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At Least He Said He Was Sorry: An Upper Saucon Township man has been charged with criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, reckless endangerment and harassment after police say he used feces to write "I AM SORRY" inside a bathroom at Subway, 1862 Leithsville Road, Lower Saucon Township, on the afternoon of Jan. 8. Hellertown Patch has the story.
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Airline Competition:The Average Number of Competitors in Markets Serving the Majority of Passengers Has Changed Little in Recent Years, but Stakeholders Voice Concerns about CompetitionGAO-14-515: Published: Jun 11, 2014. Publicly Released: Jun 11, 2014.
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The ratio of female-to-male weekly earnings varies widely from State to State. In 1998, the highest earnings ratios were reported in the District of Columbia (92.1 percent) and California (85.7 percent).
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There were four other states with female-to-male earnings ratios over 80 percent: New York (82.3), Missouri (80.8), Florida (80.6), and Minnesota (80.2).
Five States recorded female-to-male earnings less than 70 percent: Wyoming, Utah, Indiana, Connecticut, and North Dakota. The remaining 40 States had ratios that ranged from 70.0 (Louisiana) to 79.6 (Arizona). The national average ratio of women's median weekly earnings to men's was 76.3 percent.
The earnings data here are a product of the Current Population Survey. The differences among the States reflect, in part, variations in the industry, occupation, and age composition of State labor forces. In addition, sampling error in the State estimates is considerably larger than it is for the national data. See "Highlights of Women's Earnings in 1998," BLS Report 928.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Editor's Desk, Women's earnings ratio highest in D.C., California on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/1999/may/wk3/art03.htm (visited September 22, 2014).
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Exciting news for the month – the Blaine Library now has air conditioning.
Since the building was first opened in 1988, summers in the stacks were stifling! Now thanks to a cooperative effort by the city of Blaine, the Friends of the Blaine Library and the Whatcom County Library System, the patrons and staff will "keep their cool" year-round.
The other major news of interest – we've doubled the number of public internet stations from two to four. The same internet management system is in place, so a library card is still required for access. Visitors to the area may request a guest pass.
Our first cultural event of 2005, sponsored by the friends played to a packed house, as Sophie Dominik Echeverria danced and delighted attendees with her Flamenco flair. The next Friends event on Friday, June 17, will feature a lecture on Middle East affairs by 25-year Foreign Service veteran, Gordon Pierson. Future events include an author visit and various travel lectures.
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RICHMOND – The percentage of schools meeting state accreditation standards dropped sharply, the Virginia Department of Education announced today.
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Rajnikanth, Kamal Haasan, Bharathiraja, Bhagyaraj and Parthiban among others were present at the trailer launch of digitally restored version of hit 1977 Tamil film '16 Vayathinile'.
At the event, actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan said that he and superstar Rajnikanth used to compete aggressively earlier but not anymore.
"Rajni and I used to release our films almost every Friday in the 1980s but not anymore. Today, we have slowed down, not because of our age, but because of budget constraints. We can't afford to have the release of our big budget films on the same day," Kamal told reporters.
Directed by Bharathiraja, the commercially successful '16 Vayathinile', made on a meager budget of Rs 4.5 lakh, featured Rajnikanth in a negative role. The film also starred Sridevi.
Speaking at the event, Bharathiraja said: "Kamal was paid Rs27, 000 for the film. Rajni wanted Rs 5,000, but I convinced him for Rs 3,000 and eventually paid only Rs 2,500. Budget was a big constraint for all of us back then."
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By Evan Niu
It's no secret: Apple (AAPL) is loaded.
Over the years, it has been steadily growing its cash hoard, and inevitably the discussion leads to the same question: What should Cupertino do with its mountain of money? The two most popular suggestions are always a dividend and ginormous acquisitions. The Mac maker now has $81.6 billion in cash and investments sitting on the balance sheet, and that doesn't include long-term marketable securities of $55.6 billion, which are generally included in Apple's cash-equivalent figures.
You have to remember that as astounding as its coffers are, $54.3 billion, or two-thirds of the total, is sitting overseas, in part because of repatriation taxes. That leaves about $27.3 billion here stateside.
What about a dividend?
When it comes to a dividend, let's say the company wanted to start paying one -- and it could under CEO Tim Cook. Other dividend-paying tech giants such as Microsoft and Intel pay dividends yielding around 3%.
With shares hovering around $400, even a more modest 2% yield comes out to $8 per share annually. There are just under 916 million shares outstanding, which would bring the total annual dividend bill to about $7.3 billion for the year. That's using more than a quarter of the cash Apple has domestically to work with. As a shareholder, I prefer the status quo.
What about acquisitions?
Just because Apple has a full magazine of potential elephant ammo loaded into its gun, that doesn't mean it should trigger-happily start unloading at anything that moves and looks remotely appetizing. Instead of using a shotgun or bazooka approach, Apple prefers to use a sniper rifle: uncovering smaller targets from afar and selectively picking them off with focused precision when the time is right, efficiently saving rounds for future battles.
Apple will never buy a company like video streamerNetflix or game makerElectronic Arts. Never.
Its largest acquisition to date was just this month, when it acquired Israeli flash-memory specialist Anobit for an estimated $500 million. A Netflix acquisition would top $5 billion, more than 10 times its biggest buy. EA would probably cost at least $8 billion.
The rumor mill has even targeted Sony (SNE), which has a $17.6 billion market cap. Don't even get me started on the Disney (DIS) idea, since the iconic animator's market cap is $66.4 billion. That capitalization is already more than 130times the Anobit acquisition, before you even include any type of premium.
The hit list
Look at the companies Apple has acquired, and you'll immediately see why big household names never fit the bill. Here are some acquisitions over the years and their estimated prices.
Estimated Price
Intended Use/Purpose
NeXT Computer
$404 million
Steve Jobs, Mac OS X
P.A. Semi
$278 million
A4, A5 processors
Maps app
$17 million
iCloud, iTunes Match
Quattro Wireless
$275 million
$121 million
A4, A5 processors
$200 million
Maps app
C3 Technologies
$267 million
Maps app
$500 million
Flash memory
This isn't a comprehensive list, but it shows some of the more important buys. Notice the absence of the word "billion" anywhere. Before acquiring Quattro, Apple was in a bidding war with Google (GOOG) over AdMob, which Big G ended up winning for $750 million.
Steve Jobs had always favored small acquisitions of companies with solid technology that would allow Apple to build an offering from the ground up, as opposed to making a huge purchase of an established company that would be harder to integrate into Apple's culture. That's unlikely to change under Cook.
Keeping its acquisitions small is what allows Apple to have such a low intangible-assets ratio. Out of its current $116.4 billion in assets, only $896 million is goodwill and $3.5 billion is acquired intangible assets. That reduces the risk of having to eat goodwill impairments and other accounting charges if things don't turn out well -- just ask Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) how much Palm hurt.
Acquisition speculation: the new baseball
If Apple wants to get into video streaming -- which it probably does in preparation for a real Apple TV -- it wouldn't buy Netflix. It would buy some small streaming shop you've never heard of that has a good technological foundation and could be easily integrated.
The same would be true if it wanted to get into mobile-game development and EA, but it doesn't. Cupertino recently pulled its only iOS game, Texas Hold 'em, from the App Store. Why take the risk within one of the most competitive platform environments when it can sit back and just collect its 30% cut?
Next time you hear some bizarre far-fetched rumor that Apple is thinking of buying some major brand name for billions of dollars, feel free to brush it aside. The stories are bound to come up periodically, since acquisition speculation in the stock market is becoming a national pastime. Just remember that pastimes are for recreational purposes only.
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My dream is to invent something, build it in the USA, hire Americans and put greedy so called American company's like Apple out of business. Is there any American businessman except for the Wiffle Ball Bat Company and New Balance shoe company willing to show some pride. When are Americans going to take a stance and start caring about where its's made. When are we going to realize that its not the Democarats or Republicans fault for the economy. No company wants to hire Americans. The only rule for a good invention is greed.
Nike is worse than Apple. 1.4Billion in Athletic endorcements and no US jobs. If Tiger Woods took only half of it 36Million is gets from Nike. They could easily build a factory and hire Americans with 18Million. But until we stop drinking the Asian Kool Aid we will continue to be Lemmings.
I prefer the status quo?
What happens when the stock tanks or is shorted by hedge funds and drops to $200?
Supposing the author had three thousand shares? Two percent would mean $24,000.Is this chump change? How many institutions have over three thousand shares? How many would enjoy some injection of cash during this gloomy season?
How about taking a few bucks and fixing your stupid iTunes store website so I can get it to open and maybe enjoy buying something...if not I'm sure I could always just find some free music somewhere and forget about itunes...just saying fix it or I delete it from my computer.
You have two days and I'm over you apple asshat's.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by YALE Great Hotel for NY I've travel to NY often and the Sheraton Towers NY is my home away from home. The hotel is conveniently located with the the metro right outside its door and all the activiites in the city. The hotel staft, especially those woking at the Executive Lounge, are wonderful people. It's help to be a regular there as they know you and greet you. May 26, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by MaryAnn21 Excellent Location The hotel's excellent location is within walking distance of many great attractions within Times Square. The subway stop directly on the corner of the hotel is very convenient. It takes you to Battery Pary, 911 Memorial, Herald Square, Yankee Stadium (just to name a few). This is my second stay at the Sheraton and I would stay there again. June 7, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Gretchen A Good Night's Sleep I loved the room at the Sheraton Times Square because it was so condusive to a good night's sleep in the heart of NYC! The bed was oh so comfortable as were the bed linens and pillows. The room was quiet and the air conditioner was working properly and was very quiet. I will return to this perfectly-located hotel on my next stay in NYC. September 16, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Roadie59 Good Stay in Mid Town Stayed in mid town at teh Sheraton Times Square. It was a good deal and close to all of teh action. While the hotel is nice and updated, watch out for the extra charges such as the charge to use the gym and the charge to check your bags (4.00 per bag). March 10, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jason4400 My visit Everything was great other than the fact that when I checked in at 9 pm they did not have the type of room I requested so they gave me a room with a fold down bed. I will say the bed was pretty good but not as good as a regular bed. A minor issue, I still slept well, and the rest of the room was very clean and had nice decor, just small. March 17, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by chaneldy Guest check in My check in was great. However, I added my sister's name to the room so she can pick up the key the following day. I gave her room # 3035 instead of 5035. The check in staff was mean to my sister when 3035 wasn't under my name. Then my sister asked her to look under Mandy Chan instead. I was surprise the staff would be mean to my sister. June 26, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by al70 Great Stay! This hotel is clean, comfortable, convenient and everyone at the hotel tried to accommodate us in every way. The parking is a relative bargain for 24 hours in Times Square NYC. Booking though SPG was an entirely different story because they have no idea of the capabilities/policies of this property. However, do not hesitate to stay here! November 26, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by carolann63 Not quite up to standard The best feature of this hotel was the bed. Magnificent! The bathroom was too small the shower only just good enough. Couldnt get wi fi. Wasnt luxurious enough for what they charged. Asked the staff on ticket sales for a map they made me queue at the concierge counter for half an hour when it would have taken them 1 minute to get me one! January 6, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Cocoa916 Great location! This has been my 6th time staying at this hotel. Fantastic location, near Times Square. Not too far from Central Park and the Javitts Center. Enjoyable Club Floor. April 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by RLBKNY courteous staff and very pleasant stay I read the reviews and some of the negative comments surprise me since i have been an SPG members since 2002. I stayed at starwood/spg hotels and resorts and had no major problems. I checked in at the SPG desk in five minutes, rooms was clean, employees were courteous and helpful and plenty of security personnel visible to the guests. September 8, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Patty First time in NYC We had 4 days to see it all and we did! Everyone at the hotel was wonderful. Though very busy and crowded, I waited for service less than 3 minutes everywhere - front desk, concierge, bell captain... EVERYTHING was great! We were also in the center of EVERYTHING! THANK YOU Sheraton NYTS for making this part of our trip smooth and easy! May 7, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Johann Disappointed I and and have been a SPG Platinum member. I had two rooms for 5 days each. I was not upgraded in either room. I had to request bath robes and one they gave had a hole in it. Not what I would expect from this hotel. Went to the bar one evening, and that was a disaster. Poor choices, not very clean & the service was almost non-existent. January 8, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jerry56 Sheraton NY Stayed in the hotel before without issues. Check in was quick and easy, staff very competent and personable. Room was fine. Only problem was the shower/bath tub had black hairs in the corners that had to be rinsed out before my use. Not completely comfortable with the cleanliness in the bathroom, though everything else appeared clean. May 3, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lisa Great location! Wonderful and easy check-in! Great job from the valet and bellhop! Sundeep at the registration desk made us feel very welcome! Muhammad R. In the Club Lounge was always courteous and professional every morning! Definitely made our first trip to NYC an enjoyable experience. Would stay here again since this hotel is close to everything! April 5, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by jason222 Mostly Good In general we were very happy at this hotel. The room was fine, we had 4 to a room but only 2 coffee cups (paper) that were not replaced for 2 days. Biggest bug bear was the bar that was very popular but understaffed. It took ages to order a drink or food, staff were great though, just need more of them. Overall very happy with hotel. December 13, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by LynnToronto Mediocre Hotel but Excellent Location The room was clean but the shower curtain was really stinky. The cleaning lady kept forgetting to leave enough new washcloth. Called guest service, took them forever to get us the washcloth. Although the hotel was mediocre, its location is excellent. Few min walk to time square. Tons of good restaurants around. Easy access to subway. June 19, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kibo Great Location this hotel has a superb location at the crossroads from Central Park, the 5th avenue and the buoyant Times Square. it has just been renovated so the rooms are great and offer great space. the hotel has huge capacity but you don't really feel it. the only disappointment was the continental breakfast served at the executive lounge. August 26, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by lsr510 This rooms has a great loacation I was disapointed from arrival. Ad a 75 might Platinum I would expect more. I was on a room on the 9th floor with a view of a rood. I did not get the upgrades from my suite night awards as I was told the hotel was gull but spoke to a gentlemen on the 44th floor who was not even in the program and he was upgraded to a suite. December 9, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Buster01 Great Stay Received an SPG upgrade to Club level at checkin. Beautiful room..spacious, excellent housekeeping-friendly staff. Club breakfast area bright, terrific views of the city, good chow...bed was waaaaaay too comfortable..difficult to get out of it ..super location, close to everything..plenty of eateries in the area....we shall return!! July 6, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Froggy Great Renovations Wow! This hotel sorely needed a renovation and the one that is in progress is great. I stayed in a premium room and the changes were great. I have stayed here on my trips to NY for the last four years and plan on doing the same in the future. Staff very professional. Breakfast delivered to room on time and as ordered. Job well done! May 18, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by sandyfran2 Generous and affordable Our birthday vacation to NYC was made super enjoyable, so we are planning this location as more than an annual event. Loved the Club level hospitality, fitness center, and availability of the swimming pool across the street. This location is superior for walking, and dining. We are former New Yorkers who know the city. See you soon! December 8, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by Foxie6558 Great Location, Just So Amenities The location to Time Square, transportation, shows and eateries is great. The staff is friendly and the amenities just OK. Check your bill, two out of the 3 rooms we booked had an incorrect billing, which the staff resolved. Our room had a coffee stained bedskirt which was never changed and the room was not vacuumed the first day. September 23, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by BGR04401 Micro King room Starwood properties always offer the biggest, most comfortable beds and the largest TVs. How they can cram these luxury items into the smallest rooms baffles me. Suggestion - hold the rooms near the elevator mechanical room for the walk-ins. Tough to sleep with all the noise. And when did you stop offering bathrobes in the rooms?? January 9, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by capesue Great location Room was very comfortable, clean and quiet. April 14, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by BenA Convenient to everything In NYC for work. This property is close to different subway lines. Gym is decent. Nice continental breakfast in the morning. Only complaint is that evening appetizers are only served until 7:30, so was unable to participate as I don't leave the office until 7pm. Rooms on the SPG floors seem small compared to other SPG properties. May 16, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by rochs this visit was sub-par i always accepted that the Sheraton in Times Square would be busy and loud so i was ok with that. however, i recently stayed at a hotel that included a lot of the amentities Sheraton charged for free. as a business traveler, i felt like i was getting ripped off and i am going to look for another option for my next business trip May 19, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Eulonda1239 I enjoyed the bed and my stay!!! I really enjoyed my stay. It was really crowded but the lines for check-in moved relatively quick. I normally don't sleep well in hotels but the bed was heavenly. The food in the casual restaurant was tasty and served in a reasonable amount of time. I hope to return. I stayed on the 50th floor and it was super clean and quiet!!! April 8, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Greg89 Worthwhile, with room for improvement The hotel in general is very good: the staff is friendly and the lobby and general areas are clean and pleasant to be in. The location is, in my opinion, one of the best possible in Midtown New York City. It's near to all sorts of big points of interest and restaurants and bars as well as very close to a subwaystation that will take you anywhere you want to go. Room cleanliness was top notch. The room in itself (standard room) was not too spacious and our view wasn't that great, but it's certainly a nice room. We did however have a quite noisy room with the fan of the A/C and the waterpipes making a continous noise through the night. Some of the light did not work and some of the drawers in the cupboards were broken. The shower I found not to be so handy. The service upon mentioning these (minor) problems however was impeccable. The people at Sheraton and SPG helped me in an extremely quick, polite and correct manner. A service of the highest standards. June 20, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by tperry9697 great stay...then... Loved the stay all but two things. the Business charged me $10 buck to recieve a package for me!!! what !! plus I had to go and pick it up from them . this is stupid!! when I told the staff member about it she looked at me like I had a 3rd eye. I am sick and tired of being charged for crap like this that should be a service!!!!! January 14, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by mher77 So Far So Good The location of Sheraton New York is excellent, the common space are very good, not like the rooms, I thought could more space, for example avoid a bid coach in room, changing by two smaller. I think so the recognition for SPG should be better, I have to let reception know about to receive Internet Access or additional Mileages. January 31, 2013


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"That long flight across the Atlantic for a navigator was challenging and exciting," Ostrander said.
Once in battle, however, the realities, the hardships and the casualties of war took effect.
"All those people who died - seeing it just took your breath away," Ostrander recalled, choking back emotion.
He flew frequent missions, until a fateful assignment to go into Poland to bomb some oil refineries.
"We were in the air, and our bombadier said 'Bombs away!'" Ostrander said. "Right then, we were hit. We had significant damage in the front of the plane. That was the beginning of the end of our flying. An anti-aircraft shell had hit the front of the plane, right where I normally sat. Two of our crew were killed instantly."
They somehow managed to fly a little further, but knew they were living on borrowed time.
"We were going to have to bail out of that plane," he said. "Eight of us jumped out."
Life on the Run
In October 1944, Ostrander jumped out of his plane and landed alone in a forested area. That saved his life. The trees became his hiding place.
"I climbed up high in a tree," he said. "I knew people were coming after us with machine guns. A soldier and his German Shepherd walked right underneath my perch in the tree. They didn't find me."
He later learned that four of his crew were captured and executed by SS soldiers.
Ostrander spent four nights walking through the forest and hiding in barns and even in a haystack near Bleiburg, Austria.
He eventually was captured and put in a jail cell before he was picked up by the Germans.
"They transferred me to another prison camp, Stalag3," he said. "There were thousands of us in that camp. It was safe for us there."
That didn't last for long.
"The Polish soldiers to the north and the Allies were all advancing, so we had to move," he said. "We started marching at 2 a.m. We marched for 9 days in the winter."
Ostrander said the POWs finally ended up on a German frieght car, packed in tight like pretzel sticks standing up.
From Bad to Worse
"We were taken to Moosburg, Austria to Stalag VIIA. It was a terrible camp, a terrible situation," Ostrander said. "There were about 100,000 prisoners from nearly every Allied country there. There was almost no food available. We were all hungry and in bad shape."
Ostrander had been a POW for seven months. Still, he said others had it much worse.
"I met a British guy who hadn't been home in 12 years," he said.
The battle moved closer and closer to the camp.
Rescued At Last
"We could hear the guns. The battle was going on all around us," Ostrander said. "Finally, the day came. We saw tanks coming down the road to liberate us. Gen. Patton rode in on a tank."
The POWs knew they were going to be rescued.
"Our guys were going crazy!" Ostrander said. "Gen. Patton came in on a Jeep and looked around and said, 'You men will be out of here in 24 hours.'"
And they were.
Long Journey Home
"We boarded a Red Cross Transport Ship that crossed the Atlantic in four or five days," Ostrander said. At the end of that journey, he said one sight stood out.
"I was looking west, and saw the Statue of Liberty come into view," he recalled. "It was the most thrilling day of my life."
Ostrander and the other veterans returned to stateside life. He returned to the south side of Milwaukee after leaving the service, and attended Marquette University.
He married Janet, a woman whom he met in Bible class. They have been married for more than 60 years and they have two sons. Jim Ostrander lives in Barrington, and John Ostrander lives in Lake Villa.
Joe Ostrander taught at Deerfield High School for 32 years until he retired in 1988.
Honor Flight
Ostrander was officially recognized for his service some 65 years later. He was taken by Honor Flight Chicago to Washington D.C. with several other veterans from Illinois earlier this year.
The Honor Flight mission according to their website is to: honor and thank those veterans - especially now our WWII veterans by bringing them to Washington DC, at no cost to them, for a day of honor.
"That was amazing!" Ostrander said of his Honor Flight. "They took such good care of us. If I were the King of England, I couldn't have been treated any better."
He said there were hundreds of people lined up at O'Hare at 11:30 p.m., to applaud and thank the veterans as they returned from their Honor Flight adventure. His friends and family members were among those cheering.
"It was a homecoming that was absolutely spectacular!" he said. "What a day that was! I am a lucky man."
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Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Three hosts of an Atlanta sports radio show were fired Monday after they mocked a former NFL player who suffers from Lou Gehrig's disease.
Atlanta radio station 790 the Zone fired Nick Cellini, Chris Dimino and Steak Shapiro for making comments about Steve Gleason, who played for the New Orleans Saints from 2000-06.
The hosts did a mock interview with Gleason and imitated a robotic voice.
"We deeply regret the offensive programming that aired this morning on "Mayhem In The AM" on 790 The Zone, related to former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason and his battle with ALS," station general manager Rick Mack said in a statement. "We suspended the three individuals involved immediately following their comments and have since terminated their employment. 790 The Zone, our owners, sponsors and partners in no way endorse or support this kind of content. We sincerely apologize to Mr. Gleason, his family and all those touched by ALS."
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After a record year of extreme storms, the New Melones Reservoir on the Stanislaus River may be full but what about next year and the year after that? A federal ruling called the Biological Opinion requires more water be sent down the river to protect salmon and steelhead. But studies show that the BO will empty New Melones 13 times over the next 80 years! All because of one opinion that incorrectly suggests more water means more fish.


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The Art of Finishing a Project
Project management is a huge part of my work, but when it comes to my home, which is filled with half-finished (or barely even started) to-dos, my track record is less-than-stellar. This year I'm resolved to tackle home projects in an organized and efficient way, the same as I would approach my job. Here's my plan:
• Prioritize: It's easier for some people than others, but making home projects a priority in your life is the first step toward actually getting them done. I, for one, will often put work, family, even doing nothing ahead of working on my house. I am constantly reminding myself that even though it isn't obvious, getting things organized at home keeps me out of a mental state of frenzy that messy, half-finished projects cause. And that makes pretty much every other part of my life a whole lot easier.
• Make a List: Step one in managing projects is making a list of what needs to be done. Writing it all down will obviously keep you from forgetting, but will also help visualize the scope of the work.
• Break it Down: If the list starts getting so long that it borders on overwhelming, break it up into smaller, prioritized lists — "Things to Get Done in the Next 3 Months," "...Next 6 Months," "When We Finally Get the Money," etc. Also break down large projects into individual tasks, the smaller the better.
• Create Milestones: For me, this is the essential step in keeping a project from languishing and moving it forward. Look at each task and think about how much time it will take, whip out your calendar and schedule it. Think about what works best for you — schedule one thing a week or set up times specifically for getting certain jobs done (i.e. 1 hour for sorting though clothes for goodwill). Scheduling helps me figure out exactly what I should be doing and when, so I can focus on the task at hand instead of worrying about all the other things that need to get done. Milestones can always be adjusted along the way if you start getting behind (or ahead!).
• Start: The hardest part of any project is always getting started … or getting started again. Often just getting up and going will provide a ton of positive momentum — momentum that sitting around and thinking too much about it will totally erase.
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This is great, I especially like giving each project a timeline priority. This could really help me out, thanks!
I'm in that state where the mess associated with half-completed projects is literally driving me into a mini-frenzy. Problem is, hubby insists on DIY for everything, even if it'd occasionally be far more efficient to Just Get the Darned Thing Done. And sadly, I'm not talented at the electrical or ductwork stuff, as he is. Grr...
I'm sure this has been a complaint since the time of Neanderthal Woman. lol
This article came just in time. A few minutes ago I sat down at the computer to take a "break" from cleaning out the disaster area I call my walk-in closet.
I guess I'll log out now and go finish what I was doing...
I would add that when you create the list, consider arranging the list not so much by importance, but by ease of completion and/or time involved, ranking the easiest projects first. Completing easy, quick projects first builds the interest and momentum to tackle the bigger projects. Also avoid scheduling projects during time periods when your interest in completing them will be low. For example, if you like spending time at the beach in Summer, don't schedule projects on your list between June and September. If you do, make it a rainy day project.
The timeline for any task is as follows- think of how long it will probably take to finish, then double that figure!
I redid my study last year just before going back to work after a year off to have our child (yes, we're lucky that way in Quebec). Problem is, the darned thing was never finished and the half-forgotten knick-knacks that were meant to be put away in the new cabinets are still languishing on the old bookshelves that are meant to go down into the basement. This is part of my New Year's projects: get help (even if you have to pay for it) and get it done. Amen.
In my art studio, I try to have more than one painting going at a time so that I can move on to one when the drying process is needed on the other. It's the same with tasks...I group the errands like grocery shopping and post office with places that are near each other and make just one quick trip. I live by the list!
If you have a project to finish that involves sorting through boxes of stuff: get an acquaintance -- or hire someone -- to help you. Even if you think you don't need professional help, having someone there to help you sort through things is a great way to get some outside perspective on how to organize, and question whether to keep it or toss it. Just make sure it's not your husband/wife or a long-time friend, because you might end up in even worse shape as you dredge up old photos, trinkets and such and spend hours looking through photo books instead of working on your project.
The other value of hiring someone: it makes you set a time and keep an appointment to work on it.
My living room floor looks exactly like this right now! hahaha. Sigh.
I cannot emphasize enough the value of No. 5 "Start". In fact it was the first thing I thought of before I saw it on your list. I often remind myself that unless I start, I'm guaranteed not to finish. Also, even if you only do a little bit, that bit won't need to be done later and often times you'll get some momentum going.
Lists are also great. Keeps you focused and if you have things broken down to small specific tasks it's a good way to see you progress and keep you moving forward.
I haven't used a planner in years, but I think it's about time I invested in getting one again. I have so many projects going on at once, which makes it hard to let your home grow organically without it looking like a sty. There really is nothing more rewarding than coming home to an apartment that doesn't look like it has been ransacked!
(i.e., that's always how my home looks. lol)
I've found it really helpful to commit to spend 15 min on a project that's looming like a black cloud (or will/could) and I set an online timer. It reassures me I won't be lost forever in it, and I'm almost always surprised how much I can accomplish and how much better I feel for digging in a bit. It also reinforces a little more eagerness for the next 15 min session...


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My dog is all kinds of sappy these days. I don't know if it's the weather or he's completely grown out of the puppy phase. He pretty much HAS to be by Josh or I. You should see him if we're in separate rooms. He will lay in the doorway so he can see us both or alternate 10 minutes with each of us. It's so funny.
Bebo has always slept on the bed with us. It started with the first night we got him and he cried so much that I let him curl up with me. A couple months ago Josh and I decided (okay, well I decided…Josh is a pushover when it comes to our dog) that Bebo should sleep at the foot of the bed instead of squished in between us. I was waking up to about six inches of bed for me with my legs hanging off. Bebo and Josh tend to move closer to me in the middle of the night.
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The Ball State Cardinals are chirping loudly heading into the heart of their schedule in the Mid-American Conference. The Cardinals scored a huge 48-27 win at Virginia last Saturday in their final non-conference game.
It was Ball State's first win ever over a team currently in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
"In terms of the big picture, it's a really special win," said third-year Ball State head coach Pete Lembo, now 4-3 against teams from Football Bowl Subdivision automatic qualifying conferences. "It gives us some great credibility on a national level."
"People talk on campus," said senior cornerback Jeff Garrett (Indianapolis – Ben Davis H.S.), who leads the team with two interceptions this season. "Everybody's congratulating us. But we don't get the big head."
The Cards are off to their best start (5-1, 2-0 MAC) since the 2008 team finished the regular season 12-0. Saturday is homecoming in Muncie. Ball State hosts Kent State (2-4, 1-2 MAC) at 3:00 p.m. (ESPN3)
The Cardinals have a Wenning quarterback. That's not a spelling error. Senior Keith Wenning (Coldwater, OH) leads an offense that has scored a school-record 248 points through the first six games of the season. That's 41.3 points a game. Wenning is Ball State's all-time leader in pass completions and yardage. He's the only quarterback in major college football to throw for over 300 yards in the first six games this season. He ranks 2nd in the nation in passing yards.
"You have to keep coming each week, every day in practice and not be satisfied with where you're at and get better each day," said Wenning.
Wenning's top target is junior wide receiver Willie Snead. The two have connected 41 times for 715 yards and five touchdowns already this season.
"The chemistry between me and Keith is on point," said Snead, who already ranks in the top six at Ball State in career catches, receiving yards, and touchdown catches. "We've always worked in the summer off-season. Connecting on the (game) field is just like practice. We don't really flinch when things happen. But when we connect, we're going for big plays."
The Cardinals would be undefeated if not for blowing a second half lead at North Texas, losing 34-27 on September 14th.
"I think that game taught us a lot about ourselves," said Wenning. "I don't know if we'd be where we are right now without that game. You learn from it and move on and try not to let those things happen again."
Lembo goes for his 100th coaching victory Saturday. A win would also make the Cardinals bowl eligible. But this Ball State team has a chance for more than just another bowl game.
"I don't think a lot about wins," said Lembo. "I just think about reaching our potential. You really don't understand what your potential is until the season is over."
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