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Highlights Of New Laws To Take Effect January 1, 2008
Additional property tax relief totaling $1.3 billion for New York families, a consumer bill of rights for airline passengers, and legislation to improve oversight of the mortgage lending industry highlight the list of new laws scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2008.
"You ask any homeowner where our number one priority should be focused, and they will tell you it is reducing the crushing burden of high property taxes in New York State," said Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno. "The Senate Majority has a strong record of fighting for lower property taxes, and on January 1st, new laws taking effect will continue that effort by providing an additional $1.3 billion in property tax relief in the form of direct rebate checks to homeowners across this state. Even with this tax relief, property taxes are still an enormous problem and the Senate will work for even greater property tax relief next year."
The tax rebates for SFY 2008 represent the second year of a three-year expansion of the Senate-initiated property tax rebate program. This year, the State is expected to provide approximately $1 billion in rebate checks to homeowners. In the Fall of 2008, the program is expected to provide rebates totaling $1.3 billion, with scheduled expansion for SFY 2009 set at $1.53 billion.
Airline Passenger Bill of Rights
On January 1, 2008, the Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights is scheduled to take effect to provide passengers stranded on airplanes at New York airports with basic amenities to make their wait more tolerable. Under the legislation (S.5050-C), all airlines at New York airports will be required to provide snacks and water, fresh air and power, and working restrooms for passengers on planes that leave the gate and sit on the tarmac for more than three hours.
"New York is home to some of the world's busiest airports, and in enacting this new law, we have taken the lead in protecting the rights of passengers," said Senator Charles Fuschillo (R-Merrick, Long Island), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Consumer Protection. "This first-in-the-nation law will ensure that stranded passengers are treated with respect by the airlines that serve our airports and are not held hostage on delayed flights without basic amenities."
On Valentine's Day 2007, thousands of passengers on several JetBlue Airways flights were stranded aboard planes at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in Queens, some for up to 10 hours, during a snow and ice storm. On March 17th, a day-long ice storm forced other airlines to strand hundreds more passengers on jets at JFK for hours. Passengers onboard these planes complained of no food or water, overflowing toilets and no ventilation.
The measure would also create an Office of Airline Consumer Advocate within the New York State Consumer Protection Board to provide the public with a New York State-based consumer advocate to help coordinate with appropriate airline industry officials, federal agencies and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in the event an incident occurs. The Airline Consumer Advocate would refer any violations of the new law to the New York State Attorney General's Office, who could seek a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per passenger per violation by an airline.
New York's first-in-the-nation law is being challenged by the Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (ATA), which represents the major airlines. U.S. District Judge Lawrence E. Kahn conducted a hearing recently in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, located in Albany, at which the ATA fought to keep the New York law from taking effect. Judge Kahn indicated that he will make a decision on the law before the new year.
Mortgage Lending Accountability
Recognizing concerns in the lending industry, legislation will take effect on January 1, 2008 to improve oversight and accountability of mortgage lenders.
The legislation (S.7431-A, Chapter 744, L. 2006) would provide for the registration of individual mortgage loan originators and set educational standards to increase professionalism within the lending industry. New York's Banking Department, and regulators in other states, have identified that individuals who engage in abusive mortgage practices tend to move from company to company, and also from state to state. As a result, state regulators, through the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, are developing a nationwide registry of mortgage companies and their employees. Such a system would assist regulators in identifying and tracking any devious actors in the mortgage industry.
"Owning a home is a dream for every American," said Senator Hugh Farley (R-C, Schenectady), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banks. "The current serious issues in the mortgage industry have made this dream harder than ever to achieve for citizens across the nation. While the vast majority of lenders do an outstanding job, there are unscrupulous mortgage brokers that can turn the dream of home ownership into a nightmare. This law will provide a greater check on unscrupulous mortgage brokers and enhance accountability and oversight throughout the lending industry."
The following is a list of laws enacted during the 2006-2007 Legislative Sessions scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2008, in order of: year of enactment and chapter number.
2007 Laws
Chapter 6, L. 2007, §56 & 65 (S. 3322, Bruno)
As part of a comprehensive Workers' Compensation Reform bill, enacts various alterations to the method of calculation of the State assessment (a surcharge added to all Workers' Compensation policies that pays for the Workers' Compensation Board and other administrative expenses) for group self-insurers, generally seeking to treat group self-insureds as a category unto themselves as opposed to considering them in with single-employer self-insureds.
Chapter 14, L. 2007, §18 (S.2876, Bruno)
As part of the comprehensive Public Employee Ethics Reform Act of 2007, which reforms the ethical standards that apply to public officials and strengthens the oversight bodies charged with enforcing those standards, newly requires certain registered lobbyists to report their lobbying activities in relation to grants, loans, and other disbursements of public funds over $15,000 other than specified governmental procurements.
Chapter 57, L. 2007, Part K-6 (S. 2107-C, Budget)
As part of the 2007-08 State Budget, Education, Labor and Family Assistance Article VII bill, strengthens and establishes in statute the Office of the Ombudsman within the State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), to protect and promote the legal rights of youth under the jurisdiction of OCFS and to assist in providing oversight of children and to handle and investigate complaints.
Chapter 57, L. 2007, Part M (S. 2107-C, Budget)
As part of the 2007-08 State Budget, Education, Labor and Family Assistance Article VII bill, revises statutory provisions relating to the collection of certain motor vehicle surcharges and the use of such funds by municipalities for their local criminal justice programs and purposes.
Chapter 58, L. 2007, Part C, §1-a to 1-e (S. 2108-C, Budget)
As part of the 2007-08 State Budget, Health and Mental Hygiene Article VII bill, streamlines the recertification and eligibility determination process for Medicaid by requiring that the Commissioner of Health verify income and residence data.
Chapter 81, L. 2007, § 2-4 (S. 3982-A, Hannon)
Revises existing provisions of law relating to hospital acquired infection (HAI) reporting, requiring that hospitals report a suspected or confirmed HAI associated with another hospital to the originating hospital, mandating that documentation of reporting be maintained for 6 years, and requiring hospitals to report HAIs to the State Department of Health monthly rather than every 6 months as previously required.
Chapter 248, L. 2007 (S. 4415, O. Johnson)
Relates to licensing and certification of real estate appraisers; requires minimum qualifications as set forth pursuant to the Financial Institution Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989; increases required continuing education course hours from 20 to 28 hours.
Chapter 295, L. 2007 (S. 3214-B, Skelos)
Authorizes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for county fire marshals, supervising fire inspectors, fire marshals, assistant fire marshals, assistant chief fire marshals and chief fire marshals in Nassau County at the county's option.
Chapter 394, L. 2007 (S. 5670-B, Saland)
Clarifies the scope of protections against discrimination on the basis of disability under the Human Rights Law in the areas of public accommodations to be consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and the current policies and practices of the Division of Human Rights.
Chapter 407, L. 2007 (S. 5248-A, Winner)
Requires the Department of State (DOS) to post or maintain a link on its website to an unofficial version of the New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations at no cost to the user and directs all State agencies that have adopted rules and regulations to maintain a link to the DOS website link.
Chapter 424, L. 2007 (S. 800, Breslin)
Provides a real property tax exemption for certain members of volunteer fire companies and ambulance services in Albany County and its municipalities to the extent of 10 percent of assessed value of such property, upon the election of the county or municipality.
Chapter 441, L. 2007 (S. 2939, Larkin)
Authorizes the conduct of bingo games without a license, where no participant or other person pays anything of value for the opportunity to participate, when such game is conducted in a municipality that authorizes licensed bingo, and such games are conducted in a private home or certain residential complexes, or by certain bona fide charitable organizations and entertainment businesses; makes such free bingo subject to regulation and civil penalties.
Chapter 451, L. 2007, § 2,3,12 (S. 3986-A, Hannon)
As part of a larger bill (effective April 1, 2008) that enhances consumer rights and protections relating to health insurance, establishes new provisions in the Insurance Law governing preauthorization of health care services by health plans and the circumstances under which payment for preauthorized services may be denied; amends existing provisions of the Health Information and Quality Improvement Act relating to the collection and dissemination of health care plan data by the Department of Health (DOH), to add the collection and dissemination of preferred provider organization (PPO) data; and adds new provisions to the statutes governing the time limits on the submission of claims for payment under Child Health Plus (CHP), Family Health Plus (FHP), and Medicaid managed care plans (applicable to all services provided on or after January 1, 2008).
Chapter 470, L. 2007 (S. 4988, DeFrancisco)
Provides for document discovery by the party conducting an examination of a fiduciary under oath, before or after such party files objections.
Chapter 472, L. 2007 (S. 5050-C, Fuschillo)
Creates a consumer bill of rights regarding airline passengers, which requires carriers to provide certain services whenever airline passengers have boarded and are delayed more than 3 hours on an airport runway prior to takeoff. Creates an Office of Airline Consumer Advocate within the Consumer Protection Board.
Chapter 549, L. 2007 (S. 5089-A, DeFrancisco)
Relates to disclosure regarding real estate agency relationships; adds definitions for broker's agent, tenant, landlord, tenant's agent, and landlord's agent.
Chapter 596, L. 2007 (S. 6271, Leibell)
Authorizes designated communities to establish community preservation funds and to impose a real estate transfer tax with revenues to be deposited in community preservation funds.
Chapter 636, L. 2007 (S. 2383, Leibell)
Provides that if an undistributed asset is found after the original probate and distribution of the assets of the estate, the Surrogate's Court that granted such original probate petition is to maintain jurisdiction and must not require any additional service of notice by the estate, unless such undiscovered asset has an estimated value of more than $5,000 or more than 7 years has passed since the original probate and distribution of assets.
2006 Laws
Chapter 189, L. 2006 (S. 8341-A, Hannon)
Requires immunization against pneumococcal disease (pneumonia) of every child in New York State born on and after January 1, 2008, beginning with enrollment in any public, private, or parochial child caring center, day nursery, day care agency, or nursery school.
Chapter 392, L. 2006, §2 (S. 7803, Spano)
Provides for an increase in the pilotage fees from or into the Port of New York over a period of three years (effective January 1, 2007, January 1, 2008, and January 1, 2009).
Chapter 744, L. 2006 (S. 7431-A, Farley)
Seeks to improve the professionalism of the mortgage industry, requiring individual mortgage loan originators to register with the Banking Department, and setting educational standards for such individuals. (Effective January 1, 2008, but grants the Superintendent of Insurance, in his or her sole discretion, the authority to postpone any date prescribed by the act by which any person or entity subject to any requirements of the act must be in compliance with such requirements until such date or dates as the Superintendent determines will achieve the effective implementation of such requirements.)


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Buffalo 8, Pawtucket 2
By Connor O'Brien
The Bisons beat the Pawtucket Red Sox by a score of 8-2 last night. After rumors swirling for weeks about the future of Jeurys Familia, he responded with a stellar outing in Syracuse, allowing one run in 6.1 innings. Last night, he looked to follow up with another dominant performance against the RedSox, and did just that. The Red Sox never even came close to scoring off Familia, and couldn't put together any kind of threat the whole night. Familia scattered hits and only walked one, a great recipe for success. At the end of his night, Familia had pitched 6.1 innings of scoreless baseball, allowing only five hits and striking out six.
The offense was just as good last night, scoring eight runs off Red Sox pitching. For the first four innings, the Bisons couldn't touch Pawtucket starter Billy Buckner (yes…) but finally got to him in the fifth inning. In that inning, it was Fred Lewis who started the scoring for the Bisons, hitting a two-run blast to make it 2-0. Buffalo would take that lead and run with it. They scored four more runs in the sixth inning. The first two were scored on a two-run homer by Josh Satin to make it 4-0. Two batters later, Matt Tuiasosopo joined the party, hitting a two-run homer of his own, his eighth of the year. That made it 6-0 Buffalo.
The Bisons would scratch off runs in each of the last two innings. The first came on an RBI ground-out by Tuiasosopo and the second came on a solo homer by Fred Lewis, his second of the game. The Red Sox just couldn't catch up, as the Buffalo bullpen wasn't great– Manny Acosta and Elvin Ramirez each allowed a run– but it was enough to get the job done and close out an 8-2 victory.
Herd Rumblings: Familia improved to 7-5 on the night with the win, his second straight. Before his last start in Syracuse, Familia hadn't recorded a win since June 6. His six strikeouts were the most he's had since that June 6 start. Fred Lewis' two home runs brought his total up to seven on the season. He now has three in his last two games. Josh Satin continues to have a solid season in Buffalo. His home run was his tenth of the year and his fourth in his last ten games. The series with Pawtucket continues tonight at 6:05 PM when right-hander Chris Schwinden (4-7, 3.44) opposes righty Zach Stewart (1-0, 1.96) for the Sox.
Binghamton 2, Erie 0
Binghamton 5, Erie 4
By Tim Burns
Binghamton and Erie played two on Friday night at NYSEG Stadium in Binghamton with the B-Mets looking for their first win of the second half of the season. They wouldn't have to wait long to find it, as Binghamton took the first game of the doubleheader against the Erie SeaWolves by a score of 2-0.
Cory Mazzoni started the game for the B-Mets, throwing a complete game for the home team and earning his third win of the season. In seven innings, Mazzoni allowed four hits, scattered across four different innings, and struck out one Erie batter. He issued no walks in the game, and shut out his opponent for the second game in a row. Mazzoni has now held opposing batters scoreless in the past fourteen innings he has pitched.
The B-Mets batters only needed the bottom of the first inning to secure enough runs to earn the team's 42nd win of 2012. After a Juan Lagares single and Reese Havens walk, Wilmer Flores stepped to the plate and tripled to right field scoring both runners. Flores himself was left on base as Eric Campbell struck out, and then Jefry Marte and Dustin Martin both flew out to end the inning. Erie pitcher Patrick Cooper, who took the loss in the game, settled down and held the B-Mets hitless for the remaining six innings.
In game two, Mark Cohoon took the hill for the B-Mets. Cohoon pitched six innings for Binghamton, allowing only one run on five hits while striking out six. After 97 pitches, 62 of them for strikes, Cohoon was replaced by Robert Carson in the top of the seventh.
Cohoon left the game with the Binghamton Mets ahead four to one. In the top of the seventh, Carson struck out two of the first three batters he faced, and gave up a double to a third batter. With Erie down to their last out, and the B-Mets still holding the three run lead, the SeaWolves Wes Thigpen hit a liner back through the box that caught Carson on the shoulder. The B-Mets trainer and manager Pedro Lopez evaluated Carson, and he stayed in the game.
From there, Carson gave up a single and a double to the next two batters and Erie tied the game at four. Carson's line on the night read one inning pitched, three runs on four hits, with one walk and two strikeouts. He was charged with his third blown save of the season in the outing. Ryan Fraser took the mound in the top of the eighth, and in one inning worth of work he struck out one and allowed no runs on no hits. Fraser was the pitcher of record in the bottom of the eighth when the B-Mets ended the game in walk off fashion, earning him his second win of the season.
In that bottom of the eighth, Wilmer Flores walked and then advanced to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Eric Campbell. The next batter Allan Dykstra was intentionally walked, and then Jefry Marte stepped to the plate. Marte hit a line shot to right center field scoring Flores from second and giving the B-Mets the five to four walk off win, and the double header sweep. Marte was 2-for-4 in game two, with a solo home run in the fourth inning. Juan Lagares went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Michael Fisher was 1-for-4 in the game, his one hit a two run home run in the bottom of the third.
B-Mets Buzz: Game four of the five game series will be played on Saturday night at NYSEG Stadium, featuring Zack Wheeler (8-4, 2.62) against the SeaWolves James Avery (9-6, 4.40). Sunday's rubber match, the last time Erie and Binghamton will meet in the 2012 regular season, will pit the B-Mets Gonzalez Germen against Erie's Cesar Carrillo.
Tampa 8, St. Lucie 2
By Joe D.
The St. Lucie Mets lost a sloppy one on Friday the 13th as they fell to the Tampa Yankees 8-2.
Erik Goeddel started the game and continued his recent struggles with his command although his defense provided little support as they committed three errors behind him including the 20th of the season by third baseman Aderlin Rodriguez. Goeddel took the loss lasting five innings and allowing five runs (three earned) on five hits a pair of walks while striking out four. One of the hits was a solo home run.
.Hamilton Bennett was victimized by the poor defensive effort as well and was charged with three unearned runs in his inning of work, while, John Church pitched the final two frames and allowed just one hit.
The Mets had just five hits on the night and two of them came from catcher Blake Forsythe who stroked a double and scored a run.
Note: Jason Bay played DH and went 0-3 with a walk and a strikeout.
Lucie Logistics: Erik Goeddel has seen his ERA soar to 3.80 after allowing 12 runs in his last 12.2 innings pitched over three starts. Cesar Puello who was 1-1 with an RBI, was removed in the 4th inning for a pinch hitter. I don't yet know if this was injury related, but I'll keep you posted. Cory Vaughn went 0-for-3 and struck out three times narrowly missing out on a Golden Sombrero by drawing a walk in his final at-bat. The Mets and Yankees wrap up their series on Saturday night at 8:00 PM. Southpaw Angel Cuan who is 4-6 with a 3.51 ERA, will take the hill for St. Lucie.
Savannah 10, Delmarva 6
By Fonzie13
Friday night the Savannah Sand Gnats (50-39) defeated the Delmarva Shorebirds (34-56) by a score of 10-6 to take third game of a four game set. Savannah came out in attack mode in the top of the first inning. After back to back one out walks by center-fielder Gilbert Gomez and catcher Cam Maron, third-baseman Brian Harrison reached on an error by shortstop Mychal Givens to load the bases. DH Dustin Lawley smacked a bases-clearing double down the leftfield line that rattled around in the corner for his 22nd two bagger of the season. After Lawley moved to third on a Cole Fenzel groundout, RF Charley Thurber singled him home to give the Gnats the early 4-0 lead.
The Sand Gnats added another in the top of the third. Dustin Lawley singled to leadoff the frame, his second hit in two at bats, stole second and scored on a Greg Pron double over the centerfielder Glynn Davis' head, to make it 5-0 Savannah. Delmarva (BAL) answered back with a single run in their half of the third on an RBI single by Taylor Teagarden to make it now 5-1 Savannah. Savannah went quietly in the fourth and fifth innings as Delmarva starter Williams Louico seemed to settle down.
In the bottom of the fifth the Shorebirds got back into the game with two runs to cut the score to 5-3. Gnats starter Alex Panteliodis began to unravel. Yielding a leadoff single to Glynn Davis and promptly balking him over to second. "Pants" then uncorked a wild-pitch advancing Davis to third and Davis would then score on a sac-fly by Taylor Teagarden. Panteliodis then surrendered a single to Micheal Ohlman before being lifted for Marcos Camarena. Marcos first pitch was hammered into deep right-field for a run-scoring double before punching out Mike Planeta to end the threat.
The Gnats got one run back in the top of the sixth. Charley Thurber led off with a line-drive double over the left fielder's head, took third on a De La Cruz groundout and scored on a wild-pitch to give Savannah a 6-3 lead. The score remained 6-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh. After one out single by Nick Delmonico, Camarena struck out Taylor Teagarden. Micheal Ohlman singled to put runners on first and second and two out for Connor Narron who represented the tying run. Narron unloaded on a Camarena fastball for a three-run bomb to tie the score at 6-6.
After blowing leads of 5-0 and 6-3, Savannah showed their resiliency by quickly taking back the lead with two runs in the top of the eighth. SS Yucarybert De La Cruz reached on an error and second-baseman Brandon Brown hit a two-run home run that barely cleared the left-field wall. After given back the lead Marcos Camarena bared down and retired the Shorebirds in order in the bottom of the 8th.
The Gnats would add two insurance runs in the top of the 9th. Dustin lawley worked out a walk to lead off the 9th, took second on a passed ball and scored on a Cole Fenzel groundball single through the right side. Greg Pron followed with his second RBI double of the night, scoring Savannah's fourth unanswered run to give the Gnats a 10-6 lead and that would be the final as Gnats closer T.J. Chism would come in to shut the door in the 9th. Entering in a non save situation, T.J. surrendered a lead off single but quickly set down the next three hitters to end the game.
Gnats Gnotes: RHP Alex Panteliodis took the no decision Friday night. After a solid start to his outing Alex hit a wall in the 5th leaving after 4.2 innings allowing seven hits three runs all earned, one walk and one strikeout. Alex remains 3-4 on the year with his ERA on the upswing at 3.92 after getting off to a stellar start to his season. Alex in his last ten starts is pitching to a 5.49 ERA covering 39.1 innings, 58 hits 20 BB's and only 19 K's. Marcos Camarena relieved Alex in the 5th, pitched 3.1 innings giving up three earned runs on four hits punching out three. Marcos has scuffled oer his last three outings covering ten innings getting touched up for 14 runs of which 13 are earned. T.J. Chism pitched a scoreless ninth, yielding a leadoff single and nothing else with one punch-out. Tomorrow night Savannah heads to Lakewood to take on the Blueclaws of the Philadelphia Phillies. Lakewood has rebounded in the second half to play 13-9 baseball after finishing the first half at 26-43. South-paw James Fuller (2-1, 1.54) will take the mound for Savannah while right-hander Moises Rivas (0-0, 4.50) will go for Lakewood.
Connecticut 5, Brooklyn 2
By Dave Landon
The Cyclones ran into some bad luck on Friday the 13th, as costly errors led them to lose their series finale 5-2 to the Connecticut Tigers on Friday night.
Gabriel Ynoa gave the Cyclones another great effort going six innings, while giving up only one earned run, but thanks to a pair of defensive miscues, five runs scored. Ynoa was perfect for the first two innings, but after five hits, a walk, a stolen base, and two costly errors, five runs crossed the plate. Those five runs were the only runs allowed, but that was enough to give the Cyclones the loss. Through those six innings Ynoa gave up six hits, one walk and struck out four batters. Ynoa receives his first loss of the season and now has a 3.30 ERA. Timothy Peterson pitched the last two innings for the Cyclones, allowing no runs on two hits, two walks, while striking out one.
The Cyclones attempted a comeback in the fifth inning with a one-out base hit from Brandon Nimmo, a walk to Jonathon Clark, and then a two-out, two-run single from Juan Gamboa to center field. Nimmo had three hits on the night, one run and one strikeout. Nimmo is now hitting .214 on the season. Sefan Sabol and Phillip Evans both had one hit as well, with two walks from Evans and Sabol is now hitting .300 on the year.
Brooklyn Brew: Brandon Nimmo leads the team in RBIs (15), walks (20) and strikeouts (25). After the game, during their seven hour road trip, the Cyclones team bus got into a fender bender with a semi-truck. All players okay. They had a comical evening on Twitter with each other as the bus was broken down on side of the road. Up Next: Cyclones start up a three game series against the State College Spikes. First game Saturday night at 7:05 PM, with Luis Mateo (3-1, 1.90) throwing for the 'Clones.
Kingsport – Burlington
Postponed Rain
Yet Again
The Kingsport Mets three-game series with the Burlington Royals was wiped out this week due to heavy rains in the area. The series will have to be made up later in the season. Tonight Kingsport opens a three-game set on the road with the Johnson City Cardinals who are 11-11 on the year. The K-Mets have lost six games in a row and stand at 4-16 for the season so far. Right-hander Persio Reyes (0-3, 11.57) will try and turn his fortunes around as he starts tonight's game for the K-Mets. Left-hander Stalyn Lopez (0-1, 6.75) will take the ball for Johnson City.

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Audi Dogs – Do You Have An Audi Dog?
Jun 11
What could be better than a nice sunny day and two great looking dogs hanging out in their Audi convertible!? Some people really don't like their dogs to have free reign in their cars, but these dogs don't fall in that category. They are loving their drivers seat positions! Our dog as well gets to dwell in the front seat and will generally share the seat with whoever is in the passenger side. Try as we might we can never convince him to sit on his "car-bed" in the back for whatever journey we have embarked on. How many people let their dogs rule the roost when it comes to their cars? We all know that dogs are generally the ones that rule most things and we are just along for the ride! Have a great weekend and remember no Audi Dog Gate allowed!
Those look like Vizslas. I have two weimaraners.
From cdoggyd on June 11th, 2010
Dogs love convertibles!
Here is my dog riding shotgun. I'm not a fan of her shedding on my platinum S4 recaro seats, but luckily she doesn't shed too much 🙂
From Nick on June 11th, 2010
Definitely Vizslas, great dogs indeed.


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As the housing market slowly recovers from the Great Recession, more people are thinking about home ownership again. But unlike the pre-recession days, it is not easy to qualify for a first-time home purchase, especially if you don't make a six-digit income.
The Chattanooga Community Housing Development Organization (CCHDO) has just begun offering a program for those considered low-income under their standards: 1-person household at or below $32,500, 2-person household at or below $37,150, 3-person household at or below $41,800, 4-person household at or below $46,400, 5-person household at or below $50,150. If you meet these guidelines, you might qualify to receive incentives that would reduce your mortgage by up to $22,000, along with up to $4,500 in closing costs. (For those unfamiliar with this last term, it means the fees charged by lenders and various agencies that must be paid before a house is really yours.)
Besides the income guidelines, the program requires that you be pre-qualified for a mortgage from a reputable bank, and that you complete a homebuyers' education program. For more information, or to request an application, call (423) 668-9804.


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Randomly when driving the car will loose power for about five seconds then cut back in, it doesn't cut out just nothing there. It will do this in maybe 10 minute spells then can be fine for a day or two then will happen again. I have changed a couple of split hoses thinking this has sorted the problem but then this happened again. Engine management light is on. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Thanks in advance. Phil
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The end of the year is almost here and The Clap is waiting to start the New Year ! We will be spending the Cold months working on a new LP ! We are going to start a Pledge Music Campaign So People Can order in advance for the first 250 which will be on a special colored Vinyl. We Will set up a Page to pre order the LP. We only use Paypal so get yourself an account and pre order the New Album By !THE CLAP !
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Time spent cleaning your house may be better spent cleaning out barriers keeping you from love.
We use a lot of energy cleaning our external environment without realizing the importance of cleaning our internal environment. Self-imposed barriers keeping us from love are part of this internal environment.
It took me decades to realize that time spent cleaning out my closet was better spent cleaning out barriers keeping me from love. In the process of uncovering and understanding my barriers, I learned 6 lessons that helped me create true love. I share these lessons in hopes that they help you have the love you desire.
Lesson #1: Your mind is powerful
We bring about what we think about. We tend to approach love from fear when we assume the worst, think that things are too good to be true, are afraid to express ourselves, etc. Pay attention to the type and quality of thoughts you have. Whenever you have a negative thought, question it and replace it with a positive thought that is as true or truer than the negative thought.
Lesson #2: Love and value yourself first
The love, appreciation and approval we seek from others are found within. Until you love and value yourself first, you can't expect someone else to fully love you. When you truly accept, embrace and love yourself (including the self-perceived bad parts), you'll attract someone who completely loves and respects you.
Lesson #3: Have a clear vision
If you're wondering why it's so difficult to find "the one ", you're most likely sending mixed messages. Mixed messages bring fuzzy results. For instance, if you're afraid of commitment and want to be married, you'll attract men who aren't able to commit. The universe mirrors back to you what you are, not what you want. Send clear messages by being and staying clear in your desires, behaviors and actions.
Lesson #4: Let go of "how"
Wanting to know how love is going to happen implies that you don't trust love to find you. Wanting to know how is a form of control and holding onto how you think love should happen. This keeps you from being open to what the universe has in store for you. Take action from a clear vision and let the universe bring you who you're supposed to be. When you let go, you'll find love to be better than you could have imagined.
Lesson #5: Be, do, then have
We tend to approach love backwards thinking that having a partner (have) means we can start living our life to the fullest (do) and then we'll be happy (be). The reality is when you're happy (be) and living your life (do), you'll attract a high quality partner (have). First be, then do – and then you'll have.
Lesson #6: You have the answers
When you don't know what to do and are stressed, you're stuck in the cycle of thought. Disengage from your mind and connect with your heart to find the answers. Listen to your intuition and let your feelings guide you to love. When you have a decision to make, visualize each of the choices and choose the one that feels best.
Love is always in the air. Renew love by cleaning out your internal environment. What will you do to remove barriers keeping you from true love?
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Washington was nothing but rain in April – apparently we've hit a record of the most rain that the state has had in a long time, so I'm so glad it's finally May! I'm looking forward to less rain and nice, warm, sunny days (hopefully to come soon!) I'm also looking forward to (and a little nervous about) school coming to an end! Hopefully the kiddos and I will have some lazy mornings, fun adventures, and some fun in the sun. Now, the only problem with school being out is having all 3 of the kids at home…. dun dun dun.
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When snowstorms and other winter weather make commuting hazardous, employers must decide whether to require employees to come to work. If workers can't due to dangerous travel conditions, should they still get paid?
It doesn't usually sit well with employees, but they can be required to use their accrued paid time off (PTO) during inclement weather events, wage and hour attorneys say.
"Unless there is a state law restriction or a written policy to the contrary, employers may require employees to use their PTO to cover absences," said Paul DeCamp, an attorney with Jackson Lewis in Reston, Va., and a former administrator of the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division.
Relevant Policies
Alfred Robinson Jr., an attorney with Ogletree Deakins in Washington, D.C., and former acting administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, said it's important for an employer to have an inclement weather policy spelling out the rules that apply to exempt and nonexempt employees when the employer is open during inclement weather vs. when it is closed.
The rules for nonexempt employees are straightforward—they are paid only for the time worked.
If the employer closes for some of a workweek due to inclement weather, it must pay an exempt worker his or her usual salary if the employee performs any work during the workweek, even if remotely, Robinson noted.
A PTO policy might specifically reference the employer's ability to require the use of PTO by employees to cover weather-related absences, said Alex Passantino, an attorney with Seyfarth Shaw in Washington, D.C., and former acting administrator of the Wage and Hour Division.
If an employer closes the office and requires the use of PTO to cover the day, the impact on morale is likely to be negative—more so than if the office is open but the employer allows employees who can't make it in to use a PTO day, Passantino said. "If the employer decides in advance to shut down and it turns out that the expected inclement weather does not materialize—as has happened here in D.C. with the federal government a time or two—employees who are forced to use PTO on a day they could have made it in will almost certainly react negatively," he explained.
When exempt employees work a partial day and then leave early due to bad weather, they still must be paid for the full day. "Applying PTO for the time missed is one way to satisfy that requirement," noted Robert Boonin, an attorney with Dykema in Detroit and Ann Arbor, Mich.
It is important that employees understand the expectations about working away from work ahead of time, along with employees being required to accurately report all time worked, he added. "Employers should also have policies about how employees can challenge the accuracy of paychecks and the consequences for not making timely challenges."
He said courts have held that employees who claim to have worked off-the-clock but who have not notified the employer about that worked time are not entitled to pay for that time.
If an employer stays open despite inclement weather and an exempt employee chooses not to work, that is a personal decision and the day may be docked without jeopardizing the exempt status.
Safety Considerations
"A written policy is an opportunity for an employer to underscore the importance of employees' safety when determining closures or whether employees should attempt to report to work in inclement conditions," said Jim Swartz, an attorney with Polsinelli in Atlanta.
DeCamp said employers sometimes ask whether they may discipline employees for choosing to stay home during inclement weather.
"While the employer does not want to allow employees to hinder operations or to force a closure, the last thing an employer wants to see is a situation where a supervisor orders an employee to come to work in a snowstorm and the employee gets into a car accident," DeCamp said. "I generally advise employers to think very carefully before disciplining in this situation and to err on the side of employee and public safety."
PTO Deficits
One of the most common questions employers have during inclement weather is if "they can force employees with insufficient PTO balances to go into a negative balance situation, or, in other words, whether they can advance the employee extra PTO and then recoup that advance over time," DeCamp added.
Generally, an employer can do that, assuming the practice complies with state law and the employer's written policies, he said.
DeCamp noted that another frequent issue that arises is how to treat PTO deficits upon an employee's separation from employment. State law will dictate whether and when employers may deduct the negative PTO balance from the final pay of nonexempt employees, he noted.
"For salaried exempt employees, whether the employer can deduct that balance from final pay depends on whether the employer could have deducted it from the employee's pay at the time of the absence—the missed time that gave rise to the PTO deficit," he said.
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We survived
Soren is just happy most of the time. He loves standing and he stood against the side of the bath for a while today.
The kids and I made "land canoes." They scooted around the house for a while, but all the floors are tilted so it was pretty funny. Especially when one of them tried to include Lead Underwear Shay.
We gave several bottles over the last two days. During story time I gave the last I will have to give until next month. The boys will be very happy to have their mama home when they wake up.


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Milele Coggs, Nikiya Harris and Sarah Noble confronted personal and professional struggles of an African American woman in politics at the, "Black Women in Politics", conversation hosted by the Department of Africology at the University of Wisconsin Union Fireside Lounge on February 21st.
The conversation centered on each woman's experience in the political field, along with the hurdles that they where presented with in the competitive arena concerning racism and sexism.
The solution in gaining confidence according to Harris comes by being assertive as politician while also being proud as an African American woman.
"Another important thing I did for (African American) women in our community was cut my hair off," Harris strongly articulated. "I knew that was going to be a continuous point for people, but I didn't care because I was in a leadership role for Milwaukee county and my hair didn't dictate that."
Noble, a member of the Reproductive Justice Collective, an organization centered on African American contraception issues, started her career in the mid 90's through political activism and community work. Eventually leading her to becoming the campaign manager for the Milwaukee State Representative Tamara Grisby.
Harris began her political journey towards becoming County Supervisor of the 2nd District at an early age.
"I remember sitting on my daddy's and telling him that I would be the first female president of the United States," Harris recalled.
Even though she had helped her family with campaigns, 6th district Alderwoman Coggs always felt irritated by the lingering questions of taking upon her family's political mantle until she went to Riverside high school.
"We did everything from walk-out because we didn't like the Rodney King verdict, to being angry with the principal." Coggs said. "I was taught to be heavily involved."
Yet, all three women recognized that their journeys had a similar component, which Noble elaborated on.
"They hear about the triumphs and incredible work, but they don't know what keeps me up at night," Noble said, recounting her struggle to work beside fellow African American women. "My accomplishments were in isolation."
Noble noticed that the success she experienced was not shared by fellow black women because of what she described as self-doubt in the African American community.
"It is the most ludicrous idea that I had to live my life as an activist in this community without my own people," Noble said.
Expanding on Noble's comments, Harris offered her experience in feeling unappreciated and doubted in specific instances.
"It wasn't until I was elected that I started to see more of the racism." Harris said. "I've actually had to get a little backbone and call people back when they hung up on me and many of them where white males."
Noble explained how her solitary victories as moments of self-reflection without her cultural community being a vocal part of her career.
"I have questioned my own abilities, I have questioned my own intellect and at times I have been simply scared." Noble said. "Because I did not have the voice of somebody else who I knew that I didn't have to explain anything to."
Coggs feels that the solution lies in using what is afforded to the community for better cooperation.
"We need to utilize our resources given to us to reach each other." Coggs said.
By using the resources, Coggs is optimistic that the future will present great opportunities through activism and political interaction in the community.
"You need tree-shakers and jelly makers to get things." Coggs said. "In our community we need both to create change."


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A Jablonca Family named Nagy
In this transcription , this Nagy family has many generations living at Jablonca House # 9 : Step-mother, in-laws, infants and hired workers . The family dynamics must have been interesting as they only had one sleeping room ! The workers slept in the cellar or the barn.They seem to have a larger property with more outside buildings for a working farm. Notice the four beehives ! The Nagy family are early Hungarian Reformed settlers in Jablonca.


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This appetizer is very popular in Lesvos. It goes well with ouzo.
Charcoaled octopus
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This weekend, Phoenix looks at its own distopian future, parties with pirates and robots, hangs out with William Shatner, and more.
*Title says 6, but I've added a few items.
Thursday, Sep 12th
Screening: SPECFLIC 1.9
Local, indie, distopian, sci fi? Sounds like something I should share on Lightning Octopus. The director of ASU's school of art is screening her film SPECFLIC 1.9 and I think it sounds pretty interesting. Starts at 7pm at the Marston Exploration Theater at ASU. Register here.
Encore: Rifftrax Live – Starship Troopers
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The MST3K guys are re-broadcasting their live riff of Starship Troopers. I'm pretty sure Mike, Kevin, and Bill know that Starship Troopers is already a satire, but that won't stop them from cracking wise through the whole show for your entertainment. Would you like to know more? Starts around 8pm.
*Jay & Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie
I can't tell if Kevin Smith will actually be here (mentions a Q&A afterwards). Does anyone know for sure? At Tempe Improv, 8pm. 18+
Friday, Sep 13th
Pirate Block Party
Ain't no party like a pirate party because pirates! Downtown Mesa is filling the street with everyone's excessively bearded archetypes. Join in with a costume of your own! Don't be afraid if your timbers shiver; that's normal. Don the token eyepatch and wander around between 6pm and 10pm.
Electric Run Phoenix 2013
Nts nts nts nts. Hey, what's up? Nts nts nts. Dig running with a million other neon-techno-break-dancing-robots from the future? Nts nts nts. Awesome. Nts nts nts nts. Electric Run 2013. Register here. Nts nts nts nts. I run for the Users!
Takusatsu Theater
I love posting about Takusatsu Theater but I must confess: I have absolutely no idea how to put into words the films these guys put on every month. Preppy bike helmet sword fighting ninjas fight claymation kaiju?? That's all I got, but now you strangely want to go. Starts at 10pm at The Film Bar.
Saturday, Sep 14th
*Cult Classics: Escape From New York
Confession: I've never seen this movie. Maybe I should show up at Tempe Pollock Theater at 9:30pm and get up to speed.
William Shatner
It's a bit pricey (and a bit of a drive), but if you'd like to spend an evening with Shatner himself, he's speaking at the Lowell Observatory this weekend. I must confess, I kinda like the idea of seeing Kirk in a cozy observatory (astronomy!) instead of the usual comicon setting. Could be cool.
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An English Gin, Brockmans is distilled in a 100 year old traditional copper still and made from a recipe of different botanicals; Juniper, blueberries, blackberries, cassia bark, liquorice, lemon peel, coriander, angelica, orange peel, almonds and orris. These 11 botanicals are steeped in pure grain spirit to release their oils and aromas. Brockmans was born in 2007, when 4 Gin enthusiasts got together to create a new kind of gin. It's a premium gin and in my view, it's worth that label.
Disclaimer: I was kindly gifted a bottle of Brockmans Gin to try by MCM Spirits, Ireland. I was not asked to write this, nor did I receive any payment for the post. This is my honest review and thoughts. I would not recommend a gin I did not like or enjoy drinking.
The Taste
A smooth and well balanced gin, floral on the nose with the fruitiness of the berries coming through, followed by more citrusy notes. There's a sweet edge to this gin but not in a sickly sweet way. I think it really works here and I love the berry flavour that comes through at different points although I know that fruitiness may not appeal to all.
Refreshing and flavourful, this gin is really appealing both on the nose and the palate. Brockmans themselves describe this gin as "intensely smooth" and it certainly is that.
We really enjoyed trying Brockmans Gin, it offers something different, it's quite unique and a gin I'd like to have in my collection. I think it's probably more a 'summer' gin, with that refreshing and fruity side to it, lots of ice on a warm day, I can imagine it now!
The Drink
Brockmans is the type of gin you could definitely drink neat. While I love gin that's not my preferred way to drink it. At home we keep it simple, generally with tonic and ice. We've tried this with lime and while nice, grapefruit is a better garnish option here. It would also work well with ginger ale and ice (another nice summer drink!).
Some Stockists in Dublin, Ireland:
- Deveney's of Dundrum, Dundrum
- Celtic Whiskey Shop & Wines on the Green, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 http://www.celticwhiskeyshop.com/
Also online:
Master of Malt – https://www.masterofmalt.com/gin/brockmans/brockmans-intensely-smooth-gin/
To find out more go to Brockmans Gin website – http://brockmansgin.com/ or on Twitter @BrockmansGin


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Supermarket food prices dropped in October for the sixth straight month. The Farm Bureau's measure of Thanksgiving meal prices dropped, too.
A warming world will affect everything from crops to the oceans, a new UN study says.
Retail prices for choice cuts of beef are up 8 percent over the past year, but a rise in the nation's cattle numbers could mean relief for consumers.
A pig virus previously found only in Asia and Europe has moved to the United States, killing pigs in 15 states, including Indiana.
New York City's fast food workers' strike is the latest attempt by food workers to make consumers recognize the complex costs of eating on the cheap.
While economists fear what rising food costs might do to a weak global economy, they predict prices will fall by the end of the year.
At the beginning of the planting season, experts predicted a record-busting corn crop in 2012. That was before the drought changed everything.
Purdue economists say if conditions don't improve, Hoosiers will start to see prices increase at the supermarket.
With corn prices up about 27 percent in the past month and no sign of rain in Midwestern states, dry weather could force food prices across the country to rise.
Is junk food really cheaper than healthy food? The USDA says it depends how you do the math.
The price of your PB&J is about to rise as drought and too few peanuts have impacted the cost of peanut butter.
Extreme heat has damaged this year's corn supply, and it could translate to higher food prices down the road.
Weeks after Hurricane Irene tore through the east coast, farmers, consumers, and government officials are still taking stock of its impact.
In 2011, 7175 farmers markets operated in the U.S., up from 6139 in 2010. Locavores love it, but some farmers call it too much of a good thing.
For over 50 years, Canada has struggled to make food affordable in remote Arctic communities. Recent subsidy changes have left many northerners out in the cold.
Global food prices are already at a record high and will continue to rise because of this year's extreme weather.
Venezuela has the world's highest inflation rates which make it difficult for their poorest citizens to keep up with rising food prices.


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Artists, legal experts react to Kiku Sharda's arrest for mimicking godman
Kiku Sharda was held for mimicking Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, jailed for 14 days, bailed at Rs 1 lakh only to be detained again; artists rally behind comedian, top judge, lawyers question legality of arrest
As entertainer Kiku Sharda was arrested by the Haryana Police yesterday, for mimicking Dera Sacha Sauda head, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on national television, artists have risen up in arms against what is an attack on free speech and artistic freedom.
Also read: 'Comedy Nights With Kapil' actor Kiku Sharda gets bail, is re-arrested for mimicking Gurmeet Ram Rahim
Comedian Kiku Sharda, best known for his cross-dress act as single-girl-looking-for-a groom, Palak, was arrested yesterday in Haryana for mimicking religious guru Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh (left)
"Comedy has always inspired, given messages, it has never harmed. If we are mimicking someone, there should be no control politically or socially. I believe we respect all religions. For us comedians, feelings and emotions are a bigger religion. Kisi ko khulke hasaana, isse badi ibaadat nahi, kisi ke dil ko dukhana hamari aadat nahi," said fellow comedian Sunil Pal.
What incensed many was the fact that Kiku Sharda was held even after he apologised and made it clear that it was never his intention to hurt any religious sentiments, and he had only enacted the script he was provided. File pic
Kiku is best known for his role as 'Palak' in the show 'Comedy Nights with Kapil', where he parodied the self-styled godman Ram Rahim in the episode that aired on December 27. He was arrested in Mumbai and sent to Haryana, where he was remanded to 14 days in judicial custody after a Dera Sacha Sauda follower, Uday Singh, filed a complaint against him. The complaint was filed under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code (outraging religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious belief).
However, many pointed out how Kiku was the only one singled out for the act, while no one else — not the show producer, the scriptwriter or the channel — was pulled up.
Stand-up comedian Aditi Mittal told mid-day, "295A is an archaic law, one of the hangovers we've managed to maintain since post-colonial times, although, I am no one to comment on it. Why are they going after one individual? It always boils down to one person who becomes the symbolic scapegoat for that particular expression, although everyone was in on it. The network, entire show, the organiser and the audience who laughed and clapped – they should go after everyone."
Fellow comedian Vir Das said the channel should take charge and support Kiku. "I am not sure what this organisation is and how they managed to pull this off. The channel should now take responsibility. I have known Kiku's work for many years and he has made us laugh on several channels. Artists are always given scripts. I think the comedy community should rally behind him, and more than that, the channel and their legal resources should rally behind him."
Also read: Twitterati express shock over TV actor Kiku Sharda's arrest
He was quick to add, however, that this episode should not be viewed as an attack on comedy: "I don't think people are attacking comedy; this is just one group that pulled it off. People are embracing comedy, which can be seen in the support that has been pouring in for Kiku on social media."
Apology not accepted?
What incensed many was the fact that Kiku was held even after he apologised and made it clear that it was never his intention to hurt any religious sentiments, and he had only enacted the script he was provided.
"I was given a dress, script to read and directed to act," Kiku had told the media after his arrest, adding that he had been booked in this case but no action was taken against others, including the TV channel.
Following Kiku's apology, Ram Rahim tweeted that he had no complaint against him as he had already apologised. Late in the evening, the actor was released in Kaithal on a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh, only to be detained again in the Fatehabad district as another case was registered against him in the same matter.
Actress Kavita Kaushik, who worked with Kiku in the comedy show FIR, said instead of crucifying him, people should accept Kiku's apology. She said, "The audience has the right to dislike a subject, but taking this to such a drastic step is ridiculous, especially after he apologised. Kiku is being punished even after he extended an olive branch. Where is the humanity if we don't even know the art of forgiveness?"
As it is, the timing of the controversy could not have been worse. "The timing is so bad; Kiku's father just came out of a bypass surgery a few days ago. My heart goes out to him and I am really upset and disgusted with the situation. After knowing him for so long, I can confidently say that he is the last person to court controversy. He always follows the instructions given by the production house," said actor Suresh Menon, who is a close friend of Kiku's.
Here's the video from the 'Jashn-E-Ummeed' show that got Kiku Sharda in trouble
Legal experts weigh in
Markandey Katju, Former SC judge
I fail to understand how mimicry by Kiku Sharda violated Section 295A of the IPC. It seems that a sense of humour has departed from our country, and freedom of speech and expression can be violated, and sacrificed to intolerance.
YP Singh, IPS officer-turned advocate
It is not a case for arrest. Under Section 41 (A) of the CrPC, he should have been summoned and then questioned rather than arrested. This was a high-handed action of making an arrest by an entity whose jurisdiction is doubtful. The FIR should have been filed here, as the production of the show is done here.
Yug Chaudhry, Senior advocate
A public figure who acts in movies and behaves like a rock star when he claims to be the leader of a religious sect cannot be immune from public satire and ridicule. Satire is an essential component of freedom of speech, and freedom of speech has no meaning if it only entails saying things others agree with.
Sorabh Pant, Stand-up comedian
It's disturbing; effectively this means that anyone in the country can be pulled up for anything. Cite religion and put someone behind bars. 14 days of judicial custody without any questions. The law is structured in such a way, there's no way out. A lot of political parties believe that it helps people protect their religious rights, but I don't think it has ever been used for that. It's always used for something political or to make a terrible point.
Sunil Grover, Co-star on Comedy Nights with Kapil
It's really unfortunate and disturbing that he was behind bars when he had already apologised. There are people who have committed worse 'crimes' still roaming free. I think we need to get our priorities right.
Varun Grover, Comedian, screen writer
295A must go, but it never will. Nobody is going to do anything about it because no one cares about free speech in our country.
Tweet talk
Kapil Sharma @KapilSharmaK9: I appeal to Gurmeet Ram Raheem Singh ji INSAAN to come in front of the media in regard to this matter and present a beautiful example of kindness by defending an actor, who only spreads happiness through his acting. Let's work for peace and happiness together
Ashwin Mushran @ashwinmushran: When you lose the ability to laugh at yourselves or accept a joke you pretty much allow yourself to regress as people
Suhel Seth @suhelseth: Kiku Sharda should be awarded for mimicking a mimic. Poor chap. Who'd waste time on that Ram Rahim Gurmeet bloke?
'Comedians should draw some limit'
Raju Shrivastav, comedian
This is a democratic country, where people can speak out their mind; but yes, artists, cartoonists and comedians should draw some limit to what they portray. There should not be any personal attack, religious sentiments should not be hurt, and national integrity should not be compromised. Comedy should bind everyone together. (Read more)
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Obama has his eyes on wedding donations
The US President is asking couples to forgo wedding gifts and donate to his campaign; has started a Obama registry for potential donors
US President Barack Obama's campaign is asking couples to forgo wedding gifts and donate to his campaign instead. It's the latest fundraising gimmick by his campaign, which has seen a steep dropoff in donor support since 2008. A blog post on the Obama/Biden 2012 website rolled out the 'Obama Event Registry,' which asks anyone with an upcoming birthday, wedding, or anniversary to "support the President on your big day" by asking for donation money "in lieu of a gift".
"Got a birthday, anniversary, or wedding coming up?" a news item on the website says. "Let your friends know how important this election is to you — register with Obama 2012, and ask for a donation in lieu of a gift. It's a great way to support the president on your big day. Plus, it's a gift that we can all appreciate — and goes a lot further than a gravy bowl." The story links to a website that reads, "Got a special milestone or event coming up? Instead of another gift card you'll forget to use, ask your friends and family for something that will go a little further: a donation for Obama for America."
Campaigning tricks
In April, the Obama campaign offered donors a chance to attend a high-dollar fundraiser at George Clooney's house. Obama also used his dog, Bo, to raise funds by asking donors to "Throw Bo A Bone On His Anniversary," the bone being a campaign contribution. "The first dog is wagging his tail in anticipation," the solicitation read.
Critics were not very kind to the idea. "Not long before they start hitting up kids for their tooth fairy money," quipped one. "Is this what the office of the President of the United States has come to? Pandering for wedding and birthday money?" said another. Many of the commenters suggest that the president comes off as desperate as he struggles to keep pace with his Republican opponent Mitt Romney.
Romney and the Republican National Committee raised $76.8 million (Rs 438 crore) in May, beating the $60 million (Rs 342 crore) taken in by Obama and the Democratic National Committee, and Romney has closed in on Obama as Americans are more confident in the former Massachusetts governor's ability to improve the economy. Donor support for Obama has fallen off a cliff compared to 2008.
Rs 438 cr Amount raised by Mitt Romney in May
Rs 342 cr Amount raised by Barack Obama in May


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Noting that the serious plunge of the world economy has produced increasing evidence of a shift of air freight traffic to surface transport, Tubbesing added that the number of such cases, while still relatively small at this point, is reportedly growing. Much of the motivation is spurred by a desire for lower transportation rates.
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He observed that in'the air cargo industry's first quarter-century since'its dawning 65 years ago, it mounted an unyielding "educational" campaign.' It taught earthbound shippers that the visibility of a low price is misleading, and instead counseled examination of offsetting cost factors that'make airlift preferable from the standpoints of total price, customer service and competitive potency.
Tubbesing, who has extensive executive air cargo experience and previously served as president of Cargo Network Services, said that he regarded much of the transfer of airlift to surface movement as "knee-jerk decisions" to keep costs down. Restoration of air'cargo's early education effort, even for a brief though concentrated period,
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ANS' head'expressly declared the importance of increasing exports to Eastern markets, especially to China which enjoys robust economic health. Germany surpassed the US in 2003 as the world's leading exporter, but in 2009 China gained the lead.


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The art of leaving things not all wrapped up
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I was contemplating how to make a happy ending of this romance novella, and of course, this being a romance novella, the young couple end up together and happy. But what about the other conflicts?
Does a happy ending mean everything is all wrapped up in the ending? That the conflicts presented at the beginning of the story are all resolved happily?
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Campus Notebook: Study says don't make vanishing an option
Published 9:10 pm, Thursday, October 3, 2013
Thousands and thousands of black and Hispanic male students are at risk across New York right now.
They're on the verge of disappearing from our state public education system, at a rate equal to about 140 each school day, before graduation. And while some eventually earn a diploma or GED, the young black and Hispanic males who now populate our high schools may be the most important people we could reach. Yet, we often reduce them to a set of troubling statistics, according to a new study by a University of Pennsylvania researcher, when we should be looking at their successful counterparts.
To be certain, the statistics are troubling. Slightly more than half of the state's black and Hispanic male students graduate high school in four years, compared to 83 percent of white male students, according to the state Education Department. That's roughly 25,000 students a year who leave the secondary education system that is virtually the only way to a middle class life and beyond. Some do graduate later, taking six years, but most simply vanish from the education system.
Of those that do graduate from New York high schools, just about 10 percent are deemed college and career-ready.
And while that paints a grim picture, the Penn study shows that we need to look past our stereotypes. We should instead focus on successful minority male students who are headed to college to find answers to the important question on how to turn around those numbers. Professor Shaun Harper, director of the Center for the Study of Race and Equity in Education at Penn, found that studying successful students reveals some clues about how to get young minority males to college.
"I knew more could be learned about the success of young men of color in urban high schools," Harper said. "I wanted to learn from young men who had been confronted with the same cultural and socioeconomic factors as their lower performing peers, yet managed to succeed in school. Specifically, I wanted to know how they developed college aspirations, became college-ready, and navigated their ways to higher education."
The study followed a group of almost 325 black and Latino students in New York City through a school year. Half of the students came from single-parent backgrounds and three-quarters were the first to go college, and yet they all had adults in their lives who constantly reinforced the message that education was key to a better life. The students all had a desire to escape poverty.
At a recent presentation, Harper showed pictures of two of the high schools the young men in his study attended. One had a metal detector and another had a cheery entrance, covered in college pennants. He told the crowd, a group of my fellow education reporters, that some urban schools live up to the stereotypes, while others are radically different. He said his findings about successful students should be a model that all schools can emulate.
The findings showed that most of the students, many of whom lived in impoverished neighborhoods, were frequently ordered to stay inside by their parents. That was the easiest way for the students to stay out of trouble on the street, and to keep away from the gangs that pulled in some of their classmates. Students built up immunity to aggressive gang recruitment by building reputations as serious scholars, he found.
The group generally went to third- or fourth-tier colleges mostly because overworked college counselors didn't have time to recommend the many elite colleges that look for such students. Few adults in their lives also had an understanding on how to navigate financial aid forms, the study found, so more college counselors would be essential to steer them into higher education.
College recruiters rarely came to the high schools in the study. Students rarely took SAT prep courses and often had no idea what college was really like, which creates problems once they get there. Most importantly, they had teachers who treated them like family members, and constantly pushed them to study more. All of them attended small high schools in New York City, which researchers believe is a way to ensure students receive the attention they need to graduate.
Harper presents a different way of thinking about one of this country's most serious problems, which is steering young people on a path out of poverty. Many of his ideas don't even require a lot more spending. To read the study, visit: http://tinyurl.com/nl52qvc
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