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of the most important sources of development aid is federal
funds. To get them requires a well-thought out strategy.
Speaking at a Blaine Chamber of Commerce economic development meeting April 24 at Resort Semiahmoo, Darling said a unified county approach is essential. In order to get any federal funds, we need to have a county-wide strategy in order to ensure that one community doesnt fight with others over which gets top ranking, he said. Federal funding requests are generally ranked in order of priority by Whatcom County before being submitted to various federal agencies.
Darling described the process currently underway to develop funding priorities for consideration by the county. It is being led by the Partnership for a Sustainable Economy, a consortium of different entities, including the Port of Bellingham, Whatcom County, each of the seven cities in the county and Public Utility District No. 1
The Partnership for a Sustainable Economy wants to hear from people in Whatcom County about the best ways to improve the local economy. The Partnership is hosting a series of eight community workshops throughout the county where it will tell people about goals it has developed and will get their comments on the best ways to meet those goals.
The Partnership for a Sustainable Economy is a partnership that was formed in 2001 to provide an opportunity for coordination of the many current efforts underway in the county to promote a balanced and healthy economy. Last fall, the Partnership formed an advisory committee representing a broad section of the county to make recommendations of the specifics of Whatcom Countys blueprint for a healthy economy.
The blueprint, officially called a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), is a regional planning effort underway that will decide how the economy can be enhanced, how it can stay strong or become stronger, and what the community envisions for the future of Whatcom County.
The advisory committee has completed a regional vision and goals statement, and has drafted specific economic development strategies. On March 19, they hosted an economic strategy session in Bellingham. Ninety community members representing a cross-section of local interests attended the event.
The advisory committee is now seeking the communitys feedback on the work they have done to date and asking for help in prioritizing the strategies to accomplish Whatcom Countys desired economic future.
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Here, you can download and view the PSE Intermediate Course syllabus.
Here, you can download and view the PSE Intermediate Course syllabus.
I was interested in the intermediate course but wanted to check out the syllabus to make sure I was at the appropriate level. However, when I tried to view the attachment, it says I don't have permission to view the page and I have to log in. I thought by being in the forum it would work but I cannot seem to see the link.
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I was able to view it fine just now. You'll need to have Adobe downloaded in order to view it. You can get it free here.
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I had reader already installed. Maybe I didn't log in correctly. Thanks for your help.
How much does the course cost? And, where would you sign up for it?
The course for July has closed however, you can purchase the August class (PSE Classes are currently on Summer Special 30% off @ $21.00 here:
I signed up for the Intermediate class and I have not found any link to the actual class. What am I doing wrong?
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I found and printed out the first weeks lessons and they are awesome. Are the lessons posted once a week or ???? Also, will be notified when the second week becomes available? Thanks for your help. Suzanne
This is an old thread, and Amy doesn't teach it now. The class is taught by Debra Anderson, and you can purchase the course in the store. Look on the left side of the page for "GoDigital Classes" and click on that. A new class will start at the beginning of the month.
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VIRGINIA BEACH -- A large crane lifted one of the engines from that F/A-18D Hornet that crashed into the courtyard of Mayfair Mews apartments last Friday.
Pieces that are recovered are being taken to NAS Oceana so investigators can focus on what happened to cause the jet to crash moments after taking off. Initially, the Navy attributes it to a mechanical malfunction.
Engine and system technical experts and a flight systems technical expert from Boeing, the F/A-18 aircraft manufacturer, were to be on site throughout the recovery process.
The aircraft's Crash Survivable Flight Incident Recorder was found and sent to Naval Air Systems Command at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, for analysis.
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Five days after the crash, in which seven people, including the two pilots, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, some residents still can't believe what happened. The noon-time crash on April 6 damaged or destroyed five buildings at Mayfair News.
"I'm just glad I was able to get out alive," said one man.
Meantime, the Environmental Protection Agency continues to monitor the air for carbon carbon fibers. More meters were dropped off at the crash site on Birdneck Road.
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The secret of successful (name) sharing
Some things, you just don't want to share: your toothbrush, single-serve ice cream, the last piece of bacon. You might think your brand's name would fall on that list too. After all, it's "yours": you filed an application for it; gave it its own logo and story; built value into it. How could it be okay for another brand to use your name to sell its own goods or services?
While every brands seeks to be unique, there are plenty of cases where the same name is successfully owned by two (or more) brands—and if they appear in distinct trademark classes and there's minimal risk of confusion, it gets the greenlight from a trademark standpoint. So Delta Air Lines can be successful in Class 39 (Transportation and Storage Services), Delta Faucet Company can thrive in Class 21 (Houseware and Glass Products), and Delta Dental can spread smiles through Class 36 (Insurance and Financial Services).
With each brand in its own category—or categories—there's plenty of space for each to grow into its own identity and build unique relationships with customers. Trouble only starts when one brand creeps into another brand's turf. Brands can take action if their offerings overlap, their services are sold through similar channels, or their commercial impressions (their look and feel) are confusingly similar. For example, if Delta Air Lines wanted to sell its own line of faucets, they might find themselves in hot water.
The challenge with adopting the latest tech trends in your naming approach is the speed of tech adoption. In a year or two, innovation will more than likely be recast as tablestakes—and your name might not hold up to changing expectations.
Beyond trademarks, it's just as important to consider mindshare. If both brands are highly visible to the same broad audience, each has to work hard to carve out a special place in customers' minds. Consider Dove chocolate and Dove soap. In the absence of differentiated naming, each has a distinct visual system (and a clear communication architecture that leaves no room for confusion—neither brand would benefit from consumers mixing up their chocolate and their soap).
There are countless examples: Penguin Group publishing and Penguin menswear, Lincoln Financial Group and The Lincoln Motor Company, Getty petroleum and Getty Images. As long as each brand is happy within its own terrain, and committed to managing any potential confusion, there's no reason not to share. After all, there are only around 600,000 words in the English language, arguably, and close to 30 million trademarks. When you do the math, it makes sharing practical.
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This property consists of multiple buildings, and multiple addresses (4 Total). The space offered for sale includes one pad building/freestanding that includes 3 suites. The rest of the space offered for sale consists of inline suites. Tenants currently in the shopping center include CVS, Walgreens, Denny's. Chase, Jack-in-the-Box (ALL previous NAP), Dominos Pizza, GNC, Boost Mobile, H&R Block, J's Country Floral, Smoke 4 Less, Viva Maria Restaurant, Apple Valley Dental, Apple Valley Nail Salon, and USA Checks Cashed. Between Rancherias Road & Bass Hill Road on US Highway 18. Across the street from Wal-Mart & contiguous to the Super Target Center known as the Apple Valley Commons on the east side of Bass Hill Road. US Highway 18 Frontage with AADT 33,500 +/- [Back =22,600 +/-] Traffic Counts are at Apple Valley Inn Road & US Highway 18. The DOT and Cal-Trans do not provide counts directly in front of Rancherias Center.
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STUTTGART, Germany - Two of the best all-court players around will battle for the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix title after Justine Henin and Samantha Stosur won their semifinal matches at the Premier event in straight sets.
Watch live matches from Stuttgart this weekend on TennisTV!
Henin, projected to crack the Top 20 again on the new rankings, was the first to advance, beating Shahar Peer in an hour and 14 minutes, 63 62. Henin lost just one game in their only other meeting. Highlights: Henin vs. Peer
"There were some games that were so close. I just played well in the important moments," Henin said. "I just tried to do my job and be really focused."
This is Henin's fifth tournament since returning to the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour at the start of the year and her third final after finishing runner-up at Brisbane and the Aussie Open (to Kim Clijsters and Serena Williams, respectively).
"I hope to have my first title. It would be fantastic," Henin added. "The beginning of the season was really successful. I only missed a few opportunities on hard, so I hope it will help to be on clay now. I expect a tough match tomorrow."
Check out some of Justine's best pre-retirement moments here!
Peer, who was celebrating her 23rd birthday, was still happy with her week: "Because I lose, it doesn't mean it's not a good birthday. It's something special. I had a good week. The score was 63 62 but I had so many chances. Justine was playing very aggressively, so if you don't take your chances it's a problem."
Stosur, seeded No.7 and also a wildcard on account of being a late entry, beat the surprise quantity of the week, Russian qualifier Anna Lapushchenkova, 75 63. Lapushchenkova had leads in both sets - 5-2 first set, 3-1 second set - but each time, Stosur bounced back with five game winning streaks to close her out in straight sets. Highlights: Stosur vs. Lapushchenkova
"She was quite tricky. Eventually I kind of worked it out," Stosur said. "I played her in doubles in Dubai last year. I couldn't remember too much. My coach watched her this week, but it's different when you're figuring it out for yourself."
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Lapushchenkova was playing her first Tour semi. In fact, she had never won back-to-back matches on the Tour before, and she also got her first Top 10 win here, over Victoria Azarenka: "I started working with a new coach recently and he believes in me, so it gives me more confidence. I thought I could win the first set but I was a bit nervous, so that's maybe why I lost it. Then I felt very tired."
Henin and Stosur will be playing for the first time. Henin is a four-time French Open champion; Stosur reached her first Grand Slam semifinal at the French last year, and has won her last 11 matches in a row (including winning another clay court tournament, in Charleston, and two Fed Cup wins on clay).
"We've never played before, never hit together, never been on the same court - I'm just really looking forward to it," Stosur said. "She's a great champion. She has had great success on clay. She was probably the benchmark for many years. It'll be a tough battle for both of us, hopefully."


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This Tech Company's Chief Marketing Officer Just Bought 4,000 Shares
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According to a filing with the SEC, Informatica (NASDAQ: INFA) Chief Marketing Officer Margaret Breya bought 4,000 shares of the company's stock on Jan. 29 at an average price of $36.21 per share. This gives her direct ownership of 34,000 shares if we include restricted stock units. Informatica is a $3.9 billion market cap business software and services company with a focus on products that help businesses manage and integrate data.
We track insider purchases because they tend to be bullish signs (read our analysis of studies on insider trading) since insiders will only buy the stock if they are confident the company will outperform expectations (if they were less confident or neutral they would prefer to diversify their wealth). Of course, not every stock bought by insiders outperforms the market so it's important to use insider purchases more like a stock screen; take a quick look at the resulting company and see if it is interesting enough to research further.
In the fourth quarter of 2012, Informatica's revenues edged up 3% from Q4 2011, roughly in line with top-line growth rates from earlier in the year. Due to higher costs, sales and marketing expenses in particular, net income slipped 27% and for the full year Informatica reported 83 cents in earnings per share as opposed to $1.05 in the previous year. However, these earnings results beat market expectations and sent the stock up about 10%; it is now up 20% year to date after falling 18% last year. Informatica now trades at 44 times trailing earnings; the current-year P/E is 25. We think that it is too expensive for a value thesis, and the business does not appear to be growing. As a result we are not sure that this is a good insider purchase to imitate.
Tiger Cub Philippe Laffont's Coatue Management reported a position of almost 4 million shares in Informatica at the end of September (see more of Laffont's stock picks). John Thaler's JAT Capital Management and Christopher Lord's Criterion Capital, two technology-biased hedge funds, each initiated a position in the company during the third quarter. Find more stocks that JAT Capital Management and Criterion Capital like.
We would consider IBM (NYSE: IBM), Tibco Software (NASDAQ: TIBX), EMC (NYSE: EMC), and Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) to be among Informatica's peers. These stocks generally trade at discounts to Informatica; when we look at trailing earnings multiples, for example, we see P/Es of 20 or lower except in the case of Tibco, which trades at 33 times trailing earnings. Of course, Tibco and Informatica have market capitalizations less than $5 billion, while the other three companies we've mentioned are worth 10 to 45 times that figure; this means that they have more room to grow, as well as that they have at least some potential to be acquired.
Still, as we've mentioned, it's speculative to see Informatica as a growth company and we don't like to invest in stocks based on the fact that it is possible someone might acquire the company. Forward earnings multiples for these four peers are all less than 20; IBM, EMC, and Oracle have forward P/Es in the 11-12 range and at that price they might be worth exploring. Oracle in particular did very well in its most recent fiscal quarter, with net income up 18% compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
We don't think that Informatica is undervalued, and in particular it might be expensive compared to its larger peers even if it hits its earnings targets for the year. Its recent earnings beat left its net income down from a year ago, and at the very least that trend would have to reverse before we could begin to think about what earnings multiple would be appropriate for the company. We would avoid the stock.
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"American Idol" Is Cruel
momlogic's Melissa: I admit it, in the past, I've watched "American Idol" and laughed and made fun of the hapless, untalented oddballs auditioning for their big chance.
But this year, there's something different in the "Idol" air -- and producers seem to have thrown any semblance of common decency out the window and are allowing people who appear to have challenges to audition and be made fun of -- for ratings.
I know that in the past there have been plenty of contestants who were bizarre, eccentric attention-seekers, and let me tell you, I've loved to love them -- but those people weren't like what some of this season's contestants appear to be.
Now I don't know the rules/laws about people with mental disorders or learning disabilities being able to sign releases and make decisions for themselves -- but surely the producers, the hosts or anyone who's a human being would draw the line at having someone who is clearly challenged humiliate themselves in the name of "good" TV.
During the opening episode, we learned that one young man's mother didn't want him to be on the show -- and when he performed we saw why.
Some people are saying that they think this year is actually a "kinder, more gentle" season of Idol, and maybe it is. There do seem to be a lot more truly talented people being shown at the auditions and fewer weirdos. But maybe that's why the people who are genuinely disabled stand out so much this season.
"American Idol" used to be good, clean, (albeit a little mean) fun, but now it's turned into a truly mean spirited exploitation of people who we should be protecting, not exploiting -- and they've lost a viewer in me.
Two words Paula Goodspeed, you would have thought the producers would have learnt their lesson on that one.
I agree why make fun of the unhinged when there are plenty of people who do bad auditions that are sane.


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Parkinson's Disease Health Center
Parkinson's Disease and Mental Health
Certain mental health problems, like depression and disturbances -- such as hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia -- are possible complications of Parkinson's disease and/or its treatment. But, for most people with Parkinson's disease, depression and mental disturbances can be controlled.
What Is Depression?
Depression is a mood disorder caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. The term "mood" refers to an emotional state that affects how a person thinks or acts. With depression, a person experiences great sadness. Serotonin, a chemical in the brain, has been associated with depression.
Depression is common in patients with Parkinson's disease. Often, the depression begins years before any of the other symptoms of Parkinson's disease appear.
What Are the Signs of Depression?
Depression can actually increase the physical effects of Parkinson's disease and possibly cause a progression of the disease. If you experience any of the following symptoms for longer than two weeks at a time, you should contact your doctor.
- Depressed mood
- An inability to find pleasure in things that were once pleasurable
- Sleep disturbances (inability to sleep or sleeping excessively)
- Change in appetite
- Fatigue
- Altered level of activity
- Difficulty with concentration
- Low self-esteem
- Thoughts of death
How Is Depression in Parkinson's Disease Treated?
In Parkinson's disease, depression may be treated with psychological therapy, as well as with medications. People seem to do better when they receive both psychological and drug treatments.
There are many antidepressant medications available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. The choice of antidepressant for patients with Parkinson's disease depends on their overall condition and specific needs. Most people with Parkinson's disease should not take Ascendin (amoxipine) because this medication could temporarily worsen the Parkinson's disease symptoms.
Psychological therapy can help a patient with Parkinson's disease re-establish a sense of self-worth in the face of declining functional abilities. It also can help the person maintain good relationships with caregivers and family members, despite increasing dependency.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a procedure in which a brief application of electric stimulus is used to produce a generalized seizure. ECT can be a valuable treatment for depression associated with Parkinson's disease. A major advantage of ECT is that it works very quickly, unlike medications that may take several weeks before they become fully effective. Moreover, symptoms of Parkinson's disease, in addition to the depressive symptoms, often improve with ECT. But, some people may have trouble tolerating ECT, so talk to your doctor to see what's right for you.
What Other Mental Health Issues Are Associated With Parkinson's Disease?
Hallucinations, paranoia, and delusions are all possible side effects of Parkinson's disease treatments. A hallucination occurs when you think something is present when it isn't. For example, you may hear a voice but no one is there. An example of paranoia is when you think someone is following you when they are not. Delusion is when you are convinced something is true, despite clear evidence proving that it is not.
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The 2014 Packers Pre-Season began in a Nashville, Tennessee monsoon. The night ended with the Titans defeating the Pack 20-16. Head Coach Mike McCarthy wasn't the least bit upset. Playing in a downpour brought memories of being a kid and he learned a lot about his team and several players in the process.
Aaron Rodgers, Eddie Lacy and Jordy Nelson were healthy scratches going in. McCarthy said Rodgers has had a great training camp and likely would have played only one series anyway. He wanted to make sure the other three quarterbacks got in the work, especially 4th stringer Chase Rettig who was given the entire fourth quarter.
Even without the big stars, the first offense drove 64 yards in the driving rain on the opening series. James Starks carried six times for 49 yards, the last 20 opened the scoring. Cutting behind J.C. Tretter making his starting debut at center, following fullback John Kuhn with a good block, Starks cut to his right behind a nice downfield block from rookie Richard Rodgers to put Green Bay up 7-0 just 4:26 into the game.
Second round pick Davante Adams got the first look as the punt returner and it may be his last. He muffed his first attempt but got a generous bounce to recover. He muffed his second chance and the Titans recovered at the Green Bay 13. On the next snap, Shon Green scampered 13 yards for a touchdown. Tennessee missed the extra point, kicking from the 33 on the NFL's experimental PAT rule the first two weeks of the Pre-Season.
Neither team was able to mount a scoring threat before the half. Jarrett Bush came up with a big sack of Charlie Whitehurst to push the Titans out of field goal range. Taking over at the 13, Scott Tolzien hurried the offense into Tennessee territory but he was sacked on the final play of the half.
Tolzien opened the third quarter and found Chris Harper wide open for a 37 yard gain that set up Rajion Neal's 12 yard touchdown run. The play was upheld on replay. McCarthy decided to go for two but Harper couldn't reel in a fade pass.
The Titans answered on the next series, helped by a pass interference call on rookie Demetri Goodson. Whitehurst found Bishop Sankey on a five yard swing pass that tied the game at 13.
The backup defense came up with a couple of takeaways in the 4th quarter. Jumal Rolle strip sack of Whitehurst led to a fumble recovery by Jake Doughty. Rettig couldn't move the offense and the Pack punted. Pinned deep, Korey Jones then made a play, intercepting a pass that glanced off the hand of Jackie Battle. The offense went nowhere but Mason Crosby pounded through a 32 yard field goal for a 16-13 lead.
The defense got leaky, giving up that lead in a handful of snaps. Chase Coffman and Brian Robiske got behind linebackers for a pair of big plays and Battle's touchdown run put the Titans up 20-16.
Thanks to a 41 yard pass interference penalty, Rettig had a chance to strike for the win but a 4th and 1 shot pass up the left sideline to Kevin Dorsey was underthrown in the final minute.
By the numbers, the Packers outgained the Titans 294-267. Green Bay picked up 146 yards rushing, Starks had 49 on six carries, Neal gained 39 on 5. LaDarius Perkins carried 10 times but for only 18 yards. Tolzien finished 8 of 12 for 123 yards, Matt Flynn wasa 5 of 10 for 49 and Rettig completed one ball in three attempts for 10 yards. Dorsey had a team high 3 catches for 23 yards, Harper had two grabs for 55 yards.
The only injuries noted by McCarthy after the game were knee injuries to Rajion Neal and linebacker Joe Thomas.
The team will have both Sunday and Monday off and head back on the road next Saturday to meet the Rams in St. Louis in a 3:00 PM kickoff.


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Are there a common things between the alarm systems and an automobile tires? Quite weird isn't it to hear? But have you think the same like as I am?
The reason I mention car tires is that they are a necessity that most all of us have some experience purchasing, at least once in a while.
The purposes of production of these two things basically it's the same, to make the customers feel comfy and they can enjoy doing the activity in a whole day without any obstacle or nothing to worry about anything.
If you had a car with a comfortable tires, wouldn't you feel a convenience inside of it? You can drive anywhere you want to go. So the same thing with an alarm systems, it will make you enjoy to do any activities outdoor even indoor if you had a secure alarm systems, isn't it? You will no worry at all about your house conditions, or the family members inside the house. Those are just a few similar aspects between those two things.
Assuming you do know that you need and want a system as part of your preventative security plan, and you do have researching one on your to do list, let's consider how else an alarm system might have something in common with automobile tires.
Now imagine if you go to a store, then the salesman will explain to you about the function, specifications and etc. how many time it takes, 20 minutes? Or even it will take 30.
When making an important decision such as how a security system will fit into your lifestyle, please take the time to understand all of your options. The available differences in quality of all the devices you are considering for purchase is astounding, and will make a big difference in how happy you are with your choices.


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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Connecticut doctor whose wife and two daughters were killed in a 2007 home invasion says he and his new wife are expecting a baby.
Dr. William Petit and his wife Christine told WFSB-TV on Thursday that the baby is due Dec. 3. The couple's announcement comes shortly before their first wedding anniversary on Aug. 5.
The former Christine Paluf met Petit volunteering for the Petit Family Foundation. William Petit created the charity in memory of his wife Jennifer Hawke-Petit and their daughters, 17-year-old Hayley and 11-year-old Michaela.
The family was held hostage for hours and their Cheshire home set on fire. William Petit was severely beaten but survived.
Petit says he's very excited about the prospect of a new baby, saying "children are always your jewels."
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Ford Community Corps Partnerships Grantees 2013-2014
We are proud to announce the student-faculty partnerships receiving the Ford Community Corps Partnerships Grant for the 2013-2014 academic year!
- Senee' Shearer and Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster (CLAE): UDM students will assist Loyola High School students with the college planning process by presenting on topics such as stress management, time management, personal leadership, emotional intelligence, and how to select a college/career/etc.
- Alexandria Schmidt and Constance Burke Schmidt (CLAE, CHP): Physician Assistant students will participate in urban garden development and develop a proposal of how best to meet the needs of the community. Students will educate staff at Detroit Rescue Mission about the benefits of a healthy diet, and the student leader will be producing and editing a documentary of this project.
- Jason Beavers, Megan Parikh, Roshni Shah, and Trevor Mannausa (Residence Life): Freshman resident students will assist in planning the UDM Healthy Kids Camp that focuses on healthy living, nutrition, obesity, and community development for Detroit students.
- Natalie Dumais, Kaitlyn Kus, Andrea Kwasky, and Catherine Corrigan (NUR): Nursing students will conduct interviews with the guests of Detroit-area agencies, and the primary goal is to build a sense of community as well as a voice and representation of the guests.
- Nicole Meisner, Fatimah Muhammad, Jemica Carter, and Charles Wilson (CLAE): UDM students will educate staff and students at local schools about cyber-bullying and its effects. Students also will conduct activities and introduce coping methods for bullied students.
- Migladys Bermudez and David Koelsch (LAW): Law students will interview low-income immigrants at Southwest Solutions and offer legal advice regarding their options to educate and empower the clients.
- Alani Letang and Jason Roche (CLAE): Communications students will produce a video for Brightmoor Alliance and "Restore the Moor". The first video will be an informative one on Brightmoor Alliance to show to its clients, and the "Restore the Moor" video will encourage students to attend college.
- Shannon Marchant and Steve Corder (Athletics): UDM athletes will develop a substance abuse prevention and pro alternative program for students at Jalen Rose Leadership Academy. The program will foster positive personal development, educate students about the dangers of substance abuse, and offer suggestions for alternatives to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
- Shannon Marchant and Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster (CLAE): UDM students will assist students at U of D Jesuit High School and Bishop Foley High School in preparing for college. Bishop Foley students will then design their own interactive presentations using the leadership and teamwork skills they have learned through "Step Up-Be A Leader" to guide junior high school students in the transition to high school.


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Many states reacted to the stalled economic recovery by cutting spending and services. Citing a still-slow recovery, Gov. Nathan Deal has asked state agencies to trim another $553 million through June 2014. It marks the fifth consecutive year department heads have had to find additional savings. Are spending reductions the best strategy to address recurring budget deficits? Our guest writers weigh in.
By Alan Essig
The numbers don't add up for Georgia. They haven't in years and they won't any time soon unless the state takes a new path toward economic growth and job creation.
We need a change in course because state government clings to a system built to fail.
Experts call it a "structural deficit": Year after year, budget after budget, money coming in from revenues isn't enough to keep pace with increasing needs in education, health care, public safety and other essential services.
So far, the way state leaders have chosen to deal with this crisis makes it worse. It's overwhelmingly a one-dimensional approach: cut, cut, and then cut some more.
Granted, telling people the problem is caused by overspending might have appeal for politicians who don't want to ask anyone to pay more. But the disastrous flip side is that it also means abandoning the very investments that make Georgia a great place to live, raise a family and start a business.
You don't have to look far to see how this cuts-only approach is hurting our economic future.
A state that once prided itself on having among the smallest class sizes in the nation now has larger classes and fewer school days. This is not the way to prepare our kids to compete in the global economy.
College tuition is way up. Lots of young men and women without money are barred from higher education.
From fewer patrol officers on our highways to longer lines for driver's licenses to burdening child protective service workers with more cases than they can reasonably handle — the impact of failing to face up to the structural deficit is felt across Georgia.
And there's more trouble ahead.
Georgia's still-struggling economy produces only weak state-revenue growth because people make less money and buy fewer things than before the recession hit. Hospital fees that helped balance the state budget are expiring.
Tax cuts passed during the prior legislative session continue to drain state coffers.
Meanwhile there are more students in Georgia schools and more children need Medicaid because their parents lost employer-provided medical coverage or just can't afford health insurance.
Gov. Nathan Deal is calling on state agencies to make plans for more than $550 million in additional spending cuts over the next two years. That's on top of more than $3 billion in cuts in services over the past four years.
But there comes a point where Georgians are right to question whether our state is – economically speaking – cutting off its nose to spite its face.
There's a better way. The governor and General Assembly need to take a balanced approach to the fiscal crisis, one that includes revenues instead of only cuts in spending.
Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle put it well when he campaigned for the transportation special local option sales tax: "You can never cut your way to prosperity; you grow and invest your way to prosperity."
We don't have to look far for solutions. Recommendations the Special Council on Tax Reform made last year offer a good starting point for an honest, rational, long overdue discussion of the role tax policy can play in turning Georgia around.
Suggestions include increasing the cigarette tax, updating the sales tax to cover more services, and eliminating all economic development tax credits.
In addition, state leaders could work with our congressional delegation for national legislation allowing states to collect sales taxes people owe on purchases made over the Internet.
The cuts-only strategy isn't working.
It's time for comprehensive tax reform so Georgia can get back to building a future.
Alan Essig, executive director for Georgia Budget and Policy Institute.
By Elizabeth McNichol
Georgia has faced difficult choices in the wake of the Great Recession. It's not alone.
The recession brought an unprecedented collapse in state revenues at the same time that public needs were rising.
The result: massive gaps between those needs and the resources it takes to meet them.
Combined, states have closed over $600 billion worth of shortfalls over the last five years. Georgia's experience was typical.
At the depth of the fiscal crisis, Georgia faced budget shortfalls equal to over a quarter of the state's general fund, comparable to the national average.
States used all the tools at their disposal — spending cuts, reserves, assistance from the federal government, and tax increases — to close these budget gaps.
But they relied too heavily, unfortunately, on spending cuts. States made almost $3 in spending cuts for every $1 in new taxes and fees between 2008 and 2012 to close their huge budget gaps.
Here, too, Georgia fell in line with other states, favoring cuts as its top budget-balancing strategy.
Overall, the state has cut services by more than $3 billion since the recession began, including some of the greatest declines in state support for schools among all states since 2008.
Over-reliance on spending cuts to close budget gaps carries heavy short- and long-term economic costs:
• State and local governments have eliminated almost 700,000 jobs since August 2008, with more than 28,000 cut in Georgia alone. States have also cancelled contracts, reduced payments to businesses and nonprofits that provide services, and cut benefit payments to individuals. All of these steps take money out of the economy and threaten the recovery.
• By diminishing support for elementary and high schools, making college less affordable, and reducing residents' access to health care, the cuts threaten to reduce the U.S. economy's competitiveness.
In most states, revenues have only just bottomed out and begun to grow again, though slowly. Georgia's revenue decline was one of the most severe.
The state's tax collections are more than 20 percent below 2007 collections adjusted for inflation — considerably worse than the national average of 5.5 percent.
But its tax collections are recovering at about the same rate as other states.
With Georgia facing a persistent budget gap,the governor now is calling for even more spending cuts without any tax increases.
Georgia would be better served taking another path. The best approach for a state is a balanced one that includes thoughtful budget cuts and some new revenue, along with the use of reserves.
Maryland is a good example of a state taking a balanced approach. The state recently adopted a combination of spending cuts and revenue increases that saved it from having to slash support to schools and other services. Revenue increases will affect households with the highest incomes, an approach that a number of prominent economists have described as the most effective during periods of economic weakness.
This balanced approach also will pay off in the long run.; By protecting its schools from big cuts today, Maryland will boost the productivity of its workforce tomorrow.
The steep spending cuts of the last few years have reverberated through state services. Revenues have begun to rebound, but even if they grow faster than average, they won't return to a normal track for several years.
As a result, states will likely continue to face significant shortfalls in funding for education, health care and other services.
Only a balanced approach that includes revenues that allow states to invest in the education, transportation and other systems that build a strong economy will speed Georgia's — and the nation's — recovery.
Elizabeth McNichol is a senior fellow with the State Fiscal Project of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a non-partisan research and policy organization based in Washington, D.C.
By Debbie D. Alford
Following are excerpts from budget planning instructions sent to state agencies July 23.
Georgia has faced nearly unprecedented fiscal challenges in recent years as a result of the national economic downturn, but with your leadership and commitment to strong fiscal stewardship, we have managed these challenges while maintaining essential core services for Georgia's citizens. As we look forward to fiscal year) (FY) 2014, we remain optimistic that Georgia will continue to see a steady economic recovery.
While revenues are expected to grow moderately, so too are the basic needs of our growing state. We must be prepared to meet these needs while also planning for contingencies should revenues fail to grow as projected in order to meet our constitutional requirement of a balanced budget.
Therefore, we will continue with a fiscally conservative approach to the amended FY 2013 and FY 2014 budgets, focusing on the core businesses of the state and making strategic investments that will strengthen Georgia's economy and government.
Gov. [Nathan] Deal's approach to the budget is to make state government more strategically focused and accountable for performance. To continue this effort, zero-based budgeting and performance management will remain central to the budget development process.
Agencies should use these tools in formulating their budget requests to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of their programs. It should allow agencies to identify low-priority or low-performing programs and to rethink service delivery for programs. To make the most efficient use of limited resources, budget requests should be targeted and strategic and avoid broad, across-the-board reductions.
Each agency, department and authority must submit state general funds reduction plans of 3 percent in both fiscal years. For FY 2014, the Department of Community Health should submit an additional 2 percent reduction plan for the Medicaid and PeachCare programs. Funding for Quality Basic Education, Equalization, and State Schools programs are exempted from reductions in both fiscal years. Please consult with your (Office of Planning and Budget) OPB analyst to discuss any additional items not subject to reductions and to establish an adjusted base budget.
Requested changes to program structure will be reviewed jointly by OPB and the House and Senate Budget Offices. Agencies will be notified of approved program changes by Aug. 17… Budget submissions are due Sept. 4.
Debbie D. Alford is director of the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget.
August 18th, 2012
12:34 pm
I just posted, on Kyle Wingfield's blog, the following comments regarding Alan Essig's article, above, and I wish, also, to repost my remarks, here. I value Alan Essig's thinking, and I appreciate his financial expertise, which he has offered to Georgians. See below:
"Please read Alan Essig's excellent article which he wrote for the AJC, and which was published online on August 16, 2012, on the "Atlanta Forward" blog – the thread entitled, "Spending Reductions – Budget Deficits." He is the Executive Director for the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute. He explains this financial concept of economic growth as a priority over more budgetary cuts, at this time, much better than I."
August 17th, 2012
11:28 am
Disagreement within the opposite party. A field day for Maureen, and for the teachers' unions dumping big money into defeating this latest initiative to give parents more choices!
If the amendment passes, after all, the union strategy of fielding phony "Republicans" in local school board races to doom all charter school applications—will ultimately prove less fruitful.
Parents and kids be damned, eh?
August 17th, 2012
11:22 am
I am so worried about stagnation. If you have a small number of individuals that are extremely wealthy, another fairly large group who are civil servants and then a larger number of individuals who are living just above the poverty level but not making enough to have at least a little bit left over after the cost of living is deducted, this scenario leads to stagnation. Have you checked the Georgia Department of Revenue's website to see how many Georgians owe back taxes? Education is another area that has a bloated budget. Some teachers are getting online degrees to boost their salaries upwards of $60,000 to $90,000 and teaching second grade. If higher salaries produced a better outcome, we wouldn't even be talking about vouchers or charter schools.
August 17th, 2012
7:44 am
I started to place the word "strange"at the beginning of this comment when It suddenly occurred to me that it's not strange at all – it's more often the rule than the exception.
After reading all the comments on the original question, I couldn't recall what that original question was in the first place. Am I the only one who finds it frustrating that posters stray so much to gain a foothold for their pet peeves that no consistency in gaining a feel for opinions on that original question is possible?
August 17th, 2012
12:04 am
Well, guess not. Wonder why my earlier post never made it? If there is a filter blocking certain words maybe you could post those words so we can avoid them.


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Anyone out there who was around from fall of 1966 to spring 1968? Would like to talk?
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I graduated from the school of nursing in 1970.
The way I ran across your email is that I was searching for information on a course I took.
I took anatomy and physiology. It is on my transcript as being a one semester course but I am remembering it as being a two semester course (one in anatomy and one in physiology).
The transcript department is error prone. For instance, they put the grade of one of my courses as being Au (audit) when in fact I had paid for the course and made an A. And they have made several other errors. I guess they only want to make a "C" in their job. haha
Cameron has misplaced the information for the year I am looking for.
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Head Lice (cont.)
Medical Author:
David Perlstein, MD, MBA, FAAP
David Perlstein, MD, MBA, FAAP
Dr. Perlstein received his Medical Degree from the University of Cincinnati and then completed his internship and residency in pediatrics at The New York Hospital, Cornell medical Center in New York City. After serving an additional year as Chief Pediatric Resident, he worked as a private practitioner and then was appointed Director of Ambulatory Pediatrics at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx.
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Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
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My child has head lice. I don't. Should I treat myself to prevent being infested?
No. Although anyone living with an infested person can get head lice, you don't need to be treated. Check household contacts for lice and nits every two to three days. Treat if lice and nits are found.
Should my pets be treated for head lice?
No. Head lice do not live on pets.
My child is under 2 years of age and has been diagnosed with head lice. Can I treat my child with prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs?
No. For children under 2 years old, remove nits, nymphs (immature adult lice), and adult lice by hand, and see your health-care professional.
What OTC medications are available to treat head lice?
Many head lice medicines are available at your local drugstore. Each OTC product usually contains one of the following active ingredients:
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HAPPY HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY STAR ;u;
YJI - SuperMartian - Autumn Days
(Prompted by illalwayscomebacktoyou)
/whispers fiercely "You're so prettyyy!!"
She sure is.
Is this a photoset of Conner smiling
This is a photoset of Conner smiling at M'gann
now with 75% less failure
Would he be M'teww M'orzz?
You know what, as long as Super Martian is still a thing, I'm a-okay with this. :-3
Stunning character arcs: M'gann M'orzz, Young Justice
Keep calm: YJ posters
"Keep Calm and Rip Off Your Shirt" is my favorite! XD
how long were you and she together?
all my life.
LA'GAAN plus HIS DEATH
does NOT equal
TEAM ACCEPTANCE & REJOICE OF HIS DEATH and the RETURN OF SUPERMARTIAN
it would be more like
Sorry to burst your bubble guys. I just wanted to put a wake up call out there. Wishing for his death isn't going to kill him off it just makes you look like an tremendous ass. Disliking Lagoon Boy as a character is fine. You can say he's ugly. He's useless. He's a jerk.
He totally stole M'gann from Conner. But saying he should die already and go to hell…it embarrasses me and a whole lot of other people that you even claim to be a part of the Young Justice fandom. He is a fictional character, get over it. Let's try to be civil human beings who do not wish for death. Even one of a character that does not exist.
But hey, if you wanna go along with him getting killed off in the worst way possible, go ahead. I'm not going to stop you. I'll just go along with my head canon that he will continue being Captain La'gaan Jerkface…
That is all from me. I hope at least one person has learned something from this post. Have a nice day. :3
THIS. Even though I am hoping for a Super Martian revival on the show because they were my OTP in Season One, I certainly don't wish any harm on La'gaan. I mean, yeah, I'm not terribly fond of him as a character and I hope that getting captured by Black Manta is a humbling experience for him, but…sheesh, I don't want for him to die, or even get badly injured…


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Georgia state legislators must not pass any additional pro-gun laws, such as allowing people to carry concealed weapons to churches, college dormitories and classrooms, and non-secured areas at Hartfield International Airport in Atlanta.
Mentally ill individuals with concealed handguns will attend churches as visitors, and they would pull their handguns and kill people, just like the insane gunmen in Arizona and Virginia Tech. Moreover, a mentally ill college student must not be allowed to carry concealed weapons to classrooms and dormitories.
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waltspecht 2 years, 8 months ago
If they are ajudicated mentally ill, they can nott even posess a firearm legally. Do you actually believe a mentally ill person will obey any law if the voices are telling them not to? How about you get real, you are never going to get Criminals and the Criminally insane to follow laws. They go their own way on such things. Look at the number of Felons that are apprehended in possession of a firearm. Do you know that is a Federal Offense punishable by five years mandatory in a Federal Prison. Same for posession during the commision of a drug crime. Yet when is the last time you heard of one around here being prosecuted and sentenanced for it? Don't fear the armed honest citizen, for they present no danger to you, if you in turn are honest and do not wish to do them injury.
Susan123 2 years, 8 months ago
Those who are going to use guns to cause harm to another person, are not going to obey any laws. It's not like they are going to say "oh no, my victim is in church right now, and unfortunately it is against the law for me to carry my gun in there, so I guess I will just sit here and wait for them to come out." GET REAL!! But there shouldn't be any reason why an honest law-abiding citizen cannot carry their gun with them wherever they want to. Because honest law-abiding citizens, like myself, are carrying the guns to protect ourselves from the others that couldn't care less about the laws or morals!
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The Women's Board of the Car Care Council encourages women to improve their "car smarts" and pass along this information to the rest of their family.
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DescriptionThe Colt set includes stroller, Carseat 0 +, 3 in 1 footmuff and Raincover.
With this set you are ready from birth to nursery age.
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All in one Travel SystemThe Colt Set includes the stroller, a Group 0+ carseat, a 3 in 1 footmuff and a raincover. With this set you are fully equipped from birth to kindergarten age.
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The cover of the bassinet and the seat cover can also be transformed into a practical footmuff.
Group 0+ CarseatThe Colt set is completed by the Group 0+ carseat,which can be used from birth to approx 13Kg. Fully tested to ECE44/40 the carseat provides excellent protection from rear and side impacts, and is held securely in place in the car using a standard 3 point seatbelt.
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Weight 3.4Kg; Wipe Clean; 3 point Harness
Lightweight Aluminium ChassisThe lightweight aluminium chassis weighs just 11.4Kg when combined with the seat unit.
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Telescopic HandlesThanks to the telescopic push handle our Colt is suitable for tall and small parents.
The handle can be adjust to 3 height positions between 97 and 104cm
Footmuff + RaincoverThe cover of the bassinet and the seat cover can be transformed into a practical footmuff, and the included raincover means you child is protected whatever the weather,
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Shopper Buggy Pram Unit Car Seat Raincover 3 in 1 Footmuff
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|54W x 47D x 83Hcm
|Handle Height
|114 cm
|Reclining Positions
|Accessories Included
|Includes Raincover
|Age Range
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|Minimal Assembly - No tools required
|Assembly Required
|59W x 89D x 114Hcm
|Fabric + Aluminium
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|6 months
|Maximum Child Weight
|15 kg
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