time led to three followups, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (2004), Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones (2005), and Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (2010). A remastered, high-definition, version of The Sands of Time was released on the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 3 on November 16, 2010.
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Rayman Legends
he Rayman® Legends Challenges App available April 25th allows users to compete against players from around the globe in daily and weekly challenges! Jump in and play challenges on several different maps, including the Wii U™ exclusive level, Murfy's Dungeon! Keep an eye out for special community contests where the game's developers will be setting the challenges! Rayman, named platformer of the year and winner of multiple artistic and musical achievements, is coming to the Wii U with a brand new adventure. Michel Ancel, celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil® and the Raving Rabbids® is bringing his innovative creativity to this new and exciting platform. Rayman Legends makes full use of the power of the Wii U. With the new Wii U GamePad, discover new ways to platform with its touch-based gameplay, gyroscope technology, and even the ability to extend your playing experience when the TV is off. Additionally, the power of the machine has helped pave the way for new, more detailed graphics and lighting. Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies are off wandering through an enchanted forest when they discover a mysterious tent filled with a series of captivating paintings. As they look more closely, they notice each painting seems to tell the story of a mythical world. While focusing on a painting that shows a medieval land, they are suddenly sucked into the painting, entering the world, and the adventure begins. The gang must run, jump and fight their way through each world to save the day and discover the secrets of every legendary painting.


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Debates of Feb. 16th, 2012
House of Commons Hansard #82 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was children.
- Question Period
- Status of the Artist
- Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act
- Income Tax Act
- Patent Act
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- Act to Ensure Secure, Adequate, Accessible and Affordable Housing for Canadians
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- CBC's Live Right Now
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- Status of Women
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- Firearms Registry
- The Economy
- Human Trafficking
- Firearms Registry
- Bob Williamson and John Sperry
- Valcourt Grand Prix
- Swan Lake First Nation
- The Vancouver Sun
- Hooked on School Days
- Government Priorities
- West Bank Tragedy
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- Public Safety
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The Economy
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Joe Daniel Don Valley East, ON
Mr. Speaker, our Conservative government is squarely focused on what matters to Canadians: supporting jobs and economic growth.
We are working hard to implement Canada's economic action plan and its job creating measures as we also prepare for the economic action plan for 2012. In my riding, people are happy to see our Conservative government working on the priorities of GTA families and all Canadians.
Recently, the International Monetary Fund forecasted Canada's economy will have the strongest economic growth in the G7 in the years ahead and Canada has created 610,000 net new jobs since July 2009, the best job growth in the G7.
However, the global recovery is fragile and Canada is not immune. There are still far too many Canadians out of work.
We are staying focused on the economy and supporting long-term economic growth, job creation and prosperity for Canadian families.
Human Trafficking
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Joy Smith Kildonan—St. Paul, MB
Mr. Speaker, five years ago, on February 22, 2007, the House unanimously condemned modern day forms of slavery and called for a national strategy to combat human trafficking.
Today, our government is developing a national action plan to combat human trafficking and provide much needed support for victims. However, eliminating this horrific abuse of human rights will require every Canadian to take action.
That is why I am pleased to introduce Motion No. 317, which calls for February 22 to be declared national human trafficking awareness day. This would encourage Canadians to raise awareness of the magnitude of modern day slavery in Canada and abroad and to take steps to combat human trafficking in their communities.
This year, on February 22, I urge all hon. members and all Canadians to take a moment to learn about how to help eradicate modern day slavery. By working together, we can abolish slavery.
Firearms Registry
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Rathika Sitsabaiesan Scarborough—Rouge River, ON
Mr. Speaker, since the beginning of this year, there have been four shootings in Scarborough. Three of these shootings occurred in my riding in the community of Malvern, the neighbourhood that I call home. These four shootings resulted in the deaths of two young men. That is two families and our entire community mourning the loss of their loved ones.
One of these victims was Chris Thompson. Chrissy, as we all lovingly referred to him, was a beloved local barber. He was the father of two and was an active community guy. He will be greatly missed.
The government says that it is tough on crime but is doing nothing to prevent crimes from being committed. It is doing nothing to engage and empower our youth. It is doing nothing to help those who think they have no other option.
Shamefully, as we saw last night, the members opposite celebrated the loss of one of our most effective gun violence prevention tools. The government's only crime prevention strategy is building megaprisons to house our youth.
The government can build all the prisons in the world but the victims of violence and their families would prefer that the violence did not happen in the first place.
Bob Williamson and John Sperry
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Ryan Leef Yukon, YT
Mr. Speaker, I am honoured today to pay tribute to two remarkable gentlemen who passed away in Nunavut last weekend.
Bob Williamson and John Sperry were both men who lived in their unique way and played critical roles in the development of the north and Nunavut. They both lived in Nunavut for many years and were considered true friends of the Inuit. Their commitment and dedication was truly inspiring. Their passing will leave a large void, not only in the hearts of their families and friends but in the hearts of the Inuit as well.
On behalf of the member for Nunavut and myself, I extend my sincere condolences to the Williamson and Sperry families who shared these remarkable men with the larger Inuit and northern families they loved so much.
Valcourt Grand Prix
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Réjean Genest Shefford, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Valcourt Grand Prix is Canada's premier professional snowmobile snocross event. One of the goals of our event is to ensure economic benefit for the Eastern Townships, Quebec and Canada.
In 2008, over 28,000 spectators descended on Valcourt, and the event generated over $2.5 million in economic activity. Canada Economic Development recommended $50,000 in funding for the event. Unfortunately, the government refused to support the event, a decision that may jeopardize the future of the Valcourt Grand Prix.
In light of the current tough economic times, the Valcourt Grand Prix needs financial support from the Canadian government to carry out its mission. I called, but I was told that it was none of my business.
Swan Lake First Nation
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Candice Bergen Portage—Lisgar, MB
Mr. Speaker, I stand today to congratulate Swan Lake First Nation located in my riding of Portage—Lisgar.
Earlier this week, Swan Lake won the gold award in the municipal services category, beating municipalities from across Canada. These awards are distributed by the Institute of Public Administration of Canada and Deloitte. This award recognizes the community's initiative and success in overcoming significant levels of debt to become one of Manitoba's most successful first nations and one of Canada's most economically dynamic aboriginal communities.
In addition to getting out of its debt, it has renovated nearly every house and the band has helped to build a new health centre, band office and school. The band is currently working on building a wind farm on the reserve.
The success of Swan Lake demonstrates what can happen when first nations engage in strong leadership, accountable governance and responsible financial management.
I sincerely congratulate the Swan Lake First Nation.
The Vancouver Sun
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Hedy Fry Vancouver Centre, BC
Mr. Speaker, on February 12, 100 years ago, The Vancouver Sun wrote out its first edition. It has been delivering the news to British Columbians ever since.
Founders, "Black Jack" McConnell and Robert Ford, both Liberals, ran their paper to never "adversely criticize, condemn, or oppose in sprit" the Liberal Party and to counter The Province, a Vancouver Tory newspaper in those days.
The Vancouver Sun evolved, providing British Columbians with intelligent, informative, often controversial but never bland reporting from iconic journalists like Jack Wasserman, Al Fotheringham and Marjorie Nichols.
The Vancouver Sun was one of the first newspapers in Canada to give women hard news to cover and there are tales of female reporters packing guns in their purses as they covered organized crime and the docks in the old days. I do not think Kim Bolan, Barbara Yaffe or Daphne Brahaman do that anymore, though they still do not shy away from the tough stories.
As Stephen Hume, a The Vancouver Sun columnist, wrote:
...a newspaper is, a community having a collective public conversation with and about itself, sometimes an argument, sometimes a commiseration, but always the discourse that is community life.
I congratulate the The Vancouver Sun--
The Vancouver Sun
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
The Speaker Andrew Scheer
The hon. member for Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière.
Hooked on School Days
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Jacques Gourde Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC
Mr. Speaker, today I am proud to wear this green and white ribbon in honour of Quebec's Hooked on School Days from February 13 to 17.
I want to acknowledge all young adults and students who have the courage and determination to go back to school or upgrade their education.
I would also like to acknowledge and congratulate Catherine Jasmin, a young woman who dropped out at 14 and, later, as a mother of two, decided to pursue her education and go to university.
We know that staying in school is not always easy for young people, who face many challenges at home and at school. Nevertheless, I urge everyone here to take an interest during Hooked on School Days and congratulate our children, our friends or even an adult. People who are proud of themselves and have big dreams make our society better and more dynamic.
Government Priorities
Statements By Members
February 16th, 2012 / 2:10 p.m.
Robert Aubin Trois-Rivières, QC
Mr. Speaker, yesterday I had the opportunity to talk to more than 12,000 people from the riding of Saint-Maurice—Champlain during an interactive public meeting. I was with my colleague, the hon. member for Berthier—Maskinongé, and the Leader of the Opposition.
The people of Saint-Maurice—Champlain had a very clear message for the Prime Minister: the government is on the wrong track. It is on the wrong track with its attacks against old age security, which families depend on, and it is on the wrong track with its determination to buy fighter jets that do not meet our needs. The list of bad decisions is so long that I will stop there.
The people of Saint-Maurice—Champlain are more determined than ever to get rid of this government that has turned its back on families. They are more determined than ever to elect an NDP government that takes the interests of Quebec to heart. The NDP will continue to fight every day for families that are being abandoned by this government in the riding of Saint-Maurice—Champlain and in every riding in the country. Together, we will beat this government.
West Bank Tragedy
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Bob Dechert Mississauga—Erindale, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am very saddened to report that tragically today in the West Bank a school bus carrying up to 50 children as young as four years old overturned and burst into flames. More than 40 children have been injured and there are fears that at least 8 children may have been killed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of those children. On behalf of all members of the House, we offer our hope for a full and speedy recovery to the families of those injured in this tragic incident.
In the face of tragedy such as this, people rise beyond their differences for the common cause of humanity. We commend the sincere gestures made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas.
We stand united with those affected during this most difficult time and we wish them solace in the face of grief.
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Nycole Turmel Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, people are worried about their retirement. They are planning their retirement now. Will there be changes to the old age security program?
Canadians are really worried about their retirement. They need to know now. Will the age of eligibility for OAS be increased to 67? Is it happening or not, yes or no?
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the government has been very clear that it is not contemplating any changes for those who are retired or those nearing retirement. At the same time, we have also been clear that we are concerned about the long-term sustainability of old age security, and we are looking to take action to ensure that for future generations.
Citizenship and Immigration
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Nycole Turmel Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, talking of broken promises, it is disappointing to see the Conservatives break their word on refugees as well.
During the minority, government and the opposition worked together and came up with a balanced bill on refugee reform. That is what Canadians wanted us to do, work together and do the right thing. Why destroy all the good non-partisan work that was done on refugee reform?
Citizenship and Immigration
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, I do not agree at all with what the Leader of the NDP has said. Canadians expect us to maintain a just and generous refugee determination system, which we have, but one also that is not subject to abuse, where we do not see, and continue to see, thousands of people coming from safe democratic countries making refugee claims in this country. That is not acceptable to Canadians.
Some changes were made in the last Parliament that have been helpful, but are clearly not sufficient to deal with this issue. The government is prepared to ensure that we act on the wishes of Canadians.


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Posted 24 October 2011 - 06:15 PM
Judge blocks Fla.'s new welfare drug testing law
KELLI KENNEDY, Associated Press
MIKE SCHNEIDER, Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) A federal judge temporarily blocked Florida's new law that requires welfare applicants to pass a drug test before receiving benefits on Monday, saying it may violate the Constitution's ban on unreasonable searches and seizures.
Judge Mary Scriven ruled in response to a lawsuit filed on behalf of a 35-year-old Navy veteran and single father who sought the benefits while finishing his college degree, but refused to take the test. The judge said there was a good chance plaintiff Luis Lebron would succeed in his challenge to the law based on the Fourth Amendment, which protects individuals from being unfairly searched.
The drug test can reveal a host of private medical facts about the individual, Scriven wrote, adding that she found it "troubling" that the drug tests are not kept confidential like medical records. The results can also be shared with law enforcement officers and a drug abuse hotline.
"This potential interception of positive drug tests by law enforcement implicates a 'far more substantial' invasion of privacy than in ordinary civil drug testing cases," Scriven said.
The judge also said Florida didn't show that the drug testing program meets criteria for exceptions to the Fourth Amendment.
The injunction will stay in place until the judge can hold a full hearing on the matter. She didn't say when that hearing will be scheduled.
More than two-dozen states have also proposed drug-testing recipients of welfare or other government assistance, but Florida was the first state to enact such a law in more than a decade. Should any of those states pass a law and face a court challenge, Scriven's ultimate ruling would likely serve as a legal precedent.
The law's proponents include Gov. Rick Scott, who said during his campaign the measure would save $77 million. It's unclear how he arrived at those figures. A spokesman for the Florida Department of Children and Families deferred all comments to the governor's office.
"Drug testing welfare recipients is just a common-sense way to ensure that welfare dollars are used to help children and get parents back to work," said Jackie Schutz, a spokeswoman for Scott. "The governor obviously disagrees with the decision and he will evaluate his options regarding when to appeal."
Earlier this year, Scott also ordered drug testing of new state workers and spot checks of existing state employees under him. But testing was suspended after the American Civil Liberties Union also challenged that policy in a separate lawsuit.
Nearly 1,600 applicants have refused to take the test since testing began in mid-July, but they aren't required to say why. Thirty-two applicants failed the test and more than 7,000 have passed, according to the Department of Children and Families. The majority of positives were for marijuana.
State officials said Monday that applicants previously denied benefits for testing positive or refusing the test could reapply immediately. The Department of Children and Families will also approve all pending applications that await drug test results.
Supporters had argued applicants skipped the test because they knew they would have tested positive for drugs. Applicants must pay $25 to $35 for the test and are reimbursed by the state if they pass. It's unclear if the state has saved money.
Under the Temporary Assistance For Needy Families program, the state gives $180 a month for one person or $364 for a family of four.
Those who test positive for drugs are ineligible for the cash assistance for one year, though passing a drug course can cut that period in half. If they fail a second time, they are ineligible for three years.
Lebron, who is the sole caretaker of his 4-year-old son, said he's "happy that the judge stood up for me and my rights and said the state can't act without a reason or suspicion."
The ACLU says Florida was the first to enact such a law since Michigan tried more than a decade ago. Michigan's random drug testing program for welfare recipients lasted five weeks in 1999 before it was halted by a judge, kicking off a four-year legal battle that ended with an appeals court ruling it unconstitutional.
Kennedy reported from Miami.
Associated Press
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When someone annoys u, it takes 42 muscles in ur face 2 frown. BUT, it only takes 4 muscles 2 extend ur arm & b!tch-slap that mother@*?!&! upside the head!!
Posted 24 October 2011 - 06:18 PM
When someone annoys u, it takes 42 muscles in ur face 2 frown. BUT, it only takes 4 muscles 2 extend ur arm & b!tch-slap that mother@*?!&! upside the head!!
Posted 24 October 2011 - 06:45 PM
Posted 24 October 2011 - 07:45 PM
Posted 24 October 2011 - 09:43 PM
santana, on 24 October 2011 - 07:45 PM, said:
By that way of thinking, it's unconstitutional for jobs to require drug testing too then? it's the same damn thing. There's no constitutional violation in my opinion.
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Posted 24 October 2011 - 11:08 PM
On the recommendation of U.S. Senator Mel Martinez, Scriven was nominated by George W. Bush on July 10, 2008 to a seat vacated by Patricia Fawsett. Scriven was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on September 26, 2008 and received commission on September 30, 2008.[1]
liberal much?
Posted 25 October 2011 - 12:13 AM
santana, on 25 October 2011 - 12:08 AM, said:
You beat me to it Santana.
I love it when people bitch about liberal activist judges and it turns out that judge they're pissed at was appointed by a "conservative" Republican president or governor. Thanks Dubya.
FlyHiJets, on 01 June 2013 - 08:35 PM, said:
azjetfan, on 02 July 2014 - 03:36 PM, said:
1) He is a racist. By constantly using race as a battling tool.
2) He is an extreme Liberal. If you are on either extreme you are probabaly more wrong than right.
3) He is one of those people who will never admit fault, error or defeat.
4)His life sucks and he takes it out on people who don't share in his views.
Posted 25 October 2011 - 08:29 AM
What kind of example are these idiots setting for anyone? They're basically telling the country to not strive to do anything with your life because you can just force everyone else to support you. And yes....you can even use the taxpayer money to get high because we're only going to end up ruling that you can be on welfare for life because it would be "unconstitutional" to deprive you of your right to life, liberty and sponge off the rest of humanity. Sounds pretty liberal to me. They want to "liberate" everyone of their individual responsibility to support themselves and contribute to society in a positive way rather than continue to suck the money from it.
Court views: Real interpretation:
The rich should pay more. Be punished for success.
No drug testing for welfare recipients. I can get high and be a bum for life while having the taxpayers pay for it all!!!
Free education & healthcare for illegals. I don't need to become a citizen because then I will lose all of the freebies.
How is anyone in this country going to want to succeed if they're going to be punished for their success? Where is the incentive for welfare bums to get off their lazy asses and try to be successful in anything if they're only going to have to be punished for success & have to support not only themselves but also the scum illegals? There is no incentive other than personal satisfaction to be successful in this country any more. I'll keep my personal satisfaction while suffering to pay my bills because a bunch of scumbags in black robes say I have to support everyone else. All of the liberal pussies that supports those ideas can go f*** themselves.
When someone annoys u, it takes 42 muscles in ur face 2 frown. BUT, it only takes 4 muscles 2 extend ur arm & b!tch-slap that mother@*?!&! upside the head!!
Posted 25 October 2011 - 02:29 PM
Posted 25 October 2011 - 04:45 PM
SecondHandJets, on 25 October 2011 - 03:29 PM, said:
The simple solution to this could be that the welfare application includes a disclaimer indicating that the results could be used against them should they be applying for benefits for a family rather than individual. That removes the precendent and the potential for so-called unlawful search & seizure of criminal evidence. The various welfare agencies are required by law to report any person that is a potential threat to themselves or others. A positive drug test indicates them to be that threat therefore requires the agency to turn over the drug test results. To me, it is not an unlawful search & seizure if the individual is signing the application for benefits knowing that the agency is required to make the results known to law enforcement if there is a positive result. If they did not know that law, that is still not a defense because ignorance of the law is not a defense in any criminal proceeding. The simple addition of the disclaimer removes any "violation" of anyone's constitutional rights. This isn't that difficult of a concept but for some people, common sense easily escapes them.
Nobody is forcing these people to apply for welfare benefits. The problem with welfare is that many people on the system think that welfare is a career opportunity.
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Seymour, May 30- Despite the recent rainy weather, N.E.W. DIRT is planning to run their weekly racing program at the Seymour Speedway, Tomorrow, Sunday May 31.
The forecast is favorable for later today and especially Sunday for racing to return to the 1/3 mile banked clay oval.
The weather has not been kind on Sundays, with the last three weeks lost to Mother Nature. But, is looks like sunshine for Sunday.
Trackside BP of Seymour is the title sponsor for the nights activities.
The five regular divisions are looking to run their second race of the season. Budweiser IMCA Modifieds, Coors Light IMCA Stock Cars, O'Reilly Auto Part IMCA Sport Mods, Turbo Blue Street Stocks and 4 Cylinders will run a full program Sunday and will be joined by the Spectator Eliminators as the added division.
Pit opens at 3:30
Grandstand at 4
Racing at 5:30 PM.
The running order will be:
Coors Light IMCA Stock Cars
O'Reilly Auto Parts IMCA Sport Mods
Turbs Blue Street Stocks
Budweiser IMCA Modifieds
4 Cylinders
Spectator Eliminators
The track is currently working to get nightly sponsors rescheduled.
Also looking to reschedule the WDLMA Super 7 series race rained out last week. Should have that announcement soon.
The club would also like to emphasize that, despite rumors, the Seymour Speedway is NOT closing.
The number one issue this season has been the weather. Losing the last three weeks and having cold wet weather the month of April, has been a challenge, to say the least.
However, the club has run races EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT at the Seymour Speedway for 32 years, and WILL continue to do so.
The club, being a drivers organization, continues to look to advance their programs. Drivers payoff was raised last year and is close to, if not the best in the area. The track consistently has three, four and even five wide racing so the competition is always strong.
With all local tracks rained out so far this weekend, and the weather looking to be nice for tomorrow. Plan on a BIG night of racing THIS Sunday, May 31, at the Seymour Speedway.
SEYMOUR SOAKED …Late Models return July 19
Seymour- May 24-Mother Nature continued to play games on Sunday and forced N.E.W. DIRT to cancel their scheduled Sunday night racing program at the Seymour Speedway.
This was the third straight week the program had to be cancelled.
This was to be the first leg of the Summer Holiday Classic series with the WDLMA Late models joining the program. The Late Models will return on Sunday July 19.
Next week, Trackside BP of Seymour will present a full 5 division program with racing at 5:30.
Seymour May 24- 8:30 AM-The first leg of the Summer Holiday Classic is scheduled to happen tonight, Sunday May 24, at the Seymour Speedway.
The program will feature the Budweiser IMCA Modifieds, Coors Light IMCA Stock Cars, O'Reilly Auto Parts IMCA Sport Mods, Turbo Blue Street Stocks and 4 Cylinders. The Thunder Trucks are also up tonight. These division will run their regular program but with the increased Holiday Classic pay.
The program will be highlighted by the second appearance of the WDLMA Late Models this season. This will be part of their Super Seven Series, a separate set of seven races within their 2015 schedule, that will earn bonus points and point fund above and beyond their regular season awards.
Tonight is also part of the Kim Parsons Memorial Trophy Tour. All race winners tonight will receive a Memorial Trophy, to help promote Organ and Tissue donation.
The pit will open at 3:30.
The regular season divisions will run by average.
The WDLMA Late Models will draw/redraw
Cut off for both at 4:45.
Pit pass for car and driver $30. Everyone else at #25.
Drivers meeting at 5 PM.
Racing at 5:30.
Grandstand opens at 4 PM
Special event pricing.
Adults 19-55 $15.00
Students 13-18 and seniors 55+ $10.00
Kids 12 and under FREE with paid adult.
Hopefully the weather co-operates today to get the Holiday Classis series for 2015 off to a great start.
Hope to see you all tonight at the Seymour Speedway.
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Im not sure if anybody ever asked why Obito such a clumsy kid was teamed up with the 4th...Kakashi a kid who became jounin at 13, the 4th simpley a legend and rin a medical ninja at such a young age. What does Obito have thats so special?
Lets go back to when Kakashi was young... His group consisted of the 4th/Rin and Obito, now think why would Obito a clumsy kid be in a team with such great shinobi...
This takes us to the same basis of Team Kakashi nowadays with naruto who could relate to obito due to his clumsyness, sasuke with kakashi and sakura with rin. Obito has without a doubt some dark history or secret we havent been told about. Kakashi's Sharingan is differant then Itachi's, now it is highly possible that the sharingan Obito gave to Kakashi was a more purer version of the Sharingan, because as we all know those who possess the sharingan are extremly rare later on possibly due to the demonblood in the Uchiha becoming less and less with the newer generations. Obito's bloodline could have been the purest since Madara's. But something is still missing.
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This spring, I asked my students at the University of Cincinnati to build a gigantic model of one of Cincinnati's neighborhoods, Over-the-Rhine (or OTR, as people here call it) out of porcelain. I wasn't quite sure why I wanted them to do it, other than that I had a sense that I wanted them to explore and represent the materiality of the place rather than just proposing abstractions to solve its many social and physical problems. The result, which they presented at final reviews a few weeks ago, is a 6-by-8-foot mess of ceramics that succeeds at that goal. At the same time, it makes clear the conundrum that any designer faces when working in a decaying and disenfranchised neighborhood: Your work aestheticizes the problems away.
OTR has the largest collection of Victorian-era structures in North America. About three-quarters of them are either abandoned or uninhabitable. After many false attempts, gentrification seems now to be finally setting in. One run of about two blocks along the area's central artery, Vine Street, has turned into an almost unbroken strip of restaurants, bars, and boutiques. Several structures around these hot spots have been or are now being fixed up; mostly white professionals are moving in. Sitting at one of the new coffee bars last weekend, I watched a parade of well-to-do whites parade by. African Americans, who still make up the majority of OTR's population, were fewer to be found on the strip.
The students collected the usual trove of data and images, which made it clear that the area's history was not exactly glamorous. It was developed to house the late 19th-century influx of immigrants (mainly German, hence the name), who then had to cram into very tight quarters with little open space around them. Over the decades, successive waves of poor inhabitants—including Appalachians after the First World War and African Americans after that—have made due with these cramped conditions. Decay made for more room, with many buildings disappearing from the landscape and decreasing amenities. It is a neighborhood sporting some beautiful façades and a walkable scale, but with bad bones. The disappearance of so many row houses has only exposed the façade-oriented thinness and darkness of many of the tenements.
What appeals to most visitors and now inhabitants is the sense of detail and density, and that in turn is due to the fact that most of the buildings have brick skins. Brick gives a texture, depth, and a sense of solidity, as well as subtle variety that no modern material can match. It was that character I wanted the students to explore. Cincinnati is, after all, the home to Rookwood Pottery (where the model is now on display), which was once the best art pottery in America. I imagined my students building the model up like ceramic artists, but also in the way brick constructs a reality.
Today's reality, though, is different. The students used Google Earth and other tools to construct a digital model, and then CNC milled a mold for the model's basic contours. The only thing they made by hand were the buildings they attached to this base. A blue glaze gave the whole model a patina.
Over the course of the semester, many of the parts broke, and much of the model displayed cracks. All that just served to reinforce the sense of aging, use, and inherent decay proper to both the model and the original. The model, in other words, served the purpose of bringing out and displaying OTR's character.
The process also meant that the students got to know the area fully, through their hands as well as their eyes. But the end result was still a thing that is attractive in its semi-decayed state, one that invited elaboration in the form of the student projects they inserted into this base. (I asked them to propose speculative projects, rather than concrete solutions such as new housing or retail, for OTR.) That again raises the question: Do we aestheticize a physical construct that was never well-made so that we may transform and enjoy it?
That seems to me a question central to all architecture that addresses rehabilitation and renovation. I can only hope that the students and their audience realize this conundrum as they go to work on real problems.
Aaron Betsky is a regularly featured columnist whose stories appear on this website each week. His views and conclusions are not necessarily those of ARCHITECT magazine nor of the American Institute of Architects.


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