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Heinonen, who took a scary spill when he crashed headfirst into the crossbar during an exhibition game last week, was back on the ice as the Lumberjacks rolled to a 6-3 victory against the U.S. National Under-17 Team at L.C. Walker Arena. The crowd was announced at 2,097 fans.
Heinonen, who was the team's second-leading goal scorer last season, notched the second goal of the night as the Lumberjacks raced out to a 3-0 lead after the first period and never looked back.
"It happens and it's going to happen again," Heinonen said about last week's crash into the crossbar in an exhibition game against Sioux Falls in the Fall Classic. "I've still got to play hard. There's a little swelling and it's sore a little bit. But it's good to be smiling after the opener."
The Lumberjacks also got a pair of goals from Chad McDonald and Chris Leibinger and the other from Michael Brodzinski. McDonald finished with a three-point night.
Heinonen wore a full cage to protect his face, which required stitches above his eye and in his mouth. He didn't lose any teeth, have any broken bones or suffer a concussion, but sat out a couple practices to let the swelling do down. He was cleared to play after an MRI and X-rays were negative.
"I got really lucky. It was a fluky play and I got lucky," he said. "I've gone hard into the net before, but never hit the crossbar or goalpost."
But he wasn't about to miss the season opener.
"This was the last game I wanted to miss - other than the playoffs," Heinonen said. "I wanted to come out and play in front of the home crowd."
Muskegon coach Jim McKenzie was glad to see Heinonen in the lineup. The 6-foot-0, 186-pound left wing played on the first line with returnee Joe Cox and top draft pick Adam Gilmour.
"He's been great. He's a huge part of our team on and off the ice," McKenzie said of Heinonen. "He's very, very determined. He came back into camp in great shape and he's busted it all the way through. It's great to see him get off to a good start."
It was the same for the Lumberjacks, who struggled last season and missed the playoffs.
McDonald opened the scoring at the 11:59 mark of the first period and Heinonen followed at 4:39 with a shot from the slot.
Leibinger, a defenseman, followed that up with a goal late in the first period and added a short-handed goal with 28 seconds left in the second period.
Goals by defenseman Michael Brodzinski and the second from McDonald in the first minute of the third period made it 6-0 before the U.S. team broke the bid for a shutout with three goals on Lumberjacks goalie Hayden Stewart.
Stewart finished with 23 saves.
"It was a little sloppy, but we'll take it," said McKenzie, who is starting his first full season as the Lumberjacks coach. "Different parts of our game were a little sloppy. But Hayden made some big saves in the first period and that helped. We'll take it. For a first game, we'll definitely take it."
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Governor Deval Patrick's re-election campaign confirmed today that President Barack Obama and musician James Taylor will take part in a campaign rally in Boston Saturday.
The event, billed as a "Move Massachusetts Forward Rally," will seek to drum up support for Patrick and Lt. Gov. Tim Murray before the November election. This is the second Obama appearance on Patrick's behalf this election season. Obama appeared at a Patrick fundraiser in April of this year.
Obama has been making recent appearances on behalf of Democrats, despite some rumblings that his appearances would not help Democrats in an election where so many voters are unhappy about the economy. Obama's approval rating on employment issues for the month of September hovered around 45 percent.
Back in July, The New York Times noted that some advisers were suggesting Obama rally the base in Washington and not get too cozy with Democratic candidates. They wrote:
Three months before the midterm elections, the president is stepping up his involvement in the fight to preserve the Democratic Party's control of Congress. But advisers said he would concentrate largely on delivering a message, raising money and motivating voters from afar, rather than on racing from district to district. Read more »
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They have welcomed his financial drawing power, however. Through September, the president has headlined nearly 50 fundraisers this year, according to CBS' Mark Knoller, the unofficial statistician of the White House press corps. Read more »
"I am honored to have President Obama come to Massachusetts in support of our cause," Patrick said in a statement. "He believes as we do in generational responsibility, and in making the kind of choices that have helped Massachusetts lead the nation in job creation, educational achievement, and health care coverage."
Taylor, who performed at fundraisers for Obama during the 2008 election, will be performing at Saturday's rally at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. He also appeared at an April event for Patrick. Taylor is a Massachusetts native and owns a house in the Berkshires.
Patrick is facing a tough race for reelection, with recent polls showing as little as a single percentage point between him and Republican challenger Charles Baker.

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ATLANTIC CITY — Sunil Rattu and his girlfriend, Radha Ghetia, were planning for their future.
The couple, who had graduated nursing school together, were to take their licensing exams later this month.
Rattu hoped to start his own health care business, a vision he had outlined for family members at a party late Saturday.
But shortly after midnight, the Middlesex County couple headed to an Atlantic City casino, and their plans were tragically cut short.
According to police and family members, around 8 a.m. Sunday in the parking garage of the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, the two were accosted by three men as they prepared to drive home.
The encounter turned into a carjacking that led to the killing of Rattu, 28, of Old Bridge, and the wounding of 24-year-old Ghetia of Sayreville.
"They had big dreams, but now their dreams are gone and our dreams are gone," said Praveen Kaul, Rattu's brother-in-law.
Family members said they learned that before firing the shot, the attackers had said they wouldn't hurt the couple.
"Why would they do it? We're still looking for why," asked Rattu's brother, Anil "Sunny" Rattu, seated in the dinning room of the family's Old Bridge home, where relatives gathered Monday, several weeping uncontrollably.
Rattu, who had five sisters and a brother, planned to marry Ghetia within the next two years, family members said.
Born in India, he came to the United States with his family when he was about 4 years old. He graduated from Linden High School, relatives said. While attending Pinelands School of Practical Nursing and Allied Health in Jackson, ran a Fleet service station off Route 70 in Jackson, one of two owned by his father. He wanted to start a business so his father could retire.
"He was going to take care of my dad," said Rattu's sister, Meelan Chand.
Pinelands admissions director Diana Nobleza said both Rattu and Ghetia were "dedicated" students, and that after receiving his licensed practical nursing diploma, Rattu had hoped to become a registered nurse. "It's very tragic," she said. "We can't believe this happened."
The couple were at a going-away party for a relative in Old Bridge until about 12:45 a.m. Sunday, when they decided to go to the Taj Mahal casino, family members said.
Originally, Rattu planned to go to New York City, relatives said, but changed his mind. He went to the casinos three or four times a year, they said.
At about 6 a.m. Sunday, Rattu called his mother saying they were eating breakfast and would soon be coming home, family members said.
Less than two hours later, however, according to police and relatives, when the couple went to Ghetia's Land Rover and opened the door, robbers forced their way into the vehicle. At least one had a gun.
Ghetia was forced to drive with one bandit in the passenger seat, and Rattu between two men in the back. The suspects had her drive several blocks to an alley, where they robbed the couple of a small amount of cash and ordered them out of the vehicle, said family members and police.
Then a gunman inside the vehicle allegedly fired through the closed window, killing Rattu. The robbers abandoned the SUV and ran, relatives said; Ghetia, whose neck was grazed by a bullet, went for help.
She has identified three men, their photos captured on a security camera, as the attackers, relatives said.
Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel said there is evidence the three suspects had cased other casino parking garages before the abduction.
The incident was the second fatal carjacking connected to the Taj Mahal casino in 16 months, but authorities said that was "random coincidence."
On May 21, 2010, Martin Caballero, 47, of North Bergen, was abducted, carjacked from the Taj Mahal parking garage and fatally stabbed after dropping his family off at the casino's front door, and going to park his car. Two suspects are charged in that case.
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Zelaya should have been exiled to Elba with the tacit and happy approval of the leader of the free world, instead of the condemnation of the would-be leader of the forces of evil. Honduras and Iran: Obama Betrays Freedom Again
Chavez: Zelaya to return to Honduras "in hours" - they US ought to stop that plane. Obana, on the wrong side again.
Bloody Sunday In Honduras, Part 2? Legal Insurrection
With all that is happening in the world and at home, it would be easy to forget about the drama unfolding in Honduras this weekend. Manuel Zelaya is threatening another attempt at a return to Honduras this Sunday,, is taking steps to set up an alternative government, and has issued an ultimatum to the Honduran leadership. The last time Zelaya attempted a return, there were bloody protests at the airport, resulting in at least one death.
Standing behind and beside Zelaya is Hugo Chavez.
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As goes Honduras may go the rest of Latin America. Too bad our own government doesn't see it this way. If Chavez succeeds in reinstating Zelaya, the effects will be devastating for decades.
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The Syracuse Silver Knights will defend their home artificial turf this weekend inside the Onondaga County War Memorial.
Central New York's newest professional squad is a member of the Major Indoor Soccer League, and this mid-season weekend has the Silver Knights playing two of their 12 home games, on Friday against the Milwaukee Wave and Sunday against the Norfolk Sharx.
I asked Lindsay Kramer, who covers the team for The Post-Standard, what should interest newcomers about the team and indoor soccer.
"The Silver Knights have brought to town a brand of soccer that's a sensory feast for sports fans who find the pace and scoring of the traditional outdoor game lacking. Transplanted indoors, this version has a pinball quality that highlights the speed and intricate technical skills of players," Kramer answered. "Although there are some Xs and Os, it's also an easy game to grasp and follow since virtually every other flick of the foot upfield creates a scoring chance or is a shot itself. Pay special attention to carom plays off the boards, and appreciate the moxie of goaltenders who face blasts so close-up that they often have no choice other than to stop the ball with whatever body part it strikes."
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Hi Dennis,
Unless you want to have your wife sailing alongside you, having a Rio M and a Rio S
is really not necessary.
Just be sure to get your wife her own ultra lightweight rig (I suggest the Sailworks Retro Ripper as it's one of the lightest and has very good light wind power in a very small package. Pricey, yes, but worth every penny as it will be so easy to use.)
Get her the 4.2 m2 (or a 5.0 m2 if you can find one).
Also, trying to teach your wife may not be the best idea.
It often works, but just as often it can cause problems.
Better for both of you to get some lessons in the basics, to get you started, then decide
how many boards and rigs you will need to buy.
As with everything, there are good schools and there are less good schools.
If you sign up for a lesson, and it's not easy, the conditions are not optimum (wind in the 8-12 knot range is the best) and you are not having fun, find another school.
I've taught hundreds of newbies in the "A Taste of Windsurfing" program and I would say the student success rate is > than 95%.
Wish we lived nearer, as I would love to teach both you and your wife on the 2 Rio M boards that I have.
If you can make a trip to Cape Hatteras sometime, let me know.
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James J. Mulva (born 1946) is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ConocoPhillips. As announced on July 14, 2011, Mulva intends to retire upon completion of the separation of ConocoPhillips into two stand-alone publicly traded companies. Until then, he will continue to serve as ConocoPhillips' CEO and lead the separation efforts.
Mulva served as president and chief executive officer of ConocoPhillips from 2002 to 2004. Prior to that, he served as chairman and chief executive officer of Phillips Petroleum Company from 1999 to 2002. He had served as Phillips' president and chief operating officer since May 1994 and executive vice president since January 1994. He had been senior vice president in 1993 and chief financial officer since 1990, at which time he joined the company's management committee.
Mulva is a member of the National Petroleum Council, which is an oil and natural gas advisory committee to the US Secretary of Energy.
Mulva served as chairman of the American Petroleum Institute in 2005. He was named 2002 Petroleum Executive of the Year in recognition of the aggressive steps he took to grow and position Phillips Petroleum Company to compete in an increasingly difficult business environment.
Mulva earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business. Immediately after graduating, Mulva served as a U.S. Navy officer until beginning his career with Phillips in 1973.
It was announced on January 24, 2014, that Mulva and his wife will donate $60 million to the University of Texas at Austin, with $40 million going towards the McCombs School of Business and $20 million to the Cockrell School of Engineering.
"We've been looking for the right project so we could, in a more significant way, help support The University of Texas and its commitment to education and research," says Mulva, who was named a UT Distinguished Alumnus five years ago and whose previous philanthropy includes gifts to the Red McCombs School of Business and Robert Strauss Center for International Security and Law.
The Mulvas also donated $15 million to the College of Liberal Arts toward construction of its new building on the East Mall. The six-story structure will have an entire floor for the University's Naval, Army and Air Force ROTC units, which are part of the college.
Mulva says he was motivated by his own experiences as a student. "I went through ROTC — that's the only way I could attend UT — so I really want to support ROTC students," he says. "For these young men and women, it's not about making money. It's all about service to the country. They're very dedicated and bright students."
Along with his wife, Miriam, Mulva pledged $7 million towards the construction of a new library at St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI, the largest gift in the school's history; the library is named in honor of the Mulvas.
Mulva received an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree at the 136th annual commencement ceremony at the Colorado School of Mines on May 14, 2010. At this event, he also gave his keynote address, "Passing the Torch of Responsibility."[1]


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Visual Arts: Exhibition Archive
Giannina Coppiano Dwin: Nothing We Call Our Own
Oct. 29, 2011 – Jan. 29, 2012
Opening Reception: Fri., Oct. 28, 6 - 9 pm
Ecuadorian native Giannina Coppiano Dwin's work, which may include performance and always allows the interaction of time, expresses a desire to transform simple materials into symbols of life's basic needs. For her exhibition in the Focus South Florida: Project Room, Dwin will present a site specific installation and performance as well as photographs.
Freddy Jouwayed: Forks in the Wave Function
Oct. 29, 2011 – Jan. 29, 2012
Opening Reception: Fri., Oct. 28, 6 - 9 pm
Miami based artist Freddy Jouwayed will present a site specific installation in the Center's middle galleries of his labor intensive drawings on paper.
Artist Unknown/The Free World
Organized by John D. Monteith & Oliver Wasow
Oct. 29, 2011 – Jan. 29, 2012
Opening Reception: Fri., Oct. 28, 6 - 9 pm
Book Release Event: Sat., Oct. 29, 1 - 4 pm
The U.S. premiere of a first-of-its-kind exhibition features hundreds of images of vernacular photography found online by artists John D. Monteith and Oliver Wasow. From the bizarre to the sublime, these anonymously sourced amateur photographs provide a fascinating view of American culture through the new frontier of social media.
South Florida Cultural Consortium Exhibition 2011
Sept. 10 – Oct. 16, 2011
Opening Reception: Fri., Sept. 9, 6 - 9 pm
Free admission for Opening Reception
The Art and Culture of Hollywood is honored to present for the first time in its 30+ year history, the exhibition of winners of the 23rd Annual South Florida Cultural Consortium Visual and Media Arts Fellowship Awards.
The recipients were selected during a two-tier panel process which included the participation of regional and national arts experts.
Michael O'Brien: Impact Zone
June 18 – Aug. 14, 2011
Opening Reception: Fri., June 17, 6-9 pm
Michael O'Brien loves the water. More specifically, the salt water- the ocean. Surfing for 35 years, O'Brien has surfed from California to the north shore of Oahu. His work is an expression of 20 years with a camera in the impact zone.
Ed Templeton: The Seconds Pass
June 18 – Aug. 14, 2011
Opening Reception: Fri., June 17, 6-9 pm
Internationally recognized artist and skateboarding legend Ed Templeton creates works that juxtapose his street photography in quasi-narrative groupings.
Ryan Humphrey: Fast Forward
June 18 – Aug. 14, 2011
Opening Reception: Fri., June 17, 6-9 pm
BMX Opening Extravaganza: Sat., June 18, 12-4 pm
New-York-based contemporary artist Ryan Humphrey incorporates BMX bikes in dynamic 2- and 3-dimensional works. Fast Forward features a large-scale, floor-to-ceiling installation in which BMX bikes are attached to the gallery walls. The installation includes a massive wrap-around rug, a collection of bike-inspired paintings and mixed-media pieces, and three interpretations of Marcel Duchamp's Bicycle Wheel (1913) set against BMX bike ramps. An interactive activity area is also a part of the exhibition.
Fifth All-Media Juried Biennial
April 30 – June 5, 2011
Opening Reception: Fri., April 29, 6-9 pm
Exhibition Jurors: Scott Murray, Owner and Director, Twenty Twenty Projects, Miami; Michelle Weinberg, artist, Creative Director, Girls' Club, Fort Lauderdale.
The All-Media Juried Biennial will include paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, photography, video, computer-generated images, site-specific installations, and performance art from Florida-based artists. Sixty eight works were selected from 825 entries submitted by 294 artists. Award winners will be announced at the opening reception.
Special Event: Fri., May 13, 6-9 pm
An evening of experimental music and performance, featuring fsik huvnx, Pocket of Lollipops, Richard Vergez, and Susan Telemetry.
Lisa Rockford: The She-Monster Sideshow
April 30 – June 5, 2011
Opening Reception: Fri., April 29, 6-9 pm
The She-Monster Sideshow presents a series of large-scale banner paintings representing mythical females. These "she-monsters" are drawn from pre-existing pop culture imagery, humorously referencing historical myth and narrative. Bring your cameras! There will be an interactive photo op.
Cristina Lei Rodriguez: Forever
March 5 – April 10, 2011
Opening Reception: Fri., March 4, 6-9 pm
Cristina Lei Rodriguez's Forever presents a survey of sculptures and installations from 2003 through 2010. Delving into the aesthetics of desire that are part of the consumer products that surround us, her works are primarily sculptural landscapes, sometimes very realistic and other times very abstract.
Louise Erhard: Yes, No, and Everything in Between
March 5 – April 10, 2011
Opening Reception: Fri., March 4, 6-9 pm
Louise Erhard's work explores the dynamics of her interpersonal relationships and the ways her ego and misperceptions have affected those relationships in the past. Her creation of space and place is executed through collage. Beginning with a clean board, Erhard layers mixed media from everyday publications — cut and pasted from posed advertising imagery and the discarded decorative elements from our collective pasts. Her use and manipulation of common imagery of architectural elements is intended to create visual representations of the everyday struggle with one's ego and the desire to rise above it.
Birds are Nice: A Little Love
March 5 – April 10, 2011
Opening Reception: Fri., March 4, 6-9 pm
A Little Love is an installation piece by artist Birds are Nice featuring an animated video short, and sound and installation.
Lea Nickless: Water & Oil
Jan. 22 – Feb. 20, 2011
Opening Reception: Fri., Jan. 21, 6-9 pm
The works presented are a meditation on the environmental catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico. In this series, Lea Nickless floated oil pigment on water to create work oddly reminiscent of NASA satellite imagery of the area focusing on the unseen damage, the loss of microscopic creatures. In another series, portraits of diatoms, the most abundant form of phytoplankton and the foundation of the oceanic food chain, are rendered in white ink on tarpaper.
Christiaan Lopez-Miro: All Roads Lead to Cassadaga
Jan. 22 – Feb. 20, 2011
Opening Reception: Fri., Jan. 21, 6-9 pm
All Roads Lead to Cassadaga is Miami-based artist Christiaan Lopez-Miro's photographic exploration of a 115 year-old Spiritualist community in Central Florida.
Abracadabra: Fourth Annual Exhibition and Fund-raising Raffle
Tickets on sale now!
Opening Reception: Fri., Jan. 21, 6-9 pm
Raffle Event: Feb. 18, 6-9 pm
Now in its fourth year, this exhibition and fund-raiser is comprised of approximately 100 donated works in all media by invited artists. Abracadabra culminates with a live raffle of these outstanding art works in the main gallery — every ticket holder goes home with a piece of art!


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Nicholls State vs. Washington State, Anchorage, 5 p.m.
Coppin State at USC, 7:30 p.m.
Butler vs. UCLA, Anaheim, 8:30 p.m.
Louisiana State vs. Arizona State, New York, 11:30 a.m.
Oregon State at George Washington, 11 a.m.
Montana State at Oregon, 7:30 p.m.
TBD vs. Washington State, Anchorage
But 74-47? Are you kidding?
That's the score UP beat UCLA by Thursday in the 76 Classic in Anaheim. The Pilots just stomped the Bruins after beating Oregon last week, and you start to wonder if Portland might not only be able to win the WCC, but the Pac-10 as well.
This is a very good UP team, experienced, skilled and capable of scoring in multiple ways. Circle Dec. 19 on the calendar -- that's when the Pilots play at Washington, a game that should tell us a lot about both UP and the Pac-10. The Pilots play Minnesota today at 6:30 p.m. in the 76 event.
UCLA? The Bruins look just awful offensively, and were clueless how to attack the Pilots' zone defense. Zones have been an Achilles' heel for UCLA for several years, but the Bruins (2-2) have rarely looked so inept, shooting 32.7 percent from the field, including 21.7 on three-pointers. They were even bricking free throws, making just 6 of 14.
"It really feels horrible," Coach Ben Howland told the L.A. Times. "We're a long way from being a good team."
Of all the teams in the Pac-10, UCLA has been hit hardest by early departures. Just think, this could be a team with Kevin Love as a junior, Russell Westbrook as a senior and Holiday as a sophomore.
Instead, the Bruins' best player probably is Malcolm Lee, who has had trouble staying on the court because he keeps gettng cramps in his legs. And one of their senior leaders is Nikola Dragovic, who was just reinstated from a two-game suspension for being arrested on an assault charge -- and not for the first time, either.
Maybe the Bruins can recover. But it sure seems they have a long way to improve if they are to keep their five-year run of NCAA Tournament berths alive. Those three consecutive Final Fours are going to seem like a long time ago.
Other links:
-- Arizona State freshman forward Trent Lockett gets some national attention, although he wasn't able to avoid foul trouble long enough to keep the Sun Devils from losing to Duke on Wednesday.
-- Arizona coach Sean Miller says his team's trip to the Maui Invitational, in which the Wildcats went 1-2, was a good learning experience. They learned they foul way too much, their defense needs work, but their offense and rebounding aren't bad.
-- Mike Tokito
Follow him at twitter.com/mtokito


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Since I know the whole United States will be watching the USA vs Ghana tomorrow, I'd like to start with a public service announcement:
The game is tomorrow, Saturday, June 26th at 2:30pm, EST. If you plan on watching it a bar, get there at least two hours early.
Thank you.
I've been getting a lot of questions from non-sports fans about tomorrow's game, most being about the time and place to watch. I love it!
The United States vs. Ghana: Momentum wins
In the 2006 World Cup, when the United States lost to Ghana, 1-0, our boys went home with heads hung low and frustrated. Tomorrow, Ghana faces a team that is riding high and ready to roll.
The win against Algeria was a morale boost that will hopefully carry our team to the Quarter Finals and beyond. On Wednesday our boys played hard for 90+ minutes and it was that work rate that produced the winning goal. Had they given anything less, I doubt that Tim Howard would have launched a 40-yard pass that led to Landon Donovan's run. Had they given anything less, the whistle would have blown with nothing to show for it.
The United States worked hard for their win against Algeria and look for them to work just as hard against Ghana. Meanwhile, Ghana is coming off a 1-0 loss to Germany. So, momentum and the great American work ethic wins this one.
I hate making predictions publicly since I'm never good at them, but I will put myself out there for a 2-0 USA win.
The Second Round
Has anyone else noticed the number of Spanish-speaking nations in the Second Round?
The list: Uruguay, South Korea, United States, Ghana, Netherlands, Slovakia, Brazil, Chile, Germany, England, Argentina, Mexico, Paraguay, Japan, Spain, Portugal.
7 our of 16. And, yes, I threw in the United States. Eat it, Arizona.
I'm going to get good sleep tonight. Tomorrow we feast.


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AGAWAM — Heavy storm damage was reported here, including trees on vehicles and homes, in wake of a line of thunderstorms that moved through the region Monday afternoon.
Storm damage can be seen near the intersection of Main Street and Harvey Johnson Drive, as well as at on Hunt Street.
More than 160 Western Massachusetts Electric Co. customers were without power in wake of the storms.
Traffic in the southbound lanes of Interstate 91 in Connecticut, about a half mile north of Exit 45, meanwhile, is now heavily backed up, according to motorists. An electronic sign warns motorists there is debris in the roadway and that three lanes are blocked.
Street flooding was reported in Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee, West Springfield and Westfield.
CBS 3 Springfield reported several inches of rain ponded on Boston Road, a tree was down on Sheldon Street and portions of Federal and Worthington streets were blocked because of flooding. The Republican's media partner also reported Sargeant Street in Holyoke was impassable, and reports of flooding along Route 20 in West Sprnigfield.
Abc40 reported heavy rain pooling on the roof on the TD bank on Route 5 in West Springfield prompted the closure of the bank for the day.
"When it came down it just inundated everything," said Westfield Police Sgt. Paul Beebe, adding that flooded areas included Route 20. "Things are getting slowly back to normal. We might have a couple of washed out areas, but other than that we are good."
"We have got all the usual places," said Chicopee Police Lt. Michael Prznadel said, adding that flooded areas include the Prospect Street underpass in the Willimansett neighborhood. "Anywhere that it is low."
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Hampden County in Massachusetts and Northwestern Tolland County in Northern Connecticut until 2:45 p.m.
This is a developing story and will be updated as our reporting continues


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Australia's Private-Equity Deals for the New Year
Pacific Equity Partners' Tim Sims Discusses His Expectations for 2013 and China's Impact on the Economy
In 1998, Tim Sims was one of four Pacific Equity Partners founders seeking advice about financing deals and running investment committees from joint-venture partners Bain Capital and Bain & Co., led at the time by Mitt Romney and Tom Tierney, respectively.
Today, PEP is Australia's largest private-equity firm, and plans to tap investors for a 3.5 billion Australian dollar (US$3.6 billion) fund, which will be split into core and co-investment programs. That raising follows those of global peers including Kohlberg Kravis Roberts KKR 0.94 % & Co., as well as TPG Capital, which are also raising Pan-Asian funds.
"Australia is, perhaps surprisingly, one of the largest [leveraged buyout] markets in the world and a critical part of any Asia portfolio," Mr. Sims says.
Mr. Sims spoke to Gillian Tan in Sydney about the Australian private-equity landscape, what kind of deals can be expected in 2013 and why the impact of Chinese growth on the Australian economy is more modest than many think.
The following interview has been edited.
WSJ: How did the time at Bain help to establish the culture at PEP?
Mr. Sims: Bain has a strong emphasis on long-term relationships and delivering results; you can't have one without the other. As consultants and advisers our approach was to make working with management of companies our main focus. At PEP, we're primarily business engineers that work for management, not deal makers.
WSJ: What do you think makes Australia such an attractive investment destination to private-equity observers?
Mr. Sims: Private-equity returns in Australia are the highest of any geography we've been able to measure over the last 10 years and they have the lowest variability of returns, which is a measure of risk.
Investors also like the positive fundamentals of the Australian economy where population growth is close to 2% driven by healthy migration and birthrates, unemployment rates are modest, federal debt levels are low, and future unfunded pension liabilities are especially low.
Does that mean there will be a competitive "gold rush" to Australia? The evidence is not, because of the tyranny of distance, asymmetrical tax structures, different market structures, and to cap it all, the processes of making decisions across time zones have proven very challenging for outside players.
Some of the world's best investors, with enormous experience and capabilities in other markets, have had very damaging investment experiences in Australia. Australia is perhaps surprisingly one of the largest LBO markets in the world and a critical part of any Asia portfolio.
WSJ: For 2013, will we see more deals created by global companies looking to sell Australian units, or local companies seeking to generate cash?
Mr. Sims: Corporate carve-outs can be very good for private equity. I think we'll continue to see new chief executives consider whether all businesses in their portfolio are core or noncore.
Multinationals with investments in Australia often give consideration to selling because the Australian dollar is strong, and because there's a sense of nervousness about where the investment markets are going.
WSJ: What are your thoughts on the Australian economy's so-called dependence on Chinese growth?
Mr. Sims: While economists have celebrated the incremental economic growth in recent years, the actual effect when you measure it at a company activity level, has been quite minimal.
WSJ: Do you believe private equity should retain a stake when they list companies in the public market?
Mr. Sims: In some markets, the conventional view is that private equity partially lists and keeps skin in the game. The reason firms don't do that is to avoid a significant overhang in the stock, which means other shares trade nervously, and at a discount. Private equity's overwhelming motivation and interest is in floating a business at a fair price. No single business is worth the long-term reputation of a private-equity firm to "get away" with an inappropriate price.
The price boom had a big effect on sentiment and of course terms of trade but in terms of actual activity delivered into the Australian economy, it's been quite modest.
In total, Chinese demand represents around 5.6% of Australia's total GDP. If Chinese growth were to diminish from historical levels of 10% to much lower levels of say 7% annually, the incremental impact on GDP growth in Australia would be modest.
The theories in recent times which tried to link small changes in incremental growth in China with the likely future of the Australian economy are not supported by data and information that we have.
Without being too lighthearted about it, loss of the boom effect of China would have had smaller actual impact on the Australian economy in any given year than some of the floods and fires have.
WSJ: How do you see the competitive landscape in Australian private equity?
Mr. Sims: The market looks well-served by a stable set of competitors who have very different focuses in terms of the scale and type of businesses they're interested in buying.
By force of circumstance, regulation and geography, it looks unlikely that Australia will become an integrated piece of the global market. We believe we've observed close to A$8 billion invested by high-quality global funds but it seems that around A$5 billion has become compromised and is now held at less than one times value.
That anomaly seems to create a unique competitive situation in this market.
WSJ: With some European banks retreating from lending in the Australian market, has PEP found debt harder to come by?
Mr. Sims: The debt facility associated with the buyout of Spotless Ltd. is close to A$900 million (US$933 million), roughly twice what conventional wisdom might have thought was in the local market.
So, for experienced sponsors and the right deals, transactions are eminently financeable up to that sort of level. With the cash rate coming down, the cost of senior debt is lower than it has been for some time.
WSJ: Do you think the Australian dollar will remain above parity this year?
Mr. Sims: Currency is a market that is always subject to speculation and trading comment.
Based on long-term fundamentals relative to the U.S. dollar, the Australian dollar is likely to remain strong for the foreseeable future.
The fundamentals of the U.S. economy will require higher taxes, and increased economic hardship for many if the future unfunded liabilities are to be met.
Education: Bachelor's and master of arts, Oxford University, Mitsui Scholar (1979); master of public administration, Harvard Kennedy School, Kennedy Scholar (1980).
Career: Formerly chairman and managing director of Bain & Company Australasia and Africa, and a member of Bain's global executive committee. Founding partner of the LEK Partnership, a global consulting firm.
Extracurricular: Charity work focusing on health-care issues in Australia.


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Looks like we will be able to get our hands on some KISS x Hello Kitty merch
very soon NOW! Yayayayayayay! As some Junkies already know, there have been a few things released before the official Fall launch (a couple of T's at Hot Topic and some accessories from Claire's)…
But looks like there is more to come with something-for-everyone selection of bags, jewelry, stationery, plush and of course, more must-have rocker Hello Kitty x KISS t-shirt!!! What tops my wish list? Well, I do have my hands on some small sized plush… My next loves from this collection are the POP vinyl figures! For me — a definite MUST-HAVE! ^___^
Kawaii apparel from Mighty Fine… And the two teaser T's from Hot Topic…
Some KISS x Hello Kitty things from Claire's…
Here is the official press release:
Introducing KISS x Hello Kitty Two Unlikely Partners Rock Out in a Fun New Collaboration
"The hottest band in the world" meets the queen of supercute when iconic rock band KISS headlines with Sanrio Inc. and global icon Hello Kitty for an unexpectedly cute collaboration. The Hello Kitty x KISS collection offers a mix of co-branded products that will appeal to fans of all ages, and will make its premiere in retail outlets nationwide in October, 2012.
"KISS and Hello Kitty Rocks. Over the past 40 years we have watched proudly as The KISS Army has crossed and come to include all generations and demographics. This co-branding is trailblazing and we have all been very excited about the collaboration of our 2 iconic brands from the beginning," said Paul Stanley lead singer and co-founder of KISS.
"The collaboration between two very different iconic brands offers something unique an unexpected for fans of KISS and Hello Kitty", says Janet Hsu, COO of Sanrio, Inc. "This is a collection of two unique and timeless icons that appeals to fans of all ages.
The '70s-era 'classic' KISS retro collection is ablaze with unexpected fun, including Hello Kitty taking on the classic KISS profiles. The younger set will love the supercute styling of the t-shirts and accessories, while adults will find the nostalgia pulling on their inner guitar strings. Two rock star Hello Kitty x KISS t-shirt designs have been in Hot Topic stores and online since April as a teaser for the Fall collection launch which will include a something-for-everyone selection of bags, jewelry, stationery, plush and of course, more must-have rocker Hello Kitty x KISS t-shirts.
Two overarching themes will include "Rock 'N' Roll / Rock Mood," and "1976 destroyer / Street Mood." Each collection will be available at specialty retailers, including Hot Topic, and Claire's, Sanrio.com and select Sanrio boutique stores.
The fun and quirky collaboration synchs with both KISS and Sanrio's other buzz-worthy brand pairings, taking partnerships to the next level with a brand mash-up that will have crossover collector appeal.
Thank you Cinthya. n_n


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It looks like London, a pit bull whose legs were amputated as a result of terrible abuse, will have his day in court, KING 5 news reports.
London's former owners, Zachary Hinton and Sarah Anderson of Crescent City, Calif., will go to trial Tuesday on charges of animal cruelty, neglect and torture. If convicted, Hinton and Anderson each face three years and a $20,000 fine per count.
London will be in the courtroom when Dr. Brandon Sherman, the vet who removed his legs, and Amanda Giese of Panda Paws Rescue, who cared for him after his surgery, testify.
London arrived at a rescue in California with severely fractured legs, broken when his owners allegedly threw him on the floor for chewing on the couch. The rescue did not have the means to care for him, so he was moved to a rescue in Vancouver, Wash.
London couldn't walk, but could scoot his body around using his hind legs, resulting in burns on his paws and belly.
After his legs were amputated, a company called MotoCorsa outfitted him with a custom dog wheelchair that props up his front end and allows him to move around at will.
London is now happily living in his forever home in Portland with his new "mom" and a canine friend.
-- The Oregonian
Idaho family seeks man with Alzheimer's in Arizona
A relative of a Blackfoot, Idaho, man suffering from Alzheimer's disease says he went missing in Arizona, where he is spending the winter.
Laurence "Jack" Doering was last seen Thursday in a shopping center near Yuma driving a tan and gray 2002 Chevrolet Suburban with Idaho plates.
The 82-year-old Doering's daughter-in-law, Holly Doering, says the family believes he may be trying to drive back to Blackfoot.
The Idaho State Journal reports Doering and his wife went to get haircuts on Thursday. Holly Doering says he does not usually drive but somehow got the keys to the car and left the shopping center.
The family asks that anyone who sees the 6-foot-1, 170-pound man call authorities.-- The Associated Press
Alaska man accused of firing rifle at homes
A 26-year-old man is accused of firing a rifle at homes in the western Alaska village of Marshall and threatening to kill residents.
KTUU says Kyle Myers was arrested Saturday and faces charges of assault, weapons misconduct and criminal mischief.
Alaska State Troopers were notified Saturday afternoon by a Marshall resident who said Myers was intoxicated and threatened to shoot his father. The initial report said Myers had a shotgun.
Troopers say Myers was still intoxicated when troopers from Aniak found him at a friend's house.
According to troopers, Myers reportedly discharged a .308 caliber rifle at least five times near several homes and threatened to kill several people.
Troopers say Myers also broke a window at a nearby home, causing more than $500.00 in damage.-- The Associated Press


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Lindsay Lohan – she of the most dramatic fall from grace ever – might be on the verge of an epic comeback. (TMZ)
According to Nicole Kidman, every night that her husband Keith Urban is away from the family he leaves her a love note. All together now, awwww. (Celebitchy)
Bruce Jenner is apparently quitting Keeping Up With The Kardashians, officially. (TMZ)
The series Chuck might be returning to TV… fingers crossed, everyone! (Oh No They Didn't)
Cheryl Cole (a UK popstar who is amazing!) is in talks with Simon Cowell to return to the UK X Factor. (Oh No they Didn't)
Kim Kardashian and Ciara were spotted out and about this week, with a huge horde of fans in tow. (WWTDD)


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Mark O'Dea. — Submitted photo
Mark O'Dea is hoping for some good Karma.
The Newfoundlander who sold exploration company Fronteer Gold for $2.3 billion 2 1/2 years ago is now the chairman of two gold companies — True Gold Mining (for which he's executive chairman) and Pilot Gold, seeded with some of the money earned from the Fronteer sale.
Last week, True Gold announced it had raised $23.5 million from Liberty Metals and Mining, a subsidiary of Liberty Mutual Assurance Company of Boston, bringing its working capital to $38 million and no debt as it develops the Karma project in Burkina Faso. O'Dea told The Telegram that the investment speaks to Liberty Metals managing director Noel Dunn's confidence in True Gold's management and potential.
"Noel's been looking for opportunities to deploy some of that capital over the last couple of years, and his mandate is to back management teams that have a proven track record and are associated with projects that look exceptional, in the scheme of things," said O'Dea, on the phone from a fishing boat from his base of operations in British Columbia. "So he's kind of cherry-picking his opportunities right now, and it's a great time to do that if you're a fund with some money to deploy."
True Gold is actually the result of a merger last year between Blue Gold (started by O'Dea) and Riverstone Resources, which brought the Karma project to the table.
"It had just finished scoping out a heap leach project, a heap leach mining scenario, that I found really interesting and I thought was well-suited to what was looking like to be a fairly major headwind in the capital market, and being attached to projects that were financeable and relatively low-risk seemed like a fairly good strategy to go," said O'Dea. Heap leaching is a mining process that extracts compounds from ore using chemical reactions to absorb and separate them.
The $38 million is earmarked for the project's feasibility study and to move it right into the project financing stage.
"It's certainly enough to get us through those key milestones, and then ultimately, within the next
12 months, we'll be trying to raise a significant portion of project debt to get the project fully built."
O'Dea estimates Karma will enter commercial production by the end of 2015.
Twitter: @TelegramDaniel


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GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Last year I asked you to take part in a "Choose My Own Adventure" experiment to feature four different Restaurant Week participants. I had so much fun eating where you told me to go that I'm bringing it back in 2013
Think of it as culinary crowdsourcing. Hopefully, you've already had a chance to sample some of Restaurant Week's great multi-course meals being offered because I'm asking you for tips.
It will be up to you on where I go and what I experience. I will provide the photos and video and report back to confirm that either you know what you're talking about, or you were just taking me for a ride.
Starting Tuesday, Aug. 20, I'll be taking your suggestions out for a spin.
I've narrowed it down to four categories and here they are:
Tuesday, Aug. 20: Best Food Forward, which restaurant had the best appetizer or first course? Winner: Grand Rapids Brewing Company
Wednesday, Aug. 21: Best Bang for your Buck, which restaurant gave you the most food/best deal for your $25? Winner: Amore Trattoria Italiana
Thursday, Aug. 22: Beauty and the Bowl, which restaurant had the most impressive presentation?
Friday, Aug. 23: Bring on the Banana Foster, which restaurant had the best dessert?
I'll keep everything contained in this one article at MLive.com in the comments section so you won't have to search in numerous places to submit your suggestion or cast your vote.
Just check back here and tell me where the best places are based on your Restaurant Week experiences or just hit "like" to support other people's suggestions in the comments. Comments with the most "likes" are the restaurants/suggestions I'll take and report on.
Consider my palate your puppet.
Related stories:
2012 Winner Best Food Forward: Tre Cugini
2012 Winner Best Bang for Your Buck: Watermark Grill
2012 Winner Beauty and the Bowl: Reserve Wine and Food
2012 Winner: Bring on the Bananas Foster: Pietro's Italian Restaurant


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It was a night of surprises, joy and tearful acceptance speeches at Sunday night's 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, where Jamie Foxx, the stars of "Closer" and "The Aviator" emerged as big winners.
After his standing ovation for his unbelievable portrayal of the legendary Ray Charles, Golden Globe winner Jamie Foxx came straight to "Extra" backstage, telling us, "You know what, it has been absolutely fabulous."
Foxx, whose birth name is Eric Bishop, got emotional onstage, bringing the audience to tears with his tribute to his late grandmother, Ester Tally. "I used to think it was corny when people say people are looking down on them, and I didn't really believe it, but I got a feeling, thank you," Jamie told the audience.
Afterward, Jamie admitted, "You know me, I'm the clown of comedy. I've always said don't cry on TV. I've always been that guy against everything."
What Jamie didn't know was that "Extra" had
a little surprise for the big winner: his senior yearbook,
in which his grandmother wrote to him: "Eric, I've
watched you grow during the last 17 years. I'm very
proud of your accomplishments. Life is a road of trials
and errors and the path is just beginning. When the
path grows dark just remember to ask God for help. Love,
"It was tough for me," Jamie admitted. "But it wasn't until this past week I had dreams of my grandmother holding my hand. Those words now make a lot of sense."
But Foxx certainly wasn't the only winner who stopped by our "Extra" lounge. Annette Bening, who took home the Best Actress Golden Globe, told us, "My husband was really keeping me away from the champagne before, because we didn't have any dinner, so now we're making up for lost time."
Leonardo DiCaprio took home his first Golden Globe for his portrayal of Howard Hughes in "The Aviator," and he told us how he felt moments after winning: "I have two words: surreal and phenomenal. This feels amazing man, it really does."
Hilary Swank won the Best Actress Golden Globe for her role in "Million Dollar Baby," and "Extra" also had a surprise for her and Clint Eastwood, who won Best Director for the film: a pair of Sugar Ray signed boxing gloves.
So how are the two superstars going to celebrate? "I'm going to put these on, and Clint and I are going to spar," Hilary insisted.
And from big winners to the big laughs, the Globes had it all, including Mick Jagger and Dave Stewart, who picked up an award for Best Original Song. "We were really happy we got recognition because it's not something we'd ever done before," Jagger said onstage, but the pair stopped short of thanking all of their children, as Mick joked, "There's so many, we're not even going to mention it!"
It was also a first for winners Clive Owen and Natalie Portman, who took home Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress for their roles in "Closer." And Natalie told us how she planned to spend her evening: "I need to eat, I'm ready for dinner!"
But the night was certainly not without some serious laughs, thanks in part to Cecil B. Demille winner, Robin Williams. "I also want to thank you for having Prince, William Shatner, Puff Daddy and Mick Jagger on the same stage. That is the sign of the apocalypse, thank you," Williams said while accepting his award.
The legendary comic also delivered one of the night's most touching moments when he dedicated his award to the memory of his friend, Chris Reeve: "I miss you, and I also say, may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest, sweet prince."


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Jeff Overton claimed the lead at the Frys.com Open with a seven-under-par 64 in the first round of the new 2013/14 PGA Tour season.
There was little indication of what was to come from Overton as he parred the first seven holes, but a birdie at eight and an eagle at the par-five ninth kickstarted his round.
Further birdies at 12, 13, 17 and 18, while remaining bogey-free, then put Overton a shot clear of Brian Harman and two ahead of third-placed Kyle Stanley.
"It was just one of those days that it went my way at the end," Overton told pgatour.com.
Harman, 26, mixed eight birdies with a couple of bogeys in his round.
And he hoped the new season - which commenced just four days after the previous one ended - would bring about a turn of fortunes.
"Last year was a grind," he said. "I really didn't play very well at all in stretches. I played well a couple of times, played well enough to keep my card, thank goodness.
"It was just really tough with the year being so short. I feel a bit more freed up this year."
Jason Kokrak headed a group of six men on four under, alongside among others South Korea's Charlie Wi, the only non-American in the top nine.
Defending champion Jonas Blixt of Sweden was two under, in a big group which also included Vijay Singh and Davis Love III, with England's Brian Davis a shot behind them on one under.


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Born in Los Angeles and raised in a Hispanic neighborhood, his open-minded attitude and nuanced performance makes Mark accessible to all audiences. From the back rooms and basements of comedy clubs, to television, stage and even to the big screen. Mark's infectious personality captivates audiences on both coasts and everywhere in between.
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Heart health is an issue in my family. On my paternal side, my great grandfather died from heart issues, and so did my grandfather. My own father has had one heart attack, when he was in his 50's, and then a few years ago underwent bypass. Then as well, there is a tendency for high cholesterol.
So I monitor my health as best I can. My cholesterol tends a bit too high, but my blood pressure is excellent, and I do exercise. My heart is doing good physically.
Spiritually I have also had to learn to care for my heart as well.
Jesus cautions against hard heartedness (Mk 3:1-6) which he saw as doing evil. Hardened Hearts was what kept the 12 disciples from understanding Jesus' miracles and teachings.
One of my favorite images comes from Ezekiel, when he talk of God taking away our stoney hearts and placing into us natural hearts.
Natural Hearts! Soft Hearts! These are life giving. They are hearts that feel emotion; anger, sadness, fear and happiness. They are hearts that give see beyond our own personal needs, wants and desires, and sees the larger picture.
Natural hearts are ones that forgive when we have been hurt; that look for hope in times of sadness; that trust in fear.
Natural hearts are ones that are free!
Each day, we must exercise those natural hearts, through prayer. Grace gives us the capacity to look inward, to see those harden parts in which we harbor resentment, in which we are only concerned about my stuff, my things, my rights…. Then to work on resolving them so that the hardness does not spread.
Fear is what hardens my heart. It had kept me from being engaged in others, and engaged in life. Each day in prayer, I have to hand my heart over to God, and trust in God. Each day, I have to realize, through Ps 95, that God is in control, and I am not. God is king over all the earth, and I am not.
To be honest, it is easier to do 30 minutes on a treadmill than to spiritually work on my heart. However, I understand it does me NO GOOD to have a beating heart, if I don't have a loving heart.
Lord Jesus Christ, you are the way of peace.
Come into the brokenness of our lives and our land
with your healing love.
Help us to be willing to bow before you in true repentance,
and to bow to one another in real forgiveness.
By the fire of your Holy Spirit, melt our hard hearts
and consume the pride and prejudice which separate us.
Fill us, O Lord, with your perfect love, which casts out our fear,
and bind us together in that unity
which you share with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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WASHINGTON - Too intimidated to fill out your tax return without help? Join the club.
At nearly 4 million words, the U.S. tax law is so thick and complicated that businesses and individuals spend more than 6 billion hours a year complying with filing requirements, according to a report Wednesday by an independent government watchdog.
That's the equivalent of 3 million people working full-time, year-round.
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This undated handout photo provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) shows National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson. The nation's tax law is so thick and complicated that businesses and individuals spend more than 6 billion hours a year complying with filing requirements. That's the equivalent of 3 million people working full-time, year-round.
"If tax compliance were an industry, it would be one of the largest in the United States," says the report by Nina E. Olson, the National Taxpayer Advocate.
The days of most taxpayers sitting down with a pencil and a calculator to figure out their taxes are long gone, Olson said. Since 2001, Congress has made almost 5,000 changes to U.S. tax law. That's an average of more than one a day.
As a result, almost 60 percent of filers will pay someone to prepare their tax returns this spring. An additional 30 percent will use commercial software. Without the help, Olson says, most taxpayers would be lost.
"On the one hand, taxpayers who honestly seek to comply with the law often make inadvertent errors, causing them to either overpay their tax or become subject to IRS enforcement action for mistaken underpayments," Olson said. "On the other hand, sophisticated taxpayers often find loopholes that enable them to reduce or eliminate their tax liabilities."
Olson ranks complexity as the most serious tax problem facing taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service in her annual report to Congress. She urges lawmakers to overhaul the nation's tax laws, making them simpler, clearer and easier to comply with.
Momentum is building in Congress to overhaul the tax code for the first time since 1986. But Washington's divided government has yet to show it can successfully tackle such a task.
President Barack Obama and Republican leaders in Congress say they are onboard, though they have rarely seen eye to eye on tax policy. They struggled mightily just to avoid the year-end fiscal cliff, passing a bill that makes relatively small changes in the nation's tax laws.
Undaunted, the top tax writer in the House says he is determined to pass reform legislation this year.
"This report confirms that the code is 10 times the size of the Bible with none of the good news," said Rep. Dave Camp, chairman of the House and Ways and Means Committee. "Our broken tax code has become a nightmare of loopholes and special interest provisions that create added complexities and costs for hardworking taxpayers and small businesses."
"Comprehensive tax reform will make sure everyone is playing by the same rules and help businesses create more jobs and invest in their workers," Camp said.
The general formula for tax reform is widely embraced on Capitol Hill: Eliminate or reduce some tax credits, exemptions and deductions and use the additional revenue to pay for lower income tax rates for everyone. There is, however, no consensus on which tax breaks to scale back.


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The tour will begin at Annandale Reformed Church with a talk by Dennis Bertland, a consultant to the historic commission. He'll discuss the origins of the village and its development into a hub of commerce for the surrounding agricultural community.
A walking tour will follow. Bertland will point out historic structures and highlight their history and architectural features.
The tour will conclude at the church with refreshments and a question and answer period.
The tour is free and no registration is required. For more information, call Historic Preservation Commission Chairman Brian Mullay at 908-812-3008.


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Alex Rodriguez offered new details Tuesday about his performance-enhancing drug use, saying his cousin injected him with an over-the-counter substance to gain an energy boost.
The New York Yankees star said using the banned drug that he said he obtained from the Dominican Republic was a "stupid mistake."
"I knew we weren't taking Tic Tacs," said Rodriguez, who was joined at the head table with Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and manager Joe Girardi.
The three-time AL MVP and baseball's highest-paid player met the media 10 days after Sports Illustrated reported that he tested positive in 2003.
Rodriguez started his news conference by reading from a prepared statement. At the end, he paused for 37 seconds -- a dramatic break in which he looked side to side, blinked several times and took a sip of water -- then finally turned to his teammates and said "thank you."
Sitting in the front row were Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, Mariano Rivera and Jorge Posada. Jeter, with his arms crossed, and the other three stared right back at Rodriguez as he apologized directly to them.
In an interview with ESPN last week, Rodriguez admitted to using banned drugs from 2001 to 2003 while playing for the Texas Rangers. He insisted then and again Tuesday that he has not used banned drugs since.
"I'm here to take my medicine," Rodriguez said. "One thing I will say after today I hope to focus on baseball. We have a very special team here."
Asked whether his stats during those years should count, he said it wasn't for him to decide.
Some of the highlights from Rodriguez's news conference:
On whether he would have come forward if his name had not been revealed in a Sports Illustrated report:
I haven't thought about that much, the fact is it came out and I'm here to share my story and put it out there and hopefully I can put this behind me and my teammates won't have to carry the burden of answering my questions for me.
On the benefit of substance:
"I'm not sure what the benefit was, I will say this, when you take anything, its half mental and half physical, I certainly felt more energy."
On whether the substance came in pill form or was injected?
On whether he considered it cheating:
That's not for me to determine. I'm here to say that I'm sorry. I'm here to say I wish I went to college and had the opportunity to grow up at my own pace. When you're young and stupid, you're young and stupid. And I'm very guilty of both of those.
On what he would say to parents about steroids use?
First thing I'd say to parents is I'm sorry and I feel like this happened for a much bigger reason than baseball. God's put me ... in a position where my voice can be heard and I hope kids would not make the same mistake I made.
On whether he knew the substance was steroids?
I didn't think they were steroids, that's again part of being young and stupid .. it was over the counter, pretty basic ... we went outside team trainers, it was two guys doing a very amateur thing, we probably didn't even take it right. ... all these years I never thought I did anything wrong. Figured out "bolle" gave me a positive test in 2003.
On whether his home run records are tainted:
I'm trying to get by today today, it's been a very difficult several weeks... and I'm here to take my medicine. ... I'm sure there will be a lot of debates and a lot of questions about everything I did in that period.
On the need to rebuild credibility with teammates:
Not only with my teammates, look at the end of the day, these 25 guys, we are a family, I hope through this crisis we are going to become so much closer...
On whether he used things like HGH or amphetamanies:
No on the HGH, what I used to take a lot of in seattle days was Ripped Fuel, which since has been banned from MLB and since removed from shelves at GNC.
On why he was so reluctant to ask for assistance if he didn't believe he was doing anything wrong:
That's a good question. I knew we weren't taking Tic-Tacs, I knew there was something that perhaps was wrong but I really didn't get into the investigation, I wouldn't imagine doing something like that today, it's a different world a diff culture, when you're 24, 25, ignorant, there's a lot of things you don't want to tell a lot of people, not just that.
On submitting to additional testing:
My style is never to challenge anything, I think the system in place is really good, I think MLB has made some incredible strides...
On whether his stats from 2001 through '03 need to be wiped out:
That's not for me to decide, the one thing I can lay on my pillow at night. I entered the game when I was 18, had my best year when I was 20, had my other best year in 07. ... I laid my bed and I'm going to have to sit on it, I'm here to take my medicine. ... The last 15 months have been very very tough, I've been through divorce, I've been through tabloids, you name it. I miss playing baseball, I miss simply being a baseball player. ... I screwed up big time but the only thing I ask from this group today and the American people is to judge me from this day forward.


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The undefeated New Orleans Saints return to the practice field this morning in preparation for Sunday's NFC South clash against the always-dangerous Carolina Panthers in the Superdome.
Kickoff is 3:05 p.m.
For the latest personnel moves and injury updates stay glued to NOLA.com. We'll have an update on Monday night's injuries to WR Lance Moore (shin) and C Jonathan Goodwin (knee) and try to glean the playing status of the previously injured SLB Scott Fujita (calf) and DT Sedrick Ellis (knee).
Until then, sit back, buckle up and enjoy a free ride around the worldwide Web.
Juan Kincaid of WWL-TV talks to those who know Drew Brees best back in his hometown of Austin, Texas.
Can Saints FS Darren Sharper win the league MVP? Matt Bowen of The National Football Post thinks so.
Saints study other teams' run games to get new ideas by SI's Peter King.
No offense, but Sheldon Mickles of The Advocate gives the Saints some free advice.
Pat Yasinskas of ESPN.com cites the highs and lows of Reggie Bush. Look closely in back-to-back blogs.
Speaking of Reggie, he has apparently put his Hollywood Hills home up for sale.
Les East of NewOrleans.com draws an interesting analogy between a popular sitcom and the Saints-Falcons rivalry.
ESPN voters were so moved by the Saints' stirring 35-27 win against Atlanta on national TV that they rewarded them with a No. 1 ranking in their latest weekly poll.
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Some patchy fog could develop early this morning, but any fog should disintegrate around sunrise. The afternoon high should get up into the low 90s with heat index values nearing 97 degrees. The air is expected to be humid, but a 40 percent chance of isolated showers or storms will come into play after 1 p.m.
The rain chances will drop to 20 percent overnight as the temperature goes near 70 degrees.
Thursday's conditions are currently predicted to be a repeat of today's, although the afternoon rain chances should drop to 20 percent.
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Soybean Comment
March Soybeans edged near $14.50 before a selloff left the market lower for the day. Losses were seen despite a good export report and positive outside markets (lower dollar and higher equities and crude oil). Some pressure developed after a Brazilian consulting firm raised their soybean estimate to 84mmt. That is 1.5mmt above USDA's projection of last week.
Cash bid for January at Memphis 808 1/4 to 811 1/4;
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Grain Comment
Wheat futures traded on either side of unchanged before closing a bit lower. July again moved above the $8 mark during the day but couldn't hold that level. Weather is keeping hard red wheat in traders' minds, while tighter soft red stocks are also a positive. However, an Iraqi tender for 300,000 metric tons went to Australia and Canada. Weakness in corn and soybeans was also a factor.Corn supped for the first time in nine trading days. After 8 days of gains, or about 56 cents, traders took profits. Exports were just 15.5 million bushels, as sales remain below the weekly pace needed to reach last week's projection of 950 million bushels for this marketing year. Dry conditions in Argentina will likely limit downside pressure. Retracement objectives of $7.44 and $7.64 remain viable.
As reported by Federal-State Market News, receipts were 927 head
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Compared with last week, feeder steers sold firm to $10 higher .
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Cattle futures plummeted today, shattering several levels of support along the way. April moved to its lowest level in 6 months. Profit taking and ideas that cash cattle are bottoming sparked a rebound mid-day, and futures closed near the middle of the day's trading range.
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If you have taken a ride by JJ Catena or DD Eisenhower
lately, you may have noticed the building of a Community Garden, an exciting
project that has our students, teachers, and community members excited about
growing vegetables, attracting beautiful butterflies and learning about cooking
what you grow in the garden. The initiative is funded through the State of NJ
mini-grant program provided through ShapingNJ, a state partnership for
nutrition, physical activity and obesity prevention. The goal of this
partnership is to prevent obesity and improve the health of populations that
are at risk for poor health outcomes in New Jersey by making "the
healthy choice, the easy choice."
In 2012, CentraState Health Awareness Center, a community
partner member of the JJ Catena CATENA STRONG Wellness Council, invited three
communities to be included and build community gardens. In February 2013, the
group was awarded the $7,700 grant! CATENA STRONG Wellness Council, with the
help of Heidi Toth, JJC's school nurse, began planning the garden build, garden
club, educational assemblies and harvesting schedule. Thus far, students have
planted baby lettuce, beets, spinach, basil, rosemary, chives, parsley and
rosemary. The kindergartners have planted butterfly bushes and marigolds, and
the first graders are making plans for potatoes to harvest in the Fall. In
addition, the CATENA STRONG Garden Club has over 60 children enrolled and 15
parent volunteers meeting every Wednesday to learn about gardening and healthy
eating. Plans for next year include working with Eisenhower Eats program and
the Eisenhower Garden Club to facilitate learning across schools - exciting
times in our Eisenhower and Catena communities. A big thank you to our
community partners who have helped with this project: CentraState Health
Awareness Center and Family & Community Health Sciences of Rutgers
Cooperative Extension & the Master Gardeners.