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In God We TrustThe mission of Flora is to participate in the continuing evolution of the people on Earth toward universal harmony, peace and perfection by providing products and services for the purification and upliftment of the body and spirit, and by providing to each person who derives a livelihood with Flora, an opportunity for personal growth and advancement of these goals in life.
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In its early stages, Flora served primarily as a centre for distributing and marketing European herbal remedies. At that time, alternative health products were virtually unknown in Canada. As interest grew, Flora began manufacturing natural bulk laxatives and its own line of herbal therapeutic teas. These teas were the first of their kind to be prepared in Canada and their popularity soon blossomed.
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Thomas Greither is dedicated to preserving the environment and in utilizing production and packaging practices that are ecologically sound, including vegetarian capsules for all the dry herbal extracts and environmentally friendly amber glass bottles for the herbal tonics and organic oils.
Flora has been honoured with numerous awards and continually strives to remain a leader in the field of natural health by remaining committed to its mandate of offering only supreme quality formulas.
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Eight people are vying for four seats on Ferndale's school board in the November election and Ferndale Patch is bringing you Q&A profiles with each of the candidates.
We asked the candidates about why they want to be on the board of education, their backgrounds, what they consider the biggest areas for improvement and more.
Below are the replies of current board president Keith Warnick.
Keith Warnick
Q: Number of years a resident of the Ferndale school district?
I've been a district resident for (27) years; (12) in the Oak Park section of the district and (15) in Ferndale.
Q: Do you or did you have children in Ferndale schools?
I have (2) Ferndale High School alumni; 2000 and 2002; having started Kindergarten at Jackson Elementary School then on to Best (now Kennedy Elementary) Middle School and finally Ferndale High School. I now have a Grandson attending Grant's 4-Kids program.
Q: What prompted you to run for a seat on Ferndale's school board?
(8) years ago I thought of it as the next step in my volunteer career. I brought and still bring a lot of board administration, district and institutional knowledge to the Board table. I researched the district through old newspapers at the Historical Society. I'm knowledgeable of past issues and make certain we do not repeat them.
Why am I running now? Public Education faces almost daily legislative challenges. If you haven't stayed on top of the legislative issues already passed and upcoming issues in the pipeline facing Public Education you'll be lost when decisions have to be made at the table. State and Federal requirements seem to be changing on a whim. There is no consistency other than the attempt to dismantle public education completely and fighting the attempted reforms of Jeb Bush, Michelle Rhee and A.L.E.C.! I constantly stay on top of state and federal legislative issues, informing the Board on a regular basis.
Q: What kinds of experiences – professional, educational or otherwise – make you a unique and qualified candidate?
Boardmember activities:
- (8-1/2) years on the Board; current President after (5) years as V/P.
- MASB (Michigan Association of School Boards; our state association) Board of Director for Region 8; Oakland, Wayne, Macomb Counties. Elected by regional Boards of Ed in 2009. Defeated incumbent. Re-elected in 2012 against (3) challengers; took 66% of the vote.
- MASB CBA (Certified Boardmember Award) Level 6 (of 7 levels), Master Platinum.
- Received based on 153 hours of classroom training (50 classes) and 900+ EDU credits, (Educational Development Units).
- NSBA(National School Boards Association) Federal Relations Network (FRN) lobbying conference in Washington, DC (7) year attendee.
- MASB Fall Conference (6) year attendee.
- Governor's Education Summit (3) year attendee.
- Clark Hill/Plante Moran School Law & Finance (4) time attendee.
- Legislative Conference (2) year attendee.
- Labor Conference (1) year attendee.
- NSBA Annual Conference (1) year attendee to receive Magna Award (one of only 15 given annually for educational creativity) for University High School's graduation rate and college acceptance rate.
- Leadership for Achievement (3) day conference.
- OCSBA (Oakland County School Boards Association) Legislative Committee member (6) of (8) years.
- Numerous local, regional and state educational and legislative presentations.
PTA activities:
- (25) year PTA member.
- Jackson Elementary PTA President 1993-1995.
- PTA Council Secretary, 1995-1996; Second V/P, 1996-1997; 1st V/P, 1997-1998
- PTA Council President 1998-2000 (created the first Council Legislative Liaison position).
- As PTA Council Past President co-chaired district Anti-Voucher campaign with MEA Uniserve Director Cal Mott. Recruited parents, as neighborhood canvassers, such as Mary Schusterbauer, Jackie Koivu, Darcey McLaughlin, Nancy Schmidt and Cyndi Chouinard and defeated DeVos family led campaign by 80% against and 20% for; largest margin in Oakland County.
- Recruited by Michigan PTA as Region D (8 county region) Field Service to work with PTA units on training, recruitment, conflict resolution, etc. 2001-2005.
- Michigan PTA Region D V/P; led team in working with PTA units across region.
- Gave presentations at Leadership Academies, local PTA Units and Councils and Annual Conferences on Building Successful Partnerships.
- National PTA Diversity training.
- Michigan PTA Annual Conference (7) year attendee.
- Michigan PTA Legislative Conference (4) year attendee.
- Michigan PTA Leadership Academy (7) year attendee.
- Only region in the state during 2005-2007 that increased membership.
- Ferndale PTA Council awarded me the Distinguished Service Award (DSA) in 2002 for my PTA leadership in the district.
- Michigan PTA awarded me an Honorary Lifetime Membership in 2002.
- Received Keys to Leadership pin for meeting 100 hours of PTA training during conferences.
- Ferndale June Fair (10) year volunteer.
Q: What new ideas do you hope to bring to the table?
What I've done so far during my volunteer and Board career; took 6th grade students to SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Family Night at Cobo Center, twice, 1995 and 1996 at no cost to the families.
Brought National Plastics Museum PlastiVan program to Ferndale Schools in 1997 and 2005 at no cost to district. (I was Education Committee member and Director of local SPE (Society of Plastics Engineers) chapter. Ferndale was first district to receive this program and currently enjoy it yearly now).
Brought Lear Corporation, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, to University High School and they helped create a class on automotive interior design and marketing concepts.
Recommended participation in ASBJ (American School Board Journal) annual Magna Awards competition for innovative educational initiatives. University High School won 1st Place in under 5,000 enrollment category.
Recommended FPS submit Clinic Sessions to MASB for 2011 and 2012 Fall Conference presentations and were approved. One on District Budgeting in Challenging Economic times and Server Virtualization for Technology Department Savings.
I streamlined how to connect with the Board and Superintendent's office from (10) e-mail addresses to (2). And those are posted on our website.
I have posted our Vision and Goals prominently during each meeting so the public has an idea of why we should be voting on what we are voting on. And I have made those same Vision and Goals visible to each Board member at each meeting.
I worked with the state PTA past-president to give parents a presentation on the upcoming Common Core State Standards initiative.
As you might guess, being Board president and on the MASB Board of Directors, I get much literature and publications dealing with Public Education. Whenever I see something of interest, whether it is curriculum related, facilities related or Board related, I pass along to the appropriate administrator copying the Superintendent.
I'm currently working on a rotating schedule for Board member participation at district PTA meetings and city council/commission meetings.
I also have recommended a district parent group participate in a Key Communicator Network for important legislative issues.
I'm working on proper wording for our Bylaws to include annual Board member training to reach certain levels for better Board governance.
Q: What do you think are the biggest issues facing the school district? How would you handle them?
Student achievement:
is an ongoing, important task. Although I disagree with the method used by the state to rank schools, and the MDE (Michigan Department of Education) is getting better, we have to live with that. We have made progress in recent years; example is Ferndale High School designated as a state Rewards School because they have improved so much across all subject matters that they were rated as being in the top 5% of schools with similar improvements.
How do we handle this? We continue to support teacher and administrative School Improvement initiatives that focus on educating each child for the best outcome. We also supported the creation of Data Team's for better focus on individual students needs in conjunction with Early Release Monday for added staff professional development. Lastly, the new Digital Learning Center will challenge our 15 to 19 year old former dropouts at their level; using new technology with focused Academic Case Managers helping in the building.
District Funding:
is also an ongoing challenge. We receive funding from the state based on a per-pupil amount. That is split in October and February payments based on percentages of FTE's (Full Time Equivalents or number of students). Last year the state took $503 per student away from us; ($2,000,000.00), forced us to meet 4 of 5 'Best Practices' to get $100/student 'bonus'; ($400,000.00). This year we have to meet 7 of 8 best practices to get back $52/student 'bonus' with no per-pupil increase. 5 of the previous 8 years we received no funding increase or when we did receive an increase, mid-year they took some back. (2009 $208,000,000 taken from School Aid Fund, meaning about $130 for each Ferndale student, to be given to the General Fund for Community Colleges; (not one person came to the Board meeting to complain about the Governor's actions). Actually they needed that $208 million in order to make their August revenue sharing payment to municipalities.
What will I do? What I've been doing for 8-1/2 years. I bring legislative information to my Board regularly; at the table and in between through MASB alerts, NSBA alerts and OCSBA alerts. I ask that they call or write their legislatures on important votes. If urgent, I call our local legislatures about current bills up for vote that affect public education in general and Ferndale specifically. I ask our Board members to pass along this info through their e-mail or Facebook address book so our constituents can get involved.
School Aid Fund:
is being prepped for drastic change. The Governor convened a private group of friends and colleagues to re-write the School Aid Fund, the Oxford Memo, that looks like a not-so-veiled state-wide Voucher System. He wants the money to 'follow the student'. The precursor to that will be considered in this Lame Duck session of our legislature. My read on this is that students could take one class in Ferndale, a virtual class from Genesee ISD (they are ahead of the curve on virtual classrooms), another class in Southfield and a virtual class from a yet-to-be determined Charter Virtual School.
Current per-pupil allocation split (4) ways in (4) different 'districts'. What does that do to our staffing needs; the portion of our property taxes going to local districts; sales tax going to the School Aid Fund. Too many variables.
What will I do? DO everything I can to learn more about what this may entail. Then continue to press our local legislature to make the right decisions for our children. It's a never ending process.
Q: What do you regard as the district's successes? How would you continue or improve upon these areas, if re-elected?
Ferndale High School-"Rewards School"; University High School-Nationally recognized Magna Award winner; Roosevelt Primary School-MASB Education Excellence award and Character Education school; (3) Green Schools; Positive Fund Balance 10 straight years; Award winning marching band; CASA; Digital Learning Center; Magnet Open Classroom Program; HR Professional of the Year; Graduates attending: Purdue University, full ride to Engineering School and a Coca Cola Scholarship winner; Air Force Academy; University of Michigan, full ride scholarship; MIT; Outstanding Theatre group; Sports with no pay-to-play; Multiple Pre-K options; National Merit finalists; Lawrence Technological University Partnership; IVD (Innovative Vehicle Design winners University High School; FHS Robotics Team; Ferndale Education Foundation; PTA Units; Volunteers.
We need to continue to support policies and structure that allow the teachers to inspire our students to reach great goals. We need to continue to find funding options to make sure there is continued emphasis on putting as much into the classroom as possible. We need to constantly upgrade our technology, as best we can, to meet the current and future needs of our yet to be determined students. We need to increase our parent involvement in our district. Decades of data show that when parents are involved, especially Fathers, student achievement increases. We have a unique district in Ferndale that prepares our students for the next level.
Q: Around the country, state and in Ferndale, school budgets continue to be an issue districts grapple with. What areas of the budget would be your biggest priority, if re-elected? Where do you see the most room for cuts, if needed?
Well, we've 'grappled' with our budget quite well over the last decade to maintain our Full Service District status. The biggest job was increasing our fund balance, savings account from $176,000 to $4.3 million was not easy with no per-pupil increases or mid-year reductions. Other districts in the Tri-County area hold Ferndale in high esteem and request information on our budgeting process.
My current biggest concerns are: MPSERS; the employee retirement system. Although this year's state budget maintained the 24% retirement rate (Read that again. We are charged by the state, since they set the rate, 24% of employees pay for their future retirement needs. There is no way that rate can hold since legislation has pushed privatization which reduces the number of employees feeding the MPSERS fund.
Next is: Health Care. We received some legislation assistance by offering either the Hard Cap or 80/20 split. The problem is that there has been no attempt to rein in health care costs in the state. With increases to nearby districts from 8% to nearly 24% on premiums, things have to change.
Since I've been on the Board, we have done a good job of maintaining programs for our students. We do not look at cutting first; we look at generating revenue to keep offering a Full Service District. Our bargaining units have stepped up to make sure we move forward with a strong budget while maintaining personnel. Ferndale is a unique district; offering core K-12, Adult/Alternative Ed (DLC); Ferndale Career Center; University High School schools of choice; County-wide schools of choice.
Q: Anything else you would like to add?
I've been part of leading this district forward for the past 8-1/2 years. I think I've made an impact on transforming the Ferndale Board from its own cocoon into a well respected district in Oakland County, the Metro area and statewide. We're known for our positive budget balance and Superintendent leadership. We work hard as a collaborative, volunteer Board to get the work done on a monthly basis. It's a thankless job. You rarely hear someone at the microphone say, "Thank You"! But that's OK! I don't do this for that personal gratification. I don't do this for my kids; they've graduated. I don't do this as a stepping stone to another political office! I do this for ALL students in the district; from 3 to 73! I visit the schools every year; talk to the principals and talk to the teachers. I attend sporting events. I volunteer where I can, when I can. I market this district whenever and wherever I can. I've made changes as the Board President, more transparency, with more to come. I make common sense decisions and ask common sense questions after diligently reviewing our Board packet every month. That's my job! I work hard at it and for that a former Board President said, "In its history, Ferndale has never had such a highly qualified school board member." I'm proud to be only the 3rd Board President in the last 30 years. I take my position seriously at that table. I have the knowledge, I have the education, and I have the passion and dedication. And with your common sense, I'll have your vote. www.keithwarnick.com www.ferndalecbe.org
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"The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down." Proverbs 14:1
Dear Mom,
Thoughtfully graceful; these are the adjectives I think of when I think of you. This is the legacy you have given to your children and grandchildren. This is your blessing to us and God's blessing to you.
While I was growing up I was both thoughtless and ungraceful. I remember being hauled into the principal's office in elementary school on multiple occasions for either a poor attitude or inappropriate behavior against another child. I remember fighting with the neighbor kids and being cruel to my siblings. I was tremendously self-centered and prideful.
But yet you consistently administered grace to me, thoughtfully. You gifted me with affirmation and supported me in my endeavors. You helped and taught me as I struggled to live life on life's terms. You worked with me when I was having difficulty getting along with others and gifted me with unconditional love when I was unlovable.
You taught me to dress up when I felt down and prodded me ahead when I wanted to hide. You helped me learn the word 'perseverance' in my first real job. You encouraged me to not think so much about myself but rather to think about others. You taught me how to be careful in how I say things and do them.
You brought me to church when I didn't want to, only to discover that church was fun. You were always active and involved and encouraged me to enjoy the things of life as you did. Even in the difficult season of adolescence, when my heart became hard, you prayed for me and administered grace thoughtfully.
I know I'm not perfect in the areas of grace and thoughtfulness. I still have much to learn and practice. I'm quite sure I will never completely arrive until I enter into the Lord's glory. However, I can strive to pass these characteristics on to my own children now as you strived to do with me. You stand as my example.
This is the gift and blessing you have given me and I pray that these same gifts and blessings will be perpetuated for many generations to follow. Mom, thanks so much for your unconditional love, your grace and thoughtfulness. Your influence upon my life is one of my greatest treasures. I love you.
Happy Mother's Day!
• The Rev. Glen Morden is minister of Patterson Covenant Church. Sermon notes is a column by local religious leaders.


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Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 1 hr
Difficulty: Easy
For the salad:
2 (6-ounce) packages buttermilk cornbread mix
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 large sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rings
1 red bell pepper, cut into wedges, seeds and membranes removed
1 green bell pepper, cut into wedges, seeds and membranes removed
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into wedges, seeds and membranes removed
2 yellow squash, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
1 zucchini, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
3 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
Lemon Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish
For the lemon vinaigrette:
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
For the salad:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 by 9-inch baking pan.
Prepare the cornbread mixes according to package directions. Pour the combined batter into the prepared pan. Bake according to the directions on the box or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Invert the cornbread onto a cutting board. Cut the cornbread into 1/2-inch cubes and arrange them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with melted butter, tossing gently to coat. Bake, stirring every 10 minutes, until the cornbread is toasted, about 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Combine the onion, peppers, squash, and zucchini in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the onion slices on the preheated grill, cover with the grill lid, and cook for 3 minutes per side. Remove the onions from the grill, chop and set aside. Arrange the pepper wedges on the grill, cover with the grill lid, and cook for 8 minutes per side. Chop the peppers, and set aside. Arrange the squash and zucchini on the grill, cover with the grill lid, and cook for 2 minutes per side. Chop the squash, and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine all the chopped vegetables, tomatoes, and cornbread squares, Add the Lemon Vinaigrette and toss gently to coat. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley leaves and serve immediately.
For the lemon vinaigrette:
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, parsley, mustard, mayonnaise, pepper, and salt. Gradually whisk in the oil until combined. Cover and chill until ready to use.


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WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - A Kronenwetter woman was found guilty of making illegal copies of movies.
Kimberly Maciaz waived her preliminary hearing and entered a no contest plea. Judge Vincent Howard found her guilty of manufacturing counterfeit DVD movies and selling them online. Kronenwetter Police raided the home of Maciaz and 21-year-old Megan Chenier in March of 2010. They had to rent a truck to seize thousands of blank DVDs, plastic cases, hard drives, and some label making machines.
Maciaz faced up to 6 years in prison and $10,000 in fines plus possible federal charges, but ended up with six months in jail with work release privileges and three years probation.
Maciaz' accomplice, Megan Chenier's charges were dismissed under a separate court agreement.


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Review: 2007 Toyota Tundra
By Dan Jedlicka of MSN Autos
Bottom Line:
Toyota finally succeeds with a large pickup the third time around.
The full-size pickup truck market is the last one dominated by American automakers, but the redesigned Toyota Tundra pickup may put a major dent in it.
Toyota fumbled in its first two attempts to build a competitive full-size pickup, but not this time. Characteristically, it never stops trying. Toyota has even built a new plant in Texas—heart of the pickup truck market—to build the Tundra, which also is made in Indiana.
The large, brawny but refined 2007 Tundra is a solid rival to full-size (half-ton) pickups from Ford and Chevrolet, not to mention Dodge. The Tundra was designed and engineered in the United States after much study done by Toyota on the wants and needs of American pickup truck buyers.
Fighting Brand Loyalty
The Tundra is larger than the 2000-2006 Tundra and equals or tops rival domestic pickups in wheelbase and length. If you didn't give it a second glance, you might mistake it for a domestic pickup.
Many Configurations
It's the first full-size pickup with standard front-seat side- and roll-sensing side-curtain airbags. Vehicle Stability Control also is standard for all versions, as are anti-lock all-disc brakes.
Variety of Engines
The smooth, quiet 5.7-liter V8 is the most powerful in Toyota's lineup, and the Tundra has an available 10,800-pound towing capacity.
The engines all use 87-octane fuel, which is a plus with prices for even regular grade gasoline toping $3 per gallon in many areas of the country as of this writing.
Estimated fuel economy depends on the engine, transmission and whether the Tundra has rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive. It's average for a big pickup, ranging from 14-17 mpg in the city to 18-20 on the highway.
No Diesel
The 4-wheel drive shouldn't be engaged on dry roads, but has low-range gearing for rugged off-road use.
The V6 and 4.7 V8 shoot power through a 5-speed automatic transmission, but the 5.7 V8 works with an all-new 6-speed automatic. The SR5 and Limited trim levels have a floor shifter with a sequential shift mode.
Wide Price Range
I spent the most time in the $38,550 4-wheel-drive Limited Double Cab extended cab with the 5.7 V8.
The Base 2-door Regular Cab seats three, while the Double Cab and longer CrewMax crew cab have four regular doors and seat six. The Double Cab and CrewMax are available in SR5 and Limited trim levels.
Fastest Large Pickup
The Tundra has good handling if not pushed too hard and is easy to maneuver. It seems to make no difference if it has the 18- or 20-inch wheels—not even the TRD off-road package which one of my test Tundras had.
Good Roadability
Entering the attractive interior requires a tall climb, but running boards are available to help entry and exit. The test Tundra Double Cab extended cab had room for five tall adults, and rear doors opened wide to allow easier entry and exit.
The back seat was roomy, and the seat bottom folded up for more cargo space. The best back-seat room is provided by the CrewMax crew cab. Not incidentally, the CrewMax has the segment's only reclining and sliding rear seat, which will be appreciated on longer drives.
Functional Interior
The tailgate's assisted hinge system allows easy opening and closing. And the tailgate can be locked or removed fairly quickly without tools.
Desirable Options
At first, the Tundra probably won't grab a large number of Chevy, Ford or Dodge pickup truck buyers. But give it time because it's a tempting alternative.
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Every other year, the Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council presents its 'Climate for Freedom' Award to a group or organization that has contributed significantly to the climate for freedom in our communities. We invite nominations from the community – if you have seen an organization or group that deserves recognition, please forward a nomination to the Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council, P.O. Box 744, Concord MA 01742.
The 2010 recipient was the Minute Man Arc.
On December 6th, 2010, the Climate for Freedom Award was presented to Minute Man Arc by the Concord-Carlisle Human Rights Council in recognition of its work on behalf of individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities and their families. The Climate of Freedom Award is given biannually to an organization within the Concord and Carlisle community for its work in promoting a climate of respect for individuals and their families; for providing a space where all individuals are valued and treated with dignity; and for recognizing that all have equal access to basic human rights.
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(2) "Grand Challenge" means a fundamental problem in science or engineering, with broad economic and scientific impact, whose solution will require the application of high-performance computing resources and multidisciplinary teams of researchers;
(3) "high-performance computing" means advanced computing, communications, and information technologies, including supercomputer systems, high-capacity and high-speed networks, special purpose and experimental systems, applications and systems software, and the management of large data sets;
(4) "Internet" means the international computer network of both Federal and non-Federal interoperable data networks;
(5) "Network" means a computer network referred to as the National Research and Education Network established under section 5512 of this title;
(6) "Program" means the National High-Performance Computing Program described in section 5511 of this title; and
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - A Norwegian man is dead after a base jumping accident in northern Arizona.
Coconino County Sheriff's officials say the body of 37-year-old Eiliv Ruud, of Foss Fallskjeriy, was retrieved Wednesday from the Salt Trail Canyon.
They say Ruud was with two other Norway citizens who planned to base jump Tuesday afternoon at the canyon, which is a tributary of the Little Colorado River.
Ruud went first and jumped from a height of about 1,000 feet.
But witnesses say it appeared Ruud was blown into the canyon wall by a gust of wind halfway into his jump. They say his parachute deployed, but he spiraled out of control to the canyon floor.
Rescue crews were flown in and had to hike into the canyon to reach Ruud, who was confirmed dead.
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Did your high school senior not get the acceptance letter they wanted from their top choice college?
Or maybe they received a few and don't know which school is best for them?
School officials say now is the time students need to start making those critical decisions. For many high school seniors, the inevitable "senioritis" is in full swing.
But for students who plan on attending college in the fall, it's crunch time to make final decisions for their future and officials say time is running out.
The pressure is on for Central Lee High School seniors like Jordan Greenfield to decide where they are going to spend the next four years of their lives.
"I applied for over 12 and visited over 15," said Greenfield.
Lauren Linnenbrink who works in the counseling office at Central Lee says she recommends students like Greenfield do their research and most importantly visit the school.
"If you don't feel you fit well in that school or the professors then obviously you're not going to have a good time there for your four years," said Linnenbrink.
Greenfield is fortunate to have an array of options for next fall, but Linnenbrink says for students who may not have received the coveted acceptance letter at their first choice school or any university they applied to, they need to start working on plan B.
One option Linnenbrink says is attending a community college.
"Get some of your gen eds out of the way. maybe after you've had time to get your GPA up a little higher then you can transfer," said Linnenbrink.
Linnenbrink says in the meantime students need to focus on how they are going to pay for school, and that means applying to any and all scholarships they qualify for and filling out a FASFA form.
Linnenbrink says at the end of the day, the student must make the decision on their own and Greenfield says she agrees.
"Look at all colleges and not just the ones your parents went to or your friends are going to or your favorite football team," said Greenfield.
Greenfield says if you haven't filled out the FASFA form yet, you still can and you may get something. But, she says a lot of the free money is already gone.
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Sweet-and-Sour Baked Beans
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- Calories: 205
- Calories from fat: 9%
- Fat: 2.2g
- Saturated fat: 0.5g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrate: 40.2g
- Fiber: 8g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
- Iron: 0.6mg
- Sodium: 299mg
- Calcium: 26mg
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The median home value in Northport, AL is $158,300.
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The national median home value is $170,100.
The average price of homes sold in Northport, AL is $158,300.
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MUST SEE THIS HOME TO BELIEVE ALL OF THE AMENITIES No Cost Spared On The Quality Materials In This Home! Hand scraped Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Tavertine's, Marble Slate, New Fixtures, New Appliances, New Light Switches & Plugs, New Cabinets, Crown Molding Throughout, Built-In Cabinets In LR, Smooth Ceilings Throughout, Swimming Pool, Walk Out Basement To Pool, Huge Back Porch, Smaller Porch Off Breakfast Room. 5800 sq ft Heated & Cooled - 4 garages - 1200 sq ft+/-. Includes 2 lake lots! Home totally renovated. ***OWNER'S RELOCATING*** All Offers Considered.
Located on Carroll's Creek on Lake Tuscaloosa, this home is perfect for full time residence or for weekend get retreats. Less than 10 miles from the campus of The University of Alabama makes this home perfect for football weekends. At the lake, the property has a boathouse with a boat lift and a huge deck for entertaining.
Country style home, located 13 minutes from downtown Tuscaloosa in Northport. Situated on 11 acres of hardwood timber (32 additional acres selling separately) This is a beautiful home just built in 2013! 3796 sq ft (2348 above grade). 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath. Full basement. 9' ceilings. Metal roof. Hardwood and tile floors. Custom stone fireplace with cedar mantel. Walk in Pantry. Granite countertops throughout. Matching stainless steel appliances. Full length front and rear porches (back porch is screened in). Huge master bath with all tiled in custom walk in shower, 8' his and hers vanity, and garden tub. Laundry/Mud room located on main floor. Large 2nd and 3rd bedrooms with walk in closets. Two large 14x6 storage areas located on the second floor. Huge yard with large hardwoods. Solar powered, remote operated, security gate. Above ground garden area. Plenty of room for the family to stretch out and enjoy the peace and quite, just minutes from town.
WOW! This charming 4 bedroom 2426 Sq Ft 2 1/2 bathroom home is in the convenient Belle Meade neighborhood! The main level offers a great floor plan, perfect for entertaining; with a large eat in kitchen and breakfast area, living room, & dining room / office on the main floor, spacious master bedroom and bathroom with all the upgrades you are looking for. Upstairs has three large bedrooms with a bathroom and 2nd den. Fenced in back yard with a gate to the field behind the property with a nice screened in area and an area for grilling and entertaining.
This spacious home on one of the creek front lots in Belle Meade. This welcoming home features upgrades such as WOOD FLOORS, crown molding, upgraded glazed cabinetry with crown molding, GRANITE COUNTERS and a finished bedroom and bathroom upstairs. You will enjoy family gatherings in your formal dining room and the easy flow from the great room and kitchen make this home an entertainers dream. Just off the breakfast room is the owner's suite with a trey ceiling and bright windows. Through to the owner's bathroom you have a Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, double sinks and a huge walk-in closet. This home also offers 2-additional bedrooms and a main hall bath on the ground level. One of the best assets to this great home is the creek out back. Grab your beverage of choice and head outside to the covered back deck and the tranquility of the running water allows the worries of the day fade away. Call for more details or to request a showing. Sold AS IS.
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This is a great home! Nice 3bed/2bath on a corner lot in Huntington Place Subdivision! This charming home will draw you in with all of it's wonderful character. Everything from it's grand front porch, to the elegant rooms inside. Kitchen, dining room, huge living room, with fireplace, all remodeled and ready for you! You will enjoy the big fenced in backyard, two shed for extra storage! This home really is a must see! COME TAKE A LOOK!
Beautiful home on extra large lot for this subdivision. Features include: Hardwoods, ceramic tile, new paint, split bedroom plan, formal dining room, pots & pan pull out drawer, 2 car enclosed garage, large fenced backyard, & more. Pride of ownership throughout. You will love the crown molding and extra touches.
This 1 level home has 1852 sq ft (tax records) which makes it one of the largest in the neighborhood. Open and airy with a wonderful floor plan and lots of closets and storage. Large family room w/cathedral ceiling,ceiling fan, brick fp and log lighter; Large separate Dining Room with crown mld. and chair rail; Large Utility Rm w/shelving; Kitchen with lots of cabinets,smooth cook top w/self cleaning oven and dishwasher, 2 pantries, and eating area; All bedrooms are large with ceiling fans and walk-in closets. Master Bath with huge walk-in closet with shelving. Both baths have tub/shower. 2 car carport with 2 storage closet. Totally fenced, level yard with dog run and storage building. House with some new flooring, roof 5 years old and Heat pump 7 years old.


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I saw a DIY episode a year or so ago which featured this really cool product that helps to perfectly hang pictures. You stick it on the back of the picture where the nail will hang. Then you place the picture in the exact spot it should be on the wall. The sticky product is transferred from the picture to the wall, perfectly marking where the nail(s) or screw(s) should be and eliminating the need for measuring and unwanted nail holes.
Does anyone remember the name of this product??
We have lots of pictures to hang and I'd like it to go as quickly as possible. Please help!
It's kind of hard to specifically identify a product from quite a while ago. Do you have any idea what this product was called? I do know that Scotch has some special products for hanging things, but I'm not sure if they would be the same as the one you saw.
I did a quick search under the product section but didn't find anything close to what you describe.
Do you know the name of the program? That could at least narrow down the search. If so, you might be able to research under that specific program.
I think I recall what you are referring to. Check the link below for a DIY tool that basically does what I recall the other one did, but instead of tape, just makes a small hole to mark the spot.
You could also just tape a piece of paper or thin cardboard to the wall, and not make a hole in the actual wall, till you were sure this was where you wanted a hanger.
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This powerful practice uses the breath of fire and strength-building poses to wake up every cell in your body. Modifications for all levels are included.
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I wish there were a way to fast-forward through this; after doing it for awhile, you don't need to hear all of Tommy's talking--the whole routine could take about 19 minutes or less. But every time I try to fast-forward, the whole thing freezes and I have to start over, which of course defeats the whole purpose of saving time. Any suggestions?
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I am 12 days into the challenge and feeling stronger and more confident each morning. To anyone that has started the challenge and feeling a little defeated by the difficulty of the poses, hang in there. In 4-5 days you will begin to feel a change in your form and notice you are getting stronger. It is a wonderful experience!
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I just did the Breakfast of Champions video and I feel alive and amazing!! Found my new morning yoga routine!!!
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As a beginner, this was tough. I have been using Jillian Michaels 30 day shred to build muscle and lose some fat, but this was a challenge for me to get through! It feel very centered and was able to relax my crazy, mile-a-minute mind. Thank you! Looking forward to tomorrow! Any suggestions for yoga poses that help with horrible knees?
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Don't be intimidated or put off by the breath of fire and opening prayer used in practicing kundalini yoga! Embrace the unique and sometimes weird parts of kundalini, not only because it can be really fun to feel goofy while you're getting a tough workout but also because IT WORKS! Breath of fire is just rapid breathing to energize your body, and the sometimes awkward moments in kundalini are short lived after your third or fourth day of finding your groove. This is an intense strength builder for your core, shoulders and arms so it will be a challenge for the beginner and intermediate yogi, but I promise that if I can keep it up for over a week and a half and counting (as a 6ft spindly coffee addict), you can too! Tommy keeps it light and fun, and I'm literally astonished that this works waaaay better than Starbucks (with the added benifits of toning my core and arms!). Give it a try!
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Gosh my body is enjoying this.. Thank you..:) I have a ? For the yoga "push up" it seems that having a wider gate or hips puts by knee at a kind of angle and then my arms seem to be more comfortable out a bit farther to compensate. Until I am at the point of not being on my knee do you have any suggestions? It just feels a bit wonky yet I keep going as I look forward to strengthening up and just holding my up :)
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Thank you.. wonderful suggestions :) I also noted that I was focusing a bit hard on it. Let that go and just continued adjusting until comfortable.. Helped to acknowledge too that looking at my body alignment from my own point of view on push up is probably going to look a little off.. ha ha.. With gratitudae :)
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Loved IT!! I had the shakes after the last movement but not bad shakes, just get the heck out of my body negative energy shakes. Felt much better after I did savasna for a few minutes. Definetely a WAKE up video and its so on my playlist now.
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When I clicked on this, it was to just watch it as a review at first. About halfway through, I found it so compelling that I was doing very modified movements. Even at that, the effects are amazing. I really enjoy my morning coffee, but this could easily replace that ...AND give both my body and soul benefits. As much as I enjoy that cup of coffee, it won't do THAT for me. It's on my playlist. Thank you, Tommy and Kia and GaiamTV.
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COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) – Fire crews are still monitoring the hot spots of the old Swift Mill that caught fire Saturday. Hundred foot flames and clouds of smoke filled the sky while 50 firefighters battled the blaze.
People who own nearby businesses wonder when they will get back to normal, but are thankful the fire spared their buildings.
Bill Becker owns a building next door to the mill. It is about 75 feet from where the fire started. He was there when it all began.
"At the height of the fire, the flames were leaping 100 feet in the air," says Becker as describes the fire. "We were watching our building be hosed down by the fire department."
His building was built around the same time as the mill and is made of the same material, old clay brick with heart of pine beams.
"When they catch hold, they go up very quickly," says Becker.
Steve Stewart owns an auto shop across the street from the mill, and like Becker, he noticed the smoke first.
"I was in the shop looking through the window and before I knew it was getting difficult to breathe," says Stewart. He grabbed a shirt and put it over his mouth. He realized it was time to go.
"It's definitely going to hurt our business, but I am glad everyone is safe and no one got hurt during the fire," says Stewart.
Investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms are interviewing people who might have been around when the fire started. They are working with the Columbus Fire Investigators to determine where and how the fire started.
The historic part of the building on 6th Avenue close to the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce was most affected.
The Swift Mill made denim and closed in 2002. The building was purchased by Pate Burt from Albany, Georgia for $1.2 million in 2007.
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I made the mistake of updating. I cant even sign in. Now i have to wait till i can get home to reinstall it from iTunes. Damnit.
no issues here yet. I still want the option to share. When is that coming. Geez
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The Butterfly Room
While some think that taxidermy has been done to death, we think that this is a unique example of how taxidermy can have a new and impressive effect. The Butterfly Room is part of Singapore House in Adelaide, Australia and is one of the more interesting things we've seen in The City of Churches.
A wall covered almost from head to toe in framed single and paired butterflies would make even the most boring of dinner parties interesting. With over 600 specimens of butterflies hanging on the wall The Butterfly Room certainly lives up to it's name. For more info visit the Singapore House website here.
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I think it is beautiful! And original.
It really is as cool in real life. It's the sister restaurant to British India http://www.britishindia.net.au/ which has an equally beautiful fit out.
Taxidermy... done to death... hee, hee, hee
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butterflies need help. not this.
hope it's an old collection, when people didn't know beter.
Walls covered with the carcasses of perhaps the most innocent & beautiful creatures on earth? Okay, a few species' larvae do some kind of damage. Overall, though, really? Killed and mounted for your viewing pleasure? This is just sick.
Lovely though they may be, they're still just dead bugs. Blech!
digger61 and Rapunzel- I doubt that these are from the old times of entomology when specimens were killed for preservation. Rarely are butterflies killed anymore for this purpose. They typically come from butterfly farms who take the numerous good specimens that die naturally every day and preserve them. They don't live very long.. and now they get to "live" forever.
Tankasaurus is right. These are like a shell collection really. It becomes a means to make some money after the insects have died.
I don't think Taxidermy will ever be over! If nothing else, it'll come back around eventually, and then those of us who love it will be in vogue once again :)
A friend had a collection of insects in Plexiglas boxes, including a huge Walking Stick on his toilet tank. I made a comment about not knowing he was into bugs. He explained he wasn't, but had seen the collection at a yard sale and thought they looked cool so bought it for decoration. I am not into killing anything for display purposes and would not own it myself, but it was interesting and quite a conversation starter at parties.
This is lovely as long as the butterflies aren't caught in the wild, where many are endangered. That would be very sad and unnecessary. (For those who want to emulate the look, please find responsible sources.)
I love butterflies, and this makes me very sad. I would not be able to go here.
@Tankasaurus: Wow, thank you! That's great news. I feel better now -- seriously.
Yes, it's original. No, I don't like looking at dead animals on display.
The whole place looks dingy and creepy, anyway.
Visually cool, but I'd be grossed out eating next to them...


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After suffering a third-period shelling at the hands of the Drummondville Voltigeurs on Tuesday, Jake Allen wasn't about to make the same mistake twice.
The Montreal netminder stopped all 38 shots Drummondville fired at him, including 19 in the third period, to lead the Junior to a 4-0 victory on Friday night in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
Allen, a second-round pick of the St. Louis Blues in 2008, picked up his 16th win and third shutout of the season as Montreal (21-17-1-0) managed a split in the home-and-home series. On Tuesday, the Junior lost 5-4 to the Voltigeurs, who scored all five of their goals in the final 20 minutes.
It was the second time this season that the high-powered Drummondville offence was held off the scoresheet. The only other time was Oct. 14, a 7-0 loss to the Shawinigan Cataractes. The Voltigeurs (31-5-0-3) lead the QMJHL with 195 goals through 39 games, an average of five goals per contest.
Pat O'Keefe opened the scoring with five minutes remaining in the second period. Matt Fillier scored to make it 2-0 before the end of the second, and Allen shut the door on Drummondville in the third.
Elsewhere in the QMJHL, it was: Moncton 5, Saint John 3.
At Montreal, Chris Thorne and Luke Adam rounded out the scoring for the Junior. Nathan Dunnett made 26 saves in net for the Voltigeurs, who lost in regulation for the first time since Nov. 1.
Wildcats 5, Sea Dogs 3
At Moncton, Matt Brown scored twice and assisted on Scott Brannon's game-winner as the Wildcats downed Saint John to win their fifth in a row.
Pierre-Marc Lessard and Randy Cameron each added a goal and an assist for Moncton (30-3-2-3). Ted Stephens chipped in with two assists.
Ryan Sparling and Shea Kewin both replied with a goal and an assist, while Joshua Schram also scored for the Sea Dogs (21-18-1-0), who are on a four-game losing streak.


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Rising interest rates appear to be driving Verizon to complete a long-considered buyout of its partner in Verizon Wireless. A deal would carry benefits and risks to both parties.
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Confirmation that Vodafone Group (VOD) is close to selling its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless to Verizon Communication (VZ) may help shares in the No. 1 U.S. mobile carrier recover from their recent underperformance.
But the proposed $130 billion deal -- which would be the third biggest of all time -- could pose long-term risks for Verizon and Vodafone.
For Verizon, what appears to be a financially attractive deal in today's low-interest-rate environment could carry financial burdens that prove cumbersome. In order for Verizon shareholders to benefit, telecom-sector profitability would have to hold up as the wireless industry matures and smartphone usage in the United States nears saturation point.
Recent earnings reports, commentary and pricing plans from Verizon's low-cost competitors such as T-Mobile (TMUS) and Sprint (S) cast doubt on the sustainability of record wireless profit margins posted by the likes of Verizon and AT&T (T) in recent quarters.
T-Mobile saw its market share in the wireless industry grow for the first time in years in the second quarter, as the telecom firm reported net subscriber additions. Sprint, meanwhile, forecasts that it will reverse chronic market-share losses in 2014, as the company uses a recapitalization by SoftBank to complete its LTE network expansion. Sprint's second-quarter earnings also indicate that smartphone consumers are taking notice of the company's lower-priced unlimited data plans.
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Comprehensively re-designed with a new fuel-injected engine, chassis, bodywork and extensive durability enhancements, the 2009 Kawasaki KX™450F motocrosser is sleeker, faster and more high-tech than ever. Although it has undergone the biggest makeover since its original 2006 debut, the new KX450F still shares a clear bloodline with its championship-winning predecessors.
The upgrade to Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) eliminates the need to adjust engine settings to suit track and climate conditions and offers stable fuel-metering even in tough motocross conditions –without sacrificing the hard-hitting character of its predecessor. The new EFI system includes a compact lightweight ECU, a 43mm throttle body, a newly designed lightweight aluminum in-tank fuel pump and an ultra-fine atomizing injector. Set at a 45° angle for ideal mid-range power, the 12-hole injector sprays precise 60 micron fuel particles for smooth power delivery and improved engine response at partial throttle.
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The EFI system's increased electrical needs are handled by a new larger AC generator rotor that also increases the engine's rotational inertia. A reshaped and lighter crankshaft, with its rotational inertia unchanged, balances out the bigger ACG rotor. A wedge-shaped crank web increases the offsetting moment to help achieve a crankshaft balance factor of close to 60 percent. This is on par with Kawasaki's factory racers. The end result of these changes is reduced engine vibration, smoother power delivery and a noticeable improvement in low rpm throttle response.
The new engine is more compact and lighter, with a 5mm shorter cylinder head that also features revised intake and exhaust ports for improved engine performance through the entire rpm range. A new piston with a reshaped top surface raises the engine's compression ratio from 12.0 to 12.5:1 and works in conjunction with a new one-piece titanium exhaust pipe to provide improved low-mid range performance. Rounding out the powertrain enhancements is a larger-volume silencer body that's able to meet future noise regulations. It uses long-fiber packing that lasts longer and extends service intervals.
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Design of the aluminum frame, suspension components and settings was focused on translating this broad powerband and responsive throttle into better drive off the corners. Other goals of the '09 revisions were lighter handling and a slimmer chassis with an optimized rigidity balance. To achieve these aims, every part was examined or revised. The cross-sections of the main spars were shrunk, the head pipe is slimmer and a new process was used to form the down tube, while the reshaped sub-frame is narrower yet stronger.
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One of the top running backs in South Carolina will stay in the Upstate for his college career.
St. Joseph's record-setting running back, Andre Stoddard, has committed to play his college football at Wofford College.
Stoddard set the state record for rushing his junior season with 2,775 yards.
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If you build it, they will come – and most will be in cars.
That's the reality facing planners at Fort Meade, the military installation in Anne Arundel County just east of the Howard County line that has seen major growth in recent years thanks in part to the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Act.
The federal government moved entire agencies to the base as part of BRAC, and with them came their employees. Other growth at the base brought still more commuters.
Since 2005, the work force at the base has jumped from 34,000 employees to 56,000 employees, more than 10,000 of whom are Howard County residents. Companies that do business with the agencies also brought employees into the area.
So far, the influx of commuters has been manageable, and many have committed to using car and van pools, shuttles and other transportation options that don't involve driving themselves on to the base, local planners said.
"It seems to be that things are going quite nicely," said Marsha McLaughlin, director of Howard's department of planning and zoning. "I'm not hearing about major nightmares."
But local commuters may want to cross their fingers that remains the case.
According to many people who have been keeping an eye on development at the base, the growth there from BRAC is just the tip of the iceberg. By 2015, planners are projecting there will be 9,000 more employees at the base, putting the total work force at 65,000, nearly double what it was in 2005.
As more development comes online with the growth of the U.S. Cyber Command headquarters, they said, heavy traffic congestion and clogged local roads are likely to become more common in the region, especially if the state's transportation budget doesn't receive a shot in the arm this legislative session.
According to Kent Menser, a former commander of Fort Meade who is now executive director of the Howard County BRAC Office and co-coordinator of the Fort Meade Regional Growth Management Committee, a committee assessment determined it would cost $1.3 billion to bring the region's transportation infrastructure to the level needed to match the growth of Fort Meade. But only "something in the area" of $50 million has been allocated so far, he said.
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Traffic congestion in the area is already apparent, some local commuters said, especially during busy travel times.
Aaron Santory, who lives in Columbia and started working on the base as an English teacher at Meade High School in August, said his morning commute, before rush hour, usually takes him no more than 25 minutes. But if he leaves school after 3 p.m., which is usually the case, it takes him closer to 40 minutes to get home, he said.
"Routes 32 and 175, my two main options home, can really back up at some points," Santory said in an email.
More broadly, Washington and Baltimore already have some of the most congested roadways in the country, in part due to years of cuts to Maryland's transportation budget, according to Donald Fry, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Baltimore Committee and a member of Gov.Martin O'Malley's Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation Funding.
Continued growth at Fort Meade — which is expected to most affect traffic on routes 175, 32 and 198 and Interstate 295 — is only likely to exacerbate those problems, Fry said.
"It's way beyond time for Maryland to step up and make the effort to secure the revenue that's needed for us to keep our economic growth and job creation moving forward," Fry said. "…Particularly with respect to the fact that we have seen great growth from BRAC-related moves, both at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Harford County and Fort Meade, that also adds to the need and demand for these types of investments."
Without major transportation investments soon, the economic benefits that should come with continued base growth will be undercut, said Morris Segall, president of SPG Trend Advisors, an economic and capital markets research and consulting firm in Baltimore that has kept an eye on the growth through sister company Sage Policy Group
"The fly in the ointment is that while BRAC has been a great boon for the state and for Howard County, the next challenge for the county and the state is to provide the improved transportation infrastructure," Segall said. "…It is going to have to be dramatically improved, or you're going to have major gridlock that will essentially choke off further economic growth."