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Before Spike Lee, Tony Travis was on a path to fulfill his grandmother's dream -- the grandson who makes good as a doctor. "Before Spike Lee, I never really saw many African Americans behind the camera, so the thought of pursuing film as a career choice escaped me as an option," Mr. Travis says. "The reality of life is that until you see one of your own succeeding in it, the notion seems unrealistic."
But once he saw there were role models in the field, the Cleveland native started his education in the film studies department at Ohio State University. When the program was temporarily suspended, he took it as a sign, packed his bags and his life savings and headed to New York to join the film program at the New York Film Academy.
Mr. Travis went on to write, direct and produce four short films after completing his studies at the academy, and also wrote three full-length screenplays, Sweet November, Love Goggles and his recent effort, Black Butterflies. His feature film debut Love Goggles -- starring Q-Tip (formally of A Tribe Called Quest) and Sticky Fingaz (of the hip hop group Onyx) -- premiered at the 1999 Hollywood Black Film Festival and received the Jury Award for Best Feature Film.
Mr. Travis notes the goal of his independent film company, 2 Tone Films (established in 1998) is to "develop and produce independent films with a stylistic edge."
Mr. Travis has worked in various capacities in films and TV shows including:
In addition to film and TV work, since 1999 Mr. Travis has served as a mentor for The Film Connection, an apprenticeship education program that offers students hands-on experience as an alternative to going to film school. "Make sure you have a passion for filmmaking, because if you don't, film school will just feel like school," he advises.
Tell us about your film industry career. How did you break into the film industry, and how did you advance to where you are today?
I started off in television as an Audience Coordinator for the Rolonda Watts Television Talk Show, then I worked as a sound guy for The Television Food Network, then I slid into the position as one of the Audience Coordinators for the (at the time an unknown) Emeril Lagasse Show. Following that, I worked on about twenty films including The Preacher's Wife with Penny Marshall, Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston. Finally, I networked myself into raising close to a million dollars, and formed 2 Tone Films.
What do you enjoy most about your filmmaking career?
Filmmaking to me is like having a "God Complex." If you can imagine having a dream and waking up in the morning and writing that dream out on paper, then going out to find locations similar to the ones you saw in your dream and getting people to play the people you saw in your dream, then knowing that every word that comes out of each person's mouth was put there by you, and then having your vision blown up on a big screen in Dolby stereo and having 200 people laugh when they're supposed to laugh and cry when they're supposed to cry, there is no experience that can compare to that. You just created an entire world, and it started from a thought. This is why I do what I do.
Your work has been recognized by prestigious film and TV organizations including the Hollywood Black Film Festival and the Ace Awards. How important is this recognition (as well as other awards and accolades) to you, personally, and to your career?
Well, at first these accolades meant a lot because they validate your talent and hard work. However, these validations are artificial if they don't translate into what you set out to achieve, which is a successful career. However, my previous awards allowed me to slide into big meetings and to be able to place "award-winning filmmaker" in front of my name to those private investors that don't know the difference. The truth is, if you can't say "Academy Award winner" in front of your name, then your titles are nothing but fluff to the informed industry, but sound good to the uninformed.
What has been your personal key to success?
I have four main ingredients to being successful. First is "presentation." When you look like a director, people tend to treat you like one; when you look like you have money, people tend to want to give you more money. If I see a person coughing I'll assume he's sick. This is the way the human mind works: we have to categorize things in order to make sense out of them, we create an illusion of what it is and then we have to satisfy that idea in our heads. Once you understand this, it's easy to deal with people. We're all guilty of pre-judging, whether it is apparent or otherwise, indirect or directly we all do it.
Number two is "fake it until you make it." I don't mean go on a set and pretend that you're the producer when you know that you're not. Let me explain it this way. Earlier in my career I was working on a film as a PA (production assistant), and this lady would pop up periodically very corporately dressed. I automatically assumed she was one of the Executive Producers, so I made sure I was always working extra hard when she came to set. It wasn't until the middle of production that I realized that she was lower on the totem pole than I was. She was the producer's personal assistant. Her duties were to organize the producer's papers, get coffee or what have you. But what this lady did that was smart is that when she was asked to organize papers, she read everything she was organizing, she eavesdropped in on every conversation and meeting the producer had, she studied, and she asked questions so by the end of that production, she knew almost as much as the producer did. By the end of that production, that lady that I assumed was a producer was qualified to produce her own low budget film; she grew into the title in which I created for her.
Thirdly (my favorite), "finding a flaw and improving on it." You should always be looking for holes to fill, and in a production there should be plenty. You're always looking for that producer to approach you and say, "hey, you know we have no idea how we could have done this without you." I live for those moments, because if I can't be better than the next person, then why I am I there? You have to outshine your opponent, which is everybody. I had interns approach me and say, "Tony, I did everything they asked me to do," but what they fail to realize is that, it's not what they ask you to do, it's what they don't ask you to do is what you should be doing.
And finally, it's "passion." If you don't have this, you can't make it.
What films and professionals in the field were the biggest inspirations for your career?
There are too many films and filmmakers to name them all, so instead I'll just name a few: Spike Lee for breaking ground, not only for African American filmmakers, but for independent filmmakers all over the world; Alfred Hitchcock for his innovative and creative way of visually telling a story; Oliver Stone for being a complete filmmaker who introduces something edgy and fresh with each film; and Quentin Tarrintino and Robert Rodrigues for being cowboys of the industry who have no limits to their imagination. They have made commercial success out of independent thoughts, that's what I still aspire to do.
What was your greatest success?
Raising over a million dollars to start my film company was my greatest success. But more than that was the joy I felt when a cab pulled up to my set on the first day of shooting and I saw all the equipment and the crew working so hard for me. Even watching the attention that was put into the craft service table was a joy for me. That's an experience I will never forget.
Tell us about your involvement in the mentoring program, The Film Connection.
It's basically an opportunity to learn filmmaking from actual on-hands experience. This is the perfect way to combat that old excuse of "you have the schooling but no experience." This way you gain experience while learning, it's the biggest shortcut going for making it in the film industry. Its ingenious concept was created by its founder, Jimi Petulla.
Film Connection students have established careers in mediums including feature films, music videos, commercials, documentaries and editing. In addition to working on independent projects, advanced students have also landed jobs with MTV, HBO Films, The Soprano's, In the Cut starring Meg Ryan, Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Minds starring Jim Carry, Spiderman 2 and many more. The program's greatest achievement thus far came in 2004, when former intern Michael 'Dooma' Wendschuh sold a screenplay entitled Willows of the Wind to DreamWorks after a big bidding war with Disney. The film budget is set at $120 million and is slated to go into production in 2006; Michael will receive a producing credit in the film.
How did you initially decide to pursue filmmaking studies?
While in high school, I was originally being groomed to go into the field of medicine. I spent every summer of my high school career taking college courses to become a cardio pulmonary surgeon. Once I entered college, I realized that I was pursing medicine more for my grandmother, rather than because of my own natural talents or interest.
I began to toy around with a few different majors, like psychology, art, and then finally film. At the time, I didn't understand why it took me so long to arrive at this decision because I had always been a big film fanatic. During the summer months, my mom would get ready for bed while I continued to watch movies on cable. She'd awake around 6 a.m. to get ready for work and say "You've been up all-night watching movies again?" With my eyes bloodshot red, I'd simply reply, "yes." And I'd watch everything too, from B Movies, blockbuster hits to the entire Emmanuel series that came on real late on Cinemax; I loved it all.
Later, I realized my actual decision to pursue film as a career was based on the success of Spike Lee. Before him, I never really saw many African Americans behind the camera, so the thought of me pursuing film as a career choice escaped me as an option. The reality of life is that until you see one of your own succeeding in it, the notion seems unrealistic: A rabbit will never attempt to fly unless he sees one of his buddies take off in flight first. That's why it's so important for all groups to be represented and acknowledged in these areas of achievements. That's why it's also important that the history of all cultures and nationalities be taught in schools more than one month out of the year; it is very important for the development of our youth.
In retrospect, what do you know now that you wish you knew before you pursued your film industry education?
How important it is to network. You've heard it since you were a kid, "it's not what you know, it's who you know." And to be quite honest, film is not a hard craft to learn, especially when you spend hours upon hours working on a set. If I watched a bartender all day at work, I'll eventually pick up on how to make a few drinks. But it's not the fact of knowing "how" that's going to get me a job. Unless I open my mouth to network with that bartender, will I actually be considered for job? It's the networking, the contacts that young filmmakers need in order to secure a future in this business.
What advice can you give to prospective students thinking about an education and career in film industry?
Make sure it's what you want to do. Understand that everyone and their family wouldn't mind being somewhere in the film industry, therefore it's very competitive. If you don't feel like waking up at 6 in the morning, rest assured someone else is out the door at 5 a.m. I always say that people don't plan to fail, they just fail to plan. I suggest you map out your plan and stick to it. I would also suggest that in addition to your plan that you write out several alternative routes to achieving your goals just in case "Plan A" doesn't work.
When making your decision about entering the film industry, just remember that being a fan of film doesn't necessarily constitute you as a person that has a passion for making them. Understand that what you see in the theaters is very beautiful and entertaining, but those filmmakers went through hell and back to make this product for you. If you're not up for the challenge of bringing your passion to reality, then this is not the field for you.
What factors should prospective students consider when choosing a school?
Make sure you have a passion for filmmaking, because if you don't, film school will just feel like 'school'. Meaning, if you had a hard time in high school or college or didn't do too well with tests, then going to film school is not necessarily going to make all of your dreams come true. If you fit in this category, it doesn't necessarily mean that you can't make it in this field, it just means that you may possibly learn better by "doing" rather than tests and homework, so enrolling in an apprenticeship program may be the best route for you.
How can prospective filmmaking students assess their skill and aptitude?
Believe it or not, I think renting movies and watching the special features along with the director's commentary is a great way to learn different techniques and theories. You can also rent a cheap 16 mm camera and do test shots, etc. I knew one guy who purchased one of those throw away cameras just to test angles, lighting and style.
What can students applying to film schools do to increase their chances of being accepted?
Perhaps a letter of recommendation from anyone associated in the entertainment industry. Make sure this person has credentials. NYU accepted a letter from my cousin who worked as an editor for ELLE magazine. Although it worked, I took another route.
When is it a good time to go after a graduate degree? Is it necessary?
There are people actually getting graduate degrees for film? Trust me, this is a waste of time and money. I honestly never hired anyone based on their degree or what schools they attended; I only look at the experience, as do most film companies. Remember, Quentin Tarrintino never went to film school.
What is right and wrong with film industry education in America?
They're not teaching these kids the most important thing about being successful in the business. How do I get my film made? How do I get financing? How do I just simply get a job in the film industry without being Bruce Willis' son or daughter? Learning film is relatively easy; the trick is learning how to turn that education into a career.
What unique challenges and rewards come from working with high-profile actors/actresses/celebrities?
Well, I'm not going to say any names, but I remember working with two celebrities on one project and one was a bigger celebrity than the other. The bigger celebrity granted us a few scenes (cameos) for absolutely no charge. However, the celebrity with fewer credentials was charging us $2,000 per day for a very small role. The outcome was that, although the bigger name charged us nothing, he was very impatient, came late, left early and sometimes never showed up. However, the celebrity with the lesser name was there for everything and knew his lines better than I did. He made my job easy and most of the time we got his scenes in one take. The old lesson is that you get what you pay for, and free isn't always good. The big star really hurt the quality of our film, but his name added to our sales.
What are the tools of the trade that you use the most?
I like the swing tilt lens, and who doesn't love the beautiful crane shot or the smoothness of the camera being on a jib arm? A jib shot can give quality to an otherwise bad scene.
What are the most challenging aspects of your job?
For me, its being friends with someone who has a lot of money and knowing that one day, I'll have to compromise our friendship by asking them to help me finance my next film. Try if you will, but it's impossible to ignore your needs when you're friends with a wealthy person.
Best film making tip for a novice?
Be realistic, keep it simple. On my first student film, my entire crew abandoned me because they told our instructor that I thought I was Spielberg with a $2,000 budget. And they were right, with only $2,000, I had 10 locations with 20 different characters, while trying to shoot the film in the worst winter New York had seen in decades. I remember, it was just me and a DP (director of photography/cinematographer) I was lucky to find. We had actors putting up lights and holding up mics; they had a good spirit and eventually we got the film done, but it turned out horrible. It was a lesson that I laugh at now, but would never repeat. Needless to say, the DP that stuck in there with me is now one of my best friends.
What are the greatest stresses, what causes you the most anxiety?
Knowing that you have a great idea but having to convince the right person to make it happen. This process is harder than finding a needle in a haystack, I'm sure, but it's possible.
What are your pet peeves as a filmmaker?
I have no patience for people who are more in love with the idea of making a film than with actually making one. These are the people who would put a page out in Backstage, go through casting, location scouting and actually have weeks of rehearsal with actors, all while knowing that he or she has not yet raised the money to actually shoot the film. This may sound odd to some people, but it's true, I know tons of filmmakers who've done this. This process actually cost them more money, because certain costs such as transportation and certain out of pocket expenses are paid, when you should have waited until you actually had a budget.
I also have a pet peeve for people in the filmmaking industry who have no integrity for what they do. One time when I was directing a film, I was waiting for my actor to come to set so that we could shoot a particular scene. I asked him why he wasn't dressed for the scene and he said the wardrobe girl wasn't prepared. I called her to set and asked her why, and she said she never received a call sheet which would have told her what scenes were expected to be shot on that particular day. So instead of seeking one out, she decided to head home, knowing that she wasn't prepared for the next day. I then asked her, "So, do you think call sheets wasn't handed out yesterday evening?" She said that they may have been handed out, but the AD (assistant director) department failed to give her one. I then asked her if she thought the AD department had something against her, or if it's a possibility that no one is perfect and that they could have been overwhelmed, and if you agree that they could have been overwhelmed and could have possibly overlooked you or thought one was handed out to you, why then wouldn't you approach them and ask for a copy of the call sheet? Isn't that what a team player is all about? Do you get a greater satisfaction from pointing the finger and to say, "Look who's not doing their job" or do you get a greater satisfaction by saying we're "going to make a great film as a team." Her job depended on her answer, but to be honest, her actions spoke louder than anything that she could have told me at that point. She wasn't a team player. Unless you can sit in every single theater or home once the film comes out, and explain to everyone watching that the reason the wardrobe is off is because the AD department failed to give me a call sheet, then all the audience knows is that the wardrobe is lacking and on the credits reads your name.
Remember that no matter what you feel about a crew, cast, script or production, your name is on the credits, and you better represent for your own career, which could possibly save all of the other weaknesses you otherwise see in the production. Have some passion and integrity for your craft.
Do you feel that is important for someone to be passionate about film industry in order to be successful on both a personal and professional level?
Yes, I personally feel passion is the number one ingredient to being successful in a business that's as competitive and challenging as this. There are too many setbacks, it's like being on a Ferris wheel; those with slippery hands will loose their grip and fall off. But more importantly, if you're working on something that you don't feel passionate about, we'll see it in your work and the product will suffer. I will never take on a job that I don't feel 100% passionate about because it will show. When I'm passionate about a product and I know I have to wake up at 5 a.m., my passion would allow me to wake up at 4 a.m. However, if I'm not really into it, I may hit the alarm clock a few times, causing me to wake up thirty minutes past the time I was supposed to.
What impact has the popularity of the Internet had on the film industry?
A lot. You can actually get an Internet distribution deal, which means you can get your movie seen by millions and make money from the Internet. Speaking of the Internet, I'm addicted to IMDb.com (Internet Movie Database).
Why is film making socially important?
Because it takes you places that you would otherwise never go. If people say that hip hop is the CNN of the ghetto, then movies like Boyz In The Hood and Colors were the epitome of this. Most people didn't even know this type of thing existed until we saw it portrayed in movies. After seeing Colors, I was aware that the Bloods and Crips didn't only exist in Compton, but that they also had organizations set up in almost every major city in the world. That film brought caution and awareness to my everyday life.
Does graduating from a prestigious school make a difference in landing a good job or film project?
Absolutely not!
What is the best way for an internship candidate to shine in the application process?
Name drop, letter of recommendation and stretch the truth a bit; trust me, it works.
What are the best ways to get a foot in the door?
Start concentrating on your reel. Remember, a resume means nothing in this business. We're in a visual medium; therefore your paper resume has to be replaced with a visual one, which is known as your "reel." A director needs a director's reel, a DP needs a cinematographer's reel and an editor needs an editing reel.
What other career advice can you offer film industry school graduates?
I can't say it enough, know someone. Network!
Is there anything else you can tell us about yourself, your career, or the film industry profession that would be interesting or helpful to others aspiring to enter and succeed in the field?
Remember that everything you do should be a ploy to get to the next level. When I started out, I was only an intern because at the end of the day (not next week), it would get me closer to the production assistant job. Once I became the production assistant, I looked at it only as a ploy to get closer to the 2nd assistant director job, and so on and so on. I would literally start a job as an intern and would end some jobs as the 2nd AD; in one situation I went in as an intern and came out with a producing credit. That was my plan; my dreams weren't limited to that of an intern. Remember; never let a title define who you are.


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Wall Street analysts are now saying the markets could set new highs by the middle of this year.
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U.S. equities have been racing higher, pushing some indices to within sight of their all time records, as corporate profits continue to beat expectations, existing and new home sales set a healthy pace, and as jobless claims seem to be stabilizing. Money is now pouring into stock mutual funds and exchange traded funds, a trend that picked up in speed last year.
The Dow ended Friday at 13,895.98, its highest close since Oct. 31, 2007 when it reached 14,164. The S&P 500 also hit a five-year high last week at 1,502.96, the first time it closed above 1,500 in more than five years. More than 350 stocks hit new highs on Friday on the New York Stock Exchange, notes Thomson-Reuters. As the Dow and S&P hit five-year highs, the VIX, the fear index, is at its lowest levels in more than five years.
Both indices could take out their record highs set in October 2007 "in the next few weeks," says economist Edward Yardeni, but of course, the S&P 500 could then proceed "to take a dive. If instead it soars to new record highs, there will be lots more investors asking whether we might be in a secular bull market."
The S&P 500 has more than doubled since March 9, 2009, increasing 121%. The index has risen for four straight weeks and eight straight trading sessions, the longest winning streak since 2004. Analysts are now saying the S&P 500 could hit 1565 before the middle of the year, matching the record high set on October 9, 2007.
Even though some experts are saying that stocks are overpriced and that the overall market is vulnerable to a 20% drop this year, FOX Business senior editor Charles Brady notes "there's a compelling case that stocks could do quite well this year." Stock market history shows there has only been five times since 1929 when the S&P 500 hit a five-year high in which the index did not then trade above its prior bull market highs (see bottom for the bullish case).
Currently, the S&P 500 is about 4% off its 2007 peak. Wall Street analysts have said that history shows in this sort of scenario the average increase in the S&P 500 over the 12 months following the five-year high is 11.4%, so if the trend holds true the S&P 500 could be at 1630 a year from now.
So what's the bullish case? No collapse in Europe, China is still growing, though at lower levels. No double dip in the US economy.
And fiscal cliff and debt ceiling fights are not having an impact. In fact, it's almost as if the stock markets don't care about the day-to-day news coming out of Washington, D.C., despite all the feverish handwringing and hyperventilated overreactions from pundits inside the Beltway about Armageddon.
The debt-ceiling fight has been postponed again, until spring, so no irritating headlines about default — even though the Senate continues to fail to do the job taxpayers hired it to do, pass a budget, which it hasn't done in nearly four years. The never budget balancing act is getting tedious. "No budget, no pay for Congress" ideas are slowly taking hold.
"In times like these it helps to recall there have always been times like these," radio host Paul Harvey has said.
Juicing the markets, of course, are Federal Reserve officials, with their shovel-ready, money printing stimulus. The central bank is expected to keep its quantitative-easing policies in place, as officials are set to meet later this week.
The U.S. central bank now has an explicit unemployment target rate of 6.5%, which means the Fed will keep in place its $85 billion bond-buying programs well in to 2015, in order to keep borrowing rates low and boost the economy, in a bid to also help lift the 10.4 million homeowners in negative equity, where their mortgages are worth more than their houses.
Investors are coming off the sidelines, after reconsidering their cash pile. And what about corporate cash treasure chests, now at a record high of $1.73 trillion as of Sept. 30? That money could come in too. Being in cash isn't always a bad thing. "Cash gives you time to think," to paraphrase Elliot Wave Theorist Robert Prechter.
What will keep stocks going vertical?
1) Corporate profits: The forward earnings of the S&P 500, S&P 400, and S&P 600 all rose to fresh records during the week of January 17, and are up 80.7%, 85.8%, and 102.7%, respectively, since the week of May 7, 2009, Yardeni and his squad of market analysts note. Even though revenues and operating earnings stopped growing on a year-to-year basis during the third quarter of last year, Yardeni says: "We expect that better global economic growth will boost both of them this year."
2) Room for higher multiples: The markets are still cheap, even with the recent run-up. The S&P 500 was selling at 16.4 times forward earnings in October, 2007, Brady notes. It hit 12.7 at the end of last year, and today that valuation is still cheap, at 14.2. So if the market is selling at a discount versus the previous high, stocks would appear to be cheaper, supporting the folks who think the bull will keep on charging, he says. "There is room for higher multiples, especially for the S&P 500," economist Yardeni says. Keep in mind the history here.
The valuation multiple had been on a secular bearish downward trend since the S&P 500 forward P/E peaked at 25.3 during March 2000, Yardeni points out. It bottomed at 10.4 during October 2008, and again dropped to 10.4 during the week of August 19, 2011, he says. Those valuations were trending towards the same levels the market experienced "during the early 1980s when investors were traumatized by the 6-8 multiples they suffered through when Jimmy Carter occupied the White House in the late 1970s," he says.
3) Market fund flows have reversed: Since March 2009, equity mutual funds had net outflows of $56.1 billion, while $1.3 trillion has poured into bond mutual funds, Yardeni notes, but now money is pouring back into the markets. All 10 S&P 500 industry sectors are higher in 2013, partly due to new money coming into equity funds, notes Thomson-Reuters. Investors in U.S.-based funds sunk $3.66 billion into equity mutual funds in the latest week, the third straight week of big gains for the funds, data from Thomson Reuters' Lipper service showed.
4) Broad market leadership: Consumer discretionary and industrials are the tired horsemen of the markets. But now they're being joined by financials, energy, health care, consumer staples, utilities and information technology. Funds that invest in energy shares posted a recent yearly gain of 6.6%, followed by industrials, up 6.3%, Thomson-Reuters reports. Telecom, a defensive play that underperforms in periods of growth, is the weakest sector, up 0.1% annualized.
5) Home prices melt-up: Boosting consumer confidence and spending, and a boost to bank profits, too. A rising housing market has helped auto sales, which averaged 15.1 million units during the fourth quarter of last year. Median existing single-family home prices rose 10.9% in December versus the year prior, posting the best performance since January 2006. "This is happening because the supply of existing homes available for sale dropped last month to the lowest since January 2001," says Yardeni.
Zillow's fourth quarter Real Estate Market Reports show home values increased 2.5% from the third to fourth quarter of 2012 to $157,400. That marks four consecutive quarters of national home value appreciation.
On an annual basis, the Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) rose 5.9% from December 2011 levels, a significantly higher level of annual appreciation than what would be considered "normal" in a historical context, Zillow says. Strong demand, low borrowing costs, and limited inventory helped lift prices in almost 70% of the country. Those 10.4 million homeowners in negative equity, though, are an overhang -- they're stuck in the mortgages, so those homes have yet to pour onto the market, which will likely occur in a piecemeal fashion.

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With Cage, Feldman and Brown was one of the 4 apostles of the New York School of composers and the main initiator of open form in the 1950s. Often using graphic scores or rules, his pieces offer enormous freedom to the interpreter - they are pretexts for music rather than instructions. Against Cage, he welcomed improvisation into the world of contemporary music. His pieces are nterpreted here by various hands, including one by Brown himself. Others include Christian Wolff (the only one of the four still alive), Stephen Drury, Joan La Barbara, Wadada Leo Smith, Ikue Mori, Sylvie Courvoisier, Larry Polansky, Mark Feldman and Morton Subotnik.
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HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - The trial for a Harlan County Man accused of shooting at police last year is now over.
The clerks office says 27 year old Joseph Edwards was found guilty on three counts of wanton endangerment.
He will serve two years on each count and they will run consecutively which totals six years.
They found him not guilty on four drug trafficking offenses.
He will remain on home incarceration until his sentencing on November 1st.
A trial is underway for a Harlan County man accused of shooting at police last year.
In December, Harlan County Sheriff's Deputies said 27-year-old Joseph Edwards shot towards them when they tried to serve a warrant. Deputies fired back.
Edwards is charged with attempted murder of a police officer and wanton endangerment.
Court officials say testimony is still underway but the judge plans to do jury deliberations on Wednesday night.
Harlan County officers were involved in a shootout Friday night.
It all began at apartment number two in Ivy Hill.
Officers with the Harlan County Sheriff's Office were there to present a search warrant of the home of Lisa Farley.
That is when a next door neighbor said he heard things go wrong.
"We were just hanging out and then we heard a tussle, and we thought somebody was fighting outside our front door. So we got kind of quiet, and then we heard four popping noises and then we kind of realized hey that's a gunshot," said Andrew Lewis.
Police say numerous shots were exchanged between them and Farley's boyfriend Joseph Edwards.
"He slammed the door. We forced the door open and at that point began shooting at us, and we had to return fire," said Sheriff Marvin Lipfird.
Officers were on either side of the apartment door when shooting began which is a position the sheriff said can be very dangerous and even deadly.
"It was a situation that had the potential to go extremely bad, extremely fast, and it did go a little bit bad, but it could have gone much much worse," said Lipfird.
Neighbors said it is normally a peaceful area.
"Stuff like that never happens here it's always quiet i mean we usually leave the door unlocked and don't really pay attention to anything," said Lewis.
However, the shootout next door may force them to lock their own door from now on.


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The U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) funded the University of Massachusetts Lowell, School of Criminology and Justice Studies, along with partners from the University of Massachusetts Boston, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and University of Massachusetts Medical School to develop innovative, multi-disciplinary education models that address victimization issues and responses to crime victims. The project is designed to broaden college and university students' awareness of crime victims' issues and knowledge of appropriate responses, to increase the number and diversity of students exposed to and educated in crime victims' issues and to give victim issues a new level of prominence in university and college curricula.
According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, in 2010 there were an estimated 3.8 million violent victimizations and 14.8 million property victimizations in the United States. Victims and those who are a part of their lives can experience physical, psychological, emotional and financial consequences from these crimes. Communities are also impacted by victimization. For students, experiences with their own, a close friends' or family members' victimization or residing in communities with high rates of crime can lead to a host of negative outcomes that may in turn negatively impact academic performance including class completion and achievement of class objectives and goals. Whether we are faculty, employers, employees, students, family members, advocates or friends we will encounter crime victims in our everyday lives and knowing the appropriate response is critical. One of OVC's aims is to increase the role of educators and educational institutions in addressing the issues that crime victims face.


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While our culture grapples with how to reduce overall energy usage, buildings are a very important sector to consider.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, buildings account for 36 percent of overall energy usage and 65 percent of electricity consumption across the country. It is therefore easy to see how building more energy-efficient and sustainable buildings can have a large impact on our total energy usage.


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Is this the golden age of podcasting?
November 6, 2016, 5:09 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
High-quality, free content is yours for the taking. But how long will this last?
You can help NASA track climate change from your phone
July 28, 2016, 7:52 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
App taps the power of citizen scientists to gather data on nature and weather.
Tech gives autistic teen a voice
April 7, 2016, 7:13 a.m. by Jenn Savedge
Apple releases 2 videos showing how new iPad apps have transformed the life of 16-year-old Dillan Barmache.
How do you keep tomato sauce off your tablet?
July 25, 2015, 11:30 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
Home cooks share creative ways to keep their devices food-free in the kitchen.
Tender is like Tinder for recipes
July 23, 2015, 3:10 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Swipe right if you like what you see. Swipe left if there's no way you'd cook that.
Want to waste less food? Handpick is here to help
February 5, 2015, 1:31 p.m. by Robin Shreeves
Somewhere on the Web there's a perfect recipe for the ground turkey in your freezer and that random jar in the pantry. This new app finds your dinner solution quickly.
Can you be allergic to technology?
August 27, 2014, 3:20 a.m. by Starre Vartan
A study suggests some toxic substances may irritate skin and organs.
Have you discovered Noisetrade for free digital cookbooks yet?
June 4, 2014, 8:31 a.m. by Robin Shreeves
What started out as a free, legal music website (with optional tipping), has added free downloadable books to its offerings, including cookbooks.
Billy Joel and Jimmy Fallon form 2-man doo-wop group
March 21, 2014, 11:01 a.m. by Laura Moss
Video: With the help of an iPad app, Billy Joel and Jimmy Fallon formed a 2-man doo-wop group and performed 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' on 'The Tonight Show.'
Microsoft Office coming to the iPad on March 27
March 18, 2014, 9:34 a.m. by Mark Spoonauer, LAPTOP
Like with its Office for iPhone app, Microsoft will likely charge users a monthly subscription fee to use the app.
iPad Mini tops list of most breakable gadgets
February 10, 2014, 11:06 a.m. by Lisa Eadicicco, LAPTOP
In addition to breaking easily, the iPad Mini is also the most difficult to repair according to a new study.
Commercial filmed on iPhone celebrates 30 years of Mac
February 4, 2014, 9:56 a.m. by Laura Moss
Video: To celebrate the 30th birthday of Macintosh, Apple filmed an ad entirely on an iPhone and aired it during the Super Bowl.
A horse named Jenny takes a daily stroll through the streets of Frankfurt
Should you let your cat outside?
A massive great white shark named Miss Costa is in Florida for spring break
How one runner turned a nagging guilt into an ego boost for shelter dogs
Use baking soda for easy-to-peel hard-boiled eggs
What's next for SpaceX in its mission to send humans to space?
10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Straws create litter and end up in the marine food chain — but it doesn't have to be that way.
16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.


text: On Thu, 1 Aug 2002, David Mathog wrote: > The Intel 845E motherboards seem pretty attractive right now - assuming > they work reliably under Linux. Have any of you tried these in a > beowulf > or on a standalone Linux machine? I have an 845G motherboard that works well enough (MSI 845GMax) for the purpose of being a node. Its advantage is that it comes with onboard 100BT and video (and sound). Its disadvantage is that the video drivers don't work (yet) except maybe in bleeding edge XF86 snapshots, although it is coming, the sound is misidentified and doesn't load correctly. The ethernet, however, works (using eepro100 drivers)! I haven't yet tested to see if PXE works -- it would be lovely if it did. So one can build a single CPU P4 node for cheap, as you note (case, motherboard, memory, cpu), maybe requiring a floppy and hard disk if PXE doesn't work. If PXE works, one could probably build P4 nodes using less-than-bleeding-edge CPUS but exploiting the good memory performance for maybe $600-700. Motherboard ($120), P4 at 1800 ($210), and 512 MB (currently $190 for the pricey PC2700/333, but a week or three ago when I bought it was more like $90) is $520, so add a case and floppy for $100 and a hard disk for $80? I actually bought it for my home desktop and added video, sound and CD-RW -- makes a nice little system. I think that the E is very nearly the same but I'm not sure. rgb Robert G. Brown http://www.phy.duke.edu/~rgb/ Duke University Dept. of Physics, Box 90305 Durham, N.C. 27708-0305 Phone: 1-919-660-2567 Fax: 919-660-2525 email:rgb at phy.duke.edu


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mmmurf needed a new print or packaging design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 39 designs submitted by 15 freelance designers.
This design is for a card that will be printed out and given to doctors. The purpose of the card is to remind them to take special care to address the risks associated with older patients (this could be your mom or dad or grandparent).
The design should be simple and memorable yet should have a clean, aesthetically pleasing look that will help the people seeing it want to stare at it for a moment and really think about it.
The design must fit on a 3 inch by 5 inch card.
The card is supposed to be a fun, flashy way for the doctors to remember a mnemonic (a series of letters that trigger a lot of other concepts). The mnemonic in this case is DASH.
The card should have the letters D A S H arranged vertically. Each letter stands for something, as follows:
Heading for a fall
There should also be the following phrase on the card, sort of as a summary: "It's a problem. Put it in your note".
You may want to put the word DASH in a larger size somewhere on the card as well.
The card should have a shape of someone running, to communicate the concept of dash (as in 50 yard dash).
The overall card should give the impression of DASH and the runner, with the energy of motion emphasized.
The mnemonic should be clear and easy to read/remember.
The overall look of the card should be professional and clear. It will be printed on standard card stock so please keep that in mind.
Can't wait to see what you come up with.
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Pelosi: 'I'm here on a mission'
Nancy Pelosi isn't going anywhere.
While many thought the California Democrat would step down as House minority leader after this Congress, Pelosi confidants now believe she will remain atop House leadership through 2016 and maybe even longer.
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Pelosi herself won't tip her hand about her plans. But she doesn't appear to be contemplating retirement.
"I'm not here on a shift. I'm here on a mission — and when my work is done, that's when I will leave," Pelosi said in a recent interview with POLITICO.
( QUIZ: Do you know Nancy Pelosi?)
Pelosi declared the main reason she chose to stay put the past two years is to see Obamacare, which she had a strong hand in crafting and pushing through Congress, implemented successfully. Pelosi, like other Democrats, has publicly complained about the disastrous online rollout of the program, but she remains convinced it will turn out well in the long run.
One thing is for sure — Pelosi's power and influence among her colleagues has returned to levels not seen since she served as speaker. Her position in the Democratic caucus — already strong — was further bolstered during the recent government shutdown and debt ceiling crises. As the Republicans fought each other, Pelosi adeptly managed to hold her colleagues together. And Democrats ultimately gave Speaker John Boehner the lion's share of the votes to end the chaos.
Pelosi said she believes Democrats could take back the House in 2014.
"I've never said we will win. I've said we can win, and I have to believe those prospects have increased," Pelosi said.
( PHOTOS: Nancy Pelosi's career)
For now, the Democratic leader isn't telegraphing her plans to anyone. Pelosi insists she has not had conversations with her closest allies — not even her husband — about how long she plans to stay in the House.
"I didn't expect to be here this long, and I'm not trying to break any longevity records, that's for sure," Pelosi added. "One thing leads to another. You make a judgment as you go along."
Still, Pelosi loyalists and Democratic lawmakers say they believe she's in it for the long haul. They see her staying at least through the end of Obama's presidency in January 2017, and maybe even beyond.
( WATCH: Nancy Pelosi calls Obamacare problems 'unacceptable')
"There is no sign that she is leaving. I think she will be here as long as President Barack Obama is [in office]," said Steve Elmendorf, a Democratic lobbyist at Elemendorf Ryan who is close to Pelosi. "As long as you have a Democratic president, even the minority leader job is a pretty good job … and she has a legitimate potential to become speaker."
The California Democrat's ranks of loyal supporters in the House Democratic Caucus was far but assured after Democrats' stunning election defeat in 2010, which ended Pelosi's four-year tenure as speaker. Then-Rep. Heath Shuler (D-N.C.) made a run at Pelosi's leadership spot, garnering more than 40 votes and demonstrating serious cracks in Pelosi's coalition.
Since then, Pelosi has worked to regain the trust and support of her caucus, repeatedly showing that she can corral votes more successfully than Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio). Boehner has regularly turned to Democrats for must-pass legislation after members of his conference refuse to vote in favor of spending bills and debt ceiling increases, as happened just last week. A total of 198 Democrats voted for the Reid-McConnell agreement to reopen the government and boost the debt ceiling for three months, versus 87 Republicans who voted in agreement.
( Also on POLITICO: Nancy Pelosi on Sister Simone)
Pelosi didn't lose a single Democrat in that vote while 144 Republicans voted against it.
"Nancy Pelosi is stronger today within the Democratic Caucus than she has been at any time since we lost the majority," said Rep. Rob Andrews (D-N.J.). "I think the key is early strategic conviction. She made up her mind early what our position should be [on a government funding and the debt ceiling package] after listening to a lot of members and then had absolute laserlike Pelosi focus on it."


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One reasonable question to ask after such a large market sell-off, is why weren't markets prepared for the prospect that President Obama would be re-elected when polls were pointing in that direction? After all, aren't markets the ultimate discounting mechanism?
The simple answer is there was residual doubt that Obama would be re-elected. On the Intrade predictions market, for example, the Obama re-election contract was trading in the 60s range. Another way to think of it is the markets were pricing in a possibility on the order of 30% to 40% that Mitt Romney would win, with the attendant benefits to fiscal-cliff negotiations and tax-rate levels.
This move in markets in fact was apparent after the first debate, when Romney's prospects improved markedly in the polls, and stocks rose. On Oct. 4, this blog observed: "So doing the math, an 8% shift in election probabilities for the former Massachusetts governor produces a 0.5% gain for stocks. Therefore, should Romney win the whole enchilada, stocks would gain about 4%. There's a flip side as well, however; stocks are likely in store for a drop of over 2% if Obama wins."
Stocks are down over 2% on Wednesday.
— Steve Goldstein
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i'm gonna have to try lord give me a reason why gonna know
what to do gonna find out the truth gonna see the reason why
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I know Ari is from Boca and that she likes the Panthers but I don't know if she is a baseball fan.
We all know Ariana is an amazing artist and I think she would be PERFECT to record my new Baseball song "It's A Baseball Kind Of Day"!!! I wrote the song last year, recorded it with my voice (kinda country) and put it on YouTube with a powerpoint for each of the 30 Major League Baseball Teams plus "Hometeam". Last month, I went back into the studio and had some kids record my song and I now have new 2015 versions on YouTube (check em out) for the 10 MLB teams that should be in the...
Ariana is my everything! Pun intended! Haha. Anyway. I am her biggest fan! NO JOKE! I have no zaidi room for the 33 posters that I just bought yesterday because my walls are already filled! Every piece of furniture in my room has something to do with her. Ive been to the HoneyMoon Tour 7 times, twice with meet and greet tickets and once with front row seats. I own EVERY single CD she has released including having them on ITunes! I dedicate EVERY one of my accounts to her! My youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGM0Vbbs4l8dHyMdPbsUO-A
Ariana Grande, Big Sean mgawanyiko, baidisha After 8 Months of Dating:
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Once upon a time there was this girl who woke up and dreamt of a life where she was taller like 5'5".
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AG: Don't u mean Wonderland?
MV: No Wunderland is the place u alisema u wanted to come to.
AG: Wait What? I chose to come here?
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AG: I alisema I wish I was Taller but How's this place gonna do that?
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After an initial order for 20 episodes, Nick was thrilled kwa the show's success – so much so, in fact, that they doubled the episode order to 40. That's a notably large order, even for a kids show. Victorious only had 19 episodes in its first season, while iCarly had 25. This allegedly caused some tensions behind the scenes – TMZ reported rumors that McCurdy's salary was much lower than Grande's. Extending one season instead of just renewing for a sekunde likely denied McCurdy a chance to renegotiate.
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I'm stronger than I've been before
This is the part when I break free
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This is the part when I say I don't want it
Note: Yes, this may be 2 months late, but I really like to tell wewe my put on Ariana's video "Problem"
Since Problem is number 2 on the summer Billboard Charts, I've decided to write a review. Enjoy!
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Val Chmerkovskiy Interviewed At Tulsa Women's Living Expo About Dancing With The Stars (New Photo)
Dancing with the Stars Val Chmerkovskiy has been in Oklahoma to attend Tulsa Women's Living Expo at the River Spirit Expo Center. KTUL covered the event and was able to interview him and a little about Dancing With The Stars. Below Val chats about celebrities on the show and some of the hardest things about meeting and training them. More at the link including a new picture!
When asked if he thought the long-running show would run out of stars, he said "With all these reality stars. I think there's a new celebrity every day."
He also shared some of the challenges of being on the show, where celebrities are paired with professional dancers to train and prepare a dance routine.
"One of the hardest things about the show is you meet this person that you don't know anything about," he said. "You meet them on camera and you take their hand and you don't let go for three and a half months. It's like an arranged marriage that you have to make work." The dancer said that it's important to be able to compromise and find ways to build camaraderie with his partner.
Preparing for the show is physically very demanding. He said he does six hours of dancing a day.
"Generally it's a very, very tough process but it's all worth it when you see the final product…when you see your celebrity turn into a dancer or at least overcome a challenge that she never thought she would be able to do."


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Chuck Hagel didn't have as bad a Sunday as the Tennessee Titans did, but his Sunday was bad enough. The Green Bay Packers outplayed Tennesse on offense, defense, and (to a much lesser extent) special teams. Hagel took hits on the Sunday talk shows from a leading Republican, a leading Democrat, and (to a much lesser extent) a leading independent.
On Meet The Press, Lindsey Graham said that he expects widespread Republican opposition if President Obama nominates Hagel as the next defense secretary. According to Graham, "lots of Republicans are going to ask him hard questions and I don't think he's going to get many Republican votes." Graham added that Hagel's positions "are really out of the mainstream and well to the left of the president."
In my opinion, Hagel's positions are actually close to Obama's views. However, Graham is correct that they are to the left of the president's stated positions.
Meanwhile, also on Meet The Press, Chuck Schumer showed zero enthusiasm for a Hagel nomination. Schumer could not even say he would support Hagel in the event of confirmation proceedings Instead, he told David Gregory, "I'd have to study his record; I'm not going to comment until the president makes a nomination."
Clearly, Schumer hopes that this is one study project he won't have to undertake.
Joe Lieberman won't be around to pass on future cabinet nominations, so his views aren't nearly as significant as those of Graham and Schumer. Nonetheless, Lieberman carries the respect of more than a few Senators on national security issues and matters relating to Israel.
Appearing on CNN's State of the Union, Lieberman described some of Hagel's votes on national security issues, particularly those pertaining to Iran, as "very outlying." Lieberman also predicted that, if nominated, Hagel would have a tough battle to be confirmed.
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Is the NRA a 'Paper' Tiger in South Dakota?
PIERRE - With the state legislature about to take up the question of allowing armed personnel in schools, it is worth considering the influence of the National Rifle Association on South Dakota politics.
Since the watershed of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, gun policy has returned to a national political prominence not seen since the shootings at Columbine. President Obama has already enacted a range of executive actions ranging from appointing a full-time director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, to funding studies on the effect of violent videogames on children.
The US Senate will likely consider restoring the ban on assault weapons, outlawing high capacity magazines, and requiring background checks for purchases at gun shows in the first weeks of this new congress.
However, here in South Dakota our legislature is only seriously considering the single proposal put forth by the NRA, namely arming school employees.
Owing in large part to a strong tradition of hunting, South Dakota ranks as a top ten state in gun ownership as gauged in terms of purchase initiated background checks per capita. Conventional wisdom suggests that our lawmakers need to be wary of crossing the gun lobby, or face challenges from NRA endorsed and funded candidates, but there are pretty good reasons to believe that these concerns are overblown.
First, the NRA is a paper tiger. Less than 1% of the money they spent in the last election cycle went to candidates that actually won. That is not exactly a track record of which advocates of responsible gun ownership should be too frightened.
Most importantly, the NRA might not be able to get its own membership to the polls on these issues. The organization has long since moved from being a club of gun owners to being a shill for the gun industry.
Recent polling shows very large majorities, as high as 85%, of NRA members support an assault weapons ban.
It is not difficult to understand why; no one needs a gun designed to kill as many humans as quickly as possible to hunt deer, squirrels or birds. Hunting South Dakotans know that an assault weapon and high capacity magazine ban would not affect their chosen pastime one iota. Nor would closing the gun show loophole or banning certain types of armor piercing ammunition.
As strong as the South Dakotan tradition of gun ownership is, it does not trump the commitment to family, law and order, and commonsense. Most NRA registered South Dakotans are unlikely to see restrictions on the most deadly weapons as an infringement on themselves, so lawmakers should take NRA bluster with a healthy dose of skepticism.
As for the idea of allowing local school boards to decide whether certain school personnel should be armed, it should be noted that such measures are favored by the majority of Americans. One of the President's recent executive orders was aimed at funding the efforts of schools to place police in their halls, should they so choose.
It is also worth noting that despite having an armed guard at Columbine, campus police at Virginia Tech, and an entire base full of soldiers at Fort Hood, mass murders still occurred with little if any hindrance to the shooters.
While moving authority to make these decisions to the local level is commendable, the real danger is in believing that simply putting someone with a gun in each school solves the problem.
The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of John Gossman and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this radio station, Results Radio or Townsquare Media.


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What I can say about LBOs -- and I have watched and been involved in a number of LBOs -- is you substitute one master for another. The master that we have to some degree is the Street. We get judged every quarter. The master in an LBO is the debt market. And sometimes the debt market is a lot more unfriendly than the Street because you have got to pay off that debt. You have got to meet your debt service obligations. That can be a little tricky.
And then you have got to worry about [employee] retention. You can pay to retain the very top people. The good news is everyone at HP has a stake in HP's future. In an LBO that is not the case -- usually it is the top 20 or 30 people. I think it creates uncertainty, as these LBOs always do. I think you are just substituting one master for another, and don't underestimate the draconian nature of the debt master.


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A Federal Reserve report released Tuesday shows Americans are on the hook for $471 billion in federal student loans. If only the true number were that small.
As college tuition continues to rise, students and their parents have been signing up for federal student loans at a rapid pace. By the end of September, borrowers are expected to owe a whopping $840.5 billion in federal student loans, according to an analysis of federal budget data by FinAid.org. That's up 10% from a year prior. Tack on capitalizing interest—most borrowers don't start paying back these loans right away and in most cases interest continues to accrue—and the figure balloons even higher.
Why the discrepancy between the two reports? The Fed's report includes just the federal loans that have been distributed by the Department of Education. But before July 2010, banks and other private lenders were providing federal student loans to borrowers as well—of which there's still about $346 billion that borrowers are still paying back. A provision in President Obama's health care law ended this program, making the federal government the only distributor of federal student loans.
Student-loan debt isn't just growing—it's following borrowers later into life and wrecking havoc on their retirement. As we reported today, the federal government is increasingly docking Social Security benefits for retirees who've fallen behind on their student loans. There have been roughly 115,000 cases so far this year, up from just six in 2000, according to the Treasury Department.
Experts say the trend will likely intensify. Sixty-six percent of the Class of 2012 graduated this spring with debt, and their student loans averaged $28,720, up from $9,320 in 1993, according to FinAid.org.


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Field Training
After graduating from the 24-week Basic School, probationary members proceed to a 10-week Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP), where they perform regular police duties under the supervision and instruction of Field Training Officers (FTOs).
The FTEP is a continuation of the job screening process for probationary members. Probationary members must successfully complete this program as well as demonstrate their ability to work under general supervision during the entire probationary period (1 year from the completion of the Basic School).
FTOs are troopers who, in addition to their assigned road patrol duties, have volunteered to assist in the on-the-job training of new troopers. They are carefully selected for their combined skills as experienced road troopers, patience, positive attitude, communication and writing skills, and ability to perform as positive role models.
The program is overseen and directed from the Academy.
Program Structure
The FTEP has been carefully designed and structured to achieve a specific goal: to enable a new trooper to learn how to perform in a fully competent, efficient and safe manner, within an acceptable time frame.
The normal FTEP runs 10 weeks (35 - 12hr days), divided into phases. Each phase is a programmed length of time correlated to a set of tasks which each new trooper must master. Tasks are so ordered that the new trooper is first exposed to those that are most basic and essential. Mastering these tasks establishes the proficiencies and competencies that add up to experience. By the program's completion, troopers are expected to have acquired sufficient job-related experience to fulfill their complex roles as New York State Troopers.


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October 18, 2012
New bottled-water policy implemented
RIT has implemented a new policy in which departments and campus groups will no longer be allowed to use university funds to purchase single-serving bottles of water. Bottled water will still be available for sale in vending machines, at sporting events and in retail locations on campus if individuals choose to spend their own money. Water fountains are abundant on campus and water is available at fountain locations in dining centers at no cost.
"In a time when we are increasingly mindful of the rising cost of education and are working hard to enhance campus sustainability efforts, this move just makes sense," says RIT President Bill Destler.


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SOURCE: Panera Bread Company
October 11, 2013 16:00 ET
ST. LOUIS, MO--(Marketwired - Oct 11, 2013) - Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ: PNRA) will report its fiscal 2013 third quarter results after the market close on Tuesday, October 22, 2013.
The Company will discuss its fiscal 2013 third quarter results on a call that will also be broadcast on the Internet at 7:30 AM Central Time on Wednesday, October 23, 2013.
The conference call dial in number is (888) 208-1386 with a participant code 9829993 or you may access the call and view a copy of the release at the Panera Bread website at http://www.panerabread.com/investor. Access to the call will be archived for two weeks.
About Panera Bread Company
Panera Bread Company owns and franchises 1,708 bakery-cafes as of June 25, 2013 under the Panera Bread®, Saint Louis Bread Co.®, and Paradise Bakery & Café® names. Our bakery-cafes are principally located in suburban, strip mall, and regional mall locations. We feature high quality, reasonably priced food in a warm, inviting, and comfortable environment. With our identity rooted in handcrafted, fresh-baked, artisan bread, we are committed to providing great tasting, quality food that people can trust. Nearly all of our bakery-cafes have a menu highlighted by antibiotic-free chicken, whole grain bread, and select organic and all natural ingredients, with zero grams of artificial trans fat per serving, which provide flavorful, wholesome offerings. Our menu includes a wide variety of year-round favorites complemented by new items introduced seasonally with the goal of creating new standards in everyday food choices. In neighborhoods across the United States and in Ontario, Canada, our customers enjoy our warm and welcoming environment featuring comfortable gathering areas, relaxing decor, and free internet access. Our bakery-cafes routinely donate bread and baked goods to community organizations in need. Additional information is available on our website, http://www.panerabread.com.
Michele Harrison
Vice President, Investor Relations
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Tony Parker might have been concerned about a letdown coming off the All-Star break, but the San Antonio Spurs' veteran guard showed no signs of rust.
Parker had 30 points and 11 assists to lead San Antonio to a 108-102 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night, giving the Spurs their 15th win in their last 16 games.
Parker started the game strong and also helped the Spurs finish as well, getting eight points in the fourth, including a crucial basket to thwart the Kings' comeback.
Parker made 10 of 20 shots, hit 10 of 12 free throws, and also added three steals. However, he did commit seven of the Spurs' 17 turnovers.
"He (Parker) picked up where he left off before the All-Star break," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "He's having an unbelievable year. He just keeps doing it."
Parker confounded the Kings throughout, knifing through the defense in getting to the basket and drawing fouls, flipping up his trademark tear drop from close range, making jumpers, and finding open teammates.
"I just wanted to be aggressive, that's what I've been trying to do all year long," Parker said. "The first game back after the All-Star break is always tough. We're going to have some turnovers, some missed shots, and stuff like that. Overall, it's a big win because if you win on the road it's sweet. I'll take it."
What Parker and the Spurs will also take is more games like this from Danny Green, who scored 21 points, including 5-for-8 shooting on 3-pointers. Parker drove the lane several times and found Green fairly open for several 3-pointers from the corner.
"Games like this are what Tony does. We expect nothing less," Green said. "It was just Tony being Tony."
It's a difficult chore for a struggling team like the Kings to stop the Spurs. And right now it's difficult for any team to stop San Antonio. The Spurs own the top overall record in the NBA (43-12) as well as the best road mark (21-10).
Kawhi Leonard added 15 points and Manu Ginobili 12 as San Antonio won at Sacramento for the 10 straight time.
Brois Diaw had 10 points and Tim Duncan added nine points and 14 rebounds for the Spurs.
"We know they are probably one of the best teams in the league," Kings center DeMarcus Cousins said. "They're playing team basketball, that's why they're as good as they are."
Isaiah Thomas scored 22 points for the Kings, who have dropped three straight. Tyreke Evans had 20 points, Marcus Thornton added 16, and Jason Thompson and Cousins had 11 each.
The Spurs came out strong in the opening quarter, showing no effects of the layoff during the All-Star break. They established a double-digit lead on numerous occasions in winning their third straight.
"We just didn't make shots. The whole first half we shot 30 percent," Thomas said. "That's the biggest thing. When you don't make shots it makes everything else look bad."
The Kings shot much better in the second half and made the game a little tense for the Spurs in the closing minutes. Thornton made back-to-back 3s and followed with a fast-break layup, pulling the Kings to 103-100 with 55.9 seconds to go.
However, Parker drove the lane for a layup against Cousins with 19.7 seconds remaining and Ginobili made a free throw 8 seconds later to put the Spurs up by six points.
"I kind of ended up in the situation (with Parker) and he got the best of the situation," Cousins said.
San Antonio has four games remaining on its season-high nine-game road trip then it will play 17 of its final 24 at home. They return after playing Sunday in Phoenix.
The most intriguing aspect regarding the underperforming Kings this season is off the court, where the uncertainty of the team's future lingers.
Mayor Kevin Johnson is trying to prevent the Kings from moving to Seattle and wants to put together a financial plan by late next week. Whether the Kings remain in Sacramento will likely be determined during the NBA's owners meeting April 17-18.
A Seattle-based group of investors, headed by hedge fund manager Chris Hansen and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, has already reached an agreement with the Maloof family to buy 65 percent of the franchise.
On Tuesday night, the Sacramento City Council voted to lend its support to keeping the Kings in town and helping to build a new downtown arena.
A pair of jumpers by Thompson pulled the Kings to within 85-81 early in the fourth. But Green quickly hit a 3 and Parker added consecutive baskets, giving the Spurs a 92-91 advantage.
Parker continued to penetrate the Kings' defense in the third quarter when he scored nine points. Green was also effective, making two 3-pointers and scoring eight points to help San Antonio take an 83-74 lead into the fourth.
The Kings got going offensively in the third quarter after shooting just over 28 percent in the first half. Both Evans and Cousins scored nine points and Thomas had eight.
Parker had 13 points and six assists and Leonard had 12 points in the opening half for the Spurs, who led 50-41 at halftime.
NOTES: Sacramento missed 18 of 22 shots in the first quarter and trailed 28-19. ... Stephen Jackson was not with the Spurs for personal reasons. ... The Kings play the next five games on the road where they are 5-23 this season. The trip concludes March 1 game at San Antonio. ... The Spurs shot 10 of 30 on 3s.


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