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We, the undersigned People of the United States, are deeply concerned with the level of salary, benefits, and pensions that are available to the elected servants of the people of the United States. We are also deeply concerned that the very bodies that were created to serve the citizens are allowed to vote themselves, without limitation, pay raises and enhanced benefits without allowing the people to vote on these issues directly. We are demanding that Congress draft a Constitutional Amendment limiting the pay and benefits of all congressional members and staff to no more than the average pay and benefits of the American people according to the yearly official economic data, or pass legislation requiring a direct vote of the people on the matters of congressional salary and benefits to coincide with US congressional elections every two years. We are expecting prompt attention from our lawmakers on this matter.
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This is a petition to send to Congress, demanding that they pass a Constitutional amendment that limits their pay, pensions, and health benefits to that of the average American citizen, who pay...
This is a petition to send to Congress, demanding that they pass a Constitutional amendment that limits their pay, pensions, and health benefits to that of the average American citizen, who pay their salary.
The average member of Congress makes quadruple the average salary of the American worker and receives better benefits than the workers whose tax money pays for said salaries and benefits. This is unacceptable for a government whose sole purpose is to serve the people that elected them, not use their power to place themselves above those who elected them. This type of activity leads to financial corruption and representatives who are less interested in serving the people than furthering their own personal interests.
Visit the group "Giving Congress a Paycut!" to track the progress of the petition.
Let's end Congressional pay raises, automatic pensions, and Cadillac health care benefits that we pay for. Restore DC to the people!

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DURHAM, N.C. (AP) Ryan Kelly scored 15 of his 18 points in the decisive first half and No. 2 Duke routed Delaware 88-50 on Saturday.
Mason Plumlee added 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Blue Devils (8-0). They never trailed, shot 52 percent, led by 46 and enjoyed a rare breather after a challenging run of games against nationally ranked opponents.
Seth Curry, the other scholarship senior on the roster, missed the first game of his career at Duke with an injured ankle. Against the struggling Blue Hens (2-6), the Blue Devils certainly didn't need him.
Devon Saddler had 23 points for Delaware, which was beaten soundly by the highest ranked opponent it had ever faced.


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CCA AGM Notes and News
The results of the elections have been published already (see Daily News December 7/03 2:55 pm EST). The make up of the Board has become even further slanted to the west, with Alberta's Tony de Jong (former Alberta President) replacing easterner Paul Carter. However, the new Board offers a strong cross-section of skills and experience, and, hopefully, will move forward on some neglected areas.
After what we feel has been a somewhat lost year, due to factors such as the Road Worlds taking away key personnel, and dealing with the implementation of a new constitution and Board structure, 2004 will really be a make-or-break year for the Association.
The CCA scrambled to pull together some late season high performance projects, and relied too heavily on a few key athletes for rankings, while having little to show in athlete development program. They also continue to rely of a few existing sponsors for funding (along with Sport Canada and membership licence/insurance fees). Lesley Tomlinson made the requirement to attract further sponsors a key element of her election bid, and hopefully we will start to see some long overdue movement in this area.
Andreas Hestler, the Athlete's Rep on the Board chaired the first ever Athlete's Council meeting at this AGM, and the athletes appear to be moving forward on their plans to increase their voice in the Association. The Athlete's Council will consist of representatives from each of the cycling disciplines (Road, Track, Mountain, BMX and Paralympics), and representatives from each of the National Training Centres. They will address policy and programs that affect the athletes, and act as a voice for the needs and rights of athletes. Hestler explains that the Council is still being assembled, but they hope to have a functioning body by the spring. A number of top riders, including Michael Barry, Alison Sydor, Dominique Perras and Eric Wohlberg attended the first meeting, and came away with positive thoughts on the steps that are being taken The athletes' voice has been neglected for too long at the CCA Board level, so this is a needed body.
In other news from the AGM, there appears to be a serious potential problem with the Track Nationals being held in Victoria next year. The Events Committee is demanding a July 1st weekend date, so that it will fall one week after Road Nationals in Kamloops. The reason is to reduce travel costs for provincial teams, since the cost of making two trips to BC for eastern teams could be an additional $10,000-$12,000, according to Events Committee Chair Louis Barbeau. However, the organizers at the Victoria track report that it will be all but impossible to hold the event at the time, due to facility scheduling problems during high season in this heavy tourism region. They have asked for a later date - late July or early August. So far, both sides are saying that they cannot be flexible, with the organizers stating that they may have to turn down the event, and the Events Committee talking about other potential locations, including Edmonton and Calgary.
The biggest problem, which Louis Barbeau agreed is a concern, is the move to holding the Road Nationals on the last weekend in June. While there are valid reasons for this in Europe for the pro men's peloton, the need for this date is less obvious in Canada. We have only 1-2 athletes who are affected, and the June date falls in the busiest time of the North American road racing schedule. The Road Nationals should be a marquee event, with no other major cycling events happening in North America at the same time to detract attention. It used to be always held in mid to late July, with the Track Nationals in early August. Barbeau himself has said that the Events Committee is willing to look at moving back to that timing. We ask: why not explore the option of doing it this year, if Kamloops is willing?
Bicycle Nova Scotia put in a bid to host the 2004 AGM.
The Grand Prix Féminin International du Canada has been confirmed for 2004. The date has been moved from late September to August (4-8). It will continue to hold a UCI sanction.
Finally, the CCA presented some awards that were not given out at last night's PacificSport Gala:
Road Organizer of the Year - Road World Championships
Mountain Bike Organizer of the Year - Hardwood Hills Canada Cup
Official of the Year - Mike Shea
Torchy Peden Award (to province or territory) - Alberta (with honourable Mention to BC)
UCI Volunteer Recognition Awards - Paul Carter and Yvan Waddell
CCA Volunteer Recognition:
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Aaron Hershoff
Andreas Hestler
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Who will be more intriguing to watch cut the rug: Chaz Bono or Nancy Grace? Or perhaps you'll enjoy seeing David Arquette or Kristin Cavalleri rumba and tango?
They're among the celebrities – we hesitate to call all of them "stars" – who will slip into dancing shoes, spray tan and body glitter for the 13th season of "Dancing With the Stars." Host Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke made the lineup of Mirror Ball Trophy contenders official during Monday night's broadcast of "Bachelor Pad," a roster that reads slightly a bit more toward "Dancing With Blood Relatives and Exes of the Stars."
David Arquette
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Claim to Fame: Movie actor best known for the "Scream" films and recently ended marriage to co-star Courteney Cox
DWTS Archetype: Kooky Former A-Lister In Need of Career Rehab (Think Kirstie Alley, Shannon Doherty, Pamela Anderson)
Kristin Cavalleri
Claim to Fame: The bitchy one – the really, really bitchy one – on "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills"
DWTS Archetype: Reality TV Babe Who'll Rock the Skimpy Outfits (Think Audrina Patridge, Melissa Rycroft, Kendra Wilkinson)
Nancy Grace
Claim to Fame: Legal pundit, courtroom commentator and TV host
DWTS Archetype: The "WTF Are THEY Doing Here?" Contender (Think Tucker Carlson, Jerry Springer, Steve Wozniak)
Rob Kardashian
Claim to Fame: Brother of Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, et al.
DWTS Archetype: The One Who'll Puts Famous Friends and Family In the Audience (Think Bristol Palin, Drew Lachey, Kelly Osbourne)
Elizabetta Canalis
Claim to Fame: Italian actress who dated George Clooney
DWTS Archetype: The One You Really Only Know From Tabloids (Think Kate Gosselin)
Carson Kressley
Claim to Fame: Fashion maven known for hosting "Queer Eye," "How to Look Good Naked" and "Carson Nation."
DWTS Archetype: The One Who Really Did Just Say That (Think Cloris Leachman)
Rikki Lake
Claim to Fame: Actress and daytime talk show host
DWTS Archetype: The Spunky Mom-ish One You Want Root For as They Drop Dress Sizes (Marissa Jaret Winokur, Marie Osmond)
Ron Artest aka Metta World Peace
Claim to Fame: Los Angeles Laker small forward and rap artist
DWTS Archetype: The Hot Sports Star (Think Chad Ochocinco, Jason Taylor, Rick Fox)
Chynna Phillips
Claim to Fame: One third of '90s music group Wilson Phillips, wife of William Baldwin, daughter of "Papa" John and "Mama" Michelle Phillips.
DWTS Archetype: The One We Totally Used to Love a Decade Or Two Ago! (Think Donny Osmond, Jennifer Grey, Ralph Macchio, Jewel)
Chaz Bono
Claim to Fame: Transgendered offspring of Sonny and Cher
DWTS Archetype: The One Whose Intriguing Personal Journey Will Get a Lot of Play (Think Lance Bass, Kelly Osbourne)
Hope Solo
Claim to Fame: Professional soccer goalie
DWTS Archetype: The Adorable Olympian (Think Kristie Yamaguchi, Sean Johnson, Misty-May Treanor)
J.R. Martinez
Claim to Fame: Former Army infantryman-turned-"All My Children" actor whose body was burned during a tour of duty in Iraq
DWTS Archetype: A Genuinely Original, One-of-a Kind-Spin on the Traditional DWTS ABC Soap Star
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On March 22, during its annual meeting in Las Vegas, the Uniformed Services AFP (USAFP) installed its new president via the Internet phone service known as Skype. The Las Vegas ballroom was packed with USAFP chapter members and their families who exploded in applause and rose to their feet cheering when they saw Col. Michael Place, M.D., on an enormous screen at the front of the room.
Place was sitting in an army tent with an American flag placed strategically behind him. It was the middle of the night somewhere in Afghanistan when AAFP President Glen Stream, M.D., M.B.I., of Spokane, Wash., stepped to the stateside podium to administer the oath of office to Place.
And then Stream turned his laptop around so the webcam atop the computer scanned the audience.
Members and guests at the USAFP 2012 chapter meeting roar their approval when their new president, Col. Michael Place, M.D., on deployment in Afghanistan, is installed via Skype.
"When Dr. Stream turned the camera to the members of the USAFP during the installation, I was absolutely overwhelmed," said Place in an e-mail to AAFP News Now. "The USAFP annual meeting is not only a CME extravaganza and a display of some of the finest clinical research in primary care, but truly is a reunion of friends who span the globe in service to our nation."
Place said he's only missed a few chapter meetings during the past 17 years. "I was trained as a family physician by members in that room, and both saved lives and lost lives in combat with others," he said.
- The Uniformed Services AFP (USAFP) recently installed its new president, who is deployed to Afghanistan, via the Internet phone service known as Skype.
- The USAFP serves as a point of connection for the 2,400 family physician members serving in the military around the globe.
- The chapter has a strong focus on trauma-oriented research and CME, as well as leadership training.
"Some of my closest friends were there. For that group of people to give me a standing ovation was profoundly humbling."
Place made it clear that the chapter would carry on just fine during his deployment. "The duties of the president are officially transferred to the vice president when the president is unable or unqualified to serve," he said. Even so, Place is able to participate in much of the chapter's routine business via e-mail, telephone and the occasional teleconference.
Those few moments in a Las Vegas hotel ballroom exemplify the uniqueness of a chapter that binds together family physicians serving in all branches of the military: Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.
"We share a culture, not a location," said Col. Mary Krueger, D.O., M.P.H., one of several attendees who stopped to share their stories with AAFP News Now during meeting breaks.
Indeed, the 588 USAFP members who flocked to the chapter's 2012 annual meeting hearkened from 41 states and the District of Columbia. But the registration list revealed that many of these family physicians had traveled from far more distant places than that, flying in from at least 24 countries, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany, Japan, Guam, Italy, Korea, Portugal and the United Kingdom.
It's not unusual for FPs serving in the military to relocate frequently and deploy at a moment's notice. However, family physicians in the military reserves often need to make arrangements to leave behind a practice full of patients. Retired Col. Allan Kogan, M.D., served in the U.S. Army Active Reserve Medical Corps from 1985 to 2010. He recently sat down with AAFP News Now to describe the transition from civilian family medicine practice to deployment and back again. Kogan is currently the medical director of clinical policy for Humana, Inc. in Dallas.
Chapter Is the Glue That Binds
What is it about the USAFP that compels its members to travel great distances for an annual meeting?
"It's the camaraderie," said Capt. Michael Dickman, D.O., who flew to the meeting from Stuttgart, Germany. "It's that bond that we share; we're all physicians and we're all military. And so when we come together, as we do for chapter meetings, it reinforces our sense of purpose."
According to Dickman, the meeting "allows us to recharge and reconnect and reminds us of why we're here."
Maj. Julie Hundertmark, M.D., said she'd only missed one chapter meeting since joining the USAFP in 2006, and that's because she was deployed. "It was like missing the family reunion."
Family physicians in the military are unique, said Hundertmark, "because we take care of (basically) the same populations of people, but it's across the globe."
"You know from the beginning, even in medical school, that the reason the Army employs you is to make sure soldiers are ready to fight and that their families are taken care of," she said, adding that military men and women can't perform at their highest levels when they're worried about their loved ones back home.
According to Hundertmark, chapter meetings provide another service that is crucial to military FPs. "There are a lot of challenges to navigating your career as a military physician, and the networking and mentoring that connect chapter members help physicians discover the career paths that are available and show them how to get there," she said.
During the past four years, Hundertmark has been the medical director of a troop clinic, a battalion surgeon in a deployed environment, an officer in charge of a family medicine clinic and a family medicine educator. She called hers a very normal progression.
"It is not necessarily about what I want to be, but what I need to be as a family physician to support the mission," she said.
Krueger, a past president of the USAFP, noted that relationships between physicians in the various military branches are formed and nurtured at USAFP chapter meetings. "We see each other at this meeting, and the next time I see that colleague might be crossing the street in Bagram, Afghanistan; on the deck of a Navy ship evacuating our soldiers; or on an airfield offloading patients from a helicopter to an Air Force jet for evacuation back to the states," said Krueger.
Sometimes the mission of family physicians serving in the U.S. military expands from treating troops and their families to providing care to local populations on foreign soil. In 2003 at Bagram Airbase, Afghanistan, Col. Mary Krueger, M.D., provides trauma care for a patient wounded in an attack by the Taliban.
"It makes a really big difference when that person you see across the airfield is a friend, because then you know you are handing off your patient to someone you can trust. And when I move to a new location, the chances are I already know the other family physicians there," said Krueger. "I may be moving to a new geographic area, but I already have some family on the ground."
Focus on CME, Research and Leadership Training
Capt. Maureen Padden, M.D., M.P.H., recently turned the reins of the USAFP presidency over to Place. Padden is the director of the medical home for all of Navy medicine, and has been to all 27 Navy military treatment facilities.
She said "medical home" means something different to the operational forces. "We have to make soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines fit to fight and get them back to work," said Padden. "Downtime from work can affect the mission of the operational forces commanders," she added.
The USAFP chapter helps military physicians fulfill that duty. "It's hard to find CME on combat trauma, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress injury," said Padden. "The chapter has a unique mission in that it provides relevant CME and up-to-date information and training."
Facts About the Uniformed Services AFP
Chapter executive director: Terrence Schulte, C.A.E.
Number of chapter members: 2,400
Date chapter was chartered: Oct. 13, 1974
Location of chapter headquarters: Richmond, Va.
2013 annual meeting/scientific conference date/location: March 21-26, Walt Disney Dolphin Hotel, Orlando, Fla.
Padden added that military research and the development of treatments for battlefield injuries translate back to the civilian world. "The rise in survival rates for civilians often can be traced back to experiences in the military," she said.
Another of the USAFP's missions is to help train members to be leaders. "We fine-tune leadership skills so that military FPs are able to perform in stressful environments, maintain their composure and lead their teams when others likely would crumble," said Padden.
"Military physicians lead teams in caring for patients, but they also are 'sage advisers' to military line commanders," said Padden. It's the physician who advises senior military officers about whether to stop a mission and transport a patient to a facility or stabilize the patient on the ship and continue the mission, she explained.
"We make split-second decisions regarding active military operations," said Padden, adding, "There is no greater duty than taking care of operational forces."
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Phils ask for Perez to remove 'distracting' undershirt
D-backs reliever takes off sleeves after Sandberg confers with umpires
PHOENIX -- It was an inconsequential moment in Friday night's 5-4 D-backs win over the Phillies, but an interesting one just the same.
Left-hander Oliver Perez was brought in to open the eighth inning and face lefty hitters Chase Utley and Ryan Howard. After Utley flied out, Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg came out of the dugout to complain to plate umpire Mark Wegner about a problem with the sleeves of the pitcher's red, long-sleeved undershirt.
"Noticed it from the dugout. It was just flopping," Sandberg said afterward. "There was a lot of movement there with the delivery. It was fairly obvious with that much movement on it that it would be distracting."
The four umpires met and Wegner told Perez to remove the shirt, which had slits in each sleeve. On the way to the dugout, he dropped the ball, flipped his glove to the ground and began disrobing, returning to pitch without a shirt beneath his white D-backs jersey.
Howard singled and Perez was removed from the game for right-hander Brad Zeigler.
"[The umpire] said that one sleeve was longer than the other and he had a little tear in it," D-backs manager Kirk Gibson said. "There was nothing we could do about it. The rule says it's supposed to be the same length, the same color. And it can't be flapping. I have a pretty good idea whose call that was in the other dugout and it wasn't Sandberg."
When asked if he was talking about Phillies bench coach Larry Bowa, Gibson respnded: "You figure it out!"
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A few years ago, I was ecstatic to find my parents' old Polaroid 660 camera in their basement. As much as I love the features of my digital camera, I missed the Polaroid's ability to print out an instant memento.
For a brief time between 2008 and 2010, Polaroid stopped making cameras, and released the PoGo inkless printer, a portable device that produced two-inch by three-inch photos sent from a cellphone or digital camera. The PoGo was notable because it didn't require ink. Instead, it used technology from a company called Zink, which made photo paper embedded with colored crystals that changed color when heated by the printer.
Polaroid has since taken that technology and built it into a new instant camera, the Z2300, which I've been testing for the past week.
The $160 Z2300 keeps the Polaroid tradition going by printing out pictures right from the camera, but also offers some modern-day features, such as a built-in display, photo-editing options and video-recording capabilities. Even so, I wouldn't recommend it as your everyday digital camera, because it lacks basic features like optical zoom, and has a clunkier design. Instead, it works as a secondary camera that's nice to have for parties and arts-and-crafts projects.
The Z2300 is a lot more compact than the old Polaroid models. The 10-megapixel camera measures 4.65 inches wide by 3 inches tall by 1.36 inch thick. It's too big to fit into a pocket, but it easily slips into bag or purse.
One trade-off of the smaller size, however, is that you get smaller photos. The Z2300 prints out 2×3-inch photos compared to Polaroid's other instant camera, the larger and more expensive ($250) Z340, which produces 3×4-inch prints. The Z2300 has a viewing screen on the back that shows a 2×3 border, so you can better frame your pictures.
Just to the right of the screen is a small latch that opens up the compartment where you can insert the Zink photo paper. I found that it's pretty easy to hit the button by accident, causing the door to fly open. Though it this doesn't have any effect on the photo paper, it got to be annoying.
It takes less than a minute for the camera to print a photo from start to finish, but the picture comes out fully developed, so you no longer have to wait for an image to appear. The photo paper also has a smudge-proof, water-resistant coating, and comes with an adhesive backing if you want to turn it into a sticker.
The photos I printed from the Z2300 were clear and colorful, though they also had a bit of a washed-out look, like the old Polaroid photos. This didn't bother me too much, as it gave the pictures a retro look that I liked. I can definitely see myself using the camera to take pictures during trips and sticking them in my travel journal.
I also think it would be fun at parties. In fact, I bought a Fujifilm Instax Mini 7S a couple of years ago for my best friend's baby shower, and took pictures of the guests and glued them to a card where they could sign and leave a message for the parents. The Z2300 would have been more convenient, as the photo paper already has an adhesive and the rectangular camera is more comfortable to hold than the awkwardly shaped Fujifilm. Polaroid says the camera's lithium-ion battery can print 15 photos continuously or capture about 300 pictures before needing a recharge.
The only major issue I had with the Z2300's picture quality is that some of the finer details of an object get lost when printing a photo that small in size. For example, in one image of a flower, it was hard to make out individual petals, as they blended together. In another, some text from a sign looked slightly blurry.
I wasn't sure if this was due to the print size or the camera itself, so I transferred the photos over to my laptop using a USB cable and found that it was the former, as the original pictures were detailed and sharp.
Switching the camera from portrait to macro mode helps a bit. Macro mode allows you to shoot objects at an extremely close range so you can capture more detail; a button on the left side of the device lets you toggle between the two modes.
The Z2300 offers a number of features found on regular digital cameras, such as a self-timer and flash. And this camera's lack of an optical zoom means that its lens doesn't physically move to zoom. Digital zoom simply enlarges an already-captured image and, as a result, it degrades the quality of the photo.
You also get tools for cropping and red-eye reduction. I like that you can pick and choose which photos you want to print, so you don't waste any paper. A 30-sheet pack of ZINK Photo Paper costs $15, and a 50-sheet pack costs $25.
There are numerous photo-editing options. You can add various color effects, such as sepia and black-and-white. There's a setting to print multiple photos on one print, and you also have the ability to add fun borders to your pictures, including the classic Polaroid white border. Just be aware that adding a border or printing multiple images on one 2×3 sheet will make your image even smaller.
It takes several steps to access and apply all these effects, but the camera does a pretty good job of walking you through the process with onscreen instructions.
Finally, the Z2300 can capture HD video. Video quality is a bit grainy, but okay if you have nothing else on hand. I would recommend getting an SD memory card, as one is not included in the box, and the camera doesn't have enough onboard memory to store numerous videos. Polaroid ships the camera with a 10-sheet pack of ZINK Photo Paper, a charger and a USB cable.
The Polaroid Z2300 isn't for everyone. It certainly falls in the nice-to-have pile rather than the must-have category, and some might simply find it to be gimmicky. But I can see it appealing to kids and teens, and for adults, like me, who enjoy creative projects or want a fun way to capture instant physical mementos.
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Post-Blender week? So what? We've still got lots of good stuff for you: performances, films, art, workshops... you name it. It's all happenning at the Forest!
Monday 26th April
7-8.30pm Cashflow Fiasco
Post punk mayhem. Spin around, then Extinguish and learn
9-close Film Night
Wednesday 28th April
7-8pm Gramophone Hour
78's from 7 to 8
9-close The Dirty Lies
Indie / Punk / Japanese Pop - hard, raw beats with sophistication and melody
Thursday 29th April
7pm-close 15 minutes
An evening of ambient, fond sounds and beats
Friday 30th April
7pm-close Tape Recorder
Presents Folckotronica Loops
shoe gazy party blaps and glitchy warbly wamp wamp
Saturday 1st May
7-8.30pm JEM
Inspired mix of classical, Indian folk music, with sax, cello, guitar and smooth vocals
8pm-close Lithium Baby
Sunday 2nd May
1-5pm Free Shop
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FOCUS ON: Chemical Sprayers
Whether you are applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides or fertilizer/pesticide combinations, your chemical spraying equipment must stand up to the pressure of your job applications. New designs offer increased tank capacity and spraying pressure, as well as operator comfort and application control. If you need more information, use the circle numbers provided at the end of each product description.
C&S Turf Care Equipment introduces a complete line of skid-mount sprayers to fit a wide range of needs. From small, economical 12-volt powered pumps to larger gas engine powered pumps, the sprayers are built to provide years of service for landscape professionals. The TS3002G30 sprayer features two 150 gallon compartments in one fiberglass tank; two 9.5 gpm pumps, each powered by a 5.5 hp Honda engine; two electric rewind hose reels, each with 400 feet of ½-inch 600 psi spray hose.
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Demco Manufacturing introduces the 55-gallon sprayer with a 5-inch fillwell and a 14-gauge formed steel trailer. The electric continuous-duty motor delivers 1.4 gpm maximum and draws 4.7 amps at 30 psi (35 psi at maximum spraying pressure). The sprayer includes a handgun with a 15-foot spray hose, an 80-inch spray boom with two nozzles, a 12-foot spray boom with four nozzles and spring-loaded boom breakaway or 18-foot boom with six nozzles.
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The Easy Lawn E145 Multi-Purpose Sprayer is designed for lawn care, herbicide application, spraying ornamentals and spraying trees up to 50 inches in height. The unit is suited for use by lawn care applicators, landscapers or nursery workers who require the ability to spray liquids and wettable powders at low or high pressures. The compact design and light weight of the E145 enable the operator to slide the unit into or out of a standard pickup or van. Features include corrosion-resistant diaphragm pump, polyethylene tank with gallonage indicator, 9-hp Honda engine, greaseable ball bearing reel swivel and high-volume jet agitator that mixes liquids and keeps wettable powders in suspension.
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Echo's SHR-210 Gas-Powered Backpack Sprayer covers more ground with commercial-duty power and lasting performance in an easy-to-carry sprayer unit. The gas-powered spray capabilities and convenient features of the SHR-210 allow landscape professionals to apply chemicals over large areas of turf and landscape. The sprayer is equipped with a commercial-grade, two-stroke 21.2 cc engine that provides performance. The 17.6 fl. oz. Fuel tank allows for extended run times between fuel refills, while the diaphragm carburetor maintains the proper mixture of air and fuel for maximum engine performance. The SHR-210 covers ground quickly, discharging chemicals at a powerful rate of 1.9 gallons per minute in a controlled, precise stream, with a pressure rating of up to 145 psi.
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GNC Industries introduces the 150/150 Poly Split Tank Sprayer, which is powered by a 5.5-hp Honda engine. The two-gallon interlocking poly tanks have a 43-inch-wide footprint and are designed for multi-chemical applications. The unit is 57 inches wide, 42 inches long and 28 inches high. The P10 3-piston pump includes a pressure regulator, pulsation dampener, a pressure dump valve and is rated at 8 gpm and 600 psi. The sprayer also features stainless steel mounting platforms for hose reel and pump unit.
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Great Day Inc. introduces the Lawn-Pro AG-1500 Sprayer, which quickly adjusts to deliver a 5-, 10- or 15-foot uniform spray swath by removing the quick-clip pin and changing the height of the nozzle. Also, with a quick turn of the in-line cut-off valve, the handwand is ready for use and delivers a 25-foot online spray. The AG-1500 is designed for liquid fertilizing, consistent weed control, fire ant and insect control, lawn winterizing, fruit tree care and exterior house maintenance. The unit mounts to the rear of a mower and can be attached or removed in seconds.
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The Gregson-Clark Eco-505 Injection System allows the lawn care applicator to spot-spray pesticides on demand while making a blanket application of fertilizer. With the ability to apply pesticides only where needed, operators can achieve a savings of 50 percent or more. The system includes a self-contained tank and pumping unit, dual-inlet hose reel, coaxial hose and a dual-trigger gun.
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Hahn Application Products introduces the Spray Delivery System, which is a boom system for turf sprayers. The spray nozzles are enclosed in a framework to protect from breakage if an obstacle is struck. A double shock-absorbing rubber isolation system keeps the extension structures operating smoothly in rough terrain. For environmental safety, an enclosure can be attached to the system in minutes to convert it to an enclosed boom system for windy conditions. Extension arms breakaway with an adjustable air shock for smooth action if an obstacle is struck. Extension arms fold into a crossed transport position from the operator's seat.
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The 93594, 98592 and 98593 Regulator Sprayers from H.D. Hudson Manufacturing Co. include CFValve technology to maintain even pressure and constant flow rates. On compression sprayers, the valve is set at 14.5 psi and on the Bak-Pak sprayer, it is set at 21 psi. The nozzle pressure stays constant until the pressure in the tank falls below the set amount, then they spray shuts off. With a Regulator sprayer there is less spray drifting, which means lower chemical usage, resulting in savings of up to 24 percent.
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The JRCO Zero-Turn Sprayer quickly attaches to mowers with clevis pins. A compact, rigid frame with pneumatic swivel wheels and two-point hitch allow zero-turn maneuverability and prevents jackknifing with backing up. A three-section breakaway boom folds to 5-, 8- or 11-foot widths with individual zone control valves. A spray gun with a 10-foot hose is ideal for spot or shrub spraying. The 30-gallon sprayer uses a high-capacity Udor diaphragm pump driven by a Briggs & Stratton 3.5-hp Industrial Plus engine to provide power for all-day spraying.
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The SHURflo electric backpack sprayer features an ergonomically designed 4-gallon polyethylene tank with full padding on the back and shoulder straps for comfort and less fatigue. Advanced microprocessor pump control allows users to select one of four pump speeds in conjunction with an adjustable cone nozzle to deliver a delicate mist. Long-life battery will spray up to 120 gallons on a single charge, and can be charged on the unit or removed for remote charging. The chemical-resistant pump delivers maximum pressure of 40 psi at 1.0 gpm. The sprayer also includes a braided PVC delivery hose and polypropylene wand with aluminum lance and adjustable brass nozzle.
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Solo Inc.'s 425 Deluxe Backpack Sprayer features a high-density polyethylene tank with UV inhibitors, which provides durability and ultra-violet protection. The sprayer comes equipped with a pressure control regulator with four positions and a monitoring gauge to better control the volume of spray, a professional adjustable nozzle for precise durability, adjustable straps and a fold away handle for convenient storage. The 425 DLX is designed for use on larger jobs. Lightweight design and low-effort piston pump system ensure consistent pressure, effective patterns, high efficiency and reduced fatigue.
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Wylie Manufacturing introduces the Turf Wyng Sprayer for use on areas such as athletic fields, turf farms, golf courses, commercial landscaping and campuses. The Turf Wyng is designed with the commercial applicator in mind with automatic controllers, swivel hose reel mounts and a hydraulic boom. It is available in either a trailer or skid mount model. The trailer features a 100-, 200- or 300-gallon tank, turf tires, lights and clevis hitch. The 50-gallon skid model mounts in the bed of many utility vehicles, but has all of the features of the trailer mounted unit. The 21-foot boom can be fitted with either hydraulic or electric fold cylinders and is available with single or triple diaphragm nozzle bodies on a variety of nozzle spacings.
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Used 2008 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06
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- Exotic-car performance for short money, daily-driver functionality, excellent ergonomics.
- Base interior lacks pizzazz compared to rivals, ultra-performance Z06 looks too much like the standard Corvette.
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With its world-class performance, handsome styling and daily driver practicality, the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is the best sports car deal on the planet.
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With performance that rivals $200,000 exotics, the current-generation Chevrolet Corvette is -- at one-fourth to one-third the cost -- the buy of a lifetime for many sports car enthusiasts. In keeping with tradition, there are a variety of Corvettes offered, including the base removable-top coupe, a convertible and the ferocious Z06, a fixed-roof coupe that boasts a track-ready suspension and a 7.0-liter V8 that thumps out a tire-melting 505 horsepower. And the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette only gets better thanks to more power, additional refinement and more standard features.
The power part comes from a revised, 6.2-liter engine for the base Vettes. It cranks out 430 hp, a gain of 30 more horses than last year. There's also a new optional exhaust that raises horsepower by another 6. Other hardware changes include revised transmissions for quicker and easier shift quality and an improved steering rack for better feel. And in hopes of fending off criticism once and for all about the car's plasticky interior, Chevy has introduced a new (and pricey) interior package this year that places high-quality, two-tone leather upholstery on the dash, seats and doors.
If all the 2008 Corvette offered was acceleration, braking and handling equal to high-dollar exotics, it would still be the darling of car buffs everywhere. But a surprising level of utility comes along for the ride, too. The Corvette offers a user-friendly cockpit, a massive amount of luggage space and a ride quality that's comfortable enough for daily commuting and long freeway slogs.
Our quibbles with the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette are few. Although the base interior is better than years past, it's still somewhat plain and has too much plastic trim for a car in this price range. Nor can the Corvette match the nimble handling of European models like the BMW M coupe and roadster. But for the majority of shoppers in this segment, those items will likely be minor issues. For the money, it doesn't get any better than the Corvette.
2008 Chevrolet Corvette models
Officially, the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is shown as coming in two body styles: a coupe and a convertible. But in reality, there are three: the removable-top coupe, fixed-roof coupe and convertible. The standard Corvette coupe features a removable roof panel, whereas the Corvette Z06 coupe's roof looks the same, but is fixed in place for improved rigidity. The convertible should appeal to true roadster enthusiasts and, like Corvette roadsters before it, features a hideaway top.
Standard on the coupe and drop top are xenon headlamps, keyless entry and startup, full power accessories, satellite radio, a CD player and audio input jack, OnStar telematics, auto-dimming mirrors all around, leather seating, a six-way power driver seat and dual-zone automatic climate control. The Z06 includes most of the standard Corvette coupe's features but gains a more powerful V8, a lighter frame, larger wheels and tires, a more stiffly tuned suspension, upgraded brakes and special sport seats. The 427 Limited Edition Z06 -- an allusion to the 427-cubic-inch power plant this car shares with the "base" Z06 -- adds special paint and graphics and comes standard with an exclusive titanium-hued leather interior.
Option highlights (many of which are grouped in packages) for the standard coupe and convertible include a custom two-tone leather interior (with leather covering the dash top, console top and armrests), a navigation system, a transparent roof panel for the coupe, a head-up display, driver-seat memory and a seven-speaker Bose audio system. There are also suspension options: the Magnetic Ride Control suspension (which automatically firms up and softens the suspension according to how the car is being driven) and the Z51 performance handling package (which adds extra cooling, stiffer suspension calibrations, bigger brakes with cross-drilled rotors, specific tires and shorter gearing for the six-speed manual). Options for the Z06 are similar minus the transparent roof panel and suspension options.
2008 Highlights
Performance & mpg
Both the base coupe and convertible Corvettes feature a 6.2-liter V8 that makes an impressive 430 hp and 424 pound-feet of torque. An optional performance exhaust adds another 6 hp. The Z06 boasts an exotic-class 505 hp and 470 lb-ft from its 7.0-liter V8. All Corvettes have a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, while a six-speed paddle-shift automatic is a no-cost option for the base coupe and convertible. The manual gearbox features new linkage for more positive action while the automatic has been recalibrated to furnish quicker response to the paddle shifters.
Regardless of which Corvette you choose, you'll get stunning performance. We spurred the base Corvette coupe from zero to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds en route to a blistering 12.8-second quarter-mile at 114.8 mph, and Chevrolet claims that it won't stop until it hits 190 mph. Fuel economy is relatively impressive too, with 2008 EPA estimates of 16 mpg city/26 mpg highway for a manual-transmission Corvette. The Z06 is even quicker -- and at 15 mpg city/24 highway, there's only a slight penalty at the pump.
Antilock disc brakes are standard, as is a superb stability control system known as Active Handling. The latter provides noninvasive assistance and allows the expert driver a performance driving mode that gives more leeway while still maintaining a safety net. Side-impact airbags are optional, but head curtain airbags are not available.
A tidal wave of endless power from either snarling V8 along with tight handling results in a sports car that never ceases to put a smile on your face. Any of the three suspension packages will deliver a compliant ride along with white-knuckled handling capabilities, while this year's improved steering provides greater road feel. In short, the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette can serve equally well as a comfortable touring car or world-class performance machine, while the Z06 version is simply a monster on the street that is still docile enough to serve as one's daily driver.
Ever since the debut of the previous-generation Corvette, Chevrolet has made big strides in terms of interior fit and finish, which are now very good, though perhaps still one step behind class leaders. Large gauges, simple controls (even on the optional navigation system), usable cupholders and massive cargo capacity (22 cubic feet in coupes and 11 cubes in the convertible) make the Vette a sports car that's easy to live with on a day-to-day basis.
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The city's chief innovation and performance officer discusses making Pittsburgh a world-class city.
Debra Lam was selected by incoming Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto to head up a newly created office that merges traditional IT functions with the city's sustainability and performance goals. Charged with helping transform Pittsburgh into a world-class city, Lam previously spent six years at multinational design and engineering firm Arup, where she advised cities around the world on sustainability in the face of climate change.
I advised a lot of cities, but I felt I should also be contributing to my hometown. Having worked with cities with different socio-economic development levels, geography, etc., I found that what makes a city successful is not so much development levels or GDP or even governance structure, per se. It's really the mayor. If the mayor is willing to push the city forward, it makes all the difference. I saw that with Mayor Peduto's vision for Pittsburgh, to make it a world-class city and create that culture of innovation and accountability.
The Asia Pacific region is one of the most vulnerable areas in terms of climate change impacts — both in terms of the population density and the scale that are affected, but also in terms of the assets — historic, cultural and the infrastructure along the coast. Yet compared to other parts of the world, like the U.S. or Europe, their carbon footprint per capita is not as high. They've taken a very proactive approach in trying to address climate change impacts. I've worked with cities such as Ningbo, China, on a local resilience action plan, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, on developing flood and water management plans and Manila, Philippines, around the same area.
We can provide a lot of really sound, technologically robust engineering solutions around the hard infrastructure, and those can be effective, but if no one understands them and how to maintain them, and there isn't governance and leadership in place, it won't be as effective. We worked very closely with each of these cities to build capacity and understand the local context and knowledge distribution, so that there is a much better understanding of how best to address this.
Most cities, regardless of location, size and economic development levels, have similar urban challenges and similar goals. Ultimately the goal of any city is to try to improve the quality of life for its residents. And we all have similar challenges: trying to optimize the limited resources that we have against a growing demand and growing responsibilities, and changing context. And so, the exchange of knowledge is really important, and I think technology supports this. I always say that technology should be the means, not the ends. A lot of these issues are beyond any one technological solution. Talking about people, systems, processes and structure is a lot harder. Technology can certainly support it, but it can't solve it.
Internally we've tried to really empower our team to do more, to ask for more, to question more — just because it's been done this way in the past, doesn't mean that it needs to continue. For example, if something is broken, does it automatically need to be replaced with that same thing, or should we be looking at something else? That critical assessment is really important — this was good to start with, but I know I can make this better, so let's meet and discuss how to improve it.
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Holography is one of the most powerful ideas to emerge in recent years from String/M-theory, and has led both to a radical new approach to quantum gravity, combined with a remarkably powerful calculational tool. It offers an exciting opportunity to tackle the long standing issues of the nature of the big-bang, the initial conditions and fate of the universe, which have recently begun to be explored.
This 5 week workshop will bring together leading researchers working in cosmology, string theory and quantum gravity in order to understand and develop the implications of holography for the cosmology of the early universe. The program will end with a conference from July 15 - 18 to which outside participants are encouraged to apply.


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San Luis Obispo, CA – With the Eurobike trade show fast approaching, Lezyne has launched its 2013 line along with an updated website. In stark contrast to the Year 5 website, our Year 6 site is built to focus on the beauty and "engineered design" of Lezyne products. The site has also been upgraded with other features to improve navigation, loading speeds, and multi-language capabilities. As for the 2013 line, it includes a completely redesigned and expanded LED light line, refined CO2 inflators, new bottle cages, hand pumps, and small bags/organizers.
The Year 6 LED Line
Our 2012 LED line represented the company's inaugural year as a light manufacturer with the introduction of the extremely successful Mini Drive, Power Drive, and Super Drive LED lights. For 2013, we are using the knowledge acquired in 2012 and applying it to build a completely new LED line from the ground up. We have introduced four new models to suit a variety of riding applications.
The Mini Drive, Power Drive, and Super Drive LED lights became the XL line with an increase in lumen output for each model (200lm, 400lm, and 500lm respectively), new oversized aluminum and CNC machined bodies run cooler, reduce weight, and accommodate constant current electronics. The Intelligent Power Indicator has red and green LEDs built into the power button that allow the user to check power levels during use and recharging. The optics have been upgraded to one-piece MOR lenses which increases light transmission by 10%. The XL lights are USB rechargeable and feature Infinite Light. For more details about the XL line, go to our WEBSITE.
Our new commute oriented lights come in the form of the Macro Drive (front) and Micro Drive (front/rear) LED lights. These lights have CNC machined aluminum bodies, Composite Matrix end caps, and USB rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries (non-replaceable). The Macro Drive recharges via micro USB cable and the Micro Drive uses an integrated USB stick. The lights attach to the bike via snap-fit Composite Matrix mounts and multi-position rubber straps for easy installation and removal. The Macro Drive produces 300 lumens for 3hrs on Blast mode. The Micro Drive Front is compact, yet manages to produce 150 lumens for 2hrs on Blast mode while the Micro Drive Rear is a 30-lumen taillight designed with rider safety in mind. It is equipped with five modes: 2 solid, 3 flash, 1 ultra-bright daytime flash. If there is a question regarding the durability of these new lights, be sure to check out some of our (fun) product testing as shown in this video
More information about the Micro and Macro LED lights can be found HERE.
Our Femto Drive LED was actually the first of our 2013 line to be debuted back in April at the Sea Otter Classic. These super compact street lights (front 15lm / rear 7lm) feature a CNC machined aluminum body and Composite Matrix back plate that attach to the bike with a multi-position rubber strap. Extensive testing and complex lens seals have resulted in a safety light that is extremely water resistant. More information on the Femto Drive lights can be found HERE
All of the above LED lights will be available to buy from your local retailer by Fall of 2012.
For more details about Lezyne's 2013 product line, please visit the Lezyne booth (B3-107) at the Eurobike tradeshow (8/29-9/1).
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Rear Output: 30lm/2.5hr, 5lm/16hr, Flash1 30/5hr, Flash2 30/5hr, Pulse 30lm/5hr,
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Front Output: 15lm/30hr, Flash 15lm/60hr
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AKRON, Ohio – The Cuyahoga County judge charged in the county corruption investigation for allegedly fixing a foreclosure case has been found guilty on three of the five charges he was facing.
The federal jury returned the verdict against Judge Steven Terry shortly before 2 p.m. Monday in Akron.
Terry, who was facing five charges, was found guilty of counts one, three and four – which were related to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and mail fraud. Our reporter in the courtroom said Terry remained calm as the verdict was read.
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Lamb, coconut & mango pilau
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Nutrition: per serving
- kcal575
- fat24g
- saturates13g
- carbs67g
- sugars0g
- fibre4g
- protein27g
- salt0.82g
- 1 tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil
- 600g lamb neck fillet or shoulder, cut into large cubes
A lamb is a sheep that is under 1 year old; between 1 and 2 years old you will find it sold as…
- 2 onions, halved and sliced
Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia…
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 3 tbsp curry powder (we used Bombay curry spices)
- 1 fat red chilli, thickly sliced
- 400ml can reduced-fat coconut milk
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Coconut milk is not the slightly opaque liquid that flows from a freshly opened coconut –…
- 700ml hot lamb stock (from a cube is fine)
A lamb is a sheep that is under 1 year old; between 1 and 2 years old you will find it sold as…
- 400g basmati rice
- 1 medium mango, peeled, stoned and sliced
- handful coriander, chopped
- handful toasted flaked almonds (optional)
Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Heat the oil in a large, shallow ovenproof pan, tip in the lamb, then fry on a high heat for 5 mins until browned all over. Take out of the pan and set aside. Fry the onions in what's left of the oil for 5 mins, until starting to soften and turn golden at the edges. Tip in the garlic and curry powder and fry for 1 min more until toasty and aromatic.
Stir the lamb back in to the pan along with the chilli, coconut milk and stock, then bring to the boil. Cover the pan and place in the oven for 1 hr, until the lamb is completely tender. Alternatively, you can simmer the pan on a low heat for 1 hr on the hob.
Season to taste, stir in the rice, re-cover pan, then return to the oven or hob for 30 mins until all the liquid has been absorbed. Take off the heat, leave to stand, covered, for 10 mins, then fluff the rice with a fork. Sprinkle with the mango, coriander and almonds, if using, then serve straight from the pan.
Recipe Tip
Make it in 40 minutesUse cubed chicken breast instead of lamb and follow as above. Tip the rice straight into the pan once you've added the liquid, cover and cook on a medium heat for 30 mins.
Recipe Tip
Make it differentTry using cubed stewing steak or whole chicken thighs and cook slowly as above.


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Gillaspie sits out with sore left hand
DETROIT -- Third baseman Conor Gillaspie was out of Tuesday's lineup against Justin Verlander and the Tigers and most likely will miss Wednesday's contest because of a sore left hand.
The injury was caused by the cold early weather and Gillaspie, who ranks tied for third in the American League with seven doubles, getting jammed at the plate.
"If it was an important playoff game, I'd probably suck it up and play, but I really don't want this nagging on all year," Gillaspie said. "Any time you go out there thinking more about how something hurts than your job, it's kind of like, 'I'm not really sure how much I can help tonight.'
"I'm just trying to give it another day or two and then I'll probably start wearing a pad on my hand, even though it's something uncomfortable. It's kind of something I might have to do until it gets better."
Gillaspie has been wearing batting gloves to try to combat the cold and try to give extra padding for the fat part in the middle of his hand that was tender on Tuesday. He doesn't look at the injury as anything serious.
"I've been pretty fortunate throughout my career to be pretty healthy for the most part," Gillaspie said. "If it means taking a day or two now as opposed to scuffling for 10 days straight and then going on the DL or something, I don't want that to happen. I'm just going to take it easy for a day or two and should be back pretty soon."


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The Affordable Care Act aims to make health insurance reasonably priced, so that it's within reach of anyone who's eligible.
That's why the law offers a generous amount of federal subsidies, mostly in the form of tax credits.
The stakes are high: the Obama administration wants tens of millions of Americans to enroll, and the more tax credits, the more likely people will participate.
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The tax credits will generally be available to people who don't have affordable coverage from an employer, who aren't eligible for Medicaid and whose household income is less than four times the federal poverty level (about $46,000 for a single person and $94,000 for a family of four). The higher the income, the lower the credit.
Applications are available through each state-based online insurance exchange.
The tax credits are determined by a formula that takes into account a "benchmark" premium where an applicant lives and a sliding scale that caps how much someone at a certain income level will pay for that premium. At the lowest end of the scale, an individual or household at the federal poverty level ($11,490 for a single person and $23,550 for a family of four) will pay 2 percent of their income for that benchmark premium, and those at the highest end, four times the poverty level, will pay no more than 9.5 percent of their income.
The tax credit is calculated by taking a person's benchmark premium and subtracting the dollar amount of that the person's cap.
There is no obligation to use that credit on the benchmark premium. It can be applied to any level of coverage offered in a state exchanges — cheaper or more expensive.
Once approved, the tax credit will be paid directly to insurers to reduce the premium's cost.
In addition to the tax credits, the Affordable Care Act also provides an additional benefit for individuals or families at or below 250 percent of the poverty level. This benefit is known as cost-sharing, and it aims to reduce what low- and moderate-income enrollees have to pay out of pocket when they visit a doctor.
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Flash: Berkeley High Principal Jim Slemp Announces That He Will Retire in June
Berkeley High School Principal Jim Slemp, whose tenure was sometimes marked by controversy and contentious relationships with parents and teachers, announced Wednesday morning he was going to retire in June.
Slemp was in the news recently for proposing to slash Berkeley High's before-and-after-school science labs in favor of what were described as equity-based programs aimed at closing the school's high achievement gap.
His last appearance before the Berkeley Board of Education was Feb. 3, when he presented the Berkeley High School Redesign Plan with a host of other teachers and staff, but was criticized by several members of the public, some of them his own students.
The news about his retirement came during the school's regular morning announcement, according to his assistant Richard Ng, and was followed by a curt email to staff, which simply read:
"Dear Berkeley High Community,
I want you to know that I have decided to retire effective June 30, 2010. I look forward to continuing to work with you through that time.
Rumors were circulating on email lists all morning, and although Slemp couldn't be reached for comment immediately, Berkeley Unified spokesperson Mark Coplan confirmed that the news was true.
"I knew that he was contemplating making that decision," Coplan said. He added that the high school was getting ready to embark on a search to find a replacement.
A message on the Berkeley High E-tree listserve ran a brief summary of Slemp's accomplishments at Berkeley High School:
"Mr. Slemp came to Berkeley High in the fall of 2003. Under his calm and steady leadership, Berkeley High moved to its current configuration of six small learning communities including the renowned International Baccalaureate program; the school obtained a coveted six year accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC); and the rundown physical plant was transformed into a place of beauty. Mr. Slemp's focus has always been on the students of Berkeley High—their well being and their education. He has provided stability and leadership during a time of difficult budget cuts to education. The Berkeley High School community deeply appreciates the talents and dedication he has brought to his work on behalf of our student body."
Slemp couldn't be reached for comment immediately. Among Berkeley Unified administrators, Slemp was unique because he rarely returned phone calls, especially from the press. He once told the Daily Planet that he preferred meeting with people in person because his busy schedule prevented him from returning phone calls.
Reactions ranged from surprise to shock to relief in the Berkeley High community, which is split between those who idolize Slemp and those who don't.
Science Department head Evy Kavaler said the news came to her both "as a surprise and not a surprise."
"Nobody knew anything," Kavaler said. "A lot of people were hoping that something like that would happen. They were wishing for new leadership."
Kavaler said that Slemp went about business as usual at the High school's Shared Governance meeting Tuesday night.
"He didn't say anything—he was acting like he was not gone," she said. "He may have told other people, but he didn't tell me. I am not one of his closest friends anymore."
Slemp's relationship with the Berkeley High Science Department soured badly in the last year, especially because of the science lab issue.
"It's been very frustrating to deal with the administration," Kavaler said. "Even the vice principals have not been very supportive of the science labs. But it's not just the science labs, there were other things going on in other departments."
Kavaler said she had heard a bit of good news from one of her colleagues--that Superintendent Bill Huyett was ready to support science labs at the high school.
Apart from the science lab controversy, Slemp's relationship with Berkeley High science teachers has been one disaster after another..
A group of science teachers recently protested Slemp's recommendation not to renew a science teacher's contract because of performance issues.
BHS science department teachers walked out of their staff meeting last week and marched en masse first to the principal's office and then to the office of the district superintendent protesting the decision.
Slemp was also in the news after some parent complained that the Berkeley High School Governance Council lacked transparency and was not in compliance with federal, state and local guidelines. The board formed a two-member policy subcommittee last June to investigate the issue.
When reached by the Planet Wednesday, Huyett said he could not immediately comment on Slemp's retirement because it was a personnel issue.
He added that the retirement would be discussed by the board in closed session at the school board meeting tonight.
Huyett issued a statement lauding Slemp for his efforts to improve Berkeley High, especially campus safety, student environment and development and implementation of new programs, including small schools.
"As a new Principal at Berkeley High School, Jim Slemp immediately developed positive relationships with students," Huyett's statement said. "His commitment to students was obvious and visible. He could be seen talking to seniors, laughing with freshmen, and generally making students feel safer and more comfortable on campus. Jim has continued to maintain a great relationship with students throughout his tenure. Jim developed a leadership team of vice principals to assist him in carrying out the task of running a large urban high school. He can be credited with encouraging the same team spirit among support staff. Under his leadership, BHS created the small schools and the American Baccalaureate High School and brought back student activities such as assemblies, all school spirit rallies, and school dances."
Huyett also assured community members that their input would be heard when the district begins its search for a new candidate. Before Slemp arrived at Berkeley High, his predecessors went through extremely short stints as principal.
Kavaler, whose time at Berkeley High started before Slemp's, recalled the principal's early years at the school.
"When he came into Berkeley High School, it was a mess," she said. "I was not going to send my children there if they didn't get a new principal. He turned Berkeley High School around. In his first couple of years, the tenor of the high school changed. Teachers felt like it was a place where they could belong. The problem was that tension started arising between different groups—between the small schools and the big programs."
Another teacher, who did not want to reveal her name, said that the science department at the high school was probably having a party after hearing the news.
"He wanted to destroy the science program, so teachers were saying, wouldn't it be great if Slemp retired?," the teacher said.


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Resurrecting John Donne
John Donne, Body and Soul
John Donne preached his final sermon as dean of St. Paul's in London on February 25, 1631, the first Friday of Lent. "And, when," his early biographer Izaak Walton records in his Life,
to the amazement of some beholders he appeared in the Pulpit, many of them thought he presented himself not to preach mortification by a living voice: but, mortality by a decayed body and a dying face. And doubtless, many did secretly ask that question in Ezekiel; Do these bones live?
Donne's text was taken from Psalms, "And unto God the Lord belong the issues of death," and the sermon, published the following year as Deaths Duell, delivered a sustained and harrowing meditation on mortality. Our time in the womb, and birth itself, are vividly interpreted in terms of death:
Wee have a winding sheete in our Mothers wombe, which growes with us from our conception, and wee come into the world, wound up in that winding sheet, for wee come to seeke a grave.
Nor does Donne flinch from describing the physical decay of a corpse, its "putrefaction and vermiculation" (i.e., its being eaten by worms). Even "the children of royall parents, and the parents of royall children," he reminds King Charles I, who was in the congregation in the chapel at Whitehall that day, must suffer the indignities of having their flesh promiscuously, indeed incestuously, intermingled with that of other corpses, until all traces of individual identity are dissolved:
Miserable riddle, when the same worme must bee my mother, and my sister, and my selfe. Miserable incest, when I must bee maried to my mother and my sister, and bee both father and mother to my owne mother and sister, beget, and beare that worm which is all that miserable penury; when my mouth shall be filled with dust, and the worme shall feed, and feed sweetely upon me….
According to Walton, "many that then saw his tears, and heard his faint and hollow voice" expounding these elaborately gruesome arguments, decided that "Dr. Donne had preach't his own Funeral Sermon."
In a letter of the previous month to his friend George Garrard, Donne had confessed it was his "desire (and God may be pleased to grant it me) that I might die in the pulpit." Though "much wasted" by his exertions on that Friday, Donne did not die mid-sermon. He retired to the deanery, where, a couple of weeks later, he staged yet another tableau in his ongoing duel with death. He had a carpenter create a wooden platform carved in the shape of a funeral urn; behind this he had placed a wooden board about the height of his own body. A "choice Painter" was hired, and several charcoal fires made up in Donne's…
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I have to say I love subversion (svn) hooks. I've only been playing around with the concept fairly recently and I'm surprised that I lasted this long without them. I wanted to take a few minutes and share my favorite ways of using them. As well as a few that I don't use but I think could be pretty helpful.
Before we keep going, if you don't know what svn hooks are you can read up on them at http://svnbook.red-bean.com/en/1.1/ch05s02.html. svnbook.red-bean.com is my reference site of choice whenever I need to look up a svn command.
My #1, all-time, greatest in the world, bestest favorite is a svn pre-commit hook to syntax check my PHP code. There is nothing I hate more than a developer checking in code with syntax errors and breaking qa or stage or even, god-forbid, production. It's as easy as setting up the hook to run a script that calls "/path/to/php -l /path/to/file.php" and on failure reject the commit. This way code that has syntax errors will never make it into SVN. Now if only open-source projects like ZendFramework did something like this before releasing their code. To be fair, the syntax errors are in their documentation not in the /library/ files but that's still pretty dumb & annoying.
Another nice way to use a post-commit hook is to run something like PHP_CodeSniffer against the commit. CodeSniffer is an awesome PEAR package that scans your file and flags coding standards violations. It comes pre-packaged with sniffers for the PHPCS, PEAR, Squiz and Zend. Set it up to run and if it finds coding standard violations you can have the hook send out nasty little blame messages. 😉 This isn't something that I'd want to run on pre-commit just in case you really need to get something into production NOW. But if I hosted an open source project, I'd consider it.
Having minified JavaScript & CSS has become the standard way of serving JS & CSS. But who really wants to take the time to minify or combine them? Once again, enter svn hooks. One of the developers set this up for GameSpot and it has been working great! Basically it checks the commits against a defined naming standard, file.src.js or file.src.css, and then runs the YUI! Compressor on it and commits in file.min.(js|css). He also made it check a global.conf in the file's directory so it came mash up smaller js files into a global.min.js so we serve one file instead of ten.
Of course, let's not forget about what is probably the most common svn hook; the post-commit email hook. I like svnmailer better than mailer.py that comes with svn by default. I think it's easier to configure/change and to setup rules for how you want the emails to look or where to go.
If you're using a ticket tracking system like Bugzilla or Trac that doesn't have its own way of peeking into svn (like JIRA can with this plugin) you can write a post-commit hook to update the ticket when something is committed. You can see how Trac recommends you do it at http://trac.edgewall.org/browser/trunk/contrib/trac-post-commit-hook.
To help you on the way to creating your own svn hooks, tigris has a few hooks that are distributed with svn. They can be quite helpful so you should take a look at them.
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No extension to MTD in 2020
The Government has confirmed it will not be mandating Making Tax Digital (MTD) for any new taxes or businesses in 2020.
Previously, HMRC said it would not extend the scheme to other taxes, such as income tax and corporation tax, until April 2020 at the earliest.
This date has now been pushed further back, with no extension planned for at least another two years.
The first stage in the programme, MTD for VAT, is still set to come into force from 1 April 2019.
This will require VAT-registered businesses with a taxable turnover above £85,000 to keep digital records and file returns using compatible software.
In a written statement published alongside Spring Statement 2019, Chancellor Philip Hammond said the Government would be focusing on "supporting businesses to transition" to the new rules.
He also confirmed a light-touch approach to penalties during the first year of implementation, with no filing or record-keeping penalties issued for businesses that are "doing their best to comply".
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Below is an excerpt from an excellent comment made by CNN's Jack Cafferty today:
" This week the Republicans gather for their convention. For four days, they will labor under the illusion their party is still relevant. It's not.
It is entirely fitting that the headliner for this masquerade is a feeble looking 72-year-old white guy who doesn't know how many homes he owns.
It's more than symbolic that when a million Americans are losing their homes to foreclosure, the Republican candidate for president has lost track of his holdings.
McCain surrounds himself with people like former Republican Sen. Phil Gramm who called America a "nation of whiners" and said we are only suffering a "mental recession."
That's the same problem the Republican Party has. It has lost track of what it used to stand for: small government, a disciplined fiscal policy, integrity.
In a way, the perfect storm of a rapidly changing population — old white people aren't going to be in the majority very much longer (and isn't that who most of the Republicans are?) — has combined with the total abdication of principles, Republican or otherwise, of arguably the worst president in the nation's history to mark the beginning of the end of the Republican Party as we know it.
Republican Congressman Tom Davis of Virginia said it best: "The Republican brand is in the trash can. If we were dog food, they would take us off the shelf."
It is so bad that more than 10 percent of the Republican members of the United States Senate aren't even bothering to attend their own party's convention. They recognize dog food when they see it."
Jack Cafferty wrote this interesting piece on CNN today, click here and read it all!
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The East Terrace
Operation Rock the Rose
James Stafford
October 14, 2011
Mike Tindall has been at the centre of the RFU's rebranding campaign © Getty Images
In an announcement that has shaken world rugby to the core the Rugby Football Union has revealed that England's dismal performance off the field during the 2011 World Cup was part of an ongoing rebranding and marketing project.
In an attempt to tap into a 'previously undervalued demographic core', the English team had been following a meticulously plotted 'leftfield behavioural plan' designed to attract members of the public who enjoy 'rock and roll' lifestyles but currently do not follow rugby union.
The RFU were forced to reveal their hand after the final stage of the campaign backfired and lead to a serious police investigation and worldwide press condemnation. Manu Tuilagi's jump from a ferry in Auckland was one of the final phases of what was labelled 'Operation Rock the Rose'.
It was thought the centre's outlandish behaviour would appeal to males between fifteen and twenty-one who 'aspire to fame and success but wish to maintain a feeling of rebelliousness' and who desire to 'project an exciting and somewhat maverick personality onto their peers and elders'.
"Whilst we may have made some errors in judgement," said Caroline Bills, head of RFU Marketing, "We only wished to widen the appeal of the game in England. It is important people from all members of society buy into the brand that is Team England.
"A bigger fan base makes English rugby stronger, increases revenue and makes the game more appealing to media partners and corporate sponsors. We are in a recession and we won't apologise for trying to rebrand Team England and reach new markets. We will not sit back here and let the game in England fall behind."
The RFU admitted the recent riots in London and across England had 'opened' their eyes to a whole new potential rugby market and immediately called in image consultants to devise a way to appeal to the disaffected youth of England.
"Look, the middle classes and so called toffs are already guaranteed to follow rugby union," said Bills. "That's a cast iron guarantee. But the youth on the streets talk only football. Rooney, Tevez and Gerrard are the names you hear when you get down with the young people.
"Nobody on the street is talking about Flood, Moody or Wilkinson. The RFU has to try and reach out to the disenfranchised of England and grow the game. It's all very well sitting back and criticising us in the media but we have to produce results and move England forward."
Operation Rock the Rose began subtly at Heathrow Airport when rather than flying to New Zealand in smartly tailored suits like other nations, they chose to fly in cheap looking t-shirts akin to something worn on a stag weekend. The RFU revealed this was to make England seem like 'regular lads' and not 'ruggar buggars'.
The next phase of the marketing strategy was to give England some genuine 'rock and roll credentials'. It now transpires that the infamous Mike Tindall with mysterious blonde/dwarfs/nightclub incident was part of the RFU's tactic to 'deglamourise' the English team.
"Our market research indicated that Mike Tindall's association by marriage with the Royal Family was reinforcing negative stereotypes amongst many in England that English rugby was a game solely for aristocrats and private school types," stated Bills. "We needed to 'humanise' Mike and give him a bad boy image. What could be more rock and roll than pretty blondes, dwarves, beer and partying?"
The next stage of Operation Rock the Rose was the hugely contentious ball tampering scandal in the Georgian match in which England's management substituted inferior balls for better ones for Jonny Wilkinson to kick conversions with. The scandal brought the wrath of tournament organisers and led to match bans for two of England's management. However, the RFU admitted the original idea was far more outlandish.
"In our original brainstorming session Jonny was going to openly change balls in front of the ref," said Bills. "After England's first try we wanted Jonny to produce a glittery silver ball, akin to a disco ball, to kick with. He was then to produce a pair of designer sunglasses from his pocket, look at the referee and say 'my kicking is so damn cool I gotta wear shades'. But sadly, Jonny refused to buy into the suggestion. Shame, our research indicated it would have brought world wide publicity and much kudos from the angry urban youth demographic."
Bills admits not all of the English management and players fully bought into Operation Rock the Rose. Whilst Martin Johnson tolerated certain off the field aspects of the plan, he refused to allow the marketing team to influence on field play.
"We wanted England to play it rockstar style" sighed a disappointed Bills. "We wanted banana kicks, behind the back passes, up the jumper tricks, triple scissor moves, back-heeled chip aheads…all the cool stuff. It would have done more than anything we could do off the field to enhance our rock and roll image. The problem was however cool we looked off the field we were taking backward steps on it.
"Really, even if we had lost a game or two because of playing in the rock and roll style, would we be any worse off now than we already are? We went out playing dire, unimaginative stuff and won no friends at all and certainly no silverware. We could have rocked the world and won millions over. It's hugely frustrating."
Bills confessed Johnson's refusal to play rockstar rugby led to increasingly risky off field antics to try and compensate. This was why Lewis Moody, England's captain, openly flouted sponsorship rules by wearing a branded gumshield. This was designed to appeal to youngsters who like to 'reject authority'.
Bills refused to be drawn on whether Operation Rock the Rose will continue during the Six Nations or if it will be scrapped.
The RFU did clarify, however, that the shocking 'hotel incident' in Dunedin involving Dylan Hartley, James Haskell and Chris Ashton was not part of Operation Rock the Rose.
"Not even we would sink that low," stated Bills.
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Ofcom's decision to award London's coveted TV licence to the Evening Standard caught everyone on the hop this week, not least its managing director, Andy Mullins. The decision had been slated for the end of February; not that Mullins was complaining.
"TV clearly still has a lot of sex attached to it," he admits. "Having got used to this 'death of print' conversation of recent times, it has been great to have so many calls, and to be having more positive conversations."
Doubts about the commercial viability of a local channel, even one beamed to 4.5 million homes, still linger
And so begins the next chapter of the 186-year-old Evening Standard. Barring any major setbacks, ESTV (Evening Standard Television) and its London Live proposition will be available on Freeview's Channel 8, and on Sky and Virgin networks, by early 2014.
Awarding the licence, Ofcom highlighted ESTV's "particularly strong position" to market the channel through its own established media network. The promise of cross-promotion, to the annual tune of "at least £5 million worth of media spend", will have tapped into the hidden insecurities that have dogged the initiative.
The local TV franchises were Jeremy Hunt's pre-election 'big idea' to support the UK's regional news operations, without top-slicing the BBC licence fee. Back in September 2009, the aspiring culture secretary-to-be promised: "Our plans for a new network of local TV stations - not dependent on the state - would transform local communities, help local businesses and promote our belief in better local democracy."
From the outset, questions were asked about the ability of the TV networks to sustain themselves. Three years on, doubts about the commercial viability of a local channel, even one beamed to 4.5 million homes, still linger.
Lebedev's success in making London's Standard profitable in 2012, from annual losses of £30 million in 2009, and with a ballooning weekday circulation of more than 700,000, will not have gone unnoticed.
ESTV will be hoping to generate an additional £20 million-plus from advertisers per year, lured by the prospect of a deeper engagement with Londoners, and at a fraction of the cost of using ITV or Channel 4.
Mullins and his team's ability to carve out new multimedia partnerships with agencies and clients around branded content and dual-screening opportunities, as well as traditional ads, will play a key part in determining the venture's success.


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