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Springfield Things to Do
Illinois State Capitol
The current Illinois State Capitol is the second built in Springfield, which replaced Vandalia (itself the second capital city of the state) as capital. A magnificent building, and one of the tallest state capitols in the U.S., it nevertheless underwent some unfortunate modifications and deterioration over the years but is, as of 2013, in the midst...more
Lincoln Tomb
The cemetery north of downtown Springfield has the Lincoln Tomb, an impressive monument which visitors can enter. In it are buried Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary, and their children except Robert.more
Lincoln-Herndon Law Office
Across the street from the Old Capitol is the law office of Abraham Lincoln and his law partner and biographer, William Herndon. The building has been preserved and now functions as a museum.Although little or no original furnishings exists (in contrast to the Lincoln home a few blocks away), it is still an interesting place, one can visit the...more
Lincoln Home
This is the home of Abraham and Mary Lincoln, thankfully preserved essentially as it was thanks to the fact that their eldest son, Robert, donated it to the people for this very purpose.It is a phenomenal and moving site, with some of their original furniture, stove, etc, all giving an amazing and moving experience that one really must feel to...more
Old State Capitol
In addition to the current capitol building, completed in 1876, Springfield still has the original state capitol building to be built in the town, called the Old State Capitol. Completed in 1839, this is much smaller and simpler, but a wonderful example of the more modest capitol buildings generally found during that era and somewhat unusual since...more
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln is intimately connected with this town. He rose to prominence as a lawyer and politician here, he was a key player the decision to make this the Illinois capital, he had his law office here, the only home he ever owned his here, and he is buried here. This makes Springfield a must-see place for anyone interested in Lincoln and the...more
Springfield Hotels
Hilton Springfield
The Hilton Springfield Hotel can be seen for miles. We were never lost because we could always cage...more
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel
A great hotel in downtown Springfield with very reasonable rates. When I ended up being roomed near...more
The State House Inn, A Clarion...
This is a simple but nice, modern hotel in an updated building from circa 1960 that has aged quite...more
Springfield Restaurants
Good grub and good beer
Asking around, we were pointed here, not only because it was close, but also because it was good. This little brew pub and restaurant served up some good food, and we were able to wash it down with some tasty brew made inhouse. The menu is American fare, with typical things you find on a bar menu, but there are also some entre dishes that looked...more
If you want to get CHEATED...Eat here!
Wow...a bunch of crooks! Tried to charge me $6.95 for an iced tea...had them 'fix' my check and came back with change of $5 (I paid with a $20). I asked them how much did my bill end up and he said they "recalculated" - pointing to his head- and bill is for $15?!!! WHAT?? I asked how much was the iced tea then, they said...more
Awesome Family Fun !!!
After a fun day at the Lincoln Museum we were looking for an evening activity for our family and we found it at Incredible Pizza. The food was great and the games were awesome !!! My kids loved it and so did my wife and I. We especially enjoyed the lazer tag and the race cars. Incredible Pizza was a perfect end to a perfect day !!! We will...more
Where the Locals "Hang Out"
In this university city [SIU Medical School], the Trout Lilly Cafe is a great place to drink coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, or cold drinks as you use your computer. It's also a great place for tourist to eat lunch. It's close to all the tourist attractions and is unique in appearance with a multitude of food and drink choices.We decided to give it...more
Owned by same Family for 48 Years
People either love or hate this "old school" Italian Restaurant here in Springfield, Illinois. It is a family-owned restaurant in a town filled with franchises. For me, it was a welcome and a truly authentic place to eat Southern Italian food. It's not fancy, but it's real.I read some reviews that were either hateful or gushing with love. Both...more
ROUTE 66 : Tip 16 - Home of the Cozy Dog
"Let me guess, this is the home of another heart attack inducing food substance that you would normally avoid like the plague if you had any brain at all""Got it in one""So let me guess, the cozy dog...would that be some kind of hotdog ?""That's right, covered in batter""I'd better ring the ambulance now, and check the travel insurance""If you...more
Springfield Nightlife
"Lincoln's Ghost Walk: Legends & Lore": Ghost Tour
One of the best ways to spend an evening while visiting Springfield, Illinois, is to book a walking tour with Garret for the Lincoln's Ghost Walk: Legends & Lore. Both Mickey and I agree it was one of the finest ghost tours we have experienced.
To book a tour, you can purchase [right up to tour times] tickets at Tinsley Dry Goods [209 S. 6th St...same building as the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office on the 6th St. back side].
There has to be a minimum of 5 adult tickets sold in order for the walk to take place. They will take tours in light rain but never in a downpour or with lightening. We did not need to worry since our tour had 139 people!
I thought to myself, "Oh, no, I hate crowds and we are bound to have some rude people; I am so short and so is Mickey that we won't be able to see or hear." Boy, was I ever wrong! The people were so friendly; so polite; and since Mickey wears hearing aids, Garret had us right up near him at all times.
This excellent tour lasted for two hours and included a 12-block walk that used the Lincoln sites as the background for stories about Lincoln's life and his death [dealing with ghostly, strange happenings.]
Locations were: Old State Capitol, Lincoln's Home and Neighborhood, Old Depot, Edwards Place, Lincoln's Home Visitor Center, and Lincoln's Church
What we really enjoyed is how factual and historic the stories were; yet, there was plenty of lore, too. It is suitable for all ages. We had about five children on the tour, and all of them were well behaved.
Dress Code: Dress should be appropriate to the temperature and other weather conditions. It was a cool evening, so we wore slacks, sweaters, coats, and I even had gloves.
These tours run:
from March to the end of May on Tuesdays to Saturdays
June to end of August daily
September to end of October, Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30.
Our tour cost $12 for adults
kids ages 11-17 for $8
kids under 10 are free up to two per family then $5 per additional child.
Military and seniors pay $10.Related to:
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Springfield Transportation
We Drove My Car From Chicao to...
We drove my car from Chicago area to Springfield on a Monday, April 13, 2009. Mickey drove first, and she had the most difficult drive simply because of all the construction in the Chicago area. I drove the last part of the journey as well as within the Springfield area when we went well out of the historic district.You can take the Amtrack train...more
Driving from Chicago
Springfield is 175 miles from Chicago, 2 1/2-3 hours depending on traffic. We didn't hit any traffic outside the Chicago area on I55, it's a REALLY boring drive once you get past Kankakee, flat and full of farms. If you have a lot of time, you might look up directions on how to drive down historic Route 66 and travel through some of the small towns...more
Driving to Springfield (Route 66)
Springfield can be reached fairly easily from Chicago. You can simply rent a car from Chicago. The trip takes about 3-4 hours. You'll get to drive through very flat lands and see the heart of the Corn Belt region. If you take I-55, you will be driving on parts of the historic Route 66, so there are historic landmarks (gas stations, restaurants and...more
Springfield Shopping
Del's Popcorn Shop: Del's Popcorn Shop
Since 1934 Del's has been tempting taste buds all over the country in every way possible with the smell of the freshly popped corn to the hand dipped caramel apples. We specialize in edible gifts made up of homemade fudge, freshly roasted nuts, candies, chocolates, caramel apples and don't forget the best tasting popcorn around.
It is decorated like an older store from the 30's-40's..has alot of charm and very bright and colorful..we loved this shop!!!
What to buy: Popcorn (flavored or regular), fudges, candies, ice creams...everything good and fattening!!!
What to pay: depends on what you get..they sell by the pound or quarters there of..I got several items in the 1/2 lb sizes and it was very reasonable.Related to:
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Springfield Local Customs
Food Traditions
Springfield has an inordinate number of renowned food sites and items. Cozy Dog is probably the most famous, with its special batter recipe corn dogs. Springfield's also claims the country's first drive-thru window, at Maid Right Sandwiches. Then there's the chili, which is considered famous. My favorite though is the horseshoe sandwich, which is...more
Great Candy, Nuts, and Ice Cream
After visiting the new Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum complex, Mickey and I were starving; thus, we dicided to have a rich, enticing dessert...and what better place for that than one of the five Pease's Fine Candies/Salted Nuts Stores? This newest location [2004] is just across the street from the Library/Museum Complex, and it has...more
Springfield, Illinois MASS PASS
I found the MASS PASS to be a very unique way to remember my visit to Springfield, Illinois, and the many museums and historic sites that this lovely city has to offer.If you go to the Visitor's Bureau, ask for a MASS PASS. You will receive a small booklet [see photograph #1].This booklet lists several important sites which you will no doubt visit....more
Springfield Warnings and Dangers
Museum of Funeral Customs Closed...
Because my friend, Jill Martin, had alerted me to the worth of this unique museum, Mickey and I made it a point to drive to it after being at the Abraham Lincoln Tomb in the Oak Ridge Cemetery [the museum is nearby]. Much to our disappointment, when we walked up to the door of the museum, a sign read, "CLOSED"! We did not know why it was closed...more
July and August are very...
July and August are very difficult times of the year to find a hotel room in Springfield. Between the Junior National Rodeo in late July and the state fair in August, you should call well ahead if you plan to stay in town at this time of year. Some of the people around here drive like maniacs, tailgating, or worse, they drive really, really S-L-O-W...more
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Miscellaneous: Do you like to golf? The RAIL golf course is the home of the State Farm Ladies Golf tournament on Labor Day weekend. This is a public course, so bring your clubs and challenge yourself on the same course that the LPGA plays!Add to your Trip Planner
Springfield Off The Beaten Path
Ding, dong bells...
The Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon in Washington Park. There are concerts throughout the year, along with an International Carillon Festival which is usually held in June each summer. The Festival features performers from all over the world.more
Lincoln Memorial Garden
Lincoln Memorial Garden was set aside as a "living memorial to Abraham Lincoln" in the 1930s when Springfield began developing its 4,000-acre lake, Springfield Lake.It was Harriet Knudson who persuaded the city leaders to donate land on the lake shores for this memorial garden to Abraham Lincoln. Then she spent 40+ years of her life on the...more
The Dana-Thomas House
Many people may not know that the most "complete" house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright is in Springfield, IL. Not only is this house huge (over 35 rooms), it also has most of the original furniture, which was also designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.The guided tour is very interesting. During the busy, summer tourist season, reservations are...more
Springfield General
Illinois State Capitol Sculptures &...
This tip shows some of the statues and monuments located on the grounds of the Illinois State Capitol Complex. I agree with Jesse White, Secretary of State, when he writes, "The statues and monuments....add beauty and dignity to the area....and provide a glimpse of those individuals/groups who have helped shape Illinois' rich history". Note: much...more
Lincoln Sites to Experience
I'm going to combine 3 smaller sites for Abraham Lincoln into one tip.LINCOLN FAMILY PEWThe Lincolns, like many of people in Springfield in the 1850's, maintained a "family pew" in their church. Surprisingly, they had to pay for this pew! To see this family pew, along with 7 lovely Tiffany windows, you need to visit the First Presbyterian Church at...more
Dana-Thomas House Closed For Now
As much as I love architecture, I was really looking forward to going inside the Frank Lloyd Wright designed home called Dana-Thomas House. However, because of financial woes of the state of Illinois, our ex-governor, had selected this site to be closed down. Fortunately, our present Governor has decided to reopen it. Too late for Mickey and I, but...more
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Pianetto Estate
Pianetto countee is located nearby the village of Santa Cristina Gela, in the area of DOC Monreale, near Palermo. Its vineyards are located at an altitude of about 650 meters above sea level.
The area is constantly ventilated and subjected to high temperature changes between day and night. In this mountain location winters are harsh and rainy. The Ficiligno soil, which is clay-siliceous rock with friable substrates, has gradients ranging between 10% and 20%.
88, 650 meters a.s.l.
→ 61 now producing, 5 to be re-planted, 3 with olive trees
Insolia, Catarratto, Viognier, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon

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Name: Alex Anthony.
Team: Canada.
Hometown: Sidney, British Columbia.
College: Wilfrid Laurier.
Height: 6-2. Weight: 195.
Position: Receiver.
The lowdown: He caught the game-winning touchdown pass in the final seconds to defeat Japan, 38-35, on Wednesday. He finished with five receptions for 98 yards and had a key 18-yard kickoff return.
Q: Now that you've had time to reflect, what are your thoughts on that game-winning touchdown?
A: It was one of the greatest moments of my life. Coming from behind like that to win the game to get us to the gold-medal game. I knew we had to do something to score, and I wanted to be the guy.
Q: How old were you when you began playing football?
A: I was 7 years old.
Q: What is your first football memory?
A: It was the first touchdown I ever scored. I was in the fifth grade and I was on the worst team ever. We didn't win a game for four years straight. But, we were playing a game called the Silver Cup for the two worst teams. The score was 0-0 and it was the last play of the game. I was playing quarterback and went 90 yards for a touchdown.
Q: Hamburger or hot dog?
A: Hamburger.
Q: Steak or lobster?
A: Steak.
Q: What's on your iPod?
A: Kanye West, John Mayer, Citizen Cope, Coldplay.
Q: What is your greatest fear?
A: I fear myself. I am the only one who can stop me, prevent me from accomplishing the things I want to accomplish.
Q: If they were doing a movie of your life, who would you want to play you?
A: Mark Wahlberg.
Q: Who is your all-time favorite football player?
A: Jerry Rice.
Q: What do you like about America?
A: Football is my life and it is like a religion here. I wish I could play college football here.
Q: If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you want to have with you?
A: My iPod, my dog and lots of food.
Q: If you could have dinner with any three people, who would they be?
A: Jerry Rice, Tiger Woods and Joe Montana.
Q: Are you a fan of college football or the NFL?
A: College, for sure. The Oregon Ducks.
Q: Are you looking forward to playing against the United States?
A: Oh, yeah. People say players in the States are football machines. I went to eight camps last year and I saw a lot of Americans then. But this game will give me a better chance to see how I compare.
Q: Have the last two weeks been all you imagined they would be?
A: More. It's been one of the greatest experiences of my life. We had 79 guys show up in training camp and had to trim it to 45. We went through two-a-days for two weeks straight and it was very hard. But this experience has been incredible.
The championship game of the inaugural eight-team Junior World Championship -- Team USA vs. Team Canada -- will be played Sunday at 1 p.m. in Canton's Fawcett Stadium. Tickets can be purchased on team practice days at Walsh University, at the concierge desk at Westfield Belden Village Mall and at Fawcett Stadium on game days. For more information, visit jwcfootball.com.


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Those characters get fleshed out significantly in the just-released second official trailer, which features James Franco as the would-be wizard, as well as three of the witches of Oz: Theodora (played by Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz), and Glinda (Michelle Williams). We also see more of the magical Emerald City, a group of merry Munchkins, a talking porcelain doll, and hordes of flying monkeys.
One thing we don't see: The fourth witch in the story -- the wicked one! We only get a glimpse of green hands, and a smoky silhouette in the trailers final shot. We'll have to wait until March for the full reveal.
"Oz the Great and Powerful" is scheduled for release on March 8, 2013.
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Valek Sykes -- owner of Mandeville's Tech Works FX Studios, recently relocated from L.A. to "Hollywood South" -- dreamed as a youngster of a career in building illusions. Just a boy, he sneaked into the R-Rated "An American Werewolf in London," a movie that would go on to inspire his later path as creator of special effects for some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters.
"I knew right then that's what I wanted to do: make monsters," he said, of that day at the cinema. "That's what did it for me. I wanted to make creatures, monsters, and robots."
Today, Sykes is doing what he said he'd do. Over the years, he's worked for the biggest names in the business, including luminaries such as Stan Winston ("Jurassic Park," "Edward Scissorhands"), Rick Baker ("Planet of the Apes"), and Dave Cannom, who won an Oscar for makeup in the New Orleans-shot "Curious Case of Benjamin Button."
Sykes -- whose work mostly revolves around sculpted items and animatronics -- has contributed to many well-known film projects throughout his career, which includes 13 years as owner of Tech Works FX Studios. He's worked on movies such as "AI: Artificial Intelligence," "Jurassic Park 3," "Men in Black," "Minority Report," "Cat in the Hat," "Enders Game," and "I Am Legend."
In terms of on-screen appearances, Sykes was cast -- as himself -- to be lead designer for the 2009-2010 10-episode Discovery Channel series, "Doing DaVinci," where Sykes and his team attempted to reproduce and test inventions of artist and designer, Leonardo DaVinci.
Sykes has created many effects for television, and jokes, "If it has initials, I worked on it: 'NCIS,' 'CSI,' '24,' I've done stuff with every one of them." He said these programs are usually seeking lifelike "severed heads, frozen bodies, and severed limbs." The stuff of nightmares.
But then, there's the stuff of fantasy, too. Aliens. Robots. Weird creatures that can't be described, such as one he's just completed for a horror film (is it a two-eyed chicken with horns? What is that thing?).
A native of Philadelphia, Penn., Sykes moved to L.A. to pursue his dream. He began as a sculptor, then landed a job making toy prototypes prior to, according to him, "weaseling his way" into effects shops. At some point, the sculptor branched out into animatronics, and often puppeteered his own creations on movie shoots.
A few months ago, Sykes shut down his L.A. workshop and relocated his entire studio -- and family -- to Mandeville. His shop, just a few blocks from the lake in Old Mandeville, is small; on hot days, the ventilation is less than he'd hope for. But for now, said Sykes, it gets the job done.
"I moved here, I'm in it. This is my state now," he said, of the decision to invest in Hollywood South.
"One of the big problems we have from California - the big complaint -- is that the local talent here is not up to par." He said finding experienced effects people in the New Orleans area is difficult for those coming from California to shoot a film. He said he faster-paced, no-such-thing-as-a-holiday work ethic of California causes productions coming here to Louisiana a bit of trouble.
"People are not used to the fast pace," said Sykes. "In California, it is all or nothing, and that's what production is used to."
In addition to his own creating, Sykes provides training for others looking to break into the business; he's offering classes that will help grow a base of skilled effects workers. The goal is to dismantle preconceived notions many California-based productions have about the skills and work ethic -- or lack thereof -- of locally-grown crew.
"It's all about quality and speed, under budget. My goal is to educate people here about the standards California is used to," Sykes said. "I want to make sure productions keep wanting to come here," he added.
In a time when many directors are skipping over what the layman would call "old-fashioned" special effects -- what Sykes said are referred to in the industry as "practical effects" -- Sykes calls for balance. Instead of seeing practical and CG effects as independent and contrary choices, he believes a marriage of both provides the best illusions.
"After a while, you get bored of giant [CG] robots beating up the city. It's not impressive anymore," said Sykes, of how many directors -- and viewers -- have grown acclimated to computer-designed imagery.
"'Jurassic Park,' the first one, is my favorite, because there's a great mix there," he said. "You had giant puppets, and then you had nice CG elements that when they were all tied together, it looked great."
"What I teach my people [in my classes] is that we are the next generation," Sykes said. "We need to work with the CG guys, together. And what looks good? Fake blood spatter? No. Real blood spatter."
"CG costs more, and it does not look as good," added Sykes, with an air of confidence in his product.
What does he think of Mandeville, so far?
"I love that my kids run outside and collect frogs, turtles, snakes, whatever," he said. "They're super happy ... we have twice the size house, and three times the amount of land. But the humidity? Not so great."
Sykes sees his relocation as a win-win for everyone.
"I'm in it to make this place more viable for productions to come," Sykes said. "After we saw this place, I fell in love with it. Granted, what brought me here is that the movie business was picking up over here. There's only a couple of places in the world that I could move to ... and now I won't look back."


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This celebrity sighting comes from John who spotted this pic of former action star (The Expendables doesn't count right??) and current California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on his private jet. He's rocking a Bold 9700 while hard at work doing whatever it is he does. Glad to see that at least he's made one good choice (his choice of smartphone) in his career. Thanks John!
Probably he uses BB for emails/BBM, or might be just his Official Phone. But always seen his tweets are from "Twitter for iPhone"


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The Statewide perspective about property taxes column by Gary Bunker in the Aiken Standard on Aug. 4 was quite interesting to read and evidenced a significant effort to locate relevant data and establish relationships between property taxes and economic health.
It was made clear in the column that statistical correlation doesnt establish cause and effect and thusly conclusions should be tempered. Unfortunately, those reading the column might well forget that point. In my northern state experience, real estate tax rates or millage reflected budgetary requirements and total property value. Towns with wealthy residents who owned high valued homes only required low millage rates to meet their communitys budgetary needs. In these cases, the low millage rate did not bring wealth but rather the wealth led to a low millage rate. And the opposite was true, municipalities with lower wealth had lower value homes and thus (for the same budgetary requirements) a higher millage rate was necessary. It was also apparent that municipalities with lower personal wealth also were the same ones with higher unemployment.
In my opinion, cause and effect are very unclear so I take a view that its not the amount of taxes thats the real problem but rather how well those taxes are used. Are they used efficiently and effectively? Do they provide quality services that support the entire community. When this occurs the community should thrive. Unfortunately, too often the opposite is true our taxes are frittered away while we get little in return.
I believe Aiken is a wonderful community with a government that provides much for our taxes. If we are asked to provide more, I hope (and expect) it will be used wisely if so, it will be to all our benefit.
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Irish Independent
By Fergus Black
State guarantee may be extended
THE Government's guarantee scheme covering the liabilities of Irish banks may need to be extended further, depending on market conditions, according to the IMF.
Under the scheme, which was introduced in September 2008, the State has guaranteed all deposits as well as senior debt and covered bonds at six Irish financial institutions — Bank of Ireland, AIB, Anglo Irish Bank, Permanent TSB, EBS and Irish Nationwide.
Last year, the European Commission approved a revised government guarantee scheme to extend cover on banking liabilities from two to five years.
But in addition to the billions of euro already pumped into ailing banks by the State, the international monetary watchdog IMF said that the guarantee programme may now need to be extended even further.
It warns liquidity pressures in the banking sector "remain serious" and estimates that more than €70bn of banks' obligations would mature by September this year.
This included long-term debt, "commercial paper", certificates of deposit and interbank deposits. The maturity of the long-term debt was tied to the expiration of the original two-year guarantee provided in September 2008 covering all banks' liabilities.
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By Fergus Black
Workers already hit by 13pc pay fall told new cuts on way
IRELAND will have to endure further wage cuts and falling prices over the next couple of years if it wants to climb out of recession and regain its competitiveness, the IMF is warning.
It claims Ireland is among the "most vulnerable" nations to continued deflation and warns of knock-on effects for households and businesses as prices continue to tumble.
The IMF calls for further wage cuts on top of those already endured by thousands of hard-pressed workers.
On top of thousands of jobs losses throughout the economy, private sector workers have already seen their wages cut by an average of 13pc. Public sector workers have also suffered with their salaries hit by an average 7.5pc cut in the last Budget.
Even before the crisis hit, the rapid rise of wage levels and increasing global competition had diminished traditional Irish advantages, the IMF says.
"The departure of Dell, a large manufacturing employer, to Poland in early 2009 was symbolic of a loss of edge in low-end manufacturing," it said.
However, recent declines in unit labour costs from their high levels would need to be sustained to close the competitiveness gap and make a material difference to growth prospects.
"High" Irish price and wage levels would require a period of "internal devaluation" over the next few years to support export growth.
Nominal private sector wages rose to new heights through the end of 2008 before hourly wages started falling early last year.
"For now, however, unit labour costs had fallen primarily because of improvements in labour productivity. In turn, the productivity increase reflects mainly compositional shifts in the labour force as the relatively unproductive construction industry has contracted."
However, the IMF said it was concerned that productivity increases may not continue — hence the decline in unit labour costs to competitive levels was not yet assured.
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THE Government should consider hitting the banks with a special levy on their profits to meet the costs of "future crises", the world's global financial watchdog has urged.
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Under its plan, a risk-adjusted levy would provide resources for a "resolution fund" to be used for future crises.
"A financial activities tax, levied on the profits (of senior executives), would represent a fair contribution from the sector to general revenues but also serve the purpose of reducing the sector's size and its systemic risk."
While such measures were controversial, they were being contemplated in a number of other countries, said the IMF. "The authorities noted that Ireland would be guided by the evolving international practice," it added.
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Bicycle Expo comes to Seattle
The Subaru Seattle International Bicycle Expo will be held March 1-3, at the Stadium Exhibition Center in Seattle. This Expo offers the latest in bicycling trends and products of today: travel, bikes of every variety, clothing, deals, rides, indoor test track, tours and more.
Cascade Bicycle Club Education Foundation is donating 100 helmets to the first children to partipate in its Bike Rodeo - a hands-on safety and skills event for kids 4 to 12 years old. Other activities include nutrition and fitness workshops, a photo contest, Seattle To Portland Bicycle Classic training program seminars and more.
More information is available online at www.cascade.org, or call 1-888-334-BIKE.


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Planning commission public hearing, CAO wetlands, Nov. 10 | Corrected
The wetlands section of the county's critical areas ordinance will top the agenda when the Planning Commission meets, Nov. 10, to consider proposed changes to local land-use regulations.
The commission's pubic hearing begins at 8:45 a.m., at the San Juan Island Grange Hall, 152 First Street, in Friday Harbor.
To allow for distribution to members of the commission, written comments on the pending changes should be submitted by 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, to the county Community Development and Planning Department, Attn: Janice Biletnikoff, senior planner.
Contact Biletnikoff for information or to submit comments, call (360) 370-7572 or email at: firstname.lastname@example.com. Comments can be to San Juan County CD&P, P.O. Box 947, Friday Harbor, WA, 98250.
Written comments on the pending changes can be made available to members of the commission if they are submitted by Tuesday, Nov. 8, to the county Community Development and Planning Department, attn: Janice Biletnikoff, senior planner.
— Editor's note: this notice corrects the time and the date of the planning commission's public hearing on the CAO wetlands section, which were listed incorrectly in the "Public Meetings" section of the Nov. 2 edition of the Journal, pg. 5.
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With spring finally seeming to have arrived, people can start moving their exercise routines outdoors, and one way to do this is with the Doc Walk that will take place on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Oak Park. The walk will serve as the kickoff for Trinity Health's "Exercise is Medicine" month. Participants are asked to gather in the parking area near the Nature's Prayer sign, where the Farmer's Market sets up during the summer.
Exercise is Medicine urges healthcare professionals to treat physical activity as another vital sign, like blood pressure or heart rate. It was founded by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Association.
Sports medicine physician Dr. Dawn Mattern established the Doc Walk to encourage healthcare providers and the public to join together in promoting awareness about the benefits of walking and exercise when it comes to treating disease and keeping people healthy.
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Dr. Dawn Mattern, sports medicine physician at Trinity Health, sits at her desk in her office. The Doc Walk, which she established to encourage healthcare providers and the public to join together in promoting awareness about the benefits of walking and exercise, will be starting on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Oak Park.
Mattern said there's good disease care, but they need good health care. Exercise is better than any medication on the market, she said, and Exercise is Medicine focuses on exercise and talking to patients about what they're doing to keep themselves out of the doctor's office.
"If you look at the causes of death like tobacco use and poor diet and lack of activity, exercise impacts everything we do," Mattern said. "I challenge people to think of one disease where exercise wouldn't help.
"Exercise is the first line of treatment for so many diseases. Our goal is to encourage physical activity in people of all ages and reverse the consequences of a sedentary lifestyle."
Mattern recommends that people find 30 minutes in each day of doing a physical activity, and everything counts, such as cleaning the house or parking farther away and walking extra.
The Doc Walk is user-intensive, but the goal is to get people walking for 30 minutes, Mattern said. People can walk at their own pace or walk longer than the 30 minutes. Participants at the Doc Walk gather as a group for the first few minutes and then everyone starts walking.
"It's sad that medical doctors think of exercise as secondary," Mattern remarked. "Less than 40 percent of family physicians across the board in the U.S. meet the physical activity requirements."
Motivation comes from tangible things like a drop in clothing size and the patient needs to trust in their doctor that it will happen, she explained. You just have to push yourself to get your 30 minutes of activity, Mattern added.
"For every 90 minutes of walking you've done, you've added two minutes to your life," she said.
Another benefit of keeping your exercise level at 30 minutes a day will also decrease your risk of getting Alzheimer's disease, Mattern said.
"It's just 30 minutes of your time for yourself to take a breath from your busy life," she said.
The Doc Walk has gotten bigger every year and Mattern is hoping for a good-sized crowd this year. The Doc Walk was an idea Mattern had to celebrate Exercise is Medicine Month in May.
"In North Dakota, it's hard to start a New Year's resolution in January, so May is an easier time to start," she said.
Participants in the Doc Walk have said the walks are fun and a good time to go out and walk with folks, as well as to meet new people. Mattern said she likes to have the opportunity to talk to her patients outside of her office. It's nice to do the recommendation of the daily 30 minutes of activity and not just tell other people the recommendation, she added.
"The Doc Walk gets people off the couch," Mattern said. "And I've ordered a nice, sunny night for May 1. I want to show people that they don't have to go to a gym, that (physical activity) can be as easy as walking in the park."


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Apple is looking to create, lighter, more efficient devices using fuel cells
Apple is interested in making fuel cell-powered mobile devices, according to Apple patent applications published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
According to two published Apple patent applications, called "Fuel Cell System to Power a Portable Computing Device" and "Fuel Cell System Coupled to a Portable Computing Device," Apple is looking to build lighter and smaller mobile
devices like MacBooks
(Air, Pro) by replacing current batteries with a fuel cell system.
This may not come as a surprise to many, since Apple has filed other patent applications for lighter hydrogen fuel cells. Those patents, which were brought to light this past October, described a building process where multiple fuel cells are connected by a power bus in a parallel pattern, and a voltage-multiplying circuit is added for additional voltage to the stack.
Now, Apple hopes to utilize these lighter, more efficient fuel cells in its mobile products in an effort to promote renewable energy sources and offer devices with the ability to run for days or even weeks without refueling, according to the patent applications. The devices will also be lighter and less bulky due to the lack of traditional batteries.
The first patent application, "Fuel Cell System to Power a Portable Computing Device," states Apple's case for wanting to use fuel cell technology in their devices. While current
fuel cell technology
for mobile products requires the user to carry a fuel cartridge for recharging purposes, Apple wants to integrate fuel cells right into their electronics.
The second patent application, "Fuel Cell System Coupled to a Portable Computing Device," describes how the fuel cell system would work with a rechargeable battery where one would power the other when necessary, and vice versa.
"This eliminates the need for a bulky and heavy battery within the fuel system, which can significantly reduce the size, weight, and cost of the fuel system," said the second patent application. "This fuel system includes a fuel stack cell which converts fuel into electrical power. It also includes a controller which controls operation of the fuel cell system."
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CLINTON TWP. — A young man who was assaulted in Mountainview state prison has died from his injuries, and authorities are investigating his murder.
Hunterdon County Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns III announced today, Aug. 20, that Joshua Jones, 23, of Englewood in Bergen County, died Thursday, Aug. 16, from injuries suffered in an assault at the Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility in Clinton Township.
On Saturday, a medical examiner ruled Jones' death a homicide.
Jones suffered severe trauma and was flown by a State Police medevac team to Morristown Medical Center on Tuesday, Aug. 14.
According to Prosecutor Kearns, "Mr. Jones was discovered in a dorm where several inmates reside. The injuries were the result of an assault. Detectives from the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit and the Department of Corrections Special Investigations Division are investigating."
The prosecutor added, "Mr. Joshua Jones was a young man serving his debt to society when his life was violently ended. Our condolences go out to the Jones family. We are aggressively investigating the circumstances leading up to what occurred."
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Arthur Kill Correctional Facility is being eyed by the same New Jersey-based company that is poised to redevelop the Stapleton homeport.
Executives from Ironstate Development of Hoboken, a billion-dollar, family-run developer of high-end residential and hotel units, toured the prison last month, squired by Casandra Properties, St. George.
The state is shutting down the Charleston prison on Dec. 1 to save money.
Borough President James Molinaro has been saying for weeks that he has a big-bucks private investor willing to take over the property and retrofit it as a retail shopping center, but has declined to say who it is.
Yesterday, Molinaro again remained mum, saying he has a "confidential agreement" with a potential developer who does not yet wish to be named.
"It wouldn't be fair of me," said Molinaro.
Molinaro and Mayor Michael Bloomberg tapped Ironstate in 2009 to transform the long-dormant former U.S. Navy base into a $150 million investment development of 800 residential units, stores and a public plaza.
An Arthur Kill visitor's log from Sept. 7 obtained by the Advance indicates a tour of the facility by Ironstate principals David and Michael Barry; John Pitera of Casandra; regional Empire State Development Corp. representative Andrew Fletcher, and Thomas Corcoran, assistant commissioner of prisons.
Neither Ironstate President David Barry nor Pitera returned calls, and Fletcher declined comment.
Also on the log that day was Assemblyman Lou Tobacco, who was later inked as a no-show.
Tobacco (R-South Shore) said he never intended to go and has no idea how his name wound up on the list. But he said he met in August at his Assembly office with members of Casandra Properties, who represented themselves as working on behalf of Ironstate's interest in the Arthur Kill property.
Tobacco said he referred them to Empire State CEO Ken Adams. An Empire State spokesman did not return calls for comment.
What will become of the Arthur Kill prison has been a matter for debate since the Cuomo administration tapped it for closure this summer. At the outset, no elected official here came to the defense of prison guards and support staff, who are now in the midst of transferring off-Island — or facing the loss of their jobs if they are unable to relocate.
Only later did state Sens. Andrew Lanza (R-Staten Island) and Diane Savino (North Shore/Brooklyn) say the prison should remain open.
State lawmakers throughout New York, not wanting to rile their constituents, legislatively gave the governor a one-time-only pass to unilaterally close prisons this year with just 60 days' notice, instead of the usual one year.
Tobacco and Molinaro have been advocates of retail development for the site, saying it would produce jobs.
All of the borough's Republican lawmakers, with the exception of Lanza, called for the state prison not to revert to a city jail after the city seemed to show some interest.
Meanwhile, Ironstate's redevelopment of the homeport was expected to begin earlier this year, but Molinaro said the project remains "on track," with demolition of existing buildings set to begin shortly.


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Kiwanis pitch in to paint
A Prairie Ridge family has a freshly painted house thanks to the members of the Kiwanis Club of Bonney Lake.
The painting crew showed up on Bill and Lenni Toney's front porch Aug. 5 to put the finishing touches on a house-painting project they started earlier that week. The volunteers had already pressure washed the two-bedroom house and the roof, did minor repairs, cleaned the gutters, caulked and primed.
The house painting, organized by Paint Tacoma-Pierce Beautiful, was free to the Toneys. Kiwanis members provided the labor, paint supplies and ladders. Parker Paint of Bonney Lake donated the paint and primer.
Paint Tacoma-Pierce Beautiful is a community service program that assists low-income seniors and disabled homeowners in Pierce County by painting their homes. A planning committee reviews each of the applications and conducts a site visit before assigning the project to a service group, such as the Kiwanis. Church groups, businesses, unions and government offices also participate. The painting is completed between July 15 and Aug. 15, a time Paint Tacoma-Pierce Beautiful calls the "Painting Daze of Summer."
The program was founded in 1985 when several city of Tacoma employees, looking for a community service project, stumbled upon the idea of helping low-income seniors by painting their homes. The first year they painted two homes. Last year more than 2,000 volunteers painted 93 homes, but they couldn't get to everyone. The organization received more than 200 applications in 2005.
Kiwanis member Hazel Stewart brought the idea to participate in the program to the Bonney Lake group in March and it was unanimously approved.
"This is a wonderful chance for us to serve a real need in our community," Phil DeLeo said, president the Kiwanis Club of Bonney Lake.
The Toney's daughter, Heather Fliehler, her husband and their two children joined the painting party.
"This is such a good example for the children," Fliehler said.
The Toneys first read about the program in the newspaper four years ago and sent in their application. Their mobile home in Prairie Ridge needed painting and the couple, both disabled, were not able to paint it themselves. Lenni Toney's mother also lives with them.
The Toneys were able to choose the color.
"We've had a long time to think about what color we wanted," Lenni Toney said.
A technical advisor from Paint Tacoma-Pierce Beautiful will inspect the work before signing off on the project, but the Toney's don't believe there will be a problem.
"It's beautiful," Lenni Toney said. "You have no idea how much we appreciate this."
Groups interested in volunteering for next years "Painting Daze of Summer" or homeowners interested in applying for the free program may call 253-383-3056.
Kiwanis International is a worldwide organization of women and men who share the challenge of community and world improvement. It is the leading service club in the United States and Canada with more than 13,000 clubs throughout the world. Founded in Detroit in 1915, Kiwanis became an international organization when the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, was chartered a year later.
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Third APIN session in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The 3rd session of the Asia Pacific Information Network (APIN) was held in Malaysia from 26-28 February 2007. APIN is guided by the Information for All Programme (IFAP) and provides an opportunity for the countries to jointly work towards building knowledge societies.
The meeting that was organizd by the UNESCO Office Bangkok in collaboration with the Malaysia National Library in Kuala Lumpur, was opened by the Secretary General, Dato' Zakiah Ahmad, Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage.
In her message she stated that the 3rd APIN meeting was another step forward to encourage networking and the sharing of information and experiences among countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Susanne Ornager, UNESCO's Adviser for Communication and Information in Asia, stressed that APIN is faced with many challenges and that all these issues require clear strategies for broad-based development, moving hand-in-hand with ICT policies and strategies. Increased connectivity is essential in the region and would allow access to the global reservoir of knowledge and sanction the creation of local knowledge communities.
Siti Zakiah, Director General of National Library of Malaysia stressed in her speech that APIN provides the forum for delegates to learn and share best practices in the use of ICT and that she was confident that the synergy of the human talents and knowledge would guide plans and programs for the development in all participating countries.
More than thirty participants representing 18 APIN countries and observers discussed an action plan for establishing IFAP National Committees, the development of human resources, considered collaboration and cooperation in the development of information tools, deliberated about the development of National Information Policies, and discussed content development and knowledge management with a focus on cultural and linguistic diversity.
The 4th Session of APIN will be hosted by the National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information and Documentation (NACESTID) in Hanoi, Vietnam in late 2008.
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Discussion and examples of the following are presented:
STRATEGIES: Students will learn by role-playing. The unit consists of four situations in which the students may become involved in determining the outcome of issues which are based on genetics. These four situations are:
- 1. Is it fair to raise or lower people's hopes?
- 2. Is it ethical to change the germ cell line?
- 3. Are we releasing genes unwittingly into the environment?
- 4. Are we rushing to judgement before we fully understand the implications of what we have discovered?
- 5. Are we violating an individual's legal rights as well as their right-to-know and their right to privacy/confidentiality?
Backgrounds and additional information are provided to assist in role-playing. Directions are given for setting up situations and some information is given for preparing for roles the students assume.
- 1. A suit brought by a couple against a physician because they were not given proper genetic counseling and subsequently had a child with Down's syndrome.
- 2. A thirty year old person fired from her job because her genetic profile, which showed that she was carrying the gene for Huntington disease, became available to her employer.
- 3. A young woman is found to be carrying the BRCA 1 gene. Her request for payment for a prophylactic mastectomy is rejected by her insurance company. Shortly after she is fired and her medical insurance is terminated.
- 4. A proposed law in 2010 requires sterilization of anyone whose IQ score is less than 70.
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There was a twist on the Tim Tebow relationship with the presidential race on Sunday.
Tales from the Trail
Poll shows Buddy Roemer leading Perry in New Hampshire
Remember when Rick Perry was the Republican presidential frontrunner? A new poll now shows him trailing former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer in New Hampshire. Though Roemer lacks an entourage of Texas Rangers mumbling into their collars and can walk the length of a Main Street in New Hampshire unrecognized, he can, it seems, still spin with the top tier candidates.
No jump start for Perry campaign in New Hampshire
The wheels on Rick Perry's bus will go round and round Iowa, where he'll make 49 stops between now and the Jan. 3 Republican presidential caucus, his campaign announced last night.
2012 candidates woo voters on Labor Day
Labor Day is no day off for President Barack Obama and the Republicans who want his job. The holiday to pay tribute to American workers traditionally marks the start of the general election campaign. And although 15 months remain before the 2012 election, you'll find the 2012 White House hopefuls on the road Monday hoping to score points with voters.
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Ready… Set… Go… And they're off to the races for 2012. The Republicans went north. The Democrat went south.
Mitt Romney launches 2012 presidential campaign
It was supposed to be Mitt Romney's day in New Hampshire, but the presidential hopeful ended up sharing the spotlight with a potential rival.
Let's fight…
The overnight news of Dominique Strauss-Kahn's resignation sets up a global battle over who will succeed him in the IMF's glass-and-steel headquarters in Washington. But, of course, that's not the only fight in town.
New Hampshire governor indicates he will replace Gregg with a Republican
WASHINGTON — New Hampshire Governor John Lynch appears to have cleared the way, at least politically, for Democratic President Barack Obama to name Republican Senator Judd Gregg as U.S. commerce secretary.
Lynch, a Democrat, indicated in a brief statement on Monday that he would yield to Gregg's demands and appoint a Republican to replace him in the Senate if Obama, as anticipated, picks the 61-year-old New Hampshire senator as head of the U.S. Commerce Department.
A Senate Democratic aide wrote in an e-mail to Reuters that if Obama picks Gregg, Lynch will indeed replace him with another Republican in order not to upset the balance of power in the Democratic-led Senate.
If Gregg was replaced by a Democrat and Minnesota's Al Franken survived a court challenge of his apparent victory, Democrats would have 60 seats in the 100-member Senate, enough to ram through Republican procedural roadblocks.
Gregg did not want to do that to his fellow Republicans.
"I have had conversations with Senator Gregg, the White House and U.S. Senate leadership," Lynch said in the statement issued by his office.
"Senator Gregg has said he would not resign his seat in the U.S. Senate if it changed the balance in the Senate. Based on my discussions, it is clear the White House and Senate leadership understand this as well."
Without specifically saying he would replace Gregg with a Republican, Lynch said: "It is important that President Obama be able to select the advisors he feels are necessary to help him address the challenges facing our nation.
"If President Obama does nominate Senator Gregg to serve as Commerce Secretary, I will name a replacement who will put the people of New Hampshire first and represent New Hampshire effectively in the U.S. Senate."
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Just the title of the new comedy "Hot Tub Time Machine" is genius. How can any adult (stress on the word "adult"), especially anyone who actually lived through the fashion train wreck that was the 1980s, resist checking it out?
The premise is simple. Three fortyish guys, whose lives have not gone so swimmingly, head back to the suite at the ski resort where they had the best times of their lives. Dragging along one of their slacker nephews, the guys end up together in the suite's hot tub, drinking themselves into oblivion. Some way, somehow, by the time the morning dawns, they have been transported back to the winter of 1986.
Leg warmers, neon ski suits and mullets galore quickly convince the guys that they have gone back in time, and as the raunchy, drug-addled, sex-filled comedy progresses, all three find that this particular weekend from their past was the key to their loser futures.
John Cusack leads the pack, and also produced the flick. He seems to be at his best when he's the boss – think "Grosse Pointe Blank" and "High Fidelity" – and he is perfect here. Craig Robinson, Clark Duke, and Rob Corddry round out the foursome, and each have pricelessly funny moments of their own. Of course, it definitely helps to have lived through 1986 in order to get some of the jokes, but even twentysomethings will find plenty to laugh at as these guys bumble through their second chance at life.
"Hot Tub Time Machine" is a no-holds-barred, raunchy comedy that often shows men at their most crass (and stupid). But there's a serious underbelly to all the often-hilarious fun, as the guys contemplate how youthful choices can alter the trajectory of life. Happily, by the time the credits roll (stick around for them, they are funny, too), our heroes have figured out how to make the most of the past and the present.
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According to the Zero Balancing Health Association, zero
balancing is a "hands-on bodywork system" that's designed to align your body's
energy with its physical structure. The practice incorporates Western knowledge
of the body with Eastern concepts of how energy flow is related to healing.
What to expect during
a session
One zero balancing session usually takes about 30 to 40
minutes. You remain fully clothed. You begin the session in a seated position,
and then change to a comfortable reclining position on your back. The
practitioner evaluates your energy fields by touching various areas of your
body, focusing primarily on your skeleton.
The touch is always gentle. People who experience a zero
balancing session claim that they find it very relaxing and that it relieves
The goal of a zero balancing session is to
At this point in time, zero balancing is on the cutting edge
of complementary therapies. The practice was created by Dr. Fritz Smith in
1975. Smith received his D.O. degree (doctor of osteopathy) in 1955 and his
M.D. degree in 1961. He then went on to study acupuncture, receiving both bachelor's
and master's degrees in that field. His study of eastern medicine led him to
develop zero balancing.
If you're interested in exploring zero balancing, visit the Zero
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Port grant would fund fire boat
South Whidbey Fire/EMS may soon purchase a new fire boat. Thanks to a Port of South Whidbey grant, the fire protection district will be able to look at new bids for the vessel, and Assistant Chief Paul Busch will report to the commissioners at the July meeting with the price estimates.
South Whidbey Fire/EMS is part of the South Whidbey Marine Security and Resiliency Consortium, along with the Port of South Whidbey, which is the lead agency in the alliance. The fire protection district applied and was approved for $210,000 almost three years ago to purchase a fire boat, but funding was re-appropriated. Fire Chief Rusty Palmer said there may be more money available to purchase a new boat, but he would not know until the funds are awarded.
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Everyone makes mistakes. This may be a cliché, but it's true. There is no discrimination as to who screws up every once in a while. The good thing about mistakes, however, is that they can lead to valuable lessons learned.
Recently, we had a client who left us. While it's not something we like, we do understand that it happens.
In the cancellation notice, the client stated that he wanted to save money. He said that he had asked for a quote from another carrier with a lower premium and that he would be switching his plan from ours to theirs.
We were a little disappointed because the client had been with us for many years. One of our greatest strengths as a family-owned agency is our customer service.
When a client is considering leaving, or looking for a different insurance product, we hope he or she will talk to us first. By talking to the existing insurance agent before switching plans, the client can give the agent a chance to make a counter offer. After all, comparison shopping can be a great way to get a good deal.
Saving Now—Spending Later
When I reviewed the client's new insurance policy with the other carrier, I discovered the source of his so-called savings. The dwelling value on the policy was less, the liability limit was less, and the deductible was higher.
These are all changes we could have talked through. Had he approached me, I would have explained why the previous levels were set. Unfortunately, the client was not interested in the details of his new or old plans; he just wanted to move forward with the new carrier.
Our former client eventually attempted to raise the limits on his new plan. It was only then that he finally understood the differences in the old and new policies, as his premium increased along with his limits. The benefit that he had seen in changing policies was gone.
He approached us to come back to write the policy as it had been, but at that point it was too late. The carrier was unable to rewrite the policy with the limits and premium he had before due to his account specifications and underwriting guidelines.
Learning from Mistakes
The mistake the client made, initially, was making a move without really understanding how his current policy was structured—and not calling us first to learn more, Then, he didn't know what he was buying or how it compared to what he currently had. As a result, he was not accurately comparing the two policies and only referred to the premium. That inaccurate comparison made it seem like he was saving money when in fact he was not
The question the client needed to ask himself was this: "How much do I really save if it could potentially cost me more money, out of pocket, for not having adequate coverage at the time of a claim?"
The lesson from this mistake is to match apples to apples, and not apples to oranges, prior to making any switch. Look not only at the premium you are paying but also at the coverage that you are buying with your policy. Talk to your insurance agent before making any major changes. And finally, if you want to switch policies, make sure you are getting the best rate for the same coverage…or better!
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I stumbled across this post this afternoon. You have no idea how many good clients I have lost in my career after I have set up an insurance portfolio based on their needs only to be replaced by a lower price. I hate it when a client tells me to set them up with a proper needs based insurance portfolio only to pay less with someone else for an inferior plan. I will link to this post on my own blog, http://www.thetibbit.com on Friday.
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Sterling Russell enjoys a local reputation as an advocate for freedom and liberty in Montgomery County, Texas. Mr. Russell spent the last 10 years arguing in favor of a limited constitutional government, free markets, and ending prohibition. He is known across the local community of republicans and democrats as always supporting civil liberties and constitutional rights above all else. Sterling Russell has always supported small business and will continue to after being elected to represent the State of Texas. Sterling Russell was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Spring, Texas. He graduated from Spring High School and immediately joined the work force. Over the next ten years, Mr. Russell worked tirelessly in the energy sector to ensure quality, highly efficient, and environmentally sound products were introduced into the field. Sterling has worked on projects on 3 continents, 5 countries, and across the United States.


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the graphics---excuse me
*runs to the bathroom*
i had never actually heard of this game until about 3 weeks ago. to b honest, it look really really crap.
the graphics---excuse me
*runs to the bathroom*
Everything in this signature except for this text was made by Wiired, he is my creator and almighty.
reminds me of SuperPaperMario dialogue... i like going on msg board and complaining about games i've never played!!!!!!Originally Posted by ottoman
Originally Posted by ottoman
Wow that game yars revenge looks realy crap
Point is carp looking dont mean anything when your playing the game (wiisports anyone)
Spoiler Alert!@TNightsOfGaming - My inane prattle
Saturn. whatever... they're both old and useless nowOriginally Posted by En4Neo
Actually no they're not....Originally Posted by StevenNevets
I play my Dreamcast a lot to this day.
Why the hell would any one want this game, it looks a little on the....Fagmuffin side....
Originally Posted by StevenNevets
The Saturn was a good console
Im still playin it
It has some of the best games going on it
-Dragon force
-Panzer dragoon zewi
-Panzer dragoon saga
-Shining force 3
-Gardian heros
-Death tank
-Burinig rangers
that is a small list
It also had the best home versions of these games (for the time)
-Any street fighter
-Any 2d fighters
-Duke nukem
-Bomber man (ten player)
Also a small list
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Archive » May 10, 2007
Eye on Santa Barbara
By John Watson
The Paseo System
Santa Barbara is a town blessed with its climate, its views, its mountains and ocean, and a downtown that has been developed with style, character and the needs of the human in mind. These qualities all suggest, no demand that a pedestrian circulation system be included at the heart of the city's plan. In Western culture, heavily dependent pedestrian systems emanated from the medieval and pre-industrial periods in Europe. Unconcerned with minimum lane width, a mandated fire truck maneuverable turning radius, efficient street layouts, or precise parcel boundaries, the pedestrian way craves visual and aromatic interest, delightful details and surprises just around the corner.
Paseos (passages) are mid-block walkways that leave the auto behind. In their quintessential form, they are comparatively narrow and they jig and jog their way around and between buildings as they provide a way to weave through the center of the city or town. Often found between properties, or on a shared property line, they are now often utilized as additional "frontage" for shops, restaurants and even hidden "parks" that are out of view from the rest of the city. When well conceived and implemented, the paseo can provide needed rest, relaxation and refuge usually missing in Downtown's daily drumbeat. In Santa Barbara, the bones of a paseo system have existed for almost 100 years; although with the exception of the Paseo Nuevo in the early 1990s, only a few "segments" have been added to the overall system in the last 50-plus years. In the late 1970s, the City Planning Department prepared a strategy for extending, expanding, connecting and unifying the system that existed, but the plan was never adopted and we are left with just enough of a system to be tantalized, but one that is unfortunately still incomplete.
Many thanks to Jake Jacobus and Paul Casey from the City of Santa Barbara Community Development Department for their help in the preparation of this article.
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JACKSON -- State officials are not blaming anyone for the security breach that led to an investigation and thousands of students retaking the writing portion of the MEAP test -- at a combined cost of $500,000.
"It does not serve the students of Jackson or across the state to lay blame at this point," Jan Ellis, spokeswoman for the Michigan Department of Education, said in an e-mail Thursday.
Jackson Public Schools spokeswoman A'Lynne Robinson released this statement on behalf of Superintendent Dan Evans: "We are certainly pleased with the findings but are disappointed with the unfortunate effect that this had throughout the state of Michigan."
The state Education Department hired an independent investigator to conduct an investigation, which was concluded on Oct. 26, and Jackson Public Schools officials were notified of the outcome in late December. Gazette News Service received the report this week.
"The investigation concluded that the school administered the fall 2007 MEAP tests correctly," Ellis said. "The breach in testing security outside of the actual classroom administration of the test was unfortunate."
The security breach came about after information about essay topics on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program writing test was printed in an Oct. 9 article in the Jackson Citizen Patriot before all students in Michigan had taken it.
On Oct. 8, Hunt Elementary School officials gave the newspaper permission to interview students who had completed the test that day.
A student said he had written an essay about someone for whom he was thankful, and that information was printed in the article, along with another essay question about one's role in a group or team.
As a result, any of the 260,000 Michigan fifth- or sixth-graders who had already taken the writing portion of the MEAP test were required by the state to retake it.
"This situation, in my mind, wasn't the paper's fault and it wasn't the school system's fault," said Jackson School Board President David Hasley. "If you want a test to be that secret, you should have it on the same day."
Since the breach occurred, state officials have considered a change that would have all students take each MEAP test on the same day.
Officials said it was the right decision to give the MEAP test retake.
"With one-third of the writing test compromised, it put in serious doubt the validity of the writing test results for students across the state," Ellis said in an e-mail.


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PERZANOWSKI, Bernard J. "Jimmy"
PERZANOWSKI, Bernard J. "Jimmy", age 65 of Bridgeport, OH, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV.
He was born July 22, 1946 in Martins Ferry, OH, the son of the late Benedict John and Mary Louise Roan Perzanowski,
He was a Vietnam War Navy Veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Montelone.
Survivors include a son, Barney (Bre) Perzanowski of St. Clairsville, OH; a daughter, Missy Perzanowski of Bellaire, OH; six grandchildren, Abbey, Brandon, Olivia, Brody, Emily, and Ryan; his best friend, Della Perzanowski; seven brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to sincerely thank Larry and Kim Welling for the generosity and kindness they showed Jimmy, as well as the staff at Liza's Place and Valley Hospice.
At Jimmy's request, there will be no services.
Arrangements entrusted to Grisell Funeral Home, Bellaire,
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