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The King men's team ended the season in seventh place in the overall league standings with a 5-5-1 conference record. All five of the team's wins came against Conference Carolinas opponents. Five of the six West Division teams made the conference tournament, King being the last to do so, while only three teams from the East advanced. Queens (N.C.) squeaked in via a tiebreaker held over Mount Olive and Pfeiffer for the eighth and final spot in the tournament.
Atop the men's standings and holding the no. 1 seed is Coker College, who finished the year 14-2, 9-1 overall. Coker currently is ranked fifth in the region and will host eight-seed Queens. Following the Lees-McRae (2) and King (7) game is the 3/6 game where Barton (11-6, 7-4) will host Erskine (9-7-1, 6-5). Finally, four-seed Limestone (11-6, 7-4) will host six-seed North Greenville (8-7, 6-5).
On the women's side of the ball, the final piece of the puzzle was put into place after King's win to Converse Saturday night. The Lady Tornado will now play at Limestone as the five seed in the tournament in Gaffney, S.C. They will play the Saints on Monday, Oct. 31 at 2:00 p.m.
Lees-McRae won the regular season crown and will serve as the no. 1 seed, hosting no. 8 Erskine. Belmont Abbey (3) will host Queens (6) while No. 7 Pfeiffer will go to Mount Olive to play the second seeded Trojans.
The Tornado men's squad defeated the Bobcats, 4-3, when the two teams played at Parks Field earlier this season. At the time, Lees-McRae was ranked fourth in the Southeast region. The Bobcats are now ranked fifth behind Mars Hill, who King lost two on Saturday night. In that win over Lees-McRae, Tom Winspear booted three goals for one of his two hat tricks of the season and Patrick Milfeld made nine saves.
The Lady Tornado fell to the Saints 5-0 in their meeting on Sept. 10, but the team has made significant strides to improve as a team. Since that loss, King has gone 7-3-1 and outscored their opponent 26-9. They have blanked their opponent five times (4-0-1) and have only been shut out twice (0-1-1) since their last meeting. They are currently on a three-match win streak and are 4-1 in their last five road games this season heading into the quarterfinal game against the Saints.
Complete coverage of both Conference Carolinas soccer tournaments can be found through the conference website, or by clicking here to access the Fall Championships Tournament Central page.
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Now that the partial shutdown of U.S. government has ended, everyone is back to work at Fort Leavenworth.
Now that the partial shutdown of U.S. government has ended, everyone is back to work at Fort Leavenworth.
Lt. Col. James Lowe said Thursday was the first day back to work for the remaining furloughed employees at Fort Leavenworth. However, must of the fort's civilian employees who initially were placed on unpaid furlough when the government shut down Oct. 1 had returned Oct. 7.
"We had almost everybody back," said Lowe, who's the public affairs officer for the Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth.
And the active duty personnel at the fort were never furloughed.
Even though most civilian employees had returned before the shutdown officially ended this past week, Lowe said it's fair to say there is still some catchup to do at the Army installation. That's because of work that had been delayed or deferred because of the shutdown or things that were canceled.
But Lowe said he thinks the fort is close to being back to firing on all cylinders.
"We're glad that everybody throughout the federal government is back because they're our partners," Lowe said.
Leavenworth's Veterans Affairs hospital had remained in operation during the shutdown because the VA hospitals already had been fully funded through the 2014 fiscal year, according to hospital spokesman Jim Gleisberg.
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Charlotte Bobcats re-sign Josh McRobertsPosted by Inside Hoops
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Charlotte Bobcats President of Basketball Operations Rod Higgins announced today that the team has re-signed forward Josh McRoberts.
"Josh is a quality big man who can both score and distribute the ball, and he was integral in our improvement late last season," Higgins said. "In addition to his play on the floor, he provided a strong presence and example for our younger players. We are happy to have him back on our team."
The Bobcats acquired the 6-10 McRoberts from the Orlando Magic on February 21, 2013 in exchange for forward Hakim Warrick. McRoberts appeared in 26 games with the team last season, averaging 9.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 30.8 minutes per game.
A six-year NBA veteran, McRoberts was the 37th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. He has played in 272 career games with the Portland Trail Blazers, Indiana Pacers, L.A. Lakers, Orlando Magic and Bobcats, posting averages of 4.9 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 17.0 minutes per game.
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CENTRAL VALLEY — An administrator with the Monroe-Woodbury School District has been found guilty of misconduct and fined $75,000 unless she retires or resigns by Jan. 31.
CENTRAL VALLEY — An administrator with the Monroe-Woodbury School District has been found guilty of misconduct and fined $75,000 unless she retires or resigns by Jan. 31.
Now, the lawyer for Alethea Schepperly, the district's director of pupil personnel, is blasting the system and plans to sue on behalf of his client.
"It's ridiculous," said lawyer Jonathan Lovett on Thursday. "I mean, $75,000, she didn't kill anybody. She didn't do anything."
The district had wanted to fire her if she was found guilty of any of the charges.
A state hearing officer found Schepperly guilty of two of 18 specific allegations: altering the Individualized Education Program, or IEP, of a special education student without authorization and breaching confidentiality by discussing a grant application that was supposed to be secret.
The state got the decision Oct. 17. The district issued a statement about the ruling Wednesday.
"The 3020-a process may be long and costly, but I believe it sends the message that misconduct and wrongdoing will not be tolerated in Monroe-Woodbury," Superintendent of Schools Edward J. Mehrhof said.
Lovett said there is no proof that Schepperly altered any program and the grant application was common knowledge. "I think the 'facts' were manufactured and some people just wanted her out," said Lovett.
The Board of Education voted to accept the arbitrator's decision to fine Schepperly, unless she chooses to resign or retire on or before Jan. 31. She remains suspended with pay. She has worked for the district since 2005, overseeing special-education services and staff and earns $154,000 a year.
Her lawyer is fighting to have the guilty verdict and the fine overturned.
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The Hart Assistance Referral Team, known as HART Interfaith Inc., is a unique Niagara County program for home care referral. There are plenty of local health care agencies and service providers for individuals in need of home care, help with chores, or companionship. Yet for those who don't know where to seek these services, there are few available resources for the search process.
HART Interfaith Inc., housed at First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, was created in Niagara County in 1982 to provide for this service gap. The program's founders recognized what HART Interfaith Inc.'s website describes as "a growing need for individuals to receive affordable help in their homes." The program connects clients to employees or businesses that suit their needs. Clients or concerned family members of an individual will contact HART Interfaith Inc. and ask for assistance finding the appropriate care.
Sue McBee, program director of HART Interfaith Inc., says, "We will get a phone call from someone who needs help or someone living far away concerned about their relatives, who might need anything from help going to Tops, to caring for their garden, even bringing them out to lunch. These are our most common scenarios. We then connect them with help."
The service does so with careful attention to the most reasonable, fair, and qualified local services. Potential employees and agencies on HART's contact list are meticulously evaluated before being networked with clients. As McBee notes, "We have an extensive list of people and services with many different skills. We have about 250 potential employees and companies to refer our clients to. We do background checks and personal reference checks to ensure that our clients receive the best service."
The program offers quality support to clients without expecting profit, or even payment, for their efforts. Instead, HART connects the prospective employer and prospective employee so that they can negotiate a price for the employee's services. The employer pays directly or with insurance.
According to McBee, HART Interfaith is a non-profit that only uses minimal funding from donations and grants. She explains, "We are a small non-profit. I'm the only person working during all open hours, and we have a few office employees. The church gives us office space, and any costs we incur we gain through donations and grants. We do not seek clients to fund us." The business has remained true to its mission.
HART Interfaith also is an unparalleled organization. McBee explained that HART is not only the only one of its kind in Niagara County, but also anywhere in Western New York. "We are very unique, period. We are unique because of the services that we offer. We even get requests from Erie County asking what kinds of services are in their community, and if there's a matching program in their community. They have nothing of its kind there."
Many Niagara County organizations recognize the value of this stellar community service program. Niagara University recently brought attention to Niagara County's fortune for it having access to a group like HART Interfaith. "We have just received an award from Niagara University's Our Lady of Angels Association, said McBee. "The award was the Rev. Martin Blake Award for Good Neighbors," which honors loyal, continuous service to the community.
HART Interfaith Inc. has other reasons to celebrate. In September, the program will celebrate its 30th anniversary of service with a "birthday party." The affair takes place Thursday, Sept. 20, from 5 until 8 p.m. at The Brickyard Pub and B.B.Q., 432 Center St. Supporters of HART Interfaith will enjoy a meet-and-greet with many contests and prizes including raffles, a 50/50 event, prizes, food, fun, and games. Tickets cost $10, and can be purchased from the Brickyard or at HART Interfaith.
McBee hopes the event will raise some money for the organization, but she is more concerned about gaining community support for the group. She states, "Although the event is technically a fundraiser, the event is meant to raise awareness more than anything else. However, we are hoping to make about $1,000 for HART Interfaith Inc."
McBee also explains that the celebration will be "year-long." Other future planned events include a Victorian tea luncheon at the First Presbyterian Church in Lewiston on April 20, 2013, and a gala dinner at Niagara Falls Country Club following HART Interfaith's annual meeting on June 22, 2013.
HART Interfaith Inc. has proven itself to be a service unparalleled in numerous ways. The program's workers offer their time to make home life as safe and comfortable for clients in the region as possible. And with 30 years of helping, the Niagara community looks forward to many more years of service and generosity from Hart Interfaith.
To contact HART for assistance or questions, call 716-754-8318 between 8 a.m. and noon Monday through Friday.


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Postscript: Celebrating Sybille BedfordBy Sylvia Brownrigg
There are writers who speak several languages proudly, ostentatiously. There are novelists who pen stories in loud, colorful italics about coming from one country and moving to another. There is a fetishizing, even in our globe-trotting culture—web-linked, multiscreened, and simultaneously translated though it is—of nationality, its hold and its reach.
Then there is the grace and subtlety of Sybille Bedford. To read Bedford's work is to bask in the presence of someone at once German, French, and English—at the very least—who knew these countries from deep within herself and was able to enjoy their distinctions without ever belittling or simplifying them. If the word cosmopolitan had been coined with a particular literary figure in mind, it might have been Sybille Bedford.
In a piece included in a volume published to honor Sybille after her death, her French friend and literary executor Aliette Martin recalled lines from Sybille's last book, Quicksands: "To remain monolingual reduces the mind to the confines of a tramline. The civilized mind needs alternatives for its expression." Though Sybille chose to write in English, she routinely included quotations or phrases from other tongues, along with amiable translations—so that the reader could hear the music or humor of the original, but needn't feel excluded if his or her mind happened to be more tramlined than the polyglot author's.
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At the Marin Headlands, you don't have to go far to see the kind of cuddly creatures Northern California is famous for. From seals and sea lions, to river otters and even grey whales, this ocean-side piece of National Parks land just north of San Francisco attracts all kinds of marine mammals and the visitors who love them.
But all along the California coast, the sea life people flock to our parks to see is in need of help. And that's where the Marine Mammal Center comes in. Located inside the boundaries of the Marin Headlands, the Center is home to the nation's first purpose-built marine mammal hospital, as well as exhibits, art installations, and educational programs aimed at making the public passionate about conservation. Founded in 1975, today the Center pulls off a delicate balancing act: it's not just a serious place that rescues, rehabilitates, and releases hundreds of animals each year – it's also a fun first stop on any tour of the Marin Headlands.
Just a few minutes' drive (or a scenic, lagoon-view walk) from HI-Marin Headlands, the Marine Mammal Center sits atop a small slope overlooking the lush hills and glittering waves the park is known for. Walk up to the Center's entrance and the first thing you'll notice is a mammoth – or, in fact, simply life-sized – replica of an adult male elephant seal. Even under the best of circumstances (like guided walks during the height of elephant seal breeding season in California's Año Nuevo State Park) it's unlikely that you'd ever get this close to an elephant seal. But this kind of unique, close-up peek into the lives of marine mammals is what the Center is all about.
Wander through the front doorway into the sprawling hilltop complex and the insider view gets even better. The Marine Mammal Center rescues, treats, and re-releases sick, injured, and stranded animals found along a 600-mile-long stretch of California coast reaching as far south as San Luis Obispo. With a small staff and the help of over 1,000 volunteers, the center responds to reports of animals which are stranded due to illness, separation from their mothers, or injury from human interaction. In the almost 40 years since its founding, the Center has given over 17,000 animals a second chance at life. And, thanks to easily accessible viewing areas, docent-led tours, and extensive visiting hours, visitors can get a unique behind-the-scenes look at the Center's rehabilitation and research efforts.
Huge glass windows look into a "fish kitchen" where volunteers prepare meals for flipper-footed patients, a laboratory where scientists study causes of and cures for marine mammal illnesses, and even a "post-mortem" room in which doctors examine causes of death in order to help future patients. In addition, two outdoor viewing decks let you peek in on current patients in their salt-water pools, making it easy to check in and see how well they're recovering. You can even find out what kinds of animals will be at the center during your visit by reviewing the hospital's current patients on the Center's website.
Outside of the viewing areas, there's plenty more to learn. The Center hosts art exhibits like "The Ghost Below," which interprets the danger of fishing nets lost and discarded at sea, in its central courtyard. There are also educational exhibits showing the threats the animals face due to pollution, the fishing industry, and even violence from humans, scattered around the facility.
Beyond just caring for the animals it saves, the Center works to recognize the interdependence we all have with the ocean and its animals; to "expand knowledge about marine mammals – their health and that of their ocean environment – and to inspire their global conservation."
The best way to get inspired yourself is to visit the Marine Mammal Center. Open to the public from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily, you can visit the Center free of charge. It's best, though, to spend $9 on a docent-led or self-guided audio tour, both of which give you more background and insight on this one-of-a-kind facility. Best of all, the price of your tour goes to helping the hospital rescue and treat its exceptionally adorable patients.
Before you visit, be sure to check out the Center's schedule of upcoming events, which will give you even deeper understanding of the work the Center is doing and the importance of our oceans. From art exhibits, to special overnight programs, to free marine science lectures and interactive workshops on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, there's always something going on!
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Carroll returns to Duke for a fifth year of eligibility while pursuing an MBA after spending 2007-2012 in the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment of the U.S. Army. He was a first-team USILA All-American in 2007 and an honorable mention All-American in 2005. "It's an exciting game to watch and play, and it's going to continue to grow in all corners of this country," Carroll told Businessweek in May. "But we need to trust one another, we need to grow the sport with teamwork, and we have to make sure that we do it by holding ourselves to the highest standards possible."
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In The Matter of DOUGLAS J. ALLEN,
In a letter dated November 27, 2006, addressed to the Clerk of the Appellate Courts, respondent Douglas J. Allen, of Las Vegas, Nevada, an attorney admitted to the practice of law in the state of Kansas, voluntarily surrendered his license to practice law in Kansas, pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 217 (2006 Kan. Ct. R. Annot. 308).
At the time the respondent surrendered his license, a panel hearing was pending on a formal complaint in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 211 (2006 Kan. Ct. R. Annot. 284). The formal complaint contained allegations of misconduct including lack of competence, failure to act within scope of representation, lack of diligence, lack of communication with clients, dishonest conduct including theft and forgery, and failure to cooperate in the disciplinary process. In addition, the respondent is a convicted felon, having been convicted in Johnson County, Kansas, of felony theft on October 19, 2006.
This court, having examined the files of the office of the Disciplinary Administrator, finds that the surrender of the respondent's license should be accepted and that the respondent should be disbarred.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Douglas J. Allen be and he is hereby disbarred from the practice of law in Kansas and his license and privilege to practice law are hereby revoked.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Appellate Courts strike the name of Douglas J. Allen from the roll of attorneys licensed to practice law in Kansas.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this order shall be published in the official Kansas Reports, that the costs herein shall be assessed to the respondent, and that the respondent forthwith shall comply with Supreme Court Rule 218 (2006 Kan. Ct. R. Annot. 314).
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Jeep Wrangler Mountain: Geneva Auto Show
- The Wrangler Mountain is a new special edition Wrangler for Europe
- Highlights include unique exterior trim and off-road accessories
- The new model will go on sale in the second quarter of 2012
Although Jeep chose this year's Geneva Auto Show to reveal three unique new models, only the eye-grabbing Wrangler Mountain is officially slated for production. According to the Jeep, the bright green SUV will feature unique badging and a host of off-road accessories when it arrives in dealerships during the second quarter of 2012.
On the outside, the Wrangler Mountain is immediately recognizable thanks to its unique exterior color. Officially dubbed "Gecko," the high-impact paint finish is a striking shade of bright green never before seen on a Wrangler. Other unique features include "Mountain" graphics on its hood, a large black hood decal, and a mineral gray front grille painted to match its high-gloss 17-inch wheels. Jeep says the Wrangler Mountain will also be available in black, white, Dozer Yellow and Deep Forest Green.
According to Jeep, the Wrangler Mountain also features several unique interior appointments to complement its distinctive exterior. The SUV's front seats, which are finished in slate gray, feature the model's "Mountain" logo embroidered just below the headrests, while tread-pattern slush mats from Mopar are also included in the cabin. Other Mopar accessories include a black fuel filler door and larger side steps for easier entry and exit.
Under the hood, the Wrangler Mountain caters to European buyers with its 2.8-liter turbodiesel motor producing 200 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque. Jeep says the special edition Wrangler also offers its potent new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6, which is mated to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission and produces 284 horsepower and 256 pound-feet of torque.
The Wrangler Mountain also offers several standard off-road accessories, including enhanced front and rear axles designed to improve the SUV's performance on difficult trails. Jeep also says the Wrangler Mountain features its go-anywhere CommandTrac four-wheel drive system, which includes a two-speed transfer case for the most challenging off-road conditions.
While Jeep already announced that it will sell the Wrangler Mountain in Europe, the automaker has yet to confirm if the SUV will make it stateside. Whether or not Jeep does decide to sell the special edition in the US, we certainly hope the brand brings over the unique Gecko paint color, which looks surprisingly dashing on the rugged Wrangler.
Other Jeep models revealed in Geneva include a sporty, diesel-powered version of the recently redesigned Grand Cherokee and a "production-intent concept" version of the automaker's compact Compass SUV.
What it means to you: Between the Wrangler Mountain and its Geneva concept cars, Jeep is proving that it's very interested in European buyers.


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Afghanistan election: Top 5 issues for voters
Deteriorating security and government corruption top concerns as Afghans take to the polls
Several issues are on the forefront of Afghans' minds as they go to the polls Saturday. High among them is deteriorating security as the country undergoes its first democratic transition of power in history:
A spike in attacks ahead of the elections has highlighted the poor state of security in Afghanistan. While most people said it has hardened their determination to go to the polls, fear dominates their lives and the lives of their children.
Stories abound of children whose artwork is seldom without helicopter gunships or soldiers with guns. Security has been turned over to the Afghan National Security Forces ahead of the final withdrawal of U.S. and NATO combat troops at the end of this year. Many candidates say that improving security is the top concern.
According to Transparency International, Afghanistan is one of the most corrupt countries in the world, along with North Korea and Somalia.
According to most Afghans, corruption seeps into every facet of their life. Errands as simple as paying bills often require bribes. The most immediate worry of many Afghans is that fraud will again mar polling results. The 2009 election was declared deeply flawed by local and international election monitors.
Lack of jobs and widespread poverty has most Afghans wondering where billions of dollars in international aid that poured into Afghanistan after the collapse of the Taliban have gone.
The Asian Development Bank said the Afghan government twice missed its revenue targets last year. Foreign aid contributes upward of 90 per cent of the government's overall budget. But there is some good news with the Asian Development Bank revising Afghanistan's growth rate this year upward to 5.3 per cent. Much of that growth is in the country's agricultural sector.
Women's rights
Afghan women have come a long way since the Taliban ruled the country and they were forced indoors and into the all-encompassing burqa (It should be noted, however, that most women still wear the burqa in rural areas where an overwhelmingly conservative culture prevails.) But today, girls are in school and women are in the workforce, with some holding seats in parliament.
Still, many women activists worry that the government's determination to protect their rights is waning. They worry going forward that their gains might be sacrificed in favour of an agreement with the Taliban. They have been rallying behind women candidates, and look to the next president to move forward with legislation that enshrines their rights.
Future U.S. role
Karzai's deteriorating relations with Kabul's Western allies has Afghans worried that a further deterioration could leave them isolated once again. Karzai has refused to sign a Bilateral Security Agreement with the United States, which is needed if a residual force of about 12,000 to 15,000 U.S. and NATO troops is to remain behind in Afghanistan next year. Every candidate has vowed to sign it, but Washington says the longer it takes to get the pact inked, the fewer troops it is likely to keep in the country. The billions of dollars in international aid that come to Afghanistan are also tied to the nation's relationship with the U.S. and other Western countries.


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WASHINGTON | The costly destruction of Superstorm Sandy has inspired Florida members of Congress to make renewed attempts to create a national insurance pool to finance disaster recovery — and to help drive down costs for homeowners.
WASHINGTON | The costly destruction of Superstorm Sandy has inspired Florida members of Congress to make renewed attempts to create a national insurance pool to finance disaster recovery — and to help drive down costs for homeowners.
U.S. taxpayers have spent $250 billion over two decades to help Florida and other states recover from natural disasters, a big burden for a nation deep in debt.
Now New York officials are seeking $30 billion to help their state recover from Superstorm Sandy, and New Jersey officials, still assessing the damage, plan to ask for many billions more.
Proponents say a national insurance plan would spare taxpayers the brunt of such costs while making homeowner insurance more affordable, especially in storm-prone places such as Florida. Consumers in the state would save on average $535 a year per household, according to a 2010 estimate by Milliman Inc., an actuarial consulting firm.
Soaring insurance premiums after several hurricanes hit Florida in 2004 and 2005 shook the dream of homeownership. Rising rates, along with higher property taxes, aggravated the housing crisis, which led to the Great Recession and made owning a home in the Sunshine State seem more like a trap than a good investment.
The Florida experience and disasters elsewhere inspired the U.S. House to pass a bill in 2007 sponsored by then-Democratic Reps. Ron Klein and Tim Mahoney of Florida to create a national catastrophe insurance fund. But the bill quietly died for lack of action in the Senate when opposed by then-President George W. Bush and many in the insurance industry who feared government intrusion in the private marketplace.
Now, inspired by Sandy, some members want to make another attempt, including Florida Democrats Ted Deutch and newly elected Alan Grayson.
"Since Congressman Klein passed that bill through the House, there have been significant natural disasters that have hit in all parts of our country," Deutch said, "so I think there's a growing understanding that a national approach would benefit the citizens throughout the country and lower their insurance costs in a real way."
Proponents hope Congress will consider such a measure during its lame-duck session this year when deciding on emergency funds for recovery from Sandy. If not, they hope to push it through the next session of Congress.
The latest bill — called The Taxpayer Protection Act, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Albio Sires, D-N.J. — would set up a national catastrophe fund. Homeowners would buy policies from private insurers, who would contribute a portion of the premiums to a national fund. And the national fund would provide re-insurance to back up state disaster programs — like the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund — for massive losses above a specified amount.
States could opt in or out. The federal government would serve as a financial backstop to reduce the risk for insurers and the need to charge higher premiums.
Rates would vary, depending on where you live.
"Someone living on the beach in Florida would pay more than someone in Orlando. And someone in Orlando would pay more than someone in North Dakota," said Edward Collins, national director of ProectingAmerica.org, a group devoted to preparing for disasters. "A special provision would limit benefits for affluent homeowners so we make sure that typical homeowners get the benefits of this."
Critics remain concerned that taxpayers would be on the hook for costly disasters.
"The bad part about the federal government getting involved is that it becomes a bureaucratic nightmare," said Steven Schwartz, an independent insurance consultant in Fort Lauderdale. "It would take a year for some people to get paid on their claims. You'd have politicians, not insurance people, in the trenches handling this stuff. If the government funds it, fine. If it gets involved in day-to-day operations, forget it."
Some environmental groups also object, saying a national fund would amount to a beachfront bailout and encourage development in vulnerable places, such as barrier islands and low-lying areas prone to flooding. "It actually incentivizes people to live in harm's way," SmarterSafter.org, a coalition of environmentalists and insurers, warned Congress last month.
As a result, the legislation faces high hurdles in a divided Congress. But proponents plan to keep trying, saying a public-private pre-funded partnership is bound to be better than sending billions of dollars of aid directly from the treasury.


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New Daughter, The (US - BD RA)
Gabe tries to embrace the mediocre chills of this Kevin Costner film...
Recently and suddenly divorced, novelist John Jones (Kevin Costner) moves to a creepy country house with teenage daughter Louisa (Ivana Baquero), and young son Sam (Gattlin Griffith), who he, surprise, surprise, total custody of. Louisa immediately upset with the situation, as most teenage girls would, but after finding a mysterious mound of dirt in their back yard her behavior takes a turn for the weird. John starts noticing other strange occurrences around the house, and when Louisa's behavior turns violent he begins to research the history of the house he's moved his family in to.
Oh Kevin Costner, you poor, poor man. I've never been a very big fan, but it's always hard to watch the mighty fall. The New Daughter is a perfectly capable, though somewhat interchangeable thriller, equal in quality to the director's more recent theatrical output, but the film was mostly dumped straight to video, with very little fanfare or even advertising, which has got to sting for the aging, former megastar. I should also probably note that Costner is pretty good in the film, which just makes it that much sadder.
Director Luis Berdejo earns The New Daughter the benefit of the doubt, having co-written two of the best Spanish horror films of the last decade – Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza's REC (the basis for Quarantine), and Plaza's 6 Films to Keep You Awake segment, Christmas Tale. And Spain's been on a roll with horror films for a while now, so this is saying a lot. Curiously, Berdejo gets no credit for the film's script, even though screenwriting was his specialty to this point. It's too bad because the screenplay is the film's biggest flaw, and the film isn't really a logical extension of Berdejo's better work. The New Daughter feels more like an attempt at aping Alejandro Amenábar or M. Night Shyamalan, than the directorial debut of a one of Spanish cinema's most promising creative minds. There are interesting elements found within the plot, especially the basis of the supernatural elements (which would probably work better with a hard-R rating), but the fun and energy of REC and Christmas Tale are practically non-existent, and the melodrama starts to burn after a while. It's not that the film is entirely bereft of a sense of humour, but fun is definitely not paramount in the filmmakers' minds.
The Native American folklore influences are a solid foundation for a short story, and a refreshing break from the Anglo-Saxon influences that define most supernatural thrillers, but the story surrounding them is weak overall, without ever outwardly failing. The family interactions are predictable, and don't give any of the actors a lot to work with, but there's a somewhat genuine nature to these scenes. This is evident in an early scene where Sam, the small son, finds a shotgun in a piano, and John coaxes it out of his hands. Even though the characters are still pretty flat at this point, hackles are appropriately raised at the concept of an accidental shooting. However, it's pretty clear that writers learned most of their 'facts' concerning teenage girls from watching other movies. Louisa interacts with her estranged father pretty accurately (if not a little too obnoxiously), but the second the movie steps into a school setting the characterization turn arch, and pretty stupid. This is too bad, since female adolescence plays the most important roll in the story, and the production certainly got their hands on a solid young actress in Ivana Baquero (who most viewer will remember from Guillermo del Toro's Pan's Labyrinth).
In the end this is a horror film, and arch characterizations and familiar narrative elements aren't the largest critical concern. Berdejo has a good eye for the eerie, and a good sense of suspense, but the most aggressively horror-infused scenes come across a little goofy. Had a little more traditional horror been mixed into the melodramatic sections of the film the sudden influx of monsters might've seemed a little less silly and out of place. The creature designs are reminiscent of other recent humanoid monsters, but do feature an interesting mouth design. Berdejo shoots the monsters mostly in shadows, but not quite enough to disguise their form. The general lack of gore also disappoints, though I suppose not for the best reasons, I just kind of like gore.
The New Daughter comes to Blu-ray in the form of a good looking 1080p, 2.35:1 transfer. This release follows the lead set by most of Anchor Bay's recent Blu-ray releases – it's colourful and clean, but it's not the sharpest disc in terms of fine detail. The overall noise and grain levels are pretty even throughout the entire film, though the frequency and size of these elements appear to be the result of compression, rather than elements inherent in the source material. Details are a little inconsistent, as the darkest and brightest scenes both look generally better than the more evenly lit majority. The daylight sequences are purposefully a bit blown out, which plays a little havoc with the edges of darker details. Colours are quite vibrant throughout, and the pallet choices remind me quite a bit of the recent release of Peter Jackson's Lovely Bones. The dark and spooky scenes are about the light play and contrasts, but the well lit scenes are very warm, golden, and slightly laced with greenish key lights. The subtle greens also play a role in the outdoor night sequences. These elements look nice against the harsher shadows, though the darkened areas are sometimes a little dull in terms of black clarity when black isn't the composition's major element.
Anchor Bay is one of the only studios still releasing PCM 5.1 tracks over DTS-HD or Dolby TrueHD, and once again I didn't notice I didn't have the track activated until I was well into the movie. Once one is smart enough to change over from the compressed Dolby Digital 5.1 track, New Daughter features some pleasant audio surprises, though both tracks have their share of problems as well. The overall film is pretty docile in terms of audio design, but there are some impressive surround elements in the mix. The surround is mostly reserved for creepy creature noises, and the creaks and moans of the old house. The LFE is pressed a little too hard pressed on the track, and these subtle elements are made a bit less subtle through a needlessly aggressive throbbing. Otherwise the directional placement works well, and the increase in bass supports the eerie musical score very effectively. The surround representation of the score also represents a slightly overzealous design, as it draws a little too much attention to itself in the back channels. A middle-film thunderstorm scene offer a natural, immersive experience, and the first real creature attack features a genuinely bone-shaking monster scream that will flatten you to your couch (here the big LFE really punches correctly).
Special features begin with a commentary track from director Luis Berdejo, which must be accessed through the 'set up' menu (I almost missed it altogether because it's not included in the 'special features' menu section). Berdejo has a pretty thick accent, but his English is plenty understandable. The problem with the track is the content, which is pretty dour in tone, and a bit repetitive. The focus is placed mostly on the film's visuals, though fortunately Berdejo doesn't come at things from an excessively technical point of view. The space is not filled particularly well, but I didn't notice any blank spots longer than a few minutes. Not a terrible track, but not a particularly engaging one either. ' The New Daughter: Behind the Scenes' (10:50, SD), which features interviews with the cast and crew, along with the author of the original short story. This is a sales pitch, but covers more thematic issues than the usual EPK featurette. The creature designing section is a little sad considering how little the creatures are featured in the final film. The disc also features a sizable collection of deleted/extended/alternate scenes, 20 in total (22:30, SD). These are mostly just minor trims that would've perhaps produced a little more atmosphere, but nothing particularly substantial, save the extended date, which fills in some back story, and a scene featuring John and his ex. Extras conclude with the original trailer, and trailers for other Anchor Bay releases, all in HD.
The New Daughter isn't the STV mess the box art appears to promise, but isn't much more than mediocre, save some nice imagery, and a reasonably cool concept. I was hoping to expect more from REC and Christmas Tale co-writer Luis Berdejo, but apparently the guy doesn't work as well from other people's material. The curious should get something out of a rental, but I cannot recommend a blind purchase. This disc looks very good, and sounds just fine, despite a generally lack of aural aggression, and the extras are informative enough.
*Note: The images on this page are not representative of the Blu-ray release.
Review by Gabriel Powers
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Disc Details
Release Date: 18th May 2010
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.35:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: PCM 5.1 English, Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Subtitles: English SDH
Extras: Deleted Scenes, Trailer, The New Daughter: Behind the Scenes
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Luis Berdejo
Cast: Kevin Costner, Ivana Baquero, Gattlin Griffith
Genre: Drama, Horror and Thriller
Length: 109 minutes
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This protocol is typically used to do bio-brick digests with the restriction sites consisting of the following configuration:
- Prepared DNA from miniprep, PCR, or Gel Extraction
- Restriction Endonucleases
- With corresponding 10X buffer. NEBuffer 2 can be used for most applications but check this chart to be sure.
- BSA (optional)
- Phosphatase
- Distilled water
- Quickly vortex all ingredients (Buffer, BSA, DNA, Enzymes) before beginning
- Add the following in a micro-centrifuge tube
- 5μl of Buffer 2
- 1μl of BSA
- 42μl of DNA solution (Dilute PCR products in half)
- Vortex Enzymes and add 20 units (1μl) of each to the tube
- Incubate reaction in a 37°C water bath for at least one hour (I like 1:45).
- Heat kill the digest for 15 minutes at 75°C.
- If digesting a vector add 10 units (1µl) phosphatase) and 5µl Phosphatase Buffer and incubate an additional 45 minutes at then heat kill againat 75°C for 15 min.
- Store digested DNA in the freezer (-20°C).
Please feel free to post comments, questions, or improvements to this protocol. Happy to have your input!
- If you're not getting good digestion it might be because your enzyme is bad. Double the digestion time and see.
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Sapphire Vapor-X R9 280X TRI-X OC Review
Sapphire Vapor-X R9 280X TRI-X OC Introduction:
I have been looking at Sapphire's Vapor-X line almost since its inception back in 2008 and have seen how the implementation has been copied, but never quite improved upon by others. That is something Sapphire has done on its own, and have just recently moved up to a TRI-X option on the Vapor-X R9 280X that brings a trio of fans into the equation rather than just a pair of large fans to deliver the airflow needs of the cooling solution. By adding the third, smaller fan, the available area under the hood is increased for an overall boost in cooling performance without the associated noise problems that come with spinning fans up to get the cooing where you want it.
With the experience and history of success this option from Sapphire, it should do well cooling the Tahiti core down. The first version was used on Sapphire's successful Toxic Edition R9 280X that delivered great cooling results. If this cooling solution is an improvement we should be in for a beast of a card. Especially when we see that the Vapor-X gets all the build components used on the Toxic Edition, including solid capacitors, Black Diamond chokes, custom PCB, and digital controller. Effectively we can call this card Toxic Light! Packed with a big factory overclock on the core it should perform up to expectations in the gaming arena.
Priced at $379, the Vapor-X R9 280X TRI-X OC is not an overpriced card with no feature set, but a fully loaded card ready to rock and roll! Let's dig into what Sapphire has put together for the gamer.
Sapphire Vapor-X R9 280X TRI-X OC Closer Look:
Sapphire's packaging has always been one that stands out, with great imaging and plenty of information (both front and back) to give the consumer the full picture of how the card is equipped and the details on the feature set. The blue coloring conveys the image of a cool running card with nothing but the color of the package. The front panel shows that this is a factory overclocked video card that features Sapphire's own Vapor-X-based TRI-X cooling solution, comes with a six foot HDMI cable, and is CrossfireX and UEFI ready. The back panel shows an illustration of the TRI-X equipped card and a more detailed description of the feature set.
Internally we get recyclable materials that make up the packaging. The package has a foam insert that keeps this over sized card secure with little chance of damage, unless the box is just crushed. Underneath the foam core is another box that holds the expansive accessory bundle. In this you get an invitation to the Sapphire Select Club, an installation guide, driver disc, a pair of 4-pin Molex to PCIe power connectors (one 6-pin, one 8-pin), a CrossfireX bridge connection, and a six foot HDMI cable.
The packaging spells it out clearly, but we have to take a closer look at the card Sapphire has built for the gamer who does not want to step up to Toxic level performance for one reason or another.


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The most common threat to government data is human error rather than malicious hackers or code, according to an analysis of reported data breaches by the security intelligence company Rapid7. This is not necessarily good news for IT security professionals charged with keeping malware and hackers out of government systems. Rather it is a reflection that the boneheaded, like the poor, will always be with us.
Unintended disclosure was responsible for 29 percent of incidents reported by agencies over the last three years, putting it in first place in terms of number of breaches. In terms of number of records exposed, loss or theft of portable devices was number one, exposing more than 80 million records, for a whopping 86 percent of that total.
Hacking and malware came in well down the list, with 40 incidents exposing about 1 million records.
The data was culled by Rapid7 from the Chronology of Data Breaches maintained by the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse.
Progress is being made on the challenge of protecting data on portable devices that are easy to lose and attractive targets for thieves, however. These types of losses have declined since 2010, and the increased use of technology such as full-disk encryption is helping to keep sensitive data confidential even if the device disappears.
Protecting systems against malware and hackers is likely to remain a challenge regardless of shifts in the data threat landscape, said Rapid7 security researcher Marcus Carey. "Government agencies are going to be continually attacked by malware because there are people out there who want the information," he said.
Because of the difficulty of gathering accurate statistics about the number and impact of data breaches, it probably is best not to use these numbers to identify anything but broadest trends, however.
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The cyber world is discovering what we learned long ago in aviation, that no matter how sophisticated the technology, human error remains the top threat. What they HAVEN'T learned yet, is that it can be fought with success. Vigilance, attention to detail, distraction control, and self-monitoring, are all skills taught in aviation that need to quickly migrate to the cyber world for all our sakes!
"I too am interested/concerned with the statement "boneheaded, like the poor, will always be with us." What DOES that mean? ... " It means that no matter how much you try to solve a problem (like poverty) there will always be some part of the problem that remains. Or as I always say, "You can make things fool proof but not _damn_ fool proof." There's a similar statement about the Universe's ability to create bigger and better fools ...
Every time I see this "finding", I'm taken back to all my work in use error and human factors. The human part of any system is ALWAYS the weakest part. This is a proven scientific fact. Blaming the users is and saying they are the problem is pointless and won't solve the problem. A system needs to be designed to limit the risk of human error. Training won't do it, calling them stupid or bone-headed won't fix it. That's just pure laziness on our part. Aircraft and nuclear power are designed to minimize use error, medical equipment is making a tiny bit of progress. Of course, if IT is incapable of designing a system that limits the user effect...
And I think the "boneheaded" piece is pretty self explanatory. Some of the breaches I've heard reported were serious Homer moments. People get complacent and stop thinking about what they are doing or don't even realize that extra security is needed. It amazes me that none of the security training seems to include some of the simplest measures like using encryption on emails for sensitive info. I've had folks that have worked in government for years that don't even know that capability exists. It doesn't help that even those responsible for setting rules for the secure transfers of data can't even agree on the best methods.
While I understood the biblical reference immediately, it mighta' been better for our dear author to use a less erudite cliche ... somethin' like, "Y' cain't fix stupid." It might be a bit counterintuitive to some, but most people get the whole idea that stupor-stumblin' into somethin bad is a whole lot easier than plannin' t' make it happen. Compound that with the idea that it's easier to defend against somethin' rational than somethin' "random". No surprises here.
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These books treat women like we're all weepy doormats and the only "problem" we have that needs solving is the lack of a man in our lives. Not to mention the fact that they treat relationships like they're something for women to "figure out," rather than an equal partnership that requires effort from both parties involved — because that would just be lunacy, obvi.
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- First, you need to have a relentless appetite to protect and serve. Helping is the main part of the job (especially if someone needs help with early childhood education). So that appetite for superhero dogoodery (not a real word) is definitely something you need to have.
- As for powers, instead of having those cliché superpowers like strength and speed, you should probably go with something creative... and by creative, I mean something that won't require a radioactive spider bite or other-worldly origin story. I'd suggest something simple like being able to find "EXIT" signs, demonstrating big and little, or showing people the Letter of the Day.
- Next, you need a super-outfit! Right after powers, this is a quintessential part of being a superhero, because you must have a good appearance. While it is important, it can be simple as well. Just slap a sticker with your initials on it onto your chest and grab a spare bed sheet for a cape and... bing bang! You look just like a superhero!
- Now that we've got your superpowers and outfit in order, you must be able to know when to use your powers. You should use your powers to help those in need. You should also come to help as quickly as possible. This might mean flying through ceilings or running through walls, but you must come to assistance whenever there is distress.
- When on the job you also must do whatever the civilian needs. Do not give up so easily if they try to tell you to give up or stop. Keep on helping. Even if the civilian figures out the problem himself or just storms off in complete and utter annoyance. Keep on helping!
- Now you're very close to being a full-on super crime-fighter, but you must come up with an alter-ego. An alias that no one else would suspect is a super hero. Something alliterated would be good but don't make it too memorable.
- Optional step: Take on a part-time jobs to further mask your super identity. It really helps, though it is not required, especially because most of us have Muppetology classes to attend.
- If you're not tired after all those steps, you are now able to help the greater good because you are now a superhero! Now go outside and help those that need it.
- Finally, keep on showing off your super skills and be a helping hand to all... but, you should probably increase your popularity by being immortalized in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon or make an unnecessary upgrade with a fancy number after your name. Either way, keep on doing what's right because that's what being a hero all is about!
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Loses part of three fingers in sawing mishap 9/20/1912
According to divorce records, the marriage ended in April 1909 due to gross and confirmed habits of intoxication that began on or about December 1, 1898.
This addiction held on tightly for the rest of his life, causing many confrontations with police and acquaintances. It also caused him to not only loose his job in his father's hardware store but also caused him many health problems.
In 1912, Carl was earning money by sawing blocks of ice out of the Carver pond in Bridgewater. The pond sat at the bottom of hill surrounded by trees and accessable only by a path from the road. One day while Carl was sawing out a block of ice he accidently amputated part of three fingers.
Carl Z. Pierce, divorced, died on July 29, 1927 at the age of 55 of a root canal pharysurgical abscess, myocanditis acute while incarcerated at the Bridgewater State Hospital for alcholism. Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle (myocardium). He died from inflammation of the heart muscle caused by an infection, namely his abcessed tooth.
He is buried at Hillside Cemetery, Auburn Street, Bridgewater, MA.
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Topic Title: Igniter Broken
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The other day I went out to cook some food on my nearly one year old Holland grill (Wrangler) and when I turned the igniter knob it busted. Spring, black cap, and another piece with a white plastic cap and a metal rod sticking out all fell out. After tinkering with it for a while I figured it out and put it back in place and it worked fine. Today I tried to light the grill and it busted again but this time it will not go back in.
I think I am trying to put it back together properly but I don't see anything in the manual about it so I am not sure. I sandwich the spring between the two pieces with the metal rod going into the spring, insert the three items into the igniter tube with the white piece first, snap on the black cap. I can't even get the black cap to snap on anymore.
Any ideas?
@ Luke
Call Holland & get it replaced. Your igniter has a 1 year warranty.
If it's over a year, the igniter replacement kit is in the Accessories section of the web-site.
I just bought my grill and the igniter worked fine for a few days and now it won't ignite. It looks like the knob is stripped. Not building a good reputation for the price paid and broken in a couple of weeks. When the igniter did work there was a clanking noise. Now nothing. the knob just spins. Any ideas on what is wrong or if it can be adjusted to work again.
Call Holland & get it replaced. Your igniter has a 1 year warranty.
@ Marc
Before you blame Holland, make sure your knob is fully engaged on the stem. There is a bar across the bottom of the hole in the knob. That bar must be fully engaged in the slot in the end of the stem.
There are some little ribs on the stem that will work for a short time, then they will round over & the knob will slip if the knob was not fully engaged.


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Best Cricut Cartridges of 2011
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This is going to be fun, I will check bamouthneck:)ReplyDelete
I'm looking forward to your comments. Sometimes it's hard to choose . . . Almost too many options.ReplyDelete
I'm looking forward to your comments. Sometimes it's hard to choose . . . Almost too many options.ReplyDelete
I'm a new 'cricuteer' and I have no idea where to start! I think your list may just help :). ThanksReplyDelete
I too am a new cricut crafter. I haven't used any of the elegant cartridges in the Elegant Category. I don't have anyone to craft with so I love going to your website for new ideas. There are still a lot of things that I don't understand but I keep on trying. I have been experimenting for 6 months, and last night I made my very first card that I acutualy gave to someone. LOL The card itself took me over 2 hours to make. LOL I was so stressed out over trying to make it I lost the fact I was suppose to be having fun.ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for doing the reviews, I've been waiting. I loved last years as well.ReplyDelete
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I really love your pages, they help me to get inspired. Whenever I start scrapping again it takes me awhile to get going again, this email@example.com
- AnonymousJanuary 11, 2012 at 3:48 PM
I can't wait to see what you pick for each category! Im fairly new to the cricut machine also, my question is when i download my cartridges to the craft room (my computer) do i loose the information on the cartridges? Huggable59ReplyDelete
Your "Best of..." notes are very helpful. It helps me remember what to look for in the cartridges. Thanks.ReplyDelete
- GrandmamsieJanuary 13, 2012 at 7:29 PM
This is the very first time I have left a comment of this kind. I would love to win a new cartridge so maybe I have a beginners luck chance at the Lovely Floral! I love Happy Happy Joy! So inspiring!ReplyDelete
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Hmm I bought sophisticated but have not really explored it. Now I am going to since it was your favorite of 2011!ReplyDelete
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